Conlon Nancarrow, abstraction no.12

Study no.12 for player piano by the late, great Mexican-in-exile, actually USAan in Mexican exile. Not really in exile either, but upon joining the communist party was facing harassment and denial of passport renewal. He fought against fascist Franco in the Spanish civil war. Quite a common thing among composers of that era to be extremely left-wing (Xenakis, Stockhausen etc)



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The Basics of Changing Your Name on Your Passport

If you've had your name changed because of a court order or if you're a woman who has recently been married, then you will need to have a passport name change. What is a passport name change? This is basically just a procedure you need to go through to have the name in your passport changed from your former to your new one. You have several options of going about this, which will depend on the date when your passport was issued, and the presence of legal documents that prove your name change. We'll talk about them more in this article.

Before anything else, you need to check when your passport was issued. The reason for this is that people whose passports we issued within one year follow a different procedure from those whose passports are more than a year old. To check when your passport was issued, all you need to do is look for it in your passport which is indicated along with your personal information.

Now, onto the first option. If your passport was issued within one year, here are the requirements you need to fulfill: present your current and valid passport, two recent color passport photos, as well as the legal documents that prove your name change. These will either be a court order or a marriage certificate, depending on what's applicable to you. Then finally, you also have to accomplish Form DS-5504, the form you fill in when applying for a passport name change.

You won't have to pay any fees when going through this type of application. This is unless you choose to have your application expedited, which does come with a fee. An expedited passport application is the option you need if you want to cut the processing time of your passport from four to six weeks to just two to three.

Meanwhile, if your passport was issued more than a year ago, then you will submit a slightly different set of documents. In this procedure, you will submit: your current and valid passport, two recent color passport photos, documents that prove your name change (i.e. your marriage contract or a court order). These are basically the same documents you submit in the previous option.

However, instead of the DS-5504, you will submit form DS-82. This is the form that you use when applying for a passport application by mail. Also, you will need to pay the applicable fees to have your passport processed.

There are times when those applying for a passport name change don't have the legal documents to prove it. If you're in a similar situation, you'll need to submit a different set of requirements: your current and valid passport, two recent color passport photos, the completed Form DS-11, and pay the applicable fees. In place of the legal document normally required, you will need to submit three public records with your date and place of birth and that indicates the exclusive use of your new name for at least five years. You will then have to submit these requirements in person once you accomplish them.

How to get Recon in Halo 3 - Recon/Vidmaster Achievement Guide.

To unlock recon armor in Halo 3/Halo 3: ODST, you must complete the 7 vidmaster achievements. This video guide will tell you what you need to do and give you tips to make things easier. Bungie.net sign up link: accountservices.passport.net



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Newly aborigine of Montenegro -Thaksin Shinawatra

Ousted prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra holds passport No. L38KD3695 of Montenegro.



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Taxis In Cambridgeshire

Anyone visiting the region will be glad to know that there is no shortage of taxis in Cambridgeshire. There is a rank directly outside Cambridge train station and they will take you into the city centre for around £6 (EUR9) depending on exactly where you want to go.

Taxis aren't advised for travelling between the major cities such as Cambridge and Peterborough as this could get expensive. It's also unnecessary as there is a good rail network between all the cities.

All taxis in Cambridgeshire operate on a meter system where you pay a set price per mile you travel. Some taxi companies will offer you a fixed fare, for example to an airport where the distance is known beforehand but this usually needs to be agreed in advance.

Most taxis also add on a supplement for extra passengers, and for travelling at certain times of the day so if you wonder why the meter is on a fee before you have gone anywhere that is probably the reason.

The final thing to note is that as in most countries, Cambridgeshire county council operate a licensing scheme for their drivers. This should be clearly displayed on the back of the taxi and there should also be a picture ID badge with the driver. If these are not displayed clearly , or the driver will not show them to you our advice is to get out of the taxi and wait for the next one.

To find taxi companies in Cambridgeshire follow the link below:

Taxis in Cambridgeshire

Top European Destinations For Time-Strapped Travelers

One of the most difficult things about traveling in Europe is deciding where to go. If you only have, say, three weeks of vacation and limited funds to spend on travel, you end up having to narrow it down to just three or four destinations. This is always tragic, since deciding to go to, say, Paris means that you must simultaneously rule out Rome or Prague or Athens. Every choice comes with a downside. But on the other hand, planning a European trip is, to me, one of the most exciting things in the world. Particularly during the early planning stages, I'm always overwhelmingly thrilled by all the choices available to me.

In the end, it's hard to go wrong when it comes to planning a European trip. Still, if you ask me, there are a few places that are even less wrong than others.

