Hearing On The Merits

Question: what does it mean can anybody figure out? His aggregate minimum sentence is 8 years and 4 months, and his aggregate maximum sentence is 25 years. His parole hearing date will be in April 2012. His parole eligibility date and his parole hearing merit release appearance are on January 17, 2014. His conditional release date is on May 17, 2022. His maximum expiration date is September 17, 2030. can anybody explain it to me? was he sentenced 25 years of prison or just 8 years? what the hell, got nothing! plzz help

Answer: Right, here we go:-- He was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment with a recommendation that he serve at least 8 years and 4 months. This is the earliest date he could be released if he admits his guilt, shows compassion and behaves impeccably. His parole hearing is in April 2012 and if succesful mean he will be released on January 17th 2014. Failing that his release date is May 17th 2022. The maximum term he could serve if his parole appeal is unsuccesful and he bahaves badly will be September 17th 2030. Presumably he started his imprisonment on September 18th 2005.

Question: DSS child treatment plan meeting and merit hearing -- what are these? Im a new foster parent and I have to say there is not a lot of support from SW's to the foster parent on whats going on regarding custody of children in foster care. I just got notified that there is a 'treatment plan meeting' coming up. 10 days later there will be a 'merit hearing'. It says that during the merit hearing, if the agreement can be resolved at that time, the agreement will be read in to the record and an order will be issued. If the case cannot be resolved by agreement, the case may be tried or may be set for trial for a contested hearing at a later date if more time is needed. What does all of this mean? What are these 2 hearings for/ what do they do? And, at the end of the 1st merit hearing will the child be returned or, is that hearing just to say 'this is the plan', read it in to the courts and then wait to see if its followed later down the line?? Any help on what this stuff means is appreciated!

Answer: I've never heard the exact language you are using, but it sounds like what we call a Service Plan Review. This is where the caseworker and/or CPS investigator, parents, foster parents, and any therapists involved sit at the agency and discuss what needs to happen in the case to fulfill the goal of permanency for the children. They will talk about the parents progress in therapy, rehab, parenting classes, and obtaining housing or stable income. The caseworker will explain what she foresees as the next step in visits, and what still needs to be done for the children to go home. Something like, "Right now, baby is visiting with Mom three times per week supervised at the agency. Our plan is to start making those visits monitored, and see how that goes. For the visits to be moved to Moms home, we would like to see her moved to Phase 3 in her program, and I'll have to do a safety inspection of her apt." . The merit hearing sounds like there was an adjournment at the last court hearing, meaning the parents did not answer to the charges of abuse or neglect when the evidence was brought to court. That usually happens within the first week of placement. In an adjournment appearance, the parents will either accept the charge of abuse or neglect, or deny- which will bring the case to trial. The agency's lawyer and the child's attorney will tell the judge what concerns they have for the child being returned, and the parent's lawyer will have a chance to answer those concerns. Trial will likely be set for another date, and is really not a big deal since it is in front of the same judge and it's the same evidence you have likely heard already. The judge will decide if there is cause for the charge or he will dismiss the charge. The judge will speak to the parent about what was unsafe for the child in the home and comment on what the parent has been doing ot correct the problem. You will get a good sense of how the judge feels about returning the child from this hearing, so the foster parent should attend. The child will not be returned after the first merit hearing, although the parents can certainly ask for them to be returned. Even if the charges are dropped, the home will need to be safety inspected and there will be a plan to return the child made before they are sent home.The visits may be increased though, so be prepared for that. Definately try to go to both of these meetings, and take notes. If you miss something, ask the CW about it after.

Question: Is 203 a good PSAT score? Could I make National Merit Scholar? I don't know much about the PSAT of SAT. Right now I'm a sophomore and made a 203 on the practice PSAT this October. I've heard National Merit Scholar is really good for getting accepted to a college. Is 203 good? What score would I need? Do you think I could make National Merit Scholar? What actions should I take to get there? Thanks!

