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    Panama Pensionado Visa question???

    Orchid, CoolChange is correct, it does apply. You do have to jump through some hoops, but Pensionado Visas are available. Some are begining to gripe about the dificulties of actually getting discounts though. There's loads of info available in the various Panama related Yahoo Groups like...
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    Am I nuts?

    Wander, Also check out <www.farecompare.com> . It is a wonderful site that has many great features. One feature is a Google Map of all major airports in a region with corresponding flight prices. This might help you to find a cheaper nearby destination from which you can then connect to Turkey...
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    Sizing the Housing Bubble

    Hi, Here is a potentialhedge :<http://www.cme.com/trading/prd/env/housingover16250.html> I know little about these CME housing futures, but it sounds like I should learn.....quickly!  They are part of a new product line of futures and options based on the Case-Schiller Housing Index.  If we do...
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    What Are You Drinking Right Now?

    I'm having a glass of '04 Conifer Creek Cabernet--not bad! It's pretty hard to get though, in fact ya gotta know somebody since we make in my buddy's basement! This was our first effort (made about 12 cases) and we plan to triple that next year since it's surprisingly drinkable. Cheers! wm
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    how old are you?

    44................and starting to feel it.
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    Which Insurance Policy Should I Dump?

    Hello, Here‘s the scenario: I’ve had two Whole Life policies for approximately 3 years. They are similar in most regards(monthly cost, coverage, etc….). EXCEPT : Policy A(USAA) has done surprisingly  well (for an inefficient vehicle) and has built up cash value and paid-up additions quickly--it...
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    Hello from wagemonkey

    Ed, Yes, you are right to assume that health insurance is one of my concerns. Mostly , I am concerned about availability and high cost in years 55-65 since I am mostly healthy  now and was blessed with decent genes. I see coverage in those years simply as one variable that I won't be able to...
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    Hello from wagemonkey

    Thanks Nords, You're the best! I appreciate you trying to make me feel better about missing Kona. Coincedentally, I'm listening to WBEZ in Chicago right now and this weeks Friday night show is all Hawaiian music. A bit of Hawaii in the middle of winter in Chicago helps a little...
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    Hello from wagemonkey

    Hello Everyone, I have been a lurker for longer than I care to admit and have finally decided to jump on in. First, I would like to thank you all for your valuable posts. I have learned so, so much from them. This forum has helped immensely to show me that ER can indeed be a part of my future...
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