| The Katrina of All Fences
2) Respectable Bush comprehensivist types like Chertoff want to substitute a sophisticated hi-tech "virtual fence" for the crude actual physical fence. 3) Border control types say the "virtual fence" won't work. 4) Respectable Bush comprehensivists like Chertoff in fact cut back on actual fencing, choosing the "virtual fence." 5) Where it's installed, the actual fence works. 6) Where it's installed, the "virtual fence" doesn't work . 7) Chertoff feels sorry for himself ("I thought I heard myself getting roundly criticized ... as squishy and soft"). Then you can explain to me why Chertoff still has his job. P.S.: Tammy Bruce has one unsubtle, but not implausible, explanation--Chertoff was only doing what he was supposed to do: In other words, we've all just been taken for a ride ....
Shelter beds go empty as homeless
As temperatures dipped into the single digits and lower last week, beds at some homeless shelters around the city remained unfilled. Homeless advocates say getting to those unoccupied beds is a barrier for many people in need. Lisa Elkuss, spokeswoman for the Chicago Department of Human Services, said private agencies operate enough beds to accommodate the city's homeless population during the cold winter months. But many of those beds aren't located in neighborhoods with the most need, according to homeless advocates. "Anytime you have to put cots on the floor of a police station or firehouse, it doesn't reflect effective housing for people," said Eithne McMenamin, a policy specialist at the Chicago Coalition for the Homeless, referring to makeshift accommodations established in some neighborhoods.
Dumped child's dad spoke of betrayal
Police were not too concerned at establishing how much force had been used to put him face down with hands and feet bound. "They were particularly incensed about him abandoning the child," Mr Johnson said. "We didn't ask if he put up a struggle or if they did what was necessary to subdue him." Mr Bender said the car was found in the car park of an adjacent apartment building. Xue had done nothing to change his appearance apart from opting for a crew cut. If US authorities decide to declare Xue an undesirable alien, he could be on his way back to New Zealand within a week. Mr Bender said the two arresting officers were shocked when they learnt the full extent of the suspicions surrounding Xue. "This is a once in a career type of thing for just about any officer," he said.
Jersey search teams take a break
Search teams have confirmed there is a second bricked up chamber and are investigating reports that there are two more next to that. A police spokesman said there would be a scaled-down operation at the site on Sunday, with some officers carrying out basic work. The forensic teams would not be on site. On Saturday, Mr Harper gave a "stark" warning to anyone looking to intimidate victims after one was targeted by a former care worker. He warned anyone considering approaching witnesses or victims that police would deal with it as a "serious criminal offence". .
Usher in spring at a flower festival
Day of arrival reservations are accepted, $15. www.biltmore.com/visit/calendar/spring.asp . - The 15th annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival is March 19-June 1 at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando. More than 300 horticulturists work a full year to install 300,000 bedding plants, 750 container gardens, 45 flower towers and 70 topiaries (the largest is Goofy at 14 feet). Festival highlights include Minnie's Magnificent Butterfly Garden, a lush screened enclosure housing 500 butterflies, and special Guerlain fragrance presentations at the France pavilion. Musical hit makers of the 1960s and '70s, including the Guess Who, Davy Jones, Paul Revere and the Raiders, Herman's Hermits, and Petula Clark, will perform daily. Disney horticulturists offer special tours. Go to disneyworld.disney.go.com and search Epcot Flower Festival.
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