Title: Lousy Word Verifications Subject: Blogging Author: Mel Kaye Location: USA, California, Thousand Oaks
Level of Annoyance (1-10): 4 Complaint: This has become one of my "growing in irritation" pet peeves. Does anyone else get frustrated with having to type "Word Verifications" before leaving a comment on a post? Some of the letter combinations that are being asked are ridiculous and some are impossible to even make out. I inevitably blow it the first time then have type a new set of ridiculous letters just to leave a comment. Possible Solution: I disabled my “word verification” about 4 months ago and have yet to be spammed.I know that my readers have been leaving more comments because of the ease of leaving them.If you must have a spam filter, then create a number addition or some other easy type of spam filter.I hope Blogger sees this because Blogger only has these ridiculous “word verifications.”
(2/08 - Addition to this post. Well, I have now been spammed and had to reinstall Word Verifications. I have been humbled.)
Subject: Murder / Brazil / Extradition Author: S.A. Torrence. Location: USA, Ohio
Level of Annoyance: 10
Complaint Details:
25 year Military Veteran Murdered-- Suspect Fled to Brazil
This was brought to my attention and it is, as the title says, an outrage. Read it for yourself, research it and if you think it deserves some attention, that is your call.
Claudia "Cris" Cristina Hoerig shot and killed her husband in March 2007 then fled to Brazil before her husband's body could be discovered. Brazil is not cooperating with the U.S. in extraditing the fugitive.
Major Karl Hoerig's memory lives on at Youngstown, Ohio Air Force Reserve Base as a friend and a fellow airman who served his country. He was a pilot both in the military and on civilian side and flew over 200 combat missions in Afghanistan and Iraq with the 910th Airlift Wing's Hercules C-130's. He served for 25 years in the military.
Karl met his wife, Chris, online and they were married in Las Vegas in 2005. It is reported that their marriage was rocky. Karl had even confided in colleagues at Southwest Airlines that he was unhappy in his marriage and afraid his wife may try something. He was planning on moving out on March 12, 2007. On that fateful day he was shot 3 times ,twice in the back and one point blank in the back of his head, and left for dead by the suspect, Claudia Christina Hoerig.
According to the Trumbull County Sheriff Christina purchased a .357 Smith and Wesson revolver with a laser tracking device at a shop in Braceville, OH two days before the murder. She then practiced at a shooting range in Warren, OH and had the handle of the gun fitted for her small hand. After committing the unthinkable she then used her privilege as a pilot's wife and procured a free flight to Sao Paulo, Brazil the same day. The America's Most Wanted website calls the murder of Karl Hoerig premeditated and cruel.
According to militarycorruption.com Chris dumped Karl's body in the basement, emptied his bank accounts which amounted to around $10,000 and wired $9,000 more to family in Brazil. Her vicious ways were not limited to Karl, it has been revealed that she ran up thousands of dollars in credit card debt with a previous husband.
Dr. Thomas J. Bote said he was married to "the hellion" from . He told cops that she was both mentally and physically abusive to him. Her dishonesty about finances caused many a fight. At one point, the doctor said, his former wife had 20 credit cards going and was bleeding him dry. When the credit card debts piled up to the max, he couldn't stand it any more, and they had a big battle. The mild-mannered doc lost. He told investigators when he confronted her about the wild spending she laughed and presented him with divorce papers. Claudia Christina Hoerig Six months have passed and Brazil still has not cooperated with extraditing Christina who has a warrant out for her arrest. Karl's family was reluctant to speak with the media and wanted to give law enforcers and investigators time to work on the case. The pain they have felt finally led to plea to the public to write to their congressmen and senators and exert pressure on Brazil to return the fugitive who is living freely and has not been arrested by Brazilian authorities. The plea has been herd by Congressman Tim Ryan, representative of the 17th district of which Newton Falls, Karl Hoerig's residence, falls under.
Possible Solution: Tim Ryan is ready to introduce legislation which will put pressure on the Brazilian government. He says two pieces have been drafted that would call for re-negotiating the US/Brazil Treaty, and limit foreign aid to that country.Last year the United States gave 14 million dollars to Brazil. Congressman Ryan is prepared to introduce the legislation if Brazil refuses to extradite Hoerig, and will also be working on legislation to put restrictions on people traveling from Brazil to the United States as well as tariffs on Brazilian products. "If they say she is not coming back, we drop the legislation immediately, " Ryan told reporters. "They need to know we are fed up." Claudia Christina Hoerig has dual citizenship in the United States and Brazil and is hiding behind Brazilian policy that allows the country to refuse extradition of its citizens.