My top choice is Paris. Yes, it's a cliché-I know everyone loves Paris, but why fight it? In Paris, both the city and life itself are works of art. The city is safe and uniformly beautiful, the food is top-notch, the museums are inspiring, the local culture is sophisticated, and even the chain hotels are charming. It's almost impossible to visit Paris once without staying under its spell for life.

In Italy, Rome is the perpetual favorite, with its remarkable history and romantic urban settings, but I'd just as soon revisit Milan or Florence, two cities that may not match up to Rome in size and importance, but which have their own special characters. Florence, in particular, was the center of the Italian Renaissance, and the spirit of that age lives on in the architecture and art. Plus, it's in the middle of Tuscany, one of the most naturally beautiful regions in all of Europe. I wish I could recommend the car-free wonderland of Venice, but unfortunately that city is so jam-packed with tourists that it's not really worth the trouble.

Prague, to put it simply, is just a cool place, especially if you like Eastern European architecture and beer. I love to wander through the enchanting cobblestone streets lined with old churches and castles, but the city is small enough that it's difficult to get lost or stray far from your hotel. In this part of the continent, I'd also recommend the equally breathtaking Vienna, as well as the exciting metropolis of Berlin.

And then there's Spain, practically a continent unto itself. If you travel through Spain by car, you're liable to stumble upon many gorgeous small and mid-sized towns whose names you've never even heard of. Granted, most countries in Europe are full of charming small towns, but Spain takes it to a higher level. Meanwhile, of course, there's the large and cosmopolitan capital of Madrid, as well as the historically and architecturally rich coastal city of Barcelona. 

Of course, these few destinations are only beginning to scratch the surface of what Europe has to offer, but at least they are a starting point. For English speakers, the U.K. and Ireland have plenty of top destinations, and they can be a welcome escape from the often disorienting experience of traveling through the mainland. And don't forget to consider the slightly more far-flung destinations in Portugal, Scandinavia, Greece, and Western Russia.

The New Statesman - Happiness is a Warm Gun [3/3]

The first episode of The New Statesman, "Happiness is a Warm Gun", sees Alan B'Stard, new Tory MP with the largest majority in the House of Commons, being blackmailed into passing a bill arming the police. Hilarity ensues. This is part 3/3. I do not own this video, nor did I create it. It belongs to it's rightful owner, no copyright infringement intended. Please don't sue me, I'm just a poor student with a Tory sense of humor.



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OLD call for the academy gyrls

I KNOW i use to have this up then i took it down. but its just a lil performace from us gyrls :)



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Alex Jones Tv {Sunday Edition} 4/7:Sharp-Dressed Man Helps Underwear Bomber Past Airport Security

A passenger who boarded Northwest Airlines Flight 253 in Amsterdam with attempted plane bomber Umar Farouk Abdul Mutallab says the would-be terrorist had no passport and was aided by a sharp-dressed man who claimed Mutallab was a Sudanese refugee, just one of a plethora of startling inconsistencies surrounding an incident that has led to ramped up security. www.prisonplanet.com www.infowars.com prisonplanet.tv



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2008 Passport Restrictions

Effective January 31, 2008, adult United States and Canadian citizens reentering the United States and Canada by land, ferry, or by small boat must carry a passport or a government issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, plus proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate. Children 18 and younger require proof of citizenship only.

Cruise passengers are officially exempt, but cruise lines recommend passports and already require a photo ID, such as a driver's license, and proof of citizenship.

All US travelers returning from the Caribbean, Mexico, Bermuda, and Canada by air have had to carry passports since January 23, 2007. The change of restrictions in January 2007 created a surge in demand for passports, resulting in extended delays of several months to process the increased number and backlog of requests. Turnaround time for a standard passport is now four to six weeks. Expect to wait three weeks for an expedited passport.

The new guidelines effective January 31, 2008 extend the air travel restrictions to land, ferry, and small boat. Plan ahead for international travel, regardless of the mode of transportation, and allow enough time to procure or renew your passport if necessary.

E-Passports

Since August 2007, the United States has been issuing Electronic Passports only.

The U.S. Electronic Passport (e-passport) is similar to the former passport with the addition of a small integrated circuit computer chip embedded in the back cover. The chip securely stores the same data visually displayed on the photo page of the passport, and includes a digital photograph of the bearer. The inclusion of the digital photograph enables biometric comparison, through the use of facial recognition technology, at international borders. The U.S. e-passport also has a new look, incorporating the latest anti-fraud and security features.

