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...and I love you for it. We know the internment camps were wrong on many levels; so many innocent were punished...although I am not certain punished is the correct word. What we do not know is how many "Japanese sleeper cells" were contained by this action. Men make difficult decisions and live with the consequences. I think it would be difficult to round up a dozen men in America today. Very good point Griz. The fact is, we were suddenly and deliberately attacked on December 7, 1941, by an enemy who wanted to kill us. The very same scenario exists today. Inasmuch as the internment camps are viewed as a bad choice, it wasn't a racist one. Hell, that word "racist" has been used so many times it carries no meaning today. It's sorta like the "F" word. The "F" word used to mean sexual intercourse. Today it's used to tell someone to go "F" themselves, to "F" off, or to make a strong point, "That guy is "F"ing crazy." It's impossible to conduct a successful campaign of war, and be politically correct at the same time. We've tried to do it since Vietnam with pretty much bad results. War ain't pretty. There remain a group of Islamic radicals who are hell-bent on killing as many of us as they can. They wear no uniform, they do not carry an ID identifying them as our enemy. Therefore, we are left with the task of trying to figure out which ones are the good guys, and which ones are the bad guys. The politically correct crowd has a lot of influence today, and if they get their way, the only method our government can use to find and root out radical Islamic elements, is by waiting until after they kill or try to kill Americans.

Already living in China for two years now. The pros I had after first moving here are different today than after first arriving. Now, it feels like home. For me, life has improved in many ways. However, some of the things I miss most are: 1: The security of what was once the best healthcare in the world 2. Emergency services 3. Reliable medication 4. Simple conversation 5. Open honesty. China requires a certain level of mind-reading My pros: 1. Personal and family safety (low crime) 2. The options to save money and create your own business are superior 3. Travel is inexpensive to just about anywhere in China and neighboring countries 4. A nearly non-existent fat population To JamesnYuHong: Where or what did you use to develop that long list of cons? Especially 1, 4, 6, 7, 8, and 9?

It takes about two months for a Chinese citizen to get a tourist visa to Taiwan. Doing the registration through a certified travel agency can shorten the process.The PRC will need a passport to apply, and when the approval process is complete, they will receive their passport, and two other booklets. One allows for a single entry and exit to Taiwan, and the other a single exit and reentry to China. Subsequent travel must be pre-approved, but is much faster than the first time approval. Cost is about 350RMB. All PRCs on a tourist visa must travel with a tour group. They are not allowed to leave the group and travel on their own. I don't think this arrangement will allow you a comfortable visit with your Chinese partner. However, if the PRC works for a Chinese business that conducts business in Taiwan, they may be allowed to get a business visa. A business visa will allow the PRC to travel on their own and not have to stay with a tour group.

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You and that "mouse with a buzz" in your pocket seem to be enjoying each others company. The article you posted is riddled with an author's opinion from a freaking focus group. Everyone has an opinion, even though the ones belonging to you, your mouse, and Steven Dunaway are a little smaller than everyone elses.

Nice? Well-balanced? The MSNBC scale comes to you straight from San Francisco. Horseshit.

Here is a screen snap of the Mickey's Retreat area for those wanting to get an idea of it's location. Again, away from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks, house of blues, epcot, magic, kingdom, animal kingdom, typhoon lagoon, wet and wild, disney mgm, planet hollywood, La Nouba, Cirque du Soleil, Universal Theme park, but yet close enough to where you can get to it in minutes. http://i16.tinypic.com/4kycr4x.jpg

CONGRATULATIONS That's a big accomplishment for both of you. It provides our Chinese partners a trememdous feeling of acccomplishment that is so important to the slow process of assimilation .

Those who are interested in also partaking of the Disney Theme parks should feel free to PM me.

RESERVATION CONFIRMATION I just reserved Mickey's Retreat Lakeview Pavillion for October 13, 2007. There should be more than enough room and fun activities for all. October 13th is on a Saturday. Those who are interested in also partaking of the Disney Theme parks should feel free to PM me. Again, this event will occur on Walt Disney World property, but in a private area away from the hustle bustle of the parks. All are welcome: Saturday, October 13, 2007 Walt Disney World More information here: http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=324031

I strongly recommend keeping any application even remotely related to QQ as far away from your PC as possible. It is nortorious and one of the worst offenders in installing hidden artifacts and applications used for tracking. Additionally, it's filled with trojans. If you've already installed it, be aware that performing an uninstall will allow an almost infinite number of artifacts to remain in your registry. Finding them is a task in exasperation. There are so many other applications that are PC safe that can be used in it's place.

That's a great point. I'm convinced however that my wife's financial shrewdness has no place in the book of logic. When I try to save money, I'm accused of being cheap. If I encourage her to spend more, get a better product, and not waste time saving a few cents, I become the foolish guy. Smiling and complimenting seem to work pretty well most of the time, but I do start going crazy waiting for a decision while the clock ticks.

i was worried about that. we scheduled an infopass appointment coming up, what will this supoose to accomplish? Tell you what is happening with the petition, like is it stuck in FBI name check. Just the satisfaction of talking face to face with a USCIS officer. The VO's at the service center have access to a lot more information than the agents do when you call the USCIS. The agents only have access to the same information that you've probably been viewing online. Still, the VO may not have specific information as to why something is being held up, and may tell you that they have contacted the office holding your paperwork, who will in turn contact you. You will be assigned a number after you enter the building, and everyone waits for their number to be called. You will simply get the next available VO, and go to the window indicated on their little wall-mounted box. Unfortunately, both times we went, we got saddled with the same VO who had an angry disposition completely devoid of a smile or any other niceties. He responded with one and two word answers, and attempted to intimidate those that asked further questions. Still, I encourage you to ask questions until your satisfied with exactly what they tell you. Most everyone there though seemed very nice, just not that guy. We went there after our K2 daughter's AOS was delayed for several days beyond her mothers. We filed for both the same day. We were told that because we failed to provide a physical as requested by the RFE that her AOS was denied. Of course, a K1 and K2 must undergo a physical before they are issued a visa to enter the US, and that physical is good for at least one year, and may be up to 15 months. It took a lot of effort to show the USCIS that they had incorrectly denied our daughter. A few attorneys even suggested that one should always give the USCIS what they ask for, even if what they request is in error, and costs you more money. We stuck to our guns though, and filed a grievance with the Ombudsman, alerting them of the error, while in parallal filing a motion to reopen without fee. Within two weeks of filing, we received a reversal and a green card. Good luck

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...st&p=325665 Izus, we scheduled an Info Pass apppointment twice here in Orlando. Pretty easy to do from the online link; just the luck of the draw whether you get someone there that will be helpful. https://infopass.uscis.gov/info_en.php The facility is located next to the airport and usually has a line of folks waiting for the door to open. Getting there a bit early can help you get in and out more quickly because they seem to schedule a group of folks for the same time. Take copies of your K1 visa information, your AOS, etc. You must leave your cell phone in the car. Have copies of all communication. It's been a long time for you, as we filed AOS in October of 2006. Paperwork was transferred to California in early November; same day as biometrics done. AOS for both K1 and K2 were approved without interview.

That's right.. you can take [both] written tests online. This link is the one we used for both tests. We also used the lowest priced traffic school in Florida last fall, 2006 for both the drug and alcohol, and the learners permit. This was a very efficient way of learning, because your Chinese partner can take practice tests as many times as needed, and study and test at their own pace. It really can give a feeling of accomplishment if the American can stay out of the way while they learn. Once they pass, you can take the online certificates to the Motor Vehicle department, along with all other appropriate paperwork, i.e., marriage license, green card, US visa, I-767, etc.