Title:Broken Health Care System Subject: Health Care Author:Mel Kaye Location: USA, California, Thousand Oaks Level of Annoyance (1-10): 9
Complaint Details:
Now I am no Michael Moore fan, but I saw “Sicko” last night and it truly sickened me.Our Health Care system is broken and there is no denying it. We are constantly hearing from the conservative side of Congress that the “private sector can do it better.”Well, wasn’t it the private sector that came with these wonderful concepts like HMOs that drop people who can’t pay their hospital bills off at Skid Row?Isn’t it the Private Insurance companies that pay their medical directors bonuses to deny claims?
I don’t know how many times my wife and I say that we will have to work until we die so that we can maintain health insurance.My wife is a teacher at a middle school and she knew two teachers that had cancer.In fact, one of them had a doctor for a husband.In both cases they had to continue working in order to keep their health insurance.They both worked until they died
On the other hand, do we want “Socialized Medicine?”Do we want medical care being controlled by our government?I think not.There really needs to be something in between.
We could go into nauseating details as to the plans being offered up by our politicians, but let’s face it, they are being offered up by POLITICIANS.Politicians have only one goal and that is to be elected; they lie for a living.
Possible Solution:
The only viable solution that I see is a hybrid, and yes it may increase our taxes.Let the private sector control the basic health insurance and the medical care industry.Let the government step in with a catastrophic plan that would cover everyone, regardless of pre-existing conditions.The Government could have a plan that would cover those of us that are being denied by private insurance, possibly at a slightly higher cost.This could generate some competition for the Private Insurance Companies who are posting outrageous profits at the expense of individual health care.
I can’t come up with the details, but a hybrid seems to me like the best solution.In the meantime people are dying unnecessarily, forced to go BK, forced in destitution, with their “golden Years” turning BLACK! Is this the best that America can do?
Title: False Promises Subject: Promises Author: Mel Kaye Location: USA, CA, Thousand Oaks Level of Annoyance (1-10): 7 Complaint Details: This will be short. It really bothers me when people say they will do something and then don't. I will not name names, because I think we are all guilty of this. I hate being strung along and what's worse; I hate being lied to. Possible Solution: Do not commit to something if you have no intentions of doing it. If something comes up and you have to delay, let the person you made the commitment to know. Simple communication and have your word mean something.
Just think how nice this world would be if we just stood behind our word.
Title: Driving with Cell Phones Subject: Cell Phones Author: Stacy Location: USA, IN, Terra Haute, Level of Annoyance (1-10): 9
Complaint Details: My complaint is people driving and being on the there cell phone. I feel that a car is a weapon so you should handle it with care. Talking on a phone takes your attention away from the road. Possible Solution: 1.If you have to use your phone pull over and use it.
2.I also feel that maybe we should fine cell phone users if they get caught driving and talking on the phone
3.They could even use handless phones so at least both hands are on the wheel.
Subject:Catholic Church Author:Moooooog35 Location:USA, NH, Salem Level of Annoyance (1-10): 8 Complaint Details: Church sucks.
If you've read my rant about "The God Guy," you'll know how I feel about religion. It's okay...you can pop on over to it...I'll wait...
I'm good like that.
A few weeks ago, it was my week to take my daughter to church, but I somehow managed to egg out of it.
Mind you, unless you're dead or getting married, you won't see me in a church.
So, I guess this limits it to "getting married" - since you're not seeing too much if you're dead.
I should probably think more before I right sh*t down.
Anyway, the fact that I missed it turned out to be a good thing (duh), because my wife came home with her Church-report…and it got me kind of mad.
Apparently, our church was hosting another priest from Honduras.
This priest, apparently, stood up to address the crowd - which I found amazing, as I thought everyone from third world countries spoke in clicks and beeps...like dolphins...or "Starvin Marvin" from South Park.
and made something similar to the following remarks:
He was appalled by the way that people were spending hundreds or thousands of dollars of their money on – God forbid – THEMSELVES…instead of sending money to feed the poor and desolate in his country.
Specifically, he was LITERALLY telling people who shelled out hundreds of dollars to go to the Red Sox playoff games that they were going to Hell because they weren’t sending their money his way.
I’m thinking that I wouldn’t have been able to control myself at that point.
It would have taken all of my effort to not stand up and ask:
"WHO has tickets to the playoffs?! Do they have any extra?!”
