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07-06 11:58 PM

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Siboo

07-27 03:06 PM

I am July 2 filer...

I mailed second set yesterday...

Then I thaught I mailed to Nebraska address then I mailed my third set to Texas center, dont want to take any chance whichever will be accecpted first.

I am smart...;)

It is not late now.

You may send one to California Service center, one to Vermont Service center and the final one to National Support center.

I am sure you will get at least one Receipt number. :D :D

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07-27 03:03 PM

Guys, don't take ownership and don't judge what other can do or can't do.

It is their discretion to call or not to call. They called and they are passing information.

Here everybody is showing bossism for nothing.

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Can someone explain to me, why should we call USCIS and inquire about receipt notices just weeks after filing AOS application when USCIS clearly states that it takes 30 days to process a receipt. Can we at least respect that piece of information and wait for 30 days before calling?

Did I get that 30 day receipt processing period wrong?

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msp1976

12-20 05:17 PM

Hello IV and its core members,

INA 202 (a) (3)

�Exception if additional visas available. - If because of the application of paragraph (2) with respect to one or more foreign states or dependent areas, the total number of visas available under both subsections (a-Family category) and (b-Employment category) of section 203 for a calendar quarter exceeds the number of qualified immigrants who otherwise may be issued such a visa, paragraph (2) shall not apply to visas made available to such states or areas during the remainder of such calendar quarter�.

Therefore, the 7% country cap had always been �soft� till year 2000.

After year 2000, AC21 has completely removed country cap in each employment category, if excess visas are available in each preference categories.

After 2000 (After AC21) the following law was added to INA in the section 202.

INA 202 (a) (5) (A)

EMPLOYMENT-BASED IMMIGRANTS NOT SUBJECT TO PER COUNTRY LIMITATION IF ADDITIONAL VISAS AVAILABLE- 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 limitation under paragraph (2) of this subsection during the remainder of the calendar quarter.

The devil is in the details....What do they determine during the year that there are additional visas available ??? In that question lies the whole issue...

The state dept. would not give the number usage statistics until the year has ended..The laws say something...the Babus in Washington interpret it in their own way and donot explain anything....How do you make them tell their interpretation ????

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gc28262

03-27 08:51 AM

Man, this place just needs a reason to go all-out hysterical. Seriously, what is the problem with this regulation? Employment verification is just the DMV's way of finding out if the person is in legal status. You had to show this letter when you got your visa stamped didn't you? Similarly, American citizens have to show proof of citizenship while applying for a driver's license. These are good law-enforcement measures the govt is taking to prevent out of status immigrants from getting a driver's license.

ashkam,

You are missing it again. What is a driver license for ? Drivers license is a drivers license. It is a verification whether one has the driving skills and knowledge to drive safely on the road.

What has it got to do with job or immigration status ?

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smuggymba

05-12 11:35 AM

Hispanic community has unity. EB Community has factured groups, each intenet on their narrow goals and aspirations. There is no use commenting on and comparing Hispanic comunity with legal community. Every illegal fights for all the illegals where as every EB immigrant fights for himself and by extension his/her group be it preference category or country category

.................and EB community doesn't even donate 50 dollars for the advocacy event. Did you contribute now that you're giving a lecture.

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shana04

02-12 05:14 PM

Thanks a lot bro

LIN # is that the Reciept Number for I 140 if yes then the online status on that says "Application Type: I140, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR ALIEN WORKER

Current Status: Approval notice sent.

On July 26, 2006, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I140 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR ALIEN WORKER. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service.

"

but this got a soft LUD on 12/30/2007 but the message is the same as it was ever.

which is also a Answer to your Question 3.

But the only thing is my lawyer did not file any job offer letter while appling for my I 485 as i did not had any as i did mentioned we had a disagreement and the employer is not willing to give me any letter.

but my current employer is a best person to work with and he is ready to help me at any extend he will not mind doing anything which will help me getting my green card.

Please advice if this could be an issue not having the employer letter while filling the I 485.

Thanks

It does not make any sense to send a new offer letter with AC21 unless you know the right job title or job description.

you would have a safe bet once you know your job title and send a new offer letter with your current employer and AC21 letter.

I can help you if you need AC21 letter.

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ronhira

07-07 12:35 AM

Over 60% of the US and 90% of Arizona supports the law they passed. Obama and his Attorney General are doing the wrong thing by interfering with state politics. How can these high ranking officials tell state law enforcement NOT TO enforce laws? The Supreme court will favor AZ even before the case starts. Slam Dunk.

those numbers.... 60% or 90% are all doctored...... and i'll look at the poll numbers only if both the following conditions are true -

1.) if i've no brain of my own to differentiate between right or wrong, so i must rely on the poll numbers to help me choose my position

2.) if i'm a cheap bastard running to get elected in some useless office ..... therefore i must do what is popular than what is right.... i must give up my conscience and i must choose my position looking at the poll numbers......

i'm afraid that neither of these two conditions apply on me..... so i'll have to disagree with u.....

so much for u'r slam dunk...... come back and read this after the decision by the US supreme court...... state of arizona does not have legal jurisdiction over federal immigration law. no matter how much evil we see around us... this world is made up of good men and women..... AZ will lose..... federal government is asking AZ to enforce the existing law and disband their illegal & illegitimate bill sb1070 becoz its in violation of the constitution of the country..... applying existing federal law will take supremacy over "AZ immigration law" ........

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kaisersose

08-24 10:42 AM

I still don't get it. There are around 300k AOS applications now pending. Given that there are only 10k EB based green cards for India, and I am sure there are more applications than 10k for FY2008 and still Visa bulletin for Oct indicates a date of Apr 2004. Should it not be "U" for the entire FY2008?

No.

There are 2 agencies involved here - DOS and USCIS. Visa numbers and cut-off dates are owned by DOS. 485 applications are held and processed by USCIS as and when visa numbers are released by DOS.

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go_guy123

11-03 10:49 AM

WOW...

In a matter of minutes my indicator has gone to 3 reds. Am I missing something... ?!!!

Dont worry too much about the reds. Even I used to have a couple of greens.

But when I saw many people complaining about why IV is not pursuing piecemeal,

I explained them about the Hispanic caucus and CIR.....I started getting reds

because of that.

People often give red even for rational and logical postings here if the information is uncomfortable.

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enggr

09-28 01:47 AM

I thank everyone for taking interest in my case and giving valuable advices.

Yes, the lawyer should have checked this and filed on EB3 to begin with. If he had suggested a potential hindrance like this, I wouldn't have agreed to file the case under EB2. The way it happened was, employer and attorney requested all my details and decided to go with EB2. I didn't even know the complete requirements of EB2 at that time as I had a belief that EB2 is only for Masters degree. Because the employer + attorney recommended EB2 I signed up for that.

I have requested my employer to start a new PERM as soon as possible.

I am very much looking forward for interfiling my old I-485 with the new I-140. My attorney is saying its not possible. (Maybe he's very less experienced in these matters).

"during that time hope your new I-140 comes through (for the PERM you are starting now) and then interfile that I-140 to your existing 485"

Can you please shed some more light on that so that I can argue with my attorney. Any links regarding this would be really helpful. Any piece of information/case history would be helpful to argue with my lawyer.

AkhilMahajan,

The university gives different marksheets for supplementary exam. There's a consolidated one too.

insbaby,

You are right. EB3 is the safest one. I never tried to take advantage of EB2. The whole mistake was due to improper knowledge from my side about EB2 and wrong evaluation by the attorney. I am looking for all ways to convert this case into EB3. My attorney is saying that we can't file a new I-140 under EB3. The only way to continue this case is to request the EB3 conversion as part of the RFE response. Then, INS should agree to the change in a return letter which can be followed by the I-140 application amendment or new I-140 application.

quizzer,

The I-140 filing date was Nov 2006.

Ramba,

You are very correct. I have requested my attorney to change the category from EB2 to EB3. he said it can be done only as a formal request during RFE response. The attorney has requested my employer to modify the job requirement from EB2 to EB3. I think we are safe at the labor certification as it doesn't ask progressive experience. Labor is asking for Bachelors degree and 5 years of experience which I have. I have no plans to move out of H1b until I-140 is approved.

cnndwag,

I didn't run away. Today I was running behind my attorney and employer to save this case under EB3. I didn't fake my experience as I finished my course well before starting my first job. IO caught the discrepancy which should have been caught by my attorney long before. Just to re-iterate I never tried to expedite the process by filing under EB2. In fact I was ignorant about EB2 till the case was filed.

Dreamworld,

I am very disappointed by the law you mentioned

"PERM does not allow to change from EB2 to EB3"

Can you send me some links to read more in this respect? But fact is a fact. I appreciate you pointing out things like this.

One of my friend tole me yesterday to request DOL (dept. of labor) to request for a reclassification which should come in 3 weeks. But my lawyer said that classification doesn't happen at labor level and all it matters there is what is specified in newspaper ad and labor requirement (bachelors and 5 yrs exp).

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number30

04-09 02:37 PM

Filing Fee is not enclosed as it is USCIS service error.

(This was done as officer at USCIS told that Fee need not be included as it is service error, attorney also agreed with this statement).

Problem with not including filing fee is you do not get the receipt or receipt number, Hence difficult to track.

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08-22 10:58 AM

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mirage

07-27 03:59 PM

Why the hell are you guys calling USCIS, calling them won�t expedite your process. You are just showing the person on the other side of the phone what kind of crappy people we are.

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04-02 02:00 PM

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05-17 12:52 PM

First of all make a complaint about the employer to the INS that he is not paying... and make decision, US is not your entire life. If you have confidence you can do anything anywhere in this small world.

So I assume you told this to your neighbor who lives downstairs :D

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01-04 02:45 PM

I had a good laugh once I started reading the posts .. liked the fun .. and comments from members ... the H4 & F2 was good .. so L2 and F2 are in same category??? :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D

Does USCIS grant a H0(HZERO) Visa? I'm sure many will be intrested in that :)

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05-22 03:27 PM

We should get an amendment to make all H1Bs illegal. so we can easily qualify for this Z visa.

Lol, Agree with this. We need to include this amendment in the agenda :D

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06-02 10:30 AM

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The bill is slipping in its position.....rather, others are overtaking.

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Aah_GC

11-19 01:55 PM

RD - July 23. Haven't received FP notices for me and my wife. Received EADs. eFiled AP - got my receipt but not my wife.

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02-21 12:03 PM

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I would not be comfortable meeting unknown people specifically at home with a single phone call, its not safe too.

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sujan_vatrapu

11-03 08:39 AM

As was said somewhere else on this forum, "lets take care of the foreigners first and then take care of the dying!" Sounds - what's the word - logical!

lets stop this rhetoric on repubs, what about bobby jindal, marco rubio & nick haley and plz don't give explanations to distort the reality, many in the republicans sincerely support legal immigration, tell me few good things dems did to legal immigrants, aint regan the one who gave amnesty to illegals in 80s, aint bush the one who tried more than once to pass CIR, who opposed h1b fee increase recently?

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12-13 06:01 PM

nixstor,

if you have seen my other posts on this subject, you would not have said what you did. I am an IT consultant, and, have in the past received multiple offers for labor sub, but, not taken it as I am comfortable with what I am doing.

I have also personally known people who used labor sub in companies that are listed on the NASDAQ and are involved in Software development (not one of the mom and pop consulting companies)

All I was doing by playing the devil's advocate is trying to deflect the heat of the person who started this thread. I will repeat myself once again. I understand that as a practice it borders on being unfair. However, if it is being used by someone legally, to better their own life, we should not come out and attack them.

Now to answer your question - "Would you do it? If yes why and if no why not". Would I do it? Yes I would if I got an offer from a great company with a well defined career path, good salary and stock and benefits etc.

Would I do it to go from one consulting company to other by paying someone money for it? NEVER. I hope this answers your question.

you support labor substitution as long as both the employer and employee can hush up the money involved and leave no proof.

it does us no good judging people who we do not know which is what you did with your above statement. I hope better sense will prevail in the future.

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07-04 01:55 PM

Congratulations!!!

Dear IV folks,

After a long long 7 years I finally received my Green Card y'day.

If not anything... this process does forcefully teach patience, hope, anger mgnt & gives a new understanding of terms UNFAIR & UNJUST.

My app did experience all the delays ..Backlog centers, company change, date portability, NameCheck..

For expediting Namecheck & Serv. ticket I had written/fax/calls to almost everyone in govt. White House, First Lady, DHS Dir, TSC Dir, USCIS Dir, Senator...

Not sure if anything worked, but finally 180 day rule might have helped.

Finally ...it's a great sense of relief.

I was desperately needing it now as I wanted MBA loan & change of field etc.

Special thanks to pappu,logiclife,berkeleybee,Googler ...you guys are the lighthouses in this long tempest.

It's amazing that someone whom you don't know & have never met, inspire & guide so many others.

All the very best to everyone & I hope everyone gets their GC in a FAIR order - FIFO -.

God bless you all.

-------------------------

IND

140 - Dec 2001 (EB3) BEC

140 - Aug 2005 (EB2) PERM

485 - May 2007

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02-21 08:06 AM

ICE do site visits to investigate employers. It happened to one of my former colleagues. What officer did was to verify that he was a genuine H1B employee. The officer visited his manager at client's place and verified his duties.

However I haven't heard an officer visiting one's home.

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08-31 08:11 PM

I can help take some stuff - how much is there?

I would offer to carry the flag, but I have Carpal Tunnel, so it might not be a great idea :)

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12-13 12:49 PM

Of course, we are no more than modern day white collar slaves. We toil here for years, our spouses aren't even allowed to have a social security number, not to mention drivers licenses in many states. We are not even allowed to visit our families in our home countries without having the risk of not getting the visa re-stamped in the consulates abroad. How pathetic! Can't we all move to Canada and setup a colony for free slaves?

