@justice4pal
American expat in Canada
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American
Lives in Calgary
Speaks English, Spanish, smattering of Arabic (rusty, learned in Gaza)
Registration: 09 November 2008
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Police clearance certificate-Libya by shankarmoorthy
Help needed in Libya.I lived in Libya 6-7 years back.I need a criminal record from the Police HQ in Tripoli.I am prepared to pay for it and I need urgently.It is required for Canadian immigration.Can someone help please?? I have no idea how to ...
"it could take a minimum of 6 months to 2 years to get one and it's not guaranteed." :lol::lol::lol: There's a quintesenntial understatement for ya! Instead of a police clearance cert, you could just tell whoever is asking for it that while ... Read More
Internet down? by Shipwrecked
According to this internet is down in Libya since Thursday. So no more updates from Libya. Can anyone confirm or deny? Greets Shipwrecked
Can anybody help me get in touch with Officeboy? Have been trying to connect with the young Ghananian man who worked for us in Tripoli. We are very worried for his safety. Wanted to ask for Officeboy's help. Read More
Australia expat guide online! by expat.com
Hello! The Australia Expat guide is online! Find useful information about how to find a job, open a bank account or study in Australia and share your experience by adding an article! Everybody can participate! To add an article, simply click on ...
We consulted with a tax pro in Australia referred to him by the company that offered husband a job. Applying credits for being expat (can't remember the name of the credit) our effective tax rate drops to about 25%. Do-able. Read More
What is going down - updates here please by Horizontal Harry
OK, we have lot's of rumor's but few facts. Please post what you know to be true rather that what you heard. Benghazi is a mess, lots killed after an army camp was attacked. The airport in Benghazi is open. Misurata had an event yesterday, pro v ...
Aramex: No great loss there from a customer viewpoint. We just had $2,000 of repairs finished for the furniture that was damaged. That doesn't include the stuff we wrote off as too badly damaged and not valuable enough to repair. Also doesn't ... Read More
I am nervousÂ…someone convince me to move Tripoli by outdoor133
I currently have a job offer to move to Tripoli in March. I have never lived outside the USA. I have found several blogs talking about life in Libya, but not all convincing. Being from the Western World, I have several expectation I would like ...
I imagine there will be openings at the American schools come August. I might apply to return. better than being a housewife in Calgary... Read More
Meeting new friends ... !! by Abukersh
UPDATE 06.12.2012 -------------
he's kidding, right? Read More
libyan dinar exchange...? by Gager
Anyone know if and where I can exchange libyan dinar? I left with 900 dinar in my wallet and am now in Italy...not sure anyone will take the money...
SeaAngel. "I think we stay because it's a way to stay in contact." Heck yeah! Sorry, don't have dinars to exchange , but I do know I keep coming back here cause I miss Libya and all the good people, expats and Libyans, even MoEl! Read More
What is going down - updates here please by Horizontal Harry
OK, we have lot's of rumor's but few facts. Please post what you know to be true rather that what you heard. Benghazi is a mess, lots killed after an army camp was attacked. The airport in Benghazi is open. Misurata had an event yesterday, pro v ...
Mo, yeah we caught that too. same when evac from Lebanon when Israel invaded. Read More
Afriqiyah airlines by Sandman6
Just used Afriqiyah on a trip from Tripoli to Lagos with the family. The flight we took left Tripoli at 8pm with less than 50 passengers which was great as our 2 yr old got a row to herself to sleep. Pros: Direct flight, no need to trek through ...
oh yeah.... sue them in court. you'll get about as far as you did on your flight today. Read More
US Embassy Charter Boat WED FEB 23
We're still on the embassy warden message system. Just in case you're a US citizen who hasn't received this message or local text: Warden Message U.S. Government Chartered Ferry Evacuation February 22, 2011 A U.S. Government chartered ferry will ... Read More
An email I received by MoEl
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25945468@N03/5452995493/ I told them I don't speak English.
King does have a good point and you'll have to live the outcome of your decision. It could be life changing but in what way is totally unpredictable. You can do a "what if" scenario game. What's the worse that can happen? You're killed or ... Read More
An email I received by MoEl
http://www.flickr.com/photos/25945468@N03/5452995493/ I told them I don't speak English.
I say go for it, but that's only cause I wanna see you on CNN and then brag to my circle that I know you! In all seriousness, it'd be a tough decision to make, balancing your safety, the leader's wrath and your ability to provide on the ground ... Read More
BACK TO THE BASICS - A WEBSITE BY EXPATS, FOR EXPATS by Julien
Hi, Expat.com defines itself as "The living abroad website, by expats, for expats" We received too many complains these last days about locals systematically hijacking treads, and many, many active users became very frustrated. We decided to ...
Mudman, cyber jedi? internet warrior? what a hoot! LOL :) Read More
If Revolution comes in Libya.... by saifizlhr
Hi guys, If tha same revolution comes in Libya like Egypt and Tunis what effect will be on Expats working in Libya? Will they be insecured or will their salary packages will be decreased? or will the govt. ask the expats to leave so that Libyans ...
I think you should contact your employer/HR and become familiar with whatever policy, including evacuation, they have in place. Also, your embassy. Also, whatever "plan" your employer has, make your own. Essentially ability to stay in country is ... Read More
Australia expat guide online! by expat.com
Hello! The Australia Expat guide is online! Find useful information about how to find a job, open a bank account or study in Australia and share your experience by adding an article! Everybody can participate! To add an article, simply click on ...
edekard, I went online and read through the ATO (australian tax office) webpage and found the same info you quote.... 47%. However we've been told that temporary residednts (foreigners with 103 years residency) pay a lower rate. I've not been ... Read More