Is there such a thing as too much studying? One of the things I worried about when I was pregnant with my first kid, was whether I can exert enough influence over their study habits to ensure they have a good future. I have seen many people throw away their future by letting their grades slip in school and I would not want that for my child.
Igor Cabbab has created a Google Docs spreadsheet that provides information on the extent of damage to specific libraries, contact persons, assistance needed, photos AND can be updated by just about anyone with access to the Internet. More…
Are you afraid in stock investing? You don’t know how to start or you just don’t know what to do? I’ll share this principles to you in investing. It might help:
http://thegetwealthy.com/2009/09/ten-principles-of-investing/
The club together with I Am S.T.R.O.N.G. Foundation conducts Values Formation and Character Building Seminar for 53 high school student leaders of Juan Sumulong High School and Camp Emilio Aguinalgo High School, last July 31, 2009 at Rm. AV, Camp Emilio Aguinalgo High School.
Pictures and More Info — please visit club website at http://www.qccubaolionsclub.org
You might be hesitant in putting your money at great risk. But it’s just that correct financial education that would guide you on where to invest in your money suitable for you.
The complete article is here: where-to-invest-your-money
The President Cory funeral cortege took the same road when Senator Ninoy was also brought to his resting place – via Makati’s portion of the South Super Highway or as known today “President Osmeña Highway”.
Since it’s in our neighborhood, I went outside and joined the thousands of Filipinos waiting to give their last respects to the 11th President of the Republic of the Philippines – President Corazon “Cory” Cojuangco-Aquino.
I brought home 426 photos, 332 of which I uploaded online. These photos captured the Filipino people during her time of mourning as a Nation. If you weren’t there, then I hope these photos will allow you to go back in that point in time and be there as well, together with us.
The photos will speak for me and express for me what it was like being there. So join me as I show you: A Story to Tell… A President to Remember.
What do you kmow about the rule of 72? It’s about financial education. It’s knowing/computing how to double your money! The secrets of the wealthy!
Read more at http://thegetwealthy.com
Most investors who are looking for ‘tips’ for option trading success have the wrong perspective. They seek tricks, special strategies, or ‘can’t-miss’ gimmicks. There are no such things.
Options are the best investment vehicles around. They allow investors to take long, short, or neutral positions. They allow you to manage risk far better than any other investment method. Use them wisely and they will treat you well.
Continue reading at http://thegetwealthy.com
August 8th is ASEAN Day, and this morning a thought came to my mind on how we as the ASEAN People can further help in the ASEAN Integration of our region and culture.
Come and join me as we tour an Asean City…
August is Buwan ng Wika (Language Month). This year’s theme is “Wikang Filipino: Mula Baler Hanggang Buong Pilipinas” (The Filipino Language: From Baler to the Rest of the Philippines). More…
And it’s history, today was the record-breaking Longest Total Solar Eclipse ever experienced by the Human race – 6 minutes and 39 seconds total at its maximum point.
Most only experienced a partial eclipse like us in the Philippines, but regardless, it was still an experience we will treasure and pass on to the next generation (and those who missed it).
Enjoy!!
If you are wondering what are the important information that you should know about tomorrow’s Longest Total Solar Eclipse – from what and what not to use when looking at the sun, to how much of the sun will be covered (for those in the Philippines) – just read July 22, 2009 Total Solar Eclipse.
CINCINNATI – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the Butler County Sheriff’s Office announced today a $40,000 fine settlement reached with the Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation for violations of immigration laws.
ICE conducted an I-9 inspection of Krispy Kreme after receiving information from the Butler County Sheriff’s Office which revealed the company had employed dozens of illegal aliens at one of their doughnut factories in Cincinnati.
Employers are required to complete and retain a Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States. This form requires employers to review and record the individual’s identity document(s) and determine whether the document(s) reasonably appear to be genuine and related to the individual.
“Employers have a responsibility to hire men and women who are authorized to work in the United States and fines are an important component of ensuring their compliance,” said Brian Moskowitz, special agent in charge of the ICE Office of Investigations in Michigan and Ohio. “ICE will use the legal tools at its disposal to address those who neglect or falter in their corporate responsibilities.”
The audit also revealed violations to the Immigration and Nationality Act. In September 2007, ICE issued a notice of Intent to Fine. The fine was settled Friday.
As part of the settlement, the company has taken measures to revise its immigration compliance program, and has agreed to begin implementing new procedures to prevent future violations of federal immigration laws.
In April, ICE implemented a new, comprehensive strategy to reduce the demand for illegal employment and protect employment opportunities for the nation’s lawful workforce. Under this strategy, ICE is focusing its resources on the auditing and investigation of employers suspected of cultivating illegal workplaces by knowingly employing illegal workers. Last week, ICE announced as part of this initiative, 652 businesses around the country would be audited to determine their compliance.
As we have informed our clients in the past and on an ongoing basis, the implementation and use of an immigration compliance plan is of great assistance in negotiating and mitigation of fines with ICE. It is my guess that the fine of $40,000 was very low because the company took an aggressive approach to compliance and showed good faith to ICE in implementing this plan. Stay tuned for more stories as I-9 audits become more commonplace.
The entire collection is freely available online. More…
General Assembly
Place: Mabini Covered Court
Date : 07, July, 2009
12:00 nn
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For my 63rd Philippine Independence Day post or now known as the Filipino-American Friendship Day – July 4, 1946, I’m releasing my adjusted version of Banyuhay’s Baybayin Typepad hereby called as Baybayin Typepad No.01.
Yes, as the name suggests this is the first. This great tool was developed by Banyuhay (a blog site written completely in Baybayin / ᜊᜌ᜔ᜊᜌᜒᜈ᜔). This is the first typepad for Baybayin I found and it won’t be the last.
Nordenx is also creating his own Baybayin Typepad. I am also writing my own, two jQuery-based Baybayin Typepad, the first jQuery version is already online (if you can find where I am hosting it, congrats) but it is not ready yet.
Simple instructions are inside, no need to download any fonts as long as you are using Firefox 3.5; Safari 4; and the latest Chrome nightly. Enjoy ᜊᜌ᜔ᜊᜌᜒᜈ᜔ and I hope this will encourage you to love and revive this beautiful writing system that we can call our own.
A foreign national may apply for lawful permanent residence status (green card), and seek a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirements, by establishing that his or her admission to permanent residence would be in the National Interest.
There is no regulatory or statutory standard as to what will qualify an alien for a National Interest Waiver. The USCIS considers each case on an individual basis. The procedure is to file the case with evidence to establish that the alien’s proposed services will be in an area of substantial intrinsic merit and will have a national benefit, and that the alien has some track record of success in his or her field.
The value of the National Interest Waiver classification seems to be that it does “not” require an employer to sponsor the prospective employee. Thus, it is referred to as a “self-sponsorship” classification for the green card. Of course, if the National Interest Waiver is done with the support of an organizational sponsor, the case can be perceived as being “stronger” by the CIS adjudicators.
The National Interest Waiver is an EB-2 classification. This means that the priority date numbers reported by the U.S. Department of State are likely to move the green card faster for the applicants then in the EB-3 classification. For Nationals of China and India (and some other countries) this consideration is very important.
In deciding whether the proposed work will be in an area of substantial intrinsic merit, factors that have been considered in successful cases include:
*The foreign national’s admission will improve the U.S. economy.
*The foreign national’s admission will improve wages and working conditions of U.S. Workers.
*The foreign national’s admission will improve educational and training programs for U.S. children and under-qualified workers.
*The foreign national’s admission will improve healthcare.
*The foreign national’s admission will provide more affordable housing for young, aged, or poor U.S. residents.
*The foreign national’s admission will improve the U.S. environment and lead to more productive use of the national resources.
*The foreign national’s admission is requested by an interested U.S. government agency.
In addition to requiring the showing of a benefit that is national in scope, national interest cases require that the emphasis rest with the overall value and potential of the particular beneficiary’s individual contribution to the United States. National Interest Waivers are granted to aliens who will substantially benefit prospectively the national economy, cultural or educational interests, or welfare of the United States. The alien may qualify by being found to be a key or critical member of a team if it can be shown that the team function would be severely impaired without this member. However, merely working in an area of national interest does not necessitate a finding of national interest qualification.
Many of the National Interest Waivers that have been approved were supported by affidavits from well-known, distinguished and influential people or organizations. Strong National Interest Waiver cases also document past achievements. They may include proof, for example, that the foreign national has already created jobs, has turned around a business, has created an increase in exports, has published articles in scholarly journals, or has made presentations at symposia.
CIS Officers look for realistic evidence of substantial prospective benefit to a national interest item or agenda which specifically sets the alien apart from others in the field.
If you are considering the National Interest Waiver, you will need to provide the following:
* Receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence in the field of endeavor,
* Published material about the foreign national in professional or major trade publications or other major media,
* Participation on a panel or individually as a judge of the work of others in the field or an allied field,
* Original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of significance in the field,
* Authorship of scholarly articles in the field, in professional or major trade publications or other major media,
* Display of the foreign nationals’ work at artistic exhibitions or showcases,
* Evidence that the foreign national has performed in a leading or critical role for organizations or establishments that have a distinguished reputation,
* Evidence that the foreign national has commanded a high salary or other high remuneration for services, or
* Evidence of commercial successes in the performing arts, as shown by box office receipts or record, cassette, compact disk, or video sales.
Recently, we helped a Researcher Professional working on potential drug therapy for autism gain a national interest waiver. We have also assisted doctors who are willing to practice full-time in an area designated as having a shortage of health care professionals or in a facility operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs.
To see more of our National Interest Waiver cases that have been approved by the CIS, please visit our website at www.visaserve.com.
June 3, 2009 – The brewrats’ hosts (99.5 rt) planned to beat other station’s facebook account, who has currently 50,000 followers (approx.) and still increasing.
June 4, 2009 – DJ Ramon Bautista confessed that he’s having a hard time in creating the Facebook account. That’s why he asked a brewster on the booth to create it. The Brewster immediately create the account which was named “The Brewrats Republic!”.
If you want to support the “brewrats’ show” on their advocacy please follow these steps:
1. Visit www.facebook.com
2. Create your own account. (if you don’t have an account yet)
3. Search for the Brewrats Republic! (don’t forget the exclamation point).
4. Add them up and ask your friend to support them to.
5. Spread the Bubonic Plague.
6. =)
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Photo courtesy of www.thebrewrats.com
www.marchristianherrera.blogspot.com
Finally.
UNESCO finally weighed in on the matter:
“The UNESCO National Commission of the Philippines expresses its objection to the imposition of taxes on imported books and other reading materials. This action is a blatant violation of the provisions of the 1950 Florence Agreement on the Importation of Educational, Scientific and Cultural Materials of which the Philippines is a signatory as of 07 August 1979. Article 1 of the Agreement provides, “The contracting States undertake not to apply customs duties or other charges on, or in connection with, the importation of (a) books, publications and documents…; (b) educational, scientific and cultural materials…”
John Donaldson, UNESCO Senior Legal Officer based in Paris, stresses, ‘The Philippines, as a Party to the Florence Agreement, must respect the principle Pacta sunt servanda. This fundamental principle of the law of treaties, enshrined in the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties of 1969, provides that treaties in force are binding upon the parties and must be performed in good faith. It follows that if the Philippines decides to apply custom duties or other charges on the importation of materials coming from another State Party, and for which the Florence Agreement foresees an exemption, it will be in breach of its obligations under this Agreement.’ “
I was so looking forward to importing a book and then using that occasion to a random lifestyle check on our Customs Officials. It looks like we need a new way to do it!
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posted by Paul “The Pageman” Pajo