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Posts posted by Keith Woolford
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3 hours ago, Brundageba said:
SNAFU? Like which way to turn the valve that gets turned ever 12 hours?
SNAFU is a military slang acronym meaning "Situation Normal: All Fucked/Fouled Up." :wikipedia
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Fish House, my favorite restaurant, is likely the worst offender in this regard.
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So ..where's the Taco truck?
This restaurant has a new name as well although offhand I can't recall what it is.
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The potato pancakes are very good.
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Previous accolades for this establishment are posted in a topic under the name of a different restaurant.
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Merits its own topic. Good food, good service, fair prices.
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Article 43.7 of the Act states differently.
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Turns out that Pricesmart's product may not be everything they claim it to be.
http://www.thehealthyhomeeconomist.com/why-buying-coconut-oil-at-costco-is-risky-business/
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Not sure why folks would think that local coconut oil isn't organic.
Can't imagine that there's much chemical fertilization of coconut palms here.
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Better a dead policeman than a dead pedestrian.
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This discussion started as a thumbs up for the talents of Steven Walker, a good guy with a lot of knowledge about tropical gardening.
Flame-thrower not included.
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John Perkins is a good writer and a very interesting guy who I now follow on Facebook.
'Confessions of an Economic Hitman' is one of the most informative books I've ever read. It's also pretty exciting.
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John Perkins is the author of Confessions of an Economic Hitman. He writes about the Panama Papers in this article.
http://www.commondreams.org/views/2016/04/12/confessions-panama-papers-hit-man
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welcome back
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Agreed.
"I prefer to believe people have no bad intention, but just use the common term for this organization.
Perhaps more and/or better advertising is needed for us to associate the official name with the facility."
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Spay Panama's site is http://pchan5.wix.com/spaypanama
FUNDACION SAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS also works with Spay Panama and the Municipality https://www.facebook.com/FundacionSFA
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Last year the Municipality of Panama created a completely separate Department of Animal Welfare, so this is not a one time thing. The department works closely with Spay Panama, an organization like Amigos de Animales which is devoted to sterilization.
This is an official form whereby citizens can anonymously file a denuncia concerning animal abuse online. http://mupa.gob.pa/bienestar-animal
* Animal Welfare folks here could use this as an example and basis for collecting the information necessary to file a denuncia or obtain a conviction. (perhaps they already do)
I doubt if this is the only conviction the Department has obtained, but it's a noteworthy one.
Last week the populous area of San Miguelito announced the creation of a similar Department of Bienestar de Animales in their administration.
Maybe this is a trend that other municipalities will follow.
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http://mupa.gob.pa/noticias/con-mil-dolares-de-multa-sancionan-a-dueno-del-perro-toby
Appropriate and a good precedent in relatively new territory, imo.
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Not that I'm very PC but I sure wish folks would use the correct name of this place.
The name Fundacion Pro-Integracion or Pro-Integration Foundation implies opportunity in a forward direction and is SO much more positive than using the negative sounding term Handicapped which denotes that a person is somehow 'less' than others.
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New York Times piece by President J.C. Varela
Op-Ed ContributorDon’t Blame Panama. Tax Evasion Is a Global Problem.
By JUAN CARLOS VARELAApril 11, 2016
Panama City — DESPITE their name, the Panama Papers are not mainly about Panama. They are not even primarily concerned with Panamanian companies. The more than 11 million documents, illegally hacked and released last week relating to previously undisclosed “offshore” corporations, is roiling the world with revelations of the vulnerability for rampant abuse of legal financial structures by the wealthy.
They are unfairly called the Panama Papers because this particular trove of documents came from a single law firm based in Panama. But the problem of tax evasion is a global one.
Panama does not deserve to be singled out on an issue that plagues many countries. But we are willing to accept the responsibility for fixing it, in part because greater transparency is ultimately a continuation of reforms we have recently undertaken. The world must tackle this problem collectively and with urgency, and Panama stands ready to lead the way.
The scope of the information is breathtaking: The files include information on more than 14,000 banks, law firms, corporate incorporators and other middlemen from more than 100 countries, which is just a small part of a worldwide industry that harbors trillions of dollars.
That some can rig the system to hide their wealth is not merely unjust; it also harms global development by siphoning off revenues that could be directed to education, health care and infrastructure.
Contrary to media reports, Panama does not make special allowances for “offshore” structures. The association of Panama with offshore activities comes from the fact that we tax only income derived from within Panama, not from without, which remains taxable pursuant to the laws of relevant jurisdictions. These rules, based on laws in New York and Delaware, originated in 1927 and are common today. While these laws have been buttressed by additional regulations, they can still be manipulated for illicit purposes.
Under previous governments, Panama was no doubt a target of money launderers. Today, Panama is committed to adopting all transparency reforms needed to satisfy the international community. In the 21 months of my administration, Panama has taken steps to increase the transparency and strength of our financial legal systems. We developed a robust treaty network that allows exchange of information. “Know your client” regulations were substantially enhanced and extended not only for financial and corporate providers but also for key nonfinancial industries vulnerable to abuse. And as of January this year, we require identity certification of shareholders of all Panama companies.
I have announced a commitment to the automatic exchange of financial and corporate information, and we have proposed steps we believe are consistent with the goals of the international community, including the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development through its Common Reporting Standards proposal.
These reforms have been recognized and validated by the international community, including the Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering, which cited Panama’s “significant progress” in combating money laundering when it removed us this year from its “gray list.” Removal from that list occurred in record time.
Our financial transparency ranking with the nongovernmental organization Tax Justice Network has steadily improved since 2013, and we now rank well ahead of Japan, Germany and the United States. We have also progressed positively in a peer review by the O.E.C.D.’s Global Forum for Transparency and Exchange of Information for Tax Purposes. These reforms in Panama, along with other international efforts, have been paying dividends.
Still, more work is needed. I have announced that Panama’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs will create an independent committee of international experts to evaluate our policies, determine best practices and propose measures that will be shared with other countries to strengthen global financial and legal transparency. We expect their findings within six months.
Panama will continue to cooperate with other jurisdictions to prosecute offenses outlawed in our Criminal Code, and we will continue to exchange financial and legal information to comply with the many treaties we have ratified. We also reiterate our willingness to engage in dialogue with the O.E.C.D. and its Global Forum with respect to reaching financial transparency agreements that can further the economic development of our countries.
After decades of dictatorship, Panama is a stable democracy committed to the rule of law and the regional headquarters of more than 100 transnational companies. To fulfill our democratic evolution, we must have a government committed to transparency, accountability and the separation of powers. Our response to the current crisis will test our resolve and our potential.
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Look for visionaries with bucks like Elon Musk to lead us out of the energy wilderness.
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On 4/7/2016 at 10:28 PM, Roger B said:
This new scandal has risen some questions and people are asking why this is having an direct impact in Panama and why this is making people think of Panama as a country that support illegal actions. It is interesting to see in the social media and from other countries of the world bash Panama's name without any minimum knowledge of what they are talking about.
How has the Papers affair affected Panama?
By Luis Fajardo BBC Mundo, Panama City
No water...tanks getting low. Some dry
in Public Utilities (Water, Sewer, Electricity, Propane, Garbage Service, etc.)
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Our reserve is OK at the moment but only because we were away for a bit. Let's hope it comes on tonight.