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almaty Grand Master

almaty   19

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not french

triva question:

what is the 3rd most used language in the united states?????

Does 'bullsh!t' count as a language?

According to Wikipedia... 3rd msot common language spoken at home other than English is French/Creole.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_2000_Census

:no:

triva question:

what is the 3rd most used language in the united states?????

According to this pdf document...it is French. Do I win a 6 pack of Red Dog 16 ouncers? I certainly hope so...I'm thirsty!

http://www.usefoundation.org/foundation/re..._of_the_usa.pdf

wrong too

here is a hint..read the question again...

Peace to All creatures great and small............................................

But when we turn to the Hebrew literature, we do not find such jokes about the donkey. Rather the animal is known for its strength and its loyalty to its master (Genesis 49:14; Numbers 22:30).

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Jenn! Grand Master

Jenn!   918

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not french

triva question:

what is the 3rd most used language in the united states?????

Does 'bullsh!t' count as a language?

According to Wikipedia... 3rd msot common language spoken at home other than English is French/Creole.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_2000_Census

:no:

triva question:

what is the 3rd most used language in the united states?????

According to this pdf document...it is French. Do I win a 6 pack of Red Dog 16 ouncers? I certainly hope so...I'm thirsty!

http://www.usefoundation.org/foundation/re..._of_the_usa.pdf

wrong too

here is a hint..read the question again...

Punchline, please.

AnaAndDaniel Experienced

AnaAndDaniel   0

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not french

triva question:

what is the 3rd most used language in the united states?????

Does 'bullsh!t' count as a language?

According to Wikipedia... 3rd msot common language spoken at home other than English is French/Creole.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_2000_Census

:no:

triva question:

what is the 3rd most used language in the united states?????

According to this pdf document...it is French. Do I win a 6 pack of Red Dog 16 ouncers? I certainly hope so...I'm thirsty!

http://www.usefoundation.org/foundation/re..._of_the_usa.pdf

wrong too

here is a hint..read the question again...

ok, according to the cia:English 82.1%, Spanish 10.7%, other Indo-European 3.8%, Asian and Pacific island 2.7%, other 0.7% (2000 census)

so, Indo-European. :D

Daniel

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Ana (Mexico) ------ Daniel (California)(me)

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July 23, 2005: Church wedding

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~USPS, First-Class, Certified Mail, Rtn Recpt ($5.80)

Nov. 3, 2004: NOA1!!!!

Nov. 5, 2004: Check Cashed!!

zzzz deep hibernationn zzzz

May 12, 2005 NOA2!!!! #######!!! huh???

off to NVC.

May 26, 2005: NVC approves I129F.

CR1(I-130):

Oct. 6, 2004: Mailed I-130.

~USPS, First-Class, Certified Mail, Rtn Recpt ($5.80)

Oct. 8, 2004: I-130 Delivered to CSC in Laguna Niguel.

~Per USPS website's tracking tool.

Oct. 12, 2004 BCIS-CSC Signs for I-130 packet.

Oct. 21, 2004 Check cashed!

Oct. 25, 2004 NOA1 (I-130) Go CSC!!

Jan. 05, 2005 Approved!!!! Off to NVC!!!!

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Jan. 05, 2005 ---> in route from CSC

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Jan. 29, 2005 Received I-864 Bill

Jan. 31, 2005 Sent Payment to St. Louis(I864)

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Feb. 05, 2005 Payment Received in St. Louis(I864)

Feb. 08, 2005 Sent DS3032 to Portsmouth NH

Feb. 12, 2005 DS3032 Received by NVC

Mar. 04, 2005 Received IV Bill

Mar. 04, 2005 Sent IV Bill Payment

Mar. 08, 2005 Received I864

Mar. 19, 2005 Sent I864

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Apr. 18, 2005 Received DS230

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Apr. 20, 2005 DS230 received by NVC (signed by S Merfeld)

Apr. 22, 2005 DS230 entered NVC system

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Off to Cd. Juarez! :D

calls to NVC: 6

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CIUDAD JUAREZ, American Consulate:

Apr. 27, 2005 case completed at NVC.

