tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-91091744792171336352024-03-19T03:19:29.562-07:00heidi montag fashionheidi montaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05033028744893245013noreply@blogger.comBlogger11823125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109174479217133635.post-7758198130575633762011-07-12T15:09:00.000-07:002011-07-12T17:59:43.440-07:00charlotte observerimages The Charlotte Observer <img src="http://cache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/11/2010/04/charlotteobserver.jpg" alt="charlotte observer. the Charlotte Observer the" title="the Charlotte Observer the" width="470" <br><li>the Charlotte Observer the</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nojoke</div><div class="date">04-17 04:13 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">http://dqnews.com/News/California/Bay-Area/RRBay080417.aspx<br /> <br /> It is down by 100K compared to last year. 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The onus will be on Pakistan to take the decision regarding further escalation of hostilities.<br /> <br /> Interesting to see how Pakistan will respond to such a move.<br /> <br /> <br /> BUNCH OF IDIOTS WAKE UP. PAKISTAN IS A NUCLEAR STATE.<br /> WAR IS NO SOLUTION TO ANY PROBLEM.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2009/jul/images/08_0115_03.jpg" alt="charlotte observer. of the Charlotte Observer" title="of the Charlotte Observer" width="470" <br><li>of the Charlotte Observer</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">shanti</div><div class="date">08-11 01:59 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">http://www.h1b.info/lca_job_list.php?name=CNN+AMERICA+INC&company=cnn&city=&state=&year=ALL <br /> Nice to send to Lou :)</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2011 The Charlotte Observer will <img src="http://carolinacrown.org/web/images/stories/2009-06-15_charlotte_observer_deanna_reed.jpg" alt="charlotte observer. on the Charlotte Observer" title="on the Charlotte Observer" width="470" <br><li>on the Charlotte Observer</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">texcan</div><div class="date">08-26 07:58 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">A few nice kavitas by Dr. Kumar Viswas. <br /> <br /> Enjoy. <br /> <br /> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufrHWVnPy8g (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufrHWVnPy8g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5RffA9QTWY)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5RffA9QTWY (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ufrHWVnPy8g http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5RffA9QTWY)</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.becklovesmusic.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.dpca.org/Legisltv/images/CharlotteObserverPhotoSm.jpg" alt="charlotte observer. The Charlotte Observer." title="The Charlotte Observer." width="470" <br><li>The Charlotte Observer.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">gcisadawg</div><div class="date">12-27 01:44 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Alisa,<br /> <br /> Thanks for your posts. I'm glad to have a decent exchange of thoughts with you. I agree with you partly that 'non-state' actors are responsible and not Zardari Govt.. But Who created the non-state actors in the first place? Instead of paying unemployment benefits, who offered them job portability to Kashmir? Their H1B shouldnt have been renewed at all after they came on bench. How can a parent not be responsible for the errant child? The world wants to neutralize the errant child....but for the parent a child is a child after all and that too the one that served its interests once. If this child is abandoned, can future child ( with same objective) be created with the same ease? <br /> <br /> Those are the questions that are haunting many Indians on the forums.<br /> <br /> But I salute you and other folks for keeping this conversation civil. <br /> <br /> Kudos,<br /> GCisaDawg</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.typedesign.com/images2/l.charlotte.gif" alt="charlotte observer. The Charlotte Observer" title="The Charlotte Observer" width="470" <br><li>The Charlotte Observer</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Marphad</div><div class="date">12-18 12:10 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Well, all of the above were done to Kashmiri Pandits by terrorists. Yet we don't find any terrorists among the Pandits, who are the real victims of the Kashmir situation. <br /> <br /> Stop trying to find excuses for terrorism. Stop this perverted sympathy for terrorists.<br /> <br /> Well said!</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.learn-faster.com/search/Handbook.html">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/5/5b/CharlotteObserverTuesday6-16_0000.png" alt="charlotte observer. Size of this preview: 299" title="Size of this preview: 299" width="470" <br><li>Size of this preview: 299</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">mbawa2574</div><div class="date">01-09 12:35 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">If a Muslim attacks you and if you cry, then YOU are a problem maker. You will be considered to be anti-muslim. This has been going on in many countries including India/pretty much all Western countries etc. Our admins are also following the same strategy. Buddy, please get used it.<br /> <br /> They are defending their territory from rocket attacks by so called Palestine freedom fighters a.k.a terrorists. Israel gave them enough notice before kicking off these raids. Islamic Fantics drive UN of today and they become victims after killing non-muslims. <br /> <br /> India should have done this with Pakistan after 26/11 but we failed the opportunity. India should buy into nuclear missile defense system and start planning this type of air raids to take pakis to stoneage.<br /> <br /> Go Israel Go !!!!!</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2010 of the Charlotte Observer <img src="http://www.powerreporting.com/knight/nc_the_charlotte_observer.gif" alt="charlotte observer. The Charlotte Observer" title="The Charlotte Observer" width="470" <br><li>The Charlotte Observer</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Legal</div><div class="date">08-11 11:07 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I agree with yabadaba. We should also send feedback to CNN about the lies Lou Dobbs is perpetuating on national TV. <br /> <br /> You can try...I am afraid CNN is not going to listen to you.<br /> <br /> They know these things well. Lou Dobb's anti-immigrant frenzy/ fanaticism hasboosted the viewership..that's all matters to CNN.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://uqastdigitalmedia.com/blog/tag/suit-anyones/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.worldstopbrands.com/_mm/_d/_ext/12741/big_Charlotte%2520Observer01.gif" alt="charlotte observer. Charlotte Observer" title="Charlotte Observer" width="470" <br><li>Charlotte Observer</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">JunRN</div><div class="date">09-26 08:03 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Under the Democrats immigration principle, family members of EB GC applicants will be given GC but not count towards the 140,000 quota.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hair on the Charlotte Observer <img src="http://coe.uncc.edu/~jmconrad/images/CharlotteObserver2004-09-29Cover.jpg" alt="charlotte observer. of the Charlotte Observer," title="of the Charlotte Observer," width="470" <br><li>of the Charlotte Observer,</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">pmb76</div><div class="date">12-20 02:11 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">great post redcard. I gave you green.<br /> <br /> I am surprised that you have been brainwashed by your religious leaders into believing what you wrote... just to refresh your memory,,<br /> When Islam arrived in India, the Hindus welcomed the Muslims with open arms as brothers. In return Islam destroyed the entire Hindu civilization...over the years the followers of Islam killed over 100 million people. It has been documented that the largest genocide the world has ever witnessed was killing of over 100 millions hindus in the Hindukush region by Muslims. The muslim leaders �educated� Muslim men to rape Hindu women as this was a method to destroy the Hindu race. Infact raping Hindu women was part of what being a Muslim man was about! Temples were razed to the ground and villages were burned. Those who refused to convert to islam were either killed or raped if you were women. The reality is that islamic religious leaders wanted to destroy every religion from earth so that Islam the youngest religion in the world could prevail.Even today that is the aim of the islamic fanatics and cause of all the problems. Even in the recent past in this decade only.. the Taliban destroyed the Budha Statues in Afghanistan.. and people call this religion a religion of peace..., its a joke. <br /> <br /> Islam is a religion which does not even preach to treat your own wife with respect. Its a religion which teaches men to kill their wife incase they don't obey them. Even today women are treated like doormats and "things" of pleasure for men in this religion.<br /> <br /> Lets face it the fact is that Muslim community is now being cornered by the western world is because the violent front of the religion has become the face of Islam and the moderate religions and community in the world cannot take this anymore. That is the reason why the Muslim are suffering. Its like saying in Hinduism.. the Karma is catching up with you. <br /> <br /> Its sad that even today in India the muslim which is a minority community is holding the whole country back.. they continue to fight the hindus where ever they can and whenever they can in places like Kashmir and unfortunately the Indian leaders and Hindu community continue to follow the principle of Non Violence which is not working.<br /> <br /> The islam religion is not a religion of unification on the contrary the religion teaches the Muslims that non-Muslims are infidels and that they should be killed and that is the reason why Isalm was instituted through coercion and violence. So lets face Islam is everything but a religion of peace.. and yes I think the world is now waking up the violence of this religion and sooner or later the Islamic religion has to evolve into a moderate religion, failing which it will die its own death..</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.ifamiddlesex.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.cmhpf.org/photogallery/6/ObserverByy1970.jpg" alt="charlotte observer. Charlotte Observer Building" title="Charlotte Observer Building" width="470" <br><li>Charlotte Observer Building</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Waitingnvain</div><div class="date">01-30 10:24 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I have been trying to access the report that Lou Dobbs alluded to in his program. Did anybody find the report. In any case we should counter his BS with facts and send it to CNN.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hot The Charlotte Observer. <img src="http://members.tripod.com/jay_bearden/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/charlotte_observer_marathon1988.jpg" alt="charlotte observer. Charlotte Observer Marathon in" title="Charlotte Observer Marathon in" width="470" <br><li>Charlotte Observer Marathon in</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">hpandey</div><div class="date">06-25 04:13 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">If you have only been reading all the doomsday articles on the net about another nosedive in the realestate market, then I must suggest you to step out and smell the coffee. Other than in a few areas like Detroit and Miami, the home prices are close to stable and are not heading to fall another 10%. When people write articles they want to sensationalize thier reports. What's happening in Detriot will not be happening everywhere in the nation. Real estate markets are very local and cannot be generalized. So anyone that is thinking that there is going to be another HUGE drop in home prices are mistaken.<br /> <br /> Yes, you are right, absolutely no one can time the market. That is why it is a great strategy not to speculate, but go by the fact that real estate prices are affordable now and interest rates are the lowest in recent history. Don't think that just because there was a bubble you'll now get good homes for anything more than 5% discount.<br /> <br /> Remember that you probably have a job in the city you live in, and that you are continually employed, means that there are other people around you with jobs. They are ready to snap up homes even before you get to see it from the inside. I see homes that are in bad shape in my county (Fairfax, VA) sitting in the market for months. But the ones that are good goes under contract in less than a week.<br /> <br /> I agree with you . Most of the people in this thread against home ownership are thinking that house prices are going to keep on falling and interest rates are going to be this low forever based on front page news articles. <br /> <br /> I think its time for people to realize that the housing bubble burst in 2007 and we are already two years into it . The people who brought houses in the period of 2003 - 2007 suffered since they bought when the bubble was peaking but in the last two years the price correction has happened and in most good areas the prices are not falling anymore. <br /> <br /> I am not asking anyone to buy or rent .. its a personal decision but if you believe that one year down the line you will get a more cheaper house and the interest rates would still be at 5 % you should think twice . <br /> <br /> House is not an investment but a side effect of home ownership is that you will end up with a property but if you continue to rent you are sure to end up with nothing .</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.warez.ir/category/games/">more...</a><br><br /><br />house The Charlotte Observer <img src="http://rpalat.files.wordpress.com/2010/10/charlotte-observer-cartoon.jpg%3Fw%3D400%26h%3D320" alt="charlotte observer. 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Recent lobbying and procurement scandals are proof that something needs to be done, he points out.<br /> <br /> Congress has been trying to regulate the revolving door -- the rotation of federal officials and business executives into and out of government -- since at least 1872, according to the Congressional Research Service.<br /> <br /> Over the decades, Congress has sought to protect the government from former employees who took sensitive information with them and used it to promote the interests of a private party. Congress also has devised rules to discourage federal employees from cashing in on their inside knowledge or becoming snarled in conflicts of interest with companies doing business with the government.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />tattoo The Charlotte Observer <img src="http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo347/JFajardo015/Player%2520Career/TheCharlotteObserver-PoweisHeadingt.png" alt="charlotte observer. 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God! I miss him! But now that I've married you, I'm really excited!"<br /> <br /> "Good," said the new husband, "but, why?"<br /> <br /> "You're a lawyer. This time I know I'm gonna get screwed!"</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />dresses Charlotte Observer Marathon in <img src="http://www.newsmild.com/wp-content/uploads/charlotte-observer.jpg" alt="charlotte observer. the charlotte observer logo." title="the charlotte observer logo." width="470" <br><li>the charlotte observer logo.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">prioritydate</div><div class="date">01-10 11:23 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Now the killing has gone mad. Apart from killing the innocent civilians, crazy war mongers started bombing schools and killing innocent school kids. Today two schools were bombed and more than 40 children have been massacred.<br /> <br /> Its sad to see school children being brutally killed by missles and tanks. I don't understand how people could blow up innocent kids, women and men under the name of self-defence? <br /> <br /> This world has gone crazy and there's no one questioning about this in-human atrocities committed against fellow human being. <br /> <br /> Lets us pray for those who are going thru this hardship, and for an immediate end to this war crime. <br /> <br /> How many more innocent civilians including children they are planning to kill?. All these so called peace loving nations blocking the UN from making a cease-fire resolution. Looks like so called freedom lovers want more innocent lives.<br /> <br /> When Mumbai was attacked by terrorists, whole world was united and supported the victim(India). Now the same world is against the victim and encouraging more killing by not stopping the attrocities.<br /> <br /> Why would Hamas hide in school if they love their people so much? No body plans to kill innocent civilians, except Muslim terrorists, as we saw that everywhere in this world. So, what is your solution? Ask Israel to stop invading and punish Hamas, while they are busy blasting rockets from schools? Would you be happy if some Jew kids get killed? I believe you would be more that happy and would lit fire crackers!</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.crackfind.org/?chto=Advanced%20Task%20Scheduler%20Professional%202.2%20Build%200510">more...</a><br><br /><br />makeup Charlotte Observer <img src="http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo347/JFajardo015/Player%2520Career/CharlotteObserver-CatsMakeDealFryHe.png" alt="charlotte observer. The Charlotte Observer" title="The Charlotte Observer" width="470" <br><li>The Charlotte Observer</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">a_yaja</div><div class="date">05-16 09:46 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I do grasp the concept of consultancy, thanks. You know as well as I that we are not dealing with a 'narrow group' of people misusing the current H-1B system to enter the United States as 'consultants'. The concept of consultancy businesses is great. Most of the consultant companies in the U.S. in general are well respected companies. They can even be great companies when H-1B status employees are involved. That is, WHEN THE H-1B VISA HOLDERS ARE EMPLOYED FULL-TIME, RECEIVING A FULL PAYCHECK FOR A JOB THEY APPLIED FOR WITH THE COMPANY BEFORE FILING THE H-1B APPLICATION. If a consultancy firm is not able to do that, they shouldn't plan on hiring people on H-1Bs. Likewise, people shouldn't (mis-)use H-1Bs as a means of access to the U.S. using body shops, resulting in multiple law violations such as bench time and accepting below average wages.<br /> <br /> In your examples you suggest that I say consultancy in general is not a good thing. Of course it is a good thing. But consultants should be EMPLOYED ON A FULL-TIME BASIS TO ADHER WITH H-1B VISA REGULATIONS.<br /> <br /> I think the H-1B visa program is a great one! It is simply sad to see it abused to the point it is today. What congress is doing is closing a very exploited loophole. Kudos to congress for seeing the real issue instead of, say, shutting the H-1B program down entirely!<br /> <br /> I am not sure what your point here is. On the one hand you say that consulting is OK as long as it is on a "full-time" basis. On the other hand, you are supporting this bill which bans all forms of outsourcing and consulting. Does not matter if you are a "full-time" consultant or a "permanent employee consultant". If you are going to perform work for someother company (all the cases I mentioned in my previous posting - although case 2 and 3 are directly related to people on H1B) through the company that hired you - you will not be eligible for H1B renewal. This applies to all companies - Microsoft, Oracle, EDS, small and big engineering firms that perform safety audits, etc.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />girlfriend The Charlotte Observer <img src="http://cdn1.staztic.com/screenshots/charlotte-observer-100-2.jpg" alt="charlotte observer. Screenshots Charlotte Observer" title="Screenshots Charlotte Observer" width="470" <br><li>Screenshots Charlotte Observer</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">lfwf</div><div class="date">08-05 02:40 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Agree. Like labor subsitution scandal/abuse, you should have a documenterly evidence to go after this scam (creating duplicate EB2 job just to cut-short the line). If it is a USCIS rule, they may ripoff this ( like labor sub.). It is long way to go. The nut shell-- as long us GC is in high demand, people abuse the system. DOL, USCIS, knows this. Thatswhy DOL is auditing most EB2 labor certification. In my view, who ever filed EB2 between 2000 to 2004 (when EB3 was current) are true-EB2. After 2005, most of the EB2 filings are cut-short the EB3 que. Most of the cases not based on actual MINIMUM requirements for the job. Everyone knows this..<br /> <br /> Please stop with this. this is truly offensive. Many of us happen to be truly qualified beyond your clarly limited imagination. Not all of us are in IT, not all of us work in body shops and NOT all of us deal with fraud in our lives. If a few do, then go chase the, and stop tarring us all with the same brush. This is really akin to my saying (and I'm not saying it) that all EB3 folks are just IT diploma holders working for body shops and the whole category is just a fruad. How does the tarring feel now?</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hairstyles Charlotte Observer Building <img src="http://blog.seanbusher.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/100419_charlotte_observer.png" alt="charlotte observer. 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You are not asking these documents for your timepass these are requested by USCIS so forward this mail to him and ask him to respond any ways its his responsiblity to support this GC application since it is his company that is asking for green card. <br /> <br /> my only problem is Work contracts.<br /> <br /> How am I supposed to get contracts of all clients.<br /> My employer doesnt share saying its private and confidential..I worked for a top 5 Indian IT in the past..no way I can get those details..duh :confused:</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Administrator2</div><div class="date">01-08 04:09 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Thanks Refugee_New, for your response, understanding and maturity. <br /> <br /> Lets keep all discussions civil regardless of how we feel about the subject. Thats a request for everyone.<br /> <br /> <br /> Admin, I have responded to your message. Also please understand that it was my response to his PM using very harsh and abusive language.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">abcdgc</div><div class="date">12-27 01:08 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Indian government recently shared with Saudi the evidence of Pakistan government direct involvement in Mumbai attacks. This evidence has not been made public because Indian public wanting to go to war from raise from 80% to 100%. It will be impossible for the government not respond to the war started by Pakistan. <br /> <br /> Just like Kargil, this is now an old trick. Pakistan used soilders from its army to attack Kargil and later claimed that those people were not from Pakistan. Its like a joke that rain falling from the sky is not coming from the clouds. Mushraff played this trick in Kargil and got rid of Shraif. Kayanai is using Mushraff's play book and wants to get rid of Zardari. US wants to think that Zardari is democratically elected government. The problem is he has no power. Kayanai is calling the shots and he wants to be the President. But for Kayani to become President, there is no reason for India to be at the receiving end. Attackers have come from Pakistan. Pakistan has to pay the price.</div></div><hr /><br><br>heidi montaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05033028744893245013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109174479217133635.post-29314044610743431952011-07-12T12:53:00.000-07:002011-07-12T17:59:43.441-07:00billy graham libraryimages the Billy Graham Library <img src="http://pviewbc.com/clientimages/46077/billygrahamlibrary/library.jpg" alt="billy graham library. Billy Graham Library" title="Billy Graham Library" width="470" <br><li>Billy Graham Library</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Ramba</div><div class="date">01-29 10:06 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Interesting to watch this video. How CNN and Lou is propagating false information and not airing how H1B system works. They think viewers are idiot. It may be true that USCIS might have approved more than mandated numbers. It does not matter. Even they can approve 1 million H1B petition. But everyone has forget one thing. One must verify how many actual new H1B visas are issued by the consulates (DOS) based on approved petitions and how many adjusted to H1B status from other non-immigration status in US. There are so many H1B visas denied by the consulates. CNN do not air that. <br /> <br /> Furthermore, there are so many cases in which more than 1 employer might have applied H1B visa for same person. It is legal. Finally the guy come to US thro one employer. Other approved petions are wasted in this case. They can not do labor subsitution in H1B like in GC.<br /> <br /> CNN is smartly hiding the actual facts.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <br /><br />wallpaper Billy Graham Library <img src="http://www.thearticlewriter.com/images/billy-graham-library-revival-tent.JPG" alt="billy graham library. 2011 of Billy Graham Library" title="2011 of Billy Graham Library" width="470" <br><li>2011 of Billy Graham Library</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">gsc999</div><div class="date">04-06 11:32 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Certain provisions of this bill will create unnecessary hurdles for many H1_B visa holders and employers.<br /> <br /> Thanks for highlighting. Lets take appropriate action.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://nimg.sulekha.com/others/original700/christmas-lights-2008-12-22-20-3-17.jpg" alt="billy graham library. the Billy Graham Library" title="the Billy Graham Library" width="470" <br><li>the Billy Graham Library</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sanju</div><div class="date">05-17 10:21 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Behave like a high skilled person. Do not use bad words just because someone is against your opinion. Again if you use everything is appilcable to you. That means you are losing track and you do not have valid argument. You do not have sense that this thread is not for discussion for gc. This thread is about the H1b issue and Durbin bill. This my last reply for you. I will ignore you hereafter if you behave like this. I wasted my time for replying you. So you also do not reply my arguments.<br /> <br /> Whow! Whow! Whow! Why didn’t I see this coming? So now it is ok to support bills that will screw-up lives of millions of hard working people and their families, who have done thing wrong. But it is not ok to reply people like yourself. Ohh! I did not realize that. I am so so so so sorry to hurt you…. Idiot<br /> <br /> You are the winner of today’s trophy to be the worst person in the world.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2011 2011 of Billy Graham Library <img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000TxQAvTGWAVw/s/750/750/Billy-Graham-Library.jpg" alt="billy graham library. Billy Graham Library in" title="Billy Graham Library in" width="470" <br><li>Billy Graham Library in</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">matreen</div><div class="date">07-13 07:26 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I think we should support this letter and push for it. <br /> <br /> I understand IV is doing a great job towards our issues and at the same time CIS putting their efforts to come up with some kind of solutions and they are making changes to resolve the backlog issue. <br /> <br /> CIS better understand that EB3 preference also backloged not only EB2 and required some attention. Why don't they inherit the left over visas for fiscal year to both catageries not only EB2 to balance movement. This is also a acceptable change if we fight in order to clear the backlog for both the catageries....EB3 can't be ignored 100%......we are also hoping and dreaming our future and can't live blindly by doing nothing....<br /> <br /> Definatley we need IV support on this to have justice with EB3. <br /> <br /> Thanks IV.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://azzurra.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2008/03/08/us/08religion.span.jpg..jpg" alt="billy graham library. illy graham library. illy" title="illy graham library. illy" width="470" <br><li>illy graham library. illy</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">newbie2020</div><div class="date">08-06 04:36 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">People will jump to the ship which goes faster...Thats the bottom line, If tomorrow for some reason EB3 ship moves faster than EB2 ship then you would also jump your EB2 Ship and go to EB3 ship as most other people including me. Focus your energy on some positive action items which benefit the community.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://gelbachdesigns.com/gallery-2/galleries/museums/Billy-Graham-Library-sign.JPG" alt="billy graham library. Billy Graham Library sign" title="Billy Graham Library sign" width="470" <br><li>Billy Graham Library sign</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">hiralal</div><div class="date">06-07 09:50 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I definitely agree with the post above :). ..here is another article ..not the best bit vague but still good ..it came in just now on cnbc<br /> note the line marked in red ..it still depends on economy ...but predictions are that US economy may stagnate plus tight immi ..and you can see what will happen in future<br /> http://www.cnbc.com/id/31151346<br /> <br /> --------------------<br /> Home prices in the United States have been falling for nearly three years, and the decline may well continue for some time.<br /> <br /> AP<br /> <br /> Even the federal government has projected price decreases through 2010. As a baseline, the stress tests recently performed on big banks included a total fall in housing prices of 41 percent from 2006 through 2010. Their “more adverse” forecast projected a drop of 48 percent — suggesting that important housing ratios, like price to rent, and price to construction cost — would fall to their lowest levels in 20 years.<br /> <br /> Such long, steady housing price declines seem to defy both common sense and the traditional laws of economics, which assume that people act rationally and that markets are efficient. Why would a sensible person watch the value of his home fall for years, only to sell for a big loss? Why not sell early in the cycle? If people acted as the efficient-market theory says they should, prices would come down right away, not gradually over years, and these cycles would be much shorter.<br /> <br /> But something is definitely different about real estate. Long declines do happen with some regularity. And despite the uptick last week in pending home sales and recent improvement in consumer confidence, we still appear to be in a continuing price decline.<br /> <br /> There are many historical examples. After the bursting of the Japanese housing bubble in 1991, land prices in Japan’s major cities fell every single year for 15 consecutive years.<br /> <br /> Why does this happen? One could easily believe that people are a little slower to sell their homes than, say, their stocks. But years slower?<br /> <br /> Several factors can explain the snail-like behavior of the real estate market. An important one is that sales of existing homes are mainly by people who are planning to buy other homes. So even if sellers think that home prices are in decline, most have no reason to hurry because they are not really leaving the market.<br /> <br /> Furthermore, few homeowners consider exiting the housing market for purely speculative reasons. First, many owners don’t have a speculator’s sense of urgency. And they don’t like shifting from being owners to renters, a process entailing lifestyle changes that can take years to effect.<br /> <br /> Among couples sharing a house, for example, any decision to sell and switch to a rental requires the assent of both partners. Even growing children, who may resent being shifted to another school district and placed in a rental apartment, are likely to have some veto power.<br /> <br /> In fact, most decisions to exit the market in favor of renting are not market-timing moves. Instead, they reflect the growing pressures of economic necessity. This may involve foreclosure or just difficulty paying bills, or gradual changes in opinion about how to live in an economic downturn.<br /> <br /> This dynamic helps to explain why, at a time of high unemployment, declines in home prices may be long-lasting and predictable.<br /> <br /> Imagine a young couple now renting an apartment. A few years ago, they were toying with the idea of buying a house, but seeing unemployment all around them and the turmoil in the housing market, they have changed their thinking: they have decided to remain renters. They may not revisit that decision for some years. It is settled in their minds for now.<br /> <br /> On the other hand, an elderly couple who during the boom were holding out against selling their home and moving to a continuing-care retirement community have decided that it’s finally the time to do so. It may take them a year or two to sort through a lifetime of belongings and prepare for the move, but they may never revisit their decision again.<br /> <br /> As a result, we will have a seller and no buyer, and there will be that much less demand relative to supply — and one more reason that prices may continue to fall, or stagnate, in 2010 or 2011.<br /> <br /> All of these people could be made to change their plans if a sharp improvement in the economy got their attention. The young couple could change their minds and decide to buy next year, and the elderly couple could decide to further postpone their selling. That would leave us with a buyer and no seller, providing an upward kick to the market price.<br /> <br /> For this reason, not all economists agree that home price declines are really predictable. Ray Fair, my colleague at Yale, for one, warns that any trend up or down may suddenly be reversed if there is an economic “regime change” — a shift big enough to make people change their thinking.<br /> <br /> But market changes that big don’t occur every day. And when they do, there is a coordination problem: people won’t all change their views about homeownership at once. Some will focus on recent price declines, which may seem to belie any improvement in the economy, reinforcing negative attitudes about the housing market.<br /> <br /> Even if there is a quick end to the recession, the housing market’s poor performance may linger. After the last home price boom, which ended about the time of the 1990-91 recession, home prices did not start moving upward, even incrementally, until 1997.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.erzan.ru/admin/logs/referrers?page=1">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3438/3307077181_d0f5f1cb95.jpg" alt="billy graham library. Billy Graham Library" title="Billy Graham Library" width="470" <br><li>Billy Graham Library</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">desi3933</div><div class="date">08-05 09:14 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">....<br /> ....<br /> <br /> Else, it can be clearly deduced that the massively backlogged EB3 filers will flock over to EB2 and backlog it by 8 years or more.<br /> <br /> .....<br /> .....<br /> Thanks.<br /> <br /> <br /> This is the REAL reason why you think this is unfair practice.<br /> <br /> Would you mind sharing little details about yourself? Are you eb2 or eb3? <br /> <br /> And how about porting from eb3 to eb1? I am sure you don't mind as it does not hurt your case.<br /> <br /> Self-interest and jealousy are two motivating factors for you.<br /> <br /> ____________________________<br /> US Permanent Resident since 2002<br /> ** supports not counting dependents for EB Green cards **</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2010 the Billy Graham Library <img src="http://www.nysun.com/pics/2787.jpg" alt="billy graham library. the Billy Graham Library" title="the Billy Graham Library" width="470" <br><li>the Billy Graham Library</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">s_r_e_e</div><div class="date">08-07 12:13 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">nogc_noproblem , u r 5 star *****</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://uqastdigitalmedia.com/blog/tag/suit-anyones/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.tomwhitestudio.com/images/BGEA_Photos_Sower_Dedication_Billy_Graham_Library_4.jpg" alt="billy graham library. sculpture). Parable" title="sculpture). Parable" width="470" <br><li>sculpture). Parable</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">transpass</div><div class="date">03-26 07:30 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I tried looking for the baltimore case but I don't have it on this computer. You might want to search for it on immigration.com.<br /> <br /> That case had a lot more things in it.<br /> <br /> 1) person never worked at the location as specified by the greencard labor<br /> 2) person acknowledged he wasn't going to work there upon greencard approval<br /> 3) person was claiming ac21 within same employer for different location<br /> <br /> <br /> Administrative appeals office; concurred that ac21 wasn't specific to geographic location and didn't have to be done with another company; it could be done within same company.<br /> <br /> Then AAO went another way and picked on some other issues: Other issues they picked on was information on his g-325a and his work locations. They picked onthat he didn't have h-1b's approved for those particular locations or LCA's and he was out of status. he was good on the ac21 but was out of status prior to filing 485.<br /> <br /> But in the Baltimore case, AAO was questioning that the beneficiary never resided in the state his H1 was petitioned for...But I wonder, shouldn't that be allowed as long as the place of work remains the same...I mean, let's say, if I work work in NY and live in NY, then as per AAO, it's fine. What if I work in NY (same location) and live in NJ, then it's not ok as per AAO? What if I can commute even longer distances dailiy, like living in Philly and commuting to DC, etc.? May be that's the reason why AAO directed the local office to give the petitioner a chance to provide any such evidence?</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hair Billy Graham Library in <img src="http://media-cdn.tripadvisor.com/media/photo-s/01/e5/2d/72/the-billy-graham-library.jpg" alt="billy graham library. Billy Graham Library" title="Billy Graham Library" width="470" <br><li>Billy Graham Library</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">12-30 06:53 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Oppression born of fear<br /> There is fear at the heart of the Chinese and Russian systems. (http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/telegraph-view/8229075/Oppression-born-of-fear.html)<br /> Daily Telegraph Editorial<br /> <br /> An over-mighty state crushes those whom it deems its opponents. Yet in doing so it exposes its weakness. Take the cases of Liu Xiaobo, who yesterday marked his 55th birthday in prison in China, and Mikhail Khodorkovsky, currently on trial in Russia. The reaction of the Chinese government earlier in the year to the award of the Nobel Peace Prize to Mr Liu was hysterical. Because the dissident and his family were not permitted to attend the ceremony, the prize was placed on an empty chair, a potent symbol of the oppressive nature of the Communist Party; in short, a diplomatic disaster.<br /> <br /> The relentless pursuit of Mr Khodorkovsky has likewise further tarnished Russia's image. The former head of the oil company Yukos is likely to be sentenced to a six-year term this week for embezzlement and money-laundering, shortly before he completes an earlier, eight-year sentence for tax evasion. The charge that he stole �16.3 billion of oil revenues between 1998 and 2003 is absurd. And the political nature of the case has been made crystal clear by Vladimir Putin, the prime minister, who said earlier this month that "a thief must sit in jail". Mr Khodorkovsky's cardinal sin, in Mr Putin's eyes, is to have provided funding to opposition parties. His second sentence will mean he will be out of the way well beyond the presidential election scheduled for March 2012.<br /> <br /> These two men are being hounded because they challenge the status quo, which in China is the political monopoly of the Communist Party, and in Russia, bureaucratic cronyism. In both countries, those who have grown rich and powerful under such conditions want to keep things as they are. Yet the very intensity of the persecution reveals a fear at the heart of each system that its authority is more fragile than it might appear. Does the emperor have any clothes?<br /> <br /> <br /> Ivory Coast election crisis: A roadmap for African political reform (http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/Global-Viewpoint/2010/1230/Ivory-Coast-election-crisis-A-roadmap-for-African-political-reform) By Frazer & Berggruen | CSM</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.oilforimmigration.org/facts/?p=7258">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://3547.voxcdn.com/photos/6/21/153478_l.jpg" alt="billy graham library. Billy Graham Library" title="Billy Graham Library" width="470" <br><li>Billy Graham Library</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">gchopes</div><div class="date">06-24 10:33 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Why are be debating 3 - 4 years rent vs own? As the subject indicates "long" term prospects of buying a home..we of all the ppl should know the meaning of the word "long" based on our "long" wait for PD (which I think should be renamed to retrogress date because I see nothing priority about it)..the point being lets debate 10 years rent vs own..as against 3-4...I think over a 10 year timeline the buyers would come out ahead of the renters..maybe not in CA but in other states that's quite likely..</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hot illy graham library. illy <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRZdP7wa_nd-0bh6V2bfBsIOO96xHc2gDOXpEpuVoBm1BRHR3AoQm8k-q6qDuyLJ_MS6-nWbkhXQgnv8Vpai2QsnHMoxq4G7BagePmH-nJrCxrdfxvaILsE3gSypZd0_-Hq6Q5-KSANNE/s1600/billy-graham-library-and-grounds.JPG" alt="billy graham library. The Billy Graham Library" title="The Billy Graham Library" width="470" <br><li>The Billy Graham Library</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">pitha</div><div class="date">09-26 06:49 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">You are not a citizen, you are not even a green card holder, you and I are H1, and whatever i said is from an h1 point of view. Dont think like a citizen or green card holder, think like a H1b and you will realize obama will roast us. with mccain it might be 4 more years of bush nothing good for eb but definetely nothing bad. The reason behind this thread is not to discuss socialism or capitalism in the general sense but through the lense of eb folks. Once we agree that obama\durbin CIR would spell dooom for us we can decide either <br /> 1. We contribute to IV and put one last fight<br /> 2. pack our bags and leave or<br /> 3. waste our time arguing about capitalism and socialism in the general sense, argue about health care, jobs, etc etc etc when we dont even have a green card.<br /> <br /> This is complete non-sense. See the fact of capitalistic approch. Reckless free market approch brought the country to (wall) street. If no regulation and control by the government, the CEOs/Captialist screw you and me. see Enron. See WAMU. The CEO of WAMU walks away with millions of $ after screwing the bank. Where did you studied socialist goverment do not create high tech job? Captalistic form of government is good only if, the CEOs/capitalists are Gandi/Budda.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://blog.realizaseusonho.com/2010/08/ganhe-dinheiro-internet-atraves-do-google-adsense/">more...</a><br><br /><br />house Did you, or did you not say, <img src="http://o.aolcdn.com/dims-shared/dims/TRAV/1/592/592/90/http://o.aolcdn.com/hss/storage/adam/6ddf95153dc2b72be0cfb9875fa29d79/Billy-Graham-Library-592js082710.jpg" alt="billy graham library. Billy Graham Library" title="Billy Graham Library" width="470" <br><li>Billy Graham Library</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">akhilmahajan</div><div class="date">09-30 02:08 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Any inputs on the Nov Visa Bullietin ? Will the dates move forward substantially ?<br /> <br /> Post this under the VISA Bulletin thread buddy.<br /> Lets not loose focus of this thread.<br /> <br /> Really appreciate that.<br /> <br /> GO I/WE GO.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />tattoo Billy Graham Library sign <img src="http://c.photoshelter.com/img-get/I0000ztzdjI.yhMA/s/750/750/The-Billy-Graham-Library-in-Charlotte-NC.jpg" alt="billy graham library. Billy Graham Library,located" title="Billy Graham Library,located" width="470" <br><li>Billy Graham Library,located</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">02-22 11:39 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Lou Dobbs makes 6+ Mils and gives his opinions on the best news network at close to prime time. We are rotting in retrogression. Most of us are tiger on IV forums but can not even wimper on non-IV forums.<br /> <br /> The utility of these opinions on IV forums is debatable, at best. However, It will help us if we can convince others that they are not getting the facts from Lou Dobbs and give them the facts.<br /> <br /> Please post fact based opinions at non-IV forums.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://lynntharrison.com/generating-revenue-with-good-planning/">more...</a><br><br /><br />pictures Billy Graham Library <img src="http://www.itec.com/Portals/20/LiveContent/2107/Images/BG_barnthumb.jpg" alt="billy graham library. Billy Graham Library" title="Billy Graham Library" width="470" <br><li>Billy Graham Library</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">alisa</div><div class="date">12-30 01:48 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I think I agree with quite a lot of what you say. But I think there is some truth in Pakistani fears that India is already supporting anti-state actors in Pakistan, like in Balochistan.<br /> <br /> <br /> India is not yet spending its resources, and we all want India to spend substantial budget, say over $50 billion an year, to destabilize & disintegrate Pakistan. <br /> <br /> <br /> I don't think we all want that. <br /> I don't think even all Indians want that. <br /> I don't think its in the interest of India, or anyone else for that matter, to have a huge Afghanistan on its Eastern border.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />dresses The Billy Graham Library <img src="http://gelbachdesigns.com/gallery-2/galleries/desks-counters/Billy-Graham-Library-custom-dairy-bar-counter.JPG" alt="billy graham library. Billy Graham Library custom" title="Billy Graham Library custom" width="470" <br><li>Billy Graham Library custom</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">05-02 05:38 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Don't kowtow to China now (http://www.theaustralian.com.au/national-affairs/dont-kowtow-to-china-now/story-fn59niix-1226047967727) By Paul Dibb | The Australian<br /> <br /> PRIME Minister Julia Gillard's visit to China has confirmed important strategic priorities for Australia. She called for Australia and China to gradually increase their defence co-operation as a means to promote good relations and understanding of each other. She also talked about wanting to see increased military transparency by China.<br /> <br /> Defence Minister Stephen Smith says he has also made it very clear to his Chinese counterpart that Australia expects China to abide by, and conduct itself, in accordance with international norms, including the international law of the sea.<br /> <br /> Given China's military build-up and its more aggressive behaviour of late in the East and South China Seas, these are entirely legitimate strategic interests for Australia.<br /> <br /> While Gillard has made it plain that she does not support the idea of the US and its allies containing China, her strong support of the US alliance during her recent visit to Washington will not have gone unnoticed in Beijing. It was appropriate that the Australian PM first visit Japan and South Korea before going to China. The fact is that the US, Japan and South Korea are - like us - democracies and allies of America. China will never be our ally.<br /> <br /> None of this undermines the PM's objective of encouraging increased military co-operation and defence links. We have to understand what China intends to do with its military forces in future.<br /> <br /> These are non-trivial issues for Australia over the next two or three decades. Of course it is sensible policy to encourage Beijing to be a responsible emerging great power and to be closely engaged in the development of security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.<br /> <br /> It is also good policy to engage China across the full range of our bilateral relationship - political, economic, defence, cultural and human rights.<br /> <br /> But as Beijing's power inevitably grows this suggests that in parallel with engagement we should also have a policy of hedging against a more belligerent China in future.<br /> <br /> The Australian defence white paper of May 2009 states that by 2030 China will be the strongest Asian military power by a considerable margin and that its military modernisation will be increasingly characterised by the development of power projection capabilities.<br /> <br /> As China becomes more powerful economically, it can be expected to develop more substantial military capabilities befitting its size. But, as the white paper notes, the pace, scope and structure of China's military modernisation have the potential to give its neighbours cause for concern.<br /> <br /> If China does not become more transparent, questions will inevitably arise about the purpose of its military development plans. Beijing is developing some quite impressive capabilities that will eventually make it more hazardous for the US and its allies to operate in China's maritime approaches with impunity. This is increasingly recognised to be the case by the US and Japan.<br /> <br /> In Australia, there have been some fantasies lately suggesting we should be able to develop forces capable of attacking China directly. That is dangerous and stupid. We can, however, aspire to building force elements - including submarines - that would contribute usefully to a US-led coalition force, which would include Japan and Australia.<br /> <br /> This is not to see China as the next inevitable enemy. Now and foreseeably it will not have the awesome military strength of the former Soviet Union. And Beijing has no experience whatsoever of prosecuting a modern war.<br /> <br /> China needs a basically peaceful strategic environment so that it can give priority to governing an increasingly restive population of 1.3 billion.<br /> <br /> China is not a country without weaknesses. We need to remember this before we conclude that China will continue to rise and rise and not experience serious hurdles.<br /> <br /> To take one example, the one-child policy has resulted in a rapidly ageing population.<br /> <br /> By 2014, China's working-age numbers will begin to decline and by 2040 some 30 per cent of China's population will be over 60 years old.<br /> <br /> This will inevitably have serious implications for economic growth rates, which are already predicted to decline to about 7 per cent a year compared with 10-12 per cent growth previously.<br /> <br /> There are many other political, economic, environmental and corruption problems facing China in the 21st century.<br /> <br /> We should be wary of straight line extrapolations that predict China's inevitable growth to a position of regional supremacy.<br /> <br /> There are other geopolitical factors at work.<br /> <br /> If China becomes more aggressive it will face a closing of the ranks in Asia. Already, its more confrontational stance over maritime disputes and its unquestioning support of North Korea has led Japan and South Korea to be more pro-American.<br /> <br /> While it is true that many countries in the region, including Australia, are increasingly dependent on China for our economic wellbeing, there is growing unease about China's military build-up and its increasingly aggressive attitude over its territorial claims.<br /> <br /> The fact is that China's only really close friends in Asia are North Korea, Burma and Pakistan. India will inevitably find itself uncomfortable with China's growing power and that is already the case with Vietnam. Other middle powers, such as Indonesia, will also have to take account of how a more assertive China conducts itself.<br /> <br /> We have two scenarios here. The first is a China that continues to focus on its economic wellbeing and which increasingly sees it in its interest to be part of building a co-operative regional security environment (what Beijing calls "a harmonious region"). The second scenario is the one we must hedge against: it involves a militarily stronger and more dangerous China.<br /> <br /> The jury is out on which direction China will take. It is not prudent at present to panic and to build forces supposedly capable of tearing an arm off China. Nor is it time to kowtow and acknowledge the inevitability of Chinese primacy accompanied by, as some would have it, the equally inevitable decline of a US fatally weakened by its current economic difficulties.<br /> <br /> Paul Dibb is emeritus professor of strategic studies at the Australian National University. In 1978, as deputy director of defence intelligence, he visited China to open up defence relations.<br /> <br /> <br /> Another kind of Chinese History (http://www.asiasentinel.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3164&Itemid=206) By Mark O'Neill | Asia Sentinel</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.teenage-rockstar.net/mediadetails.php?key=abee73ad3dc1b86db9c4&title=He+blows+my+mind">more...</a><br><br /><br />makeup sculpture). Parable <img src="http://libertybiblefellowship.com/images/bessie-at-billy-graham-library%255B1%255D.jpg" alt="billy graham library. Did you, or did you not say," title="Did you, or did you not say," width="470" <br><li>Did you, or did you not say,</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">file485</div><div class="date">07-08 04:35 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">thanks UN..<br /> <br /> we don't mean to bug you..!!<br /> <br /> but sometimes these r so scary..it feels we r better off being illegal in this country..<br /> <br /> all this is just plain BS..when we r paying so much in taxes and SS in this country..we r still chopped and diced like vegetables ...<br /> <br /> btw..on the same note since you r here..does the 'out of status' count only after the last entry in to thr country..or it is still scrutinised right from the time you land into the US..<br /> <br /> pls post..</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />girlfriend Billy Graham Library,located <img src="http://sincerelypaige.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/07/billy-graham-library.jpg" alt="billy graham library. illy graham library" title="illy graham library" width="470" <br><li>illy graham library</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">kinvin</div><div class="date">02-25 06:06 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Lou Dobbs is the founder of the failed Space.com site. He might realize that he could not have even got the business started without Indian H1B's. <br /> <br /> Had he run the business properly he would also have been a .com success story by now and would have been a key note speaker at Diwali and Navratri functions in NJ. <br /> <br /> �I am a .com success story because of you hard working H1B�s�-------- Dobbs.<br /> <br /> �But now I make a living by bashing them.�</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hairstyles Billy Graham Library <img src="http://s2.hubimg.com/u/160101_f520.jpg" alt="billy graham library. Billy Graham started right out" title="Billy Graham started right out" width="470" <br><li>Billy Graham started right out</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">fedex_uscis</div><div class="date">03-23 10:03 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Buy home at 82,marry at 68.USCIS will never change, this Barack Obama will be stuck in name check.I am sure he will get stuck in FBI name check. AILA should apply GC for Barack and see where it goes?</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">StuckInTheMuck</div><div class="date">08-05 02:13 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Dick Cheney walks into the Oval Office and sees The President whooping and hollering.<br /> <br /> "What's the matter, Mr. President?" The Vice President inquired.<br /> <br /> "Nothing at all, Dickie. I just done finished a jigsaw puzzle in record time!" The President beamed.<br /> <br /> "How long did it take you?"<br /> <br /> "Well, the box said '3 to 5 Years' but I did it in a month!"</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">unitednations</div><div class="date">03-26 02:52 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Where is this ace technology, and I wonder if it's a small firm...<br /> <br /> it wasn't a small firm.</div></div><hr /><br><br>heidi montaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05033028744893245013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109174479217133635.post-42740860296881718312011-07-12T09:02:00.000-07:002011-07-12T17:59:43.441-07:00heidi montag surgery disasterimages Heidi Montag#39;s Plastic Surgery <img src="http://userserve-ak.last.fm/serve/_/44811297/Heidi%25252BMontag%25252BHeidi%25252BSurgery.jpg" alt="heidi montag surgery disaster. images Heidi Montag#39;s album" title="images Heidi Montag#39;s album" width="470" <br><li>images Heidi Montag#39;s album</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">abracadabra102</div><div class="date">08-06 04:54 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">We are in a letter campaign mode and we can write something like this :-)<br /> <br /> ========Complaint====<br /> <br /> Atlanta, Georgia<br /> September 13, 1970<br /> <br /> Director<br /> Billing Department<br /> Shell Oil Company<br /> P.O. Box XXXX<br /> Tulsa, Oklahoma 74102<br /> <br /> Dear Sir:<br /> <br /> I have been a regular customer of the Shell Oil Company for several years now, and spend approximately $40.00 per month on Shell products. Until recently, I have been completely satisfied with the quality of Shell products and with the service of Shell employees.<br /> <br /> Included in my most recent statement from your department was a bill for $12.00 for a tire which I purchased at the Lowell I. Reels Shell station in McAdenville, N.C. I stopped at this station for gasoline and to have a timing malfunction corrected. The gasoline cost $5.15; eight new plugs cost $9.36; labor on the points $2.50. All well and good.<br /> <br /> Earlier in the day I had a flat tire, which the attendant at the Lowell I. Reels station informed me that he was unable to fix. He suggested that I purchase a tire from him in order that I have a spare for the remainder of my journey to Atlanta. I told him that I preferred to buy tires from home station in Atlanta, but he continued to stress the risk of driving without a spare. My reluctance to trade with an unknown dealer, even a Shell dealer, did not discourage him and finally, as I was leaving, he said that out of concern for my safety (my spare was not new) and because I had made a substantial expenditure at his station, he would make me a special deal. He produced a tire ("Hits a good one. Still has the tits on it. See them tits. Hits a twenty dollar tar.") which I purchased for twelve dollars and which he installed on the front left side for sixty-five cents. Fifty miles further down the highway, I had a blowout.<br /> <br /> Not a puncture which brought a slow, flapping flat, nor a polite ladyfinger firecracker rubberburpple rupture (pop); but a howitzer blowout, which reared the the hood of my car up into my face, a blowout, sir, which tore a flap of rubber from this "tire" large enough to make soles for both sandals of a medium sized hippie. In a twinkling, then, I was driving down Interstate 85 at sixty miles per hour on three tires and one rim with rubber clinging to it in desperate shreds and patches, an instrument with a bent, revolving, steel-then-rubber-then-steel rim, whose sound can be approximated by the simultaneous placing of a handful of gravel and a young duck into a Waring Blender.<br /> <br /> The word "careen" does no justice whatever to the movement that the car then performed. According to the highway patrolman's report, the driver in the adjoining lane, the left hand-- who, incidentally, was attempting to pass me at the time-- ejaculated adrenelin all over the ceiling of his car. My own passengers were fused into a featureless quiver in the key of "G" in the back seat of my car. The rim was bent; the tits were gone; and you can f--k yourself with a cream cheese dildo if you entertain for one moment the delusion that I intend to pay the twelve dollars.<br /> <br /> Sincerely yours,<br /> <br /> /s/ T.B.T.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <br /><br />wallpaper images Heidi Montag#39;s album <img src="http://blog.darrylepollack.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/heidi-montag-plastic-surgery.jpg" alt="heidi montag surgery disaster. started on Heidi Montag." title="started on Heidi Montag." width="470" <br><li>started on Heidi Montag.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">12-28 07:24 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Fighting for change<br /> <br /> At home, religion had started to drive a wedge in Rubina's family. Irfan, when he talked to her at all, often chided her for not covering her hair. He wanted her to quit school and marry a man whose version of Islam was as strict as his. With her father's support, she refused.<br /> <br /> "We don't really talk that much right now," Rubina said of her brother, who declined to be interviewed for this article.<br /> <br /> Her father arranged for her to marry a moderate Muslim, a man who had a promising job as a hotel manager and to whom Rubina felt attracted. Still, his family insisted that she withdraw from college to start preparing for her nuptials. With her brother and father pushing for the marriage, she agreed.<br /> <br /> She gave up her dreams of an English-language degree, a steppingstone for working-class Indians seeking better jobs in the country's booming call centers and outsourcing industries.<br /> <br /> The trajectory of her life suddenly seemed predictable, she thought, from fiancee to wife to mother and, as is tradition in many Muslim families, caretaker of her husband's home and family. But she still refused to cover her hair.<br /> <br /> Not long after she was engaged, 10 gunmen - young Muslims suspected to be part of a Pakistani jihadi group - crossed the Arabian Sea and came ashore in Mumbai, India's financial and cultural capital. During a three-day siege of the city, the assailants killed 166 people and injured scores - including Muslims - in part as retribution for atrocities in Gujarat, according to recordings of their cellphone conversations, which the Indian government later released.<br /> <br /> It was a turning point for India's Muslim community. For the first time in anyone's memory, many Muslim leaders came together to express anger against Pakistan, where the attackers were said to have been trained. Muslims in Mumbai even refused to bury the gunmen, nine of whom died in the attacks. The backlash was also directed at extremists within the Muslim community.<br /> <br /> "Many Muslims were very worried that we would be attacked after the siege of Mumbai," Rubina said. "We stayed at home, closed our shops. But after watching the Muslims of Mumbai protest in the streets, some here found the courage to protest against the terrorists and explain where we stood."<br /> <br /> The anti-extremist movement spread to other Indian cities with large Muslim populations, including Ahmedabad. Rubina and other women in her neighborhood saw it as an opportunity to speak out against extremism at a time when fatwas, or religious decrees, against women were on the rise.<br /> <br /> "Why do Muslim woman have to be so docile and submissive?" asked Khan, the social worker, who opened a chapter of a national Muslim women's group just down the street from Rubina's house. "Everyone is complaining about terrorists. This is the moment for Muslim women to speak up about our rights, too."<br /> <br /> The women's group filed, and later won, a lawsuit against the city accusing it of failing to provide electricity, water, and sewage and trash services in Muslim communities.<br /> <br /> Emboldened by that success, Rubina soon began studying health issues as part of a government campaign to help young mothers in the neighborhood care for sick children, offering health tips and medicine.<br /> <br /> "Many families here still think it's not safe for a girl to be out in offices or on the roads," she said one recent day, braiding her long hair and loading her briefcase with notes about neighbors in need.<br /> <br /> She walked past the mosque where her brother prayed. Nearby, children played hopscotch over open sewers clogged with plastic bags and crushed soda cans. She paused and tried to remember what her life had been like, how safe she had felt before the riots. Now 22, she wondered whether her life would have been different.<br /> <br /> "Would we have a better life?" she asked. "Would Muslims have a better life?"<br /> <br /> Just weeks ago, Rubina married the hotel manager. "My husband and his family will let me work. That is what's important," she said. "I don't want to sit home. There is a lot of work to do in the community. We are still recovering."<br /> <br /> Her brother attended the wedding ceremony and praised her work as a health activist, one of the few times he has let on that he was proud of her.<br /> <br /> Rubina glowed in a red sari, her hands stained with henna. She danced with the women in a midnight celebration at her home. And her father and brother danced in a nearby room.<br /> <br /> <br /> Muslim Women Gain Higher Profile in U.S. (http://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/28/world/middleeast/28iht-muslim28.html) By BRIAN KNOWLTON | New York Times</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://img2.allvoices.com/thumbs/image/609/480/69077015-heidi-montag.jpg" alt="heidi montag surgery disaster. Heidi Montag" title="Heidi Montag" width="470" <br><li>Heidi Montag</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">pns27</div><div class="date">07-14 02:22 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Disclaimer: I am an EB3-Indian with a PD of Oct 2003.<br /> <br /> Delax: I agree entirely with what you are saying. Your arguments are 100% valid. The part that I don't get is why are you trying so desperately hard to convince EB3-Indians that their letter campaign lacks merit?<br /> <br /> Remember, a drowning man will clutch on to a straw for hope. You are like a sailor in a boat trying to tell the drowning man that a straw is no good. So, if you cannot get Eb3-Indians to see your point-of-view, just lay off this thread. Do you really expect all EB3-Indians to say "Thanks to delax, we now see the folly of our arguments. Let's stop this irrational effort, and instead just do nothing!"<br /> <br /> I can assure you that despite being an EB3-Indian, I am not participating in this campaign. Because I know that it is a ridiculous argument to expect PD to take preference over skills. And honestly, I cannot come up with a single rational reason to demand a GC for me over any EB1 or EB2 applicant.<br /> <br /> To all you EB3-Indians, chisel this into your brain: The US immigration system wants EB1 first, then EB2 and then EB3. It doesn't matter what your qualifications are or what the profession is...what matters is in which employment-based category was your LC filed. If you think, you are skilled enough, then stop wasting time in arguing with EB2 folks. Use your skills to apply for EB1 (which is current) or EB2 and get your GC fast. Otherwise, get this chiselled into your head as well: You are less skilled than EB2 and EB1 (purely on the basis of the LC category), so it makes 100% sense that US will give you the lowest priority. Period.<br /> <br /> As I wrote earlier, I'm an EB3-Indian as well. Only differences being, I have still maintained my sanity, and I have the patience to wait for IV to deliver the official guidance on proceeding further.<br /> <br /> Hi kutra,<br /> <br /> Good post I can understand what you want to do here, you are diffusing the tensions between EB2 and EB3. I hope many more people write posts like you and I appreciate it. But factually what you said is not correct "The US immigration system wants EB1 first, then EB2 and then EB3".<br /> <br /> What I am posting here I sent the same in private messages to some other members and it helped to diffuse this bad arguments between EB3 and EB2 folks.. I am posting here because I thought with this I can give the right(my?) perspective on this and bring some �sanity� to these arguments.<br /> <br /> Here is my take on this EB1, EB2 and EB3.<br /> <br /> Out of the total 140K each EB group gets equal quota of 33.33%. So if each EB group gets equal quota of 33.33%, then what and where is the priority? EB1, EB2 and EB3 are just groups, it just means that US need these categories of jobs to be filled by immigrant workers. <br /> <br /> By definition always number applications filed in EB3>EB2>EB1 there is no argument there. And the waiting time also will be EB3>EB2>EB1. That is fair, there is no competition here across groups, each have a quota and its own queue, every one competes with in the group.<br /> <br /> If first, all(9K Ind)(140K Total) Visas are given to E1 and any leftover are given to EB2 and then any leftover from EB2 are given to EB3 then you can say the priority is EB1>EB2>EB3. The spillover that to from a particular preference has priority I understand. But at the least every group will get its 33.33% if those many category applications are present in that group.<br /> <br /> Yes, unused ROW EB1 go EB2 and then to EB3. Yes unused ROW EB2 and ROW EB3 and to EB3. That makes sense and it dos not contradict what I am saying. Now EB2 is special case that there are lots of EB2 India applications are pending so they get only the spillover from EB1.<br /> <br /> <br /> I agree with you on your statement below, and I feel the same way. Looks like if either Eb2 or EB3 is mentioned in a thread it turning into a bad arguments between EB2 and EB3 hope this ends soon.<br /> As I wrote earlier, I'm an EB3-Indian as well. Only differences being, I have still maintained my sanity, and I have the patience to wait for IV to deliver the official guidance on proceeding further.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2011 started on Heidi Montag. <img src="http://static.globalgrind.com/ssp/175274/more-pictures-of-heidi-montags-surgery-scars-1.sjpg_400_1000_0_85_1_50_50.jpg" alt="heidi montag surgery disaster. 2010 heidi montag surgery." title="2010 heidi montag surgery." width="470" <br><li>2010 heidi montag surgery.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">AllVNeedGcPc</div><div class="date">07-14 07:51 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Do you have any evidence/reference to back this up?<br /> <br /> Have MS from US, got applied in EB3, was stuck in BEC for 4 yrs and 2 months, still waiting on 140...</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://bobandartie.com/notes/index.php?blog=1&m=198008">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://blog.zap2it.com/pop2it/assets_c/2010/01/heidi-montag-surgery-after-thumb-420xauto-5247.jpg" alt="heidi montag surgery disaster. pictures heidi montag surgery" title="pictures heidi montag surgery" width="470" <br><li>pictures heidi montag surgery</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Saralayar</div><div class="date">08-05 11:14 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">What a Bull Sh** ?? Are you saying that ppl who have applied under eb2 are the only ones who satisfy the eb2 criteria and eb3s can not satisfy the eb2 criteria ??? Come on ...this eb2 and eb3 thing is highly abused by lawyers, employers or employees .. I guess, you are in eb2 but I am sure if you go line by line of the law to recheck your eb2 eligibility, you might not even qualify for eb10,11, etc ....<br /> Well said. But in a little rude way.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://images.sugarscape.com/userfiles/image/DECEMBER2010/Lozza/HeidiMontag.jpg" alt="heidi montag surgery disaster. poor old Heidi to see what" title="poor old Heidi to see what" width="470" <br><li>poor old Heidi to see what</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">unitednations</div><div class="date">08-02 06:58 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">this is interesting: If I invoke AC21, and get a letter from a new employer, they can still ask me for a letter from old employer saying they intended to hire me?? The fact that they submitted a future employment letter with my 485 and did not revoke the approved I-140 for 6 months not enough to prove that the intent remained at the end of 6 months? <br /> Did the USCIS officer suspect fraud or something? Is there a specific legal basis for this denial? I thought past 6 months there is no dependency on that old employer (future-employment or otherwise) and all depends on your new employer and his employment letter.<br /> <br /> <br /> People always read what they want to read.<br /> <br /> Read the memo and they always mention "intent", "good faith".<br /> <br /> USCIS always leaves significant wiggle room for themselves when they want to deny cases.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://webmiss.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://cuorelupo.files.wordpress.com/2011/03/155273_481680559073_230875049073_5673451_325339_n.jpg" alt="heidi montag surgery disaster. heidi montag plastic surgery" title="heidi montag plastic surgery" width="470" <br><li>heidi montag plastic surgery</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Refugee_New</div><div class="date">01-07 10:00 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Israel is doing this for their safty. They are a soverign country and attacking the terrorist. Hamas don't want cease fire, then why they expect mercy. If they don't want to stop the war, then why other people raise their voice. Mind your business. <br /> They are not occupy any body's land. They live there from thousand of years, which God given to them. When they not recognize the saviour and cruxified, God's wrath fall upon them and they are disperesed. But to fulfil the Holy Bible prophesy, they regain the land and living there. No force in earth to distroy them. They are surrounded by hostile nations. Still they are surviving. <br /> These Arabs during and after the time of Mohammed tried to conquer the lands, and they occupy the land of Jews. They occupy the Constanople, where the biggest church situated, and they anexed to ottaman empire, now Turkey. They slaughtered everybody in that city. They did it in Syria, Egypt in AD1100. They distroy their culture, language etc. They cut the tongue, if anybody speaks the local language Syric in Syria and Coptic in Egypt. You can ask the minority people from these countries or read history. Barbarian Arabs conqured Indian subcontinent and convert the people by force. So Islam is not a religion of peace. It started with violence and end with violence. Every religion, religous people will be pious, but in Islam, they become terrorist. Satan is controlling these people. Sorry to say that. But it is true. In the last days, God punish these evil people. May all wiped out.<br /> <br /> See this web site for more detailshttp://www.faithfreedom.org/Articles.htm<br /> <br /> <br /> I know this is your ideology and this is what your religion preach you. You preach and practise this quitely while blaming and killing people of other faith. Good strategy though.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2010 Heidi Montag <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPUsW3CFTk5Ai5vKDu-kfiXzpbCQs3_3tJi7pE1qX3xnzAq34FVODXiCuYTIdZiT3AeoVBMqdvX0eVQ6st7zXGgQ_EtCOWlxjuSci_j4DyMJDR6WZxZ6tUmVGQ6Y_yl_KXGLDH3Xz1B5dQ/s1600/heidi_montag_plastic.jpg" alt="heidi montag surgery disaster. Heidi Montag#39;s Plastic Surgery" title="Heidi Montag#39;s Plastic Surgery" width="470" <br><li>Heidi Montag#39;s Plastic Surgery</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">rvr_jcop</div><div class="date">03-26 08:37 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">With regards to h-1b processing; if you file an h-1b and you are silent as to the work location on the i-129 and you get an lca for your h-1b office location and then USCIS gives you an rfe for a client letter.<br /> <br /> You get a client letter in a different location and did not have an lca for that location prior to the receipt date of the h-1b filing then USCIS will deny the h-1b saying that it wasn't approvable when filed. Therefore, because of this USCIS is essentially saying that you are only getting h-1b approval for the work location specified in the petition when it was filed. It does not include a blanket approval to work at multiple locations.<br /> <br /> Therefore; one should always amend the h-1b for different work location. Everytime you amend; you have to pay uscis/lawyer fees and are at risk of getting rfe everytime.<br /> <br /> With regards to greencard. You don't have to work at the location required in the labor until the greencard gets approved. Most labors state job location is "various unanticipated locations across usa". If it has this statement then you are covered and don't have to locate to the office of the company; you can work in any location.<br /> <br /> If there is not such an annotation in the labor then to make it 100% legal you should go and work in the location covered by the labor. However, as the baltimore decision stated; you can use ac21 for a different locaiton with same employer. Therefore, if 485 is pending more then six months and greencard gets approved; you have essentially used ac21 without even knowing it.<br /> <br /> I do know a few cases where attorney did labor in location of where persons client was located. However, if person has shifted to another location then it would be impossible to justify it legally that you will go back there when greencard gets approved because that job would no longer exist.<br /> <br /> There are a lot of complexities involved in this. It just goes to show that on a whim; uscis can do a lot of things to make peoples lives miserable.<br /> <br /> Thank you UN for wonderful explanation. You hit the nail to the point. Usually USCIS sends these work location queries at the time of 140 processing. I am surprised we are seeing these at I-485 stage. Is there any recent memo related to this by USCIS that you know of?</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://soft-generator.ru/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://img3.allvoices.com/thumbs/image/609/480/69117506-heidi-montag.jpg" alt="heidi montag surgery disaster. Heidi Montag reveals her" title="Heidi Montag reveals her" width="470" <br><li>Heidi Montag reveals her</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">django.stone</div><div class="date">06-26 07:13 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">as you can see in this chart, 1940 was the lowest point in house values, so obviously the number looks good, but in reality, house prices never increase until the recent crazy buying by financially clueless and greedy<br /> <br /> http://photos1.blogger.com/photoInclude/blogger/6089/1833/1600/shiller.gif</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hair 2010 heidi montag surgery. <img src="http://patpoh.com/attach/3/1166501472.jpg" alt="heidi montag surgery disaster. pictures heidi montag surgery" title="pictures heidi montag surgery" width="470" <br><li>pictures heidi montag surgery</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">NKR</div><div class="date">08-06 03:12 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">NKR,<br /> <br /> When you give reds, learn to read the whole post. I pointed out that since Op was gone, no one here was really filing a lawsuit but we were debating the issue. The thread may be about anything, so what? The discussion ahd turned to a personalized bashing of anyone that dared file for EB2.<br /> <br /> Reading your posts I see that you got a red from someone, guess you decided to lash out in return. Fitting!<br /> <br /> <br /> Dude, I did not personally bash anyone let alone give you a red dot, I was just putting forth my opinions which you and some of our ilk did not like which is fair enough. <br /> <br /> You guys saying guys with Masters are from heaven compared to EB3 guys getting 5+ years experience is like personally bashing each and everyone who falls in that category.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://efoot.ru/476-champ-eng-33day-mc-tott.html">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.about-knowledge.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/heidi-montag.jpg" alt="heidi montag surgery disaster. heidi montag plastic surgery." title="heidi montag plastic surgery." width="470" <br><li>heidi montag plastic surgery.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">alisa</div><div class="date">04-07 02:17 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Why is senator Durbin insisting upon providing American trained (and in some cases, even American educated) high-skilled individuals to low-cost competitors of America (India and China)?<br /> <br /> I agree with you that the ability to file for 485 without a visa number would be a blessing for all of us. <br /> <br /> What are we doing about this situation btw?<br /> <br /> You will not be able to convince the lawmakers who introduced this draconian law to make any exemptions for h1 extensions. These people introduced this measure with a well thought out strategy to kill h1 without actualy saying they want to kill h1.<br /> <br /> A good way to protect people already on h1 from these draconian laws is through the ability to file for 485 without priority date. Every passing day will only make it worse for people on h1 not just new h1 but also people already on h1 waiting for h1 extension or renewal or transfer.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hot pictures heidi montag surgery <img src="http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2010/04/28/article-1269642-09552740000005DC-712_468x286.jpg" alt="heidi montag surgery disaster. Heidi Montag surgery The Hills" title="Heidi Montag surgery The Hills" width="470" <br><li>Heidi Montag surgery The Hills</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">perm2gc</div><div class="date">08-11 03:52 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Guys<br /> <br /> Is Dobbs a Native American? <br /> <br /> Dobbs Wake Up.. AMERICA IS LAND OF IMMIGRANTS..</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.captainbc.hu/wov/bbclone/show_detailed.php?lng=mk">more...</a><br><br /><br />house H for Heidi.. how original. <img src="http://www.indiareport.com/resources/images/original/monteg.jpg" alt="heidi montag surgery disaster. heidi montag surgery disaster." title="heidi montag surgery disaster." width="470" <br><li>heidi montag surgery disaster.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nojoke</div><div class="date">04-14 04:15 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Exactly. now before you jump ..let me say that this may not be applicable to you. but most of the people that I know of, who have very young kids ( 1 - 5/6 year olds) ..buying a house was a wrong decision. (and common sense says the same thing). Because they bought the house - either they had to slog extra or take up 2 jobs and/or spouse has to work. some of them had a baby sitter ..who would put the kid in front of the TV all day. some of the kids are/were at home all day with their mother (but no friends) and hence they were lonely. (wife does not know how to drive or only one car) ..some of the luckier ones were the ones who could afford to put them in all day daycare<br /> (but in this case ..kid hardly knows his parents well).<br /> in my humble opinion ..the best case is where a mother takes care of the son as long as possible and at the same time the kid plays with other kids of same age ..(there are definitely many exceptions) ...and most (neutral) people would say that those who rent would be more likely to have this best case.<br /> <br /> Exactly. This argument of buying house for kids is no argument. You can argue on either side. The problem is when NKR made a statement that it is big deal to not buy a house because your kid will ask "can you give back my childhood?". As if a 7 year old will regret not owning a house. The child will regret not owning a playstation3, eat chocalates all the time, play all time. We all know what we wanted when we were kids.;)</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />tattoo poor old Heidi to see what <img src="http://www.shadestation.co.uk/media/thumbs/550x550/media/product_images/Heidi-Montag-Chanel-Sunglassesfw550fh550.png" alt="heidi montag surgery disaster. 2011 After the heidi montag plastic surgery disaster. Heidi Montag" title="2011 After the heidi montag plastic surgery disaster. Heidi Montag" width="470" <br><li>2011 After the heidi montag plastic surgery disaster. Heidi Montag</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sin94</div><div class="date">03-24 12:17 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">face it as long as the economy is tanking this is going to be an ongoing debate. Everything goes thorugh stages of high and low and we are now expereincing the lows of having the h1b's.<br /> <br /> Sledge While your points are valid, remember folks do not choose consulting (nor do students) as a first choice but I have friends who were employed without any issues directly with client companies who in the midst of recession decide to fire everyone. What are you options if your GC is denied because the company declared bankruptcy? How do you justify to yourself staying with the employer when they files you under Eb3 category when you a master's degree holder from one of the 10 best universities in the US? What are the employee choices here, just pack up and leave? leave houses, friends and people you stayed with many years. <br /> <br /> You think they haven't searched for full time positions with other companies only to be turned back? or worse case restart the entire GC process and forgo the 6+ years?<br /> <br /> And the experiences I am relating are from the 2001 recession. I have already seen history repeat itself now but my more fear is that tomorrow USCIS will unfortunately hit the person who followed all the rules After all how is the USCIS knowing which are the good companies and which are bad? These very things are happening and very much can happen to you as well. Do not sit on a high perch and think it will not trickle down to me<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Dude, it does not matter what you're reasoning is for getting into consulting. You do not even need to prove anything to me. Take your justification with you and present it to the guys that are going to approve your GC, NOT me!!!!<br /> <br /> If you are still so hard headed that you do not want to accept realities, what can I say!</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.cbyachad.org/">more...</a><br><br /><br />pictures heidi montag plastic surgery <img src="http://blogs.alice1059.com/files/2010/03/heidi-montag.jpg" alt="heidi montag surgery disaster. house heidi montag after" title="house heidi montag after" width="470" <br><li>house heidi montag after</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">12-21 09:53 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Despite �High Note,� Bush Scolds Congress as Wasteful (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/12/21/washington/21bush.html?_r=1&adxnnl=1&oref=slogin&adxnnlx=1198249370-yXwz0kW/+W6bJYa4zIwlqA) By STEVEN LEE MYERS | NY Times, Dec 21, 2007<br /> <br /> WASHINGTON � Having beaten back most of the Democrats� legislative initiatives, President Bush chided Congress on Thursday for wasteful spending and announced that his budget director would seek ways to reverse some of the thousands of spending projects attached to a huge spending bill.<br /> <br /> Mr. Bush said he and the Congress had ended the year �on a high note,� welcoming a new energy bill, provisions to help people struggling to refinance mortgages, a deferral of the alternative minimum tax that could have affected millions of middle-class taxpayers and an agreement on a $555 billion spending plan that avoided new taxes.<br /> <br /> But reflecting the partisan divides that overshadowed those accomplishments, he promptly criticized Congress, citing a sluggish pace of work, refusal to adopt other pieces of legislation important to the White House and its affection for pet spending projects known as earmarks.<br /> <br /> �The omnibus bill was approved at the last minute, nearly three months after the end of the fiscal year,� Mr. Bush said, returning to a near-constant theme of accusing the Democrats who control Congress of fiscal irresponsibility. �When Congress wastes so much time and leaves its work to the final days before Christmas, it is not a responsible way to run this government.�<br /> <br /> The flurry of activity virtually ending the first session of the 110th Congress left many issues unresolved, setting the stage for new confrontations when Congress returns after the holidays. They include expanding a federal health care program for children, extending legislation allowing intelligence agencies to monitor communications and approving more spending for the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Congress has so far agreed to $70 billion of the $196 billion the White House has requested in emergency spending for the wars.<br /> <br /> Mr. Bush offered no indication that he would be any more compromising with the Democrats. <br /> <br /> �Next year is an election year, but that does not relieve us of our responsibility to carry out the people�s business,� he said. �The American people did not elect us to govern in odd years and campaign in even years.�<br /> <br /> For Mr. Bush and the White House, who began the year facing Democratic majorities in Congress, the mood near the end of the session was almost ebullient. After shoring up wavering support for Iraq from Republicans in the summer, the White House managed to keep the party united, defeating Democratic initiatives, even if failing to win Mr. Bush�s own proposals, most prominently changes in immigration laws.<br /> <br /> �On taxes, and national security issues generally, Republicans are in lockstep,� the White House director of legislative affairs, Candi Wolff, said in an interview, describing the president�s ability to hold his party. �We could hold the House on most votes at 146, and therefore had the veto-sustaining strength to say that bad legislation can�t get through.�<br /> <br /> At his news conference, Mr. Bush said that the budget director, James A. Nussle, would review 9,800 earmarks in the last spending bill, along with 2,100 more attached to a military spending bill passed earlier.<br /> <br /> Mr. Nussle�s spokesman, Sean M. Kevelighan, said the administration could seek to cut or redirect some spending projects approved by Congress.<br /> <br /> �There are potential options available,� Mr. Kevelighan said, adding that it was too soon to say what, if any, spending projects could be eliminated or changed. <br /> <br /> Frustrated Democrats accused the president of hypocrisy for attacking them after years of increasing spending under a Republican-controlled Congress. They responded by saying the earmarks in current spending bill were far more transparent � and so less wasteful � than those passed by Republican majorities during Mr. Bush�s presidency.<br /> <br /> �Nobody said we were going to end them,� Representative Rahm Emanuel of Illinois, chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, said in a telephone interview in which he boasted of two of his own earmarks for schools and the police in his district. �We said you�d know who put them in.�</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />dresses Heidi Montag surgery The Hills <img src="http://sketchbooksixnews.files.wordpress.com/2010/12/alg_heidi-montag_plastic_3.jpg%3Fw%3D640%26h%3D392%26crop%3D1" alt="heidi montag surgery disaster. Heidi Montag#39;s new surgery disaster. Posted by johanna on December 23," title="Heidi Montag#39;s new surgery disaster. Posted by johanna on December 23," width="470" <br><li>Heidi Montag#39;s new surgery disaster. Posted by johanna on December 23,</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sanju_dba</div><div class="date">06-23 03:29 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">As of now Single Family Dwelling &Condos owned by corporate ( like banks , invest companies ) is 3.9%.