And…let’s be honest here…watching Jonathan Papelbon close out a game for the Sox is as close to any modern-day religious experience that you’ll find.
But…really?
I’m going to Hell because the money that I EARNED didn’t go to the people in your country who aren’t smart enough to MOVE out of the f*cking desert?!?
(By the way, if you've never seen Sam Kinison (I saw him live when he was alive) you really missed out. Here he is on World Hunger):
But I don’t get it.
I understand that we’re supposed to help those who need help. I get it.
When I have something that’s in really sh*tty shape, or is broken, I always find a way to give it to a charity.
That’s the kind of guy I am.
Giving.
Giving my broken crap away.
..it's for the kids, you know.
But – really – this guy is harping on ME for not giving my money away?
Let me tell you something – I just dropped 5 bucks into this friggin’ basket to fund your TRIP here.
Did you walk here or fly?
I’m guessing you flew..in a plane..that cost money.
Did you get a rental car, or did one of the priests pick you up in the Escalade?
Let me guess – you ate WHERE last night?
Did you go out for seafood? Steak? What?
Why don’t you have a nice bowl of tapioca and then pocket the change you would have spent going to Legal Seafoods and give it to the family of 12 you have back in Honduras so they can enjoy some cornmeal.
You know what? Instead of food, let’s buy them condoms so they can:
a) STOP making more kids... b) that need more food... c) that your country doesn’t have... d) so you can STOP ASKING ME FOR MONEY.
Christ...even I can get behind THAT plan.
Oh…I forgot...the Catholic church doesn’t believe in condoms.
Well, then this is YOUR fault, isn’t it?
I looked at my wife and said, “You didn’t raise your hand? You didn’t say anything?”
It aggravates the sh*t out of me for thinking she had to sit there and take that crap.
I know there are people in that crowd that now feel guilty for actually buying their kids Sketchers instead of flip-flops.
They shouldn’t, but this guy is making them feel like they should.
So next week, when I go, I’m hoping that they have another guest speaker.
Just in case, I’m wearing as much bling-bling as I can.
Thank you John W. Slagle for allowing me to reprint your article. You can find the original at: NewsWithViews.com
Recently Mexican President Calderon has been very outspoken, critical on U.S. Immigration law enforcement efforts and supports Amnesty for all illegal aliens from Mexico residing, working in this nation.
Contrary to popular belief, Mexico has very strict immigration laws which are enforced by every police agency in the country. The Bureau of Immigration can call upon any law enforcement officer to assist in their mission. Citizens from the United States traveling in Mexico without proper documents, work permits or non immigrant visas are subject to arrest as illegal aliens.
The laws regarding foreign national visitors, immigrants, non-citizens are as clear and concise in Mexico as are our own U.S. laws which are considered unenforceable by many politicians in Washington, D.C.
* Reglamento de la Ley General de Poblacion (General Law on Population) in Spanish dated Abril 14 de 2000 Capitulo Quinto --Migracion Seccion 1
Mexico welcomes only foreigners who will be useful to Mexican society:
Foreigners are admitted into Mexico "according to their possibilities of contributing to national progress."
Immigration officials must "ensure" that "immigrants will be useful elements for the country and that they have the necessary funds for their sustenance" and for their dependents.
Foreigners may be barred from the country if their presence upsets "the equilibrium of the national demographics," when foreigners are deemed detrimental to "economic or national interests," when they do not behave like good citizens in their own country, when they have broken Mexican laws, and when "they are not found to be physically or mentally healthy."
The Secretary of Governance may "suspend or prohibit the admission of foreigners when he determines it to be in the national interest."
Mexican authorities must keep track of every single person in the country:
Federal, local and municipal police must cooperate with federal immigration authorities upon request to assist in the arrests of illegal immigrants.
A National Population Registry keeps track of "every single individual who comprises the population of the country," and verifies each individual's identity. A national Catalog of Foreigners tracks foreign tourists and immigrants and assigns each individual with a unique tracking number.
Foreigners with fake papers, or who enter the country under false pretenses, may be Imprisoned. Foreigners with fake immigration papers may be fined or imprisoned.
Foreigners who sign government documents "with a signature that is false or different is subject to fine and imprisonment.
Foreigners who fail to obey the rules will be fined, deported, and/or imprisoned as Felons. Foreigners who fail to obey a deportation order are to be punished.
Foreigners who are deported from Mexico and attempt to re-enter the country without authorization can be imprisoned for up to 10 years.
