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Hannah R. "Betty" Winegardner - Newark Advocate

THORNVILLE: Hannah R. "Betty" Winegardner, age 88, of Thornville passed away on Thursday, March 4, 2010 at Selma Markowitz Care Center, in Newark. She was born on November 13, 1921 in Thornville to the late Alva and Mabel R. (Smedley) Hamm. Betty ...

Magnitude 6.2 Earthquake Hits Eastern Turkey - Associated Content

On Monday, March 8, 2010, a moderate to strong earthquake shook eastern Turkey. The exact magnitude of the earthquake is still being debated. The quake was initially assessed at a 6.2 magnitude, according to the West Coast and Alaska Tsunami Warning ...

Trinidad surgeon helps women escape past of mutilation - Denver Post

Dr. Marci Bowers slipped into a chair in Exam Room 3, folded one long leg over another, looked at her patient — a young woman with wide eyes and a nervous smile — and got to the point. "We want to help make your life better," Bowers said. Mariama ...

Church mission teams skip leisure to help others - Everything Alabama Blog

Sarah Jackson Shelton of Baptist Church of the Covenant baptizes two new members of Shalom Baptist Church in the harbor of Boca de Mariel in Cuba. She is assisted by Jill Holley, left, and Leah Shell, center.(Special) A San Francisco soup kitchen, a ...

Earthquake strikes Chile - Greenwich Time

Vehicles that were driving along a highway that collapsed during the earthquake near Santiago are seen overturned on the asphalt Saturday Feb. 27, 2010 after an 8.8-magnitude earthquake struck central Chile early Saturday. The quake hit 200 miles ...

No wonder we’re confused and distrustful - Nashua Telegraph

As President Barack Obama and his White House aides continue to review how his first year-plus in office has gone, they have conceded making mistakes. While they have declined for the most part to be specific, I am not so reluctant. Here is my ...

President Obama Signs the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 Into Law - All American Patriots

... to the United States they spend money on a wide range of goods and services that support U.S. jobs,” said Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke. “Creating a global tourism promotion program to encourage international visitors to vacation in ...

Small Business Tax Deduction Strategies: - Business Management Daily

... long as the "primary reason" for a trip is business-related, a sole proprietor, partner or LLC member can write off 100% of the transportation costs within the United States. But if a vacation is your primary motivation, you can't deduct a dime ...

Crux Premieres in Victoria: Ryan Leech Update - Norco Bikes

Just sitting here sipping my second cup of tea, and having a chill day at home. I’m going to try and rest for a few days after a fantastic tour in Victoria on Vancouver Island. Alex and I had the official Crux world premier on the 15th. Here’s a ...

June ¤ - Norco Bikes

Canada's Darcy Turenne is quickly pushing women's freeride mountain biking into the mainstream. In addition to frequent appearances in cycling mags, Darcy has also been featured in Men's Journal and in an upcoming Rolling Stone issue. A former member ...

Open Question: help me this is hard?

1.) What is the simple interest on $100 at 3% for one year? $1.50 $3.00 $6.00 $9.00 2.) What is the compound interest on $100 at 3%, compounded semiannually for three years? $18.00 $2.74 $9.34 $16.00 3.) At 6% compounded semiannually, $100 becomes $200 in 12 years, that is, the interest is $100. How much more is this than the simple interest for the 12 years at 6% annually? $24 $28 $25.65 $29.45 4.) Sam saved 25% of what he earned. How much did he save in a month in which he earned $14.55 from his paper route and $18.90 from shoveling snow? $7.56 $8.13 $8.36 $9.45 5.) The Swift family's monthly income is $395. How much is spent for clothing if they follow this budget: Food, 25%; shelter, 28%; clothing, 12%; advancement, 10%; service, 15%; and the rest for savings. $47.40 $56.20 $48.90 $52.35 6.) Joe's father deposited $750 in a savings account that pays 2% interest compounded semiannually. What amount will he have in this account at the end of one year? $765.40 $766.10 $765.08 $764.98 7.) Mr. Gordon has deposited $750 where the interest is 3% compounded semiannually. How much will Mr. Gordon have in his account after 5 years? $870.41 $970.86 $872.67 $1071.91 8.) Mary deposits $1.50 a week in her Vacation Savings Club. How much money will she get at the end of 50 weeks? $55.00 $65.00 $70.25 $75.00 9.) The cash price of a radio is $80. On the installment plan the price is $10 down and $20 a month for 4 months. About what rate of interest is paid on the installment plan? 112.53 % 13.5 % 12.5 % 22.2% 10.) What is the cost of a $1000 corporation bond bought at 103? Omit brokerage. $1003 $1030 $1300 $1033 11.) Mr. Thorn bought an $18.75 United States Savings Bond. What would $18.75 amount to in 9 2/3 years at 3% interest compounded annually? $26.00 $27.65 $24.95 $22.30 12.) A home costs $12,000. The cash down payment must be at least 10% of the first $7000 plus 40% of the remainder. What is the least cash down payment? $720 $2950 $2700 $1900 13.) A man buys a home for $15,000 cash. If he had invested this money, it would have earned interest at 5% compounded annually. How much interest would be lost in three years? $2250.00 $2364.38 $2150.00 $2167.43 14.) A man has $7500 to invest for about 10 years. He could buy government E bonds (a $750 bond matures to $1000 after 9 2/3 years), or he could buy stocks paying 2% annually. After 9 2/3 years, how much interest will the bonds have earned? $2500 $1500 $2250 $2175 15.) After 10 years, how much interest will the stocks have earned? $2500 $1500 $2250 more

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Open Question: Best Mother/ teen daughter vacation spot?