May 10, 2005 in route to Juarez.

May 25, 2005 Case at consulate.

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w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r Grand Master

w¡n9Nµ7 §£@¥€r   123

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not french

triva question:

what is the 3rd most used language in the united states?????

Does 'bullsh!t' count as a language?

According to Wikipedia... 3rd msot common language spoken at home other than English is French/Creole.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_2000_Census

:no:

triva question:

what is the 3rd most used language in the united states?????

According to this pdf document...it is French. Do I win a 6 pack of Red Dog 16 ouncers? I certainly hope so...I'm thirsty!

http://www.usefoundation.org/foundation/re..._of_the_usa.pdf

wrong too

here is a hint..read the question again...

Punchline, please.

Yes, please.. this is starting to feel like school :D

Man is made by his belief. As he believes, so he is.

almaty Grand Master

almaty   19

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not french

triva question:

what is the 3rd most used language in the united states?????

Does 'bullsh!t' count as a language?

According to Wikipedia... 3rd msot common language spoken at home other than English is French/Creole.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_2000_Census

:no:

triva question:

what is the 3rd most used language in the united states?????

According to this pdf document...it is French. Do I win a 6 pack of Red Dog 16 ouncers? I certainly hope so...I'm thirsty!

http://www.usefoundation.org/foundation/re..._of_the_usa.pdf

wrong too

here is a hint..read the question again...

Punchline, please.

Yes, please.. this is starting to feel like school :D

okay..you chops..i never wrote spoken language... the answer is sign language

Peace to All creatures great and small............................................

But when we turn to the Hebrew literature, we do not find such jokes about the donkey. Rather the animal is known for its strength and its loyalty to its master (Genesis 49:14; Numbers 22:30).

Peppi_drinking_beer.jpg

my burro, bosco ..enjoying a beer in almaty

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...st&id=10835

AnaAndDaniel Experienced

AnaAndDaniel   0

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not french

triva question:

what is the 3rd most used language in the united states?????

Does 'bullsh!t' count as a language?

According to Wikipedia... 3rd msot common language spoken at home other than English is French/Creole.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_2000_Census

:no:

triva question:

what is the 3rd most used language in the united states?????

According to this pdf document...it is French. Do I win a 6 pack of Red Dog 16 ouncers? I certainly hope so...I'm thirsty!

http://www.usefoundation.org/foundation/re..._of_the_usa.pdf

wrong too

here is a hint..read the question again...

Punchline, please.

Yes, please.. this is starting to feel like school :D

okay..you chops..i never wrote spoken language... the answer is sign language

d'oh! *insert appropriate sing language icon here utilizing middle finger: :whistle:

Daniel

:energetic:

Ana (Mexico) ------ Daniel (California)(me)

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

Sept. 11, 2004: Got married (civil), in Mexico :D

July 23, 2005: Church wedding

===============================

K3(I-129F):

Oct. 28, 2004: Mailed I-129F.

~USPS, First-Class, Certified Mail, Rtn Recpt ($5.80)

Nov. 3, 2004: NOA1!!!!

Nov. 5, 2004: Check Cashed!!

zzzz deep hibernationn zzzz

May 12, 2005 NOA2!!!! #######!!! huh???

off to NVC.

May 26, 2005: NVC approves I129F.

CR1(I-130):

Oct. 6, 2004: Mailed I-130.

~USPS, First-Class, Certified Mail, Rtn Recpt ($5.80)

Oct. 8, 2004: I-130 Delivered to CSC in Laguna Niguel.

~Per USPS website's tracking tool.

Oct. 12, 2004 BCIS-CSC Signs for I-130 packet.

Oct. 21, 2004 Check cashed!

Oct. 25, 2004 NOA1 (I-130) Go CSC!!

