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		<title>The Expat Directory - Expatriate Forums</title>
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		<description>Latest expatriate discussions from The Expat Directory Forums</description>
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		<title>Are you from Boguchar?</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=8dcdbee71f858a3f526e965a168a1fabe21dba3a</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 31 Jul 2010 03:10:03 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Russia</category>
		<subcategory>Boguchar</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[I'd be interested in hearing from you....]]></description>
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		<title>WHEN IT COMES TO GOLD PORTUGAL IS FAR FROM BROKE</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=b7a3c7d07c678549b6ad0e9ba77672592805385c</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 16:25:13 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
DONT BE PUT OFF BY THE RECENT CREDIT RATING REDUCTIONS BY THE CREDIT RATING AGENCIES, NOT ONLY DOES IT HOLD MORE GOLD PER CAPITA THAN ANY OTHER COUNTRY IN EUROPE BUT THEY ARE THE THIRD BIGGEST MINING PRODUCERS IN EUROPE. WHILE THE REST OF THE WORLD WAS SELLING PORTUGAL WERE BUILDING UP THEIR RESERVES, GORDON BROWN EAT YOUR HEART OUT
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BLOOMBERG|By Joao Lima - Jul 21, 2010
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F...]]></description>
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		<title>Expat Health Insurance in Shanghai</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=8ef35f9e5eb52fa5019ead67bfbe1a00903c3371</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 10:00:18 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Ask An Expert</category>
		<subcategory>Healthcare and Medical</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[I'm an expat, planning on spending most of my life in Shanghai. I want to get health insurance that isn't too expensive but will still cover me if I go traveling or whatever. Right now, I've been recommended to go for global health Asia...do these packages look reasonable to you?http://www.globalhealthasia.com/inter/index.asp?sid=668&amp;did=27&amp;pg=expat-medical-insuranceI'm looking to work on ...]]></description>
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		<title>Expats buying glasses abroad can be very expenses, no longer thanks to Glasses Direct</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=b4f5ffa9b726531797cef696e5cb7394068766c9</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:55:18 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[www.glassesdirect.co.uk
I was quoted in Portugal Euro 550 for two pairs of bifocals with a months
I have just had delivered to me here in Portugal via my brother in the UK two pairs for &pound;165 and from time of order to delivery it took two weeks
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		<title>Weekly Cheap Shopping Delivered</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=90691ecfe0ce016268c7ee9204f4cf1bf886f2d5</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 20:34:46 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Belgium</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[i would sugegst to people check out www.99pshopper.com a great site to haev your weekly shopping delievred plus its all branded British food they are dam cheap!...]]></description>
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		<title>Global medical insurance in Indonesia - please advise</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=9487369d081c5403fd7eb07b145c823d2f345a72</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 09:38:25 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Indonesia</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[no spam or insurance agents please...i am new here. will be relocated to Indonesia in September.I have some experiences with health insurance. most of the companies are good.I got people from manulife, great eastern, all claiming theirs is the best.I understand insurance today is so competitive that its not the evaluation of the package but the reliability of the company and the people behind it.....]]></description>
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		<title>A GREAT part-time Job in Maadi - Cairo</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=c745c3283b43864f707c2b346033bf502d3d6448</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 08:38:50 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Egypt</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for a GREAT part-time Job?
If so, we have a wonderful and lucrative role for you!We are hiring Public Relation Specialist for a very reputable recruitment company in Maadi.We are looking for upbeat and energetic people who are confident in their ability.Excellent English is a must; Native English speakers will be preferable Owning a car is a plus.If you are interested please send ...]]></description>
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		<title>Very strange</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=cda685942ed3663e54f78efe592de3d0e25e9235</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jul 2010 10:06:38 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Useful Third Party Tools</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/forums.php?c=e3a5ad7fa8c8e13e875e84da1bacbf1683908f33
This site has had 103 views but there is nothing here, is it Aprils Fool day ?
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		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=e3a5ad7fa8c8e13e875e84da1bacbf1683908f33</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Jul 2010 13:32:02 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Malaysia</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
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		<title>Calling Sudanese expats in Canada</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=d44ebf44265bc2b9ac621ce0c141a93685896d27</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:45:57 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Canada</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[I am recruiting Sudanese expats who would like to come home to Khartoum.&nbsp; Lucrative executive positions in large Sudanese organisation, for qualified people with international experience....]]></description>
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		<title>Calling Sudanese expats in the USA</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=1a781f0214bc611e5e5a2b3833a1308de7efe5fc</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:45:20 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>United States</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[I am recruiting Sudanese expats who would like to come home to Khartoum.&nbsp; Lucrative executive positions in large Sudanese organisation, for qualified people with international experience....]]></description>
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		<title>Calling Sudanese expats in the UK</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=6dc2f48ea16103d8db1c692b13fa950f101bf136</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:44:31 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>United Kingdom</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[I am recruiting Sudanese expats who would like to come home to Khartoum.&nbsp; Lucrative executive positions in large Sudanese organisation, for qualified people with international experience....]]></description>
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		<title>Calling Sudanese expats in Australia</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=36e9253dfd9fd66ccc63069e00d8e0c33f024fea</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:43:31 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Australia</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[I am recruiting Sudanese expats who would like to come home to Khartoum.&nbsp; Lucrative executive positions in large Sudanese organisation, for qualified people with international experience....]]></description>
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		<title>Come home to Khartoum!</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=157cdc052119a4813127cfe19bf755af627e56e7</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Jul 2010 12:40:54 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Sudan</category>
		<subcategory>Khartoum</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[I am recruiting Sudanese expats living abroad who wish to return to Sudan.&nbsp; Lucrative positions in large Sudanese organisation, for qualified people with international experience....]]></description>
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		<title>INTENSIVE DRIVING LESSONS IN UK</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=6304a9c06fc1367cd5a2be9ab373fb147d53d9cd</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=6304a9c06fc1367cd5a2be9ab373fb147d53d9cd</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 13:38:58 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;