Answer: That's pretty close to what I got my sophomore year, and junior year I made National Merit. It's your junior year score that will determine National Merit. It is also determined by your scores compared to the scores of other people in your state. For example, the score to be a NMSC finalist in Alabama is a lot lower than the score for Massachusetts. See http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/2993… for an unofficial list of past scores state by state to figure out the approximate score you need next year. I'd recommend you get a study book, too- it helps to study a little. For me, National Merit makes a $10,000 a year scholarship difference, so it's worth your time. Good luck next year!

Question: What brands of cigarettes are additive free? I know American Spirits are one but I also heard Parliments and Merits are additive free although they don't say so on the box like Spirits do. Are there anymore brands?

Answer: There are no such things. Any cigarette with tobacco has nicotine and therefore is addictive. Even the process of smoking is mentally addictive.

Question: Why is Obamas aunt still living off the taxpayers She’s still here. Shes still appealing her deportation? The illegal alien aunt of President Obama could learn this week whether she can put down roots in Boston – or start packing her bags for a one-way trip back to Kenya. And, save for U.S. Immigration Court Judge Leonard I. Shapiro, she’ll know before anyone else. Zeituni Polly Onyango has persuaded Shapiro to bar the public from her removal proceeding Thursday morning at the John F. Kennedy Federal Building, though it’s unclear why. “I assume (Shapiro) thought it would be a three-ring circus. She’s the aunt of the president of the United States – the most famous man in the world,” said Mike Rogers, spokesman for the Ohio law firm defending Onyango, 57, against the Department of Homeland Security. Shapiro could not be reached for comment. However, Lauren Alder Reid of the U.S. Department of Justice’s Executive Office for Immigration Review, which speaks for the court, said closed hearings are “not uncommon.” Reid said removal proceedings are sometimes held behind closed doors in cases of political asylum – such as Onyango is requesting – domestic abuse and security. “The immigration judge will hear the merits of the case from both parties,” Reid said yesterday. “The judge may make a ruling from the bench, but there’s no guarantee.” http://michellemalkin.com/2010/02/02/the…

Answer: Let me just guess which way this ruling is going to go...Can't believe she's been here illegally all this time!

Question: What is a trial on merits? I filed for divorce back in the fall and we are scheduled to go to court in a few weeks for "trial on merits" family court hearing. I filed a nonsuit to cancel the divorce. Is this the REAL divorce hearing? What is this exactly? Will my spouse be in attendance?

Answer: If you filed a non-suit it sounds like either it did not go through or you spouse counterclaimed for divorce and has not dismissed their counterclaim. A trial on the merits the REAL divorce hearing, as you put it.

Question: Could I make National Merit Commended? I know the cut-offs haven't been announced yet, but my selection index was one point below the 98th percentile (highest 97th possible=204). I had always heard that National Merit Commendation required 98th percentile but when I do the math on that it doesn't make sense. When I research it I get a lot of different answers. So, with a 204, what are my chances of making Commended? I'm worried because last year the cut was 203 and it seems like 203 would have been 98th-ish percentile, which is higher than what I got. Any thoughts on my chances?

Answer: You still have a chance. You are in the top 3% of scores (I'm assuming they gave you the percentile for juniors?) and so it depends on how many scores that is out of. In order to get any kind of National Merit commendation, you one of the top 50,000 eligible scorers. So if you are in what I am assuming is the top 3% of eligible scorers and there are 1 million eligible scorers, you would be one of the top 30,000 scorers and would be comfortably in National Merit commendation range; HOWEVER, if there are 2 million eligible scorers, you would be one of the top 60,000 scorers and therefore could NOT be sure of your "real" ranking. Usually there are between 1-2 million eligible scores, so it's really all up in the air. Sorry I can't be of more help. Good luck.

