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Saturday, December 1, 2012
Shapiro: Immigration reform unlikely anytime soon
By Walter Shapiro
As landslide numbers go, they were far more lopsided than Lyndon Johnson?s evisceration of Barry Goldwater in 1964, Richard Nixon?s all-but-Massachusetts 1972 humiliation of George McGovern and Ronald Reagan?s 49-state morning-in-America sweep of Walter Mondale in 1984. In numbers that should be etched on the iPhone cases of every political reporter in the land, Barack Obama obliterated Mitt Romney by a 71-to-27-percent margin among Latino voters, according to the national exit polls.
The nascent Republican attempts at re-branding in the wake of Obama?s re-election have emphasized immigration reform as a promising way to allow Republicans to again become competitive in attracting the Latino vote. This was the original vision of George W. Bush and Karl Rove?and it is a far cry from the dreams of ?self-deportation? that shaped Romney?s hard-edged immigration stance. House Speaker John Boehner, in an ABC interview immediately after the election, suggested that when it comes to immigration, ?a comprehensive approach is long overdue.?
While other prominent Republicans have made similar comments, Boehner?s remarks seem particularly significant since the Republican-led House has long been the impassible fence blocking comprehensive immigration reform. That dates back nearly a decade to a bipartisan deal crafted by Ted Kennedy and John McCain that offered illegal immigrants a path to citizenship (at the top of the Democratic priority list) combined with? expanded guest worker programs (demanded by business groups and their Republican backers). This was a classic old-style Washington compromise in which both parties had to give in order to get. And after easily passing the Senate with the support of the Bush administration, it died in 2006 in the House.
For four years, the Obama administration said almost all the right things about supporting immigration reform, while doing virtually nothing about the issue in Congress, even when the Democrats controlled the House under Nancy Pelosi. Obama?s dramatic move last June to defer deportation proceedings against illegal immigrants who were brought to the United States as children represented a belated effort by the president to offer Latino voters something more than rhetoric. It worked as a political stopgap measure, but it was never designed as more than a temporary expedient.
Now the stars seem aligned for immigration to take center stage in Washington next spring. But, in reality, how bright are the once-a-decade prospects for reform? Before anyone envisions a Rose Garden signing ceremony leading to a path to citizenship for the roughly 12 million people in America illegally, it is worth stressing all the ways that bipartisanship can go awry in Washington. Especially on a set of issues as contentious and emotionally loaded as immigration.?
The Piecework Problem: The lame-duck Republican House is poised to vote Friday to expand by 50,000 the number of work visas available to foreign students who obtain advanced degrees from American universities. The bill?which is hard to oppose in principle unless you are an ardent supporter of Chinese technological breakthroughs?is the sort of mischievous legislation that personifies Washington sleight-of-hand.
The proposal would scrap the so-called ?green-card lottery? under which 50,000 lower-skilled workers are admitted to the country every year. The legislation, which is opposed by the Obama White House, would also cherry-pick one of the most popular aspects of immigration reform (high-tech visas) and thereby eliminate the need for many business groups to support comprehensive reform.
The Dream Act, embraced by the Obama administration, represents the other side of the coin. It would take the most emotionally appealing illegal immigrants (those brought to the country as children) and give them their own path to citizenship. Those eligible for the Dream Act make for compelling TV ads because many of them do not remember their home countries and cannot be blamed for illegal border crossings by their parents. But if you take the most likable 1.5 million illegal immigrants out of the equation, it will make it that much harder to pass legislation to regularize the status of the other 10 million people here without valid papers.
Sometimes in governing, incremental steps like the Dream Act are preferable to continued inaction based on dreaming about the impossible. But the challenge for those who favor comprehensive immigration reform is to decide whether clinging to an unwieldy Grand Bargain (a path to citizenship for all in exchange for expanded guest worker programs) is pragmatic or a sign of unrealistic stubbornness.
The Self-Interest Problem: House Republicans probably worry far more about a 2014 primary challenge on their own right flank than they do about the party winning the White House in 2016. So all the talk about the Republican Party recasting itself to appeal to Latino voters runs up against that very personal Capitol Hill question: ?What about my reelection campaign??
The gap between national parties and the parochial concerns of individual legislators is as old as the republic. But political polarization and the proliferation of one-party congressional districts make things far more acute. That is why the number of Republican volunteers?particularly in the House?willing to take personal political risks to help the party deal with its problems with Hispanic voters is probably limited.
Also (and, yes, this is hard to remember) not everything on Capitol Hill is entirely cynical. Many conservative Republicans were being sincere, and not just playing to their party?s base, when they said things like: ?We must never reward illegal behavior. I will never support amnesty for illegal immigrants.? If many Republicans have to reverse their unswerving opposition to higher taxes to deal with the ?fiscal cliff,? they are unlikely to be eager to also do a 180-degree turn on immigration reform.