My mom and I are going on a vacation this summer and we are not sure where to go. It has to be in the United States and have a nice resort hotel. Thanx for the help(: more

Open Question: Need 50th birthday vacation ideas for female-Home is Ohio, not more than $1500-$2000?

We are planning a 50th birthday vacation for a female. She is metaphysical/spiritual in nature. She does not drink, smoke nor gamble. She loves Art, Bluegrass Music, 70's music, Willie Nelson, and Traveling by Train. She has been to "major" vacation spots and we would like this to be something of remembrance, not your typical vacation. We are limited in cost and would like to keep it around $1500-$2000, the cost must take into account that her husband will be traveling with her. She is a "Bucket List" person and has already completed many on her list. (Key West, D.C., New Orleans, Dallas, etc. )They do not hike, run, jump nor do they do amusement parks, bungee, sky diving type of events. Must be in contiguous United States. She feels that there is no need to travel out of the US until she has seen everything it has to offer. She gets her excitement from learning, watching, growing and experiencing. It can be traveling or watching the sunset. So, where should she go and what should they do? Thanks in advance..... more

Resolved Question: Residence in United Kingdom?

How do they do that in the United Kingdom? To be specific, the city of Bath. I will be an "immigrant" because I'm from the United States. I've tried looking up apartments, but hotels came up. Are apartments like hotels to them? Well anyway, when I do move to Bath, I'm going to need a place to stay. Lol. I'm really not sure what to look up. This is a pretty long term plan, I'm not moving soon. In about two years I am though, but I still need to have some plan in order and in time it will be more precise. So whats the equivalent of renting an apartment in the US? Links would be soooooo appreciated on so many levels. [: But just one more time before anyone gives me a hotel, I need a place to LIVE, not vacation. Okay thank you. [: more

Resolved Question: Spiritually speaking, what foreign countries have you visited on vacation? Which one was your favorite :)?

I've never left the United States, but then again, I'm very frugal and thrifty anyway :D more

Open Question: Horse vacations, anyone?

I'm graduating from high school this June and my mom brought this up. She thought it'd be nice to go away for graduation, since I've only been on vacation once in my life.. ten years ago. She suggested a little cruise out of NYC but I'm not really into cruises, so she asked me to find something I liked. I have a pretty good idea what I want. I'm a horse nut.. completely and totally obsessed. They're kind of my weakness, even though I haven't been near one in over a year. If I'm going to get away from home for a few days to enjoy myself, it makes total sense that there would be horses involved. So I need help.. suggestions, especially from people who've done this sort of thing before. Personal experience is ALWAYS helpful! I just want to get away for a few days - not a week, maybe just three or four days. Longer could be possible if it's part of a very well-priced package. I'm not really picky about what the place has to offer, as long as the horses are a huge and central part of it. It doesn't have to be ALL about scheduled ride time - I love horses just as much from the ground as I do from the saddle. The place must be in the northeastern United States or on the Canadian border near there - I will drive, I will take a train, but I will absolutely not fly. I live on the Jersey Shore ( funny story about that.. ) so the closer, the better. I don't think it's in my power to say no to a nice place like Vermont or New Hampshire, though. I'm not picky about what kind of place it is. Could be a hardcore working ranch - as weird as that would be in this region - or some fancy English place, I really don't care. As long as it's a well-maintained and run facility with well cared-for animals and includes horses, food, and a bed, it is worth consideration. That's basically it. If you have any suggestions, I'm all ears. I've looked at plenty of websites but want an outside opinion or two, possibly from someone who's been to a guest ranch. :) Thanks in advance! more

Open Question: Hi is it possible for me to go to Korea and come back to United States without any problem?

Hi i am 20 years old and i have a Korean citizenship. Currently i have a E2 visa from my parents business. my birthday is 8/16/1989 so i will turn 21 pretty shortly. I was thinking of visiting Korea before i turn 21 for my summer vacation. My dad have extended the time that i have to join Korean military because i am currently attending a university in united states. I been living here for around 10 years and i have graduated from middle school and high school in United States. i been to Korea when i was in middle school but i dad told me that, that would be the last time i get to visit korea. So if anyone knows anything about this please give me any information regarding this matter. more

Voting Question: Where can i find an american pen-pal living in Tennessee,Montana, Washington or California ?

Hi everyone, I'm a sixteen years-old french teenager living near Paris. I'm looking for an american pen-pal (between 15 & 17 years) living in Tennessee, Montana, Washington or California who wants to talk with me by hotmail, messenger, Facebook or Yahoo and perhaps come to Paris & welcome myself in his/her house during the summer vacation (?) I don't care if it's a girl or a boy. I love Music more than everything, movies, Books, Hanging out with my friends & since i was little, I love The United States of America, the american culture, music & people. I Hope someone will see my "Question" ! Can't wait to know you ! x more

Open Question: Can I go to the United States Of America?

Hey I am Ben,a 18 year old guy who suffers from OCD. I am planning on going to a 6 month vacation to the US,I HAVE TO TAKE MEDICATION EVERY DAY, and I have supply for only 3 month,therefore I would like to ask a couple of questions: 1.Will an israeli description be available in the USA pharmacies? the phills names are 1.Resperidone/Resperidex. 2.Fuvoxile 2.Can these medications be shipped from israel to the USA without any delay at the customs? I would be more than happy to get a answer as soon as possible Thanks,Ben more

Resolved Question: Can you look at this essay and tell me what you think? Its about the person who has impacted you the most.?