Passports without chips will still be valid for the extent of the original validity period, and must be replaced with the new e-passport at the time of renewal

If you have an existing US Passport that is less than 15 years old, is not damaged, you were at least 16 years old when it was issued, and you name has not changed or you can provide documents to prove that it was legally changed, then you may be eligible to renew your passport by mail. Passports can be renewed through the mail by submitted the appropriate DS-82 form, two identical passport photographs, and a check or money order for the processing fee. The address, current fee, and DS-82 form are available at the U.S. Department of State web site, http://travel.state.gov/passport/get/renew/renew_833.html

The NEXUS Program

The United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), are cooperating in a joint venture to simplify passage for pre-approved low risk travelers.

NEXUS members now have crossing privileges at any air, land, and marine ports of entry. Under the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, the NEXUS card has been approved as an alternative to the passport for air travel into the United States for US and Canadian citizens. The NEXUS program allows pre-screened, low risk travelers to be processed with little or no delay by the United States and Canadian officials at designated highway lanes at high volume border crossing locations, at a NEXUS kiosk at the Canadian pre-clearance airports, and at select marine locations in the Great Lakes and Seattle, Washington.

Individuals may qualify to participate in NEXUS if they are a citizen or permanent resident of the United States or Canada, residing in either country, or if they are a citizen of a country other than Canada or the United States who plans to temporarily reside lawfully in Canada or in the United States for the term of their NEXUS membership and who pass criminal history and law enforcement checks. Individuals may be denied NEXUS if inadmissible to the United States or Canada under applicable immigration law, provide false or incomplete information on the application, have been convicted of a criminal offense in any country for which they have not received a pardon, have previously violated customs or immigration law, or fail to meet stated requirements of the NEXUS program.

To apply for NEXUS, complete a single application and pay one fee. The form can be submitted on-line via the Global On-Line Enrollment (GOES), mailed, or faxed. Qualified applicants are required to come to a NEXUS Enrollment Center only once, for an interview and issuance of a photo-identification card. NEXUS allows United States and Canadian border agencies to concentrate efforts on potentially higher risk travelers and goods, to ensure security and integrity of the borders. NEXUS allows citizens of the United States and Canada to reduce delays at border crossings, and is an excellent form of international travel identification to accompany your passport.

At the time that this article was written, the one time application fee for a five (5) year NEXUS card is $50 US, and the fee for a US passport renewal is $67 US.

Words of Wisdom

"When you travel, remember that a foreign country is not designed to make you comfortable. It is designed to make its own people comfortable."
- Clifton Fadiman

"Certainly, travel is more than the seeing of sights; it is a change that goes on, deep and permanent, in the ideas of living."
- Miriam Beard

"A person travels the world over in search of what he needs and returns home to find it."
- George Moore

John Mehrmann is a freelance author and President of Executive Blueprints Inc., an organization devoted to improving business practices and developing human capital.

[OSS 3.3] Sam Bradley - Passport

Sam Bradley performing "Passport". Filmed November 2009, Boulder, Colorado. Visit EcceVideo.com for more!



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Kurt Haskell Returns to The Alex Jones Show 2/3: Officials Admit Second Man Detained !!

Paul Joseph Watson www.prisonplanet.com Wednesday, December 30, 2009 US Customs and Border Protection officials have admitted that a second man possibly carrying explosives was detained after last weeks aborted plane bombing attack, contradicting initial statements by the FBI that Umar Farouk Abdulmutallab was the only person arrested or charged in relation to Fridays foiled attack. As we reported yesterday, attorney and Flight 253 eyewitness Kurt Haskell said that he saw a well-dressed Indian man aid the accused bomber to board the plane despite the fact that he had no passport and was on a terror watch list. After the incident, while the passengers were being detained, Haskell witnessed an Indian man being handcuffed and led away after a bomb-sniffing dog had flagged up his luggage. The FBI then removed the other passengers from the area, strongly indicating that explosive materials had been found in the mans bag. Officials have now been forced to acknowledge that a second man was detained despite initial FBI denials after two more witnesses came forward to validate Haskells account. Daniel Huisinga of Fairview, Tenn., who was returning from an internship in Kenya for the holidays, says he also saw a man being taken away in handcuffs at the airport after a dog search. A third person, Roey Rosenblith, told The Huffington Post on Sunday that he saw a man in a suit being placed into handcuffs and escorted out, as well, reports Michigan Live. www.prisonplanet.com



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Get a US Passport Fast - Need a Second Or Duplicate Passport Fast? No Problem!

Are you a busy person? Going in many directions at once? Traveling to an international destination soon? Does the embassy of another country have your passport for a visa application and you need it soon for a different trip? You may be eligible for a second or a duplicate passport to accomplish both of these goals!

