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  1. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/martinelli-extradition-hits-fresh-roadblock
  2. Bud
    My experience has been that purchasing prescriptions in Panama is a lot easier and less paperwork than in the USA. There are "controlled" drugs (narcotics, for example) that do require written prescriptions by a doctor, but that list is much smaller than in the USA. Most, of my prescription drugs do not require a written prescription. I just walk into a farmacia with the name or empty bottle and they ask how much I want to purchase, and end of story. Frequently the US name is different from the the international or generic name, but they are generally able to look things up in a book (or already know from experience) what the local name is. Lots of words here, but most everything is over-the-counter. Do be careful because sometimes the strength (potency) will be different, and so you may need to do some math. For instance, if you are to take 50mg of XYZ, but the locally available version of XYZ may be 25mg, meaning you take two of them. Sometimes the locally available could be 100mg, meaning taking 1/2 of a pill. Bottom line is that I suspect your experience here in Panama would be similar to what you currently experience in SE Asia, other than the slower service. Your mileage may vary.
  3. Bud
    http://www.centralamericadata.com/en/article/main/Panama_Pickups_and_SUVs_Take_Their_Turn
  4. Bud
    http://www.centralamericadata.com/en/article/main/Panama_Tender_of_Expansion_of_Metro_Line_1_and_2
  5. Bud
    http://www.centralamericadata.com/en/article/main/Panama_New_Tariffs_Against_Colombia_In_Effect
  6. Bud
    http://www.centralamericadata.com/en/article/main/Panama_More_Incentives_for_Solar_Energy
  7. Bud
    Their website indicates they send a SIM card that is compatible with all three card sizes -- regular, micro, and nano.
  8. Bud
    Not familiar with this particular vendor, but there are several companies that offer world SIM card services. Kinda pricey. Here is the web link to this particular vendor mentioned above: https://www.zipsim.us/
  9. Bud
    http://www.telesurtv.net/english/news/Indigenous-Activists-Detain-Panamas-President-for-2-Hours-20160823-0021.html
  10. Bud
    We are not even 2/3 of the way through this year, and already nearly 300 deaths. That is more than one a day. Ouch. http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/highway-death-toll-nearing-300
  11. Bud
    Anyone have any more information about this incident?
  12. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/hydroelectric-fight-still-boiling
  13. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/off-cuff-gucci-lady-remains-mum
  14. Bud
    In my early days here in Boquete, I twice saw Sra Moscosa walking the streets of Boquete while she was still president. In one instance she had one bodyguard accompanying her, and the other time she was solo. As I passed her on the solo encounter (it was on the sidewalk close to where MBE Boquete is located nowadays) I said 'buenos dias' and nodded to her. She responded likewise. As I was departing the scene, I thought to myself -- boy, that would never happen in the US.
  15. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/top-judge-ignores-justice-commission
  16. Bud
    These periodic events -- with huge crowds -- we have been told are religious in nature. I do not know which church. They seem to occur about every three months. And you are right in that the crowds are huge. Cars, buses, people on foot, etc., and all of them well dressed. We live in that general area and have never found the events to be a problem, other than needing to be extra careful when driving in that area, which we should do all of the time anyway.
  17. Bud
    Color me red faced. You are absolutely correct. My mind went into idiot mode. I apologize to all. My earlier posting should have made reference to Venezuelans, not Colombians. You know, even my computer was telling me while I was typing that it was incorrect, but I just charged ahead. Oh well, ....
  18. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/martinelli-extradition-inches-forward
  19. Bud
    Prologue: The topic of H1N1 flu is coming up again. Rather than tacking more replies on the earlier topic (see http://www.chiriqui.life/topic/2477-ministry-of-health-issues-h1n1-health-alert-on-june-1st/) that discussed the flu epidemic in Panama from earlier this year, I am opting to start a new topic. http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/killer-flu-virus-increase-september
  20. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/new-company-snagged-31-million-state-contracts
  21. Bud
    Roger's reply to Keith's topic was an eye opener for me. I had no idea that some Colombianos are creating such a stir. My take is that this topic is not limited to Colombianos only, because I see (and hear) expats from the north (as opposed to the south) that go over a line of disrespect as well. When I made the decision to move to Boquete, I promised myself always to conduct myself as a guest in my adopted home. My mom would be seriously disappointed in me if I did otherwise. Being candid, however, I admit that I have at times lost control. The mañana thing mentioned by JohnF was a biggie for me. I tried to always go back and apologize, and to forgive my transgression. The number two item that bothers me is my inability to get a good grasp on the Spanish language. I just find it incredibly difficult at my age.
  22. Bud
    Totally agree Sra NewsLady. I had a post all ready to go along this line of thinking, but decided not to send it because you are the NewsLady. Glad that you did post this as a gentle reminder of the networking and information resources available here in our area. Sending out announcements via News.Boquete@Gmail.com costs only about 90 seconds of someone's time. But the payback is far greater. Announcements can also be posted on CL, again without a cost other than a bit of time.
  23. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/300000-bail-ex-minister
  24. Bud
    In my opinion, and not trying to be negative about RetroGusto (a posted sign is better than no notice) ... FB is neither intuitive nor logical nor efficient with our time. Those attributes make FB an ineffective medium for us. Hence we don't visit FB. We understand that FB has billions of users. I guess that means we are old geezers, and out of step with the masses. We look at it this way, one gets to choose one way or the other way: segregated and standing apart or alone -- FB is about people or businesses posting about themselves (or what they think of others) -- entities working independently in a segregated fashion. To learn of their vacation plans, one has to specifically go search it out on their FB page. integrated and inclusive -- On the other hand, a bulletin board (such as CL) is information being shared with a community (region) of common interest -- entities working together in an integrated fashion. Thus multi-topical information is put in front of everyone, and they then decide whether it is of value or not, and act accordingly. Users get to pick what works best for them. We have made our choice. And so a wasted trip to RetroGusto. P.S., a lot of what we saw on FB was stuff we really don't care about, such as what someone ate for breakfast. Granted that is not the majority of the content. But hopefully you get my point of the contrasts between the two mindsets about getting information out to a community.
  25. Bud
    We were planning a dinner event at RetroGrusto (in the restaurant row area of Boquete), and were surprised to find them closed for vacation until the first of September. There was a handwritten note on the door in both Spanish and English. If you are planning something for RetroGusto, think elsewhere until September.
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