Dear Friend - thanks for this subject - I hope I do it justice for you ...
Ever notice that when certain people manage to "corral" a "mate" that in 2 to 6 months things go from "OMGosh she's da luv of my life" to "Well, she's sleeping in and stays tired a lot" . In the "luv of my life" phase, the person is all sweet and spiritual acting. n the chat room - giving such outrageious "spiritually sounding" guidiance" that makes you want to go lose your lunch. Then when the "partner" starts getting tired of getting used, the user starts whining and being mean and nasty in the chat room. The user's pics start showing zits and stress and the user's hair is all frazzled n grey and looks like she just went through Katrina without a helmet,. Then next thing you see the user has another "mark" on the hook and life is good again.
All this seems to go through a 2 to 6 month cycle,. Of course the user "don't got no possession of their own" just wants to trick the other person into getting for them or giving to them. Cos "possessions aren't needed to be spiritual" but it helps if you didn't have to work for them then if you gotta give them up for a bus ticket or train ticket it's no big deal never really belonged to the user anyway.
So when you see the spirituality/meaness flip flop in the room by these people, you'll know - it's moving time for them AGAIN and they are looking for a new "mark" so keep your possessions close if you don't want them walking out the door without your permission. I guess when they got no money they can't afford the meds that MIGHT make them a bit more sane but even that's no guarantee. And living in a tent near a river in a park or in a tent near the railroad yards it something they been used to long ago it's how the con starts in fact.
Best advice - stay clear of traveling people who say they don't need possessions just their altar and their pot (and that could be pot as in marijuana or a honey pot for outdoors). Anyone saying they choose this path with no possessions is fooling them selves into thinking it's an altruistic thing when in fact it's just a way to get stuff and never have to work for the things they get.
It's also a good way to some day wind up in jail for fraud, theft, and a number of other related crimes. Of course, you can get some cool tatts while ur in jail i hear.
I'll come back to this post later and add more but here are the initial thoughts on the suggestion for this blog.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Hysterical Chat Room Dynamics
Have you ever noticed ...... in "well established chat rooms" there are patterns of death and resurrection.
Say for instance, a screen name who frequents a room doesn't show up in the room for a couple of weeks maybe three. People asks if anyone has heard from them. Of course, no one has. So in a day or two, an "unknown" screen name comes in the room asking about this "missing" person. Sure as can be, in an hour or two, the "established chat room gossip" comes in advising everyone that the person is either dead or dying. Of course, no one can ever confirm the information but it's taken as truth because it comes from the "established chat room gossip". Then the "established chat room gossip" has his or her "croonies" back them up on the rumor only later for people to find out the information was totally false.
It's interesting how many "screen names" have "died off" just to resurrect themselves under other identities and even identify themselves as the former identity. Now I have to say, I think even Jesus would think this many "resurrections" would be questionable especially when the "death announcements" come from sources who are rarely truthful themselves.
Say for instance, a screen name who frequents a room doesn't show up in the room for a couple of weeks maybe three. People asks if anyone has heard from them. Of course, no one has. So in a day or two, an "unknown" screen name comes in the room asking about this "missing" person. Sure as can be, in an hour or two, the "established chat room gossip" comes in advising everyone that the person is either dead or dying. Of course, no one can ever confirm the information but it's taken as truth because it comes from the "established chat room gossip". Then the "established chat room gossip" has his or her "croonies" back them up on the rumor only later for people to find out the information was totally false.
It's interesting how many "screen names" have "died off" just to resurrect themselves under other identities and even identify themselves as the former identity. Now I have to say, I think even Jesus would think this many "resurrections" would be questionable especially when the "death announcements" come from sources who are rarely truthful themselves.
Con Artist Language
Tbanks for reading my latest blog and all the emails. Many of you have emailed and asked what "lines" a Con Artist uses. Well, as my last post stated, there are a lot of lines. If you're dealing with a Con Artist, you can count on little of what they say to be the truth.
For instances, when the Con Artist senses the latest target is getting wise to the scam or doesn't have any thing else of value, the Con Artist will "hint" at "relocating" for humanitarian reasons, spiritual reasons, etc. For example, a Con Artist about to "relocate" might say something like:
"I volunteer where ever creator tends me and sometimes I am spontaneous I just stand in the moment and ask how may i assist to lift another today and poof here come the options.. "
That usually means, the Con Artist is "trolling" for a new "victim" and "testing the waters" to see who is receptive.
I hope that answers some of the questions. If you want more information, you can google Con Artist. There's a wealth of information on the internet about this subject
For instances, when the Con Artist senses the latest target is getting wise to the scam or doesn't have any thing else of value, the Con Artist will "hint" at "relocating" for humanitarian reasons, spiritual reasons, etc. For example, a Con Artist about to "relocate" might say something like:
"I volunteer where ever creator tends me and sometimes I am spontaneous I just stand in the moment and ask how may i assist to lift another today and poof here come the options.. "
That usually means, the Con Artist is "trolling" for a new "victim" and "testing the waters" to see who is receptive.
I hope that answers some of the questions. If you want more information, you can google Con Artist. There's a wealth of information on the internet about this subject
The Con Artist - you have to read this
Just Who or What is a "Con Artist"?
"Persons of any level of intelligence are vulnerable to deception by experienced con artists. Confidence tricks exploit human weaknesses like greed, dishonesty, vanity, but also virtues like honesty, compassion, or a naïve expectation of good faith on the part of the con artist."
What you really need to remember is that with Con Artist, to pull off their con, "You will be made to feel special..." and " THE CON ARTIST NOW OWNS YOU HEART AND SOUL. Or so he /she would like you to think." And always rermember, "Even the basic assumption that the con is a "he" is incorrect: there are plenty of con women too. "
Then you have to look at what does a Con Artist do. This link has a lot of good info (and I'm including some of it here): http://money.howstuffworks.com/con-artist.htm
Con artists make money through deception. They lie, cheat and fool people into thinking they've happened onto a great deal or some easy money, when they're the ones who'll be making money. If that doesn't work, they'll take advantage of our weaknesses -- loneliness, insecurity, poor health or simple ignorance. The only thing more important to a con artist than perfecting a con is perfecting a total lack of conscience. What does the average con artist look like? Despite what you may think, he isn't always a shady-looking character. A con artist is an expert at looking however he/she needs to look. If the con involves banking or investments, the con artist will wear a snappy suit. If it involves home improvement scams, he/she will show up wearing well-worn work clothes. Even the basic assumption that the con is a "he" is incorrect: there are plenty of con women too. You might think you can spot a con artist because he / she is someone you instinctively "don't trust." But the term con artist is short for confidence artist -- they gain your confidence just long enough to get their hands on your money. They can be very charming and persuasive. A good con artist can even make you believe he is really an old friend you haven't seen in years. Con artists do share certain characteristics, however. Even the best con can only go on for so long before people start getting suspicious. For that reason, con artists tend to move frequently. They may have a job that allows this, or they might claim to have such a job. Railroad worker, carnival worker and traveling salesman are all parts con artists play to cover up their constant relocations. It would be impossible to catalogue every con, because con artists are inventive. While many cons are simply variations on ones that are hundreds of years old, new technologies and laws give con artists the opportunity to create original scams.