Question: should a federal judge rule in favor of atheist plaintiffs opposed to prayers at the inauguration? why is it that so many special interest groups file frivolous lawsuits to cram the courts with their cry-baby interests? i read today (link included) that atheist groups have filed a federal lawsuit to stop prayers being said at obama's swearing in. this judge finds merit in hearing this case, but the justices of the us supreme court (as well as other courts) refused to hear a case(s) that demanded that obama prove that he is, in fact, a legal citizen of the united states of america, therefore, allowed under the constitution to sit as the president. okay, so now obama has said to us all, in a news conference, that he's a citizen of the united states, "case closed" (without real proof presented, only a "certificate of live birth," which is not the same as a notarized and stamped birth certificate), and there is not a judge in the land that will hear anyone's lawsuit to force mr. obama to provide the birth certificate. THAT would be an important case because the CONSTITUTION requires a president to be native born so that his/her loyalties cannot be doubted. that is the reason behind that constitutional clause, and mr. obama was a professor of constitutional law. but since he says that the "case's closed," it just goes over our heads, as though because The One(c)(TM) has said it, we are not to question authority. but... but... there is nothing in the constitution or the bill of rights (the amendments to the constitution) that calls for separation of church and state. look it up on wikipedia. it is a widely held false belief that there is wording in the constitution to separate church from state, although i watch here in chicago as new "churches" pop up all over the place--even in store fronts--so that these groups don't have to pay real estate taxes or any taxes, for that matter. but the minute there's a fire at a church, who puts it out? the fire department of the municipality that they will not pay. if they were getting robbed of their icons, who would come to catch the thieves? why, of course, the municipal police department! if churches do not have to pay taxes, then why don't they hire their own police and firemen? but you have never heard of anyone filing suit to make the churches do that, have you? well, read all about this ridiculous plea to a federal judge here: http://www.cnsnews.com/public/content/ar… oh! how it injures atheists that prayers would be spoken at the inauguration!!! how terrible it must be for them to handle money, since there are words printed on it that say "in god we trust." what is wrong with a nation looking to god? who says that there is no god? just because atheists do not believe in god does not mean that there is no god. people that believe in god do not bother them. in fact, they are generous to them to a fault. some churches--dig this--have even set up "services" for atheists! and, there are special AA (alcoholics anonymous) groups just for atheists because atheists have said that they object to asking their "higher power" to assist them in staying sober. c'mon, how ridiculous can it get? are the plaintiffs homosexuals hiding under an umbrella called The Atheist Umbrella, just so that they can have their case heard because they are opposed to the preacher rick warren? the president of this country SHOULD look to his higher power, a/k/a "god," for help running this troubled country. and just so that i do not get accused of going into a r - a nt here, i want to hear what you have to say about it. i seek all of your opinions, even those of you that are atheists or in some other way opposed to those at the inauguration that will say prayers, any of them (see the link).

Answer: I agree that there should be a more thorough investigation into O's eligibility. However this will not happen as he is the anointed designate of those overlords whose minions attend Bilderberg meetings and whose flunkies fill the seats on the Trilateral Commission and the Council on Foreign Relations. They have but to beckon and heads of state come running to do their bidding. However, concerning the saying of prayers - although I am no longer an advocate or member of any organized religion (I'm not an Atheist either), I have no objection unless there is a stipulation somewhere in the Constitution that religion should be kept separate from government functions. If there is I am not aware of it. In the absence of such stipulation I say it is Obama's call. I do however believe in the advisability of keeping secular power free from interference from any organized religious groups, and ensuring that legislation is not based on religious grounds.

