Society & Culture - 7 July 2006

This 86 year old woman that I know is in a bad situation. Almost 2 weeks ago she suffered a hip fracture. She lay on the floor in her home for almost 2 days before her 75 yr. old step-brother found her. On June 26 she underwent surgery and was sent to an assisted living facility on June 27 for physical therapy. Her mind is sharp, but her body is still frail, she can't hear and gets dizzy spells from an already existing vertigo condition. Two days ago she was told that she would be discharged on July 8. She's been widowed for over 15 yrs., never had children, and her brother is no help as he actually acts like a teenager stuck in an old man's body. The reason for discharge is not clear, but it has to do with the insurance, Secure Horizons. My co-workers and I have been unable to provide much help as we work and have to take care of our own families. Right now is the 1st chance I have to ask for advice. What kind of options are there for elderly with no family and no insurance?

2006-07-07 15:51:55 · 5 answers · asked by Dee 3 in Other - Society & Culture

im like realy confused. i dont know if im bi straight or just a lesbian. help

2006-07-07 15:50:49 · 14 answers · asked by promiscuouspen 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

Or so I'be heard

2006-07-07 15:50:43 · 4 answers · asked by ? 4 in Other - Society & Culture

2006-07-07 15:47:01 · 47 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

we have been together for over a year now. I also want so much to bring his little brother here who is 18, to offer him a chance at life to get a great education. please help me I love this family. they are all the greatest. i am afraid for them. especially the 18 year old. who is a great person. with out a proper education, and he wants to be a micro biologist. all he has there is a life of crime.

2006-07-07 15:46:34 · 7 answers · asked by lpullar39 2 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-07-07 15:45:57 · 50 answers · asked by Cookie 5 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-07 15:45:15 · 5 answers · asked by Mickey S 1 in Religion & Spirituality

Some say it deals with nuclear war. Others say it deals with an alien invasion from space coming from the 12th planet in our solar system (we have 10 so far). What's yout take on this?

2006-07-07 15:45:14 · 7 answers · asked by ZORRO 3 in Religion & Spirituality

I am 45 years old and in damn good shape-I work hard everyday to try and make this world a better place for my having been here-I see so much hate and prejudice delt out in this great country of ours it makes me sick to be associated with America-but I fought for my country and I would die for my country because I believe in what the founding fathers ascribed to create when they joined forces to fight a greater evil. I will tell you that the world is challenged now by this greater evil in those of you who will place the hopes of this country into the hands of a fairy tale called The Bible-I can sit down with your greatest religious leaders and not one could out quote me in scripture or prove to me one thing that they say but they have you afraid of BURNING IN HELL and paying for their sins in disbelieving yourself. You have one life to live there is no heaven and you better figure out that this is it and that there can be love without having to be forced to believe in it by Burning.

2006-07-07 15:43:56 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-07 15:43:18 · 7 answers · asked by film_it76 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

Jesus as described in the bible. What do you think about him? I'm not asking what you think about Christians, but what do you think about the man Jesus as portrayed in the gospels?

2006-07-07 15:42:47 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

In other words, does this illustrate the coordinated efforts of above and below so that man and woman walk together equally and not in separation of paradox.

2006-07-07 15:42:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I am turning 30 and I want to celebrate with a bang, any ideas?

2006-07-07 15:42:01 · 6 answers · asked by amazon 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I need to tell someone this in spanish.
"Jennifer hit my daughter 3 times with a rock.She lied to her mom about it.Jessica can't play with her anymore"

2006-07-07 15:41:37 · 7 answers · asked by L.T. 4 in Languages

we look at greek society at its peak and see their pegan gods as myths. why do some people still cling to invisible forces for comfort when there is no tangible confort or hope.

2006-07-07 15:41:16 · 12 answers · asked by JACKIE S 1 in Other - Society & Culture

How can God allow this?

2006-07-07 15:41:12 · 20 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

Being an atheist, I find this piece interesting and quite a conversational piece.

