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Just hiked the Pipe Line Trail yesterday and two-foot bridges have been completely wiped out by the looks of a massive mudslide. We hiked this trail in February and it was normal. Strange for this to happen in the dry season.
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3 hours ago, Uncle Doug said:
The stock price of Aquabounty soared more than 10% in after hours trading this weekend.
Uncle Doug,
What stock market exchanges are open on the weekends?
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1 hour ago, Bonnie said:
Returning for a moment to the original post, the one that initiated this discussion, I have never experienced what Marcelyn described. I'm sure there are isolated incidents of discourtesy, but I have found Panamanians to be almost universally polite and helpful in a way rarely experienced back home. There was the woman who chased me down in the parking lot of a grocery store in David to return the cedula I had left at checkout, and there was the driver who led me in his car to my destination all the way across David when I had simply asked for directions. The incident I recall most fondly is the young man who sprinted across the street from Melo, unbidden, to bodily remove my husband from our car and carry him into Dr. Chen's clinic when I was unable to do so. I don't doubt that expats and their financial resources have engendered a degree of resentment, but I have never seen it manifested in the behavior of Panamanians.
We agree. In general, the Panamanian people are very courteous. ( Except for many drivers!!) Marcelyn may have as you say, experienced an incident or two that is not of the norm!
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Great suggestion! Perhaps a gas station can allow a little section on their property for such an event? Value Motos car lot in town would be another great place!
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5 hours ago, Palo Alto Jo said:
a U. S. resident has the privilege of filing income tax, and the requirements are more rigorous if you have a bank account in a foreign bank (foreign to U.S.)
We just filed our US taxes with our US-based CPA that specializes in expats. There is no requirement to claim your foreign bank account if you maintain a balance of less then $10,000 a year. See IRS form FinCen 114 for clarification and exceptions.
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10 minutes ago, Dottie Atwater said:
I have at last found "home" and my purpose in life. This is where I will live the rest of my life and then die when my work is done here.
You found your nirvana!
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Had lunch here yesterday. A very pleasant surprise! Very big space, large selections on the menu, drink menu, beer, and wine. Great service and the food was surprisingly good for a chain restaurant.Will definitely go back and try other items on the menu. The menu has a large selection and pages so we could not get photos of it.
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You posted this 6 times! Maybe it's me but I don't understand your question at all.
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You mean you have free un-tape available?
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3 hours ago, Keith Woolford said:
Also, the time on the Alcaldia's announcements say 9:00 a.m. but quick starts to public events aren't the norm, anyway.
Which year is this? Just kidding?
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For the sensitivity of the family and friends, unless you have words of condolences, nothing else needs to be said or questioned.
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1 hour ago, Brundageba said:
The carboard cops worked pretty good while they lasted.
They were too stiff for the job!
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Trusted House Sitters.com!
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54 minutes ago, John R Hampton said:
Sorry Susan, didn't realize that a legitimate photo of a product doing what it's supposed to do might be considered "too much information".
Just kidding!
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16 hours ago, John R Hampton said:
Our Member's Selection cat litter from Pricesmart clumps just fine.
A bit of too much info perhaps? Or is this a product endorsement?
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Look at Bud's post above. Copy of his biz card. No English. Best to Whats App him.
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Firearm permit card? Now that is terrific!
This from El Vistante:
HOME | CREDITS | SUBSCRIBE | OTHER EDITIONS | SEARCH | CONTACT Special Articles
Legal obtainment of firearms
By: Steven Rich, Marketing Manager for Panama Offshore Legal Services
(507) 227 – 6645 www.pos-inc.com marketingposi@yahoo.comAmericans seem obsessed with owning guns. Their Constitution even has a clause for the “Right to Bear Arms”. Comedians claim this clause actually referred to a common practice back in the 1770’s to owning bear claws they could hang above their fireplace. Whatever the interpretation, Americans often ask what are Panama’s laws regarding owning guns and carrying concealed weapons?