Foreigners who violate the terms of their visa may be sentenced to up to six years in prison . Foreigners who misrepresent the terms of their visa while in Mexico -- such as working with out a permit -- can also be imprisoned.
Under Mexican law, illegal immigration is a felony. The General Law on Population States…
"A penalty of up to two years in prison and a fine of three hundred to five thousand pesos will be imposed on the foreigner who enters the country illegally."
Foreigners with legal immigration problems may be deported from Mexico instead of being imprisoned. Foreigners who have contempt against national sovereignty or security" will be deported.
Mexicans who help illegal aliens enter the country are themselves considered criminals .Under the law, A Mexican who marries a foreigner with the sole objective of helping the foreigner live in the country is subject to up to five years in prison.
Shipping and airline companies that bring undocumented foreigners into Mexico will be fined. The general immigration laws of Mexico are very similar to 8 U.S. Codes of the I&N Act. The review of basic Immigration laws of various nations including Mexico have been researched by various authors including Professor Michael Waller and Reports for U.S. Congress. Open border advocates, special interest groups in the United States do not appreciate this information made public although the facts have been readily available and widely distributed. Condemning U.S. Laws as cruel and inhumane lacks any measure of common sense when the majority of nations in the world including Mexico have very strict immigration policies.
Sources*
1, J. Michael Waller Walter and Leonore Annenberg Professor of International Communication The Institute of World Politics 1521 16th Street NW Washington, DC 20036 www.iwp.edu
2, Personal LEO experience, Intelligence information exchanged on arrests of Special Interest OTM illegal aliens arrested by Policia Federal Mexico in transit to the U.S. . Immigration checkpoints, railroads, bus stations, detention of non Mexican foreign nationals held for security purposes, false documentation to human trafficking in Mexico. Arizona HIDTA Intelligence Center. 2001, HQ WRO Interpol information worldwide on human trafficking arrests in Europe, Central America to Maritime arrests in the South Pacific. Illegal Immigration is a very real global problem country to country from the UK to the Mid East.
3, Report for Congress April 2006. Directorate of Legal Research LL File # titled Immigration Law Sanctions and Enforcement in Selected Foreign Countries...Brazil, Egypt, Japan, Mexico, Sweden, and Switzerland.
Under Mexico, page 16 , the immigration laws of Mexico is contained within the general population act of Jan. 7, 1994. Section C. Sanctions , Article 6, Federal Penal Code, Article 140. D. Illegal entry is a crime in Mexico (delito) subject to imprisonment for up to 2 years.
Title: Let’s Do Something About Illegal Immigration (2) Subject:Illegal Immigration Author:Mel Kaye Location:USA, CA, Thousand Oaks Level of Annoyance (1-10): 9 Complaint Details This is a follow up to the original post on Illegal Immigration - Following is an email that is going around that I though to be appropriate to post:
Let me make this perfectly clear!
THIS IS MY COUNTRY!
And, because I make this statement
DOES NOT mean I'm against immigration!!!
YOU ARE WELCOME HERE IN MY COUNTRY.
Welcome to come through like everyone else has.
Get a sponsor!
Get a place to lay your head!
Get a job!
Live by OUR rules!
Pay YOUR taxes!
And
LEARN THE LANGUAGE LIKE ALL OTHER
IMMIGRANTS HAVE IN THE PAST!!!
AND PLEASE DON'T DEMAND THAT WE HAND OVER OUR
LIFETIME SAVINGS OF SOCIAL SECURITY FUNDS TO YOU
?TO MAKE UP FOR ''YOUR'' LOSSES.
If you don't want to forward this for fear of offending someone,
then YOU'RE PART OF THE PROBLEM!
When will AMERICAN'S STOP giving away THEIR RIGHTS???
We've gone so far the other way ...?bent over backwards not to
offend anyone. But it seems no one cares about the AMERICAN
Title: Why Am I So Lucky - Challenge Subject: Internet Scams Author: Mel Kaye Location: US, CA, Thousand Oaks Level of Annoyance (1-10): 8 Challenge Details: As you may know, I have a complaint posted about Internet scams called "Why Am I So Lucky." In this complaint I list the details of 10 Internet scams. Since posting this on November 4th, I have received another 20 which I have listed in the "comments" following my complaint. My challenge is for everyone who reads this to add the details of the scams that they have received in the "comments" section following that post. Possible Solution: This will give a single place to list as many of these scams as possible. I'm not sure if this will accomplish anything, but it will put scammers on notice. It will also give potential victims a place to go to research knowns scams. And who knows, maybe this will get someone's attention who can actually do something.
