Category Archives: Travel

Police Officer Search, Traffic stop rights, Police Searches, Police Rights

Posted on November 17, 2011 by straydog01

A Police Officers Worst Enemy Is A Well Informed Citizen Who Knows Their Rights! Police officers hate to hear these words: “Am I free to go?”                             … Continue reading →

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Beating the TSA: How a determined passenger spent hours arguing his rights before being waved through the checks | Mail Online

Posted on November 24, 2010 by straydog01

It’s the solution that millions of American airline passengers have been searching for – how to avoid bodyscanners and intrusive pat-downs when they fly. Now one patient traveller has proved it is possible to bypass the high-level security measures in … Continue reading →

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What the TSA Isn’t Saying About Full Body Scanners and Your Right to Opt Out – Say ‘I Opt Out.’ Every Time.

Posted on November 2, 2010 by straydog01

Get the facts about Advanced Imaging Technology Since January 2010 the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has been rolling out what they term Advanced Imaging Technology, or Whole Body Imaging, at airports around the United States. These devices are used to … Continue reading →

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Activist Post: 5 Best Countries to Escape America’s Decline

Posted on October 26, 2010 by straydog01

Okay, you’re upset with the direction America is headed and you’ve been thinking of moving to another country. Perhaps you feel exhaustedly cynical about the political, economic, or social situation in the U.S. and think it is beyond repair. You … Continue reading →

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“Revolution” in Ecuador—Facts From the Ground – International Living

Posted on October 10, 2010 by straydog01

by Lee Harrison I saw the “revolution” news from Ecuador last Friday morning, October 1st. CNN’s coverage started off in typical fashion with these words: “Ecuador’s government appeared teetering on the verge of collapse Thursday…” I read about how Ecuador’s … Continue reading →

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Expat Exchange – Countries Offer Incentives to Foreign Retirees – retiring abroad, best places to retire, overseas retirement

Posted on October 1, 2010 by straydog01

Some countries court foreign retirees, offering discounts (on everything from in-country travel to prescription medicines and closing costs on property purchase) and tax breaks (from the right to import household and personal belongings, even a car, tax-free to zero tax … Continue reading →

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Mexico’s Most Beautiful Stretch of Coast-International Living

Posted on September 22, 2010 by straydog01

One of the prettiest stretches of coast on Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula is the Costa Maya. This lies on the Caribbean and runs roughly from the Belize border north to the little town of Mahahual. On the Costa Maya the waters … Continue reading →

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Low-cost retirement destinations abroad | Global News

Posted on September 15, 2010 by straydog01

By News Desk Are you one of the Americans struggling to save for retirement who President Barack Obama mentioned in his State of the Union address? GlobalPost has put together a slideshow of some of the best places to settle … Continue reading →

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Paradise in Belize – International Living

Posted on September 14, 2010 by straydog01

By Margot Brown It hit me as soon as we stepped onto the pier off Front Street. To my right was the white sandy street with no cars and few bicycles. A handful of people walking. I realized: “This is … Continue reading →

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Quick Answers about Ecuador

Posted on September 10, 2010 by straydog01

The following is a response to another blogger about Ecuador.  It is quick to the point and will give you a brief overview of Ecuador.  I would say that probably answers the most common and basic questions that people have … Continue reading →

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