Jan. 05, 2005 Approved!!!! Off to NVC!!!!

===============================

NVC:

Jan. 05, 2005 ---> in route from CSC

Jan. 12, 2005 Case entered system

Jan. 29, 2005 Received I-864 Bill

Jan. 31, 2005 Sent Payment to St. Louis(I864)

Feb. 01, 2005 Wife received DS3032(Choice of Agent)

Feb. 05, 2005 Payment Received in St. Louis(I864)

Feb. 08, 2005 Sent DS3032 to Portsmouth NH

Feb. 12, 2005 DS3032 Received by NVC

Mar. 04, 2005 Received IV Bill

Mar. 04, 2005 Sent IV Bill Payment

Mar. 08, 2005 Received I864

Mar. 19, 2005 Sent I864

Mar. 21, 2005 I864 Received my NVC

Apr. 18, 2005 Received DS230

Apr. 19, 2005 Sent DS230

Apr. 20, 2005 DS230 received by NVC (signed by S Merfeld)

Apr. 22, 2005 DS230 entered NVC system

Apr. 27, 2005 CASE COMPLETE

May 10, 2005 CASE SENT TO JUAREZ

Off to Cd. Juarez! :D

calls to NVC: 6

===============================

CIUDAD JUAREZ, American Consulate:

Apr. 27, 2005 case completed at NVC.

May 10, 2005 in route to Juarez.

May 25, 2005 Case at consulate.

===============================

-- Legal Disclaimer:What I say is only a reflection of what I did, going to do, or may do; it may also reflect what I have read others did, are going to do, or may do. What you do or may do is what you do or may do. You do so or may do so strictly out of your on voilition; or follow what a lawyer advised you to do, or may do. Having said that: have a nice day!

almaty Grand Master

almaty   19

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:blush: :

Peace to All creatures great and small............................................

But when we turn to the Hebrew literature, we do not find such jokes about the donkey. Rather the animal is known for its strength and its loyalty to its master (Genesis 49:14; Numbers 22:30).

Peppi_drinking_beer.jpg

my burro, bosco ..enjoying a beer in almaty

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...st&id=10835

almaty Grand Master

almaty   19

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:o:innocent:

Peace to All creatures great and small............................................

But when we turn to the Hebrew literature, we do not find such jokes about the donkey. Rather the animal is known for its strength and its loyalty to its master (Genesis 49:14; Numbers 22:30).

Peppi_drinking_beer.jpg

my burro, bosco ..enjoying a beer in almaty

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...st&id=10835

Jaylen Brit Experienced

Jaylen Brit   1

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According to a report on Reuters:

By Dan Whitcomb

HOUSTON (Reuters) - President George W. Bush has long opposed making English the country's national language, Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said on Friday, the day after the Senate voted to do so.

The vote came in an amendment to proposed legislation overhauling U.S. immigration law and directed the government to "preserve and enhance" the role of English. Opponents said it could affect the status of some multilingual services offered by government organizations.

Adding to the confusion, the Senate also adopted a softer amendment calling English the "unifying language" of the United States. Senators take both versions into negotiations over a final bill with the U.S. House of Representatives.

Gonzales did not directly address Bush's position on the controversial amendment because the Senate has not yet voted on the whole bill. But he said that Bush has in the past rejected such efforts.

"The president has never supported making English the national language," Gonzales said after meeting with state and local officials in Texas to discuss cooperation on enforcement of immigration laws.

He said Bush has instead long supported a concept called "English-Plus," believing that it was good to be proficient in more than one language.

"English represents freedom in our country and anybody who wants to be successful in our country has a much better chance of doing so if they speak English," Gonzales said. "It is of course a common language."

But, Gonzales said, "I don't see the need to have laws or legislation that says English is the national language."

So I'm confused - as to whether it was supported or not supported by Bush as both reports seem slightly at odds..

Or am I totally confused? lol

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