Question: Obama is in default and will it progress without hindrance this time? In what ultimately could prove to be a turning point in the legal challenges to Barack Obama's eligibility to be president, a federal judge in California has planned a hearing on the merits of a federal court case raising those questions. The hearing was for a default order against Obama, because although notified of the action, Obama's attorneys did not make an appearance at the first hearing. The judge said as a former Marine he recognizes the importance of having a constitutionally qualified president. While no attorneys appeared on Obama's behalf, several members of the U.S. Attorney's office in California were in attendance, and sought to intervene on behalf of Obama over his actions before becoming president. The judge ordered them to accept service of the lawsuit immediately and then continued the case to an unannounced date. Anyones guesses as to the outcome? http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news… I'm afraid you won't find any links on left wing sites. http://www.antimullah.com/ At the hearing today at the Federal Court building in Santa Ana, Judge Carter said the following: 1. There will be a trial. 2. It will be heard on the merits. 3. Nothing will be dismissed on procedural issues. 4. The trial will be expeditious, and the judge pledged to give case priority. 5. Being a former Marine he realizes the importance of having a Constitutionally qualified POTUS/CINC. 6. Judge stated that if Obama isn't Constitutionally qualified he needs to leave the White House. Here's the champagne, I can't make you drink it. fdm 215, what this means is that he is going to have to produce documents as he was in default at the original hearing. http://www.wnd.com/index.php?fa=PAGE.vie… How much more proof do people need? Hater Police, obviously it hasn't anything to do with him as a President, that is why the case is going forward, it was filed the morning before he was inaugurated. FDM215, will this ease your confusion? http://countusout.wordpress.com/2009/07/… From Ambassador Alan Keyes July 13th, 2009 From: “Alan Keyes” View contact details To: “Orly Taitz” <[email protected]> Message contains attachments Fwd: Obama Eligibility will be heard! Correction.eml (15KB) Orly, I pray that this is an accurate account of the result of the hearing today. If so, I thank you and I thank God for your perseverance, courage and ingenuity. Alan

Answer: As explained by Leo Donofrio at his website, there may be problems with the arguments submitted by Orly Taitz. For anyone to categorically dismiss the underlying concern, however, is disingenuous and self-serving. Furthermore, for the White House Press Secretary to off-handedly dismiss the concerns of almost half a million citizens is reckless. The fact that private citizens are pursuing this issue in the courts demonstrates that they are not convinced of the eligibility of our current president to actually BE president. Does anyone doubt that political chicanery is alive and well in the U.S.? Do "we the people" not have an obligation and a right to question politicians about their motives beyond a reasonable doubt? This is NOT a citizenship issue. This is a Constitutional issue regarding Article II, Section 1, Clause 5 that requires the POTUS to be a "natural born citizen." BHO has already admitted that his father was a Kenyan citizen. That being the case, there is reasonable doubt that he is ineligible to hold the position. Remember, Congress cannot change or interpret the Constitution. That is the job of the SCOTUS. There are enough questions about this issue to want to have them resolved once and for all. Why the President does not make that happen is beyond me, because if he doesn't, it will be a thorn in his side for the duration of his presidency. Unlike some who have commented here, I care what happens. No one is above the law, not even BHO.

Question: question about official standing (stuart you around)? This was my first question: Are there any exceptions to having standing? ANY WHATSOEVER? If someone is in the wrong but the only person that has standing does nothing about it but it is affecting tons of people abstractly (In other words even though it is effecting them they still dont have enough standing) Or if a situation is big enough, like if it involves half the US population (just an example) could they be allowed to hear the case in civil court?Are there any exceptions to this? ANSWER: Your standing in a case is often what will get officials to act. If you are legally involved, or related to someone involved, officials tend to act more quickly on the case. If you have no standing, you would have to go to court and have the court declare you a friend of the court or provide you official standing before you'd be in a position to insist that officials act. - Stuart Then that guy thats number two in number 1 answers on this forum who is an attourney said this Only in VERY rare cases, where a case directly impacts on other people, will a court allow a case to proceed where there is no "actual controversy in law", and where no-one with standing has brought an action. One well-known example is "Roe v. Wade". The Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal filed by "Roe", even though she no longer had standing to challenge the law in question, because her child had already been born. Their reason for doing so was that no-one could ever, strictly speaking, *have* standing, because no case would ever get to the Supreme Court so quickly that the plaintiff was still pregnant. An example of a case that was never heard because the courts ruled that *no-one* had standing to file it would be the "birther" challenges to Obama's right to be elected President. The cases were all dismissed without being heard on the merits, because in each case the judges ruled that (To quote one of a number of similar rulings) "The potential damages to any one specific citizen from an unqualified individual being elected President are so remote and tenuous that they do not rise to a level sufficient to grant that citizen standing before this court" Richard -------------------------- My question is this, how do you go about getting standing in a no controversey case?If tons of people are being affected abstractly,what can a person do?Are there certain qualifications that need to be met?

