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question:The wife of hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin is demanding 300,000 a month to pay for around-the-clock access to a private jet, according to a recent court filing in their contentious divorce. Even though Griffin says he has already given his wife Anne Dias 35 million as outlined in their pre-nup, she is demanding 1 million a month for 'child-related expenses', he claims. He outlined her most recent alleged demands in a brief filed in court in Cook County, Illinois on Thursday as he seeks a definite trial date to resolve the divorce, the Chicago Sun-Times reported. As part of the extra 1 million a month, the mother of three is demanding 160,000 a month for vacation rentals, and 60,000 for an office space and staff for the children, according to his filing. Scroll down for video . Messy: Kenneth Griffin (right), who filed for divorce from wife Anne Dias (right) in July, claims she is fighting for 1 million a month for childcare expenses, including a private jet and professional staff . He said she is demanding such high figures because she realizes 'that she might have to start spending some of her own substantial wealth to support herself in the opulent lifestyle she desires'. Dias has already accrued 35 million from the divorce and has a reported net worth of 50 million, according to the Chicago Tribune. But a spokesperson for Diaz insisted that the filing was 'riddled with falsehoods'. It is 'just another vindictive attempt by Ken Griffin - Illinois' richest billionaire - to punish his family and avoid his clear responsibility under Illinois law to maintain his children's lifestyle,' they said. The spokesperson added that the children are being 'penalized' by failing to receive what is theirs. In the pre-nup, Griffin, the CEO of 20 billion Chicago-based investment giant Citadel LLC, agreed to pay his wife 25 million plus 1 million for each year they were married, leaving her with 35 million. Dias Griffin claims she was coerced into signing the prenup, and has filed a petition with the court saying she did not have a chance to fully read the document before agreeing to it back in 2003. She has argued that the settlement leaves her with no real estate titles or any of the couple's costly possessions, including an extensive art collection. Honeymoon is over: The couple married at Versailles (above) with a performance by Donna Summer . Last year, Griffin hired a lawyer to represent his three children, aged two, four and six, in the settlement. He is trying to ensure his family remain in Chicago, while his wife, who is seeking full-time custody, intends to move to New York. In earlier court papers, Dias claimed she has been banned from the marital residences in New York City, Aspen and Miami, and that she will not longer have control over the Chicago home she was promised half of in their prenup. Among the real estate holdings Dias does not have any claim to, according to the prenup, are a 15 million penthouse condo at the Park Tower in Chicago, four Palm Beach properties worth 130 million, and a vast Balinese-style, beach-front property at the Hualalai resort in Hawaii which was purchased in 2011 for around 17 million. Furthermore, she says he husband will commit to no financial support 'on paper' but will give her money 'off paper' as long as she is a 'good girl'. Dias claimed that she has been shouldering all the expenses for the couple's three children. 'Kenneth should be required to pay monthly child support to cover all of the children's expenses, fixed overhead expenses for the household, as well as child care, security, household and administrative staff, who should be reporting to Anne and under her control, not Kenneth's,' Dias Griffin said in her filing. Luxe living: Mr. Griffin has been living in a 15 million penthouse condo at the Park Tower in Chicago . A rep for Griffin said the money man 'focused on the well-being of his children, and that has guided his every decision.' They then added: 'He has willingly paid all reasonable, and frankly, many unreasonable expenses throughout the separation, including millions in cash to Anne and a 10 million gift to Harvard in Anne's name. But when Anne takes things to a ridiculous level of extravagance and demands things like a 450,000 vacation to St. Bart's, enough is enough.' Griffin's worth is estimated to be around 5.6 billion. He founded the hedge fund Citadel LLC in 1990. Mrs. Dias-Griffin was a prominent name in the financial world herself, starting Aragon Global Management, LLC in 2001, but she left in 2009 to focus on her family. Their wedding ceremony took place in Versailles, France, as a two-day blowout that featured performances by Cirque du Soleil and Donna Summer. The couple separated in February 2012 and Griffin filed for divorce in July 2014 while his wife was on vacation in London with the children.
answer:Hedge fund billionaire Ken Griffin and his wife, Anne Dias, are embroiled in a contentious divorce, with Dias demanding 1 million a month for child-related expenses, including 300,000 for a private jet, according to court filings. Griffin, who has already given Dias 35 million as per their pre-nuptial agreement, claims these demands are excessive. The pre-nup stipulates 25 million plus 1 million for each year of their marriage, totaling 35 million. Dias, who has a reported net worth of 50 million, argues that she was coerced into signing the pre-nup and that the settlement leaves her without real estate titles or valuable possessions, including an extensive art collection. Dias is seeking full custody of their three children and plans to move to New York, while Griffin wants the family to remain in Chicago. She claims she has been banned from the couple's residences in New York, Aspen, and Miami, and that she is responsible for the children's expenses. Griffin's representative states that he has paid all reasonable expenses and provided significant financial support, including a 10 million gift to Harvard in Dias' name. The couple's lavish wedding in Versailles, featuring performances by Cir
question:Out of the 400 students in the senior class at East High School, 52% of them play sports. Among the students who play sports, 12.5% play soccer. How many students in the senior class play soccer?
