All categories - 1 October 2007

2007-10-01 12:14:45 · 15 answers · asked by ~JennyBunny~ 7 in Polls & Surveys

:)

2007-10-01 12:14:28 · 24 answers · asked by ♥ ~Sigy the Arctic Kitty~♥ 7 in Gender Studies

hi
going to buy a new tft this week
got the list down to 3
but not sure which one to go for .
22" Samsung Pebble SM2232BW
22" Dell 228WFP
22" Samsung SM226BW
i like the look of the Dell but can,t find many reviews about it and Response Time is 5 ms .
and the samsungs seem better alltogether 2 ms but not sure which is the better out of the two

2007-10-01 12:14:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

How do we know for sure that baby boys don't feel the pain of circumcision? If we're not 100% sure (and only a baby can tell us this), wouldn't it make sense to err on the side of caution and give the baby a local? He wouldn't be drugged down with a general anesthetic, so important to be careful of with babies.

Wouldn't it be better to use a local rather than nothing?

2007-10-01 12:14:23 · 21 answers · asked by Dolores G. Llamas 6 in Newborn & Baby

2007-10-01 12:14:22 · 26 answers · asked by *Veronica* 4 in Polls & Surveys

Phony Vets Scam more than $1.4 Million and Damage Image of Honorable Veterans
U.S. Attorney Jeffrey C. Sullivan today announced some of the results of “Operation Stolen Valor,” a year long effort to investigate and prosecute those who lie about their military service for financial gain or other reasons. Sullivan and Doug Carver, Special Agent in Charge of the Veteran’s Affairs Office of Inspector General detailed eight prosecutions in the Veteran’s Affairs Northwest Region in 2007.

“As a Vietnam Veteran, and the father of a decorated Army officer currently serving, I feel very keenly the damage done by Jesse Macbeth and these other fakes,” said Jeff Sullivan, U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington. “Macbeth’s lies fueled hostility to our servicemen in Iraq and here at home. Those who falsely claim medals for heroism, cheapen the recognition of our true war heroes.”
“The ‘phony war hero phenomenon’ plagues the American landscape and tarnishes the service of thousands of veterans who have served honorably. It strangles VA resources from providing critical care and benefits to deserving veterans returning from war,” said Douglas J. Carver, Special Agent in Charge of the VA Office of Inspector General, Western Field Office. “It all boils downs to this: these phonies submit claims to the VA for compensation and medical benefits they are not entitled to, and it takes away valuable resources from those who are entitled.”
In a dozen cases under investigation in the northwest, the fraud totals more than $1.4 million. Eight of the cases have been publicly filed and are in various stages of being adjudicated:
*Jesse Macbeth, 23, Tacoma, Washington, sentenced today in connection with his fraudulent claims of military service. Macbeth sought medical benefits claiming to suffer from PTSD related to service in Iraq and Afghanistan, in fact, Macbeth was discharged from the Army about a month after he joined. Macbeth never traveled outside the U.S. with the Army. Macbeth duped reporters, claiming to be a decorated Army Ranger who had witnessed war crimes.
*Reggie Buddle, 60, Puyallup, Washington, sentenced July 30, 2007, for Unlawful Wearing of United States Military Medals and Decorations. Buddle posed as a decorated Marine Corps Chaplin presiding over weddings, funerals and baptisms. Buddle was sentenced to 500 hours of community service and two years of probation.

*Larry Lewis Porter, 52, Seattle, Washington, sentenced April 19, 2007, for Mail Fraud in connection with a scheme to fraudulently obtain disability benefits from Veterans Affairs. Porter was sentenced to 37 months in prison. Porter claimed he suffered PTSD from experiences in the Navy, however investigation revealed the events were fabricated. Loss Amount: $134,000
*Roy J. Scott, 71, of Port Angeles, Washington pleaded guilty August 31, 2007, to Use of an Altered Military Discharge Certificate to obtain VA Compensation and Medical Benefits, and Unlawful Wearing of United States Military Medals and Decorations. Scott claimed he had served in the Marine Corps in Korea, that he was wounded in combat in Korea, and that he had been awarded the Korea Defense Medal, Korea Star Medal, and a Purple Heart (due to alleged gun shot wounds sustained during combat in Korea). Scott claimed to be honorably discharged, when in fact, he never earned those medals, never served in Korea or any foreign country and was Court-Martialed out of the Marine Corps. Loss Amount: $21,960.
*Merrick K. Hersey, 64, of Vancouver, Washington, Hersey was indicted August 1, 2007, for Use and Possession of Forged or Altered Military Discharge Certificate and False Statements. Hersey is a fugitive and is being sought by law enforcement. Hersey applied for benefits claiming he served in 1967-68, was awarded two Purple Hearts (for wounds sustained in active combat) and the Bronze Star (awarded for heroism). Hersey claimed he suffered from PTSD and sought benefits. In fact, Hersey never served in the Marine Corps at all. Loss Amount: $2,688.
*Michael D. Heit, 58, of Harrington, Washington, pleaded guilty yesterday (September 20, 2007) in U.S. District Court in Spokane, Washington to Use and Possession of a Forged or Altered Military Discharge Certificate and False Claims of Military Medals. Heit claimed he was a Vietnam vet who was held as a prisoner of war. He claimed to have been awarded three Purple Heart medals and the Silver Star. None of that is true. Loss Amount: $3,500
*Elvin J. Swisher, 70, of Idaho, is charged with Wearing Unauthorized Military Medals, False Statements, and Theft of Government Funds. Swisher falsely claimed he was wounded in Korea and that he had been awarded the Silver Star, Purple Heart and other medals for valor. Loss Amount: $95,000.
*Carlos Riosvalle, 83, of Portland, Oregon, was sentenced April 9, 2007, in Multnomah County for multiple counts of Theft by Deception. Riosvalle collected benefits claiming to have been “shot down while a pilot in World War II.” In fact Riosvalle never served in the armed forces. Loss Amount: $22,818.
These cases were all investigated by the Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General VA-OIG. The VA Office of the Inspector General operates a HOTLINE for the public to confidentially and safely report crimes like “Stolen Valor” involving VA or its programs. Call 800-488-8244, or fax to 202-565-7936, or e-mail to vaoighotline@va.gov, or write to VA OIG HOTLINE, PO Box 50410, Washington, DC 20091-0410.
The cases filed in the Western District of Washington are being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Ronald J. Friedman. For additional information please contact Emily Langlie, Public Affairs Officer for the United States Attorney’s Office, at (206) 553-4110.