This is for a college entrance prompt from texas tech. My life has been a life full of ordinary circumstances and ordinary people and as well as the usual challenges life throws at us. However, there is one person who has always stayed by my side and assisted me throughout these challenges. This person is Graciela Garcia-Ramirez, my grandmother. I was her first grandchild and naturally she has grown very fond of me as well as I and not to mention, she has become like another mother to me and a great friend. She has taught me everything there is about life and she has helped me transform and evolve into the man I am today. There is one very important challenge that my grandmother impacted me the most. This was when my parents left me behind to give me the life they never had. In 1994 I was left behind in the state of Coahuila, Mexico with my grandmother. Although I do not remember much I do remember my grandmother taking care of me, since I was only three. My parents had immigrated to the United States to start a new life for their family. They did this with great regret, but in the end everything worked out. They settled in the small town of Kaufman, Texas with my fathers sister. For over two years, my mother and father worked sweat, blood and tears to raise enough money to bring me to the land of opportunities. For over two years I grew up without a father and a mother, and I all I had was my grandmother. For over two years my parents did not raise their child, instead they raised money. Mama Chela, as we all call her, tells me stories of how every night I cried for my mom to come pick me up. I was an innocent child and I did not know what good my parents were doing. My grandmother put me to sleep each night and I remember her crying with me. She was crying for the pain that I was going through and I cried for my parents. Each and every single day my grandmother bathed me. Each and every single day my grandmother fed me. Each and every single day she changed my diapers. Each and every day she walked me to school. Each and every day she gave me the love my mom couldn’t give me. Each and every day she gave me those hugs and kisses my parents couldn’t give me. My grandmother repeated these and many other things for over two years. When the time finally came for me to go with my parents, my life was destroyed. The pattern my grandmother and I followed for over two years was distorted . My parents were two strangers that I had not seen in two years. As we all ate in my grandmothers kitchen, my mother and father were telling their experiences to my grandmother and grandfather. I remember that all I was thinking about was how these two people could suddenly waltz back into my life. As I reflect back on that incident, I realize that my parents sacrifice was one they could not forget and neither could I . My parents stayed in Mexico for a little over a week. This week was all that I needed to realize that my parents were not those strangers that I seen walk through the door. My grandmother explained to me that there are times when parents do things ,that at the time aren’t good, but in the end they do it for protection. She explained to me that parents went to the United States to give me a life they never experienced. At the end of their vacation in Mexico, my parents gave me the most grandiose surprise I could ever get. It made up for the two years of their absence. They explained to me that I would be going with them to Texas. My mother told me that I would have my very own room, and all the toys I wanted. However, this isn’t the surprise. The surprise came four later. It all happened so suddenly. I was in my room playing with my red Power Rangers toy when a knock scared me. I opened the door and no one was there. I went back to play with my toys when my door suddenly open. I didn’t bother to turn around since I figured it was my mother. I hear “Pepito” a nickname for Jose. The only person who ever called my that was my grandmother. I turned around and there she was It was my Mama Chela with my grandpa. They embraced me and so did I. I cried but not in sadness, they were tears of joy. This was the surprise my parents gave me. They managed to raise enough money to bring my grandfather and grandmother legally to the United States. Since 1996 my grandmother has been here with me along with my mom, dad and grandpa. Since 1996 my grandmother has been by my side to help me with the everyday challenges of life. Since 1996 my life has become easier thanks to the love and support from my family, but most importantly my Mama Chela. more

Voting Question: Will a debit card or credit card work in another country?

i was wondering if a debit card or credit card would work in another country like living in the United States and going to England on vacation or whatever and using the United States card there in England. I read somewhere I can but there's going to be interest fees or whatever fee it was but it was going to be a fee for using it there. Since it's another country, would the bank have to know your using it there so they know its not fraud or theft or whatever? more

Resolved Question: Fees Regarding US National Parks?

My family is planning a vacation in August where we will visit many different National Parks in the United States. I have seen on most sites, where there is an entrance fee per park. However, I would like to find out if I can pay one single price for admission into all these parks. Here is some basic info: -2 adults -1 16yr old -1 10yr old -Hyundai Entourage Minivan -Traveling to Badlands National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Glacier National Park Info on where I could purchase these, and other related info would also help. Thanks in advance more

Resolved Question: hi i got a job offer from British Petroleum Company, i jus wanna know if its fake or genuine?