Get a U.S. passport fast - in as little as 24 hours - by using a third party passport agency (approved by the U.S. government).

Most of us don't have this problem -- making multiple international trips in a short time. However, if you're the exception, you may run into this problem. There is no embassy in the world known for their rapid and efficient service. So, if you've submitted your U.S. passport for a visa application, you're now without any passport in your possession. What happens now if you need to leave the country on moment's notice? A number of business people may fall into this category. The solution is simpler than you might think.

By using a third party passport center, a duplicate passport may be issued. By doing this procedure online, you could get U.S. passport fast! This way you could still leave the country while your original passport is being processed by the foreign embassy.

Don't let bureaucratic red tape slow you up. And, don't wait for the U.S. Government to get around to issuing another passport for you. That could take up to three months. Even using their expedited service, be prepared for a two or three week wait according to their best guess right now. On top of that, what if it's lost in the system or it is delayed. Is that your fault? Of course not. But, you'll have to pay the penalty by not being able to make that international trip.

Put this problem in the hands of a third party passport center to quickly and efficiently get that second U.S. passport processed fast. Rely on the experts in these matters to know how to use shortcuts around the typical governmental logjams. Get that U.S. passport expedited and be on your way with an expedited passport processor.

That business trip that you need to leave on soon may cost you money if you let a competitor get there first. Don't let that happen. Not when there is such an easy fix to this problem. Get U.S. passport fast and get on with your life.

Panama Instant Passport and Residency Programs

Panama offers a multitude of programs enabling one to fairly easily obtain a Passport, Visa, Residency and Citizenship. Panama is an excellent place for a second passport (2nd passport). The plans are outlined below. Do feel free to ask questions. We do not advise attempting to deal with the immigration authorities without adequate legal representation by a competent attorney.

Warning: All of our passport programs require you to be physically present at the immigration department for fingerprinting and photographing. These are NOT the "Pay someone off in the dark" programs you see on the internet which do not require you to go to the country physically and come with a passport, identity card and driver's license. There are numerous stories on the internet if you look for them of people getting arrested all over the world when they attempt to travel on these passports. What is often done is passport blanks that come back from the manufacturer slightly defective (bad printing, stitching etc.) are marked as not usable by the government and are then sold by unscrupulous immigration officials through third parties. The problem is when the country that issued those does an audit of their immigration department they pick these things up and then the passports are flagged as fraudulent or stolen and this is sitting in some unfortunate person's wallet waiting to be used and can cause a police detention with likely arrest to follow. There was just a raid recently in Guyana and the corrupt immigration officials there were issuing hundreds of passports daily. Now along comes some guy who bought one of these "officially issued" passports and he goes through immigration in say the EU. Well he doesn't appear to be a Guyana type so they query around a bit and he gets arrested. Months after the scandal we still see Guyana Passports being sold on the internet which makes one wonder.

We even see Diplomatic passports being sold on the internet for $50,000 and up. This is ridiculous. What the buyers are not aware of is in almost all countries travel using a Diplomatic passport requires a visa so the country you intend to visit will require you to physically submit the diplomatic passport to their embassy for a visa which will involve scrutiny. So when they contact the diplomatic passport issuing government to verify the purpose of your visit, duration, whether or not you will be attached to the embassy, etc. what do you think is going to happen? Do you think the issuing government is going to provide official documentation for all of your journeys? Do you think they will even know who you are? They will most likely remain non responsive and your passport will probably never be returned as a best case scenario but this would most likely be followed by a knock at the door shake you up or arrest you visit by some authorities depending on where you live, admittedly some countries will not care what you did but others that are terrorist sensitive will get really interested in you and your whole life and you should expect to be added into the watch/stop list making airport travel a nightmare for the next ten or twenty years. The government that issued this diplomatic passport may also contact you after they get contacted for a $10,000 bribe or they will make trouble for you and on it goes. Remember why do you see Nigerian Scam Emails - because they work. There are a lot of stupid people out there so don't be one of them.
How can you tell if a second passport or residency/citizenship program is real?

Be careful when buying a second passport (2nd passport). First thing to look for is the statues in the law that contain the laws spelling out the program you are considering. If there are no statues run the other way. If you are told about a special program not for everyone, run.

Next make sure when buying a second passport (2nd passport) you will be going physically to the immigration department in the country for processing, photographs and fingerprints. This will greatly cut down the odds of a scam. Normally the country will want to know who you are, and like to see and copy a valid passport as a minimum. If the deal is you give them pictures and they send you the documents run away, this is probably a scam involving a counterfeit passport blank or a stolen one. I have even heard of them applying for passports in the name of a dead person using your picture. What if he was a dead criminal with warrants outstanding?