2007-10-01 12:14:15 · 15 answers · asked by mission_viejo_california 2 in Politics

It says it is an antihistamine...that confuses me. It doesn't really sound like anything worth my time and it works like Benadryl? That's stupid. Just concerned.

2007-10-01 12:14:02 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health

2007-10-01 12:13:58 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Polls & Surveys

2007-10-01 12:13:55 · 8 answers · asked by Teresa Lynne... 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Wouldn't it save space and time?

2007-10-01 12:13:55 · 13 answers · asked by Points whore 6 in Other - Social Science

sun
humidity
land

or

wind


?????

thanks guys =]

2007-10-01 12:13:38 · 2 answers · asked by taylor mac 2 in Weather

2007-10-01 12:13:34 · 20 answers · asked by ×Charmz× 6 in Polls & Surveys

i have not been violated the whole time i have been here not even one little violation i`m starting to feel left out

hep me hep me lol

2007-10-01 12:13:31 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Senior Citizens

How does it feel to blow a 7 game lead in 17 games?
seems pretty pathetic to me

2007-10-01 12:13:26 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baseball

Is it just that the writer of the movie just comes up with the idea of the movie and its plot while the screenplay writer comes up with the actual lines of the actors?

2007-10-01 12:13:23 · 3 answers · asked by bearwbusby 1 in Movies

Go Rockies!

2007-10-01 12:13:17 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Baseball

2007-10-01 12:12:59 · 11 answers · asked by Steve H 1 in Other - Diseases

2007-10-01 12:12:50 · 17 answers · asked by sum_one_important 1 in Law Enforcement & Police

I just got a new puppy 2 days ago and Im not at home most of the day because i'm a High School student, and when I get home theres pee everywhere!!!! help me I need a good and effective way to house train my dog while I'm not at home!!!

2007-10-01 12:12:49 · 14 answers · asked by missy 2 in Dogs

2007-10-01 12:12:33 · 5 answers · asked by nyITguy 2 in Baseball

2007-10-01 12:12:25 · 18 answers · asked by brenn 5 in Polls & Surveys

2007-10-01 12:12:14 · 13 answers · asked by Gnome 6 in Polls & Surveys

Does Canadian money and American money have the same value? Like say if you have $599.99 American dollars is Canadian money $599.99 or more or less?What would it be if it isn't?

2007-10-01 12:12:05 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Business & Finance

a. occluded front
b. cold front
c. warm front or
d. stationary front

???

2007-10-01 12:12:01 · 3 answers · asked by taylor mac 2 in Weather

there was a storm and one computer keeps rebooting, but that's it... it goes to starting windows, the picture, then a blue screen for a second with some writing, then goes black and starts all over again. my computor company says that it's the computor, not internet. the lights are all green. it's windows 2000. the other computor is fine. what should i do?

2007-10-01 12:11:37 · 5 answers · asked by (!)listen 5 in Other - Computers

seems sorta chicken sheit huh?

2007-10-01 12:11:34 · 18 answers · asked by Rastaquouère 2 in Polls & Surveys

was it a man or a woman, and what state were you in. i live in illinois and i saw a lady and her boyfriend in wal mart barefooted today!

2007-10-01 12:11:33 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Beauty & Style

I was told this today how true is it? I mean the teachers would recommend what is best for the child. who would not do whats best? so is this true?

2007-10-01 12:11:17 · 4 answers · asked by shimmyshimmer 3 in Primary & Secondary Education

2007-10-01 12:11:16 · 6 answers · asked by Diana E 1 in Motorcycles

I started cutting myself in the summer.
The first time I cut myself was in the palm of my hand- and I only cut it once. It took my mind off of the crap that was going on around me.
So everytime I was angry or upset or depressed, I would go to my room and cut the palm of my hand.
I began cutting my palm until it was raw, and started cutting my wrists.
My mom saw my cuts three weeks ago and totally freaked.
I promised her I would never do it again.
I stayed clear from cutting myself for about a week and I nearly went insane.
So finally one random night I went crazy...
I had this feeling like I HAD to do it.
I was worried that my parents would see my cuts if I cut my hand or wrist, so I cut my stomach...(sounds sooo cheesy, I know...)
I have more then 100 cuts on my stomach, along with the word "Help" and "Hate".
Please don't tell me to stop, because I can't. Like I said- I already tried.
I don't know what's going to happen if they see it.
Can you please help me?!

2007-10-01 12:11:13 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Mental Health