Look, the situation is terrible but let's not get carried away. We're still here by choice. We bargain going through all this for having the life we have here and not having the energy enough to unroot and head to Canada, Aus or Europe.

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10-12 11:08 AM

Hello GSC999 ( I forgot your real name :-) ) .

I prefectly agree with the fact that people are getting a bit overly impatient on the issues here , but I who has been patiently waiting and waiting and working with the state chapters just see a lull and silence on the immigration front ( Skilled and Unskilled ) . No one wants to talk about it or do anything about it on the Hill.Please prove me wrong here , I WANT TO BE WRONG !!!

DC Rally participant ( 2 + 1) Texas State Chapter member Regular $ Contributer

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Arnab, I understand your point. I mean it. My old priority date was Sept. '02 and after being stuck in backlog for years, I finally decided to change my job, my new priority date is in 2006.

Now, IV doesn't have control over the schedule followed by the US congress. Having said that, let me assure you that there is positive movement. If you look at recent posts by other members, you will see that momentum. That is the result of your efforts with DC rally and your contribution.

This last quarter of 2007 is do or die for us. That is why we are asking members to join state chapters and preparing for our next big push. All this may not be what you would be hoping for but guess what, without your efforts we wouldn't have come so far. So have some more patience.

Cheers!

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10-01 09:08 PM

as you said mine is same case. My wifes 140 approved from NSC so I guess the application will move back to NSC.

NSC probably sent applications to CSC for data entry, I am a july 2 filer, my EAD(I131)/AP(I765) and all receipt notices were sent to me by CSC all are WAC### numbers which means its from CSC, then they sent just the AOS (I485) back to NSC saying they do not have Jurisdiction on the AOS application (Logic behind this is - because my I140 was approved by NSC, I have a LIN### on I140 application).

This transfers happens in the 4 centers all the time no need to worry, there is delay associated though... :(

Anywayz all said and done... I have not received my FP notice as yet...

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06-01 12:01 PM

Try hard like you used to do during your school days...trying to get one of those first 3 ranks in class....:pVote yes...get a better rank and lesser wait times for your GCs.....Good Luck....:)

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12-20 11:00 AM

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After being in the dark for so long...

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Sending it to DOS would be a problem ??

But why are they sending it to DOS unless you file for Consular processing?

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06-06 12:26 AM

My manager surprised me today saying that I was promoted yesterday from a programmer analyst to a systems analyst. I have an approved i-140 and have filed my 485. My priority date for EB3 is current. I also have a 3 year extension of H1B.

There is no change in the job responsibilities.

Question:

1. How soon should I file my AC21 request?

2. What is the impact of this promotion on my H1B?

3. I have waited for 7 years and I may be close to getting my Green Card. How does the AC 21 impact my pending 485?

I declined my promotion. My manager said that it would take a lot of effort to unwind this promotion. He was not pleased with my request.

Any ideas?

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Devils_Advocate

06-24 01:20 PM

The pace by which the Climate change and health plan bills are moving is pretty impressive, they should tackle that within a reasonable period of time, i have a strong feeling that CIR might be taken up this year, as all the dirt has been worked out in 2007, its just a question of political will, and with the hispanic vote swing that changed the face of the elections, the GOP might just swing the other way, you never know

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07-10 08:04 AM

In my opinion, we should not spend any resources on this guy and or to oppose who oppose our views.

We should stick to getting our goals achieved instead of fighting those who are fighting us.

Lou Dobb seems to discourage illegal immigration but is all for legal immigration ...

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08-09 07:07 PM

I just called USCIS customer service to get it clarified for my case - applied 485 in July 07 and used AC21 in Aug 08. My 485 got approved Aug 6th 2010.

The first level officer said I am free switch. When I told that I have heard I have to stick to my current employer for 6 months or so, she put me on hold to check with supervisor. Then transferred me to 2nd level IO.

After almost 1hr wait, the second level IO confirmed I am free to switch. She got my receipt no and checked the status and mentioned I should get my card in week or two and I am free to switch.

Again, as mentioned I already invoked AC21. It will be good to hear from ppl who have not and if it makes any difference.

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04-21 08:42 PM

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08-17 10:33 AM

U have such a big signature but nothing abt contribution to IV. Have u contributed anything to IV? If not, how do u thinkIV can fight for whatever it is fighting?

yes I have, I have been a contributing member from Apr 2006 when there just a handful of members. I have so far contributed 450 dollars in regular intervals of 100, 50. We also took up the talk to senator campaign in our state and met our 13 district congressman and senators from WA and explained IV's position. I have also provided input to IV core on how to contact them in DC. My wife regularly posts IV messages in orkut where she is an active member. I used to put my contribution in my signature until I read a post where people were complaining on putting up the signature. I plan to use my miles for me and my wife to go to DC if I get my time off approved. I had planned to go on 13th. I have gotten 10 contributing members to join IV so far. If you still have doubts on my IV contributions, let me know and I will be more than happy to do a public disclosure on my funds contributed!

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02-24 08:37 PM

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http://www.uscis.gov/files/pressrelease/ExpediteNameChk022007.pdf

What I can gather from this is that USCIS is going back on its original position of asking the FBI to expedite Name Check cases.

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05-31 01:11 AM

Hi ,

I sent i140 papers and money in feb 2007 to my company. in april i went to india and came back in May. in May when i asked the recieved number of i 140 filing to my company then they told me to wait for 2 week and after 2 week when they gave me recpt number, i checked online i saw following message.

"

Current Status: Case received and pending.

On May 16, 2007, we received this I140 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR ALIEN WORKER, and mailed you a notice describing how we will process your case. ..................

"

looks like my company sent paper to USCIS in may not in march or april. is that currect? is the USCIS receipt date is the i140 filing date and gc cut off date if CIR bill passes? please throw some light on this.

Thanks.

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02-11 11:19 AM

Thank you zachs..

I forwarded the IV message to my company HR person and requested it to be cascaded to all the individuals in our company. He has agreed to forward. I hope we get additional letters sent out to WH.

Dear friends,

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I have now stopped getting phone calls from friends, when I call them they talk to me but divert the topic when I talk about the rally. Many of these people are in real tough situations facing layoffs etc.... but still just do not want to talk about it.

Immigrants are now turning out to be anti immigrants?

A human being can resist himself to such an extent that he starts fighting his own people who want to help him and blindly supports the opposition due to fear?

It all depends on where you come from and how you are raised. On one side we have people who can motivate themselves and can be pushed to any extent, at one stage they seem to start moving mountains - whereas we have these immigrants who have turned anti immigrant just due to excessive fear and anxiety.

Tri State members have been most disappointing. Very few self motivated members worked day and night and are getting tired, but not losing hope. Majority of members not coming forward at all.

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Britain ruled out the law change 40,000 Indians to comeback home

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US Visa Fee raise by around 66% for all and Green card process

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International students come on F1 visa and get instate tuition fee from state universities. Our kids are on H4s so that will not qualify them to attend undergraduate in state schools? Is F1 required to get instate tuition fee? I am not understanding the situation here. Please somebody clarify if possible.

F-1 students do not enjoy any more privileges than H-4 applicants. In fact, you may like to check with the university authorities, for H-4 students pay in-state tuition if other requirements are fulfilled. Things like residency for a period of time, employment of guardians, etc.

To my knowledge, F-1 students do not qualify for in-state tuition at all. They can apply for a minuscule number of tuition waivers on grounds of economic hardship, academic performance and the like. However, the situation may vary from univ to univ and state to state. My knowledge is limited to Georgia, and specifically Georgia Tech, GSU and UGA

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So far we've had meetings with the staff of 3 lawmakers. They were all pretty interesting meetings. There's much to do and so few of us to do it.

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05-15 06:04 PM

Guys, This discussion has no relevance if the bills won't pass. So it is extremely important to call the specific House members. We are not trying to filibuster whatever you chose to dicuss. However, we are in crunch time and need all hands on the deck to gather support for the three bills. Please Please call the House members listed in this thread:

http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=19113

This is the most important thing right now. Kindly help.

Thank You!

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10-12 10:48 AM

I do not unterstand why so many people here cry on others. You discuss about your problem and try to find ways to resolve. Everybody has to resolve their own issues first(let it be small or big). People in FP, EAD stage can not cry on people who already got GC or citizenship.

Thats true..everybody are bothered about EAD and FP. I am here for more than 8 years in this country. IV should emphasise this and USICS should allow affected candidates like us to file I-485 and atleast get EAD. we have priority date earlier compared to others.

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04-01 09:06 PM

Both faxes sent on behalf of me and my spouse.

You guys are doing a great job of higlighting our plight. I have also donated 100$. You guys should probably start a seperate thread for fund raising.

Anyways coming back to creating awarness. I thought somone should create a podcast something like the ones we hear on NPR. The other might take longer and that is to send a documentry to Google current. It a tv station that just airs user created content.

Yes you guys are right not many people are aware of the issue. Up untill a week back I was under the impression (ignorantly blissfull) that the bill being passed in senate is going to reduce the cap.

I think the first step to be treated on par with agriculture workers is to be organized like them.

I have send out personal emails to all my friends and if anyone wants to reuse please feel free.

Hey Buddy,

Take a look at this

http://immigrationvoice.org/forum/showthread.php?t=455

Please take the time to register and send a efax (its

quick I did it in less then 5 mins). The five mins

might save us years :) in gettting our green card.

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12-20 05:49 PM

This is a valid argument and great analysis work. I am also wondering what will happen to unused EB1 Visas, Please note that EB1 is current for all for a while, Does anyone know how unused EB1 should be distributed? Whether the unused EB1 fall into EB2 for India and China or will they go to EB3 ROW?

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07-19 03:00 PM

Hey it will not be a problem.

I know who people who got green cards who were in this coutry during 2000-2001 time with out paystubs.

Don't worry too much. More over ur wife is a dependent on ur 485.

Don't worry and relax.

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04-03 12:10 PM

Thanks for contacting IV with your SOS.

An IV core member is going to be helping you to fix this with USCIS. Let us know if you need help. He already tried contacting you yesterday.

As IV grows maybe this is a help IV can extend to all its donor members and help them if they get in such extreme distress situations. This is one of the ideas we are thinking for our members in the donor group.

Pappu,

I really thank IV for the support extended so far. I am praying to god and hoping that this matter is resovled else this will seriously affect my small family of me, my wife and my one year old for absolutely no fault of ours.

I am also working with the law firm and they are trying to reach out to USCIS to try to rectify this grave mistake.

The only thing that really worries me is that in the withdrawl notice from USCIS it says

"'As a result of your request, your application is considered withdrawn, and it will recieve no further consideration by USCIS. There is no appeal to this decision.'"

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09-11 12:05 AM

Our applications (myself and my wife) reached USCIS NSC on July 2nd. On 09/08/2007, we both received EAD's and today (09/10/2007), we received Notice from CSC that our cases are being transferred to NSC as our cases fall under NSC's jurisdiction. My I-140 was approved by NSC in Feb 2007.

Also, our cases were received on July 2nd @ NSC and the RD on Transfer Notice I received today have RD of 08/28/2007.

Anybody in same situation...I am confused here....don't know how cases are being transfered from Center to Center and why RD is not July 2nd.

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it. Any many who knows don't put a fight either...See the result of monthly

campaigns....

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08-13 10:39 PM

My lawyer has specifically recommended against re-filing. He said exact duplicate applications in the system is a really bad idea and could get to both being rejected. This is different from the case that if one has missed something in the first one, he can re-file.

No where in the I-485 standard operating procedure do they mention that second filing will be rejected. This is what they say:

"Second filings refer to I-485 applications submitted to a service center with

a new filing fee even though one may be pending at another INS office.

Second filings will be handled under the normal process."

Just mention in the cover letter that you are mailing again because you didn't get a receipt notice even after 60 days and that USCIS has issued an update that they have processed all application past your mailing date.

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03-27 10:28 AM

1. Were n't you concerned with the security of this country. Have one more Id in your wallet. How does it matter? You are ready to do whatever this country asks you just because you are a non-immigrant.

2. Again I don't get your reasoning. How does immigration status verification ensure the security of this country ? Come up with some logical points.

Do you know that there are citizens from terror breeding countries roaming around in this country as citizens ( because they are not subject to country quota), whereas people from democratic countries like India being subject to all kinds of discrimination just because we are non-immigrants ( indirectly because we are subject to country cap) ?

It took a Martin Luther King to liberate blacks from slavery.

It took Mahatma Gandhi to get Independence for millions of Indians.

I am not assuming all individuals will have the same level of dignity and self respect. If you lack enough self respect, you will probably say US can ask us to wear a chain around our neck just because we are non-immigrants.

This reminds me of Adoor Gopalakrishnan's movie Vidheyan.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vidheyan

Thommy, a Christian migrant labour from Kerala is an obedient slave of his aggressive, tyrannical landlord Bhaskara Pattelar. Thommy obeys all the orders of his master, whether it is to make his own wife sexually available to his master or in killing Pattelar's kindly wife, Saroja. When Pattelar escapes to a jungle, due to his own deeds, Thommy escorts him like a pet. But when Pattelar gets killed Thommy exults in freedom.

Wow, are you seriously that ignorant about how immigrant status verification is related to homeland security? That's like saying a door lock has nothing to do with the security of your home. Your persecution hysteria is seriously bordering on lunacy now. Especially since you are comparing this stupid thing to slavery and colonial rule. Seriously, get over it. Also, by the way, for the record, I will not wear a chain around my neck if I am asked to. But I AM prepared to show the DMV an EVL because honestly, it's not a very big deal for me.

