Keith Woolford

..and it probably won't be long before International Living starts promoting the island as the world's most secure place to retire.

Whether an outage takes an hour or a day to restore depends on the severity of the problem and during the windy season there may be multiple issues to deal with simultaneously. People still drive into poles on clear windless days. Do you call the outages in yourself or wait for someone else to do so? After ten years of living in Costa Rica, I know what poor infrastructure and poor service is all about. Here it's far superior, not perfect, but constantly improving. In North America, where most of us came from, it was good but is steadily deteriorating. Folks were also complaining in town today about lack of Cableonda service on Superbowl day.

Anyone else notice there are some pretty high winds out there? Trees and lines get blown down causing interruptions to service. Hardly the suppliers fault, they do respond quickly.

CUBAN MIGRANTS stranded in Panama will soon be heading to Mexico following a deal between Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto and Panama President Juan Carlos Varela. The agreement was reached during the Fourth Summit of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC), held in January in Ecuador. Panama’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement that Cuban migrants who arrive irregularly in the country are victims of trafficking, with riskier routes and high cost so, Mexico has granted Panama an ” exceptional and limited way “solution, which will, in the coming days expedite, orderly and safe direct transfer. “Mexico and Panama remain committed to continue working with countries in the region to comprehensively address the issue of migration, seeking joint solutions,” said the release.. Cubans began their journey with a flight to Ecuador, which until last December did not require a visa, and from there began their migratory journey to the United States through Colombia , Central America and Mexico, but last November Nicaragua shut the border, leading to a build up of migrants in Costa Rica and Panama. The Ministry of Health (MoH) is processing health certificates for 600 Cubans to allow them to travel to Mexico. The regional director of the MoH, Augustine Saldana said the more than 1,000 Cubans are in the gym at the Paso Canoa border and rigorous examinations were performed in order to give the certification. http://www.newsroompanama.com/news/panama/deal-allows-cuban-migrants-to-fly-to-mexico

Nissan X-Trails are not sold in the U.S. under the name Xterra. They are two different vehicles entirely. X-Trails are built for a global market and are sold in Europe, Australasia, Canada, and Latin America, whereas Xterras were built in the U.S. specifically for the U.S. market. Internet auto parts sites ask for the vehicle VIN in order to confirm the model. Depending on what's required, most parts are readily available here.

Look for a generic boot if necessary. The part is simply a flexible rubber cover which provides protection and retains lubrication for a universal joint

Water is on ..they say https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=827750094002492&id=566693683441469

Using the "All Activity" button works for me. Normally, I just blow by the Newslady posts because I've already seen them in email. btw, I still find that the manner in which the Newslady's posts appear in the summary gives the impression that she is the individual or business promoting one thing or another. eg: Why Putting Self-care First Makes a Lot of Sense NewsLady posted a topic in News Boquete Hello Dear Boquete Community, Why putting self-care first makes a lot of sense especially when you feel overwhelmed Setting time aside for self-care on a daily basis is a good habit...

Since it's not very Canadian to promote one team or another in the U.S. Elections, we offer this alternative.

What we feel apparently also depends on the depth of the activity. We have had shallow tremors in the 3.0 to 4.0 range that feel much stronger than a deep 5.0 event. My friend Brian in Potrerillos says that according to his equipment, the first quake was a 2.

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And another at 8:48 a.m., in the same area but just across the border. http://www.panamaigc-up.com/ltimo-sismo-localizado-m-27-mw-31-01-2016-848-am-hora-local/

These movements are continuing. The latest was at 7:20 a.m. Ciudad más cercana: 22km Suroeste de Volcan Magnitud: 3.7 Mw Fecha: 31-01-2016 7:20 am (Hora local) Coordenadas: 8.655 y -82.783 Profundidad: 18.9 Km http://www.panamaigc-up.com/ltimo-sismo-localizado-m-37-mw-31-01-2016-720-am-hora-local/

Since the other post about an earthquake appears to be proprietary and closed to discussion, here's a bit more info. The 5.0 movement at 6:38 a.m. appears to have been about mid-point between Paso Canoas and Rio Serreno. The University of Panama has seismological equipment in various locations country wide to monitor earth movement. Ciudad más cercana: 22km Oeste suroeste de Volcan Magnitud: 5 Mw Fecha: 31-01-2016 6:38 am (Hora local) Coordenadas: 8.685 y -82.807 Profundidad: 8.3 Km TAG: sismos There was an additional bump of 2.8 at 6.47 a.m. in the same location. Ciudad más cercana: 21km Suroeste de Volcan Magnitud: 2.8 Mw Fecha: 31-01-2016 6:47 am (Hora local) Coordenadas: 8.661 y -82.775 Profundidad: 15.6 Km http://www.panamaigc-up.com/ltimo-sismo-localizado-m-28-mw-31-01-2016-647

ZIKA Virus Explained http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/zika-virus-explained-1.3422663

The advertised Ford Ranger is actually an F150 XL Straight Pickup, Single Cab 2-Door, Long Box, 2WD, PosiTrac, 6-Speed CVT Automatic.

Low Kilometer Pre-Owned Vehicles2009 Honda CRV Automatic with All Wheel Drive, excellent condition, only 45,000 kms. or 28,000 milesSilver Metallic $14,9002010 Honda CRV Automatic with All Wheel Drive, excellent condition, only 79,000 kms. or 55,000 milesMidnight Black $14,5002012 Ford Ranger Long Box Pickup Diesel, CVT Automatic, excellent condition, only 9,600 kms. or 6,000 milesArctic White. $17,5002007 Suzuki Grand Vitara Automatic, 4WD, excellent condition, only 39,000 kms. or 25,000 miles. $10,900.2007 Toyota RAV4 Automaticexcellent condition only 38,000 kms., less than 25,000 miles. $11,9002010 Toyota RAV4 Automatic,excellent condition, only 49,000 kms., less than 30,000 miles. $14,500keithwoolford@gmail.com

The vehicles belong to farmers who are stopping the shipment of vegetables to the City.

Canadian passports can be refused, revoked, cancelled or suspended for a number of things but not for unpaid taxes. In Canada deadbeat dads who are delinquent in child support can lose their privilege to travel. Same deal in Costa Rica. "A person who fails to pay child support or alimony can be subject to the Family Orders and Agreements Enforcement Assistant Act". Under this Act, the Minister of CIC must refuse passport services to individuals subject to that Act and suspend any current passports."

Maybe it's because I feel an ad for a tax accountant in Florida isn't really community news.

A third eastbound lane will be added to the Pan American Highway between the elevated overpass at the Universidad Autonoma and the Dos Bombas entrance to David. (by the two gas stations) This is a section of highway which is often backed up. http://laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/inician-trabajos-construccion-tercer-carril-david/23918600

With a lot of local crime being attributed to juveniles in Chiriqui it's great to see a story where young people are making a positive difference. These kids belong to a group who regularly donate to the Blood Bank at Hospital Obaldia in David. http://laestrella.com.pa/panama/nacional/jovenes-donan-sangre-alhospital-jose-domingo-obaldia-chiriqui/23917926

a good sailor can see the wind. for the rest of us, there's the internet.

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