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These devices are dangerous! Imagine what they are doing to our brains? I carry a Blackberry on my belt..............not anymore.

Ten autos that will sap your wallet -- and 10 that won't: http://finance.yahoo.com/insurance/article/107172/most-and-least-expensive-cars-to-insure?mod=insurance-autos

Here in Ducruet, we have designed a special program to cover your property and extend certain coverage to your TENANTS. First of all, we recommend that you insure YOUR contents under a homeowner´s multirisk policy. This policy will include coverage for fire, theft, explosion, earthquake, hurricane/windstorm, flood, smoke and water damages.

Why do I need fire insurance in a cement condominium? Click on the link from our friends at Panama Guide to see this scary video...

Here are a couple of the new BUPA Latin America (issued directly from Miami) plans that I like. I have BUPA Secure with a $5,000/yr. deductible. BUPA Secure:

Blue Cross & Blue Shield has affiliated themselves with Cia. Internacional de Seuros, S.A, a local Panama licensed insurance company. This relationship allows IS insureds to access the USA network of BC & BS. Here is the address of their international plans sorry, Spanish only:

Excellent International Health Insurance coverage is available to protect you in the Republic of Panama. Injury or illness in a country far from home can be a very scary experience. If you are without proper health insurance or cannot demonstrate liquidity to a local hospital, it can be the difference between life and death. Expats..

My good friend Gerry "D" has asked me to do a series of shows from his COOL FM studio. We will discuss different types of insurance available here in Panama. Click on the link below if you wish to hear our first effort:

Here is a very comprehensive article that helps answer a frequent question I hear from clients moving to Panama: http://www.panama-guide.com/article.php/2010040708395597

Embrace Life: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h-8PBx7isoM The most effective PSA ad that I have ever seen!

Here is an interesting exchange on the ExpatHealth Yahoo Group, between Craig Morrissey, Executive VP of Hospial Nacional and a veteran asking about VA Benefits in Panama:

The standard USA/Canada life insurance contract has only a few major exclusions. There are no geographical restrictions, but some companies may exclude death as a result of war, hazardous activity, failure to pay the premium or aviation. For the beneficiary to be paid, a valid certificate of death/proof of death and return of the original policy is all that is needed to receive the benefits.

Voyage into your body to see an amazing creation you're born with: the perfect cardiovascular system. A lifetime of poor health habits can destroy that system and lead to major medical problems and a shortened lifespan, but it doesn't have to be that way.

During a BBQ, a woman stumbled and took a little fall - she assured everyone that she was fine (they offered to call paramedics) .she said she had just tripped over a brick because of her new shoes.

Want to see your driving history? Do you have outstanding parking tickets? Check out: http://www.licencia.com.pa/historial/ Click on "istrucciones de uso"...

Below is the law/article that regulates foreigners using a drivers license other than Panamanian. It says that you may drive on your home country license for 90 days....no extensions!

Below is the article/law that speaks of allowing vehicles to circulate with a license plate from another country. You may drive the vehicle for 90 days, but must obtain a special permit from ATTT.

Welcome to the Longevity Game! See how your lifestyle can affect you in the years to come by answering just 12 quick questions. Your expected age will show in the tabulator in the upper left corner. Keep in mind your answers may increase, decrease, or have no affect on your expected age.

With the help of several Spanish speakers, we have translated the original document for your convenience and not with the intention of interpreting or enforcing the law. We have also added our own comments in order to make the legal information easier to understand. This translation is not valid for legal purposes.

On the "The Breakfast Show" with my good friend Gerry D this morning! Click “Wednesday show” and listen. I come...