All categories - 17 July 2007

I read someone else’s story plot and wondered if I could do the same? I like to write and I like to expose situations so that positive endings that I cannot achieve may be brought about by others. I would like feed back about this story. Is it something you would want to read more about? Is it something that would anger you enough to want it stopped? I will appreciate any feedback. Names and other facts are not real, though I am sure I will get grief for exposing this issue.

Georgiana clawed at the 4’x 6’ plywood bolted over her bedroom window trying to get free. It was cut down to a 4’ x 4’ piece because her room in the trailer was only 4’ wide.

Andy, her step father did this the last time she crawled out the window to run away.

Georgiana is considered to be a problem child at school though no one knows she is infected with HIV. Her mother, Ann was told that Georgiana was born with it. That is what Ann was told when she
too was diagnosed with HIV.

Andy refuses to be tested and Ann is a hemophilic so her doctor assumes she got HIV from a blood transfusion and this theory has been considered fact every since.

Who really knows if Andy wasn’t infected when he met Ann and infected her? Maybe he infected Georgiana also while molesting her during the videos he made to sell on the internet?

He is not of good moral character. After his arrest, Andy put up bail money to be free. He was then caught having sex with a fifteen year old girl and he was returned to jail without bail. that time

He refused to be tested for HIV so his status is not a consideration in the case of the fifteen year old. One would think testing the fifteen year old for HIV would be a good idea, but since her molester has not been diagnosed with HIV and the test is considered to have too many rules attached for most emergency departments to do routinely, the fifteen year old never did get tested.

Any is in jail now. Ann is dealing with the betrayal of her second husband, the anger of her daughter and trying to survive AIDS.

Georgiana has had a few boyfriends since the trial of her step father. She does not want any of them to know she has HIV and she has been intimate with each. She is under the impression that anyone who exposes her status will go to jail.

This is the point where I walked away from my involvement with this family. For many reasons I decided to choose a different career path, but I keep in touch with Ann and Georgiana and wonder if somehow a positive ending can still come about. Ann and Georgiana claim I was their hero, but other sources felt I had to be stopped. The problem is I do see hope, but I am only one person with limited resources.

2007-07-17 04:43:54 · 3 answers · asked by Traveler 4 in Books & Authors

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, CA confirmed it will pay out US$660 million to the 508 victims of sexual abuse by Catholic priests. Do you think that an apology and a lump sum are sufficient?

2007-07-17 04:43:37 · 3 answers · asked by WMD 7 in Polls & Surveys

2007-07-17 04:43:26 · 13 answers · asked by Baragon 3 in Formula One

I'm taking this online course and I'm stuck on this one question.

2007-07-17 04:43:20 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mathematics

There doesn't seem to be an inbetween? People say they are going to vote for her or they hate her. I mean I don't want her to win the election but why do some people hate her so much?

2007-07-17 04:43:04 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-07-17 04:43:00 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Global Warming

Aside from treating others with respect, being generous, kind, loving, and accepting, I also happen to be a little bit preoccupied with sex and the bar scene. And I kinda figure I'll always be that way.. lol. Christians and atheists, whats going to happen to me?????

2007-07-17 04:42:59 · 48 answers · asked by Linz ♥ VT 4 in Religion & Spirituality

Yes...8...some of them not my choice...
1 is my sister, 2 are friends, 3 are future sister in laws and 2 are cousins...
My house is 45 minutes from the Church but 5 of the 8 bridesmaids live 15 minutes from the Church. Do I ask them to drive all the way down to my house to get ready? I don't necessarly NEED them to get ready with me but I'm thinking that THEY would like to.
OR...should I get a hotel in the city where they live (along w/ my parents etc) and just get ready there and all head to the church together?

2007-07-17 04:42:48 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Weddings

I need to remove some adhesive tape from the door of my Blazer. The tape did hold some molding in place. What is the best and cheapest way to remove? I need to sand and primer this door.

2007-07-17 04:42:42 · 6 answers · asked by upright n breathin 7 in Maintenance & Repairs

Why on earth would they name a team Chivas usa. I mean if the white people hate us mexican;s why name a team that. Mexico doesn't go around naming a team from the us.

2007-07-17 04:42:23 · 22 answers · asked by raxana c 1 in Mexican Football (Soccer)

take less of meds.

2007-07-17 04:42:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Medicine

I have noticed a change in my husband lately. He's always tired at night and doesn't have any interest in sex anymore, except sometimes when we have been drinking on the weekend. He's a contractor and always going to people's homes to give estimates so it's hard to keep track of his whereabouts. It's the same with the cell phone. He gets all kinds of calls all day from customers. He doesn't go out at night without me, but he does stop into the pub for a couple of beers on the way home from work sometimes. He is good looking and has a sexy irish accent so I assume he wouldn't have any trouble finding a willing lady. I just have a bad feeling here lately. He has also expressed interest in having a threesome, but that is out of the question for me. I love my husband and don't want anyone else. We have been married now 6 years and have 3 children together. How can I find out if he is cheating or put my mind at ease? Thanks

2007-07-17 04:42:08 · 37 answers · asked by Concerned 2 in Marriage & Divorce

I'm thinking about buying a wireless network for my house but some of my friends say it's easier for someone to hack into my pc? Is this true? Can someone explain to me.. Please!?