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I wonder if there is anyone out there that can recommend and INTENSIVE DRIVING SCHOOL FOR BEGINNERS in the UK.&nbsp; I am trying to find a recommended driving school suitable for my wife and a friend of hers that are both raw beginners both from Portugal, I would expect the school to be not far from a Ryanair airport that flies to Portugal, say Liverpool, Bristol, Birmingham. I w...]]></description>
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		<title>Forum posting came up three times</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=99e1d6ce553230d40942c208532b91235906438f</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:50:55 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Site Problems</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[I have just posted a Form in the Portugal section ONCE , opps it came up three times.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Thanks...]]></description>
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		<title>Portugal is a small country BUT !!!!!!</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=e0a8a42174940286538f0024dfb016963717ea67</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 10:21:04 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Although Portugal is one of the smallest countries in Europe, no bigger than the size of Wales, packed into this country are many contrasts here are a few examples&nbsp;
DONT LIVE THE DREAM, COME HERE AND SEE FOR YOUR SELF

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		<title>Live and work in Portugal</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=5f8ecaf8d65753c91c87b25be51b4c051b370e0d</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=5f8ecaf8d65753c91c87b25be51b4c051b370e0d</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jul 2010 13:21:51 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello everyone. Can anyone give me feedback about living and working in Portugal ? I have been offered work in Sines for 12 months and was wondering about the lifestyle cost of living and so on and so forth. i am no stranger to living and working abroad but never Portugal. Salary will be 3000 euros after tax with housing and transport paid for. All feedback is greatly appreciated
...]]></description>
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		<title>A VALUABLE LIST OF ESSENTIAL CONTACTS IN PORTUGAL</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=9b55d07eecfae01f83b9ddd127c359355a4650c4</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=9b55d07eecfae01f83b9ddd127c359355a4650c4</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jun 2010 18:29:36 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Have a look at this URL

http://www.transitionsabroad.com/listings/living/living_abroad/living_in_portugal.shtml#business
including
&nbsp;&nbsp;Living in Portugal
Key Expatriate Websites and Resources




Articles on Portugal




Business and Economy in Portugal



Education and Study in Portugal




Embassies and Consulates



Expatriate Websites and Resources



G...]]></description>
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		<title>Why a QNUPS instead of a QROPS?</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=87ea6f51a498718ecd17862d9ce76635cb8be1ee</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=87ea6f51a498718ecd17862d9ce76635cb8be1ee</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:33:28 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Ask An Expert</category>
		<subcategory>Tax</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[New tax planning opportunities for British expatriates:
On the 15th February 2010 new UK legislation came into force which created an opportunity for British expatriates to save local taxes in the country in which they are tax resident as well as UK inheritance tax (IHT).&nbsp;
The UK legislation created a new type of trust known as Qualifying Non-UK Pension Schemes (QNUPS) - which should not be...]]></description>
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		<title>Bamako International Academy</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=a7a2c6ede38a5b334928800c059730b255197422</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=a7a2c6ede38a5b334928800c059730b255197422</guid>
		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 00:34:30 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Mali</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Bamako International Academy is a new independent American international school in Bamako. Their curriculum is US accredited and they offer a sure educational pathway&nbsp;for&nbsp;their students to continue&nbsp;their studies&nbsp;in US and abroad.
They have reasonable fees&nbsp;and offer talented and committed native English speaking teachers. Are&nbsp;you living in Bamako, and you are looking ...]]></description>
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		<title>Is Britain the worst place for Expats to live?</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=e4fb31e83e2b478593400485d6bbc266151da261</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=e4fb31e83e2b478593400485d6bbc266151da261</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:14:04 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>United Kingdom</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[The UK is one of the world's worst locations to live for expats, According to the survey conducted by HSBC International.
Expats find it difficult to find somewhere to live in the UK, with many finding their quality of accommodation poorer than back home..
Canada comes top of world's largest expat lifestyle survey