Answer: You've had many good answers. Read them, and the cases, and come to your own conclusions. Thought on your part is required . . . sorry.

Question: Anyone know about how to get official standing? This was my first question: Are there any exceptions to having standing? ANY WHATSOEVER? If someone is in the wrong but the only person that has standing does nothing about it but it is affecting tons of people abstractly (In other words even though it is effecting them they still dont have enough standing) Or if a situation is big enough, like if it involves half the US population (just an example) could they be allowed to hear the case in civil court?Are there any exceptions to this? ANSWER: Your standing in a case is often what will get officials to act. If you are legally involved, or related to someone involved, officials tend to act more quickly on the case. If you have no standing, you would have to go to court and have the court declare you a friend of the court or provide you official standing before you'd be in a position to insist that officials act. - Stuart Then that guy thats number two in number 1 answers on this forum who is an attourney said this Only in VERY rare cases, where a case directly impacts on other people, will a court allow a case to proceed where there is no "actual controversy in law", and where no-one with standing has brought an action. One well-known example is "Roe v. Wade". The Supreme Court agreed to hear the appeal filed by "Roe", even though she no longer had standing to challenge the law in question, because her child had already been born. Their reason for doing so was that no-one could ever, strictly speaking, *have* standing, because no case would ever get to the Supreme Court so quickly that the plaintiff was still pregnant. An example of a case that was never heard because the courts ruled that *no-one* had standing to file it would be the "birther" challenges to Obama's right to be elected President. The cases were all dismissed without being heard on the merits, because in each case the judges ruled that (To quote one of a number of similar rulings) "The potential damages to any one specific citizen from an unqualified individual being elected President are so remote and tenuous that they do not rise to a level sufficient to grant that citizen standing before this court" Richard -------------------------- My question is this, how do you go about getting standing in a no controversey case?If tons of people are being affected abstractly,what can a person do?Are there certain qualifications that need to be met? Are there qualifications that need to be met?

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Question: Englishman in Kentucky claimed that today would be the "day of reckoning" for birther lawsuits. So...? Where's the big reckoning? Or is this yet another big promise about a birther lawsuit that failed altogether to materialize? Yes, I know Judge Carter was scheduled today to hear arguments on a motion to dismiss for lack of standing. So far, every birther lawsuit has been dismissed for lack of standing. (And that's why it's so cheap to fight these lawsuits.) But today was supposed to be the day that the lawsuit that supposedly WAS going to have standing was going to go forward. In fact, many "birthers" promised that this case would be heard on the merits. So what happened? Where's the big birther cataclysm? Are the birthers all going to be disappointed--again--by false promises of success? http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;…

Answer: per the OC register political reporter there... "" The course of the three-hour hearing included allegations - but not evidence - that Obama was actually born in Kenya, that he has used 37 Social Security numbers, and that Congress is too corrupt properly address the legitimacy of the presidency. However, the pertinent issues is the dismissal motion filed by U.S. attorneys defending Obama are whether the court - and not Congress - is the proper venue for challenging the president’s legitimacy and, to a lesser extent, whether the plaintiffs were in fact harmed and have cause to bring the suit. Gary Kreep, who along with Mission Viejo’s Orly Taitz is representing the plaintiffs, said the nature of Carter’s questions lessened his confidence that Carter would allow the case to go to trial. Kreep said he’d guess Carter would issue a decision later this week."" whether the plaintiffs were IN FACT harmed (and not simply THINK they have been harmed... considering that there is a VALIDATED copy of Obama's short form cert online.. which ANY LAWYER has to be competent enough to evaluate as forged or valid... seems evident to me, that the Orly circus cannot even begin to show ACTUAL vs imaginary harm. And let's not leave out.. over 30 cases, that various judges have already said.. this is BS, don't waste my time. That is precedent as to standing. You judge for yourself. I already have. http://totalbuzz.freedomblogging.com/200…

Question: Which was the first major affirmative action heard and decided on its merits by the U.S. Supreme Court?

Answer: The Bakke decision of 1978. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regents_of_… .