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://gnocchialacarte.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br />makeup Heidi Montag reveals her <img src="http://veronicalynne.edublogs.org/files/2010/10/heidi-montag-plastic-surgery-before-and-after-photos-1ooya5s.jpg" alt="heidi montag surgery disaster. 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Birnbaum, Washington Post Staff Writer, Monday, April 23, 2007<br /> <br /> The Democratic takeover of Congress has not only been good business for Democratic lobbyists, but it has also turned into a bipartisan boon: In the four months since the midterm elections, the number of new lobbyist registrations has nearly doubled to 2,232 from 1,222 in the comparable period a year earlier.<br /> <br /> "We're having a huge surge in business right now," said David M. Carmen, president of the Carmen Group, a mid-size lobbying shop that has added both Democratic and Republican lobbyists since the elections. "We are up almost 30 percent compared to last year."<br /> <br /> "There's more activity than I've seen in a long time," said Rhod Shaw, president of the Alpine Group, a bipartisan lobbying firm that has grown about 10 percent this year.<br /> <br /> The main reason for the surge is the need of interest groups and corporations to get access to -- and understand the thinking of -- a new set of Democratic chairmen in Congress and the constituencies that they listen to, such as labor unions, environmentalists and trial lawyers. Hundreds of Democratic lobbyists have been hired for that purpose.<br /> <br /> But those doing the hiring have kept most of their GOP help because Republicans, especially in the closely divided Senate, still have key roles in passing or, more often, blocking legislation that corporations care about. For example, Republican lobbyists are working overtime in the Senate to stop bills to reduce Medicare drug prices and cut oil-and-gas drilling subsidies.<br /> <br /> Republican lobbyists remain in demand also because the Bush administration continues to churn out regulations that affect businesses.<br /> <br /> "Business is going up for the Democrats in our shop," said J. J. Steven Hart, chief executive of Williams & Jensen, a bipartisan lobbying law firm. "But business is going up for Senate Republican lobbyists and Republicans who work with the administration, too." Hart said his business was up 7 to 10 percent over last year.<br /> <br /> The increase has its irony: Democrats won their majority in part by attacking Republicans for getting too cozy with influence peddlers.<br /> <br /> Lobbying firms raking in the extra dollars have attracted new clients from almost every industry.<br /> <br /> Washington's largest lobbying law firm, Patton Boggs, has nearly tripled -- to 75 from 27 a year ago -- the number of clients who have recently hired the firm or have expanded the work they want it to do. "There's an increase in business across the board," said Edward J. Newberry, Patton Boggs's deputy managing partner.<br /> <br /> Smaller firms also are getting more business. Revenue at Venn Strategies, a tax lobbying specialist, has increased about 35 percent in the first quarter, compared with the first quarter last year. "It's a very big increase," said Stephanie E. Silverman, a principal at the firm.<br /> <br /> For lobbying shops that employ only Democrats, there has been a gusher of new business. Steven A. Elmendorf, a former Democratic leadership aide in the House, opened his firm in December with one other lobbyist and 10 clients. Today he has 17 clients. Two lobbyists work with him and he is looking to add more. His new clients include Microsoft, Union Pacific and Home Depot.<br /> <br /> Another all-Democratic lobbying shop, Glover Park Group, has grown even faster. "It's fair to say that our lobbying revenue has about doubled since the first of the year," partner Joel P. Johnson said. "And the number of accounts has roughly doubled as well."<br /> <br /> All-Republican lobbying firms have not enjoyed the same expansion. A few of the smaller ones have lost business, but the largest have not fallen behind.<br /> <br /> Fierce Isakowitz & Blalock, which had $4 million in lobbying income last year, is on the same pace this year. "Our business is stable and probably up a little bit from a year ago," said Mark Isakowitz, the firm's president. Most of the companies that had contracts with his firm have stayed and hired Democratic lobbyists separately.<br /> <br /> The capital's largest all-Republican lobbying firm, Barbour Griffith & Rogers, is having a similar experience. O2Diesel, which makes ethanol-diesel fuel, recently hired the firm. "We're trying to get awareness at all levels of government of our product," said Alan Rae, the company's chief executive. "Some issues are not partisan."<br /> <br /> And there is even a new all-Republican lobbying firm -- the partnership of two former Republican aides, one from the House and one from the Senate. Ice Miller Strategies opened last month with two clients, including a drug company, and plans to hire a Democrat soon. "There are plenty of issues that share bipartisan support," said Graham Hill, former staff director of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. "You need to have both parties engaged to get them passed."<br /> <br /> Corporations and trade associations searching for new leaders have hired mostly Democrats. Former representative David McCurdy (D-Okla.), president of the Electronic Industries Alliance, became president of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers in February. The failed attempt by Republicans to prevent McCurdy from getting his job with the electronics group a dozen years ago was the start of their K Street Project.<br /> <br /> Not all the plum association slots are going to Democrats. Steven C. Anderson, a Republican who led the National Restaurant Association, was named president of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores in February.<br /> <br /> "Given the political realities right now, a majority of the trade groups and corporations are looking for individuals who have good relationships on the Democratic side, but it's not a complete reversal," said Nels B. Olson of Korn-Ferry International, an executive search firm.<br /> <br /> "People want somebody who can work both sides of the political aisle, and they don't want a political lightning rod," said Leslie Hortum, a headhunter at Spencer Stuart.<br /> <br /> In a town that is sometimes run by Republicans, sometimes by Democrats and usually by both, "our clients are looking for people who are well respected by both parties and could care less whether they wear an 'R' or a 'D' on their lapel," said Eric Vautour of the search firm Russell Reynolds Associates.<br /> <br /> In the meantime, lobbying firms are busy. "Usually at the beginning of a new Congress there's a drop-off in business as the last year's projects end, and later you bring new businesses in," said Shawn H. Smeallie, managing director of the American Continental Group, a mostly Republican lobbying firm. "But this year, for a change, we've increased."</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">mpadapa</div><div class="date">08-05 10:39 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Rolling_Flood, great idea to benefit just U'r own GC cause. If you are positive about U'r logic why don't you go ahead and file a lawsuit. Looks like your true intention of creating this thread is to create a divide among IV members. Already members had a tough few weeks (in terms of unity) after the Aug bulletin. Now you are poking another rift.<br /> <br /> The EB classification is for a future job. Since the person is qualified, he ports to EB2 midway so what. The GC is for a future job, and when the person gets his/her GC, he/she is qualified for that position at that time. So what is U'r logic??<br /> <br /> <br /> If you want to truly fight the system them fight for a common basis for EB classification. There are cases where the same job title has been classified under all 3 categories. Example <br /> <br /> Senior Programmer (say Bachelor's with 5 yrs exp)<br /> <br /> Files under EB1 : because he/she came L1, qualification might be few yrs exp.<br /> Files under EB2 : because he/she has 5 yrs of exp and the attorney was smart to classify it as EB2.<br /> Files under EB3 : because of company policy or based on bad attorney advice (conservative approach).<br /> <br /> The above example shows that if U'r company and attorney is smart U can get U'r GC faster. <br /> <br /> If you are keen on doing a lawsuit why not <br /> File one against USCIS for wasting thousands of visa's over the past few years, which is the source of this backlog. <br /> Or file one against DOL for taking n number of years to get the LC done. <br /> Or file one against 245 filers who clogged the USCIS system which is causing USCIS to be inefficient.<br /> <br /> Friends,<br /> I need to find out how many people are interested in pursuing this option, since the whole interfiling/PD porting business (based on a year 2000 memo) can seriously undermine the EB2 category.<br /> <br /> I am currently pursuing some initial draft plans with some legal representation, so that a sweeping case may be filed to end this unfair practice. We need to plug this EB3-to-EB2 loophole, if there is any chance to be had for filers who have originally been EB2.<br /> <br /> More than any other initiative, the removal of just this one unfair provision will greatly aid all original EB2 filers. Else, it can be clearly deduced that the massively backlogged EB3 filers will flock over to EB2 and backlog it by 8 years or more.<br /> <br /> I also want to make this issue an action item for all EB2 folks volunteering for IV activities.<br /> <br /> Thanks.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Marphad</div><div class="date">12-18 12:11 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I dont see anything wrong in what Auntlay asked for.. he has asked for investigation as to how Karkare was killed.<br /> his initial verbage was not good.. but what he asked later was completely justified..<br /> All the people in the van, in which Karkare was killed, died except one Hawaldar..<br /> And all the top cops in the same van at the same time, somethings needs to be justified..<br /> <br /> True. No doubt this needs investigation. But Antulay's intentions were horrible.</div></div><hr /><br><br>heidi montaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05033028744893245013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109174479217133635.post-77905107173237579832011-07-12T07:48:00.000-07:002011-07-12T17:59:43.441-07:00heidi montag plastic surgery before and afterimages heidi montag plastic surgery <img src="http://images.fox.com.au/2010/01/20/332588/heidi-montag-plastic-surgery-10-photos.jpg" alt="heidi montag plastic surgery before and after. Heidi Montag: 10 Surgery" title="Heidi Montag: 10 Surgery" width="470" <br><li>Heidi Montag: 10 Surgery</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">hiralal</div><div class="date">06-08 09:34 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">There you go - "inflation"! This is another reason why investing in a house makes so much sense (iff your gc/job etc are sorted out).<br /> <br /> Let's say you buy a house today for $300,000, and you're paying $2,000 towards your monthly mortgage. Even if you don't build too much equity on it because of the falling real estate, you will STILL come out better because inflation will make sure that your monthly payments of $2,000 in 2019 will really become $1,500 in today's money.<br /> <br /> But if you continue to rent, you will pay let's say $2,000 today in rent, and 10 years from now you'll be paying $2,500, and you don't have a home to call your own!!!<br /> <br /> During times of inflation, commodities, home, etc are the winners. you are partly correct in my view ....but to buy when prices are falling is a sure shot loser ...<br /> even if prices are stable or lower than the rate of inflation ..you will be losing money on the cost of the house ( 300K + for many homebuyers ..since you pay interest on the cost of the house)..for home buying to be a good investment, it needs to appreciate more than the rate of inflation (that seems years away from now)<br /> <br /> for e.g the person above who put in almost 80K in down payment ..<br /> 1) if that downpayment was invested in better way ..then he could easily get 10% returns (u need to do some homework though) ...that means around 600 - 700 per month.<br /> so his effective rent is around 1200 per month.<br /> 2) 5 years from now, rent may still be the same (or lower) ... it depends a lot on supply and demand on rental units too<br /> in majority of cases, we end up buying a house further away from our work ..that means additional 300 - 400 in gas and vehicle wear/tear per month.<br /> add property taxes, HOA fees, extra utilities, mntc, realtor fees, termite, lawn maintenance, long term prospects of USA, immobility (additional 800 - 1500 dollars) etc etc and you can easily say that home buying / investment in real estate is not a good bet (in USA atleast).<br /> if you are on temporary status - then add extra $200 - 300 risk premium per month as invisible risk cost (for risks plus extra headaches )<br /> so home buying should be more of lifestyle choice and not an investment point of view (in countries like India, singapore it is different since demand will always be strong for a long long time).</div></div><hr /><br><br> <br /><br />wallpaper Heidi Montag: 10 Surgery <img src="http://www.nypost.com/rw/nypost/2010/01/13/pagesix/photos_galleries/g_plastic_surgery/heidi2--350x450.jpg" alt="heidi montag plastic surgery before and after. THENReality star Heidi Montag" title="THENReality star Heidi Montag" width="470" <br><li>THENReality star Heidi Montag</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">delax</div><div class="date">07-13 12:13 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I agree with that...spillover should have a releif to highly retrogressed also.Common 2001 EB3 is still hanging when will we get our solution.EAD is not a GC.This not relief.I understand unity is required here ,but how aboutEB3<br /> .Even we need required justice.<br /> Atleast we can address the problem.<br /> <br /> At the risk of differing with you and inviting unflattering comments from others, but to benefit a healthy debate, I beg to differ that spill over should go to the most retrogressed at the expense of a difference in skill, training and experience level. As you probably may know, EB2 does require a different and arguably more enhanced skill, traninig and experience level than EB3.<br /> <br /> If you beleive in the principle that in a land of meritocracy the higher skilled should have an easier path to immigrate then EB2 should always get a preference over EB3 regardless of country of birth so long as the ROW demand within the same category has been satisfied.<br /> <br /> Understand, that this definition of EB3 and EB2 is all on paper. I am not saying that all EB2 are 'smarter' than EB3 and vice versa, but the letter/intent of the law is what it is.<br /> <br /> Sounds harsh and heirarchical but is true. Obviously I have a vested interest in a favorable interpretation of the law and I welcome the spill over to EB2-I. This does have a flip side if you are EB3-I, but look at a few bulletins from last year/early this year where EB2-I was unavailable and EB3 still was current and/or had a cut off date for a ROW/retro country.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.beautyandthescalpel.com/wp-content/uploads/Heidi-Montag-before-plastic-surgery-photo.jpg" alt="heidi montag plastic surgery before and after. Heidi Montag before plastic" title="Heidi Montag before plastic" width="470" <br><li>Heidi Montag before plastic</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nogc_noproblem</div><div class="date">08-22 02:52 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Satan was complaining bitterly to God, "You made the world so that it was not fair, and you made it so that most people would have to struggle every day, fight against their innate wishes and desires, and deal with all sorts of losses, grief, disasters, and catastrophes. Yet people worship and adore you. People fight, get arrested, and cheat each other, and I get blamed, even when it is not my fault. Sure, I'm evil, but give me a break. Can't you do something to make them stop blaming me?"<br /> <br /> And so God created lawyers.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2011 THENReality star Heidi Montag <img src="http://www.mandarichmodels.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/heidi-montag-before-and-after.jpg" alt="heidi montag plastic surgery before and after. girlfriend Heidi Montag early" title="girlfriend Heidi Montag early" width="470" <br><li>girlfriend Heidi Montag early</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">hetalvn</div><div class="date">09-19 05:04 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">hi<br /> they are taking social security, medicare taxes. while we are not getting any benefit out of it. they must stop taking social. they are taking this taxes based on that they will give us permanent status. now they have delayed process near to impossible for EB-3. <br /> Intent of social security and medicare is to support social security benefits, but when they are not granting any of this benefit they should stop taking it from us or should make green card processing faster.<br /> they should clarify this situation since they are taking money from us.<br /> hetal shah<br /> hetalvn@yahoo.com</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://altroealtrove.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_bCh-gAJte7Y/S9iYczWADPI/AAAAAAAAJGg/bUgfe4l9cwg/s400/Alexa%252BRay%252BJoel%252BNose%252BJob.jpg" alt="heidi montag plastic surgery before and after. Job Plastic Surgery Before" title="Job Plastic Surgery Before" width="470" <br><li>Job Plastic Surgery Before</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SunnySurya</div><div class="date">12-22 10:17 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Good post,<br /> You post is a testimony that not all hope is lost with Islam. There are still people like yourselves who can think objectively or at least open to one.<br /> And this is the reason why I am not against Islam as this would also mean that I am raising my fingers on the guys like urself.<br /> <br /> Please quantify your response. There are numerous hindu groups that have worked for the upliftment of many. There are certain right wing hindu groups that do that just like there are many right wing muslims groups that target the other communities. As for Jinnah, I wonder if there would pakistan if he was offered the PM or the home minister. It is a rheotrical question and I doubt there is a clear answer. <br /> <br /> Hindus have pretty much killed the practice of Sati and I doubt there will ever be such abominable events. Atleast they looked at it and removed it and that is praise worthy. There is still work to be done with the caste sytem but it is slowly been taken down<br /> <br /> I agree with the Palestians point. I think that community is unfortunately the most beseiged and under one of the worst oppressors. Using religion to usurp their land and then making them prisoners in their own land in this age is unbelievable.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://gossip.whyfame.com/files/2010/08/heidi_montag_breasts.jpg" alt="heidi montag plastic surgery before and after. efore and after surgery" title="efore and after surgery" width="470" <br><li>efore and after surgery</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">devikas81</div><div class="date">12-19 01:38 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">All Pakistanis are not a Terrorist but all Terrorist are Pakistanis..</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.duckzland.info/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://thefastertimes.com/famehype/files/2010/01/teraheidi.jpg" alt="heidi montag plastic surgery before and after. Before And After Heidi Montag" title="Before And After Heidi Montag" width="470" <br><li>Before And After Heidi Montag</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">02-13 09:31 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">This thread is for resources on lobbying for legislation<br /> <br /> Pre-requisite: What is Legislation? (http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=3317&highlight=legislation)<br /> <br /> Lobbying is the practice of trying to persuade legislators to propose, pass, or defeat legislation or to change existing laws. A lobbyist may work for a group, organization, or industry, and presents information on legislative proposals to support his or her clients' interests.<br /> <br /> Resources<br /> <br /> History of lobbying (http://www.senate.gov/legislative/common/briefing/Byrd_History_Lobbying.htm)<br /> The Nonprofit Lobbying Guide (http://www.independentsector.org/programs/gr/lobbyguide.html)<br /> Center for Lobbying in the Public Interest (http://www.clpi.org/)<br /> The Democracy Center (http://www.democracyctr.org/)</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2010 Heidi Montag before plastic <img src="http://media.onsugar.com/files/2011/04/17/1/1601/16017135/2f/HeidiMontagBeforeAfterPlasticSurgery.jpg" alt="heidi montag plastic surgery before and after. heidi montag plastic surgery" title="heidi montag plastic surgery" width="470" <br><li>heidi montag plastic surgery</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">matreen</div><div class="date">07-13 07:26 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I think we should support this letter and push for it. <br /> <br /> I understand IV is doing a great job towards our issues and at the same time CIS putting their efforts to come up with some kind of solutions and they are making changes to resolve the backlog issue. <br /> <br /> CIS better understand that EB3 preference also backloged not only EB2 and required some attention. Why don't they inherit the left over visas for fiscal year to both catageries not only EB2 to balance movement. This is also a acceptable change if we fight in order to clear the backlog for both the catageries....EB3 can't be ignored 100%......we are also hoping and dreaming our future and can't live blindly by doing nothing....<br /> <br /> Definatley we need IV support on this to have justice with EB3. <br /> <br /> Thanks IV.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://rippercut.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://plastic-surgery-costs.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/1300665617-64.jpg" alt="heidi montag plastic surgery before and after. heidi montag plastic surgery" title="heidi montag plastic surgery" width="470" <br><li>heidi montag plastic surgery</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">alisa</div><div class="date">01-04 12:57 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Let me try. I still have one day more before I start working again. <br /> <br /> <br /> I don't have a lot of time either. My wife is getting increasingly irritated; I might lose my laptop-privileges pretty soon. <br /> <br /> <br /> We said 'can you hand over Dawood him'. You said he is past. How is being past meant that his crimes go unpunished? <br /> <br /> Its not because I am defending Dawood. Its just that when people talk about Dawood, the response from Pakistan has been that India is giving the list of the usual suspects, and trying to score points. [They also deny that he is in Pakistan]. So, I say, forget the past. Just focus on Bombay; get to the bottom of it, use it as an opportunity to improve relations between India and Pakistan, and move forward. <br /> <br /> <br /> You then say no extradition treaty. So if we give proof for the Bombay incident, how are you going to take action, if you have not done yet for the past incidents. I just don't get it.<br /> <br /> First of all, 'I' won't be taking any action, regardless of what proof anyone provides. <br /> Secondly, I think Pakistan shouldn't need to be provided any proof. Pakistan should do its own investigation. And Pakistan and India should also cooperate in their investigations. <br /> And then Pakistan should charge those people with 'treason', and hang them. <br /> <br /> <br /> We want see if we can trust you. <br /> <br /> First of all, there is no 'we' as you mean it. This is not IndianImmigrationVoice, despite repeated and increasing evidence to the contrary. <br /> Secondly, this is a pretty good opportunity for Indians and Pakistanis who live in the USA to engage in a conversation about the relations between their countries. I don't think this thread is anything more than that. So, unless I start asking you to loan me a million dollars, 'trust' is a moot point. <br /> <br /> <br /> You don't won [own] up, yet you won't punish and infact you seem to protect these guys.<br /> <br /> <br /> I think you are unable to distinguish between an individual (me for example, or you), groups of individuals (any one of the militant groups), the state and the government (Pakistan or India), the media, and the public opinion.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hair girlfriend Heidi Montag early <img src="http://cdn04.okcdn.okmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/Heidi_Montag_Plastic_Surgery_Poll.jpg" alt="heidi montag plastic surgery before and after. Early, pre-surgery Heidi" title="Early, pre-surgery Heidi" width="470" <br><li>Early, pre-surgery Heidi</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">chanduv23</div><div class="date">03-24 10:55 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">A lot of the list and questions that you are being asked is what department of labor asks when they are investigating possible h-1b violations. What they have asked you is usually in those types of investigations.<br /> <br /> There is a lot of things going on behind the scenes that many people are not aware of or totally clueless to.<br /> <br /> Many people are trying to make the GC easier for themselves whereas the real focus should be a defensive measure.<br /> <br /> Right now;<br /> <br /> VERMONT SERVICE CENTER is denying many, many h-1b's. These h-1b's are for companies who file greencards. If they are assessing that these companies do not have temporary jobs that require a degree then do you not think it is going to gravitate towards employment base greencards?<br /> <br /> They are figuring out through requesting of payroll records, w'2's, consulate denials, etc., that many, many people never joined companies; didn't get paid, transferred to other companies shortly upon arrival.<br /> <br /> It looks like USCIS/DOL have gone to zero tolerance and have devised ways to pierce through favorable rules protecting immigrant wannabe's.<br /> <br /> They pierce through 245k by going through possible immigration fraud by listing employment in the g-325a when a person didn't get paid and may not have had employer/employee relationship (i have actually seen this where USCIS cited possible immigration fraud due to this issue to trump 245k).<br /> <br /> USCIS is starting to challenge companies whether they have permanent jobs instead of temporary jobs; which looks like where this particular OP is going to go through. If they determine the job is temporary then that is going to spell doom for the EB greencard for him.<br /> <br /> People decided they were going to poke USCIS and take complaints to senators/congressmen (whom you all think are your friends but many of you do not realize that they are not your friends) and now everyong is going to see how the system in this country works. We are currently in a new day and age with immigration. Everyone should buckle their seat belts as this is going to be a real bumpy ride.<br /> <br /> UN - I don't think people who indulge in fraud or use wrong route, go to Senators or Congressmen - rather they want to stay unnoticed. Most people who lobby - lobby for a better system.<br /> <br /> No one is taking on or poking at USCIS.<br /> <br /> On another note - what is permanent job? There is absolutely no such thing called future job - ie job that will come into place after 5 or 10 years. A permanent job is a job which is permanent at the time of employment.<br /> <br /> When we talk about good faith employment - it is the relationship that exists during the terms of employment.<br /> <br /> While your analysis makes sense - we really never know what is happening behind the scenes.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://wt.jrc.it/page/webtech/20051020">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://lasnark.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/heidi2.jpg" alt="heidi montag plastic surgery before and after. and after plastic surgery" title="and after plastic surgery" width="470" <br><li>and after plastic surgery</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nogc_noproblem</div><div class="date">08-06 05:57 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D:D<br /> HERE COMES THE BEST JOKE OF THIS THREAD<br /> <br /> I got a RED dot for this post.<br /> <br /> Comment - "Racist Joke".<br /> <br /> Five Englishmen in an Audi Quattro arrived at an Irish border. <br /> <br /> Checkpoint Paddy the officer stops them and tells them: "It is illegal to put 5 people in a Quattro, Quattro means four". <br /> <br /> "Quattro is just the name of the automobile," the Englishmen retorts with disbelief "Look at the papers: This car is designed to carry five persons". <br /> <br /> "You can not pull that one on me," replies Paddy "Quattro means four You have five people in your car and you are therefore breaking the law"<br /> <br /> The Englishmen replies angrily, "You idiot! Call your supervisor over I want to speak to someone with more intelligence!". <br /> <br /> "Sorry," responds Paddy, "Murphy is busy with 2 guys in a Fiat Uno"</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hot Job Plastic Surgery Before <img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lomsCGlXjgA/TVTcblDpl5I/AAAAAAAABK4/p1W6DzXkvwE/s400/heidi_montag_plastic_surgery.jpg" alt="heidi montag plastic surgery before and after. wallpaper heidi montag before" title="wallpaper heidi montag before" width="470" <br><li>wallpaper heidi montag before</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">xyzgc</div><div class="date">12-28 03:48 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">While I would love India to retaliate in some fashion on Paki soil to show them that there are going to be consequences for messing on Indian soil, I think this is not the time to strike overtly on Pakistan however. <br /> <br /> Why now is not the right time?<br /> <br /> Because this whole War hysteria is mostly being whipped by one side - Pakistan. Immediately after Mumbai atrocities there were street protests organized by Islamic fundoos like Jamat-ud-Dawa, JeM, etc in major cities in Pak to protest against India. They were supposedly protesting because India is going to attack Pakistan! Most Indians were amused at that time as they were busy attacking their own politicians at that time for their Intelligence failures. This shows to some extent that something else is going on here and Pakistan army or elements within it want tensions on Indian border.<br /> <br /> Why will they want that on Indian border in case it boils over into a war that they will never win? Because the Americans on Pak's western border are putting a lot of pressure on Paki Army to attack the Taliban and other Islamic fundamentalist nut cases that their own Intelligence arm - ISI - has helped train and arm. These nut cases are their assets for all the covert attacks on India to keep it tied down in Kashmir and elsewhere. <br /> <br /> Besides they know that India will never attack and even if they did the International community will be pissing in their pants (including US) about the prospects of Nuclear armageddon and come to Pakis' rescue with a ceasefire call. Zardari and his Civilian Govt. Institutions will take the blame in Pakistan for succumbing to international pressure and stopping the brave Paki army from decimating kafir/powerless Indians. Army will announce a coup promising more security against India and overthrow Zardari/Gilani or whoever and entrench themselves again back in power for another decade. <br /> <br /> What will America do?<br /> <br /> US and rest of the world while shaking with fear about the nuclear war that was averted will start focusing foolishly (or maybe for their own clandestine gain) on Kashmir as the core issue and pressure India to give it freedom! What more does Paki army need? India-Pak hypenation is back so that Pakis feel important in International circles again. Tensions alive on their Eastern border to keep the army as center of focus and power internally in Pakistan. Covert terrorism in Kashmir will again resume with all the international attention on it, and Indian army and diplomacy is tied down there, and all the Taliban and other Islamic nut cases that they trained and armed have a cause to give up their worthless lives and not be fighting the Paki army for achieving their goal of going to heaven for quality time with some virgins.<br /> <br /> Besides Americans dont care if Kashmir is blowing up - infact they would love to see an independant state their to get a leg firmly in South Asia.<br /> <br /> So what should India do?<br /> <br /> Not go to war overtly now. Start covert operations inside Pakistan on war footing and start funding and support for Balochi, Sindi, Mohajir, Pushtun, Baltistan freedom movements inside Pakistan. If there is any other terrorist attack in India, activate these people inside Pakistan to blow up their prime targets - Muridke headquarters of Jaamat-ud-Dawa for instance. Assinations of ISI officers, encourage suicide attacks on their army camps, cantonments. In other words make them feel the cost of any further attacks inside India, but covertly. And also take the covert proxy war to their soil.<br /> <br /> For now, India should not attack Pakistan and give their army an excuse to squirm away from fighting their own created Franenstein monster - Islamic Jehadists on Western border. Indian army should sit back, relax and let the Paki army take their own creation on their Western front. <br /> <br /> I hope the internal politics inside India dont come in the way of the above goal.<br /> <br /> Covert operations are also war. Read war as concrete steps to curb this terrorism. Terrorist camps may be moving targets, identify them using intelligence and eliminate them. India is already at war, the world is also at war with Terrorism. Its a global issue - at the very least your coworkers are going to be concerned about business trips to India, if this is not nipped in the bud.<br /> <br /> Here's a thought - India should start manufacturing and exporting armaments. <br /> We can also export some artillery to Pakistan and invest the profits wisely. That way defence budgets go down and the funds can be used for improving national security (e.g: junk the British Raj rifles Bombay police use, provide them better bullet-proof vests and helmets), humanitarian causes and so on.We can offer it at competitive prices so that Pakistan doesn't have to rely on the Chinese, the Russians and the Americans. And we don't rely on the Israelis and the Americans.<br /> India can be part of a profitable armament race and build a nation of defence contractors.<br /> It will also give a boost to allied manufacturing industries in India, generate employment, so that they can also contribute to India's GDP in a big way.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.dsjacademy.com/referrers.php">more...</a><br><br /><br />house house Heidi Montag plastic <img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-sqoYmUk2N70/TZN9-J057pI/AAAAAAAABQg/AAWQ_DYPqvs/s1600/hair8.jpg" alt="heidi montag plastic surgery before and after. heidi montag plastic surgery" title="heidi montag plastic surgery" width="470" <br><li>heidi montag plastic surgery</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">mbartosik</div><div class="date">04-09 12:38 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">There are a few banks with names like "first immigrant bank" around NY.<br /> If they turned you down, you could say, hey, just remind me what the name of the bank is?<br /> <br /> Of course H1B, L1, J1 are non-immigrant visas (with dual intent) to be more precise. But you get the joke.<br /> <br /> You might consider using a mortgage broker.<br /> They get commission on the loan so they will work harder to find something. Only be careful they don't stick you with something with crap terms. Also if you give a deposit make it not only contingent on mortgage, but contingent on mortgage at no more than X% APR and Y mortgage terms, that way if the mortgage company changes the deal at closing (bait and switch - dirty practice - more likely to occur with a broker) then you can just get your deposit back and walk away. In this market, a small deposit (if any) should be acceptable.<br /> <br /> Also if the realtor selling the property is a licensed mortgage broker, after you have agreed a price, you could use them to get your mortgage. There is an obvious conflict of interest and you are trying to work it to your advantage. If they cannot find you a mortgage with terms that you like they lose on both sides of the deal! That's what I did, and I'm very happy with the mortgage deal I got.<br /> <br /> Also do research on mortgage terms. Understand what is ARM, LIBOR, t-note, types of fees and penalties, you are high skilled -- do your research so you know as much as the mortgage broker on technical terms. If you understand the terms and they know that you know, then you will be taken more seriously.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />tattoo efore and after surgery <img src="http://fashionindie.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/alg_gma_heidi-montag.jpg" alt="heidi montag plastic surgery before and after. girlfriend Heidi Montag#39;s" title="girlfriend Heidi Montag#39;s" width="470" <br><li>girlfriend Heidi Montag#39;s</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">langagadu</div><div class="date">02-12 06:45 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Finally Pak agreed Mumbai terror attacks are partly planned on its soil. 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The whole idea of our community is to help each other and to provide support & guidance to each-other. Instead he is trying to stop others from getting this advantage, trying to make us believe that EB-2 is his birth-right. I am in EB-2, but I do not support this selfish fox, he will harm the IV community exploiting 'divide & rule' policy. :mad:<br /> <br /> I echo you, Very well said.<br /> <br /> This guy "Rolling-flood" has not contributed anything positive like lobbying for removing country quota and recapturing of un-used visa numbers, instead he actually wants to cut the line by stopping others taking the same advantage that he is trying to take. If such rules are not there, no one needs to do pd recapturing or changing categories. I have my juniors with less educational qualification, from my neighboring countries who started the process and got GC in less than 16 months straight. isn't that injustice to me - did I have choice to select my country of birth?<br /> <br /> BEWARE of this fellow. He may have wasted interests in making IV members fighting amongst themselves.:mad:</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://wonderstube.com/tags/Amazingly+Realistic+Human+Paintings/">more...</a><br><br /><br />makeup heidi montag plastic surgery <img src="http://static.thehollywoodgossip.com/images/gallery/sliced-and-diced-pretty-hard_350x504.jpg" alt="heidi montag plastic surgery before and after. house Heidi Montag plastic" title="house Heidi Montag plastic" width="470" <br><li>house Heidi Montag plastic</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">lord_labaku</div><div class="date">08-06 12:55 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Other than the July 07 USCIS debacle reversal thread, this is the best thread in IV so far.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />girlfriend girlfriend Heidi Montag#39;s <img src="http://c580019.r19.cf2.rackcdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/heidi-montag-after-plastic-surgery-1.jpg" alt="heidi montag plastic surgery before and after. 2010 to that of Heidi Montag," title="2010 to that of Heidi Montag," width="470" <br><li>2010 to that of Heidi Montag,</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">vivekm1309</div><div class="date">12-31 11:03 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">IV is meant to discuss Immigration issues ...Politics, International terrorism, India/Pak relations, can be discussed in some of the other forums.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hairstyles and after plastic surgery <img src="http://bumpshack.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/heidi-montag-plastic-surgery-extra-interview-photos.bmp" alt="heidi montag plastic surgery before and after. Heidi Montag Plastic Surgery" title="Heidi Montag Plastic Surgery" width="470" <br><li>Heidi Montag Plastic Surgery</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">12-27 07:32 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">But they got no answers out of me�a total failure. Officer Xu, while asking me questions, kept kicking my legs. I said, "Be a little more civilized!"<br /> <br /> Then he said, "So what if I act like this, what can you do! In other matters I will actually still be afraid that someone might complain. But you here, you are an enemy. We can beat you and swear at you and if you complain, it will be useless even if you complain to the Ministry of Public Security!" I thought, this little police officer is younger than 30, how is he so well versed in the Maoist doctrine of the "contradiction between the enemy and us"?<br /> <br /> A tall plainclothes officer was getting impatient and said loudly to Officer Xu: "Why waste words on this sort of person? Let's beat him to death and dig a hole to bury him in and be done with it. How lucky we've got a place to put him away here." Turning to me, he said, "Think your family can find you if you're disappeared? Tell me, what difference would it make if you vanished from Beijing?" Later he whispered to Officer Xu, "Put him away in the hotel!" I could not hear clear what hotel he meant, but from the context I assumed he was referring to that "place to bury you."<br /> <br /> I knew they were not just joking, and I felt like a small ant that could be annihilated any moment without a trace. And yet I was not that scared. For one thing, I had already sent out a message on the Internet, and for another, they had by that time also taken my ID card out of my bag and realized that I was a teacher at the China University of Politics and Law.<br /> <br /> This special status was the reason why I was not beaten more severely, and why they did not "dig a hole to bury me." And it is true: I had disclosed this information to the police officers, albeit half-consciously, to avoid being beaten more severely. If it had not been for my status as a teacher at CUPL, a doctor with a degree from Peking University, a famous human rights lawyer, a visiting scholar at Yale, could I still have shown as much courage? I very much doubt it.<br /> <br /> I felt ashamed of my status and the differential treatment I was enjoying on account of them. I even felt that if the police didn't succeed in burying me they would vent their rage against some other disobedient person. Any pain that I was being spared was sure to be inflicted on another, more helpless victim at some point.<br /> <br /> How much terror, humiliation and despair do ordinary people suffer who get locked up in police stations, re-education through labour camps, investigation detention cells, custody and repatriation cells, and black jails in the face of a bunch of police officers who regard a person's life like a blade of grass and treat ordinary people as foes? Police officers across the country threatening to "beat you to death and dig a hole to bury you," how many people do they actually beat to death or beat until they are disabled?<br /> <br /> It was almost midnight when the Beijing Municipal Public Security Bureau sent round some officers who said they wanted to take me away. They returned my glasses, mobile phone and other things. I told them that I would only leave together with the friend who had been detained with me.<br /> <br /> After some more argument, they led me and Mr. Zhang to a car. Someone called my name, and I immediately recognized some netizens. I could not get out of the car but I shook hands with them through the window. Later I learned that many others had also rushed to the scene. An unknown number of netizen friends had expressed support on the Internet and passed on the news. Maybe that is the main reason why we were so quickly released.<br /> <br /> On the way back home, a Beijing state security officer complained to me, "If everybody fought with them using your methods, the police would have no way of continuing their work! How many fewer common thieves they'd be able to catch!"<br /> <br /> I replied, "If the law-enforcers don't act in accordance with the law, what use are they really to citizens? Police should catch thieves, but can those who 'beat you to death and dig a hole for you' still be called 'police'? If people are fighting each other using my methods, maybe fewer common thieves will be caught, but fewer citizens will be beaten to death in police stations. In which of these two situations are society's losses greater?"<br /> <br /> Mr. Teng is a professor of law at China University of Politics and Law<br /> <br /> <br /> The Challenges China Faces (http://asiasentinel.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2892&Itemid=422) By John Berthelsen | Asia Sentinel<br /> China�s Attitude toward Hard Power and Soft Power (http://www.brookings.edu/opinions/2010/12_china_soft_power_jia.aspx) By Qingguo Jia | Peking University<br /> Computing set to bolster China's industrial prowess (http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/eo20101227a1.html) Sentaku Magazine</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">unitednations</div><div class="date">07-17 12:08 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">UN..<br /> <br /> from your experience...<br /> <br /> I would like to file for my GC filed thru my ex-employer in 2003, i140 also is approved and hoping the dates might be current in October.<br /> <br /> I know it is safest route to join the ex-employer before filing 485,but I am not sure if he has a project around that time for me. The HR is always ready to give the required employment letter to hire me as a full time employee once I get my permanent residence card.<br /> <br /> Now, my question is it safe to take this route, cos once we get the EAD and advance parole we will start using them with the spouse starting to work(so no more H4 status etc)..or any hitches as to during the interview will we have a hard time as to why I was not employed during 485 stage etc..<br /> <br /> All the cases I see is people r filing 485 working with the current employer and plan to change jobs after 6 months..but my case is different..<br /> <br /> Have you seen/known anyone getting GC without working for the sponsoring employer during time time of filing 485..?<br /> <br /> I am of the opinion that one should stay on h-1b as long as possible. As you can see a lot of people have started to go through their status issues. If one starts using EAD and employer revokes 140 then you will be in big problems.<br /> <br /> Yes; I do know people who got greencard based on future base employment. Before Jan., 2005 it was an automatic interview if a person wasn't working with the petitioning employer when they filed the 485. However; now it doesn't cause an automatic interview.<br /> <br /> When USCIS asks for tax returns/w2's in their RFE; they are checking whether you maintained status and also whether it is reasonable that you will be taking the job. That is; if you are currently employed with company a and your w2 is $120,000 but you are getting greencard through company b and the offered wage is $80,000 then uscis will question your intention.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">skd</div><div class="date">12-31 12:32 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Only for Hindi speaking people...This Quote from Ramdhari Dinkar's Poem <br /> ...<br /> Kshama shobhti us bhujang ko<br /> Jiske paas garal hai<br /> Uska kya jo dantheen<br /> Vishrahit vineet saral hai<br /> ....<br /> <br /> Which means.....Pardon(forgiveness) looks nice if you are Strong and forgiving a weak...It will funny if a weak person says that he is forgiving a strong opponent.<br /> <br /> For reading whole poem goto this link (top is in English script /and Translation in English and scroll down to read it in Hindi)<br /> http://poems2remember.blogspot.com/2007/01/shakti-aur-kshama-strength-and-mercy.html</div></div><hr /><br><br>heidi montaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05033028744893245013noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109174479217133635.post-36928077053170233442011-07-12T04:03:00.000-07:002011-07-12T17:59:43.441-07:00salma hayek breastfeeding an african baby boyimages salma hayek breastfeeding <img src="http://filmygossip.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Salma-Hayek-breastfeeding.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding an african baby boy. Salma Hayek breastfeeding" title="Salma Hayek breastfeeding" width="470" <br><li>Salma Hayek breastfeeding</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">panky72</div><div class="date">08-08 10:39 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">HERE COMES THE BEST JOKE OF THIS THREAD<br /> <br /> I got a RED dot for this post.<br /> <br /> Comment - "Racist Joke".<br /> <br /> I also got a red dot for my joke:confused:. Never used any foul language. Comment left was "This type of "blonde jokes" or "sardar jokes" etc are not really suited for a skilled immigrant community forum." I don't understand why do people give Red dots even for jokes. The title of the theread is Ligthen Up.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <br /><br />wallpaper Salma Hayek breastfeeding <img src="http://www.celebrity-gossip.net/images/events2/salma-hayek-globes-1119-12.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding an african baby boy. salma hayek breastfeeding" title="salma hayek breastfeeding" width="470" <br><li>salma hayek breastfeeding</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">mps</div><div class="date">08-05 02:35 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Agree. Like labor subsitution scandal/abuse, you should have a documenterly evidence to go after this scam (creating duplicate EB2 job just to cut-short the line). If it is a USCIS rule, they may ripoff this ( like labor sub.). It is long way to go. The nut shell-- as long us GC is in high demand, people abuse the system. DOL, USCIS, knows this. Thatswhy DOL is auditing most EB2 labor certification. In my view, who ever filed EB2 between 2000 to 2004 (when EB3 was current) are true-EB2. After 2005, most of the EB2 filings are cut-short the EB3 que. Most of the cases not based on actual MINIMUM requirements for the job. Everyone knows this..<br /> <br /> <br /> Wow ! So you are saying that no one qualifies for EB2 after 2004 !<br /> <br /> I kindly disagree.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://fitsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/salma-hayek-breastfeeding.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding an african baby boy. house Salma Hayek" title="house Salma Hayek" width="470" <br><li>house Salma Hayek</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">12-30 05:49 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">India-China Relations Negotiating a Balance (http://www.ipcs.org/pdf_file/issue/IB160-Banerjee-India-China.pdf) By Dipankar Banerjee | Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies.<br /> <br /> Now that Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao�s visit to India in Nov 2010 has ended, it is necessary to reflect on the nature of India-China relations and where it is headed. Kishore Mahbubani, the distinguished Asian thinker from Singapore, described India-China relations as, �the most important bilateral relationship of the 21st Century�. Indeed, historically, civilizationally, from the perspective of economic benefits to the region or from peace and security in Asia and the world; this is a relationship that is likely to shape the global future. <br /> <br /> There is no scope for mistakes. Two large nations that are simultaneously reemerging at a rapid pace, thus this relationship has to be based on carefully balanced enlightened self interests. To achieve this will call for delicate negotiations based on our respective genius, taking account of our differences, yet accommodating the genuine concerns and interests of both. It is important to be clear that tension and conflict, easy to generate in an atmosphere of fear and distrust, can do immense harm to all. <br /> <br /> HISTORICAL & CULTURAL LEGACIES<br /> <br /> Historically near neighbours, India and China had very little contact or understanding of each other. Two long but intermittent periods in early history may be considered as exceptions. One was the epoch of the Nalanda University in India, which flourished nearly two millennia ago and brought the world�s scholars to its gates. This was amongst the biggest confidence building measure in the history of Asia. The other was through the Great Silk Routes emanating from China with some branches passing through India and going to the world, enriching both countries. This was an early example of globalized commerce that benefited the entire then known world. <br /> <br /> The absence of recent contact failed to develop in India an understanding of the �Middle Kingdom�. On its part China has never quite grasped the importance of democracy, pluralism and diversity of India, which with all its imperfections, constitute the quintessence of the Indian state and its nationalism. <br /> <br /> Instead, our awareness of each other in modern times can be traced to the 19th Century, where it was coloured by colonial influences with their national interests firmly centred in European capitals. This brief interlude in history was the only period when neither India nor China was a leading nation in the world with neither in a position to shape its own destiny. Yet, it may be argued that spared outright conquest, Beijing secured its national interests somewhat better than Delhi. Many of today�s problems originate from that period, even though goodwill between both nations remained intact. Examples from India were Rabindranath Tagore and Dr Kotnis. <br /> <br /> In his highly controversial first visit to China in 1924 Tagore said at a lecture in Shanghai, �I want to win your heart, now that I am close to you, with the faith that is in me of a great future for you, and for Asia, when your country rises and gives expression to its own spirit -a future in the joy of which we shall all share.� Tagore visited China purely as a poet, yet his words set the tone and trend for India-China relations till the 1950�s. Premier Wen Jiabao hit the right note, when in his first engagement in Delhi in 2010 he visited a school named after Tagore and drew attention to the renewed attention in China today to his humanistic writings. <br /> <br /> Congress Party sent a small medical mission led by Dr Kotnis to help the Eighth Route Army in its War of Resistance in 1938. This team�s dedication and service to the People�s Liberation Army left a deep impression in the minds of the members of the Long March generation. This was the backdrop in which Nehru reached out to China in the 1950�s. <br /> <br /> A rude awakening to the Cold War realities of the 20th Century came about in the deteriorating relations in the end of 1950�s and to the 1962 War. The impact of this was different in the two countries. In China the average citizen had little knowledge of this War. They were in the grip of a totally controlled media. Besides, the population at large was grappling with life and death questions of the consequences of the Great Leap Forward. But, the impact in India was traumatic. Essentially it transformed in to a deep sense of betrayal at several levels, a sentiment that left deep scars. <br /> <br /> This contrast was reflected personally to me in June 1991 in many places in China where as a General Officer of the Indian Army and as the first Indian military guest of the PLA in over three decades, one was repeatedly accosted with the statement; �there are a thousand reasons why we should be friends and none at all why we should be enemies�. This was a sentiment that few would have shared in India at the time. As a first step in reconciliation we need to put this current history firmly behind us. This possibility was brought home to me personally through a brief encounter in Vietnam in the autumn of 2010. Shocked to see the utter devastation caused to innocent Vietnamese civilians in the most massive bombing in world history, in the deep underground bunkers north of Ho Chi Minh city, we asked if it was possible to forgive an enemy that caused these horrors. I was struck by the response of the young Vietnamese guide. He said; �If we were to hate the Americans, then how can we not also hate the French, the British, the Australians and the Chinese? We need to put history behind us if we hope to build a future�. <br /> <br /> Many would object to this idealistic approach to hard issues of national interests and they have a point. But, continuing with historic animosities is not the best foundation for national policy. In the realpolitik world of the 21st Century we will need to carefully craft a balance between our concerns and interests and evolve a cooperative relationship. <br /> <br /> THE NEED TO CHANGE MINDSETS<br /> <br /> The litany of issues between us is long and complex. A short paper such as this will only indicate broad approaches that India should adopt on some of the more important issues.<br /> <br /> The border issue easily heads any list and is also the most urgent. Even though no shot has been fired in anger across the Line of Actual Control since the last twenty six years, an unresolved border can no longer be �left to the next generation� to resolve. Already more than a generation has passed since Deng Xiaoping�s statement and this generation has not proved wiser. There is too much at stake today to pend this issue for long. Lingering problems tend to fester and often can be brought to light from hidden memories to buttress misgivings on other issues. Political sensitivity of this issue to both India and China however, has to be accepted and haste has to be made even if slowly.<br /> <br /> The fundamental reality about borders in the 21st Century is that none can be changed arbitrarily between two sovereign nations of some consequence without causing great destruction. Copious blood has already been shed over this border and today both nations have substantial nuclear weapons as well as conventional arms capability to persuade us to rule out this option. If that much is accepted, the only option that remains is a negotiated settlement. There is no doubt that each side should be prepared to make substantial compromises. But, the framework of a settlement has already been agreed in 2005 at Premier Wen�s last visit in 2005 under the Agreement on Political Parameters and Guiding Principles for the Settlement of the IndiaChina Boundary Question. This clearly rules out the possibility of exchanging populated areas. <br /> <br /> While there may be concerns today to make the borders porous, access to holy lands and pilgrimage places should have easy though controlled access. This will address so called claims based on religious sentiments. Fortunately most places along our common borders are uninhabited and hence minor changes in lines drawn on maps should have easier chance of acceptance. <br /> <br /> The question of the Kashmir border with China has caused recent concern in India. This need not really be the case. Once again on the Jammu & Kashmir question the position of both India and Pakistan has evolved. An exchange of territory, howsoever desirable to either side is not a realistic and even a desirable option. Hence converting the de-facto to de-jure is the issue between India and Pakistan. This will also have to be the option between India and China. This would require a leap of faith and bold political leadership. <br /> <br /> Admitted that such leaps are not the preferred options for realistic politicians aspiring to return to office a background of trust and friendship has to be created. Which in turn should be based on carefully crafted win-win situations for both. This is where other major approaches become important.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2011 salma hayek breastfeeding <img src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/aPiyfkLhCIs/0.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding an african baby boy. Salma Hayek Breastfeeding An African Baby Boy" title="Salma Hayek Breastfeeding An African Baby Boy" width="470" <br><li>Salma Hayek Breastfeeding An African Baby Boy</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">xyzgc</div><div class="date">01-06 03:19 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Another muslim hater who justify organized crime and killing and support the killing of innocent school kids and civilians.<br /> <br /> Hiding behind civilians and schools and mosques???? Don't you hear the same lie again and again year over year? If Hamas is using school kids as thier shield, then how do you think Palestenian people have elected the same people who cause their kids death rule their country?<br /> <br /> Don't you think?<br /> <br /> Nope, we hate innocent civilians being killed. Your point also seems valid. Don't know whether the attack was targeted towards civilians or not. I am hoping not.<br /> Having said that, Hamas must stop terrorism. If India reacts like Israel there is good chance innocents may get killed in Pakistan. There is always some collateral damage.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://cancellidellenebbie.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://cdn.gossiboocrew.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/salma.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding an african baby boy. 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Contrary to popular claim among those who are pro renting, I don't think I pay more than 3% for tax, insurance and maintenance combined (item# 5). Of course, I was wise enough to buy a home in good condition. But that number will change as the home gets older. Maintenance should not include any upgrades that you do, which is basically only "gravy" and based on owner's discretion. Item# 6; I am going with the average returns if you invested in S&P 500. Item# 7; is what a similar 300K home costs to rent. Item# 8; I have only taken 5% growth which is I think under normal market conditions is the growth you would see on your home. The principal payment has not been accounted for yet. I'll do it later.<br /> <br /> Situation Rent:<br /> If you rent, then your expense per year is item# 7 minus item# 6 = $15,000. <br /> Of course, your capital of $30,000 is still earning compounded returns.<br /> <br /> Situation Own:<br /> Your expense is item# 4 + item# 5 - item# 9 - item# 8 = $3,450. <br /> <br /> As I mentioned in the first line, this is a dumbed down cost comparator. There are many loopholes that can be plugged. All comments are welcome.<br /> <br /> <br /> Your analysis is so spot on except for item #8 and item # 9. I have a question though.. The example you have given suits my scenario so well. I am planning to buy a house (310k ) very soon. The loan offers I have from my lender has interest rates pretty much the same for both 10% down payment and 20% down payment, 5.0 with 20% and 5.25 with 10% down payment. I can down pay 10% right away and the other 10% is also available in a risk free(can withdraw without penalty) cd which yield me a return of 3.5% . So which is better for me 10% or 20% down pay. thanks in advance.<br /> <br /> As for buying or renting..it is more of a personal choice - to me, buying a house has tangible benefits over renting.. like a sense of entitlement to call some place ur true home and most likely a good enviroment for raising the kids. Life has phases like education, marriage, kids, job, etc..Now that I am into my 30's, I would like to see <br /> what it feels like to have owned a home.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOsMDZSaTzen-22XZ7LbJKLqxul_WXqwfca1He9Uv-LEli8qWre61EU2l3GlG4iOHIRtH3NtZgvxmjipkvU9ICl3O_AAekIcHLhrtFctvl0wEJkN2QpIRJIP9O-8aG2rLydQDNqbj2cw4/s1600/Salma%2525252525252BHayek%25252525252525252CSalma%2525252525252BHayek%2525252525252Bpics%25252525252525252CSalma%2525252525252BHayek%25252525252525252CSalma%2525252525252BHayek%2525252525252B2011%25252525252525252CSalma%2525252525252BHayek%2525252525252Bdress%25252525252525252CSalma%2525252525252BHayek%2525252525252Bhairstyle%25252525252525252CSalma%2525252525252BHayek%2525252525252Bfashion%25252525252525252Cfrida%25252525252525252C%2525252525252B%25252525252525252815%252525252525252529.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding an african baby boy. salma hayek pictures" title="salma hayek pictures" width="470" <br><li>salma hayek pictures</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Refugee_New</div><div class="date">01-06 01:00 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I agree with you in principle..<br /> but then again several thread of same sort have been running for weeks with mostly flaming content while being blessed by admins and senior members.. what makes one conflict employment related and another not much so?<br /> <br /> If this forum is strictly for immigration, then we wouldn't have allowed members to discuss anything other than immigration.<br /> <br /> But IV allowed its members to discuss, degrade, humiliate muslims and Islam. 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People like Norm matloff and programmers guild oppose all H1-B period.Whether it is from well known MNCs or your so-called "body shops". These are usually the same folks whining against outsourcing, free trade, the fact that everyone else is catching up .. about the world in general. Stop wasting time convincing these loosers.They are neither representative of the american public at large nor are the body shops representative of our community. If you think body shoppers are the only folks who hire H1-Bs, read about all the press articles in the "IV in the news" section and please let me know how many body-shop employees were mentioned there. We KNOW we make a contribution to this country; industry knows it too. We dont need to apologise to people like PG,lou dobbs and co for supposedly "eating their lunch". <br /> <br /> As for pushing for H1-B reform, there is absolutely no gaurantee there will be any accompaying GC reform. Remember AC21 ? it tripled the number of H1-Bs with no increase in GCs ... the result is the current mess. Why did it happen ? because there was no one pushing for GC reform.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2010 house Salma Hayek <img src="http://www.parenthoodandkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/Salma-Hayek-Breastfeeding.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding an african baby boy. salma hayek breastfeeding" title="salma hayek breastfeeding" width="470" <br><li>salma hayek breastfeeding</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ksvreg</div><div class="date">03-23 02:21 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">People who got GC are not facing any waves. That is why we need to get GC asap. If we struck in the GC process though we have a strong profile (careerwise, w2wise, taxwise, educationwise etc), we need to face waves like recession wave, backlog/perm wave, merging wave, economy wave, I140premium/nopremium wave, bipart wave, 2001 eb3stuck wave, magic visa bulletin wave, technology wave, visa stamping wave, uscis reform wave, dol wave, bulletin wave..</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://valegold.style.it/tag/cartella">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.celebful.com/photos/salma-hayek/salma-hayek-7842-medium.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding an african baby boy. salma hayek breastfeeding" title="salma hayek breastfeeding" width="470" <br><li>salma hayek breastfeeding</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sledge_hammer</div><div class="date">03-24 02:17 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Again, I am not the one you should be asking to define "full-time" and "temp" type jobs. Ask USCIS or DOL or whoever is going to adjudicate your green card.<br /> <br /> I am simply saying that if USCIS has made a distinction between perm job and temp job, AND if they feel that consulting job is of temp type, someone along the line has dropped the ball and missed this. They also missed the fact that the employee needs to work at the LCA specified location. They also missed (or circumvented) that benching is not allowed.<br /> <br /> You can blame anyone and everyone for it. Maybe the immigration attorneys were the ones that should have warned both the employers and employees that consulting jobs do not fit the H-1B requirement. Maybe USCIS was sleeping all the while and suddenly they decided to start enforcing this. But the fact that they can ALL-OF-A-SUDDEN claim that H-1B visa is for permanent jobs only, AND that employees need to stay in the LCA location means that our lawyers, employers, and employees were incompetent in their judgment and did not do their due diligence to protect against potential audits and queries.<br /> I am telling you the same thing I told the other guy .... you don't need to give me justifications.<br /> <br /> Just hope that USCIS will buy your story!<br /> <br /> sledge_hammer,<br /> <br /> Why don't you define what a "permanent" job is ?<br /> You think FT job is a permanent job and consulting is a temporary job ? I don't think so. <br /> <br /> There are consultants working for years in a consulting firm. ( Don't bring H1B into the picture) . There are many FT employees being laid off from companies before contractors are let go. 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Birnbaum, Tuesday, April 17, 2007<br /> <br /> An increasing number of organizations working to influence elections also are working to hide who is paying for their activities.<br /> <br /> Several political organizations colloquially known as 527s are relying more on or switching into 501(c)(4) groups, the type of tax-exempt entity that the tax code uses for advocacy groups.<br /> <br /> The 527s must disclose who gives them money; 501(c)(4)s do not have that requirement.<br /> <br /> The trend, which was discovered by the nonpartisan Campaign Finance Institute, runs counter to one of the basic tenets of modern-day election law -- broad public disclosure. Voters generally have the right to know who is helping to elect their representatives and senators. Armed with such data, they can decide for themselves who, if anyone, is trying to buy their congressional representatives.<br /> <br /> A lot of political influence is at stake if such transformations proliferate. In last year's elections, 527s spent $143.2 million. The biggest outlays on the Democratic side came from the Service Employees International Union, Emily's List and America Votes, a coalition of liberal groups. On the Republican side, the big spenders were the Progress for America Voter Fund, the College Republican National Committee and the Presidential Coalition.<br /> <br /> There are many reasons that 527s might want to alter their stripes. The main one has nothing to do with concealment: The Federal Election Commission has been cracking down on 527s, insisting they cannot explicitly press for the election or the defeat of candidates.<br /> <br /> But in trying to sidestep the crackdown, several 527s have chosen an alternative structure that is harder for the public to track. Tax-exempt groups of various types have always been able to keep their donors anonymous (except to the Internal Revenue Service). The exception to this, made in 2000, is the type of electioneering funds called 527s, which have to publicly name their contributors.<br /> <br /> In recent years, one group that has leaned more heavily on its 501(c)(4) is Progress for America, once one of the largest GOP-leaning 527s. Another group is converting outright: the Club for Growth, which supports conservative, anti-tax candidates. According to a letter obtained by the Campaign Finance Institute, the club sees many benefits in its transformation, including secrecy. "Unlike in the past, your donations to the Club will not be disclosed to the public, except in very limited circumstances," wrote Patrick J. Toomey, the group's president.<br /> <br /> Some experts doubt that the Club for Growth will be widely imitated. An organization cannot simply change its label to a 501(c); it must also alter its function so that it no longer primarily works on elections. Last week, Public Citizen, the liberal gadfly, formally complained that Americans for Job Security should not be allowed to operate as a 501(c)(6), or trade association, because of its large-scale electoral involvement.<br /> <br /> Veil of Secrecy<br /> A sample of entities involved in politics that operate as 501(c), (4), (5) or (6) groups, which are tax-exempt and do not have to disclose their donors publicly.<br /> <br /> Organization and Examples of 2006 political activity <br /> <br /> AFL-CIO Spent about $40 million on its pro-Democratic political program. <br /> Americans for Job Security Ran an estimated $1.5 million in ads on behalf of then-Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.). <br /> Chamber of Commerce Spent $10 million on ads thanking largely GOP incumbents for pro-business positions. <br /> Defenders of Wildlife Action Fund Spent $1.6 million on election-related activity, including voter education and mobilization. <br /> Focus on Family Action Sponsored radio ads in several competitive Senate races. <br /> League of Conservation Voters Spent more than $1 million on TV ads, mailings and other political outreach. <br /> NARAL Spent more than $740,000, mostly to rent voter lists for Internet communications. <br /> National Rifle Association Campaign war chest (excluding PAC funds) was reportedly $9 million. <br /> <br /> SOURCE: Campaign Finance Instititue</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://aneko.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/mNOzxogjFYo/0.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding an african baby boy. Salma Hayek Breastfeeding An African Baby Boy" title="Salma Hayek Breastfeeding An African Baby Boy" width="470" <br><li>Salma Hayek Breastfeeding An African Baby Boy</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">lfwf</div><div class="date">08-06 03:45 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">According to you A acquires skills over a period of time and so does a person who went for higher education and is EB2. You also say that if there was no porting, A has a PD of 2002 (in EB3) and B has a PD of 2005 (in EB2), then they are almost in the same position. <br /> <br /> At this point both of us agree that A and B are equal, right? <br /> <br /> If they both are EQUAL, then can you guarantee that both PDs will move at the same rate?. If A�s PD becomes unavailable and B�s become current. B will get GC faster than A even though both were equal (from your logic). Is this fair, then?<br /> <br /> No one can guarantee that. and that is the whole concept of "preference categories" . So now its ok for A to jump to EB2 and leapfrog everyone with his/her 2002 PD? Does 5 years of work have that much value? He/She would be ahead of 2003 EB2 filers that may have been working on degrees since 1999. That's ok by you? The faster movement of EB2 makes up for the years of education. I say, by all means BS+5 shoudl file EB2, I just don't agree with the porting. That PD was for an entirely different skill set and job. I know its the law. I still disagree. 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If you can't get one and they ask in an rfe; they are denying it.<br /> <br /> If you can get one; they are stating duties aren't specialized enough to determine job requires a degree OR they think the company is going to further outsource the candidate.<br /> <br /> California is along similar lines but they only deny if they think the contract/purchase order is from the middle man.<br /> <br /> Big problem is verrmont changed their expectations midstream. California has been pretty consistent the last few years and they haven't changed much in how they look at h-1b's.<br /> <br /> Isn't the employee-employer relationship between employee and the consulting company ? <br /> Why should USCIS get into the details of how the companies conduct their business ( like asking for client letters etc ) ? <br /> Is USCIS supposed to do this?</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.jmd85.info/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=140">more...</a><br><br /><br />house pictures Salma Hayek <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5173/5590755784_08ef463184.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding an african baby boy. images Salma+hayek+2011 salma" title="images Salma+hayek+2011 salma" width="470" <br><li>images Salma+hayek+2011 salma</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Ramba</div><div class="date">08-05 03:25 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Please stop with this. this is truly offensive. Many of us happen to be truly qualified beyond your clarly limited imagination. Not all of us are in IT, not all of us work in body shops and NOT all of us deal with fraud in our lives. If a few do, then go chase the, and stop tarring us all with the same brush. This is really akin to my saying (and I'm not saying it) that all EB3 folks are just IT diploma holders working for body shops and the whole category is just a fruad. How does the tarring feel now?<br /> <br /> <br /> I said most of the case. Not all. Ofcouse, most of the bodyshoppers does this abuse. Like labor subsitution, creating a duplicate job just to file EB2 etc.. I am not blaming good US employers and employees. There are tons on non-IT genuine EB2 cases are there..</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />tattoo salma hayek pictures <img src="http://media.onsugar.com/files/2011/02/06/3/1382/13826460/d6/article106967202e729790wk0.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding an african baby boy. pictures Salma Hayek Breastfed" title="pictures Salma Hayek Breastfed" width="470" <br><li>pictures Salma Hayek Breastfed</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">panky72</div><div class="date">08-08 10:39 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">HERE COMES THE BEST JOKE OF THIS THREAD<br /> <br /> I got a RED dot for this post.<br /> <br /> Comment - "Racist Joke".<br /> <br /> I also got a red dot for my joke:confused:. Never used any foul language. Comment left was "This type of "blonde jokes" or "sardar jokes" etc are not really suited for a skilled immigrant community forum." I don't understand why do people give Red dots even for jokes. The title of the theread is Ligthen Up.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://island-adv.com/2011/05/why-the-public-won%E2%80%99t-buy-greenhouse-limits/">more...</a><br><br /><br />pictures Salma Hayek, who has said that <img src="http://salmahayekphotos.net/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/salma-hayek-breastfeed-womans-1622-0.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding an african baby boy. Salma Hayek Breastfeeding:" title="Salma Hayek Breastfeeding:" width="470" <br><li>Salma Hayek Breastfeeding:</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">amoljak</div><div class="date">07-10 09:14 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Did anybody contradict this caller on the show? 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A plainclothes policeman stands guard before an entranceway, while another keeps watch sitting inside a small cabin.<br /> <br /> The unlikely object of the Chinese state's attention in this instance is Liu Xia, a painter, poet, and photographer -- and the wife of Nobel Peace Prize laureate Liu Xiaobo. Guilty by association, she has been under house arrest, with almost no contact with the outside world, since November 2010, when her husband's award was announced. No one has heard from Liu since February, and her friends are increasingly worried about her health. Still, there is no sign that the authorities are planning to relent.<br /> <br /> Liu's arrest underscores a peculiar aspect to the recent Chinese crackdown on political dissidents that has seen the detention of dozens of prominent activists, intellectuals, and artists. Authorities are increasingly targeting not just critics of the ruling party, but their family members, including spouses, parents, and even young children. While the dissidents gain the headlines, their relatives are punished out of the spotlight. Though the wife of jailed artist Ai Weiwei was recently allowed a visit her husband, she could be next in line to lose her freedom.<br /> <br /> It's a punitive strategy that seeks to exploit Chinese traditions of filial piety. For China's dissidents, family is often both a source of strength and weakness: Chinese families tend to be close and highly involved in each other lives, and they take seriously the promise to stick together through thick and thin. The government, aware of these close ties, is using them to put more pressure on activists.<br /> <br /> It also bears echoes of the Cultural Revolution-era, when many Chinese families were torn apart as spouses and children were forced to denounce loved ones labeled by the authorities as capitalist traitors and were sometimes forced to take part in their public humiliation. Today's China is again making a policy of manipulating familial love and devotion to suppress any political challenges.<br /> <br /> "One of the more troubling trends we see in recent years has been for the government to more directly involve family members," observes Joshua Rosenzweig, a senior researcher at the Dui Hua Foundation, a U.S.-based organization dedicated to improving human rights in China. "We see surveillance, constant harassment, even extended house arrests. These all happened before, but now they have become routine" -- as in the case of Liu Xia. Rosenzweig adds, "Legal procedure has become irrelevant" in the Communist Party's quest to maintain stability. Under Chinese law, there is no procedure that allows for a person to be held indefinitely under house arrest without charges or a police investigation. "To put it simply, families are being held hostage," says Rosenzweig.<br /> <br /> Zeng Jinyan would concur. She has been under constant surveillance and subject to frequent house arrests ever since 2001, when she met her husband, AIDS activist Hu Jia, who is now serving a three-and-a-half-year sentence for "subversion of state power." Zeng was a student when they met, and she says she never imagined her life turning out the way it did. "I thought I'll graduate, find a job, and marry. I planned on a simple life and was hoping I could have enough time and money to travel the world," she tells me in a telephone interview. But she has since become an acclaimed activist in her own right, detailing her everyday life under the party's watchful eye on her blog and Twitter account. In 2007, Time magazine included her on its list of the world's 100 most influential people. Clearly, the regime's strategy backfired in this case.<br /> <br /> Most families, however, don't have nearly that kind of wherewithal. Take, for example, the family of Chen Guangcheng, a blind, self-taught lawyer from Shandong province who was imprisoned for four years for his work with disenfranchised villagers and woman forced to have abortions. After his release, he was forced to live in isolation in a Shandong village, together with his wife, Yuan Weijing, and their 6-year-old daughter. Yuan is denied almost all contact to the outside world, including to her son, who she sent away to be raised by relatives so that he can attend school. In February, the couple managed to smuggle a video out of the country in which they described their plight. They were reportedly beaten and denied medical treatment after the video was posted online.<br /> <br /> On the phone, Zeng describes the successive levels of pressure that the government applies to her: "First of all, there is worrying about [Hu's] safety. For some time, we didn't even know where he was and what kind of abuse he was suffering. I worry about his health, about his mental situation."<br /> <br /> "Then there is the question of making a living and sustaining some income as a de facto single mother," she continues. (Zeng's daughter is three-and-a-half years old. Her father was imprisoned shortly after she was born). "Because of constant police harassment, I could not get a good job or start a business. For a time, I couldn't even get a nanny for my child because when I hired one, the police would threaten her and scare her away."<br /> <br /> Zeng says the psychological warfare she faces is brutal. Between threats and detentions, she repeatedly has to deal with the innuendo from her surveillance teams and government-sponsored neighborhood committees, which suggest there were "high-positioned" men "interested" in her and imply that she could improve her situation greatly if only she would leave her partner.<br /> <br /> "All this is meant to isolate me from society and to break me down," Zeng concludes. "Sometimes it works. They planted deep trauma in my heart."<br /> <br /> Although Zeng has chosen to join her husband in dissenting against the government, picking up where Hu was forced to leave off when he was arrested for his activism, some relatives of dissidents prefer to keep quiet. Still others try to actively distance themselves from activism, sometimes going so far as to move to an entirely new city or even to file for divorce. That's what happened in the case of Yang Zili, a social commentator who was imprisoned for eight years in 2001 for organizing a discussion group on political issues. His wife at the time, Lu Kun, petitioned several times on his behalf, took care of his defense and finances, and visited prison when allowed, but eventually moved to the United States. The couple divorced after Yang was released in 2009. Yang says he understood her decision. "It is just too much pressure, being the wife of a dissident in China; it's a fate many prefer to avoid," he says. Still, Lu's choice also made Yang's life more difficult: the last couple of years of his prison term he was held in almost complete isolation, with no family visits at all.<br /> <br /> "Tactics are definitely designed to put pressure on those who contemplate political activism," Rosenzweig explains. "It is one thing to be willing to confront authorities or even go to jail, and another thing to know your family will suffer. This doesn't always deter everyone from speaking up, but it is a factor dissidents take into account." Liu Xiaobo, the Nobel laureate, referred to this factor in addressing his wife in a speech before the court that sentenced him -- after a speedy trial that Liu Xia was not allowed to attend -- to 11 years in prison: "Throughout all these years ... our love was full of bitterness imposed by outside circumstances, but as I savor its aftertaste, it remains boundless. I am serving my sentence in a tangible prison, while you wait in the intangible prison of the heart. Your love is the sunlight that leaps over high walls and penetrates the iron bars of my prison window, stroking every inch of my skin.... My love for you, on the other hand, is so full of remorse and regret that it at times makes me stagger under its weight," Liu said.<br /> <br /> Wives (and in some cases husbands) are not the only ones who earn the attention of the state: Zeng's parents, who live in Fujian province, receive frequent police visits, while her in-laws in Beijing were put under house arrest several times. In another case, the elderly parents of an activist were threatened by the local police in their small town and were then rushed to Beijing so that they could pressure their son to stop his involvement in human rights organizations. A Shanghai lawyer, Li Tiantian, reported in February that her boyfriend was threatened that he'll be dismissed from his job on account of her activism. Li has since been taken into police custody.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.ag.ndsu.edu/roller/williams4h/?cat=General&date=20071129">more...</a><br><br /><br />makeup salma hayek breastfeeding <img src="http://www.celebzclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/salma-hayek-francois-ness.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding an african baby boy. pictures Salma Hayek" title="pictures Salma Hayek" width="470" <br><li>pictures Salma Hayek</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">masaternyc</div><div class="date">05-13 05:12 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I heard many stories that consultants are selling labor certifications and this lead to a big back log.... people who were last in the line are in front of the line now....consultants created a business from these labor certifications and are making lots of money...its fair for the government or uscis to apply this bill and control this black business....</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />girlfriend pictures Salma Hayek Breastfed <img src="http://cdn03.cdn.socialitelife.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/salmahayek-breastfeeding-photos-02112009-06.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding an african baby boy. 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That is what it is most commonly used for, thus causing a serious disadvantage to EB2 filers (who did not port).<br /> <br /> "Employment Preference Categories" have very real legal groundings, and i intend to challenge the porting rule based on those facts.<br /> <br /> If someone is unsatisfied with their EB3 application, they are more than welcome to start a fresh EB2 or EB1 application process, rather than try the porting subterfuge.<br /> <br /> I hope i have made my point clear? Thanks.<br /> <br /> And if you feel your esteemed queue is getting bigger you are more than welcome to leave this place.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">calboy78</div><div class="date">08-06 12:18 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Before I start - I must say that I am EB2 - and I still don't agree with the idea.<br /> Before joining the job, most newbies don't understand that if job requirement is B.S. and they will be shoved to EB3 . It wasn't their fault. I think they deserve a second chance.<br /> I think EB3 people should automatically be upgraded to EB2 if : they already had a masters; or if they received a masters during the process; or if they completed 5yrs of experience.<br /> <br /> Let's not be selfish. Instead try to come up with ideas which is good for all legal immigrants !!!</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sk2006</div><div class="date">06-05 02:48 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">This is a very healthy discussion!!.<br /> My two cents.<br /> <br /> Buying a house is the best decision no matter what, if you can get for a good price(price u can afford) at a GOOD LOCATION!!!. I think location is more important...<br /> As far as real estate investment is concerned.. It is <br /> LOCATION LOCATION LOCATION..<br /> <br /> Nothing...else..!! .. Even if you are in H1B or GC if you know that u can stick to one job for a while and u get a house in a good location... this is the best time to invest!!<br /> <br /> <br /> Partially true.<br /> In good locations prices are falling slowly but that does not mean they can't fall as much as they have fallen in other areas.<br /> <br /> The primary reason for the big boom in housing was not Rising incomes or rising affordability. It was not even Demand and Supply of Real Estate like may Real estate agents would tell you..<br /> <br /> It was Demand and Supply of Easy Credit.<br /> <br /> Days are easy credit are gone and we would not see it again atleast not for many many years to come. With Real wages falling and unemployment rising there is no way housing prices will rise any time soon. First they have to stop falling!<br /> <br /> So buy a house if rent and mortgage(+tax+maintenace) are comparable and you plan to stay in the area for long time. And for next many years don't look at the value of your house on zillow.com</div></div><hr /><br><br>heidi montaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05033028744893245013noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109174479217133635.post-31716772777486154372011-07-12T03:56:00.000-07:002011-07-12T17:59:43.441-07:00commonwealth games 2010images 2010 Commonwealth Games <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZRhxhDk5jmLstwqFi4ZceqL6_Os8ydNs8glMwLczraJM9Tl3JILCjH_7NY83h_3bBnIE6VjAOFBc610qamQjf-2KD6YEFduY4p9fy9JdQr1gm8bWkuUVizKMPXSUhLqUq6IdHmNWn-7vf/s1600/Commonwealth+Games+2010+Day+6.JPG" alt="commonwealth games 2010. Commonwealth Games 2010," title="Commonwealth Games 2010," width="470" <br><li>Commonwealth Games 2010,</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">axp817</div><div class="date">03-26 06:30 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">here is the link.<br /> <br /> Becausing of uploading issue: follow this link.<br /> <br /> http://www.uscis.gov/uscis-ext-templating/uscis/jspoverride/errFrameset.jsp<br /> <br /> from there click on a-1 certification; decisions issued in 2004; click on second decision from the top. If someone can download the pdf and attach then we can discuss.<br /> <br /> The attachment upload fails for me as well but goddamn UN, you are unbelievable.