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mugtech replied to a thread
10 hours ago
danfinn

50 Million Dollars for Condoms in Gaza Pulled Back by danfinn

Where the rubber meets the roadNews18: "The Donald Trump administration froze all foreign aid including millions of dollars-worth of US funding for “condoms in Gaza" following an executive order as per which all grants, loans and federal ...

mugtech

I am all for legal immigration in all countries. My biggest concern is how many farm workers will be gone and how it will affect inflation. But we must accept the results of doing the right thing. I remember when I checked out the ... Read More

mugtech replied to a thread
11 hours ago
danfinn

50 Million Dollars for Condoms in Gaza Pulled Back by danfinn

Where the rubber meets the roadNews18: "The Donald Trump administration froze all foreign aid including millions of dollars-worth of US funding for “condoms in Gaza" following an executive order as per which all grants, loans and federal ...

mugtech

Just read about the fact that 37,400 Chinese entered the US southern boarder illegally last year, 50 times as many as 2021. The people come by way of Ecuador, the closest country to allow Chinese to enter without a visa. Many are fleeing ... Read More

mugtech replied to a thread
13 hours ago
danfinn

50 Million Dollars for Condoms in Gaza Pulled Back by danfinn

Where the rubber meets the roadNews18: "The Donald Trump administration froze all foreign aid including millions of dollars-worth of US funding for “condoms in Gaza" following an executive order as per which all grants, loans and federal ...

mugtech

So the good news is the fed did not cut interest rates while Europe and others are cutting rates. This makes the dollar stronger and makes imports cheaper. Expect the pesos to dollars to continue that rise in exchange rate. This will make ... Read More

mugtech replied to a thread
17 hours ago
cccmedia

How Is This Possible? by cccmedia

In a case of interest to USA Expats worldwide,Alexandru Bittner has succeeded in getting hiscase all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.Bittner, who is 64 and lives in Texas, used tobe in business in Romania where he hadnumerous business/banking ...

mugtech

Question for cccmedia or anyone who has information about your mentor the Canadian James who died suddenly a few years ago. Word was he was murdered after posting disparaging remarks about Brazil concerning the World Cup and the Olympics. Last I ... Read More

mugtech replied to a thread
18 hours ago
cccmedia

How Is This Possible? by cccmedia

In a case of interest to USA Expats worldwide,Alexandru Bittner has succeeded in getting hiscase all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court.Bittner, who is 64 and lives in Texas, used tobe in business in Romania where he hadnumerous business/banking ...

mugtech

Question for cccmedia or anyone who has information about your mentor the Canadian James who died suddenly a few years ago. Word was he was murdered after posting disparaging remarks about Brazil concerning the World Cup and the Olympics. ... Read More

mugtech replied to a thread
19 hours ago
danfinn

50 Million Dollars for Condoms in Gaza Pulled Back by danfinn

Where the rubber meets the roadNews18: "The Donald Trump administration froze all foreign aid including millions of dollars-worth of US funding for “condoms in Gaza" following an executive order as per which all grants, loans and federal ...

mugtech

Just read about the fact that 37,400 Chinese entered the US southern boarder illegally last year, 50 times as many as 2021. The people come by way of Ecuador, the closest country to allow Chinese to enter without a visa. Many are fleeing ... Read More

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Yesterday
Enzyte Bob

Chinese New Year by Enzyte Bob

Yesterday my Grandson had no school because of Chinese New year. Probably Chinese kids in China had classes.It seems his school looks fro reasons to dismiss classes for the day. Often classes would be cancelled for typhoons that never happen.

mugtech

Do they have off for Yom Kippur? Big holiday coming up this Sunday, I am sure they will have no school. Groundhog Day!!! Can't wait to find out if we will have 6 more weeks of winter or an early spring. Read More

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Yesterday
mugtech

Banned For One Week by mugtech

On Cruise Critic I posted on a thread about weather in the Gulf of Mexico. The OP was concerned about the weather on a cruise later this year. Told him the name was gonna change to the Gulf of America, then the weather would improve. ...

