Iran shows video of captured Britons

Update on Iran hostage crisis. By NASSER KARIMI Associated Press Writer TEHRAN, Iran (AP) - Iran aired a video Wednesday of 15 captured British sailors and marines, showing the only woman captive saying her group had ``trespassed'' in Iranian waters. Britain angrily denounced...

Army Uses Virtual Tool to Battle PTSD

It may have taken two centuries and hundreds of thousands of soldiers suffering from shell shock, battle fatigue and PTSD, but the US Army is finally experimenting with ways to mitigate the damage combat impacts on soldiers minds.

Iran siezes 15 British servicemembers from Iraqi waters

Iran captured and took hostage 15 British sailors from Iraqi territorial waters this morning. Details seem somewhat limited -- but this is definitely an important story.### Added 2:47 pm Central Time ### http://news.sky.com/skynews/article/0,,30000-1257281,00.htmlThe eight...

China Military May Set Up U.S. Hotline

The burgeoning Asian superpower is taking considering taking a step that the US could not have -- Extending communications to what is most likely going to be our next cold war-type foe. Communication is good. But...

Girl Power

A University of North Dakota Sweet Demon rugger struggles to break away from a North Dakota State University Fighting Snapper. Women's Rugby is growing at a rapid pace, about 18 percent per year for the last 8...

Seven Days or Else

The creditor's attorney said I had seven days to pay or he was suing me! Q: My wife was program manager for a residential home. The home applied for a credit card and listed her as an authorized user. The home...

Boston lead singer dead at 55

Brad Delp was found dead in his home Friday. Delp ...  wow. I can't even paraphase this. I think I'm just going to go put some old Boston albums on have a couple of shots.Thanks for the tunes Brad. Good luck. You inspired a lot of us.   The full...

Failed Abortion Sparks Child Care Lawsuit

A woman who had an abortion but still gave birth has filed a lawsuit against two doctors and a family planning organization seeking the costs of raising her child. The complaint was filed by Jennifer Raper, 45, last week in Suffolk Superior Court and still must be screened...

Collection calls at work; too early, too late

Collection calls at work; too early, too late Q: A debt collector called my house at 9:05 p.m.,I though that was illegal. Can I sue? - Mike D. via email A: You can try, but I doubt you will be successful. Section...

When the collector calls your family

One of the many questions and complaints about collection agencies is their calling third parties repeatidly. It is a valid complaint -- especially when you are the third party. The Fair Debt Collection Practices...

Four Communication Keys

Four Communication KeysWhen the collector's calling, these four thing communication tips are necessary to successful resolve the issue and keep your sanity. 1. Set your goals for the communication prior to beginning the conversation or letter. What do you what to accomplish?...

Child killed in Tornado

At least one person was reported killed by a tornado in Missouri early Thursday morning. Elizabeth Croney. 7, of Caulfield, Mo., was killed when the storm hit her family's mobile home near West Plains. Croney's mother, father and brother were also injured. The tornados were...

When The Collector Calls: Top Ten Tips to Negotiating

How to negotiate a settlement: 1. Plan your call and set your goals before calling. If you want to settle for 50% start negotiating at 25%. 2. Make no solid agreement on your first phone call. 3. Make...

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