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A Place For Retirees

11/28/10 07:13

Each one of us is really looking forward to our retirement. Yes, we always look forward where to relocate and settle down after decades of hard work and struggles. For most of us, we consider a place that will cater to our needs as a pensioner. I believe that when that time comes, we would only want to stay in a place where we could relax and loosen up.

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Giving Importance to Human Rights

Many people nowadays who are not aware of the real essence of human right. Some of them would even take this for granted. I appreciate these artists who have the courage to make use of their skills through photography and show the reality of life. Both kids and adults struggle in life. Some are successful, but still there are some who fail to achieve their endeavor. I think there are a lot of factors affecting human lives. These may be hard but this shouldn't degrade human rights. We should remain strong and firm despite challenges.

Link: Exhibition: Constructing social change through photogra

For The Love Of His Family

Edgar Renteria's life is truly an inspiration. There are a lot of people who are migrating to another place just to be able support and help their families way back home. I agree with Renteria that all the sacrifies will all be worth it when you see them in a better condition angd when you see them with a better life. For the love of them, we make sacrifices and sometimes we get tired of giving ourselves away. But at the end of the day, we realize that there are people who are behind us. Hoping and waiting for our help in the name of love.

Link: Catholic San Francisco

Increase Remittances to Support Developing Countries

I think remittances will benefit developing countries. It has even become the major source of income. In a nutshell, local worker working abroad have provided good results in the growth of a developing country. The remittance received by Colombia seems so low, so I think the economists and policymakers must learn what exactly they can do to increase remittances. The country may have been affected by financial crisis, but it would be helpful if they try to put up some programs that can handle remittances issues and balance the amount to meet the need of the country.

Link: Colombia to receive $3.9B remittances in 2010 - Colombi

ATM withdrawals

Unfortunately, most banks charge a fee if you withdraw money through the automated teller machine or ATM of another bank. If it's just local, they charge you in local currency. If it's in another country, they will charge you in US Dollars. I guess that's how banks survive so it's one thing we have to accept for choosing a convenient way to bring cash when we travel. Still, banks should charge a reasonable withdrawal fee.

Yes, you should also be aware of the maximum withdrawal amount that the ATM and your own bank allow per day. You wouldn't want to be short of cash in a foreign land.

Link: Travel: Answers: What's the best and cheapest way to ex