Australia and Thailand rank 2nd and 3rd respectively
UK scores poorly for qual...]]></description>
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		<title>Calling All Expats in Portugal</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=Portugal_expat_forum</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=Portugal_expat_forum</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jun 2010 05:07:55 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Portugal, Sharing resourcesThis message is for those expats who already live in PortugalDo you have any stories or tails about your move?Do you have some advice that could help the next expat on their move to Portugal?If you have time, why not share your experiences about your expat life, let us know how the cost of living is in PortugalIs it expensive for every day items like bread and milk?Is fu...]]></description>
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		<title>English Content Writer Needed</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=7b74d75f045cad0187431ee018a6616fe74a7d8c</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=7b74d75f045cad0187431ee018a6616fe74a7d8c</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2010 13:12:57 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Suriname</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[
Hi,
We are looking for expats across (country) to join us on an iPhone project. The person must meet the following qualifications:
* Must have lived in the current city for at least six months, or have intimate knowledge of the city.
* Native English speaker with excellent writing skill.
* Owning an iPhone or iPod Touch is a plus, but not required.
The person will join us as a freelance con...]]></description>
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		<title>Moving to Canada - Help</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=ac52899e3ca04035bbb5161d90a179dba669dac2</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=ac52899e3ca04035bbb5161d90a179dba669dac2</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jun 2010 19:55:24 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Canada</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[I have the oppertunity to move to Canada to work with a friend who moved out some time ago.
&nbsp;
They have sent me some info through but I would be grateful if anyone could provide some help.
&nbsp;
I', looking for banks in Canada (maybe expat specail ones?)
where to start with a visa
moving companies etc
&nbsp;
any help would be great, thanks...]]></description>
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		<title>Pictures of Australia</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=3dcf38611eba217a396394a14c466b0493e71272</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=3dcf38611eba217a396394a14c466b0493e71272</guid>
		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Jun 2010 02:04:51 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Australia</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[I would like to draw our Australian visitors and potentail Aussie Expats to vdpau&nbsp;excellent photographs of Australia. I am truly impressed.
&nbsp;...]]></description>
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		<title>GIVEN ANOTHER CHANCE WHERE WOULD YOU GO ?</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=0394c3afde621dfdce79a7036be7e26169e9a29d</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=0394c3afde621dfdce79a7036be7e26169e9a29d</guid>
		<pubDate>Sun, 30 May 2010 10:30:11 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>World Wide</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[
&nbsp;
The following thoughts have often occurred to me:
&nbsp;FOR WORLD WIDE EXPATS
&nbsp;If you are not happy where you are, given a chance what alternative destination would you prefer to choose, assuming of course that money is no object ?
&nbsp;FOR PORTUGAL EXPATS
I wondered if anyone had moved to a particular part of Portugal but wished they'd picked another area. North instead of sou...]]></description>
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		<title>Retiring to Portugal</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=5bdd9e58f5559ff2013ef6f584c1248a752fb215</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=5bdd9e58f5559ff2013ef6f584c1248a752fb215</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 14:27:36 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;
We moved to Northern  Portugal in 2004, we have just produced a short video showing how our garden was converted from a jungle in 2004 to its present state which we hope you will find interesting and enjoyable.&nbsp;&nbsp;The whole experience was a lot of hard work, any thoughts about sitting back and doing nothing on retirement certainly was not the case with us.&nbsp;
&nbsp...]]></description>
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		<title>Calling All Expats in Greece</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=Greece_expat_forum</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=Greece_expat_forum</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 07:39:57 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Greece</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Greece, Sharing resourcesThis message is for those expats who already live in GreeceDo you have any stories or tails about your move?Do you have some advice that could help the next expat on their move to Greece?If you have time, why not share your experiences about your expat life, let us know how the cost of living is in GreeceIs it expensive for every day items like bread and milk?Is fuel, tran...]]></description>
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		<title>Calling All Expats in France</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=France_expat_forum</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=France_expat_forum</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 07:36:50 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>France</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[France, Sharing resourcesThis message is for those expats who already live in FranceDo you have any stories or tails about your move?Do you have some advice that could help the next expat on their move to France?If you have time, why not share your experiences about your expat life, let us know how the cost of living is in FranceIs it expensive for every day items like bread and milk?Is fuel, tran...]]></description>
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		<title>Calling All Expats in Spain</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=Spain_expat_forum</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=Spain_expat_forum</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2010 07:34:25 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Spain</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Spain, Sharing resourcesThis message is for those expats who already live in SpainDo you have any stories or tails about your move?Do you have some advice that could help the next expat on their move to Spain?If you have time, why not share your experiences about your expat life, let us know how the cost of living is in SpainIs it expensive for every day items like bread and milk?Is fuel, transpor...]]></description>
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		<title>***THINKING ABOUT BEING AN EXPAT READ THIS FORUM FIRST****</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=66626aac6c8c2cd855f29e7a302e1395cce682f7</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=66626aac6c8c2cd855f29e7a302e1395cce682f7</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 14:09:58 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[
** THIS THREAD IS VERY INTERESTING, FIND TIME TO FOLLOW IT THROUGH FROM START TO FINISH,&nbsp;PLEASE &amp; ADD YOUR COMMENTS IF YOU HAVE ANY PERSONAL EXPERIENCES **


