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PostHeaderIcon US Visa Availability September 2009



Each month, the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issue the visa availability of those who wish to immigrate (family-based application) or work (employment based application) in America. For the month of September 2009 here are the abridged priority dates:

FAMILY CATEGORIES September

Categories----Worldwide----China (PRC)----India------Mexico-----Philippines
1st------------05-15-03-----05-15-03-------05-15-03----01-01-91---09-22-93
2A------------04-15-05-----04-15-05-------04-15-05----12-22-02---04-15-05
2B------------07-01-01-----07-01-01-------07-01-01----05-15-92---05-01-98
3rd-----------12-15-00-----12-05-00-------12-15-00----07-01-01---09-22-91
4th-----------02-22-99------02-22-99-------02-22-99----09-22-95---10-22-86

EMPLOYMENT CATEGORIES September

Categories--- Worldwide----China (PRC)----India-----Mexico-----Philippines
1st-------------Current------Current-----------Current---Current----Current
2nd------------Current----- -01-08-05--------01-08-05---Current----Current
3rd------------Unavailable--10-22-02--------10-15-01---08-15-03---05-01-05
Unskilled-- Unavailable--Unavailable----Unavailable--Unavailable--Unavaiable
4th------------Unavailable—Unavailable—-Unavailable-Unavailable--Unavailable
Religious----Unavailable---Unavailable---Unavailable—Unavailable--Unavailable
5th-------------Current-----Current------------Current---Current------Current

For detailed information I suggest the websites: State Department Visa Bulletin---http://travel.state.gov/; http://shusterman.com/vb.html (Photo Credit: Yuhuru1701)

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PostHeaderIcon Recalling 911 and flying the US flag



Sally Ani, a friend in South Carolina shares a poignant forwarded reminder of something we all must share---the recollection and lessons of the horrific event of September 11, 2001 (911) that changed us forever.---AFM.



SEPTEMBER 11

We have a little less than one month and counting to get the word out all across this great land and into every community in the United States of America. If you forward this message to least 11 people and each of those people do the same ... you get the idea.

On Friday, September 11th, 2009, an American flag should be displayed outside every home, apartment, office, and store in the United States.

Every individual should make it their duty to display an American flag on this eighth anniversary of one of our country's worst tragedies. We do this to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11, their families, friends and loved ones who continue to endure the pain, and those who today are fighting at
home and abroad to preserve our cherished freedoms.

In the days, weeks and months following 9/11, our country was bathed in American flags as citizens mourned the incredible losses and stood shoulder-to-shoulder against terrorism. Sadly, those flags have all but disappeared. Our patriotism pulled us through some tough times and it shouldn't take another attack to galvanize us in solidarity. Our American flag is the fabric of our country and together we can prevail over terrorism of all kinds. (Photo Credit: nylon_us_fag; bear_inter) =0=

Action Plan:

So, here's what we need you to do.

(1) Forward this message to everyone you know (at least 11 people). Take a moment to think back to how you felt on 9/11 and let those sentiments guide you.
(2) Fly an American flag of any size on 9/11. Honestly, Americans should fly the flag year-round, but if you don't, then at least make it a priority on this day.

Thank you for your participation. God Bless You and God Bless America!

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PostHeaderIcon More Photos of Baao Pintakasi 2009 from Las Vegas, Nevada

Pintakasi 2009 in Honor of St. Bartholomew, the Apostle
Las Vegas, Nevada
August 8, 2009


Photos by Angel Martires, Tony Martires & Tess Salah

















































































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PostHeaderIcon Celebrating Baao Pintakasi 2009 in Las Vegas Nevada in style!

by Augusto F. Mesia, M.D.

Before August 24, St. Bartholomew, the revered patron saint of Baao, Camarines Sur must be very happy. The itinerant apostle who traveled and evangelized near the coast of Caspian Sea, Persia, Armenia, Egypt, and as far as India was remembered early this year in America.







Before the feast day, in Las Vegas, his special memory was celebrated. Saint Bartholomew had been venerated not only by the Roman Catholic Church but by other Christian denominations such as the Eastern Christian Orthodox Church, the Coptic Christians, Anglicans, and Lutheran Churches.







In the 1st century, the martyred follower of Jesus was flayed and beheaded for his heroic Christian deeds. For that, Baaoenos had not forgotten to honor St. Bartholomew's valor, faith, and religious conviction. That was why last Saturday, August 8, 2009, in Las Vegas, Nevada, the fabulous Pintakasi 2009 pulled earlier than Baao's fiesta back home to glorify his name. A solemn mass officiated by three priests ushered in the affair.













The grand event with lots of surprises was attended by an eager crowd of Baaoenos and friends who traveled far and wide to join the fellowship that certainly had the trimmings of the traditional merry celebration of the Bicol town. A good number came to join the fun, but certainly, there were those who in their absence were sorely missed.













The feast started with a concelebrated thanksgiving prayer that united the attendees and set the festive tone of the grand occasion. In a capacious hall decorated by balloons, they gathered in intimate togetherness, partaking the food and joys of being glued as a community---bonded in ways that only they could ever fully express.







Pintakasi 2009 was particularly dazzling for not only did the day gather hundreds of spritely guests, friends and relatives, but it brought something impressively memorable in Baao’s name. The hosptality is immense. Young and old, they came to share camaraderie and spread around friendship in a place far removed from the quaint town of their origin in Camarines Sur.









Having seen familiar beautiful faces, those who attended huddled in animated “kurumustahan,” in what could be regarded as plain fun within the fleeting time frame of an action-filled weekend. Rinconada dialect must have been the hot currency of conversations which heightened the closeness of the Baao herd.





The hall had that electrifying buzz. Talented Baaoenos showcased their dances and songs. Some went for a refreshing deep in a pool with the children. Others cracked their novel “pangisihan” to the delight of the crowd.







There were those who were content sipping chilled wine in a friendly round table, thumping their feet to the candence of nearby music. A group laughed it out loud in the parlor games that brought winners and losers in an exciting competition of agility and wits.







The bright sun, nearer than usual to the hearts of many, drenched Nevada, sans nieve (snow) for which it was named, at the peak of summer---Surely, it was to the delight of those who came for the Pintakasi whose festive spirit had taken root on their senses.





The memories they brought home this year would hum in their thoughts like fine-tuned mellow music till the next fiesta brings them back again in a cycle of unity and goodwill. They will tag along their innocent children to add wonder and joy to the yearly tradition.(Photo Credits: Angel Martires, Tony Martires, Tess Salah) =0=





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