The Magic Bullet Problem: The lopsided exit poll numbers may soon fade from Republican memory or be cubby-holed under the heading, ?Mitt Romney?s Problems.? It is always easy for a political party to decide that the next election will be different and that their problems with the voters are exaggerated. In the 1980s, the Democrats lost three stinging presidential elections in a row before they made more than token efforts to recast the party.?
That explains why the solution for many Republicans is a 2016 nominee who reflects the American melting pot rather than the look of 1950s American sitcoms. From Marco Rubio (Cuban-American) to Bobby Jindal (Indian-American) to Condoleezza Rice (African-American), it is easy for conservatives to believe that a hyphenated-American candidate is all that the GOP needs to right itself with minority voters.
Whether that theory proves correct or not, probably enough Republicans believe it to undermine efforts to forge a bipartisan consensus on immigration reform. If, say, Marco Rubio is going to save the party in 2016, why cast difficult votes in 2013?
Immigration reform is maddeningly complex, and real lives are at stake with the wording of each legislative sentence. This one is about people. Real people. The people who may be cooking your food and caring for your grandmother. And that is why I wish that I could muster more optimism that the election has finally created a bipartisan coalition capable of passing immigration reform.
Online Business Systems Scam? Definitely Not! (Expert Reviews)
There are a lot of Online Business Systems scam rumors floating around the internet, and they?re quite frankly- NOT true!
Contrary to what many fake review sites may claim, Online Business Systems (OBS) offers a legitimate opportunity to earn income for people who don?t want to re-invent the wheel.
The OBS program has an impressive track record in helping beginners to online marketing create success because of its turnkey business model?
Having personally developed several online training programs and marketing systems, I can tell you without reservation that the OBS team has gone ABOVE and BEYOND to help people succeed.
Included inside of a sleek member?s back office, OBS provides everything that you need to develop a successful online business from scratch.
Online Business Systems Equips Beginners With
An Impressive Marketing ToolSuite
While there is no way of knowing for certain- in my professional opinion I estimate the back office software and marketing tools they?ve put together are the result of a MINIMUM of $100k invested into design and development. (senior web coders often command fees in upwards of $90/hr)
New-comers to the internet marketing world don?t have to worry about not knowing the ropes because the program teaches each new member everything that they need to start and run their business effectively.
OBS Provides Training, Websites, & Community Support
One of the most valuable aspects of The Online Business program is the video training vault hosted by OBS top producers. The fastest way to become successful in any business endeavor is to follow the lead of those who are already achieving the results you desire, and OBS makes it easy for beginners to ?Carbon Copy? and follow in the footsteps of its top income earners.
Online Business Systems provides cutting-edge marketing tools and video training co-created
by OBS top income earners.
A quick glimpse inside of the OnlineBusinessSystems back office reveals an entire suite of marketing tools, including, but not limited to:
- e-Commerce Websites
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- Virtual Assistant
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- LIVE Community
Having a social platform where members can communicate with one another is one of the most valuable parts of any reputable online business venture, and the team at OBS understands the importance of community.
Inside of the OBS member?s area users can communicate with thousands of other OBS members, get answers to any of their questions, and mastermind with other sharp marketers.
Online Business Systems? PROS & CONS
PROS: A complete business for beginners. The OBS system enables you to leverage the skills of expert marketers to do all of the heavy-lifting for you. Your only focus is generating leads and following up with your leads? and even then, they do most of the hard work for you. (automated follow-up and co-operative advertising campaigns make marketing your business simple)
CONS: For those looking to get into other niches (example: selling dog collars), you will probably be better suited with more general education. The training at OBS is centered around teaching you how to be successful in the make money / home business niche.
Online Business Systems is highly recommended for beginners looking to generate income at home.
Be Wary Of Online Business Systems Complaints: Cross-Recruiters And Quitters
Before we get into proof that Online Business Systems is NOT a scam, let?s get clear on one thing?
There are only two types of people spreading rumors that Online Business Systems is a scam:
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2) QUITTERS: People who love to hate. Some have tried the program, some have not- but a quitter is always easily identifiable. Complaining is their forte and it doesn?t matter how far out of your way you go to help these people be successful, they take pride in verbally bashing and mauling even the best online business opportunities.
Proof Online Business Systems Is NOT A Scam!
- They?ve been in business for over 9 YEARS. Internet scams typically don?t survive beyond their first 12-18 months; with thousands of new people joining every single month, and the kind of publicity mass media advertising brings to any business, you can rest assured if there was any ?funny business? going on the FTC would shut it down in a second.
- The system is backed by a BILLION dollar direct sales company. This creates strong brand recognition and long-term stability for members.