When buying a second passport (2nd passport) never agree to get a name change and a second passport all in one shot unless it involves court appearances for the name change. If not this probably involves a corrupt government official and will surely be trouble. If you do a name change in court in some jurisdiction make sure it is not public record or it is greatly diminished in value. Never carry two different passports with your picture in both that have different names unless you enjoy being detained at airports, border crossings etc. A lot of scams involve a story that goes like this; Ok Mr. Gringo you want the passport to be able to travel and open bank accounts and not as a citizen of the USA, EU, Canada etc. Ok well it is best to do so using a name that sounds like someone's name in our country, here let me suggest this name: Enrique Haeverra. Hey that sounds great you say. Now what you don't know is they got Enrique's name off of a tombstone and they are going to identity theft the dead guy for you. This will probably blow up when a cross reference is made or something causes a record check like you trying to enter the country some day and then you are in for it. Remember you don't talk, look, act or have a story like someone from their country should. Some jerk criminal buys such a passport and then gets caught doing something no regular person would do like money laundering 25 million dollars and then they pull his papers, scrutinize them, see the fraud and the pull all the fraud papers of the corrupt official who signed the bad guys papers and then start canceling all the passports this corrupt official processed illegally for fraud, theft, corruption or just to shake you down for money for playing games with their country and of course you better believe they are going to think you are a millionaire.

Another scam is selling second passports (2nd passport) from non-existent or non-recognized countries. This is done a lot usually for $1000-$2000. There are very few countries who will ever accept these passports and then usually only at border crossings. Usage is hit or miss, mostly misses. People buy these to open bank accounts with offshore. This sometimes works but usually in small countries with small banks. The problem comes when the bank examiner looks over their files and sees one of the fantasia passports as an identity document. He hits the roof and says I want to see real passports for all these people in here in 30 days or lock down these accounts. Now what do you do?
Below you can read about all the Panama Passport, Residency and Citizenship programs that are all in the Panama Laws.
Immediate Panama Passport

This program allows foreigners to obtain immediate Panamanian Passport (there is no citizenship that goes with this) under the condition that they make a 5 year certificate of deposit (CD), at the Banco Nacional de Panama (Panama's Government Bank), which earns a minimum of US $750 per month in interest income which currently requires about $175,000 to be deposited. This is a relatively simple, direct program. A visit to Panama is required. One must already have a valid passport that enables them to come into Panama. Getting your Passport in 30 days from time of completion of all required documentation is possible but time frames vary according to workload, holidays etc. The visa and passport is renewable every five years, which requires the CD to be renewed.

The Tourist Pensioner Visa (Turista Pensionado)

This visa is designed for persons whose pension from a government entity or private corporation is $500 or more ($600 or more for a couple per month). You will have to prove this under scrutiny. Usually a pension statement from the government or private pension will suffice but backup bank deposit records could not hurt. The Pensionado Visa is granted indefinitely but it is necessary to prove to the Immigration Department on an annual basis that the income is still flowing from your pension. The benefits include one-time exemption of duties for the importation of household goods (up to $10,000) and an exemption every two years of duties for the importation of a car. There is also a basket of other benefits and discounts available to those holding this Visa. However, please note that under this visa you cannot qualify to acquire Panamanian citizenship or passport, but you do get a Cedulla (national identity card). This would greatly facilitate the opening of bank accounts, financing of real estate, cars, etc. Legal Details of the Pensionado Program follow:

The following are the benefits and privileges for all those classified as Jubilados & Pensionados (irregardless of age) and for all other residents of Panama be they Panamañian or foreign nationals residing in Panama in their 3rd and 4th Ages. It sets the age at 55 for women and 60 for men. Law No. 6 of 16 of June 1987, modified by subsequent changes in the law by Law 18 of 1989, Law 15 of 1992, Law 37 of 2001 and Law 14 of 2003. (As a matter of practicality most establishments will offer the Pensionado discounts to anyone who has the Pensionado id irrespective of their age. Some people are retired at an earlier age.)
SUMMARY IN ENGLISH OF BENEFITS AND DISCOUNTS:

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To receive these benefits, it sets the age at 55 for women and 60 for men for all residents of Panama be they Panamañians or of different nationalities irregardless of age. And it states that all Jubilados and Pensionados (irregardless of age) are also entitled to these benefits:

1. Discount of 50% of price charged for entrance to recreation and entertainment activities, such as movies, theaters, sports and other public productions. This discount is not applicable for those events marked as benefits for the youth, homeless or those specifically authorized by the competent authorities.

