Legal Action against Frank Corsi of Central Grid

For the benefit of all of you who have taken an interest in the evolution and development of "Central Grid," I feel compelled to publicly announce today that I have retained counsel to initiate legal action against Mr. Frank Corsi for multiple acts of alleged misconduct, including but not limited to his continuing libel and slander of my good name and reputation.
Despite recent postings suggesting that I knowingly entered into a part ownership agreement with Mr. Corsi and others in the Central Grid venture, the truth is that my involvement with this project was based upon numerous false representations made by Corsi and others.
These false representations were specifically designed to induce me to invest my own personal funds in the Central Grid project. Once Mr. Corsi had control over my funds, he continued to engage in deceptive conduct.
While he continues to weave a story suggesting that I left Central Grid voluntarily, the truth is that I was used, manipulated and forced out, losing my investment in the process.
I left my part ownership position at Central Grid and DO NOT endorse it in any manner.
There is much more to be told and disclosed about this story and my role as a victim of Mr. Corsi's illegal conduct, but upon advice of counsel I am constrained to only report, for now, as much information as is contained in this statement.
Interested parties, however, should stay tuned for continuing developments regarding Mr. Corsi's activities, not only with respect to Central Grid, but also his notorious role as Jasper Tizzy in Second Life and much more.
I want to also take this opportunity to thank so many friends and supporters who have stood by me throughout this terrible ordeal, and to encourage others who believe they have been defrauded by Frank Corsi to come forward with their stories and join our cause to show those who would take advantage of others in the virtual world are subject to the laws of the real world and will pay real consequences for the damages caused by their greed.

Barb Newman-Zitka (Barb Carson in Secondlife)

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Oil on troubled waters?

A few days ago I accepted an invitation to go sailing around Sailors Cove with freelance writer Delinda. I may say this was my first visit and I was stunned at the beauty and organisation of the huge area. I didn't know there was so much sea to sail in and I found my visit so relaxing - of course I couldn't help snapping away as we sailed, Delinda being an excellant navigator, I really enjoyed myself.

Yesterday I heard rumours of discontent and problems brewing at Sailors Cove and after my recent visit I pricked up my ears and hunted around for info.

It seems that there is some disagreement between owners and managers and sorting it out will be a long and arduous task.

Who does Sailors Cove belong to? Who legally owns it? What rights do the 3 owners/managers each have?

It seems to be a confused mess. Maybe if I was closely involved I would understand it better, but then again maybe not. Its one of the many difficulties Unique to Sl. One person may have officially bought the land but who knows who actually financed it, paid the tier for it? Does paying the tier mean you should have the land after disagreements arise between partners? How do you, after running into problems, divide an area like Sailors Cove? Should you divide it? Give it to the residents? What can be done in this situation?

At a meeting all this was discussed but with little resolution for the residents. From some points of view one owner is doing things the right way and trying to sort out the mess through negotiation and talks and all the time keeping the residents informed;

"I think Patrick is a real gentleman even to talk with them at all after all this. If it was me I would just tear up any agreement with them."

but, as always, there is another side that is not being made public.

"Though Patrick may have a valid point, taking over land is perhaps not the ideal move to settle something amicably...even if the initial intent (protect land from vandalism) was a good one"

The facts are clear the land is being divided, some going to one group and some to another. Objects have been returned and sims ruined.
Races and events are in doubt and residents in turmoil not knowing who owns what or who to trust for the answers.

Lets hope its cleared up quickly and painlessly for the residents. Sailors Cove is a beautiful place and it would be a shame to see it split up.

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Phat Cat's DISAPPEARED!

The Phat Cat sim was auto returned 9/02/08 between 2-3 pm slt by Melah Carter without warning.
'All our guests that were there at the time were dumped into the water suddenly, and all shop owners had all their objects returned into their inventory.'
Group Notice sent by Melah Carter:
"I have auto-returned everyone's items due to the new owner's failure to complete payment on the sale of Phat Cats. I am sorry it came to this, and that the club and mall will be down for a time."

So what's going on?
In a press conference held by the new owners, Barbarella Noel, Amethyst Jetaim and Jody Huet some questions were answered although please take into account that Melah Carter was not present to answer the charges due to the fact she was banned (understandably) from the sim.
The sim in question was bought from Melah Carter 2 weeks before and a deposit to the value of 37% paid the rest due to be paid upon delivery of all agreed to pieces of property that makes up Phat Cat's :
Sales Information - Phat Cat's Jazzy Blue Lounge Property for Sale:
1. Phat Cat's Jazzy Blue Lounge
2. "PhatLand" Sim
3. Phat Cat's Name and Logo
4. Phat Cat's Music List
5. Phat Cat's Operating Procedure
6. Phat Cat's Staff Information
7. Phat Cat's Vendor Information and Contracts
8. Rights to use the above-mentioned items in operating the business
9. All groups of Phat Cat's Jazzy Blue Lounge
Jody's Information: SL Name: Jody Huet
Melah's Information: SL Name: Melah Carter

So far they, reportedly, have not received the Music List or the complete ownership of the Groups or the signed contract from Melah.

Jody Huet stated that "on repeated occasions we attempted to contact Melah to arrange the final details of the contract, however, she did not respond on any of the occasions we attempted to contact her" after more questions Jody also stated "we were able to restore most of the sim by asking Linden Labs to roll it back." He further asserted "We will be very glad for Melah to have the chance to sign the contract, transfer the rest of the property as agreed, and receive the final payment."

Phat Cat's was up and running again quickly.
A complete overhaul is planned for the near future, lets hope this hiccup can be sorted out quickly and painlessy.

Dana Vanmoer

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