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  1. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/panama-canal-expansion-inaugurated
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    Congratulations to Panama! I thought most of the major news channels around the world would have covered this historic inauguration. Most did give prominent coverage, given my cursory review, with CNN International being an exception. I had to search the CNN International website and finally found it (click here). But then the CNN headline was confusing because it was worded: Expanded Panama Canal reopens. (Emphasis here is mine.) Huh? I didn't know the Panama Canal had to be closed for the expansion. Even some of the more regionally focused news sources such as USA Today (click here) and NPR (click here) covered the story. That was a pleasant surprise. The BBC article (click here) ended its coverage with reference to future competition from the Chinese-funded canal in Nicaragua. Wonder what they know? (See posts here on CL re the Nicaraguan canal suggesting otherwise at http://www.chiriqui.life/blogs/entry/82-nicaragua-canal-delay/ and http://www.chiriqui.life/topic/1639-cold-water-on-nicaragua-canal/#comment-5189.) Congratulations to Panama!
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    I recall more than a decade ago while getting my residency that my attorney told me that if a foreigner is involved in a legal process that could result in fines, jail time, seizure of property, etc., (like in a criminal or civil case) that the law says if the accused does not have competency in the Spanish language that the government is obligated to provide translation services at the government's expense. Does anyone here have knowledge about this aspect of Panamanian law?
  4. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/mizrachi-colombia-expulsion-order-stands
  5. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/unlimited-time-continue-martinelli-laundering-probe
  6. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/features/world-view/world-view-zika-tragedy-opportunity
  7. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/martinelli-offered-8-million-deputies-jump-ship
  8. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/embezzlement-suspect-seeks-political-asylum
  9. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/flu-deaths-reach-32-h1n1-influenza-virus-claimed-another-two-lives-bringing-total-fatalities-31-fueling-massive-vaccination-program-cause-additional-case
  10. Bud
    John, your daughter and son appear to me to be well informed, educated, articulate, and caring people. They both write very well. I was particularly interested in the generational voting differences that you posted. I see similar patterns occurring in the US. To me, there is no 100% clear right or wrong decision here. It is a matter being decided on other than facts. For one thing, I no longer know whose "facts" I can trust. When I was a little kid I knew who I could trust (and that included the local cop who walked his beat in our neighborhood), but I digress here. Everyone now seems to have their own agenda, which more often than not is either hidden or at best disguised in subtle ways. The spin doctors are alive and gainfully employed!
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    The 8th Annual Heliconia Plant Sale and Garden Open House will be held in the Barriles area of Volcán, July 2nd and 3rd from 8:00AM to 4:00PM. From their website: For more details, visit http://heliconiagardenpa.wix.com/heliconiagarden Following images were captured from their website.
  12. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/mayors-dont-list-expansion-opening
  13. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/29-h1n1-flu-deaths-confirmed
  14. Bud
    I'm fairly sure that no script writers could ever come up with this ongoing, seemingly never ending, debacle. (editorial comment on my part) http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/non-absconding-mizrachi-run
  15. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/gasoline-dropping-7-cents-gallon
  16. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/17000-no-test-drivers-scandal
  17. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/alleged-crimes-house-arrest
  18. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/cable-firms-face-class-action-lawsuit
  19. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/mizrachi-fugitive-bribing-guard
  20. Bud
    Bonnie, I don't believe that you are raining on anyone's parade. I was just getting ready to post a link to the same NYT article when I saw your post. That article was certainly a different perspective from what the ACP (the authority here in Panama that runs the Canal) wants to project or operate from. It is another case of the glass half full / half empty conundrum. And then Keith's responding words and excerpt were well done. A good counterpoint. Only time will tell which version prevails. My guess is that there will be portions of both perspectives that come to fruition. Going only a bit further, I read about the gigantic ocean ships, both cargo and passenger, that are too wide, too deep, or too tall to go through the expanded canal, what is called New Panamax size; I haven't read (yet) of any that are too long. Many of these larger than New Panamax vessels already exist. There is a website that provides a good summary description of the terms used to categorize vessel sizes as used in the maritime industry: http://maritime-connector.com/wiki/ship-sizes/ One thing is certain, history is being written this coming Sunday.
  21. Bud
    Judy, Our condolences and thoughts continue to be with you. We cherish our many visits with the two of you over the past several years. With love, Marcelyn and Bud
  22. Bud
    Bonnie, Sincerest condolences in this time of transition. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Marcelyn and Bud
  23. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/drones-clamp-canal-expansion-fete
  24. Bud
    I suspect the Panama Papers issue is going to go on for years and years, and result in some questionable changes. http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/eu-plans-panama-meeting-mossack-fonseca
  25. Bud
    http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/corruption-prosecutor-adds-high-profile-workload
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