2. Discounts for the following means of public transportation:

* Inter-Urban buses, 30%

* Trains, 30%

* Launches and boats, 30%

* 25% discount in air fares in public and private national and foreign Airlines.

3. A minimum discount of the regular prices of hotels, motels and pensions:

1. 50% from Monday to Thursday

2. 30% on Friday, Saturday and Sunday

3. 25% discount of food consumed by the individual in all restaurants except for the Fondas which do not require license to operate.

4. 15% discount in those rapid food establishments.

5. 15% discount in the total cost for services of hospitals and private clinics.

6. 10% discount in pharmacies for those medications obtained with a medical prescription.

1. Discounts in the following medical services:

1. 20% in consultation fees of general medicine doctors and medical and surgical specialists.

2. 15% for dental services.

3. 15% for optometry

2. Insurance companies that include in their policies health benefits for illness shall adjust their fees to include the necessary adjustment so that the benefits of these discounts are transferred in the payment of the premiums when the insured is 55 years old if female, and 60 years old if male and to the Pensionados & Jubilados.

3. 20% discount for technical and professional services.

4. 20% discount for all prosthetic devices as well as those items and accessories of personal assistance.

5. 50% discount in cost of passports.

6. 25% discount in monthly electrical consumption of private or public entity up to 600KW's and the normal tariffs will be applied to anything above that amount.

7. Discuss discounts to properties owned by associations of jubilados and pensionados and the different discounts they are entitled.

8. 25% discount to the basic phone service charges when:

1. the phone service is in the name of the individual

2. is for a residential phone

3. is for one and only one phone. The normal tariffs will apply for anything more.

9. 25% discount in the water bill as long as:

1. the consumption does not exceed $30.00

2. by bill is in the individuals name

3. the bill is residential and is the prime residence. The normal tariffs will apply to all other residences.

Private Income Retiree Visa (Rentista Retirado)

This visa is for persons who don't have a monthly pension, are no longer working, and have received a retirement lump sum. As a visa requirement, that money is to be deposited on a five-year certificate of deposit with the National Bank of Panama, to yield at least $750 a month (at current rates the face value of the CD would need to be approximately $175,000). The visa is renewable every five years, as long as the CD is renewed. The Private Income Retiree Visa includes such benefits as a traveling Panamanian passport (that however does NOT grant nationality), a one-time exemption of duties for the importation of household goods (up to $10,000), and an exemption every two years of duties for the importation of a car.
Person of Means Visa (Solvencia Económica Propia)

Designed for those who wish to live in Panama off their own means, without the need or desire to work or start a business. The person must have a one-year certificate of deposit in any local bank of at least $200,000. $80,000 of the $200,000 can be in the form of a home purchase. Upon applying for the first, provisional renewal of this visa, the certificate of deposit must also be renewed for one more year. After renewal, the visa is granted permanently with the right to a cedula (local identity card). Five years after obtaining the permanent visa, holders will be eligible to apply for Panamanian nationality.
Investor Visa (Inversionista)

Designed for those who wish to establish a business in Panama (note, though, that some retail businesses and some professions are reserved to Panamanians). There must be a minimum investment of $150,000 and minimum of three, permanent Panamanian employees hired. It is granted provisionally for one year and after renewal is granted permanently with the right to be issued a cedula. Five years after obtaining the permanent visa, holders will be eligible to apply for Panamanian nationality.
Small Business Investor Visa
(Inversionista de Pequeña Empresa)

Designed for those who wish to establish a small business in Panama (note that retail businesses and some professions are reserved to Panamanians). There must be a minimum investment of $40,000 and minimum of three permanent Panamanian employees hired. It is granted provisionally for one year, and needs to be renewed three more times before it is granted permanently with the right to a cedula. Five years after obtaining the permanent visa, holders will be eligible to obtain Panamanian nationality.
Self Economic Solvency Visa

Law Number 16, of June 30, 1960 created this program to offer international investors the opportunity to obtain legal residency, citizenship (and passport) in Panama through certain investments in the Republic of Panama.