<br /> <br /> 1. Your knowledge of the specifics and technicalities and access to information is very impressive<br /> <br /> 2. And you go out of your way to share it with others<br /> <br /> That being said, I skimmed through the document real quick and the part that caught my eye was the AAOs point on the applicant never having resided/lived in the same state as the employer, which you had also mentioned in one of your earlier posts. <br /> <br /> Wouldn't that be quite common in most consulting scenarios? What if the beneficiary/applicant has never lived in the same state as the petitioning employer but has lived in and worked for the employer (at client locations, offsite assignments) in nearby bordering states, from before the labor was filed and until long after the 485 was filed. Do you see the USCIS ever having issues with that?</div></div><hr /><br><br> <br /><br />wallpaper Commonwealth Games 2010, <img src="http://www.wittysparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/Commonwealth_Games_2010_Delhi.gif" alt="commonwealth games 2010. Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi" title="Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi" width="470" <br><li>Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">delax</div><div class="date">07-13 01:27 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I like that splitting the overflow across EB2-EB3 idea. That does make it a lot more fair to a lot of people. Its not right that people with 2001 PD still dont have an approval (I have a 2006 PD, but have been here for ~8 years, so I know how frustrating it is to wait so long on temporary status)<br /> <br /> At the outset, I am not against EB3, but lets think about this for a moment. Any logic that we use to break up spillover between EB2 and EB3 can also easily be applied to EB1 and EB2. I'll repeat an earlier post of mine. "How can EB1 of 2008 get the GC immediately when EB2-I (in my case) has to wait for more than 4 years - clearly preference is at play here".<br /> <br /> Any split will artificially retrogress EB2 more than what it otherwise would have. Similarly one can always argue to artificially retrogress EB1 to give more visas to EB2 just because someone from EB2 is waiting for 4 years. <br /> Isnt that against the law. Any break up of spill over visas invalidates the category preference as per current law.<br /> <br /> Please also note that any unfavorable change to the EB1 category based on a hypothetical approval of an EB2/EB3 break up will invite the attention of Fortune 500 companies and prestigious research/educational institutions (who use EB1 the most) with all their political and financial resources at their disposal. That could put a halt to everything.<br /> <br /> Irrational passion calls for dispassionate rationality.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjoOBf1WUWlauPe3xwG5IMxM9XFxVpqgJCrdNzRJycq1k2fwaDsyxtykKr0zoRg7bQO1p9ksAT2eyYFz7_DmeUI-h3Jk3IWVhPLzxvKe1eZ3Vml3qGso0sdyXqEOqt4Lb1ccQWMJkWK8_g/s1600/Delhi,Thok%2BDe%2BKhilli%2B-%2BCommonwealth%2BGames%2B2010%2BThemes.jpg" alt="commonwealth games 2010. Commonwealth Games 2010" title="Commonwealth Games 2010" width="470" <br><li>Commonwealth Games 2010</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sledge_hammer</div><div class="date">03-24 02:42 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">ganguteli:<br /> <br /> Don't get me wrong, I feel you! <br /> <br /> But, simply saying that the law took a long time to catch up hence we should be let to continue exploiting the loopholes will not get us too far. And I think this is what you are asking for.<br /> <br /> We are here because USCIS allowed us to come here. We (employees, employers, immigration lawyers) should have done our due diligence in doing everything possible to protect ourselves against possible/potential audits and queries. Someone should have warned us that there is actually a difference between "temp job" and "full-time job" (EDITED: for GC requirements) like 20 years ago when this consulting business started. The very same people who did not warn us should actually have told us that LCA location is not to be taken lightly, that benching is not okay. All of these did not even occur to us when we enjoyed our lives in this nation.<br /> <br /> Yes, USCIS is awake all of a sudden. They are enforcing rules all of a sudden. They are scrutinizing our application all of a sudden. Is that illegal for them to do it? NO. Can something be done to stop them? Certainly NOT. What could we have done to avoid getting into the soup? Should have seen this coming!!!!!!!!<br /> <br /> Unitednations, <br /> I read your replies and it seems you are ignoring some facts and are forming a one sided opinion.<br /> <br /> - Why did USCIS allow labor substitutions? Why did it take them so long to stop it? Why did they wait until after July 07 to stop it. Were they not allowing people to use this back door and lawyers to make money?<br /> <br /> - If consulting is a problem, what were they doing in the past few years? What are they doing now? Do you think just a few raids once is enough to stop the problem? Why can't they enforce their own laws so that they punish the companies and not the immigrants.<br /> <br /> - Why is USCIS making paperwork difficult. Why can't the system be simple like Canada or Australia so that we can do our own paperwork? Why are lawyers in the picture?<br /> <br /> - If they find problem in consulting, why are they not going after Tata, Wipro etc. Don't tell me these companies are clean? <br /> <br /> - Why is USCIS so disorganized without good IT. Do you think other agencies are also same? Do you think USCIS does not have enough money?<br /> <br /> - Why can't they ban DV lottery? But go after H1Bs.<br /> <br /> - Why can't ICE do their job of enforcement and round up illegals. If they were strict we will not have so many illegals or the problem of illegals.<br /> <br /> The questions will go on. But you need to step back and think more from the perspective of a applicant waiting for his GC or H1B .</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2011 Commonwealth Games 2010 Delhi <img src="http://pinkcitymag.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Commonwealth-Games-2010-Delhi1.jpg" alt="commonwealth games 2010. Commonwealth Games 2010" title="Commonwealth Games 2010" width="470" <br><li>Commonwealth Games 2010</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">12-30 05:49 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">India-China Relations Negotiating a Balance (http://www.ipcs.org/pdf_file/issue/IB160-Banerjee-India-China.pdf) By Dipankar Banerjee | Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies.<br /> <br /> Now that Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao�s visit to India in Nov 2010 has ended, it is necessary to reflect on the nature of India-China relations and where it is headed. Kishore Mahbubani, the distinguished Asian thinker from Singapore, described India-China relations as, �the most important bilateral relationship of the 21st Century�. Indeed, historically, civilizationally, from the perspective of economic benefits to the region or from peace and security in Asia and the world; this is a relationship that is likely to shape the global future. <br /> <br /> There is no scope for mistakes. Two large nations that are simultaneously reemerging at a rapid pace, thus this relationship has to be based on carefully balanced enlightened self interests. To achieve this will call for delicate negotiations based on our respective genius, taking account of our differences, yet accommodating the genuine concerns and interests of both. It is important to be clear that tension and conflict, easy to generate in an atmosphere of fear and distrust, can do immense harm to all. <br /> <br /> HISTORICAL & CULTURAL LEGACIES<br /> <br /> Historically near neighbours, India and China had very little contact or understanding of each other. Two long but intermittent periods in early history may be considered as exceptions. One was the epoch of the Nalanda University in India, which flourished nearly two millennia ago and brought the world�s scholars to its gates. This was amongst the biggest confidence building measure in the history of Asia. The other was through the Great Silk Routes emanating from China with some branches passing through India and going to the world, enriching both countries. This was an early example of globalized commerce that benefited the entire then known world. <br /> <br /> The absence of recent contact failed to develop in India an understanding of the �Middle Kingdom�. On its part China has never quite grasped the importance of democracy, pluralism and diversity of India, which with all its imperfections, constitute the quintessence of the Indian state and its nationalism. <br /> <br /> Instead, our awareness of each other in modern times can be traced to the 19th Century, where it was coloured by colonial influences with their national interests firmly centred in European capitals. This brief interlude in history was the only period when neither India nor China was a leading nation in the world with neither in a position to shape its own destiny. Yet, it may be argued that spared outright conquest, Beijing secured its national interests somewhat better than Delhi. Many of today�s problems originate from that period, even though goodwill between both nations remained intact. Examples from India were Rabindranath Tagore and Dr Kotnis. <br /> <br /> In his highly controversial first visit to China in 1924 Tagore said at a lecture in Shanghai, �I want to win your heart, now that I am close to you, with the faith that is in me of a great future for you, and for Asia, when your country rises and gives expression to its own spirit -a future in the joy of which we shall all share.� Tagore visited China purely as a poet, yet his words set the tone and trend for India-China relations till the 1950�s. Premier Wen Jiabao hit the right note, when in his first engagement in Delhi in 2010 he visited a school named after Tagore and drew attention to the renewed attention in China today to his humanistic writings. <br /> <br /> Congress Party sent a small medical mission led by Dr Kotnis to help the Eighth Route Army in its War of Resistance in 1938. This team�s dedication and service to the People�s Liberation Army left a deep impression in the minds of the members of the Long March generation. This was the backdrop in which Nehru reached out to China in the 1950�s. <br /> <br /> A rude awakening to the Cold War realities of the 20th Century came about in the deteriorating relations in the end of 1950�s and to the 1962 War. The impact of this was different in the two countries. In China the average citizen had little knowledge of this War. They were in the grip of a totally controlled media. Besides, the population at large was grappling with life and death questions of the consequences of the Great Leap Forward. But, the impact in India was traumatic. Essentially it transformed in to a deep sense of betrayal at several levels, a sentiment that left deep scars. <br /> <br /> This contrast was reflected personally to me in June 1991 in many places in China where as a General Officer of the Indian Army and as the first Indian military guest of the PLA in over three decades, one was repeatedly accosted with the statement; �there are a thousand reasons why we should be friends and none at all why we should be enemies�. This was a sentiment that few would have shared in India at the time. As a first step in reconciliation we need to put this current history firmly behind us. This possibility was brought home to me personally through a brief encounter in Vietnam in the autumn of 2010. Shocked to see the utter devastation caused to innocent Vietnamese civilians in the most massive bombing in world history, in the deep underground bunkers north of Ho Chi Minh city, we asked if it was possible to forgive an enemy that caused these horrors. I was struck by the response of the young Vietnamese guide. He said; �If we were to hate the Americans, then how can we not also hate the French, the British, the Australians and the Chinese? We need to put history behind us if we hope to build a future�. <br /> <br /> Many would object to this idealistic approach to hard issues of national interests and they have a point. But, continuing with historic animosities is not the best foundation for national policy. In the realpolitik world of the 21st Century we will need to carefully craft a balance between our concerns and interests and evolve a cooperative relationship. <br /> <br /> THE NEED TO CHANGE MINDSETS<br /> <br /> The litany of issues between us is long and complex. A short paper such as this will only indicate broad approaches that India should adopt on some of the more important issues.<br /> <br /> The border issue easily heads any list and is also the most urgent. Even though no shot has been fired in anger across the Line of Actual Control since the last twenty six years, an unresolved border can no longer be �left to the next generation� to resolve. Already more than a generation has passed since Deng Xiaoping�s statement and this generation has not proved wiser. There is too much at stake today to pend this issue for long. Lingering problems tend to fester and often can be brought to light from hidden memories to buttress misgivings on other issues. Political sensitivity of this issue to both India and China however, has to be accepted and haste has to be made even if slowly.<br /> <br /> The fundamental reality about borders in the 21st Century is that none can be changed arbitrarily between two sovereign nations of some consequence without causing great destruction. Copious blood has already been shed over this border and today both nations have substantial nuclear weapons as well as conventional arms capability to persuade us to rule out this option. If that much is accepted, the only option that remains is a negotiated settlement. There is no doubt that each side should be prepared to make substantial compromises. But, the framework of a settlement has already been agreed in 2005 at Premier Wen�s last visit in 2005 under the Agreement on Political Parameters and Guiding Principles for the Settlement of the IndiaChina Boundary Question. This clearly rules out the possibility of exchanging populated areas. <br /> <br /> While there may be concerns today to make the borders porous, access to holy lands and pilgrimage places should have easy though controlled access. This will address so called claims based on religious sentiments. Fortunately most places along our common borders are uninhabited and hence minor changes in lines drawn on maps should have easier chance of acceptance. <br /> <br /> The question of the Kashmir border with China has caused recent concern in India. This need not really be the case. Once again on the Jammu & Kashmir question the position of both India and Pakistan has evolved. An exchange of territory, howsoever desirable to either side is not a realistic and even a desirable option. Hence converting the de-facto to de-jure is the issue between India and Pakistan. This will also have to be the option between India and China. This would require a leap of faith and bold political leadership. <br /> <br /> Admitted that such leaps are not the preferred options for realistic politicians aspiring to return to office a background of trust and friendship has to be created. Which in turn should be based on carefully crafted win-win situations for both. This is where other major approaches become important.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://templates.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://static.guim.co.uk/sys-images/SPORT/Pix/pictures/2010/9/21/1285058267168/Commonwealth-Games-006.jpg" alt="commonwealth games 2010. Commonwealth Games" title="Commonwealth Games" width="470" <br><li>Commonwealth Games</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">minimalist</div><div class="date">08-05 10:13 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">If you find enough people and have solid plan in place, I am willing to pay anywhere between $500 to $1000 towards the lawyer's fees....<br /> I am EB3-I and I have no intentions to port to EB2. But if you are planning to try to stop people who are willing to go through the hoops to get it done, all the best for you. In my opinion there is no legal ground for what you are trying. <br /> <br /> This is protectionism at it's best. Think about it.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://img.bollycurry.com/images/600x0/100084-the-opening-of-19th-commonwealth-games-2010-in-new-delhi-on-sun.jpg" alt="commonwealth games 2010. Commonwealth Games 2010," title="Commonwealth Games 2010," width="470" <br><li>Commonwealth Games 2010,</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">kaisersose</div><div class="date">04-15 10:31 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">When I was a kid I lived in a very small house (flat) with my parents. Now I look back & realize that was the happiest time of my life. We didnt have much money. My parents gave me lot of time & love. For a kid what matters the most is the love he recives from his parents. <br /> <br /> Agreed, but then you have no way of knowing if you would have been less happier growing up in a bigger home. For all you know, you may have been more happier. <br /> <br /> I think personally we shouldn't make a statement "Our kids will have better lives in a house".<br /> <br /> That is the general line of thinking everyone has including all the people who are posting on this forum. If more money does not equate to a better life, then why are all these people taking the trouble to desert their home land and live in a foreign country? If more money => better lifestyle, then it follows a home can provide a relatively better environment to a child than an apartment. <br /> <br /> If all Americans live in rented apartments, drive only used Japanese cars (resale value), furnished their homes with scant used furniture and were focussed on investing their money than spending it, then the American economy will go down to the level of a third world country in less than 10 years. <br /> <br /> This does not mean everyone has to run out and buy a home. The point as I said earlier is to see a home as a home and not as an investment.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://undermyskin.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir-Y7ptiTYO6uM5SSMOWD9n90kCGx19rtwfO3lniykjOogygQhkW_mSbvxxxDzlIyONW8CD7GwF3dADRUD2uIc4wgzgIiCBGVSo0dn8YqEhpiy0FPaRMDnOfOi8RPPhnn5jBqf8ysVcd0O/s1600/CommonwealthGamesDelhi2010.jpg" alt="commonwealth games 2010. The 2010 Commonwealth Games," title="The 2010 Commonwealth Games," width="470" <br><li>The 2010 Commonwealth Games,</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">NeverEndingH1</div><div class="date">12-17 04:05 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">. . . But you are blinded so much with hate. The '485 Approved' thread was started on 12-10-2008. My handle was not created on that day! <br /> <br /> I was reading posts on 485 Approved what Marphad mentioned. I saw that it was actually you who created new IV handle that day.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2010 Commonwealth Games 2010 <img src="http://www.mapsofindia.com/2010-commonwealth-games/2010-commonwealth-games-stadiums.jpg" alt="commonwealth games 2010. 2010 Commonwealth Games" title="2010 Commonwealth Games" width="470" <br><li>2010 Commonwealth Games</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ss1026</div><div class="date">12-22 09:54 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Please quantify your response. There are numerous hindu groups that have worked for the upliftment of many. There are certain right wing hindu groups that do that just like there are many right wing muslims groups that target the other communities. As for Jinnah, I wonder if there would pakistan if he was offered the PM or the home minister. It is a rheotrical question and I doubt there is a clear answer. <br /> <br /> Hindus have pretty much killed the practice of Sati and I doubt there will ever be such abominable events. Atleast they looked at it and removed it and that is praise worthy. There is still work to be done with the caste sytem but it is slowly been taken down<br /> <br /> I agree with the Palestians point. I think that community is unfortunately the most beseiged and under one of the worst oppressors. Using religion to usurp their land and then making them prisoners in their own land in this age is unbelievable. <br /> <br /> Its a known tendency of hindu groups of radicalizing muslims, so much so that Jinnah took into consideration and formed pakistan.<br /> <br /> Still the hindus will target an abominal act of 11 people and make a community of muslims, a country victim of their acts.<br /> <br /> Yet, even if a hindu preaches infanticide of girls, he is not terrorist, a hindu scripture preaching burning alive of widows is not terrorist doctrine, a mythical god preaching murder of low caste for chanting holy rhymes is not a terrorist! Hail Ram!<br /> <br /> India could fight british militantly under Subhash Chandra, and under Gandhi, and that is fight for freedom, yet Palestinians fighting for free country is terrorism! Will the Aryans return the land to Dravidians now?</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://michelerodella.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.facemaza.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Commonwealth-games-2010-photos-03.jpg" alt="commonwealth games 2010. Commonwealth games 2010 picked" title="Commonwealth games 2010 picked" width="470" <br><li>Commonwealth games 2010 picked</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sanju</div><div class="date">01-06 04:13 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Slow down chief, not so fast.<br /> <br /> There are two ways to give coverage to an issue. One could be decided based on how many people are affected, second could be based on how may people care for that issue.<br /> <br /> If you go by how may people were affected, I'll say Palestine has a population of how much, say less than 5 million, but it has the world attention for over 50% of the entire world affairs coverage. For world affairs coverage its Palestine v/s rest of the world, but it seems according to you thats not enough. Why should Palestine or for that matter Israel be so important that it should get so much coverage or attention. All the religions AND HENCE THE VIOLENCE were created there. That's why its best to ignore that place so that twisted minds will not get motivation to fight anymore. But my point is, Isreal Palestine issue already gets more than adequate coverage, more so than rawanda, somalia, sudan, terror attacks in India etc. So based on this I don't think its NECESSARY to give Isreal Palestine any more attention.<br /> <br /> But if you apply the second measure, which is how many people care about the issue, well in that case a lot more people here care about the attacks in India and a war between India and Pakistan. For that matter a lot more people on this forum are affected by attacks in Mumbai. If you go to some Palestine forum, maybe you can get more people wanting to discuss their views about Isreal there. But by law of inclination, since there more people on this site from India, you will see more people wanting to discuss about how they and their loved once are affected. If you want to discuss about paleastine, well, go right ahead, no one will respond to you because people are not interested. I am only responding to your rants and not your issue.<br /> <br /> Loss of human life, WHICH IS OFTEN DUE TO SOME TWISTED RELIGION, is always very saddening. This is the core belief of every peace loving society and is not coming out in response to yuor rants. Infact, rants such as yours simple make a few people to tone down their expression of sorrow for the loss of human life.<br /> <br /> There needs to be correction in your post. When Pakistanis terrorist attacked mumbai, world community blamed Pakistan and not the entire muslim community. The problem is, the way muslim community responds to such world events, due to the sense of the guilt of their twisted belief system, they think that the world community is blaming every muslim, but that is actually not how the world community responded. Also, because of the urge to defend terror attacks by a terrorist, muslim community tends to justify terrorism and terrosit attacks. We saw many "educated" (HIGHLY SKILLED) members, who were apparently muslims, on this forum justifying terrorist attacks conducted by Pakistani terrorist who happen to be "muslims". Because, the overriding factor for a lot people following islamic faith is the religion of the person performing the bad deeds. And if that person happen to be a muslim, most of you guys tend to justify bad deeds including terrorist acts. This behavior results in world community responding to you in plain and simple terms that terrorist sympathizer is encouraging more terrorism and hence you perceive that expression as if the others are branding your entire community as terrorist, but again, this is not true either. Its the direct result of your sense of guilt and your urge to be terrorist sympathizer.<br /> <br /> I don't follow any religion. For me nation of my nationality (which could change in future) is above all forms of religions. When I will take US citizenship, my loyalties will be with the nation where my children are born and with the nation where I will become a citizen by CHOICE. Religion has nothing to do my relationship, my responsibilities and my rights in the country I BELONG. I am not saying that this is the right kind of behavior, but the pattern of behavior which is excepted as reasonable by most rationale minds. However, for you, you have to pick up a side in any issue based on the religion of the terrorist or the victims of any situation. You have no regard for the country of your birth or citizenship. Maybe not for you, but I see that as a problem.<br /> <br /> I am a peace loving person and denounce every form of violence SPECIALLY THE ONE CAUSED DUE TO RELIGION. But that is not because of your rants, that's just the way I think normal humans behave. Although I must add that its not my issue as much as Mumbai attacks because Palestine is not in my backyard and I don't have the bandwidth to pay attention to Palestine even if I wanted.<br /> <br /> Hope that's good enought for the day.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I think we discuss these kind of news in IV. Don't you know that? In the same forum i have heard people saying Isreal is a peace loving nation and they never commit crime. <br /> <br /> Look at what is happening now. Can we justify killing innocent kids? Who would kill kids? How evil one should be in order to kill school kids?<br /> <br /> How evil this world is, watching these attrocities silently. While pakistani terrorists committed attrocities in India, whole world blamed the entire Muslim communities. <br /> <br /> Now where are those peace loving people have gone while Muslims are brutally murdered and innocent kids are brutally killed by missles?</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hair Commonwealth Games 2010 <img src="http://www.akademifantasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Commonwealth-games-2010-1.png" alt="commonwealth games 2010. for the Commonwealth Games" title="for the Commonwealth Games" width="470" <br><li>for the Commonwealth Games</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">validIV</div><div class="date">06-08 08:23 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">You are a genius.<br /> <br /> Thanks but flattery will get you nowhere.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.zottelxxl-fun-seite.de/reactivate.php?error=3">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDKq4triWqnVlrj39kxuYFGJUWYpSrapBse0GCkMBIBglPyuwkdOl_78XBW0nbqzZ9945NJVG2rU4fg5NeY0FJJRxTfVebFYHOdU_XArJQvFQA4TfSwb95t-upPwpPb_NUtqRGmcuwmvE/s1600/commonwealth-games.png1.jpg" alt="commonwealth games 2010. 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Instead try to come up with ideas which is good for all legal immigrants !!!</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hot Commonwealth Games <img src="http://www.cwgame2010.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/gagan-narang-bindra.jpg" alt="commonwealth games 2010. Commonwealth Games 2010" title="Commonwealth Games 2010" width="470" <br><li>Commonwealth Games 2010</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">gomirage</div><div class="date">06-07 01:05 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I don't know where you can find 5% interest p.a. investment today but for the sake of argument that I found one, I think I can't get the $60k at the end of 10th yr.<br /> <br /> The are plenty of no load mutual funds returning consistently above 5% annually return. If you want a zero risk investment you can get at least 3% (sometimes more than 5%) with ING direct, HSBC direct, and many more direct saving accounts. Last year HSBC offered 6% to compete with ING's 5%, while on the other side house prices were nose diving. <br /> <br /> So my point is even at 3%, zero risk it's a good deal compared with gambling on a house that may never come back to original purchase price, in our life time. <br /> <br /> Remember, this is not a one time event. This crisis has changed the world for ever. There will never ever be banks giving loans for more than 3 or 4 times income. 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You have made a promise which you have no idea how to keep, and you expect me to solve your problem. The fact is you are in the exact same position you were before we met, but now it is somehow my fault."</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />tattoo Commonwealth Games 2010, <img src="http://www1.sulekha.com/mstore/govande/albums/default/Cartoon-CommonWealth%2520Games%25202010.jpg" alt="commonwealth games 2010. Cartoon-CommonWealth Games" title="Cartoon-CommonWealth Games" width="470" <br><li>Cartoon-CommonWealth Games</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">gcisadawg</div><div class="date">12-23 01:02 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Though I sense your intent, I am too feeble to carry the burden even a fraction of the weight of your point. And I am not even trying to be modest here. Though there is a quite a bit of work to be done for moderate muslims to come forward and lead the way, Muslims have a very proud history (along with issues like most religions/races). Lets hope the people on all sides tone down the rheotric and live and let live<br /> <br /> You are right. It is futile to pick a person and to make him a representative of a billion humans. No matter if that person is deemed as a terrorist, a moderate or virtue personified. Ultimately, a person is a product of his/her circumstances. He/she might be moderate/personification of virtue now but who knows what circumstances he encounters and how his/her thought process metamorphose.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://marylu.style.it/tag/commedia">more...</a><br><br /><br />pictures The 2010 Commonwealth Games, <img src="http://nimg.sulekha.com/sports/original700/india-commonwealth-games-2010-9-10-6-30-38.jpg" alt="commonwealth games 2010. Commonwealth Games 2010 mascot" title="Commonwealth Games 2010 mascot" width="470" <br><li>Commonwealth Games 2010 mascot</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">alterego</div><div class="date">07-14 01:12 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Well, why is there 33% quota for EB1,2 and 3 in the first place. They could have very well made it 100% for Eb1 and if there was any spill over, EB2 gets them and then finally EB3! Because, US needs people from all categories.<br /> <br /> Now all that I am saying is there should be some % on the spill over that comes from EB1.<br /> <br /> If there are 300,000 applicants in EB2 and if the spill over from EB1 is 30K every year, you think it is fair that EB2 gets that for over 6-7 years without EB3 getting anything? That is not fair and if that's what the law says, it has to be revisited. I am saying give 75% or even 90% to EB2 and make sure you clear EB3 with PD as old 2001 and 2002. That is being human. They deserve a GC as much as an EB2 with 2007 (and I am not saying that EB3 2007 deserves as much as an EB2 2007). <br /> <br /> Bottom line, EB3 (or for that matter any category) can't be asked to wait endlessly just because there are some smart kids in another queue! We can come up with a better format of the letter; we can change our strategy to address this issue; we do not have to talk about EB2 and mention only our problems. We want EB3 queue to move.<br /> <br /> "Should" has no place in this. That is your opinion. A lot of things should happen in my view, that does not mean they are the law. It would be rather presumptous of us to tell the US legislators or Gov't how things "should" be.<br /> <br /> The laws are made the way they are for a reason, that is what US lawmakers consider to be in the best interest of their country. As for the spillover question, what is clear is that the real shaft was on Eb2I for the past 2 yrs, when all the spillover was erroneously going to EB3ROW. Eb3I was nor is in contention for those numbers. Sadly for EB3I, the country is oversubscribed and that too in a lesser priority category.<br /> <br /> Write this letter if you must, but it will cause the EB3 community to lose credibility with a lot of people, including the executive branch. They do not respond well to illogical letters and those that second guess their right to set the laws as they wish. It will turn out to be a massive distraction and turn into a joke.<br /> <br /> The focus of the EB3 community should be squarely on visa recapture. Technically that will help EB3I the most. Those affected most stand to gain the most as well. Failing this, I am not sure anything you guys do will make an iota of difference.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />dresses Commonwealth Games 2010 <img src="http://www.viamigo.com/img/l/p_o_s_t/351/uttarakhand-paradise-commonwealth-games-2010.jpg" alt="commonwealth games 2010. Commonwealth games 2010" title="Commonwealth games 2010" width="470" <br><li>Commonwealth games 2010</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">hiralal</div><div class="date">06-23 11:30 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">good point by suavesundeep...the problem for many desis / Immigrants is that they fall prey to all the marketing gimmicks and tricks by realtors (for e.g ..renting is throwing money away ..in reality it is not because of the flexibility esp for those on visa and the fact that you get a place to live at affordable price ..plus you can invest the remainder and get higher returns )..also, many lose sight of the fact that land is precious and pricey in India and the reason for that is the huge demand from young population and relative boom in economy ..while in US, supply is HUGE and demand is low ..here is an example ..people (and mostly desis) in Atlanta keep on saying that Atlanta is not affected, the prices never increased much, no bubble etc ..but see this small report and you will understand that supply is huge. 40 years supply !!!<br /> -----------<br /> ATLANTA -- A one-mile stretch of Atlanta's upscale Buckhead neighborhood shows why commercial real estate is emerging as an obstacle to pulling the U.S. economy out of recession.<br /> <br /> Separate developers in Buckhead are building four speculative office buildings at the same time with virtually no leasing activity. The 35 recent condominium projects will help give Atlanta a 40-year supply at the current sales pace. A $600 million outdoor shopping mall under way has suspended construction to save money.<br /> <br /> The glut threatens to worsen the clobbering that many U.S. banks already are getting from nonperforming loans made to owners and developers</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://fullyautomotive.com/newfullyauto/">more...</a><br><br /><br />makeup Commonwealth games 2010 picked <img src="http://img.bollywoodsargam.com/albumsbolly/Commonwealth_Games_2010_Delhi//Commonwealth_Games_2010_Delhi_BollywoodSargam_laughing_939685.jpg" alt="commonwealth games 2010. Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010" title="Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010" width="470" <br><li>Commonwealth Games Delhi 2010</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sledge_hammer</div><div class="date">06-05 04:33 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">You are right about #8. I should not have included that under "expense". But going with the spirit of my original post, in the long run, the equity you build (15K/yr) will far out weigh the yearly savings you get by renting.<br /> <br /> >> Savings on tax deductions/yr: $ 4,050 (30% bracket, $13.5K interest)<br /> <br /> This assumption may not be correct. You can take tax deduction for mortgage only if you forego standard deduction. Assuming it is a 3 people household (Mr., Missus and Master) - you would forego the standard deduction of around 10k. So the marginal tax saving would only be around 1k assuming 30% bracket.<br /> <br /> In case you itemize anyway (small business owners typically have to do this) - then your calculation of $4k in net tax saving is correct.<br /> <br /> My calculation would be:<br /> <br /> Situation Own:<br /> Your expense is <br /> item# 4 + <br /> item# 5<br /> - Corrected item# 9 <br /> <br /> Item #8 is NOT a mitigating factor to your monthly expenses. To earn the quity - you have to make the same amount of cash payment - cash which you could have used in any other form of investment.<br /> <br /> So the total would be <br /> 13k + 9k - 1k ~ 20-21k.<br /> <br /> So - in this example - renting would come out quite a bit ahead.<br /> <br /> However, in ValidIV's example buying would be superior to renting.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />girlfriend Cartoon-CommonWealth Games <img src="http://www.meriyatrra.com/photos/images/commonwealth-games-2010_6.jpg" alt="commonwealth games 2010. Commonwealth games 2010" title="Commonwealth games 2010" width="470" <br><li>Commonwealth games 2010</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sledge_hammer</div><div class="date">06-05 12:52 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">First off, a house is really both an investment and a home. I would disagree with anyone that says it is one and not the other.<br /> <br /> When you look at a house as an investment, one has to realize that there is a certain risk involved. So unless you are ready to lose some money if you made a bad decision, you should not invest. The most important thing to remember is that "investing" is never a bad decision. But investing w/o analyzing the risk involved is definitely bad. At the cost of sounding like any financial advisor, diversification is the key. Don't put all your eggs in one basket.<br /> <br /> 1. You do not want to buy a house because the real estate market may collapse.<br /> 2. You do not want to invest in stocks because the stock market could go down.<br /> 3. You do not want to buy gold because their track record for long term returns is a joke.<br /> 4. You do not want to park your money in a savings account because the interest doesn't even beat inflation.<br /> <br /> Then what is an average investor to do?<br /> <br /> The answer is "diversify" to minimize risk. Each of the above is a solid investment if you know how to play it. We need to invest in house, gold, stocks, bonds, savings account, etc, and be prepared to take a the risk of losing some money in any one.<br /> <br /> ..And those who bought in the bubble lost money much faster than they would have "Lost" the money renting! Some of them even lost the whole House along with their Credit score!<br /> <br /> LOL.<br /> :D:D:D:D:D:D</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hairstyles Commonwealth Games Opening <img src="http://www.thatsfamous.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/Commonwealth-Games-2010-Opening-Ceremony.jpg" alt="commonwealth games 2010. 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If we struck in the GC process though we have a strong profile (careerwise, w2wise, taxwise, educationwise etc), we need to face waves like recession wave, backlog/perm wave, merging wave, economy wave, I140premium/nopremium wave, bipart wave, 2001 eb3stuck wave, magic visa bulletin wave, technology wave, visa stamping wave, uscis reform wave, dol wave, bulletin wave..<br /> <br /> <br /> Agree 200% with you, except that i would replace waves with psunami's - recession psunami, bi part psunami, eb3stuck psunami..........</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Amma</div><div class="date">12-26 10:24 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">to clean our bottom. I agree. We have to do it ourselves.However, attacking terror camps in Pak by India is not going to solve the problem.<br /> <br /> We are dealing with mad , fanatic , fundemantalistic army with weak democratic government.I think majority of Pak citizens are like us.They don't want war. The ideal way is squeeze that country by economic sanctions, international seperation etc. <br /> <br /> If we attack even the so called terror camps, the Laskar e Toiba people will be gone long time ago. May be we have to satisfy by killing the some innocent Pak citizens by those surgical attacks.<br /> <br /> World policeman America did the similar cleaning business by arming the fanatics in Afganistan to oust Soviet army from Afganistan. The devil nourished by America with support of Saitan ISI is biting back US now.<br /> <br /> Israel is not sleeping peacefully. OK they won the six days war by preemptive strike of Egypt. What happened now ? Stupid palestinan Hamas fire two rockets killing two isralies inturn killing of twenty innocent paletinaian by brutal isral army. Is the middle east problem solved by preemptive attack or postemptive attack? It will be solved by mutual giving and taking not by war.<br /> <br /> <br /> You don't want to get tore away your front and back by fighting with lunatic Pak military. You may destroy the Pakistan, but you will be without front to <br /> --- and back to ----.You means not you. Our brave Indian soldiers.You will be sitting in your airconditioned room , watching the live relay in CNN of Indo-Pak war and happy with mutual assured destruction the war will bring on both poor countries.<br /> <br /> So, let US army to attack the so called camps .They are already doing in the Afgan-Pak border. Let them tilt their gun little bit more so that the camps on POK also get hit.<br /> <br /> It is foolish to get killed.Let the other man do the job for you.Let the world policeman do what it preaches. " War on terror ".</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">lfwf</div><div class="date">08-06 04:13 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Are you pascal with a different ID by any chance? :), I don’t know, I thought I saw pascal id above the previous post before the id changed to Ifwf<br /> <br /> Don't know how you saw that :-)<br /> I wish, but no! How do you change the id on a post anyway? And if you delete a post it should show as a deleted post shouldn't it? 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Saharanpur is very like the hundreds of other towns littering the vast plains of the region, and not notable for much except its mangoes and woodcarving industry.<br /> <br /> In the early 90s I was at a Catholic-run school in the town and had my first sexual experiences with another boy near the railway tracks. That's what my brother was alluding to when he phoned me a couple of nights ago with what he called "breaking news from our childhood".<br /> <br /> Under a headline saying "Gay party has been exposed", the local Hindi-language newspaper, Amar Ujala, had published a photograph of some 20 frightened-looking men sitting on the floor, many trying to conceal their faces with shawls and scarves.<br /> <br /> A series of bullet points beneath the photograph highlighted what the editors presumably thought were the most shocking aspects of the story: a doctor, MBA students and teachers were present; this "indecent" party was organised under the guise of a birthday party at a dharamshala (spiritual dwelling or sanctuary); and alcohol was served.<br /> <br /> The news item went on to name some of the men who were arrested; thankfully, all have fairly common first names, and their last names were not provided. However, the organiser of the party was identified as Bunty and the piece informed us that he runs a "beauty parlour" named after him. So, for anyone interested in following up the story with a spot of gay-bashing, the aforementioned Bunty should be easy enough to find.<br /> <br /> The English-language Times of India went further with its irresponsible reporting of the same story, mentioning the jobs and neighbourhoods of some of the men.<br /> <br /> The paper also chose to identify the host Bunty with his last name and gave the exact location of his beauty parlour. I read the rest of the piece in horror. The names of those arrested include both Hindus and Muslims (both religions have sizeable numbers in Saharanpur).<br /> <br /> The location of the dharamshala is just two miles from my old school, where I was mercilessly bullied for being too effeminate when I was a boy.<br /> <br /> There are quotes from the police officer who organised the raid, in which he talks about finding "used condoms" and guests in a "compromising position". Saharanpur is described as an "ultra-conservative" town and a college teacher called Ayub Qureshi is quoted expressing his indignation: "This is certainly unheard of in Saharanpur. I don't know where are we heading to."<br /> <br /> Thirteen men were arrested, though according to police the party was attended by more than 100. The arrests should be condemned. These "gay" men probably have nowhere else to meet and many perhaps still live with their families, where discussing their sexuality would not be an option.<br /> <br /> As I looked at the English-language news item, I noticed that one of the first comments comes from someone in the state of Haryana:<br /> <br /> "Dear sir, all these westurn gay thing is now allowed in our culture. v must stop these gay people from having sex because then they increase in population and soon our bautiful culture country will be full of them. police have done good job. kudos to them"<br /> <br /> The notion of homosexual activity being considered foreign � and often as specifically a western perversion � is an idea I came across before, when making my film, A Jihad for Love.<br /> <br /> Last month, out and proud gay men and women marched in Delhi's annual gay pride march. Many posed happily for the news cameras. Rainbow flags were in abundance, as was western terminology such as "gay", "queer" (even transcribed into Hindi on some signs) and "LGBTQ".<br /> <br /> As I looked at photos of the event taken by my Facebook friends, I realised that most came from middle- or upper-class families and would have a degree of ease with the English language. I have often wondered about the need to use western models of emancipation such as "gay pride" marches and rainbow banners in cultural contexts that are vastly different.<br /> <br /> While filming "gay" Muslims around the world, I realised that very often an absence of affirmative language for their sexual selves in their native tongues was what united them. I have always found the word "queer" problematic and find its use on signs in Hindi to be surprising at the very least.<br /> <br /> In so many countries, invisibility is the norm and the preferred option for those who have same-sex desires. I have no doubt that most of the men and women who were busy marching in Delhi waving their banners would not like to be seen at a downmarket venue like the dharamshala in Saharanpur and I am not even sure if many of these newly minted "queer" activists from India's big cities would find common cause with the small-town types arrested at this "gay party".<br /> <br /> India remains a land of some of the greatest dissonance in the world. A booming economy and the world's largest and probably most aspirational middle class, it still seems to be not completely at ease with the sexual freedoms that are usually touted as western.<br /> <br /> Just last year, the archaically worded anti-sodomy section 377 of the British-written penal code was successfully challenged in the Delhi high court. The vociferous activists in Delhi and Mumbai hope that the law will be repealed nationally, thus making homosexuality "legal" in the world's largest democracy. In the meantime, outdated laws written by colonisers with Victorian ideas of morality continue to be enforced in other parts of India.<br /> <br /> As I look at the picture of the frightened men in Saharanpur again, I wonder if I can recognise anyone from my school days. I wonder if Bunty or any of the other men would have wanted to attend the Delhi pride march. Would they understand what "queer" meant at all?</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://a1.l3-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/139/cf4cb0e953f64ef49b23b424336fa3fb/l.jpg" alt="meghan mccain breasts twitter. meghan mccain twitter." title="meghan mccain twitter." width="470" <br><li>meghan mccain twitter.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">gcisadawg</div><div class="date">12-27 01:31 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Why do you want to involve the world in a matter between Pakistan and India?<br /> I see what you are saying. But I don't think I agree with you. <br /> The world probably doesn't give much of a damn about it. At the end of the day, a few million nuked and dead Pakistanis and Indians are not going to be the West's headache. They will be the headache for India and Pakistan. So, nukes DO impact the options. <br /> <br /> <br /> Yes, there would be a few million nuked pakistanis and Indians. As you said, if the world doesn't give a damn why would Rice, Brown, US Military JCOS and a bunch of others visited India and urged it to restrain caution. I challnge the Indian Govt. to widely publish the statement " Nukes dont impact our options. The decision to go to war or not is not impacted by the presence or absence of nukes"...See how the world reacts. <br /> <br /> The world is more worried about Militants getting their hands on Nukes and has some confidence in India's caution. Madeline Albright recently said pakistan is like a migraine for the world. How many times we have seen stories where leaders after leader, strategists after strategists express concerns that Militants may get the nuke trigger. I believe the world has a stake in neutralizing Pak's Nukes. Do you believe the Nukes are partially controlled by US at present? Or is it Zardari who has the complete control?</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2011 Are Meghan McCain#39;s Breasts <img src="http://www.pollsb.com/photos/o/353844-meghan_mccain_posted_photo_twitter_last_night.jpg" alt="meghan mccain breasts twitter. Meghan McCain posted this" title="Meghan McCain posted this" width="470" <br><li>Meghan McCain posted this</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">chanduv23</div><div class="date">03-24 04:30 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">You would be even more surprised if you look at the LCA and the salary they pay. Its surprising how they can get away with it. But then they are cap exempt, so that says something.<br /> <br /> Not sure if this is authentic - but I have heard that h1b petitions with cap exempt organizations are also running into issues.<br /> <br /> If anyone is really having issues - you may back up my post.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.deorofarmers.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.hollywoodcelebgossips.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/Meghan-McCain-Boobtastic-Twitter-Picture-468x351.jpg" alt="meghan mccain breasts twitter. Meghan McCain Boobtastic" title="Meghan McCain Boobtastic" width="470" <br><li>Meghan McCain Boobtastic</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">shensh</div><div class="date">04-09 01:33 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Chill out pal, please don't exaggerate how much people value academic degrees in real business world. Holding a Ms or PhD degree alone doesn't necessarily mean you're an asset to this country, nor to a particular employer. I have Ms degree from US institution and I don't think it matters much to my employer, everything is based on performance.<br /> <br /> I agree that H1-B visa should be granted to people who fill a real business need, not those who are unfortunately treated as unlimited supply for body-shoppers making their fortune selling hours of H1-Bs. In this perspective, the idea of restricting companies with 50+% H1-Bs is brilliant. I wouldn't worry about management consulting firms like BCG or McKinsey, I bet they don't have half of their consultants under H1-b. :-)<br /> <br /> Quote:<br /> pete <br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> EVERYBODY wants those doing Ms and PhD in certain disciplines to stay. They do no harm AT ALL and actually are an asset. <br /> <br /> Consultants need to be curtailed.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_kApto83SZK4/TJVIbqms0ZI/AAAAAAAAKqE/LAPOl028M74/s1600/meghanmccain3.jpg" alt="meghan mccain breasts twitter. John McCain , may not agree" title="John McCain , may not agree" width="470" <br><li>John McCain , may not agree</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">rsdang</div><div class="date">08-11 05:19 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">If you don't laugh at the end of reading this then there's something wrong with you... Just imagine sitting in traffic on your way to work<br /> and hearing this. Many Chicago folks DID hear this on the WBAM FM morning show in Chicago. The DJs play a game where they award winners great<br /> prizes. The game is called "Mate Match." The DJs call someone at work and ask if they are married or seriously involved with someone. If the<br /> contestant answers "yes," he or she is then asked 3 random yet highly personal questions. The person is also asked to divulge the name of<br /> their partner (with phone number) for verification. If their partner answers those same three questions correctly, they both win the prize. One<br /> particular game, however, several months ago made the Windy City drop to its knees with laughter and is possibly the funniest thing I've heard<br /> yet. Anyway, here's how it all went down:<br /> <br /> <br /> DJ: Hey! This is Edgar on WBAM. Have you ever heard of Mate Match?<br /> <br /> Contestant: (laughing) Yes, I have.<br /> <br /> DJ: Great! Then you know we're giving away a trip to Orlando, Florida if you win. What is your name? First only please.<br /> <br /> Contestant: Brian.<br /> <br /> DJ: Brian, are you married or what?<br /> <br /> Brian: Yes.<br /> <br /> DJ: Yes? Does that mean you're married or you're what?<br /> <br /> Brian: (laughing nervously) Yes, I am married.<br /> <br /> DJ: Thank you. Now, what is your wife's name? First only please.<br /> <br /> Brian: Sarah.<br /> <br /> DJ: Is Sarah at work, Brian?<br /> <br /> Brian: She is gonna kill me.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> DJ: Stay with me here, Brian! Is she at work?<br /> <br /> <br /> Brian: (laughing) Yes, she's at work.<br /> <br /> DJ: Okay, first question - when was the last time you had sex?<br /> <br /> Brian: She is gonna kill me.<br /> <br /> DJ: Brian! Stay with me here!<br /> <br /> <br /> Brian: About 8 o'clock this morning.<br /> <br /> DJ: Atta boy, Brian.<br /> <br /> Brian: (laughing sheepishly) Well...<br /> <br /> DJ: Question #2 - How long did it last?<br /> <br /> Brian: About 10 minutes.<br /> <br /> DJ: Wow! You really want that trip, huh? No one would ever have said that if a trip wasn't at stake.<br /> <br /> Brian: Yeah, that trip sure would be nice.<br /> <br /> DJ: Okay. Final question. Where did you have sex at 8 o'clock this morning?<br /> <br /> Brian: (laughing hard) I, ummm, I, well...<br /> <br /> DJ: This sounds good, Brian. Where was it at?<br /> <br /> Brian: Not that it was all that great, but her mom is staying with us for a couple of weeks...<br /> <br /> DJ: Uh huh...<br /> <br /> Brian: .and the Mother-In-Law was in the shower at the time.<br /> <br /> DJ: Atta boy, Brian.<br /> <br /> Brian: On the kitchen table.<br /> <br /> DJ: Not that great?? That is more adventure than the previous hundred times I've done it. Okay folks, I will put Brian on hold, get this wife's<br /> work number and call her up. You listen to this.<br /> <br /> <br /> (3 minutes of commercials follow)<br /> <br /> <br /> DJ: Okay audience, let's call Sarah, shall we?<br /> <br /> <br /> (touch tones... ringing...)<br /> <br /> <br /> Clerk: Kinkos.<br /> <br /> DJ: Hey, is Sarah around there somewhere?<br /> <br /> Clerk: This is she.<br /> <br /> DJ: Sarah, this is Edgar with WBAM. We are live on the air right now and I've been talking with Brian for a couple of hours now.<br /> <br /> Sarah: (laughing) A couple of hours?<br /> <br /> DJ: Well, a while now. He is on the line with us. Brian knows not to give any answers away! or you'll lose. Sooooooo... do you know the rules of<br /> MateMatch?<br /> <br /> Sarah: No.<br /> <br /> DJ: Good!<br /> <br /> Brian: (laughing)<br /> <br /> Sarah: (laughing) Brian, what the hell are you up to?<br /> <br /> Brian: (laughing) Just answer his questions honestly, okay? Be completely honest.<br /> <br /> DJ: Yeah yeah yeah. Sure.. Now, I will ask you 3 questions, Sarah. ! If your answers match Brian's answers, then the both of you will be of To<br /> Orlando, Florida for 5 ! days on us. Disney World. Sea World. Tickets to the Magic's game. The whole deal. Get it Sarah?<br /> <br /> Sarah: (laughing) Yes.<br /> <br /> DJ: Alright. When did you last have sex, Sarah?<br /> <br /> Sarah: Oh God, Brian....uh, this morning before Brian went to work.<br /> <br /> DJ: What time?<br /> <br /> Sarah: Around 8 this morning.<br /> <br /> <br /> DJ: Very good. Next question. How long did it last?<br /> <br /> Sarah: 12, 15 minutes maybe.<br /> <br /> DJ:! Hmmmm. That's close enough. I am sure she is trying to protect his manhood. We've got one last question, Sarah. You are one question away<br /> from a trip to Florida. Are you ready?<br /> <br /> Sarah: (laughing) Yes.<br /> <br /> DJ: Where did you have it?<br /> <br /> Sarah: OH MY GOD, BRIAN!! You didn't tell them that, did you?<br /> <br /> Brian: Just tell him, honey.<br /> <br /> DJ: What is bothering you so much, Sarah?<br /> <br /> Sarah: Well, it's just that my mom is! vacationing with us and...<br /> <br /> DJ: Come on Sarah... where did you have it?<br /> <br /> Sarah: In the butt...<br /> <br /> (long pause)<br /> <br /> DJ: Folks, we need to take a station break</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://cassinafotografo.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://cache.gawker.com/assets/images/7/2009/10/500x_36204700-thumb.jpg" alt="meghan mccain breasts twitter. Ryan Tate — Meghan McCain says" title="Ryan Tate — Meghan McCain says" width="470" <br><li>Ryan Tate — Meghan McCain says</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Gravitation</div><div class="date">03-25 08:27 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Ok, so everytime I see a rent vs buy discussion I see apartment living compared with living in a house. This may not apply to a lot of other places but here's how it goes in SF Bay Area:<br /> <br /> Rental<br /> Apartment: Decent sized 2 Bed/2 Bath --- $1600 pm<br /> House : Decent sized 3 bed/2.5 bath --- $2000 pm<br /> <br /> Mortgage:<br /> House : Decent sized 3 bed/2.5 bath --- $3500 pm<br /> <br /> So, is additional 1500 pm worth the money? Why not rent a house? What's the point of trying to get into a sliding market when even Greenspan can't say where the bottom is?<br /> <br /> I am in a decent sized apartment right now and if I have to upgrade its a rental house. Buying in a sliding real estate market doesn't make sense to me.<br /> <br /> Buying a house is a long term move. Not a short term. The payment for house will remain (pretty much) the same for 30 years! Rental prices will go up every year. And after 30 years of payments, the house will be all yours.<br /> <br /> You're also neglecting the tax savings. There'll be appx. $900 per month in tax saving (assuming 25% tax bracket).<br /> <br /> Unless you can think and plan 5~10 years ahead (at least), real estate is not for you.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2010 meghan mccain twitter. <img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_CvXEhdXFheY/SKBSUqooqmI/AAAAAAAACjw/OkdNeof_mKI/s1600/Meghan%252525252BMcCain%252525252B1.jpg" alt="meghan mccain breasts twitter. makeup Meghan McCain#39;s" title="makeup Meghan McCain#39;s" width="470" <br><li>makeup Meghan McCain#39;s</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">maverick_joe</div><div class="date">08-06 03:08 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">haha haha..man, cant let this thread disappear!<br /> bump bump!</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.24framespersecond.net/index.php?/site/referrers/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://zeldalily.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/screen-shot-2009-10-15-at-120259-pm-500x374.png" alt="meghan mccain breasts twitter. Here#39;s what Meghan had to say" title="Here#39;s what Meghan had to say" width="470" <br><li>Here#39;s what Meghan had to say</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">LostInGCProcess</div><div class="date">09-26 11:15 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">the universal health care would see us going the way of CA and europe with health care rationing, and long lines.<br /> <br /> My opinion on health care:<br /> I don't understand why, anytime when they talk about universal health care system, they think the line is going to be long???? Its totally wrong. First of all, I went to emergency the other day to a hospital, i had to wait 4 hrs....there was a long line here too with the supposedly worlds best health care system. And its not an isolated case....I heard from many of my friends too...who had similar experience. My cousin lives in UK, and I asked him if its true they have to wait in big lines to see the doctors? he laughed at me and said its not true at all..they get very good care.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hair Meghan McCain posted this <img src="http://w0.dk/~chlor/clinteastwood/opinions-assholes.jpg" alt="meghan mccain breasts twitter. that of Meghan McCain." title="that of Meghan McCain." width="470" <br><li>that of Meghan McCain.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">RaviG</div><div class="date">07-14 08:03 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Is IV endorsing this? Why immigrationvoice name is there in the bottom signature?<br /> <br /> EB classification is designed for a purpose giving priority for highly educated and experienced positions. 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If you look at it in this context, especially to all the renters here, consider this:<br /> <br /> If you are renting for 30 years, at the end of those 30 years you wind up with nothing.<br /> <br /> If you own your home and instead use that rent money to pay for your home, and in most cases a little extra more money, at the end of those 30 years you wind up with your own house. Even if the value of the home goes to ZERO which is literally impossible, in the end you wind up with a home.<br /> <br /> 30 years is a long time and anything could happen. History has shown us that economies fluctuate and will continue to do so whether we buy a house or not. The question for you is which of those 2 situations above do you want to be in after 30 years.<br /> <br /> For those who want to wind up with a home consider looking at auctions. There was a huge auction hosted by REDC here in NY that almost sold all of its properties on the first day:<br /> <br /> Foreclosure Home & Properties: Foreclosed Homes, Condo Repos, Repossession, Real Estate Sale (http://www.auction.com/)<br /> <br /> before you consider buying in your neighborhood, please look at the inventory first. Some homes are sold for cash only, but some can be financed. I attended the NYC auction and it was crazy. They have upcoming auctions on most US states and you can also attend the auction online.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.naterice.com/reports/Referrers.htm">more...</a><br><br /><br />house meghan mccain twitter. <img src="http://reason.com/assets/mc/_ATTIC/mattwelch/Meghan2.jpg" alt="meghan mccain breasts twitter. Shortly before McCain sat for" title="Shortly before McCain sat for" width="470" <br><li>Shortly before McCain sat for</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">waitforgc1</div><div class="date">06-05 03:16 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Does anyone know that the closing has to be before November 30th in order to get this 8K tax benefit?<br /> <br /> Thats Correct!</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />tattoo John McCain , may not agree <img src="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/.a/6a00d8341c630a53ef014e89571e26970d-600wi" alt="meghan mccain breasts twitter. 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(AP) -- An influential economist who long predicted the housing market bubble cautioned Tuesday that the slump in the U.S. housing market could cause prices to fall more than they did in the Great Depression and bailouts will be needed so millions don't lose their homes.<br /> <br /> Yale University economist Robert Shiller, pioneer of the widely watched Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home price index, said there's a good chance housing prices will fall further than the 30 percent drop in the historic depression of the 1930s. Home prices nationwide already have dropped 15 percent since their peak in 2006, he said.<br /> <br /> "I think there is a scenario that they could be down substantially more," Shiller said during a speech at the New Haven Lawn Club.<br /> <br /> Shiller's Standard & Poor's/Case-Shiller home price index is considered a strong measure of home prices because it examines price changes of the same property over time, instead of calculating a median price of homes sold during the month.<br /> <br /> Shiller, who admitted he has a reputation for being bearish, said real estate cycles typically take years to correct.<br /> <br /> Home prices rose about 85 percent from 1997 to 2006 adjusted for inflation, the biggest national housing boom in U.S. history, Shiller said.<br /> <br /> "Basically we're in uncharted territory," Shiller said. "It seems we have developed a speculative culture about housing that never existed on a national basis before."<br /> <br /> Many people became convinced that housing prices would increase 10 percent annually, a notion Shiller called crazy.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.hosting-for-you.de/search.php">more...</a><br><br /><br />pictures Ryan Tate — Meghan McCain says <img src="http://www.anorak.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/mccain3.jpg" alt="meghan mccain breasts twitter. And Meghan McCain has posted" title="And Meghan McCain has posted" width="470" <br><li>And Meghan McCain has posted</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">gjoe</div><div class="date">07-15 06:55 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I would like to first applaud Pani for this effort. I strongly support his initative. I think his letter is original and from his heart. It is more authentic and human than what some on this forum are suggesting here. I think his gut feeling on this one is more important than the calculated steps IV has been taking so far. <br /> These kind of authentic letters from members like pani would give IV a more strong foundation to focus their energy. I think all those who want to write letters to the President, Senator, Congressmen, USCIS, DOL, DOS, DOJ, etc should do so and also should write the letter on their own instead of copying one. The reasons, sentiments and purpose will add more flavour to the whole thing. I would go one step further to suggest that some should write the letter in Spanish, French, Mandarin, Hindi, Urdu, etc, etc, if they think that they can express themselves better in their own language.<br /> Pani once again I would like to say that you are doing the right thing.<br /> <br /> PS: When the ship is sinking everyone wants to escape but the one who is aggresive to save himself has more chance of living than the other who is waiting for someone to save him.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />dresses that I think Meghan McCain <img src="http://fastcache.gawkerassets.com/assets/images/7/2011/05/meghan.jpg" alt="meghan mccain breasts twitter. Meghan McCain Dates the" title="Meghan McCain Dates the" width="470" <br><li>Meghan McCain Dates the</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">pitha</div><div class="date">09-26 10:38 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">cir failed because the senate did not have a filibuster proof majority (60) to pass cir. This time the democrats are expected to gain 4 to 5 seats in the senate, that will take there majority to 54 or 55 from the current 50 (49 +liberman). With a majority of 54 or 55 the filibuster will not happen again in senate and cir will pass in the senate. <br /> <br /> The difference between Bush and obama in calling for cir is that Bush was an unpopular lame duck president, his party was a minority in both the house and senate. Obama if elected president would have the democrats in control of both the house and senate, therefore when obama says he wants to pass cir, it will happen, so take it seriously and dont live in a fantasy that CIR will fail again.<br /> <br /> to all those people who cliam that cir won't be bad, please, please name some provisions that were good for Eb immigrants. Please dont use words like "hope", might" etc, obama and durbin want to knock the living daylights out of EB immigrants. I want to know if there was anything good in cir, not good things you hope to be in cir <br /> <br /> These are a list of bad things that were in cir and will be in obama-durbin cir<br /> <br /> -DId cir have stem exemption? answer no<br /> -Did cir have visa recapture? answer no<br /> -Did cir increase the eb quota to reduce the backlog? answer no<br /> -Did cir exempt the existing EB applicants from the new "points based <br /> system", answer this seems to be a gray area, no clear answer (there is a <br /> debate about this)<br /> -Did cir have draconian restrictions on H1, answer yes<br /> if there are any more nagatives please add to the list.<br /> <br /> guys, the reason behind this post is not to pick a fight with anyone or to win an argument, but to look at the facts and realize the deep shit we will be in and address the issues. Just like a sick patient will expire if he lives in denial and does not take his medicine, we the eb immigrants will expire with cir if we dont realize we will be sick with cir and start looking for medicine. <br /> <br /> Last time the CIR bill died because a lot of people are against granting amnesty to illegal immigrants ( both Republicans and democrats ) . The president alone ( read Obama ) cannot decide that he wants to pass this bill because remember last year Bush was strongly in favour of the CIR bill and even had a conference with Senate leaders to push it through but it failed . The politicians know that the American people don't like the bill but they have to show that they are concerned with solving the illegal immigrant issue. This CIR bill is only a political gimmick. It came into picture because of the upcoming elections and next year I am pretty sure with no more elections the interest would not be that much to get it passed ( although I am sure there will be a lot of people interested in getting it to the House and the Senate ).<br /> <br /> As someone said before if they try to bring some anti - highly skilled workers bill then the big companies are sure to cry out loud ( Microsoft , Cisco , Oracle etc etc ) and the politicians don't listen to us but they will surely listen to them. They have got the clout to get themselves heard.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://rippercut.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br />makeup Here#39;s what Meghan had to say <img src="http://s3.celebrifi.com/mimg/ui/066/ui__D_1245740066.jpg" alt="meghan mccain breasts twitter. meghan mccain twitter." title="meghan mccain twitter." width="470" <br><li>meghan mccain twitter.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">bfadlia</div><div class="date">01-09 04:26 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">This is the simple logic everybody tried to convey to Refugee_now in 15 pages of this thread. But he don't understand or don't want to !!!!<br /> <br /> so.. by your logic, Al qaeda has declared war on the United states (they did, OBL issued that declaration some time in the late 90s) civilians die in each war, so alqaeda had every right to kill civilians in 9/11?<br /> Of course not! Intentional targeting of civilians is inexcusable and constitutes a war crime and we should never cease to protest it regardless if it is done by a primitive terrorist or from the comfort of an F-16.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />girlfriend Meghan McCain, the sassy <img src="http://img1.loadtr.com/b-450719-Meghan_McCain_kissing_sister_.jpg" alt="meghan mccain breasts twitter. meghan mccain" title="meghan mccain" width="470" <br><li>meghan mccain</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">CreatedToday</div><div class="date">01-06 05:55 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Checkpoints? What do you expect Israel to do?<br /> <br /> Given a chance, they strap a bomb in their waist and rush to Israel!!<br /> <br /> India has legitimate reason to attack pakistan ...<br /> <br /> But Palestine is not like that. They are fighting for their right. Have you ever seen or heard about how people in palestin live their day to day life? How many check points they have to cross before crossing a mile? How much time they spend waiting on each crossing?<br /> <br /> ...<br /> We have seen Isreals brutal aggression year after year. Killing civilians and kids year after year. I don't know how much more blood they need??</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hairstyles meghan mccain warhol. meghan <img src="http://www.lifeisbullshit.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/meghanwithbook1.jpg" alt="meghan mccain breasts twitter. Meghan McCain is being roundly" title="Meghan McCain is being roundly" width="470" <br><li>Meghan McCain is being roundly</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">pani_6</div><div class="date">07-14 08:13 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Oh yes...today there are people who applied in early 2001(EB2-RIR) ...and waited untill end of 01 to get a NOD from DOL and then re-applied again in mid of 02 without retaining thier original PD of 01(EB3 Non RIR)..do you know?..most of you are from PERM that's why you are finding it odd ..!..DOL while sending back these cases did not let them retain thier PD's..<br /> <br /> we were qualified to apply in eb-2 and RIR and the economy and the WTC attacks made things worse..<br /> <br /> :)<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> That's exactly what I was wondering about! Did anybody get a rejection letter from *DOL* advising them to apply in EB3 instead? It's hard for me to believe DOL was ever that helpful!<br /> <br /> And if they did not hear it from DOL and did this on their attorney's/employer's advise sending out this letter may spell trouble for the sender. You are basically sending out a signed letter stating that you tried to get labor approved for one category, failed and then applied in a lower category for exactly same job to work your way around the rejection. I'm not sure on how solid legal ground we will be if this be the case. Job requirements are supposed to be what they are and not what is "approvable". Remember recent Fragomen audit?<br /> <br /> Now before labeling this as yet another FUD from EB2 please understand that I'm not saying that you should or shouldn't send out the letter. Just that we should consult someone qualified in immigration law to make sure we are not inviting more troubles than what we are already in.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">05-01 06:10 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Integrating immigrants (http://tribune.com.pk/story/160476/integrating-immigrants/) By Urvashi Butalia | The Express Tribune<br /> <br /> A few days ago, quite by chance, I happened to find myself at lunch with a member of the British political establishment. For a while, the conversation remained desultory and ranged over the usual subjects � India, economic growth, food, Indian business in Britain and so on. And then, suddenly, things began to heat up. We found ourselves talking about immigrant communities in the West. What began as a general discussion on whether and how immigrant communities �integrate� into the culture of the adopted country, turned specifically to discussing Indians and Pakistanis in Britain.<br /> <br /> Why was it, our host asked, that there was such a strong attachment to the home culture and, in many cases, such a resistance to integrating. In many places, he pointed out, immigrants even refused to learn the language of their adoptive country, in this case English, and this then meant that they could not move into the mainstream economic sphere, and they thus remained economically backward. He pointed to many stories he had heard, especially of Pakistanis, who could go through 16 years of schooling in Britain without learning English, or even showing a desire to learn it. And what mystified him even more was that these were not first generation immigrants who still carried the memory of the homeland with them, these were children born and raised in Britain, and for them there was no such memory to hold on to.<br /> <br /> The politician�s concern was quite genuine. How do you deal with your political constituencies if one set of them always elects to stay �outside�? But I�m not sure the reasons he gave � he pinpointed only the reluctance to learn the language � are adequate to explain what is increasingly becoming a problem in diasporic communities. For too long, migration, � or rather voluntary migration, when people go out in search of jobs or better lives � has been looked upon somewhat askance, especially if it is people from the erstwhile Third World countries moving to the so-called developed world. It�s almost as if, in seeking to improve their lives by going elsewhere, these people are doing something not quite right.<br /> <br /> This attitude towards immigrants holds both for the home country and the adoptive one � in one you are seen as a deserter and in the other as, at best, an unwelcome guest. So the onus of making yourself feel at home, of acquiring a new identity, of �integrating�, is put upon the immigrant. Whatever services the state provides seem almost to be given reluctantly, and are often accompanied by a discourse � not a state discourse but an independent one, which makes it that much more difficult to address � of resentment, anger, prejudice and, sometimes, just sheer envy. None of this encourages immigrants to try and integrate, rather it pushes them in the opposite direction.<br /> <br /> And then, if there�s already a community in existence, as there is virtually everywhere in England and America, you tend to remain within it, not seeking to enter a world that you feel is hostile to you. And you have to be driven to the wall to protest because protest means mobilisation, it means numbers, it means making yourself vulnerable, it means tackling the strength of an increasingly coercive state. Small wonder then, that most immigrant communities duck their heads and carry on doing their own thing.<br /> <br /> It isn�t only their relationship with the adoptive country that is problematic, but, especially for first generation immigrants, it�s very important to keep the connection with home, and to ensure that subsequent generations keep it too. This, as has often been seen, results in a somewhat static idea of what things are like at �home� and has also often led to a more dangerous phenomenon; the tacit support and the very real funding provided by diasporic communities to right-wing movements at home � there�s plenty of evidence of this and I don�t need to go into it here.<br /> <br /> But let me come back to our politician and his concerns. Why should South Asian immigrant communities in Britain be reluctant to learn English? There�s little doubt today that the world over, English has become the language of social mobility, and there�s a widespread desire to learn it. At home, in both our countries, as we know, institutes offering to teach English have sprung up everywhere and they are always fully subscribed. So what is it that holds Indians and Pakistanis in Britain back from this?<br /> <br /> My own sense is that we�re asking the wrong questions here. The question isn�t about whether people wish to learn English or not. Rather, it is much more about how immigrant communities are made to feel at home, about their rights and privileges, about their sense of self. One might just as well ask: What has the state done to help such communities integrate? Have Diwali and Eid for example, become part of the national calendar? Are there community centres and pubs and coffee places that are self-consciously and deliberately multicultural and that encourage people to sit together and talk? Have governments thought of new and innovative ways of ensuring that their �other� citizens have the same rights and privileges as their mainstream citizens, and that they know these rights belong to them?<br /> <br /> Dealing with difference isn�t always easy. Where do you draw the line? How far do you encourage and sustain difference and how far do you try to homogenise things? As the French move to ban the veil has shown, coercion is no answer. People have to be convinced of the logic and reason for change, they have to feel it works for them. How would it be if we insisted that foreign men in our countries had to wear either the dhoti or the awami suit? Much better, perhaps, to engage people in dialogue, to sit down and talk, and to find a solution that works for everyone. I�m not sure what message our politician took back to England with him, but it certainly wasn�t one that blamed communities for not integrating, instead it was one that looked at the question of integration as one from which both sides, if one can say that, gained.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nojoke</div><div class="date">04-08 03:38 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Read my previous post. You have insulted every member by comparing their intelligence with someone who was so dumb enough to buy something beyond his reach. 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H1B is for current job. <br /> <br /> But it does not impact much if Skil bill comes. Most of the persons PD will become current and anyone who gets H1b will get GC within 1 or 2 years. So no need for H1b extension. If Skil bill comes with Durbin proposal then most of the negative issues will be resolved by increasing more gcs. Infact substitution elimination also not needed if Skil bill comes as PD will become current always.<br /> <br /> You did not answer my question about why some one with permanent labor certificate has to go thru the process of advertisement process for H1B renewal? <br /> <br /> In my case DOL labor took almost 3 years to certify my labor certificate which states that I am not displacing any american worker. I think 3 years is a good time to find whether I am displacing american worker or not. <br /> <br /> This law simply goes too far in the name of preventing abuse. 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We don't have to look accross centuries of history of Islam to see how peace loving they have been, just pick up any day's newspaper and you can see where there is islam there is violence. India is suffering because of it's vote bank politics, they don't have will to deal with Terrorists, people in power are awarding terrorists, it's a failed country. India is trying to get somebody else to solve it's problem, that is why it's PM, foreign Minister etc. keeps prooving everyday that Mumbai blasts have Pakistan's hand, who cares ? who's asking for evidence ? Israel is a strong nation, it values it's citizens, it knows very well how to deal with terrorists..</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://alexander.jasonwahl.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.tonihansen.com/Newsletters/nas.gif" alt="csco stock price. E-mini stock market futures" title="E-mini stock market futures" width="470" <br><li>E-mini stock market futures</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Refugee_New</div><div class="date">01-07 09:28 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Hey Refugee_New, why the hell you gave me red ("what other site - refugee!").<br /> Go ahead & post it on the some news websites THAT ARE NOT RELATED WITH EB ISSUES. THIS FORM IS ONLY FOR EMPLOYMENT BASED IMMIGRATION RELATED ISSUES PERIOD & END OF DISCUSSION.<br /> As I already said it is very sad to hear innocent kids got killed. Opening a thread here & giving your baseless comments will not going to help the ppl suffering over there so why not you go over there and help them out by fighting with Israeli forces instead of whining here.<br /> <br /> GCBatman, i didn't give you red. Let me know how to give red or green. I never tried this before.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://newsfuzion.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Cisco-Systems-NASDAQ-CSCO-Stock-0000.jpg" alt="csco stock price. lessons and cscope csco" title="lessons and cscope csco" width="470" <br><li>lessons and cscope csco</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">gjoe</div><div class="date">07-14 06:56 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">The traditional way to solve the I485 retrogression is to find a way to slow down or completely stop PERM and I140 for a decade. I am sure DOS, USCIS and DOL should be working together on this for a few years. Last time they did this was when they introduced PERM and premium processing for I140.<br /> To all my brothers and sisters who are waiting for their GC since years, please do not forget that there is a silver lining to every dark cloud. Only time can reveal what that silver lining is.<br /> Most of us know how problems are resolved these days by shifiting it from one area to another until some day everything breaks or things get resolved by itself. None of the agency mentioned above thinks or works any different. So be patient and beleive that there a silver lining to all this. Peace, joy, pain, sorrow and happiness are all passing things in life.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://summum-bonum.hiblogger.net/827972/add_comment.html?parent_id=5093704">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.tigersoft.com/Questions_and_Answers/CSCO.gif" alt="csco stock price. csco. images CSCO Stock Price" title="csco. images CSCO Stock Price" width="470" <br><li>csco. images CSCO Stock Price</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sanju</div><div class="date">04-08 09:07 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">of course not....<br /> The provision defeats the purpose of whole whistle blower clause...<br /> <br /> Oh ok. Sorry, I was not sure about the message of your earlier post.<br /> <br /> And for this purpose, the provisions which seem to be protecting H1 employees are actually falling short of providing any protection to make H1 program more efficient. 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Not only that if you go without IV support but at the same time use IV forum that will certainly impact the unity of IV and that will may have impact on survival of IV in future. I think Core IV Group is in fix in this issue and whatever they tell someone will be unhappy.<br /> <br /> If law tells something and DOS violates that then certainly there is a valid point. If DOS follows law and law is unfair then you need to try changing the law. If you go to DOS simply they will tell we followed the law. If you find viloation of law then you may get some support. <br /> <br /> I definitely feel that EB3 should go ahead with this campaign. there has to be some fairness ...if we don't speak up then year after year, the same thing will happen and maybe in 2015, EB3 will get spillover visas. those who are writing against EB3 --tell me this, if a person who has come to US in 2007 and he has applied during the july fiasco ..and if he gets preference over a EB3 person who is still stuck with a PD of 2002 ..would you still say that the system is fair ???<br /> my point is let there be a little spillover ...maybe in a ratio of 2 to 1 ..but a little bit atleast ..is that asking for too much ???</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://postmaster.postmaster.warungxxx.net/29825-novogodnee-puteshestvie-1959-dvdrip.html">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://247wallst.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/csco-chart-may-11.png%25253Fw%25253D421%252526h%25253D261" alt="csco stock price. 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That was a provocation and I would love to see LeT or anyone else responsible to pay for it. <br /> <br /> But It is sad to see 'educated individuals' channeling their anger to demonize muslims who are equally upset with the Mumbai incident. Just like any religion/race, there are extreme elements among muslims. But this guilt-by-association should not have any place in modern society though sadly it does. There have been subtle and some not-so-subtle attempts on IV to protray all muslims as terrorists or all terrorists as muslim. <br /> <br /> I agree that there are a lot of current terrorist activities that can be attributed to muslims and I condemn them. But Indian muslims have stood up against this latest incident. They are asked to wear their allegiance on the sleeve as if they are in some way responsible for this heinous crime. There are numerous examples of non-muslims who are terrorists but in my view that does not render the whole community as such. The gujarat genocide, the attacks on christians in Orissa and other parts are led by the VHP/RSS but the right wing marketing blitz has been so effective, a lot of people have defended this as a reaction. That is exactly the kind of excuse the LeT or any other terrorist organization would make.<br /> <br /> Why is it so hard to say - Lets punish the guilty irrespective of their name or religion. Lets have a transparent Criminal justice system. Lets investigate any crime before guilty verdict is pronounced. That would render ineffective any propaganda that extremists use to recruit new members. Most of the people in this forum live in America and the law of this country would be in my view a good example of punishing the guilty irrespective of who and where they come from.<br /> <br /> Agree with parts of it. <br /> Disagree strongly with your statement <br /> <br /> But It is sad to see 'educated individuals' channeling their anger to demonize muslims who are equally upset with the Mumbai incident. Just like any religion/race, there are extreme elements among muslims. <br /> <br /> <br /> Most muslims are NOT upset with the mumbai incident, especially muslims in Pakistan. They floated the theory that this was the handiwork of Hindus and Kasam (or whatever the name is) is saffron and not green.<br /> Only Some muslim moderates sound very sincere in condemning it.<br /> You need to do some reading before making some statements.<br /> <br /> On this forum itself there are folks like buddysinfo a.k.a aCool who have been leaving very filthy, unspeakable offline messages like mf***r, sf***r, ur mom f****d by paki, chop ur d**k off and so forth...a lot of these folks kept saying everything was a security failure, over and over again. Nobody is denying that but its an attempt to create a diversion. Just like politicians.<br /> Check out the closed thread "Mumbai attacked". Read through it properly and if you are a non-muslim/unbiased muslim, please accept the truth.<br /> <br /> Having said that, its wrong not to channelize your energy properly and bad mouth the entire community and IV threads are not to be used for it. I did it myself and I admit its wrong but its NOT gonna change the truth.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://steff.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://acachary.files.wordpress.com/2009/09/cropped-cisco_systems1.jpg" alt="csco stock price. Average CSCO stock week of" title="Average CSCO stock week of" width="470" <br><li>Average CSCO stock week of</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">gsc999</div><div class="date">04-06 11:32 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Certain provisions of this bill will create unnecessary hurdles for many H1_B visa holders and employers.<br /> <br /> Thanks for highlighting. Lets take appropriate action.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hot E-mini stock market futures <img src="http://www.optionetics.com/images/articles/csco%2520weekly.gif" alt="csco stock price. 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To get richer - MSN Money (http://articles.moneycentral.msn.com/Banking/HomebuyingGuide/WhyRentToGetRicher.aspx)<br /> Why Your Mortgage Won't Make You Rich - WSJ.com (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB124352291846962809.html)<br /> --------------<br /> now you need to read this carefully else you won't understand what the authors are trying to say ..since it is bit unclear but it has good points (not trying to make fun here :)) ..do read since they are superb articles<br /> but here is even simpler explanation and hopefully that will explain what I am trying to say ..if you still don't understand ..u will need to find someone else to explain.