OBS Final Verdict
OBS has helped thousands of brand new entrepreneurs generate income online for the first time. If you?re committed to being your own boss, and like the idea of making your own schedule so you can spend more time with friends and family, OnlineBusinessSystems is a great vehicle to help you get there; however, just like every other program online, there are no income guarantees and success is not automatic.
Bottom line: if you?re looking to build a successful business, OBS is at the top of the list. Making money online takes hard work, sacrifice, super-human dedication, and lots of coffee! If any of that sounds scary or overwhelming to you, you may be best suited sticking with a regular 9-5. Just being honest. If you?re an entrepreneur at heart, Online Business Systems has our highest recommendation.
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Baylor upsets No. 8 Kentucky, 64-55
Kentucky's Alex Poythress, middle is wrapped up between Baylor's Isaiah Austin (21) and Rico Gathers (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Kentucky's Alex Poythress, middle is wrapped up between Baylor's Isaiah Austin (21) and Rico Gathers (2) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Kentucky's Archie Goodwin, right, shoots over Baylor's Brady Heslip during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
Kentucky's Willie Cauley-Stein, right, blocks the shot of Baylor's Isaiah Austin during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game at Rupp Arena in Lexington, Ky., Saturday, Dec. 1, 2012. (AP Photo/James Crisp)
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) ? Kentucky's 54-game winning streak at Rupp Arena came to an end on Saturday when the No. 8 wildcats were upset by Baylor 64-55.
Pierre Jackson scored 17 points and Isaiah Austin and A.J. Walton each added 11 for the Bears (5-2). Brady Heslip and Cory Jefferson each added 10 points and Baylor beat the Wildcats for the first time in eight tries.
Baylor shot just 41 percent for the game but held Kentucky (4-3) to 21-of-71 from the floor.
Archie Goodwin scored 17 points for Kentucky before fouling out with 1:44 remaining in the game. Alex Poythress added 13 and Nerlens Noel eight for the Wildcats.
After trailing for the first 15 minutes Baylor took its first lead at 20-19 on Jackson's 3-pointer and stayed close before closing the half with a 12-2 run for a 34-29 lead. The Bears kept the Wildcats at bay with a zone defense that forced Kentucky into 16 turnovers.
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Woman uses bear spray to catch theft suspect
By Jean Elle, NBCBayArea.com
Neighbors in Noe Valley say a suspect has been snagging packages off front porches for months.
They say they had called police, confronted him on porches and snapped pictures of the man they call the "Bicycle Bandit."
But police had not been able to make an arrest.
Not until one fed-up victim decided to take a different kind of action. The woman, who doesn't want to be identified, set up a camera and kept bear spray at the ready.
On Tuesday, her camera captured the suspect opening her gate and taking a package. The video also shows the woman chasing the suspect. She tweeted out to followers that she nabbed him with bear spray. He ran away, but was in a lot of pain. She was able to catch up with him and make a citizen's arrest until police came.
The man now charged with the thefts: 51-year-old Andy Anduha, who now faces up to six years in prison if convicted of all counts.
Neighbors say it was a brave move, but police are not encouraging people to confront criminal suspects, even if they are armed with toxic spray.
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Stormy weather floods roadways, knocks out power for thousands
The Bay Area enjoyed a brief respite from the rain Friday afternoon after the latest storm battered the region in the early morning hours, knocking out power, tying up traffic and flooding some stretches of highway.
The heaviest rainfall has been recorded in the North Bay, according to a National Weather Service forecaster.
The storm system moved southeast through the Bay Area late Friday morning and is expected to soak the entire region for the rest of the day, forecaster Diana Henderson said.
In the past 24 hours, parts of Sonoma County saw more than 7.5 inches of rain while the Santa Cruz Mountains were deluged with 7 inches.
Areas in Napa County received nearly 6 inches, according to Henderson. Rainfall in the past day was recorded at 4.33 inches in Calistoga.
"It's not a superstorm by any measure, but this is pretty significant," Henderson said. "We should see periods of moderate to heavy rains."
With rain expected all weekend long, Tony Negro, a contractor from Penngrove, Calif., in Sonoma County, said Friday that he is worried about more flooding seeping inside his workshop.
"I'm on my way to get some sand bags," he said.
In downtown San Francisco, 1.44 inches of rain was recorded with an additional half inch measured at San Francisco International Airport, Henderson said.
Parts of the Peninsula and the South Bay received more rain, with 3.67 inches falling at Pescadero Creek, 4.88 inches in Loma Prieta and a 7.48 inches of measured rainfall at Mt. Umunhum.
Henderson said more severe weather is expected to affect the region's more mountainous areas and some areas along the coast.
Just before 11:30 a.m., an urban and small stream flood advisory was issued for all Bay Area counties until 2:30 p.m. because of many reports of flooded streets, highways, underpasses and small creeks.