i posted my resume on minhetti.com a job portal and then they sent me a offer..im copy pasting the mail for u ..can u pls tell me if its fake or genuine? BRITISH PETROLEUM COMPANY UK International Headquarters 1 St Jame's Square London, SW1Y 4PD UNITED KINGDOM. Tel:004470318 60805 Dear Employee, We have confirmed your CV/Resume,at {www.mihneti.com} and here under, you will find the current vacancies/ positions where expatriates are needed in our Company (PETROLEUM COMPANY). All positions attracts under listed benefits: 1. Two Bedroom Apt 2. Free Medical & Travel Insurance 3. 12 Days Leave / break/ Vacation after every 90 working days 4. Flight Fares (Air Tickets) 5. Free Education Scheme for expatriates children/family A. One Reference Letter B. Passport Copy The Scan copies of these Documents {Reference Letter & Passport Copy} should be provided to us through e-mail attachment. This is for fast processing, because all the positions needed expatriates" who will be able to start up employment on January/March 2010 . Hence every Arrangement need to be made as quickly as possible. Below are the Available/Existing positions/vacancies in BRITISH PETROLEUM COMPANY UK. Kindly reply us by forwarding your CV/Resume to us for our considerations/confirmation.. The positions are as follow: Job #1: Petroleum Engineering Job #2: Drilling Services Job #3: Civil Engineering Job #4: Computer Engineering Job #5: Architect Engineering Job #6. Marine Engineering Job #7: Mechanical Engineering Job #9: Electrical Engineering Job #10: Electronics-Telecommunication Engineering Job #11: Surveying Engineer Job #12: Aerospace Engineering Job #13: Internal Auditor Job #14: Site Engineering Job #14: Piping Engineering Job #15: Inspection Engineering Job #16. QA/QC Engineer Job #17: Accountant Engineer Job #18: Design Engineer Job #19: Factory Engineer Job #20: Engineering Manager Job #21: Production Manager Job #22: QA/QC Manager Job #23: Production development Exec Job #24: Workman/foreman/technician Job #25: Service/maintenance supervisor Job #26: Project Manager Job #27: Manufacturing /Maintenance Job #28: Safety Officer Job #29: Environment Engineer Job #30: Geo technical Engineer job #31: Medical Consultants/Specialist. job #32:Mining Consultants. Job #33: Engineering consultants Job #34:Financial Consultants. Job #:35Petroleum Geologist. Job #:36:Welding and heavy fabrication. Job #37:Professional Executive Secretary. Job #38:Human Resources, Administration. Job #39:Marketing. Job #40:Guest Private Security Job #41;Driver Job #42:Sales Manager Job #43:Stock keepers etc. Applicants with other skill are also to send in their CV also. Stated below are the available locations here in UK: We are looking forward for your earlier response: Regards, Mr.JOSEPH GREY. CHIEF RECRUIT MANAGER BRITISH PETROLEUM COMPANY UNITED KINGDOM. http://www.gpuk.org/atlantic/press/dtibrief.html more

Voting Question: Is there a pet grooming school anywhere in the United States that has a program that doesn’t take forever?

My mother wants to learn to be a pet groomer to have a hobby when she is ready to retire, but I can’t find a program that will work for her. She is still working full time, so a 10 week coarse isn’t possible and the closest Saturday only course lasts 40 Saturdays and is over an hour away. I’ve looked into online courses but they don’t offer any practical experience. I am really looking for a week(ish) long course that she can take vacation to attend or an online course that meets at least once during the course for practical instruction. Any information or additional suggestions would be greatly appreciated!I would like to clarify that she does not want to be a professional groomer - As I stated before, she is looking for a hobby after she retires. Like grooming the pets of family and friends, but she has no idea where to start and online courses offer no practical experience, which is really what she needs. Also it is not going to be practical for her to quit her job to learn a hobby for when she retires. Now I mean no disrespect to professional pet groomers, I am sure that learning to groom professionally is difficult and takes a lot of time, but I’m sure somewhere there must exist a class for want-to-be novice groomers… more

Resolved Question: what can you bring from the philippines to the united states?

we're planning to go to the philippines for vacation and we want to buy things from the philippines and bring it back to the united states...i know we can't bring like fruits and stuff but can we bring electronics back?? more

Voting Question: Can you recommend a good vacation?

In a few weeks, I'm planning on taking a vacation but can't think of anywhere to go. It has to be in the United States and has to be under three thousand dollars. The person that I'm going with wants to relax, but I want to have fun doing activities. Can you recommend a fun vacation for both of us? [Thanks in advance!] more

Resolved Question: WILL I EVER BE A FAMOUS ACTRESS?

when i was young i usually had strange dreams. like i dreamed that one day my family were going to go to new york city for vacation. next day my family find out we were going.also i had a dream that my aunt was going to get married in a few days. then in a few days she was also with the same guy a dreamed weird. so i had a dream that i was going to be famous actress. i could see my self acting in movies all over the united states& that i won awards. also that i was really good singer & really famous. i did not any candy before i went to bed also i did not watch movie. what do you think:) i think am going crazy a little bit :) never had a dream like this::) more

Resolved Question: Where should I go on my next vacation?

I have been almost all over the United States including Hawaii and Alaska. I have been to Bermuda, Puerto Rico, and a cruise to the Bahamas. I will have Memorial day off in May and would like to take a long weekend trip somewhere. I live in Florida and I have a passport. I would like to go somewhere I have not been yet and not too far to go for just 3-4 days. I would like to stay away from the Caribbean because I would like something different and the Caribbean has a lot of slums. I need some ideas. more

Voting Question: Where are some place outside the continental United States can I vacation without a passport?

I want to vacation someplace warm and sunny. Florida is not hot enough this time of year. I want to bring along someone who does'nt have a passport. Where can I travel to with out a passport U'S Virgin islands? PR ? anyplace else? more

Voting Question: As a gay man, will I be safe if I go on vacation in Jamaica?

I am not someone who "flaunts" being gay, but I don't lie about it if asked. I will be moving to the United States in the fall, from the Netherlands, and I am looking forward to doing some traveling to the Caribbean during the winter. I have wanted to visit Jamaica, but I've heard they mistreat homosexuals and that their government essentially condones the mistreatment. Is this a correct assessment? Should I avoid that country? more

Resolved Question: When can I return to the USA?