Even more detail about Con Artist is available at http://www.fraudaid.com/What-a-Con-artist-Will-Tell-You.htm and here's a sampling of that information:
Since con artists look for ways to manipulate strengths and weaknesses, they will either paint a picture of wealth and ease, or increase your darkest fears, or a combination of both.
In order to do this, a con artist will play on your sympathies, instill in you a sense of security in dealing with him or her, and distract you from what is really going on using lies laced with enough truth to make the patter believable. Their goal is to make you completely dependent on them.
Part of instilling complete dependency is to make you feel that your world may not be safe without their guidance. Once you realize that none of the promises are forthcoming as you expected, the con artist uses that dependency as a threat. He or she will yank the leash they have wrapped around your survival instincts, using either subtle scare tactics or outright threats.
The first step is for the con artist to determine your personality profile and identify your needs. He or she might zero in on your pride, your ego, your fears, your dreams, visions of riches, religious conviction, an illness, or your desire to get a special deal, or a combination of several traits. Whatever works best for the given situation.
The next step is to make himself or herself appear to be the only person on whom you can rely for the fulfillment of your wishes, desires, and/or personal safety. Keep in mind that in order for the scam to work, the scam artist will gain your complete and unquestioning trust, and they are very, very skillful at doing this.
The final step is the move on your money or property. The move may be so fast and skillful that your reaction time is delayed. If the scam is long and involved, you will be instilled with a fear of contacting the authorities. To accomplish this, the scam artist will use whatever fear is uppermost in your emotional catalog. In your mind, you will feel that to take any action will either make you look foolish, and/or you will fear retribution from the con artist, and/or you will fear even the authorities themselves. If the scam has gone on long enough, you have been brainwashed, quite literally, into believing the scam artist more than the authorities and those close to you.
Examples of threats:
1. If the scam is one in which banks are involved, you will be told that you cannot talk with bankers because: "they do not want you to know that deals like this are available and will simply deny the existence of such deals"; "if you talk with the banks, you will lose your money because the banks don't want the deals interfered with"; "the 'trader' will squash anyone's deal if the banks are contacted", etc. etc.
2. Religious scams provide the aura of mystical powers and spiritual magic which are: "too dangerous for you to know and can backfire if not handled properly." Personal danger is often emphasized.
3. Medical scams offer cures that: "doctors don't want you to know about, so asking them won't do you any good - the medical authorities will only deny that such cures are possible" or "the doctors don't want you to know because this cure would mean a loss of income to them." You are trapped between desperation for a cure and no means of verifying the information you are being given.
4. Home improvement scams by unlicensed and uninsured "contractors" leave you with enormous expenses, no improvements (and sometimes lots of un-improvements), and a contractor who has disappeared over the hill.
5. Modeling scams will promise you terrific jobs, travel, a world of dreams, and all you have to do is "pay for some photos...."
6. One phrase that is used to death is "If you don't act soon, not only will the deal no longer be available, but it could cost you more money".
7. You will be made to feel special, admired, or in grave danger and only the fraudster can save you.
The list is endless - it only depends on what you need or think you need at the time. The con artist will work you over so good that you will be confused to the point of total inaction except for what the con artist wants you to do.
YOU ARE IN A BOX. YOU HAVE GIVEN AWAY YOUR FREEDOM. THE CON ARTIST NOW OWNS YOU HEART AND SOUL. Or so he / she would like you to think.
PROFILE OF A CON ARTIST
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to pin one of those standard profiles on con artists like say "a 35-year old white male who was mistreated by his mother". It just doesn't work that way. What sets the con artist apart
Con artists come from diverse backgrounds. They may come from a broken home or the most stable and well-adjusted of families. They may have been afforded an excellent education, or very little. Such backgrounds do not set them apart.
Nor are they set apart by their country of origin, sexual preferences, political bent, religious beliefs, or ingrained social values. Actually, pertaining to those last three, the con artist is a free spirit. His own personal welfare far outweighs any standard social considerations.
What does set con artists apart is the natural ability, often discovered at a very young age, to manipulate the people around them. Added to this is the fact that such manipulation leaves them without any feeling of guilt or remorse. On the contrary, it leaves them with an intense feeling of satisfaction - a particular glow that encourages them to continue manipulating to get whatever they want, regardless of the cost to the giver.
"Persons of any level of intelligence are vulnerable to deception by experienced con artists. Confidence tricks exploit human weaknesses like greed, dishonesty, vanity, but also virtues like honesty, compassion, or a naïve expectation of good faith on the part of the con artist."
What you really need to remember is that with Con Artist, to pull off their con, "You will be made to feel special..." and " THE CON ARTIST NOW OWNS YOU HEART AND SOUL. Or so he /she would like you to think." And always rermember, "Even the basic assumption that the con is a "he" is incorrect: there are plenty of con women too. "
Then you have to look at what does a Con Artist do. This link has a lot of good info (and I'm including some of it here): http://money.howstuffworks.com/con-artist.htm
Con artists make money through deception. They lie, cheat and fool people into thinking they've happened onto a great deal or some easy money, when they're the ones who'll be making money. If that doesn't work, they'll take advantage of our weaknesses -- loneliness, insecurity, poor health or simple ignorance. The only thing more important to a con artist than perfecting a con is perfecting a total lack of conscience. What does the average con artist look like? Despite what you may think, he isn't always a shady-looking character. A con artist is an expert at looking however he/she needs to look. If the con involves banking or investments, the con artist will wear a snappy suit. If it involves home improvement scams, he/she will show up wearing well-worn work clothes. Even the basic assumption that the con is a "he" is incorrect: there are plenty of con women too. You might think you can spot a con artist because he / she is someone you instinctively "don't trust." But the term con artist is short for confidence artist -- they gain your confidence just long enough to get their hands on your money. They can be very charming and persuasive. A good con artist can even make you believe he is really an old friend you haven't seen in years. Con artists do share certain characteristics, however. Even the best con can only go on for so long before people start getting suspicious. For that reason, con artists tend to move frequently. They may have a job that allows this, or they might claim to have such a job. Railroad worker, carnival worker and traveling salesman are all parts con artists play to cover up their constant relocations. It would be impossible to catalogue every con, because con artists are inventive. While many cons are simply variations on ones that are hundreds of years old, new technologies and laws give con artists the opportunity to create original scams.
Even more detail about Con Artist is available at http://www.fraudaid.com/What-a-Con-artist-Will-Tell-You.htm and here's a sampling of that information:
Since con artists look for ways to manipulate strengths and weaknesses, they will either paint a picture of wealth and ease, or increase your darkest fears, or a combination of both.
In order to do this, a con artist will play on your sympathies, instill in you a sense of security in dealing with him or her, and distract you from what is really going on using lies laced with enough truth to make the patter believable. Their goal is to make you completely dependent on them.
Part of instilling complete dependency is to make you feel that your world may not be safe without their guidance. Once you realize that none of the promises are forthcoming as you expected, the con artist uses that dependency as a threat. He or she will yank the leash they have wrapped around your survival instincts, using either subtle scare tactics or outright threats.
The first step is for the con artist to determine your personality profile and identify your needs. He or she might zero in on your pride, your ego, your fears, your dreams, visions of riches, religious conviction, an illness, or your desire to get a special deal, or a combination of several traits. Whatever works best for the given situation.