A flash flood warning is in effect for the Monterey Bay area, while the rest of the Bay Area is under a flash flood watch through the weekend, Henderson said.
"It's a heads up basically that conditions are ripe," she said.
A wind advisory expired at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon for the San Francisco and Monterey Bay areas, with strongest winds expected along the coast.
Henderson said wind was more prevalent overnight. Gusts became more benign late Friday morning at about 10 mph, she said.
Because of the storm, the California Highway Patrol has reported an abundance of flooded roadways throughout the region Friday morning.
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for Sonoma County where Highway 121 was closed by flooding near the Sonoma Creek. A sig-alert issued indicated the highway would remain closed due to flooding between CA-116 and Arnold Drive and 8th Street until at least 4:30 p.m. Friday afternoon.
Interstate Highway 580 in and around Livermore was particularly impacted by the storm.
Several lanes of eastbound I-580 were blocked for several hours starting at 11:13 p.m. after a collision between two tractor-trailers near Greenville Road that caught fire.
Later, a major big-rig accident on westbound I-580 in Pleasanton shut down traffic completely.
The big-rig driver lost control of his vehicle after hitting a puddle at around 2 a.m., skidding across all lanes and colliding with the center freeway barrier.
The CHP said the driver was uninjured, but the accident closed all westbound lanes for hours. The proximity to the 580/680 interchange allowed the CHP to detour drivers around the blockage, but coupled with the inclement weather traffic was backed up significantly.
Crews were in the final stages of cleaning up after the accident at 5:30 a.m. Lanes reopened at around 6:15 a.m.
However, a third trailer-rig crash in Livermore on westbound I-580 that left one of the vehicle's two trailers flipped on its back and blocking all but one lane of traffic shortly after 6 a.m. It was several hours before traffic returned to normal after lanes were reopened.
Elsewhere, three left lanes of southbound U.S. Highway 101 in San Francisco were blocked for nearly two hours by an injury accident near the Cesar Chavez Street off-ramp in San Francisco at about 2:49 a.m.
In the North Bay, a vehicle got stuck this morning at Ross Station Road at Ross Branch Road near Sebastopol, while other flooded roadways have been reported at Rohnert Park Expressway at Stony Point near Santa Rosa.
In Hayward, heavy flooding was reported along A Street this morning, while in Fairfield the westbound Interstate Highway 80 Air Base Parkway off-ramp was reportedly completely flooded.
Near Woodside, there was a foot of water reported on Interstate Highway 280 at Woodside Road.
In Sacramento, Interstate 5 south of downtown was blocked in both directions before 9 a.m. Friday after an empty big-rig jackknifed in the southbound lanes and struck the median divider, the CHP said.
"I would definitely say it's weather-related. The reports came in that he hit a water puddle and hydroplaned and couldn't correct," CHP Officer Mike Bradley said. "A lot of high-profile vehicles, especially the lighter ones, are getting windblown and having some problems maintaining their lane."
No one was injured in the crash on I-5, California's main north-south highway. But a second vehicle also was damaged and had to be towed, while workers contained and cleaned up diesel fuel spilled from the tractor-trailer.
In West Sacramento, police say wet conditions may have been a factor when a PG&E worker died after he lost control of his vehicle and slammed into a traffic pole shortly before 2 a.m. Friday.
PG&E workers at the scene tell KCRA-TV that the driver had been working overtime and was returning from Clarksburg in southern Sacramento County.
The weather also caused power outages throughout the region.
About 2,800 PG&E customers in the Bay Area are still without power Friday evening because of storm-related outages, a utility spokesman said.
The affected customers include 1,500 in the North Bay, 400 along the Peninsula, 800 in the East Bay, 50 in the South Bay and 50 in San Francisco, PG&E spokesman Fiona Chan said.
An additional 1,200 customers are without power in the Santa Cruz Mountains as well as just over 1,200 others in Santa Cruz and Monterey counties, Chan said.
The storm had caused outages to nearly 16,000 Bay Area PG&E customers at its peak overnight, according to PG&E.
At San Francisco International Airport, 60 flights -- 30 arrivals and 30 departures -- have been canceled this morning, airport duty manager Joe Walsh said.
The cancellations, which started early this morning, will continue to affect flights until about noon, Walsh said.
A delay program is in place at the airport until the end of the day, Walsh said.
He advised passengers check with their airlines before arriving at the airport.
In the East Bay, there has been only one flight canceled Friday morning out of Oakland International Airport, an airport operations employee said.
No flight delays have been reported there.
Mineta San Jose International Airport has no cancellations or delays because of the weather, airport spokeswoman Rosemary Barnes said.
The forecaster Henderson said steady rain is expected to fall through the end of the weekend.
Source: http://www.ktvu.com/news/news/local/storm-raises-havoc-morning-commute/nTJ54/
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