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10-02 12:57 PM

I applied in NSC 485/EAD/AP on July 27th. The case was transfered to CSC. 485 Application was then transfered to TSC from CSC but EAD and AP are being processed in CSC.

I am intrested in knowing if you have received FP notice.

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The photos I got from CVS was not bright enough. So the guy brightened the photos for me. Now the photos look a little touched up ...

What are considered bad photos?

I guess MOST of the people are concerned about the quality of photos than $ spent. My friend had RFE because the photos he got from CVS were not upto USCIS specifications. So any + experience is valuable to the forum.

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DREAM Act Loses Republican Cosponsor Richard Lugar

WASHINGTON -- Senate Democrats reintroduced the DREAM Act on Wednesday without the co-sponsorship of Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.), who had previously been one of the bill's strongest backers.

The legislation would allow some undocumented young people to become U.S. citizens and has been introduced repeatedly over the years with Lugar and Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) as the cosponsors. The most recent vote on the DREAM Act was in December, when it fell five votes short of bypassing a filibuster. Lugar was one of just three Republicans to vote for the measure.

In a statement, Lugar spokesman Mark Helmke blamed Democrats for turning immigration into a partisan issue.

"President Obama's appearance in Texas framed immigration as a divisive election issue instead of attempting a legitimate debate on comprehensive reform," wrote Helmke. "Ridiculing Republicans was clearly a partisan push that effectively stops a productive discussion about comprehensive immigration reform and the DREAM Act before the 2012 election."

In his Tuesday speech at the Mexico-U.S. border, Obama pointed the finger at Republicans for moving the goal posts on immigration reform. The president argued that his administration has gone out of its way to accommodate their requests.

"Maybe they'll say we need a moat. Or alligators in the moat," Obama joked, referring to the GOP. "They'll never be satisfied. And I understand that. That's politics."

Helmke said Lugar's staff told Democrats that the Indiana senator supported the initiative, but he wanted them to work on getting more Republican support. Lugar's spokesman claims that not only did Democrats not do that, but they set up a press conference to announce the reintroduction of the DREAM Act before the Lugar had made his final decision not to cosponsor. Democrats, however, said that it was clear for months that Indiana Republican wasn't going to cosponsor the bill at this time.

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07-10 09:03 AM

What if we used so much of our time and energy in finding jobs in India/China and moving back, instead of going after media/govt? :confused:

Some of us have spent $35-40 on sending flowers, if we gave a internet job board that kind of money to send our resumes to prospective employers and headhunters in India, we may have a chance in finding a job in the emerging economy of India/China.. that will be THE biggest impact on US Govt... To add to my opinion, I would like to direct your attention to Microsoft... They didn't waste their resources on fighting the media, govt.. they just moved to Canada.. And believe me, there will be more such instances...

Agreed totally. Indian economy is booming and will last for another 5 to 10 years. Waiting for green card will make you lose out both the Indian opportunity as well as the "so called" American dream. People with decent experience are making good money and nothing better than living closer to friends and relatives.

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07-31 03:08 AM

Howz one to live a moral and compassionate existence when one is fully aware of the blood, the horror inherent in life, when one finds darkness not only in onez culture but within oneself? If there is a stage at which an individual life becomes truly adult, it must be when one grasps the irony in its unfolding and accepts responsibility for a life lived in the midst of such paradox. One must live in the middle of contradiction, because if all contradiction were eliminated at once life would collapse. There r simply no answers to some of the great pressing questions. You continue to live them out, making your life a worthy expression of leaning into the light.

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Thanks Harsh..

you think it is safer to submit the last 2/3 paystubs while on H1 earlier along with the other documents we submit while filing for H1, or not even submit them.. I know the officer is at full liberty to ask whatever document he fancies at that moment and my stars at that time..

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Yes I agree, our history and way of working is also different maybe better/worse, but defenitely way more experience! I don't think I would want to change any thing about family , friend relations and the way we help each other. Even some of the ways we think, has a lot of advantages.

we always manage to get things done. There are a lot of unseen riches that are not realized completely.

we should defenitely avoid aping the west, but pick the good stuff out of it.

being open minded and having freedom of expression is good up to a certain point!

There is freedom and education even in India, I agree infrastructure needs improvement.

India is 3rd in the world if you account for purchasing power parity. Don't trash India so soon. have you looked at how people lived in the US 40-50 years back? While I agree Indian IT should do more quality work and treat employees fairly. He no longer works with Infy, he just made generic comments.

There is no freedom and especially education in India. in US even if you are a 60 year old you can join a university but in India things are different. Freedom, what kind of freedom you are talking about. with the political idiots creating havocs for high thinking people. Hey come to reality do not dream

This time is different, I do work in the financial industry.

I would hate to say this - but was every recovery in the last 2 decades mostly due to a bubble that was created - dot-com, low interest, housing?

There are not many bubbles left to create, and the debt was never this high.

Recovery is bloked mainly do to Politics understand that first.

The growth of India should be more compared to Canada, that has a conservative financial system with lot of regulation. AKA no vegas.

Again never compare Canada with India, India is Unique and I am not putting my Motherland on Trash, You are in a way doing that, by comparing it with Canada and USA.

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07-17 09:51 AM

Just imagine what will happen to the market flooded with EADs. Job market for H1Bs will totally be down. No US companies will hire H1Bs if they get somebody with an EAD. Tonnes of Junior developers and S/W testers will in the market driving the billing rates down even further. It's better to pack up and leave. I have heard from one of the forums here that an estimated 500K people will file this month since all PDs are current. EB-3 mexico + phillipines togther alone will be close to 300K. God help the Job market.

Also minimum wait time will be 500K/140K ~ 4 yrs before they get to process your GC. Add to that the time for namecheck backlog 2+ yrs. So total 6+ yrs before getting GC........

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Isnt that how a market is supposed to work - on the laws of demand and supply. For every consequence there is always an unintended one. And if enought local wokers (EAD, others) are available then the laws of the market would require an automatic reduction in the number of H1b's.

Before people start dumping on me - lets remind ourselves that we are here for a healthy debate and to appreciate ALL view points.

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Even Workers in U.S. Illegally Pay Tax Man, By Miriam Jordan | WALL STREET JOURNAL, April 4, 2007

From Confiscating Contributions (http://www.nilc.org/immlawpolicy/CIR/socialsecurity_confcontrib_2007-05-01_iru.pdf) By JONATHAN BLAZER | Public Benefits Policy Attorney and JOSH BERNSTEIN | Director of Federal Policy, May 10, 2007

Peter Goss, Social Security’s Chief Actuary, has estimated that three quarters of undocumented immigrants pay payroll taxes. This generates $6 to $7 billion per year in Social Security tax revenue and $1.5 billion in Medicare taxes.

According to the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, undocumented noncitizens paid almost $50 billion in federal taxes from 1996 to 2003. Recent reports from across the country indicate that during the 2007 tax season, record numbers of undocumented people filed tax returns.

As IRS Commissioner Mark Everson, a former immigration official, stated in testimony before Congress last year, “If someone is working without authorization in this country, he or she is not absolved of tax liability.” In a more recent speech to the National Press Club, Everson added, “We want your money whether you are here legally or not and whether you earned it legally or not.”

Tax returns rise for immigrants in U.S. Illegally (http://www.nytimes.com/2007/04/16/nyregion/16immig.html?_r=1&oref=slogin) By Nina Bernstein | New York Times, Aprol 2006 2006

Illegal Immigrants are bolstering Social Security with Billions (http://www.nytimes.com/2005/04/05/business/05immigration.html) By Educardo Porter | New York Times, April 5 2005

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Two people from the CA group met the Constituent Services Manager at the Congresswoman's office. The staffer was very familar with Immigration issues, and the functioning of backlog elimination centers. It was a fascinating meeting at a very personal level with good exchange of views. It is good to remember we meet as individuals with our own histories, struggles and successes.

On IV goals

There was more agreement on some of IV's goals than others. For example it might be easier to "Automatically recapture unused EB Visa number from previous year." That goal may have better chance to win out. So we may need to move this item up. So in terms of priority, starting with what the staffer agreed with, Iv's priorities would something like this.

1. Transparency of DOL-BEC and USCIS functioning.

2. Automatically recapture unused EB Visa Numbers from previous years.

3.Convert all 1 year extensions of H-1B, EAD, and Travel Document (Advance Parole) of applicants in backlog to 3 year extension.

4. Ability to file I-485 even without Visa Number availability

5. Allow applicants with advanced degrees from the US, or who have worked for more than 3 years in the US on H-1B, to automatically apply for adjustment of status without regard to EB annual limit.

6. Eliminate dependents from EB annual limit.

7. Increase EB annual limit.

We shared the Ombudsaman's report and the couple of pages from the President's economic report of 2005. They were both very useful. It was the first time the staffer had seen the Ombudsman's report. The staffer wanted to use these at at a meeting she is attending :) Thank you IV team, especially Berkeley Bee for ferreting out key bits of information.

On speeding up Labor certification

When one of us said congress's intention for LC is 21-60 days, the staffer replied that was before 911. How can we make this happen and speeded up the work in PBEC/DBEC?

The staffer also mentioned that a lot of time is spent on "background check" and mentioned it was suggested it might be better for FBI to do it. But of course the FBI had other things to do and that suggestion didn't fly.

One of us mentioned the clogging due to 245-i. LCs could be speeded up -- if the paper work of those on the 245-1 (Apr.,25,2001) track is different from us, then could those be handled differently/ in another place to speed up our LCs in PBEC and DBEC.

Finally, the staffer will let the congresswoman know our concerns.

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06-23 03:55 PM

I'm surprised nobody is even considering the other aspect i.e. the pleasure to live in your own house. We people are living in US in a small sized appt. while we bought houses in India, which is on rent. You will never know the pleasure of living in your own space...

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07-19 02:40 PM

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I understand what you are saying. My question is.. is there anything I/my wife can do at this point? If she goes to out of country (India) and try getting either H1B stamped or H4 and re-file I485 (hoping my PD would be current as it is so far back) if it gets denied?

Looks like we are mentally preparing for the worst.. After 10 years of stay in the US..:(

first i'll tell a brief story.

I am a chain smoker. my brother is a ph.d who researches cancer. He told me I would die one day of cancer (thanked him for that advice). I told him that you gotta die one day.

he is the only person who had this comeback. He said that is what everyone says until they are on their death bed.

now; why is this story relevant? How comfortable are you in arguing this. I remember a long time ago a person had this query; and he responded that he was on medical leave. USCIS came back and asked for verification with medical records. Others tried to get letters from their employers saying they had extended absences, etc. but employers won't give the letters because they think they will be on hook for payment of wages to you if they give such a letter.

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This is an excerpt from the above article.

"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."

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05-24 02:18 PM

WaitNwatch,

No. How about you:can you show a study and correlation between outsourcing and salary stagnation ?

Let's be honest and realistic, do you believe that by bringing more workers, how long that would prevent companies from offshoring jobs ? It is true that by not bringing more workers, companies would be more willing to offshore. In my view, companies will offshore regardless in the future. With or without cheaper labor here, they will be tempted to go overseas since the savings are significant, am I right ? At that time is when people has legitimate concerns to control the numbers of newcomers.

Your logic is getting a little simplistic here. I will try to explain the best I can and this is my last post on the topic. Here are a few points. Try to link them together and you will get a sense of the whole logic.

(1) Companies outsource because of cheap labor.

(2) Companies also look elsewhere when there is a shortage.

(3) There are areas other than high tech (e.g. science, mathematics, biotechnology) that need people from outside (including fresh US university graduates).

(4) Other countries will catch up with the US if cutting edge companies donot find enough STEM people.

(5) These other countries with more logical immigration policies will attract talent and the companies will move there.

(4) Graduates in STEM need to get H1B after their practical training.

(5) US does not produce enough STEM graduates and cannot entice foreign students if there are no H1B's available when they enter the job market.

(6) Outsourcing of top science jobs are not only lost jobs but also cause collateral damage and reduce other jobs dependent on that job.

(7) Without the supply of high quality graduates the companies lose their cutting edge and start cost cutting instead of innovating.

There is a national research council report which may be available from the National Academy of Sciences. Foreign STEM's are desperately needed and non-availability of H1B visas means fewer students will come as they are uncertain of getting a H1B. Here is an Indian example: The IIT graduate will go to Bangalore and earn enough from day 1 to own a nice apartment, have a chauffeur and a maid. On the other hand you want him to come to the US to work 6 years on a Ph.D getting a student stipend and no guarantee to stay and work. If you think this top brain will come you should be living in the world of Peter Pan.

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NKR

03-25 03:12 PM

I have brought a house 4 years back after 2 years in this country. It is $500K house. Ss it really "Rent Apartment vs Buy House" ?

How about renting a home to provide something good to your family?

With the home values declining I think it makes way more sense to rent the same house (at least in the area I live). If your mortgage payment is only $500 above apartment rent I would say buy. But if you are looking at paying double as mortgage I think its really inflated.

I would like to read more about buying foreclosed properties. I hear there are some good deals out there.

It all depends on the situation, if a person who started this thread can afford to buy a house, wants to buy one, has found a good house in a good location, has got a good deal and if he thinks that not having a GC is the only hurdle, then my suggestion for him would be to buy the house.

Of course every people�s situation is not the same. If I was in CA, probably I would be living in an apartment now. If you can rent a home and think that makes more sense then buying a house, that�s fine too. If someone can buy a house and give it on rent, that�s even better :o)

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satishku_2000

05-16 12:09 AM

What do you about how I came to the country!? I came here to take a full-time job with an American employer. I get paid above minimum wage and had a solid offer for the job BEFORE the company submitted the H-1B application.

I do realize a lot of people will be out of a 'job' (or off the bench, depending on how you look at it) with the elimination of body shopping. But guess what -- they shouldn't even be here in the first place if they don't have full-time jobs. As said before, they clog up an otherwise great visa program.

I'll give you the reason they are concerned --- the visas for the coming fiscal year emptied out IN ONE DAY, obviously indicating the H-1B program is infected with abuse beyond anyone's expectations. They are out to put and end to that charade.

I don't know what the deal is with India, but apparently more than 40% of all H-1B applications come from India based companies, for 'employees' from India. For this reason congress recently got in contact with the biggest of these companies for an explanation. Hopefully these actions will pave the way for more legit visas for the rest of us. Now don't get me wrong -- I have absolutely nothing against people from India. In fact I have really good impressions with people from India in general. But I (and congress) expect them to obey the law like everybody else.

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The deal with india is its home to billion people on the planet. Most of these companies recruit from India for same reason why Walmart gets most of its products from China. Free markets and Globalization is not a one way street. If american companies are so good and so caring they dont outsource , they outsource to further their bottomlines. If American companies dont want to outsource all these consulting companies will go out of business overnight.

As far as your comments about employees from India .. most of these companies are listed in NASDAQ and NYSE (INFY, SAY, WIT).. At least some americans are share holders/owners of these companies. Dont be surprised to know the fact that some americans are on the boards of these companies .Let me make one thing clear, I am not a big fan of these companies , Infact I used work for of these companies and I have first hand experience how these companies treat their employees.

If any one violates any law he or she should be brought to justice. I am not quite sure what laws these companies have violated. In this country any one is innocent till proven guilty.

I totally understand your frustration with your VISA situation and hope and pray that you win VISA in the "lottery" .

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akred

04-07 03:09 PM

Let me guess, you work at a R&D facility, right? May be, looking for the best way to fit in your individual situation. No offense meant, however, I would request IV and its membership to have a bigger perspective in dealing whit this bill. Otherwise, 500,000 people will be systematically purged from US. And that includes most people waiting for their green cards.

For sure, this bill is bad. However I do think that the H1B program should have some way of making a distinction between what is essentially a market access issue for foreign companies and a means for domestic companies to hire foreign talent.

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reddog

07-14 03:33 PM

Why do you write 'I know this mess is depressing for EB3 folks' ?

Is IV not with Eb3 folks? Or are they not important.

Let me clear somethings.

Earning in higher 70Ks in the year 2003 and with over 5+ years of progressive experience, they still went ahead a filed my app under EB3. Was that a mistake? Not mine. My employer knew that Eb3 would be slower.

What happened? cases like mine were eye openers and learning experiences for comrades who were going to file and they filed under EB2, I asked friends and relatives and classmates of mine to file under Eb2.

Am i happy for them? No, I hate them. Of course, I am happy for them. Very very much.

So, why would you not fight for us?

If people like me and filers before me had not filed under EB3, and not shared our experiences, how would we have progressed?

Suddenly, 'You Eb3 folks are depressed' from 'We folks are depressed'. lol for chauvinism.

I commend the initiative. But I see a few issues with it:

You are complaining to DOS about USCIS and DOL. That will not work. Every agency has a specific role

You are complaining to the official who sets visa dates. He has no authority to give relief just because some applicant/s are asking for it. He has to follow the rule every month and his responsibility is only to set the dates based on the statistics received from USCIS. This official has a very specific and limited role.

The reasons are not compelling enough. You cannot just say you are waiting long enough and thus your date should become current. Rules cannot be changed just for that reason.

If economy was down in 2001- 2003 and you were asked to file in EB3 and people in Perm could file in EB2 is your strongest reason, it may not work in your favor. Because by law you can file again and convert to EB2 and port your date. DOL and USCIS does not stop you from doing that.

If you are qualified for EB2 but your attorney and employer filed in EB3, then it is not a fault of USCIS/DOL/DOS. You must talk to the company and the lawyer for it. If the company or the lawyer has broken any rule or employer has exploited you, then the letter should be complain to the appropriate authority about them.

Please also note that labor is filed based on the degree and experience requirement of the job. By law if the requirement is only undergraduate degree for the job, the employer cannot file in EB2 just because the applicant has a masters degree or more experience than needed. So you cannot really put this arguement here because it will be against the rules.

So I personally do not think this idea will work.

While this mess is depressing for EB3 folks, we need to have a more compelling argument, determined membership and effective plan to get things changed.

The root cause of the problem is limited greencard quota for EB3. And the solution is to get recapture, get rid of country limits, STEM exemption. Any single relief itself will be huge for all of us. With 179 phone calls and $16656 collected in last 3 months, I do not see that happening. It will need a far more bigger and determined effort. Such amount can be spent on full scale lobbying in just one month. 179 phone calls are nothing if we have to make a compelling case for ourselves.

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05-11 05:19 PM

Obama Recasts Border Issue (http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052748703730804576315531789204212.html) By Laura Meckler | Wall Street Journal

President Barack Obama on Tuesday tried a new tack on immigration, saying that beefed-up security along the U.S.-Mexico border has proved effective enough that it should draw Republican support for an overhaul of the nation's naturalization system.

Mr. Obama said his administration had met the concerns of Republicans by increasing law-enforcement manpower to record levels and installing new surveillance technology and fencing.

"We have strengthened border security beyond what many believed was possible," he said at the Chamizal National Memorial, as a giant Mexican flag waved across the Rio Grande river.

The president cited several statistics to back up his assertion of tightened borders, including a nearly 40% decrease in arrests at the border, to about 463,000 in 2010. The administration says that is a sign that fewer people are attempting to illegally cross from Mexico.

Mr. Obama didn't mention that deportations hit record levels last year�a trend that has drawn fire from some Hispanic advocates.

The speech was aimed in part at reassuring voters who are worried about border security, and in part at renewing support among Hispanic voters he needs to boost his re-election campaign, particularly in Rocky Mountain states.

He offered no new policy proposals Tuesday, and set no timetable for legislation. Instead, he called for those who support his proposals to build pressure for congressional action from outside Washington.

The president said the new border-control measures will prevent another wave of illegal immigrants from flowing into the country if those already here are allowed to stay.

Some prominent unions including the AFL-CIO have opposed immigration legislation in the past, concerned that new arrivals would pose competition for their members. Senators trying to craft an overhaul have said one of the obstacles has been coming up with a guest-worker program unions and business can support.

Mr. Obama's legislative goals haven't changed since he spoke on immigration last summer, including a path to citizenship for the 10.8 million people already in the U.S. illegally, a program many Republicans oppose as a reward for lawbreaking. Mr. Obama also supports a guest-worker program and making it easier for foreign students educated in the U.S. to stay.

There is virtually no GOP support in Congress for the legislation Mr. Obama wants, though some Republicans have embraced these ideas in the past.

Mr. Obama predicted that no matter what he does, some Republican foes of his approach will demand more. "Maybe they'll need a moat," he said. "Maybe they'll want alligators in the moat."

Arizona Republican Sens. John McCain and Jon Kyl have crafted a $4 billion, 10-point plan that calls for double fencing where there is now single fencing and another 5,000 Border Patrol agents, on top of the 20,700 now in place.

"We hear from our constituents on a daily basis, and, while some progress has been made in some areas, they do not believe the border is secure," Messrs. McCain and Kyl said in a statement Tuesday.

They also pointed to a Government Accountability Office report that found the U.S. has "operational control" of 44% of the Southwest border with Mexico, meaning it has the ability to detect, respond and interdict illegal activity.The administration says that isn't a good measure and officials are working on a better one.

Republicans face pressure within their party to keep the focus on tougher immigration enforcement. But some GOP leaders say the party also needs to improve its standing with Hispanics, the fastest-growing voter group in the U.S.

But the president faces skepticism even from supporters heading into this latest push.

"The moment to use pressure is gone. You missed it. The train left the station," said Rep. Luis Gutierrez (D., Ill.). "I want to be honest with my constituents and with the American people. I don't want to rev them up for something that doesn't have any possibilities of success."

President Obama at the Border (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/11/opinion/11wed1.html) New York Times Editorial

A Question of Decency (http://www.tnr.com/article/politics/magazine/87878/immigration-reform-dream-act-border-security) The New Republic Editorial

Immigration reform and border security: Obama's standards (http://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/the-monitors-view/2011/0510/Immigration-reform-and-border-security-Obama-s-standards) The Christian Science Monitor Editorial

Hideously diverse Britain: a passage from India (http://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2011/may/10/hideously-diverse-britain-passage-india) By Hugh Muir | Guardian

Britain's got (foreign) talent (http://www.economist.com/node/18648783) The Economist

The Dark Night of Islam

The revolutionary events shaking the Islamic world will not change an intolerant and obscurantist culture (http://www.nationalreview.com/articles/266778/dark-night-islam-michael-knox-beran)

By Michael Knox Beran | National Review

Obama�s border visit renews focus on immigration policy (http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/obamas-border-visit-renews-focus-on-immigration-policy/2011/05/09/AF7cPMcG_story.html) By Peter Wallsten and Perry Bacon Jr. | The Washington Post

New Call in Albany to Quit U.S. Immigration Program (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/10/nyregion/albany-lawmakers-protest-giving-immigrant-data-to-us.html) By KIRK SEMPLE | New York Times

Obama�s El Paso coup (http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/post-partisan/post/obamas-el-paso-coup/2011/05/10/AFaBXOjG_blog.html) By Lee Hockstader | The Washington Post

In Border City Talk, Obama Urges G.O.P. to Help Overhaul Immigration Law (http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/11/us/politics/11obama.html) By JACKIE CALMES | New York Times

Securing the border with semantics (http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2011/may/10/securing-the-border-with-semantics/) The Washington Times Editorial

The Immigration Paradox (http://nationaljournal.com/politics/the-immigration-paradox-20110511) By Ron Brownstein | National Journal

The demographic politics of immigration (http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2011/05/immigration_reform_0) The Economist

Moving away from the border (http://www.economist.com/blogs/democracyinamerica/2011/05/immigration_reform) The Economist

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senthil1

05-15 09:11 PM

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.

If consultant companies are not suppose to body shop most of us will be jobless. Please look back how you came to this country in the past.

Body shopping in not a new concept for H1-B, don't know why they are concered now.

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SunnySurya

08-05 01:45 PM

Why, what is difference? Why was labor substitution bad. It was perfectly legal after all.

You can't generalize everything. Do you care to show how this is as bad as labor substitution ?

How about comparing the actual job duties of all EB2s and EB3s . Not just what their lawyer says ?

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Amma

01-06 06:10 PM

What Israel is doing is pure state terrorism.Isreal is grid locking the gaza strip and punishing gazans because they elected Hamas. World policeman America will advocate democracy to the world but refuse to accept democratically elected Hamas. What a selective measurement ?

Israel always sees that they are in upper hand. I strongly condemn the poking of Hamas by firing rockets into Israel.They teased the elephant and now they are suffering. This is a cycle. In this war neither party is going to win.Both fools will suffer because of their madness.But innocent people who got in between these two thugs will suffer the most. That is the fate.

Take Srilanka. If the srilankan government gives reasonable autonomy to the Tamils , that isssue would have sorted out long time ago. See what is happening now ? Srilanka is air bombing its own citizens and killing in dozens.

Which country is condemning this ? All are keeping quiet.Now, Tamil tigers will start their terror tactics then whole world will condemn their act.

So, unless there is give and take policy it is a endless cycle of destruction and agony.Unfortunately, the sixth sense is not working in those conflict regions.And suffering of the common innocent citizens is continuing.

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Refugee_New

01-07 04:09 PM

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?

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!

Because he committed Gujarat Genocide. My response was to the one who mentioned "All terrorirst are muslims".

Didn't the truth finding commission found the real culprits in Sabarmati issue?

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Refugee_New

01-06 01:05 PM

Got a red with following comment

"hey stop acting like a policeman you desperate immigrant.. think beyond your GC"

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.

I completely agree with you GCBatman. Its an immigration forum and its strictly for immigration purpose only. I loved this site and i always admired the admins and other senior members for their service.

But IV let its people to vent their anger against muslims and Islam. IV never tried to stop this. Anyway i am not here to vent my anger but to tell the truth that we scared to discuss.

If we can discuss about Mumbai terrorist attack, are we not suppose to discuss kind of news which is even worse?. Are we not supposed to condemn the killing of innocent school kids and murdering of innocent civilians?

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GimmeSlack12

May 2, 06:56 PM

Well I feel stupid. The add-on "Tabs to the front" worked

Ha, it happens to all of us. Don't worry, a day will come where you'll answer this question for someone else and they'll be happy you knew where to look.

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GeekLawyer

Apr 21, 12:58 PM

So what do you think it should have?

Will only a redesign make it a real new phone? I think its great that Apple has had three good designs now. Some build up is necessary, otherwise the public will only look for redesigns and nothing else.

It will be a new phone with updated specs and maybe the casing. That's all it needs.When I said "that's about it," it wasn't a negative thing. When it comes to an iPhone, if they made those enhancements, that's plenty to guarantee another year of success. Especially alongside iOS 5.

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Mac Fly (film)

Oct 26, 09:40 PM

Read kainjow's post (http://forums.macrumors.com/showpost.php?p=2986197&postcount=15); you get more than just an email address for $99.

I have .Mac, and I know that, but if you just want Mail you still pay the full wack!!

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albusseverus

Mar 23, 05:58 PM

Let's hope some military money goes toward improving Macs and iPhones for civilians, too.

I wonder if Apple will tell the army what a great 3G provider AT&T are?

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milo

Oct 26, 04:12 PM

now a 2-month old PowerMac is already becoming obsolete.

I certainly hope you didn't buy a Power Mac two months ago, especially since Apple announced the intel switch over a year ago.

Classic was supported until what, last year essentially? And the G3 machines up until Leopard? ;) :cool:

The original G3's were only suppored through 10.2.

While I wish I could run this on my quad, it makes total sense. They're not "abandoning" anyone since this is a new app, and probably won't have a final version shipping for months. If they're expecting slow adoption of this anyway, why bother doing a version that people will be abandoning as fast as they are adopting?

While the intel only thing is a negative, I'm very happy to see any new audio apps appear that are alternatives to STP. Soundtrack Pro is a turd and has been since its release what, a year and a half ago? Apple needs to realize that shipping an app that is complete garbage is not acceptable.

I'd much rather run Sound Forge under parallels than use STP.

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rendezvouscp

Apr 3, 03:28 AM

I've had a very good experience with Pages. The first time I used it (quite literally too) I went to Applications, opened iWork, opened Pages, and looked for a nice template. I opened it, put in my information (it was a brochure for a condominium's open house) and changed some of the default styling. Bam. I literally had a nice, clean, even pretty, brochure that only took me 15 minutes to produce. 15 minutes.

Will I be using it as a word processor? No, it's horrible at that! Will I be making research reports with it? Well, I'll be making the text in Word and then copying it over to Pages :D. Pages is an awful word processor, but a beautiful layout program.

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bug67

Nov 17, 04:42 PM

Pretty cool that some kid can take initiative and do what Apple apparently cannot.

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msimpson

Apr 14, 02:43 PM

I am wondering if Steve Jobs approved this. He doesn't look at all like someone who works at Apple. His hair is not spiked with mousse, or his head is not shaved. He buttons his shirt too high and has a t-shirt on underneath. He would never be allowed on stage for a product demo looking like that. Maybe they will send him to Apple Boot Camp and indoctrinate him.

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rovex

Apr 27, 07:19 AM

He's better than the McCain would have been in most things, but on a whole he gives in to the Republicans way too much. He passed their healthcare plan instead of one that would actually work, kept Guantanamo open, and as far as "National Security" goes he's about the same as Bush. So basically, he was the best of the two choices, but still not very good.

"yes he can" lie.

Obama is a joke. False hope and the naive people didn't think so.

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talmy

Mar 2, 10:41 PM

A lot of services are missing from server admin, some have dumbed down features in the server.app (which replaces server preferences) but a lot is missing.

Doesn't seem right to remove services. Perhaps they will reappear later in the beta.

At least for my use, all the services seem to be present (except Printer Server, which I use but don't really need, as all it really offers is spooling and is otherwise a PITA).

I don't really have time to install and look into this. I'll just investigate when the final release comes out, and maybe a .1 after that! I already know of some Lion issues that will keep me away for a while anyway. And as long as Snow Leopard server will work with Lion clients I can certainly wait!

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P-Worm

Sep 19, 11:00 PM

Please, enough with the spec matching. :rolleyes: I'll tell you where the missing $1500 went: research and development, OS X (That's a big one...), and the fact that you know that your computer is an all around better machine.

Don't make me use the Geo and Viper car anology again. :eek:

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BaldiMac

Mar 25, 09:34 AM

Before all you Apple fannies disagree with this; just remember Apple is trying to sue everyone else too.

It's all ridiculous.

Second that.

Everyone else? How many patent lawsuits has Apple initiated in the last decade? HTC. Any significant others?

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jobesucks

Apr 12, 04:53 PM

Gutted, seems there's still no support for syncing google calendars or am i missing something?

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kidtwist

Sep 28, 10:24 AM

Luckily none of you have a Mac Pro with build 8K1079. It is complete *****. Build 8K1079 is horrible, hell-half of System Preferences doesn't work, Rosetta can't keep PPC apps open, can't plug in some USB devices, can't restart without holding power button down, the curtain of death happens.....a lot. So many problems with build 8K1079 that we don't/can't use it at work here.

I have a Mac Pro with that build. I've had no serious problems. The only odd thing is that sometimes when I when I go into date/time preferences dialog and try to change something in there the color wheel spins for a couple of minutes and then the controls in there don't work right. All the other system preferences appear to work normally. I've had no other problems. Even iTunes 7 works fine.

Nevertheless, I'm looking forward to an update. OS upgrades are always cool.

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Rodimus Prime

May 5, 07:50 PM

The "Apple Tax" is largely just in the mind. PC Magazine, and several tech blogs, have had comparisons and found that a Mac is cheaper than machines from some Windows machines (I think Sony and Dell were more expensive but I could be wrong). Out of five tested, the Mac was in the middle.

I did the math, and gave it up after I had consistently lousy experiences with every version of Windows I used, with hardware from a variety of well known manufacturers.

I will happily spend the imaginary premium if it provides with a stable operating system.

if maybe if you go spec for spec but often times you end up having to pay for a bunch of crap you do not need or want to get what you want from Apple.

Take this. I needed/wanted a 15in Laptop higher res screen and i7 processor. I bought it for around $1500. Same laptop from Apple over 2 grand. I was willing to give up the alumium body and battery life because they were not as high on my list.

Or try this one. Someone wants a 17 (hell even 15 in) screen but only really need a core duo or a i3 processor. If they went Apple they have to pay a huge tax to pay for all the extra crap they do not want/need just to get that 15 or 17 in screen they want/need.

Apple Tax is in the form of having to buy a bunch of extra crap you do not need/want to get the few items that you do need/want.

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weldon

Apr 3, 02:45 PM

What I see Pages as trying to do (again) is to define a new category.

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Hallivand

Apr 19, 09:43 AM

Sometimes knowing about iOS in advance ruins the fun at WWDC....

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wrldwzrd89

Apr 2, 02:04 PM

I don't think Pages is horrible. It's not great, but it isn't quite as bad for me as everyone else finds it. I don't use it all that much (Keynote gets used far more than Pages does).

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donlphi

Nov 29, 11:54 AM

To those saying they'll boycott, I'd just like to point out...

...Universal is by far the largest record label in the world, and those of you that say you don't listen to anyone of their artists might need to dig deeper into their subsidiaries, as just a few of the musicians in their stable are:

The Carpenters

Jimi Hendrix

Nikelback

Carole King

Andrea Bocell

Four Tops

Lionel Richie

Cat Stevens

The Jackson 5

The Andrews Sisters

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Yannick

Sep 19, 04:33 AM

An update isn't going to make me go out and by a macbook or macbook pro. I'm waiting for leopard.

This is quite about how I feel. Waiting for Leopard and the following MacBook Pro revision, meaning waiting summer 2007. Then I would try to sell my PB G4 and buy a MacBook Pro. But I guess that if the MacBook Pro would get a very good update in the next weeks, I could be tempted for Christmas� :D

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Rt&Dzine

Apr 27, 12:32 PM

So what would be good enough to convince you?

Nothing. These Birthers aren't going to give up their religion.

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radiohead14

Apr 19, 03:46 PM

honestly i don't understand Company Obsession.

Its fine to love gadgets, regardless of company, but to be blindly following a multinational corporation whose only motivation is $$$ for its shareholders, its kinda retarded.

EVERYONE. BE A GADGET FAN. DON'T OBSESS OVER A COMPANY.

AMEN! ...ahem.. I mean +1 :D

side note: it's silly that I have to state that I own a bunch of Apple computers/devices when I criticize Apple.. or else I'm in danger of being called a "troll".. I think that those who call others "trolls" are either immature, or have nothing to really add to the discussion.

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Nuvi

Apr 11, 12:19 AM

Myspace was never cool.

Okay, okay, so they have done NAB (they've never done AES, though, that I'm certain). But still: They pulled out of everything in the last couple years. Why come back to NAB? Why not just do a small-scale announcement outside of NAB's timeframe so as to maximize press?

Also, nobody answered my initial question. Why the idle timer? There's no point!

Because presenting something ground breaking at NAB will give you huge positive push within the industry. Lets face the facts, FCP needs that huge positive push right here and right now. Apple is sliding the slippery slope at speed of light if they don't bring it with this new version of FCP.

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MACRUS

Apr 10, 03:53 AM

It's not like they threatened anyone. They likely went to the organizers and said "We'd like to make a really cool announcement at your event but we'd need most of your presentation and sponsorship space to do it." SuperMeet said sure, Apple paid, and here we are. It's not like the other sponsors didn't get their money back (I'm assuming.)

I am Sorry but I have to say something here. your ignorance amuses me.

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Bill McEnaney

Mar 3, 10:48 AM

Why do you conflate homosexuality with abuse and paedophilia?

I'm not conflating them. See post 129.

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richard.mac

Mar 26, 11:34 PM

anyone heard of a date (even some unconfirmed rumour) that Lion will see a dev/RC update?

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Grokgod

Jul 28, 05:49 PM

I certainly agree that the Core duo will be the lastest, latest.

yet what about it will be so valuable to the user, that has jsut purchased one.

That he should return her new unit.

Does it bake cookies, ? no.

Produce less heat? no , it wont really. and if it does it will be small differences in possible either direction. Cooler or hotter.

So, I see the only real difference with CPU changes as being limited to a small boost in hertz. Minor at best.

In the iMac realm there will be little other changes, most are limited to the Macpro area etc.

And returning it will cost time and effort waiting for the next iMac which may not appear for some time.

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plinden

Apr 27, 01:22 PM

Trump is a hero. :rolleyes:

http://thecaucus.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/04/27/trump-takes-credit-for-release-of-obamas-long-form-birth-certificate/

Days like this - I turn to the Onion - http://www.theonion.com/articles/trump-unable-to-produce-certificate-proving-hes-no,20250/

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srxtr

Mar 31, 03:57 PM

Please, enlighten us, how does fragmentation bite Android's ass when it is the #1 smartphone OS. Regardless what you think, Android and iOS are by far the most successful OS in the last 5 years.

Android is a good OS, and even better when the phone it comes in is offered for free.

Free phones are usually hard to beat. I'm sure the iOS would win if the iPhone came free with contract.

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dethmaShine

Apr 19, 02:48 PM

The First Commercial GUI

http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/5659/star1vg.gif

Xerox's Star workstation was the first commercial implementation of the graphical user interface. The Star was introduced in 1981 and was the inspiration for the Mac and all the other GUIs that followed.

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/7892/leopardpreviewdesktop4.jpghttp://img714.imageshack.us/img714/5733/xerox8010star.gif

Oh!

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andrewsd

Mar 31, 02:27 PM

Say What I thought a closed system was bad..hahahhaahahahah

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brianus

Sep 14, 10:23 PM

AnandTech is putting a lot of emphasis on this FB-DIMM issue. Their Conroe vs Xeon comparisons are poor given that they maximize the FB-DIMM latency "problem" by using a Mac Pro with only two RAM slots occupied. Seems as though they have an agenda to exaggerate the importance of this technical issue.

I have noticed this emphasis as well; not being an expert on this issue myself though, would you care to shed light on how their coverage is an exaggeration and why we shouldn't be worried about it?

The comments about separate platforms in the NT era I took to refer to NT3.x/4 vs Win9x.

Yes, this is what I was getting at. ("arse about face"? What is that, Swedish? :rolleyes: ). Noone other than a vintage Windows IT person would know there were further differences between versions of NT itself. Also when making comparisons I never mentioned Server 2003 (about which I know almost nothing); I was talking about XP and 2000 being relatively similar whereas, for example NT and 98 were not.

New micro-arch -- Nehalem is due 2008.

Really, completely new? As in, to Core 2 what the G5 was to G4? In just two years?? I guess they're really ramping things up... Core 3 Hexa Mac Pros, anyone?

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k995

Apr 20, 04:52 AM

And the design was released after the iPhone was out.

ANd you design hardware in a couple of weeks?

Doesnt really matter LG prada wich has simular concept and specs was designed AND shown over a month before iphone was ever shown.

LG can see the future?

Apple copies, samsung copies, LG copies,... everybody does it only only always wants to make believe everyone copies from them.

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Yvan256

Apr 6, 01:45 PM

Once people start buying and using software (even freeware), the game is over. Most people don't want to lose what they use right now, it's their "personal software libraries".

That's why Microsoft Windows still dominates the desktop and even a free OS like Linux cannot compete. More than two decades of Windows near-monopoly on the desktop can't be pushed aside as easily as OSS folks would like to, though they did win on the server side.

That's also why the iPad currently dominates the tablet market and probably will for at least a few years down the road. The only chance competitors have is to sell a tablet for at most half the price of the iPad, with equivalent features (browser, music, videos, books). Unfortunately for them, the iPad can also run software made for the iPhone and iPod touch, so they are much more than a year late as far as "personal software libraries" go.

Apple, on the other hand, are simply competing with themselves. Their goal doesn't appear to be "beat the competitors products", it's probably "beat the previous iteration of our own product".

Twice as much RAM, faster dual-core CPU, up to 9 times faster GPU, facetime cameras... the iPad 1 just can't compare to the iPad 2. Imagine what's to come for future models.

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andiwm2003

Apr 25, 02:50 PM

But that's different from APPLE "EXPLOITING" you, isn't it? Perhaps a dictionary reference will help you "understand it"?

Verb 1. exploit - use or manipulate to one's advantage;

http://www.thefreedictionary.com/exploit

So, pray tell, what's Apple's advantage over you here?

Where did I say Apple is exploiting me?:confused:

Apple did a shoddy programming job by not encrypting the data. Thaty is why Apple is under pressure by the various govenments and rightfully so. Nobody says Apple is using this data in a malicious way. (aside of this lawsuit but that is only here in the USA and stupid and greed driven by lawyers and totally besides the real issue)

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carmenodie

Mar 31, 05:53 PM

Let me tell you the real deal behind this.

Google gave away the Android OS for free because they wanted Android on as many cell phones as possible so they could capitalize on that whole click an ad sh** that generates Google so much money in the phone space. And of curse the cell phone makers happily got on the bandwagon b/c they didn't have to spend millions making their own effing OS. As long as they followed the licensing agreement they were fine.

Now Google has pulled the rug from under them. Google knows that hundreds of millions have been spent by the cell makers in their commitment to Android devices. Advertising, new models etc. A whole lot of cash. Now Google wants tighter control as if they OWN these cell phone makers.And who ever doesn't want to play ball can go to hell as far as Google is concerned.

Right now HTC, LG, Sammy and Moto look like bi***!

Ha ha! But not Apple.

Ain't it awesome to row your own damn boat.

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Apr 3, 01:20 PM

You mean we can't spend significantly less money on taxes and have the same quality of government? Shocker... :rolleyes:

Yeah but some states have increased or set taxes virtually on everything and still managed to overspend their budget *cough*California*cough*.

Gotta find a balance.

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Jun 10, 12:05 PM

what you non AT&T people don't seem to understand is that your carrier has cheap rates because it has less subscribers and less popular devices...if and when iPhone comes to Teen-Mobile or sprint you will see those unlimited data plans disappear and tiered data in it's place

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Oct 9, 04:04 PM

Maybe it's just me, (and maybe this has been said before) but when I first got my "video capable" iPod, I was downloading music videos left and right. Then as soon as TV shows became available I got hooked on "Lost", "Battlestar Galactica" and more...but I quickly found out that the quality was not that great...

I still ended up buying the DVD's of the shows that I really liked, and for those movies that I want on my iPod (for travel purposes) I simply convert them to iPod format, the quality is far better than anything you can download.

Downloading may be convenient, but I will still run to the store for a hardcopy.

And I agree with some earlier comments, once the HD/Blu-Ray war is over and the dust settles, I will begin rebuilding my video library with the winning format, because I can't imagine (yet) trying to download those files.

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Nov 2, 10:20 AM

i dont know anybody who is upgrading !

in fact they all wait for the universal binaries

It's a chicken & the egg problem: no one will by intel macs until universal binaries come out and universal binaries won't come out until more people have intel macs. However, I think I'll upgrade to either a Mac Pro or MacBook Pro after Apple releases Leopard since I don't really use anything that needs to be a universal binary. Maybe xCode, but that's already universal. Anything else, I don't mind running under Rosetta.

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Apr 28, 07:12 PM

Isn't the current federal tax on gas a type of driving tax? :)

Somewhat, and it will be interesting to see what happens when more and more people take up electric, natural gas, and other such vehicles. Washington recently proposed taxing (http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5go26-4g43i4meaM4jjBs0Y9QMDBA?docId=ddcb71454dc0425bb15212f48379e2ec) electric drivers $100/yr, for example. I guess it never ends...

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Apr 30, 04:37 PM

Download isn't too bad. It took about an hour - hour 1/2 to download. Both accounts I have for Mac Beta haven't received a key. Got mine from another source.

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Sep 17, 06:12 PM

I have a lot of girl friends because I am a ''nice guy'', but I have very few dating relationship currently (at 0 sadly), and am looking to increase those. Any advice to how to approach and what is a valid offer of something to do for a first date that isn't overly forward?.

dude i'm in the EXACT same position as you...don't you hate it when they call ya sweet? it doesn't help when all ur girl friends are hot as hell either. but yea, so no advice ccomin from me, but good luck neways

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Apr 8, 01:26 PM

Ok, I was going to post something with substance, but I can't stop laughing...

And what's with this rhetoric? "overthrow"? Really? And you do realize you just Goodwin-ed this discussion...

If that didn't, I'm pretty sure this did -->

Fascists show no mercy to ANYONE.. Tea Party = the new modern NAZI PARTY.

By the way, what's so controversial about NPR and PBS?

(edit) Considering Planned Parenthood uses ZERO federal funds to provide abortions, what is so controversial about a womens' health provider, birth control, and an entity that helps with education and treatment regarding sexually transmitted diseases?

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Sep 26, 07:38 AM

Ok, iPod is fine for a TM.

aiPod and eyePod, That's a bit different.

But POD!!!

So, are Apple going to sue the BBC (amongst other) for having Pod casts? Everytime a member of the media of the celeb mention podcast, are Apple going to chase royalties???

This is really quite close to the mark!

What about the the phrase "2 peas in a pod"?...

It may just be me, but if this continues, I'm going to throw out all my things MAC, and go back to Micr$oft. That's how really ANTI them I'm feeling at the moment.

OI! APPLE LAWERS!!! YEAH YOU!!! Read some Mintzberg, or Mead, or (and I'd strongly advise this) Andrew Bailey. Basically, get those HBS grads out of your org and stop using crappy outdated Business School Methods. It was once the way to go. But what they don't consider are Gender and Cultures! You wanna piss me off: You loose my custom.

Sorry for the moan, but the litigation era was over in the 90's.

It's about Love Marks now, and your Lawers are hurting your brand!!! Fix it before it's too late!

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Apr 5, 08:09 AM

yeah I can see his point.

However there will be efforts to make it like a pc through accessorizing the device

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Aug 19, 02:42 PM

I agree.

Actually if you have a fb you're an idiot & yes I have one & yes I'm an idiot.

Man I love this forum....I have a facebook account.....but me nuh ediat:D

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volk

Oct 27, 02:37 PM

We all know that this is just Adobe's Revenge for Apple stepping on its e-Toes with items like Final Cut Studio which for all practical purposes smacks down anything that Adobe can muster up, and for Aperature, which is not as good as it could be, but is still in the realm that Adobe used to dominate. On the audio front, I hope that this costs a lot less than Logic Express because if it's not 50% or more cheaper, this horse is dead before it leaves the gate. I mean, Logic is already cheaper than Audition, and for my money, LE does a bit more than Audition (granted I don't come even close to using the full capabilities of LE).

So maybe Soundbooth is just here to compete with Soundtrack, which is kind of dumb, as no one will be using Soundbooth on a Mac since soundbooth will not integrate with FCS the way that Soundtrack does. The more I write about it, the dumber releasing this app for the Mac sounds. I mean. . . Adobe dropped Premiere for the mac because FCP smoked it, but now they want to release an audio app for mac that probably only has a place in a Premiere workflow. Hell, maybe this is just a SoundEdit Deck 16 II!? WTF!? I'm leaving.

I don't understand why anyone would slam a company for releasing a product for the Mac...competition is good, and the audio editor market isn't as healthy on the Mac as you think.

This app isn't designed to compete with Soundtrack Pro...it squares off against Soundtrack, Audacity, Amadeus, and Peak LE. Now, Peak is well respected, but I'm not sure why...it seems very clunky to me. Audacity and Amadeus aren't bad, but they suffer from smaller toolsets, interface abnormalities and no video integration. Soundbooth would be a nice addition to this group.

What I hope the most is that this is simply a test of the code base to bring Audition to the Mac...something that I think is desperately needed.

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randallking

Jan 8, 04:38 PM

Push updates seem intermittent today, they were working well yesterday!!

I agree; intermittent today for some reason. I'm only getting some alerts, but not all. And the sound which was working yesterday has stopped today.

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BackInTheSaddle

Aug 26, 10:00 AM

A lot of it is perception...if you don't get a defect, the product is great. But as the chairman of Matsushita (Panasonic) once observed about product quality, no matter how high your standards are, for the person getting a problem unit, your quality is 100% defective. I'm paraphrasing, but that's the essence of it. There are more people buying Apple computers today than ever before, so there will be a much larger volume of problems.

I've had great experiences with Applecare so far, only one instance where I felt the person was reading his answers off a cue card. If I talk to an engineer, I get someone who knows the product, understands the problem I'm explaining and is actually able to solve the problem, in American English so far, thank God. Don't know what tech support is like for those folks outside of the USA and Canada, but Apple gets a big thumbs up from me. (That doesn't apply to .Mac however; Apple REALLY needs to improve support there.)

And for my money, Dell and Toshiba could learn a thing or two from Apple on how to provide tech support.

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AppleScruff1

Apr 20, 02:13 AM

Why do you keep countering an argument that no one is actually making?

Straw man fail.

Not at all. I'm only showing where Apple has done what they don't like being done to them. Only a die hard defends them at all cost.

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BlondeBuddhist

Jun 10, 06:09 PM

Gazelle (http://www.gazelle.com/) buys old iPhones too. :)

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bigandy

Aug 25, 03:10 PM

the vocal minority are always the ones who have problems :rolleyes:

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videomaven

Apr 6, 06:08 AM

I'm not trolling, this is an honest question. But isn't a Final Cut pretty much worthless for commercial use without a way to put the results on Blu-Ray?

There are many ways of delivering content other than BluRay. But if one insists, there is a rudimentary BluRay output currently in FCP. Or burn with Toast. Or author in anything from Adobe Encore to high-end PC-based BluRay authoring systems.

While I accept that you are not acting the troll, you do need to learn a bit more about the video/film world.

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rickag

Nov 29, 08:55 AM

This is a dangerous game Universal is playing. If Apple refuses and Universal pulls their songs, who wins?

How many of the artists might bolt from Universal, how many might become indie producers online?

Will consumers abandon the iPod? Especially considering most of the music on their iPods is from ripped CDs. Or if you're to believe the record executives it is stolen music? Where's the incentive for the consumer to abandon the iPod?

just saying

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citizenzen

Mar 22, 11:00 AM

Oh yeah... and here's a fun little nugget for those who like to tout Obama's coalition:

I'm confused. :confused:

What point is 5P trying to make here?

Is the fact that one list contains more countries by count make it superior to the second? Is that the only way to judge a coalition, by count?

That seems a little too simplistic to me.

For instance, I added up these two lists (after removing duplicates) according to how much the countries spend on their military ...

• Coalition Countries - Iraq - 2003 ~ 152 billion

• Coalition - Libya - 2011 ~ 179 billion

I guess it's just how you want to look at it. :cool:

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arkitect

Apr 27, 12:02 PM

I'm not a birther. But I would love to know why the certificate looks new when the president is nearly 50. Now I'm about five months older than he, my original birth certificate has faded. The certificate he produced clearly isn't the original. Or if it is the original, it's astoundingly well-preserved.

:rolleyes:

If you'd care to read the stamp at the bottom of the document.

It is a true copy of the record on file in the Hawaiian State Department of Health. Dated 25 April 2011.

I doubt they leave their records lying about to get faded and illegible so of course a scanned copy is going to look pretty good.

Not that I'd take you as a birther, of course…

Link to a download copy (http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/i/MSNBC/Sections/NEWS/A_Politics/longformbirthcertificate.pdf)

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DrGruv1

Jul 15, 01:43 AM

Maybe along the line of the g4 quicksilver (without the handles)

a nice short compact apple tower with more expansion than the mini and with a conroe for....

$1099

Now you'd be talkin' :)

let people switch out their monitors, etc and give them a nice tower - not the stupid mini :) - i say (stupid mini) only because i wish it was a smallish tower with expansion capabilities :)

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mwswami

Jul 21, 04:45 PM

I have way more than 4 optical dirves. But multiple DVD/CD duplication is not my thing. Moreover, running a bunch of copies of Toast to burn DVDs or CDs is not processor intensive at all and does not recquire more than one core.

One way to get eight cores is to get 4 Mac Minis (just wait for the lowest model to become dual core), stack them up, and put them on a KVM. You get 8 cores, and 4 optical drives for *cheap*. Just a thought.;)

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GFLPraxis

Mar 31, 02:39 PM

You could say the same thing about Apple though. The Apple fad will go away and the extremely closed ecosystem which seems to not be really developing much in terms of UI or having an actual roadmap could end iOS.

I don't understand why people can't just see the pros and cons of both and accept both are great platforms. Its always a WAR with Apple fans. Apple against EVERYONE!

Wars are great for the economy. This IS a war. But we're the economy that benefits from it. And it doesn't have that "people dying" downside to traditional wars.

Yay for corporate wars, since the winner is us!

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shigzeo

Aug 6, 09:04 AM

2 gig shuffle, same head amp out, same package, just 2 gigs and certainty that apple won't replace it with nano... or in september, october, november when the new nano comes out, let it have the same or upgraded shuffle head amp out.

for me, no new mac till next year at earliest so... bother it all, i will share in all of my macrumors' mates excitement!

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Gamoe

Mar 31, 06:43 PM

Open doesn't necessarily mean "supported". All it means is that the source code is available and you can do whatever you want with it (as long as you keep that same source open as well). If some other group or company wants to take on and support an Android variant, they can do so and support it with updates. As far as I understand open source licences, Google can't prevent this.

On the other hand, Google has no obligation to support every single variant out there, or put the Google stamp on something they don't approve because of quality, compatibility, consistency or any number of other concerns. That said, withholding the Honeycomb source may be stretching it.

If you're going to licence your project as open source, then you do actually have to release the source. I know there's often a delay with commercial products. I suppose the tolerance of the open source community depends on the reason and the amount of time the code is held back.

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Apr 8, 06:53 AM

To avoid any hastle buy the ipad 2 from target. Was able to buy two on different days using their inventory tracker found on the web.. They don't hastle you with service plans, unnecessary accessories, etc which best buy does.

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aristotle

Apr 6, 04:10 PM

Real tablet OS, Full internet, True multitasking - the list's expanding fast :D

Define "Real Tablet OS" considering that Honeycomb is just an extension of Android with some new UI controls. That means that Honeycomb is no "more" of a tablet OS than iOS and Apple stated that iOS started out on a prototype tablet before being shrunk to a phone.

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Nov 28, 07:09 PM

i can only but laugh at this as some one mentioned ealier ipods or zunes or cd players play music its up the indvidual who puts the music on them to use legal or iligal sounds and the player makes no diffrance so lables shouldnt get a cut from sales

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maverick18x

Aug 5, 07:54 PM

im really hoping if there is a new ipod coming out they anounce it monday cause my b-day is in a week and ill might be able to get a new one and if they anounce a full screen ipod and can aford it ill get that or hope they drop the price in the curent ipods like maybe 199 for 30 gig and 299 60?;)

Read my lips: no new iPods!

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Mattsasa

Apr 6, 03:07 PM

Not bad for a $800 dollar device, available for one carrier. I wonder what the numbers will look like after the late march wifi-only.

At least 100k people know what its like to have a really FUNCTIONAL Tablet.

please tell me! what defines a functional tablet

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Friendship is a form of interpersonal relationships generally considered to be closer than association, but there are various degrees of intimacy in both friendships and associations. Friendship and association can be seen spanning the continuum. The study of friendship is included in sociology, social psychology, anthropology, philosophy and zoology.

Love is closely linked to friendship that it entails strong interpersonal ties between two or more people. Being in a relationship with someone usually means that you are very close, and you can confide in each apartment other. A macrame pattern thick hemp bracelets made with several parts of ultra-soft hemp yarn with round brown wooden beads.

The journal American Sociological Review, Americans are expected to suffer a loss in quality and quantity of close friendship, at least since 1985. Best friend Someone who shares some extremely strong interpersonal ties as a friend. BFF "best friend forever" Slang used primarily in the United States of teenage and young adult women to describe a girl friend or a near best friend. Good friends invite their friends to lead more healthy lifestyles Good friends invite their friends to seek help and access to services when necessary.

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Minka Kelly Wiki | Minka Kelly Pics

2011-08-09T10:08:00.000-07:00

Minka Kelly Dumont born 24 June 1980 is an American actress.She played in NBCseries Friday Night Lights as Lyla Garrity 2006 to 2009. Kelly recalled his childhood as "pretty tough", she hated Dufay, as he had left her and her mother. She is of Irish and French descent.

Kelly spent four years in this profession, while auditioning as an actor before landing the new NBC television drama Friday Night Lights, based on high school football movie of the same name.She shot a cameo for Norway, with Jamie Foxx. Peter Berg, the creator and pilot director of Friday Night Lights, directed the film.

Minka teamed up with Alyson Hannigan, Jaime King, Emily Deschanel, and Katharine McPhee in a video slumber party featured onFunnyorDie.com promote regular breast cancer screenings for the organization Stand Up to Cancer.

Easy mehndi designs for hands

2011-08-09T10:07:00.000-07:00

Simple mehndi designs for hands!!!

Mendhi is the application of Henna as a temporary form of skin decoration in South Asia, Southwest Asia, North Africa and the Horn of Africa, as well as expatriate communities from these areas. Mehendi decorations became fashionable in the West in the late 1990s, where they called Henna tattoos. Simple Mehndi Designs for hands photos.

MunMun Dutta Hot Bikini Photos

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MunMun Dutta aka Babita from Tarak Mehta Ka Ulta Chasma

Ryan Gosling Wiki and Photos

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Ryan Thomas Gosling was born November 12, 1980 is a Canadian actor, musician, social activist and producer. Gosling began performing at age 12 on the American variety television show The Mickey Mouse Club. At the age of 17, the role that Sean Gosling in the short-lived Canadian television show Breaker High.Aside act, Gosling with Chef Ben Benameur and Chris Angulo opened a Moroccan restaurant called Tagine in Beverly Hills, California. Also Gosling formed the band Dead Man's Bones with his friend Zach Shields. They released their debut album in October 2009.

Gosling was cast member on the hit series The Mickey Mouse Club, along with other stars, Britney Spears, Christina Aguilera, Justin Timberlake, JC Chasez and Keri Russell. He was part of the last set of new Mouseketeers to quit the show before it ended its run. He sang, danced and acted on the show.

Gosling is also scheduled to star in George Clooney-directed film version of Beau Willimon's award-winning play, Farragut North, now known as The Ides of March. Sony Pictures Entertainment have seen the Ides of March for a release date of October 14 The 2011th Recently Gosling has again turned together with director Derek Cianfrance for the film the Place Beyond the Pines and director Nicolas Winding Refn to shoot a remake of Logan's Run, which will be distributed by Warner Brothers.

Katy perry hot n cold pics

2011-08-09T09:59:00.000-07:00

Katy Perry, is an American singer-songwriter and musician. Perry rose to fame in 2007 with her internet hit "Ur So Gay", and later scored in 2008 her breakthrough single "I Kissed a Girl".

Perry was born and raised in Santa Barbara, California by Christian pastor parents and grew up listening only to gospel music. After earning a GED during her freshman year of high school, she began to pursue a music career.

Doutzen Kroes – Photoshoot

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Doutzen Kroes – Victoria’s Secret VSX Workout Clothes Photoshoot

Anushka Shetty Latest Photoshoot

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Mischa Barton walks at Beverly Hills

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Ashley Greene Latest Images

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Ashley Greene latest images...

Kelly Brook amazing printed dress

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Kelly Brook amazing printed dress

Selena Gomez – C.W. Photoshoot

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Selena Gomez – C.W. Photoshoot for Seventeen Magazine

Navina Bole – Miss Elegant India

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The Mumbai girl Navina Bole is an Indian television actress, got fame for her role of Dia Bhushan in the college romance, Miley Jab Hum Tum. Navina Bole started her career with modeling. She has appeared in a lot of TV commercials also done music videos. She was a Runners Up in Gladrags 2006. She won the Ms. Elegant title.

Sophie Monk — Photoshoot

2011-05-10T20:33:00.000-07:00

Heartbreak for 'devastated' Kelly Brook as she loses baby girl

2011-05-09T15:54:00.000-07:00

By SARA NATHAN

Devastation: Kelly Brook has been left heartbroken after losing her baby girl at nearly five months

Kelly Brook has been left ‘devastated’ after losing the baby girl she was expecting with her boyfriend Thom Evans.

The striking model, 31, who was nearly five months pregnant, was rushed to hospital at the end of last week, but tragically suffered a miscarriage.

Miss Brook had announced she was pregnant after just three months of dating former rugby union international Evans.

Heartbreak: The baby was the first for Kelly and boyfriend Thom Evans

This evening, Miss Brook was resting at her farmhouse in Kent and a spokesman for the star told the Daily Mail: ‘I can confirm that Kelly and Thom have very sadly lost their baby.

‘They request that everyone please respects their privacy at this very painful time.
‘There will be no further comment.’

A friend said: ‘Kelly is understandably devastated, she’s at home and she’s being looked after by Thom and her mum Sandra.

‘There’s nothing you can say to anyone at a time like this – she just needs to be allowed some time alone to grieve.’

Resting: Kelly, seen in Los Angeles earlier this month, is now with her family in Kent

Trauma: Kelly looked happy and excited as she was spotted at her family home in Kent last month

source: dailymail

Cher Lloyd gets butterflies as she unveils her new

2011-05-09T08:46:00.000-07:00

By GEORGINA LITTLEJOHN

New look: Cher Lloyd unveiled her new butterflies tattoo on Twitter this weekend - and new hair extensions in Miami last week

She already has an assortment of tattoos scattered across her person.

But Cher Lloyd clearly thought that seven was just not enough as she unveiled a new inking this weekend.

The X Factor contestant showed off some new designs on her right arm, an extension of one she already had.

New etchings: Cher showed off her butterflies, added to a bird that she had done two months ago in tribute of her late uncle

The 17-year-old posted a black and white photo on her Twitter page of her arm, which had been inked with five butterflies.

They were joined by a question mark and a peace sign, as she added to the bird carrying a ribbon that she already had.

On the ribbon is the word 'Boo', a tribute to her late uncle Edward 'Boo Boo' Smith, who died last September after being tricked into taking a heroin substitute.

In an interview last year, Lloyd admitted: 'I’m not even old enough to have a tattoo, but I have three. I know it’s naughty.'

Paying tribute: Cher had a bird flying from a cage done in March, which she added the butterflies to

Cher already has a bow on her back, musical note on her left hand and Spanish phrase on her right arm which reads Bolsillo Lleno De Suenos' - which means 'pocketful of dreams'

In January, she then got song lyrics on her left arm - 'All That You Have Is Your Soul' - lyrics from a Tracy Chapman song of the same name, and an image of a large diamond on her right hand

The red has gone: Cher has got rid of her fiery locks for a more sophisticated colour

Tattoo fan: Cher also has a diamond on her right hand and song lyrics on her left arm

Cher also unveiled a new hairstyle as she landed in Miami last week, where she had the tattoo done and where she is believed to be working on her debut album.

The long brown hair extensions come a month after she ditched her fiery red locks for a sleek dark bob, which she added too with caramel and blond extensions.

More etchings: She also has a musical note on her left hand and a Spanish phrase on her right forearm

Not enough: She even has a bow inked on her lower back

source: dailymail

Russell Brand is not such a sex god in his ghastly white Y-fronts

2011-05-09T08:17:00.000-07:00

By SARAH FITZMAURICE

Tighty-whities: Russell Brand parades around in his pants at his hotel in Miami

He proudly boasts about having had sex up to 20 times a week with a gaggle of beautiful woman in his heyday before marrying Katy Perry.

But reformed lothario Russell Brand looked a far cry from his old, leather-trousers-and-teased-hair self today in Miami.

The comic actor paraded around in a pair of unflattering white Y-front pants during rehearsals for his upcoming film Rock Of Ages.

Pretty in pink: Russell Brand in a pair of lilac harem pants as he takes a stroll on the boardwalk in Miami

At one point the 35-year-old put his hand down the back of his underwear as he gazed at his phone.

His revealing attire put Russell's pasty white, gangly body on display.

His appearance by the hotel pool harked back to Rhys Ifans' infamous scene in Notting Hill, where he poses for photographers in his grey pants.

Perhaps Brand thought his tighty-whities were preferable to the lilac harem trousers he was sporting earlier in the day.

Snap happy: It wasn't long before fans spotted the Arthur actor and Brand obliges by posing for a picture

Russell, who is married to pop princess Katy Perry, decided he couldn’t keep his pantaloons to himself and strutted his stuff on the boardwalk in Miami clearly in the Spring mood.

And wearing the statement trousers meant he was quickly spotted by some fans with whom he happily obliged posed for pictures.

Yesterday Brand started his day in a pair of super-short exercise shorts as he greeted the morning taking in the view from the balcony of his waterfront rented property.

What's so funny? As the girls walk off they are giggling. Was it excitement at meeting Brand or because of his silly trousers?

Didn't fancy footwear? Brand changes to a pair of white trousers but opts to liberate his feet from shoes

Taking the plunge: In New Zealand, Brand's wife Katy Perry braves a bungee jump before her concert

He tweeted: 'Where can I do stand up in LA please? A bit folky and lo fi where food is not served and people are gentle? Much love.'

While Brand is soaking up the sunshine in Miami, his wife Katy Perry is in New Zealand on her California Dreams tour.

The singer braved a bungee jump ahead of her concert tonight, tweeting a picture of her in mid-jump.

source: dailymail

Tottering twins! Sarah Jessica Parker shows off her adorable toddlers in New York park

2011-05-09T07:45:00.000-07:00

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Cute sisters: Marion and Tabitha went with their parents to the park but as one confidently strolled around, the other stayed shyly in her pram

At almost two years old, Sarah Jessica Parker’s twin girls have grown into adorable toddlers and their doting mother was keen to show them off in her local New York park.

Her 22-month-old daughters Marion and Tabitha might not be identical, but their cropped hairdos and matching sandals made their sisterly style shine through.

But as the youngsters stayed close to their mother and father, Matthew Broderick, one appeared a lot more confident than the other.

Treat time: Doting mother Sarah Jessica Parker gives her twins Marion and Tabitha a packet of crispy mangoes each

The cutie dressed in pink appeared shy and uneasy as she got out of her pram, while her sister confidently strolled around without any hesitation.

Their eight-year-old brother James Broderick joined the family and tried his hand at a round of chess in Washington Square Park.

Watched by his proud mother, the youngster seemed confident as he took on an older opponent.

Father Matthew Broderick also watched his son make his moves.

Sisters' style: Both adorable twins wore knee-length leggings and the same sandals with socks

Checkmate: Sarah Jessica Parker helps her son James Broderick play chess in Central Park yesterday

Family outing: The celebrity couple helped their 22-month-old daughters Marion and Tabitha through the park

Proud: Parker and Broderickenjoy parenthood in the park on the warm New York spring day

Celebration: James leads his mother through Manhattan earlier today after the family shared a Mother's Day lunch

source: dailymail

Growing up fast: Brad Pitt plays the doting father as he takes blonde twins Knox and Vivienne to the park

2011-05-09T07:30:00.000-07:00

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Doting dad: Brad Pitt takes his twins Knox, left, and Vivienne to the park in Hollywood

It costs Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie a whopping $10million a year to raise their six children.

But despite the huge bills for nannies, language tutors and private jets, the youngsters prefer nothing more than spending time with their parents.

Brad treated his youngest children, twins Knox and Vivienne, to a trip to the park in Hollywood this week.

Growing up: The twins share biological sister Shiloh's blonde hair and round face

Like any proud father, Pitt took photographs of the two-year-olds on his mobile phone, coached them as they came down the slide, and kept a watchful eye as they ran around.

Both looked the spitting image of their older sister Shiloh when she was younger, as they played together.

The pair share her blonde shoulder-length hair, but while Knox has inherited his father's blue eyes, Vivienne's appeared to be her mother's dark blue/grey.

Playtime: Brad keeps a watchful eye as his son Knox tries out the slide at the playground

Pitt and Jolie are planing on moving their family to the south of France, where they are renovating a £35million château.

Pitt's parents are to join them there, to provide a stable presence and hands on help with the children.