The next step is to make himself or herself appear to be the only person on whom you can rely for the fulfillment of your wishes, desires, and/or personal safety. Keep in mind that in order for the scam to work, the scam artist will gain your complete and unquestioning trust, and they are very, very skillful at doing this.
The final step is the move on your money or property. The move may be so fast and skillful that your reaction time is delayed. If the scam is long and involved, you will be instilled with a fear of contacting the authorities. To accomplish this, the scam artist will use whatever fear is uppermost in your emotional catalog. In your mind, you will feel that to take any action will either make you look foolish, and/or you will fear retribution from the con artist, and/or you will fear even the authorities themselves. If the scam has gone on long enough, you have been brainwashed, quite literally, into believing the scam artist more than the authorities and those close to you.
Examples of threats:
1. If the scam is one in which banks are involved, you will be told that you cannot talk with bankers because: "they do not want you to know that deals like this are available and will simply deny the existence of such deals"; "if you talk with the banks, you will lose your money because the banks don't want the deals interfered with"; "the 'trader' will squash anyone's deal if the banks are contacted", etc. etc.
2. Religious scams provide the aura of mystical powers and spiritual magic which are: "too dangerous for you to know and can backfire if not handled properly." Personal danger is often emphasized.
3. Medical scams offer cures that: "doctors don't want you to know about, so asking them won't do you any good - the medical authorities will only deny that such cures are possible" or "the doctors don't want you to know because this cure would mean a loss of income to them." You are trapped between desperation for a cure and no means of verifying the information you are being given.
4. Home improvement scams by unlicensed and uninsured "contractors" leave you with enormous expenses, no improvements (and sometimes lots of un-improvements), and a contractor who has disappeared over the hill.
5. Modeling scams will promise you terrific jobs, travel, a world of dreams, and all you have to do is "pay for some photos...."
6. One phrase that is used to death is "If you don't act soon, not only will the deal no longer be available, but it could cost you more money".
7. You will be made to feel special, admired, or in grave danger and only the fraudster can save you.
The list is endless - it only depends on what you need or think you need at the time. The con artist will work you over so good that you will be confused to the point of total inaction except for what the con artist wants you to do.
YOU ARE IN A BOX. YOU HAVE GIVEN AWAY YOUR FREEDOM. THE CON ARTIST NOW OWNS YOU HEART AND SOUL. Or so he / she would like you to think.
PROFILE OF A CON ARTIST
Wouldn't it be nice to be able to pin one of those standard profiles on con artists like say "a 35-year old white male who was mistreated by his mother". It just doesn't work that way. What sets the con artist apart
Con artists come from diverse backgrounds. They may come from a broken home or the most stable and well-adjusted of families. They may have been afforded an excellent education, or very little. Such backgrounds do not set them apart.
Nor are they set apart by their country of origin, sexual preferences, political bent, religious beliefs, or ingrained social values. Actually, pertaining to those last three, the con artist is a free spirit. His own personal welfare far outweighs any standard social considerations.
What does set con artists apart is the natural ability, often discovered at a very young age, to manipulate the people around them. Added to this is the fact that such manipulation leaves them without any feeling of guilt or remorse. On the contrary, it leaves them with an intense feeling of satisfaction - a particular glow that encourages them to continue manipulating to get whatever they want, regardless of the cost to the giver.
Paranoid & Dillusional - Jeremy Wright ain't the only one
Barak Obama may have to contend with Rev. Jeremiah Wright and his paranoid, delusional statements about the U S gov creating AIDS and stuff but AOL (like other online venures) has it's own paraniod delusional peeps.
Some on-line think just cos they say something it's "gospel" well so does Rev. Wright but it ain't. Just cos someone says they are spiritual don't make it so. And just like Rev. Wright "beware the wolf in sheep's clothing.".
There are people who get all uspet cos other people don't bow and can call them "supreme goddesses" cos they got a mixed up blend of witchcraft, native beliefs, and gosh knows what else and they want people to think they know everything about every thing when they just Google stuff to try to look good.
If you don't agree with their "blood economy" rantings you are called "scum of the earth". Well that's just like what Rev. Wright does. Cos Obama don't agree with him, he says Obama just being a politician. Then Obama calls Wright paranoid, delusional, destructive, and divisive.
It ain't just Rev. Wright - there are peop;e in real life and on-line that are just like Wright. They are full of themselves and just can't get off the stage.
As the saying goes "Just say NO" to paranoid, delusional behavior and the peoplle who spew it
Some on-line think just cos they say something it's "gospel" well so does Rev. Wright but it ain't. Just cos someone says they are spiritual don't make it so. And just like Rev. Wright "beware the wolf in sheep's clothing.".
There are people who get all uspet cos other people don't bow and can call them "supreme goddesses" cos they got a mixed up blend of witchcraft, native beliefs, and gosh knows what else and they want people to think they know everything about every thing when they just Google stuff to try to look good.
If you don't agree with their "blood economy" rantings you are called "scum of the earth". Well that's just like what Rev. Wright does. Cos Obama don't agree with him, he says Obama just being a politician. Then Obama calls Wright paranoid, delusional, destructive, and divisive.
It ain't just Rev. Wright - there are peop;e in real life and on-line that are just like Wright. They are full of themselves and just can't get off the stage.
As the saying goes "Just say NO" to paranoid, delusional behavior and the peoplle who spew it
Tattoos - the meaningless of them
A person will sometimes create a separate reality for themselves to try to make themselves unique. That personal "reality" usually has absolutely no basis in fact, it's just their way of trying to seem important or "special". One way people do this is through the use of tattoos - though a tattoo in an of itself is not a measure of a person being out of touch with reality ... it's the purpose of the tattoo and what that person tries to purport the tattoo to mean. For instance, when one says "by the mark on my brow....I am what many deem to be elder of wicca" The statement is false as per many conversations with various WICCAN practionerers, and much on line research. Tattoos of that sort are not their way. They do not intentionally draw attention to themselves and they do NOT call each other "elders".
The keys in these types of statements are things like "elders" and "what many deem." Who are the many? What knowledge of WICCA do they have to make sure an assumption? All one has to do to learn the truth of such comments is do a little research and the web is very good for that.
So next time you hear some one say something like "cos I have an anchor tattoo on my arm, I was in the Navy.."
give a long pause and thought .... that's not how you know someone was in the Navy ... tattoos, clothes, jewelry, etc does not represent the truth in many cases it's simply a way to stand out in the crowd and that's not always a good thing it often means there is an very deep rooted insecurity that the person will not face.
Ask yourself. Does the person seem to NEED to be important - even to the point of needing to be the center of attention during other people's tragedies by being a "know it all"? Google's a wonderful thing I admit but when used to fake personal knowledge, it becomes a sad tool of a person's insecurity.
The keys in these types of statements are things like "elders" and "what many deem." Who are the many? What knowledge of WICCA do they have to make sure an assumption? All one has to do to learn the truth of such comments is do a little research and the web is very good for that.
So next time you hear some one say something like "cos I have an anchor tattoo on my arm, I was in the Navy.."
give a long pause and thought .... that's not how you know someone was in the Navy ... tattoos, clothes, jewelry, etc does not represent the truth in many cases it's simply a way to stand out in the crowd and that's not always a good thing it often means there is an very deep rooted insecurity that the person will not face.
