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The root of the current crisis of undocumented immigration is a fundamental disconnect between today’s economic and labor market realities and an outdated system of legal immigration. Undocumented immigration is driven in large part by a U.S. labor market that is creating a higher demand for less-skilled workers than is being met by the native-born labor force or by the current legal limits on immigration. As the past decade and a half of failed federal border-enforcement efforts make clear, immigration policies that ignore these larger economic forces merely drive migration underground rather than effectively regulate it. In short, there is…

Florida Divorce Law Summary: Divorces during the last decade were more unforgiving or amusing at times. Before the introduction of the No-Fault Divorce Law, couples seeking divorce have been exploiting legal fiction to the disgust of lawyers. New York for example did have the highest rate for “collusive accounts of adultery” where an adulterine scenario is meticulously prepared by the couples themselves. So the wife pleads a divorce while weeping and sobbing that she is really a victim of adultery. It was identical case after case. It was in 1960s when the need to recognize those couples who really are…

The whole idea of creating a home business is a great idea, but a lot of people think it’s a hard thing to successfully establish. Home businesses are only hard to establish if you don’t know what you’re doing. The more knowledge you have about the subject, then the more successful you can become. The tips you learn in this article can help you greatly. Make certain when you begin a home business to consult with an accountant to ensure that you adhere to all local, state, and federal laws regarding running a business from home. This is essential to…

CASS Certification CASS certification is a system that is used by the United States Postal Service for evaluating the accuracy of address-matching software programs. An acronym for Coding Accuracy Support System, CASS certification is offered to all mailers, service bureaus, and software vendors who want to evaluate their address-matching software and improve the quality of their ZIP+4, carrier route, and five-digit coding accuracy. Why Get CASS Certification Businesses spend thousands of dollars on tax lawyers in order to avoid giving money to the government. Getting a CASS certification will only cost you a few dollars but the end result is…

A home business is a popular choice for many people. But it can also be a nightmare if you do not know what you are getting into. This article can help you learn more about home businesses so that you can be successful. Success is not only defined by the money you make but by your enjoyment of your business as well. Outlast the rivalry. I was shocked at all the empty storefronts I saw in LA on my last visit. On one particular block, three or four of the ten lunch places were shut down. And the others? Doing…

Have you ever tried watching BDSM videos? Wikipedia.org defines BDSM as “bondage, discipline, dominance and submission, sadism and masochism.” For laymen, you can call it extreme porn. This is the where you see men and women tied and forced into doing something. And oh, if you’re wondering, yes, studies show that a lot of people like exhibitionism. In a study conducted by Kath Albury and Catharine Lumby of the University of Sydney found out there is a variety of people who buys porn movies – men and women, married, married and single individuals, they live in cities and in the…

For most people, the purchase of a new home is the biggest single purchase they’ll make in a lifetime. Spending that much money on something that important can be a stressful, scary and overwhelming experience. Thankfully, there are many things you can do to make buying real estate easier. Here are a few tips to get you started. When selecting a real estate agent, don’t be afraid to interview multiple agents before selecting one. A home purchase is likely the biggest financial decision you’ll ever make, and you need to be comfortable with the agent helping you through that process.…

The possibilities for a home based business are limitless. There are also limitless ways to fail, even if you are good at it. This article will help to keep your home based business afloat with great advice and tips, on making it profitable and avoiding normal pitfalls. As you are getting ready to open a home business? Enlist the services of an accountant and a lawyer. There are often obscure rules and regulations related to home businesses that are difficult to decipher. Receiving professional help is crucial to ensuring that you are doing everything you need to in order to…

Identity Theft – Think You’re Not at Risk? We live in an information-oriented society. Technology allows us to do business and make transactions literally in a matter of seconds. This abundance of information has given rise to a new crime – identity theft. In fact, according to a 2003 release from the Federal Trade Commission, approximately 27 million Americans have fallen prey to identity thieves since 1999. Each year that number climbs higher and higher. In 2003 alone, almost 10 million people in the United States reported being victimized by identity bandits. So what does that mean? Someone has stolen…

Legal Seafood Clam Chowder 4 quarts littleneck clams (about 1 2/3 cups cooked and chopped) 1 clove garlic, chopped 1 cup water 2 ounces salt pork, finely chopped 2 cups chopped onions 3 tablespoons flour 1 1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled, and diced into 1/2-inch cubes 4 1/2 cups clam broth 3 cups fish stock 2 cups light cream Oyster crackers (optional) Clean the clams and place them in a large pot along with the garlic and water. Steam the clams just until opened, about 6 to 10 minutes, depending upon their size. Drain and shell the clams, reserving the broth.…