Furloughs bite for customs workers,

By Mike M. Ahlers, CNN

March 8, 2013 -- Updated 1028 GMT (1828 HKT)

Homeland Security Secretary Janet Napolitano said on Monday that she expects customs wait times to increase to 150 to 200 percent of normal.
"I don't mean to scare, I mean to inform. If you're traveling, get to the airport earlier than you otherwise would. There's only so much we can do with personnel," Napolitano said.
The union representing some 24,000 agency employees predicted the cuts will "undercut" national security and lead to a loss of revenue.

Should You Move To Another Country To Escape...

Should You Move To Another Country To Escape The Collapse Of America? 10 Questions To Ask Yourself First

1..Do You Speak The Language? If Not, How Will You Function?
2..How Will You Make A Living? 3..Will You Be Okay Without Your Family And Friends? 4..Have You Factored In Weather Patterns And Geological Instability? 5..What Will You Do For Medical Care?
 6..Are You Moving Into A High Crime Area?
7..Are You Prepared For “Culture Shock”?
8..What Freedoms and Liberties Will You Lose By Moving?
9..Is There A Possibility That The Country You Plan To Escape To Could Be Involved In A War At Some Point?
10..When The Global Economy Collapses, Will You And Your Family Be Okay For Food?
..all very good questions to ponder before leaving out!
Read more at http://investmentwatchblog.com/should-you-move-to-another-country-to-escape-the-collapse-of-america-10-questions-to-ask-yourself-first/#fQuHY4xhwR7wyza3.99

ECUADOR NEWS : Ecuador,Requirements for an pension visa

ECUADOR NEWS : Ecuador,Requirements for an pension visa: Ecuador news - Here is the complete list with the requirements to obtain an Ecuadorian pension visa. Annuitant Visa 9-I Foreign Pension ...

"Ecuador At Your Service" radio show on the Oversees Radio Network

Radio Cuenca

"Ecuador At Your Service" radio show on the Oversees Radio Network.

 

Ana Lucia Serrano, who heads up the Cuenca Immigration Office, will be the featured guest on the "Ecuador At Your Service" radio show on the Oversees Radio Network. The show airs live on Monday at 11:00 AM, but can be downloaded from the archives at any time. Ashley & Michel will interview Ms. Serrano about the "3 R's": Rules, Regulations, and Requirements for getting visas and cedulas in Ecuador. http://ecuadoratyourservice.com/

500 North Americans Have Come to Cuenca So Far in 2013

ECUADOR NEWS : 500 North Americans Have Come to Cuenca So Far in ...: Ecuador news - In the past, there was a net migration of people from Ecuador going to the United States mostly looking for work.  Now the ...Of the 500 US and Canadian citizens who have come to Cuenca in January and February of this year, some are visitors looking to see if they like the city to spend their retirement years. 

Others have already made this decision and are settling in. Foreign retirees are a benefit to the economy of Cuenca. 

Many of them bring their retirement savings to invest in the country. They also spend their money on rent, food, clothing, transportation, and medical services.

Intense rain accompaied by electrical storms - Guayaquil

Intense rain accompaied by electrical storms - Guayaquil
via Susan Schlesinger: Intense rain accompaied by electrical storms of throughout tha afternoon yesterday, Saturday March 2, 213 in Guayaquil, Samborondón y Durán.

Sectors in the north, center and south of Guayaquil were the most affected by the precipitation where the water covered up to half the car height and caused blockages in the roadways.

Power outages are causing diversion of planes to Manta and information is being shared by sms on twitter.: http://www.eluniverso.com/2013/03/03/1/1445/calles-anegadas-caos-trafico-intensa-lluvia.html

Ecuador remains in the list of countries not cooperating in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing

 Ecuador remains in the list of countries not cooperating in the fight against money laundering and terrorist financing of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) (Acción Financiera Internacional (GAFI). The Attorney said in a statement that it will continue in that status “at least until the next meeting, in June 2013, and which will be reviewed again your situation and progress.” At the meeting of the FATF, 20 and 22 February in Paris, adopted the report of the Review Group for International Cooperation (ICRG).

http://latinamericacurrentevents.com/ecuador-on-list-of-countries-not-cooperating-in-fight-against-money-laundering-terrorist-financing/26984/