Ask yourself. Does the person seem to NEED to be important - even to the point of needing to be the center of attention during other people's tragedies by being a "know it all"? Google's a wonderful thing I admit but when used to fake personal knowledge, it becomes a sad tool of a person's insecurity.
Cyber Bullying defined
For the record, people need to know what the heck they talking about.
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/what_is_cyberbullying_exactly.html
What is cyberbullying, exactly?
"Cyberbullying" is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones. It has to have a minor on both sides, or at least have been instigated by a minor against another minor. Once adults become involved, it is plain and simple cyber-harassment or cyberstalking. Adult cyber-harassment or cyberstalking is NEVER called cyberbullying.
http://www.officer.com/publication/article.jsp?pubId=1&id=30372
According to the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC), cyber stalking is "threatening behavior or unwanted advances directed at another using the Internet and other forms of online and computer communications." Cyber bullying is similar to cyber stalking but draws its distinction through demographics. Instead of adults targeting other adults or children, cyber bullying involves minors targeting minors.
http://www.stopcyberbullying.org/what_is_cyberbullying_exactly.html
What is cyberbullying, exactly?
"Cyberbullying" is when a child, preteen or teen is tormented, threatened, harassed, humiliated, embarrassed or otherwise targeted by another child, preteen or teen using the Internet, interactive and digital technologies or mobile phones. It has to have a minor on both sides, or at least have been instigated by a minor against another minor. Once adults become involved, it is plain and simple cyber-harassment or cyberstalking. Adult cyber-harassment or cyberstalking is NEVER called cyberbullying.
http://www.officer.com/publication/article.jsp?pubId=1&id=30372
According to the National Center for Victims of Crime (NCVC), cyber stalking is "threatening behavior or unwanted advances directed at another using the Internet and other forms of online and computer communications." Cyber bullying is similar to cyber stalking but draws its distinction through demographics. Instead of adults targeting other adults or children, cyber bullying involves minors targeting minors.
Female VA Health Information
Ever heard some one who SAYS she's a female vet but whine about having to pay for a mammogram or a pab smear or other health care. Well, tell her to STOP WHINING ! The VA offers low to no cost health care to female vets or retirees ! If she's REALLY ever been in the military, retired or discharged under other than DISHONORABLE circumstances, she's got a 99% chance of getting assistance from the VA especially if she can PROVE she has no or next to no income.
http://www1.va.gov/wvhp/
The Women Veterans Health Strategic Health Care Group promotes the health, welfare and dignity of women veterans and their families by ensuring access to timely, sensitive, quality health care.
At each VA Medical Center, a Women Veterans Program Manager is assigned to assist women veterans. If you are a woman veteran interested in receiving care at VA, contact the nearest VA Medical Center and ask for the Women Veterans Program Manager. She can help coordinate all the services you may need, from Medical Services to Mental Health to Sexual Abuse Counseling.
The Women Veterans Health Strategic Health Care Group is part of the Office of Public Health and Enviromental Hazards (OPHEH)
Who is Eligible for VA Health Care
Eligibility for most veterans’ health care benefits is based solely on active military service in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard (or Merchant Marines during WW II), and discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.
Reservists and National Guard members who were called to active duty by a Federal Executive Order may qualify for VA health care benefits. Returning service members, including Reservists and National Guard members who served on active duty in a theater of combat operations have special eligibility for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for two years following discharge from active duty.
Health Care eligibility is not just for those who served in combat.
Other groups may be eligible for some health benefits.
Veteran’s health care is not just for service-connected injuries or medical conditions.
Veteran’s health care facilities are not just for men only. VA offers full-service health care to women veterans.
Click here to get started in determining your eligibility for VA health care benefits
There's even a brochure ...http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/current_benefits.asp
http://www1.va.gov/wvhp/
The Women Veterans Health Strategic Health Care Group promotes the health, welfare and dignity of women veterans and their families by ensuring access to timely, sensitive, quality health care.
At each VA Medical Center, a Women Veterans Program Manager is assigned to assist women veterans. If you are a woman veteran interested in receiving care at VA, contact the nearest VA Medical Center and ask for the Women Veterans Program Manager. She can help coordinate all the services you may need, from Medical Services to Mental Health to Sexual Abuse Counseling.
The Women Veterans Health Strategic Health Care Group is part of the Office of Public Health and Enviromental Hazards (OPHEH)
Who is Eligible for VA Health Care
Eligibility for most veterans’ health care benefits is based solely on active military service in the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, or Coast Guard (or Merchant Marines during WW II), and discharged under other than dishonorable conditions.
Reservists and National Guard members who were called to active duty by a Federal Executive Order may qualify for VA health care benefits. Returning service members, including Reservists and National Guard members who served on active duty in a theater of combat operations have special eligibility for hospital care, medical services, and nursing home care for two years following discharge from active duty.
Health Care eligibility is not just for those who served in combat.
Other groups may be eligible for some health benefits.
Veteran’s health care is not just for service-connected injuries or medical conditions.
Veteran’s health care facilities are not just for men only. VA offers full-service health care to women veterans.
Click here to get started in determining your eligibility for VA health care benefits
There's even a brochure ...http://www1.va.gov/opa/vadocs/current_benefits.asp
Narcissim - the truth
What is narcissism?
From WIKIPEDIA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissistic_personality_disorder
A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:
- has a grandiose sense of self-importance
- is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brillance, beauty, or ideal love
- believes that he or she is "special" and unique
- requires excessive admiration
- has a sense of entitlement
- is interpersonally exploitative
- lacks empathy
- is often envious of others or believes others are envious of him or her
- shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes
So see who you think fits this bill of goods ... rofl ... ifn u gotta have 100's of pics of ur self on line n daily add more even more 2 ur profile or blog ... u just might be narcissistic... rofl
From WIKIPEDIA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissistic_personality_disorder
A pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack of empathy, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by five (or more) of the following:
- has a grandiose sense of self-importance
- is preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brillance, beauty, or ideal love
- believes that he or she is "special" and unique
- requires excessive admiration
- has a sense of entitlement
- is interpersonally exploitative
- lacks empathy
- is often envious of others or believes others are envious of him or her
- shows arrogant, haughty behaviors or attitudes
So see who you think fits this bill of goods ... rofl ... ifn u gotta have 100's of pics of ur self on line n daily add more even more 2 ur profile or blog ... u just might be narcissistic... rofl
Hypochondria - just got to have the latest illness
From WIKIPEDIA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hypochondriac
Hypochondriasis (or hypochondria) refers to an excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness. Often, hypochondria persists even after a physician has evaluated a person and reassured him/her that his/her concerns about symptoms do not have an underlying medical basis or, if there is a medical illness, the concerns are far in excess of what is appropriate for the level of disease. Many people suffering from this disorder focus on a particular symptom as the catalyst of their worrying, such as gastro-intestinal problems, palpitations, or muscle fatigue.....Many individuals with hypochondriasis express doubt and disbelief in the doctors' diagnosis, and report that doctors’ reassurance about an absence of a serious medical condition is unconvincing, or un-lasting.