<br /> first renting gives you flexibility ...so say, u get better job offer or lose job - you don't lose lot of money compared to house if you have to move.<br /> for 250K house, you pay around 300 property tax, 60 HOA fees, 150 - 200 in maintenance (recurring like lawn plus once in long term like roof, painting etc) , 100 - 150 extra in utilities. you pay downpayment of 50 k ..if you were to invest that money in better investments (mutual funds, stocks, high CDs. bonds) ..you would make 250 - 300 per month. plus add fees when you have to sell the house, insurance, termite protection etc etc ..<br /> plus in many cases, you end up buying a house further away than if you were to rent (since many want brand new house ) ..this means extra 250 - 300 in gas + vehicle degradation per month.<br /> (ALSO SAY U WERE IN MICHIGAN OR IN CALIFORtNIA -- you could get away from the state after making money easily if you were renting. .home means you could end up stuck there).<br /> <br /> I agree in apartment you get less space and hence I mentioned - u need to ask - do you really need extra space at this time in life - if yes, then home is better. (but renting a home is even better esp if prices are still falling in your area in this case).<br /> btw - as of now rents are going down -- you just need to negotiate.<br /> now you don't get the money back in rents..but neither do you get money paid in the expenses listed above.<br /> (in other words - you don't get money back that you pay in rent yr apt BUT you get a place to stay ..this is not India where you can sleep on foot path - so you need a place. apartment property owner will make a small profit - but that is the system)<br /> <br /> before you jump - house is good when it appreciates by atleast 1 -2 percent above inflation and I am not saying that you should never buy a house.<br /> there are many other points and I will post it in IV WIKI ...and I hope this helps newcomers ...this is my last personal post ...and do watch the movie :) ..once again I did mention in plain english that it is worst case scenario (the movie "pacific heights")..but best case scenario is not good either if you are a landlord with property in US while you are in India (or vice versa).<br /> <br /> hope that answers your question ..please note: the above is for normal cases ..but if you get a good deal or short sale or foreclosed home for 50K --- then yes, buying makes sense !!<br /> <br /> Hello Hiralalji,<br /> <br /> Excellent post. 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Example: H-1B LCA location is different from actual job location, putting him/her out of status. <br /> <br /> _____________________<br /> Not a legal advice.<br /> You are right about the dependent/derivative thing - it was my misunderstanding. <br /> <br /> The USCIS field manual on this: http://www.immigrationlinks.com/news/USCIS%20Training%20Materials%20on%20Sec%20245(k).p df<br /> <br /> <br /> Best explanation I found: http://www.greencardapply.com/news/news05/news05_0825.htm<br /> <br /> 245(k) reads:<br /> <br /> "(k) 7/ An alien who is eligible to receive an immigrant visa under paragraph (1), (2), or (3) of section 203(b) (or, in the case of an alien who is an immigrant described in section 101(a)(27)(C), under section 203(b)(4)) may adjust status pursuant to subsection (a) and notwithstanding subsection (c)(2), (c)(7), and (c)(8), if-- <br /> <br /> (1) the alien, on the date of filing an application for adjustment of status, is present in the United States pursuant to a lawful admission; <br /> <br /> (2) the alien, subsequent to such lawful admission has not, for an aggregate period exceeding 180 days-- <br /> <br /> (A) failed to maintain, continuously, a lawful status; <br /> <br /> (B) engaged in unauthorized employment; or <br /> <br /> (C) otherwise violated the terms and conditions of the alien's admission."<br /> <br /> Unauthorized Employment<br /> Subject to INA �245(i) and 245(k), applicants for adjustment of status who have engaged in unauthorized employment on or after January 1, 1977 are barred from adjustment of status pursuant to INA �245(c)(2). 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Tips, Stock Market News" title="Tips, Stock Market News" width="470" <br><li>Tips, Stock Market News</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">GCNaseeb</div><div class="date">08-02 07:34 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Thanks for your valuable suggestions UN. <br /> <br /> So, do you think it's a better to take a letter from the current employer stating that the position will be available at the time of GC approval, just in case? <br /> <br /> Also if I start working on EAD before 180 days, will that cause any problems in getting I-485 approval? <br /> <br /> Thanks again. I really appreciate your help.<br /> <br /> Once 485 is filed then you are authorized to stay in USA. If you want to work then you can use EAD; if you want to go in/out of USA then you need advance parole.<br /> <br /> At the same time you can have h-1b. <br /> <br /> Both things allow you to stay here.<br /> <br /> Now; once 485 is filed; you do not need to comply with the terms and conditions of your non immigrant status. However; you shouldn't start working with another employer until you have EAD.<br /> <br /> Technically; you could sit at home and do nothing; as long as you have intent to work with the employer until 485 is pending for more then six months and employer doesn't pull the plug before 180 days then you would be fine.<br /> <br /> You could try to convert the h-1b to part time or transfer to another company.<br /> <br /> I only know of one case where person was doing future base employment and invoked ac21 at his local office interview (law says you can do this) and stated he was going to work with someone else.<br /> <br /> USCIS adjudicator asked for a letter from the company that they had intent to hire him up until the 485 had been pending for more then six months. Company would not give the letter and his case was denied.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.cs-gui.com/gui/counter-strike/717/joker-gui-v1/">more...</a><br><br /><br />pictures csco. images CSCO Stock Price <img src="http://content.edgar-online.com/edgar_conv_img/2011/03/08/0001104659-11-012985_G73691BH03I012.GIF" alt="csco stock price. 2010 Dividends Stock Price" title="2010 Dividends Stock Price" width="470" <br><li>2010 Dividends Stock Price</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">unitednations</div><div class="date">07-17 12:37 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">My employer back in 2001 and 2002 did not pay me in a consistent way..I was paid once in every three months during the time I was in bench. I have the W2 returns from those two years which shows average income of only 29K. However I had valid visa status and h1b approval from my employer as well as employment verification letter from them. Now i am with a new employer since 2003 and do not have any problems with them and get paid regurarly. After reading manub's post I am also worried if my I485 will be denied whenever I apply for it... or is there somethings I can take care of before? It is not my fault that the employer did not pay me consistently - right?<br /> <br /> A decent number of people were in this situation during those two years.<br /> <br /> uscis if they want can go all the way back to date of last entry prior to filing 485 to prove status (monthly paychecks, w2's, etc.). If cumulatively you did not maintain status for 180 days then it can be a problem. 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You are begging for a GC based on your length of wait!!! laughable at best...........go wait a decade or so more, then come back here and start this useless BS again.<br /> <br /> one good thing happens for the EB-2 folks, and the EB-3 community cannot stomach it. pure freaking jealousy. <br /> <br /> <br /> fine, then why are we working so hard to remove the per country limit? That was set by law too!!!<br /> <br /> We can't pick only those options that would favor us. 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There are some like Israel who are going to stand up for themselves and rightfully so. <br /> <br /> <br /> Before blaming muslims try to understand the fact and know atleast a little history. 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If you are making too much in future base employment then it can be a problem. if you aren't making enough then it can cause status issues (the smart lawyers would use the w2's, tax returns, not to send them in but to see if there may be a problem in the future and try to remedy the situation now).<br /> <br /> I know at least 25 people in the last month and a half who had status issues with unpaid time and their h-1b visas had expired. All of them went to Canada; stayed one or two days and re-entered and used auto revalidation to reset the 180 day clock.<br /> <br /> I would tell them at high level what they needed to do but everyone is afraid of leaving the country and coming back in without a visa through canada; espeically when all their friends, relatives say not to do so. Depending on what language a person speaks; i would direct them to specific people who had done it so that they could get the most minute detail on how to do it; punjabi; telugu; hindi; gujarati, etc.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">shuyaib</div><div class="date">12-23 04:19 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">It seems there are enough pathetic liars who are propagating lies like "99% of terrorist are muslims" (ever heard of bodo, tamil tigers, Khalistan movement, BJP, VHP, SP?) , or about population of muslims in india... have you done a survey? Or perhaps the government deliberately cooked demographics to upease brahman dominance? It seems quite convincing reading your comments that a particular segmant of hindu group carries very deep hatred of muslims in them and propagate it by lies, murder and debauchary... wonder who you god(s) are, or is godse your god!</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">alterego</div><div class="date">07-14 01:12 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Well, why is there 33% quota for EB1,2 and 3 in the first place. They could have very well made it 100% for Eb1 and if there was any spill over, EB2 gets them and then finally EB3! Because, US needs people from all categories.<br /> <br /> Now all that I am saying is there should be some % on the spill over that comes from EB1.<br /> <br /> If there are 300,000 applicants in EB2 and if the spill over from EB1 is 30K every year, you think it is fair that EB2 gets that for over 6-7 years without EB3 getting anything? That is not fair and if that's what the law says, it has to be revisited. I am saying give 75% or even 90% to EB2 and make sure you clear EB3 with PD as old 2001 and 2002. That is being human. They deserve a GC as much as an EB2 with 2007 (and I am not saying that EB3 2007 deserves as much as an EB2 2007). <br /> <br /> Bottom line, EB3 (or for that matter any category) can't be asked to wait endlessly just because there are some smart kids in another queue! We can come up with a better format of the letter; we can change our strategy to address this issue; we do not have to talk about EB2 and mention only our problems. We want EB3 queue to move.<br /> <br /> "Should" has no place in this. That is your opinion. A lot of things should happen in my view, that does not mean they are the law. It would be rather presumptous of us to tell the US legislators or Gov't how things "should" be.<br /> <br /> The laws are made the way they are for a reason, that is what US lawmakers consider to be in the best interest of their country. As for the spillover question, what is clear is that the real shaft was on Eb2I for the past 2 yrs, when all the spillover was erroneously going to EB3ROW. Eb3I was nor is in contention for those numbers. Sadly for EB3I, the country is oversubscribed and that too in a lesser priority category.<br /> <br /> Write this letter if you must, but it will cause the EB3 community to lose credibility with a lot of people, including the executive branch. They do not respond well to illogical letters and those that second guess their right to set the laws as they wish. It will turn out to be a massive distraction and turn into a joke.<br /> <br /> The focus of the EB3 community should be squarely on visa recapture. Technically that will help EB3I the most. Those affected most stand to gain the most as well. Failing this, I am not sure anything you guys do will make an iota of difference.</div></div><hr /><br><br>heidi montaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05033028744893245013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109174479217133635.post-35972461317336808142011-07-12T00:14:00.000-07:002011-07-12T17:59:43.442-07:00salma hayek grown ups black dress fromimages salma hayek grown ups hot. <img src="http://media.onsugar.com/files/2010/06/25/1/192/1922398/4a1852640ea92e79_salmavalentina.jpg" alt="salma hayek grown ups black dress from. To see more photos of Salma" title="To see more photos of Salma" width="470" <br><li>To see more photos of Salma</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">hpandey</div><div class="date">06-26 02:47 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">If you buy - and take a mortgate - you end up losing (the same way you "lose" your rent)<br /> 1. Interest you pay<br /> 2. Property taxes you will pay forever.<br /> 3. Maintenance you will pay forever.<br /> <br /> On the other hand - if you rent and,<br /> A. IF you pay less in rent than #1 + #2 + #3,<br /> B. IF you invest the remainder plus your mortgage principal amount in some other investment vehicle with superior investment returns than real estate.<br /> .... Then you will come out ahead renting.<br /> <br /> The tipping point is whether your rent equals interest + property taxes + maintenance. Based on which side is higher - either renting or buying could be good for you. I don't think there is a clear cut answer. This does not take into account the flexibility associated with renting - which is important for non-GC holders. If you assign a non-zero dollar value of $X with that flexibility, then your rent needs to be interest + tax + maintanance + $X to get to the tipping point. On the other hand, if you are not forced to save (in the form of mortgage principal payment every month) - you may just spend that money instead of investing that. If you assign a dollar value of $Y with that (probability multiplied by actual dollar value) - then the tipping point is at <br /> $rent = $interest + $tax + $maintenance + $X(dollar value for flexibility) - $Y(dollar value for probability of spending money instead of saving).<br /> <br /> Now as soon as you plug in the numbers in this equation - it will give you your tipping point and will tell you whether it is right for you to rent or to buy.<br /> <br /> Think about it. It is not as clear cut as you think it is. :-) Based on your earlier posts - you got an absolutely faboulous deal on your house (maybe because of your timing) and the tipping point equation would probably highly favor buying in your case. For many other (specially for those without a GC) - it may not be so clear cut.<br /> <br /> Yes its not clear cut but lets replace your X, Y and others with numbers<br /> <br /> Suppose your rent is 1500$ a month <br /> <br /> You pay 540,000 $ in 30 years<br /> <br /> so your point 1 - the interest payment is always going to be less than rent if you look over the 30 year term of mortgage since there is no way to pay 540,000 dollars in interest in 30 years looking at the amortization table unless you are buying a million dollar plus house. ( I assumed 5 % rate of interest )<br /> <br /> 2. Property taxes - these we write off from our income which again becomes pointless more or less<br /> <br /> 3. Maintainence - Now that is a personal thing - I lived in rented apartments for many years until last year end - The property admins don't replace things on demand - so you have to live with the same old appliances , carpets etc etc until they really die off since no one is going to replace them on demand . Things break so many times as they reach the end of their life and you call the property office each time and so on. <br /> <br /> I would rather that I maintain my own things and have best of the market stuff rather than not.<br /> <br /> Some people might say there are rented places where they have top of the line stuff but remember that the rent goes higher too. So that negates that point.<br /> <br /> And coming to what you say in the end - my mortgage is the same as I paid for rent so renting doesn't make any sense to me. 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As the subject indicates "long" term prospects of buying a home..we of all the ppl should know the meaning of the word "long" based on our "long" wait for PD (which I think should be renamed to retrogress date because I see nothing priority about it)..the point being lets debate 10 years rent vs own..as against 3-4...I think over a 10 year timeline the buyers would come out ahead of the renters..maybe not in CA but in other states that's quite likely..</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.filmygoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/salma-hayek-set-visit2_thumb.jpg" alt="salma hayek grown ups black dress from. salma hayek pictures. makeup" title="salma hayek pictures. makeup" width="470" <br><li>salma hayek pictures. makeup</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sc3</div><div class="date">07-14 04:21 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">People in Eb3 visa are not our enemies most of these people are our friends. We all have friends in both categories suffering. The issue exploded because of the contents of letter drafted by pani_6. It was pitting eb2 vs eb3. We all agreed all along that entire immigration system needs to be changed but here we have a letter that says dont give visa's to eb2 because we are not getting any. That I feel is unfair because all these days these spill visa's were going to ROW and people like pani_6 were perfectly happy but once their friends from eb2 (Ind) started to get them he was crying fowl.<br /> <br /> <br /> I think we all agreed that the letter contents were somewhat pre-baked. The letter campaign was a idea in the right direction.<br /> <br /> And mind you, we are now very active not because EB2 is moving, but because we now have concrete proof that the system was changed this year. I had my doubts, and had been asking about it for a while now, but all of the people said, "no you are wrong, the spill-over is working as it should, and as it always has". We have just recently realized that we were being misled, and there indeed has been a change. That is the reason we are being active. <br /> <br /> <br /> Yes, you agreed that the immigration system needs to be overhauled, but the only relief in sight is for EB2 folks.. There is no legislation that will help EB3 backlogs. Recapture will again help Eb2 folks, and given the new "pecking order" that has been wrongly put by USICS, Eb3 will never truly benefit from any of these bills.<br /> <br /> IV has its goals, as any organization should, and we fully realize that it can't keep everyone happy. However, some of you are stopping voices of others from being heard -- which is fine too. IV is a private organization that can choose to censor or restrict some kind of activities. 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I keep re-iterating that what I meant is when things are conducive and situation is right. 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I read in one of the forums that an applicant�s 140 was rejected because in an H1 which he applied in early 2000 he had a different job description of an earlier job than the one he had on his 140 Petition. Who would have thought that USCIS would ever go back and pull out a resume from an application that was filled for H1-B in 2000 and compare the resume for 140 you are filling in 2009. In the last few years USCIS has spent a lot of money on technology. They I believe have scanned all the past applications, which can now be linked to all your immigration benefits you are filling for. It�s become a lot easier for an IO to pull out all the past information- like all your H1-B petitions, your 140 petitions today if they wish too when you apply say for an EAD renewal. The sad fact is that USCIS is a blackhole where they can sit on your application for years or decades while you suffer while you cannot do much. Yes you can go to a senator/Congressman or write letters, but if your application is pending with a smart IO who did not like your complaining to the Senator, he can make your life difficult by asking documents after documents before making a decision on your application, while the senator cannot interfere with the process. Welcome to the world of bureaucracy.<br /> <br /> It all depends on the IO who deals with your case.<br /> <br /> We can find tonnes of discrepancies if we want to with any case.<br /> <br /> Most of us here discuss consulting companies - but it is just not consulting companies that are suffering. Sometime back, TSC changed its original interpretation that MBBS is equivalent to masters degree and denied EB2 140s for Physicians from India. 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That was the reason some of us saw posts on this forum talking about sati system in Hinduism or some others Pakistanis saying that Hindus are attacking Muslims in India, and then other Pakistanis talking about Modi, VHP and Bajrang Dal. The first step for creating a war involves propaganda within the population of the country that your enemy is evil. Pakistan has been doing this preparation very systematically for sometime.<br /> <br /> Second stage to go to war involves finding a reason after the decision has been made to go to war. In this stage, one has to come up with a reason and then waits for the trigger to create the reason to go to war.<br /> <br /> The third and final stage to go to war involves invoking the trigger, which will create a flash point for the war, and so the war begins. Mumabi was that trigger.<br /> <br /> The reason why I am saying this is, because someone wrote on this form "don't be a war monger". You see, we are not creating a war. The war is being forced on us. To defend oneself is not "war mongering". Our willingness to live in peace and harmony should not become our weakness such that someone openly and deliberately attacks the population of our country. I do not hold any false sense of myth of nationalism hosting the flag. But when war is forced upon us, there is no way we can run away from it.<br /> <br /> For a moment, just imagine, what would have happened if Mumbai attacks were done in China as "Beijing attack", or if Pakistani terrorists would have attacked Iran and they were "Tehran attack" or for that matter an attack on any country in Europe or say US. How will any other country China, Iran, UK, US, France, Germany, and score of other, how will these countries respond to the attacks like Mumbai attack? There is only one way to reply to such attacks. Respond swiftly and with full force. Personally, I believe that 30 days is too late to respond. I believe that response has to come before the ashes of the dead is still hot. Otherwise, justice hasn't served, because justice delayed is justice denied.<br /> <br /> If the war begins, this will be my last post.<br /> <br /> Adios<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> As usual, well-said, we are not war mongering. we are not hate mongers.<br /> I have very similar thoughts but I could not have articulated it so well.<br /> <br /> Respond swiftly and finish it off because people like you and me get a chance to react and think too much.<br /> <br /> Too much thinking, weighing too many pros and cons creates confusion. When you are confused, you don't act. When you don't act, a fresh wave of terrorist attacks comes in. Terrorists are everywhere - temples, hotels, buses, trains - even your senate (parliament). Then you catch some terrorists .<br /> <br /> Ok, so you caught the one that attacked your parliament. 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What if it destabilizes the country further? why not let Pakistan die its own death - its a failed state (no sir, it may be a failed state but there are managing to get all the aid in the world, China is helping them, America is helping them, IMF is helping them, Asia Bank is helping them..they are not going to die anytime, they are walking away scot-free but they are slowly killing you, eating your house like termites - wake up and realize that!!)<br /> <br /> If you have roaches in your house or you have vermin in your farms, do you keep thinking what you should do about them? Exterminate them. Does it mean the roaches will go away? Probably not. But you do your job first and raise questions later. 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Looks like your true intention of creating this thread is to create a divide among IV members. Already members had a tough few weeks (in terms of unity) after the Aug bulletin. Now you are poking another rift.<br /> <br /> The EB classification is for a future job. Since the person is qualified, he ports to EB2 midway so what. The GC is for a future job, and when the person gets his/her GC, he/she is qualified for that position at that time. So what is U'r logic??<br /> <br /> <br /> If you want to truly fight the system them fight for a common basis for EB classification. There are cases where the same job title has been classified under all 3 categories. Example <br /> <br /> Senior Programmer (say Bachelor's with 5 yrs exp)<br /> <br /> Files under EB1 : because he/she came L1, qualification might be few yrs exp.<br /> Files under EB2 : because he/she has 5 yrs of exp and the attorney was smart to classify it as EB2.<br /> Files under EB3 : because of company policy or based on bad attorney advice (conservative approach).<br /> <br /> The above example shows that if U'r company and attorney is smart U can get U'r GC faster. <br /> <br /> If you are keen on doing a lawsuit why not <br /> File one against USCIS for wasting thousands of visa's over the past few years, which is the source of this backlog. <br /> Or file one against DOL for taking n number of years to get the LC done. <br /> Or file one against 245 filers who clogged the USCIS system which is causing USCIS to be inefficient.<br /> <br /> Friends,<br /> I need to find out how many people are interested in pursuing this option, since the whole interfiling/PD porting business (based on a year 2000 memo) can seriously undermine the EB2 category.<br /> <br /> I am currently pursuing some initial draft plans with some legal representation, so that a sweeping case may be filed to end this unfair practice. 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Why is GC an issue in owing property or even taking overseas vacations? I have done both with absolutely no issues-caribbeans, europe, India. I have owned a home, and then decided to change jobs-move to a different city and sell my house. Heck I sold my house when I was on vacation in India. I did everything by phone and fax, and this is not some few years ago, this is 2 months ago. <br /> I totally agree with the fact that location and the condition of the house being the key factors. Maybe the fact that I have been here for a few years makes me resident alien for tax purposes helped me? I am not entirely sure. <br /> Folks mentioned that what if you lose your job, and have to leave the country etc. But like I mentioned a house can be sold from abroad. And if you have a GC and you lose ur job, how will you make mortgage payments etc. So some problems will stay the same.<br /> Any thoughts/comments on my dilema?<br /> Perhaps someone can elaborate on why GC is a factor?<br /> Cheers.<br /> it depends on a persons risk amount - I guess. where did you sell yr house --was it for a loss ? maybe you are lucky to have sold it in last 2 months or something is not correct here. <br /> you can sell the house from abroad - but what if it does nt find a buyer for 6 months ..how do you make the mortgage payments.<br /> for me GC is important - for one - I don't have to worry about status / DHS .<br /> getting a job on GC is easier than on a EAD (u see some threads here already). on GC you can get a job is another field / part - time..without worrying about DHS / DL ..from abroad, I guess you give everything to a RE agent ..I can come up with tons of issues with it (but I know you will come up with counter explanations - so I won't bother). 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Obama chooses to show Leadership or panders to the extreme left-wing of his party.<br /> <br /> Obama has everything to gain from supporting the EB community. An example is the loyal following Pres. Clinton has developed with the Asian community through the passage of recapture in the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act. Passing pro-EB immigration bills will definitely create a pro-Obama community as he gets ready to run for the second term. Though these new Permanent Residents may not be having the vote, they can contribute generously to the Obama campaign legally. <br /> <br /> Obama campaign won't be able to bank on 'Hope and Change' for the second term. Contributors will be judging him based on what he has done for their community. As he faces the Republican money-machine these contributions from the grateful former-EB immigrants will create a safe avenue for funding. <br /> <br /> Helping EB immigrants will not hurt Obama with the labor unions and left-wing groups. Whatever be their gripes, they will not be voting Republican or contributing Republican for sure. Same cannot be said of EB immigrant community who can by and large go Republican, if they see Obama working to the detriment of their interests and the community. With Asian votes and more importantly being so crucial in NY/NJ and CA, If I were Obama I would think hard before supporting anything that can turn these communities against me, and my party for a long time given the uncertainties of politics. If past trends have been any indication EB immigrant community has always voted solidly Democratic. Last thing any sensible leader or party will do in democracy will be losing thousands of future voters likely to vote for them and/or their party. <br /> <br /> Obama can either create a lasting Legacy with this community.Or he can make them angry for life by pandering to the extreme left-wing of his party, who won't even remember the action come the next elections. I hope Obama makes a sensible choice for the greater good. But if the current Democratic party politics is any indication, I am skeptical. It is beyond my understanding why the Democratic party leadership is hell-bent on converting the pro-Democrat EB immigrant community into future reliable Republican voters, by consistently black-balling any bills that could help the community!<br /> <br /> Passing anti-EB immigrant measure will NOT help the Dems get any new votes that they already don't have. Dems may lose a few votes for short term -which I highly doubt - by passing Recapture and other pro-EB bills. But that loss will be more than offset by new grateful voters who will vote Democratic for a generation and may be more. I can only hope that common sense prevails, and Obama acts keeping the common interests of his party and EB immigrants in mind while acting on the issue, while getting ready to pack-up for Canada or India, if forced to do so by Sen. 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Here it is . <br /> <br /> Mosque : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jwP_LusgPAw&feature=channel_page <br /> <br /> School : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zmXXUOs27lI&feature=channel_page<br /> <br /> If you think, that Hamas is not doing a terrorist attack and endangering innocent civilians by their own actions, you are incredibly naive. <br /> <br /> I am interested in a peaceful solution and free state for Palestine, but this won't happen until Hamas is there. They used the agreed ceasefire to smuggle weapons through their tunnels and are now using them to bomb Israeli civilans. <br /> <br /> Israel's response is much more in magnitude, but can be justified. Imagine someone constantly lobbing bombs into Delhi neighborhoods every other day. How long would you sit and watch? At some point, you need to take action to remedy the problem and also send a message to the guys responsible not to try this again.<br /> <br /> Recently during Diwali celebration, one boy fired a rocket and it killed more than six people in Tamil Nadu. Offcourse this rocket was made in Sivakasi and it was an accident. It was a fire cracker. A simple fire cracker can make big accidents like this.<br /> <br /> But whole world is crying that Hamas fired 7000 rockets and killed innocent civilians and Isrealis are defending thier nation by killing thousands. What a crap man. You are condemning the killing of 4 Isrealis and not even bothered to feel about 600 innocent palestinians including school kids. What a hypocricy and what kind of human being you are?<br /> <br /> Hiding behind Civilian, hiding behind school kids, hiding in hospitals - Full of bullshit lies told by jewish owned medias like CNN and Fox. Have you ever heard from any moderate palestinians about thier plight? 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I had to give updated g-325a to show employmnet history and I put it right there for officer to see at local office interview. He actually made an astonishing face and I told him that it was allowed and 485 was pending and I can do what I wish during this time. I also told him that I was not my ac21 employer I was just doing this while 485 was pending and I was porting to another job after my 485 was approved. I gave him offer letter and company tax returns from the ac21 employer that I hadn't joined yet.<br /> <br /> Thank you, that is helpful information, although I was talking about a situation where you are self-employed while in AOS, and intend to stay self employed even after your 485 is approved. Self employment being your 'AC21 employer' essentially.<br /> <br /> Any cases you might have come across?</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">texcan</div><div class="date">08-05 01:27 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">And if you feel your esteemed queue is getting bigger you are more than welcome to leave this place.<br /> <br /> And Sir dontcareanymore, who are you to show people out. <br /> <br /> Please calm down, its ok if someone has ideas that donot match 100% to your ideas; your decency is in letting people speak and hear them still.<br /> <br /> friend.....Donot get angry, please. <br /> <br /> what a pity, we donot let anyone talk, speak unless they agree with us and we call ourselves educated, democratic....voice of immigration....<br /> may i dare say ...."we are not even close"..<br /> <br /> lets not fight, please. 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Smith will be given to" title="Smith will be given to" width="470" <br><li>Smith will be given to</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Rolling_Flood</div><div class="date">07-14 02:28 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Dude, you are one confused person.........whats the point here??<br /> EB-3 India is somehow "special" and all you whiners in EB-3 India should get your GCs before EB-2 folks becuase blah blah blah........WHAT??? <br /> <br /> are you insane?? you make no sense in your argument.<br /> <br /> Numbers fall as EB1--> EB2 --> EB3.<br /> <br /> Dont like it, go get an education and/or an EB-2 level job. Else shut up. You have nothing to say.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Hi kutra,<br /> <br /> Good post I can understand what you want to do here, you are diffusing the tensions between EB2 and EB3. I hope many more people write posts like you and I appreciate it. But factually what you said is not correct "The US immigration system wants EB1 first, then EB2 and then EB3".<br /> <br /> What I am posting here I sent the same in private messages to some other members and it helped to diffuse this bad arguments between EB3 and EB2 folks.. I am posting here because I thought with this I can give the right(my?) perspective on this and bring some �sanity� to these arguments.<br /> <br /> Here is my take on this EB1, EB2 and EB3.<br /> <br /> Out of the total 140K each EB group gets equal quota of 33.33%. So if each EB group gets equal quota of 33.33%, then what and where is the priority? EB1, EB2 and EB3 are just groups, it just means that US need these categories of jobs to be filled by immigrant workers. <br /> <br /> By definition always number applications filed in EB3>EB2>EB1 there is no argument there. And the waiting time also will be EB3>EB2>EB1. That is fair, there is no competition here across groups, each have a quota and its own queue, every one competes with in the group.<br /> <br /> If first, all(9K Ind)(140K Total) Visas are given to E1 and any leftover are given to EB2 and then any leftover from EB2 are given to EB3 then you can say the priority is EB1>EB2>EB3. The spillover that to from a particular preference has priority I understand. But at the least every group will get its 33.33% if those many category applications are present in that group.<br /> <br /> Yes, unused ROW EB1 go EB2 and then to EB3. Yes unused ROW EB2 and ROW EB3 and to EB3. That makes sense and it dos not contradict what I am saying. Now EB2 is special case that there are lots of EB2 India applications are pending so they get only the spillover from EB1.<br /> <br /> <br /> I agree with you on your statement below, and I feel the same way. Looks like if either Eb2 or EB3 is mentioned in a thread it turning into a bad arguments between EB2 and EB3 hope this ends soon.<br /> As I wrote earlier, I'm an EB3-Indian as well. Only differences being, I have still maintained my sanity, and I have the patience to wait for IV to deliver the official guidance on proceeding further.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <br /><br />wallpaper Smith will be given to <img src="http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/12/16/oprah.jpg" alt="will smith son dead. wallpaper will smith son name." title="wallpaper will smith son name." width="470" <br><li>wallpaper will smith son name.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">morchu</div><div class="date">08-03 02:29 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Not true.<br /> All it matters is the "intention" to get employed in the offered position & the job duties of the AC21 job you have at the time of adjudicating 485.<br /> <br /> Means.... never joining your original 485 employer ... by it self... wont cause any issue.<br /> <br /> <br /> ok now i'm really confused between AC21 and future employment debate.... <br /> AC21 can be used after 6 months of 485 filing to change the job but then once u get GC you have to work for the original company that filed your 485 for few months?? so for e.g. if i change my job after lets say 1 year of 485 filing and lets say my 485 is approved after 3 years so now do i have to quit my new job and go back to my old employer to work for few months to get my gc? am i understanding this correct? i think i'm not... can you please clarify?? thnx</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://listverse.files.wordpress.com/2011/05/jaden-smith-and-will-smith.jpg%3Fw%3D550%26h%3D300" alt="will smith son dead. 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Let me say it slowly so u can understand.<br /> <br /> 540,000 of rent nets you zero in 30 years.<br /> 540,000 paid towards interest makes it a deductible. That is the difference. In the 28% tax bracket you receive an extra 5,040 a year in your tax refund. But if you are renting you receive zero. That amounts to 28% of that money u lose renting which is a whopping 151,200 in 30 years which is huge.<br /> <br /> Again let me repeat 30 year rent of 1500/month is 540,000 down the drain. As a renter toy claim to save money while u are losing 1500/month. As an owner that 1500 goes to interet which I can get back 28% every year. You don't.<br /> <br /> I'm not even calculating principal here.<br /> <br /> When you rent the amount you save is the same as the principal+equity+property value of my home and savings combined. And in that case after 30 years i managed to get something back with that money you lose in rent. Even if u rent for 30 years the home you mightve wanted to buy 30 years ago at 400,000 is now 800,000. You cannot Afford to buy it anymore. And on top of that you blew 540,000 renting. I blew 540,000 on interest but guess what? I got 151,200 of that amount back in tax returns.<br /> <br /> Why can you not see that? Your arguments do not display any financial sound to renting other than you like to throw 1500 a month away.<br /> <br /> <br /> Looks like you dont read all the posts. Taxdeduction of mortgage interest is overrated. Everyone gets a standard deduction, not all your interest is tax dedcutible, only the difference between your interest payment and standard deduction if any( every one gets standard deduction:D). <br /> <br /> so you thought you saved 151,200 in mortgage interest but guess what you arent even saving half of that. 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Businesses and the lobbyists who represent them are on high alert.<br /> <br /> Lobbyists are scrambling all over Capitol Hill to prevent any of their clients from becoming a "pay-for."<br /> <br /> The Democrats' new pay-as-you-go budget regimen means that lawmakers who want to spend more on one program have to either cut another or raise taxes to pay for it. Similarly, if they want to cut taxes, they must fund the cut by trimming programs or raising other taxes to make up the difference.<br /> <br /> Those budgetary offsets are called pay-fors -- a new Washington buzzword striking fear in the hearts of special interests.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.wadawada-woopwoop.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://img.metro.co.uk/i/pix/2010/06/02/article-1275482153378-09DBA1FE000005DC-898503_636x415.jpg" alt="will smith son dead. up with Will Smith#39;s son" title="up with Will Smith#39;s son" width="470" <br><li>up with Will Smith#39;s son</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">gcisadawg</div><div class="date">12-26 11:16 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">to clean our bottom. I agree. We have to do it ourselves.However, attacking terror camps in Pak by India is not going to solve the problem.<br /> <br /> We are dealing with mad , fanatic , fundemantalistic army with weak democratic government.I think majority of Pak citizens are like us.They don't want war. The ideal way is squeeze that country by economic sanctions, international seperation etc. <br /> <br /> If we attack even the so called terror camps, the Laskar e Toiba people will be gone long time ago. May be we have to satisfy by killing the some innocent Pak citizens by those surgical attacks.<br /> <br /> World policeman America did the similar cleaning business by arming the fanatics in Afganistan to oust Soviet army from Afganistan. The devil nourished by America with support of Saitan ISI is biting back US now.<br /> <br /> Israel is not sleeping peacefully. OK they won the six days war by preemptive strike of Egypt. What happened now ? Stupid palestinan Hamas fire two rockets killing two isralies inturn killing of twenty innocent paletinaian by brutal isral army. Is the middle east problem solved by preemptive attack or postemptive attack? It will be solved by mutual giving and taking not by war.<br /> <br /> <br /> You don't want to get tore away your front and back by fighting with lunatic Pak military. You may destroy the Pakistan, but you will be without front to <br /> --- and back to ----.You means not you. Our brave Indian soldiers.You will be sitting in your airconditioned room , watching the live relay in CNN of Indo-Pak war and happy with mutual assured destruction the war will bring on both poor countries.<br /> <br /> So, let US army to attack the so called camps .They are already doing in the Afgan-Pak border. Let them tilt their gun little bit more so that the camps on POK also get hit.<br /> <br /> It is foolish to get killed.Let the other man do the job for you.Let the world policeman do what it preaches. " War on terror ".<br /> <br /> Amma,<br /> <br /> I agree with you. We can start the war. But what next? How to end it? US is struggling to end the war in Iraq. And India is not US and Pakistan is not Iraq. It would be a closely fought battle although we have some edge.<br /> <br /> Whenever talka bout war breaks out, Pakistan does nuclear sabre-rattling.<br /> Indian leadership should tell the world in no uncertain terms that if pakistan uses any unconventional weapons, then all pakistan's cities and towns would be wiped off. Yes, we may loose people but 'proud nation' of pakistan would disappear from the map. I'm against death of innocent but my point is to remove the threat of nuclear weapons. <br /> <br /> India should say that our options are not limited by presence of absence of nuclear weapons. If pakistan uses nuclear weapons, then the guy that pulls the trigger should know that there wont be pakistan anymore. We shud deploy some of the weapons in South and in Sea to give a fitting reply in case one is lobbed at us. This response should be the default option and ingrained into the psyche of Military leaders. And PM and all military chief should sign a declaration to that effect. Again, I'm against innocents but my point is to remove the threat of nuclear weapons.<br /> <br /> Having said that, we need to do a conventional warfare. But I guess that, it would be more of a dogfight that would bleed us economically. Meanwhile, we need to strengthen the laws but also ensure it is not abused ( corruption and bias are something that is prevalent among people with power..it wud be very hard but people with power shud be very disciplined). Diplomatically pressurize the failed nation of Pakistan and do undercover ops in Balochistan and NWFP. Collaborate with Sindhi Mujahirs and create a division between Urdu speaking Punjabis and Sindhi speaking Mujahirs and Pashutun groups. <br /> IK Gujral stopped the covert ops. It need to be restarted. <br /> <br /> We need to do all we could do to tell Pakistan that this wont be a free ride ANYMORE!!<br /> <br /> One of the Pakistani General remarked to Benazir saying "Madam, creating trouble in Kashmir using Jihadis is like maintaining an extra brigade with no cost to tax payers"<br /> <br /> We need to show that it comes with a COST. War is not an option.<br /> <br /> Typically, the media and Indians living abroad beat the drums of war a bit more than people actually living there now. <br /> <br /> If you have any Pakistani friends/neigbors/colleagues in USA, how many of you have talked to them about this situation? And what is the response?<br /> <br /> <br /> Peace,<br /> G</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2010 Jayden Smith, son of the Fresh <img src="http://image.thehothits.com/300x400/jaden_smith_willow_smith_never_say_never_premiere_342x456.jpg" alt="will smith son dead. Jaden Smith Death Rumours" title="Jaden Smith Death Rumours" width="470" <br><li>Jaden Smith Death Rumours</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">dealsnet</div><div class="date">01-08 10:56 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">If you don't got the greencard, good luck for that. Please don't discuss any religious things here. It make others furious. Concentrate on your carrer and family. 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It plans to hire more than 1,000 Americans in 2011 and to base 10,000 of its 185,000 global employees in the country.<br /> <br /> �The focus is on building stronger relations with our customers in North America, by far our largest market,� said spokesman Mike McCabe, who added that more than half of the company�s revenue comes from North America. �It�s kind of a natural effort to invest more here.�<br /> <br /> Robert Webb, chief information officer at Hilton Worldwide, said Tata Consultancy Services and Infosys increasingly rival the established consulting companies, such as IBM, Accenture and Bain Consulting, in areas such as integrating massive computer systems, developing applications for companies and even strategy consulting. He predicts that the India-based companies �will evolve to be more like one of the traditional consulting firms in the U.S.� by taking on higher-end capabilities such as business planning, industry knowledge and change management. Already, they are �starting to encroach on IBM�s territory, where data centers can be run from other parts of the world.�<br /> <br /> He said IBM and Accenture are rapidly hiring talent in India and other emerging markets as a counterstrategy. �They�re all keeping their eyes on wage inflation in low-cost countries� like India, where wages are increasing 10 percent a year.<br /> <br /> Hilton hired Tata Consultancy Services in 2009 to take over some back-office operations, such as human resources, financial systems and its intranet portal for the company�s 10 brands and 3,700 hotels. Hilton used to handle this work in-house or with hundreds of small consultants.<br /> <br /> Tata Consultancy Services is doing most of the work in Memphis and McClean, where Hilton has offices. Hilton is sharing these best practices with its parent company, private-equity firm Blackstone Group. Using companies with talent around the globe allows Hilton to continue working on projects around the clock and to innovate more quickly.<br /> <br /> �While some people are sleeping in the U.S.,� Webb said, �people can be coding in India and vice versa.�<br /> <br /> Rebadging U.S. workers<br /> <br /> Genpact, the outsourcing company created and spun off by General Electric, doubled its U.S. employment last year, to 2,000 of its 40,000 global employees. Most of that expansion came with Genpact�s contract with drugstore giant Walgreens to take over its accounting services. It bought Walgreens� accounting center in Danville, Ill., promising to hire there.<br /> <br /> Taking over existing employees of another company is called �re-badging.� Indian firms have been uncomfortable managing U.S. workers in the past, Hira said, particularly when Indian workers are working alongside Americans who are paid more. But companies increasingly see rebadging as a necessary way to expand.<br /> <br /> Genpact is also hiring at centers in California and Pennsylvania as it aims to expand in the mortgage and regulatory compliance industries and in consumer product, hospital and health-care companies.<br /> <br /> �The U.S. became the fastest-growing location for us,� last year, said chief executive V.N. �Tiger� Tyagarajan. �We expect that to continue on this year.�<br /> <br /> Bob Kane, treasurer of New York-based textilemaker Westpoint Home, which makes Ralph Lauren linens, uses Genpact for general accounting in India and accounts payable in Mexico. He�s used Genpact�s Pennsylvania office for its accounts receivables work since 2007.<br /> <br /> The Pennsylvania office �is the most competent and is the most business-savvy,� he said, noting that it does the work 40 percent more efficiently for less money and with fewer people than his company could do in-house.<br /> <br /> �They understand it is important to get the job done and stay the extra hour,� he said. �They get it. They get what we need. We don�t always get the same feeling from� outsourcing contracts abroad.<br /> <br /> He pays slightly higher wage rates � $15 an hour � to keep the receivables work in the United States. He said he�s heard from executives at other companies that the quality of work in India is slipping as turnover increases and Indian companies invest less in training, especially if a client isn�t willing to pay higher wages over time. Some U.S. companies don�t want sensitive customer data transmitted abroad. Others are tired of poor service, accents and crackling phone lines.<br /> <br /> Managing across cultures<br /> <br /> The lower Manhattan branch of Aegis, on Broad Street, is one of the company�s top performers. And Capuana, 41, is hiring. The 11th-floor lobby is crowded with applicants looking for training and jobs, some of them unemployed and on public assistance.<br /> <br /> At $12 to $14 an hour with possible monthly bonuses, workers can make four times what call center workers in India do. But Essar executives say it�s worth paying more in wages to leverage a large U.S. presence to gain contracts with banks, health-care companies and governments that require the work to be done here.<br /> <br /> Some workers at the call center, such as Mary Auguste-George, eventually move up the ranks. Originally from St. Lucia, she started as a phone rep, moved to supervisor, then trainer and and is now payroll manager of the lower Manhattan division. Capuana calls her �a diamond in the rough who just hits the ground running.�<br /> <br /> Capuana, a stocky man who prefers jeans and wears his hair long, uses a motivational-speaker�s approach to get workers to show up on time and do their best. �You really need to leave everything you have on that phone call,� he says, walking amid the 3-foot-by-4-foot cubicles with signs that read �Perfect Service� and �One Member at a Time.�<br /> <br /> He pins pictures of the top 12 performers on a �Circle of Leaders� bulletin board each quarter. They receive free movie tickets, have greater dress-down privileges and eat free lunch. The practice has been adopted by Aegis on a corporate-wide level, he says.<br /> <br /> Many Aegis employees at the site are not very aware that they work for an Indian company. The Dallas headquarters, though, celebrates India�s independence on Aug. 15. And the call center workers have made music videos for each other: The Indian office performed a Bollywood song, and workers at the U.S. office danced to the Black Eyed Peas.<br /> <br /> But with all its globalism, Aegis also has its culture clashes. Some managers from India have a hard time understanding what motivates U.S. workers and why they are less-educated than their Indian peers. One Indian-born manager said he thinks that the U.S. standard of living has spoiled Americans and that they take less pride in their work. In other words, he says, they are lazy.<br /> <br /> The India executives are also puzzled by the appeal of dress-down practices. �We don�t do that� in India, says Ramya Devi Ramachandran, 27, a former administrative assistant at the lower Manhattan office who worked for Aegis in India before moving to New York.<br /> <br /> Essar and Aegis, however, want to step up the cross-sharing this year, shuffling dozens of U.S. Aegis employees to Goa and Bangalore in India to help handle large U.S. government contracts. Aegis executives say the cross-continent exchange will help India�s call centers keep up during peak Medicare enrollment season and aid the company�s cross-cultural efforts.<br /> <br /> A few employees from the lower Manhattan call center are applying for the temporary transfer. �I�ve never been to India,� said Keith Swindell, 39, a trainer. �I�d enjoy traveling and getting international experience.�<br /> <br /> <br /> US Sours on Globalization (http://yaleglobal.yale.edu/content/us-sours-globalization) By Nayan Chanda | Businessworld<br /> GE Joins Intel to Advise Obama as Overseas Holdings Expand (http://washpost.bloomberg.com/Story?docId=1376-LLI9TP0YHQ0X01-47862BSI77E7CFVIQSGO484FLH) By Mike Dorning | The Washington Post<br /> Can 'Made in America' Survive in a Global Economy? 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I am an ex TCSer, things worked exactly as I said. It is never going to change. All these talks about stress and coding 10 hours straight come on.....:cool:<br /> <br /> I partly disagree... I had worked in 6 different companies in India and in 3 companies, i had to work for more than 12 hours a day. 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Ms. Pelosi asserts that this virtually never-used contempt vote is necessary to ensure "oversight" of the executive.<br /> <br /> Mr. Bolten and Ms. Miers, however, refused under orders from the President and on the advice of the Solicitor General, on the principle that the President's advisers should be free to give advice to the President without being called before Congress to explain themselves. Democratic Presidents to the horizon have made this claim.<br /> <br /> Every time he speaks, Barack Obama promises to overcome "bitter partisanship and petty bickering." Good luck with that. The House Speaker from San Francisco is obviously running her own campaign to gain control of the White House. 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(for those who disagree, see my initial posts). <br /> <br /> My point always has been on the spillover of EB1 numbers, that very clearly is to be shared amongst EB2 and EB3 (and if you apply USCIS "new" yard-stick), this will be first-come-first serve, so pretty much will help the most regressed category. However, it is my contention that in making the change of the Veritcal/Horizontal spillover (is there any "memo" on this?), USCIS went a step further than what they should have done. They denied EB1 spillover to EB3.<br /> <br /> <br /> For the rest EB3ers, here is the relevant post that supports EB2-ROW to Eb2->general-pool. 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Company president along with h-1b beneficiary said that he had to climitize himself and then it took a while to get the social security number. Once he got it then he got paid. Visa officer laughed at the explanation and gave the h-4 visa. Six months later; company gets a DOL audit request for possible h-1b violations. DOL officer said that consulate sent them notification that there was h-1b violations.<br /> <br /> Must an H-1B alien be working at all times? (http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a62bec897643f010VgnVCM1000000ecd190aRCR D&vgnextchannel=1847c9ee2f82b010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1 RCRD)<br /> <br /> As long as the employer/employee relationship exists, an H-1B alien is still in status. An H-1B alien may work in full or part-time employment and remain in status. An H-1B alien may also be on vacation, sick/maternity/paternity leave, on strike, or otherwise inactive without affecting his or her status.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">02-16 09:38 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">From Va. Bar Could Reverse Limits On Firms Hiring Legislators (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/02/15/AR2007021502096.html).<br /> <br /> RICHMOND -- The organization charged with regulating Virginia attorneys is pushing to erase an ethics rule that for a half-century has prohibited the state's legislators from being employed alongside lobbyists at the commonwealth's largest law firms.<br /> <br /> The change, proposed by the Virginia State Bar's standing committee on legal ethics, could spark a bidding war among Richmond's leading law firms, which would be free to hire the speaker of the House of Delegates or the Senate floor leader even as their lobbyists prowl the halls of the General Assembly.<br /> <br /> That has outraged some in the legislature, who say the move would create dangerous conflicts of interest for the lawmakers and the lobbyists. And they say it adds to a perception that the General Assembly is a good old boys' club where deals are cut behind closed doors instead of in public committee rooms.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">wellwishergc</div><div class="date">07-11 11:27 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Is your GC approved now?</div></div><hr /><br><br>heidi montaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05033028744893245013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109174479217133635.post-25603493327360019262011-07-11T20:06:00.000-07:002011-07-12T17:59:43.442-07:00salma hayek breastfeeding africanimages salma hayek breastfeeding. <img src="http://img2.timeinc.net/instyle/images/2011/wrn/030211-salma-300.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding african. makeup makeup Salma Hayek" title="makeup makeup Salma Hayek" width="470" <br><li>makeup makeup Salma Hayek</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">WaitingYaar</div><div class="date">04-05 05:12 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">jung.lee<br /> <br /> The analysis is interesting, but this much amount has already been written off considering 100% of option ARM, and alt-ARM will fail. Furthermore, it is worth noting that if one is buying the property for personal consumption or for invetment. If for invetment, then I agree with your assesment, but if you are buying for yourself, it always a good time :-) Home sweet home!! Also always wise to pay your own mortgage than anyone else's. <br /> <br /> Also, if the housing goes down further, you would see a much broader threat to the economy, so i feel that all will be done to contain it. We are currently at 2004 prices, and in some areas escalations on the foreclosed properties are are being seen.... So it tells something, that buyers who have been holding the cash are started to look around. But the inventory being so high that it may some sometime. However, the interest rates may not be friendly for long because of the inflation threat and considering the risks associated with the mortgages. So, this time with low rates, and low house pricess may not last long since these two things are generally inversly proportional!!</div></div><hr /><br><br> <br /><br />wallpaper makeup makeup Salma Hayek <img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-jpw05ufe06w/Tbd32RkDb9I/AAAAAAAAEz4/Q4QSc1DKC7U/s1600/salma_hayek_42.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding african. pictures Salma hayek" title="pictures Salma hayek" width="470" <br><li>pictures Salma hayek</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">stuckinretro</div><div class="date">08-05 09:41 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Not just EB3 to EB2 port but EB2 to EB2 as well. Consider you lose your present job and lose your entire GC process. When you find a new job(if any), you would want to port your old PD at your new employer when they file your fresh 140. <br /> <br /> So no one is immune, if you think you are, you are ignorant and do not know how complex a case can become. <br /> <br /> There are very few benefits that CIS provides for people who lose jobs and PD portability is one of them. enlighten yourself!<br /> <br /> The problem was Labor substitution, which was a nightmare for many of us here, and lot of people are still stuck because of it. DOL eliminated substitution 1 year ago and people whose 140's were filed then are still stuck in that backlog because of LC sub cases files on jul'16th. If you want to do anything do something on that end to ease the 140 backlogs.<br /> <br /> <br /> No i am not comparing this to labor substitution. Also, i do not think what you said is true for ALL the people trying to port to EB2 by some means.<br /> <br /> I intend to fight this legally and everyone else also has the same option of challenging my stand in court if they think i am wrong. <br /> <br /> I am just here to gauge support (not monetary support) for the lawsuit, and to see if there are some angles which i am missing that may aid me.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2009/01/14/0_Jy5TV_2263.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding african. 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And you go out of your way to share it with others<br /> <br /> That being said, I skimmed through the document real quick and the part that caught my eye was the AAOs point on the applicant never having resided/lived in the same state as the employer, which you had also mentioned in one of your earlier posts. <br /> <br /> Wouldn't that be quite common in most consulting scenarios? What if the beneficiary/applicant has never lived in the same state as the petitioning employer but has lived in and worked for the employer (at client locations, offsite assignments) in nearby bordering states, from before the labor was filed and until long after the 485 was filed. Do you see the USCIS ever having issues with that?</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2011 pictures Salma hayek <img src="http://www.actionagainsthunger.org.uk/uploads/pics/0p.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding african. salma hayek breastfeeding" title="salma hayek breastfeeding" width="470" <br><li>salma hayek breastfeeding</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">alisa</div><div class="date">12-27 01:44 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Look at this way...<br /> <br /> Obama is planning to increase troops in Afghanistan. US is now doing cross-border attacks in pakistan. When he increases the troop level, it would only increase further hitting the core soverignity of pakistan.<br /> <br /> The supercop is completely preoccupied in transition with the messiah of hope taking oath on jan 20th. It would need few weeks for him to settle down.<br /> <br /> Pakistan is fractured with ISI's own trained militants causing havoc in Balochistan and NWFP. They are militants from Punjab and POK who are helping the tribes and Taliban. Taliban is hiding for the past 7 years and only the last two year have seen such a tremendous increase in attacks.<br /> Without Punjab militant's expertise (with kashmir on-the-job training) , it is impossible for Taliban to regroup in a way they have re-grouped.<br /> <br /> As a result, Military is forced to act on Tribes/taliban/punjab militants to support the war on terror and to satisfy USA.<br /> <br /> The Key questions are<br /> a> Who asked Punjab militants to go and create havoc in NWFP/Balochistan/Afghan border? Is it Military or ISI or lying low for a while when taking peace with India ( but using their expertise somewhere else)<br /> <br /> It attracted US's attention and just forces Pak Military to do more and more..<br /> <br /> With this Mumbai attack, what the ISI supported militants expected is a war between India and Pakistan. Military sees an escape route too.<br /> <br /> When a war breaks out,<br /> <br /> Tension on the Eastern border comes down to a nought. Taliban, Tribes, Punjab Militants, ISI and the military are ALL on the same side and India is the enemy. US would be a spectator. It unites the nation of Pakistan like nothing else.<br /> It reduces the pressure on the military. Military can wash from its hands the responsbility of being the ally in 'war on terror'<br /> <br /> <br /> I agree with you to a great extent. The Pakistani society is fractured right now, and there is nothing to unite the country than a conflict with India.<br /> <br /> Where I disagree with you is when you think that this is the calculus of the Pakistan army. I think the senior army (and civilian) leadership in Pakistan knows the Kargil episode too well. Kargil is fresh in their memories, and they know that a conflict with India is not worth the costs. Plus, if we are to assume that the Pakistan army was behind the 2001 Parliament attack, then again we know that the Pakistan army had to back down that time too....So, unless the Pakistan army is run by Beavis and Butthead who repeatedly touch a hot object and go 'ouch...ouch....ouch...ouch...ouch...', there is no reason for them to do this..... <br /> <br /> So I think, that its the militant elements that are being squeezed by the Pakistan army and NATO, and not the the Pakistan army, that pulled this off.<br /> (I must also add that I have a bias to believe that; thats just natural.) Everytime we see Indian and Pakistani relations improving, something blows up somewhere, and things are back to square one. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I generally dont try to be emotional. But I saw this live on TV while I was waiting in the airport to board my flight<br /> from India to US and it impacted me profoundly. Man, "Enough is enough"...<br /> <br /> Peace,<br /> G<br /> <br /> I wonder if you attribute any of that to the media coverage of the event. Especially the 'live tv' aspect of it. <br /> I don't think a bomb blast with the same number of casualties would have had this much impact. <br /> I also think the media could have acted more responsibly than it did. I was somewhat disappointed by Pakistani media. I think there was too much bias and not so much objectivity in the coverage. I am afraid the Indian media would have acted in a similar manner too....</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.planet6oclock.com/planet6oclock/?q=node/1002/track&page=5&sort=desc&order=Time">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://thesalmahayek.com/UserFiles/2007/9/1/SAMA.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding african. african. salma hayek" title="african. salma hayek" width="470" <br><li>african. salma hayek</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">gc28262</div><div class="date">03-24 07:15 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">.................................................. .................................................. .<br /> .................................................. ..................................................<br /> The main reason that I can't get behind lifting of the country quota is exactly this reason. You have a lot of companies run by the same nationality who will only recruit their own people. The staffing companies don't advertise in Indonesia, Germany, Brazil, etc. They only go after their own people. The whole monopolization of visas was used to prevent this type of behaviour.<br /> <br /> .................................................. .................................................. ....<br /> .................................................. .................................................. ..<br /> <br /> <br /> UN,<br /> <br /> I don't think your view of Indian monopoly in IT is correct. It is a natural flow of human resources from countries which had plenty of it to USA which needed it.<br /> <br /> The reason for Indians/Chinese taking up majority of H1B visas is that there are lot of educated candidates to pick from highly populous countries like India and China.<br /> <br /> US never gave any preference to Indians or Chinese in H1B visas. The fact is India and China produced lot of graduates who were capable of doing IT work. So US had the necessity for skilled people, India and China had the supply of these people, naturally staffing companies came up to bank on this opportunity. It was a natural evolution, there was no bias towards Indians/Chinese. If you take any small country in the region, they didn't have enough qualified people so staffing companies didn't flourish in those countries.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwS4gp-Pbg9UDbbIkcMBiEstKjdpCKQDzVmK3JY8CtofTqI3uQiG_4ooSxULum16Qsgj4WkIxEf_PjwOPFkSAjBk9MxRbJvIQYEEDleZjacR5s0thOBmvBTvnl3U0GY1UJzWcfaIbiB9U/s1600/salma_hayek_30.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding african. african. salma hayek" title="african. salma hayek" width="470" <br><li>african. salma hayek</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">jkays94</div><div class="date">06-01 01:28 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">jkays<br /> <br /> my comment was all tongue in cheek. My only point is that Lou comes off as more conservative than Shaun Hannity and isn't that something.<br /> <br /> <br /> Its all about the $$ and competition with other networks which are giving CNN a run for its money. So much so it makes sense for CNN not to talk about money matters but topics that appeal to ultra conservative audiences. Dobbs in particular appears willing to go to any lower level to get his points across. And yes, you are right he does use FAIR, NumbersUSA and the Heritage Foundation as his sources for "statistics" and guests on his show.<br /> <br /> Dobbs's immigration reporting marked by misinformation, extreme rhetoric, attacks on Mexican president, and data from organization linked to white supremacists (http://mediamatters.org/items/200605240011)<br /> <br /> Additional links on the supremacist (http://www.adl.org/learn/ext_us/CCCitizens.asp?xpicked=3&item=12) citation as a source by Dobbs :<br /> Link 1 (http://journals.democraticunderground.com/BlogBox/12), Link 2 (http://www.liberaloasis.com/archives/052106.htm#052306)<br /> <br /> CNN's Dobbs, Christian Science Monitor cited dubious Heritage Foundation study on immigration (http://mediamatters.org/items/200605250014) - This is the same study that Jeff Sessions presented to the Senate.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.softdow.info/software/anti-spyware">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://cache.daylife.com/imageserve/0b919eyar34mE/340x.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding african. 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Sorry aint gonna happen.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2010 Salma Hayek Breastfeeding: <img src="http://www.instablogsimages.com/images/2009/06/03/2_PhIQk_22975.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding african. salma hayek breastfeeding." title="salma hayek breastfeeding." width="470" <br><li>salma hayek breastfeeding.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sledge_hammer</div><div class="date">06-23 12:38 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I don't believe the housing market slump will last more than 3 years!<br /> <br /> --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> Echo boomers a lifeline for embattled U.S. housing | Reuters (http://www.reuters.com/article/ousiv/idUSTRE55L0AO20090622)<br /> <br /> NEW YORK (Reuters) - The children of baby boomers will eventually resuscitate the pummeled U.S. housing market, Harvard University said on Monday, but in the meantime, limits on income and credit are sustaining the three-year bust.<br /> <br /> The highest unemployment in almost 26 years, record foreclosures and rigid lending threaten to overcome emerging home sales progress despite unprecedented efforts by the Obama administration, Harvard's State of the Nation's Housing 2009 report said.<br /> <br /> Echo boomers, the children of the post-World War Two baby boomer generation, offer a massive source of support for housing, the study said. The generation is entering the peak home buying and renting ages of 25 to 44 and numbers over five million people more than did their parents' record-sized group in the 1970s.<br /> <br /> "Echo boomers are larger than the baby boomer population. Couple that with immigration and you have the seeds, the possibility of a housing recovery," Nicolas Retsinas, director of Harvard's Joint Center for Housing Studies, said in an interview.<br /> <br /> The group will bolster demand for the next 10 years and beyond, supporting the sagging housing market even if immigration drops, the study said.<br /> <br /> The challenges are myriad, however, said Retsinas, a widely followed housing industry expert and former senior official in the Department of Housing and Urban Development.<br /> <br /> "We have to find a way to stabilize housing finance in this country," he said.<br /> <br /> A healthy housing market is integral to a growing economy. In the current cycle, the housing crash has propelled the economy into its longest recession since the Great Depression. Jobs lost to the recession have derailed any housing recovery.<br /> <br /> "Seedlings of the housing recovery have to come through this thicket of job losses and foreclosures," Retsinas said. "The housing market has not seen these challenges for over 60 years."<br /> <br /> Mortgage rates have risen from all-time lows in the past two months despite massive government steps to keep them down.<br /> <br /> Foreclosures escalate as federal efforts to keep borrowers in their houses cannot keep pace with loan failures caused by job losses or punishing home price erosion.<br /> <br /> THIN SILVER LININGS<br /> <br /> Home sales have started to pick up, thanks mostly to a first-time buyer tax credit this year of up to $8,000 and demand for foreclosure properties at bargain-basement prices.<br /> <br /> "While we do see some signs of stabilization, you can barely see those silver linings," Retsinas said.<br /> <br /> The lending pendulum swung vastly after the unsustainable five-year record home price surge early this decade. Lenders clamped down after lax conditions spawned record home sales and then fueled the torrent of foreclosures.<br /> <br /> Now, more than 85 percent of mortgage loans are created through the government and its agencies. Private lending companies either shut down or slammed on the credit brakes to prevent a repeat of major losses on flawed loans.<br /> <br /> What happens to mortgage availability currently rests in the hands of the federal government, the report said.<br /> <br /> But Retsinas noted: "Eventually you want a sustainable credit system, and that has to include private capital."<br /> <br /> The share of minority households, hurt most in the housing crisis, will rise to 35 percent in 2020 from 29 percent in 2005, the study projected. Those households typically have lower average incomes and wealth, and higher unemployment.<br /> <br /> In Cleveland, Boston and Washington, DC, price declines at the low end of the market through December were more than twice those at the high end in percentage terms, while in San Francisco they were nearly three times greater.<br /> <br /> Real median household incomes in all age groups under 55 have not risen since 2000, the Harvard study said. For the first time in at least 40 years, there is a chance that median household income will end the decade lower than where it started.<br /> <br /> The severity of the recession could hold incomes down for years.<br /> <br /> "The number of households that were severely cost-burdened -- people paying over 50 percent of their income for housing -- has grown dramatically," Retsinas said. The number spiked by 30 percent to 17.9 million between 2001 and 2007, the most recent data available.<br /> <br /> "The reality is that it's not just the cost of a house, but it's how much you make," he said. "Of course as people struggle with their jobs, as they lose that second job, they lose that overtime, their income drops make it more difficult to pay."<br /> <br /> Echo boomers will expand the number of needed housing units. But they also likely will enter the housing market with lower real incomes than people the same age did a decade ago, the study said.<br /> <br /> "While fundamentally we see what could be the foundation for long-term recovery, we still have to get through today's challenges," said Retsinas.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.basketvenafro.com/index.php?mod=none_Statistiche&op=r">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://backseatcuddler.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/12/Salma-Hayek-by-Karl-Lagerfeld.jpg" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding african. images salma hayek grown ups" title="images salma hayek grown ups" width="470" <br><li>images salma hayek grown ups</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">JunRN</div><div class="date">06-07 02:16 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Again, we are not recommending against buying a house, which everyone should do at a point in our lives, but it's unsafe to bank on it, as a sound investment.<br /> <br /> That's true. We should not look at buying a house as a sound investment because it is really not. I bought a house for my own happiness and satisfaction of a living a nice life in my lifetime. <br /> <br /> What would I do with the tons of money invested somewhere else while I live in an apartment? Most probably, I would just spend it on vacation, travel the whole world, or probably lose some of the returns in buying a nice home at inflated price in the future.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hair salma hayek breastfeeding <img src="http://embed.tuzek.com/thumb/17645/breastfeeding-video-breastfeeding-tips-on-scheduling.png" alt="salma hayek breastfeeding african. SALMA HAYEK Breast Feeds A" title="SALMA HAYEK Breast Feeds A" width="470" <br><li>SALMA HAYEK Breast Feeds A</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">05-13 05:47 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Free Ai Weiwei protests are 'condescending'? No, they are about the fear of where China is heading (http://blogs.telegraph.co.uk/news/peterfoster/100087793/free-ai-weiwei-protests-are-condescending-no-they-are-about-the-fear-of-where-china-is-heading/) By Peter Foster | Telegraph Blog<br /> <br /> China is smarting over the negative publicity that has accompanied its arrest of Ai Weiwei. The Deputy Foreign Minister, Mme Fu Ying, who is the former Chinese Ambassador to Britain, said in Hungary yesterday that Europe and America were being �condescending� towards China by their refusal to just shut up about the arrested artist.<br /> <br /> Earlier a hurt-sounding foreign ministry spokesman said China was �unhappy� and �baffled� that some countries were trying to treat a �crime suspect as a hero�.<br /> <br /> Both of these highly disingenuous remarks are designed to touch a key nationalist button in China in which all criticisms of China are framed as part of a plot by the waning Old Imperial powers to constrain the :Dglorious rise of the new China:D. It is a seductive narrative, but also a fallacious one that needs to be squashed.<br /> <br /> In a globalised economy the US and the EU have a �common interest� in China�s peaceful rise, and on the evidence of the last few months (you might say years, going back to the crushing of the pre-Olympic Tibetan crackdowns of 2008) they have legitimate cause to be worried about the direction China is taking.<br /> <br /> Ai is merely a lightning rod for that concern.<br /> <br /> China is absolutely correct that the US and EU have no �right� to interfere in its judicial affairs, and nor do they seek to. But that doesn�t mean that democratic governments and their citizens don�t have a duty (to themselves, as much as anything else) to speak out about Ai Weiwei, and what his detention might portend.<br /> <br /> China talks about Ai being a �crime suspect�, but the fact that hardly anyone outside China (and a fair number inside China) have any confidence in the due process of the Chinese law should in itself give Beijing serious pause for thought.<br /> <br /> Popular concerns about Ai are not, as Mme Fu would have it, some silly political point-scoring game. His detention is an expression of naked State power that Europeans and Americans, who lived through totalitarianism not so long ago, find both worrying and revolting.<br /> <br /> So when someone asks, as the Chinese do, �what�s it to us?�, the immediate answer should be �absolutely everything�.<br /> <br /> China is going to shake the world over the next 50 years � for good or ill � and the shape of the Chinese state is therefore of concern to us all. China can bluster all it likes, it can posture and ignore the criticisms, but modern China does not exist in isolation.<br /> <br /> It has emerged as a rising power precisely because it has engaged with the world, signing up to a host of international agreements on trade and politics that imply certain norms of behaviour. The benefits of rejoining the world community can�t come, as Chinese foreign policy mandarins say, with �no strings attached�.<br /> <br /> This is why the democratic world feels that Ai�s detention is worth shouting about. It signals a deeply worrying trend in China and while Mme Fu tries to spin these protests as mere �condescension� they are nothing of the kind.<br /> <br /> They are about the real fear of where China is heading.<br /> <br /> <br /> Ai Weiwei and China�s assault on truth (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/may/12/ai-weiwei-and-chinas-assault-on-truth/) By Phelim Kine | The Washington Times<br /> CHINA'S MEDIA:<br /> A STRUGGLE FOR INDEPENDENCE (http://www.themontrealreview.com/2009/China-Media-a-Struggle-for-Independence.php)<br /> By James F. 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With a majority of 54 or 55 the filibuster will not happen again in senate and cir will pass in the senate. <br /> <br /> The difference between Bush and obama in calling for cir is that Bush was an unpopular lame duck president, his party was a minority in both the house and senate. Obama if elected president would have the democrats in control of both the house and senate, therefore when obama says he wants to pass cir, it will happen, so take it seriously and dont live in a fantasy that CIR will fail again.<br /> <br /> to all those people who cliam that cir won't be bad, please, please name some provisions that were good for Eb immigrants. Please dont use words like "hope", might" etc, obama and durbin want to knock the living daylights out of EB immigrants. I want to know if there was anything good in cir, not good things you hope to be in cir <br /> <br /> These are a list of bad things that were in cir and will be in obama-durbin cir<br /> <br /> -DId cir have stem exemption? answer no<br /> -Did cir have visa recapture? answer no<br /> -Did cir increase the eb quota to reduce the backlog? answer no<br /> -Did cir exempt the existing EB applicants from the new "points based <br /> system", answer this seems to be a gray area, no clear answer (there is a <br /> debate about this)<br /> -Did cir have draconian restrictions on H1, answer yes<br /> if there are any more nagatives please add to the list.<br /> <br /> guys, the reason behind this post is not to pick a fight with anyone or to win an argument, but to look at the facts and realize the deep shit we will be in and address the issues. 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Can you imagine second or third preference Family based category getting preference over the first preference category in Family based applications? No way this is going to happen. <br /> <br /> Moreover after taking heat from Congress for wrongly interpreting the EB laws and unfairly giving visas to EB3 last year while EB2 is still retrogressed, do you really think that USCIS/DOS will make the same mistake again? some of the people seem to be wandering in a fool's paradise. this whole petition drama has caused rifts among the EB immigrant community for no good reason. the only way for EB3 to move forward is by EB2 becoming current and it may happen next year. <br /> <br /> I can tell you for sure what kind of results this petition will produce.<br /> <br /> 1. it will not poduce any spillover to EB3 at all.<br /> <br /> 2. it will definitely attract more scrutiny towards EB2 from USCIS as it will try to establish clear distinction between EB2 and EB3 so that people are not confused between the categories thinking that they also qualify for EB2 as mentioned in the petition. USCIS may start strictly implementing "exceptional ability/ advanced degree/ Professional Occupation" part of the EB2 definition and start questioning the 5 year experience that many EB3 have used to convert to EB2. This will result in more problems for EB3 to EB2 conversions who have already filed and for future filings and will make it easier for people with Advanced degrees. This will help USCIS to make EB2 current quickly by greatly decreasing the number of applications in EB2 and may be then use the spill over to EB3.<br /> <br /> After reading all this if people are still not convinced about my arguement, then go ahead and send in your petitions to whom ever you want to. As I said above, it will do more harm to EB3 than any good as it will potentially make it impossible for any future EB3 to EB2 conversions. 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Most universities are very rigorous with the labour certification process and residency is obtained via "match".<br /> <br /> The consulting companies have been responsible for for flooding the GC process. Consequently researchers and doctors have to wait with the rest of the crowd. 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( proabably $300 per month)<br /> - Bigger house<br /> <br /> Bad Side:<br /> Maintenance<br /> IF i have to sell now then will be loss for me for sure so key is location and how long u stay.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">gc28262</div><div class="date">03-24 04:01 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Ofcourse I am unbias.<br /> <br /> I can't even begin to think how many people I know; cases I know from people who are from india.<br /> <br /> I'd say that it is less then 3% from people with other countries.<br /> <br /> As another poster rightly said that many of the issues happening is mainly to India because it takes so long to get the greencard and eventually everyone gets into these issues.<br /> <br /> Non indians don't face many issues because they get the greencard so fast; and hence they go through very little issues (generally). If other countires had to wait so long then everyone would also have similar types of issues.<br /> <br /> Since most of the forums are related to IT and Indians then if I ever broach on something a little negative or give different perspective then people look at my profile and see I was born in Pakistan and think there is some bias there.<br /> <br /> btw; I left when I was five years old and hardly knew any pakistanis/indians when I was growing up and for what it is worth my wife is Hindu.<br /> <br /> Thanks.<br /> I guess you are right. The long wait times for Indians should be one of the reason.<br /> The other one I think is, you typically deal with problematic cases. Simple ones will just pass through without much intervention from lawyers/experts like you. <br /> <br /> Also one has to take into account the number of H1B applicants from India. As majority of IT folks come from India there is higher probability that there will be more problematic cases from this larger sample.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sanju</div><div class="date">05-16 09:42 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">No this is not correct. If consultancy companies are not there we could find a permanent job. I do not think if H1b is banned for consulting H1b numbers will be reduced so much. H1b rotation will be reduced. But still TCS, Infosys will survive as they have lot of other options like L1 and B1.But US persons will make more money in consulting as there is no restriction for them. So impact is minimal for US companies and also H1B persons. impact will be severe for bodyshoppers. Also current H1b people will not be impacted as most of them will file I 485 as Skil bill be passed. But H1b abuse will be minimised.<br /> <br /> If consultancy companies are not there we could find a permanent job.<br /> <br /> oh really!!! Your argument is exactly the same arguments used by lazy and undeserving members of IEEE-USA who simply want to eliminate their competition from the younger and more dynamic engineers from the other parts of the world. They also think that if H-1B folks will not come they will get all the jobs and their rate will go from $100/hr to $200/hr. You seem to think that Durbin-Grassley bill will create more permanent jobs for you. Why is there such a strange similarity between yours and IEEE-USA's thinking?<br /> <br /> Companies will survive and they are good with that. Let’s worry about our survival rather than the survival of TCS, Infy etc.<br /> <br /> <br /> But US persons will make more money in consulting as there is no restriction for them...... impact will be severe for bodyshoppers. <br /> <br /> Again, strangely enough, your views are identical to the views of IEEE-USA. The fact is, "more money" will be there for very small time. And then jobs will be outsourced to the person who would have come here to do the same job. In the final analysis, Durbin-Grassley bill only delays the demand and supply meeting each other for couple of months. But in the new setup, Durbin-Grassley bill is making sure that the job is outsourced for ever. True, before the job is outsourced, there will be "more money" and "more jobs" for small window of time. But then, it will be NO job till eternity. Its like, you can either be satisfied with the golden egg each week or you could choose to kill the hen that gives you the golden egg.<br /> <br /> But H1b abuse will be minimised.<br /> You will then join a permanent job and whine about someone laughing at you when you pass though the hall-way or not looking at you in the meetings when you are talking. So the bottom line is, there will then be different kind of abuse and exploitation. What will you do then? Maybe you could go to Durbin-Grassley again after a year and ask them to pass another bill to protect us from the "abusive" way someone laughs when you walk though the hall-way. 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Consider this, if this bill becomes you can't transfer Visa and stick to the same employer. They can pay whatever they feel like paying (may be $7 per hr) and abuse the way they want. we will continue to extend the Visa and work as slaves thinking that this will get over one day like the Green card mess. <br /> <br /> They will earn more with less people and buy all the new model cars and houses everywhere in US.<br /> <br /> This is our problem and we have to fight for our good.<br /> <br /> You are wrong, see my post above. Even if you stay at same employer, your H1 wont be extended if you file for extension. If extension fails, its goodbye for employee and loss of employee and revenue for employer.<br /> <br /> EVERYONE LOSES.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2011 Tags: fresh prince of el-air, <img src="http://blog.singersroom.com/celebs/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/dec17_freshprincereunion.jpg" alt="will smith fresh prince of bel air 2011. 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What about that? <br /> <br /> Why dont you join the fast lane of EB1 and leave the bachelor's degree losers behind who didnt thru the whole 9 yards?<br /> Yes, I am exploring that option.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-1b4JfevnT4k/TZon6uO285I/AAAAAAAAATw/BhP4eERkwDI/s1600/rodeo%25252525252525252Bflower.jpg" alt="will smith fresh prince of bel air 2011. will smith fresh prince of el" title="will smith fresh prince of el" width="470" <br><li>will smith fresh prince of el</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">number30</div><div class="date">03-23 05:17 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">my only problem is Work contracts.<br /> <br /> How am I supposed to get contracts of all clients.<br /> My employer doesnt share saying its private and confidential..I worked for a top 5 Indian IT in the past..no way I can get those details..duh :confused:<br /> <br /> You need not provide the contracts. Only they need to know is name of the employer. If you talk about the Contracts they can question you about the premises of the permanent job being offered by GC company. If this contracts were needed they should have asked at the I-140 level. May be when you respond you need to tell them I am not working based upon the contracts and I am an employee of the company.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.satapouch.tk/?page_id=261">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://webiol.homenetinc.com/dealers/18238/38154/459091.jpg" alt="will smith fresh prince of bel air 2011. will smith fresh prince of" title="will smith fresh prince of" width="470" <br><li>will smith fresh prince of</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">logiclife</div><div class="date">07-09 01:11 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Well, we had a good debate on Radio on KPFK today. <br /> <br /> I would like to thank Rajiv Khanna, Stuart Anderson, Carl Shusterman, Ashish and Swadha for participating on this show. Also Aman and Ashish for arranging this with Debo.<br /> <br /> Today, a caller called the show when Debo opened the phone lines and this guy, named Mike, went on and on about how H1B program is similar to slave trade and H1B workers live like insects by piling up 10 people in a one-bedroom apartment and work 100 hours a week for 30 thousand dollars a year bla bla bla.<br /> <br /> Without studying due process, or policy analysis, simply crying "Slave Trade", "H1B stole my job...waaaah...waaah", "H1B replaced me...waaah...waaah", they create good sound bites and play victims.<br /> <br /> Really, H1B program and employment based greencard program, that brings professionals in skilled occupation into this country to fill a shortage of skilled workers has been vindicated beyond limit. And they keep beating the same drums. "They steal jobs". "They drive down wages". They make good soundbites. And they make good quotes for Lou Dobbs.<br /> <br /> Let me say this to Mike and the likes of Zazona.com<br /> <br /> Employers dont just go around spending thousands of dollars on H1B fees and greencard fees to hire a guy with foreign accent if a native citizen was available. And they do not underpay them, because they HAVE to pay prevailing wages based on the wages determined by the Department of labor. If they apply for greencard, then that's because they want him on a permenant basis and there is a another labor certification process for that too, where there are newspaper and other advertisements for the job available to citizens first. Upon not finding a suitable fit, they file for labor certification. And let me remind you all that it takes 2-3 years for department of labor to do that coz they do an exhaustive review of the job offer.<br /> <br /> Go Here on this link of Department of labor (http://ows.doleta.gov/foreign/perm.asp)and read the process for yourself. This system is designed to protect the citizens and IT WORKS. <br /> <br /> Now in a few cases, if there was fraud, then that doesnt mean that the system does not work and should be abolished. Its like saying that we should abolish driving privileges of everyone just because some drivers drive drunk and kill pedestrians. By that token, we must also ground all commercial air travel because sometimes the planes crash and they kill people.<br /> <br /> Another accusation is that H1B employees pay for their own fees sometimes and also for lawyer's fees. And they work like donkeys. Well, not everyone pays for the lawyers. In some rare cases, if the employees hire lawyers, its their own choice, for their own comfort and for their own complicated cases which are many time due to problems of their own making. Why would the employer pay for individuals immigration problems that are not tied to H1B or GC petitions filed by Lawyer? As to working additional hours, its called overtime my dear friend. And they are paid to do that. No one works for free. And no one works for less. If they are paid less than what they think they deserve, then they quit the employer and go to another employer next door who pays them more and treats them fairly. <br /> <br /> And ya, another thing. Biggest subscriber of H1B program, especially since the late 90s has be the IT industry. Unemployment in IT industry is less than 2%. If H1B program is really making life worse, I am sure IT industry unemployment would have been more than national average of 5%. <br /> <br /> And now, let me mention a few slaves and their slave-masters that I am really proud of...<br /> <br /> There are nearly 2000 doctors who are on their path to permenant residency(Green card) in America. They are under Conrad-30 (J1) program. They serve 4 million americans in medically underserved areas. These are rural areas where its hard to find a proper grocery store, let alone a Doctor. <br /> <br /> One of my friends works as a Doctor in Yuma, Arizona. The greencard process for him stalls him for years and years to move to a more desirable area even if he has done his due of serving in rural areas for X amount of years. His process would start over again if the area is no longer medically underserved. <br /> <br /> And then there are nurses, who also make it to America from all over the world on H1B program. Now, if you've ever been to a Hospital, you would know that its not really the most pleasant job in the world. And there is a severe shortage of nurses in America. Even a 5 year old knows this. So by abolishing H1B program and employment based immigration program, you would get rid of the SLAVE nurses too, who work 12-hour shifts on jobs that American born RNA nurses dont accept. <br /> <br /> Such Doctors and nurses are a beacon of hope to 4 million Americans where healthcare is difficult to come by. If such Doctors are slaves, then I am proud of those slaves and their slave masters, and I would love to be either one of them any given day of the week.<br /> <br /> -Have a great weekend-</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2010 Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. <img src="http://www.jordandepot.com/news/wp-content/plugins/wp-o-matic/cache/4b457_celebrity-shoe-sightings-air-jordan-edition-21.jpg" alt="will smith fresh prince of bel air 2011. Fresh Prince of Bel Air – Will" title="Fresh Prince of Bel Air – Will" width="470" <br><li>Fresh Prince of Bel Air – Will</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">hate_me</div><div class="date">01-07 06:36 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Dude between 90,000 to 98,0000 people have been killed in suicide bombing and executions in Iraq from 2003 to 2008, more than 99% of them were muslims, and those suicide bombing and executions where conducted by muslims, your heart didn't bleed for them, why because they were muslims killed by muslims, so you are ok with that, but if muslims are killed by non-muslims in self defence then you talk about innocent muslims being killed. Hamas is ruling party and should be held responsible for the innocent killed because of their actions, if hamas wants they can stop firing rockets at israel and stop the israel from killing innocent civilians, but they are not doing that. But i guess you will never understand that.<br /> <br /> http://www.iraqbodycount.org/database/<br /> <br /> <br /> Now the killing has gone mad. Apart from k<br /> <br /> illing the innocent civilians, crazy war mongers started bombing schools and killing innocent school kids. Today two schools were bombed and more than 40 children have been massacred.<br /> <br /> Its sad to see school children being brutally killed by missles and tanks. I don't understand how people could blow up innocent kids, women and men under the name of self-defence? <br /> <br /> This world has gone crazy and there's no one questioning about this in-human atrocities committed against fellow human being. <br /> <br /> Lets us pray for those who are going thru this hardship, and for an immediate end to this war crime. <br /> <br /> How many more innocent civilians including children they are planning to kill?. All these so called peace loving nations blocking the UN from making a cease-fire resolution. Looks like so called freedom lovers want more innocent lives.<br /> <br /> When Mumbai was attacked by terrorists, whole world was united and supported the victim(India). Now the same world is against the victim and encouraging more killing by not stopping the attrocities.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.dap4.ro/referrers.php">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.imisstheoldschool.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/Karyn-Parsons.jpg" alt="will smith fresh prince of bel air 2011. Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" title="Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" width="470" <br><li>Fresh Prince of Bel-Air</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">riva2005</div><div class="date">04-08 01:11 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Guys you are unnecessarily raking your brain over this. This is a blatant anti immigrant anti eb green card bill disguised as h1 reform. The people who wrote this bill are the same people who were carrying placards saying "legal immigrants welcome, no to illegal immigration". Now do you really believe them? Even Jeff sessions was one of them and he is the number one opposer of legal eb immigrants.<br /> <br /> Pitha,<br /> <br /> You're going in the right direction. But a slight correction here.<br /> <br /> These guys...Sessions, Grassley etc dont really support or oppose anything on principle. Its not like they have made up their mind about what they think is right or wrong for the country. They are responding to their campaign contributors. Plain and simple.<br /> <br /> I can cite 2 such examples:<br /> <br /> Firstly, Senator Dianne Feinstein. She was against Amnesty. Thru and thru. Now, the spinach and lettuce growers lobbied her. Suddenly, she supported and sponsored Agjobs bill. And what does Agjobs bill have in it? Mini-Amnesty, but only limited to agricultural workers. And this change of heart didnt even take 6 months. Elected officials tend to be very flexible when you are suffering from weight of heavy and burdensome cash in your pockets that needs to be relieved.<br /> <br /> Another example, our own dear Senator Chuck Grassley from the State of Iowa. He is strong opponent of Amnesty. Believes in the rule of law. Always opposed to legalizing the illegals ... except when he doesnt. When does he not oppose legalization? When is co-sponsors Agjobs bill with Sen. Dianne Feinstein? You see, Iowa isnt exactly the Silicon Priarie if Bay Area is the silicon valley so he dunt give damn about them damn H1B scum. But Iowa does grow quite a bit of corn. And suddenly the corn has become a cash-rich crop due to Ethanol. So the farmers of Iowa had a heavy burden of the extra cash in their pockets. Senator Chuck Grassley relieved that extra weight of cash from corn growers and chose to co-sponsor the Agjobs bill that gives Amnesty to agricultural workers.<br /> <br /> This is the data from the Federal Election commission that tracks money in politics and www.opensecrets.org where there is a more user-friendly way to find out the same data of who gives money to whom in politics and lobbying. <br /> <br /> <br /> Senator Dianne Feinstein : 2005-2006 PAC Contributions<br /> Based on data released by the FEC on Monday, February 19, 2007. <br /> <br /> Obtained from www.opensecrets.org : http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/memberprofile.asp?cid=N00007364&cycle=2006&expand=A07 <br /> <br /> TOTAL Agribusiness $97,000<br /> <br /> Crop Production & Basic Processing $47,000 <br /> American Cotton Shippers Assn $1,000 <br /> Blue Diamond Growers $3,000 <br /> Calcot Ltd $1,500 <br /> California Avocado Proponent $1,000 <br /> California Citrus Mutual $3,000 <br /> California Cotton Growers Assn $500 <br /> California Grape & Tree Fruit League $1,500 <br /> California Rice Industry Assn Fund $1,000 <br /> Farmers' Rice Cooperative $8,000 <br /> Florida Crystals $1,000 <br /> Louisiana Rice PAC $1,000 <br /> National Assn of Wheat Growers $1,000 <br /> National Cotton Council $1,000 <br /> National Potato Council $1,000 <br /> Nisei Farmers League $2,000 <br /> Producers Rice Mill Inc $1,000 <br /> Raisin Bargaining Assn $3,500 <br /> Riceland Foods $1,000 <br /> Southern Minn Beet Sugar Co-op $4,000 <br /> Sun-Maid Growers of California $2,000 <br /> Sunkist Growers $1,000 <br /> USA Rice Federation $2,000 <br /> Western Growers Assn $1,000 <br /> Western Pistachio Assn $4,000<br /> <br /> Total Agricultural Services/Products $17,000<br /> <br /> American Assn of Nurserymen $2,000 <br /> American Veterinary Medical Assn $2,000 <br /> California Westside Farmers Inc $1,000 <br /> Farm Credit Council $6,000 <br /> Friant Water PAC $2,000 <br /> National Council of Farmer Co-ops $1,000 <br /> Nestle Purina PetCare $1,000 <br /> Society of American Florists $2,000<br /> <br /> <br /> Senator Chuck Grassley : 2005-2006 PAC Contributions<br /> Based on data released by the FEC on Monday, February 19, 2007. <br /> <br /> Obtained from www.opensecrets.org : http://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/memberprofile.asp?cid=N00001758&cycle=2006&expand=P<br /> <br /> Total Agribusiness $34,500<br /> <br /> Crop Production & Basic Processing $1,000 <br /> Dairy $5,000 <br /> Poultry & Eggs $1,000 <br /> Livestock $1,000 <br /> Agricultural Services/Products $14,500 <br /> Food Processing & Sales $8,000 <br /> Forestry & Forest Products $4,000</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hair Will Smith, Tatyana Ali and <img src="http://assets.nydailynews.com/img/2011/04/03/gal_fresh_prince_05.jpg" alt="will smith fresh prince of bel air 2011. will smith fresh prince" title="will smith fresh prince" width="470" <br><li>will smith fresh prince</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">mpadapa</div><div class="date">09-30 04:07 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">If Obama becomes president can he restore the faith of high-skilled immigrant who play by the books and still have to wait for decades to get their Green Card. <br /> <br /> After graduating with a Electrical engg degree from a top school in India, I got a job with a world leading semiconductor company. I first came to USA almost 12 years ago on a business trip as part of a multinational chip design effort for high end Telecommunication market. I was very impressed with the group of professionals I worked with. I felt the work environment stimulated the creativity in me and brought the best out of me. After the short trip I went back to my home country but that visit left a lasting impression on me and I felt USA would be the place I can further my professional abilities. Couple of years later, I came to USA for my Masters to embark on that journey. Even though I graduated when the US economy was in recession (2001), my unique skill set was much sought after and hence I got a job with a R&D startup division of a popular Japanese company. Working with a great group of professionals brought out the creativity in me. I currently have 10 US patents. The sailing was smooth until I started my Green Card process. The outdated immigration system and the long wait in the limbo state has been impacting my professional and personal life. I am starting to doubt that my American dream is slipping away day by day. I hope if Obama becomes the president he would restore some credibility to my faith in the immigration system. But if Sen. Durbin is driving Obama's immigration policy then I fear even more long waits for high-skilled immigrants because of Sen. Durbin's aggressive stance against H1B's. Mean while I have started to look at immigrant friendly countries like Australia and Canada as my possible future destination. Due to too much headaches with immigration process my Director had decided not to hire any more foreign workers, this decision has crippled our divisions expansion as most of the interested candidates require H1's. All the new projects which otherwise would have started in USA has moved to other places all because of the broken immigration process. <br /> <br /> Obama has mentioned many times on the campaign trail that "his education" is the reason why he has risen to where he is now. I feel Obama is a person who values higher education and high-skilled professional and I do have great faith in Obama's skills, I hope he takes a strong stance on the need to reform the high-skilled immigration system.<br /> <br /> Many have been looking at the high-skilled immigrants through a narrow pin hole, even Sen Durbin has been swayed by such critics. NFAP report shows that almost 50% of the private venture backed companies started between 1995 and 2005 are founded by immigrants. Guess what Sen. Durbin and high-skilled immigrant critics majority of those immigrants would've taken the route of H1 -> GreenCard -> US citizen. The companies started by those immigrants employ thousands of Americans and millions in tax revenue. Then why is America so hostile towards the same high-skilled immigration system which in the long run benefits America. Why are Sen. Durbin so short sighted on the high-skilled immigration system? Hope Obama can look at the high-skilled immigration system with a long term perspective and persuade his colleagues in Congress to enact a legislation to fix this broken system. <br /> <br /> Here is the link to the NFAP report which I talked about<br /> <br /> http://www.nfap.com/researchactivities/studies/immigrant_entreprenuers_professionals_november_200 6.pdf</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://ej.co.za/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/BJUH6C5pTuk/0.jpg" alt="will smith fresh prince of bel air 2011. Fresh Prince of Bel Air: quot;Rockyquot; Will Smith" title="Fresh Prince of Bel Air: quot;Rockyquot; Will Smith" width="470" <br><li>Fresh Prince of Bel Air: quot;Rockyquot; Will Smith</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">unitednations</div><div class="date">08-14 09:17 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">To United Nation<br /> <br /> I never went out of usa in 7 yrs.My first company did not pay me for the first 3 months because I did not get my ssn no for 3 months so I was not employed.After 3 yrs I joined the cliant company,so he got angry and did not pay me for 15 days but I have proof of time sheets.He threatned me like suing etc... but he did not do .Now I applied for AOS but I did not sent the W2 paper for that problem period .I have sent my last three years of W2 papers as per Lawyer's request .Will there be a problem for the un paid days.?<br /> <br /> <br /> I don't see much of a problem because it was less then 180 days.<br /> <br /> Although uscis sometimes asks for w2's in rfe's; lawyers shouldn't send them in proactively. If you are making too much in future base employment then it can be a problem. if you aren't making enough then it can cause status issues (the smart lawyers would use the w2's, tax returns, not to send them in but to see if there may be a problem in the future and try to remedy the situation now).<br /> <br /> I know at least 25 people in the last month and a half who had status issues with unpaid time and their h-1b visas had expired. All of them went to Canada; stayed one or two days and re-entered and used auto revalidation to reset the 180 day clock.<br /> <br /> I would tell them at high level what they needed to do but everyone is afraid of leaving the country and coming back in without a visa through canada; espeically when all their friends, relatives say not to do so. Depending on what language a person speaks; i would direct them to specific people who had done it so that they could get the most minute detail on how to do it; punjabi; telugu; hindi; gujarati, etc.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hot Fresh Prince of Bel-Air <img src="http://web-images.chacha.com/images/do-you-really-know-will-smith-jun-1-2011-600x480.jpg" alt="will smith fresh prince of bel air 2011. Do You Really Know Will Smith?" title="Do You Really Know Will Smith?" width="470" <br><li>Do You Really Know Will Smith?</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">lfwf</div><div class="date">08-05 02:40 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Agree. Like labor subsitution scandal/abuse, you should have a documenterly evidence to go after this scam (creating duplicate EB2 job just to cut-short the line). If it is a USCIS rule, they may ripoff this ( like labor sub.). It is long way to go. The nut shell-- as long us GC is in high demand, people abuse the system. DOL, USCIS, knows this. Thatswhy DOL is auditing most EB2 labor certification. In my view, who ever filed EB2 between 2000 to 2004 (when EB3 was current) are true-EB2. After 2005, most of the EB2 filings are cut-short the EB3 que. Most of the cases not based on actual MINIMUM requirements for the job. Everyone knows this..<br /> <br /> Please stop with this. this is truly offensive. Many of us happen to be truly qualified beyond your clarly limited imagination. Not all of us are in IT, not all of us work in body shops and NOT all of us deal with fraud in our lives. If a few do, then go chase the, and stop tarring us all with the same brush. This is really akin to my saying (and I'm not saying it) that all EB3 folks are just IT diploma holders working for body shops and the whole category is just a fruad. How does the tarring feel now?</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://kisachan.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br />house fresh prince of el-air <img src="http://www.discdish.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/freshprinceofbelair.jpg" alt="will smith fresh prince of bel air 2011. Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" title="Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" width="470" <br><li>Fresh Prince of Bel-Air</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">senthil1</div><div class="date">04-07 12:05 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Will 115k enough by seeing 133k applications in one day? If 115k is reached we will ask unlimited. So there should be some system to see whether those115k H1b is used properly. Employers should not wait till october and they should get people when they require. If most of the H1b quota is used by bodyshoppers where will top US companies get?<br /> <br /> How do you find H1 quota to be "unlimited"? And how is this bill going to prevent "unlimited numbers" that did not exist in the first place? I thought S.2611 and HR1645 propose to increase H1 quota to 115K, from the existing 65K H1b/yr. Does this increase make H1 quota "unlimited". I am ignorant about it, could you please help me understand.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />tattoo will smith fresh prince of el <img src="http://images.starpulse.com/Photos/Previews/Fresh-Prince-Bel-Air-w01.jpg" alt="will smith fresh prince of bel air 2011. Fresh Prince Of Bel Air" title="Fresh Prince Of Bel Air" width="470" <br><li>Fresh Prince Of Bel Air</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">singhsa3</div><div class="date">08-05 09:35 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">There is no point in dividing the forum. I think if someone wants to do something like this then the best course of action is to take this outside the forum or through PM. <br /> <br /> Lawsuits are not child's play...<br /> <br /> If you find enough people and have solid plan in place, I am willing to pay anywhere between $500 to $1000 towards the lawyer's fees....</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://bimbipaffuti.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br />pictures will smith fresh prince of <img src="http://www.rockshockpop.com/screencaps/Freshprince6/cover.jpg" alt="will smith fresh prince of bel air 2011. Cast: Will Smith, James Avery," title="Cast: Will Smith, James Avery," width="470" <br><li>Cast: Will Smith, James Avery,</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">unitednations</div><div class="date">08-02 02:17 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Definitely so. The fundamental problems of visa numbers and national quota remain and I think the next few months are going to be hell because of this stupid decision to rescind the July bulletin and allow everybody to apply for the I-485. How does one travel in an emergency after the I-485 is filed for but the receipt has not been received?<br /> <br /> Once 485 is filed you can leave and re-enter the country if you have H or L visa.<br /> <br /> You don't need to wait for the actual receipt.<br /> <br /> Problem occurs if you leave before august 17th; thinking that lawyer has sent the case when he really hasn't and you were out when ucis receives the package. Eventually; uscis would figure it out and could deny the case becuase of this.<br /> <br /> Also, not wise to leave before august 17th; because if the package gets returned for whatever reason then you need to be here to send it in again and you would have to update with new passport pages with stamps and i-94 card and date of last entry, etc.<br /> <br /> I understand that people have to go out on business but they are unnecessary complications that people are doing.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />dresses Do You Really Know Will Smith? <img src="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/LNpULn6tjkE/0.jpg" alt="will smith fresh prince of bel air 2011. Escape The Fate- Fresh Prince" title="Escape The Fate- Fresh Prince" width="470" <br><li>Escape The Fate- Fresh Prince</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">pete</div><div class="date">04-09 11:47 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">EB1 requires either a tenure track position in research. I am a physician and did not want to be in a tenure track research position.<br /> Also EB1 without employment is very difficult to get. I would not have qualified for that.<br /> <br /> I am not interested in your rhetoric. It doesnt mean anything.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Yes, pete, other people should have hurdles. So when they stumble on those hurdles, it would be your gain.<br /> <br /> Its a zero sum game. <br /> <br /> We cannot all unite and work on this issue. So let's divide ourselves. Let's split IV into 2 organization, one for EB3 dumbasses who are getting a free ride and didnt go thru the whole 9 yards , and other for smart kids like you and rimzhim.<br /> <br /> Let me ask both of you. If you are that smart, how come you are not applying for EB1. I thought researchers would qualify for EB1. Why are you facing difficulty? Could it be that you are not really that good? Because the system does have an HOV lane for scientists to cruise to greencard. Its called EB1. And its current for most categories. What about that? <br /> <br /> Why dont you join the fast lane of EB1 and leave the bachelor's degree losers behind who didnt thru the whole 9 yards?</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.sv-gtug.org/blog/svgtug/entry/mapping_the_votes_with_michael">more...</a><br><br /><br />makeup Fresh Prince of Bel-Air <img src="http://29.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lm3yy3pjGk1qktgado1_400.jpg" alt="will smith fresh prince of bel air 2011. fresh prince of el-air" title="fresh prince of el-air" width="470" <br><li>fresh prince of el-air</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">unitednations</div><div class="date">03-26 03:24 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">UnitedNations,<br /> <br /> So whats the way out for people who get into this situation ? Find a job with a non-consulting company and start everything H1/GC from scratch ?<br /> <br /> cinqsit<br /> <br /> what i have learned is uscis can do anything at any time if they want to.<br /> <br /> They have different legal cases that they would use if they thought companies/people were doing things that they didn't like. From all the research/cases I have seen, come across; I concluded that uscis could apply these cases to everyone if they wish.<br /> <br /> However; they do not apply it to everyone.<br /> <br /> The h-1b defnesor vs. meissner is something that california service center has beendoing for many, many years and everyone has adjusted to it who file through california.<br /> <br /> However; vermont never used that case. Now; they are using that case as a justification to deny h-1b's across the board for staffing companies because they think there is a lot of fraud involved in the petitions. Califiornia; doesn't apply the case becasue they think there is fraud but rather they are doing what they think is lawful.<br /> <br /> That's why I tell everyone that before you start getting into advoacy; you have to know all the powers that USCIS has and how they can really start making things difficult for everyone.<br /> <br /> Right now; they are not using that case on 140's. If they continue to see in 140 filings by a company that there has been more 140's filed then people on payroll (this will generally be the case as consultants come and go and use ac21) then there might be a shift.<br /> <br /> In last eight years; most of the public memos issued by uscis have been employee/candidate friendly. However, those memos can change at any time based on economic and political winds.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />girlfriend Fresh Prince Of Bel Air <img src="http://www.thedailytruffle.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/justin-beiber-saved-by-bell.jpg" alt="will smith fresh prince of bel air 2011. Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" title="Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" width="470" <br><li>Fresh Prince of Bel-Air</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">chanduv23</div><div class="date">04-13 01:57 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">There is a gray area here. You can believe it is legal because it is nowhere mentioned that it is illegal. The certifying officer may believe that it is illegal because it is nowhere mentioned that it is legal.<br /> <br /> This is interesting actually. Does LCA petition have a column saying it is Salary or percentage?<br /> <br /> The way job offers go out is after companies do a math on the value you add to the company. Every h1b LCA petition has a salary mentioned that can be a range also ie $55 per hour and above etc....<br /> <br /> Percentages or kickbacks are something that is between employer and employee and has nothing to do with Certifying officer - maybe I am missing something here</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hairstyles Fresh Prince of Bel Air: quot;Rockyquot; Will Smith <img src="http://www.dvdactive.com/images/reviews/screenshot/2005/11/fresh2.jpg" alt="will smith fresh prince of bel air 2011. Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," title="Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," width="470" <br><li>Fresh Prince of Bel-Air,</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">singhsa3</div><div class="date">08-05 09:46 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I don't think there is any point in continuing this discussions. He is right in his own way. You are right in your own way.<br /> He is concerned about porting across the categories. What you mentioned is the valid point but the affected person will still be able to port with in the category.<br /> <br /> Not just EB3 to EB2 port but EB2 to EB2 as well. Consider you lose your present job and lose your entire GC process. When you find a new job(if any), you would want to port your old PD at your new employer when they file your fresh 140. <br /> <br /> So no one is immune, if you think you are, you are ignorant and do not know how complex a case can become. <br /> <br /> There are very few benefits that CIS provides for people who lose jobs and PD portability is one of them. enlighten yourself!</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">axp817</div><div class="date">03-26 05:50 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I tried looking for the baltimore case but I don't have it on this computer. You might want to search for it on immigration.com.<br /> <br /> That case had a lot more things in it.<br /> <br /> 1) person never worked at the location as specified by the greencard labor<br /> 2) person acknowledged he wasn't going to work there upon greencard approval<br /> 3) person was claiming ac21 within same employer for different location<br /> <br /> <br /> Administrative appeals office; concurred that ac21 wasn't specific to geographic location and didn't have to be done with another company; it could be done within same company.<br /> <br /> Then AAO went another way and picked on some other issues: Other issues they picked on was information on his g-325a and his work locations. They picked onthat he didn't have h-1b's approved for those particular locations or LCA's and he was out of status. he was good on the ac21 but was out of status prior to filing 485.<br /> <br /> So when they started picking on these other things, do you know what eventually ended up happening - denial/approval?<br /> <br /> I tried looking on immigration.com, a lot of hits came up when i searched for "baltimore AC21" but none of them were this particular case.<br /> <br /> Aren't there many consulting scenarios where the labor is filed in a certain state but the employee (although worked for the same employer) worked in another location on H-1B (with due LCA amendments of course). Is that not acceptable from a GC perspective?<br /> <br /> sorry, I don't mean to drag this topic on forever.<br /> <br /> thanks,</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nojoke</div><div class="date">04-14 04:15 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Exactly. now before you jump ..let me say that this may not be applicable to you. but most of the people that I know of, who have very young kids ( 1 - 5/6 year olds) ..buying a house was a wrong decision. (and common sense says the same thing). Because they bought the house - either they had to slog extra or take up 2 jobs and/or spouse has to work. some of them had a baby sitter ..who would put the kid in front of the TV all day. some of the kids are/were at home all day with their mother (but no friends) and hence they were lonely. (wife does not know how to drive or only one car) ..some of the luckier ones were the ones who could afford to put them in all day daycare<br /> (but in this case ..kid hardly knows his parents well).<br /> in my humble opinion ..the best case is where a mother takes care of the son as long as possible and at the same time the kid plays with other kids of same age ..(there are definitely many exceptions) ...and most (neutral) people would say that those who rent would be more likely to have this best case.<br /> <br /> Exactly. This argument of buying house for kids is no argument. You can argue on either side. The problem is when NKR made a statement that it is big deal to not buy a house because your kid will ask "can you give back my childhood?". As if a 7 year old will regret not owning a house. The child will regret not owning a playstation3, eat chocalates all the time, play all time. We all know what we wanted when we were kids.;)</div></div><hr /><br><br>heidi montaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05033028744893245013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109174479217133635.post-13998456199201169412011-07-11T17:59:00.000-07:002011-07-12T17:59:43.443-07:00meghan mccain picturesimages meghan mccain twitter photo. <img src="http://www1.pictures.zimbio.com/gi/Joy%2BBehar%2BMeghan%2BMcCain%2BLifetime%2BTelevision%2B1Gco-3sQ3Yil.jpg" alt="meghan mccain pictures. Joy Behar and Meghan McCain" title="Joy Behar and Meghan McCain" width="470" <br><li>Joy Behar and Meghan McCain</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">gsc999</div><div class="date">11-15 12:39 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Lets not give him more attention and importance than he deserves.<br /> <br /> Democrat win in Nov. elections is slap in the face for all anti-immigrant entities including these talk/news shows like Lou Doubs. This is end for Lou.<br /> <br /> It will be a day to remember when CIR finally passes both houses and he chockingly acknowledges that he had been supporting a comprehensive immigration plan all along ;)</div></div><hr /><br><br> <br /><br />wallpaper Joy Behar and Meghan McCain <img src="http://www.nypost.com/rw/nypost/2009/03/16/news/photos_galleries/G2699_photo01.jpg" alt="meghan mccain pictures. Meghan McCain looks toward the" title="Meghan McCain looks toward the" width="470" <br><li>Meghan McCain looks toward the</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">manub</div><div class="date">07-07 07:45 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Hi, <br /> I applied for GC under schedule A in may06 .My husband filed as derivative.He received a notice of intent to denial last month .Reason being he did not have paystubs for a period of more than 6 months during 2000 and 2001.His employer at that time did not pay him even after he worked for 4 months then he took few more months to change his company(more than 180 days)In 2002 he went to India and came back .and in 2004 filed for a GC as primary petitioner and me as a derivative .last year he withdrew the petition after he received several RFE`S fearing the worst.Even though he no longer has GC filed as primary petitioner he received notice of intent to deny for the petion filed through me saying that his H1 was not legal as could`nt show proof for several months and that when he filed for AOS he used those years as work experience.<br /> and now another problem is I applied for EAD in march and have not received new ead.my old ead expired 10 days ago.and now Iam not working.<br /> We bought a house last year thinking that under schedule A we`ll get GC in no time.Now we know it is a terrible mistake.Now both of us can`t work and had to take my son out of daycare. and we have house payments to make.We put our house for sale weeks ago and so far no offers.I contacted local representative to expedite My EAD and also contacted USCIS to expedite it,<br /> citing financial burden.We are spending sleepless nights and have no clue what to do for my EAD and his AOS.pLEASE HELP.<br /> Did anyone face similar situation .Any suggestions are welcome.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.rightpundits.com/wp-content/photos/Meghan_McCain_1_2.jpg" alt="meghan mccain pictures. Meghan McCain 1 2" title="Meghan McCain 1 2" width="470" <br><li>Meghan McCain 1 2</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nogc_noproblem</div><div class="date">08-08 11:46 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Good one!!!<br /> <br /> I thought the first blonde joke was really very funny - Helloooooooo :)</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2011 Meghan McCain looks toward the <img src="http://www.digitaljournal.com/img/8/7/3/i/4/0/8/o/MeghanMcCain.jpg" alt="meghan mccain pictures. Meghan McCain calls the Tea" title="Meghan McCain calls the Tea" width="470" <br><li>Meghan McCain calls the Tea</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">lfwf</div><div class="date">08-05 07:09 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">see below<br /> <br /> I dont know whom you are responding to but...<br /> <br /> Then check. Context is everything sometimes.<br /> <br /> So Eb2 does not do silly coding??!!. Get a reality check. The jobs that Eb3 and EB2 does are pretty much the same. The same monkey can do the jobs of EB2 too, so I fail to see you point.<br /> <br /> There was no point, I said I did not believe it. I was showing the original poster that using a large black brush to tar a whole group of people is offensive and inappropriate. At least read my whole post before responding. I see I hit a nerve though. So it's ok for you t claim that EB2 means nothing and is ill gotten but not ok for me to talk about EB3?<br /> <br /> Also, the law does not just state that there are no qualified -- there is also a willing clause. There might be Americans who can do the job, but such Americans may not want to relocate etc. <br /> <br /> Bull crap. Don't make me open my mouth anout labor my friens. best we don't open this up.<br /> <br /> <br /> Over the lot of arguments I have seen Eb2 claiming to be superior, please disabuse yourselves of it. I am Eb3, but I lord over Eb2, and the same EB2s lord over me depending on particular expertise and problem that is being solved, that is business. No, I am not talking about telling EB2s how to switch on their computers. I am talking about hardcore technical issues.<br /> <br /> I'm not in IT. the more I hear IT folks go at each other, the less I think of the field frankly. And yes, i do not know about you but I met several people who came in the tech boom, whose jobs a monkey could do. Sorry, just the truth.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.ghazette.com/articles.php?lng=fr&pg=2042">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.thefablife.com/files/2009/07/hilary-duff.jpg" alt="meghan mccain pictures. Megan McCain, who is" title="Megan McCain, who is" width="470" <br><li>Megan McCain, who is</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">12-29 08:01 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">It is thus crucial for socially-engaged activists, even if they do not subscribe to religion personally, to enter the terrain of religious discourse and contest and critique the claims of those who speak in its name and deploy it as a tool to promote hatred against what are defined as the religious and national 'other'.<br /> <br /> Efforts to improve relations between India and Pakistan, and Hindus and Muslims in South Asia, can hardly make any headway if this indispensable task continues to be so sorely neglected.<br /> <br /> <br /> How Terrorism Still Looms Over Asia (http://the-diplomat.com/2010/12/29/how-terrorism-still-looms-over-asia/) By Luke Hunt | The Diplomat</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www4.pictures.zimbio.com/img/eb98/JJ/4640l.jpg" alt="meghan mccain pictures. It looks like Meghan McCain might be nursing a crush on the Internet#39;s" title="It looks like Meghan McCain might be nursing a crush on the Internet#39;s" width="470" <br><li>It looks like Meghan McCain might be nursing a crush on the Internet#39;s</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nojoke</div><div class="date">09-28 12:59 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">mc cain will bring the war to an end but it'll be in victory, and making sure there'll be be no need for any future war in the region. but barack's knee-jerk pull back would not only undermine the war, it'll lead to unrest, and potential problem in the future to which the US will be drawn into again. you have seen the same problem india has been facing from the same terrorists...if you just hurt them they'll keep coming back. but if you destroy them forever you can bring peace.<br /> I do agree that the times have been bad in the US economy lately, but don't you realize it's mainly due to the housing market, which has had a cascading effect on the banking sector, etc. (again this crazy financing scheme started in the clinton years where their objective was to give the dream of owning a home to the less fortunate to show that they are for the poor. this led to people getting easy loans to buy bigger home even if they didn't have the ability to pay back. the repubs did not have the courage to stop this lending practice, 'coz if they did the dems would say the repubs are against poor people buying houses. so you see how the dem policies hurt even long after they are gone). <br /> but if you closely look, the US exports have boomed than any other time, and there is a huge chance of recovery if the right policies are applied. It's nice to imagine/hope that things will change overnight under the dems, but if you really look at their policies, they want to impose more taxes on the businesses (and also you), which will impact their bottomline, and will lead to a recruitment freeze, or even moving their business to a different country. and if you think our hard earned tax dollars are spent wastefully now, wait till you see how a dem admin is going to spend our money. they'll lead the country into deeper recession, and we can then kiss goodbye to our gc dreams.<br /> I know the prospect of a charismatic guy in obama getting elected is very enticing, but the prospect of the dems controlling the house, senate, and the presidency will be a disaster never seen before. we'll see them lead US to a more socialistic country. what has made this country great is the prospect of getting limitless reward if you are hardworking, and innovative. but the dems concept is limiting reward to a set level, and distributing wealth to the less fortunate (i.e. lazy people). this was what happened to the socialistic and communist countries (dying economies, and poverty).<br /> but our immediate concern is getting gc, and I really fear the prospect of dems controlling all branches of govt will def kill our dreams.<br /> <br /> hmm.<br /> needless war is strong on security<br /> 9/11 happened on bush's watch and it is clinton's fault.<br /> <br /> Republican philosopy of less regulation is not the cause of reckless lending?<br /> You will get more tax break under Obama's plan than McCain's. Google.<br /> You watch FOX news?</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://mytv.weston.ac.uk/video/218/Moodle%3A+Checking+Course+Members">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://blogs.abcnews.com/photos/uncategorized/2009/04/18/090418_mmccain.jpg" alt="meghan mccain pictures. Meghan McCain (left) was" title="Meghan McCain (left) was" width="470" <br><li>Meghan McCain (left) was</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ssa</div><div class="date">06-25 02:17 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Remember the biggest speculation we have had in recent history was in real estate from 2002 to 2007. That's the primary reason we are all in this mess. So if anyone is speculator it's the new homeowner who bought house between 2002 to 2007, definitely not the renter. I for one am very glad I sat out the whole crazy real estate hysteria during the time. I'm not underwater! Those who bought during the peak around 2005/2006 will have to wait a long time before they can even break even.<br /> <br /> Your second point of buying 3-4 homes with 20% down each and building equity on rent is the classic strategy to head into multiple foreclosures at once. This was the exact thinking that got so many real estate speculators in deep whole. Show me a single major city that has good amount of jobs (Bay area/Boston/Seattle) and where the monthly rent covers the monthly mortgage payment+property tax+home insurance. If that were the case there would not have been all these foreclosures, they would just give their houses on rent!<br /> <br /> Finally as for missing on the lowest interest rates, interest rates will generally move in somewhat opposite direction to house prices. That is because when the interest rate is high there will be less buyers which will drive the prices down. So barring lucky few you can only lock in either low interest rate or low house prices. Choice here is clear: you can always re-finance when the interest rates go down next time but you can never re-negotiate your house purchase price so you should always aim for getting a low price rather than low interest rate.<br /> <br /> Owning a home is never a bad idea but paying unreasonable price for it is indeed a bad one. It's like asking if owning a Google stock is bad idea. It sounds like a legitimate question but in reality is an absurd one because it leaves out the most important detail. At what price? Price is everything!<br /> <br /> All you and the renters here are doing is speculating. Speculators, from my experience, always buy and sell at the wrong time because all they do is guess. Even if prices do go lower in 2011, speculators will speculate that it will go down further and continue to hold off then miss their chance. Same problem with now in 2009, you missed the low interest rates and who knows when they will come back down to the 4s again. Personally I hope they do come back, cuz I missed a chance to refi one of my properties. You are not only losing your rent money to a landlord, but you are also losing valuable time that you could've used to knock off your mortgage.<br /> <br /> As for only putting 20% down and people saying that they want to buy their homes outright– they are idiots. You never pay full price or more than 50% for a home, even if you can afford it. Pay the downpayment, then invest the rest of that money elsewhere and build even more from that money. That is called leverage and thats what good smart investors do. They use the system, they leverage their money and NEVER pay full price. If you have $800,000 and want to buy an $800,000 3 family house, u dont use all ur money on it to pay it all in one shot. You buy 3 or 4 of them, paying 20% down then rent it out, use the rent money to pay the mortgage hold and sell after 20-30 years. Use the rest of the money and invest that in a portfolio or start a business. After 30 years all your properties will be paid off by renters like the people here. You can sell them, give them to your kids, whatever. But don't tell me you're not coming out ahead.<br /> <br /> And for the people that are proud to have more than 1 car and paid it all off– a car is not an investment. Unless you buy an antique that you can sell for more than what you paid for, it is not comparable to owning a home. I have a car, it degraded in value the minute i drove it off the lot. Its great for vacations, going around, getting to work whatever. But I am not proud to own a degrading liability even when its been fully paid 5 years after I bought it with no chance of increasing its value.<br /> <br /> I have no problems with renters like you or others in this forum. I make money from you. I don't care if you terminate your lease early because another renter will take your place. All renters do is throw away their money and will never get it back. I will use your rent money to pay my mortgage. But don't try to tell me that owning a home is a bad idea. Owning your own home is NEVER a bad idea and 68% of America agrees. You will ALWAYS need a place to live in.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2010 Meghan McCain 1 2 <img src="http://www.haisentito.it/wp-galleryo/meghan-mccain-twitter/meghan-mccain.jpg" alt="meghan mccain pictures. meghan mccain twitter photo." title="meghan mccain twitter photo." width="470" <br><li>meghan mccain twitter photo.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">GotGC??</div><div class="date">08-07 03:20 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">UN,<br /> <br /> Glad to see you back in the forums!<br /> <br /> Do you have any idea why attorneys strongly discourage their clients to travel after filing 485 but before receiving the receipt notices? <br /> <br /> If you have a H/L visa it may not problem to re-enter US with your visa, but will it affect the 485 filing if you did not have the receipt notice when you traveled outside?<br /> <br /> Once 485 is filed you can leave and re-enter the country if you have H or L visa.<br /> <br /> You don't need to wait for the actual receipt.<br /> <br /> Problem occurs if you leave before august 17th; thinking that lawyer has sent the case when he really hasn't and you were out when ucis receives the package. Eventually; uscis would figure it out and could deny the case becuase of this.<br /> <br /> Also, not wise to leave before august 17th; because if the package gets returned for whatever reason then you need to be here to send it in again and you would have to update with new passport pages with stamps and i-94 card and date of last entry, etc.<br /> <br /> I understand that people have to go out on business but they are unnecessary complications that people are doing.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://gold-source.org.ua/soft/6076-platinum-hide-ip-3082-portable.html">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://dev.out.com/images/186/meghanMccain2.jpg" alt="meghan mccain pictures. Meghan McCain Will Be Heard" title="Meghan McCain Will Be Heard" width="470" <br><li>Meghan McCain Will Be Heard</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ns33</div><div class="date">07-13 12:20 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Great Job - Thanks for taking initiative... everyone please pitch in.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hair Meghan McCain calls the Tea <img src="http://www.polichicksonline.com/Meghan%2520and%2520Jack%2520McCain.jpg" alt="meghan mccain pictures. Meghan McCain" title="Meghan McCain" width="470" <br><li>Meghan McCain</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">prioritydate</div><div class="date">01-10 10:21 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">With Israel on the offensive and so many jihadis getting whacked - don't you think that there'll be a serious shortage of virgins in jihadi heaven :D<br /> <br /> LOL! Short of virgins! Man! what a drag...</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://gearstudio.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://tyrashow.warnerbros.com/megan_mccain.jpg" alt="meghan mccain pictures. Meghan McCain was by her" title="Meghan McCain was by her" width="470" <br><li>Meghan McCain was by her</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">setpit_gc</div><div class="date">08-05 04:23 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Rolling Food,<br /> <br /> Don't waste your money and energy. You will fail if you go with this idea.<br /> <br /> Try it out if you can.<br /> <br /> BTW, I am in the process of porting my PD and category.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hot Megan McCain, who is <img src="http://blog.zap2it.com/thedishrag/meghan-mccain.jpg" alt="meghan mccain pictures. meghan-mccain.jpg" title="meghan-mccain.jpg" width="470" <br><li>meghan-mccain.jpg</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">02-24 07:33 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Indian techie slams CNN Lou Dobbs (http://www.indiadaily.com/editorial/10-28a-04.asp)!, N. Sivakumar, October 28, 2004 <br /> <br /> In a book titled "Dude, did I steal your job? Debugging Indian Computer programmers", the author, an Indian software engineer, has slammed Lou Dobbs of CNN for calling the foreign high-tech workers as non-tax payers, and humiliating the enormous contributions of foreign high-tech workforce to the American economy. <br /> <br /> "Foreign high-tech workers who come here on H-1B / L1 visas pay every tax that U.S. citizens do, including Social Security and Medicare. But if they return to their homeland, then they will not get any benefits from these programs. The recent recession cost the United States more than half a million foreign high-tech workers who had to return home after paying all these taxes. In fact, Americans owe them money" <br /> <br /> The author writes. <br /> <br /> "The ignorance to mention the stupendous contributions of immigrant high-tech workers was the primary cause for the anti-Indian atmosphere which is seen among computer professionals lately. Unfortunately, neither the media nor the public understand the foreign high-tech workforce. The net result: those who supported the foreign high-tech worker programs have taken a back seat to play safe, and Indians and others who came here on visas, and worked their butts off to make this country prosper are named 'slaves', 'dummies', and 'enemies'. writes the author, N.Sivakumar. <br /> <br /> The book also claims that bringing in foreign high-tech workforce at the right time was the primary reason for America's stupendous high-tech success, and gives statistics and evidence to prove that hadn't America acted quickly, the Europeans would have taken over the software dominance. <br /> <br /> The book also outlines the life, struggle and achievements of Indian programmers in America with entertaining facts, and is a prime discussion topic in many anti-outsourcing and immigration websites lately.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://rodbendingsworld.com/media/mediadetails.php?key=3a49c87f3208e7489ec7&title=Mulloway+from+a+Pro+Angler">more...</a><br><br /><br />house Meghan McCain <img src="http://www.macenstein.com/images/2009/meghan_mccain2.jpg" alt="meghan mccain pictures. meghan McCain macbook" title="meghan McCain macbook" width="470" <br><li>meghan McCain macbook</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">yagw</div><div class="date">08-08 12:41 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Wonderful thread... keep it flowing folks... :)<br /> <br /> here are some yogi's quotes:<br /> <br /> "This is like deja vu all over again."<br /> <br /> "You can observe a lot just by watching."<br /> <br /> "You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you're going, because you might not get there."<br /> <br /> "If you don't know where you are going, you will wind up somewhere else."<br /> <br /> "You better cut the pizza in four pieces because I'm not hungry enough to eat six."<br /> <br /> "Baseball is 90% mental -- the other half is physical."<br /> <br /> "If you come to a fork in the road, take it."<br /> <br /> "I made a wrong mistake."<br /> <br /> "Nobody goes there anymore; it's too crowded."<br /> <br /> and now the best one...<br /> <br /> "I didn't really say everything I said."</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />tattoo It looks like Meghan McCain might be nursing a crush on the Internet#39;s <img src="http://ramparts360.files.wordpress.com/2010/02/meghan_mccain_and_john_mccain_pic.jpg%3Fw%3D427%26h%3D300" alt="meghan mccain pictures. Meghan McCain Blasts Tea Party" title="Meghan McCain Blasts Tea Party" width="470" <br><li>Meghan McCain Blasts Tea Party</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">alisa</div><div class="date">01-03 11:34 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Could you point out the circular logic that I am using? <br /> <br /> But doing circles doesn't make it any less complex...one long post or may be few more (if one had something new to say ) would be any day better than doing circles. Anyways suit yourself if you are getting a kick out of it.<br /> <br /> Thank you.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://guyssuck.com/blogs/index.php?m=203010">more...</a><br><br /><br />pictures Meghan McCain (left) was <img src="http://www.fadedyouthblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/meghan-mccain-dating.jpg" alt="meghan mccain pictures. Poor Meghan McCain." title="Poor Meghan McCain." width="470" <br><li>Poor Meghan McCain.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">05-27 06:06 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">In December, KPMG was retained by China Integrated Energy, which claimed to be a leader in the production of biodiesel. Just hiring a Big Four auditor enabled it to raise $24 million from institutional investors in the United States. Three months later, KPMG certified the financials.<br /> <br /> Six weeks after that, KPMG repudiated the report and resigned. By then, China Integrated Energy executives had refused to cooperate with a board investigation into claims that the company was a complete fraud.<br /> <br /> The Chinese audit firms, while they are affiliated with major international audit networks, have never been inspected by the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board in the United States. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires those inspections for accounting firms that audit companies whose securities trade in the United States, but China has refused to allow inspections.<br /> <br /> In a speech at a Baruch College conference earlier this month, James R. Doty, chairman of the accounting oversight board, called on the major firms to �improve preventative global quality controls,� but said that actual inspections were needed.<br /> <br /> Two weeks ago, Chinese and American officials meeting in Washington said they would try to reach agreement �on the oversight of accounting firms providing audit services for public companies in the two countries, so as to enhance mutual trust.�<br /> <br /> Frauds and audit failures can, and do, happen in many countries, including in the United States. But the audacity of these frauds, as well as the efforts to intimidate auditors, stand out. If investors such as Goldman Sachs and Hank Greenberg cannot fend for themselves, something more needs to be done if Chinese companies are to continue to trade in American markets.<br /> <br /> <br /> Corporate China's political shadows (http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2011/may/22/corporate-china-political-shadows) By Isabel Hilton | Guardian<br /> The Truth about the Three Gorges Dam (http://blogs.cfr.org/asia/2011/05/24/the-truth-about-the-three-gorges-dam/) By Elizabeth C. Economy | Council on Foreign Relations<br /> AIDS Funds Frozen for China in Grant Dispute (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/21/world/asia/21china.html) By SHARON LaFRANIERE | New York Times<br /> Kicking the Great Firewall (http://the-diplomat.com/china-power/2011/05/25/kicking-the-great-firewall/) By Mu Chunshan | The Diplomat<br /> <br /> China opens doors to despots with series of pariah state visits (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/china-opens-doors-to-despots-with-series-of-pariah-state-visits-2289723.html) By Clifford Coonan | Independent<br /> Ai Weiwei's Zodiac heads<br /> It's political (http://www.economist.com/blogs/prospero/2011/05/ai_weiweis_zodiac_heads)<br /> The Economist <br /> China�s jasmine crackdown and the legal system (http://www.eastasiaforum.org/2011/05/26/china-s-jasmine-crackdown-and-the-legal-system/) By Donald C. Clarke | George Washington University Law School</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />dresses meghan-mccain.jpg <img src="http://blogs.psychologytoday.com/files/u295/ann%2520vs.%2520meghan.jpg" alt="meghan mccain pictures. Meghan McCain#39;s (pictured" title="Meghan McCain#39;s (pictured" width="470" <br><li>Meghan McCain#39;s (pictured</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">pd_recapturing</div><div class="date">04-15 02:58 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">1. Money cant buy happiness<br /> <br /> <br /> A new research:<br /> http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSN2042446720080320?feedType=RSS&feedName=domesticNews&rpc=22&sp=true</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://all-soft.net.ru/files/8039_cedega-6.0-for-all-linux-engine.html">more...</a><br><br /><br />makeup Meghan McCain Will Be Heard <img src="http://change-production.s3.amazonaws.com/photos/wordpress_copies/gayrights/2010/05/meghanmccain_mr.jpg" alt="meghan mccain pictures. Meghan McCain" title="Meghan McCain" width="470" <br><li>Meghan McCain</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">jkays94</div><div class="date">05-31 08:36 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Some CNN folks move to Fox but I doubt whether Lou stands a chance. <br /> <br /> <br /> Dobb's was once CNN's executive VP, he quit CNN and returned later....<br /> <br /> Dobbs left CNN in 2000, reportedly due to heated clashes with its president, Rick Kaplan, one of which actually occurred on-air when Kaplan suggested to cut from Moneyline to a live address by Bill Clinton at Columbine, which Dobbs believed was a staged event and not newsworthy. [2] Dobbs returned the following year at the behest of his friend and CNN founder Ted Turner, becoming host and managing editor of the new and initially more general news program Lou Dobbs Moneyline which later became Lou Dobbs Tonight. Dobbs also hosts a nationally syndicated radio show, The Lou Dobbs Financial Report, and is a regular columnist in Money magazine, U.S. News & World Report, and the New York Daily News. [more] (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lou_Dobbs)</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />girlfriend Meghan McCain Blasts Tea Party <img src="http://rightwingnews.com/graphics/meghanmccain.jpg" alt="meghan mccain pictures. girlfriend hot Meghan McCain" title="girlfriend hot Meghan McCain" width="470" <br><li>girlfriend hot Meghan McCain</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">soni7007</div><div class="date">08-06 10:04 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Personally I think "Obviously" response was derogatory and not funny at all.<br /> <br /> I agree with "singhsa". <br /> I was reading through this thread and couldn't help replying.<br /> <br /> Before i voice my opinion, i would like to mention that I have a Ph.D in Aerospace Engineering (2002-2006 from a very reputed univ. in the US). My husband's employer (non-IT) had applied for his GC in EB3 - in 2005 which makes sense since the job required a B.S (Even though he was MS and was working for this company since 2002). We have our 485s filed and are using our APs/EADs. Now, i haven't applied for GC through my employer yet, but if i apply, it would most likely be EB1 or 2, and would love to port my PD of 2005. The reason i haven't done that is because i personally do not think that getting a GC couple of years earlier is going to make my life any different than it currently is.<br /> <br /> Having said that, I completely understand what "rolling flood" is trying to say. And I also agree to what his point of view is. When a person who initially agreed to apply with EB3, changes his mind/company/ or whatever and wants to apply in EB2, he should theoretically start over. Why is it reasonable that he/she cuts in line ahead of a person who was already there. There is a reason why these categories are formed. <br /> <br /> Shady means or non-shady means, EB2 means that u have superior qualifications and you are more desirable in the US. <br /> EB3 means there are a lot like u, so u gotta wait more. Period.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hairstyles Meghan McCain was by her <img src="http://reason.com/assets/mc/_ATTIC/mattwelch/Meghan2.jpg" alt="meghan mccain pictures. Meghan McCain: I Heart teh Gay" title="Meghan McCain: I Heart teh Gay" width="470" <br><li>Meghan McCain: I Heart teh Gay</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">willwin</div><div class="date">07-13 04:01 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">At the outset, I am not against EB3, but lets think about this for a moment. Any logic that we use to break up spillover between EB2 and EB3 can also easily be applied to EB1 and EB2. I'll repeat an earlier post of mine. "How can EB1 of 2008 get the GC immediately when EB2-I (in my case) has to wait for more than 4 years - clearly preference is at play here".<br /> <br /> Any spilt will artificially retrogress EB2 more than what it otherwise would have. Similarly one can always argue to artificially retrogress EB1 to give more visas to EB2 just because someone from EB2 is waiting for 4 years. <br /> Isnt that against the law. Any break up of spill over visas invalidates the category preference as per current law.<br /> <br /> Please also note that any unfavorable change to the EB1 category based on a hypothetical approval of an EB2/EB3 break up will invite the attention of Fortune 500 companies and prestigious research/educational institutions (who use EB1 the most) with all their political and financial resources at their disposal. That could put a halt to everything.<br /> <br /> Irrational passion calls for dispassionate rationality.<br /> <br /> Delax, EB1 with PD 2008 is getting their GC within months not because they utilize an 100% spill over from 'somewhere'. It is just because they do not have enough applicants in the queue and hence no retrogression. <br /> <br /> Honestly, 'i don't think' the 'advantage' that EB3 and EB2 have - using spillover from other categories. Correct me if I was wrong.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Refugee_New</div><div class="date">01-06 05:28 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">What do you mean by "Others"? Al-Jazeera? Al-Aqsa? Al-Manar?? FYI, Here are couple of Articles from the charter of Hamas. And you think Hamas is peace loving organization because........ ?<br /> <br /> Article 7 of the Hamas Covenant states the following: "The Day of Judgement will not come about until Muslems fight the Jews (killing the Jews), when the Jew will hide behind stones and trees. The stones and trees will say O Muslems, O Abdulla, there is a Jew behind me, come and kill him. Only the Gharkad tree, (the Cedar tree) would not do that because it is one of the trees of the Jews." (related by al-Bukhari and Muslem).<br /> <br /> Article 22 claims that the French revolution, the Russian revolution, colonialism and both world wars were created by the Zionists. It also claims the Freemasons and Rotary clubs are Zionist fronts. "You may speak as much as you want about regional and world wars. They were behind World War I, when they were able to destroy the Islamic Caliphate, making financial gains and controlling resources. They obtained the Balfour Declaration, formed the League of Nations through which they could rule the world. They were behind World War II, through which they made huge financial gains by trading in armaments, and paved the way for the establishment of their state. It was they who instigated the replacement of the League of Nations with the United Nations and the Security Council to enable them to rule the world through them. There is no war going on anywhere, without having their finger in it.<br /> <br /> I am not supporting Hamas or their core belief. I am not going that far. What i'm saying is, how can one country kill school kids and go scot-free???<br /> <br /> When we cried for terror victims, why don't we do the same for palestinians who are victims of state sponsored terrorism???<br /> <br /> If we want to discuss about Ideology of other faiths and different groups, we can open one more thread. You wouldn't want to open another thread. Because you know how nasty those ideologies are? Every religion/group have their own ideology and they are nothing but brutal.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SunnySurya</div><div class="date">08-05 03:17 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Don't remember exactly, I can look into the wording of the law but I think<br /> post bachelor 5 year experience for EB2 is a law and not Memo.<br /> Wondering whether the post bachelor 5 year experience for EB2 was also a memo. If so when was that memo written - before or after the Yates 2000 memo?</div></div><hr /><br><br>heidi montaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05033028744893245013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109174479217133635.post-48608458393126418532011-07-11T16:25:00.000-07:002011-07-12T17:59:43.443-07:00lebron james mother and fatherimages lebron james mother gloria <img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_03HzzMm1FuY/TPm8yfp1F8I/AAAAAAAAACA/JlA4QHENrwU/s1600/lebron-james-vogue.jpg" alt="lebron james mother and father. This Year in Rage: The LeBron" title="This Year in Rage: The LeBron" width="470" <br><li>This Year in Rage: The LeBron</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nojoke</div><div class="date">04-15 09:26 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Ok there you go, now you cannot buy a house in India and you don't want to buy one here. Neither here nor there, but then i do not play with emotions as someone had accused me, so I wish you happiness whereever you are.<br /> <br /> The evidence is overwhelming. The housing will go down so much that there will be hard lessons learned. No one will talk about investing in housing for a long time. I want to buy a house too. I just don't think you pay whatever the inflated price is demanded and throw away my hard earned money. You pay what is worth. Why do you insist that everyone has to participate in this ponzi scheme:confused: and keep the price inflated? Housing should be affordable and come to sane levels and I believe it will.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <br /><br />wallpaper This Year in Rage: The LeBron <img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nzkz-e0QGk8/TGGPqgx8dcI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/0YVMD6vuP2A/s1600/Scan%252525252525252525252B16.jpeg" alt="lebron james mother and father. lebron james mother delonte" title="lebron james mother delonte" width="470" <br><li>lebron james mother delonte</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Marphad</div><div class="date">01-07 04:05 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I didn't know Narendra Modi is a muslim. I didn't know those are committing genocide in Palestine are muslims. I didn't know those who attacked Iraq and commited war-crime under the pretex of WMD are muslims. I didn't know that these people are muslims.<br /> <br /> May be Narendra Modi was born to a Moghul Emperor. Others are born to ottaman emperors. What about you vghc? Are you a product of muslim?<br /> <br /> I tried to stay out of this as much as I could. Can't tolerate anymore. Why the hell Narendra Modi is considered as terrorist? <br /> <br /> I am not saying every muslim is bad. As I mentioned earlier, few of my best friends are muslims. But why the hell each and every muslim remained silent when people in Sabarmati Express were burnt alive? Hypocrates!</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://wac.450f.edgecastcdn.net/80450F/hot1073jamz.com/files/2011/04/111899040.jpg" alt="lebron james mother and father. lebron james mother gloria" title="lebron james mother gloria" width="470" <br><li>lebron james mother gloria</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nojoke</div><div class="date">04-14 02:05 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">It is not going down everywhere...I am in a location where people are buying houses like mad and the prices are actually better than last year. <br /> <br /> And yet, some people in my location are thinking about nothing but resale. They are not able to see a home as anything other than an investment and I am referring to such people in my earlier post.<br /> <br /> Where do you live? Give it time...</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2011 lebron james mother delonte <img src="http://cdn02.okcdn.okmagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Gloria_James_April8news_01.jpg" alt="lebron james mother and father. LeBron James#39; mom has found" title="LeBron James#39; mom has found" width="470" <br><li>LeBron James#39; mom has found</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">04-08 07:55 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Some paras from Big money creates a new capital city (http://blog.washingtonpost.com/citizen-k-street/chapters/conclusion/index.html?hpid=topnews), By Robert G. Kaiser.<br /> <br /> The upward arc of his career also delineates the way money has altered Washington during the last three decades. Money has transformed American politics, the career choices available here and even the landscape of the nation's capital. Raising money has become a key to electoral success, while spending taxpayers' dollars has helped incumbents get reelected.<br /> <br /> Cassidy helped change Washington by shaping the culture of congressional earmarks that became so important in the last dozen years. Earmarks directly transfer the government's money to particular institutions and interests. He and his original partner helped invent the idea of lobbying for earmarked appropriations -- an idea that made Cassidy rich and fed a system of interdependence between lobbyists and Congress that thrives today.<br /> <br /> In a blog he launched this year on his company's Web site, which he used to respond to installments of this series, Cassidy offered a warning about the future of lobbying: "Our profession is at a critical point where we can either embrace the constructive changes and reforms by Congress or we can seek out loopholes and continue the slippery slide into history along side the ranks of snake oil salesmen."<br /> <br /> The first lobbying firms were established in the mid-'70s, just when Cassidy left McGovern's select committee on nutrition to begin his lobbying career. As the reach of the federal government extended into more corners of American life, opportunities for lobbyists proliferated. "The issues have multiplied," as Cassidy put it. Over these three decades the amount of money spent on Washington lobbying increased from tens of millions to billions a year. The number of free-lance lobbyists offering services to paying clients has grown from scores to thousands. Cassidy was one of the first to become a millionaire by lobbying; he now has plenty of company.<br /> <br /> The term "lobbyist" does not do full justice to the complex status of today's most successful practitioners, who can play the roles of influence peddlers, campaign contributors and fundraisers, political advisers, restaurateurs, benefactors of local cultural and charitable institutions, country gentlemen and more. They have helped make greater Washington one of the wealthiest regions in America. <br /> <br /> During his time in Washington, Cassidy said in one of many interviews he gave for these articles that the United States has experienced "a huge redistribution of income, and you can't blame just the Republicans, because it has happened through Democratic presidencies, and through Democratic and Republican congresses."<br /> <br /> So the rich have gotten richer, the weak weaker? "I refuse to argue the obvious. ... It's just true, largely because they have less representation. You look at the movements out there, there is no anti-hunger movement, there is no committee on the Hill looking into poverty." Representation, of course, is Cassidy's line of work. It is as old as the republic, but only in Cassidy's time has lobbying become the biggest Washington industry.<br /> <br /> This happened because lobbying works so well. Cassidy and his original partner, Kenneth Schlossberg, demonstrated its efficacy by devising ways to win earmarked appropriations from Congress for their clients, originally colleges, universities and medical centers. As Cassidy's clients began to win appropriations of $10 million, $15 million, $20 million and more in the 1980s, new lobbying firms emerged to compete with Cassidy. An increasing number of institutions and local governments looked for help to win earmarks of their own. The lobbying boom had begun.<br /> <br /> Incumbent members of the House and Senate complain that they have to spend a third or more of their working hours raising money for their next elections. To help with this task, lobbyists have become campaign treasurers and fundraisers for members and have been responsible for scores of millions in political contributions. <br /> <br /> Cassidy understands the low regard many Americans have for his profession but thinks it is unfair. "Lobbying is no more perfect than is the practice of law or the practice of medicine," he observed -- implying that it is no worse, either. He prides himself on his firm's "tradition of ethics and integrity," trumpeted on the firm's Web site. Since 1988, Cassidy's lawyers have given his employees annual ethics seminars.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://venditorisuperiori.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://terrellvanity.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/85ad83a982james.jpg.jpg" alt="lebron james mother and father. Basketball star Lebron James#39;s" title="Basketball star Lebron James#39;s" width="470" <br><li>Basketball star Lebron James#39;s</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">chintu25</div><div class="date">08-05 10:14 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">A man flying in a hot air balloon realized he was lost. 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You have made a promise which you have no idea how to keep, and you expect me to solve your problem. The fact is you are in the exact same position you were before we met, but now it is somehow my fault."</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://media.commercialappeal.com/media/img/photos/2010/07/09/lbj_t300.jpg" alt="lebron james mother and father. lebron james mom arrested." title="lebron james mom arrested." width="470" <br><li>lebron james mom arrested.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">jonty_11</div><div class="date">09-29 03:09 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Precisely my point! Majority of EB immigrants are pro-Democratic party and possible future contributors to Obama 2012 campaign.<br /> <br /> Why then should Obama support anti-EB measures that will hurt his chances in the future, when he'll get no benefits by supporting those measures?<br /> <br /> Hope better sense prevails!<br /> And you think majority of those ppl will get Voting rights by 2012....forget it...Most of the ppl here are lucky to get tehir GreeN Card by 2012....<br /> <br /> There is no reasoin for him to pander future voters......He will be most likely agnostic to EB issues, however, as noted..if Durbin is his Immigration advisor..then we are toast...so pray for the best...</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://shop4sold.co.cc/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://ballsiest.com/sportsblog/wp-content/uploads/2008/05/lebron-baby1.jpg" alt="lebron james mother and father. mother Gloria James caused" title="mother Gloria James caused" width="470" <br><li>mother Gloria James caused</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Rolling_Flood</div><div class="date">08-05 09:00 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Show me where it says in the law that a "person's eligibility decides EB1/2/3"?<br /> Your job demands an EB3 and no higher, thus your company filed an EB3.<br /> <br /> If you think you should be EB2 instead, then find another job or another company. What do you not understand?<br /> <br /> And please refrain from using foul language, this is my first, and final, request to you, sir.<br /> <br /> I am not anti-immigrant, just anti-porting and anti-interfiling.<br /> <br /> As i said earlier you have Zero understanding of these things and that's why you came to waste peoples time. You could be an anti-immigrant as well.<br /> <br /> "GC is for future Job and one single person could be eligible for EB3 / EB2 / EB1 any kind of jobs - its the person's ELIGIBILITY which matters " - understand dumbo ?</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2010 lebron james mother gloria <img src="http://api.ning.com/files/yEIGrCiVcXlvzJ-ykDdEx*B*ah4Tm2Bb7mYcJwVMjeM7fh0jzjGU7pdN9CKHuRHkJj9JbcfHJgtzTY95Pk1uZHpMEJ3LLBH3/lebronjamesmom.jpg" alt="lebron james mother and father. lebron james mother gloria" title="lebron james mother gloria" width="470" <br><li>lebron james mother gloria</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">unitednations</div><div class="date">03-25 04:05 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">As a matter of fact, any one if trained properly can do any job.. <br /> So the requirement of basic education can be challenged for any position.. But Can CIS get in the way of running business decisions?? If any company (including consulting) wants to hire staff, shouldn't they have a say in who should be in their office?? If a staffing company policy is to only hire Post graduates, can CIS stop them? Isn't this too much intervention by government? <br /> <br /> Another point is Why this intepretation is different for non-consulting companies? If Cisco can mandate an FTE on H1B to be Masters, how come a consultant working for same Cisco need to prove that the position requires Masters?? What they are doing is wrong.. If some litigation lawyer can find a racially motivated pattern, they will be in big trouble.. Just my thoughts...<br /> <br /> That case was decided in 2000 after the h-1b had been filed; denied; appealed; though on layer of court and then finally decided by this court. This is why it is difficult to challenge USCIS; it takes years and years for it to weave though the system.<br /> <br /> USCIS could have used this case many years ago; however, vermont service center didn't apply the principles of this case until 2007. Once; senators/congressmen started putting pressure on them to start getting tough.<br /> <br /> Although they think there may be gaming of the system; they have to find a legal way to teach people a lessson. This case is what they can legally do to deny h-1b's.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://pensierieparole.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VHi33drNwmw/TVPr_0TRNaI/AAAAAAAASgc/KSYCEWooVjU/s1600/Lebron%252525252525252BJames%252525252525252BGirlfriend.jpg" alt="lebron james mother and father. hairstyles LeBron James#39;" title="hairstyles LeBron James#39;" width="470" <br><li>hairstyles LeBron James#39;</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">unitednations</div><div class="date">08-14 09:12 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Sorry to post in this thread, but I was wondering if United Nations would be kind enough to answer two questions for me (well, actually one is from my colleague). They are kind of generic so it might help other people too, I hope. I posted this on other threads but I havent gotten any responses for the longest time, so Im posting here. Very sorry to those who are following this thread for the original topic. <br /> <br /> 1) From my colleague: As per his family customs, his mothers FIRST name was also changed after marriage. Before marriage she was Vimla Patil, and now she is Anasuya Deshpande. She uses her married first name and last name on her passport, childrens birth certificate, etc. Only her school leaving has her maiden first name, maiden last name. <br /> <br /> He was wondering how to put this info on his I-485/G-325a form. They ask for Mothers Maiden name in one column, and then first name in the next. If he puts down Patil and then Anasuya - it wont be correct as such a person doesnt exist. What is the best way to represent her name. (remember, the birth cert that he will be submitting for himself will have her name as Anasuya Deshpande)<br /> <br /> Any help would be greatly appreciated.<br /> <br /> 2) My question (and this has been asked before, but no one has a rock solid answer). My husband's labor has been approved, approved I-140, his priority date is Oct 2006. I received a labor sub (please dont scream at me.. I dint have anything to do with the matching... it just came my way:o) , but pending I-140, my priority date (if I-140 is approved) will be Feb 2005. <br /> <br /> I wanted to know if we should only choose one of these two applications to proceed further or file two I-485 applications- One with me as primary and him as beneficiary, and the other with him as primary. There are these rare postings where people have said that USCIS can reject both applications/ drop both or deny one initially itself, or ask you to choose one upfront. No one has talked about successful multiple filings, so we dont have unbiased statistics in this space. What is your thought on this issue? Which way would you recommend we proceed? Frankly, I am nervous about my application until the I-140 clears, (and my I-140 was only applied in July 2007) ... yet my husbands pd is almost 20 months after mine. Please enlighten.<br /> <br /> Thanks!<br /> <br /> FYI, both of us have been in the U.S since 2000, but for various strokes of timely bad luck we couldnt file until Dec 2006, So I hope there arent too many hard feelings from people who have also waited as long as we have. I know the feeling.<br /> <br /> <br /> Where they ask for her name; then on a separate piece of paper she should explain the different names. Isn't much of a problem.<br /> <br /> <br /> Surprisingly; people in the situation where both spouses have 140's pending/approved have opted to file four 485's. My experience is that just about everyone has chosen this option.<br /> <br /> Only risk is that somehow when you file multiple 485 filings; uscis opens up two different alien numbers for you. Once they figure it out then they have to consolidate your files which may take some additional time. However; this is very rare that this happens because there is enough detail that a person puts on the g-325a that uscis systems would be able to detect that a person has multiple filings and they won't create a second alien number (file).<br /> <br /> Biggest advantage:<br /> <br /> One of the spouses 140 gets denied/revoked and can't use portability.<br /> <br /> One of the spouses gets stuck in name check and other spouse can't get approved until primary gets cleared through name check.<br /> <br /> Divorce/separation is an issue (surprisingly this comes up quite often where in some dispute one of the spouses wants to cancel others greencard....happens more often then people think).<br /> <br /> One of the spouses actually pass away (i know of a situation such as this and the other spouse left the country).<br /> <br /> Other then it costing some more money; I don't see much of a risk.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hair LeBron James#39; mom has found <img src="http://media.tumblr.com/tumblr_l7zv1mWnrj1qb6ptx.jpg" alt="lebron james mother and father. lebron james mom. delonte" title="lebron james mom. delonte" width="470" <br><li>lebron james mom. delonte</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">razis123</div><div class="date">12-18 03:11 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">be it Palestine, Iraq, Afghanistan Somalia,Darfur,Chechnya, Kashmir, Gujarat... everywhere muslims are killed for being muslims...noone goes to cuba,srilanka,north korea,zimbawe or whereever for watever reason...just imagine God forbid someone comes into your house, occupies it, kills your family, your brothers and sisters in front of you and kicks you out of your home and you are seeing no hope of justice... you wont stand outside your home sending flowers like munna bhai's gandhigiri.. trust me you will become a terrorist.<br /> <br /> <br /> It is very true..and it is fact...why is that all terrorists are muslims...something is wrong ...muslims need to come forward....</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.referente.cl/roller/page/beta?entry=para_los_maniaticos_de_la1">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.radaronline.com/sites/radaronline.com/files/Gloria%2520James-1.jpg" alt="lebron james mother and father. “[LeBron James#39; mother, Gloria" title="“[LeBron James#39; mother, Gloria" width="470" <br><li>“[LeBron James#39; mother, Gloria</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">02-22 11:49 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Hey Chinese! can we have more of the following here (http://www.washingtonwatch.com/bills/show/110_SN_9.html#commentform).<br /> <br /> I am almost 7 years in this country and have paid hundred of thousands of dollars in payroll taxes, and now stuck with the EB priority date. <br /> <br /> I want to say there are many good things going on in the world. Many people take the technology advancement and good life for granted, but behind the scene, there are many people who are doing the real hard work, and we are part of them. <br /> <br /> The reason I came here is I thought this country can turn my talent into fortune and create opportunities for many people. My college roommate in China created the Linux Virtual Server in his PhD thesis and still leads the LVS project. The government covers their 100% medical + 100% housing + 80%-100% pension. But if he did that in the States, he would be very rich and can achieve more goals. <br /> <br /> The current immigration system is neither pro- nor anti-immigration. It is just a limbo system. Everything getting in is just stuck there. Some of my friends have gone back China because they don�t want to wait.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hot Basketball star Lebron James#39;s <img src="http://www.29five.com/vimages/MAN-CLAIMS-HE-IS-LEB.png" alt="lebron james mother and father. 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These EB immigrants can definitely help shape the future of their future country of citizenship through their contributions.<br /> <br /> And why should I pray? If this country doesn't need me, I'll move over to some other that better respects me. And whom should I pray for? Mcain - author of CIR 2007 -who doesn't care either way?<br /> <br /> I would rather have Durbin send me back in a year rather than have McCain waste 4 more years trying to sell CIR to extreme right-wing-nuts who form the base of Repub party,and Hispanic voters. And get the resulting medley passed through a Dem congress. It will be another repeatition of CIR 2007, which was incidently authored by McCain.<br /> <br /> I would rather have the issue resolved one-way or another fast in a year or two rather than waste 4 more years for something which I might never see in this life.<br /> <br /> And you think majority of those ppl will get Voting rights by 2012....forget it...Most of the ppl here are lucky to get tehir GreeN Card by 2012....<br /> <br /> There is no reasoin for him to pander future voters......He will be most likely agnostic to EB issues, however, as noted..if Durbin is his Immigration advisor..then we are toast...so pray for the best...</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />dresses MAN CLAIMS HE IS LEBRON JAMES <img src="http://ll-media.tmz.com/2010/07/08/0708-lebron-dad-bro-ex-tmz.jpg" alt="lebron james mother and father. The man claiming to be LeBron" title="The man claiming to be LeBron" width="470" <br><li>The man claiming to be LeBron</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">greenguru</div><div class="date">04-08 02:17 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">I was discussing the same with a friend of mine...<br /> <br /> what will be done next is ...<br /> <br /> Have 49 employees and start a sister concern ( New firm ) after that ..</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.availablelight.nl/bbclone/">more...</a><br><br /><br />makeup hairstyles LeBron James#39; <img src="http://communities.canada.com/theprovince/cfs-file.ashx/__key/CommunityServer.Blogs.Components.WeblogFiles/kurtenblog/7242.gloria.jpg" alt="lebron james mother and father. tough week for the james" title="tough week for the james" width="470" <br><li>tough week for the james</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">perm2gc</div><div class="date">08-11 04:31 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Born in Texas and raised in IDAHO speaks volumes about his stand towards immigration issues.<br /> <br /> perm2gc,<br /> <br /> I am curious why you bold everything. on usenet, writing in caps and bold is conisdered shouting and rude. 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I am sure you are a smart person and the main point is that you are happy where you are.<br /> personally I am looking for a bigger place in alpharetta (where prices did go up a lot and is coming down ..websites show that there are foreclosures and my view is that I will find better deals in a year or so). at the same time I am happy with my decision and am having a great time.<br /> I was giving examples of some of my friends who rushed to buy. atleast 2 of them are repenting now (since they bought it far away at v.high prices) ..and one of them is about to sell it after staying there for a year.<br /> the point that nojoke and myself were making is that speculators (and careless people - those who could not afford but bought it, realtors, brokers etc etc) have pushed the prices to bubble territory. things are going to get much worse before it becomes better in most locations. there is no doubt about this. The other reason that I (and I guess nojoke) posted so many links was in good faith. i.e. we didn't want the hardworking immigrant to throw his/her money in a rush. this would only help the speculators and the other irresponsible speculators.<br /> let me make one last point since this is immi / GC forum. I was trying to get more support for the idea to have a plan B (and I failed ..which is fine since I may get GC soon and I have a plan B for myself).<br /> I agree (And hope) that IV has a good plan A (writing to senators, fasting , flowers etc) ..what I tried to say was that we should work on plan B (and maybe plan C too). if I was a core IV member then at the very least plan B would have meant ..meeting (or emailing - wherever and whenever it is legal) realtors, brokers or even senators etc etc ...and in turn use their lobby to lobby for our cause. if all the IV members were to do this at their local level --then who knows ..this may work. it is certainly worth trying.<br /> from what I have read builders are big contributors to congress ..<br /> <br /> I have debated this with myself. I don't know if this is practical. How many of us are there who wants to buy a house? 500K at the most? For the first 3 months alone, this year, there are 500K foreclosures. I know every bit helps. But the problem is not that there are not people to buy. The price is too high. We probably can influence the local realtors. Just go to them and then back off saying that you are uncomfortable buying without green card. If a lot of us does that, the message will go up and maybe they will talk to law makers. Realtors are desperate...<br /> I don't know how we execute this.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hairstyles “[LeBron James#39; mother, Gloria <img src="http://i.acdn.us/image/A1207/1207114/300_1207114.jpg" alt="lebron james mother and father. Lebron James#39; Mother Arrested" title="Lebron James#39; Mother Arrested" width="470" <br><li>Lebron James#39; Mother Arrested</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nojoke</div><div class="date">09-29 09:06 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">its ok, you misunderstood my point. I dont want to divert OP of this thread.<br /> <br /> Anyways the fact of the matter is that we are in a limbo, all indications point to Obama becoming the next president of US. if CIR 2008 was any indication , we as EB applicants are royally screwed if Sen Durbin dictates his immigration policy. What is the use of talking about wars and innocent people when chances are that the advocate of his immigration policy is opposed to my main issue of EB reform. high low Taxes, 401k's, houses, Medicare etc will matter if you get to stay here in the first place. A average 6-9 years of paying taxes, supporting medicare and Social Security and we now need to think about moving to different countries where skilled immigrants are welcome....think about it. Just look at the CIR 2008 discussion to understand what i am talking about. Read the senators transcripts.<br /> <br /> My point is if McCain is elected, there is no chance for GC debates. The economy will become so bad that there won't be any support from any law makers. Nobody will touch the immigration bill.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">pd_recapturing</div><div class="date">08-05 08:29 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Friend, How many times, you need to know that even job requirements do get rigged by lawyers and employers to accommodate ppl in eb2/eb3 ...and its not jumping the line ...the person has to restart the labor and 140 in order to change the category ...u cant compare it with labor substitution (if u r comparing !!)</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">file485</div><div class="date">07-08 04:35 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">thanks UN..<br /> <br /> we don't mean to bug you..!!<br /> <br /> but sometimes these r so scary..it feels we r better off being illegal in this country..<br /> <br /> all this is just plain BS..when we r paying so much in taxes and SS in this country..we r still chopped and diced like vegetables ...<br /> <br /> btw..on the same note since you r here..does the 'out of status' count only after the last entry in to thr country..or it is still scrutinised right from the time you land into the US..<br /> <br /> pls post..</div></div><hr /><br><br>heidi montaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05033028744893245013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109174479217133635.post-85210274156571083192011-07-11T15:43:00.000-07:002011-07-12T17:59:43.443-07:00hud homes for saleimages The HUD homes for sale shown <img src="http://azbankhomesearch.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Gilbert-home-2.jpeg" alt="hud homes for sale. HUD homes are government owned" title="HUD homes are government owned" width="470" <br><li>HUD homes are government owned</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">lost_angeles</div><div class="date">07-13 03:30 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Last year's flower campaign was very successful. It created positive vibes for us all around. The reason for the campaign's success was it's novelty, non-confrontational approach and it's appeal to the sense of justice of the people that mattered.<br /> <br /> With the EB3-I situation as it is, we definitely need to start a new and similar collective initiative as has been discussed in this thread. It is been generally agreed that the format of our initiative would be a letter, contact, and action based effort.<br /> <br /> Not to be preaching to EB3-I-inans, but most of us are truly in a trance where we refuse the possibility of not getting a Green Card, at least when it is meaningful. To many of us this possibility is such a catastrophic event, that sub consciously we have not even provisioned for it. In the euphoria of EB2-I advancement, we forget that the relief is most likely temporary, and we go back to square one in OCT 2008. I think everybody who is still in immigration process, should take a part in this effort. For those who are already ashore, would be a nice gesture if you too lend a hand. On a personal level, I am glad that I am waking up from my laziness and apathy to do something on my own and not wait on others to do it for me.<br /> <br /> ----------<br /> <br /> I want to use this post to outline a first cut for two things --<br /> 1. Compile a list of points that outlines the general message of what and why of we are doing.<br /> 2. Discuss the action items that accompany our message.<br /> <br /> ----------<br /> 1. Points for general message --<br /> <br /> * We understand that immigration is a privilege and national interests are above our plight.<br /> <br /> * We are highly educated and experienced residents. Most of us have been living in USA for more than past 7-8 years.<br /> <br /> * We are in suspended limbo without knowing the timeline of what the future holds for us.<br /> <br /> * When we started the immigration process, it was with implicit belief in the fairness and transparency of the system. The general labor substitution, paying money for Green cards and other abuses have thwarted this belief. This point should be emphasized. <br /> <br /> * There were and still are lots of loopholes in the system. Till now, the process has glaringly rewarded the law breakers. As long as these distorted incentives remain, the priorities will be skewed for some. <br /> <br /> * We are not here to rob anybody's livelihood. It is a symbiotic relationship. If it is not true and not good for USA, let us know. You cannot let few H1 scams discredit the whole ilk.<br /> <br /> * We are tied to our jobs/positions; creative juices are suppressed; creating a secondary class of indentured labor.<br /> <br /> * We cannot afford to do tech-speak (245, AC-21, EBs, ....) in the message. The message that we are trying to convey should be understood by the layman in 20-30 seconds.<br /> <br /> * We should try to empathize with groups like Numbers-USA. Yes, they too have valid points. If we agree to their points and quote their valid issues, it will take some sting out of their message and work to both our advantage; more to ours. <br /> <br /> * By being in this uncertain state, we cannot decide on big ticket items like buying a house, etc. <br /> <br /> * We request respect and dignity versus treating us like a dumb herd of sheep. Give us more clear cut direction and transparency. <br /> <br /> <br /> ---------<br /> <br /> 2. Ideas for action item --<br /> <br /> * Similar to flower campaign, we need to find a novel action that accompanies our message. <br /> <br /> * This action item should somehow reflect that it is selfless and for a higher cause, which creates a general feeling of well-being.<br /> <br /> * Some of things I thought of are -- contributing to Salvation Army / Goodwill, sponsoring education for children from low income family in USA, blood donation campaign, etc.<br /> <br /> * Out of this, I think blood donation provides most bang for buck. The idea sounds like too extreme and desperate. It probably is, but it sends a strong signal, also subtleness of if-my-blood-is-good-enough......<br /> Also other inherent benefits are it does not cost anything and is good for your health. And you can be very discrete about it, if you think of lobbying for your green card is stooping too low.<br /> <br /> * For blood donation or any other option that is decided, attach proof of receipts/certificates along with our letter. Alongwith a national level office (USCIS director?), this should be sent out to all local representatives, news orgs, etc. <br /> <br /> ---------<br /> <br /> This is a long post and I appreciate your patience in going through it. Please post your comments on this post and add any other ideas you deem fit. I think we all should move very fast and try to drum up as much attention as possible. The ultimate goal is to get some kind of direction or relief before the end of this year. <br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <br /><br />wallpaper HUD homes are government owned <img src="http://www.jeaneangendron.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/3811-Olive-Street-Kitchen-640x480.jpg" alt="hud homes for sale. 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That is not the case with "consultants". I think they ought to have some kind of licensing.<br /> Like Pharmacists, dostors, nurses, architects . They should have hurdles. There if there aren't any you see what happens.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Don't want to sound selfish, but I agree 100% on this. Where I am employed as a scientist, the employer took great pains to show that I have not displaced any American worker. In fact they have a whole file with documents that support this fact. If I move, my new employer will do the same. I am not scared of this provision in the H1B bill. If you are really the best, only then you deserve to get the job, and then you have no reason to fear this bill.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://hudhousinghandbook.com/files/2010/11/HUD-homes-1.jpg" alt="hud homes for sale. for sale. Hud Homes" title="for sale. Hud Homes" width="470" <br><li>for sale. Hud Homes</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">05-09 05:44 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Still, Sometimes, a Great Nation (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/07/us/07iht-currents07.html) By ANAND GIRIDHARADAS | New York Times<br /> <br /> The commando who shot Osama bin Laden just above the left of his doe eyes could forever remain a ghost to Americans. His name may never be revealed; his tell-all may never be written; he, unlike other American eminences, may never be featured on �Celebrity Apprentice.�<br /> <br /> But this ghost is a hero to a nation in need of a little stimulant. For many Americans this week, it was at once grisly and lovely to receive a reminder, courtesy of a revenge killing, that American vigor still has its moments.<br /> <br /> These have been tough years for American power: years of a sick economy that cannot easily be healed; of wars that cannot, tactically or definitionally, be �won�; of new powers that have risen under the shelter of the Pax Americana and now will not be told what to do. Great numbers of Americans now fear that their children will not lead lives as bounteous and carefree as theirs.<br /> <br /> And then there they were: dropping from their ladders, clearing and holding corridors, shooting to kill, escaping before anyone could interfere. The unseen scene resonated so well, perhaps, because Americans have been trained to know what it looked like. This, at least as the White House narrated it, was a standard-issue action movie midnight raid.<br /> <br /> A raid of this dramatic kind is one of those things at which America remains unrivaled, in cinema and in real life. And so it was a moment to relive a feeling of unmitigated American supremacy. In this domain at least, there is no country like America on earth.<br /> <br /> The trouble with the killing of Bin Laden, though, is that the triumph is an island. Victory in Abbottabad does not foreshadow greater victories in Iraq or Afghanistan, or over terrorism in general. As in so many areas of American life today, the country can do spellbinding things no other one can do, but it often struggles to perform the more prosaic feats on which its long-term fate may more heavily depend.<br /> <br /> Consider the realm of technology, in which America, once again, has the finest elite commandos: Google, Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, Apple, Pandora. Time and again, when breakthrough technologies come, they come from America. What is the chance of a Chinese search engine displacing Google, or a game-changing device like the iPhone sprouting in France?<br /> <br /> And yet America does not lead the world technologically in the more prosaic ways. It does not have the best or most cost-efficient mobile phone networks. The average American Internet hookup is two and a half times slower than that in South Korea. The country lacks adequate retraining programs to move people from waning professions like telemarketer and sewing machine operator into new roles in the technology sector.<br /> <br /> It is the same with education. America is home to the greatest concentration of research universities in the world, with the best laboratories and faculties as well as, arguably, the top students. More Nobel laureates inhabit certain American campuses than live in certain moderately sized countries.<br /> <br /> But beyond the elite corridors of American education, it is a different story. Last year, the results of the standardized Program for International Student Assessments, given to 15-year-olds worldwide, found the United States behind 16 other countries in reading and 22 in science. In response, the American education secretary, Arne Duncan, spoke of �the brutal truth that we�re being out-educated.� And that was before the recent round of budget cuts and teacher layoffs across the country, which might well make it even harder for America to be middling in the world.<br /> <br /> And so it is in health care, where America has, at one end, the Mayo Clinic and the Cleveland Clinic and Massachusetts General Hospital, which the richest patients in the world still choose over most alternatives; and, at the other end, tens of millions of uninsured people, a condition that is all but unique in the industrialized world.<br /> <br /> So it is with immigration, where the United States continues to attract the brightest immigrants in the world, while failing year after year to resolve the massive and messy question of illegal immigration. So it is with banking, in which the United States is the leader in employing complex transactions like credit-default swaps, but has struggled with the more basic task of pairing businesses with loans.<br /> <br /> The commandos of Abbottabad are, then, like the commandos in any number of American fields � elite troopers who play at the highest levels in the world, but whose successes are wholly their own, not easily replicated beyond their little world.<br /> <br /> This duality of the world-beating Americans and the world-trailing ones perhaps suggests an emerging reality of U.S. life after globalization: It may be that America the country can remain vitally competitive, even as vast numbers of Americans � perhaps a majority � have a lower quality of life than prevails elsewhere. As with the U.S. Navy Seals in Pakistan, so dynamic is America�s elite that its dynamism can offset the lagging behind of others. If a country gains a $20-million-a-year hedge fund job and loses 400 $50,000-a-year industrial ones, after all, its national income figure stays the same.<br /> <br /> But there is the problem of the 400 people � and of the 40,000 and the 40 million. There is a sense in many corners of America of there no longer being space for the ordinary, a sense of the collapse of the middle. Parents find themselves wondering how hard to push their children in this dawning age: wondering how clever and focused and dogged they will have to be to remain ahead of the world rather than chase behind it.<br /> <br /> <br /> Memo to India, China: The U.S. Still Matters (http://blogs.wsj.com/indiarealtime/2011/05/09/economics-journal-memo-to-india-china-the-u-s-still-matters/) By Rupa Subramanya Dehejia | IndiaRealTime<br /> Free trade agreements don�t kill jobs (http://dailycaller.com/2011/05/04/trade-agreements-dont-kill-jobs/) By Ryan Young | The Daily Caller<br /> If You Have the Answers, Tell Me (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/08/business/economy/08view.html) By N. GREGORY MANKIW | New York Times<br /> Woman of the World (http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/features/2011/06/hillary-clinton-201106) By Jonathan Alter | Vanity Fair<br /> What�s a college education worth?<br /> Engineering and accounting degrees may provide most opportunity (http://www.marketwatch.com/story/whats-a-college-education-worth-2011-05-03)<br /> By Jennifer Openshaw | MarketWatch<br /> The Best Cities For Jobs (http://blogs.forbes.com/joelkotkin/2011/05/02/the-best-cities-for-jobs/) By Joel Kotkin | New Geographer <br /> Firms Feel 'Say on Pay' Effect (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704473104576293140070753066.html) By JOANN S. LUBLIN | Wall Street Journal<br /> As Labor Costs Rise, Spotlight Is on Benefits (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748704473104576293583385838072.html) By JOE LIGHT | Wall Street Journal</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://chiaraf.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/4/3/3/3/8/ar130507919083334.jpg" alt="hud homes for sale. 4 Bedroom HUD Home for Sale in" title="4 Bedroom HUD Home for Sale in" width="470" <br><li>4 Bedroom HUD Home for Sale in</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">alisa</div><div class="date">12-27 12:08 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">So what in your opinion is the reason for the state and the government of Pakistan to provoke India, with the risk of starting a war with India that Pakistan cannot win, at a time when the economy is in a very very bad shape and there are multiple insurgencies and regular suicide attacks within Pakistan?<br /> <br /> <br /> Not at all.<br /> My 90 year old grandmother did this.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2010 HUD homes for sale in Naples, <img src="http://denvere3greenhomes.com/image_store/uploads/3/3/1/7/4/ar126558525347133.jpg" alt="hud homes for sale. The HUD homes for sale shown" title="The HUD homes for sale shown" width="470" <br><li>The HUD homes for sale shown</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">gclabor07</div><div class="date">08-05 11:48 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Folks,<br /> <br /> Here are my thoughts on this based on my personal experience.<br /> <br /> USCIS should allow porting of dates not just based on approved I-140, but also based on approved LC. <br /> <br /> I applied in EB3 category back in 2003. My labor was stuck in BEC and my career wasn't progressing. So I decided to switch my employers and start the process all over again. Just before I left my previous LC was approved. I wish that process should have allowed me to port the PD of my first labor because PD is decided when you file LC and not when you file I-140. So right now I've EB2 with 2007 PD. I missed the July 07 bus as well. <br /> <br /> Was this fair? perhaps not. Am I having heartburn, not really. I'm happy that I made the switch and moved to the new employer with a better career path.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://blogs.hsd.com.au/roller/page/peter/159609">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://melindasazhothomeblog.com/image_store/uploads/6/5/2/6/7/ar125382064376256.gif" alt="hud homes for sale. There are many HUD homes for" title="There are many HUD homes for" width="470" <br><li>There are many HUD homes for</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">gcbikari</div><div class="date">08-11 04:58 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Where is lesson 2?<br /> <br /> <br /> Lesson 2:<br /> <br /> A priest offered a Nun a lift. She got in and crossed her legs, forcing her gown to reveal a leg. The priest nearly had an accident. After controlling the car, he stealthily slid his hand up her leg.<br /> The nun said, "Father, remember Psalm 129?"<br /> The priest removed his hand. But, changing gears, he let his hand slide up her leg again.<br /> The nun once again said, "Father, remember Psalm 129?"<br /> The priest apologized "Sorry sister but the flesh is weak."<br /> Arriving at the convent, the nun sighed heavily and went on her way.<br /> On his arrival at the church, the priest rushed to look up Psalm 129 It said, "Go forth and seek, further up, you will find glory."<br /> <br /> Moral of the story<br /> If you are not well informed in your job, you might miss a great opportunity.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hair HUD homes include residential <img src="http://imganuncios.mitula.net/homes_for_sale_in_west_emma_gardens_add_01_springdale_arkansas_48_000_93457036695732440.jpg" alt="hud homes for sale. hud property case 031-284930." title="hud property case 031-284930." width="470" <br><li>hud property case 031-284930.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">saileshdude</div><div class="date">08-05 07:49 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">What i mean is: Porting should not be an option based on the LENGTH OF WAITING TIME in EB3 status. That is what it is most commonly used for, thus causing a serious disadvantage to EB2 filers (who did not port).<br /> <br /> "Employment Preference Categories" have very real legal groundings, and i intend to challenge the porting rule based on those facts.<br /> <br /> If someone is unsatisfied with their EB3 application, they are more than welcome to start a fresh EB2 or EB1 application process, rather than try the porting subterfuge.<br /> <br /> I hope i have made my point clear? Thanks.<br /> <br /> <br /> I originally filed in EB2 but yet I do not support this idea. I think EB3 people if possible should deserve a chance to file in EB2 if they are eligible. Also porting helps you (original EB2 guys) in another way. Suppose for some stupid reason, you have to restart your GC process, wouldn't you want to be able to port your earlier PD? Don't be selfish man.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://aredhel88.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.hud.gov/offices/cpd/about/staff/fodirectors/hud_offices.gif" alt="hud homes for sale. HUD Homes Missouri" title="HUD Homes Missouri" width="470" <br><li>HUD Homes Missouri</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">willwin</div><div class="date">07-14 08:54 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">send the damn letter, nothing happens, and then come back here and vent your frustration again. as you said, buddy, HARD LUCK indeed !!<br /> <br /> I cannot believe the nerve that you EB-3 India guys have. You are begging for a GC based on your length of wait!!! laughable at best...........go wait a decade or so more, then come back here and start this useless BS again.<br /> <br /> one good thing happens for the EB-2 folks, and the EB-3 community cannot stomach it. pure freaking jealousy.<br /> <br /> <br /> Agreed! But what is your problem? Check your pressure ASAP. It doesn't spare you just because you are EB2!</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hot All these HUD Homes have been <img src="http://www.foreclosureconnections.com/images/blueusamap.png" alt="hud homes for sale. Nationwide HUD Houses" title="Nationwide HUD Houses" width="470" <br><li>Nationwide HUD Houses</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">obviously</div><div class="date">08-05 09:41 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">started by a guy/gal who possibly spent the formative years of his/her life buried in text books because mama/papa wanted him/her to crack the JEE and get into IIT... possibly feted with flowers on his/her trip to the US...after lying on the F1 visa interview about intent to immigrate...and now seeking to raise a hue and cry because the protectionist sense of entitlement is being challenged by law abiding immigrants...someone that is obviously closeted in perspective...<br /> <br /> obviously, a spoilt child crying sour grapes... the admins did not sweep anything under the carpet... they let this thread grow to 13 pages! obviously, you are someone that is unhappy with a lot of things. stop hurting yourself. you might invite a myocardial infraction given the rate at which you seem to be stressing out... there is no EB3 (majority) vs. EB3 (minority) issue... stop raking up more BS... enough is enough... someone has to have the b*lls to tell you that the world is bigger than you and your inflated sense of self worth and entitlement...got it?<br /> <br /> i still dont see the EB2 job posting for this #1 guy/gal in a #2 company... what a #3 (third rate :)) poster with a #4 (fourth degree) threat that started this all... i can help your company find a qualified US citizen for YOUR EXACT JOB... go ahead, do post that... scared to do that? :)... obviously you are!!!! Ha! Ha! Ha!<br /> <br /> PM me and I can help your company. No, I am not a body shopper and wont take commissions, thank you. Just thought I'd help a US company not have to deal with this immigration BS, so they can let you go and hire a US citizen instead. Seriously, I call that social service.<br /> <br /> While I am at it, I can also contact special interest groups from the ACLU to Gay/Lesbian Groups to Veteran Groups to find out why their members dont get the kind of protected 'lines' that EB2's such as you have! After all, if EB2 is such a protected category, why not have other protections for other groups that need such protections? We can go ahead and divide the world into pieces as small as our mind... :D<br /> <br /> My last post for this obvious loser... mama/papa would be proud, indeed :D... sad, sorry state of reality that we call the 'high skilled immigration cause' ...<br /> <br /> While you are ranting and raving, dont forget to get back to basics... and read my earlier threads educating you on the basics of EB immigration and why the current interfiling / porting is a valid practice...<br /> <br /> Go ahead, rant, rave... enjoy your stress... :D<br /> <br /> BTW: I have more qualifications and success than people have letters in their long names :)... so, I know a little bit about success :D... and I didnt get it by throwing others under the bus... !</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.legnofilia.it/referrers.php">more...</a><br><br /><br />house This HUD home for sale in <img src="http://images.indexpost.com/Images/Houses/ga/dacula/2441-river-run-dr-dacula-georgia-30019.jpg" alt="hud homes for sale. HUD homes for sale in Dacula," title="HUD homes for sale in Dacula," width="470" <br><li>HUD homes for sale in Dacula,</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ghost</div><div class="date">07-15 01:29 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Every forum has its set of jokers like loveh1b. They live in their own well and think it is the world. Thats how these generalizations come.<br /> <br /> Don't be so harsh on people like "loveh1b". We need to educate them with the actual situation, not scare them away with such statements. <br /> <br /> Hopefully, loveh1b will gain from our perspectives and change his attitude towards the US legal immigration system. Not to mention, s/he can educate other people on how things work in a global economy.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />tattoo for sale. 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I guess capturing previous years� unused visa numbers is the only way to go then�<br /> <br /> no those are unused numbers and are "physcially ported" to Eb2 before they can be used, and then to Eb3. the applicant does not jump to the higher category!!!</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.china1024.com/ufu_list.jsp">more...</a><br><br /><br />pictures 4 Bedroom HUD Home for Sale in <img src="http://cdn.resize.flexmls.com/az/1024x768/true/20110505055454398893000000-o.jpg" alt="hud homes for sale. HUD homes in Surprise AZ" title="HUD homes in Surprise AZ" width="470" <br><li>HUD homes in Surprise AZ</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">03-06 08:57 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Some paras from Lobbying Bill Sparks Populist Uprising -- on Both Sides (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/03/05/AR2007030501370.html)<br /> <br /> The National Right to Life Committee and Rep. Henry A. Waxman (D-Calif.) are locking horns -- not over abortion, but over whether thousands of top executive branch officials should have to disclose the names of people who lobby them.<br /> <br /> Driven by the over-the-top, clandestine lobbying of Bush administration officials by now-convicted lobbyist Jack Abramoff, Waxman's House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has unanimously approved the Executive Branch Reform Act. A spokesman for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said that she backs the measure, which would require senior bureaucrats to report quarterly whom they speak to about government actions, and that she expects it to get a vote in the House.<br /> <br /> The legislation's advocates are also preparing to fight and they hope eventually to expand reporting to include lobbyists' meetings with lawmakers. Liberal watchdog groups such as Public Citizen, Common Cause and Democracy 21 yearn to give the public a clearer picture of who asks what from government officials all over the nation's capital.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />dresses Nationwide HUD Houses <img src="http://activerain.com/image_store/uploads/6/0/6/8/7/ar12824204378606.png" alt="hud homes for sale. HUD HOMES FOR SALE IN" title="HUD HOMES FOR SALE IN" width="470" <br><li>HUD HOMES FOR SALE IN</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">yibornindia</div><div class="date">08-05 12:02 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">This person hiding behind the user id "Rolling_Flood" is an extreme selfish person. The whole idea of our community is to help each other and to provide support & guidance to each-other. Instead he is trying to stop others from getting this advantage, trying to make us believe that EB-2 is his birth-right. I am in EB-2, but I do not support this selfish fox, he will harm the IV community exploiting 'divide & rule' policy. :mad:<br /> <br /> I echo you, Very well said.<br /> <br /> This guy "Rolling-flood" has not contributed anything positive like lobbying for removing country quota and recapturing of un-used visa numbers, instead he actually wants to cut the line by stopping others taking the same advantage that he is trying to take. If such rules are not there, no one needs to do pd recapturing or changing categories. I have my juniors with less educational qualification, from my neighboring countries who started the process and got GC in less than 16 months straight. isn't that injustice to me - did I have choice to select my country of birth?<br /> <br /> BEWARE of this fellow. He may have wasted interests in making IV members fighting amongst themselves.:mad:</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://sonosoloio.style.it/archive.php?m=01&d=22&y=2008">more...</a><br><br /><br />makeup There are many HUD homes for <img src="http://www.realtown.com/uploads/149637/images/Maricopa%2520HUD.jpg" alt="hud homes for sale. This HUD home for sale in" title="This HUD home for sale in" width="470" <br><li>This HUD home for sale in</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">aachoo</div><div class="date">03-24 02:21 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I'm sure you meant Larry David ;)<br /> <br /> I am not sure which season this was from. If it was before season 7 (?) 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We are trying to completely negate the category preference established by law and asking them to grant GC's based solely on PD regardless of category.<br /> Ain't gonna happen - dont want to be a pessimist but at some point we have to call it as we see it.<br /> <br /> I don't think the issue is that simple. The whole thing just surfaced another screw-up of the system. The actions taken by all the agencies certainly made things worse. <br /> <br /> DoS suddenly interpretted laws differently than before. This just like the PERM, BEC, and last July episode. They took actions without considering people already in line. Those with good faith waiting in line have been constantly pushed around. How many people experienced being stuck in BEC while PERM approves new application like crazy? Who is accountable for all of these? They can't do things willy nilly any more. Someone mentioned lawsuit since DoS either interpret the law wrong now or in the past. <br /> <br /> Needless to say that the distincation between EB2 and EB3 has become so meaniningless now. How many positions really satisfy the EB2 requirements? From what I heard that most people just try to get around the system to get an EB2. One of the persons who filed EB2 told me that a high school graduate would probably be able to work in that position too. <br /> <br /> Just my observation.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">DallasBlue</div><div class="date">07-08 09:48 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">The other posters are correct in that they are telling you that your spouse is covered under section 245k. 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Accusing your husband of essentially fraud by claiming that he was working with a company listed in the g-325a biographical information when it appears to uscis that he wasn't working with them. 245k or any other part of immigration law which could protect him becomes difficult to use when they accuse you of fraud.<br /> <br /> To get a better grasp of things; you need to post the RFE's that he received on his original case (don't post general stuff but be specific) and what they are saying now. 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Therefore, because of this USCIS is essentially saying that you are only getting h-1b approval for the work location specified in the petition when it was filed. It does not include a blanket approval to work at multiple locations.<br /> <br /> Therefore; one should always amend the h-1b for different work location. Everytime you amend; you have to pay uscis/lawyer fees and are at risk of getting rfe everytime.<br /> <br /> With regards to greencard. You don't have to work at the location required in the labor until the greencard gets approved. Most labors state job location is "various unanticipated locations across usa". If it has this statement then you are covered and don't have to locate to the office of the company; you can work in any location.<br /> <br /> If there is not such an annotation in the labor then to make it 100% legal you should go and work in the location covered by the labor. However, as the baltimore decision stated; you can use ac21 for a different locaiton with same employer. Therefore, if 485 is pending more then six months and greencard gets approved; you have essentially used ac21 without even knowing it.<br /> <br /> I do know a few cases where attorney did labor in location of where persons client was located. However, if person has shifted to another location then it would be impossible to justify it legally that you will go back there when greencard gets approved because that job would no longer exist.<br /> <br /> There are a lot of complexities involved in this. It just goes to show that on a whim; uscis can do a lot of things to make peoples lives miserable.<br /> <br /> So then lets take an example<br /> <br /> 1. Company Files H1b from NJ<br /> 2. Consultant gets a job in NY or OH or xyz state. Employer files 'amend location' each time. The work and keep on moving like that<br /> 3. Time comes up for renewal of H1, if the employer gives the current client's contract in a different location, it will definitely trigger USICS to possibly deny the extension? Since the original H1 petition did not mention this place or since they filed amend its ok?<br /> 4. When they file for amend, do they need to give a contract/client letter to justify the amend? If yes then will it trigger an RFE?<br /> <br /> According to you anything is possible with USCIS these days.<br /> <br /> My original request still stays. 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During my infopass, i taught something new to the IO about immigration !.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">CreatedToday</div><div class="date">01-06 04:31 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">If this senior Hamas leader could send his son as a suicide bomber to kill innocent civilians in Israel, what stops him from using others' kids as shield?<br /> :confused:<br /> http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/middle_east/article5429904.ece<br /> <br /> If its true, why media is not showing how Hamas is hiding behind schools and mosques? Its a big lie and this is what they say in order to justify the killing. Also what rockets you are talking about? Those 7000 rockets that killed 4 people? I agree Hamas must stop their mindless and useless rocket attack.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">gondalguru</div><div class="date">07-08 07:10 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I agree with you. I am also of the opinion that July Fiasco has actually helped India and China (oversubscribed countries). USCIS might have approved tons of EB2 and EB3 (India and China) applications to use those 60,000 visa numbers. So, India and China might have got a big pie of the 140,000 EB visas.<br /> <br /> With that said I also felt the pain as other members did due to the July bulletin fiasco.<br /> <br /> Good to hear that as I am EB2 India with PD 09/2004. Where will EB2 India be in October 07? <br /> <br /> Diversity is preferred over Skills and hence there is per country limit at 7%. Many of my colleagues have got their GC being ROW EB2 (from srilanka, nepal, pakistan) and I am very happy for them but at the same time I feel frustrated and disappointed at the system as it discriminates you using your nationality. 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Obama chooses to show Leadership or panders to the extreme left-wing of his party.<br /> <br /> Obama has everything to gain from supporting the EB community. An example is the loyal following Pres. Clinton has developed with the Asian community through the passage of recapture in the American Competitiveness in the 21st Century Act. Passing pro-EB immigration bills will definitely create a pro-Obama community as he gets ready to run for the second term. Though these new Permanent Residents may not be having the vote, they can contribute generously to the Obama campaign legally. <br /> <br /> Obama campaign won't be able to bank on 'Hope and Change' for the second term. Contributors will be judging him based on what he has done for their community. As he faces the Republican money-machine these contributions from the grateful former-EB immigrants will create a safe avenue for funding. <br /> <br /> Helping EB immigrants will not hurt Obama with the labor unions and left-wing groups. Whatever be their gripes, they will not be voting Republican or contributing Republican for sure. Same cannot be said of EB immigrant community who can by and large go Republican, if they see Obama working to the detriment of their interests and the community. With Asian votes and more importantly being so crucial in NY/NJ and CA, If I were Obama I would think hard before supporting anything that can turn these communities against me, and my party for a long time given the uncertainties of politics. If past trends have been any indication EB immigrant community has always voted solidly Democratic. Last thing any sensible leader or party will do in democracy will be losing thousands of future voters likely to vote for them and/or their party. <br /> <br /> Obama can either create a lasting Legacy with this community.Or he can make them angry for life by pandering to the extreme left-wing of his party, who won't even remember the action come the next elections. I hope Obama makes a sensible choice for the greater good. But if the current Democratic party politics is any indication, I am skeptical. It is beyond my understanding why the Democratic party leadership is hell-bent on converting the pro-Democrat EB immigrant community into future reliable Republican voters, by consistently black-balling any bills that could help the community!<br /> <br /> Passing anti-EB immigrant measure will NOT help the Dems get any new votes that they already don't have. Dems may lose a few votes for short term -which I highly doubt - by passing Recapture and other pro-EB bills. But that loss will be more than offset by new grateful voters who will vote Democratic for a generation and may be more. I can only hope that common sense prevails, and Obama acts keeping the common interests of his party and EB immigrants in mind while acting on the issue, while getting ready to pack-up for Canada or India, if forced to do so by Sen. 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Mr. Sunny Surya goes to school, works hard and gets his masters in 2000. works for a good reputed company gathers experience and then in 2003 files for labor. PD 2003. Since he does not have experience in the USA (His present experience with the sponsoring company is not counted). He would have to change his job to be considered for EB2. So files in EB3. Mean time MR. XYZ has changed multiple jobs and is suddenly eligible for EB2 and files in JAN 2004. He is current and about to get his GC. Mr. Sunny Surya is contemplating changing his job and he is definately going to qualify for EB2. Mr XYZ tells Mr. Sunny - NO!. You cannot get in the EB2 with older PD. 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The point as I said earlier is to see a home as a home and not as an investment.<br /> this maybe your view .. but I can find some faults with it.<br /> yes ..more money is equal to better lifestyle but a bigger house is not necessarily a better lifestyle for everyone. for many tech workers, following this line of reasoning will cause them more problems.<br /> I don't know about you ..but I came here to US for money and for better quality of life (I didnot come here to buy a big house !!). a big house would mean that I have less money as more money goes for property tax / maintenance etc etc<br /> now ..since I save money by renting ..I can afford to put my son in better dayschool, fund his college fund , take him for more freq vacations etc etc.<br /> now this maybe different for some people ..maybe those earning more than 125 K or with double income.<br /> also ..do you mean people should pay more for a house than it is worth ??<br /> <br /> I agree with yr last points ...that not everyone has to run ..and thats what I am saying.<br /> once you get GC and have a stable job and get a good offer on a house ...buy ..else wait. 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It would require lobbyists to detail their own campaign contributions, as well as payments to presidential libraries, inaugural committees and charities controlled by lawmakers. The proposal would also put new disclosure requirements on special spending measures for pet projects, known as "earmarks."<br /> <br /> "What we did today was momentous," declared House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). "It's historic."<br /> <br /> The bill is the most far-reaching attempt at ethics reform since Watergate, although it is not as aggressive as some legislators wanted in restricting the use of earmarks and in requiring the disclosure of donation bundling. The legislation, which had been stalled until negotiators worked out a deal in recent days to get it passed before the August recess, is a priority for Democrats, who won control of Congress in part because they had decried what they called "a culture of corruption" under Republicans.<br /> <br /> Although it passed the House 411 to 8, the bill could face hurdles in the Senate, which is under a new ethics cloud after the FBI raid Monday on Sen. Ted Stevens's house. Last night, a group of Republican senators prevented Democrats from bringing up the bill, forcing the scheduling of a vote tomorrow to break the filibuster. Still, senators from both parties predicted easy passage by week's end.<br /> <br /> Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (D-Nev.) all but dared Republicans to try to block the proposal when it comes to a vote as early as tomorrow. "With that resounding vote in the House, 411-8, I think people ought to be concerned about voting against it," he said yesterday.<br /> <br /> But in a closed-door lunch with fellow Republican senators yesterday, Stevens (R-Alaska) himself threatened to block the measure, objecting that the legislation's new restrictions on lawmakers' use of corporate jets would unfairly penalize members of Congress who live in distant states, such as himself.<br /> <br /> The legislation would end secret "holds" in the Senate, which allow a single senator to block action without disclosing that he or she has done so. Members of Congress would no longer be allowed to attend lavish parties thrown in their honor at political conventions. Gifts, meals and travel funded by lobbyists would be banned, and travel on corporate jets would be restricted. Lobbyists would have to disclose their activities more often and on the Internet. And lawmakers convicted of bribery, perjury and other crimes would be denied their congressional pensions.<br /> <br /> "These are big-time fundamental reforms," said Fred Wertheimer, president of the open-government group Democracy 21.<br /> <br /> Rep. Michael N. Castle (R-Del.), who failed to get ethics legislation enacted last year, noted that the final bill's disclosure rules are considerably less tough on the "bundling" of small campaign contributions into large donations by lobbyists. The original ethics bill would have required the disclosure of bundled contributions over $5,000 every three months. Under the final bill, lawmakers would have to report every six months any bundled contributions from lobbyists totaling more than $15,000. In one year, a single lobbyist could funnel nearly $30,000 to a candidate or campaign committee without any of those actions having to be disclosed.<br /> <br /> House negotiators also refused to lengthen the current one-year "cooling-off" period, during which former House members are prohibited from becoming lobbyists.<br /> <br /> Some conservatives latched on to the weakening of earmark disclosure rules that had passed the Senate in January. An explicit prohibition on trading earmarks for votes was dropped by House and Senate Democratic negotiators. A prohibition on any earmark that would financially benefit lawmakers, their immediate families, their staff or their staff's immediate families was altered to say that the ban would apply to any earmark that advances a lawmaker's "pecuniary interest." Critics say that would mean the benefit would have to be direct for the measure to be prohibited, and that the ban would not apply to a project that would benefit a larger community, including the lawmaker. <br /> <br /> House members are covered by earmark rules, passed earlier this year, that are tougher than the legislation, which would apply only to senators.<br /> <br /> "Earmarks have been the currency of corruption and, unfortunately, this lobbying reform bill does not adequately address that problem," declared Rep. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.), a longtime critic of earmarks. <br /> <br /> Reform groups and Democrats accused opponents of using the earmark issue as a pretext to block the other rule changes. Sen. Tom Coburn (R-Okla.), who has blocked the legislation in the past, confirmed that he remains uncomfortable with the broader bill's mandates on lobbying disclosures and gift bans.<br /> <br /> "You could've done nothing, or some staff member could have made an innocent mistake, and now you're defending yourself in a court of law," he said. "It's nuts."<br /> <br /> Sen. Jim DeMint (R-S.C.), another critic, had single-handedly blocked the calling of a formal House-Senate conference to negotiate the final deal, forcing Democrats to hammer out the compromise on their own. The House passed it under fast-track procedures that prohibit amendments but require a two-thirds majority for approval -- a threshold that was easily met.<br /> <br /> Now, Reid must get the bill through the Senate without any amendment, using a parliamentary tactic that has been roundly criticized by Republicans in the past as strong-arming. 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So far, all indications show Democrats in Congress have been happy to oblige one of their most loyal constituencies. <br /> <br /> Legislation backed by labor that was left on the shelves when the House was under Republican rule has been dusted off by Democrats and moved to the floor. This includes so-called card-check legislation approved by the House earlier this year, which was the subject of a huge lobbying fight between labor and business. <br /> <br /> By contrast, free-trade agreements opposed by labor and negotiated by the Bush administration have been delayed, some apparently until after the 2008 election. <br /> <br /> �There�s been a dramatic change since January,� said Bill Samuel, a top lobbyist for the AFL-CIO who is in frequent communication with Democratic leaders. �Issues that have been long ignored are now getting the attention they deserve.�<br /> <br /> �I think they�ve done a fair job in recognizing what our priorities are and addressing them,� agreed Fred McLuckie, legislative director of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. <br /> <br /> House Republican Conference Chairman Adam Putnam (R-Fla.) agreed with the labor leaders, but put a different spin on the changing tides. <br /> <br /> �The brazenness with which they�ve paid back Big Labor is astonishing,� said Putnam, who thinks the loyalty will come back to haunt Democrats next year, particularly since labor unions now represent less than 8 percent of the nation�s private workforce. <br /> <br /> Putnam said the shifting fortunes for labor reflect �a blatant return to the old stereotype of Big Labor bosses pulling the strings of Democrats.�<br /> <br /> Few Democrats, however, seem to think helping labor will hurt them. For example, only two House Democrats voted against the card-check legislation despite intense lobbying by business groups and negative advertisements in some districts. In the Senate, every Democrat voted in favor of card-check on the floor, as did Republican Sen. Arlen Specter (Pa.). <br /> <br /> Pro-business Democratic Rep. Adam Smith (Wash.) said he has some differences with unions on trade. But he has no problem supporting card-check or other pro-union bills that he sees as helping low- and middle-income workers get a share of the economic pie. <br /> <br /> While card-check legislation, formally known as the Employee Free Choice Act, received the lion�s share of headlines over the first half of the year, dozens of other measures designed to help the labor movement have been inching forward. <br /> <br /> For example, lawmakers have attached to several bills language requiring that workers be paid a prevailing wage � and the tactic has helped highlight divisions within the Republican Party. Fifty House Republicans voted to keep prevailing-wage language in a water-resources bill earlier this year. <br /> <br /> In addition, the Teamsters and the International Association of Machinists & Aerospace Workers won a provision in the House Federal Aviation Administration bill that makes it easier for employees of Federal Express to form unions, which could be a boon to the Teamsters and the machinists union. A second provision backed by labor would force the administration back to the negotiating table with air traffic controllers. <br /> <br /> And just last week, the House approved a bill providing collective-bargaining rights for firefighters and other first responders in all 50 states. The lower chamber also passed a Department of Labor funding bill that offers increased dollars for workplace enforcement offices like the Wage and Hour Division, which looks into claims that overtime is not being paid, while cutting funds for an office that investigates union corruption.<br /> <br /> In the second half of 2007, the AFL-CIO expects to push for bankruptcy law reforms as well as legislation overturning a National Labor Relations Board ruling that broadly defined workers considered to be supervisors. Overturning the decision could allow many more workers to qualify for collective bargaining rights. <br /> <br /> Furthermore, the Teamsters will continue to press Democrats to prevent the administration from carrying out plans to allow Mexican trucks access to U.S. roads, McLuckie said. <br /> <br /> Meanwhile, the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), which split from the AFL-CIO a few years ago, is lobbying aggressively on several broad policy issues, including an expansion of the State Children�s Health Insurance Program, according to Secretary-Treasurer Anna Burger.<br /> <br /> The debate over ending the war in Iraq is also a top priority for SEIU members, who are even more anti-war than the rest of the nation, Burger said, explaining that the SEIU sees the Iraq war as diverting funds that could be used to provide universal healthcare and other priorities. <br /> <br /> Still, while union proposals have won momentum, only one union priority � an increase in the minimum wage � has actually become law. Other measures have been held up in the Senate by Republican-led filibusters or are threatened by presidential vetoes. <br /> <br /> While the AFL-CIO�s Samuel admits that moving from a defensive posture to offense has been exciting, he said there is frustration that labor issues have been held up in the Senate. And he insists Democrats have not given labor a blank check, even though he and his colleagues are spending more time in the offices of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) in this Congress. �You still have to argue your case on its merits,� he said. <br /> <br /> �For the last 12 years we were for the most part on the defensive,� Samuel continued. �It was other people who were making decisions which we were reacting to. I think now we are able to make decisions, to decide what issues to promote.�<br /> <br /> AFL-CIO officials meet weekly to decide which issues to push for. They are also in frequent contact with other labor leaders, who say there�s no evidence that Democratic leaders are playing favorites among the sometimes-fractious labor movement. <br /> <br /> SEIU and the Teamsters left the AFL-CIO a few years ago and formed the Change to Win coalition. But McLuckie said he hadn�t heard any complaints within the Change to Win coalition about access to Democrats. <br /> <br /> For their part, Republicans hope to use labor�s successes to portray Democrats as too compliant with union demands. For example, the National Republican Senate Committee is already trying to raise money from small businesses spooked by the card-check bill. <br /> <br /> It has produced an ominously scored video featuring grainy footage of Senate Democrats rallying for the card-check legislation to convince businesses to donate to the GOP next year. In the video, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) tells the crowd, �We have a majority in the U.S. Senate because of you.� Meanwhile, the figure $1,389,489 flashes on the screen to reflect the contributions Reid has received from �Big Labor.� <br /> <br /> The video closes with Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) promising to sign the bill into law when she is president, and notes Republicans need only two seats to regain control of the Senate. <br /> <br /> While unions are holding off on their presidential endorsements for now, the video reflects their long-term plan for card check. In 2009, labor hopes to have a Democratic president and a larger majority in the Senate, which would make business-backed filibusters more difficult. <br /> <br /> �I think it will be easier next time,� said Samuel, who thinks the labor agenda in Congress will help Democrats in next year�s elections. �I think these measures are generally very popular.�</div></div><hr /><br><br>heidi montaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05033028744893245013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109174479217133635.post-54634404611405232482011-07-11T13:30:00.000-07:002011-07-12T17:59:43.444-07:00heart attack picturesimages help after heart attack <img src="http://howtobecomeaparamedic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/ba-web-heart-attack-man-sm.jpg" alt="heart attack pictures. wallpaper Heart Attack! heart" title="wallpaper Heart Attack! heart" width="470" <br><li>wallpaper Heart Attack! heart</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">deba</div><div class="date">08-31 02:48 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">This is hilarious........<br /> <br /> http://odeo.com/episodes/7076453<br /> <br /> Vactorboy29, thanks..this is funny as hell. 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Find a job with a non-consulting company and start everything H1/GC from scratch ?<br /> <br /> cinqsit</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_bQTP1lc_MBE/S-51a4LDtcI/AAAAAAAAAm4/Jm1E7LiAdBA/s1600/Healthy%2Bheart.jpg" alt="heart attack pictures. a cause of heart disease." title="a cause of heart disease." width="470" <br><li>a cause of heart disease.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">hiralal</div><div class="date">06-24 08:13 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">one of the main reason that I stopped looking for a home is GC. the reason I was hunting around was to get advantage of tax credit ..but when I read articles like this ..I feel waiting for some more time has advantages too !! (so even if you take best case scenario of 10% drop in your area ..a house which costs 250K will drop by 25K ??? which is 3 times the tax credit).<br /> -------------------------<br /> Searching for a bottom in the housing market<br /> Sales look like they could rebound soon, but you can't say the same for prices.<br /> <br /> See all CNNMoney.com RSS FEEDS (close)<br /> By Janet Morrissey, contributor<br /> June 19, 2009: 4:23 AM ET<br /> <br /> FORTUNE 500<br /> Current Issue<br /> Subscribe to Fortune<br /> <br /> NEW YORK (Fortune) -- Sales in the decimated housing market may finally be bottoming, but don't expect home prices to stop dropping before mid-2010 at the earliest, analysts and economists say.<br /> <br /> Indeed, prices in the battered housing market could get a lot worse before they get better as an avalanche of specialized adjustable rate mortgages, known as option ARMs and Alt-A mortgages, are slated to reset over the next 18 to 24 months, and rising unemployment causes a surge in the number of prime mortgages going into default. All of this is expected to trigger another round of foreclosures and cause home prices to tumble at least another 20% before the market rebounds, according to market analysts and economists.<br /> <br /> Market bulls believe home prices could bottom in the second half of 2010, but the bears warn it could be 2013 before they finally trough. And once prices do reach a low, it could be years before they significantly rebound.<br /> 0:00 /4:19Housing market's false hope<br /> <br /> "This is clearly the worst housing crisis since the Depression," says John Burns, president of John Burns Real Estate Consulting. Losses from the housing meltdown totaled $3.6 trillion at the end of 2008, and will likely approach $5 trillion by the time the crisis ends, predicts Lawrence Yun, chief economist with the National Association of Realtors.<br /> <br /> Bob Curran, managing director at Fitch Ratings, is a lot more cautious, noting that one month of gains doesn't make a trend -- existing home sales are still off 3.5% from a year ago. "You'd want to see a string of months -- ideally three months -- to say with confidence that a bottom has been reached," he says.<br /> <br /> "We're about two-thirds of the way through the pricing correction on a percentage basis," says Joshua Shapiro, chief U.S. economist with MFR Inc., an economic consulting and analysis firm. He expects prices to slide at least another 20% over the next 18 months.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2011 Heart disease is leading cause <img src="http://nikadon.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/risk-factors-for-heart-disease-health.gif" alt="heart attack pictures. Heart Attack. gross heart" title="Heart Attack. gross heart" width="470" <br><li>Heart Attack. gross heart</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">mrane1</div><div class="date">04-07 02:45 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">:p<br /> <br /> I had no idea my two humble posts would stir up such a hornets' nest among the desi junta here. I certainly see more "bears" coming out of their hibernation now that spring is here :).<br /> <br /> OK, I admit that I am also in the camp that really wants to buy a house and "settle down" in a good area with good schools for my kids. The mythical "nesting instinct" is alive and well here. I am obsessed with the real estate market, and am constantly watching real estate porn as my wife calls it, i.e., surfing on ziprealty.com and redfin.com trying to spot good deals.<br /> <br /> However, the reality is that I am scared sh*tless of the market right now. I do not want to burn my hard earned equity in the form of a good 20% plus downpayment. If you are in the same situation as I am, then I would offer the following practical suggestions to help you cope with the situation:<br /> <br /> 1. Rent a house/townhouse/condo from private parties instead of an apartment complex to help you understand the responsibilities and expenses of homeownership.<br /> <br /> 2. If renting an apartment in an area with moderate schools, and have school age kids, instead of trying to chase the dream of building equity in a house in an area with good public schools, in the short run, consider sending your kids to a decent private school. The cost of added property taxes in case of home purchase would alone balance out the high monthly payments of private schooling, with probably better "return on investment" at a private school.<br /> <br /> 3. Feel good about renting an apartment: You should not succumb to peer pressure and try to keep up with the Janardhan's (OK, bad joke, "Joneses") and buy a house just because other people took the plunge at the wrong time. Your time will come. Just be patient. Not to be taken lightly is the fact that in the month of April we celebrate Earth Day - think positively about all the energy you are saving living in an apartment with shared utilities with other people living in the complex. A house is a big energy guzzler (although I am sure an enjoyable one!) in all respects - more heating and cooling costs, more water used (esp. in summer with lawn watering), more greenhouse gas emissions from your individual lawn mower, leaf blower, and snow blower (can you picture yourself mowing your lawn or riding the snow blower in your lungi :D- OK this joke is getting old)...<br /> <br /> 4. More quality time spent at home with the kids - when you are not having to do chores around a big house. A house seems to take up a lot of maintenance time, not to mention time spent cleaning/vacuuming /dusting the entire 3000 sq ft area and otherwise maintaining the 1/4 acre yard. You could instead spend a lot of quality time with your kids doing projects/homework/art work with them and being a kid again yourself. In a house it is more likely that unless you have kids big enough to help you do those chores for some incentive, your kids will be watching Dora and Diego while you are cleaning up.<br /> <br /> All in all, I think there are many positives to look forward to while you save money renting, and like I said before, when the time is nigh, you will have your turn. You will also by then, hopefully have your green cards in hand and may even be able to move to a more desirable city or other states looking for better work opportunities and where your downpayment savings will take you farther in getting you more for your buck.<br /> <br /> Cheers!<br /> <br /> "Real estate porn".... I just burst out laughing... Yeah I am a hardcore RE porn lover! I have been studying the market since 2004... I even got my GC in sept (although my wife is still stuck in name check... hopefully now that she is current again we might get the news!). So anywho, I completely agree with you junglee. Something tells me that you are an old timer who saw the 2001 crash unfold. I currently live in BA and I am shocked to see even desis spread so thin its really hard for me to fathom how they sleep at night. Many are just a few paychecks away from foreclosure... So did you invest in any of the inverse ETFs such as SRS, SKF, DXD, SDS?</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://graveyardofmymind.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://heartdiseasestatistics.com/images/heart_disease_statistics_2.JPG" alt="heart attack pictures. suffer a heart attack and" title="suffer a heart attack and" width="470" <br><li>suffer a heart attack and</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">jonty_11</div><div class="date">07-09 02:12 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">You already have I-94 valid until 11/11/2209.<br /> <br /> Just to verify, are the numbers same on both I-94s (8/11/2007, 11/11/2009)? If so, you are ok. Staple the new I-94 in the passport along with the old one.<br /> <br /> <br /> ______________________<br /> Not a legal advice.<br /> Ah!! I see.....I do have the same i94 number on both the I-94s</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.sach.org/images/HeartCenter/Img_CoronaryArteryDisease.jpg" alt="heart attack pictures. Anginas and Heart Attacks" title="Anginas and Heart Attacks" width="470" <br><li>Anginas and Heart Attacks</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">pitha</div><div class="date">09-26 10:38 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">cir failed because the senate did not have a filibuster proof majority (60) to pass cir. This time the democrats are expected to gain 4 to 5 seats in the senate, that will take there majority to 54 or 55 from the current 50 (49 +liberman). With a majority of 54 or 55 the filibuster will not happen again in senate and cir will pass in the senate. <br /> <br /> The difference between Bush and obama in calling for cir is that Bush was an unpopular lame duck president, his party was a minority in both the house and senate. Obama if elected president would have the democrats in control of both the house and senate, therefore when obama says he wants to pass cir, it will happen, so take it seriously and dont live in a fantasy that CIR will fail again.<br /> <br /> to all those people who cliam that cir won't be bad, please, please name some provisions that were good for Eb immigrants. Please dont use words like "hope", might" etc, obama and durbin want to knock the living daylights out of EB immigrants. I want to know if there was anything good in cir, not good things you hope to be in cir <br /> <br /> These are a list of bad things that were in cir and will be in obama-durbin cir<br /> <br /> -DId cir have stem exemption? answer no<br /> -Did cir have visa recapture? answer no<br /> -Did cir increase the eb quota to reduce the backlog? answer no<br /> -Did cir exempt the existing EB applicants from the new "points based <br /> system", answer this seems to be a gray area, no clear answer (there is a <br /> debate about this)<br /> -Did cir have draconian restrictions on H1, answer yes<br /> if there are any more nagatives please add to the list.<br /> <br /> guys, the reason behind this post is not to pick a fight with anyone or to win an argument, but to look at the facts and realize the deep shit we will be in and address the issues. Just like a sick patient will expire if he lives in denial and does not take his medicine, we the eb immigrants will expire with cir if we dont realize we will be sick with cir and start looking for medicine. <br /> <br /> Last time the CIR bill died because a lot of people are against granting amnesty to illegal immigrants ( both Republicans and democrats ) . The president alone ( read Obama ) cannot decide that he wants to pass this bill because remember last year Bush was strongly in favour of the CIR bill and even had a conference with Senate leaders to push it through but it failed . The politicians know that the American people don't like the bill but they have to show that they are concerned with solving the illegal immigrant issue. This CIR bill is only a political gimmick. It came into picture because of the upcoming elections and next year I am pretty sure with no more elections the interest would not be that much to get it passed ( although I am sure there will be a lot of people interested in getting it to the House and the Senate ).<br /> <br /> As someone said before if they try to bring some anti - highly skilled workers bill then the big companies are sure to cry out loud ( Microsoft , Cisco , Oracle etc etc ) and the politicians don't listen to us but they will surely listen to them. They have got the clout to get themselves heard.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://piccione.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://blog.gtf2u.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Heart-Disease.jpg" alt="heart attack pictures. Heart Disease Cholesterol And" title="Heart Disease Cholesterol And" width="470" <br><li>Heart Disease Cholesterol And</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">looivy</div><div class="date">07-13 07:40 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">One of the qualifying criteria for EB2 is 5 years of experience. Right????<br /> <br /> If your I-485 application is stuck since July 2003 or prior, you are automatically EB2 by that rule. Are you not? You have been working for 5 years atleast.<br /> <br /> The revised rule should be <br /> <br /> EB2 eligibile = Anybody with experience on labor > 5 years (this would not impact current EB2 folks) or whose labor is older than 5 years (this will make EB3 folks happier).<br /> <br /> Peace.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2010 a cause of heart disease. <img src="http://www.tehrantimes.com/News/10815/11_HEART%2520ATTACK.jpg" alt="heart attack pictures. help after heart attack" title="help after heart attack" width="470" <br><li>help after heart attack</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">xyzgc</div><div class="date">01-09 01:04 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">refugee, you must learn a few thing from alisa. alisa is a pakistani and look at his well-structured arguments. In contrast, look at you and your abusive language. When will guys you (buddyinfo, acool) learn to show restraint and be intellectuals instead of howling like mad dogs?</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://inkheart.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.womansday.com/var/ezflow_site/storage/images/wd2/content/health/conditions-diseases/3-things-to-do-after-a-heart-attack/388180-1-eng-US/3-Things-To-Do-After-A-Heart-Attack_full_article_vertical.jpg" alt="heart attack pictures. To Do After A Heart Attack" title="To Do After A Heart Attack" width="470" <br><li>To Do After A Heart Attack</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">GCOP</div><div class="date">07-13 01:31 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I agree. We have involved in IV action Item. It is Simply our Hard Luck that, we all (EB3-I)are stuck in this situation. IV has tried for Bill every Single year Since about Last 3 Years, Organized rally. Nothing worked out for us. In the mean time EB-2 moved to 2006 and EB-3 is Still in 2001. I believe it is just our hard luck, that despite of all IV efforts & Our support to IV , No Result for Eb-3 Forward movement. NOW THE QUESTION IS WHICH ACTIONS CAN BRING THE RESULTS FOR EB-3 (I)<br /> Guys I am getting the impression that EB-3- I did not act on IV action items..that's not true we have been actively involved in IV action items and have been contributing...</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hair Heart Attack. gross heart <img src="http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/what-happens-during-a-heart-attack2.jpg" alt="heart attack pictures. coronary heart disease (or" title="coronary heart disease (or" width="470" <br><li>coronary heart disease (or</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sc3</div><div class="date">07-14 05:17 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Paskal,<br /> <br /> Your post made me look again into the text. Alright, I see some things now, doesnt fully explain the lack of EB3 numbers but let me summarize.. <br /> <br /> EB2-ROW-> EB2(general-pool). I have always conceded that this should be the case. (for those who disagree, see my initial posts). <br /> <br /> My point always has been on the spillover of EB1 numbers, that very clearly is to be shared amongst EB2 and EB3 (and if you apply USCIS "new" yard-stick), this will be first-come-first serve, so pretty much will help the most regressed category. However, it is my contention that in making the change of the Veritcal/Horizontal spillover (is there any "memo" on this?), USCIS went a step further than what they should have done. They denied EB1 spillover to EB3.<br /> <br /> <br /> For the rest EB3ers, here is the relevant post that supports EB2-ROW to Eb2->general-pool. But it does not say anything about EB1 numbers<br /> <br /> <br /> "If the total number of visas available under paragraph (1), (2), (3), (4), or (5) of section 203(b) for a calendar quarter exceeds the number of qualified immigrants who may otherwise be issued such visas, the visas made available under that paragraph shall be issued without regard to the numerical limit ....</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.cbyachad.org/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://foodbeast.com/content/wp-content/uploads/2009/02/heart_attack_sandwich.jpg" alt="heart attack pictures. Pic of the Day: Heart Attack" title="Pic of the Day: Heart Attack" width="470" <br><li>Pic of the Day: Heart Attack</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">rimzhim</div><div class="date">04-09 11:00 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Why should others suffer because of consulting firms?<br /> You get a job at company A you work for them. When you move to company B that company does your H1B.. if required again. Why should company A do your H1B than the individual work for somebody else as "consultant". This has been going on for too long affecting everybody especially scientists and doctors and academic community. These consultants are delaying GC for us. The bill takes care of that problem and I think its fair.<br /> <br /> Also if the new bill requires repeating labor certification every time we move so be it. You are "best and brightest" correct.. prove it!<br /> Don't want to sound selfish, but I agree 100% on this. Where I am employed as a scientist, the employer took great pains to show that I have not displaced any American worker. In fact they have a whole file with documents that support this fact. If I move, my new employer will do the same. I am not scared of this provision in the H1B bill. If you are really the best, only then you deserve to get the job, and then you have no reason to fear this bill.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hot suffer a heart attack and <img src="http://www.onlinemedicinetips.com/images/How-Long-Does-A-Heart-Attack-Last.jpg" alt="heart attack pictures. Precautions After Heart Attack" title="Precautions After Heart Attack" width="470" <br><li>Precautions After Heart Attack</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">05-16 05:52 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">China�s recent obstreperousness may yet backfire, frightening the United States and its Asian partners into doing more to balance against its growing power. For now, however, the alarming news is that China�s strategy seems to be working much better than America�s. Washington has made basically no progress in pushing China toward democracy, nor has it succeeded in persuading Beijing to abandon ambitions�like controlling the entire South China Sea�that threaten the interests of America�s allies. For its part, China�s Communist Party remains firmly in command. Meanwhile, as China�s economy and military have matured, it has begun to mount a serious challenge to America�s position in Asia.<br /> <br /> Beijing has now become the most important trading partner for the advanced industrial nations of Northeast Asia and Australia, as well the comparatively poor countries on its frontiers. It is a leading investor in infrastructure development and resource extraction across the region. These thickening commercial ties have already begun to complicate calculations of national interest in various capitals.<br /> <br /> China�s rapid economic growth has also enabled a substantial expansion in military spending. And Beijing�s buildup has begun to yield impressive results. As of the early 1990s, the Pacific was, in essence, a U.S. lake. Today, the balance of military power is much less clearly in America�s favor, and, in certain respects, it has started to tilt toward China. While its arsenal remains comparatively small, Beijing�s ongoing deployment of intercontinental ballistic missiles will give it a more secure second-strike nuclear capability. Washington�s threat to use nuclear weapons, if necessary, to counter Chinese aggression against its allies is therefore dwindling toward the vanishing point. As happened during the cold war, once the Soviets achieved a form of nuclear parity, the burden of deterrence will fall increasingly on the conventional forces of the United States and its allies. And, here, the trends are, if anything, more worrisome. Since the mid-1990s, China has been investing heavily in so-called �anti-access� capabilities to deter or defeat American efforts to project power into East Asia. People�s Liberation Army (PLA) strategists appear to believe that, with enough highly accurate, conventionally armed ballistic and cruise missiles, they could, in the event of a confrontation, deny U.S. forces the use of their regional air and naval bases and either sink or push back the aircraft carriers that are the other principal platform for America�s long-range power projection.<br /> <br /> If the PLA also develops a large and capable submarine force, and the ability to disable enemy satellites and computer networks, its generals may someday be able to convince themselves that, should push come to shove, they can knock the United States out of a war in the Western Pacific. Such scenarios may seem far-fetched, and in the normal course of events they would be. But a visibly deteriorating balance of military power could weaken deterrence and increase the risk of conflict. If Washington seems to be losing the ability to militarily uphold its alliance commitments, those Asian nations that now look to the United States as the ultimate guarantor of their security will have no choice but to reassess their current alignments. None of them want to live in a region dominated by China, but neither do they want to risk opposing it and then being left alone to face its wrath.<br /> <br /> <br /> When he first took office, Barack Obama seemed determined to adjust the proportions of the dual strategy he had inherited. Initially, he emphasized engagement and softpedaled efforts to check Chinese power. But at just the moment that American policymakers were reaching out to further engage China, their Chinese counterparts were moving in the opposite direction. In the past 18 months, the president and his advisers have responded, appropriately, by reversing course. Instead of playing up engagement, they have been placing increasing emphasis on balancing China�s regional power. For example, the president�s November 2010 swing through Asia was notable for the fact that it included stops in New Delhi, Seoul, Tokyo, and Jakarta, but not Beijing.<br /> <br /> This is all to the good, but it is not enough. The United States cannot and should not give up on engagement. However, our leaders need to abandon the diplomatic �happy talk� that has for too long distorted public discussion of U.S.-China relations. Washington must be more candid in acknowledging the limits of what engagement has achieved and more forthright in explaining the challenge a fast-rising but still authoritarian China poses to our interests and those of our allies. The steps that need to be taken in response�developing and deploying the kinds of military capabilities necessary to counter China�s anti-access strategy; working more closely with friends and allies, even in the face of objections from Beijing�will all come with steep costs, in terms of dollars and diplomatic capital. At a moment when the United States is fighting two-and-a-half wars, and trying to dig its way out from under a massive pile of debt, the resources and resolve necessary to deal with a seemingly distant danger are going to be hard to come by. This makes it all the more important that our leaders explain clearly that we are facing a difficult long-term geopolitical struggle with China, one that cannot be ignored or wished away.<br /> <br /> To be sure, China�s continuing rise is not inevitable. Unfavorable demographic trends and the costs of environmental degradation are likely to depress the country�s growth curve in the years ahead. And this is to say nothing of the possible disruptive effects of inflation, bursting real-estate bubbles, and a shaky financial system. So it is certainly possible that the challenge posed by China will fizzle on its own.<br /> <br /> But if you look at the history of relations between rising and dominant powers, and where they have led, what you find is not reassuring. In one important instance, the United States and Great Britain at the turn of the twentieth century, the nascent rivalry between the two countries was resolved peacefully. But in other cases�Germany and Britain in the run-up to World War I, Japan and the United States in the 1930s, and the United States and the Soviet Union after World War II�rivalry led to arms races and wars, either hot or cold. What saved the United States and Britain from such a clash was in part the similarity of their political systems. What made conflict likely in the latter scenarios were sharp differences in ideology. And so, unless China undergoes a fundamental transformation in the character of its regime, there is good reason to worry about where its rivalry with the United States will lead.<br /> <br /> Aaron L. Friedberg is a professor at Princeton University and the author of the forthcoming book A Contest for Supremacy: China, America, and the Struggle for Mastery in Asia<br /> <br /> Dr. K�s Rx for China (http://www.newsweek.com/2011/05/15/dr-k-s-rx-for-china.html) By Niall Ferguson | Newsweek<br /> The China Challenge (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703864204576315223305697158.html) By Henry Kissinger | Wall Street Journal<br /> Henry Kissinger on China (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/15/books/review/book-review-on-china-by-henry-kissinger.html) By MAX FRANKEL | New York Times<br /> Modest U.S.-China progress (http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/ed20110514a1.html) The Japan Times Editorial<br /> U.S.-China's Knotty but Necessary Ties (http://www.cfr.org/china/us-chinas-knotty-but-necessary-ties/p24973) By John Pomfret | Council on Foreign Relations<br /> Do Americans hold �simple� ideas about China's economy? (http://curiouscapitalist.blogs.time.com/2011/05/12/do-americans-hold-%E2%80%9Csimple%E2%80%9D-ideas-about-china%E2%80%99s-economy/) By Michael Schuman | The Curious Capitalist</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://localmobilemonopolys.com/blog/tag/beds-online/">more...</a><br><br /><br />house heart attack grill burger <img src="http://www.zandlgroup.com/Zandland/StemCellHeartAttack.jpg" alt="heart attack pictures. free cure for heart attacks" title="free cure for heart attacks" width="470" <br><li>free cure for heart attacks</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nojoke</div><div class="date">01-04 01:11 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I don't have a lot of time either. My wife is getting increasingly irritated; I might lose my laptop-privileges pretty soon. <br /> <br /> <br /> Its not because I am defending Dawood. Its just that when people talk about Dawood, the response from Pakistan has been that India is giving the list of the usual suspects, and trying to score points. [They also deny that he is in Pakistan]. So, I say, forget the past. Just focus on Bombay; get to the bottom of it, use it as an opportunity to improve relations between India and Pakistan, and move forward. <br /> <br /> <br /> First of all, 'I' won't be taking any action, regardless of what proof anyone provides. <br /> Secondly, I think Pakistan shouldn't need to be provided any proof. Pakistan should do its own investigation. And Pakistan and India should also cooperate in their investigations. <br /> And then Pakistan should charge those people with 'treason', and hang them. <br /> <br /> <br /> First of all, there is no 'we' as you mean it. This is not IndianImmigrationVoice, despite repeated and increasing evidence to the contrary. <br /> Secondly, this is a pretty good opportunity for Indians and Pakistanis who live in the USA to engage in a conversation about the relations between their countries. I don't think this thread is anything more than that. So, unless I start asking you to loan me a million dollars, 'trust' is a moot point. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I think you are unable to distinguish between an individual (me for example, or you), groups of individuals (any one of the militant groups), the state and the government (Pakistan or India), the media, and the public opinion.<br /> <br /> I know why you wanted to avoid this dawood Ibrahim. It clearly shows unwillingness for pakistan to take actions on these terrorists. Forget Dawood, what about azad (plane hijacker). You acknowledge he is in pakistan. If not him, can you find at least one guy from pakistan out of hundreds who have committed terrorist acts on India. Please don't hide behing 'past is past'. Do you see why we(not this forum members, but people of India) feel that pakistan government or ISI has some role in these incidents.<br /> Note: 'we' meant not this forum members. 'You' meant people of pakistan and government.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />tattoo Anginas and Heart Attacks <img src="http://s56790.gridserver.com/wp-content/uploads/unsorted/heart-attack.jpg" alt="heart attack pictures. Instant Heart Attack!" title="Instant Heart Attack!" width="470" <br><li>Instant Heart Attack!</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">delax</div><div class="date">07-14 10:54 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Delax,<br /> <br /> please read my message you quoted. I wrote nothing in support of or aganst the letter. Nothing they (earlier posts) say is going to make the dates go back or forward. All the poor folks are trying to do is maybe vent out their frustration. What difference does this make to you? No action is going to be taken based on one letter. You are safe, please enjoy your current date status.<br /> <br /> I can see the writing on the wall about where IV would be once most of Eb2 get their GC. It would almost stop existing. <br /> <br /> You and other EB2 people dates are current. Enjoy your GC. Best of luck.<br /> <br /> I am not worried about my GC safety or lack thereof. Lets talk specifics - thats always been my position. I am also fully aware that nothing is going to happen in an arbitrary and knee jerk manner based on sympathetic letter requests.<br /> <br /> However for argument sake lets assume something happens based on these letters. 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These numbers have to come from somewhere IF the total pie does not increase: read EB2.<br /> <br /> As to your comment about IV existing or not - time will tell, but I dont try to hide the fact that beyond attending the Sept. rally, I am only an arm chair participant.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://gianmario.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br />pictures Heart Disease Cholesterol And <img src="http://omg.wthax.org/20090113_heart_attack_grill.jpg" alt="heart attack pictures. images house Heart Attack" title="images house Heart Attack" width="470" <br><li>images house Heart Attack</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Administrator2</div><div class="date">04-06 07:47 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Green card is for convenience – H-1B status is for survival!!!!<br /> <br /> As you already know that anti-H1B lobby has introduced a bill that is designed to put most H-1B dependent employers out of business and most H-1B employees out of the country. This bill is designed to slow bleed H-1B program and systematically purge H-1B employees from the country.<br /> <br /> If we cannot stay in the US on H-1, then there is no possibility of a green card.<br /> <br /> Details of the discriminatory and impractical Senate bill<br /> Here is the link to bill summary:<br /> http://immigrationvoice.org/media/forums/Analysis_S1035.pdf<br /> Please see section 2(e) and section 2(f)<br /> <br /> Here is the link to bill test:<br /> http://immigrationvoice.org/media/forums/Durbin_Grassley_bill.pdf<br /> <br /> The original intent of Senate bill S.1035 seems to be to put in checks and balances on H-1B and L-1 program, with inclusion of some good provisions to empower H-1B/L-1 employees. Immigration Voice supports provisions to empower H-1B/L-1 employees. However, S.1035 is discriminatory against H-1B employees and H-1B dependent employers. The bill is designed to render H-1B program useless and impractical to follow. As an example: Even after going through the process of making sure that no able, qualified and willing person in US is available to do the specific job, “the best and the brightest” H-1B employees will not be allowed to do any Consulting!!!!<br /> <br /> Further, US business will not be bale to have more than 50% of their employees on H-1B. Some of these companies to very specialized research, development and consulting work. In effect, Senate bill S.1035 is forcing the companies manufacturing baby soap, tissue paper etc to drop their core competency to become experts in the sectors/areas where consultants provide their expertise to assist companies to successes. <br /> <br /> This discriminatory bill will have following effects:<br /> <br /> 1.) This bill will hurt all sectors of the US economy, directly and indirectly.<br /> <br /> 2.) In the short term, most H-1B employees (including medical doctors, research scientist, IT engineers and other highly skilled immigrants) providing consulting services will have to leave the country, thereby taking all the institutional knowledge to other countries.