| Illegal Alien Advocates Ignore the Real Problem
Two United States Catholic bishops have written to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, asking the agency to adopt policies aimed at assisting families and communities affected by immigration raids. Normally I do not engage in discussions relating to religion, but this issue should be important for all Americans, regardless of their religious orientation. I recently testified before the Indiana State Senate about a bill (SB 335) that would enable the state of Indiana to revoke the business license of any business that repeatedly hires illegal aliens, and provides other measures to enable that state to do the job the federal government won't do where immigration is concerned. During the hearing, I listened to a representative of the Catholic Church talk about the need to honor the dignity of the "undocumented immigrants." For the Catholic Church to take a stand on an issue that has such extreme implications for national security is outrageous. What is also outrageous is the fact that while the Church decries the lack of dignity that the arrest of illegal aliens represents (in the Church's judgment), why is the Church conspicuously absent at those factories and other work sites where illegal aliens are horribly treated? Why is the Church not showing up to protest the terrible conditions under which illegal aliens often live and work? During my long career at the former INS, I found (on many occasions) illegal aliens living in abject squalor.
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Once the preserve of emperors and aristocrats, the desire to own beautiful and rare objects has developed into a popular obsession.
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Roy handling things well
You think Kevin McHale, who already had taken Mark Blount and Ricky Davis off the Celtics' hands, and later gave them legitimate title hopes by shipping them Kevin Garnett, wouldn't have done the same had the Celtics taken Randy Foye at No. 7? But before you go crazy, remember that the players acquired in the Telfair trade, in particular Theo Ratliff, were keys in getting Garnett, as was the dispatching of the amiable LaFrentz and his cumbersome contract. Roy, frankly, would look good in any uniform and he looks especially comfortable in the Trail Blazers' red and black. "Everything starts with Brandon," LaFrentz said of Roy, who deserves a spot on the Western Conference All-Star team for leading the Blazers to their surprising start. "So much of our offense goes through him, and is created by him, and he's a very responsible player.
The Winchester Star
Winchester — A Winchester man convicted of killing a city police officer plans to appeal the decision that the U.S. Court of Appeals made last month to uphold his death sentence. Edward Nathaniel Bell, 42, is asking the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to put its decision on hold while he petitions the U.S. Supreme Court to hear his case. On Jan. 29, the U.S. Court of Appeals in Richmond denied Bell’s petition for a panel rehearing. Bell, who was appealing his death sentence for the Oct. 29, 1999, capital murder of Winchester Police Sgt. Rick L. Timbrook, was asking the court to reconsider its Dec. 4 decision that he was not entitled to a new sentencing hearing. Bell’s attorneys had argued before a three-judge Court of Appeals panel on Oct.
Gas-saving tips ::
Make sure your tires are properly inflated. According to www.gasbuddy.com, a single tire under-inflated by 2 PSI increases fuel consumption by 1percent. Get regular oil changes and fluid checks, and make sure you've got clear air and fuel filters. Dirty air filters, old spark plugs or low fluid levels can contribute to poor fuel economy. Use the air conditioner conservatively, using the "economy" or "recirculation" setting, which reduces the amount of hot outside air that must be chilled. Don't drive over the speed limit, and do use cruise control to maintain a constant speed. Driving 62 mph versus 75 mph will reduce fuel consumption by about 15 percent. Don't drive with a lead foot: accelerating or braking hard uses a lot more gas. Slow, steady driving can increase your fuel economy by as much as 20 percent.
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