I pose two questions for you...

This is a very controversial piece of art. This is a giant photo of a plastic crucifix inside a beaker full of the artist's urine...

The image itself is beautiful, like sunlight surrounding the object...

Here is the URL to view the image:
http://www.usc.edu/schools/annenberg/asc/projects/comm544/library/images/502.html

My questions for you:

1. What are your feelings about this piece?

2. If you are a person of faith, does the urine befoul the cross, or does the cross sanctify the urine?

2006-07-07 15:40:28 · 8 answers · asked by cute_valley_boys 3 in Religion & Spirituality

i have a boyfriend
i got to know this girl who i really enjoy being with i find we have alot of similar interests click very well..
i have always had problem not about being les or bi or watever..but trying to suppress the feelings..i know the general advise is to accept n come out of the closet.. but well one needs to tink about parents, my current bf..the other frns..as well as the rest of your life..sometimes society can be cruel and well i'd rather not go down that path..really..
its not that im not happy with my bf now..its just dat im just as happy with this gal..i dream alot about her..fantasize she is just like me a les/bi..but well..when i wake its all nothing..
how can i ease my heart/brain n drift away from these thoughts but yet stil keep her a friend?

2006-07-07 15:39:25 · 4 answers · asked by acnemycin 3 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender

2006-07-07 15:38:52 · 28 answers · asked by Ermac 2 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-07 15:38:47 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-07 15:38:29 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

I HEARD OF BLOW UP DOLLS...BUT? S H E E P

2006-07-07 15:38:01 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Etiquette

Why are people always preaching from the bible or whatever, and telling people stuff like they know first hand. This is becomming really sad to me.

The oldest person on the computer right now lets just say is 85 yrs old. NO ONE know where the bible came from, NO ONE know rather it's the truth or not.

No one has any other special ump in them than the next human being. We all have sex, cuss, laugh, and cry just like the next person.

Okay I know I'm going to get a lot of FAITH responses. Faith in what? I mean I know I'm going to hear Jesus or Allauh or whatever. But why aren't people being real with themselves.

As corrupted as this world is. Honestly think that who and whatever it is you are believinging in, would honestly hold you against you for not believing in something that you have NO way of knowing it was real.

The story about Moses parting the Red Sea. Now lets be honest here. Has there been any human today that performs a inkling of a move like

2006-07-07 15:37:44 · 19 answers · asked by purrlywhites 3 in Religion & Spirituality

Since Catholics believe in Christ and follow His teachings, doesn't that make it a Christian religion?

2006-07-07 15:37:12 · 8 answers · asked by Sarah Colleen 3 in Religion & Spirituality

2006-07-07 15:36:03 · 20 answers · asked by some1 1 in Other - Cultures & Groups

2006-07-07 15:35:16 · 11 answers · asked by Rick A 2 in Other - Society & Culture

Let's say you were stinking rich...what's the one thing you wish you could do for someone else?

2006-07-07 15:35:01 · 19 answers · asked by Beck 4 in Etiquette

I'm not gay, or a transvestite, but I'm curious. Help me crossdress as a woman for a day, so I can conduct an experiment to see if chivalry is dead. The results will get published hopfully as a freelance article, if not in a blog or web page.

What do I need to know? Dress, posture, speech, mannerisms, and anything else you can think of.

Thanks in advance

2006-07-07 15:34:21 · 5 answers · asked by S 1 in Other - Society & Culture

I heard that some catholic people belive that when you have sex, you're connecting with God. Maybe that exprection "Take me to paradise" is literaly. Now in "The Da Vinci Code" they did sexual rits to became closer to God.
Could you give me your opinion? And does domebody knowes anything about this?

2006-07-07 15:33:37 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Religion & Spirituality

im looking for gay clubs and hangouts in alabama

2006-07-07 15:33:32 · 7 answers · asked by adam l 1 in Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender