Has anyone made billions of euros from implementing loopholes?
I hear of some friends that started online gambling sites and made millions of euros overseas (forget a 9 to 5 right) . Others I heard have taken out 200k in student loans, used the loans to open businesses in Dominican republic and colombia... (just a couple of examples) . Anyone care to share other examples or ideas ? ha Joe i wish, if i knew my great grandkids would be rich off loophole money i would do it whats a few years in a jail for a greater cause? (i actually wouldn't be caught alive anyway) but the point here is LOOPHOLE not extortion or scheme, loophole as in breaking a law that isn't made yet so you can't get in trouble for making the billions Andrew- sounds like you speak from experience thanks for the input at least its possible, my thing is the "beyond us" part of being lucky or on time enough to get connected where you have the clients, product, and income
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Seems like we have another Bernard Madoff in the making.
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..... Im sorry i needed 2 pts to ask a question
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Yes I like your way of thinking, using your intelligence to come up with creative ways to make a fortune. As the saying goes "And if it harms none, do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law" To make a lot of money you could run an internet business, with a good product and millions of potential customers you could make a fortune. Good luck. Andrew
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Saturday, September 28, 2013
Saturday, September 14, 2013
Can you edit this paragraph in Spanish please?
Can you edit this paragraph in Spanish please?
I have done the best I can with it, and the language lab is closed during finals week so I can't get help there like I usually do. I will post the English and Spanish versions in case my translations are way off, which they sometimes are! Thanks so much for your help! I posted earlier today, but I think this one got lost among the other posts. Thanks again for your hard work. Cultura del estudiante Las presentaciones de los estudiantes eran realmente buenas. Me benefició para oÃr a otros estudiantes hablar sobre un tema que tienen gusto. Aprendà mucho sobre el alimento y la música. Pero sobre todo aprendà que la gente no es ésa diferente. El alimento que comemos puede comer diversas texturas y especias, pero todos gozamos el tener de una comida con la familia o los amigos. La música que la gente en Colombia escucha pudo tener un diverso golpe, solamente nosotros que todos gozan el escuchar y el bailar. No importa dónde una persona nace, somos más semejantes que somos diferentes. And here is what I am trying to say in English: Student Culture The presentations by the students were really good. It benefited me to hear other students speak about a subject they like. I learned a lot about food and music. But mostly I learned that people aren’t that different. The food we eat may have different textures and spices, but we all enjoy having a meal with family or friends. The music that the people in Colombia listen to might have a different beat, but we all enjoy listening and dancing. No matter where a person is born, we are more alike than we are different. You guys rock! Thanks for the quick response. :-) Javy, I like your last sentance way better than mine! It sounds really good and you were able to put it in to better words. Thanks!
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it looks pretty good but it needs some spell check and revising maybe a good website is www.freetranslation.com
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hey i relly want to get to level 2 and im wondering if you could pick me as best awnser please Cultura del estudiante Las presentaciones de los estudiantes eran realmente buenas. Me benefició para oÃr a otros estudiantes hablar sobre un tema que tienen gusto. Aprendà mucho sobre el alimento y la música. Pero sobre todo aprendà que la gente no es ésa diferente. El alimento que comemos puede comer diversas texturas y especias, pero todos gozamos el tener de una comida con la familia o los amigos. La música que la gente en Colombia escucha pudo tener un diverso golpe, solamente nosotros que todos gozan el escuchar y el bailar. No importa dónde una persona nace, somos más semejantes que somos diferentes.
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I think you used a translator. I may be wrong, but at the end you say a person is born. That sounds okay in english, but I still don't think it's correct. It's definitely NOT correct in spanish. The rest needs a little editing too.
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Here is the translation: El estudiante Cultiva Las presentaciones por los estudiantes fueron tan bueno. Me benefició para oÃr que otros estudiantes hablan acerca de un sujeto que ellos quieren. Aprendà mucho acerca de alimento y música. Pero en su mayor parte yo aprendà que personas no son eso diferente. El alimento que comemos puede tener texturas y especias diferentes, pero todos disfrutamos de tener una comida con la familia o amigos. La música que las personas en Colombia escucha para poder tiene un golpe diferente, pero todos disfrutamos de escuchar y baile. No importa dónde una persona nace, somos más semejantes que somos diferentes.
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Las presentaciones de los estudiantes FUERON realmente buenas. Me BENEFICIÉ OYENDO a otros estudiantes hablar sobre un tema que LES GUSTA. Aprendà mucho sobre COMIDA y música. Pero sobre todo aprendà que la gente no ES TAN diferente. LA COMIDA que comemos puede TENER diversas texturas y especias, pero todos DISFRUTAMOS COMER con la familia o los amigos. La música que la gente en Colombia escucha PUEDE tener un RITMO DIFERENTE, PERO TODOS DISFRUTAMOS ESCUCHAR MÚSICA Y BAILAR. No importa dónde una persona nace, somos más semejantes/ PARECIDOS (this is just another possibility) que DIFERENTES. Hope this helps
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Cultúra estudiantil Las presentaciones de los estudiantes eran realmente buenas. Me benefició el oÃr a otros estudiantes hablar sobre un tema por el que sienten gusto. Aprendà mucho sobre la comida y la música. Pero sobre todo aprendà las personas no son tan diferentes entre sÃ. Los alimentos que comemos puede ser que tengan diferente textura y especias, pero todos gozamos el tener una comida con la familia o los amigos. La música que la gente en Colombia escucha puede que tenga un ritmo diferente, pero todos la disfrutamos al bailala y al escucharla. No importa en dónde nasca una persona, son más las diferencias que nos unen que las diferencias que nos alejan. I just fixed a few words ,you did a great job
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Wow it's been a while haha. But I think you're confusing your "ser" and "eran". You should switch it to "fueron" in the first sentence there. And I think you need to look at some of the other verbs you're using. Like look at the differences between imperfect and past tenses.
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Well, Sister, it is way too long, but let me try to help you. There are mistakes in your paragraph in Spanish. I will re-write it correctly in Spanish assuming that your one in English is correct. I find it correct. In some instances there are different ways to say or mean one and the same thing in Spanish, just as it happens in English. I have tried to keep my Spanish version literally as near as posible to your English version unless it is strictly necessary to do otherwise in order to convey your thoughts. OK? "Cultura del Estudiante Las presentaciones de los estudiantes fueron realmente buenas. Me ayudo' mucho oir a los estudiantes hablar sobre un tema que a ellos les gusta. Aprendi mucho sobre alimentacion y musica. Pero mayormente aprendi que las gentes no son tan diferentes. Los alimentos que comemos pueden tener (o "puede que tengan") distintas texturas y especias, pero todos disfrutamos una comida en familia o con amigos. La musica que escucha (u "oye") la gente de Colombia puede (o "podria") un ritmo distinto, pero todos disfrutamos de oirla y bailarla. No importa el lugar de nacimiento de una persona, nos parecemos mas unos a otros que lo que nos diferenciamos". There it goes. And believe me, I do KNOW Spanish. Friendly, Adian.
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Saturday, September 7, 2013
How do you like this essay? (VCU scholarship essay)?
How do you like this essay? (VCU scholarship essay)?
Subject: 100th page of my autobiography I listened to the lyrics. How quickly the words flew into my ears, prancing through my mind with the grace of a Cumbian dancer. “Siento algo que me mueve. Un ritmo que me hace bailar,†the beautiful voice said to me. I swayed with the crowd, fully understanding the Spanish expressions that rolled through the thick, hazy air. It was hard to believe that I was actually in Colombia, not to mention my most recent months spent traveling across the globe. The heavy smell of gasoline and rain reminded me of Richmond. I stepped out onto the terrace, glimpsing the darkening sky and ogling the palm embellished skyline. I then noticed how casually dressed everyone was, maybe I was at the wrong address. No, there were too many familiar faces here. A few people greeted me with the traditional kiss on the cheek and a quick hello. I couldn’t help but admire how rhythmically the women’s hips moved to the beat. The way the men led in a salsa dance was so powerful yet elegant. I stood along the edge of the festivities, watching the blinking strobe lights transform the shadow of movement into people and back again. Someone in the swarm of bodies snatched my arm, the flashing lights revealing to me a slender, brunette woman. It was just Marcela, a lovely girl from the island of Santa Marta. We had met years ago and she was presently my business associate as well as good friend. She towed me through the pulsing mass of dancers, clumsily shoving a few people along the way. I found myself in the center of the crowd; the lights went out and the music stopped. A tall, mustached man came out carrying what looked like a large package above his head. Once he reached Marcela, the people around me began to chant, “Feliz cumpleaños a ti, feliz cumpleaños a tiâ€. It was the Spanish translation of the Happy Birthday song. “I was supposed to be here on business,†I said laughing. She simply threw her hands up, shrugging her shoulders, as if to say “I don’t know. It wasn’t me.†We were here for our newly founded studio, K.M Photography and Design. Marcela and I had many connections throughout Colombia that were helping our business soar. When we met, Marcela was a transfer student who came from her hometown to study business at Virginia Commonwealth University. I was an optimistic freshman looking to major in graphic design. We happened to be in the same inquiry class. Marcela and I bonded immediately, even with the slight language barrier. “We can take one night off for your birthday, can’t we?†she asked charmingly. The party tonight was supposed to be a formal event concerning K.M, so my attire bore a professional feel that was unnatural in my current setting. I looked down at my stiletto heels, blushing a bit for disregarding my own birthday. “All right, but we have to make sure to send that paperwork to Mr. Rincon by Monday and to return the call from Chrome Imaging about the…†I went on, only to be cut off by Marcela’s reassuring tone. “Korrin, you know that we are weeks ahead on our paperwork and all the orders have been sent for printing. Let’s just enjoy the night!†She had always been so laid back, even hippy-like, which was very uncommon for a business major. That’s probably why we have always worked so well together, our contrasting personalities provided us with a perfect balance. A gigantic cake was presented to me with twenty-eight flickering candles. I shifted towards the towering dessert and closed my eyes, attempting to make a wish. But what else could I possibly ask for? My business was taking off splendidly, my family and friends were healthy, and I’ve never been so happy. Besides, I was much too old for this. So without a wish, I blew out every purple candle, hoping that my future would be as wonderful as my present and past.
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100th page of my autobiography...wow! this really is something. I hope you are majoring in something like English because this is very well written and uber creative! i give it an A+!!
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hi its me the guy who is writing 'Kronus's Revenge-The Vaegon 4",,i understand what you mean now about more description,,cause your essay is really amazing the description and detail is really fantastic,,,in my book the part i gave you is actually like a prologue or intro,,the story is really about a group of 4 who have been chosen by kronuses wife to free cronus from ZEUS,, but my four adventures soon find that so many gods try to use them to do there dirty work and it gets very interesting,,il post more of it to you,,,,, i think the way you describe stuff is what gets me,, its far to good,,,well done and thanks for liking mine as well,, ps how old do you think most good writers are,,,im 16
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Wow, this is incredible. I don't even know what to say. It drew me in from the very beginning, and help my interested throughout the entire thing. It leaves me desperately wanting more; both before and after this part. Excellent job; I don't even have any constructive criticism!
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Yes, well written. There are some transformational grammar issues that while quite technical, could aid you in your final draft. Remember the basic rules: Transformational grammar provides a further set of transformational rules to show that all complex sentences are formed from simple elements. These rules manipulate elements and otherwise rearrange structures to give the surface structures of sentences. Perhaps, you could change the wording: Once he reached Marcela, the people around me began to chant, “â€. It was the Spanish translation of the Happy Birthday song. Your insinuation that the "Happy Birthday Song" is of English origin could be construed as a fact-which it is not. Again, quite technical, nevertheless it should be reconsidered in the final draft. Very well done. Good Luck. s_e_s
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Subject: 100th page of my autobiography I listened to the lyrics. How quickly the words flew into my ears, prancing through my mind with the grace of a Cumbian dancer. “Siento algo que me mueve. Un ritmo que me hace bailar,†the beautiful voice said to me. I swayed with the crowd, fully understanding the Spanish expressions that rolled through the thick, hazy air. It was hard to believe that I was actually in Colombia, not to mention my most recent months spent traveling across the globe. The heavy smell of gasoline and rain reminded me of Richmond. I stepped out onto the terrace, glimpsing the darkening sky and ogling the palm embellished skyline. I then noticed how casually dressed everyone was, maybe I was at the wrong address. No, there were too many familiar faces here. A few people greeted me with the traditional kiss on the cheek and a quick hello. I couldn’t help but admire how rhythmically the women’s hips moved to the beat. The way the men led in a salsa dance was so powerful yet elegant. I stood along the edge of the festivities, watching the blinking strobe lights transform the shadow of movement into people and back again. Someone in the swarm of bodies snatched my arm, the flashing lights revealing to me a slender, brunette woman. It was just Marcela, a lovely girl from the island of Santa Marta. We had met years ago and she was presently my business associate as well as good friend. She towed me through the pulsing mass of dancers, clumsily shoving a few people along the way. I found myself in the center of the crowd; the lights went out and the music stopped. A tall, mustached man came out carrying what looked like a large package above his head. Once he reached Marcela, the people around me began to chant, “Feliz cumpleaños a ti, feliz cumpleaños a tiâ€. It was the Spanish translation of the Happy Birthday song. “I was supposed to be here on business,†I said laughing. She simply threw her hands up, shrugging her shoulders, as if to say “I don’t know. It wasn’t me.†We were here for our newly founded studio, K.M Photography and Design. Marcela and I had many connections throughout Colombia that were helping our business soar. When we met, Marcela was a transfer student who came from her hometown to study business at Virginia Commonwealth University. I was an optimistic freshman looking to major in graphic design. We happened to be in the same inquiry class. Marcela and I bonded immediately, even with the slight language barrier. “We can take one night off for your birthday, can’t we?†she asked charmingly. The party tonight was supposed to be a formal event concerning K.M, so my attire bore a professional feel that was unnatural in my current setting. I looked down at my stiletto heels, blushing a bit for disregarding my own birthday. “All right, but we have to make sure to send that paperwork to Mr. Rincon by Monday and to return the call from Chrome Imaging about the…†I went on, only to be cut off by Marcela’s reassuring tone. “Korrin, you know that we are weeks ahead on our paperwork and all the orders have been sent for printing. Let’s just enjoy the night!†She had always been so laid back, even hippy-like, which was very uncommon for a business major. That’s probably why we have always worked so well together, our contrasting personalities provided us with a perfect balance. A gigantic cake was presented to me with twenty-eight flickering candles. I shifted towards the towering dessert and closed my eyes, attempting to make a wish. But what else could I possibly ask for? My business was taking off splendidly, my family and friends were healthy, and I’ve never been so happy. Besides, I was much too old for this. So without a wish, I blew out every purple candle, hoping that my future would be as wonderful as my present and past.
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100th page of my autobiography...wow! this really is something. I hope you are majoring in something like English because this is very well written and uber creative! i give it an A+!!
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hi its me the guy who is writing 'Kronus's Revenge-The Vaegon 4",,i understand what you mean now about more description,,cause your essay is really amazing the description and detail is really fantastic,,,in my book the part i gave you is actually like a prologue or intro,,the story is really about a group of 4 who have been chosen by kronuses wife to free cronus from ZEUS,, but my four adventures soon find that so many gods try to use them to do there dirty work and it gets very interesting,,il post more of it to you,,,,, i think the way you describe stuff is what gets me,, its far to good,,,well done and thanks for liking mine as well,, ps how old do you think most good writers are,,,im 16
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Wow, this is incredible. I don't even know what to say. It drew me in from the very beginning, and help my interested throughout the entire thing. It leaves me desperately wanting more; both before and after this part. Excellent job; I don't even have any constructive criticism!
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Yes, well written. There are some transformational grammar issues that while quite technical, could aid you in your final draft. Remember the basic rules: Transformational grammar provides a further set of transformational rules to show that all complex sentences are formed from simple elements. These rules manipulate elements and otherwise rearrange structures to give the surface structures of sentences. Perhaps, you could change the wording: Once he reached Marcela, the people around me began to chant, “â€. It was the Spanish translation of the Happy Birthday song. Your insinuation that the "Happy Birthday Song" is of English origin could be construed as a fact-which it is not. Again, quite technical, nevertheless it should be reconsidered in the final draft. Very well done. Good Luck. s_e_s
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Sunday, September 1, 2013
Edit this paragraph in Spanish for an easy 10 points!?
Edit this paragraph in Spanish for an easy 10 points!?
I have done the best I can with it, and the language lab is closed during finals week so I can't get help there like I usually do. I will post the English and Spanish versions in case my translations are way off, which they sometimes are! Thanks so much for your help! I have a couple more paragraphs, but I will post them seperately so that I can award more points. I think it's worth it! Cultura del estudiante Las presentaciones de los estudiantes eran realmente buenas. Me benefició para oÃr a otros estudiantes hablar sobre un tema que tienen gusto. Aprendà mucho sobre el alimento y la música. Pero sobre todo aprendà que la gente no es ésa diferente. El alimento que comemos puede comer diversas texturas y especias, pero todos gozamos el tener de una comida con la familia o los amigos. La música que la gente en Colombia escucha pudo tener un diverso golpe, solamente nosotros que todos gozan el escuchar y el bailar. No importa dónde una persona nace, somos más semejantes que somos diferentes. And here is what I am trying to say in English: Student Culture The presentations by the students were really good. It benefited me to hear other students speak about a subject they like. I learned a lot about food and music. But mostly I learned that people aren’t that different. The food we eat may have different textures and spices, but we all enjoy having a meal with family or friends. The music that the people in Colombia listen to might have a different beat, but we all enjoy listening and dancing. No matter where a person is born, we are more alike than we are different.
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Corrections in capitals, unnecessary words deleted with " X ." Cultura del Estudiante Las presentaciones de los estudiantes FUERON realmente buenas. Me benefició X oÃr a otros estudiantes hablar sobre un tema que LES gustA. Aprendà mucho sobre LA COMIDA y la música. Pero sobre todo, aprendà que la gente no es TAN diferente. El alimento que comemos puede TENER diversas texturas y especias, pero todos gozamos DE COMER con la familia o los amigos. La música que la gente en Colombia escucha PODRà tener un COMPÃS DIFERENTE, PERO todos gozanMOS DE escuchar y X bailar. No importa dónde una persona nace, TENEMOS más semejanZAS que X diferenCIAS.
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I have done the best I can with it, and the language lab is closed during finals week so I can't get help there like I usually do. I will post the English and Spanish versions in case my translations are way off, which they sometimes are! Thanks so much for your help! I have a couple more paragraphs, but I will post them seperately so that I can award more points. I think it's worth it! Cultura del estudiante Las presentaciones de los estudiantes eran realmente buenas. Me benefició para oÃr a otros estudiantes hablar sobre un tema que tienen gusto. Aprendà mucho sobre el alimento y la música. Pero sobre todo aprendà que la gente no es ésa diferente. El alimento que comemos puede comer diversas texturas y especias, pero todos gozamos el tener de una comida con la familia o los amigos. La música que la gente en Colombia escucha pudo tener un diverso golpe, solamente nosotros que todos gozan el escuchar y el bailar. No importa dónde una persona nace, somos más semejantes que somos diferentes. And here is what I am trying to say in English: Student Culture The presentations by the students were really good. It benefited me to hear other students speak about a subject they like. I learned a lot about food and music. But mostly I learned that people aren’t that different. The food we eat may have different textures and spices, but we all enjoy having a meal with family or friends. The music that the people in Colombia listen to might have a different beat, but we all enjoy listening and dancing. No matter where a person is born, we are more alike than we are different.
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Corrections in capitals, unnecessary words deleted with " X ." Cultura del Estudiante Las presentaciones de los estudiantes FUERON realmente buenas. Me benefició X oÃr a otros estudiantes hablar sobre un tema que LES gustA. Aprendà mucho sobre LA COMIDA y la música. Pero sobre todo, aprendà que la gente no es TAN diferente. El alimento que comemos puede TENER diversas texturas y especias, pero todos gozamos DE COMER con la familia o los amigos. La música que la gente en Colombia escucha PODRà tener un COMPÃS DIFERENTE, PERO todos gozanMOS DE escuchar y X bailar. No importa dónde una persona nace, TENEMOS más semejanZAS que X diferenCIAS.
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Wednesday, August 28, 2013
Can my boyfriend obtain a visitor's visa even though he overstayed his visit when he was underaged?
Can my boyfriend obtain a visitor's visa even though he overstayed his visit when he was underaged?
My boyfriend and I met 4 years ago in high school. He and his family came to the US from Colombia in 2000 seeking residency. They were admitted for 5 years but stayed for almost 8 years waiting to hear of their status. They got tired of being in the US illegaly and went back to Colombia VOLUNTARILY. My bf was 12 when he entered and 19 when he exited- making him of legal age at the time of his exit. I've been to Colombia twice since he left and I want to know what the odds are of him being admitted another visitors visa to come visit me in Puerto Rico (US) for 2 weeks this Christmas break. He is a college student, he has a job, a house in his name, and financial support from his parents in Colombia. All of these are things which strengthen his plead. My father is also willing to either write a letter or accompany him to his embassy hearing inviting him to spend Xmas with us. But I fear that since he stayed in the US illegaly from ages 18-19 that he will be denied. Thoughts/Advice Im not talking about bringing him illegaly or commiting fraud. Applying for a visa at the consulate in Bogota is totally legal. I just wanted to know if there is even a little hope that he will ge given a visa. I heard of a man that overstayed for 5 years and was issued a 2nd visa instantly...? PS- he did not receive a letter of deportation. They decided to leave.
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He was an illegal alien for many years and he did not depart voluntarily before he turned 18. Therefore he remained in the US illegally as an adult for over a year. He and his family are all barred from re-entry, probably for 10 years. Do not make any attempt to bring him back to the US (or Puerto Rico) or "help" him in any way or you are criminally liable -- prison + fine for you &/or your father. Either find a new boyfriend or immigrate to Columbia.
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Contact the embassy of the US in Bogota. Since your boyfriend is an overstay and was never deported, and he's looking to apply for a non-immigrant visa, he should simply apply for the visa at the embassy and be honest about his past overstay. The embassy will then decide if a waiver is required, which will most likely be the case; there is a waiver for non-immigrant visas that covers all cases of inadmissibility and that is handled from within the embassy. It will delay processing of the visa by a couple of months but no additional form is required. The embassy would be able to fill you in on this. The waiver exists under INA 212(d)(3) -- INA is the Immigration and Nationality Act. Here is some further reading on that topic: http://www.ilw.com/articles/2003,0930-labrie.shtm http://www.ilw.com/articles/2005,0830-eiss.shtm (search for 212(d)(3) on that page to find the relevant section, but read the whole thing anyway) Here is what the law says: http://www.uscis.gov/propub/template.htm?view=document&doc_action=sethitdoc&doc_hit=1&doc_searchcontext=jump&s_context=jump&s_action=newSearch&s_method=applyFilter&s_fieldSearch=nxthomecollectionid|SLB&s_fieldSearch=foliodestination|8cfrsec2124&s_type=all&hash=0-0-0-12183 http://www.uscis.gov/propub/template.htm?view=document&doc_action=sethitdoc&doc_hit=1&doc_searchcontext=jump&s_context=jump&s_action=newSearch&s_method=applyFilter&s_fieldSearch=nxthomecollectionid|SLB&s_fieldSearch=foliodestination|act212d3&s_type=all&hash=0-0-0-2643 Better get started fast, as Christmas is only 4 months away. Like I said, start by contacting the embassy. And just to answer the question straight: yes, your boyfriend can obtain a visitor's visa.
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Wednesday, August 14, 2013
Can someone critize my paper???
Can someone critize my paper???
In my 1230 English class, I received a very unique opportunity to interview one of my peers in class. I appreciate the experience because it allows people to see people around them for what they are really worth. You never really know much about the people who are sitting around you or that you might encounter everyday until you sit down and speak with them. The peer I had the chance to interview was 15 – year old Mauricio Castro, with no relation to Fidel he told me. Now the first thing that would come to mind is, “Why is there a 15 year-old student in my college English class?†but actually he is a dual enrollee, meaning he is still in high school but he is taking some early college courses. Mauricio was born in Newark, New Jersey, and is a Colombian American. He has family residing in New Jersey, but most are in Colombia. One day in his young childhood his dad, whom worked in New York, was told he had to transfer to Miami, Florida. “Where going to live in a place called Coconut Creek, Florida,†Mauricio was told by his father. Young Mauricio was not looking forward to moving to some country suburb which he was envisioning. Upon arriving, his fears had been justified. They moved to a small suburb in Coconut Creek, just off of Wiles road and Lyons road. When they got there, it was just a small apartment community with nothing in the nearby vicinity. He had to share one small bedroom with a younger brother and sister. They soon after moved to a house in Coral Springs. When it came to taking vacations, Mauricio’s father decided to take them to Niagara Falls in New York City. The trip was such a success and everyone enjoyed it so much that they begin to travel quite often. As a family they have been all over the United States to such places as New York, California, Georgia, Nevada, Utah, Canada, and even Costa Rica and Europe. Mauricio tells me his family loves to travel, even though his younger siblings don’t actually like the trip just the destination. I asked him why they travel so much, “Mostly to see relatives and friends.†He stated. His favorite place to go is New York, partly because that’s the place they have visited the most and partly because the never sleep atmosphere. He really likes to see Niagara Falls, and has vivid descriptions that make you almost feel like you just went yourself. “They give you ponchos,†he starts off “and you walk through a small area close enough to the actual falls so that you can not only see the water but also feel the misty water almost like rain coming down on you.†He describes this area more than once so I get the idea that it’s not only his favorite but he has been there more than once. Now these trips are not just a drive straight through, point A to point B type of affair. Once they leave South Florida they stop in Tampa first, then on to St. Augustine, where they have a traditional ice cream shop they must always stop at as well as the historic district, then on to Georgia. They most of the time travel as five, but every now in then his grandmother will tag along. He told me of the trips to the canyons in the west that they have been too. Although he likes the beauty of the canyons he is somewhat taken back by the fact that the canyons don’t have any fences or guard rails to keep people from falling over. . Once when he was too young to remember, his mom told him the story about his younger brother getting to close and almost falling over. Mauricio just recalls having a bad stomach ache and not being able to fully enjoy the trip. While in Costa Rica he and his dad decided to travel up to a settlement near a local volcano where they could shop for gifts for his sister and mother. On the trip they came across a local spot where there was an eatery. What made this place so special is you where able to fish in the waters to catch your own meal and they prepared and cooked it for you while you waited. Mauricio enjoyed this not only because the fish was excellent being so fresh, but because he also got to watch his father catch there food. I asked Mauricio what made these road trips so special for him that made it different from what his siblings experienced, he told me because he got to take all kinds of pictures and he also looked for amusement parks. Mauricio loves amusement parks with plenty of heart pounding rides. They higher or faster the ride goes the better he likes it. Hershey Park, Six Flags Great Adventure, Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens, is just a few to name that he has already conquered. “What are your favorite things to bring back,†I asked him but he told me he doesn’t really have favorite things besides his pictures. He does however look forward to the visits from his family in Costa Rica, because they bring him a special chocolate bar called Jet. “Jet bars are better than Hershey’s chocolate†he exclaimed with the biggest smile. They are very small and segmented kind of like the little fun size Hershey’s bar you get for Halloween or at parties, but they bring them back in small bulk loads that consist of a few months supply. When you open the Jet bars, under the wrapper you find a collectors card that have something about the county on it. Mauricio explained how he gets the chocolate but he gives the collectors cards to his father who is trying to get them all, which would be about 500 different types that tell about things ranging from small animals to flowers and trees. He then explained, “They also bring custom made gold jewelry but that’s not important compared to those Jet bars†then just laughed it off. In traveling so much and having the possibility to see so much at such an early age, Mauricio has a real grasp on what he would like to do in life and why he chose to do so. Mauricio wants to be Photographic journalist. He believes that he can create a substantial contribution to society through his work of bringing news to people especially through photographs. He believes that if taken the correct way, a picture can truly bring about a change in a persons life or at least that person can see the truth of a situation not just what someone interrupts the truth to be for them. Mauricio also wants to follow in his father footsteps at some point in his life. His father was a tank mechanic in the United States Army, and also had the opportunity to go back packing through Europe to see what remains from World War II. Mauricio shows interest in wanting to know what went on in the not so distant history before him. Who knows maybe he can just go to photograph what was left behind.
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tldnr
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i recommend you go over it again but its ok
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k, well, last time i checked, Niagara falls were in upstate new york, not new york city, thats about it.
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i'd say your paper is fine. you got the details and all. The actual intro was fine. your'e ok.
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It sucks, you will get an F. OMG taht is the worst paper ever written and it deserves to be burned. Question said to criticize it, so i hope i helped
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In my 1230 English class, I received a very unique opportunity to interview one of my peers in class. I appreciate the experience because it allows people to see people around them for what they are really worth. You never really know much about the people who are sitting around you or that you might encounter everyday until you sit down and speak with them. The peer I had the chance to interview was 15 – year old Mauricio Castro, with no relation to Fidel he told me. Now the first thing that would come to mind is, “Why is there a 15 year-old student in my college English class?†but actually he is a dual enrollee, meaning he is still in high school but he is taking some early college courses. Mauricio was born in Newark, New Jersey, and is a Colombian American. He has family residing in New Jersey, but most are in Colombia. One day in his young childhood his dad, whom worked in New York, was told he had to transfer to Miami, Florida. “Where going to live in a place called Coconut Creek, Florida,†Mauricio was told by his father. Young Mauricio was not looking forward to moving to some country suburb which he was envisioning. Upon arriving, his fears had been justified. They moved to a small suburb in Coconut Creek, just off of Wiles road and Lyons road. When they got there, it was just a small apartment community with nothing in the nearby vicinity. He had to share one small bedroom with a younger brother and sister. They soon after moved to a house in Coral Springs. When it came to taking vacations, Mauricio’s father decided to take them to Niagara Falls in New York City. The trip was such a success and everyone enjoyed it so much that they begin to travel quite often. As a family they have been all over the United States to such places as New York, California, Georgia, Nevada, Utah, Canada, and even Costa Rica and Europe. Mauricio tells me his family loves to travel, even though his younger siblings don’t actually like the trip just the destination. I asked him why they travel so much, “Mostly to see relatives and friends.†He stated. His favorite place to go is New York, partly because that’s the place they have visited the most and partly because the never sleep atmosphere. He really likes to see Niagara Falls, and has vivid descriptions that make you almost feel like you just went yourself. “They give you ponchos,†he starts off “and you walk through a small area close enough to the actual falls so that you can not only see the water but also feel the misty water almost like rain coming down on you.†He describes this area more than once so I get the idea that it’s not only his favorite but he has been there more than once. Now these trips are not just a drive straight through, point A to point B type of affair. Once they leave South Florida they stop in Tampa first, then on to St. Augustine, where they have a traditional ice cream shop they must always stop at as well as the historic district, then on to Georgia. They most of the time travel as five, but every now in then his grandmother will tag along. He told me of the trips to the canyons in the west that they have been too. Although he likes the beauty of the canyons he is somewhat taken back by the fact that the canyons don’t have any fences or guard rails to keep people from falling over. . Once when he was too young to remember, his mom told him the story about his younger brother getting to close and almost falling over. Mauricio just recalls having a bad stomach ache and not being able to fully enjoy the trip. While in Costa Rica he and his dad decided to travel up to a settlement near a local volcano where they could shop for gifts for his sister and mother. On the trip they came across a local spot where there was an eatery. What made this place so special is you where able to fish in the waters to catch your own meal and they prepared and cooked it for you while you waited. Mauricio enjoyed this not only because the fish was excellent being so fresh, but because he also got to watch his father catch there food. I asked Mauricio what made these road trips so special for him that made it different from what his siblings experienced, he told me because he got to take all kinds of pictures and he also looked for amusement parks. Mauricio loves amusement parks with plenty of heart pounding rides. They higher or faster the ride goes the better he likes it. Hershey Park, Six Flags Great Adventure, Kings Dominion, Busch Gardens, is just a few to name that he has already conquered. “What are your favorite things to bring back,†I asked him but he told me he doesn’t really have favorite things besides his pictures. He does however look forward to the visits from his family in Costa Rica, because they bring him a special chocolate bar called Jet. “Jet bars are better than Hershey’s chocolate†he exclaimed with the biggest smile. They are very small and segmented kind of like the little fun size Hershey’s bar you get for Halloween or at parties, but they bring them back in small bulk loads that consist of a few months supply. When you open the Jet bars, under the wrapper you find a collectors card that have something about the county on it. Mauricio explained how he gets the chocolate but he gives the collectors cards to his father who is trying to get them all, which would be about 500 different types that tell about things ranging from small animals to flowers and trees. He then explained, “They also bring custom made gold jewelry but that’s not important compared to those Jet bars†then just laughed it off. In traveling so much and having the possibility to see so much at such an early age, Mauricio has a real grasp on what he would like to do in life and why he chose to do so. Mauricio wants to be Photographic journalist. He believes that he can create a substantial contribution to society through his work of bringing news to people especially through photographs. He believes that if taken the correct way, a picture can truly bring about a change in a persons life or at least that person can see the truth of a situation not just what someone interrupts the truth to be for them. Mauricio also wants to follow in his father footsteps at some point in his life. His father was a tank mechanic in the United States Army, and also had the opportunity to go back packing through Europe to see what remains from World War II. Mauricio shows interest in wanting to know what went on in the not so distant history before him. Who knows maybe he can just go to photograph what was left behind.