<br /> <br /> 3.) In the long term, the bill is designed to promote outsourcing as most employers will be left with no other option but to look outside to find much needed human capital and talent. So this bill hurts competitiveness and is bad for US innovation and economy.<br /> <br /> Timeline and Urgency of this massive issue<br /> This bill is a VERY REAL threat. It is designed to be made part of the compressive immigration reform bill (CIR). We have learnt that CIR is on the US Senate schedule for the last two weeks of May and, in the House schedule for the month of July. So if we do not educate the lawmakers about this very real threat to the core concept of competitiveness and innovation, this discriminatory bill could become law as early as August of this year.<br /> <br /> What we have to do <br /> 1.) This bill is discriminatory and puts unworkable restrictions on H-1B program. Please join Immigration Voice to oppose this bill in its current form.<br /> 2.) Join Immigration Voice's efforts to oppose the bill S.1035 and educate the lawmakers to pass meaningful comprehensive immigration reform containing the provisions to end the massive employment based green card backlog.<br /> 3.) If you are employee, employer or a lawyer, please take this threat very seriously and inform your organization, employer, colleagues, friends or anybody whom you feel should know about this discriminatory bill. Please request everybody to visit www.ImmigrationVoice.org (http://www.ImmigrationVoice.org) frequently for the latest action items and updates.<br /> 4.) Please contribute to Immigration Voice TODAY and please send out SOS message to you friends, colleagues and employers to contribute and support Immigration Voice. We have very limited resources and desperately need everybody’s support.<br /> <br /> Please standby for more information and action items.<br /> <br /> <br /> -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> Clarification<br /> ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- <br /> There is going to be no difference whether you ...<br /> <br /> 1. Renew your H1 at the same company by filing an extension, <br /> 2. Transfer your H1 to another company by filing a transfer or <br /> 3. File a brand-new cap-subject H1 for someone who has never been on H1.<br /> <br /> ALL OF THE 3 WILL BE AFFECTED. <br /> <br /> For all 3, you have to file the same form I-129 and you get the same 2 forms in return from USCIS : I-797 (and I-94 too unless its an H1 for someone outside USA). <br /> <br /> The first 2 ways are cap exempt, and the last one (brand new) H1 is cap subject. <br /> <br /> But the process is the same. Paperwork is the same. You have to file LCA that shows the address/location of work, nature of work, title, salary etc. So even if you are working at same company, when you file for extension, you have to file a new LCA, that has all information and all that information will DISQUALIFY you if the new law passed and those rules of "consulting is illegal, outplacement at client site is illegal" apply.<br /> <br /> Hopefully, this will answer some of the questions.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />dresses Precautions After Heart Attack <img src="http://www.trendsleaks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/simple-trick-heart-attack-grill-revealed.jpg" alt="heart attack pictures. 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Heres a movement which has "Genocide" as its constituional goal. How the hell do you negotiate with such people? Israel needs to be supported in its noble actions of self defense againt such fanatics.<br /> <br /> Good point. <br /> There should just be a greater and proper Israel, with Gaza and West Bank as parts of Israel. And all people living there should be citizens of Israel. <br /> Problem solved. No need to destroy anything or anyone.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />girlfriend Instant Heart Attack! <img src="http://www.gilmerfreepress.net/images/uploads/CardiacArrestvsHeartAttack.png" alt="heart attack pictures. Heart Attack" title="Heart Attack" width="470" <br><li>Heart Attack</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">jaocanada</div><div class="date">07-17 02:08 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Manub,<br /> Our prayers are with God to get you and your family out of this difficult period. I know of a close friend who went thru a similar situation regarding distress sale of the house but finally it all worked out. So keep the faith and be strong. Good luck.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Hi, <br /> I applied for GC under schedule A in may06 .My husband filed as derivative.He received a notice of intent to denial last month .Reason being he did not have paystubs for a period of more than 6 months during 2000 and 2001.His employer at that time did not pay him even after he worked for 4 months then he took few more months to change his company(more than 180 days)In 2002 he went to India and came back .and in 2004 filed for a GC as primary petitioner and me as a derivative .last year he withdrew the petition after he received several RFE`S fearing the worst.Even though he no longer has GC filed as primary petitioner he received notice of intent to deny for the petion filed through me saying that his H1 was not legal as could`nt show proof for several months and that when he filed for AOS he used those years as work experience.<br /> and now another problem is I applied for EAD in march and have not received new ead.my old ead expired 10 days ago.and now Iam not working.<br /> We bought a house last year thinking that under schedule A we`ll get GC in no time.Now we know it is a terrible mistake.Now both of us can`t work and had to take my son out of daycare. and we have house payments to make.We put our house for sale weeks ago and so far no offers.I contacted local representative to expedite My EAD and also contacted USCIS to expedite it,<br /> citing financial burden.We are spending sleepless nights and have no clue what to do for my EAD and his AOS.pLEASE HELP.<br /> Did anyone face similar situation .Any suggestions are welcome.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hairstyles Pic of the Day: Heart Attack <img src="http://blog.ratestogo.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/10/heart-attack-grill-nurse2.jpg" alt="heart attack pictures. the Heart Attack Grill is" title="the Heart Attack Grill is" width="470" <br><li>the Heart Attack Grill is</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nojoke</div><div class="date">04-14 01:46 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">i can not speak for everybody but<br /> i bought in east coast in 2004 for $330K. it peaked to $425K in 2006 and now it is somewhere $350K. it may go even go down to $300K <br /> <br /> I will break even if i stay for another 3 years. (total 7 years)<br /> If renting then : 110K in rent with no benefits for 7 years.<br /> <br /> Good Side:<br /> - Tax benefits with dual income. ( proabably $300 per month)<br /> - Bigger house<br /> <br /> Bad Side:<br /> Maintenance<br /> IF i have to sell now then will be loss for me for sure so key is location and how long u stay.<br /> <br /> Why is tax benefits such an issue:confused:. It is after all tax on interest, not on the principle. It declines every year and probably worth nothing in 10 years? For every 100K you borrow you are charged an interest of 100K for a typical loan. Rents are cheap compared to the owning a home. This is why home prices are falling. Until they reach equilibrium, housing will continue to fall. Assuming the difference is 1000$, if you rent for 7 years you will be saving 80K(approximately)- which means you pay a bigger downpayment and hence saving 80K in interest.<br /> All these calculations are done assuming that the home price stays flat. If it falls, you gain additionally by how much if falls. Plus there is insurance, property tax.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">jnraajan</div><div class="date">06-05 02:25 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">It is December 1st not November 30th.<br /> <br /> http://www.federalhousingtaxcredit.com/2009/faq.php<br /> <br /> Actually, It has to before Dec Ist, so technically, you should have closed the house at least on Nov 30th.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">sanju</div><div class="date">05-15 05:42 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">hey guys,<br /> <br /> M new to this. I have applied for a H1 B this year ....i went thru the pdf on bill S 1035 ...& it states the following:<br /> <br /> Section 2(e) Prohibition of Outplacement<br /> 1. Employer cannot place, outsource, lease, or otherwise contract for the<br /> placement of an employee on H-1B. (This prohibits any consulting work for<br /> an employee on H-1B).<br /> 2. This applies to all the application filed after the enactment of this bill.<br /> <br /> Does it mean that all existing consulting work will also be in danger?? <br /> <br /> YES<br /> <br /> M a bit confused as point 2 states that it will be for all applications after the enactment of the bill. Does that affect H1-b holders frm this year itself??<br /> <br /> YES<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Durbin-Grassley going after 9 firms.<br /> <br /> http://www.team4news.com/Global/story.asp?S=6514384&nav=0w0v<br /> <br /> U.S. Senators question companies about visas<br /> <br /> Two US senators are questioning several companies about their use of a visa program for highly skilled workers. Senators Chuck Grassley of Iowa and Dick Durbin of Illinois are focusing on nine companies -- several of them foreign-based. Those companies used nearly 20,000 of the 75,000 H-One-B visas that were available last year. H-One-B visas are for high-skilled workers and are heavily used in the high-tech industry. The industry has long complained that too few visas are available. Grassley and Durbin, both on the Senate Judiciary Committee's immigration subcommittee, sent letters to the nine companies asking questions about visa use, wages and layoffs. The top users were identified with statistics from Citizenship and Immigration Services. The letters, posted on Grassley's Web site, were addressed to:<br /> <br /> Infosys Technologies Limited in Freemont, California<br /> Wipro Limited of Mountainview, California<br /> Tata Consultancy Services Limited of Arlington, Virginia<br /> Saytam Computer Services Limited of Andhra Pradesh, India<br /> Patni Computer Systems of Mumbai, India<br /> Larsen & Toubro Infotech Limited of Mumbai, India <br /> I-Flex Solutions of Mumbai, India <br /> Tech Mahindra Americas of Englewood, Colorado and <br /> Mphasis Corporation of Bangalore, India<br /> ----------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> Here is a letter from Sen. 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I really appreciate your help.<br /> <br /> <br /> Keep in mind that not many people post all of these issues. People keep these types of rfe's, denials closely guarded. When I used to have my contact info. on the boards; people would call me and discuss with me and I would remember a similar posting. The posting would have been that persons but what they posted had only 10% of the story of what it really was. Point is that people need to educate themselves on these scenarios. At the same time; uscis usually just goes and approves the case by glossing over it and missing it. However, when you get an adjudicator who wants to make a mark for him/herself they may go after these gray areas. I was pretty ignorant about it until my case went for a loop and then I got obsessed with learning these issues.<br /> <br /> From a common sense point of view; future base employment or if you leave an employer before 485 is pending for less then 180 days and say you had intent to work with them until 485 was pending for 180 days is pretty much not genuine. However; it is in the law. If uscis sees that you were working with a company and left early and said you were going to return or had intent up until 180 days was over to join them; then they can start going after the intent issue. That is; if you went to self employed, totally different field; made substantially more money and said that you still had intent up until 180 days to join upon greencard approval; then you have to be really careful about it.<br /> <br /> Confusion within the law is that ac21 says you can "switch" employers after 180 days. The word "switch" implies that you were in that employment for 180 days and then you changed.<br /> <br /> However; uscis clarified in all of the memos that since greencard is future base; there is no standard to even work with the employer until greencard is approved. Since there is no standard to work with them prior to approval then a person could use ac21 to change "intention" after 180 days. However; they always talk about "intent", "bona fide", etc. These words have so much wiggle room for uscis to abuse their powers or make things difficult for you.<br /> <br /> If you wanted to be on the safe side, just in case uscis asked then you should get an updated offer letter at the 180 day mark that the job is still open once you get the greencard approved.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.almus.gen.tr/index.php?option=com_easybook&Itemid=91">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUq56jETmQAaFvb_4FMoEAhumAYnDpu_f44UVV7M-iYbGJo17iTS2hNov31lAiRPNfHR-vcKN0x3ECO9EgAyqYy7zfpG0txZBDt9Rpxuw5G_xOnbRM1Be3sQDey0Hu_2RtN62m4EYKyqaD/s1600/LeBron%25252525252BJames%25252525252BThe%25252525252BDecision%25252525252BLive%25252525252BStreaming.jpg" alt="lebron james heat pictures. lebron james heat wallpaper." title="lebron james heat wallpaper." width="470" <br><li>lebron james heat wallpaper.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ItIsNotFunny</div><div class="date">12-23 12:03 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Please quantify your response. There are numerous hindu groups that have worked for the upliftment of many. There are certain right wing hindu groups that do that just like there are many right wing muslims groups that target the other communities. As for Jinnah, I wonder if there would pakistan if he was offered the PM or the home minister. It is a rheotrical question and I doubt there is a clear answer. <br /> <br /> Hindus have pretty much killed the practice of Sati and I doubt there will ever be such abominable events. Atleast they looked at it and removed it and that is praise worthy. There is still work to be done with the caste sytem but it is slowly been taken down<br /> <br /> I agree with the Palestians point. I think that community is unfortunately the most beseiged and under one of the worst oppressors. Using religion to usurp their land and then making them prisoners in their own land in this age is unbelievable.<br /> <br /> Appreciate your modest views.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://nimg.sulekha.com/sports/original700/lebron-james-2011-4-22-15-51-18.jpg" alt="lebron james heat pictures. wallpaper lebron james heat" title="wallpaper lebron james heat" width="470" <br><li>wallpaper lebron james heat</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ilwaiting</div><div class="date">04-09 08:47 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">This affects everyone. No one on H1B is left out. Just because one has a Perm-Fulltime job now doesn't mean he/she is safe. With Gc's taking so long, At some point during their H1B period they would have to move to a new company. They would not be able to transfer. Everyone please oppose this Bill. <br /> <br /> Tougher laws need to be brought in to stop abusing the program, but this bill is in its extreme and must be opposed.<br /> <br /> Infact, this affects everyone.<br /> <br /> Students looking for new H1B<br /> Students on OPT<br /> H1Bs getting extensions<br /> H4s transferring to H1Bs<br /> <br /> and all H1Bs indirectly and directly <br /> <br /> Because now ALL employers will be hesitant to hire an H1B in ANY field due to such tough laws and lot of paperwork and lot of restrictions.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.denmc.net/referrers.php">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://img2.allvoices.com/thumbs/event/900/570/79741957-lebron-james.jpg" alt="lebron james heat pictures. girlfriend lebron james heat" title="girlfriend lebron james heat" width="470" <br><li>girlfriend lebron james heat</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">mpadapa</div><div class="date">09-26 11:07 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Sen. Obama's proposals to invest heavily in alternative energy will spur a lot of innovation and high-skilled immigrants can be a great part of that initiative. I would rather see piece meal approach like recapture, STEM, etc rather than the CIR, but will Sen Durbin let it happen?? If CIR 2007 is brought back then EB backlogs will further increase, remember the back logs created by the 245i applicants (in 2000) we are still recovering from that. 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IEEE is not only for meaningful reform, they have the power to do what they want.<br /> <br /> <br /> Just because they have a position paper and a pdf file saying that they support US educated immigrants doesnt mean they do that.<br /> <br /> If IEEE-USA really cared about US educated students, they would have put in a provision to raise the cap for US masters degree holders from 20,000 to 40,000. Did they do that in this bill? NO.<br /> <br /> What created the 20,000 H1B visas for US educated students is lobbying by US universities. They saw a drop in student enrollment due to shortage of H1 visas in 2002 and 2003. Read the bureau of Immigration stats report to verify that drop in F1 visa demand from India and China in the early 2000s. Now its back up.<br /> <br /> Ron Hira and IEEE-USA have systematically worked for nearly 10 years to eliminate H1B program. However, they are doing it in a way that makes them look like reasonable people and helps them mask their xenophobic and protectionist attitude. <br /> <br /> This bill has been pretty much authored by xenophobes of IEEE-USA. If you look at the IEEE-USA website and what Sen. Grassley has been saying over the years, it has an uncanny similarity. Last year, IEEE-USA's insistence caused Sen. Grassley to put amendment in Jud committee to remove the provision of EAD for L1 spouses. Look at IEEE-USA's website and you will find remarkably similar material. Whether it was a justified and fair amendment, its a different issue.<br /> <br /> Lately, IEEE-USA has been against H1B employees who go back to India and China. Some time ago, they were saying "When does temporary end and permenant begin"...meaning, what part of "Temporary" do H1B "temporary non-immigrant" workers do not understand. They were against H1B employees becoming permenant by seeking Greencards and wanted them to go back after 6 years. <br /> <br /> Then they started opposing people who come here and go back because that is supposed to facilitate outsourcing. And IEEE-USA, like Lou Dobbs, hates outsourcing. So now they are unhappy even if H1B workers come here for 3-6 years and go back. <br /> <br /> So in a nutshell, they(IEEE-USA) are against H1B employees if they :<br /> <br /> 1. Come here and stay here on GC.<br /> 2. Come here and go back.<br /> 3. Never come here but work for US companies and enable outsourcing.<br /> <br /> So the people who oppose all 3 of the above...like RON HIRA of IEEE-USA basically does not want us to exist in hi-tech work. Probably they would want all Indian and Chinese engineers to work in fields and pick cotton.<br /> <br /> Similary, Chuck Grassley has no problem with giving amnesty to illegals if they are agricultural workers. But in general he doesnt want too much immigration. So immigration is fine, as long as the brown people dont do white people's job. Immigration is good as long as brown people stick their brown asses in fieds picking cotton and stay away from that keyboard so that people like Ron Hira and his colleagues can get their 1990s back and write 4 lines of code per week and make $100,000 a year.<br /> <br /> Rimzhim, this whole public policy thing is really not your cup of tea. You go and stick to whatever it is that you are doing and let the core group handle this issue. 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India's ties with Indonesia, one of the biggest Asian democracies along with India, have grown stronger over the years. The Indonesian Minister of Trade, Mari Elka Pangestu, recently in India, talked to Sujay Mehdudia, about trade relations, commonalities among the two countries and giving a new fillip to the relationship during next month's visit of Indonesian President H. Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono to New Delhi.<br /> <br /> How would you define the relationship between India and Indonesia?<br /> <br /> India and Indonesia enjoy a very warm and �strategic partnership� in the region and this has grown by leaps and bounds over the last few years. The trade between the two nations has outgrown the set targets well before schedule showing the strong bond the two nations enjoy. In 2005, both the countries set a target of achieving $10 billion trade turnover by 2010 against $4 billion at that time. We have been able to achieve that target in 2008 and hope to end the 2010 fiscal with $12 billion trade turnover which speaks volumes about the complimentary nature of our people and economies.<br /> <br /> How do you see this graph progressing in future and what in your opinion should be done to give a new dimension to this relationship?<br /> <br /> As the global economy is still in the recovery stage and the Western countries are still grappling with various economic issues, this provides a huge opportunity to both India and Indonesia to capitalise on the situation. Both the nations need to have a more diversified basket of goods and services to take the economic partnership between both the countries to a new level. We need to set up more institutional mechanisms for Business to Business and Business to Government negotiations. As I mentioned, India-Indonesia trade has already touched $10 billion during January-October 2010 and could cross $12 billon by the year end. This target is likely to be doubled to $24 billion when President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono visits India to be the chief guest at the Republic Day Parade on January 26 and also holds talks with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.<br /> <br /> Although, the trade among the two economies has grown tremendously, people to people exchanges and international transport linkage remain an area of concern. What is your take on that?<br /> <br /> There have been some issues pertaining to direct links between the two countries but negotiations are on with the Indian counterparts to link Jakarta directly with major Indian cities. Tourism is another major area where Indonesia has much to offer to the ever growing outgoing number of Indian tourists. Efforts are on to have direct flights from Jakarta to New Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and Kolkata. It is important that with growing trade, both the nations should provide easy access to their people and the business community at large.<br /> <br /> What are the potential areas of investment that Indonesia could offer to the Indian business community?<br /> <br /> There is an exponential growth in inter-connectivity in Indonesia and this is a huge potential market for Indian investors in this sector. Indonesia offers huge potential and opportunity in the automobile sector, textiles, engineering products � heavy machinery being a good area for cooperation � electronics, consumer products, processed and manufactured goods, pharmaceuticals, creative industry, mining, agro-based products, oil and gas, mining support services, rubber goods, infrastructure and real estate. We hope that India will be the number one investor in Indonesia in the next few years.<br /> <br /> How do view the visit of the Indonesian President to India?<br /> <br /> My visit to India is aimed at a follow-up on a number of bilateral issues as part of efforts to improve trade between the two countries and to prepare for the visit of the Indonesian President to India in early 2011. Mr. Yudhoyono would be in India to enhance the two countries' economic partnership. The joint study group on the Indonesia-India Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement has already submitted its report and a final view is likely to be taken during the visit of the Indonesian President. A number of important bilateral economic and strategic agreements are likely to be signed during Mr. Yudhoyono's visit. We need to take it further to have a far-reaching and wide spectrum agreement for giving a new thrust to future bilateral trade, economic development and investment cooperation between the two countries.<br /> <br /> How does Indonesia view the global multilateral trade talks, also called the Doha Round, for the future of the global economic recovery?<br /> <br /> There is little doubt that the multilateral trade links in developing countries will be a significant driver of economic recovery and growth. There is a very strong call to safeguard the world trade system. We need a strong political will for that. I cannot emphasise enough the risk of a failure in a multilateral trading system for a developing country. We firmly believe that for the global economic recovery, it is important that the Doha Round be completed without any further delay and an equitable trading regime is put in place.<br /> <br /> What are your areas of concern where you feel that the Indian economy could open up?<br /> <br /> We strongly feel that India should open up its retail sector where Indonesia has a lot to offer through its own marketing chains. Similarly, banking is an area of lot of opportunity and that needs to be addressed by the Indian counterparts. We are hopeful that the India-Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) agreement on services and goods would be put in place by March 2011 before the India-ASEAN summit. The ASEAN is in favour of 10 plus one formula whereas India wants a one plus 10 formula in this regard. We hope to convince India about the ASEAN stand which is unlikely to change. We hope India would see reason and is able to finalise the deal by March next year.<br /> <br /> <br /> Dhaka: fastest growing megacity in the world (http://www.globalpost.com/dispatch/asia/100831/bangladesh-megacities-part-one) GlobalPost</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">hiralal</div><div class="date">06-07 09:38 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Chances of loosing right now, is very slim, since everything is lost and if you still have a good healthy job, chances are you would have it, and if you have backup like double income, you are running in no probability zone.<br /> <br /> After your i485 gets denied, I am assuming you can file MTR and wait for it. More senior members may throw light but I am guessing you would have 2-3 months time to leave the country.<br /> . o.k. Thanks. I don't understand why chances of losing are slim ?<br /> it is not high but it is not slim either for those on EAD / H1. majority of jobs posted ask for GC. 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Likewise if USCIS was alert on labor substitution, consulting, lawyer-employer nexus, employee abuse, we will not be seeing so much mess.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> IF ICE starts raiding 'illegals' Iam sure Hispanic Caucus wont be happy and the largest minority of people in this country will see to that the incumbent wont win...its not that easy..send all illegals back, legalize all 'hard working" legal folks..Like us everyone looks for their own self interests...</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://seat42f.com/images/stories/tvshows/AmericanIdol/Season10/S1002/American-Idol-Season-10-4.jpg" alt="american idol season 10. american idol season 10." title="american idol season 10." width="470" <br><li>american idol season 10.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">riva2005</div><div class="date">05-16 01:37 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">How wonderful that congress is finally introducing constructive bills to prevent 'consultants' mainly (but not only) from India from clogging up the H-1B visa system for honest skilled workers. The H-1B program is clearly intended for people WHO HAVE A SOLID FULL-TIME JOB OFFER AT THE TIME OF FILING THE APPLICATION. The whole body-shopping/visa abuse phenomenon is just disgusting. I wouldn't cry if any and all kinds of 'consultancy' activity were banned from the H-1B program. Someone stated that then they 'might as well lower the cap to 10.000/year'. Obviously not true. This bill clears out the infested issues of people illegally taking up visas on false premises. Good work!<br /> <br /> Part of the title of this thread reads 'even H-1 renewal will be impossible'. That is just priceless. No, H-1B renewal will be impossible IF YOU ARE NOT HERE BASED ON HONEST CIRCUMSTANCES. Anyone with trouble renewing H-1Bs after this bill should get a real job or leave if they are not up to that task.<br /> <br /> There are certain members who are intransigent about their support for the Durbin-Grassley bill.<br /> <br /> Majority of them are supporting Durbin-Grassley not because they believe that consulting a lower kind of work compared to full-time employment but because they have themselves never felt the need for consulting companies. <br /> <br /> Now, if in the future, the H1 quota were to go up significantly and if the economy would go into recession like in 2001 and 2002, then a lot of these folks who think that consulting is not "Honest" work would actually get laid off due to downsizing and they will be the first ones trolling dice.com to get a H1 quickely. And in those times, only the consulting companies will do an H1 transfer and save their asses from getting out of status and out of country. At such a point in time, the highly elite people here on this forum who think that consulting is not "honest and hard work" and only full-time employees are the real workers will have a very very different view of Durbin-Grassley bill. <br /> <br /> The good times and good economy offers us luxury of slinging mud on the lesser mortals in consulting jobs but bad times in economy can put you right at the place where you are slinging mud.<br /> <br /> So if you get your GC without ever needing to beg a consulting shop to quickely get you an H1 transfer to change your status during layoff season and economic recession, then good for you. You will have a luxury of sticking to your position in opposing Durbin-Grassley. Otherwise, I am pretty sure the Durbin-Grassley will look like a very bad deal to you too and you will flip-flop in your position. <br /> <br /> So enjoy the good times and take potshots at consultants while you can afford to.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2011 2011 American Idol Season 10 <img src="http://www.dnewsglobal.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/U2-on-American-Idol-Season-10-Finale.jpg" alt="american idol season 10. American Idol Season 10 Finale" title="American Idol Season 10 Finale" width="470" <br><li>American Idol Season 10 Finale</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">JunRN</div><div class="date">06-07 02:07 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">JunRN, it all depends on how much risk are you willing to take in what area. Equity is generally believed or historically trended to provide 10% returns over 10 years span (multiple market cycles). Where as dwelling as an investment provides a marginal 3 to 5% depending on location in a normal growth rate (Exception to Bubble). Equity market has nose dived as did housing market and people consider it too risky to invest at this stage in equity due to uncertinities (lot of companies may not make it through though times or No. PC companies which has become QPC -filed for chapter11 protection has increased) even though it doesn't involve huge amounts as housing at per unit basis. For investers, same applies for dwelling investment as well at a higher scale. More Chapter 11->more job losses->more houses on foreclosure.<br /> <br /> Just to counter your argument, Let me tell you one scenario, When stock market went down, I invested in shares some time back in February 09, as of today, If I look at the individual investment, it stands at 60% increased. But I do not think that it will provide me a 60% returns.. over 10 years... I expect only 10% and may increase to 15% in the long run which is a ball park number. <br /> <br /> Lot of sellers/brokers referred Zillow during 2006 and early 2007 (Bubble) to sell their houses at an inflated prices as I mentioned earlier, when it went up 20000 per month for several months.. Based on these numbers..people streached themself and jumped to grab one before it goes beyond their reach thinking that it will continue to go up.. Now, the houses values under water and they are whining about it every day and night.. some of their home values evapourated by 30 to 40%. (I am talking about 100,000 to 150,000 south). Zillow goes up and down.. in short term depending on historic sales and builder's listing price changes, not based on any economic outlook. Every agent wears two hats and is two-faced, because a home�s �value� has to be higher when represent a seller and lower when represent a buyer. The Zillow range of value represents best hope for buyer at the low end of the range, and highest for seller at the high end of that range. <br /> <br /> Here's what they say about it in disclaimer "The Zestimate is not an appraisal and you won't be able to use it in place of an appraisal, though you can certainly share it with real estate professionals. It is a computer-generated estimate of the worth of a house today, given the data we have available. Zillow.com does not offer the Zestimate as the basis of any specific real-estate-related financial transaction. Our data sources may be incomplete or incorrect; also, we have not physically inspected a specific home."<br /> <br /> My point is, Unless the correction happens in housing market, which is widely believed to be another 10 to 12% further south from where it stands now.. there is always a risk in buying one thinking that its going to appreciate in next 10 years. Remember though the demand cycles for realty market is lenghty ones which will rise once in 10 to 15 years but this does not mean that there's going to be another bubble again to hike it up by 100 and 200% :). It may rise as historically did to provide a 3 to 4% returns. This is regardless of location... location.. location.. First, It will take time to stabilize the market just because there's too much supply, affordiability issue and aging population. <br /> <br /> Buy or not, depends on whether and how much you are willing and open to take risk. Higher the risk, higher the returns.. doesn't mean it applies to stupid decisions... One thing I wanted to mention though, we have utilization value for living in a house, bigger than an apartment, again its an individual perspective.<br /> <br /> I have not entered into the discussion of the intrinsic/utilization value of owning a home specially with 3 small kids like mine because it's hard to put a $$ value without being biased.<br /> <br /> The 10 to 12% down south estimate might be true on the average. However, from where I stand now, in my county not just my zip code, house prices started to go up by 0.8% since January. It might still go down as I see fluctuations but I feel that it's stabilizing already. <br /> <br /> Could I have waited until home prices go down another 10%? Probably a wiser decision but as I monitor home purchase price of same model as mine in same community, not one was able to buy same model home as low as my purchase price. So I felt relieved. <br /> <br /> But only time can tell, right? All I'm doing right now is to satisfy myself that I made a right decision. Should I find out that it's a mistake, I should be truthful to myself that I did. There's no reason to lie to my ownself.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://blog.hautzinger.info/archives/34-Converting-a-Symfony-project-from-ISO-8859-1-to-UTF-8.html">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.entertainmentheartbeat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Scotty_McCreery_American_Idol_Season_10_Winner_Confetti_20111.jpg" alt="american idol season 10. American Idol season 10" title="American Idol season 10" width="470" <br><li>American Idol season 10</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nogc_noproblem</div><div class="date">08-26 07:19 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Two rednecks were looking at a Sears catalog and admiring the models. <br /> <br /> One says to the other, 'Have you seen the beautiful girls in this catalog?' <br /> <br /> The second one replies, 'Yes, they are very beautiful. And look at the price!' <br /> <br /> The first one says, with wide eyes, 'Wow, they aren't very expensive. At this price, I'm buying one.' <br /> <br /> The second one smiles and pats him on the back. 'Good idea! Order one and if she's as beautiful as she is in the catalog, I will get one too.' <br /> <br /> Three weeks later, the youngest redneck asks his friend, 'Did you ever receive the girl you ordered from the Sears catalog?' <br /> <br /> The second redneck replies, 'No, but it shouldn't be long now. I got her clothes yesterday!'</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://dailyspot.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/wpid-american-idol-season10-top24-550x353.jpg" alt="american idol season 10. american idol season 10 top 24" title="american idol season 10 top 24" width="470" <br><li>american idol season 10 top 24</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nogc_noproblem</div><div class="date">08-06 11:56 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">A cardiologist died and was given an elaborate funeral. <br /> <br /> A huge heart covered in flowers stood behind the casket during the service. 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If I were a citizen, I probably would have even joined the Democratic party.<br /> <br /> However, the past two years have opened my eyes - There is one major difference between the Republicans and Democrats. Republicans are bullies and manage to get away with anything because they stand together. Where as Democrats can't even collectively make a decision on what color shoes to wear - every Democrat has a personal agenda that is more important to them than the good of the country or even the party. <br /> <br /> I truly believe that George W Bush did not win the first election and he did not win the second one either... the Democrats lost it! <br /> <br /> The Republicans may put the wealthy and big corporations ahead of us common folks but they can achieve more than the Democrats and perhaps some of that may trickle down to the rest of us. The Democrats on the other hand will be busy squabbling and nothing will get done.<br /> <br /> So, even if Obama wants to fix immigration or be sympathetic to our cause, there will definitely be others like Sen. Durbin who will attempt to stop him. In the end, four years down the line, we will be hoping for the next President to help our cause. <br /> <br /> I have been in this country for over 10 years and I am still waiting for a Green Card. I love this country and there is no other place on Earth that I want to settle down. However, there comes a point when I have to ask myself if this wait in limbo is worth it. <br /> <br /> Is all this really worth it? Not being able to settle down; not being able to make plans for the future. Worrying everyday if the company that I work for will have a bad quarter and have to let me go? Worrying about when I will have to pack up my things from this country and start fresh in some other place? Will I have to live with all this stress for another five or six years only to be told that my Green Card cannot be approved? Where will I go? Can I go back to India? Will I be able to cope with the culture there anymore? Can it be my HOME anymore? <br /> <br /> I am sure the same thoughts have gone through many of your minds. <br /> <br /> I have always believed that I should be more than what I am. How can I do that when I can't even be what I am. There are so many things I want to do. I am a man of science and I have ideas that could probably change the world tomorrow. But I can't even do my PhD. It is not because I am not smart enough, it is because I have started my Green card process and I cant go back to being a full time student because I need an F-1 visa... which I am not eligible for because I have started my Green card process! <br /> <br /> What I am trying to say is that we are paying too high a price for a Green Card, there is only one life, it is short and you don't get second chances. So, for those who have just started this Green Card process, my advice to you is; Don't let the Green Card carrot steal your life away from you. You still haven't invested many years of your lives, cut your losses and run! <br /> <br /> The last time I came back from India, the first and overwhelming thought I had when I stepped out of the airplane was "I'm Home!". That is when I realized that I am not an Indian anymore, I am an American; at least in my mind! But I cannot let my life pass me by while I wait for a Green Card; not anymore! I am in the process of applying for an Australian PR and will also be applying for a Canadian PR. It is not that I do not want to live in the US anymore - it is just that I cant afford to live here much longer in this situation. The emotional and physical cost is far too high. America has become my home but living here is costing me my life. <br /> <br /> Sorry for rambling on... but my point is that while my heart wants Obama to win (I truly believe he will make a GREAT president) my head tells me that McCain should win. Because, the chances of our issues being solved or even for the good of this country, it is better to have a Republican President and a Republican congress! <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> On a side note - <br /> <br /> The point of getting a Green Card is so that I can settle here and raise my family here. But really, is there a future here anymore? Social Security will be non-existent by the time I retire, medical insurance is probably the biggest scam ever, and all jobs will be outsourced to other countries soon. So, will the US remain such a great country 40 years down the line? <br /> <br /> A country can remain great only if men with vision guide it. Over 50 years ago President Eisenhower and his colleagues had the vision to implement the Interstate system. They saw what things will be like 40 - 50 years down the line and prepared for it. Today, the politicians in Washington just think about the next election and that is where the downfall of America begins. It is not Bin Laden who can destroy America, it is leaders without vision or love for the country; Leaders who worry more about elections than making the tough but correct decisions. <br /> <br /> Be it Obama or McCain, this country is unfortunately in a situation where the next President will make or break America. I hope it is the former from the bottom of my heart.<br /> <br /> I came to this country because it meant life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. But today, I realize that I have given up my life, liberty and happiness in pursuit of a Green Card.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2010 american idol season 10. <img src="http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/american-idol-season-10-gi.jpg" alt="american idol season 10. american-idol-season-10-gi.jpg" title="american-idol-season-10-gi.jpg" width="470" <br><li>american-idol-season-10-gi.jpg</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">08-17 09:12 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Dem majority triggers mixed results for K St. (http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/dem-majority-triggers-mixed-results-for-k-st.-2007-08-15.html) By Jim Snyder and Jeffrey Young | The Hill, August 15, 2007 <br /> <br /> Patton Boggs appears likely to continue as the reigning king of K Street with a revenue growth of nearly 9 percent, according to mid-year lobbying reports filed to Congress Tuesday.<br /> <br /> The law firm earned nearly $19.4 million from lobbying as defined by the Lobbying Disclosure Act, or LDA, for the first half of 2007, versus the $17.8 million it took in during the first six months of 2006. The firm finished first in the revenue race in 2004, 2005 and 2006.<br /> <br /> Elsewhere along Washington’s lobbying corridor, though, results were decidedly more mixed. While several firms reported revenue growth, a number have yet to shake off the doldrums of the last half of 2006, when legislative activity dropped off as members left town to campaign for the midterm election. <br /> <br /> For example, Cassidy & Associates reported a slight dip in revenues in 2007. It reported $12.3 million for mid-year 2007 versus the $12.6 million the firm reported a year ago.<br /> <br /> Van Scoyoc Associates, another big earner, reported flat revenues. Hogan & Hartson, a top 10 earner, reported a slight dip (see chart, P 9).<br /> <br /> The LDA numbers were due Tuesday, and several big names did not have their revenue totals ready by press time. These firms include Dutko Worldwide, which generated more than $20 million in lobbying revenues last year. <br /> <br /> (The figures will be added to the chart online at thehill.com as they become available.)<br /> <br /> The firms that did well attribute their success in part to the new Democratic majorities.<br /> <br /> Perhaps the biggest success story so far is Ogilvy Government Relations. The newly bipartisan firm, which was formerly all-Republican and known as the Federalist Group, reported mid-year totals of $12.4 million, versus the $6.8 million it reported for the first six months of 2006.<br /> <br /> “We have added talented Democrats that have contributed significant value to our clients and the firm,” said Drew Maloney, a managing director at Ogilvy and a former aide to then-House Majority Whip Tom DeLay (R-Texas).<br /> <br /> Although the switch to bipartisan seems to have been a good one, the firm’s success can largely be attributed to one client. Blackstone Group, which is lobbying against a proposed tax hike on private equity firms, has paid Ogilvy $3.74 million so far this year. Blackstone paid Ogilvy just $240,000 for all of 2006.<br /> <br /> Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld, a perennial top five earner, also grew. The firm reported mid-year totals of $15.2 million, compared to $13.3 million during the first half of 2006.<br /> <br /> Joel Jankowsky, who runs Akin Gump’s policy practice, said Democrats have been good for his firm’s bottom line.<br /> <br /> “The change in Congress has increased activity on a variety of issues and that has spawned more work,” Jankowsky said. Akin Gump now counts 186 clients versus the 165 clients it had at the end of last year.<br /> <br /> Barbour Griffith & Rogers and K & L Gates’s policy group each also reported a slight growth over their revenue totals of a year ago.<br /> <br /> Even firms that did less well were optimistic business was beginning to pick up, even though Democrats have sought to change the cozy relationships between lawmakers and lobbyists through new gift and travel limitations and other rules.<br /> <br /> Gregg Hartley, vice chairman and chief operating officer for Cassidy, said the firm’s business was rebounding from a slow 2006. <br /> <br /> “I see us on the way back up,” he said.<br /> <br /> The Cassidy figure does not include revenues reported by its affiliate, the Rhoads Group, which reported an additional $2.2 million in revenue.<br /> <br /> Van Scoyoc Associates, another top five firm, reported Tuesday that it made $12.5 million this year, roughly the same it reported during the comparable period a year ago.<br /> <br /> “We held pretty even in a very difficult environment and I would consider that a pretty successful first half,” said Stu Van Scoyoc, president of the firm. <br /> <br /> Scandals have made it a difficult political environment for lobbyists and clients have moved cautiously because of uncertainty about new congressional earmarking rules, Van Scoyoc said.<br /> <br /> The LDA filings paint only part of the picture of these firms’ performances. Many of the large and mid-sized firms have lucrative lines of business in other areas.<br /> <br /> Firms like Patton Boggs and Akin Gump that operate large legal practices are also benefiting from the more active oversight of the Democratic-led Congress, for example.<br /> <br /> Democrats have held an estimated 600 oversight and investigation hearings so far, and many clients under the microscope have sought K Street’s counsel.<br /> <br /> “The overall congressional activity is through the charts,” said Nick Allard, co-chairman of Patton Boggs’s public policy department. <br /> <br /> “Lobbying reports are up, but they are just part of what we do, and underestimate what is probably a historic level of activity in Congress and as such a historic level of representation of clients before Congress,” Allard said.<br /> <br /> The investigations also often lead to new legislation, which further drives business to K Street. <br /> <br /> The LDA numbers also do not capture work done under the Foreign Agent Registration Act (FARA), which is reported separately. Most public relations and federal marketing work, both of which are growing revenue streams for many firms, are also not reported under LDA.<br /> <br /> Cassidy, for example, made an additional $1.4 million from FARA, public relations and federal marketing, Hartley said. Van Scoyoc also will report at least $300,000 in FARA revenue.<br /> <br /> Moreover, the LDA itself provides firms with wide latitude in how they define lobbying activities, and thus what revenue must be accounted for in their semiannual filings.<br /> <br /> While some firms blamed stagnant revenues on the unfavorable (and, they add, unfair) scrutiny the lobbying industry has received from the Jack Abramoff scandal, most lobbyists don’t see the recently passed lobbying/ethics bill as a threat to their businesses.<br /> <br /> Patton Boggs’s Allard, for instance, believes the new rules may benefit firms with legal practices and larger lobbying firms that may be better equipped to manage the intricacies of the new law. <br /> <br /> “The need for public policy advocacy doesn’t go away,” he said. Firms that relied on relationships, however, may well be hurt. Potential clients are “are not going to go for the quick fix or silver bullet or glad-handing,” Allard said.<br /> <br /> Lobbyists will have to report more frequently. The new law requires filing quarterly rather than semi-annually.<br /> <br /> The continued focus on earmarks, though, may eventually hurt firms that have built their practice around appropriations work, said Hartley. <br /> <br /> “There is a potential for a dramatic impact on that part of the lobbying industry,” said Hartley.<br /> <br /> Cassidy was once just such a firm. Until recently, as much as 70 percent of Cassidy’s lobbying revenue came from appropriations, but a four-year restructuring effort has dropped that figure to 51 percent, Hartley said.<br /> <br /> Now 67 percent of new business is tied to non-appropriations work, he added.<br /> <br /> The Democratic takeover of Congress also spawned a growth in all-Democratic lobbying firms. <br /> <br /> Elmendorf Strategies, founded by Steve Elmendorf, reported revenues of nearly $1.9 million, despite having just three lobbyists. Elmendorf is a former chief of staff to House Minority Leader Richard Gephardt (D-Mo.) and is a sought-after party strategist. His firm is six months old and has 19 clients.<br /> <br /> The firm Parven Pomper Schuyler reported revenues of $750,000 in part by targeting business-friendly Blue Dog Democrats. Scott Parven said the firm has 13 clients. It recently signed on to lobby for the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America. The contract was not included in its mid-year filing.<br /> K Street's Top Firms (http://thehill.com/leading-the-news/k-streets-top-25-2007-08-15.html) By Jim Snyder and Jeffrey Young | The Hill August 15, 2007</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://sarathebest.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.fromyoutube.com/wp-content/uploads/mvbthumbs/img_6677_american-idol-season-10-episode-16-finalists-compete.jpg" alt="american idol season 10. 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And I am not even trying to be modest here. Though there is a quite a bit of work to be done for moderate muslims to come forward and lead the way, Muslims have a very proud history (along with issues like most religions/races). Lets hope the people on all sides tone down the rheotric and live and let live<br /> <br /> You are right. It is futile to pick a person and to make him a representative of a billion humans. No matter if that person is deemed as a terrorist, a moderate or virtue personified. Ultimately, a person is a product of his/her circumstances. He/she might be moderate/personification of virtue now but who knows what circumstances he encounters and how his/her thought process metamorphose.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hot American Idol season 10 <img src="http://www.one21music.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/American-Idol-Season-10-Top-91.jpg" alt="american idol season 10. 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American Idol Season 10 top" title="American Idol Season 10 top" width="470" <br><li>American Idol Season 10 top</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">485Mbe4001</div><div class="date">08-06 01:52 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">red dot for this post.... are you nuts or someone touched a raw nerve or you have lots of spare time to create controversies:confused:<br /> <br /> Lets petition USCIS to scrap EB3 and send them home. Rolling_flood needs his GC real bad... We are unavailable today and will be U in 2010. you can have our 3k visa for your category.<br /> <br /> Have you never jumped a line in your life, i bet you have.<br /> <br /> We see it all the time, people will find ways to move ahead and so will you..nothing wrong with that. 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I myself bought a house in 2005, I dont regret the decision, but I would feel much safer otherwise.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://ridas.raguvele.lt/tag/motociklu-sezonas/">more...</a><br><br /><br />pictures images American Idol Season 10 <img src="http://www.bittenandbound.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Last-two-standing-...-see-who-won-American-Idol-Season-10.jpg" alt="american idol season 10. Runner-up and Season 10 Winner" title="Runner-up and Season 10 Winner" width="470" <br><li>Runner-up and Season 10 Winner</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">dealsnet</div><div class="date">01-07 02:31 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">You say romans converted egyptions to christianity. If it is true, romans follow catholic church. Coptic is Othodox christians, started during the period of apostole (AROUND AD 30-50). Romans may ruled them, but every one is coptic. Not changed the religion by force. You contradit your statement.<br /> Mohamed copy bible and make his own version and misled the people. It is like a cult. Like Mormon in USA. It is written in the bible. 'Those who change any word from the bible will be punished'. Mohamed's fate decided by God.<br /> I guess you meant 700 AD not 1100 AD.<br /> Here's a something along your train of thought.. before 300 AD all egyptians worshipped the sun god "Ra" until a Roman emperor converted to Christianity and made it the official religion, he still persecuted christian egyptians because the coptic version of christianity differed from his. <br /> Ra worshippers are the only true egyptians.. any idea where i can find them?<br /> cheers.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />dresses American Idol Season 10 Top 9 <img src="http://seat42f.com/images/stories/tvshows/AmericanIdol/Season10/S1002/American-Idol-Season-10-2.jpg" alt="american idol season 10. 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These guys do not work for "Clients". Usually do not have bench. (there may be some exceptions but minimal unethical behavior is expected).<br /> <br /> b) Full time employees who work for large (Big5 and more) and small CONSULTING firms and consult to other organization... They work for specific project at a "client". Get paid at all times when on project and and on bench. (minimal unlawful activity)<br /> <br /> c) Full time employees of small mom and pop firms (small business/ grocery store/restaurants etc) Get paid a salary but a lot of perk (which are not on w2 in order to save taxes...and that is unethical behavior). <br /> <br /> d) Employee (may be not full time) focused on work at "Client". They are not full time because they do not get paid when they are not on project. Usually smaller "consulting" firms (i would prefer to call them "contracting" firms) do this. There may be many many layers of contracting firms. Each is involved in some sort of unlawful activity.<br /> <br /> I think USCIS should/will go after folks involved in unlawful activities like untaxed money paid...wrong skills listed etc etc etc......Lastly, Just because one was able to do this before does not mean it was legal...<br /> <br /> Stop the infighting......do not generalize...if you want to generalize...generalize only on 1 dimension...LAWFUL vs.UNLAWFUL <br /> <br /> My 2 cents...</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />girlfriend American Idol Season 10 <img src="http://www.dishnetworkshop.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/American-Idol-Season-10-Fin.jpg" alt="american idol season 10. American Idol Season 10 Finale" title="American Idol Season 10 Finale" width="470" <br><li>American Idol Season 10 Finale</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">santb1975</div><div class="date">06-08 12:37 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">but I don't see the price coming down anytime soon either. Whoever invested in gold about 5-6 years ago made good money. Commodities are definately a good buy in this economy but any investments these days comes only after building up a 8-12 month emergency fund. This thread is getting interesting. <br /> <br /> Thread gets more interesting...way of life..love the way it transformed from home buying good/bad to sound investment advice...here is my bit:<br /> <br /> With all the $$ spending by government, inflation is inevitable. FED can try to fight it by increasing interest rates, but that will open another box of worms. In a hurry now and will post a detailed discussion later about interest rates, fed and inflation..very interesting indeed<br /> <br /> my take is gold...solid investment in these times and a proven hedge against inflation<br /> <br /> goodluck guys..more later</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hairstyles american idol season 10 judges <img src="http://www.fromyoutube.com/wp-content/uploads/mvbthumbs/img_1100_american-idol-season-10-episode-1-part-25.jpg" alt="american idol season 10. American Idol Season 10" title="American Idol Season 10" width="470" <br><li>American Idol Season 10</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nojoke</div><div class="date">04-06 01:57 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Quoting from various sources<br /> <br /> Slower building? �The demand for new homes in the Columbia region slowed significantly so far this year. Builders in Richland, Lexington and Kershaw counties saw a 33 percent drop to 1,082 single-family homes in the first three months of the year, according to the Home Builders Association of Greater Columbia.�<br /> ��We were expecting a downturn. I don�t know if I was expecting that much,� association executive director Earl McLeod said.�<br /> ��This is the worst I�ve ever seen it,� said builder David Beck, who has worked in the Columbia area for 17 years. �We�re just riding this to see what�s going to happen. I don�t think that it�s ever going to get back to the way it was.��<br /> -----------------------------------------<br /> ��The residential real estate industry ripple effect is a blood bath,� said David Marino of Irving Hughes, which specializes in representing tenants. �When we got hit hard in 2001 through 2003 in the tech side, the residential real estate guys took a lot of that space. Today, there�s no recovering industry sector to offset� the decline from housing-related companies.�<br /> --------------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> From ABC 30. �That foreclosure crisis is hitting the Valley hard. Dozens of new homes will hit the auction block in Chowchilla this weekend.�<br /> �This three bedroom, two bath home has a starting price of 280-thousand dollars. That�s about 120-thousand dollars less than its previous price. And this is just one of 43 discounted homes that will be up for auction on Sunday.�<br /> �Project manager Ginger Hoggarth says this auction will be very different than those that sell foreclosed homes. �They are brand new homes and you do still get the one year warranty the builder would normally offer as well as a walk through.��<br /> ------------------------------------------<br /> <br /> �When the owners default, it leads to repossession rather than foreclosure, and these defaults are not included in the foreclosure data, said Moises Loza, HAC executive director. �It�s happening all over,� Loza said.�<br /> �Merced County, population 246,000, underwent a housing boom over the past few years that saw developments spring up on what used to be farmland, said Rep. Dennis Cardoza from Merced. Now, in towns like Atwater, housing values have dropped as much as 50 percent, the congressman said.�<br /> �The skeletons of houses where construction halted when the market went bust stand across a development where houses that sold for $400,000 just three years ago are now going begging at half the price.�<br /> --------------------------------------<br /> <br /> The Mountain View Voice. �Market conditions and tight money are causing some builders to shut down large housing projects here, despite relatively firm prices and brisk sales of completed homes.�<br /> �At least two large developments have been halted or dropped so far, after the builders were frightened off by negative signs in the housing market. Two others are rumored to face problems.�<br /> �Just east of Highway 237 near the Sunnyvale border is evidence of the trouble. At 505 E. Evelyn Ave., a maze of driveways makes its way around the huge lot but leads up to only four model homes on the corner. The other 147 have yet to be built, and there have been no signs of construction for nearly a year.�<br /> �Dave Best, the project manager at Shea Homes, denied rumors that Shea was having trouble getting bank loans for the project.�<br /> ��It�s not that we don�t have the money to build it, we just have decided not to put our efforts in that particular project,� he said. �When we determine the market has come back and it makes sense to build, we will continue.��<br /> ---------------------------------------------<br /> The Sacramento Bee. �After all the intellectual assessments and recital of statistics about the subprime loan crisis, a woman from Chicago asked the question on the minds of many people in neighborhoods where so many have lost their homes. She asked the question in a setting far removed from those neighborhoods, at a California conference hosted earlier this week by the Federal Reserve Bank of San Francisco.�<br /> ��I want to know � how many people are going to jail?� asked Yevette Boutall, director of a community development fund that works in lower-income neighborhoods of Cook County.�<br /> ��That�s how angry people are in communities,� said Boutall. �They want to know how many people are going to go to jail, people who misled them and got away with it and earned money on their misery.��<br /> �In San Francisco at the Fairmont Hotel, Boutall�s question went unanswered for the moment. But it struck a real note about people bearing the consequences of a time when mortgages and home prices went wild.�<br /> �Speakers at the San Francisco Fed conference uniformly estimated that 2 million households will surrender their keys to lenders in the next year or two. That was their prediction despite all the voluntary lender-government agreements, the millions of dollars for new nonprofit loan counselors and the average $40,000 to $70,000 a lender loses with every foreclosure.�<br /> ��I wish I had better news for you in the short term,� said Tom Cunningham, director of the risk monitoring and analysis group at the Fed�s San Francisco bank.�<br /> �He called the situation �unprecedented. We have never seen this before.��<br /> �What seemed new at the Fed conference was how few major ideas there are to stop it. Speakers defined the problem, defined proposals to help assure it doesn�t happen again. But they could not be encouraging about solutions.�<br /> �Speakers from the Fed, NeighborWorks America, the Center for Responsible Lending, Colorado Foreclosure Prevention Task Force and JPMorgan Chase talked about proposed legislation at state capitols and in Congress. They detailed efforts to reach out to struggling borrowers. But the big number � 2 million households during the next year or two � didn�t change.�</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">04-23 08:32 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Lobbyists Profit From Power Shift In Congress As Democrats Get Jobs, Republicans Stay On (http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2007/04/22/AR2007042201021.html), By Jeffrey H. Birnbaum, Washington Post Staff Writer, Monday, April 23, 2007<br /> <br /> The Democratic takeover of Congress has not only been good business for Democratic lobbyists, but it has also turned into a bipartisan boon: In the four months since the midterm elections, the number of new lobbyist registrations has nearly doubled to 2,232 from 1,222 in the comparable period a year earlier.<br /> <br /> "We're having a huge surge in business right now," said David M. Carmen, president of the Carmen Group, a mid-size lobbying shop that has added both Democratic and Republican lobbyists since the elections. "We are up almost 30 percent compared to last year."<br /> <br /> "There's more activity than I've seen in a long time," said Rhod Shaw, president of the Alpine Group, a bipartisan lobbying firm that has grown about 10 percent this year.<br /> <br /> The main reason for the surge is the need of interest groups and corporations to get access to -- and understand the thinking of -- a new set of Democratic chairmen in Congress and the constituencies that they listen to, such as labor unions, environmentalists and trial lawyers. Hundreds of Democratic lobbyists have been hired for that purpose.<br /> <br /> But those doing the hiring have kept most of their GOP help because Republicans, especially in the closely divided Senate, still have key roles in passing or, more often, blocking legislation that corporations care about. For example, Republican lobbyists are working overtime in the Senate to stop bills to reduce Medicare drug prices and cut oil-and-gas drilling subsidies.<br /> <br /> Republican lobbyists remain in demand also because the Bush administration continues to churn out regulations that affect businesses.<br /> <br /> "Business is going up for the Democrats in our shop," said J. J. Steven Hart, chief executive of Williams & Jensen, a bipartisan lobbying law firm. "But business is going up for Senate Republican lobbyists and Republicans who work with the administration, too." Hart said his business was up 7 to 10 percent over last year.<br /> <br /> The increase has its irony: Democrats won their majority in part by attacking Republicans for getting too cozy with influence peddlers.<br /> <br /> Lobbying firms raking in the extra dollars have attracted new clients from almost every industry.<br /> <br /> Washington's largest lobbying law firm, Patton Boggs, has nearly tripled -- to 75 from 27 a year ago -- the number of clients who have recently hired the firm or have expanded the work they want it to do. "There's an increase in business across the board," said Edward J. Newberry, Patton Boggs's deputy managing partner.<br /> <br /> Smaller firms also are getting more business. Revenue at Venn Strategies, a tax lobbying specialist, has increased about 35 percent in the first quarter, compared with the first quarter last year. "It's a very big increase," said Stephanie E. Silverman, a principal at the firm.<br /> <br /> For lobbying shops that employ only Democrats, there has been a gusher of new business. Steven A. Elmendorf, a former Democratic leadership aide in the House, opened his firm in December with one other lobbyist and 10 clients. Today he has 17 clients. Two lobbyists work with him and he is looking to add more. His new clients include Microsoft, Union Pacific and Home Depot.<br /> <br /> Another all-Democratic lobbying shop, Glover Park Group, has grown even faster. "It's fair to say that our lobbying revenue has about doubled since the first of the year," partner Joel P. Johnson said. "And the number of accounts has roughly doubled as well."<br /> <br /> All-Republican lobbying firms have not enjoyed the same expansion. A few of the smaller ones have lost business, but the largest have not fallen behind.<br /> <br /> Fierce Isakowitz & Blalock, which had $4 million in lobbying income last year, is on the same pace this year. "Our business is stable and probably up a little bit from a year ago," said Mark Isakowitz, the firm's president. Most of the companies that had contracts with his firm have stayed and hired Democratic lobbyists separately.<br /> <br /> The capital's largest all-Republican lobbying firm, Barbour Griffith & Rogers, is having a similar experience. O2Diesel, which makes ethanol-diesel fuel, recently hired the firm. "We're trying to get awareness at all levels of government of our product," said Alan Rae, the company's chief executive. "Some issues are not partisan."<br /> <br /> And there is even a new all-Republican lobbying firm -- the partnership of two former Republican aides, one from the House and one from the Senate. Ice Miller Strategies opened last month with two clients, including a drug company, and plans to hire a Democrat soon. "There are plenty of issues that share bipartisan support," said Graham Hill, former staff director of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. "You need to have both parties engaged to get them passed."<br /> <br /> Corporations and trade associations searching for new leaders have hired mostly Democrats. Former representative David McCurdy (D-Okla.), president of the Electronic Industries Alliance, became president of the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers in February. The failed attempt by Republicans to prevent McCurdy from getting his job with the electronics group a dozen years ago was the start of their K Street Project.<br /> <br /> Not all the plum association slots are going to Democrats. Steven C. Anderson, a Republican who led the National Restaurant Association, was named president of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores in February.<br /> <br /> "Given the political realities right now, a majority of the trade groups and corporations are looking for individuals who have good relationships on the Democratic side, but it's not a complete reversal," said Nels B. Olson of Korn-Ferry International, an executive search firm.<br /> <br /> "People want somebody who can work both sides of the political aisle, and they don't want a political lightning rod," said Leslie Hortum, a headhunter at Spencer Stuart.<br /> <br /> In a town that is sometimes run by Republicans, sometimes by Democrats and usually by both, "our clients are looking for people who are well respected by both parties and could care less whether they wear an 'R' or a 'D' on their lapel," said Eric Vautour of the search firm Russell Reynolds Associates.<br /> <br /> In the meantime, lobbying firms are busy. "Usually at the beginning of a new Congress there's a drop-off in business as the last year's projects end, and later you bring new businesses in," said Shawn H. Smeallie, managing director of the American Continental Group, a mostly Republican lobbying firm. "But this year, for a change, we've increased."</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nogc_noproblem</div><div class="date">08-07 12:30 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Thanks for the compliments. <br /> <br /> H1B, Labor, I140, I485, EAD, AP, PD, RD, ND, VB, RFE – Sucks man, had enough. <br /> <br /> In fact I am so relaxed and laughed many times for the past 2 days. I read so many jokes and picked the good ones, I really enjoyed doing this. <br /> <br /> Thanks for all those for their encouragement, positive comments and yes, Green dots. <br /> <br /> If the trend continues, I think very soon I can beat Pappu in terms of number of green dots (Ssssssss!!! don’t let Pappu know about this till then, ok :))<br /> <br /> <br /> nogc_noproblem , u r 5 star *****</div></div><hr /><br><br>heidi montaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05033028744893245013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109174479217133635.post-25173499030560079732011-07-11T11:57:00.000-07:002011-07-12T17:59:43.444-07:00pics of will smith and familyimages The Smith family-(L to R)Trey, <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsMBbkKhlFAmQjM7N0j9QB4Kua7gOLe7J9p3J9sxUtXwVaDjYmjRTOmCM4m_DKyDjIUOv7vxI1upV86snGa9HH31cEURkamUpQ2biHpZNZDOo0sAlMtaifhGYtCqmH7QOa98_PZJ9KdlE/s640/Will%25252BSmith%25252BFamily%25252B1.jpg" alt="pics of will smith and family. Will Smith Family Wallpaper" title="Will Smith Family Wallpaper" width="470" <br><li>Will Smith Family Wallpaper</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">mariner5555</div><div class="date">04-09 10:51 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">we've found that the more compelling arguments tend to be those related to US competitiveness. If I was to use the housing argument in a meeting, I would use it in a light hearted way while making a serious point. <br /> For most, common sense of justice is an issue, in which case housing can be brought up, but again, not an issue to focus on too much, more in the context of 'it is ironic that many of us want to buy houses but GC wait is what prohibits that, not the credit crunch'. Can be mentioned in passing, but not worth focusing on.<br /> Mentioning it in light hearted way would help too when you have predictions like this (latest report) from International Monetary Fund.<br /> ------<br /> House prices have already fallen by around 10% in the US by some measures, and the IMF says that they may be over-valued by more than 20% in the UK, Ireland and Spain.<br /> It is forecasting further falls in US house prices of 14% to 20% this year. <br /> ---------<br /> GC is definitely the main issue for atleast 10 of my friends (and I guess it is an issue for many others). our view is why invest in immovable assets while we are at the mercy of a govt agency.<br /> ofcourse - I would guess that many of the govt advisors must have suggested the link between immigration and housing to the policy makers. in the end it is supply and demand.<br /> there are other ways too ..US laws are influenced by lobbyists and I am sure there is a huge builders, realtors lobby ..maybe IV could explain the issue to them ..and in turn expect them to explain this issue to lawmakers ..<br /> <br /> a quick note - I am not saying that if a person gets a GC then he will run and buy a house. but for many GC is the first thing that has to happen before he/she even starts to look around.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <br /><br />wallpaper Will Smith Family Wallpaper <img src="http://entertainmentrundown.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/smith-clan.jpg" alt="pics of will smith and family. Will and Jada Pinkett Smith" title="Will and Jada Pinkett Smith" width="470" <br><li>Will and Jada Pinkett Smith</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">rameshvaid</div><div class="date">07-14 05:23 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">EB3-I..please print the attached word doc and sign and mail it to Department of state..this week<br /> <br /> Moderator could you makes this Sticky please<br /> <br /> Could somebody also post the adderess of USCIS please..<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> I mailed letter today..<br /> <br /> RV</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://eur.i1.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com/ng/xp/yahoo_manual/20081108/19/3455469282.jpg" alt="pics of will smith and family. Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith" title="Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith" width="470" <br><li>Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">GCBatman</div><div class="date">01-06 12:58 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Got a red with following comment<br /> "hey stop acting like a policeman you desperate immigrant.. think beyond your GC"<br /> I want to tell this anonymous fella that yes I am desperate immigrant & have been waiting for my GC from last 8 years that's why I am on this form & if you want to post this issue post it on relevant site not here FORM IS ONLY FOR EB RELATED ISSUES.<br /> <br /> <br /> Discussion of non EB related issues should be stopped.<br /> This form should be used for employment related immigration issues, end of discussion. <br /> I have given you green for it.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2011 Will and Jada Pinkett Smith <img src="http://www.missxpose.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/runs-house-3-family-appr.jpg" alt="pics of will smith and family. WILL SMITH amp; JAY Z" title="WILL SMITH amp; JAY Z" width="470" <br><li>WILL SMITH amp; JAY Z</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nk2006</div><div class="date">03-24 12:53 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Do you guys look around at all of immigration.<br /> <br /> EB people are generally the only non immigrant to immigratn class of people who are allowed to stay in USA while they wait for greencard.<br /> <br /> Almost all others have to wait outside USA for many years and cannot take benefit of what this country has to offer. <br /> You are wrong - many other categories are allowed to be adjusted to the status while being in the country. For example look into latest CSR report - you will know that in year 2007, USCIS adjusted 621,047 foreign nationals to LPR status among this number EB's are only around 160K remaining or in other statuses. <br /> <br /> <br /> You could be a phillipino brother/sister of US citizen and wait 23 years to get your number called.<br /> <br /> You could be here from Liberia as temporary resident for the last 20 years and have to keep getting extensions for temporary status and one day it gets taken away from you.<br /> <br /> Sorry to tell you but the way you guys define pain is not pain when it comes to most immigration matters when compares overall.<br /> <br /> The family based immigration is important and can be very painful for some cases - like spouses and sons/daughters - and that is why congress has correctly amended laws to make these cases as exceptions (there are no numerical limits and also no country quotas). That was a correct thing to do and any wait in those relationships is much more painful. But for other categories in the family based immigration - like the cases you gave as examples (like brother and sister of a US citizen) - I dont really consider them as more painful than ours actually I dont even consider them as even comparable to ours. I dont know your case, but I came to US in late nineties with couple graduage degrees and acquired one more here - started my career here and justifiably feel that I considerably contributed to success of atleast one company which grew to 200+ people at one point. I emotionally and careerwise invested here. Now after 10+ years still no greencard and know how many career moves I had to let go becuase of this. While the decision to pursue the greencard is mine and I am not trying to blame anyone here, I dont think that our pain is less than someone who is "waiting" because his brother or sister sponsored him/her doesnt make sense (note: well I do have brother and sister and cherish those relationships but expecting a lifelong/career move based on their location of living is not there; and even if there is an expectation I wont consider that even comparable to someone living there and letting go many opportunities despite of talent just because of administrative issues). <br /> <br /> You are right - things are getting worse - there may not be any congressional activity on this issue for sometime and if USCIS try to screw us in other ways - then its going to be a rough ride. But the EB community activism (congressional or otherwise) will actually help in at least staying things more fair towards us.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://jworld4u.info/rubl/stat.html">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://cdn.thefrisky.com/images/uploads/Jada_TM1_71609_g.jpg" alt="pics of will smith and family. will smith family 2009. will" title="will smith family 2009. will" width="470" <br><li>will smith family 2009. will</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">gapala</div><div class="date">06-07 04:46 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Very interesting discussion going on in this thread.<br /> <br /> Can some of the gurus here point to some websites for fundamentals of home buying as well as investment in general ?<br /> <br /> Appreciate your feedback.<br /> <br /> http://homebuying.about.com/od/buyingahome/qt/0307Buyinghome.htm</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuvdkFnPFs4hW4kgsQrJOJIVoG_ued1JtL9IhvNnD3pfnjYkltlkOApyg6Gtk4GnpsRLfjHDaM_IOKYt1qLHs50FmLo2TiV844dhkG4c9fpPOT7t2r-t-A_6aizIiGqIr_lEk_rZWL6us/s1600/Sheree%25252525252BZampino%25252525252Bsmith.jpg" alt="pics of will smith and family. will smith and family. will" title="will smith and family. will" width="470" <br><li>will smith and family. will</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">maddipati1</div><div class="date">03-23 03:08 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Did you send Seinfeld a royalty? :D<br /> -a<br /> <br /> cheers</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.skepdic.gr/stats/Referrers.htm">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://blogs.centrictv.com/lifestyle/culturelist/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/will-smith-and-family-7-30-10.jpg" alt="pics of will smith and family. “The Smith children already" title="“The Smith children already" width="470" <br><li>“The Smith children already</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">xyzgc</div><div class="date">12-27 12:04 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Pakistan's nukes' user manuals are in Chinese language. How will they know how to fire them?<br /> <br /> They will figure it out. You too, Beemar, well-said.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2010 Will Smith, Jada Pinkett Smith <img src="http://www.blackcelebkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/smith1.jpg" alt="pics of will smith and family. The Smith family-(L to R)Trey," title="The Smith family-(L to R)Trey," width="470" <br><li>The Smith family-(L to R)Trey,</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Beta_mle</div><div class="date">04-05 05:09 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I think one needs to consider both cash flow and quality of life. Apartment living with kids is not very pleasant, a house with a yard is really the optimal scenario. Mortgage payments may be comparable with rent, depending on your location, but utility bills are greater in a house. Then there are tax issues, whereby you can deduct the interest paid, and you are also building equity.<br /> <br /> It's very complex, and our immigration status is just one more complication. However, like the Bible says, "he that regardeth the wind shall not sow". I think if you are at that time of life and you are planning to settle in the USA just go ahead and do it. I did it in my second year of H1B and it is now 5 yrs later. I am now in 485 stage and in the meantime I have built some equity and have no regrets.<br /> <br /> Good luck to you!</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://miscugli.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://img2.timeinc.net/people/i/2007/startracks/071224/will_smith3.jpg" alt="pics of will smith and family. will smith family members." title="will smith family members." width="470" <br><li>will smith family members.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">pappu</div><div class="date">03-25 07:03 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I am trying to upload a pdf file but keep getting error message.<br /> <br /> temporaryjob140denial.pdf:<br /> Upload of file failed. <br /> <br /> It is way below the size limit posted for pdf file.<br /> <br /> any ideas?<br /> <br /> send it to info at immigrationvoice.org and we can upload it.<br /> <br /> It is a known bug that we could not fix in the forum. Some members are unable to upload files.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hair WILL SMITH amp; JAY Z <img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_tWqvsW7WRl0/TESbcMbcIoI/AAAAAAAAUgs/K1ZVEg_MfzI/s640/Will%25252525252BSmith%25252525252B%25252525252526%25252525252BFamily%25252525252Bvs%25252525252BThe%25252525252BOne%25252525252BShow%25252525252BBBC-Karate%25252525252BKid%25252525252BInterview%25252525252B1.jpg" alt="pics of will smith and family. will smith and family. will" title="will smith and family. will" width="470" <br><li>will smith and family. will</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">suavesandeep</div><div class="date">06-26 03:05 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Would you share what calculator are you using.<br /> <br /> I used one here:<br /> Mortgage Calculator - Bankrate.com (http://www.bankrate.com/calculators/mortgages/mortgage-calculator.aspx)<br /> <br /> Loan Amount: 600K (Note much less than million dollars)<br /> Period: 30 years fixed<br /> Interest Rate: 5% (On the lower side using historical averages)<br /> Monthly Payment: 3220.93<br /> <br /> Total Interest Paid across 30 years: 559,534.71<br /> <br /> In general the thumb rule is across 30 years you will always pay interest which is approx equal to the principal you signed up for.<br /> <br /> Am i missing something here ?<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Yes its not clear cut but lets replace your X, Y and others with numbers<br /> <br /> Suppose your rent is 1500$ a month <br /> <br /> You pay 540,000 $ in 30 years<br /> <br /> so your point 1 - the interest payment is always going to be less than rent if you look over the 30 year term of mortgage since there is no way to pay 540,000 dollars in interest in 30 years looking at the amortization table unless you are buying a million dollar plus house. ( I assumed 5 % rate of interest )</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.zonedownload.net/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOOJQ1insd2wwxJhukC61P_3b4mE7erZ-HlmmcLEEvjGotS-XFzU1g9963GNOkoi-ALwicgIxXL-EKs2ykFuCo-8XynEQsr0SibYfTWbcUSAP6g_dEC1lLUBTcZC8mD9HSy52ZIH_XFJg/s400/114325__smith_shields_l%252525252525252525255B1%252525252525252525255D.jpg" alt="pics of will smith and family. hot hot will smith family guy." title="hot hot will smith family guy." width="470" <br><li>hot hot will smith family guy.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">akred</div><div class="date">04-09 12:06 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">If this bill passes along with CIR, that gives the ability to file for 485 even without visa numbers being available, I think most of the placement companies would file for LC (PERM) as soon as they recruit someone (and get H1 approved). That would allow them to file for 140 and 485. Am I missing something here?<br /> <br /> Yes, you are missing something. The processing times for LC(PERM) and for I-140 are not guaranteed. There will be trouble if either of these take an extended amount of time like the multi-year waits that we saw in the recent past. So, the ability to file I-485 without visa number availability will address current filers, but may not protect future filers.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hot will smith family 2009. will <img src="http://blackcelebritykids.files.wordpress.com/2007/12/jada-and-will.jpg" alt="pics of will smith and family. 2011 will smith family" title="2011 will smith family" width="470" <br><li>2011 will smith family</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">burnt</div><div class="date">04-01 02:24 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Hello burnt<br /> From my own experience USCIS actually called me directly . So don't be surprised USCIS calling your attorney. The best thing about the call was the immigration officer, verified all my info and notified on my 485 approval and my wife on that same call. It was hard to believe it , since even infopass couldn't confirm my approval. And I recieved my card in just 3 business days after the approval. So chill out , its a good thing that USCIS is trying to resolve your case. nothing to be worried about<br /> <br /> cheers<br /> <br /> Thanks For replying!. Just a little surprised as I was expecting an RFE for medicals, but the fact that USCIS personally calling my attorney just surprises me.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://rostock4u.de/index.php?option=com_myrssreader&view=rss&category=7&Itemid=162">more...</a><br><br /><br />house son of actor Will Smith <img src="http://www.blackcelebkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/smith6.jpg" alt="pics of will smith and family. The Smith Family- Jada" title="The Smith Family- Jada" width="470" <br><li>The Smith Family- Jada</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">chanduv23</div><div class="date">03-26 04:35 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I know that many people don't like it when their companies revoke I-140. They are not under any legal obligation to do so once the 140 is approved.<br /> <br /> However; to protect all the people who are still there then they should revoke the 140 for people who have left so there is less burden to prove ability to pay in case uscis adds up all cases together. I work on a lot of these cases and they are pretty complicated to solve.<br /> <br /> There was a case which we termed "baltimore" (mainly because it was decided by baltimore local office); essentially AAO said that a person can use ac21 within the same company (ie., for another job, another work location, etc.). That opened the door which some smart ass employers started to exploit. If one of their employees was eligible for ac21 they justified it by revoking 140 (even though person is still workin with them) and doing labor substitution for another candidate by thinking that first person is protected and i can use it for second person. <br /> <br /> From a purety point of view; in your scenario since there is no labor substitution then it shouldn't be a problem; however, in pre labor substitution days if you went back to work for the company in ac21 and they used the labor for someone else then it would pose some challenges.<br /> <br /> UN - As you are also a beneficiary of AC21 - what is your take on wrongful denials of 485 for AC21 cases that need to be resolved by MTR? Is it a training issue?</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />tattoo will smith and family. will <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBCvGn3WnSJQiOaTfZ6Kz4cesjVwy5ezJNINSBaH_mD6RH_dLj7Z2EaU_1_pI05k-MBN-bbotvK7e4LclaOs6boZ04jQLv_PL2m6JzZX9V42Xdd6pfFkoiCAHAW2RbWCqtwsdv8shDntk/s640/Will%25252525252BSmith%25252525252BAnd%25252525252BJada%25252525252BPinkett%25252525252BSmith%25252525252B7.jpg" alt="pics of will smith and family. will smith and family" title="will smith and family" width="470" <br><li>will smith and family</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">waitnwatch</div><div class="date">08-06 02:05 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Ha ha ha ..................<br /> <br /> I just got a red dot with the following comment for explaining what INA and CFR are<br /> <br /> "Why ar eyou after BS + 5 years exp?"<br /> <br /> To the person who served up that comment ........I'm not for or against anything or anyone. I am just trying to put a legal and logical basis on the discussion. I think everyone working hard in the US deserves to get their green card sooner than later. This discussion will not influence USCIS in anyway so we might as well try to hone our arguments and thrash out the logic instead of lambasting each other on a personal level. I guess all of us here are educated enough to do that.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.srilankantravellers.com/trips/tag/dothalugala-camp-site/">more...</a><br><br /><br />pictures “The Smith children already <img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4-TIboRk4blNkG6eCWRxjr_15sLfnNZ0GFjAGFnAsDuROM43eZcda0qV_kCizZoWpmU8O-nBYkxerUD_JennMm37h6FmHh8TGWSjWQy4FEIv8ExX25J8TWl6q-R_cP_NOCB07UB9RYvg/s640/Will%2525252BSmith%2525252B2011%2525252B3.jpg" alt="pics of will smith and family. family. will smith" title="family. will smith" width="470" <br><li>family. will smith</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">unitednations</div><div class="date">07-08 04:47 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">thanks UN..<br /> <br /> we don't mean to bug you..!!<br /> <br /> but sometimes these r so scary..it feels we r better off being illegal in this country..