Hypochondriasis is often accompanied by other psychological disorders. Clinical depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (also known as OCD), phobias and somatization disorder are the most common accompanying conditions in people with hypochondriasis, as well as a generalized anxiety disorder diagnosis at some point in their life. [4]
Cyberchondria is a colloquial term for hypochondria in individuals who have researched medical conditions on the Internet. The media and the Internet often contribute to hypochondria, as articles, TV shows and advertisements regarding serious illnesses such as cancer and multiple sclerosis (some of the common diseases hypochondriacs think they have) often portray these diseases as being random, obscure and somewhat inevitable. Inaccurate portrayal of risk and the identification of non-specific symptoms as signs of serious illness contribute to exacerbating the hypochondriac’s fear that they actually have that illness.
For a long time, hypochondriasis was considered untreatable. However, recent scientific studies show that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs, e.g., fluoxetine and paroxetine) are effective treatment options for hypochondriasis as demonstrated in clinical trials [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]. CBT, a psycho-educational "talk" therapy, helps the worrier to address and cope with bothersome physical symptoms and illness worries and is found helpful in reducing the intensity and frequency of troubling bodily symptoms. SSRIs can reduce obsessional worry through readjusting neurotransmitter levels, have been shown to be effective as treatments for anxiety and depression, as well as for hypochondriasis.
Now if you know some one who just has to always be sick or whine cos they are in pain or they got the latest what ever is going round or they say they a medical mystery ...consider they just might have Hypochondriasis to get attention. Usually the first thing out of their mouth these days is they have FIBRO - you just have to laugh.
Hypochondriasis (or hypochondria) refers to an excessive preoccupation or worry about having a serious illness. Often, hypochondria persists even after a physician has evaluated a person and reassured him/her that his/her concerns about symptoms do not have an underlying medical basis or, if there is a medical illness, the concerns are far in excess of what is appropriate for the level of disease. Many people suffering from this disorder focus on a particular symptom as the catalyst of their worrying, such as gastro-intestinal problems, palpitations, or muscle fatigue.....Many individuals with hypochondriasis express doubt and disbelief in the doctors' diagnosis, and report that doctors’ reassurance about an absence of a serious medical condition is unconvincing, or un-lasting.
Hypochondriasis is often accompanied by other psychological disorders. Clinical depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (also known as OCD), phobias and somatization disorder are the most common accompanying conditions in people with hypochondriasis, as well as a generalized anxiety disorder diagnosis at some point in their life. [4]
Cyberchondria is a colloquial term for hypochondria in individuals who have researched medical conditions on the Internet. The media and the Internet often contribute to hypochondria, as articles, TV shows and advertisements regarding serious illnesses such as cancer and multiple sclerosis (some of the common diseases hypochondriacs think they have) often portray these diseases as being random, obscure and somewhat inevitable. Inaccurate portrayal of risk and the identification of non-specific symptoms as signs of serious illness contribute to exacerbating the hypochondriac’s fear that they actually have that illness.
For a long time, hypochondriasis was considered untreatable. However, recent scientific studies show that cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs, e.g., fluoxetine and paroxetine) are effective treatment options for hypochondriasis as demonstrated in clinical trials [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]. CBT, a psycho-educational "talk" therapy, helps the worrier to address and cope with bothersome physical symptoms and illness worries and is found helpful in reducing the intensity and frequency of troubling bodily symptoms. SSRIs can reduce obsessional worry through readjusting neurotransmitter levels, have been shown to be effective as treatments for anxiety and depression, as well as for hypochondriasis.
Now if you know some one who just has to always be sick or whine cos they are in pain or they got the latest what ever is going round or they say they a medical mystery ...consider they just might have Hypochondriasis to get attention. Usually the first thing out of their mouth these days is they have FIBRO - you just have to laugh.
Fibromyalgia - th truth they don't want you to know
Here are some facts bout Fibromyalgia dat so called sufferers don't want you to know
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fibromyalgia/AR00056/rss=1
Myth: Fibromyalgia is a life-threatening disease.
Truth: Fibromyalgia isn't fatal and it doesn't damage your body. Fibromyalgia symptoms fluctuate over time, sometimes getting worse and sometimes becoming milder.
What is Fibromyalgia?
http://fibromyalgia.lifetips.com/cat/58364/diagnosing-fibromyalgia/index.html
Fibromyalgia is a relatively recent term for a common rheumatic disease that was previouly called soft tissue rheumatisem, fibrositis, or nonarticular rheumatism.
Don´t blame it all on fibro.
It might look like fibro and feel like fibro - it may even be listed as a typical fibro symptom - but it might be something other than fibro. Maybe even something that can be treated and fixed. If you suddenly notice new symptoms that you haven´t experienced before, report it to your doctor. It´s all too easy to blame everything on fibro when it isn´t.
Is this really a fibro thing?
Fibromyalgia has so many symptoms that it´s all too easy to blame every new thing we find wrong on it. Don´t. It´s all too easy to overlook signs of other, treatable diseases until they become severe enough to create real problems.
Fibromyalgia Frequently Asked QuestionsBy: Hal S. Blatman, MD
http://www.blatmanpainclinic.com/Fibromyalgia.htm
Fibromyalgia is the diagnosis we apply to people who have symptoms from dysfunction of several organ systems, most likely with no problems severe enough to be diagnosed by medical testing.
Fibromyalgia is not a disease. It does not come from a specific bacteria or a single causative agent.
FIBROMYALGIA: INVISIBLE PAIN http://www.fibromyalgia.com/
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome. It is, by its nature as a syndrome, not really a disease as people would know. http://www.arthritis-research.org/hadler.htm
The thrust of Hadler’s fibromyalgia complaint is this. Fibromyalgia does not exist unless we create it. According to Hadler those labeled with fibromyalgia are distressed individuals whose ability to cope is exhausted and whose invincibility is challenged, persons who find their living unsatisfactory, even desperately wanting, and feel the need to describe the lacking.
Fibromyalgia is not a syndrome, Hadler writes, it is a system of beliefs camouflaged by a patina of unfounded science
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/fibromyalgia/AR00056/rss=1
Myth: Fibromyalgia is a life-threatening disease.
Truth: Fibromyalgia isn't fatal and it doesn't damage your body. Fibromyalgia symptoms fluctuate over time, sometimes getting worse and sometimes becoming milder.
What is Fibromyalgia?
http://fibromyalgia.lifetips.com/cat/58364/diagnosing-fibromyalgia/index.html
Fibromyalgia is a relatively recent term for a common rheumatic disease that was previouly called soft tissue rheumatisem, fibrositis, or nonarticular rheumatism.
Don´t blame it all on fibro.
It might look like fibro and feel like fibro - it may even be listed as a typical fibro symptom - but it might be something other than fibro. Maybe even something that can be treated and fixed. If you suddenly notice new symptoms that you haven´t experienced before, report it to your doctor. It´s all too easy to blame everything on fibro when it isn´t.
Is this really a fibro thing?
Fibromyalgia has so many symptoms that it´s all too easy to blame every new thing we find wrong on it. Don´t. It´s all too easy to overlook signs of other, treatable diseases until they become severe enough to create real problems.
Fibromyalgia Frequently Asked QuestionsBy: Hal S. Blatman, MD
http://www.blatmanpainclinic.com/Fibromyalgia.htm
Fibromyalgia is the diagnosis we apply to people who have symptoms from dysfunction of several organ systems, most likely with no problems severe enough to be diagnosed by medical testing.