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tldnr
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i recommend you go over it again but its ok
3 :
k, well, last time i checked, Niagara falls were in upstate new york, not new york city, thats about it.
4 :
i'd say your paper is fine. you got the details and all. The actual intro was fine. your'e ok.
5 :
It sucks, you will get an F. OMG taht is the worst paper ever written and it deserves to be burned. Question said to criticize it, so i hope i helped
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Wednesday, August 7, 2013
How should I proceed with her? (mature advice, I will answer your Q)?
How should I proceed with her? (mature advice, I will answer your Q)?
So I began meeting this girl for one-on-one Spanish conversation at a cafe two times a week. I didn't know who she was before. Now I found out she is a Masters student in music, and she has already played in symphonies in Colombia, Peru, Germany, Spain, and Israel. I am going to enter a Masters program at her university next year (not for music), but by then she will graduate, of course. Anyways, so we've had three meetings so far and I think we have a lot in common. I think both of us are interested in each other, although neither of us have "fallen" for one another (which I like). She invited me to a concert of hers in a few weeks, and I invited her to come to my house to play duet in piano with my mom. She agreed. The thing is, I really enjoy her company, but she is looking like she's going to be a world-class music player. I think her career will take her all over the world, where as mine would be more steady. So I am kind of afraid to start anything, because after this year, where will it go? How am I going to keep up with a person like her? On the other hand, the fact that she is a music player and such an accomplished one is super appealing to me. I mean, the fact that she gets invited to play in different countries as a substitute for major symphonies, while she is still in college, is saying something... I am attracted to her character. What should I do? Just keep meeting, see if we both keep developing some feelings, and just try it out? Any other advice? Thank you!
Singles & Dating - 3 Answers
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If you really like her right now I think you should just keep seeing her. There's no attachments yet. See where it goes. Give it a try. You may be surprised. Then you won't be question what could have happened.
2 :
If you let her go now, you will regret it for the rest of your life. You like her, she likes you. Her passion might take her far away, but that could be a time when you and your friends do your thing. Maybe you can even go with her and explore the world while you do it. If it doesn't work, at least your tied. My other advice, hold out and having her meet your mom.
3 :
Sounds like the feelings are mutual and you are both treading lightly...isn't love grand. Absolutely keep meeting and see if the next meeting could be more like a date. You don't have ask for a date but you can ask her to join where you do something datish, then talk. Ask questions that are not related to her music. Ask her what's her favorite place to visit and complement her outfit. See how she wants to be in the next 5 years. etc.
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So I began meeting this girl for one-on-one Spanish conversation at a cafe two times a week. I didn't know who she was before. Now I found out she is a Masters student in music, and she has already played in symphonies in Colombia, Peru, Germany, Spain, and Israel. I am going to enter a Masters program at her university next year (not for music), but by then she will graduate, of course. Anyways, so we've had three meetings so far and I think we have a lot in common. I think both of us are interested in each other, although neither of us have "fallen" for one another (which I like). She invited me to a concert of hers in a few weeks, and I invited her to come to my house to play duet in piano with my mom. She agreed. The thing is, I really enjoy her company, but she is looking like she's going to be a world-class music player. I think her career will take her all over the world, where as mine would be more steady. So I am kind of afraid to start anything, because after this year, where will it go? How am I going to keep up with a person like her? On the other hand, the fact that she is a music player and such an accomplished one is super appealing to me. I mean, the fact that she gets invited to play in different countries as a substitute for major symphonies, while she is still in college, is saying something... I am attracted to her character. What should I do? Just keep meeting, see if we both keep developing some feelings, and just try it out? Any other advice? Thank you!
Singles & Dating - 3 Answers
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1 :
If you really like her right now I think you should just keep seeing her. There's no attachments yet. See where it goes. Give it a try. You may be surprised. Then you won't be question what could have happened.
2 :
If you let her go now, you will regret it for the rest of your life. You like her, she likes you. Her passion might take her far away, but that could be a time when you and your friends do your thing. Maybe you can even go with her and explore the world while you do it. If it doesn't work, at least your tied. My other advice, hold out and having her meet your mom.
3 :
Sounds like the feelings are mutual and you are both treading lightly...isn't love grand. Absolutely keep meeting and see if the next meeting could be more like a date. You don't have ask for a date but you can ask her to join where you do something datish, then talk. Ask questions that are not related to her music. Ask her what's her favorite place to visit and complement her outfit. See how she wants to be in the next 5 years. etc.
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