The Self-Economic Solvency Visa offers three (3) different investment options to qualify for residency status in the Republic of Panama;
Agricultural Investor Visa

Law number 16 of 1960 created this program ("Visa en Calidad de Agricultor") as a means to offer foreigners the opportunity to become permanent residents and citizens in Panama by investing in farms and agriculture in the Republic of Panama.
Small Business Investor Program

This program allows foreign business owners to obtain legal residency in Panama under the condition that they invest a minimum of US$40,000 in either a new business venture, or an established company in Panama. Part of the requirement is that the business must employ at least 3 Panamanian employees paying them at least minimum wage, with social security benefits.
Tax Free Processing Zone Investor Progam

This program allows foreign investors to obtain legal residency in Panama under the condition that they must rent a plot of land or an office or building (rented through a 10 to 20 year concession) within one of the new tax free processing zones in Panama, for the purpose of operating a business from Panama that exports its products or services.
City of Knowledge Work Visa Program

This program allows foreign investors to obtain up to 5 work visas (valid for an initial term of 2 years, and renewable for an additional 2 years) for their company in Panama under the condition that they must rent an office or building within the City of Knowledge of Panama (located within the former Fort Clayton military base), for the purpose of operating a business from Panama.
Temporary Immigrant Visa
Student Visa

This program allows foreign students to obtain legal residency in Panama under the condition that they will be living in Panama for educational purposes, such as attending a Panamanian university, school, etc.

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Power-Tripping TSA Thug Threatens to Bar Aaron Dykes from Travel on The Alex Jones Show 1/2

Power-tripping TSA thug threatens to bar travel Aaron Dykes www.Infowars.com March 19, 2010 Our recent trip through Baltimore BWI Airport was a disturbing example of the authoritative behavior of TSA agents. A TSA thug explains to a slave that while the government assumes the authority to look at your naked body, that you have no right to film them doing so. The airport, like many others in the US, had begun implementing now-notorious Body Scanners months before the Christmas Day Underwear Bomber episode that the powers-that-be have seized upon as a justification for implementing the invasive technology (though it has come out that the alleged terrorist Abdulmutallab never went through security and was allowed onto the plane via intelligence connections without even a passport). Fellow cameraman Rob Dew and I have already refused to go through TSA scanners at Baltimore back in the fall and were prepared to do so again. However, we were not randomly selected to go through them this time. The suspects du jour were middle-aged women with make-up in their purses and well-dressed, but frumpy looking businessmen. We decided to film people going through the scanners, as well as being wanded and frisked at great inconvenience—with no basis for suspicion and no real justification for their actions. Thats when a very large and very tall TSA agent came over to intimidate us to tell us we couldnt film. He began confronting Rob Dew before noticing that I too was filming. I knew they ...



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Vaaleanpunainen Pantteri Matkalippu Vaaraan (The Pink Panther Passport to Peril)

Usealle kielelle, myös suomeksi, käännetty seikkailupeli.



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To abscond or no to flee...ENGLISH SUBTITLES El cor de la ciutat ep 1841

To flee or no to flee That's the question Max gives Iago the fake passport but Iago refuses to flee. He wants to maintain the promise he made to Berta, his mother, and face the consequences of the trial; he'll go to prison if he lose or.... if he won... then... he'll go to Mozambique with Max! Translations tomorrow. Patty has a English school test tomorrow so she needs some sleep. Go Patty, you'll get A+



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Muslim Convert Shoots 2 at Arkansas Military Recruiting Center

(Fox News) - A man with "political and religious motives" killed a soldier just out of basic training and wounded another Monday in a targeted attack on a military recruiting center in Arkansas, police said. The shootings were not believed to be part of a broader scheme. The suspect, Abdulhakim Mujahid Muhammad, had reportedly been under investigation by the FBI Joint Terrorist Task Force after he traveled to Yemen and was arrested there for using a Somali passport. According to ABC News, the investigation was in its early stages and was based on Muhammad's travel to Yemen. A police report based on an interview with the suspect says Muhammad, 23, told police he observed two soldiers in uniform, drove up to the recruiting center in Little Rock and started shooting. "He saw them standing there and drove up and shot them," Lt. Terry Hastings told The Associated Press. "That's what he said." Muhammad had converted to Islam at some point in his life and interviews with police show he "probably had political and religious motives for the attack," Police Chief Stuart Thomas said. Muhammad, previously known as Carlos Bledsoe, was not part of a larger group nor was his attack part of a larger conspiracy, Thomas said. Gunman Shoots 2 at Arkansas Military Recruitment Center "We believe that it's associated with his disagreement over the military operations," the police chief said. The two soldiers who were shot had completed basic training within the past two weeks and were not ...



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Canon Rock violin (Live Performance NYC Union Square)

First ever live performance of Canon Rock on violin Passport 2 Taiwan NYC Union Square May 24, 2009 Temperature 84 degrees Hot and sunny



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Driving Abroad

Have you ever wanted to take a road trip through a foreign country but just didn't know where to begin? There are lots of questions to be answered about driving abroad, such as whether or not you can use your local driver's license, how to rent a car in a foreign country, how to understand foreign road signs and oh-so-many more. In fact, driving in a foreign country is not too tricky and most tourists can easily rent a car with no trouble.