Hi there, I’m an 18 year old Canadian who frequently travels to the United States to visit my aunt and uncle who live there. Through high school, I would only visit for a week or two at a time every few months. After High school I planned on taking a year off to travel, so, after graduating, I received the graduation present to go to the States to visit with my family, and do some traveling while I was there (Florida, Grand Canyon, etc.) I ended up staying 5 months in the US. After coming back home to Canada, about a week later my Uncle called me up to explain that he was going to California and asked if I wanted to go. Of course I said yes. We booked the tickets for the following weekend, and I packed. When I got to the airport, everything seemed fine until I got to Customs. Usually they would just ask me who I’m staying with, and let me through. This time, they pulled me aside into an interrogation room! Needless to say I was terrified and confused as to why the sudden change, but they explained to me that I had just gone to the states for 5 months, came back for two weeks, and then was planning another month long trip there. The officer asked if I had a job, bills, etc. under my name in Canada, and I had been gone for 5 months so I hadn’t had any recent documents. I was told by others that he was trying to make sure I wasn’t a 'Defacto US Citizen'. They asked many questions, including what my aunt and uncle did as a profession, how much money I had on me, and they even said to me 'what is your boyfriends name down there?' ... When I don’t even have a boyfriend down there? The man had asked for my Itinerary, but I told him I hadn’t printed it out, because with all my trips down there I never printed it out, and it hadn’t been a problem. He then assumed that I only had a 1-WAY Ticket to the US, and he assumed I didn’t plan on coming back. I don't see why he couldn’t have just went on his computer and checked if I had one or not (don’t they have access to this information?) After waiting another 30 minutes while he got someone to check for him, he let me through, but he stapled this small white paper to one of my Passport pages that said I had to be back in Canada by the specified date (which was the date that was on my Itinerary), or else there would be a warrant for my arrest! I realize he was only taking precautions, and doing his job. So finally, my question is, when can I return to the USA to see my family again? I do have a job now, and I have bills under my name. I returned home at the beginning of February, and I wanted to go down in June and spend the summer there (until mid August), so I can have a small vacation before I start College in September. I will have been home for 3 months, working full-time. Will they let me back in? Should I bring evidence that I plan to return home, just incase? (Such as my College acceptance letter, to prove ill be home by September? My Bills, paystubs, etc?) I'll be sure to bring my itinerary. Any help or personal experiences will be helpful. The last thing I want to be is banned from the US and not be able to see my family at all! more

Resolved Question: traveling to costa rica, cell phone usage?? please help this is very important.?

okay so i am trying to make a vacation to costa rica and like my cell phone is like my oxygen. how can i use it down there? if i have a blackberry storm 2 with global how much does it cost? what are my plan options? can i text from my phone back to the united states? can i buy a prepaid phone and use it down there? please help me!)" more

Resolved Question: What services can I use on my cell phone in different countries?

I live in the United States and my carrier is Sprint, although I'll be on T-Mobile by the time I take this vacation. I am going on a 22 day cruise to: Vancouver, Canada Alaska Russia China Japan South Korea Can I text in some of these countries without an extra fee? And does Sprint or T-Mobile offer plans, or temporary plans where I can text or even make a few calls while in these countries? All information is appreciated, thanks! more

Resolved Question: Is war profiteering and use of captive/slave labour not considered a crime in the US?

PRISON INMATES HELP IN WAR EFFORT The United States House of Representative Mar 14, 2007 Section 54 http://www.govtrack.us/congress/record.xpd?id=110-h20070314-54 Human rights organizations, as well as political and social ones, are condemning what they are calling a new form of inhumane exploitation in the United States, where they say a prison population of up to 2 million - mostly Black and Hispanic - are working for various industries for a pittance. For the tycoons who have invested in the prison industry, it has been like finding a pot of gold. They don't have to worry about strikes or paying unemployment insurance, vacations or comp time. All of their workers are full-time, and never arrive late or are absent because of family problems; moreover, if they don't like the pay of 25 cents an hour and refuse to work, they are locked up in isolation cells. http://www.globalresearch.ca/index.php?context=va&aid=8289 There are presently 80,000 inmates in the US employed in commercial activity, some earning as little as 21 cents an hour. The US government program Federal Prison Industries (FPI) currently employs 21,000 inmates, an increase of 14 percent in the last two years alone. FPI inmates make a wide variety of products—such as clothing, file cabinets, electronic equipment and military helmets—which are sold to federal agencies and private companies. FPI sales are $600 million annually and rising, with over $37 million in profits. In addition, during the last 20 years more than 30 states have passed laws permitting the use of convict labor by commercial enterprises. These programs now exist in 36 states. http://www.wsws.org/articles/2000/may2000/pris-m08.shtmlWho has the largest prison population on the globe? Not China not Russia --- no it is the US of A And who supports the arms industry ? Prisoners paid 25 to 41 cents per hour Cheap slave labour --- producing goods for war and making huge profits while doing it -- the definition of slave labour war crime and war profiteering Are these things not considered illegal or unethical in the "Christian" nation of the US or is this one of those times Jesus should just but out and stay out of government? In the US ........ is slave labour legal ? Is war profiteering ? Or is the tradition of letting war profiteers such as Prescott Bush go free and rewarded by status and money more the norm for the "values" of the "Christian" US ? more

Resolved Question: HISTORY HELP!!!!!! PLEASE!!!?

40.) In the fall of 1929, a wave of panic selling gripped the stock market as a result of A. a sudden fall in stock prices B. corruption among stockbrokers C. business failures D. government limits on speculation 41.) Not long after Black Tuesday, the stock market crash was affecting A.only those who had invested heavily in stocks B.wealthy industrialists almost exculsively C.millions of Americans, many of whom had never owned stocks D.mainly stockbrokers and banks 42.) Why did FDR declare a "bank holiday" early in his administration? A.to cut of the use of cash B. to weaken the banking industry C.to inspect the financial health of the banks D.to give people in the banking industry a well-earned vacation 43.) Which New Deal agency was created to help businesses? A.Federal Reserve Board B.National Recovery Administration C.Civilian Conservation Corps D.Home Owner's Loan Corporation 44.) Which of the following did New Deal programs fail to address? A.protection of domestic workers B.low prices for agricultural products C.the decline of industrial prices D.Native Americans' need for schools, hospitals, and irrigation systems 45.) All of the following New Deal agencies still endure today except the A.Tennessee Valley Authority B.Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation C.Civilian Conservation Corps D.Securities and Exchange Commission 46.) What did Italy, Germany, and Japan have in common in the 1930s? A.They overturned traditional governments and established democracies. B.They were economic giants and together controlled world trade. C.They sought to solve their nations' problems through conquest D.They angered other nations by their persecution of the Jews 47.) Although Communists and Fascists have traditionally been enemies, in 1939 which Fascist made a pact with which Communist? A.Hitler with Chamberlain B.Hitler with Stalin C.Hitler with Franco D.Stalin with Franco 48.) Nazism was an extreme form of A.communism B.fascism C.nationalism D.none of the above 49.) During the 1930s, the United States focused largely on A.preparing for war B.domestic affairs C.international affairs D.international and domestic affairs 50.) Congress passed Neutrality Acts that were designed to A.support other neutral states around the world B.support other nations in the Western Hemisphere C.limit international involvement D.allow nations to purchase weapons on credit Im sorry I know youll give comments on "do ur own homework" and stuff but I havent slepet in 3 nights...my dog died..but my dad said I need it done...but Im suprised Im focused enough to even type this....I never do this but Im DESPERATE..please....help...............… more

Voting Question: where's a great summer vacation get away?

So two of my friends and I are thinking about taking a summer vacation in june somewhere outside the united states to just get away and have some fun. We were thinking about about going to ibiza,spain because we hear its really beautiful, parties all night, and its just an experience of a life time..but i checked it out and it seems pretty pricey, maybe something to consider later on down the road. So my question really is where would be a great summer vacation spot where we can party it up, explore, check out some beautiful girls and have a reasonable price tag? I was thinking maybe cancun but i think that would be funner during spring break..any help would be great! thanks. more

Resolved Question: whats the best vacation trip to go in North Carolina? or in the United States?

Lets rephrase that. I mean "whats the best vacation trip to take in the US?" more

Resolved Question: What's Your Favorite Place To Go To In The United States And Why?

My Mom,Denis, His Daughters and I are trying to go on vacation some where in the united states. So i wanna know where you like to go and why. more

Resolved Question: Where should I go on vacation?

Where should I go on vacation? With my mom and my boyfriend for graduation. We will both be 18 by July 3rd. It has to be in the United States. Any ideas? more

Voting Question: Costa Rica Vacation Help?

My family is considering going to Costa Rica this year. Anyone know where to visit, what to do, and when to go. We want somewhere where we can see the volcanoes, rain forest, and beaches. We have 4 teens and 4 adults. Are there cruises going there from the United States, or do we just stay at a hotel. Cheap times to go? Are the flights there cheap? Any help is appreciated. Thank you. more

Resolved Question: Feminism and the 'Indigo' Doctrine?

While I am all for equal rights for women, including for my mother who was a caring single working mom raising me, I take issue with a few points made by the user ‘Indigo’ in an earlier topic about feminism; her points are: (1) “The United States has the lowest amount of parental leave in all of north america and south America. “ (2) “The highest group of people living in poverty in the United States is single mothers.” (3) “40% of companies in the United States have 100% men in management and 0% women.”” WHY ARE THESE POSITIONS IRRELEVANT? (A) Parental leave is a luxury, not an entitlement. Paid sick days and paid vacation are also a luxury. Employer subsidized healthcare is a luxury. It is misplaced that people feel that luxuries should be entitlements. (B) If single mothers live in poverty, just as my mother and I did when I was a kid, then it is that single mother’s fault. To raise a complaint that she is somehow being treated unfairly is a position without basis. No unfairness of the governmental system or of commerce has caused the woman to be a single poor mother. A bad father may have abandoned her – but you can’t support the argument that such private collapse between couples should become a burden for government. Once again, that would be a misplaced sense of entitlement. (C) Companies promote to management whomever they believe shall best serve the company’s managerial need. If I owned a company I would agree with quotas for diversity hiring but I would be seriously opposed to the government telling me whom I should promote to important positions within my firm. ---------- (If governmental subsidies were not available to people who become parents without first being adequately prepared with emergency plans and funding then, people would not produce so many babies for which they need subsidies or parental leave, etc. In the absence of such subsidies I may not have been born but guess what – it wouldn’t have bothered me because I would have never known about it!) more

Resolved Question: DO YOU REALLY THINK THAT THIS COUNTRY THE UNITED STATES PROFITS?

BY ALLOWING EXTREME TAX BREAKS FOR THE SUPER WEALTHY THAT ALSO LETS THEM GET AWAY WITH TAX FRAUD ETC. WHILE EVEN BEING ABLE TO CLAIM PERSONAL VACATION TRIPS ,FOOD, LODGING,GASES ETC. ON THEIR YEARLY TAXES THIS DOES NOT EVEN MENTION THAT THEY CLAIM THAT IT IS GOING FOR BUSINESS RELATED ISSUES AND THAT THEY THEMSELVES ARE ABUSING AND TAKING ADVANTAGE OF THE GOVERNMENT FUNDING AT THE SAME TIME? more

Resolved Question: What should a American father to?

What should a American father to? His 15 & 10 year old US born daughters went with there Japanese mother to Japan for a vacation, and are not allowed to return to the Untied States until they are 18. That is what the 15 year old told him on the phone. She also tells her father that her Japanese mother only allow him to talk to his children on the phone on weekends (time zone difference) and that the father can visit them in Japan any time he wants to along as he remains civil to his wife, the mother if his children. She says that she wants her American father to move to Japan and move in with her mother, and that her mother will work with a Japanese immigration lawyer to do that. The 15 year old tells her father, that here father has the legal right under US law to have Interpol Yellow and Red notice issued against the there mother and his children, but her Japanese mother has the legal right under Japanese law to have him arrested if he ever comes near his children in Japan before there 18 birthday. She wants him to remain civil to her mother, who will remain civil with him. Her Japanese mother is afraid that if she tries to prevent her father from having contact with her, she will move back to the United States when she is 18 and never speak to her mother again, because that does not work with a 15 year old, but would work with a 10 year old. She says that her mother officially registered her and her sister as Japanese citizen in Japan. more

Resolved Question: i am a turist in the united states and i want to travel to mexico for vacations.do i need a visa?

Resolved Question: Is this fair yes or no?

Is this fair yes or no? When a Japanese citizen mother refuses to return her US born children to there American father after a vacation in Japan, the American father goes to US family court. The court sends the mother official notice that she under US law has to return her children to the United States for a child custody determination. When she refuses to do that, the court gives the father default custody of his children and the mother cannot appeal this. This is only a peace of paper that cannot be enforced in Japan. more

Resolved Question: 1. State the Null Hypothesis and Alternative Hypothesis, 2. Determine the test statistic?

Q:The cost of weddings in the United States has skyrocketed in recent years. As a result many couples are opting to have their weddings in the Caribbean. A Caribbean vacation resort recently advertised in Bride Magazine that the cost of a Caribbean wedding was less than $10,000. Listed below is a total cost in $000 for a sample of 8 Caribbean weddings. At the .05 significance level is it reasonable to conclude the mean wedding cost is less than $10,000 as advertised? 9.7 9.4 11.7 9.0 9.1 10.5 9.1 9.8 more

Voting Question: Really fun, great vacation spots?

My friend and I wanted to get together over spring break and we convinced our parents into going somewhere. We have to stay with in the United States (not counting Hawaii or Alaska). We are in our teens so what would be a fun, affordable place to go to? Also anything besides Florida... if you can please post a website that I could check the place out at. Thanks a lot in advance! more

Resolved Question: On a H-1B visa. Can I claim flight expenses to US from home as a tax deduction?

I'm working in the United States on an H-1B visa. During my vacations, I spent a total of $3,000 just to fly back home to visit my family (two trips). Any way I can claim that as a work expense? more

Resolved Question: How many times a year does the average family in the United States go on vacation?

Please include sources if you can! Thanks! more

Voting Question: United States Foreign Service Office/Worker: Choosing a country to post?

Hi, I am a senior in my University, majoring in the law section of my program and deciding to work overseas in a different country. Most notably, Asia and specifically, Rangoon. I know there is a U.S. Embassy in Rangoon, Myanmar (Burma) because I have been there twice for vacation with friends. I am very much interested in the culture as well as serving my country to maintain peace, stability, etc. Can anyone with a Foreign Service experience from a United States government job tell me if it is possible to choose a post in a specific country? As a brief qualification, I can speak Burmese quiet well as well as English and Mandarin Chinese. Please advise on the possibilities. Thank you very much in advance, take care, more

Resolved Question: Best Vacation Spot for a pregnant couple?

My hubby and I are 19 years old, we are expecting our first kid and want to go on one last vacation before he's here, the vacation will be march 5-10th (2010) I will be 5 months pregnant at that time. Obviously not mexico because drinking doesnt apply to us, somewhere cheap and fun/relaxing. We were considering Orlando, we have about a $1,000 budget. We have to stay in the united states because we dont want to pay for passports. Thanks! more

Resolved Question: can you go to another country even if you are not european citizen but you live in europe?

here is it, i live in United Kingdom(UK) and i am not citizen yet but i would like to go to spain for vacation, so could it be happen? i have been here for 15 months. do u think can go visit spain for a week or so even if i am not citizen yet? anyway i am from asian but living in uk now. thanks ;) more

Resolved Question: What are some good places to go for a vacation?

My family and I usually go to Disney, but we live in florida and we're tired of it. We also go to White Mountains in NH, but everything is closing. We're looking for somewhere new. We do enjoy road trips, we moved from CT to CA and we drove. We moved from CA to FL and drove. So driving is not a problem.We prefer to stay inside the United States. You have any suggestions?Inside the United States. ^_^ Hawaii, I know is the United States, so I'll check on that. more

Resolved Question: A question about ping?

ok so i am in the Us and most of the time playing rainbow six vegas on xbox 360 most of servers I have is green while only few are yellow. However I travled to Australia for a vacation and took my xbox 360 with me when i play there I have mostly red ping and my connection speed is the same as in the united states so what is happening or is this depend mainly on the location ? more

Resolved Question: What is a great warm climate place to vacation in February?

Either in the United States or relatively close to it. Carribean ect. Recommendations for very nice hotels? more

Resolved Question: Can a Chinese resident that is in the United States for college with a visa travel to Mexico for a vacation?

I have a roommate that is from China but she came to the U.S. to go to college. Can she travel to Mexico on vacation for 5 days? If so, does she need any special documents or anything? more

Resolved Question: Why do illegals seem to end up involved in every kind of scam and fraud that can be thought of?