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@Fred So your bio is lie? - @bigpearl Everything is true, especially the lies - @Fred Proud of his lies Read More

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Yesterday
mugtech

Banned For One Week by mugtech

On Cruise Critic I posted on a thread about weather in the Gulf of Mexico. The OP was concerned about the weather on a cruise later this year. Told him the name was gonna change to the Gulf of America, then the weather would improve. ...

mugtech

@Fred I see clearly who stokes the fire. An Englishman that wants to debate US politics Cheers, Steve. - @bigpearl I don't know any of any Englishmen who have posted here. I could be wrong asI haven't looked at every profile. - @Fred He means ... Read More

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Yesterday
mugtech

Banned For One Week by mugtech

On Cruise Critic I posted on a thread about weather in the Gulf of Mexico. The OP was concerned about the weather on a cruise later this year. Told him the name was gonna change to the Gulf of America, then the weather would improve. ...

mugtech

So all but12 are rubbish?. A certain Indonesia expert not named Fred sends his children to the USA for their education. - @mugtech Why do you feel the need to lie in order to support your position? As you do, I can only assume you know you are ... Read More

mugtech replied to a thread
Yesterday
mugtech

Banned For One Week by mugtech

On Cruise Critic I posted on a thread about weather in the Gulf of Mexico. The OP was concerned about the weather on a cruise later this year. Told him the name was gonna change to the Gulf of America, then the weather would improve. ...

mugtech

@Fred I see clearly who stokes the fire. An Englishman that wants to debate US politics Cheers, Steve. - @bigpearl I don't know any of any Englishmen who have posted here. I could be wrong asI haven't looked at every profile. - @Fred He means you Read More

mugtech replied to a thread
2 days ago
PalawOne

Marcos looks forward to working closely with POTUS by PalawOne

Marcos looks forward to working closely with POTUSBy Helen Flores - The Philippine Star - January 22, 2025https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/01/22/2415949/marcos-looks-forward-working-closely-potusMarcos looks forward to working closely with ...

mugtech

On Tuesday, 1/28 it was the 77th anniversary of the plane wreck at El Gato, inspiring Woody Guthrie to write Deportee. Heard Dylan do an electric version during the Buy Centenial.. Wasn't that around the time of Cesar Chavez and the grape ... Read More

mugtech replied to a thread
2 days ago
PalawOne

Marcos looks forward to working closely with POTUS by PalawOne

Marcos looks forward to working closely with POTUSBy Helen Flores - The Philippine Star - January 22, 2025https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/01/22/2415949/marcos-looks-forward-working-closely-potusMarcos looks forward to working closely with ...

mugtech

Happy Lunar New Year!!!! Looks like it gonna be one heck of a year. Enjoyed the celebration in 2018 in Singapore and the Eagles won the Superb Owl! Too bad Kenny Stabler is not playing this year, it is the year of the snake. Read More

mugtech replied to a thread
2 days ago
PalawOne

Marcos looks forward to working closely with POTUS by PalawOne

Marcos looks forward to working closely with POTUSBy Helen Flores - The Philippine Star - January 22, 2025https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/01/22/2415949/marcos-looks-forward-working-closely-potusMarcos looks forward to working closely with ...

mugtech

Was sorry to see the religious stampede in India resulting in at least 14 deaths. Seems this happens every couple years in India, but they do not hold the record. Since 1990 Mecca has had 8 such stampedes resulting in over 4,800 deaths. ... Read More

mugtech replied to a thread
2 days ago
mugtech

Returning to Baguio and Ilocos Sur by mugtech

Arrived at JFK at 9PM on 11/17/24 to check in for a 12:50 AM flight on Korean Air to South Korea then Manila. Had to pay $6 to use a hand truck for our three checked bags and two carryons. Only other time we had to pay for said hand ...

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Woke up at 5AM and noticed the electricity was off. The Santa winds were strong last night, guess that was the cause. Went back to sleep. Electricity kicked in for our neighbors about 8:30 AM, but ours was not on until 11AM. Found out ... Read More