[BobS]

"Plus there are all the Latin American countries --- immigration from poverty stricken Brazil is picking up."

I wouldn't put Brazil into the same mix. A few from there, of course. But I know a highly educated head nurse from there that's taking the NCLEX exam up here to get a job in a nice hospital. She could teach also. Things are screwy in Brazil right now, but you should see her house and pool there! Her relatives here own businesses!

[FITZ]

but you should see her house and pool there

That's quite true of Mexico --- you wouldn't believe the mansions in Mexico --- luxurious like most of us have never seen. Those people can of course buy up businesses here --- I've seen many extremely wealthy Mexicans --- they come over to shop --- but often instead of shopping at the mall, they buy the mall.