<br /> <br /> all this is just plain BS..when we r paying so much in taxes and SS in this country..we r still chopped and diced like vegetables ...<br /> <br /> btw..on the same note since you r here..does the 'out of status' count only after the last entry in to thr country..or it is still scrutinised right from the time you land into the US..<br /> <br /> pls post..<br /> <br /> <br /> Unlawful presence; overstaying i-94 card and not filing a timely extension before expiry of non immigrant status. Very serious issue; especially if someone overstays y more then six months.<br /> <br /> Out of status; legally here (unexpired I-94 card) but not complying with terms and conditions of the I-94 card. <br /> <br /> In both situations; everything is wiped out upon exit and re-entry. However; if someone has unlawful presence of more then six months then it is fatal if you leave as the 3 and 10 year bars apply to re-entry.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />dresses 2011 will smith family <img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_tWqvsW7WRl0/TESbkypCP9I/AAAAAAAAUg8/M9cDGyNzwOQ/s640/Will%2BSmith%2B%2526%2BFamily%2Bvs%2BThe%2BOne%2BShow%2BBBC-Karate%2BKid%2BInterview%2B3.jpg" alt="pics of will smith and family. Will Smith amp; Family" title="Will Smith amp; Family" width="470" <br><li>Will Smith amp; Family</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">h1techSlave</div><div class="date">01-09 12:28 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">If a Muslim attacks you and if you cry, then YOU are a problem maker. You will be considered to be anti-muslim. This has been going on in many countries including India/pretty much all Western countries etc. Our admins are also following the same strategy. Buddy, please get used it.<br /> <br /> <br /> I did report to admin, they didn't take any action to the guy send the vulgar messages. Now warning the people copy pasted them.!!!!<br /> funny world!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.flinthillsmusicfest.com/?page_id=82">more...</a><br><br /><br />makeup will smith family members. <img src="http://www.blackcelebkids.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/facesjaden.png" alt="pics of will smith and family. son of actor Will Smith" title="son of actor Will Smith" width="470" <br><li>son of actor Will Smith</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Rolling_Flood</div><div class="date">07-14 08:24 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">send the damn letter, nothing happens, and then come back here and vent your frustration again. as you said, buddy, HARD LUCK indeed !!<br /> <br /> I cannot believe the nerve that you EB-3 India guys have. You are begging for a GC based on your length of wait!!! laughable at best...........go wait a decade or so more, then come back here and start this useless BS again.<br /> <br /> one good thing happens for the EB-2 folks, and the EB-3 community cannot stomach it. pure freaking jealousy. <br /> <br /> <br /> fine, then why are we working so hard to remove the per country limit? That was set by law too!!!<br /> <br /> We can't pick only those options that would favor us. Sometimes changes bring hard-luck.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />girlfriend will smith and family <img src="http://www3.pictures.zimbio.com/bg/Will%2BSmith%2Bfans%2B3LK_a2TZpWdl.jpg" alt="pics of will smith and family. Will Smith and Family at a" title="Will Smith and Family at a" width="470" <br><li>Will Smith and Family at a</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">alisa</div><div class="date">01-04 05:35 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">No body is going to be caught and there is going to be another attack in India and then the Bombay will become the past and we need to forget the past and we have to start all over again. <br /> Then you would probably be right, that this is the active policy of Pakistan, and I would probably be wrong, that these are non-state actors that are the remnants of the past.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hairstyles hot hot will smith family guy. <img src="http://www.ladyfreshupmag.com/S2/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/will-smith-family-2_The-Karate-Kid_premiere-France.jpg" alt="pics of will smith and family. girlfriend will smith family" title="girlfriend will smith family" width="470" <br><li>girlfriend will smith family</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">lfwf</div><div class="date">08-05 02:40 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Agree. Like labor subsitution scandal/abuse, you should have a documenterly evidence to go after this scam (creating duplicate EB2 job just to cut-short the line). If it is a USCIS rule, they may ripoff this ( like labor sub.). It is long way to go. The nut shell-- as long us GC is in high demand, people abuse the system. DOL, USCIS, knows this. Thatswhy DOL is auditing most EB2 labor certification. In my view, who ever filed EB2 between 2000 to 2004 (when EB3 was current) are true-EB2. After 2005, most of the EB2 filings are cut-short the EB3 que. Most of the cases not based on actual MINIMUM requirements for the job. Everyone knows this..<br /> <br /> Please stop with this. this is truly offensive. Many of us happen to be truly qualified beyond your clarly limited imagination. Not all of us are in IT, not all of us work in body shops and NOT all of us deal with fraud in our lives. If a few do, then go chase the, and stop tarring us all with the same brush. This is really akin to my saying (and I'm not saying it) that all EB3 folks are just IT diploma holders working for body shops and the whole category is just a fruad. How does the tarring feel now?</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">navin2004</div><div class="date">05-24 09:04 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">http://www.cnn.com/2006/US/05/23/dobbs.may24/index.html?section=cnn_topstories<br /> <br /> <br /> This is an excerpt from the above article.<br /> <br /> "Illegal aliens are more important to this Congress than securing our borders and our ports, more important than those legal immigrants who have waited in line and who follow the law. The Senate has added to the litany of lunacy that makes up what it calls reform: Illegal aliens would only have to pay back taxes on three of the past five years, they will not be prosecuted for felonies such as identity theft or purchasing or using fraudulent Social Security cards, and unlike millions of visa holders who have to leave the country to have them renewed, they may simply remain in the United States while this Congress and this president give away all the benefits and privileges of American citizenship."</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">abracadabra102</div><div class="date">01-02 11:39 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Non-state actors are mentioned a lot here. Who are these non-state actors and who is responsible for acts of these non-state actors? If a few Pakistani citizens cross over and strike Indian cities at random and disappear back into Pakistan, what are India's options? Just to pray that in some 30-50 years into future all Pakistani terrorists will somehow realize their folly and turn into saints?<br /> <br /> We are also missing the elephant in the room. India has 150 million muslims and we have our share of Hindu fundamentalists. These Hindu fundamentalist groups have been trying for a long time to equate terrorism to Islam (targeting Indian muslims) and Indian public at large rejected this notion so far (rightly so) and that may change in future and it may not be long before a Narendra Modi becomes Prime Minister. It will be a shame if a few terrorists destroyed that very tenet of India - "Unity in Diversity".</div></div><hr /><br><br>heidi montaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05033028744893245013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109174479217133635.post-37451937301441858282011-07-11T11:45:00.000-07:002011-07-12T17:59:43.444-07:00common grackle femaleimages PURPLE GRAKLE OR COMMON <img src="http://www.rackowitz.com/images/Birds/CommonGrackle.jpg" alt="common grackle female. Common Grackle" title="Common Grackle" width="470" <br><li>Common Grackle</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">eb3India</div><div class="date">04-06 08:39 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">you need to touch the bottom of barrel to go on another direction, this will be the bottom of the barrel I suppose<br /> <br /> these protectionist will realize as many H1B dependent companies virtual outsource all there jobs <br /> <br /> well in all seriousness I don't think this bill will be passed in senate,</div></div><hr /><br><br> <br /><br />wallpaper Common Grackle <img src="http://thumbnails.truveo.com/0019/0F/0A/0F0ACA4DEB83A8FAB1AC67_Large.jpg" alt="common grackle female. 2011 Common Grackle - The" title="2011 Common Grackle - The" width="470" <br><li>2011 Common Grackle - The</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">USDream2Dust</div><div class="date">06-06 11:09 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">When it comes to house or condo or town house, it is always location location and location. If you think buying a house or condo just to put on rent is foolishness and not calculated risk, I cannot argue with you to fill up pages on forum and again I don't want to give you a lesson there. Like other things in life, you have discover your own way to make money may be in renting or may be owning a store or just doing your job. <br /> <br /> <br /> Any way, coming back to first time home buyers, it is once in lifetime opportunity to get houses in high demand areas, and if people have good solid job (or multiple income sources with working spouse) and credit, with plans to live there for atleast 3-5 years, I don't think there should be any reason not to buy it. <br /> <br /> There has always been more land and if there wasn't more land in US, it may start occupying ocean to build houses. So I don't think there was ever in history a question whether people would occupy every inch of land. But still there was a boom and people were buying 4-5 houses when they can only afford one. Everybody knows what happened after that. But yes in Good location, there is always shortage and there is shortage right now too. Now good location is a subjectable term. You can go 40 miles off any major city and live in woods and consider it as a good location. So we have to be careful there. But yes prices are low compared to boom time and interest rates have been historically low. If the above two are not good point to take risk, then you are not in right business of taking risk. <br /> <br /> Hey nobody can predict tomorrow. You can get hit by a bus and then who cares about money and house :).<br /> <br /> Life life king size :) may be after 10 years your GC is denied, but then for 10 years you lived in half million dollar house and enjoyed every second of it, rather than living in one bedroom apt.<br /> <br /> Chill out and have a good night</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Ps79gyzp4HrpbwSUz9UVulMRf8Kzgzra0CoxX8e-e9aO_Q_RmR99AH4HCHn_Aov2yStlN08SJrMZ2M_L7M8dzPO0IB7SwxA-MTlp-eCq17Gx0RdFsM6AEGMd46_PrAvCE49_lLlgsQQ/s1600/BOS%2525252B27Apr11%2525252BCommon%2525252BGrackle%2525252B01.jpg" alt="common grackle female. common grackle female. common" title="common grackle female. common" width="470" <br><li>common grackle female. common</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">kuppas</div><div class="date">04-09 02:18 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">The requirement 2f is good and now the companies can not exploid the H-1B cap. <br /> <br /> The requirement 2g is good too. 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If we believe that we have been able to "fool" the system to get into a higher queue priority, if reflects that we have broken rules and calls for re-auditing all applications.So bringing up something which cannot be substantiated should be avoided.<br /> <br /> I realise that a new kid in the block with a 5 yr exp or MS comes to US and applies in 2008 for PERM, at this rate EB3 from 2004-2008 run the risk of syaing put till all the new EB2's clear up as that queue will be serviced fast, but i guess the problem is that people who changed jobs and used previous exp are going to benefit whileas people who joined their first job and stayed there till GC will suffer...unfortunately there is not much that can be done , except fight for visa recapture.<br /> <br /> It is not about ppl, USA values a phd level job vs a MS level job vs a B.S level job, and would rather incentivice them in that order. 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So, then, Pakistan would want to fund groups that would try to destabilize India. <br /> Thats the vicious cycle.<br /> <br /> Your point is understood and well taken, however, the only difference is, Pakistan is already committed and entirely focused in their attempts to destabilize India. The way Pakistan behaves, it seems that their sole purpose is to destabilize India. Pakistan have carried such activities since 1947, the more so after 1971. On the other hand, India is not committed to destabilize Pakistan, not yet. Which is ok, because Pakistan has enough percentage of its committed population doing a good job in destabilizing Pakistan. India is not yet spending its resources, and we all want India to spend substantial budget, say over $50 billion an year, to destabilize & disintegrate Pakistan. India is not directly involved in any destabilization of Pakistan, and the news on Geo TV and other bull shit channels are all pure lies. 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Ha ha ha.<br /> <br /> Times Of India Headline: Antulay raises doubts over Karkare's killing<br /> <br /> Marphad,<br /> <br /> In the recent past, I expressed my views about the same subject on this forum. I was very angry with what happened in Mumbai. The desire to fix the wrong has not faded, but now that I look back, I regret some of the things I said at that time. My comments did not do any good and some of the coments offend few others on this forum. Those who felt offended by my comments are just as entitled to these forums as I am. I am not trying to be politically correct, just trying to say that it doesn't serves any purpose to discuss this issue on IV fourms.<br /> <br /> Branding all people from a specific faith doesn't help in anyways. For too long men have fought because of religion and each such time was avoidable.<br /> <br /> I do have a suggestion. 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A childhood gone is gone. It will never come back. We all want good things for our kids. My perception of good thing is different from yours. If my kid says that he wants to live in an apartment I will move to an apartment, that�s a given. <br /> <br /> <br /> It would be nice if we can buy the house on the day one when we join the job. Or even nicer if our parents got us a house in US before we came here:D. <br /> <br /> <br /> Unfortunately there are circumstances that prevent us buying a house. The biggest one is this bubble and the madness of multiple bidding that insanely pushed the real estate prices, all the while the realtors and mortgage brokers where making 300K or 500K yearly income selling shoe boxes for half a million and generating slogans like "you will be priced out forever", "they are not manufacturing any more land", "housing is always a good investment", "renting is throwing away money".<br /> <br /> Agreed. 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The men and<br /> women they tortured, enslaved, ravished and put to the sword were<br /> their own forebears.<br /> <br /> If Pakistanis wish to revel in the inglorious misdeeds of<br /> foreigners perpetrated on their own soil and on their own<br /> ancestors, they are welcome to twirl their moustaches in euphoria<br /> and say: " Where ignorance is bliss, it is folly to he wise."<br /> <br /> Indians may look forward to future generations of Pakistani IRBMs<br /> and similar sophisticated weaponry named after the likes of<br /> Changez Khan, Nadir Shah and Ahmad Shah Abdali. Alexander the<br /> Great and Harshavardhan also have strong claims, but they might<br /> be disqualified for obvious reasons.<br /> <br /> In the course of his many abortive forays into India, Mohammad<br /> Ghori is said to have been captured once by the forces of Delhi.<br /> But Prithviraj Chauhan, king of Delhi, magnanimously let him off.<br /> Legend has it - and it is widely believed in India - that when<br /> Ghori eventually succeeded in defeating Prithviraj Chauhan at the<br /> Second Battle of Tarain in 1192, he blinded him and took him in<br /> chains to Afghanistan along with his friend, the poet<br /> Chandravardai.<br /> <br /> Ghori held a grand durbar to celebrate his victory. His prize<br /> catch, the king of Delhi, blind and a prisoner, was paraded and<br /> publicly humiliated. Deeply incensed by the treatment meted out<br /> to his monarch, Chandravardai took refuge to a subterfuge. 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I don't know where you can find 5% interest p.a. investment today but for the sake of argument that I found one, I think I can't get the $60k at the end of 10th yr.<br /> <br /> JunRN, it all depends on how much risk are you willing to take in what area. Equity is generally believed or historically trended to provide 10% returns over 10 years span (multiple market cycles). Where as dwelling as an investment provides a marginal 3 to 5% depending on location in a normal growth rate (Exception to Bubble). Equity market has nose dived as did housing market and people consider it too risky to invest at this stage in equity due to uncertinities (lot of companies may not make it through though times or No. PC companies which has become QPC -filed for chapter11 protection has increased) even though it doesn't involve huge amounts as housing at per unit basis. For investers, same applies for dwelling investment as well at a higher scale. More Chapter 11->more job losses->more houses on foreclosure.<br /> <br /> Just to counter your argument, Let me tell you one scenario, When stock market went down, I invested in shares some time back in February 09, as of today, If I look at the individual investment, it stands at 60% increased. But I do not think that it will provide me a 60% returns.. over 10 years... I expect only 10% and may increase to 15% in the long run which is a ball park number. <br /> <br /> Lot of sellers/brokers referred Zillow during 2006 and early 2007 (Bubble) to sell their houses at an inflated prices as I mentioned earlier, when it went up 20000 per month for several months.. Based on these numbers..people streached themself and jumped to grab one before it goes beyond their reach thinking that it will continue to go up.. Now, the houses values under water and they are whining about it every day and night.. some of their home values evapourated by 30 to 40%. (I am talking about 100,000 to 150,000 south). Zillow goes up and down.. in short term depending on historic sales and builder's listing price changes, not based on any economic outlook. Every agent wears two hats and is two-faced, because a home’s “value” has to be higher when represent a seller and lower when represent a buyer. The Zillow range of value represents best hope for buyer at the low end of the range, and highest for seller at the high end of that range. <br /> <br /> Here's what they say about it in disclaimer "The Zestimate is not an appraisal and you won't be able to use it in place of an appraisal, though you can certainly share it with real estate professionals. It is a computer-generated estimate of the worth of a house today, given the data we have available. Zillow.com does not offer the Zestimate as the basis of any specific real-estate-related financial transaction. Our data sources may be incomplete or incorrect; also, we have not physically inspected a specific home."<br /> <br /> My point is, Unless the correction happens in housing market, which is widely believed to be another 10 to 12% further south from where it stands now.. there is always a risk in buying one thinking that its going to appreciate in next 10 years. Remember though the demand cycles for realty market is lenghty ones which will rise once in 10 to 15 years but this does not mean that there's going to be another bubble again to hike it up by 100 and 200% :). It may rise as historically did to provide a 3 to 4% returns. This is regardless of location... location.. location.. First, It will take time to stabilize the market just because there's too much supply, affordiability issue and aging population. <br /> <br /> Buy or not, depends on whether and how much you are willing and open to take risk. Higher the risk, higher the returns.. doesn't mean it applies to stupid decisions... One thing I wanted to mention though, we have utilization value for living in a house, bigger than an apartment, again its an individual perspective.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />dresses 2011 common grackle photo. <img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3333/4638402190_ceee6fbaa5.jpg" alt="common grackle female. Common Grackle female." title="Common Grackle female." width="470" <br><li>Common Grackle female.</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">akred</div><div class="date">04-08 08:02 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">IBM and Oracle will survive without H1B as they will hire US workers and set back will be temporary for them. So this bill is targeting the Indian bodyshoppers who are running company just by H1b persons. This was expected for long time. If it is not happening now it is going to happen in a few years. We knew that hundreds of US companies went out of business after 2000 as they were not able to compete with Indian consulting companies because of rate.<br /> <br /> If this bill passes as it is, then the impact will be much greater than targetting bodyshoppers. To reiterate, problematic aspects of this bill are -<br /> <br /> 1. Requires a labor certification like process for all H1B applications regardless of whether application is for new employment, transfer to a new job or an extension of a previous job. This will lead to greater job insecurity for the H1B worker as there will be multiple chances provided to prove availability of US workers instead of the single step process today for the formal labor certification for a green card. This process would be similar to the bully who insists on multiple chances to provide the right answer, and the right answer is pre-determined.<br /> <br /> 2. Prohibition of consulting due to prohibition of outplacement. <br /> <br /> 3. No differntiation between the role H1B plays as a market access mechanism for foreign companies and as a bridge to the green card for domestic companies.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://tanadeldrago.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br />makeup 2010 Female Common Grackle <img src="http://surfbirds.com/blog/uploads/r/rjhall/29612.jpg" alt="common grackle female. and Common Grackle at the" title="and Common Grackle at the" width="470" <br><li>and Common Grackle at the</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">siravi</div><div class="date">09-30 05:41 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">If Obama becomes president can he restore the faith of high-skilled immigrant who play by the books and still have to wait for decades to get their Green Card. <br /> <br /> <br /> Many have been looking at the high-skilled immigrants through a narrow pin hole, even Sen Durbin has been swayed by such critics. NFAP report shows that almost 50% of the private venture backed companies started between 1995 and 2005 are founded by immigrants. Guess what Sen. Durbin and high-skilled immigrant critics majority of those immigrants would've taken the route of H1 -> GreenCard -> US citizen. Why are Sen. Durbin so short sighted on the high-skilled immigration system? Hope Obama can look at the high-skilled immigration system with a long term perspective and persuade his colleagues in Congress to enact a legislation to fix this broken system. <br /> <br /> http://www.nfap.com/researchactivities/studies/immigrant_entreprenuers_professionals_november_200 6.pdf<br /> <br /> Hmm this is a tough one ....as much as I'd like to see, really, see Obama get the chance to make the "change" he wants to bring about, having Sen. Durbin along with him, driving the immigration policy does not bode well. And by the way, with that outlook on high-skilled immigration how can he claim he is "for change"? Very likely, am missing something here, so forgive me (and enlighten me!). Because I do, sincerely want to see him as the president. But it does seem that Sen. Durbin has been rather hostile towards employment-based immigration and that makes the Obama-for-prez a really tough deal.<br /> <br /> Have been here for 12+ years, working as now a teacher and before that as a student. Have always been responsible --paying regular taxes, following the long, obstacles ridden trail to get GC, but I think now its getting very tiresome and unfair and its high time someone really looked into our issues and made "change" for the better.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />girlfriend images common grackle flight. <img src="http://www.azfo.org/gallery/images/LehmansGrackle.jpg" alt="common grackle female. 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We are trying to completely negate the category preference established by law and asking them to grant GC's based solely on PD regardless of category.<br /> Ain't gonna happen - dont want to be a pessimist but at some point we have to call it as we see it.<br /> Agreed.....the categories were made for a reasson.....and the same logic is being followed by the DOS to spillover unused VISAS. While I understand the frustration of EB3 folks, I would encourage those same folks to folllow IVs initiatives like - call campaigns for House bills...etc. As I have said before IV is working for one and all...w/o caring for their categories. It was not IV that created this spillover policy...however IV is the one that will fight for you irrespective of whether you are EB1, 2 or 3. The key is to post a united front and some level of participation from every member...I was sad to see Pappu publish low numbers for contributions and phone calls....and only wish we would come together as a group rather than breaking apart.<br /> While I fear this will create an offshoot EB3 group within IV, I hope that goos senses will prevail.<br /> <br /> FYI - EB2 is still retrogressed over 2 years.....it is not that it is current</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hairstyles images female common grackle. <img src="http://www.hiltonpond.org/images/GrackleCommonM02.jpg" alt="common grackle female. Our aberrant Common Grackle" title="Our aberrant Common Grackle" width="470" <br><li>Our aberrant Common Grackle</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">mariner5555</div><div class="date">04-06 06:55 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Land cannot be manufactured. The population is growing by the day and people need a place to live. So the space is at a premium here. The housing market maybe down because of the sub-prime crisis and the banks going out of business. But eventually it has to come back. Maybe this market is not for people who are looking to invest. <br /> <br /> Look at india for instance: whatever state the economy is in, the housing always booms because of the supply/demand factor. Eventually US will reach that stage unless otherwise the population shrinks.<br /> land cannot be manufactured but look around. US has a massive excess of land compared to its population. what you say about India is correct(to some degree but there are local bubbles out there too)..US will never have that ratio of people / land. especially you don't know what the trend is going to be with the baby boomers ..will they sell their houses and live in mexico ..you never know (so cannot predict). price of land will go up over long long term (due to inflation) but in the short term it is DOWN DOWN and DOWN. if one can wait for a year then they should wait ..and if you do a analysis of costs ..renting is not throwing off yr money ..you get a place to stay (a place which has mobility, less maintenance etc). Especially if you are in banking or related sectors ..just wait ..u don't know who will collapse next.<br /> btw for central NJ (not familiar with that area) ..the price projection in next 5 years is still down.<br /> http://money.cnn.com/magazines/fortune/price_rent_ratios/<br /> here is another point from earlier post<br /> ------------<br /> Because the baby-boom generation is so much bigger than succeeding generations, the ratio of people in the retirement years, 65 and older, to those in the working years, 20 to 64, will rise from 20.6% in 2005 to 35.5% in 2030, according to the Census Bureau.<br /> <br /> For most people, the house they live in is their biggest retirement asset. In retirement, people cash in on the value of their homes by selling and then buying less expensive houses, renting or moving in with the kids.<br /> -----------</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ganguteli</div><div class="date">03-23 12:30 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">The other day someone called me offering to sell some services. <br /> <br /> I said, this is a great service and thank you for calling. I also have a great service to sell. Could you please give me your home phone number. She said she does not have a phone. I said, how come you live in USA without a phone?<br /> <br /> She said, she does not want to give me and be bothered with such sales calls.<br /> <br /> So I said, If you do not like to be bothered with such spam sales calls, why did you call me? :)</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">puddonhead</div><div class="date">06-26 04:43 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">All your calculations are meaningless if the house price keeps going down 20% like the past few years. We will reach a point where the house price crash stops and starts to stabilize. That point is couple of years away. Until then, we can ignore the rent vs mortgage calculations.<br /> <br /> Well - your approach smells of speculation, which is pretty dangerous!!<br /> <br /> I take the following approach<br /> <br /> Left Side: Add my rent<br /> <br /> Right Side: Add all my expenses (mortgage + maintenance + tax)<br /> <br /> As soon as Left > right - it is a time to buy.<br /> <br /> If you get to the nitti-gritties - it can get very complicated. e.g. you usually put 20% down. Plus the principal payment is technically not "expenditure" - it is "investment in your home equity". Owning means you lose flexibility. It is impossible to put numbers against all these.<br /> <br /> However, my personal "estimate"/"Tipping point" (taking into account the loss of flexibility etc) is when I have positive cash flow from owning (i.e. rent > mortgage + tax + maintenance). 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And one of the old Grandmas yelled out saying, "We bet we can tell exactly how old you are." The old man said, "There is no way you can guess it, you old fools."<br /> <br /> One of the old Grandmas said, "Sure we can! Just drop your pants and under shorts and we can tell your exact age."<br /> <br /> Embarrassed just a little, but anxious to prove they couldn't do it, he dropped his drawers. <br /> <br /> The Grandmas asked him to first turn around a couple of times and to jump up and down several times. <br /> <br /> Then they all piped up and said, "You're 87 years old!"<br /> <br /> Standing with his pants down around his ankles, the old gent asked, "How in the world did you guess?"<br /> <br /> Slapping their knees and grinning from ear to ear, the three old ladies happily yelled in unison - - "We were at your birthday party yesterday!"</div></div><hr /><br><br> <br /><br />wallpaper kansas city star obituaries. <img src="http://www.greatdreams.com/ufos/kansas_city_star_bob_headline_paste.jpg" alt="kansas city star obituaries. 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Their point is Americans are Jobless and you are giving Permanent Job Permit to Foreigners and any one will buy it - how much we SCREAM and SHOUT that we already have a Job, you know !<br /> <br /> Now tell me if you want to support Barack Obama OR John McCain - take it EZ</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.fivestarspeakers.com/speakers-trainers-bureau-image-library/five-star-speakers-bureau-images/website-images/kansas_city_star_article_dave_armstrong.jpg" alt="kansas city star obituaries. hot The Kansas City Star" title="hot The Kansas City Star" width="470" <br><li>hot The Kansas City Star</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">senthil1</div><div class="date">04-09 06:02 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">This bill's author says that H1b program should not be used to displace US workers. If that is main intent that is reasonable. If there is too much immigration then you will be also US worker in a few months or a few years then your job also may be replaced by future cheaper H1b youngters. Indian bodyshopers ready to bring even more than 500k H1B if unlimited H1b is allowed. So some meaningful reform is needed. My view is now there is some increase of H1b is needed but not 200k. But if they increase 120k then again lottery and that will not serve the purpose of H1b. Also if they restrict H1b then employers will have no choice to train fresh US workers instead of hiring 5 years experienced H1b. That is the expectation of Labor Unions and other US workers. <br /> <br /> <br /> Just because they have a position paper and a pdf file saying that they support US educated immigrants doesnt mean they do that.<br /> <br /> If IEEE-USA really cared about US educated students, they would have put in a provision to raise the cap for US masters degree holders from 20,000 to 40,000. Did they do that in this bill? NO.<br /> <br /> What created the 20,000 H1B visas for US educated students is lobbying by US universities. They saw a drop in student enrollment due to shortage of H1 visas in 2002 and 2003. Read the bureau of Immigration stats report to verify that drop in F1 visa demand from India and China in the early 2000s. Now its back up.<br /> <br /> Ron Hira and IEEE-USA have systematically worked for nearly 10 years to eliminate H1B program. However, they are doing it in a way that makes them look like reasonable people and helps them mask their xenophobic and protectionist attitude. <br /> <br /> This bill has been pretty much authored by xenophobes of IEEE-USA. If you look at the IEEE-USA website and what Sen. Grassley has been saying over the years, it has an uncanny similarity. Last year, IEEE-USA's insistence caused Sen. Grassley to put amendment in Jud committee to remove the provision of EAD for L1 spouses. Look at IEEE-USA's website and you will find remarkably similar material. Whether it was a justified and fair amendment, its a different issue.<br /> <br /> Lately, IEEE-USA has been against H1B employees who go back to India and China. Some time ago, they were saying "When does temporary end and permenant begin"...meaning, what part of "Temporary" do H1B "temporary non-immigrant" workers do not understand. They were against H1B employees becoming permenant by seeking Greencards and wanted them to go back after 6 years. <br /> <br /> Then they started opposing people who come here and go back because that is supposed to facilitate outsourcing. And IEEE-USA, like Lou Dobbs, hates outsourcing. So now they are unhappy even if H1B workers come here for 3-6 years and go back. <br /> <br /> So in a nutshell, they(IEEE-USA) are against H1B employees if they :<br /> <br /> 1. Come here and stay here on GC.<br /> 2. Come here and go back.<br /> 3. Never come here but work for US companies and enable outsourcing.<br /> <br /> So the people who oppose all 3 of the above...like RON HIRA of IEEE-USA basically does not want us to exist in hi-tech work. Probably they would want all Indian and Chinese engineers to work in fields and pick cotton.<br /> <br /> Similary, Chuck Grassley has no problem with giving amnesty to illegals if they are agricultural workers. But in general he doesnt want too much immigration. So immigration is fine, as long as the brown people dont do white people's job. Immigration is good as long as brown people stick their brown asses in fieds picking cotton and stay away from that keyboard so that people like Ron Hira and his colleagues can get their 1990s back and write 4 lines of code per week and make $100,000 a year.<br /> <br /> Rimzhim, this whole public policy thing is really not your cup of tea. You go and stick to whatever it is that you are doing and let the core group handle this issue. 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(BTW I agree there is no relation between immi and housing crash - nor is it implied in the comments I had pasted). I guess sometimes it makes sense to read what other readers / natives feel about certain situations. a final thought (unless I have to respond to someone else's post) - everywhere I look (articles and in real life) - things are real bad in terms of real estate. will things improve - definitely but it may take long time for things to stabilize and hence it makes sense to do extra research before taking a plunge. for e.g at present I am staying in a rented town home - and I got the deal for $850 - the town homes are inside an apt complex in a good neighborhood. 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Unless US reform immigration policies for a 21st century knowledge revolution.. create well paid jobs for best and brightest in the world right here.. who can earn, spend and not borrow.. (EB category) ... Housing problem will also resolved... But US is lagging way behind. this is my opinion as Obama Administration has not thought so far beyond providing food coupons, housing rescue and medicare... Based on what is on the card, there will be lot of blue collar folks... nothing on innovation and technology and more Family based immigrants on welfare and low paid jobs... Do you still think, thing of past holds good now?<br /> <br /> Most of the jobs are going to china and elsewhere. I am a power supply design engineer and have interviewed with many firms. some of them say they have moved their research to Taiwan because there is no difference in innovation between US and Taiwan. They have sales and service facility in Irvine, southern california. Another company i talked to was *ell computers. They are subcontracting the design + production to china and other places. The cost of a computer power supply is around 6 dollars and its no way US can produce it at $6. They have a small portion of design over here and it will still stay in US but it hires very less PHd guys. I am sure china/india will have more PHd guys in future than in US. There are several more who buy from china and after testing the product use their name sticker.<br /> there will be more high school graduates, average educated person than high skilled engineers. There are a lot of companies who would like to hire engineers (US citizen)at a very good pay but they are not able to do so. My last employer was looking for a good engineer from last 4 years and my prior employer have waited for 8 years to find a good engineer. <br /> Good technical guys are at a very small percentage.<br /> <br /> housing price has to go down. I don't know what else is going to happen.<br /> <br /> J thomas</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://akatsuki.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://www.wickedlocal.com/medford/archive/x1380094541/g2e22e20000000000006a4b01717f32f2a8d9fcd134d86a70cc2657228d.jpg" alt="kansas city star obituaries. daivd pulliam kansas city star" title="daivd pulliam kansas city star" width="470" <br><li>daivd pulliam kansas city star</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">unitednations</div><div class="date">03-24 04:10 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">1. Why don't you give me the proof that ALL consulting companies are not complying. You are the one who is making the argument. Do you have any statistics to prove that ? Do you know all the consulting companies in US ? Do you know all the companies that directly hire H1 ? Do you know their compliance statistics ? <br /> <br /> 2. Did I say any of these are legal ? If a company applies for H1B, the company has to comply with the requirements of the law. It is that simple. It doesn't matter whether it is a consulting company or a direct placement.<br /> <br /> Sometimes you have to step back and think of whether you can change a persons mind.<br /> <br /> Some people no matter how you state things are already bent on looking at things in one way and then backtrack to find things that help them in their way of thinking.<br /> <br /> It is different when someone starts with open mind and then form opinions as they get more knowledge. It is different when person starts with one way of thinking and then goes backwards to find their justifications.<br /> <br /> Sometimes it is just better to agree to disagree.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hair The Kansas City Star reports <img src="http://sportscasm.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/KC-Star-Headine-Ad-FAIL.jpg" alt="kansas city star obituaries. Kansas City Star Still" title="Kansas City Star Still" width="470" <br><li>Kansas City Star Still</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nixstor</div><div class="date">11-12 08:31 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Regardless of the power shift in Congress, the cheap foreign labor lobby is coming on strong, pushing for legislation that would dramatically increase the number of foreign workers allowed into this country under existing guest worker programs.<br /> <br /> Bill Tucker reports.<br /> <br /> (BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)<br /> <br /> BILL TUCKER, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): Microsoft's Bill Gates this week fired the first shot in the coming fight for more cheap foreign labor. Gates warning of a shortage of high-tech workers that his company needs to be competitive.<br /> <br /> His solution? Bringing in more foreign workers.<br /> <br /> Critics say he's got it wrong.<br /> <br /> STEVE CAMAROTA, CENTER FOR IMMIGRATION STUDIES: If we have a shortage, then the solution is to let the labor market be tight and more Americans will be attracted to those jobs as wages rise. If American business really feels that we're not teaching enough math and science in school, they need to pressure the political institutions to do a better job of teaching our kids.<br /> <br /> TUCKER: Congress has a different solution. It's known as the Skill Act of 2006. It would nearly double the current cap on H1B visas and allow for a 20 percent increase every year after the previous year's quota was met, virtually guaranteeing an endless supply of lower-paid workers from overseas.<br /> <br /> A study by Georgetown University found that the total potential number of new tech visas created by the Senate bill would by 1.88 million over the next decade. But the Bureau of Labor Statistics only projects a need for 1.25 million workers in computing and engineering fields. That's more visas than jobs.<br /> <br /> Worker advocates say Congress is ready to sole a problem that doesn't exist.<br /> <br /> KIM BERRY, PROGRAMMERS GUILD: We don't see any evidence of a shortage. A shortage under the laws of supply and demand would be an increase in wages, it would be body shops or headhunters stealing employees from other companies.<br /> <br /> TUCKER: And that's not happening.<br /> <br /> (END VIDEOTAPE)<br /> <br /> TUCKER: No. In fact, wages are stagnant and declining. A study published by "BusinessWeek," in fact, found that the starting wages for computer scientists and engineers fell 12 percent or worse, Lou, from 2001 to 2005. It doesn't sound like a tight labor market to me.<br /> <br /> DOBBS: No, it's just going in the opposite direction.<br /> <br /> You know, at some point these people have got to be a little embarrassed by their shoddy economics and their lack of, let's say, integrity and intellectual honesty in what they are doing here. And perhaps at some point find a conscious in corporate America about what they are doing to working men and women in this country. You would think it would happen -- we hope sooner rather than later.<br /> <br /> Thank you, Bill Tucker.<br /> <br /> <br /> Wass up between these dudes? Lou and Kim? Are they buddies or more? :) .. damn.. He gets him on to his show so often as if Kim B is a prominent person. Why the hell doesnt he let America hear the other side of the story?? I mean not in this article.. in general.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://meredmond.com/blogs/index.php?blog=5&m=194507">more...</a><br><br /><br /><img src="http://mypresentpast.com/home/images/Topeka_Plug_Nov_9_1931_KC_Star.jpg" alt="kansas city star obituaries. city star obituaries. kc" title="city star obituaries. kc" width="470" <br><li>city star obituaries. kc</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">niklshah</div><div class="date">08-05 08:24 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">"Originally Posted by lfwf <br /> I have seen you post before, and with this post you lost some of my respect. You need to be rational and coherent if you want to debate the issue. Not emotional and silly."<br /> <br /> More hollow rhetoric from lfwf... someone that fails to see coherent logic and arguments made out in posts and instead claims that there is none :). Maybe, Inglis is the prablem, eh? LOL.<br /> <br /> Obviously, lfwf's 'respect' is worth a lot ;)<br /> <br /> I've gotten my days worth of laughs reading these protectionist jokers' weak arguments and empty threats of lawsuits.<br /> <br /> LOL!<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> see how stupid highly educated community is?.....the guy who started the thread is not writing anything and people are fighting......<br /> <br /> the guy who wrote is definately not any of us i mean he is not in green card line.......<br /> <br /> people chill.....<br /> <br /> take it easy, when ur turn comes u will get ur gc.....try to participate in IV action item and donate if u can..<br /> <br /> i am an EB3</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hot John Mutrux | Kansas City Star <img src="http://sense-ationalliving.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/The-Kansas-City-Star1.jpg" alt="kansas city star obituaries. 2011 The Kansas City Star" title="2011 The Kansas City Star" width="470" <br><li>2011 The Kansas City Star</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">NKR</div><div class="date">03-28 05:10 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">the bubble that we saw and are seeing is once in a life time event - it will never happen in USA for a long long time (in most places). it will happen more in places like bombay (2 bubbles in last 2 decade)..<br /> <br /> With what you say, there is no guarantee for a long long time. So that means there is no guarantee till the kids become big and have their own kids, so should one live in an apartment for years and years?. <br /> <br /> You say that renting gives you more mobility, why shouldn�t a person whose job is long term and who loves his job and who is not required to travel buy a house close by his office?<br /> <br /> A house comes with its own baggage. Of course if someone decides to buy a house he would have already known what he is getting into. He would definitely factor in all the fees, taxes, insurance etc. Even considering all of these, if he/she thinks it is good for him and his family to buy a house, why should not having a GC prevent him from not buying?.<br /> <br /> Dude, it will cost you less then 50$ for the paint. I and my wife painted our living room together by ourselves, when one is making a decision to buy a house costing hundreds and thousands of dollars do you think he will worry about kids painting the wall?.<br /> <br /> The only rational point I see in your post is that it might not be a good idea to buy a house now and it probably makes more sense to wait and watch.</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://anandaband.com/ip/referrers.php?mode=&order=DESC&start=200">more...</a><br><br /><br />house Lee Judge / The Kansas City <img src="http://www.ctpost.com/mediaManager/%3FcontrollerName%3Dimage%26action%3Dget%26id%3D124226%26width%3D628%26height%3D471" alt="kansas city star obituaries. 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Still they are surviving. <br /> These Arabs during and after the time of Mohammed tried to conquer the lands, and they occupy the land of Jews. They occupy the Constanople, where the biggest church situated, and they anexed to ottaman empire, now Turkey. They slaughtered everybody in that city. They did it in Syria, Egypt in AD1100. They distroy their culture, language etc. They cut the tongue, if anybody speaks the local language Syric in Syria and Coptic in Egypt. You can ask the minority people from these countries or read history. Barbarian Arabs conqured Indian subcontinent and convert the people by force. So Islam is not a religion of peace. It started with violence and end with violence. Every religion, religous people will be pious, but in Islam, they become terrorist. Satan is controlling these people. Sorry to say that. But it is true. In the last days, God punish these evil people. May all wiped out.<br /> <br /> See this web site for more detailshttp://www.faithfreedom.org/Articles.htm<br /> <br /> <br /> I know this is your ideology and this is what your religion preach you. You preach and practise this quitely while blaming and killing people of other faith. Good strategy though.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />tattoo city star obituaries. kc <img src="http://photos.indystar.com/photos/2010/10/10/420630/show_big.jpg" alt="kansas city star obituaries. Kansas City Star Obituaries" title="Kansas City Star Obituaries" width="470" <br><li>Kansas City Star Obituaries</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">nogc_noproblem</div><div class="date">08-05 02:21 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">The ten Commandments of married life <br /> <br /> Commandment 1: Marriages are made in heaven. But so again, are thunder and lightning. <br /> Commandment 2: If you want your wife to listen and pay strict attention to every word you say, talk in your sleep. <br /> Commandment 3: Marriage is grand -- and divorce is at least 100 grand. <br /> Commandment 4: Married life is very frustrating. In the first year of marriage, the man speaks and the woman listens. In the second year, the woman speaks and the man listens. In the third year, they both speak and the neighbors listen. <br /> Commandment 5: When a man opens the door of his car for his wife, you can be sure of one thing: either the car is new or the wife is. <br /> Commandment 6: Marriage is when a man and woman become as one; the trouble starts when they try to decide which one. <br /> Commandment 7: Before marriage, a man will lie awake all night thinking about something she said. After marriage, he will fall asleep before she finishes. <br /> Commandment 8: Every man wants a wife who is beautiful, understanding, economical, and a good cook. But the law allows only one wife. <br /> Commandment 9: Marriage and love are purely a matter of chemistry. That's why the wife treats the husband like toxic waste. <br /> Commandment 10: A man is incomplete until he is married. After that, he is finished....</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://cammafa.iobloggo.com/">more...</a><br><br /><br />pictures kansas city star obituaries. <img src="http://media.kansascity.com/smedia/2011/06/25/21/10/18HeKc.SlMa.81.jpg" alt="kansas city star obituaries. 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Then I look into the glass and think about the workers in the brewery and all of their hopes and dreams. If I didn't drink this beer, they might be out of work and their dreams would be shattered. Then I say to myself, "It is better that I drink this beer and let their dreams come true than be selfish and worry about my liver." <br /> ~ Jack Handy <br /> <br /> <br /> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <br /> "I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. " <br /> ~Frank Sinatra <br /> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <br /> <br /> "When I read about the evils of drinking, I gave up reading." <br /> ~ Henny Youngman <br /> <br /> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <br /> <br /> "24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think not." <br /> ~ Stephen Wright <br /> <br /> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <br /> <br /> "When we drink, we get drunk. When we get drunk, we fall asleep. When we fall asleep, we commit no sin. When we commit no sin, we go to heaven. Sooooo, let's all get drunk and go to heaven!" <br /> ~ Brian O'Rourke <br /> <br /> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <br /> <br /> "Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy." <br /> ~ Benjamin Franklin <br /> <br /> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <br /> <br /> "Without question, the greatest invention in the history of mankind is beer. Oh, I grant you that the wheel was also a fine invention, but the wheel does not go nearly as well with pizza." <br /> ~ Dave Barry <br /> <br /> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ <br /> And saving the best for last, as explained by Cliff Clavin, of Cheers. One afternoon at Cheers, Cliff was explaining the Buffalo Theory to his buddy Norm. Here's how it went: <br /> <br /> "Well ya see, Norm, it's like this... A herd of buffalo can only move as fast as the slowest buffalo. And when the herd is hunted, it is the slowest and weakest ones at the back that are killed first. This natural selection is good for the herd as a whole, because the general speed and health of the whole group keeps improving by the regular killing of the weakest members. In much the same way, the human brain can only operate as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. In this way, regular consumption of beer eliminates the weaker brain cells, making the brain a faster and more efficient machine. ! That's why you always feel smarter after a few beers."</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://northupmcconnell.com/blog/index.php?m=78020">more...</a><br><br /><br />makeup daivd pulliam kansas city star <img src="http://media.sacbee.com/smedia/2011/06/20/11/45/570-1Off4.St.91.jpg" alt="kansas city star obituaries. 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They are angry if Bill Clinton is President. They are angry if George Bush is president. They are angry when Democrats win, they are angry even if republicans win. They are just angry and they want everyone else to be angry. Probably, there is a secret key to ratings success written somewhere in a secret book in a secret library that these guys have read. And that books says "Make thy audience mad at someone and thou shalt see success in thy Neilson ratings".</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hairstyles city star obituaries. kc <img src="http://progressivelighting1.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/lighting-necklace1.jpg" alt="kansas city star obituaries. kansas city star obituaries" title="kansas city star obituaries" width="470" <br><li>kansas city star obituaries</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">ilikekilo</div><div class="date">03-25 04:27 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">lol...you are right..<br /> <br /> but dont know... I am going by hunch..I hope not to regret..:)<br /> <br /> <br /> None of my business as to what you do but U not going thru a lawyer seems counter intuitive to me.. not sure why u r taking chances to see whether you would regret or not? anyways good luck man..</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Macaca</div><div class="date">10-14 04:25 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">Boxer Gets Boost in Industry Cash; But Aides Say Positions, Strategy Unchanged (http://rollcall.com/issues/53_41/news/20421-1.html) By John Stanton | Roll Call Staff, October 11, 2007<br /> <br /> With one eye on a possible 2010 re-election race against California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger (R) and the other firmly focused on the Environment and Public Works Committee, Chairwoman Barbara Boxer (D) is taking in increasing campaign contributions from industrial sectors and their unions with business before her panel.<br /> <br /> Boxer � who vaulted from a rank-and-file role on the committee to chairwoman following the 2006 elections and the retirement of then-ranking member Jim Jeffords (I-Vt.) � has long had a contentious relationship with industry. According to aides, she continues to maintain a ban on accepting political action committee contributions from a number of sectors, including oil and gas companies.<br /> <br /> Rose Kapolczynski, Boxer�s longtime campaign consultant, said Boxer has not changed her campaign fundraising strategy as a result of taking control of EPW and that she expects no major increases in contributions from industry once the cycle is completed.<br /> <br /> �I�d be surprised if there�s a major difference in the amount ... there may [just] be a difference in timing� of contributions by industry PACs, Kapolczynski said.<br /> <br /> Kapolczynski also said that in addition to maintaining her long-standing policy of not taking PAC dollars from the oil and gas industry and its top-level executives, Boxer�s rise to power has had no impact on her policy positions. �Anyone who�s followed Barbara Boxer�s career over the years understands there is one thing you can count on � you know where she stands on the issues. And whether she�s in the minority or the chairman, that�s not going to change.�<br /> <br /> But while environmentalists and other allies agree they have seen no significant sign that her long-standing commitment to their cause has waned with her ascension to power, Boxer has recorded what appears to be a significant uptick in funding from industries traditionally hostile to her philosophical positions.<br /> <br /> An analysis of campaign contributions this year through Aug. 30 showed that Boxer has taken in $41,000 from political action committees connected to the energy, natural resources, construction and transportation industries.<br /> <br /> According to CQ MoneyLine, the energy and natural resources sector so far this year ranks as Boxer�s second-largest source of PAC contributions, clocking in at $20,500.<br /> <br /> Labor unions, which have donated $57,650 to her campaign this year, rank as her top source of PAC dollars, and $21,500 of those funds come from unions connected to industries with business before the committee.<br /> <br /> Compared to the 2004 fundraising cycle � the last one in which Boxer was actively raising campaign funds, according to an aide � Boxer appears to be pulling significantly more cash from these sectors now than she was then. For instance, Boxer�s campaign reported $18,500 in total receipts from the energy and natural resources sector in all of 2003 and 2004, according to CQ MoneyLine, while the transportation sector donated $35,450, for a two-year total of $53,950 from these industries.<br /> <br /> While partisan fighting has largely stalled much of her environmental agenda this year � for instance, it appears unlikely that an ambitious climate change bill will be passed � the EPW Committee has successfully moved legislation key to industry.<br /> <br /> For example, Boxer successfully pushed through the Water Resources Development Act reauthorization bill this year. WRDA has long been a top priority for the construction and shipping industries, among others, since it provides billions in federal funding for public works projects such as levy construction and ship channel dredging. This year�s bill, which was vetoed by President Bush last month, included $20 billion in new federal spending.<br /> <br /> Similarly, Boxer�s committee is expected to pass a �technical corrections� bill making changes to the 2005 transportation authorization bill. The corrections measure, in addition to making modifications to the original law with millions of dollars for transportation firms across the country, also includes tens of millions in new spending, including a �mag-lev� railway project connecting the coast of California to Las Vegas.<br /> <br /> While lobbyists representing industries with business before Boxer�s committee declined to comment for this article, lobbyists and Democratic campaign strategists have noted a realignment now under way in Washington thanks to the 2006 elections that in many ways mirrors Boxer�s financial relationship with industry.<br /> <br /> For more than a decade, energy, natural resource and transportation industries and their PACs have tended to favor Republicans, who held control of Congress from 1994 through 2006, both in terms of spending and in whom they chose as lobbyists. But in the wake of the 2006 elections and the sudden ascendancy of Democrats to power in both chambers, those alliances have begun to shift.<br /> <br /> While Boxer has not shown any signs that her reliably progressive and pro-environmental positions are changing as a result of this new dynamic, one public interest advocate, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Boxer and other Democrats clearly have begun reaping the benefits of power. �It�s good to be queen,� this source said.<br /> <br /> Democratic Senate aides said the veteran lawmaker is in the early stage of gearing up for her 2010 re-election fight, which could include a high-profile � and prohibitively expensive � showdown with Schwarzenegger, and that the increases in her fundraising are a reflection of that reality.<br /> <br /> Kapolczynski acknowledged the specter of a Schwarzenegger run but noted that any statewide race in California is a costly affair and nothing should be read into her donation increases other than the fact that she is prepping for her next re-election campaign. As a result, �she needs to prepare for a really tough race,� she said.<br /> <br /> Although state GOP sources said it appears unlikely at this point Schwarzenegger will make a run for the Senate, one Republican strategist noted the governor is infamous for holding his plans close to the vest until the last moment.<br /> <br /> �This is a guy who didn�t tell hardly anyone he was going to run for governor until he did,� the strategist noted. �He likes surprise and likes the theatrics of it all. He will keep everyone guessing till bitter end, I think. [But] everything I�ve seen so far is focused on being governor.�</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">bfadlia</div><div class="date">01-10 04:16 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">And your source is RASHID KHALIDI! <br /> <br /> I rest my case. Anyone knowing anything about Middle East conflict knows how biased and pro-Palestinian this guy is. <br /> <br /> Partition of Palestine was done as per United Nations General Assembly Resolution 181<br /> <br /> Stop smoking pot!<br /> <br /> i'm amazed u know khalidi (yes pro-palestinian, all US media is pro-Israel and no one finds anything wrong in that), and on the other hand think that resolution 181 had anything to do with egypt or jordan, the resolution partitioned palestine into a jewish state on 56% of the land and an arab state on 43% of the land and about 1% international area.. that is at a time where the palestinian population was 1,223,000 and the jewish population 417,000<br /> <br /> Territory Arab and other population % Arab and other Jewish population % Jewish Total population<br /> Arab State 725,000 99% 10,000 1% 735,000<br /> Jewish State 407,000 45% 498,000 55% 905,000<br /> International 105,000 51% 100,000 49% 205,000<br /> Total 1,237,000 67% 608,000 33% 1,845,000<br /> Data from the Report of UNSCOP — 1947<br /> <br /> In case you don't know israel took much more in 1948 than what this unjust resolution specified, then it took control of 100% in 1967 and never ceased to build settlements everywhere since then, the most generous israeli peace offer since oslo was is to establish the palestinian state on 13% of the land<br /> <br /> i am tempted to respond to your "pot smoking" comment, but i have enough self respect not to go there</div></div><hr /><br><br>heidi montaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05033028744893245013noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9109174479217133635.post-12396071042914014722011-07-11T10:46:00.000-07:002011-07-12T17:59:43.445-07:00lebron james mom and delonte west picturesimages With Lebron James Mom <img src="http://www.rolandsmartin.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/lebronjames.jpg" alt="lebron james mom and delonte west pictures. that LeBron James#39; mom" title="that LeBron James#39; mom" width="470" <br><li>that LeBron James#39; mom</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">s_r_e_e</div><div class="date">07-14 04:29 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">What would happen this time before it retrogress again is, some low hanging EB2s from 2005 end & 2006 will get GC while many 2002 & 2003 EB2 are still waiting. 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Durbin-obama would thrown the flowers on our face and kick us out.<br /> <br /> Just Kidding - reading your post i was feeling like I'm reading a comment from Fox News. However i do respect your opinion and thanks for expressing it.<br /> <br /> My Point is more long term - in the shorter term no major change can happen to economy even if Barack wins but eventually Economy would be stronger under Barack's leadership. He also stressed that he would stop "JOBS BEING SHIPPED OVERSEAS" which means companies like TATA or INFY or some Chinese company taking my Job ( or any American's Job ) away from US to INDIA or CHINA. If you are planning a future in US - you would not want your US job taken away by your brother at INDIA or CHINA and Barack will make sure that doesn't happen.<br /> <br /> The Bottonline is he will create tons of Jobs at US , so unemployment will be very low , average peoples will be happy and however loud ANTI-IMMIGRANTS scream and shout no AMERICAN will pay attention. Our EB reforms will Pass much easily and we will be able to able to lead a much happier and content life with GREEN CARD.<br /> <br /> Once again my Point is definitely Long Term - in the shorter duration Barack has to first fix the Mortgage Mess and do something with Iran by taking help from EUROPE.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />2011 DELONTE WEST LEBRON JAMES MOM <img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5187/5604767750_40e12e29bf.jpg" alt="lebron james mom and delonte west pictures. 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The joke is Pak blaming some poor Indian for a bomb blast which was quickly owned up by a domestic terrorist organization!!<br /> Pakistan is a begging bowl which is trying to blackmail US by threatening to pull out troops from Afgan border..so US and UK are trying to pacify India telling them that they will put pressure on Pak to do something.<br /> And you know what a bigger joke is? your slum dog cum president who told Larry King that no one from "his part of the country" were involved in the attack!!! What is his part of the country? his toilet seat??? It has not been 1 year since he killed his wife he was jumping all over Sarah Palin like a horny dog!! Barking dogs seldom bite, so don't just thump your chest just yet. When the fox has to die it runs towards the lion. That is what Pakistan is doing by pretending to pose as if it will go to war with India. If India attacks Pak will fold it's tail between its legs and run to US, like Nawaz sherif did during the Kargil war. We have beaten you in 4 wars, how may more beatings will it take for it to sink into your thick skull that Pakistan can NEVER beat India. Period!!<br /> <br /> Pakistan will disintegrate with in the next few years if they don't seek India's support in whacking them Jehadi SOB's. Baluchitan, NWFP, Sindh are all going to be independent countries and the Pak president can easily rule " his part of the country"<br /> <br /> Buddyinsfo you might try to bring friction among Indians by pitting people from different states against each other, but remember when it comes to any outside force we are all Indians first and we will Kick your Ass...<br /> <br /> This is like an ant taking on an elephant, if half the men in Punjab, Guj and Rajastan stand on the border and Pee; Pakistan will be washed away in a flood of Urine...If you poor people want to get killed, there are better painless ways than enrage India. So it is in Paks best interest to request India to come in clean up the terrorist camps which are now turning against Pakistan itself!!<br /> <br /> smisachu, if you use this kind of language, the tender, sensitive minds of the other IVians will get bruised.You'll be branded as a out-of-control maniac, who's lost his mental balance.<br /> <br /> Benazir was one of the level-headed politicians in Pakistan like her father, but she was deemed pro-western. Her father Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was charged with false conspiracies and hanged because he was one of the few secular leaders and held peace talks with India. She was ruthlessly murdered, what a loss!<br /> <br /> Good leaders don't stand a chance in Pakistan and the country is sure to disintegrate - its just a matter of time!!<br /> <br /> However, what buddysinfo says is right. India is not Israel. Its a land of weaklings and this Gandhi-Nehru doctrine is somewhere deep down in our DNA. Nenru was still chanting his favorite Hindi-Chini Bhai Bhai and reading the Panchsheel and romancing with Lady Mountbatten, when the Chinese back-stabbed India. I have nothing against the Chinese - they are progressive people, thousand times better than these bankrupt Pakistanis (who can't look beyond terrorism and bloodshed) and they have made gigantic industrial progress! This just goes to show how useless Nehru-Gandhi leadership has historically been!!<br /> <br /> On the other hand, his daughter Indira was a loose cannon, a dictator but being a lady - she had balls! What a shame! <br /> Rajiv Gandhi was another strong leader. I have always disliked the congress for its vote bank politics but I grant it to Rajiv Gandhi for catapulting India into the information age. <br /> The same Bofors gun over which everybody raised a big hue and cry (Bofors kickbacks) came to our rescue during Kargil.<br /> After Rajiv, the leadership has completely collapsed - no absolute majority, coalition goverments, hung parliaments, its a chaos.<br /> <br /> Look at buddysinfo and look at the dirty,hateful offline messages he has left people. Pure, unadulterated hatred. Some Indians are more interested in Thakre driving out North Indians, others are beating up Laloo for giving some jobs to Biharis (are Biharis not Indians??), the South vs the North, Tamil vs Hindi - rather than bandying together as Indians.<br /> <br /> And to top it all, some one starts some idiotic thread as to how America is going to disintegrate! We need to learn a lot from America and Israel, when it comes to nationalism!<br /> Everyone was united after 9/11, everyone supported war and if there is another attack on American soil, there will be another war in the middle east, make no mistake. The war comes first, the questions and the regrets come later..that is America! Its not a nation of Nehru and Gandhi, its a nation of Roosevelt, Truman and General Eisenhower!<br /> <br /> On the other hand we will argue till doomsday - whether India should go on war with Pakistan or not, create some Bollywood style drama , while the islamic savages come and violate our land at will. Its been happening since 1600 A.D, nothing new here. It will happen again, who cares!<br /> <br /> Peace!</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><img src="http://api.ning.com/files/EdapsQwGQOQdCS6iGDECc-3E1vIUwKZbREZLB5bxuqBfVr6ehIl8LcYNzdtMJSzU5LQYQjWMJCUwTCpS*TcJGurk3gmm2910/lebronjames20096395132.jpg" alt="lebron james mom and delonte west pictures. 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As Beijing increases its activities across the Himalayan and Indian Ocean regions, fears about Chinese encirclement are rife. <br /> <br /> It is even easier to forget that these challenges are intertwined with natural resource issues. Policy makers in New Delhi often fail to make this connection, at their own peril. Twenty-five per cent of Indians lack access to clean drinking water; about 40 per cent have no electricity. These constraints intensify security problems. <br /> <br /> India's immense energy needs - household and commercial - have deepened its dependence on coal, its most heavily consumed energy source. But India's main coal reserves are located in Naxalite bastions. With energy security at stake, New Delhi has a powerful incentive to flush out insurgents. It has done so with heavy-handed shows of force that often trigger civilian casualties. Additionally, intensive coal mining has displaced locals and created toxic living conditions for those who remain. All these outcomes boost support for the insurgency. <br /> <br /> Meanwhile, the fruits of this heavy resource extraction elude local communities, fuelling grievances that Naxalites exploit. A similar dynamic plays out in J&K, where electricity-deficient residents decry the paltry proportion of power they receive from central government-owned hydroelectric companies. In both cases, resource inequities are a spark for violent anti-government fervour. <br /> <br /> Resource constraints also inflame India's tensions with Pakistan and China. As economic growth and energy demand have accelerated, India has increased its construction of hydropower projects on the western rivers of the Indus Basin - waters that, while allocated to Pakistan by the Indus Waters Treaty, may be harnessed by India for run-of-the-river hydro facilities. Pakistani militants, however, do not make such distinctions. Lashkar-e-Taiba repeatedly lashes out at India's alleged "water theft". Lashkar, capitalising on Pakistan's acute water crisis (it has Asia's lowest per capita water availability), may well use water as a pretext for future attacks on India. <br /> <br /> Oil and natural gas are resource catalysts for conflict with China. Due to insufficient energy supplies at home, India is launching aggressive efforts to secure hydrocarbons abroad. This race brings New Delhi into fierce competition with Beijing, whose growing presence in the Indian Ocean region is driven in large part by its own search for natural resources. <br /> <br /> India's inability to prevent Chinese energy deals with Myanmar (and its worries about similar future arrangements in Sri Lanka) feeds fears about Chinese encirclement, but also emboldens India to take its energy hunt further afield. Strategists now cite the protection of faraway future energy holdings as a core motivation for naval modernisation plans; India's energy investments already extend from the Middle East and Africa to Latin America. Such reach exposes India to new vulnerabilities, underscoring the imperative of enhanced sea-based energy transit protection capabilities. <br /> <br /> While sea-related China-India tensions revolve around energy, land-based discord is tied to water. South Asia holds less than 5 per cent of annual global renewable water resources, but China-India border tensions centre around the region's rare water-rich areas, particularly Arunachal Pradesh. Additionally, Chinese dam-building on Tibetan Plateau rivers - including the mighty Brahmaputra - alarms lower-riparian India. With many Chinese agricultural areas water-scarce, and India supporting nearly 20 per cent of the world's population with only 4 per cent of its water, neither nation takes such disputes lightly. <br /> <br /> India's resource constraints, impelled by population growth and climate change, will likely worsen in the years ahead. Recent estimates envision water deficits of 50 per cent by 2030 and outright scarcity by 2050, if not earlier. Meanwhile, India is expected to become the world's third-largest energy consumer by 2030, when the country could import 50 per cent of its natural gas and a staggering 90 per cent of its oil. If such projections prove accurate, the impact on national security could be devastating. <br /> <br /> So what can be done? First, New Delhi must integrate natural resource considerations into security policy and planning. India's navy, with its goal of developing a blue-water force to safeguard energy resources overseas, has planted an initial seed. Yet much more must be done, and progress can be made only when policy makers better understand the destabilising effects of resource constraints. Second, India should acknowledge its poor resource governance, and craft demand-side, conservation-based policies that better manage precious - but not scarce - resources. This means improved maintenance of water infrastructure (40 per cent of water in most Indian cities is lost to pipeline leaks), more equitable resource allocations, and stronger incentives for implementing water- and energy-efficient technologies (like drip irrigation) and policies (like rainwater harvesting). <br /> <br /> Such steps will not make India's security challenges disappear, but they will make the security situation less perilous. 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There would be provisions to make illegal immigrants as legal and remove backlogs to family based quota whereas posing harsh restrictions on H1b visas and reducing Green Card quotas and scrap AC21 portability and try to experiment with some new kind of skilled immigration system. <br /> <br /> The above is very evident based on the fact that Senator Durbin has been very hostile to EB immigrants. It is evident that Senator Durbin will make the calls when Senator Obama becomes the president.<br /> <br /> Please post your opinions. This is a very important discussion. It is very important that the community see what is in store for us when the new Administration takes charge.<br /> <br /> A lot of folks in the EB community are looking forward to 2009 thinking something will definitely happen. 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I dont think that argument stands well to justify against buying a house.<br /> <br /> Active trading is a double edged sword, if you lose you lose big..if you win..you bet even bigger..show me one ETF or mutual fund which did not lose money in this market. People are calculating how small they lost compared to their competitors. <br /> <br /> Also, timing the market is very dangerous...maybe even worse than buying a house in boom-time..those who made money in bull run or by betting against in bear run, most will agree there is no such thing as free-ride..you win some, you lose some..same logic some of the other posters tried to convey for buying a house..<br /> <br /> Risk is a risk no matter how we spin it...all those who have invested heavily in indian real-estate took risk as well..rates are flat now..granted we are comparing a developing market with a mature market..<br /> <br /> end of the day everyone is trying to make good of their investment with as little risk as possible...when it comes to home..family, kids adds into the equation...<br /> <br /> I would gladly lose 40-50K on a bad decision on house where I lived for many years with my family than invest in uncertain market and make bad decision there and lose it all on paper...ANYDAY<br /> <br /> I guess everyone atleast most learnt a lesson with this recession...every recession teaches control..i bet those of us who are here during the previous recesison agree..we all came out with something positive out of it upon survuval..<br /> <br /> Buying beyond the means is gone...now people are down to earth and making choices within their means...that is a positive take from this meltdown<br /> <br /> To take this thread further, posters who are looking to close the deal or negotiating or closed can post the info regarding location, price, lenders, agents which would help others who want to get in..</div></div><hr /><br><br> <a href="http://www.sfuedivers.org/referrers.php">more...</a><br><br /><br />house delonte west lebron james mom <img src="http://media.onsugar.com/files/2011/05/19/0/1657/16577302/2b/gloria-james-spazzes-on-cops.preview.jpg" alt="lebron james mom and delonte west pictures. 2011 delonte-west-lebron-james" title="2011 delonte-west-lebron-james" width="470" <br><li>2011 delonte-west-lebron-james</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">thakurrajiv</div><div class="date">04-06 09:17 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">jung.lee,<br /> <br /> I do share the same concern as you. 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My L1 was valid till APRIL 2006. So my intention was to work with L1 employer till April 2006 and then switch to H1 employer.<br /> <br /> H1 employer also applied for a change of status, which I was not aware of that time. I asked the H1 company's lawyer whether I could continue with my L1 employer after getting the H1 and she said it's fine.<br /> <br /> So I got the H1B approval in Oct 2005, but still continued with L1 employer till APRIL 2006, then switched to H1.<br /> <br /> Recently I came to know that this could be an issue. When I was filling the G-325A form, I wondered if I specify that I worked with the L1 employer till APRIL 2006, would they catch this?? Even if they catch , how big an issue would this be??<br /> <br /> If I put the dates to reflect the dates to show that I quit my L1 employer in Oct 2005 itself, would this be an issue?? I guess in this case, if by any chance they ask for any further evidence like pay stubs or W2 in that period of time, I would be in trouble.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> From what I have read from the forum, A lawful re-entry should clear the violation in my case right?? I haven't filed the I-485 yet. My I-140 is pending.<br /> Do they catch this during I-140 stage??<br /> <br /> ALSO CAN THEY DENY H1B DUE TO PREVIUOS VIOLATION OF STATUS, WHILE I RE-ENTER?? This is my biggest fear now!!!<br /> <br /> Can I go to Canada/Mexico for stamping? where would I get an appointment at the earliest??<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Thanks.<br /> <br /> I am assuming that you haven't left the country since 2005?<br /> <br /> Going from h-4 to h-1 or L-1 to H-1b is a gray area in regards to have you actually changed your status and what happens if you maintain your old status.<br /> <br /> What is for sure is when you are on F-1 and you file a change of status to h-1b. For sure at this point your status is h-1b.<br /> <br /> Some lawyers will tell you that if you continue on L-1 then you have violted your status; others will tell you differently.<br /> <br /> Anytime there is a questionable issue then you definitely want to go out and re-enter and get an I-94 card. (use auto revalidation by going to canada). This will take the gray out of it.<br /> <br /> Once you have used auto revalidation then tell the absolute truth on the G-325a. USCIS won't be able to do anything about it. However; if they dig into it and accuse you of fraud then you are in for a long and difficult battle.(note: checking status is #1 thing uscis does in examining a 485 application).<br /> <br /> The big danger people will have is that regardless of whether people will be able to file now or later; the dates will go backwards. During this retrogressed time; uscis will pre-adjuidcate cases. 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The H-1B program is clearly intended for people WHO HAVE A SOLID FULL-TIME JOB OFFER AT THE TIME OF FILING THE APPLICATION. The whole body-shopping/visa abuse phenomenon is just disgusting. I wouldn't cry if any and all kinds of 'consultancy' activity were banned from the H-1B program. Someone stated that then they 'might as well lower the cap to 10.000/year'. Obviously not true. This bill clears out the infested issues of people illegally taking up visas on false premises. Good work!<br /> <br /> Part of the title of this thread reads 'even H-1 renewal will be impossible'. That is just priceless. No, H-1B renewal will be impossible IF YOU ARE NOT HERE BASED ON HONEST CIRCUMSTANCES. Anyone with trouble renewing H-1Bs after this bill should get a real job or leave if they are not up to that task. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> Stop judging whether someone is upto the task or not . There are so many people work for consulting companies and their green card applications are pending in various stages for years. <br /> <br /> Hope your so called fulltime job truly fulltime and pray that there will not be any lay offs in in fulltime employers company while your green card petition is pending. <br /> <br /> H1b can be applied even for temporary / part time jobs too.. try to get your facts correct.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />girlfriend lebron james mom delonte west. <img src="http://static.thehollywoodgossip.com/images/gallery/delonte-west-picture.jpg" alt="lebron james mom and delonte west pictures. Delonte West Picture" title="Delonte West Picture" width="470" <br><li>Delonte West Picture</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">Mahatma</div><div class="date">10-02 09:10 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Dear Ivians,<br /> <br /> <br /> I have not read all the mails. However, I want to express very naive thoughts (without a reading bias from previous mails) for now. I might reconsider some notions by the weekend until I am satisfied.<br /> <br /> I have studied Obama, CIR and immigrants plights all these years. Here is what I think could be positive:<br /> <br /> Obama is the kind of leader whao gets at the bottom the issues and tries to do the right thing (Watch Clinton's Florida speech, Oct 01, 2008 as to why he likes Obama!). He has the leadership skills and the strength of character to sway enough votes for any legislation including CIR. To me, so far he has shown Lincolnian charm. He is a serious guy who wants to do the right thing.<br /> <br /> He would try to balance middle class american families and unemployment situation. When close to half a millions jobs are lost, it is illconceivable for anybody to push for immigration reform eventhough we may be on the right side of justice and victim of broken system.<br /> <br /> There may be some tough situations for immigrants such as less outsourcing, american worker priority and other programs to promote STEM within the company. However, he will be the person to stand up for plights of tech workers. He understands the need and benefits of tech-immigration. As far as I know, his voting for H1 and CIR has been positive. It will be Obama and not someone elase whao will decide the policy. Durbin might tie the loose ends.<br /> <br /> My feeling is this: Let us trust this man. Explain to him through IV and any other channels our problems and how it impacts present and future of America. If we could successfully argue (by all pure means) for a "A business model where tech-immigrants bring benefits and rate of returns in a much higher and assured fashion than the stock market", we could win this debate.<br /> <br /> We are dealing with reasonable, smart and patriotic people. We need to continue to explore better methods to effectively communicate and win the deal. It is all about intellectual exercise to win a deal....<br /> <br /> It is always prudent to have back up plans, however, it should not distract us too much.<br /> <br /> haven't we agreed that GC is only worth so much and we do not want to have our life hostage to GC. At the same time, timely GC status gives better control of our career and discharging our family obliations. Sooner is better. However, we could do only so much. <br /> <br /> Let us continue to do our best and hopefully with a new administration, we would learn new equations.<br /> <br /> I trust in the ability of IV and IV-sympathetic constituencies to bring us deserved reward and recognition sooner rather than later.<br /> <br /> Staying positive, continuing to learn (lobbying and swaying), adapting to the environment (what are the business needs of main street and wall street and how leaders perceive those) and doing our best (use best of our minds and achess game of life.....a special gift of God to Indians and others) and learn to be happy.<br /> <br /> Remember, this is the first stroke of my pen.... I might revisit and reconsider some thoughts based on what most others are thinking.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br />hairstyles hot delonte west shoes James <img src="http://alexahit.net/wp-content/uploads/mvbthumbs/img_52226_delonte-west-and-lebron-james-share-tender-moment-hug.jpg" alt="lebron james mom and delonte west pictures. delonte west lebron james" title="delonte west lebron james" width="470" <br><li>delonte west lebron james</li><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">SunnySurya</div><div class="date">08-05 11:21 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">You certainly made yourself very clear. You are the most logical person , I have ever come accross. :p<br /> Labor substition was never yours to begin with...<br /> <br /> EB porting..you are already in the queue...you change ur job..go through the rigours of GC ..ad ..wad and lose a pad of money...then "IF" you are lucky you can regain ur position in the queue.... and looking at the 140 backlogs..anyone attempting to port his PD will end up getting stuck in the muck..;-)<br /> <br /> let me explain with example my friend:<br /> <br /> there is a blond ahead of you in the line....and suddenly she gets a nature call..she goes does her thing and returns...and she wants to regain her rightful place...<br /> <br /> now u my friend have a million dollar question: will u let her get back in the line in front of you...I bet u will...;-)<br /> <br /> now replace that blond with a desi.. i am sure i know your answer..."tere baap ka line hai kya"...<br /> <br /> so EB porting is possible only if you go through the rigours of stage 1 and 2...labor substition was a different animal..<br /> <br /> i guess i made myself clear..;)</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">chandlerguy98</div><div class="date">09-26 12:39 PM</div></div><div class="posttext">I know CIR was not very friendly.I do not beleive the CIR that comes up next year would be the same exact CIR as 2007. Because we have had varied versions of CIR from 05,06&07. I believe the CIR 09 will be much more friendly to us.even look at CIR 2007, sec 502,503, it increases EB quota to 450K and increases per country cap and Also has provisions for visa re capture. Also i dont think CIR 2009 will be written by Durbin. CIR 07 was mainly written by Kennedy not Durbin. I know Durbin hates H1&EB but i believe he is a minority opnion in a majority of democrats. so dont loose hope..Also what Obama during last CIR was an election ploy..We know mccain in his heart is friendly towards immigrants, but to win republicans he is showing he is tough on immigration. The same way with obama, to please labor unions, he put a show during CIR 07. I personally feel none of this matters when they become presidents, they will govern with majority opinion. I dont think majority opinion hates EB&GC. Heck dubya was against nation building when he ran for president and now he stuck with rebuilding irag for years to come.</div></div><hr /><br><br><br /><br /><div class="post"><div class="posttop"><div class="username">alterego</div><div class="date">12-27 11:23 AM</div></div><div class="posttext">Ofcourse its Pakistan's responsibility since we created them. But the question is, where do you go from here? <br /> There is about twenty to twenty five years worth of infrastructure and intellectual capital built in the unofficial 'non-state' militant/jihadi circles. <br /> So, its going to take time for this infrastructure to go away. <br /> <br /> The challenge for Pakistan is to dismantle this infrastructure. A hostile or unfriendly India doesn't help. Ironically, it makes reliance upon this infrastructure attractive.<br /> <br /> I think much of India understands this perspective. India is generally a very secular and tolerant country. However this is something that has been going on for many years now. The worlds patience is wearing thin. Terrorism should invoke a ZERO TOLERANCE response from all states towards "non-state actors" acting within their territories. More promises, seldom achieve anything tangible is unacceptable. Given the past track record of Pakistan on such issues, India and the world has decided to keep up the pressure this time, and not a moment too soon. Innocents get killed and harmed and unnecessary harm is inflicted on a nations psyche and internal diverse harmony with such events.<br /> <br /> Zardari has no real power in Pakistan. The military has a mind of its own there and are not there to serve the civilian adminstration. That is the problem.<br /> The world cannot be expected to wait for 15-20 yrs and suffer through these sorts of attacks, while Pakistan decides if they want to "dismantle their jihadi infrastructure". <br /> <br /> The pressure will continue on Pakistan and they will have to demonstrate more action to the world. Of course war will not be good for either country, arguably worse for Pakistan, however even absent war Pakistan could end up losing if they fail to act. The country will not thrive under this pressure and economic uncertainty and isolation, the economy already on the brink will collapse and the people will face unnecessary hardships, ala North Korea. The choice is up to Pakistan. We all hope Pakistan chooses rationally. <br /> We would all love to see a thriving, prosperous and terrorism free Pakistan, rather than one controlled by a military strong man(ala Zia Ul Haq) and begging/manipulating the sugar daddy of the day be it the USA or China at the time.<br /> Pakistanis need to figure out what they want for their future.</div></div><hr /><br><br>heidi montaghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05033028744893245013noreply@blogger.com0