The expat dream killed our marriages: Don't pack your bags and sell up until you've read these three salutary stories
By&nbsp;ALISON SMITH SQUIRE

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1276829/The-expat-dream-killed-marri...]]></description>
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		<title>Roth IRA and expatriation</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=85c309dbe20ed4a053fff5acaaf921cb21a9961c</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=85c309dbe20ed4a053fff5acaaf921cb21a9961c</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 May 2010 14:31:33 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Ask An Expert</category>
		<subcategory>Investments</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[I am considering opting out of the US and obtaining citizenship elsewhere. I believe I understand how the "exit tax" would affect investments in general however would like to know specifically how a Roth IRA would be dealt with. Since funds from a Roth are normally not to be taxed upon withdrawal, would the same apply under this exiting scenario?
thx and regards,...]]></description>
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		<title>Language problems in Portugal</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=e6a8d576095cc9a80516ee71ca11a0d71085304d</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=e6a8d576095cc9a80516ee71ca11a0d71085304d</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 12:47:43 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>World Wide</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;




Caller&nbsp;to&nbsp;Computer   Repair&nbsp;Shop&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Hi,   our printer is not working.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Customer Service:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;   What is wrong with it?&nbsp;
 Caller&nbsp;:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&n...]]></description>
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		<title>Got Kids? Be Careful</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=2f9a232398acd78ae5b6e0580f25b7aca58137df</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=2f9a232398acd78ae5b6e0580f25b7aca58137df</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:11:06 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>The Philippines</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[By the time most of us get around to marrying our first Filipina, we usually have been married before&hellip; at least once. Many of us have children from previous relationships and some of those are still with us. So how will the new Asawa handle the last wife&rsquo;s gifts to her husband?
Sadly I have found more examples of the Filipina being less than noble when it comes to her behaviour towar...]]></description>
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		<title>No easy contact</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=bb56c91a979c37f4d21aac804b051e7c8b5add3a</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=bb56c91a979c37f4d21aac804b051e7c8b5add3a</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Apr 2010 12:42:25 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Site Problems</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[It is frustrating that it is so hard to make contact with The Expat Directory.&nbsp; You need to have several ways for people to contact you if you want to be successful... useful.&nbsp; Get on Facebook and Twitter for starters.&nbsp; Easy to add a page to Facebook.
My technical problem was ignored or not received when I alerted TED around a month ago.&nbsp; It's obvious you don't have a working ...]]></description>
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		<title>Best Places To Retire In Asia</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=01da79b53248fb7d74cf879fe88c775c050384bb</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=01da79b53248fb7d74cf879fe88c775c050384bb</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:37:48 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>The Philippines</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[With what Norman is talking about in the other thread, I found this article and thought it was worth posting.
I live in the Philippines with an extremely low cost of living. Just to give an idea to the readers here, My wife, daughter, and I live very well on under $200us dollars per month. We eat well, travel as we please and want for nothing.
But there is yet another country with an even lower ...]]></description>
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		<title>UK expats - Is it time you had your pensions reviewed?</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=05815f8e9ec205a62d2e34d1598b8ea9672f075b</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=05815f8e9ec205a62d2e34d1598b8ea9672f075b</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 12:44:50 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Ask An Expert</category>
		<subcategory>Pensions</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[It is a rare thing for anyone to wake up in the morning and realise &ldquo;today&rsquo;s the day I should get my pensions reviewed!&rdquo; However, for many UK expats, this is something they know they should consider doing, but more often than not postpone until another day. Why should you get your pensions reviewed? As an expat, your needs and aspirations will differ greatly from when you lived i...]]></description>
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		<title>ARE YOU INTO CATS,  WILD OR DOMESTIC ?</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=6c8d0ebc9c6c8d2e9e970eb4be75e998bd1cedc6</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=6c8d0ebc9c6c8d2e9e970eb4be75e998bd1cedc6</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2010 12:46:40 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[THIS IS THE WILD ONE , VERY RARE

&nbsp;
CLICK ON THIS LINK TO FIND OUT MORE :
http://theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=6dff18389956c971b5ba8fade943d31d7359a80b
&nbsp;
THIS IS THE DOMESTIC ONE VERY COMMON
&nbsp;

&nbsp;
My cat gave birth to 4 kittens on Saturday, good homes required for &nbsp;all of them

