“Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today.” - James Dean
Posted in Panama Journal on Aug 24th, 2006
In Panama City, a Gringo and a Gecko have bonded through the commom love of Bonlac Yogurt. In a post Mike made on one of the Yahoo Groups, Mike said that his new friend has lost all fear when it comes to him and yogurt. Without fail, about 5 minutes after finishing a cup [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on Aug 24th, 2006
I happened to be down town today as the Association of Chiriquí Teachers was walking down the street. I think they just got a $90 a month salary increase, but appearantly they want more.
Posted in Software, Technology on Aug 24th, 2006
Article 1 - You would think that the Enterprise versions of Windows are more secure that the desktop versions and I am sure that they are. However, malware attacks are continuing to increase and here is an article that may make you think about changing your OS.
Article 2 - If you are sticking with Windows [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on Aug 23rd, 2006
This is the latest email I have received this morning on the status of government assistance for the residents of Las Lajas. A previous post had a photo of Ing. Luis Lombardo that Linda references in this email.
Hi Don Ray,
Just wanted to give you an update - on Monday, August 21st, Sr. Ruben Blades called [...]
Posted in Business Opportunity, Businesses, Panama Journal on Aug 23rd, 2006
I received the following email from Wee-Mingh Fung related to a business opportunity in the city of David, Chiriquí. I have gotten to know Wee-Mingh because Café Don Sui is one of my favorite restaurants and I have talked to him many times while I was there.
You may also remember the photos I took on [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on Aug 22nd, 2006
Pandora Internet Radio has provided me so much enjoyment, I thought I would tell you, once again, how easy it is to listen to great music from the Internet and to be able to tailor it to your liking. If you click on the artist’s names below Pandora will play some of their selections or [...]
Posted in Panama Journal, Videos on Aug 22nd, 2006
I spent a little time over in Costa Rica Saturday and Sunday. While I was there I happened to see some kids playing and it dawned me that adults need to be more like children. It takes very little to make them happy.
Here are a couple of photos of some kids having the greatest time [...]
Posted in Dining Out on Aug 21st, 2006
It had been a long time since I had eaten the buffet at Hotel Gran Nacional, so today I treated my self. If I remember correctly, it was $5.95 for all you can eat. I think it is $8.50 on Sundays. I had been disappointed the last time I had gone to the buffet at [...]
Posted in Healthcare, Panama Journal on Aug 21st, 2006
I had to go by Hospital Chiriquí today and noticed the ambulance parked there so I took its photo. It is on duty 24/7.
Like Hunter had said you should know the area’s health care limitations where you live in Panama. While I was at it, I checked the condition of the ambulance’s tires and I [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on Aug 21st, 2006
I hope I spelled it correctly. Mamones is a fruit that I enjoy buying here in David. You will see it being sold a lot along the side of the road. I understand it comes in red and yellow, but I have only seen the red ones.
It is interesting to look at and interesting to [...]
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