Question: How can you afford to get hung up on gender? Some blanket arguments against having a woman president include: America would be perceived as militarily weak. Did you ever think this could be an advantage? Read "The Art of War". How about: Women aren't rational. And the last 2 Presidents were? The question asked should be "Who will do the best job"? As long as you cling to a preconcieved ideal or model, rather than assessing a candidate on their merits, you will be shooting yourselves in the foot. And by the way, your country is in a crisis right now. Personally I think that if you assessed candidates on their merits, you would hear very different rhetoric, if not have an entirely different lineup.

Answer: I have no problem with a woman president, I think we are ready for one. I have been told that many of our allies see us as backwards because (among other reasons) we haven't had one. I just don't like Hilary.

Question: Street Art is it Graffiti? I wondered if anyone shared my personal like of street art. My appreciation of graffiti art is growing as I get older and recognise it as an important aspect of our society and communitys...to show case art and artistical individuality. I have seen so many aspiring works of art on walls, doors and factories which otherwise would be dull and boring... the visual art transformed in my opinion for the better and though myself am an artist never until this year accepted or gave it any merit. Recently I heard of two street artists jailed for graffiti art.. I think the courts should reconsider and designated areas should be provided for such works... we should encourage expression, and develop individuality and be proud to show case talent... obviously some street art is not at the same level... but the recent work that I saw... I am left astounded and hope that no one paints over it ... so I am not going to highlight where it is... but someone's wasted and their art well at least welcomed

Answer: I personally, love it. It shows and (I imagine) an enormous amount of talent. In the right setting, it can really bring out the best of a location. I agree that there should be some designated areas, but at the same time, its up to business owners to decide whether or not they want someone painting on their walls. I'm a big fan of Marc Ecko, and grafitti is how he got started. And I'd definitely rather see someone drawing to express themselves then doing something more illegal.

Question: I heard that using a "replacement" adapter (not the original) on a laptop destroys the battery...is that true? The original adapters for my gf's Acer Aspire One netbook & her mother's Toshiba Satellite laptop recently went out...I was looking online & I realise that the replacement adapters are alot cheaper. Can someone with experience in this area tell me if there is any merit to what I heard??...cause it sounds like crap to me.

Answer: There has been speculation on this subject and there is probably some truth to it. If the power supply is a cheaply made unit the voltage regulation and smoothing circuits could be all over the place causing premature aging to batteries and stress to the delicate circuits in the laptop. If you don't want to gamble and wreck your laptop and expensive batteries then suck it in and buy the correct original part. If you are in the UK try here, they are genuine parts at reasonable prices. http://www.laptop-power.co.uk/

Question: How possible is it to get a sufficient scholarship based on "merit" (good grades)? I'm a junior in high school, and my main strength is my GPA (around a 4.3 w/some honors and AP classes). Has anyone had success getting a merit scholarship, because I have heard it is a lot more difficult to come by then, say, an athletic scholarship or a music scholarship...at least to get one that is large enough to make a difference on the tab.

Answer: The amount for a merit scholarship varies from college to college. There are some well known universities such as the University of Chicago, Purdue, Boston University, and Franklin and Marshall offer it. Some states do offer merit scholarships and grants, so I recommend searching Google.com and Yahoo.com for it. First, during your senior year, fill out the FAFSA form in January or February. It provides need based financial aid from the federal and state governments along with the college itself. It also taps the work study program at the colleges. The FAFSA provides financial aid based on family income and financial resources. Second, the high school guidance office can provide a list of local scholarships to apply for consideration to current high school students in their junior and senior years. Third, the college's financial aid office and website has a list of private scholarships offered from outside organizations and companies. Fourth, the public library has a book listing scholarships with some not even listed on the web. Finally, I recommend joining several free membership scholarship search websites. Most are updated on a regular basis. Most offer a customized search based on information entered onto a form on the website. Good luck!

Question: PSAT Nation Merit Scholorship? Im a freshman right now and ive recently been studyin for the PSAT because I want to get a high score on it so I will reach al the requirements to get the national merit scholorship. I heard that i had to take it on my sophmore year as a practice and take it again junior year. If i did really well on my sophmore year one and reaced all the requirements to get the scholorship, can that be my score or do i HAVE to take it again in junior year as an official one? Thank you reading!!