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		<title>Latest from the Expat Forums</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=469f405882b9c4f695b248c194e1be92144ba7e7</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=469f405882b9c4f695b248c194e1be92144ba7e7</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Apr 2010 10:02:11 +0100</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Site Problems</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[I see in the last three days we had 10 forum threads listed on the opening page. If things pick up as it is hoped we may end up with more than 10 threads in any one day. If this is the case will listing just ten threads be sufficient when opening up the forum page ? &nbsp;Some members might only open up the forum page evert three days how are they going to be able to view all the threads since the...]]></description>
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		<title>Moving to Merida</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=fc5b802e133fa33d0f29fbdd1d97584f8873593f</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=fc5b802e133fa33d0f29fbdd1d97584f8873593f</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:12:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Mexico</category>
		<subcategory>Merida</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[I am living in Florida right now, but will be moving to Merida in a couple (a few?) months.&nbsp; There used to be a site called the Merida Insider that was really good for meeting people and finding out things, etc.&nbsp; But the site crashed or was hacked and it may not come up again.
Let me hear from anyone in Merida.
Thanks,&nbsp; Al...]]></description>
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		<title>Finding Happiness with Filipino Girls</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=c40d9c059bc32cc0b76bcbafd08e5d45b034658b</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=c40d9c059bc32cc0b76bcbafd08e5d45b034658b</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2010 01:43:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>United States</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[This article is for all the Guys in the states that has finally had enough of the typical "American phyco bitch from hell" type women that seem to domanate the country. You know what I mean; the girls that want to know your bank balance before the say yes to going on a date. Or only marry you so after a year or two the can get the divorce the waned all along and take you to the cleaners in divorce...]]></description>
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		<title>Firefox 3.6 Released</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=418979fba105feb08a8e7ee1c7a7726abb3d6c25</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=418979fba105feb08a8e7ee1c7a7726abb3d6c25</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:23:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Useful Third Party Tools</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[This is a notice to inform all our users that Mozilla Firefox 3.6 has been released.
&nbsp;
We recommend that you update Mozilla to the latest release.
&nbsp;
DOWNLOAD LATEST MOZILLA RELEASE HERE...]]></description>
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		<title>                                                      WAIT YOUR TURN</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=574a7a625957bcdf5380c70b8ae06c1f07725b1b</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=574a7a625957bcdf5380c70b8ae06c1f07725b1b</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Feb 2010 23:47:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>The Philippines</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[
We have all heard about and maybe even had to deal with a case of road rage in our home county at one time or another. But what about the surprise and angry feelings one experiences when someone deliberately cuts in front of you at a check out line at the grocery store, bank or other place of business? Add to this that it happens on a day you are in no mood to be screwed with. Do you say somethi...]]></description>
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		<title>Expats living abroad can claim winter fuel allowance</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=2dceae09bc2ad2c57cd02b7493a8f7d4030465db</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=2dceae09bc2ad2c57cd02b7493a8f7d4030465db</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 15:22:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THIS INTERESTING SUBJECT MATTER ?

&nbsp;
Expats living overseas in countries such as Spain, Portugal and Greece continue to receive the winter fuel allowance, it was claimed today.
Some 63,740 expats received the state-funded allowance of between &pound;125 and &pound;400 each winter, meaning almost &pound;14 million goes abroad each year, according to the Press Asso...]]></description>
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		<title>International Montessori School of Albania</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=548a3f84bcb4688df1db73278f797c4d6f1b5a65</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=548a3f84bcb4688df1db73278f797c4d6f1b5a65</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 11:55:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Albania</category>
		<subcategory>Tirana</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[
The International Montessori School of Albania is an English-language international school in Tirana, Albania. The school was established in 2007 and follows the Montessori philosophy and methodology. The school is housed in a 3-storey villa in a residential area and contains three kindergarten classes; the toddler class, which has children aged 1.5- 3 years old and the casa dei bambini class, w...]]></description>
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		<title>Expats' exodus as Brits give up on la dolce vita</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=7e64937939467362b3f67b942acba3e61d4af000</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=7e64937939467362b3f67b942acba3e61d4af000</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2010 07:17:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;

&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Sunday `4 February 2010
A VERY INTERESTING ARTICLE&nbsp;
For many, the weak pound, rising costs and a scarcity of work have soured the dream of a better life in Europe
On Monday evening, after 19 years in Italy, the British writer Steve Farrand walked out of his flat in the city of Livorno, Tuscany, for the last time. Having spent one final night on Ita...]]></description>
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		<title>RISE IN " MY WAY " KILLINGS IN THE PHILIPPINES</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=83c92a14a8dca87514c79c985ad20c44079f076e</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=83c92a14a8dca87514c79c985ad20c44079f076e</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 12:10:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>World Wide</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[TEXT EXTRACTS FROM THE FIRST POST 10 FEB 2010
I have just read a very amusing article titled&nbsp;
Rise in &lsquo;My Way killings&rsquo; in the Philippines&nbsp;

