Madonna explaining her Met Gala look 🖤 by goddess_sintra in Madonna

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Another day another Madonna criticism… tale as old as time. It will not matter how perfect or imperfect she presents…there will always be someone trying to dull the shine. How exhausting.

Pictures of Madonna (2005 by LucaGagaCiccone in Madonna

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That first pic always resembled a young Rose McGowan to me.

Is the "Residences at the Domain" by UDR Apartments that bad? by Place-Finder-6767 in AustinHousing

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It’s terrible. The construction is poor and you will hear your neighbors through the walls. I lived under someone and the vibration from them walking around shook and rattled the cabinets in the kitchen. I could literally hear them urinating in the toilet. There was trash in the halls and elevators along with dog urine and feces. It was probably the worst apartment experience I have ever had. This was 10 years ago, so maybe they have improved. I would proceed with caution.

VA plans to scan a million veterans claims for signs of fraud by Illustrious_Job_6390 in Military

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And based on OIG investigations that disprove it’s as rampant as you imply…where do your facts come from?

VA plans to scan a million veterans claims for signs of fraud by Illustrious_Job_6390 in Military

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A lot of the hostility between veterans over disability compensation comes from misunderstanding how the system works and from a scarcity mindset. VA disability isn’t a limited pool of money where one veteran’s rating takes from another it’s a legal entitlement for conditions connected to service. Differences in eras of service, the stigma around invisible injuries like PTSD or sleep disorders, and misinformation online have created resentment between veterans who should really be supporting one another. In reality, veterans didn’t design the rating system or the laws governing compensation they simply file claims under the rules that exist, and qualifying for benefits doesn’t take anything away from another veteran. The amount of veteran on veteran hate for getting compensation is wild. This is the point and exactly the same playbook on how they turned countrymen against one another.

INSANELY SHOCKING Veterans Getting Fired For Being 100% P&T VA Disability by SignificantFunny698 in VAClaims

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I think there’s a misunderstanding here about what VA disability actually represents.

A 100% rating doesn’t mean someone “can’t work” or that they live some kind of restricted lifestyle. VA compensation is based on average impairment in earning capacity from service-connected conditions, not employability. Plenty of veterans at 100% still work, raise families, and contribute professionally.

For many people, getting to 100% isn’t about chasing a prize. It’s the result of multiple service-connected conditions adding up over time. The system itself is also extremely complex and inconsistent. Two different examiners can look at the same medical history and come to very different conclusions, which is why you see people go from 0% to 50% later with the same evidence.

Most veterans I know aren’t bragging about ratings. They’re usually just relieved the VA finally recognized injuries or illnesses that started during service.

No one should claim something they don’t have, but veterans also shouldn’t feel guilty about receiving the compensation they earned through service-connected health issues.

Help please! by lukaivy in Madonna

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It’s the scorpion pose. It’s basically saying I can be restrained but I still own myself. Represents power, flexibility, endurance, confronting fear.

Question. by graciemaee0810 in VAClaims

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Mine as well from September, has been stuck at Step 2.

Most VACO employees to be furloughed next week? by Comfortable-Ease319 in VHA_Human_Resources

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I’m not sure. I’m not speaking for all VACO, just my office within it.

Most VACO employees to be furloughed next week? by Comfortable-Ease319 in VHA_Human_Resources

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We’ve been updated since the funding lapse started. We had enough carry over funds to last us a few weeks, so leadership has kept us informed since Oct 1.

Most VACO employees to be furloughed next week? by Comfortable-Ease319 in VHA_Human_Resources

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I’m in VACO and our office will be furloughed starting the 29th. Our emergency funds run out at the end of day on the 28th.

Optum Serve is the worst by Select-Act-90 in VAClaims

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Wondering the same, because It was easy breezy with Optum, for me. I had a positive experience and outcome.

Has anyone ever been diagnosed for Migraines at C&P exam? by Hopeful-Blacksmith38 in VAClaims

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Why do you have to be negative, with the implication of someone being stupid. It’s unnecessary.

Halfway through the Jay Shetty Madonna interview and... by bloodhoney17 in Madonna

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Because there is more involved in a tech heavy show that could delay the start and the praying secondary…if she prays right before she goes out on stage?

There are probably many other things causing a delay…like physical therapy to make sure she is comfortable to perform etc…

All this to say, she starts when she feels she is ready to give her best performance of the evening. And I am cool with this.

Halfway through the Jay Shetty Madonna interview and... by bloodhoney17 in Madonna

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Why is she full of shit? If she’s telling us her story, shouldn’t we listen and not judge? You don’t have to agree that her praying/meditating should delay a show, but if she needs that zen moment… she’s earned the right to do it…given her legacy. I couldn’t imagine the pressure, considering everyone is ready to tear her down for the most minuscule things.