Fibromyalgia is not a disease. It does not come from a specific bacteria or a single causative agent.
FIBROMYALGIA: INVISIBLE PAIN http://www.fibromyalgia.com/
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome. It is, by its nature as a syndrome, not really a disease as people would know. http://www.arthritis-research.org/hadler.htm
The thrust of Hadler’s fibromyalgia complaint is this. Fibromyalgia does not exist unless we create it. According to Hadler those labeled with fibromyalgia are distressed individuals whose ability to cope is exhausted and whose invincibility is challenged, persons who find their living unsatisfactory, even desperately wanting, and feel the need to describe the lacking.
Fibromyalgia is not a syndrome, Hadler writes, it is a system of beliefs camouflaged by a patina of unfounded science
Authentic, Ethical, Spiritual Guidiance - the truth
http://www.whispy.com/spiritual_guidance.htm
Authentic, Ethical, Spiritual Guidance will evidence:
Patience. No threats. Period. "Do this or you're choosing Darkness!" is a threat. So is, "This is your last chance to meet God!" No bribes. No offers of fame, excitement, love, guidance. None of these offers of power, psychic power, influence, superhuman ability! No flattery. None of the "You're special" treatment. "You're different from the others..." "Your destiny is different" "You are from Arcturus and hence special"... none of that. Nothing that raises you higher than others, either. No patronizing; no condescension. "You're doing pretty well ... for a human," for example, is condescending. No condescension toward other people, either. Mockery is Right Out. Anyone who laughs at you or your failures mockingly is probably not helping.No objections to being cut off or ignored. A caring spirit will not mind it when, in trying to tune out bad spirits, you wind up tuning out some good ones as well. Warnings that you're tuning out too many good ones are actually lies -- this I know from experience! No attempt to prolong communication. Good spirits are typically very businesslike: they give a simple message, remind people to turn to God or a specific solution/reminder, and then they leave. The get to the point and it's done. Entities that like to linger and talk on and on, as if they like "hearing the sound of their own voice"(!) are rarely of God. (Note: many channeled books seem to be the latter.) No micromanagement of your life. No attempts to live your life for you, either. No attempts to separate you from the rest of society. Jesus, after all, continued to speak with his family and serve in his community. No attempts to separate you from the rest of the world via new and cool-sounding terminology, or even old Capitalized Special Terminology. Oh, sure, the spiritual world must necessarily involve some new or unusual vocabulary/lingo. But when the techno babble gets really thick, watch out! That stuff is an appeal to elitist pride. No usage of cryptic and "wise" or "profound" comments designed to impress you with his/her "higher knowledge" -- you should be able to freely ask for and receive clarification, and to see whether she/he really tries to live those words. If the words sound like they came straight out of a book ... and all your questions are answered that way ... are you talking to a "parrot" or a person? (No offence to real parrots, whom I respect a great deal.) No attempts at coercion. "Sometimes we must force them to understand" is a coercive statement, even if it's well-intentioned ("Sometimes we must force them to understand that racism is evil"). No lying. Also, anyone who says that something will definitely happen is likely lying, since free will means that the future can be changed, to some extent. But predictions that are true are not necessarily proof of anything, either. No badmouthing of others. Statements like, "So-and-so is blinded by his religion" can be dangerous --- it may be that so-and-so is actually right, and that the spirit you're talking to is lying. No attempt to blame other people for your current problems. "You were psychologically abused by so-and-so" with the implication you should now accuse them of their crime and blame them for your problems. No over-dredging of minor childhood traumas, molehills blown up into mountains. "That incident when you were 3 is when this part of your soul split off, in shock and disappointment." No attempt to impress you with names or relationships. "I was Jesus' aunt" or "I am Archangel Gabriel!" are included in this.No attempt to impress you with who/what they are. "Archangel So-and-So" "Special commander of the seventh battalion of the Altaire fleet" is included. In spirit, it is NOT the origin, race, age, status, planet of origin, gender, etc., that is important; all that matters is: Does the entity/reader serve God and love others, and promote the love of God and others? No attempt to extol anyone except God (or maybe Jesus). Talk of "ascended masters" or "spirit guides" or other spirit teachers might sound great on the surface ... but what happened to God? Is the advice given that of "rely on God, speak to God, pray to God," or is it "rely on X, speak to X, pray to X" where X is not God? Beware the latter; it sounds like someone is trying to create a dependency that shouldn't exist. No expectation of trust. "I'm insulted that you don't trust me," "Why can't you trust me? Relax" and such things are dangerous. Good guys want to earn your trust, not demand it. No demand for performance. "You must do such-and-such," "Practice the piano more often," "Learn that foreign language you've been putting off," "Eat more fiber, exercise, floss your teeth, stay away from pollution, meditate 30 minutes daily, have more sex," and other such recommendations for intense, self-centered schedules are a bad indicator. It's especially so if the messages involve worldly concerns, even if justified (such as "earn more money so you can help more people"). No self-inflation. Images of the spirit sitting on a throne, or words about how advanced or wise the spirit is (especially when compared to "lesser spirits" or to you), are signs that the spirit has an inflated ego. "I am a spirit of the sixth plane/sphere" should not impress you. Neither should, "I am from Arcturus." No badmouthing of those closest to God, or of God. "The Light is static, unchanging (i.e., boring and stupid)" or "The highest angels are bound by countless (bureaucratic) laws and regulations" are all subtle messages designed to turn you away from the Light. Don't believe them. Don't follow those unstated implications; look instead to the motivation behind what's being said. No implication that reincarnation is the best thing or the right solution to peoples' problems. The most advanced teachers in human history taught that we should escape the reincarnation cycle, not that we should use it to cure ourselves of our karmic debts. Jesus, for instance, forgave people their sins --- which implies that God can help us overcome our karmic debts not through reincarnation, but through forgiveness and caring. No advice or encouragement for you to rely on your "Higher Self." In many people's experience, the "Higher Self" is the most arrogant and obnoxious sub-personality of the person, or sometimes it's a complete fake --- a liar pretending to be someone's "Higher Self." Higher Selves, as such, may be less wise than you (if they exist), and are certainly less wise than God. No implication or encouragement for you to totally rely on other spirits (aside from God) for guidance or growth. We must learn to stand on our own. This does not mean we don't need some guidance; however, it's up to us to show initiative. No emphasis on bureaucracy, on "the process," or on hierarchies of spirits or planes. Rigid step-by-step ladders of ascension speak more of dogma than caring or truth. If you have to pay money to progress, be doubly wary!! No anger, irritation, vindictiveness or other such things that are a subtle form of attack against others, even your enemies. No implications that feelings of intense power, love, joy, peace, light, and so on are proof of truth or of God's presence. The number of years you have known the reader/spirit is not a good indicator of trustworthiness! Liar entities can hang around for a lot longer than a single human lifespan or even three or more. Respect for your free will and of others'. Stepping into your body and mucking around without your permission is often a bad sign. Warnings of the possibility of deception. Any reader/spirit that advocates channeling, without warning about liars, is likely either unwise (foolish!) or is hiding something.
