Monthly Archives: May 2010

What?S Eco-Friendly Traveling?

Most travelers unknowingly add to the rising amount of junk in our landfills on our green Earth. Here are some simple, green tips that can help you travel without ruining the Earth. Here are some informative ones that can educate you on traveling in the most eco-friendly fashion.

1. Before you head out on your next trip-

Make sure that all appliances at home are switched off and unplugged. Some of the appliances are called ‘energy vampires’ because of their ability to suck energy even when not in use.

2. Reduce fuel consumption and gas emissions-

Take public transportation instead of driving. It’s also great if you can avoid flying because airplanes add significantly more carbon dioxide than buses and trains. If you’re going in a group, try to fit as many people into each vehicle. Carpooling is a splendid idea for travel.

3. Carry reusable items-

So you don’t have to buy new ones continuously. Carrying water bottles, especially in places where you get free drinking water is a good option. Plastic water bottles can take up to 1,000 years to break down, so cut down on your plastic bottles and save the environment.

4. Pick out accommodations that follow a go green policy-

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Traveling Within the Usa

There are various options for traveling within the United States. There are facilities for travel by air, trains, buses, cars and taxis. Some sites online which specializes in filling in the forms of US visa or green car lottery in a complete and accurate manner ensuring that your application from for the green card is complete in all respects, provides you the information on traveling services in the US.

Air travel is the most convenient form of travel in the US. In about six hours you can travel from one coast to another coast. Most cities and even small towns have passenger air service. There is competition among major carriers and you can also avail air travel in very competitive rates. There are also some discount air carriers in the US. There are many travel agencies offering tickets and you can choose on your convenience like price, travel time, number of stops, etc.

Traveling by train in the US is relatively expensive. The national rail system, Amtrak has service to many cities. But they focus more on sightseeing tours than efficient intercity travel. Students and seniors can travel on discounts of 15%. Commuter trains also carry passengers to and from the suburbs of major cities. Amtrak provides many amenities and services that you cannot find in other modes of transport. You can see many scenic attractions if you are traveling by train.

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Are You Required to Renew Your Green Card?

Are You Required to Renew Your Green Card?

By Los Angeles Immigration Attorneys

Nikki Mehrpoo Jacobson & Susan S. Han

Jacobson & Han LLP

www.GreenCard4You.com info@greencard4you.com

FOR A FREE CONSULTATION CALL (213) 620-0222

“Green Card” refers to the official card issued by the U.S. government to those who become lawful permanent residents (immigrants) as evidence of their authorization to live and work in the United States. It is officially called Form I-551, the Permanent Resident Card (formerly known as the Alien Registration Receipt Card). It is commonly called the Green Card not because of its current color, but because of the original color of the card many years ago.

The “Green Card” is evidence of your status as a lawful permanent resident with a right to live and work permanently in the United States, as long as you do not violate any immigration laws. A “Green Card” instantly communicates to law enforcement officials and United States employers the person’s legal status in accordance with United States immigration laws.

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Make Your Next Event a Green Event

1. Create an environmental impact statement. If you want to host a green meeting, you’ll need to get buy in from all your stakeholders. The best way to do that is to create an environmental impact statement. Don’t worry. We’re not suggesting a long legal document. In fact, we suggest creating a short description with a couple bullet points to highlight the areas that are important to you. For example, you may say that your organization is committed to reducing solid waste and conserving energy at the event. Share this information with other stakeholders at your event.

2. Use paperless technology to manage your event. In the past, organizing an event meant folders full of paper and piles of lists. Not anymore. Online registration and attendee management software are making it easier to manage any type of event online in a paperless environment. Take registrations online, send automatic emails to follow up and share reports digitally through a web link. Not only do these practices reduce your environmental impact, but they also reduce your workload and expense.

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