Answer: Has to be Junior Year. Go to the collegeboard and search PSAT.

Question: Who Are The 20 Greatest Latino Fighters Ever? 1.Roberto Duran 2.Carlos Monzon 3.JC Chavez 4.Alexis Arguello 5.Salvador Sanchez 6.Wilfredo Gomez 7.Eder Jofre 8.Carlos Zarate 9.Panama Al Brown 10.Reuben Olivares 11.Pascual Perez 12.Antonio Cervantes 13.Jose Napoles 14.Kid Chocolate 15.Kid Gavilan 16.Carlos Ortiz 17.Oscar De La Hoya(may be a few notches higher) 18.Felix Trinidad 19.Manuel Ortiz 20.Miguel Canto Hon. Mention: Wilfred Benitez(if only he'd been more consistent in his training), Ricardo Lopez, Eusebio Pedroza, Nicolino Locche, Humberto Gonzales, Michael Carbajal, Marco A. Barrera, Victor Galindez, Cocoa Kid(drew with Charley Burley, beat Eddie Booker once and Holman Williams 8 times. That's gotta count for something!). Should anyone on the list be replaced with another? Let me know. I'm interested to hear debates of relative merits.

Answer: Douglas this a great question and a very difficult one to answer as their are so many great Latino fighters in boxing history. De La Hoya, Barerra and Trinidad are still active so I am leaving them off the list until they retire. Here are my top 20: 1. Carlos Monzon 2. Roberto Duran 3. Ricardo Lopez 4. Salvador Sanchez 5. Eder Jofre 6. J. C. Chavez 7. Panama Al Brown 8. Pascual Perez 9. Alexis Arguello 10. Carlos Zarate 11. Kid Chocolate 12. Wilfredo Gomez 13. Kid Gavilan 14 Carlos Ortiz 15. Jose Napoles 16. Jose Torres 17. Nicolino Locche 18. Wilfred Benitez 19. Miguel Canto 20. Vicente Saldivar Honorable mention: Hector Camacho, Daniel Zaragoza, Michael Carbajal, Victor Galindez. Antonio Cervantes. Carlos Palomino, Bobby Chacon, Ismael Laguna, Sugar Ramos, Eusebio Pedroza. Pipino Cuevas, Chiquita Gonzalez, Edwin Rosario, Luis Rodriguez, Esteban DeJesus. Manual Ortiz, Humberto Gonzalez This one was really tough! Great question sir. .

Question: Filipina English Teacher in Saigon!? I am an English teacher by profession. I have finished Masters of Education in English major in TESL. I have been teaching for the past 6 years. I also have IELTS and TOFL training background. This is what I am actually doing now in Dubai. Im planning to move to Vietnam from Dubai to try my luck in the English Teaching world. However, I am faced with the dilemma of being a FILIPINA. They say schools prefer native speakers, which I know is but right for schools to market their institute. I know my chance is so slim. Do you think it's worth trying my luck? Can you recommend me schools and local job sites in Saigon? Can you give me some tips to have a successful application? My native English speaker friends assessed me of having near-native accent. Does this merit? Hope to hear from you guys soon since I dont have the luxury of time. Ill be off to Saigon on the 30th. Please guys. Many thanks.

Answer: Try the following link, it's a Vietnamese job board and there are always postings for English Teachers. (try the Ex-pat section) ;http://www.vietnamworks.com.vn/ I wouldn't worry too much about being a Filipina, I met a teacher from West Africa today and his accent was horrible. (marrying one of his students, no less. lol) You will need a Vietnamese Work Visa before you can be hired, but the school that offers you employment will obtain that for you (and should pay for it as well). You may want to offer to conduct a "telephone" interview with your prospective employers to demonstrate your fluency before you arrive in Vn. They should pay for the call. It's very cheap to call with VOIP from here. One last thing, I AM NOT a teacher so I cannot know for sure, but I hear the pay range is $15-$20 USD/hour. Good Luck!