Authentic, Ethical, Spiritual Guidance will evidence:
Patience. No threats. Period. "Do this or you're choosing Darkness!" is a threat. So is, "This is your last chance to meet God!" No bribes. No offers of fame, excitement, love, guidance. None of these offers of power, psychic power, influence, superhuman ability! No flattery. None of the "You're special" treatment. "You're different from the others..." "Your destiny is different" "You are from Arcturus and hence special"... none of that. Nothing that raises you higher than others, either. No patronizing; no condescension. "You're doing pretty well ... for a human," for example, is condescending. No condescension toward other people, either. Mockery is Right Out. Anyone who laughs at you or your failures mockingly is probably not helping.No objections to being cut off or ignored. A caring spirit will not mind it when, in trying to tune out bad spirits, you wind up tuning out some good ones as well. Warnings that you're tuning out too many good ones are actually lies -- this I know from experience! No attempt to prolong communication. Good spirits are typically very businesslike: they give a simple message, remind people to turn to God or a specific solution/reminder, and then they leave. The get to the point and it's done. Entities that like to linger and talk on and on, as if they like "hearing the sound of their own voice"(!) are rarely of God. (Note: many channeled books seem to be the latter.) No micromanagement of your life. No attempts to live your life for you, either. No attempts to separate you from the rest of society. Jesus, after all, continued to speak with his family and serve in his community. No attempts to separate you from the rest of the world via new and cool-sounding terminology, or even old Capitalized Special Terminology. Oh, sure, the spiritual world must necessarily involve some new or unusual vocabulary/lingo. But when the techno babble gets really thick, watch out! That stuff is an appeal to elitist pride. No usage of cryptic and "wise" or "profound" comments designed to impress you with his/her "higher knowledge" -- you should be able to freely ask for and receive clarification, and to see whether she/he really tries to live those words. If the words sound like they came straight out of a book ... and all your questions are answered that way ... are you talking to a "parrot" or a person? (No offence to real parrots, whom I respect a great deal.) No attempts at coercion. "Sometimes we must force them to understand" is a coercive statement, even if it's well-intentioned ("Sometimes we must force them to understand that racism is evil"). No lying. Also, anyone who says that something will definitely happen is likely lying, since free will means that the future can be changed, to some extent. But predictions that are true are not necessarily proof of anything, either. No badmouthing of others. Statements like, "So-and-so is blinded by his religion" can be dangerous --- it may be that so-and-so is actually right, and that the spirit you're talking to is lying. No attempt to blame other people for your current problems. "You were psychologically abused by so-and-so" with the implication you should now accuse them of their crime and blame them for your problems. No over-dredging of minor childhood traumas, molehills blown up into mountains. "That incident when you were 3 is when this part of your soul split off, in shock and disappointment." No attempt to impress you with names or relationships. "I was Jesus' aunt" or "I am Archangel Gabriel!" are included in this.No attempt to impress you with who/what they are. "Archangel So-and-So" "Special commander of the seventh battalion of the Altaire fleet" is included. In spirit, it is NOT the origin, race, age, status, planet of origin, gender, etc., that is important; all that matters is: Does the entity/reader serve God and love others, and promote the love of God and others? No attempt to extol anyone except God (or maybe Jesus). Talk of "ascended masters" or "spirit guides" or other spirit teachers might sound great on the surface ... but what happened to God? Is the advice given that of "rely on God, speak to God, pray to God," or is it "rely on X, speak to X, pray to X" where X is not God? Beware the latter; it sounds like someone is trying to create a dependency that shouldn't exist. No expectation of trust. "I'm insulted that you don't trust me," "Why can't you trust me? Relax" and such things are dangerous. Good guys want to earn your trust, not demand it. No demand for performance. "You must do such-and-such," "Practice the piano more often," "Learn that foreign language you've been putting off," "Eat more fiber, exercise, floss your teeth, stay away from pollution, meditate 30 minutes daily, have more sex," and other such recommendations for intense, self-centered schedules are a bad indicator. It's especially so if the messages involve worldly concerns, even if justified (such as "earn more money so you can help more people"). No self-inflation. Images of the spirit sitting on a throne, or words about how advanced or wise the spirit is (especially when compared to "lesser spirits" or to you), are signs that the spirit has an inflated ego. "I am a spirit of the sixth plane/sphere" should not impress you. Neither should, "I am from Arcturus." No badmouthing of those closest to God, or of God. "The Light is static, unchanging (i.e., boring and stupid)" or "The highest angels are bound by countless (bureaucratic) laws and regulations" are all subtle messages designed to turn you away from the Light. Don't believe them. Don't follow those unstated implications; look instead to the motivation behind what's being said. No implication that reincarnation is the best thing or the right solution to peoples' problems. The most advanced teachers in human history taught that we should escape the reincarnation cycle, not that we should use it to cure ourselves of our karmic debts. Jesus, for instance, forgave people their sins --- which implies that God can help us overcome our karmic debts not through reincarnation, but through forgiveness and caring. No advice or encouragement for you to rely on your "Higher Self." In many people's experience, the "Higher Self" is the most arrogant and obnoxious sub-personality of the person, or sometimes it's a complete fake --- a liar pretending to be someone's "Higher Self." Higher Selves, as such, may be less wise than you (if they exist), and are certainly less wise than God. No implication or encouragement for you to totally rely on other spirits (aside from God) for guidance or growth. We must learn to stand on our own. This does not mean we don't need some guidance; however, it's up to us to show initiative. No emphasis on bureaucracy, on "the process," or on hierarchies of spirits or planes. Rigid step-by-step ladders of ascension speak more of dogma than caring or truth. If you have to pay money to progress, be doubly wary!! No anger, irritation, vindictiveness or other such things that are a subtle form of attack against others, even your enemies. No implications that feelings of intense power, love, joy, peace, light, and so on are proof of truth or of God's presence. The number of years you have known the reader/spirit is not a good indicator of trustworthiness! Liar entities can hang around for a lot longer than a single human lifespan or even three or more. Respect for your free will and of others'. Stepping into your body and mucking around without your permission is often a bad sign. Warnings of the possibility of deception. Any reader/spirit that advocates channeling, without warning about liars, is likely either unwise (foolish!) or is hiding something.
Growth Hormones - the truth
From WIKIPEDIA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Growth_hormone
History
The identification, purification and later synthesis of growth hormone is associated with Choh Hao Li. Genentech pioneered the first use of recombinant human growth hormone for human therapy in 1981.
Prior to its production by recombinant DNA technology, growth hormone used to treat deficiencies was extracted from the pituitary glands of cadavers. In 1985, biosynthetic human growth hormone replaced pituitary-derived human growth hormone for therapeutic use in the U.S. and elsewhere. GH is also known to increase chances of breast cancer and lung cancer.
As of 2005, recombinant growth hormones available in the United States (and their manufacturers) included Nutropin (Genentech), Humatrope (Lilly), Genotropin (Pfizer), Norditropin (Novo), and Saizen (Merck Serono). In 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) approved a version of rhGH called Onmitrope (Sandoz). A sustained-release form of growth hormone, Nutropin Depot (Genentech and Alkermes) was approved by the FDA in 1999, allowing for fewer injections (every 2 or 4 weeks instead of daily); however, the product was discontinued in 2004.
* So as u can see this stuff wasn't available to no kids be 4 da year 1981 which was 27 yrs ago meaning ifn u r in ur mid 50's or better u'd a been 30 or so n not a likely candidate 4 this stuff
History
The identification, purification and later synthesis of growth hormone is associated with Choh Hao Li. Genentech pioneered the first use of recombinant human growth hormone for human therapy in 1981.
