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  1. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/waked-loses-soho-mall
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    Marcelyn and I recently were in PC. We made a point of contacting one of CL's members, Roger B, who consistently posts very high quality content here on CL. Roger graciously accepted our invitation to get together for dinner and adjusted his business schedule and travels to accommodate our request. It was a really enjoyable gathering for us. We had dinner at the Machu Picchu in PC (related to the Machu Picchu here in Boquete), and enjoyed a two hour dinner and wonderful conversation. Roger had a business associate with him, Dennis. Dennis was also an active participant in our conversation. Here is a picture of Roger, Marcelyn and me that was taken as we were ending the evening event. From left to right: Marcelyn, Roger, and Bud. (The picture that included Dennis was too blurry to post.) We hope to be able to host Roger and Dennis at a restaurant here in Boquete should they ever visit our area.
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    It hasn't been that many years since jubilados could get a cedula. I think it was early in the Martinelli administration that the change was made. I am glad that it happened, however, even though it cost a chunk of change. Prior to getting my cedula, I, too, used my pensionado card as ID because I did not want to carry my passport. Infrequently I found the pensionado card rejected, and upon inquiring I discovered that the person had no idea what a pensionado card was. All they knew was cedulas and passports. Just a thought here. Re Penny's comments, I am also hearing that the government is moving in that direction, specifically no more border hopping, and cedulas replacing pensionado cards. On the border hopping, I am hearing that the absence from the country must be 90 days and possibly as much as six months in a country other than a neighboring country (meaning not in Costa Rica and not in Colombia). Time will tell. My major concern about cedulas replacing pensionado cards is the cost of that transition. It is not cheap. We know many jubilados here in Boquete who live on SS benefits only, which makes disposable income very limited. Maybe there could be a streamlined process for this kind of documentation transition for those who legitimately live here and who do not have any discretionary funds available.
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    We went to La Villa for our first Sunday afternoon visit in a long time. Glad we did. Edgar Vargas was playing guitar, we had some good drinks and munchies, and a real added plus was that we saw several friends whom we haven't seen in quite a while. Got to catch up on recent events in our friends lives, etc. It was a really laid back atmosphere there in the Hex Room that we completely enjoyed. Elizabeth is doing a great job bringing everything together -- food, drink, entertainment, ambiance, etc. -- for guests to enjoy themselves. Attaching one picture of Edgar, who was playing solo at the event today.
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    A friend of long time, knowing that I spend a lot of my time on Internet related stuff, decided to demonstrate to me that he too is savvy about this thing called the Internet. He claims to have done a lot of serious research and documented how the Internet came to be, and further how various pieces of it got their names. One has to admit that this is certainly interesting reading. P.S., my friend is British, and thus the spelling of a few words are different from American English. Enjoy.
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    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/waked-owned-bank-heading-sale
  7. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/h1n1-flu-death-toll-reaches-39
  8. Bud
    I thought for the sake of completeness, I might add the brochure for the Teleferico do Funcal, which is located in Madeira. Funchal Teleferico brochure.pdf
  9. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/business/panama-4/record-transit-price-canal-crossing
  10. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/prison-boss-suspended-mizrachi-release
  11. Bud
    I have highlighted the relevant words above and below that I now refer to. Note that I questioned the 21.7% energy production by wind turbines. The below article provides different numbers that seem more realistic to my way of thinking. Hmm, 21.7% versus 7%. A bit more difference than rounding error. I am not quoting the entire article because it is boring at best. However, the link to the full article is provided for those with such interest. http://www.centralamericadata.com/en/article/main/Panama_Electricity_Market_Figures_in_May_2016
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    P.S., I should have put this in the originating post. But it will work here as well. When Marcelyn and I go to PC we normally go by POV. (for the uninitiated, that is military talk for privately owned vehicle). It is cheaper than flying and also gives us the storage space for hauling stuff back from places like Riba Smith. Earlier this week we again made that trek, this time in the PC to Boquete direction. I have to say that the improvements in the highway just west of Santiago are really serving all of us very well. There used to be a 50 kilometer strip that was placing our kidneys at risk, not to mention the shocks and suspension on our Fortuner. This week we saw only about 6.5 KM (I measured it) of the old concrete roadway that remains. The new highway is now really high quality roadway. Granted it is not completed, and there are some detours and one-way at a time strips in the construction areas, but what an improvement. BTW, we typically do not drive in PC because of the traffic issues other than our RS run; we have a driver/friend who we depend on. As a side note, we typically stop at the McDonalds in Santiago, which is about the halfway mark (okay folks, I know it is not exactly halfway, but it is close enough for our purposes). That is a good place to stretch legs, grab a quick lunch, potty call, etc., and then continue onward. This week we found McDonalds to be closed for renovation. There are many other options in Santiago, so it wasn't a crisis. Santiago is really growing. Lots of construction, traffic problems, especially in two areas where cars queue for turning to head southward, etc.
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    I had to stop and think about where to post this. I suspect there won't be many Boqueteños who avail themselves of this rather "over the top" experience, but for a special occasion such as an anniversary or birthday, it would be rather unique and something to talk about. Just curious why they didn't include any contact information??? http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/uber-launches-helicopter-flights
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    I'm being somewhat flip here, but I get the impression that Boquete didn't get much of the $810,000,000.00 that has been invested so far. Soliciting feedback as to whether I am being too critical. I do admit that there are many areas in Panama that are in much worse shape than here in Chiriqui highlands area. But just look at the Jaramillo Abajo road (if you can call it that), as one example. I have heard promises for road improvements for many years, going all the way back to 2006. Am I glad that MOP is doing what they are doing? Absolutely yes. I would just like to see a slightly bigger share of the improvements here in our area. http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/mop-invests-810-million
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    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/falling-oil-price-saves-electricity-increase
  16. Bud
    These pictures just tug at my heart.
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    Keith, Could you please clarify which "National Security Agency" that you refer to? I hope you do not mean the US NSA.
  18. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/business/panama-4/prosecutor-seeks-answers-20-million-tourism-ad-deal
  19. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/end-varela-honeymoon
  20. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/embezzlement-suspects-hearing-stands
  21. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/canal-settles-neopanamax-transits
  22. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/venezuelapanama-team-mossack-fonseca-probe
  23. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/judge-asks-interpol-red-alert-martinelli
  24. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/panama-links-argentina-corruption
  25. Bud
    Editorial comment: I know some Boqueteños who wish President Varela and his administration would get busy with signing off on naturalization applications. http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/varela-catches-signing-chores
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