Perhaps they will also help cut down on the childcare bills.

As well as spending $5 million on private jets, the Hollywood pair splashed out $900,000 last year on a nanny for each of the children.

Like father like son: Knox has inherited his father's blue eyes and dress sense

A source told U.S. magazine InTouch: 'They spend more than a million dollars on private tutors who travel around the world with them.

'They [even] once spent $500,000 for one stay at the Waldorf [Astoria hotel in New York].'

The couple also spent an estimated several million dollars on first-class airfare and hotel bills for the children.

source: dailymail

Yamapi takes it off at his Tokyo concert!

2011-05-09T05:20:00.000-07:00

Yamashita Tomohisa (26) of popular group NEWS held another solo concert at the Yoyogi Gymnasium in Tokyo on May 8th. With more than 13,000 fans in attendance, he sent out a call to the devastated areas of Japan: “Don’t give up, Japan!”

The Tokyo concert was one in a string of shows for Yamashita’s solo Asian tour, which began in January. Beginning May 7th, he was to hold a total of 6 shows over 4 days in the same location. The Tokyo concerts were originally scheduled to be the final stop on the tour, but due to the massive earthquake, the late March concerts in Sapporo and Taiwan were rescheduled for later this month. “It was hard to make the decision, but I’m glad that I could reschedule the concerts. I want to make the fans happy”, he explained.

Meanwhile, during his May 8th concert, Tokyo was over 25 degrees Celsius (77 degrees Fahrenheit). Due to the energy-saving measures imposed in concerts these days, the air conditioning was turned off. Sweating in the stuffy auditorium, Yamashita remarked, “It’s hot today…!”. The temperature in the room turned up even more after a fan asked a daring question during the Q&A session with fans. One girl asked him, “What color panties do you like on a girl?” In response to the daring question, he cheekily answered, “How should I answer this question?…Any color is okay!”.

Check out the news coverage of the concert, including a video of the embarrassing question, below!

source: tokyohive

IU releases “Memories of the Sea” for ‘EXPO 2012′

2011-05-09T04:56:00.000-07:00

On May 9th, the organizing committee of the ‘EXPO 2012‘ officially appointed singer IU as its honorary ambassador.

To commemorate the event, they released the theme song sung by IU for this year’s Expo, “Memories of the Sea“. Since the Expo is an international affair that attracts tourists from around the world, IU delivered both a Korean and English version of the song.

“Memories of the Sea” was composed by Yoon Sang and lyrics were contributed by Park Chang Hak.

Check out both versions of the song below, and if you’re in the city of Yeosu this summer, be sure to check out the Expo!

source: allkpop

miss A poses prettily for a photo during Kim Yuna’s “Ice Show”

2011-05-09T04:52:00.000-07:00

miss A stunned fans with a photo taken from the waiting room of figure skater Kim Yuna’s “Ice Show”.

The girls are seen wearing gorgeous white dresses that perfectly channel a figure skater’s outfit, while at the same time, showing the refined style of a top celebrity.

Netizens were impressed by the girls’ outfits, as they commented, “Now it looks like they’re going to figure skate too”, and “They look like complete angels”.

On this day, miss A were invited as special performing guests, and performed their new song, ‘Love Alone’ and had been specially created for the show.

source: allkpop

Love All: Cristiano Ronaldo and Irina Shayk cuddle up at the tennis

2011-05-08T23:45:00.000-07:00

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Love all: Cristiano Ronaldo and his girlfriend Irina Shayk share a private giggle during the Madrid Open final tennis match

Giggling at a private joke and stealing kisses, they look like any other couple in love.

Cristiano Ronaldo and his Sports Illustrated model girlfriend Irina Shayk appear to be enjoying their time together during a rare period of being in the same country at the same time.

The couple, who are forced to spend weeks apart due to their work schedules, watched the final of the Madrid Open tennis today.

Nail-biting: the good-looking couple were transfixed by the on-court action between Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic

The good-looking couple watched as Novak Djokovic defeated Rafael Nadal 7-5, 6-4.

Irina, 25, stood out in a bright red top which matched the flowers that adorned the VIP box they sat in with other Spanish celebrities.

Former world number one Carlos Mayer and his girlfriend Carolina Cerezuela sat behind them, while Cristiano's Real Madrid teammate Iker Casillas and his TV presenter girlfriend Sara Carbonero sat next to them.

Star box: The couple sat with former tennis world number one Carlos Moya and girlfriend Carolina Cerezuela (back)

Cristiano, 26, was preened to perfection as ever with his slicked hair, designer sunglasses and beloved deep tan.

But the footballer was let down by large sweat patches on blue shirt despite the weather being a mild 21 degrees celcius.

Irina and Cristiano were reunited last week after the Russian model flew in from New York to meet up with boyfriend of a year.

They were spotted canoodling in the stands of the Real Madrid v Zaragoza match, which Cristiano was benched for after tension with coach Jose Mourinho.

Lady in red: the Sports Illustrated model stood out in red as they made their way to their seats for the match

Romantic reunion: After weeks apart Cristiano and Irina put on a public display of affection while he sat out the Real Madrid match against Zaragoza on April 30

source: dailymail

The big day was a week ago, but for the brands Kate wore, celebrations are only just beginning

2011-05-08T22:50:00.000-07:00

By LIZ JONES

Sell out: Demand has surged for bridal dresses like the Alexander McQueen gowns Kate wore

All eyes have swivelled to the new Duchess of Cambridge to take up the baton and help our fashion industry limp out of the recession.

Becoming the unofficial style ambassador is the best job Kate can be doing for our morale and the economy.

But every brand (and they were all British) involved in the wedding, in however small a way, has seen sales go through the roof.

By far the biggest surge in orders has come from the U.S. We can expect these to increase when Kate goes there on her first official tour in the summer.

In demand: The perfumee Kate wore was Illuminum's White Gardenia Petals

THE FRAGRANCE
On her wedding day, Kate wore White Gardenia Petals from Illuminum, created by British ‘nose’ Michael Boadi.

The clean, fresh scent has a note of coconut bursting into ylang ylang, lily of the valley and jasmine, with amber wood as the base note.

Demand is so high there is a waiting list of customers longing to smell like the royal bride.

White Gardenia Petals costs £70 and is available exclusively from roullierwhite.com

THE EARRINGS
While Kate’s tiara was made by Cartier and borrowed from the Queen, her stunning earrings were a gift from her parents.

The diamond-set oak leaves with a pear diamond drop and pave-set diamond acorn were inspired by the new Middleton coat of arms.

Unavailable: Robinson Pelham won't be making anymore earrings like the Duchess', despite requests

BRIDESMAID DRESSES
Having designed children’s wear for 30 years, Marlborough-based Nicki Macfarlane is renowned for her exquisite outfits for bridesmaids and pageboys. She made the four young bridesmaids’ dresses: ballerina length, box-pleated ivory silk satin gazar, layered over organza, wild silk and petticoats.

They were handmade in Wiltshire and Kent, given an English lace trim and embroidered with the child’s name.

Pretty: The young bridesmaids, pictured with Maid of Honour Pippa Middleton in an Alexander McQueen design, wore handmade dresses by Nicki Macfarlane while their shoes were by the Rainbow Club

BRIDESMAID SHOES
Rainbow Club, based in Exeter, has been designing, making and hand-dyeing wedding shoes since the mid-Eighties.

Kate’s bridesmaids wore classic Mary Janes in satin, embellished with a Swarovski crystal buckle. Sales manager Richard Coles says: ‘We’ve been run off our feet, with people calling from all over Europe and the U.S.’

Why did Kate choose this little firm of 30 employees?

‘For the quality. We guarantee we will dye a shoe to match the exact colour of the dress. The Royal Wedding shoes were a special shade of ivory.’

Children’s bridesmaid shoes start at £30, rainbowclub.co.uk

THE HATS

Vivien Sheriff is a milliner who has her atelier in a decidedly unglamorous farm building in Wiltshire.

She made the famous fascinator worn by Kate on her first royal engagement in February, and was commissioned by 53 guests to make bespoke pieces.

Every piece is handmade by a team of six. An elaborate headpiece can cost up to £1,000. Since the wedding, online sales have doubled.

Best foot forward: Kate stepped into married life wearing LKBennett wedges

'The Kate': The shoes have been re-issued in her name

COURT SHOE WEDGES

The day after the wedding, Kate teamed a wintry blue Zara dress with a cropped black blazer and LK Bennett Greta wedges, £150. This prompted the chain to reissue the style, renaming it the Kate. It will be available in June, but already has a waiting list.

The Kate effect has meant sales of all wedges have soared at Topshop, Hobbs and even Christian Louboutin.

source: dailymail

Pippa plc: Kate's little sister sets her sights on making a splash in business

2011-05-08T22:03:00.000-07:00

By REBECCA ENGLISH

Fearless: Miss Middleton dives into the water in Ibiza in previously unseen pictures

She may have been a bridesmaid at the royal wedding, but Pippa Middleton is clearly not cut out to play second fiddle for long.

Her dazzling appearance on William and Kate’s big day has brought the 27-year-old an army of fans and dozens of online ‘appreciation’ sites.

And now it seems she intends to capitalise on her new public profile – by starting her own party planning business.

Pippa is determined to continue with her 'business plan' despite being 'furious' when topless holiday pictures of her emerged recently

Soaking up the rays: Pippa relaxes on her Uncle Gary's yacht

Playful: Pippa climbs back aboard as William jokingly grabs Kate; right, the sisters relax on deck, with Kate using her camera

Sunshine days: William, in red shorts, with Pippa (left), Carole, in green bikini, and other holiday guests

Yesterday, as pictures emerged of her enjoying an idyllic holiday with family and Prince William on her uncle Gary Goldsmith’s yacht in Ibiza some years ago, she was said to be ‘furious’ that images of her topless had also been published.

But although she sees the topless photos as a betrayal by friends exploiting her fame, she is determined to continue with her ‘business plan’.

A friend said: ‘She is really buoyed by her success and is hoping to start her own party planning business.’ Photographs showing the new Duchess of Cambridge’s younger sister partying in her underwear several years ago have also been circulating.

Heir in the air: Watched by Carole, Kate, James (in the patterned shorts) and Pippa, William attempts a backflip from the boat...

... but the young royal finishes with an ungainly belly-flop into the water

Making waves: The Prince failed to match Pippa's graceful aquatic display

After leaving college, Pippa set up an online magazine, Party Times, on the back of the Middletons’ business.

The source said: ‘Her aim is to branch out into organising events. I am sure she’ll be able to use new-found royal contacts to drum up business.

The Middletons have started to take action to have the racy pictures withdrawn.

source: dailymail

Thousands line the canals of Venice as the Pope takes a gondola ride

2011-05-08T21:45:00.000-07:00

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Pope on a boat: Benedict XVI sits in a gondola in the Grand Canal during his visit to Venice

It is an essential part of any visit to the Italian city of Venice, a ride on a gondola along the famous canals.

And for Pope Benedict XVI, the best way to travel was by water after holding an open-air mass attended by more than 300,000 people.

The mass was the spiritual highlight of Benedict's two-day visit, the first by a pope to Venice since his predecessor John Paul II plied the canals in a gondola styled for Venice's ancient rulers.

Follow me: The Pope, this time in a motor launch, is followed by many traditional boats and punts

Benedict too glided across the mouth of the Grand Canal in the same gondola, the Dogaressa, piloted by four gondolieri in white outfits and golden sashes. He was watched by thousands.

The Pope chatted quietly with Venice Cardinal Angelo Scola on the short journey, removing his white skull cap to prevent it from blowing away in the wind.

He was greeted with warm applause at the Our Lady of Good Health Basilica, where he met with cultural, artistic and economic leaders.

Earlier during the mass, Benedict spoke from beneath a huge dome constructed in the likeness of St. Mark's Basilica, replete with images of its golden mosaics of saints printed on cloth.

Please be seated: The Pope had earlier addressed a huge gathering of Italians in which he told them to be tolerant of immigrants

From Aquileia, Benedict travelled to St. Mark's Square, the heart of Venice, a city which for ages was the cultural crossroads between the East and West thanks to its strong merchant class.

He was greeted by around 25,000 well-wishers as he toured the arcade-lined square in an electric vehicle.

Benedict returned after Sunday mass to Venice's historic centre for lunch, followed by an assembly of bishops at St. Mark's Basilica.

The visit was held under tight security, with helicopters flying overhead during the mass and the Pope flanked by his personal security corps.

Crowd-pleaser: The Pontiff's boat travels under the Rialto bridge on the Grand Canal

Protection: Security around the Pope was as tight as ever

Popular: About 300,000 people attended the mass celebrated by the Pope in Venice

source: dailymail

So what were Prince Harry and Charlize Theron chuckling about?

2011-05-08T21:24:00.000-07:00

By DAILY MAIL REPORTER

Polo pals: Harry and Charlize Theron yesterday

His usual blonde companion is on-off girlfriend Chelsy Davy.

Yesterday Prince Harry appeared to have found a stand-in at the polo field, in the form of Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron.

The 26-year-old prince seemed at his ease with the South African Miss Theron, 35.

On or off? Prince Harry's former companion Chelsy Davy

Admiring glances: Observers noticed that the pair seemed to be getting along well

The pair laughed and joked together at the Audi Challenge Polo Cup at Coworth Park in Ascot, Berkshire.

Perhaps they were talking about charity work - something they have in common.

Harry helped establish Sentebale, in Lesotho, in southern Africa to help orphans and the forgotten victims of poverty and AIDS.

Miss Theron has established her own outreach project to help prevent the spread of HIV among teenagers.

An onlooker said: ‘They appeared to be getting on very well.’

source: dailymail

chuckle: to laugh quietly