2007-07-17 04:42:08 · 9 answers · asked by The Bean 2 in Security

in school i kind of feel uncomfortable with boys staring at my boobs and once i heard this guy named cody tell his friend connor who is popular that he was going to ask me out cause he thought i was really sexy. is it weird for me to feel uncomfortable with guys always staring at me and looking up and down. i mean i think im pretty but sometimes it just feels weird so please help

2007-07-17 04:41:59 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Singles & Dating

2007-07-17 04:41:32 · 11 answers · asked by mattmoe1405 2 in Maintenance & Repairs

There doesn't seem to be an inbetween? People say they are going to vote for her or they hate her. I mean I don't want her to win the election but why do some people hate her so much?

2007-07-17 04:41:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics

2007-07-17 04:41:23 · 18 answers · asked by Page 4 in Politics

I always thought cashier's checks were safe, but I hear that they are starting to get forged quite often.

2007-07-17 04:41:18 · 7 answers · asked by Employment Guy 7 in Other - Business & Finance

Or in my case, *days* like this.

I can't sleep, and when I do get to sleep, I don't stay asleep. I eat maybe once a day (I'm just not hungry). One minute I'm deliriously happy and full of energy, the next I'm half asleep and I feel this sense of dread, like those closest to me are in danger, and it makes me worry about them.

And no, I'm not bipolar. I have been to a neurologist and have a disease, but dammit, this sucks. What the hell am I supposed to do to keep sane? Any suggestions besides consuming large amounts of alcohol and drugs, which I refuse to do? Anyone know of some good books to read, movies to watch, ways to relax so I could get some sleep? Anything???

2007-07-17 04:41:15 · 9 answers · asked by Masha 4 in Polls & Surveys

I heard there was a fashion show in Tehran last weekend, instead of the famous designers like Giorgio Armani, Calvin Klein, Donna Karen....the local designers where Jihad Armani, Khomeini Klein, Donna Koran and a few others...i think Ahmedine Versace also showed some of his summer line.

2007-07-17 04:41:12 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Lebanon

I have been wanting to starch fabric to the walls of my drab apartment and wanted to start in the bathroom, but I realized this morning that it might not work very well in the humidity over the shower. Has anyone tried this or know if it will work? I would really love to do it but not if it is just going to start peeling on me in a weeks worth of morning showers.

2007-07-17 04:40:56 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Decorating & Remodeling

I am 19 years old and last year I got sick with pnuemonia and I dont know know why. Everyone would say that it was weird that I got it because only little children and elderly people get it. I have been trying to take garlic pills to help my lungs. Sometimes I do have trouble breathing and i do breathe hard. Im scared that it can turn into asthma. What other natural medicine do you recommend?

2007-07-17 04:40:47 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Alternative Medicine

I placed an order with a company under the impression they carry prescription theatrical contacts in stock, since it said ships immediately, but it turns out just like almost all the places I see, they need to order from the manufacturer. Of course, this just happens to be inconvenient, I really need the contacts by Thursday, and am willing to pay all manner of prices for a service/company that will send me a theatric lens in my prescription. Surely there must be SOME place that bought multiple prescriptions of a contact and thus have them in stock?

2007-07-17 04:40:24 · 1 answers · asked by TippmannMan 1 in Optical

2007-07-17 04:40:17 · 2 answers · asked by kbiyvg 5 1 in Quotations

I have revamped my fish list for my 58 gallon aquarium that is currently cycling. Would these fish be compatible with eachother: Angelfish, Blue Rams, Kribensis, Rainbowfish, Yo-Yo Loaches, Corys, Keyhole Cichlids, and Golden-Eyed Dwarf Cichlids? I've never been able to find the last breed of fish, but I absolutely love them, so does anyone know where to find them? Are there any fish breeds in my list that I should take out? How many fish of each breed should I get (would I be able to get anything to breed?....I've bred Kribs before). I have had fish for over 13 years and I know a lot of info about fish, but I haven't worked with any of these fish (besides Kribs and the loaches/corys) and I would just like to know what experiences other people have had with these fish and their interactions with other fish in a community aquarium. Thanks!

Also, my pH is around 7.4--will these fish be ok?

2007-07-17 04:40:13 · 3 answers · asked by Paso Fino horse lover 3 in Fish

Right, 2.5days left at school and then it's the holis.

So, Friend 1 and 2 are arguing, 3 has just come back off ages of holidays and 4 is totally staaying out of it.
I've been nice so far but 2 is starting to bug me.

Sorry I have to talk in code but all my friend use this as well!

Please help!

2007-07-17 04:40:08 · 41 answers · asked by Anonymous in Friends

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2007-07-17 04:40:06 · 33 answers · asked by Sky Guy 5 in Polls & Surveys

2007-07-17 04:39:54 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-07-17 04:39:53 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality