Resolved Question: What kind of legal punishment can I face?

Recently I have bought a fake iPhone from China. I thought that it would have the same capabilities, but as I have found out, it cannot connect to iTunes, but every other phone capabilities are gift. Learning this, I have tried to figure out ways of returning the device. I then was curious to look if there were any people selling them on eBay and there were over 40 so I decided that that's what I would do. I posted the sale on eBay and titled it something like "Apple iPhone 32GB 3GS," mainly to receive some viewers. Inside, I put a VERY noticeable and understandable description saying that the phone is NOT an actual iPhone, but functions similar to one. The bid went on for 5 days, and the highest bid was $438.00. When I saw the bid, I assumed that the buyer knew that the phone was not a genuine iPhone, or else I thought the bid would be at least $600 since I had seen other bidders bidding in the 400s on the fake iPhones. I received PayPal payment from the buyer, and I sent the phone to her two days later. Yesterday, she sent a message asking if it was a 3GS and hours later, she sent another one. Keep in mind that she said she only recently moved from France to Arizona. I also do not comprehend the last sentence fully with the needy grammar. This is what it said: "Dear, I am very disappointed to have been dealing with a liar and a thief, you hide and do not give news but whatever happens, I opened a dispute on ebay and paypal. Also as a lawyer at the court surprême European, I have filed an emergency motion for fraud, use of fraud and deception and this is liable to a heavy fine and imprisonment. Thank you to arrange that I may be refunded within 48 hours if I am glad to visit you on Saturday with the police force necessary, Regards, " I only saw this today as I had not checked my mail. I immediately returned her money through PayPal and I received a message from PayPal saying that she accepted the money. I have not gotten any other news from her and I am scared that she has actually filed a case for this. Obviously I told bidders that it was not a real iPhone, so I feel like I have not committed fraud. I am also not a thief because I returned her money without hassle. Can she really follow through with the lawsuit? What is the punishment I could face if the case DID go through? I have not had previous criminal records and I have a family. How much of a fine and how long of an imprisonment? Please this is urgent as the email said she would be here on Saturday. Any HELP is appreciated! Please do not leave answers that only criticize me, as that wouldn't help anyone. THANK YOU!!!! I stated that the phone was a china version of the iPhone, that it was like a cousin to the Apple iPhone. In my mind that would mean that it is not a real iPhone. So what some people are saying is that I did not have to return the money? Because I did say that no refunds were allowed. Also I do find the email suspicious because I find it difficult to believe that someone would be willing to spend money on a plane ticket just for this matter.

25 Feb 2010, 6:58 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: To all the DIE HARD fans of Celebs..and others: Why are some people obsessed about celebrities?

sometimes I often wonder why some people are crazy about celebs..I mean..they base their whole life on someone they may never meet in their lifetime...they want to become like them..look like them..act like them.basically do everything they do..its like their in a differnt world..fairytale like..i mean i hav no probs with that..im just wondering..why do some people craze about celebs so much..i mean they are normal human beings just like us..they are not doing anything great like doctors, lawyers, police, social workers etc..they are just actors.. everything they do is fake..they follow script..their style/makeup/hair is set up by someone else..so basically they just follow it..and yet we still craze over them..another silly thing is that..when they do commercials..they dont even use the products..but because they celeb is our favourite..we tend to use the product..WAKE UP people..half of the time they dont even use the product..they are only doing it for the cash..and making the commercial sponsors earn big bucks along the way..and we fools receive deceived..imagine if normal person we didnt know was in the ad..no one will use it..psh..we care about celebs so much and make them more than our lives..yet ironic thing is for them..we are just 1 out of million fans..they dont even know you or ever heard of you..have u ever thought they aer just normal human beings just like u and me..what makes them so special? the answer is..WE the fan themselves make them special..imagine if we didnt appreciate them and watch their movies..they wouldn't have been so famous..WE make them special..cuz some of the celebs are so stuck up/arrogant/stubborn when they reach stardom..i guess some people are just naive and too innocent to know every this when they are young..as they receive older..they become wiser and can finally face reality..that celebs are not everything..or even worth worshipping..for me..im not a die difficult fan of anyone..i keep on changing my favourites each time..like some people i dont watch movies for the actors in it..i watch it for the storyline and direction.. now dont take me wrong..i dont hav a prob wid it..who cares..its not my life ..its yours..just stating my view and opinions..and want to know other ppl's opinions..what force drives you into doing these things..and if you never meet them in your lifetime ..will u end up drowning in tears..will your life simply end?

4 Mar 2010, 10:52 am | click here for answers

Voting Question: Can I have a contractor arrested for fraud?

In California can i have a fake contractor arrested for fraud, I want to make a police report but wondering if they can do anything, he lied to my elderly family member and gave her a fake contractors license and contract, he also forged checks and now he abandoned the job and made things worse, he ripped her off for about $15k. I also plan on suing him, wondering if tiny claims or hiring a lawyer would be better, I know here he lives and a lot of his personal information about him, Im thinking about beating his ass too, but want to go the legal route first lol. I really want him arrested though so he stops doing this to the elderly, it really pisses me off. Thank You.

26 Feb 2010, 11:39 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Needs help. Lawyers, or anyone knowledgeable on legal issues/law, please read my story and let me know!?

Okay, this is what happened. I took a fiction writing class last year (Spring 2009 semester). I wrote a story for the class's workshop, and it offended a girl whom I had an affair with (but there was no direct reference to her in the story). Then, we had an argument through text messages on the phone, and she went to the cops and told them about what I said-- I called her "fake". Then, the cops called me and I was charged for verbal harassment. Then, I was required to talk to this person who's in charge with student affairs in one of the offices. In that meeting, he talked to me, and he showed me a copy of that same story that I did for class. Apparently, the professor gave him a copy of my story without my permission. I was highly upset when I found out that she just gave that story to someone who's outside of class. I feel like my privacy was broken. Isn't that illegal? Could I take legal action against this? Or is it too tardy?

13 Feb 2010, 4:37 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: What's the name of this movie?

I'm remembering a movie I saw on tv a few years ago. Two divorce lawyers fall in adore while haggling over the divorcing couple's Irish castle. They accidentally end up married when they go to Ireland to appraise the home. Turns out it was just a fake tradition and there really was no marriage, but they are still in adore. Anyone know what the name of this movie is and who it stars? I'm remembering a tall guy with brown hair and a short redhead, but I might be wrong...

29 Jan 2010, 9:53 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Legal questions.. what is legal and whats not when collecting a debt... LONG?

Ok I got a letter today that reads as follows: ******FINAL NOTICE OF JUDGMENT********* As of January 4, 2010 and prior you have been repeatedly advised of tyour long overdue balance in the amount of $598.75, Since you have ignored our letters and you're contractual legal obligations to this matter. You have refused any and every attempts of making restitution. Therefore as of January 15, 2010 your claim will be forwarded over to our attorneys to commence suit without further delays or notification. However in order to avoid a judgment and the additional burden of legal precedings. You must resolve this matter by January 15, 2010. If you wish to take advantage of our offer and cease lien, levy, and/or garnishments, and the expense of court preceedings. You must contact our office by January 15. 2010 the settelment offer will be concidered null and void and the over judgment amout will be due in full. Our office has concidered and approved a stimulas settelment of $389.19. In order to take advantage of this offer you must have a check or credit card payment set up in out office by January 15, 2010 dated no later that January 22nd 2010. Upon clearance of your check or creditcard payemnt we will update your credit report and provide you with a release letter showing a zero balance on the over referenced account. If you have been summoned with a "notice to appeare" in regards to this case please disregard this notice. Sincerely, John T. Sullivan, PC Attorney at Law Now there is a docket number 159329-MT-0142 , I live in montana and I can not find record of any such docket number Question 1. Is it illegal to send out a notice like this to someone with a fake docket number? Question 2. MY S.S. Number was visibal IN FULL through the envelope, anyone who touched this could have seen my name, address, home address AND MY SOCIAL! Is that legal? Question 3. I have looked to look if such a person is licenced in the state of Illinios (where they are supposed to be located) and there is no such person licensed in the state of Illinois. Is it illegal to represent yourself as an Attorney? A while back another company had contacted me and was VERY rude and threatened me with court and jail. I spoke to a lawyer here locally and did everthing he said to do, they would NOT mail me anything only called, once I told them I did not want to recieve any more phone calls everything HAD to sent in the mail and that I needed them to show me proof of the so called debt they stopped bothering me.. so now this crooked company is at it.. P.N. Financials is the name, Some answers to my legal questions and good advise would be great. thanks in advance My apologies.. I did in fact take out the said loan, I sent a Money Order to the orginal creditor. And at that time it was tardy already by about 45 days. I have contacted the orginal creditor and they couldnt tell me who the people were trying to receive more money out of me and they couldnt tell me if they recieved payment or not (to old had been 5 years) I told the first idiot that tried to receive money from me on this and they flat out called me a liar, they REFUSED to take a certified bank check as payment they would only take a credit card or my bank account number, that was my first red flag and thats when I called a lawyer and asked for advise. these jokers are saying the same thing! I can wire them money, give them a credit card or give them access to my bank account.. none of which is going to happen!

11 Jan 2010, 2:10 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Can you name what movie these famous quotes are from?

1. OK! I'll talk! In third grade, I cheated on my history exam. In fourth grade, I stole my uncle Max's toupee and I glued it on my face when I was Moses in my Hebrew School play. In fifth grade, I knocked my sister Edie down the stairs and I blamed it on the dog...When my mom sent me to the summer camp for fat kids and then they served lunch I got nuts and I pigged out and they kicked me out...But the worst thing I ever done -- I mixed a pot of fake puke at home and then I went to this movie theater, hid the puke in my jacket, climbed up to the balcony and then, t-t-then, I made a noise like this: hua-hua-hua-huaaaaaaa -- and then I dumped it over the side, every over the people in the audience. And then, this was horrible, every the people started getting sick and throwing up every over each other. I never felt so bad in my entire life. 2. I took a shower washing every body part with actual soap; including every my major crevices; including in between my toes and in my belly button which I never did before but sort of enjoyed. I washed my hair with adult formula shampoo and used cream rinse for that just-washed shine. I can't seem to find my toothbrush, so I'll pick one up when I go out today. Other than that, I'm in good shape. 3. You wanna waste my time? Okay. I call my lawyer. He's the best lawyer in Miami. He's such a good lawyer, that by tomorrow morning, you gonna be working in Alaska. So dress warm. 4. Hey. If any of you are looking for any last-minute gift ideas for me, I have one. I'd like Frank Shirley, my boss, right here tonight. I want him brought from his glad holiday slumber over there on Melody Lane with every the other wealthy people and I want him brought right here, with a big ribbon on his head, and I want to look him straight in the eye and I want to tell him what a cheap, lying, no-good, rotten, four-flushing, low-life, snake-licking, dirt-eating, inbred, overstuffed, ignorant, blood-sucking, dog-kissing, brainless, ****less, hopeless, heartless, fat-***, bug-eyed, stiff-legged, spotty-lipped, worm-headed bag of monkey **** he is. Hallelujah. Holy shit. Where's the Tylenol? 5. Summer romances start for every kinds of reasons, but when every is said and done, they have one thing in common. They're shooting stars, a spectacular moment of light in the heavens, fleeting glimpse of eternity, and in a flash they're gone. 6. You're gonna need a bigger boat. 7. Dear little baby Jesus, who's sittin' in his crib watchin the Baby Einstein videos, learnin' 'bout shapes and colors. I would like to thank you for bringin' me and my moma together, and also that my kids no longer sound like retarded gang-bangers. 8. I'll tell you where. Someplace warm. A place where the beer flows like wine. Where beautiful women instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano. I'm talking about a little place called Aspen. 9. One day it started raining, and it didn't quit for four months. We been through every nice of rain there is. Little bitty stingin' rain... and big ol' fat rain. Rain that flew in sideways. And sometimes rain even seemed to arrive straight up from underneath. 10. You're coming with me Cain.

8 Feb 2010, 7:05 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: K2 visa can get married or not ? real marriage. please help.?

My mom came here in 2003 as K1 visa, so I was K2. Now in 15 more days I will be 21 years old and just 3 weeks ago I received a notice of deny of permanent green cared because the government does not believe that my mom's marriage with my step dad is true and legitimate. My mom already left and came back to my country but I do not want to leave. My boyfriend and I are planning to receive married for real because we really adore each other so I can stay here without going back. We are just afraid that if we receive married right now before my hearing comes I will barred from coming back to America for 10 years and he will thrown in jail and be fined. We went to 5 different lawyers. Let put it this way, 3 Asian lawyers that we went to they said it is ok to receive married right now and he can petition me and adjust my status right now. The other 2 White lawyers said not to do it because I would be barred from coming back to the U.S for 3 years or so. I'm running out of time, after a few days I will be out of status. Just waiting for my hearing right now and not knowing when it will arrive. If we can prove to the government that my marriage with my boyfriend is true and provide evidence to them would it be ok ?? or not ?? I do not know who to believe know. I'm doing this for real not fake because we really adore each other. Is there any other way for me to adjust here without doing back. I'm dying right now.

6 Mar 2010, 12:13 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: I have a theory about the "God hates fags" guy?

He was an attorney. 5 of his 8 kids are lawyers. 6 of his 13 grandchildren are studying to be lawyers or are already lawyers. Why so many attorneys? They also have over 400 open suits. It is my theory that they are fakes. They have found an argument that angers Christians and Non-theist same. God hates America really angers the patriotic people ( a lot of whom are Christian) God hates fags angers the civil rights activist. Showing up to soldiers funerals just angers everyone. They say inflammatory things, then sue people who react to them. They hide behind the first amendment, with what they say. They are in their full legal right to say what they want on public property. Hell, they have attorneys galore to make sure they violate no laws, and to know exactly when someone else does. Its pure genius. They are tapping into a market no one else ever has. I hate to say it, but if they are sincere in their beliefs, they are crazy, but if this is every show, its genius. I don't support their agenda, actions, or beliefs. But they have found a way to turn patriotism and hate into a booming business. Your feelings? NOTE: the first amendment was not created to protect popular speech. While its ridiculous what they say, where they show up, and the way they translate their message, if we censored them then we would not be honoring the constitution and every unpopular idea could be censored. Nice point Mindworm.. I have never ever thought of that. They are not saying "I believe God hates fags" they are speaking on his behalf. Critical thinking win.

21 Feb 2010, 9:03 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Boyfriends crazy a$$ ex wife?

My boyfriends ex wife is crazy she's committed mail fraud, stalked us, faked court letters, committed statutory rape with a 15 year old (she's 48 years old), and lied to CPS so my daughter would be taken away from me, and even continues to send e-mails about how I cant hide from her and how I'm a whore. How do I prove what she's doing is illegal without getting into trouble. I don't have money for a lawyer is there any way to do this myself?

24 Feb 2010, 1:30 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: School worries, PLEASE help! Its needed badly!?

Okay so im 14 and from the UK, in year 10. I always seem to miss school and i always feel guilty about it but im really depressed atm and i don't know why. I have a biology exam tomorrow which i haven't revised for due to my depression, im going to fake being sick again, but im gonna feel guilty after it and it will just add to my depression, im good at subjects and i want to be a barrister or a lawyer so i know i need to work difficult, but i just cant concentrate lately, i really hate my life. i meant barrister or solicitor * :L lawyer and barrister are the same thing.

18 Jan 2010, 7:57 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Losing my social skills?

Okay, i used to be your typical average, glad, normal kid, but last year in 7th grade my parents moved my to this horrible stuck-up, boarding school for wealthy kids. the cliques there were unbreakable. My parents were glad b/c I was getting a good education. I was pretty miserable tho b/c well, u guessed it, i had no friends and I had to sit at my lunch table alone and I couldn't talk to anyone. So I told my parents and came home looking miserable every day, and my parents do care if I'm glad or not. so at the beginning of 8th grade they said I could leave the school. however, they want me to receive a good education and grow up to be a high school nerd who focuses on her studies and gets good grades and ends up in a good college and works as a lawyer, doctor, or accountant. there solution, however, was home schooling. Anything was better than going back to a place where I had no friends and nobody would even talk to me. I was hoping I'd be able to work on them from there with the end result of going to another school. i've been home schooled for 4 months now, but it has been different from how I thought. I wake up at 8:00 as usual and go to school at 9:00 which is a half hour later than i did at school. My mom, who is stay at home, teaches me for four hours. Then I have lunch and afterward this tutor-guy they hired teaches me for two more hours. by this time it is usually 4:30 ish. I have soccer practice till 6:30 and receive to hang out with my friends most days of the week and the other two days I have to go with my mom to her art gallery. I receive home and eat dinner and go to bed. I really hate this arrangement. i feel like a spoiled wealthy kid and feel that it's difficult on my parents, especially my mom. whenever I broach the subject of public school, they threaten to send me back to where I have no friends. Soccer season has ended a little while ago and I feel myself settling into the rythm of it. I am one of those people who is, I guess, an introvert? I adore hanging with people and having fun, but my friends have to drag me to parties and I adore taking long walks and lying motionless and watching deer pass twenty feet in front of me at twilight. With soccer over, I often have friends over on weekends or on tuesdays and thursdays, when its fine with my parents. However, just because I'm not forced to socialize with others, i find my self more and more willing to not have one of my old friends over and just take a walk. surrounded by my parents every day, I feel like I am not emotionally progressing like the other kids my age-- when I look them they seem older than me. At the end of 7th grade I had transitioned from popular to loser who could be your average kid if given the chance. However, its been another half-year and I feel like I'm sliding down a black pit from which there is no escape. next year I will go to high school. Will I be okay? Some days I am filled with a black depression, tho I know there is no other option. Yesterday my pal came over and it wasn't the same. We didn't have that much fun and it was like she was hanging out with her little sister. I've forgotten how to have fun with others and my only respite is the silent wonder of walks in the woods. Before, I would always resolve to have more of my old friends over to lighten my sadness. However, I can't have fun with them anymore and I feel like I don't want them over to look what has happened to me in the hopes that a miracle will happen and my life will turn around so that I can invite them over and have fun like nothing has happened. At least school forced me to fake giggle in the classroom when the class jock made a joke or talk to people I didn't know b4 they decided I was a loser. Now I have become used to being alone. Whenever i want to have a snowball battle or play a board game I would invite a pal over, but ever since i've reached the point where I'm not just a misunderstood normal kid, but a true loser who can't have fun, I can't even do that. The only way to retrieve my social skills is to hang with someone who i can have fun with and thus slowly go up the social ladder, but I can't find anyone. Worst of every, i don't dare go back to school. what i thought was bad then must be so much worse now that I was home schooled. i will be the "home schooled freak", not just ostracized but picked on. Most kids leave, hoping to receive a fresh start. but luck wasn;t with me. my parents wouldn't let me. instead, they moved me to a blacker pit, where I stewed in darker juices. My life has been a slow downhill ride. Other people, most people I know, have had there ups and downs, picked on in 6th grade, either becoming more popular as they grew older, finding nerd friends, leaving and finding a new, fresh start somewhere else. But fate hasn't been nice to me. And just yesterday i realized I had just slid past the brink of no return and there is no way back. How do you go back up? You become re-accepted by the group. this could happen to me, but my social

13 Jan 2010, 6:47 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: HELP!!! What should I do?

Okay!! I was looking for a job on craigslist and I came across this personal assistant ad, it looked very interesting so I sent an email..The next day I got a respond from a man name Frank saying I'm Hired, He's a Lawyer and he work in Indiana local to me also Canada and UK...and at the moment he was suppose to be in the UK, so my first assignment was suppose to be sending money to an orphanage...I wanted 2 weeks for him to send the money and he sent $2,850 in a check, I was suppose to only take $300 and I went to go cash it but the check was fake....I later told him the bank said it was fake, he said that's a mistake and he will fix it...the following week he sent another check for the same amount..I took that one to the bank they ask why do i keep bringing in fake checks, I let them know what was going on....so now he's saying that he know that i got his money and that he's going to contact the FBI and sue me...I'm getting very scared because I know that I didn't do anything wrong...What should I do now??? By the way this man has every my information...such as my cellphone number and address and he said u know i got every your information don't play w/ me..

4 Mar 2010, 4:36 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Help me PLEASE??????????

Here's the story: I got a nose job at the age of 18 I got a chin surgery at age of 20 Due to these I became very attractive but my sister keeps calling me fake and won't ever talk to me. In fact my whole family dosent talk to me. I am an attractive succesful lawyer and yet my family hates me. I sob everyday because I feel so alone despite being surrounded by people everyday.

2 Feb 2010, 1:50 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Forgot the name of the movie!!!?

Its a movie where a man fakes a handicap, and tries to tug off an insurance scheme. I can only really remember one part well, and that's when they are in court, and the lawyer runs up to the man faking the handicap, and stabs his leg. He was using some pain reliever or something because he feels no pain at every, and the lawyer goes to prison. Sorry, I don't have more details then that. I just really want to look the end of that movie :[

10 Jan 2010, 5:10 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: Should I trust her and give her time to change?

I met this 36 year old women on 11-31-09 in a bar and I liked what I seen and she made it clear she liked what she seen and I bought her a drink and we sat down and began are conversation. We immediately started a relationship. Since we live in a tiny town about an hour and 1/2 out of a major city we decided to be open and honest about are past relationships so there’s no surprises if we began to hear things or receive accused of something. She tells me she has not been sexually involved with anyone for at least 8 months but had a one night stand and has not talked to him or look him again and dated another guy for about 2 years before the one night stand and says she has not talked this guy since July of that summer and has noen interment with this ex since “07” However, on the second day we are driving and she gets a phone call I look down and she has the ex’s name and number in the phone and answers the phone like I was not sitting there. After she gets off the phone she says I don’t know why he called I haven’t spoke to him since July so I ask her to change her number and then a week after that I check the mail and she has mail from a guy she used to talk to wondering why no calls. So I decide to do my possess investigating to look if she is a lie and a cheat so I noticed she likes Face book and always seems to act silly when I arrive into the computer room and stops typing. So set up a fake profile and tried to pursue her. “I said you are beautiful and asked are you single, dating and said a was a lawyer” she then puts on the page “I’m seeing someone but IDK??? And starts going into detail about things in her life” I confront her on it and she has the busted look and stayed silent and then she turns around and swears on God and that she knew it was a fake page and played along. But after swearing on God and everything else she admits to the fact she wanted to look what the guy was about. I check her phone the next mourning and there are a lot of non- full names like c-l and deg things of that nature in her contacts. She gets attitudes when asked about something within things like where are you going and who called and likes to party on the weekends a lot. What should I do wait to look if she can change because it's early in this relationship and I had to make changes myself from being a player in my past. Or just receive rid of her because she just sounds like stress and a lie and cheat with no wish.

4 Feb 2010, 11:25 am | click here for answers

Voting Question: how to get assistance from home building fraud?

BidClerk.com (a consumer/professional construction job match site) matched me up with a scam/fraud artist that I had posted to build a tiny home around 700 sq. ft. They gave my home number to several contractors one of who was persistant. To shorten the story, I live on the GA side of the GA/AL state line. This fraudulent builder came to my home in GA and said he could build me this home for 50,000.00 which according to the plans, was reasonable, we signed contract, he presented license with company and references. I called Marvin's Home improvement ctr who was reference and was to supply materials, they gave glowing reference as well as other ref. also I ran background, criminal and civil, both turned up negative for cases. I checked with his county of residence, still no court record. I hired him and within several weeks, he had made labor/material draws equaling 90% of contracted price for home. I phoned and emailed BIDCLERK several times when I became suspicious but they would never produce any information about him as he was an account holder. Although, they freely gave him my info. Turns out, he got locked up 3 weeks into the contract, he only completed 20% of project and had 90% of my money, 48,000.00 and I was out of a home and money. Turns out, he had NO license, NO Business, NO employees and alot of experience in this activity as he was already on probation for this with the state licensure board of AL. On probation for drugs, forgery and other charges, He had several Probation officers and was still free to do this to me. BidClerk.com will not take any responsibility even though they said my job was mislabled and is how he got my information. I did everything anyone could do in checking him out and even a business gave him reference and then turned against him later and withdrew from my project. He had no insurance either. I labeled every my checks to him what they were for but he didn't have a bank account and cashed these big checks at my bank and used the cash for everything but materials. After he was locked up the last time, he just that day got 5,000 of my money and took it into court behind my back and they locked him up permanently that day. he had my check cashed and took 5,000.00 into Jail. 10 days later, I was filing claims with the State of AL and with authorities for fraud when the shell of the home burned to the ground in the middle of the night. He thought I'm sure would relieve him of responsibility since he didn't think I could prove how much of home was completed. I had hired a home inspector he never met who took pictures just days before the flame which documented the home was only 20% and had major foundation problems. In the end, I have no home, lost every my money, had to sell the land just to move from the nice apt into a low class apt building where I have been broken into 5 times by other tenants who were arrested and evicted. Every tenant in this building has stolen from me. It is not safe and is over 100 years old. I live on fixed income as I am disabled and this guy knew this as I was going to the Cancer middle when he was doing this to me. He didn't care at every and planned and frauded me with intent as he knew no one was around to cease him and I often did not feel well. I took him at his word. I have every documents. Even his fake license. They have locked him up. Could not prove arson although they know he had it done with my money, and I can't sue him because he has his assets hid in families name. Cannot receive, done spoke with 3 lawyers and it would cost thousands just to receive it into court and I wouldn't receive anything in the end. Does anyone know of any resource, any entity or help I could possibly receive in community/state/government subsidized financially as I do not have any money now, live in a dump with criminals just like him, and have no wish of getting out of this mess. He just walked into my life, in weeks, destroyed it and legally walked off without so much as an apology. Seems BidClerk.com should carry responsibility but got flimsy half assed apology/excuse letter and that was that. Marvin's Home Improvement middle also should be liable but again, they offered to testify for me but what good is that if I can't take into court. If anyone knows of anyone who can help I would be eternally and bleed gratitude to you. I would die with the prayer for you in my mouth if you know of any way to help me out of this mess. Not well, I receive sicker every day because I am so depressed and live in this environment. Had to sell most of everything I possess just to survive. I was told to write to TV Home improvement shows but can't find any and there's nothing left to build on or fix. I have every documents and legal papers relating to this disaster and Blueprints and police and state reports. If anyone knows of anything or has suggestion, I would be so thankful to you. Simply asking for knowledge of available resources for victims of Home Building Fraud. This case has been investigated by every state officials, State Attorney Generals office and Home Builders Licensure Board, As was put to me, "this wasn't his 1st rodeo" and criminals like this know more on how to cover themselves than honest people know on uncovering them. I did every a consumer could have reasonably done with respect of checking. BidClerk.com took responsiblility in saying my job was "mislabled", again, not my fault or to my knowledge. I question those who blame the victims as opposed to the criminals. Could make one wonder about their ethics if they believe any degree of trust in another human is "a mistake". Reflection of their possess moral compass.

6 Mar 2010, 12:50 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: strange situation in false 498a case?

Sorry for long question, Hello , I am A software professional working on H1B in USA. I got married in last march & is victim of a greedy wife & her parents. During out 7 months of stay together she nevr allowed to establish sexual relationship (complete) . And was digging out quarrels nor unrelated , imaginary and petty incidences. (She is not mad. Very smart in talking).So the relations were strained. When I went to India 3 months ago , She fled with her parents from her parents without talking a single word to me. I also did not call her & returned back.& obseved that she had taken every her jwelry & every the valuables including some of mine. after 20days she filed a untrue case of domestic violence aginst me , my brother & parents (she stayed only 5 days with my family) . We also legaly replied as each and evry incidences she mentioned were fake. Lat week she filed a case of 498A adding some more ppl from my family. As expected, there was harrasment from police but fortunately we got the anticipary bail before arrest. When we went to court to continue the bail, as per lawer, Magistrate laughed and said that the case is not of 498a case. I dont know what is happening. If it was not the 498a case why did police picked my mom & bhabi saying it was 498a from home. Since bail was granted before the actual FIR was launched the arrest was not done but they and others were kept in police station till evening (not arrested). Police kept calling my brother threatening that they can send FAX to someone here (like embessy) and my career will be ruined.Police did not let my family even look the complaint. But my wife & her family was there accusing of fake incidences. If it was not 498a then what happend for last 7 days? I am not able to think whats going on, Am I lucky that police after investigation found that case is fake or ... Yesturday we got call from police station, asked for what happened. They told us we have filed a 498a case. We called lawyer from police station . He told police that he is yet to receive documents from court. He is not aware of actual blames & clauses. Can someone help me undertand the situation. Or something worse may be expected. Thanks Rajesh U

7 Feb 2010, 8:27 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Just because you went to school don't make better than everybody?

Just because a doctor went to college for 8 years don't make him the smartest man in the world.Cause he don't know shit about relax of world or he don't know shit about other culture on how they they think cause every race don't think the same way. And we don't live the same life.And doctor think everybody is the same.Just because a person look dumb and sound dumb and suck in school don't mean there better than that person.I had a pal once and he did suck in school and he look dumb and sound dumb but when it came to down to the bible he would make the whole world look dumb cause he knew every script in the bible he had it memorize.And some people are better than others.It say in constitution every man is treated equally and that is a lie cause that saying we every live the same life and we don't.A doctor should judge somebody for the Color they are you can't look every body as being white I mean they act like they care for me really I don't give damn if they die or live and I don't give a damn about there family either.Cause they is a fake but I'm the only real person in this world.They think I'm going to sue them after the surgery that is a lie cause I'm not greedy over money If I wanted there money I will take it in front of them, I wouldn't need a stupid lawyer cause I don't like them either.I don't worship money cause it ain't my god or girl's or sex or some damn testicles or a prostate.

18 Feb 2010, 2:25 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: CAR INSURANCE FREUD QUESTION?

i was in a very tiny accident,,, there was ALOT..i mean,,, ALOT of snow,,, i was Driving slowly,, and was hit in the rear,,,, my car was pushed into a mound of snow,,, the other car drove away,, by the time i got my self together,, i was not able to receive the other cars information, i took my car to the adjuster,,, and it was deemed totaled,, and it was a hit and run situation but,, my car already had damages to the back... THIS, IS MY QUESTION....... TODAY... i got a call from my lawyer.. he said my insurance company wants me,, to arrive in for an.,.. in person taped interview section,,, this is the thing,,, MY LAWYER SAID,, they only do this if they feel someone is lying,, AND I DONT NEED THIS SHIT,,,,,, my farther passed on the 20th of november,, and i have enough stress,, i think they are trying to send me to jail because,, or trying t prove i made up a fake police report,, should i just walk away,, and toss in my cards, i mean,, my car is only an 2002 alero its worth only worth 5,000 and they are putting me thru every of this,,, whats the point,, i mean,, i understand up to 30 precent of accidents are made up.. but. I HAVE ENOUGH STREE IN MY LIFE,,.. AND IF I DO GO TO COURT,, can i sue for STRESS ,, because,, i have been going through ALOT,,,

3 Mar 2010, 10:27 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: My dog bit someone, lawsuit coming, what do you guys think?

I was walking my dog today. He is a 8 month old bichon frise ( toy breed) and is not big. While I was walking him, he somehow slipped out of his harness and darted off. I ran to chase him, and i knew he would go to this nearby tree to pee, because he has done that before. But i go to look him close the tree, happily jumping and licking this lady walking by. She starts screaming and then I think that aggravated my dog, because it was a noisy noise. So he jumps and bites her thigh. A split second after that, i pick him up. Then she starts making a big deal out of it and whines and goes to the security guards.( i live in an apartment in China.) She starts overreacting about things she knows will not happen, but just to stir up things. For example she is like " omg im going to receive infected and die because of your stupid dog" and acts like its the end of the world. but in reality, my dogs bite didnt even puncture her pants, let alone her SKIN! Hes tiny, has tiny teeth, every she has is a BRUISE! I receive my mom ( i am only 13) and the lady and my mom go to the nearest hospital to look if it is serious, because she is concerned about the severeness. It didnt even puncture, and my dog has gotten his shots! After that, she calls the police station!!! My mom and her go to the police station!!! She files this tiny incident as a case and then guess what, she happens to be a lawyer! Oh great! She is asking for us to pay for her medical bills for ... the relax of her life! To me, that is a bit EXTREME! The police are also going to take my dog away tomorrow, and check if he has any diseases. Then they are going to kill him. Just because of a tiny retaliation attack from a tiny dog. If it was a normal person or a guy, they would have just shrugged it off like " haha, " but it just happens to be this stuck up greedy snob who is a lawyer and just wants money money money and doesnt care about what others think. I hate people like this, who know the truth yet fake it. ( for example, basketball players acting like a tiny finger touch is a flagrant foul) ((better yet, soccer players). i am willing to pay like 100$ for the time wasted today, just to be nice. But medical bills for life?!!! What are your opinions about this? Please be honest. Thanks guys.

24 Jan 2010, 9:37 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Is this really the best fake populism Democrats/Obama/Coakley can muster in MA?

This sounds phony and disingenuous. Not to mention the fact that this tax on banks will inevitably be pushed onto consumers (surprise, surprise) Is this really the best attack the Democratic every-stars could arrive up with?? If so, I'm very unimpressed. Is Coakley "standing with mainstreet" on Tuesday when BIG PHARMA and Insurance industry lobbyists are HOSTING a high dollar fundraiser in her name?? What do you think?? http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/us_kennedy_successor;_ylt=AuN6NraCNLzBwzP2ZQ3jX1xv24cA;_ylu=X3oDMTM5dmRsZmJzBGFzc2V0A2FwLzIwMTAwMTE1L3VzX2tlbm5lZHlfc3VjY2Vzc29yBGNjb2RlA21vc3Rwb3B1bGFyBGNwb3MDNARwb3MDNARzZWMDeW5fdG9wX3N0b3JpZXMEc2xrA2hlYWx0aGJpbGxhdA-- Vice President Joe Biden, trying to turn the focus of the race away from the president's embattled health care bill, joined the fray, sending an e-mail to Democrats assailing the Republican candidate for opposing Obama's just-announced plan to tax big Wall road firms..............On defense and on the attack, Coakley made the same argument as Biden Friday as she tried to appeal to an anti-government, pro-populism electorate. "I'm standing with Main road on this one. Scott Brown stands with Wall road," she said. http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/blogs/beltway-confidential/Coakley-in-trouble-Pharma-and-HMO-lobbyists-to-the-rescue-81067542.html With Democrat Martha Coakley in trouble in the Massachusetts special election to fill Ted Kennedy's seat, Democrats could lose vote No. 60 for President Obama's health-care bill. In response, an army of lobbyists for drug companies, health insurance companies, and hospitals has teamed up to toss a high-dollar Capitol Hill fundraiser for Coakley next Tuesday night. The invitation is here. Of the 22 names on the host committee--meaning they raised $10,000 or more for Coakley--17 are federally registered lobbyists, 15 of whom have health-care clients. Of the other five hosts, one is married to a lobbyist, one was a lobbyist in Pennsylvania, another is a lawyer at a lobbying firm, and another is a corporate CEO. Oh, and of course, there's also the political action commitee for Boston Scientific Corporation.

16 Jan 2010, 12:21 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: A mess I plan on calling a poem?

I tend to write about typical teen "adore" and reality/fantasy, but I've decided to stray from my signature and try something new. It's not finished, but at the moment, I don't really like what I've written. It just seems almost fake and it's really rough (I haven't done much editing). So I'm wondering: should I start completely over or should I push through with this piece? Any comments and/or suggestions are welcomed. Thanks! <3 Frigid, distant hands station on the door, cursed with defeat. The sensitive fingers cringe with disparity. As quick as the Chicago wind, the chimera dashes off – unwritten. [Stanza 2: A more descriptive and specific picture of that pathetic feeling. Sort of speaking on terms of giving up completely, but there’s that one thread that keeps one holding on. Similar to the structure/outline of the sixth stanza]. [Stanza 3:] Bottomless, empty words lie on the smeared and faded lines. The paper wrinkles at the slightest touch. As fragile as a withered rose, the envelop falls onto the ground. [Stanza 4: Similar to that of the second and sixth stanza, except for speaking about completely giving up every wish]. [Stanza 5]: Faint, muted whispers perish into the fallen dreams of yesterday. The plain existence becomes a mere myth. As convincing as a lawyer’s word, the nightmare finds its way into reality. [Stanza 6]: Strung tight around her neck is a necklace of wretched intentions. Scarlet crystals ooze from brittle lips. As lifeless as the bare silence, the soul hangs itself with the girl.

23 Feb 2010, 6:02 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: Does anyone have a great April fools prank?

I work for a lawyer but I am on mat leave. Last year I played a joke on one of the lawyers. I made a fake file where Mr. Berh was suing Grizzly Moters. Mr. Behr lived on Polar Cres ect. Then I gave him the number to a zoo so when he called he would have to ask for Mr. Berh. This year I am on mat leave and he promised me that he was going to receive me back. Since I am not there he will not be able to but I would like to still play another joke on him so that I am two up. I need something cute, and silly. Any suggestions? I am looking for something a little more elaberate. Something that he will not know is a prank until well into it. Thanks.

8 Mar 2010, 10:25 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: What is my civil/criminal liability in this situation?

A really pushy guy that I'd been chatting to online managed to convince me to arrive to stay with him for a week in the school holidays (I'm 17, he's 22)... but then he said he'd bought tickets (he lives in Florida, I live in England) and I told him I've changed my mind and that I'm not going. But then he started threatening me, saying that he's going to take me to court for the cost of the tickets which is apparently $1,000. It doesn't make much sense because the cost of the flight here to take me to court, court application costs, and lawyers costs are more than he would receive out of me. He then tried to receive me to engage in criminal activity by faking a sickness to claim compensation. Should I just block every communication from him now? He says his mum is "after me" Thanks

10 Feb 2010, 11:42 am | click here for answers

Voting Question: i received a job offer latter 4rm sheraton hotel.its fake or true?

Attn.Ashish Shakya Attn.Ashish Shakya, We have recieved your mail and the content are dully noted. You are to notify the attorney with the required scan copies of your document with the processing fee to enable him stand on your behalf in the British crown court to obtain the affidavit document for you and the processing fee is the only fee you are required to pay the legal attorney. Regards to the medical aspect,the management has already make provision for that both accomodation is for free check and read your offer letter once again. So i advice you to notify with the attorney ASAP.As soon as you obtain the document from the attorney,you have to send it to us to help us process your visa/work allow. Once you obtain the Affidavits of Guaranty and Trust Certificate with letter of attestation, you are required to send to us through e-mail the scanned copy of the following documents: 1. Affidavits of Guaranty and Trust Certificate with letter of attestation 2. Signed Job Offer Letter 3. Scanned Copy of International Passport (Data Page) 4. Scanned Copy of Passport Photograph (Colored) Upon receipt of the over mentioned documents from your side SHERATON PARK TOWER HOTELS LONDON. Will contact the British Consulate in your country and fax every your documents to them to facilitate your visa. Your benefit includes: 1. Visa 2.Work and Residence allow papers 3. Flight Ticket 4. 2 Months Salary in Advance 5. Transportation And reimbursement of any expenses you made during procurement of your affidavit. Always update us with your proceedings with the Attorney so as to advise further and also note that we are already behind schedule with respect to time to enable us start due processes on time as we awaits your arrival to contribute positively to the growth of this firm. Mr RICHARD SMITH Chief Recruitment Manager. Sheraton Park tower Hotel London. E-mail:careers.sheratonhotel@yahoo.co.uk E-mail:sheratontowershotel@live.com E-mail:humanresource@sheratonhotelandresort.co.uk TEL: {(+44) 7024080571 TEL: [+44] 7024097894 Fax: 0044-91-741-93-23 In regards and acquisition to proceed with your affidavit of guaranty with letter of attestation,you are requested to remit the processing fee to our corresponding Indian account for quick receiving,as soon as you make the payment scan and send to us the payment receipt together with the filled affidavit application form and 4 scan copies of your recent passport as an e-mail attachment for confirmation for us to commence immediately on processing of your affidavit document. NOTE:YOU HAVE TO MAKE CASH DEPOSIT AND THE MONEY SHOULD BE MADE IN YOUR LOCAL CURRENCY [48,500 INR) EQUIVILENT TO (GBP 650 POUNDS) IN INTERNATIONAL CURRENCY RATES BELOW ARE THE ACCOUNT INFORMATION. ACC.NAME:A.S. TRADERS ACC.NO.:628105030412 PAN.NO.:BDPPP3069R BANK:ICICI BRANCH:HAZRATGANJ[PAY IN ANY BRANCH] Once the payment charges are received,I shall use my good office/professional competence to secure the Affidavit of Guarantee certificate documents and letter of attestation for you within 48 hours from the time of receiving the payment. Thank you for choosing Adams and Reese Chambers [LLP].Your legal satisfaction and right is our top priority. Yours in legal services, Adams and Reese Chambers [LLP] Alder Castle 15 Noble road London EC2V 7JU United Kingdom E-mail:baradams@lawyer.com E-mail:baradamschambers@googlemail.com E-mail:baradamschamber@sify.com TEL:+447011174578 TEL:+447024097854 TEL:+447024034866 Fax 44-20-7367-1

25 Jan 2010, 8:58 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Can you name what movies these quotes are from?

1. OK! I'll talk! In third grade, I cheated on my history exam. In fourth grade, I stole my uncle Max's toupee and I glued it on my face when I was Moses in my Hebrew School play. In fifth grade, I knocked my sister Edie down the stairs and I blamed it on the dog...When my mom sent me to the summer camp for fat kids and then they served lunch I got nuts and I pigged out and they kicked me out...But the worst thing I ever done -- I mixed a pot of fake puke at home and then I went to this movie theater, hid the puke in my jacket, climbed up to the balcony and then, t-t-then, I made a noise like this: hua-hua-hua-huaaaaaaa -- and then I dumped it over the side, every over the people in the audience. And then, this was horrible, every the people started getting sick and throwing up every over each other. I never felt so bad in my entire life. 2. I took a shower washing every body part with actual soap; including every my major crevices; including in between my toes and in my belly button which I never did before but sort of enjoyed. I washed my hair with adult formula shampoo and used cream rinse for that just-washed shine. I can't seem to find my toothbrush, so I'll pick one up when I go out today. Other than that, I'm in good shape. 3. You wanna waste my time? Okay. I call my lawyer. He's the best lawyer in Miami. He's such a good lawyer, that by tomorrow morning, you gonna be working in Alaska. So dress warm. 4. Hey. If any of you are looking for any last-minute gift ideas for me, I have one. I'd like Frank Shirley, my boss, right here tonight. I want him brought from his glad holiday slumber over there on Melody Lane with every the other wealthy people and I want him brought right here, with a big ribbon on his head, and I want to look him straight in the eye and I want to tell him what a cheap, lying, no-good, rotten, four-flushing, low-life, snake-licking, dirt-eating, inbred, overstuffed, ignorant, blood-sucking, dog-kissing, brainless, ****less, hopeless, heartless, fat-***, bug-eyed, stiff-legged, spotty-lipped, worm-headed bag of monkey **** he is. Hallelujah. Holy ****. Where's the Tylenol? 5. Summer romances start for every kinds of reasons, but when every is said and done, they have one thing in common. They're shooting stars, a spectacular moment of light in the heavens, fleeting glimpse of eternity, and in a flash they're gone. 6. You're gonna need a bigger boat. 7. Dear little baby Jesus, who's sittin' in his crib watchin the Baby Einstein videos, learnin' 'bout shapes and colors. I would like to thank you for bringin' me and my moma together, and also that my kids no longer sound like retarded gang-bangers. 8. I'll tell you where. Someplace warm. A place where the beer flows like wine. Where beautiful women instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano. I'm talking about a little place called Aspen. 9. One day it started raining, and it didn't quit for four months. We been through every nice of rain there is. Little bitty stingin' rain... and big ol' fat rain. Rain that flew in sideways. And sometimes rain even seemed to arrive straight up from underneath. 10. You're coming with me Cain. 11. These boys receive that syrup in 'em, they receive every antsy in their pantsy. 12. As soon as your eyes close I oughta punch you square in the face. 13. Relax... A hickie from Kenickie is like a Hallmark card, when you only care enough to send the very best! 14. Tigers adore pepper. They hate cinnamon 15. Well look, I already told you! I deal with the goddamn customers so the engineers don't have to! I have people skills! I am good at dealing with people! Can't you understand that? What the hell is wrong with you people? like!

9 Feb 2010, 6:09 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: What will happen to me. should I get a lawyer?

I found out my ex who is a female had a thing for this married women. I stupidly tracked down the husband and below a fake name emailed him thru a social networking site they belonged to and sent him an email saying that his wife was hanging around this lady. I said he should keep an eye on them because i heard from a pal of a pal that they might have something going on. he said he already had his concerns and emailed me back asking for proof. I said i have none but now I realized I should not have even sent the first email and I wanted to stay out of it. Now my ex had her best pal call me asking if i knew anything of it. i said no because now i am scared. I sent the email because she hurt me while we were in a relationship years ago. now i am married and have a child. so now her best pal went on to tell me they are going to receive the police involved, receive lawyers involved and track down the ip address where the email came from. I never only sent email to husband of lady so I don't even know how they could track it. The pal said if it was me or my spouse we should apologize. I don't want to admit it was either of us because then they really might press charges. I am so scared now. what could legally happen to me? could I receive jail time? Should I apologize and wish they don't press charges? crap what did I do!! I have not even told my spouse what I did..

9 Feb 2010, 7:29 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: CAR INSURANCE FRUD... important..?

i was in a very tiny accident,,, there was ALOT..i mean,,, ALOT of snow,,, i was Driving slowly,, and was hit in the rear,,,, my car was pushed into a mound of snow,,, the other car drove away,, by the time i got my self together,, i was not able to receive the other cars information, i took my car to the adjuster,,, and it was deemed totaled,, and it was a hit and run situation but,, my car already had damages to the back... THIS, IS MY QUESTION....... TODAY... i got a call from my lawyer.. he said my insurance company wants me,, to arrive in for an.,.. in person taped interview section,,, this is the thing,,, MY LAWYER SAID,, they only do this if they feel someone is lying,, AND I DONT NEED THIS SHIT,,,,,, my farther passed on the 20th of november,, and i have enough stress,, i think they are trying to send me to jail because,, or trying t prove i made up a fake police report,, should i just walk away,, and toss in my cards, i mean,, my car is only an 2002 alero its worth only worth 5,000 and they are putting me thru every of this,,, whats the point,, i mean,, i understand up to 30 precent of accidents are made up.. but. I HAVE ENOUGH STREE IN MY LIFE,,.. AND IF I DO GO TO COURT,, can i sue for STRESS ,, because,, i have been going through ALOT,,,

3 Mar 2010, 10:21 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: What do you think about illegal aliens breaking into the U.S. and then turn around to demand special treatment?

Large crowd in Denver demands immigration reform in U.S. Tammy Vigil, reporter KDVR Denver DENVER - Some Coloradans are joining the relax of the nation in coming together to push for comprehensive immigration reform. U.S. Senator Michael Bennet got an earful at one of four town hall meetings. He spoke at the largest event at Manual High School in Denver Wednesday. About 1,000 people turned out to ask lawmakers to fix America's immigration system, including an anonymous 17-year-old high school student. "Viridiana" says she came to Colorado when she was 6. She said when she first saw the bright lights on I-25, she was so excited. There are no bright lights in Mexico, she says. And those lights came to symbolize her possess bright future. But not any longer. "I feel so hopeless," she says softly. She has taken college-credit courses since she was 15. But she says that difficult work won't translate into a higher education. She cannot afford to pay out-of-state college tuition, which she says is up to five times more than in-state tuition. She realizes her education is over--despite her dreams of becoming an immigration lawyer. "My fear is not just getting caught, getting sent back (to Mexico). It's living in this cage forever. you know, living this fake life," she says. Speakers at the meeting talked about a recent report that said legalization would add $1.5 trillion to the economy and generate up to $5.4 billion in new tax revenues. Senator Michael Bennet will be one of Colorado's two senators whose vote could change the lives of immigrants like Viridiana. He says he supports immigration reform. He personally understands because his mom came to America from Poland decades ago. But he also says it's a difficult issue that's misunderstood. The U.S. home introduced an immigration reform bill in December. The Senate is expected to do so next month. But Bennet said Congress' next priority is jobs. He says they'll tackle immigration reform either this year or next. http://www.kdvr.com/news/kdvr-immigration-reform-011410,0,4343759.story?track=rsshttp://www.yahoo.com/

19 Feb 2010, 12:53 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Dog bit someone, lawsuit coming, opinions?

My dog bit someone, lawsuit coming, what do you guys think? I was walking my dog today. He is a 8 month old bichon frise ( toy breed) and is not big. While I was walking him, he somehow slipped out of his harness and darted off. I ran to chase him, and i knew he would go to this nearby tree to pee, because he has done that before. But i go to look him close the tree, happily jumping and licking this lady walking by. She starts screaming and then I think that aggravated my dog, because it was a noisy noise. So he jumps and bites her thigh. A split second after that, i pick him up. Then she starts making a big deal out of it and whines and goes to the security guards.( i live in an apartment in China.) She starts overreacting about things she knows will not happen, but just to stir up things. For example she is like " omg im going to receive infected and die because of your stupid dog" and acts like its the end of the world. but in reality, my dogs bite didnt even puncture her pants, let alone her SKIN! Hes tiny, has tiny teeth, every she has is a BRUISE! I receive my mom ( i am only 13) and the lady and my mom go to the nearest hospital to look if it is serious, because she is concerned about the severeness. It didnt even puncture, and my dog has gotten his shots! After that, she calls the police station!!! My mom and her go to the police station!!! She files this tiny incident as a case and then guess what, she happens to be a lawyer! Oh great! She is asking for us to pay for her medical bills for ... the relax of her life! To me, that is a bit EXTREME! The police are also going to take my dog away tomorrow, and check if he has any diseases. Then they are going to kill him. Just because of a tiny retaliation attack from a tiny dog. If it was a normal person or a guy, they would have just shrugged it off like " haha, " but it just happens to be this stuck up greedy snob who is a lawyer and just wants money money money and doesnt care about what others think. I hate people like this, who know the truth yet fake it. ( for example, basketball players acting like a tiny finger touch is a flagrant foul) ((better yet, soccer players). i am willing to pay like 100$ for the time wasted today, just to be nice. But medical bills for life?!!! What are your opinions about this? Please be honest. Thanks guys. keyword: hospital, checked, not serious, thats how i know. no stripping involved

24 Jan 2010, 9:38 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Should I just cut ties with my father?

My parents divorced 14 years ago and 11 years ago, my dad remarried. His new wife is 17 years younger than he is(only 10 years older than me). She is a crazy(delusional and bipolar) and insecure person and has caused nothing but drama in our family. When my dad told my three sisters and I that he was engaged, we told him that we didn't like her and we didn't support his decision, but he married her anyway. In the 10 year period of them being married, they separated and filed for divorce so many times I can't even count them every. Then the worst thing happened- she became pregnant with twins(through in vitro fertilization). I don't know what my dad was thinking! It's not like oops, she got pregnant- he paid a lot of money for her to receive pregnant. I know she was thinking she would be taken care of for the relax of her life if she had his kid. She is a gold digger and stopped working as soon as she got engaged to my dad who is a doctor. A few months after the twins were born, they separated- AGAIN. This time the divorce really did happen, but instead of acting like mature and civilized people and sorting things out with their lawyers, they had a jury trial to decide the details of their settlement. Things got down and dirty and one day I got a call from my dad asking if my sisters and I would testify on his behalf in court because the wifey was claiming that he was abusive and violent toward her. My dad can be a jerk sometimes, but he never has been physically abusive toward my mom or any of my sisters. In fact, the only violence we ever witnessed in their relationship came from her. We have seen her toss tantrums and hit and scratch our dad with her trashy fake nails. We really didn't want to receive in the middle of their drama, but agreed to testify because we thought we would be rid of her for good once the divorce was final. We were wrong! Because the economy got so bad, she couldn't find a job and my dad ended up letting her and the twins move back into his home. Now they are acting like a couple again- like nothing ever happened. When I asked my dad what was going on, he said "we are just friends" but I know it is more than that. They are going on trips together and she and her whole family came to Thanksgiving this year. It makes my sisters and I very uncomfortable to have to be around her and we are furious with our dad for not even thinking about how his actions affect us. I adore my dad and want to continue having a relationship with him, and the twins, but I don't feel like I am obligated to be nice to her anymore since they are no longer married. When I ask my dad why she has to arrive to our family gatherings, he just gets mad and asks us to be "upbeat and positive" around her and to "forgive and forget". But then on the other hand, he will ask us to lie or keep something from her. Just because they want to pretend like nothing ever happened, doesn't mean it didn't happen. I am so over the drama and ready to just clip ties with my dad. I am 30 years old and I no longer depend on him for financial support like my younger sisters do. I have a wonder step dad and other dad like figures in my life that I can rely on. I am not a parent, so I don't know, but I feel like a parent should do whatever it takes to protect their kids and make sure they are glad, not drag them through years of drama and then ask them to just be nice. My dad is obviously just looking out for his possess best interests. Any advice would be appreciated.

8 Jan 2010, 8:05 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: please help me on this immigration confusion...anyone?

to make the looooooong story short My mom was petition by her husband like 13 yrs ago. she then petition me I was a little girl.( I had been to the US before anyway cuz I had an american visa) they got divorced after 2 yrs cuz he was a truck driver and was cheating and he contacted an STD and told her about so she wont receive sick too. well, now immigration was thinking that their marriage was fake and the needy thing now has court MATER HEARING next week. She was told by the lawyers(the best in miami and most expensive) that everything will be ok cuz she has proof and witnesses and every kinds of stuff. the judge will either say approved or not and if he says no she can appeal or whatever or file again with her new husband. the thing is that since she petition me I'm afraid that if the judge says no, sick have to go too.The lawyer says that if the judge approves the case we both receive our green cards back, but if he doesnt and my mom doesnt do what she needs to do quick she could receive deported. I mean since she petition me would that mean sick receive deported too? Im married to a citizen and the lawyer told me that only my mom would be affected cuz I was a minor and had a visa anyway along with the green card that in case of anything i could file with my hubby, and also my name is not in the court order neither is my green card number like my moms. I'm so scared for her. she is such a good lady loved by everyone that works difficult and loves this country since we lived every whole lives here. I on my part do not even talk the other language I left when I was 3 yrs old. My mom tell me that if she gets deported I wont cuz I did not do anything I could have a chance to fix my stuff up is this true? I mean thats what the lawyers say! I am a full-tim teacher at 21 yrs old, full-time student, full-time wife lol and I adore this country with every my heart. Im married for and we just want answers. I want to trust the lawyers cuz I dont really wanna go back but is this true???? help me anyway

26 Feb 2010, 12:09 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: car fraud question IMPORTANT IMPORTANT?

I ASKED THIS QUESTION A FEW TIMES,, AND I AM GETTING WONDERFUL ADVICE., DO YOU GUYS REMEMEBER THE CRAZY AMOUNT OF SNOW IN FABRUARY,, that hit the east coast, well i was in what i would call a tiny accident,,, there was ALOT..i mean,,, ALOT of snow,,, i was Driving slowly,, abnother car was trying to steer pass me,, an fish-tailed,,,and smacked the back of my car.. which in turned pushed into a mound of snow,,, the other car drove away,, by the time i got my self together,, i was not able to receive the other cars information, i took my car to the adjuster,,, and it was deemed totaled,, AND it was a hit and run situation BUT,, my car already had damages to the back... THIS, IS MY QUESTION....... TODAY... i got a call from my lawyer.. he said my insurance company wants me,, to arrive in for an.,.. in person taped interview section,,, their will be an insurace investergater in the room,.. WHAT THE HELL IT THIS,,, the first 48... this is the thing,,, MY LAWYER SAID,, they only do this if they feel someone is lying,, AND I DONT NEED THIS ****,,,,,, my farther passed on the 20th of november,, and i have enough stress,, i think they are trying to send me to jail because,, or trying to prove i made up a fake police report,, should i just walk away,, and toss in my cards, I MEAN,, i can look why this sounds crazy... i mean,, my car is only an 2002 alero its worth only worth 5,000 and they are putting me thru every of this,,, as if i am trying to receive 30,000. its a 5 thousand dollar car. so...whats the point,, i mean,, i understand up to 30 precent of accidents are made up.. but. I HAVE ENOUGH STREE IN MY LIFE,,.. AND IF I DO GO TO COURT,, can i sue for STRESS ,, because,, i have been going through ALOT,,,

3 Mar 2010, 10:51 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Help me please?????????

Here's the story: I got a nose job at the age of 18 I got a chin surgery at age of 20 Due to these I became very attractive but my sister keeps calling me fake and won't ever talk to me. In fact my whole family dosent talk to me. I am an attractive succesful lawyer and yet my family hates me. I sob everyday because I feel so alone despite being surrounded by people everyday.

2 Feb 2010, 1:52 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: If you were starting a business and needed employees, how many statists/libs/socialists would you hire?

Me, I would hire zero personally. I don't like to have to be careful what I say, what I do and I don't like to have lawyers and investigators show up every of the time over stuff that allegedly happens over there. I also would want my employees to not call in sick, create more work for others (and themselves) and would like my work place to be as drama-free as possible. Employees faking injuries and filing frivolous lawsuits would not be tolerated.

2 Mar 2010, 11:15 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: HELP! I just don't know what to do anymore about my father!?

I am 17 years old. My mom and dad got divorced when I was younger. I also have a brother. My dad got custody over me and my mom and had it that way for years. Two years ago I changed that, me and my brother got a order of protection on us. (Note: my dad is abusive, he beat my mom before they divorced, beat and argued with my step mom whom he divorced after I got the order.) Since then we have been going to court non cease. My mom has custody of us, my dad had us every Saturday but now we pick when we want to go. HERE IS THE PROBLEM: My dad a few days ago sent a letter t my lawyer claiming that the following conversation happened before talking t the judge: (My brother) "I can't do this anymore." (Me) "Just fake it a little bit longer. Its almost over." I never said that :( He is trying to make it seem that my brother really wants to be with him, when that's not the case. My brother hates my dad with a passion. Why would I ell him to lie in court? He wants my brother so that he can receive the medical card back. My lawyer recently found that my dad got a lump sum security check not only for him but for me and my brother. I had notice he had spent lot of money lately. He lied and told me his lady pal that lives with him got a settlement. In return to his untrue statement I had my lawyer end a paper to his lawyer sating I di not say that and that he claimed that is lady got a settlement. I got 2 text the next day at school saying stuff like: "Don't sign stuff that isn't true" "I'm going to sell your horse" "every you and your brother do is hurt me" When every he's done is hurt me every my life its lie doesn't care about me! he also called me a liar and basically saying Im a horrible person. Every time I start getting a goo relationship with my dad he always messes it up. And then blames me. It seems to me he's money hungry and don't care. I just wish I had responsible dad :( I want to ride my horse I don't want him to sell it is like he's using that t control m. He always threatens to sell my stuff and hold stuff over my head. Please I need advice I'm having bad nightmares about my dad this isn't healthy!

12 Feb 2010, 12:30 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: this is the rest of the other book i just asked, "i could use sum critism plz!?!?"?

He sat down in the booth I was sitting in, and took out a recoder and was writing something down. Dont't panic! He's just a regular business man stopping by for a break. Just play, then receive out before mom makes a scene. I was almost done with the tune when I heard something accident and hit the floor. I thought it was a dish in the kitchen, but when I heard someone slurring their words while yelling I knew it was my mom. "I don't care! She's my daughter and I want her off of that stage right now or I'll call my lawyer!" I didn't bother looking up because I knew every I would look is mad costumers, and my mom drunk. I sat the guitar down and went to the cash register to pay for moms Miller Lights and my order. I handed the cashier the money but she wouldn't take it. "Darlin' you keep, its on the home." Thank God for people who understands. "Thank you so much." I smiled at her then took mom by the arm and went to the car. I'm not old enough to steer but the police will let me off easy if he/she sees my situation. Once I buckled mom up I went around and saw the waitress staring at me with either concern or pity. Mom was already knocked out so I just drove to the nearest hotel. I locked mom in the car and checked in. "Welcome to the Holiday INN. How may I help you?" I can tell he's glad about his job..... NOT!! " I would like a room with two beds for just tonight, please." "Aren't you a little young to rent a room?" "Actually my mom is out in the car already asleep so I came to check in for us. Is there a problem because I have a driver's license so I think I'm old enough to check in." I really don't have a driver's license, I have a fake one for these purposes. "Whatever. It's going to be $32.50. Just how are you going to pay for this young lady?" "I was thinking that this magical lepracian would bring me money when I need it. Cash of course." I saw a luggage cart and took it outside with me to put mom in. It nice of felt like one of those CSI episodes where I'm going to dump the body somewhere, but I'm to smart for them to catch me. The guy looked at me silly when I came back in with my mom and luggage on the cart. The room looked horrible, but the bathroom was even worse. The toilet was brown and there was only a cover, no seat. every the mirrors were broken and the carpet was so full of stains that you couldn't even look the original color of it. I folded down the bedspread and layed mom down, then went and took me a shower. There's only one thing I do that shows I'm glad, and that's singing in the shower. I don't know why but I sing only in the shower when I'm glad and when I don't then don't arrive close me. By the time I got to lay down it was midnight. As I lay there thinking about the guy in the cafe, my mom, and about my new life, when I heard something bang against the wall. I crawled on the floor towards the wall where I heard the noise. I put my ear on the wall and listened, but every I heard was what sounded like noisy music. A little part on the wall opened up and out came- I know you'll think I'm crazy- but it looked like a fairy. "I'm not a little Humble anymore mom! I can leave if I want and do what I want 'cause for now on, I'm an Humble Adventurer!" The fairy didn't look me until I turned on my booklight- nerd right? "God! Turn that stupid thing off, you're blinding me!" "Sorry." Am I dreaming? I turned the light off and- by mistake- flicked the fairy. "What the..." She said- I mean- yelled unnessacary words. "I'm so sorry! I wanted to make sure that you were real before I did anything stupid. Like I just did right now." "Well that's what you Humans," she made a disgusting face when she said human, "don't receive is that there are more than what you look." "So are you fairy?" Dumb right? "You call us fairy, but we are Humbles." "Then what's a Humble?" "Frankly my 'rents said I'm not allowed to tell anyone but since I'm an Adventurer now it doesn't matter. Us Humbles look like fairys and have some fairy magic but we- at least me- are the total opposite." She looked like one of my old teachers that always paced while trying to explain something. "So then what's an Adventurer?" "When a certain Humble gets a certain age, then they have the choice to be an Adventurer. The catch is that you can never go back and only one per family. My family doesn't want me to be one because they think that my brother should be one where he is more mature." "Is that why you were yelling at your parents?" "What is with you Humans and your questions? If you have to know, yes. look today is my birthday and my 'rents told me that I can have anything for the gift from them. When I told them I wanted to be an Adventurer they went bizarra at the party-with every my friends and my crush watching- and that's when I yelled and met you." "So do you need a place to accident?" "Well I didn't really think of that yet. But this is a hotel, and your probably just staying here for the night

5 Mar 2010, 8:03 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: PLEASE HELP ME!!! What should I do?

Okay!! I was looking for a job on craigslist and I came across this personal assistant ad, it looked very interesting so I sent an email..The next day I got a respond from a man name Frank saying I'm Hired, He's a Lawyer and he work in Indiana local to me also Canada and UK...and at the moment he was suppose to be in the UK, so my first assignment was suppose to be sending money to an orphanage...I wanted 2 weeks for him to send the money and he sent $2,850 in a check, I was suppose to only take $300 and I went to go cash it but the check was fake....I later told him the bank said it was fake, he said that's a mistake and he will fix it...the following week he sent another check for the same amount..I took that one to the bank they ask why do i keep bringing in fake checks, I let them know what was going on....so now he's saying that he know that i got his money and that he's going to contact the FBI and sue me...I'm getting very scared because I know that I didn't do anything wrong...What should I do now??? This man also has every my information, such as phone number and address and he said you know I got your info, don't mess w/ me!!

7 Mar 2010, 6:12 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Please Let Me Know Whether This Is Fake Or True. I Rcvd It To My Yahoo Spam?

You are required to gift an Affidavit of Guarantee, which must be procured from British Crown Court here in UK Through the public trust bank plc accredited Attorney, As this is in line with sub-section 12.3 Article 11.42 of the Public Trust Bank Plc (PTB) London Constitutional policy and code of conduct which you must adhere to Below is the contact information of the Principal attorney whom you are to contact immediately to obtain an Affidavit of Guarantee from a British Crown court every employees is expected to bear the cost of procurement of the affidavits of guarantee because this will enable the Public Trust Bank Plc (PTB) to provide free visa on confirmation of the affidavits of guarantee. Kindly contact JOHN FALCOM CHAMBERS immediately for swearing of your affidavits CONTACT NAME : Mr. JOHN FALCOM (Esq) NAME OF CHAMBER: JOHN FALCOM CHAMBERS ADDRESS: 175 Malkin steer, Church Langley, Harlow, Essex, CM17 9H United Kingdom Telephone: +44 7031882332 Telephone: +44 7031882340 Telephone: +44 7031882348 E-mail: johnfalcom.affidavit@lawyer.com

29 Jan 2010, 10:13 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: Should I sue this person?

I was recently thrown in jail because this girl said i grabbed her butt in a club. I wasn't even close her. There are cameras in the area, I think the only way to receive the video is court order. Her pal punched me in the face and he was thrown in jail too. She said that to the cop that i grapped her to try and justify him hitting me. The cop new she was lying and the DA is dropping the charges. Now, she got arrested too for having a fake ID. Could I go after her and her parents for saying i grabber her and getting me thrown in jail? And could i go after the club for letting her in with a fake ID? Not too sure how much a lawyer would cost so..any info would be niiiice.

6 Mar 2010, 6:06 pm | click here for answers

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Resolved Question: Why do people not care that nearly everything in the U.S. is made in China now?

I just got to thinking this..... We're in a recession, that's really now a DEPRESSION. Things are getting worse, and even though politicians try to plug it up temporarily, things are seriously pointing to the fact that we've had a fake, toss away economy for decades now. Does anyone seem to notice or think about the fact that it could have to do with the fact that most our crap is made overseas, usually in awful communist countries that abuse every human right doctrine except in their chicest cities? I mean, c'mon... first off, we don't need most this crap anyway. I'm not that old, but I remember when things were different. Used to be, you bought one car and drove it 5 years or more. You wore the same clothes for decades. Sure, you bought new things and had fun. But even with inflation considered, the price of food has almost doubled in the last 15 years. Something happened in the 90's, and it just kept getting worse. Remember when a Snickers bar was 75 cents. Now its like a Buck Seventy Five! ???? And even with these economy specials, crap. It's nearly impossible to maintain a middle Class living happily anymore. I remember when I was a kid, things were tight, but we didn't ever really worry. my parents didn't either. They ran a hardware store. Nearly every thing in it was MADE IN THE USA by a person who made (the minimum wage) for making it. I almost failed economics in high school, so bare with me. But something isn't adding up here. People tell me that when I say "buy American" I sound like Red Forman off That Seventies Show. But isn't it just common sense? Buy American, so people here can have jobs making things. We can't every be C.E.O.'s and finance majors. Doctors and Lawyer, Preachers and Teachers! (School home Rock...) That'd be boring anyway. The man collecting the trash when I was a kid was named Mr. Deraylie. He was a 50 year old Irishman with a big red face and a mouth like a baby. I remember that we felt like he was a regular guy, and once or twice we even had breakfast with him when he was ahead of schedual. His kids went to school with me. They made decent grades, and two out of three of them never went to college. One- Alan- still works here in town, but kitchenware factory he works at is moving overseas next year. From what little I've talked with him in the last 20 years, it seems he was barely making ends meat there anyway. There used to be farms outside our town. Now they seem to have every disappeared, keep one. It's owned by a nice but bitter old man who says every the produce he makes gos to China...... P.S. Don't correct my spelling. It's a blog, not a resume. No b.s. , I'm just saying. Also, thank some of you for re-verifying the "I can't do anything" additude is alive and well, and a ligitiment thank you to those who have.... Oh, yeah.... and please know I realize things "change" but we have some control (?) and I'm trying to be specific and talk about what we the people like and don't and what we can change, and questioning the conciousness of that...

21 Feb 2010, 1:37 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: workers comp case problem..?

Try to make a long story short... I got my thumb broken badly on the job by a guy i worked with, he tossed a 4 wheel dolly at me to catch,dont know why he did that but he did, i look it at the last second,try to catch it,then it ends up smashing into my thumb on a wall..needed pins put in for a several weeks,physical therepy,etc...i was 20 when it happend, and i didnt know anything about getting hurt on the job or anything about workers comp..so my boss calls me and says we have to change the story so i can receive workers comp checks, because if we tell them how it really happened,i wont receive any money..the fake story how it happend, is that i did it to myself on a peice of work equiptment..i reliezed a few months later that my boss manipulated me, I just agreed went along with my boss in the beggining b/c i thought he was generally a good boss and i knew little of what to do in this situation..Now i know i should have just called a lawyer immedietely and not of talked to anyone, now everything is documented that i injured myself. I have a court date a year from the injury which will be in april..what should i do, i think its too tardy for me to have the real story receive put into effect, it would be difficult to prove,but the guy who broke my thumb might be willing to testify..I been thinking a lot about it lately, is what my boss did fraud,or just a smart move to change the story..any input on this story will be appreciated. thanks

31 Jan 2010, 5:45 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Immigration court on Wednesday..Please help me!?

to make the looooooong story short My mom was petition by her husband like 13 yrs ago. she then petition me I was a little girl.( I had been to the US before anyway cuz I had an american visa) they got divorced after 2 yrs cuz he was a truck driver and was cheating and he contacted an STD and told her about so she wont receive sick too. well, now immigration was thinking that their marriage was fake and she now has court MASTER HEARING next week. She was told by the lawyers(the best in miami and most expensive) that everything will be ok cuz she has proof and witnesses and every kinds of stuff. the judge will either say approved or not and if he says no she can appeal or file again with her new husband which is a citizen. the thing is that since she petition me I'm afraid that if the judge says no, sick have to go too.The lawyer says that if the judge approves the case we both receive our green cards back, but if he doesnt and my mom doesnt do what she needs to do quick she could receive deported. I mean since she petition me would that mean sick receive deported too? Im married to a citizen and the lawyer told me that only my mom would be affected cuz I was a minor and had a visa anyway along with the green card that in case of anything i could file with my hubby, and also my name is not in the court order neither is my green card number like my moms. Im only going as a witness. I left when I was 3 yrs old. My mom tells me that if she gets deported I wont cuz I did not do anything I could have a chance to fix my stuff up is this true? I mean thats what the lawyers say! I am a full-tim teacher at 21 yrs old, full-time student, full-time wife lol and I adore this country with every my heart. I want to trust the lawyers cuz I dont really wanna go but is this true????