Mexican national receives one-year prison term for health care fraud Comments 9 | Recommend 0 Middleman in Medicare, Medicaid fraud scheme came from humble roots January 26, 2010 7:26 PM Jeremy Roebuck The Monitor McALLEN — Raul Torres earned his living selling trinkets to elderly patients at adult day care centers across the Rio Grande Valley three years ago. By late 2007, the 60-year-old Mexican national was involved in one of the largest health care fraud schemes the region has ever seen, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. He was sentenced Tuesday to one year and one day in federal prison for helping McAllen cardiologist Dr. Fabian Aurignac bilk Medicare and Medicaid out of more than $1 million. “I didn’t know what the doctor was going,” Torres said in Spanish, dressed in a faded work shirt and slacks while pleading with the judge for leniency. “I sincerely did not know what he was up to.” But prosecutors disagreed. In several recorded conversations, Torres acknowledged his role in rounding up patients for the doctor and paying bribes to day care center staff for access to their clients, said Assistant U.S. Attorney Carolyn Ferko. Torres met Aurignac — who ran McAllen’s Cardiology Care Center on the 700 block of North Ware Road — while peddling his wares at the Valley’s adult day care centers. Since at least 2003, the doctor had been bilking the federally funded health care programs by hiring South American doctors who were not authorized to practice in the United States, giving them pre-signed prescription forms to hand out while he vacationed in Italy and Argentina, and later billing Medicare and Medicaid claiming he had overseen all of the patient visits, according to court documents. Torres’ contacts in the elderly care industry provided just the conduit the doctor needed to expand his fraud scheme, according to a 19-count indictment filed in their case. Aurignac paid Torres to win over management at these businesses and round up patents for treatments that were either unnecessary or never took place. Working as the physician’s middleman, Torres delivered bribes of $150 to $300 to day care managers and gave patients Walmart gift cards to submit to free health screenings. At one such business — La Familia Adult Day Care Center in Harlingen — Aurignac’s employees set up a camper in the parking lot to see patients, another violation of Medicare and Medicaid rules requiring all procedures be conducted in sanctioned medical facilities. The center’s manager — Martha Garcia Alaniz — pleaded guilty in July to one count of receiving kickbacks and was sentenced to one year of probation. For his part, Torres was paid $100 for each session set up with a day care center. In the year that investigators were tracking his activity, he received more than $40,000 from Aurignac. In May, Aurignac agreed to pay back $1.1 million to the federal government for his fraud. He is currently serving a prison term of four-years and nine months. The Texas Medical Board suspended his license to practice in 2008. Torres’ defense attorney maintained Tuesday that his client never really understood that what he was doing was illegal, but U.S. District Judge Randy Crane disagreed. “He was doing Dr. Aurignac’s dirty work to some extent,” the judge said. “But without this recruiter, Dr. Aurignac would not have had this business more

Resolved Question: Hi can somone please review my english paper and help me beef it up? this is just a rough draft.?

WALK A MILE IN MY SHOES To understand me, you must know a little about me. I was born in Karachi, Pakistan January 20th 1985. My parents moved to the United States of America when I was a year old and I been in here ever since. I come from a small family a family of four. You would also need to know that my father and I had a very close relationship we were more like best friends then father and son. My father would tell me that the only reason why I came to the United States is because I want you and your brother to have a good education. I’ve been to Pakistan since then many times, but this time around it was different. The feeling of coming home was not as welcoming as the other times. October 11th, 2003 the worst moment in my life was about to occur and I had absolutely no idea that it was going to happen as I was coming back from my 4 month vacation trip from Pakistan, and China. My mother stayed back in Pakistan due to one of my cousins marriage.My brother arrived at the airport to pick me up after we greeted each other I asked where is dad and why didn’t he come with you to pick me up? And there was a pause my brother didn’t reply I asked again is he at the business? And my brother replied sit in the car and I’ll tell you. As we drive off my brother says dad is in the hospital I took him there last night and the doctors told me that they need to keep him there overnight to do more test, as I stared at my brother’s face with a shocked look on my face. I asked why not knowing what to make out of this situation. I thought my dad would be home and he would have cooked a huge meal as he always did when my mom would come back from her visit to Pakistan. I was expecting the same. I ask my brother to drive to the hospital, as we get to the room I see my dad as he is laying there half the size he was when I left on my long vacation. He looked at me and smiled and I leaned over to hug him and I asked what happen and he said I really don’t know I just got sick. I sat besides is bed and just looked at my father and all my emotions kicked in and I started to cry I just had a sense that something was very very wrong because if it wasn’t serious my father would have not lost so much weight . October 12th, 2003. The next morning at 7am my brother gets a call from the hospital it was the doctor and he asked us to come and see him. We get to the hospital and the doctors says we have the results from your fathers tests and we see a tumor next to is pancreases and we think it might be cancer and the only way we can find out if its 100 percent accurate is to do surgery. Right then and there tears started to come down my eyes like rain drops. My knees collapsed it was like something had kicked me so hard that I had the wind knocked out of me and my mind was puzzled not know what to do, for a while I felt no emotions at all. They only question that came to mind was why? Why did this happen to my father? To my family? What did we do to ever deserve this? My brother just look down on the floor trying to make sense of the situation as I sat next to my fathers bed and every few minutes he would walk away and go into the bath room and would come back, he kept doing this repeatedly because he wanted to hide is emotions. The only option we had as a family was to pray and hope for the best. My brother and I decided not to tell our mother what was going on until we found out what it was completely as she was in Pakistan we didn’t want her to panic and become distressed. October 13th, 2003. The day of the surgery, emotions gave in when mom called my brother and I told her, and all I could her was a pause and then hurtful cry. To be continued! more