Karaoke bars ban Sinatra song as more singers are shot for singing 60s hit out of tune
The so-called 'My Way killings' in the Philippines - where more than a million handguns are carried illegally - have been going on for nearly a d...]]></description>
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		<title>Speak English-I Can't Understand You</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=a3e99f2a2bc7a95e8b141b2c30f34ef255ff5c11</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=a3e99f2a2bc7a95e8b141b2c30f34ef255ff5c11</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 21:20:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>The Philippines</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Before you break a heart, and keep in mind that heart might be your own, stop for a moment and ask yourself &ldquo;Why?&rdquo;
Why a Filipina? Why not a woman from your own culture? OK, so you believe western women are getting too demanding, too much like the femi-nazi stereotype the shock jocks moan about. If that is true, ever wondered why?
If you couldn&rsquo;t maintain a relationship with a ...]]></description>
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		<title>HAPPY  CHINESE NEW YEAR & VALENTINES DAY</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=6ffb5466b81576df0bb71c268061054a4ef70b74</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=6ffb5466b81576df0bb71c268061054a4ef70b74</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 09:39:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>World Wide</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[
&nbsp;
AND VALENTINES DAY FROM ALL OF US IN NORTHERN PORTUGAL...]]></description>
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		<title>FREE STOCK VIDEO FOOTAGE </title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=38193293810511873553f26234629d2cb7140345</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=38193293810511873553f26234629d2cb7140345</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 12 Feb 2010 06:52:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Useful Third Party Tools</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[From time to time whether when &nbsp;producing a video either from ones own resources or using AMINOTO&nbsp;there is a requirement to insert short quality video clips either to make the video more interesting or join up segments of your &nbsp;existing video clips. Nearly all video clips on the internet for this purpose&nbsp;are NOT royalty free or very restricted in subject matter. &nbsp;It is not...]]></description>
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		<title>Retiring in Spain</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=6617f0cf3ded8b1b5a55b86f7e90d448de4100a7</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=6617f0cf3ded8b1b5a55b86f7e90d448de4100a7</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:35:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Ask An Expert</category>
		<subcategory>Relocation</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[I am currently living in St Austell in Cornwall and thinking of taking early retirement at the end of 2011.
It has always been our dream to retire in Spain, we have saved up for a long time and we also intend to sell our house.
We are just starting to put our plans together and thought I would ask for some advice about the move.&nbsp; At the moment, my main concerns are:

Property Prices in Sp...]]></description>
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		<title>BLOCKBUSTERS VIDEOS GO TO THE WALL IN PORTUGAL</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=77606996f3c9b59cb1091b556715fc6bcf5dfc8e</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=77606996f3c9b59cb1091b556715fc6bcf5dfc8e</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:02:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[So much for global dominance !!!


In the 90s, an era predating internet streaming and digital downloads, Blockbuster had 100 stores in Portugal, today that number is around 17, most of which are&nbsp;struggling to survive
As if we didn&rsquo;t see this one coming&hellip;They blame internet piracy but it goes to show how a company stuck on old business models and resistant to embracing new tec...]]></description>
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		<title>LEARNER DRIVERS IN PORTUGAL</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=159fcb317feb0df61538e6b70eed0d9899b0f536</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=159fcb317feb0df61538e6b70eed0d9899b0f536</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 17:08:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[&nbsp;

&nbsp;
I after a long hassle I managed to get my Isle of Man Driving License &nbsp;converted to the Portugal equivalent, but I still drive a car on the right hand side
We live in Northern Portugal where none of the driving schools understand English and my wife does not speak fluent Portuguese
It is my wish that my wife learns to drive and pass the Portuguese driving test, I understan...]]></description>
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		<title>iMESH 100%  FREE Legal Downloads</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=c4e4586d7b2e3290cc10c70a782113a17749e90d</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=c4e4586d7b2e3290cc10c70a782113a17749e90d</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:55:58 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Useful Third Party Tools</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[The AMINOTO experience includes free use of a small number of royalty free music downloads which tend to rather on the noisy side. My search for alternative free legal downloads led me to iMesh which turned out to be quite amazing, If you are into classical music or Asian music &nbsp;this is the site for you. Non royalty free &nbsp;tracks are available to be purchased and down loaded
In their own...]]></description>
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		<title>REPLACEMENT FLAGS FOR PORTUGAL & PHILIPPINES</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=3f278f8b075748d3cdc0d75d23ce055c5c42e307</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=3f278f8b075748d3cdc0d75d23ce055c5c42e307</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:46:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Feature Requests</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[With the quality of the site improving by leaps and bounds will it be possible to improve the quality of&nbsp;the Portuguese flag from
&nbsp;
to

&nbsp;
OR BECAUSE EVERYONE IS SO FOOTIE MAD HERE TO
&nbsp;

&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;
&nbsp;...]]></description>
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		<title>Expat Video</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=f70bbe5b8d56169e5f0edf63d603af6d5b1501e0</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=f70bbe5b8d56169e5f0edf63d603af6d5b1501e0</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Feb 2010 02:30:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Feature Requests</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[This is&nbsp; just a quick note to let you know that the new Expat Video facility is almost ready for release.&nbsp; The module is now written but we are looking at a few more options for the video upload as the current upload speeds are not ideal.
We will keep you all posted, for now though you can preview the video setup here...]]></description>
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		<title>HOTEL KEY CARDS</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=26fd3bf3a4964417a9e8c93d73b264d1aee26c58</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=26fd3bf3a4964417a9e8c93d73b264d1aee26c58</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:22:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>The Philippines</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[NOTE: This post is a reprint from the Harry The Horse site. I thought it was worth posting here just incase anyone misses it or does not know about it. It was news to me.