1 Mar 2010, 5:38 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: what can u do if u have been scammed? if u know anything, let me know asap! plz?

Ok so my boyfriend saw an ad on craigslist i think it was, it was to be a driver, they didnt ask 4 driving record, idk 4 how long was the job supposly 4. well he replied to the guy n he "hired" him, if u can say. this was around like january 20 something maybe..he was gonna keep 495, n the relax "send" it to the nanny of his daughter or whatever it was because they were coming to visit n needed someone to steer them around run errands n stuff. so he sent the money. he sent 5 money orders each of $495.00...so my bf deposited them to his bank account n was gonna take it out the next day because they were gonna need the money by the next day so, he went to the bank n it hadnt processed yet, so he was trying to think of what to do. then he remembered he had $2000 in a check 4rm his lawyer cuz he had gotten in a car accident. so he cashed that out n he decided just not do the job because it would be too tardy. so he sent his whole check 4rm the lawyer to the guy..the guy said it wasnt every the money..n he said i know i will send the relax later. and on saturday evening he checked his bank acocunt n it said -8888.88...so we were like wth? wat happened here? n we found out today the money orders were fake!!!!!!! so now he is left with a negative account balance of 8888.88 in his bank. he definitely doesnt have the money to pay it off..doesnt have support from his parents..and doesnt have a job at the moment. what in the world can he do??? i really wanna help him out, but i just dont know how or what can we do in this case. like is there a way 2 track this guy or what??? plz help...anything u know can help. thanks. thanks i will check it out :)

2 Mar 2010, 7:15 pm | click here for answers

Voting Question: Can someone explain the simple *facts* about birth certificates?

I have read some things about adoptees not having their real birth certificates, so I have these questions: -- What exactly does your "fake" birth certificate look like? Can you tell it's fake just by looking at it? -- Is there also an adoption ceritifcate, or are they the same thing? -- I have heard people say that they can't receive their driver's license or passport or marriage license etc b/c they don't have their real birth certificate. Is this true or an exaggeration? If their "fake" birth certificates look real then how would the DMV know? -- What specifically do you have to do to receive your real birth certificate? -- When people say "unseal records" does that mean receive your real birth certificate? -- How long does it take to "unseal records"? -- How much does it cost / Do you need a lawyer / Can you do it without a lawyer? -- Does your *real birth certificate* say your biological mom and dad's names? What if she didn't know the dad? What if she wanted to be kept secret? Then what would the birth certificate say in those places? Would the spots be blank? -- Does your *adoption* certificate say your biological mom and dad's names? What if she didn't know the dad? What if she wanted to be kept secret? Then what would the adoption certificate say in those places? Would the spots be blank? -- For adoptions during the 1960's era, is it easier, harder, or the same to receive these records? -- Have laws changed in the last 50 years regarding this? If so, how? -- Do you know any websites that would reference this in *simple, non-legal* language? I have looked at some websites and they use a bunch of "legal" language that I don't understand! BEFORE you answer my questions, please be serious!!! I asked a question in here before and everyone was so sarcastic and mean and very few ppl actually answered my question! Also please don't use abbreviations unless u tell me what they mean, b/c I don't know what they stand for. I am researching this for school, I might do a report about it. We have to do an investigative report so I want to say everything I would need to do to find my biological family if I were adopted. Thank you!!! I am talking about in the United States. How exacty do adopees receive their passports? What are the steps? Thank you!

24 Feb 2010, 2:25 am | click here for answers

Resolved Question: what do you guys think of Tiger wood's apology?

i think it was fake. I think his lawyer or a lawyer rote that not him

19 Feb 2010, 6:42 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: Strange situation in false 498a case?

Sorry for long question, Hello , I am A software professional working on H1B in USA. I got married in last march & is victim of a greedy wife & her parents. During out 7 months of stay together she nevr allowed to establish sexual relationship (complete) . And was digging out quarrels nor unrelated , imaginary and petty incidences. (She is not mad. Very smart in talking).So the relations were strained. When I went to India 3 months ago , She fled with her parents from her parents without talking a single word to me. I also did not call her & returned back.& obseved that she had taken every her jwelry & every the valuables including some of mine. after 20days she filed a untrue case of domestic violence aginst me , my brother & parents (she stayed only 5 days with my family) . We also legaly replied as each and evry incidences she mentioned were fake. Lat week she filed a case of 498A adding some more ppl from my family. As expected, there was harrasment from police but fortunately we got the anticipary bail before arrest. When we went to court to continue the bail, as per lawer, Magistrate laughed and said that the case is not of 498a case. I dont know what is happening. If it was not the 498a case why did police picked my mom & bhabi saying it was 498a from home. Since bail was granted before the actual FIR was launched the arrest was not done but they and others were kept in police station till evening (not arrested). Police kept calling my brother threatening that they can send FAX to someone here (like embessy) and my career will be ruined.Police did not let my family even look the complaint. But my wife & her family was there accusing of fake incidences. If it was not 498a then what happend for last 7 days? I am not able to think whats going on, Am I lucky that police after investigation found that case is fake or ... Yesturday we got call from police station, asked for what happened. They told us we have filed a 498a case. We called lawyer from police station . He told police that he is yet to receive documents from court. He is not aware of actual blames & clauses. Can someone help me undertand the situation. Or something worse may be expected. Thanks Rajesh U

7 Feb 2010, 8:22 pm | click here for answers

Resolved Question: I think my husband is cheating. What should I do?

Today I signed up a fake blond girl account on facebook and added my husband. He was refusing to add me to his facebook. He added the girl and then I could look his profile. He said single, looking for dating and relationship and he has added a lot of single girls. I was shaking and trembling inside and felt paralyzed but then I thought what the heck, there has been many signs along the way. We snooze in separate rooms for 4 years almost from when we got married. He avoids having sex with me at every cost and I became self-hatred and depressed due to that. He sold my car and used the money and now I don't have a car. He put so much debt below my name and got away with it. I can't believe how stupid I am for justifying his actions and blaming myself for every the pain he caused me. I know I have to start somewhere, receive a job, in this market, which is pretty scary, find a babysitter for my baby, keep money for a lawyer and receive a divorce. But the whole process seems pretty scary.

30 Jan 2010, 3:11 pm | click here for answers

Open Question: What do activsists have to say about woman hires illegals pleading guilty to felony tax fraud said did nothing?

What do activsists have to say about lady hires illegals pleading guilty to felony tax fraud she said she did nothing wrong is this the attitude of many activists ?Sylvia Handy has maintained since her arrest last year that she never violated the trust of the voters who elected her to office. And despite pleading guilty to felony tax fraud and conspiracy charges, she is expected to resign her office today standing by that declaration. More on Slyvia Handy During a court hearing Monday heavy on semantics, the four-term county commissioner managed to admit to a federal judge that she lied on her taxes and put an undocumented immigrant on the county payroll while at the same time insisting that she never knowingly did anything wrong. She effectively confessed to a series of federal crimes without acknowledging ever having any criminal intent. “I’m pleading guilty to the conspiracy, not the manner and means of that conspiracy,” Handy said, attempting to explain the self-drawn distinctions to U.S. District Judge Ricardo Hinojosa. At times, the judge appeared frustrated by the logic presented by the sobbing 52-year-old lady and the delicate legal safe haven her attorney attempted to draw for her. “The court’s not interested in you not admitting things that are so obvious anyone can look it,” Hinojosa said. “If you don’t want to plead guilty just say so, but don’t stand here and lie about it.” ALLEGED WRONGDOING Monday’s plea clip short preparations for a trial slated to include testimony from current and former county employees and tape recorded conversations in which the commissioner allegedly implicated herself in trying to disrupt ongoing state and federal investigations. A panel of more than 60 jurors who had been called for a trial setting that morning waited in a separate courtroom while government and defense lawyers rushed to hammer out their disagreements in a last-minute deal. In a sprawling 65-page indictment, federal prosecutors had accused Handy of putting at least three undocumented immigrants who worked as her personal housekeepers and babysitters on the payroll of her Precinct 1 office. Even though they never did any work for the county, the women collectively took home $200,000 in salary and retirement benefits over a period of six years, the document states. But Handy only admitted Monday to illegally hiring one of the women — an undocumented immigrant named Beatriz Garcia — and claimed in court not to have known the lady had no legal right to work in the country until after she had resigned her government job. Throughout her employment, Garcia applied for and worked below three different assumed identities between May 2001 and March 2007 and was paid more than $16,000 in taxpayer money, said Assistant U.S. Attorney Daniel Rodriguez. Handy even named her employee of the month July 2004, three years before Hidalgo County sheriff’s deputies and FBI agents began their investigation into the commissioner’s hiring practices. While Garcia was taking home her government checks, Handy was claiming child care tax credits for the babysitting services Garcia allegedly performed in her home, prosecutors said. AN HONEST MISTAKE However, Handy’s attorney — Al Alvarez — described his client’s relationship with Garcia differently. The lady — the daughter of a long-time Precinct 1 maintenance employee — applied for and took over her dad’s job after he left his position in 2001. Garcia did file fraudulent paperwork to secure her employment, but Handy had no idea that she was working below fake names and no reason to suspect she was undocumented, he said. http://www.themonitor.com/articles/guilty-36196-count-handy.html

10 Mar 2010, 10:10 am | click here for answers