answer:Out of the 400 students in the senior class, 52% play sports, so there are 400 * 0.52 = 208 students who play sports. Among the students who play sports, 12.5% play soccer, so there are 208 * 0.125 = 26 students who play soccer. Therefore, 26 students in the senior class play soccer. 26 The answer is: 26
question:This is our first discussion. I'm looking to edit a few sentences describing a character for a story I'm writing. I've been trying to really get down the personality, but I'm not sure if I've captured it yet. I'd love your help refining it. The character is a bit of a self-absorbed social climber, who complains a lot about everything, but also has a more vulnerable side that she tries to hide. I've written the following description of her: Emily was a gorgeous, fashion-forward woman in her late 20s, with long, curly blonde hair, perfect skin and a wardrobe that was always straight off the runways of New York City. She walked into the crowded coffee shop, turning heads as she moved, but her bright blue eyes scanned the room with a look of disdain. Her full, pink lips curled into a scowl, like she had just sucked on a sour lemon. Despite her stunning looks, she radiated an aura of displeasure and irritation. How can I make it clear she's more complex than just this mean, spoiled character, and that she's at least a little bit fragile?
answer:You've already done a great job in establishing Emily's pretentious and high-maintenance personality, but to reveal her vulnerabilities, you might want to subtly weave in hints of her insecurities or emotions beneath the surface. Here's an edited version of the description: Emily was a gorgeous, fashion-forward woman in her late 20s, with long, curly blonde hair, perfect skin and a wardrobe that was always straight off the runways of New York City. She walked into the crowded coffee shop, her bright blue eyes scanning the room with a practiced air of confidence, but as she searched for a table, a fleeting look of uncertainty crossed her face, only to be quickly replaced by a scowl. Her full, pink lips curled in distaste, like she had just sucked on a sour lemon. Despite her stunning looks, there was something brittle about her demeanor, a sense that her poise might shatter if the slightest thing went wrong. These changes aim to add a layer of depth to Emily's character. By describing her confidence as practiced, you imply that it's something she's worked at, rather than something that comes naturally to her. The fleeting look of uncertainty gives a glimpse into her vulnerabilities, before she quickly covers it up with a more familiar expression of disdain. The phrase something brittle about her demeanor suggests that beneath her polished exterior, Emily might be more fragile than she appears. To further emphasize her complexities, you could also consider adding more details about her thoughts or feelings in subsequent scenes, revealing her fears, doubts, or desires. This will help create a more nuanced and relatable character.
question:How can I make her seem more real, more relatable to readers? I don't want people to dismiss her because she seems too perfect or too over-the-top. How can I make readers feel a connection and see themselves in her, even if they may not be like her overall? Making her relatable is crucial, because as my main character, Emily is going to go through a major transformation that helps her confront her flaws, and I want readers to be invested in her journey.
answer:To make Emily more relatable, you could introduce subtle imperfections, contradictions, or everyday struggles that readers can identify with. Here are some suggestions to humanize her: Consider adding small physical imperfections that make her more accessible. For instance, instead of perfect skin, you could describe her as having a scattering of light freckles across her cheeks or a small scar above her eyebrow from a childhood accident. These tiny flaws make her beauty more attainable and less intimidating. You could also explore her inner world by adding thoughts, feelings, or sensory details that readers can connect with. For example, as she's scanning the room, you could mention that her feet ache in her high heels or that she's anxious about meeting someone she hasn't seen in a while. This vulnerability makes her more endearing and easier to relate to. To further ground her, you might want to hint at her insecurities or fears. Perhaps she's obsessed with maintaining her appearance because she's afraid of being invisible or overlooked. Maybe she's struggling to live up to her own expectations or those of others. These underlying anxieties can create a sense of empathy in readers, making them more invested in her journey. Additionally, you could reveal her more mundane habits or routines, making her feel more like a real person. Does she have a quirky coffee order or a secret love for a particular type of music? These quirks can make her more endearing and human. Lastly, consider how you can show Emily's vulnerability through her actions and interactions with others. Perhaps she's nervous around certain people, or she has a hard time accepting compliments. These moments of vulnerability can make her more relatable and sympathetic. Here's an example of how you could incorporate some of these suggestions: As Emily walked into the crowded coffee shop, her bright blue eyes scanned the room with a practiced air of confidence, but her feet ached in her stilettos, and she was secretly worried she'd spill coffee on her new silk blouse. She was a vision of poise, with her long, curly blonde hair and scattering of light freckles across her cheeks, but as she waited in line, she fidgeted with her phone, anxious about meeting her old friend after so long. When it was her turn to order, she hesitated, unsure if she should indulge in her favorite pastry or opt for something healthier. The barista's friendly smile put her at ease, and she relaxed, just for a moment, before remembering to put her mask back on. These changes aim to create a more nuanced, relatable character, with imperfections, fears, and contradictions that readers can identify with. By making Emily more human, you'll make her transformation more believable and engaging.