&nbsp;
HOTEL KEY CARDS - Ever wonder what is on your magnetic key card?Answer:
a. Customer's nameb. Customer's partial home addressc. Hotel room numberd. Check-in date and out datese. Customer's credit card number and expira...]]></description>
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		<title>We're living in broken Britain, say most voters</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=fd6fa48a0194eceb13aa137766c8292b37b61811</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=fd6fa48a0194eceb13aa137766c8292b37b61811</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:14:32 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>World Wide</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[
&nbsp;

&nbsp;
It was not good news watching Sky News today which made mention to a new Times survey&nbsp;which produced &nbsp;some of the following results :
Voters are deeply pessimistic about the state of Britain today, believing that society is broken and heading in the wrong direction
Nearly three fifths of voters say that they hardly recognise the country they are living in, while 42 ...]]></description>
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		<title>Portugal Expat Forums by Location</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=c07e2039c623c79f911a12f0a7211fbc09cdebc6</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=c07e2039c623c79f911a12f0a7211fbc09cdebc6</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:00:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[I see that we have 50 towns listed by location, the majority of which I &nbsp;still consider will never be used, would it not be more useful that you divide the forum threads into forum types in preference to location. If the Portugal forum rises to 500 threads which is not out of the question what easy way have we got to identify particular threads other than going through a list of all of them...]]></description>
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		<title>Harry The Horse...</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=6339746c875215206950127b47f821a7ced307ea</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=6339746c875215206950127b47f821a7ced307ea</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 11:45:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>The Philippines</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[
For anyone in or around Angeles City in the Philippines or that is thinking about a visit here; the website of &ldquo;Harry The Horse&rdquo; is a must read.
&nbsp;
It is not a forum posting site as such or a place to shoot the bull. It&rsquo;s a website with lots of good information on a monthly basis for anyone wanting to bar hop or enjoy the &ldquo;other&rdquo; forms of night life in Angeles...]]></description>
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		<title>ALane info on Spain</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=1bffd5e2255e72a91e5e832448783929cbb2601c</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=1bffd5e2255e72a91e5e832448783929cbb2601c</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:58:50 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Site Problems</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[It is a few days since A Lane sent the following thread
http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/forums.php?cfor=6617f0cf3ded8b1b5a55b86f7e90d448de4100a7
I tried to respond and I was told that I am not able to reply because I am not an EXPERT
Just out of interest who is the expert on Spanish Affairs ?. Is that person a resident of Spain or a blank face that wades through lots of other web sites collect...]]></description>
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		<title>FastStone Photo Resizer  </title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=204c894fc67df63393396d765234d1ea2c48ef1a</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=204c894fc67df63393396d765234d1ea2c48ef1a</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:40:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Useful Third Party Tools</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[FastStone Photo Resizer which is FREE
This forum is no different from other web sites, in so far as that it will not accept pictures because they are too large this prompted me to look for a fast, free picture resiser . I found one called Faststone Photo Resizer
This is a great little program that does exactly what I want it to and then some. The interface is easy to use and there are plenty of ...]]></description>
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		<title>PORTUGAL Latest from the All Expat Forums and All threads from the Portugal Expat Forums</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=7d086feda064adea36f61a671a31aae88b15a3b7</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=7d086feda064adea36f61a671a31aae88b15a3b7</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:23:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Site Problems</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[I see that the first 10 latest is duplicated in the All Expat Forums. What is the point of that both on the same page ?...]]></description>
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		<title>Google SketchUp 7</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=52035c4433f9075b0f0ce7574dceae3658bf32c2</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=52035c4433f9075b0f0ce7574dceae3658bf32c2</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:19:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Useful Third Party Tools</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Is this thread open to site members to contribute or is it only for your self ?
I am currently looking at Google Sketchup to see which elements I can find interesting for my images....]]></description>
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		<title>THE VLC MULTI MEDIA PLAYER</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=5f8d902fd812ca4667888c87344c68afcb368c63</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=5f8d902fd812ca4667888c87344c68afcb368c63</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:06:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Useful Third Party Tools</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[It did not take long to discover when starting to playing around making videos that once you have produced one on ANIMOTO as soon as the video is completed &nbsp;you ask the question what do you do with it. ?
leave it on the ANIMOTO storage facility
save it on your hard drive
add it to your own web site
add it to a Forum
add it to Facebook
load it on to Youtube
just to name a few
I have tr...]]></description>
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		<title>                                            Small Businesses In The Philippines</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=5bb0189733b2f3346a8ac6f42d2cd84c65c11ace</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=5bb0189733b2f3346a8ac6f42d2cd84c65c11ace</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 03:11:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>The Philippines</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[In the Philippines, the vast majority of people are unemployed and live in abject poverty. Most people that are employed and living in the country work very long hours for extremely low wages to support the many members of their families.
&nbsp;
Still others manage to find their natural born talent and have a business that reflects that talent and supplies a source of income that is substantial....]]></description>
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		<title>Permaculture in Central Portugal</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=aa3ea4df87a86a8aae77fcf9f96223bc750dc899</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=aa3ea4df87a86a8aae77fcf9f96223bc750dc899</guid>
		<pubDate>Sun, 07 Feb 2010 09:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Any one interested in Permaculture will find the URL listed below very interesting
http://www.portugalsmallholding.org/
It is crammed with lots of interesting information why Portugal has become one of the top destinations for people proposing venture down this direction. Although this URL relates to central Portugal, there is a very strong following here in the North which lends its self to the...]]></description>
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		<title>Retiring in Spain 2 re A Lane</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=4c7e4b4533539aa50d9908a9aa58add3641f25b6</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=4c7e4b4533539aa50d9908a9aa58add3641f25b6</guid>
		<pubDate>Sat, 06 Feb 2010 07:24:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>World Wide</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello A Lane
Reference your threadÂ 
Retiring in Spain

