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		<title>Expatriate Definition</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:35:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mels</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Expatriate Tax Issues]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you’re thinking about moving abroad, you’ve probably stumbled upon the word “expatriate” or “ex-pat” more than a few times. You might be wondering, just what is the meaning of expatriate? First of all, it doesn’t mean “ex-patriot” as in someone who is a former patriot of their country. Actually the term has nothing to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Does Argentina Recognize Dual Citizenship?</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:24:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mels</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you want to retain your current nationality while becoming a citizen of Argentina, you should be just fine according to the laws in Argentina. (Your home country is a separate matter.) Argentina has a policy of recognizing dual citizenship for minors who are under the age of 18. Upon turning 18, the citizen must [...]]]></description>
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		<title>How to Become a Citizen of Argentina</title>
		<link>http://www.escapingtheus.com/2010/12/how-to-become-a-citizen-of-argentina/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:20:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mels</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Argentina Immigration]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Argentina gives citizenship to applicants if they qualify in one of the following ways: 1. Born in Argentina: If you’re already born, it’s too late for you, but your future children could gain Argentine citizenship automatically if they are born in the country, or have parents who are already citizens. 2. A person who has [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Facts About Argentina: Demographics &amp; More</title>
		<link>http://www.escapingtheus.com/2010/12/argentina-demographics-basic-info/</link>
		<comments>http://www.escapingtheus.com/2010/12/argentina-demographics-basic-info/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2010 20:08:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mels</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Argentina Culture]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Argentina’s government is set-up as a republic. The capital city is Buenos Aires. Population: 40,913,584 Geographic Size: 1,068,302 square miles Ethnicity: A mix of Spanish and Italian 97%; Mestizo, Amerindian 3% Religion: Catholic 92%, Protestant 2%, Jewish 2%, Other 4% Language: The official language is Spanish although Italian, English, German and French are also spoken. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Three Hour Siestas &amp; Overall Inefficiency In Latin America Explained</title>
		<link>http://www.escapingtheus.com/2010/12/three-hour-siestas-overall-inefficiency-in-latin-american-explained/</link>
		<comments>http://www.escapingtheus.com/2010/12/three-hour-siestas-overall-inefficiency-in-latin-american-explained/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 04:14:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mels</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[My thoughts: If Latins tend to move a little more slowly in life, why the hell do they drive like they are being chased by armed assassins? Where are they all rushing to if they are all so freakin’ late to everything? Regardless, this video will help you understand our cultural differences as being more [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The U.S Exit Tax For Expatriates: An Update</title>
		<link>http://www.escapingtheus.com/2010/12/the-u-s-exit-tax-for-expatriates-an-update/</link>
		<comments>http://www.escapingtheus.com/2010/12/the-u-s-exit-tax-for-expatriates-an-update/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:32:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mels</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Expatriate Tax Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Money Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Paperwork]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Retire Overseas]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Every since this wicked exit tax passed, we’ve been wondering just what it means and how it will affect those of us lookin’ to leave La La Land with most of our cash intact. I found an article by two tax attorneys explaining the new law and how it’s been implemented. Here’s a link to [...]]]></description>
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		<title>What Americans Have Become</title>
		<link>http://www.escapingtheus.com/2010/12/what-americans-have-become/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 06 Dec 2010 17:46:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mels</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Culture]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Economics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gold & Silver]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Personal Thoughts]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I think the video kind of says it all. Chilling to say the least. Related Posts: No Related Post]]></description>
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		<title>Panama&#8217;s New Tax Agreement With the IRS</title>
		<link>http://www.escapingtheus.com/2010/12/selling-online-as-a-business/</link>
		<comments>http://www.escapingtheus.com/2010/12/selling-online-as-a-business/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:19:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mels</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Expatriate Tax Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Immigration Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Panama News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[IRS agents are the last people I want to see in Panama, sipping my pipas (coconut water) on the beach. I had heard they were setting up an office in Panama City, so I guess they knew all along something big was coming. What a way to ruin a party! Here’s the news: Under threat [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Not Just Another Abandoned Blog &#8212; I promise!</title>
		<link>http://www.escapingtheus.com/2009/08/not-just-another-abandoned-blog-i-promise/</link>
		<comments>http://www.escapingtheus.com/2009/08/not-just-another-abandoned-blog-i-promise/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2009 04:42:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mels</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Personal Thoughts]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[When I started this website, I had visions that didn’t quite match the logistical reality of my life – thus the severe delays in making this little corner of the internet as awesome as I intended. In between slapping together dinners for six and tackling mounds of paperwork, the passion to fill these pages with [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Is Mexico Still Safe?</title>
		<link>http://www.escapingtheus.com/2009/07/is-mexico-still-safe/</link>
		<comments>http://www.escapingtheus.com/2009/07/is-mexico-still-safe/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:58:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Mels</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Choosing A Country]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Crime & Safety]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Immigration Issues]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mexico News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Safety Abroad]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[The best margarita and enchilada are not going to offset the bitter taste of daily stories of dead bodies and swine flu cases, but it’s hard to know just how safe Mexico is when you’re here and not there. I think that’s true about any country. Think about how you might feel about the U.S. [...]]]></description>
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