When I first encountered it I was surprised that in a country where 80% of the population claims to be Catholic such beliefs endure. I've since...
Hi Roy. I had to smile as I read your post. As garbonzo says; all as usual. You can either be upset with the situation or just let it go, at...
There are several "soverign" investment firms, China having the largest, but also some in Russia, Singapore, and the oil producing countries. The...
Interesting thing with China is that they do control the value of the yuan; it does not float with the exchange market. Therefore, when the dollar...
Hello. I'm joining the conversation a bit late and have some ramblings. Peso vs. US Dollar The peso is not gaining ground universally, it is...
Hi Paul. In the U.S. the government, as well as private interests, are held to strict environmental guidelines concerning pollution, wetlands...
I know exactly what Rhoody is talking about and agree. When I make my permanent move I won't be doing it for the expat community. My philosophy...
Farve? hukt on foniks? :D
And for those still young enough to be considering higher education; focus on math, science and engineering. Not just for jobs in the U.S. but...
I'm reading a book right now that puts the "U.S. job market vs. the global job market" into perspective. The World is Flat by Thomas L. Friedman...
Newt: I'm not defending the Kid and I have no problem with controversial threads but I find it difficult to justify name-calling in a...
This thread went downhill fast. I was hoping for another lively and informative thread on conservation. The fact remains, whomever you choose to...
Tabacalera is probably the most well known. Others include 1881, Don Juan Urquijo, Alhambra and the aforementioned La Flor de la Esabela. I've...
I would think that any memorial service would be able to tell you of the nearest crematory service. Just because they don't offer it doesn't mean...
Some statements here picqued my interest in this thread. I think that's an over-statement. It's true, to a point, if you're born here or...
Hopefully they will run a clean operation and not add pollutants to the ground and/or water. Nothing can be done about the lost vegetation though.
That's good news Earl. I've been trying to estimate electrical usage and it seems that a 1400W PV system should suffice. I'm looking forward to...
Any thought given to alternative energy sources? Off-the-grid would be spectacular although even a photovoltaic grid-tied system would be very...
Rhoody; DI's Man on the Street Reporter :D
I'm glad nobody was injured but I do feel bad that someone has lost their home and/or business. However, I don't see a reason to let the thread...