Here are the basic requirements to buying guns and obtaining a gun permit for a pistol, rifle or shotgun (the first seven apply to Panama citizens and foreigners):
1. Fill in a basic data form for the Ministry of Justice.
2. Supply two copies of the purchaser’s cedula (national ID card).
3. Provide three photos (carnet size) of front face.
4. Take a psychological examination specifically for carrying weapons.
5. Take a dope test for marijuana and cocaine.
6. Present yourself to the Ministry of Justice for fingerprinting.
7. Take a DNA exam at the Institute of Legal Medicine in Clayton (City of Light) open Monday - Friday 8 am to Noon or 1 pm to 4 pm
8. Foreigners also need a copy of their Work Permit (if applicable), a copy of the Commercial License for their business (if applicable), passport copy, and a copy of their permanent resident carnet.
Note: Tourists and temporary residents cannot purchase guns or apply for a concealed weapons permit.
There are only three gun stores in Panama City. The gun store collects the permit fees including $22 for 2 years up to $55 for 5 years.
The gun store will also fire three rounds from each gun and send them to the Ministry of Justice for future ballistic testing in solving crimes along with the guns, transfer of ownership certificate and payment receipt. Guns are not cheap in Panama. Expect to pay at least twice as much as the same gun in the U.S.
Panama is not the Wild West and the right to bear arms doesn't figure in the constitution, but if you really want a gun, here's how to go about it.
P.S. A pepper spray is good, too.Patience is learned in Panama. The waiting period from the time you complete your application to receiving approval from the government so the gun store can give you the gun is around 4 to 6 months for citizens and 6 to 8 months for foreigners. The reason for the delay is for the national police to perform a criminal records check. The Interpol desk which checks out the foreigner’s international criminal record causes the extra 2-month delay for foreigners. Wild, Wild West is not the reality in Panama. Even with a gun permit, you cannot carry guns into banks, government offices, the airport, and other public places. If you sell your gun to another person, you take a big risk of being arrested if the gun is used in the commission of a crime or the ballistic test shows that one of your bullets ends up inside of a dead body.
Panama law requires that before selling a gun to another person, he/she must fulfill the abovementioned requirements. You must send the Ministry of Justice copies of the bill of sale, payment receipt, the gun and three bullets fired from your gun (if the Ministry of Justice cannot find them), a copy of your gun permit, a copy of your passport and permanent residence ID. Failure to do this makes you legally responsible for whatever crimes committed with the gun.
Pepper spray is another option. You cannot buy mace here, but gun stores sell powerful pepper spray bought over the counter for around $15 with no waiting period or ID required. I have had to use my small can (easily concealed in my fist and good for 25 sprays) twice over the past 10 years. I have never seen a grown thief cry in pain so hard after getting one spray in the eyes (effective up to 10 feet).
Happy hunting!
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Very informative. As long as the 1% are in charge and the masses remain silent nothing will change. Unfortunately!
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1 hour ago, Panawanna said:
Triumph
Never heard of that brand. How big is the bag and how much? They have good reviews on Google. https://www.dogfoodadvisor.com/dog-food-reviews/triumph-dog-food-dry/
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We, as well as several neighbors, use Abraham all the time to clean our cars. His work is excellent! He comes to your house. He has a menu of options so confirm his charges before he starts.
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43 minutes ago, Marcelyn said:
Sassy: can you also inquire at PriceSmart for these products (they used to stock them):
- 100% Alaskan Salmon Oil (320 count)
- Kirkland dog biscuits (15 pound box)
Thanks.
MarcelynYes....the dog biscuits!! They have been out for a while.
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On 2/25/2018 at 11:34 AM, Marcelyn said:
PriceSmart used to stock Bags to Go value pack. These were 300 clean scoop bags for pick-up of dog waste. I find small packets of this product at some pet stores, but would appreciate information on where to locate a bigger supply of these biodegradable bags.
I saw them at Conway last year. Not sure of the pack/size. Second floor in the pet section.
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Sassy Blake,
Can you inquire if Price Smart can stock this?
https://www.dogfoodinsider.com/kirkland-signature-mature-dog-formula/
Thank you!
Changes in Behavior toward Gringos?
in Water Cooler Topics, Rumor Central, Bochinche
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True that!