Prior to its production by recombinant DNA technology, growth hormone used to treat deficiencies was extracted from the pituitary glands of cadavers. In 1985, biosynthetic human growth hormone replaced pituitary-derived human growth hormone for therapeutic use in the U.S. and elsewhere. GH is also known to increase chances of breast cancer and lung cancer.
As of 2005, recombinant growth hormones available in the United States (and their manufacturers) included Nutropin (Genentech), Humatrope (Lilly), Genotropin (Pfizer), Norditropin (Novo), and Saizen (Merck Serono). In 2006, the U.S. Food and Drug Association (FDA) approved a version of rhGH called Onmitrope (Sandoz). A sustained-release form of growth hormone, Nutropin Depot (Genentech and Alkermes) was approved by the FDA in 1999, allowing for fewer injections (every 2 or 4 weeks instead of daily); however, the product was discontinued in 2004.
* So as u can see this stuff wasn't available to no kids be 4 da year 1981 which was 27 yrs ago meaning ifn u r in ur mid 50's or better u'd a been 30 or so n not a likely candidate 4 this stuff
Wylie Coyote Rules
From WIKIPEDIA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wile_E._Coyote
1. The Road Runner cannot harm the coyote except by going "Beep-beep!"
2. No outside force can harm the coyote—only his own ineptitude or the running failure of the Acme products.
3. The coyote can stop any time—if he were not a fanatic. (Repeat: "A fanatic is one who redoubles his effort when he has forgotten his aim."—George Santayana)
4. There may be no dialogue ever, except "beep-beep!" The coyote may, however, speak to the audience occasionally, through wooden signs that he holds up.)
5. The Road Runner must stay on the road—otherwise, logically, he would not be called "Road Runner".
6. All action must be confined to the natural environment of the two characters—the southwest American desert.
7. All materials, tools, weapons, or mechanical conveniences must be obtained from the Acme Corporation.
8. Whenever possible, gravity should be made the coyote's greatest enemy.
9. The coyote is always more humiliated than harmed by his failures.
10. The sympathy of the audience must lie with the coyote.
1. The Road Runner cannot harm the coyote except by going "Beep-beep!"
2. No outside force can harm the coyote—only his own ineptitude or the running failure of the Acme products.
3. The coyote can stop any time—if he were not a fanatic. (Repeat: "A fanatic is one who redoubles his effort when he has forgotten his aim."—George Santayana)
4. There may be no dialogue ever, except "beep-beep!" The coyote may, however, speak to the audience occasionally, through wooden signs that he holds up.)
5. The Road Runner must stay on the road—otherwise, logically, he would not be called "Road Runner".
6. All action must be confined to the natural environment of the two characters—the southwest American desert.
7. All materials, tools, weapons, or mechanical conveniences must be obtained from the Acme Corporation.
8. Whenever possible, gravity should be made the coyote's greatest enemy.
9. The coyote is always more humiliated than harmed by his failures.
10. The sympathy of the audience must lie with the coyote.
WICCAN ... now just what is this
From WIKIPEDIA http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wicca
BELIEFS
For most Wiccans, Wicca is a duotheistic religion worshipping a God and a Goddess, who are seen as complementary polarities, and "embodiments of a life-force manifest in nature."[7] They are sometimes symbolised as the Sun and Moon, and from her lunar associations the Goddess becomes a Triple Goddess with aspects of "Maiden", "Mother" and "Crone". Some Wiccans see the Goddess as pre-eminent, since she contains and conceives all; the God is the spark of life and inspiration within her, simultaneously her lover and her child. This is reflected in the traditional structure of the coven.[8] In some traditions, notably feminist Dianic Wicca, the Goddess is seen as complete unto herself, and the God is not worshipped at all. Wicca is essentially an immanent religion, and for some Wiccans, this idea also involves elements of animism. A key belief in Wicca is that the goddesses and gods are able to manifest in personal form, most importantly through the bodies of Priestesses and Priests via the ritual of Drawing down the Moon (or Drawing down the Sun).
According to Gardner, the gods of Wicca are ancient gods of the British Isles: a Horned God and a Great Mother goddess.[9] Gardner also states that a being higher than any of these tribal gods is recognised by the witches as Prime Mover, but remains unknowable.[10] Patricia Crowther has called this supreme godhead Dryghten.[11]
Some Wiccans have a monotheistic belief in the Goddess and God as One. Many have a duotheistic conception of deity as a Goddess (of Moon, Earth and sea) and a God (of forest, hunting and the animal realm). This concept is often extended into a kind of polytheism by the belief that the gods and goddesses of all cultures are aspects of this pair (or of the Goddess alone). Others hold the various gods and goddesses to be separate and distinct. Still others do not believe in the gods as real personalities, but see them as archetypes or thoughtforms.[12] Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone have observed that Wicca is becoming more polytheistic as it matures, and embracing a more traditional pagan world-view.[13]
Beliefs in the afterlife vary among Wiccans, though some support reincarnation. Reincarnation is a traditional Wiccan teaching - Raymond Buckland holds that a soul always reincarnates into the same species,[14] though this belief is not universal.
BELIEFS
For most Wiccans, Wicca is a duotheistic religion worshipping a God and a Goddess, who are seen as complementary polarities, and "embodiments of a life-force manifest in nature."[7] They are sometimes symbolised as the Sun and Moon, and from her lunar associations the Goddess becomes a Triple Goddess with aspects of "Maiden", "Mother" and "Crone". Some Wiccans see the Goddess as pre-eminent, since she contains and conceives all; the God is the spark of life and inspiration within her, simultaneously her lover and her child. This is reflected in the traditional structure of the coven.[8] In some traditions, notably feminist Dianic Wicca, the Goddess is seen as complete unto herself, and the God is not worshipped at all. Wicca is essentially an immanent religion, and for some Wiccans, this idea also involves elements of animism. A key belief in Wicca is that the goddesses and gods are able to manifest in personal form, most importantly through the bodies of Priestesses and Priests via the ritual of Drawing down the Moon (or Drawing down the Sun).
According to Gardner, the gods of Wicca are ancient gods of the British Isles: a Horned God and a Great Mother goddess.[9] Gardner also states that a being higher than any of these tribal gods is recognised by the witches as Prime Mover, but remains unknowable.[10] Patricia Crowther has called this supreme godhead Dryghten.[11]
Some Wiccans have a monotheistic belief in the Goddess and God as One. Many have a duotheistic conception of deity as a Goddess (of Moon, Earth and sea) and a God (of forest, hunting and the animal realm). This concept is often extended into a kind of polytheism by the belief that the gods and goddesses of all cultures are aspects of this pair (or of the Goddess alone). Others hold the various gods and goddesses to be separate and distinct. Still others do not believe in the gods as real personalities, but see them as archetypes or thoughtforms.[12] Janet Farrar and Gavin Bone have observed that Wicca is becoming more polytheistic as it matures, and embracing a more traditional pagan world-view.[13]
Beliefs in the afterlife vary among Wiccans, though some support reincarnation. Reincarnation is a traditional Wiccan teaching - Raymond Buckland holds that a soul always reincarnates into the same species,[14] though this belief is not universal.
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