Drivers License

In most countries around the world, you can simply drive with your own local driver's license from your home country. Occasionally, your license might need to be translated (this is mostly true of non-English licenses in English-language countries), but usually your home license will do. However, if you a traveling somewhere a bit more exotic, off-the-beaten-track or to a non-Western country, you should consider getting and International Driving Permit. In the United States, these are issued through triple A and can be obtained at any local Triple A office. These permits are honored in 150 countries around the world and offer information in numerous languages.

To get an an International Driving Permit (IDP), you must be at least 18 years old and you'll need 2 passport-sized photos (which can be taken at the "triple A" office), as well as your regular driver's license, the completed application and the $15 application fee, payable by check, money order or major credit card. One thing to keep in mind is that the IDP can only be issued within 6-months of your trip.

Renting a car

Major rental car companies like Budget, Thrifty and Europcar operate all over the world, so renting a car internationally is not usually difficult, depending on your destination. In some Asian countries, renting a car is not necessarily advisable, as the streets are usually crowded with cars and the traffic patterns are incredibly unpredictable. However, in most parts of the world, renting a car is quite easy and reservations can be made online. It is important to remember that, in most parts of the world, a typical rental car comes with a standard 5-speed transmission rather than an automatic transmission, so if you can't drive a stick, be sure to request an automatic transmission when you book.

Insurance

If you're covered with liability insurance at home, be sure to check with your insurance company to see if that coverage extends to rental cars abroad. Likewise, if you have purchased travel insurance, it may (or may not) cover your rental car. If not, it is advisable to purchase local liability and damage insurance with the rental car company that you are using. Not doing so could result in a major financial difficulty if you run into an unfortunate accident, which is all-to-easy to do driving in foreign surroundings.

Rules of the road

Local driving laws and norms differ widely from country to country. The most notable example of this is in U.K., Ireland, South Africa, Thailand, Australia, Japan and many other countries, where driving is done on the left with a right-hand steering wheel, which can take a lot of getting used to for those accustomed to driving on the right (and vice versa). Other norms are not so obvious, such as whether or not it is legal to turn right (or left) at a red light, how to approach pedestrians, what the driving speeds are and which lane is the fast lane. The best way to get a handle on local driving laws before you go is to look at the foreign country's embassy website, or to inquire about driving laws with the rental car company.

Finding your way

Part of the fun in going on a road trip abroad is getting lost and I can assure you, at some point, you probably will. To avoid too many mishaps, you should stick to main roadways, motorways and highways as much as possible and learn the road numbering systems before you start driving. You might also want to check online for some examples of road signage in that country so that you aren't instantly confused by the signs the moment you get behind the wheel, and spend a little time studying a map of the area. In certain countries, basic knowledge of the local language would be helpful for finding your way, as well, but not necessarily compulsory.

San Francisco: The Golden Gate City

Of all of California's many highlights one city stands proud as one of its best. San Francisco is arguably the most loved of California's tourist spots. Why is this?
Well, whereas L.A. is wide and sprawling, San Francisco is smaller and more accessible. Its core lies in Union Square with its bustling atmosphere, great stores and theatres. Further afield, the hills of San Francisco can easily be explored by foot. Other outdoor highlights include the Golden Gate National Recreation Area with its beautiful trails. Yet, it is San Francisco's cultural highlights for which it is perhaps most renowned. Check out the architecture of the City Hall's dome, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, or the wonderful Palace of Fine Arts to get a sense of the variety on offer. Of course, no trip to San Francisco would be complete without a view of the Golden Gate Bridge or exploration of Fisherman's Wharf. Another must-see is Alcatraz. A tour of the former prison should be completed, if only to hear the chilling tales of some of its inhabitants. Kids will love Pier 39 or the Exploratorium, home to amazing scientific experiments.

San Francisco is similar to New York in that both have a number of neighbourhoods, all of which are very different in character. Each offers their own slice of San Francisco. The Castro is San Francisco's gay neighbourhood and is renowned for its trendy stores and nightlife. North Beach is the Italian area and, unsurprisingly, boasts some of the best restaurants of the area. Other highlights include Chinatown and Japantown.

Once San Francisco had a reputation for hugely expensive accommodation and meals. Thankfully, this is no longer still the case and prices have come down somewhat.
San Francisco is both welcoming and impressive, an unlikely combination these days. Enjoy!

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