I am currently living in St Austell in Cornwall and thinking of taking early retirement at the end of 2011.
It has always been our dream to retire in Spain, we have saved up for a long time and we also intend to sell our house.
We are just starting to put our plans together and thought I would ask for some advice about the move.Â  A...]]></description>
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		<title>Request New Features</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=03b77adfa647c8c15323495d8d8197fed2441f16</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=03b77adfa647c8c15323495d8d8197fed2441f16</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:58:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Feature Requests</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Regular users of The Expat Directory will know that we are constanlty looking to provide new features and facilities in support of our expatriate community.
Please use this forum or reply to this thread with ideas and features that you would like to see added to The Expat Directory Website.
We believe that there is merit in every idea so feel free to think our of the box :)...]]></description>
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		<title>ADJUSTING TO EXPAT LIFE</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=04823fa3457ac945ef501c6c53839214f81c8b4c</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=04823fa3457ac945ef501c6c53839214f81c8b4c</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 21:13:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>The Philippines</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[
In the United States, when moving from one city to another or even one state to another 3,000 miles away it is not a big deal usually. The hardest part is just making a phone call to get the utilities turned on and maybe finding a grocery store close to your new residence.
&nbsp;
Moving to the Philippines from the U.S. or another 1st world country can be the most challenging and also frustrati...]]></description>
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		<title>The Forum Latest Additions</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=a6dd106d1be4df15753a4051d6ea739cdd959878</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=a6dd106d1be4df15753a4051d6ea739cdd959878</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 20:32:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Site Problems</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Just out of interest, these green envelopes on the left are they there for your benefit or ours, if ours what is their significance ?
The last posting date is shown , how about the first as well ?
&nbsp;
&nbsp;




Latest from the Expat Forums




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Title
Last Post
Replies
Views




Request New Features
2010-02-04 20:11:00
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THE EXPAT HALL OF FAME...]]></description>
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		<title>THE EXPAT HALL OF FAME</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=e2c97e50701988b6d9ff47800384ac95b2b7f2c2</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=e2c97e50701988b6d9ff47800384ac95b2b7f2c2</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 19:57:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Site Problems</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[The Expat Directory Hall of Fame

First Registered Member&nbsp;- lynneNaranek&nbsp;&nbsp;Are they still members ?
Most Forum Posts&nbsp;- nandnjudge (40)&nbsp;NO 117
...]]></description>
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		<title>Registration with The Expat Directory</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=308d60173c7f43772a1a3957617f60f8dbdef8bd</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=308d60173c7f43772a1a3957617f60f8dbdef8bd</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:30:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Site Notices</category>
		<subcategory>Improvements</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[The Registration systme has now been upgraded.
New users can now enter the country of location and birth wehn registering at The Expat Directory.
&nbsp;
This facility will further support the expatriate members section and improve expatriate connections and communication, particularly when expat events and the internal messaging system becomes active....]]></description>
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		<title>A FEW CLICKS TOO MANY</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=6446e9d57daca790abde5fdad77f2204cf19cafd</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=6446e9d57daca790abde5fdad77f2204cf19cafd</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 04 Feb 2010 10:32:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Site Problems</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Have a look at this
WEDNESDAY 20 JAN 118 clicks
January's Daily clicks on Expat Site listings
THEN&nbsp;
Most Popular Expat Sites on 20 January 2010
APPROX &nbsp;25 CLICKS
I will place a bet that the second is correct unless we have some one out there looking at all the web sites

&nbsp;
&nbsp;
...]]></description>
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		<title>Back again on that Pasty but with what to drink ?</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=7e1385e83d38abe1da4cebcbf222c08fc15b504f</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=7e1385e83d38abe1da4cebcbf222c08fc15b504f</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:45:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[
YUME YUME, I DO MISS THESE IN NORTHERN PORTUGAL
WENT OUT TODAY BOUGHT SOME READY MADE PIE TOPS TO HAVE A GO MY SELF
IF YOU DO NOT HEAR FROM ME YOU WILL KNOW THAT SOMETHING HAS GONE BADLY WRONG
Seriously what is the &nbsp;best thing to drink with a Cornish Pasty ?
A GLASS OF VINHO VERDE WINE ( That is the local wine made here )

&nbsp;

The local wine here has after years in neglect has t...]]></description>
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		<title>VALENTINE DAY IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=e90fb5f38fda602ad359fdf2c32a726aaf8772c8</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=e90fb5f38fda602ad359fdf2c32a726aaf8772c8</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 19:05:23 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>World Wide</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[

WITH THOUGHTS OF VALENTINE DAY JUST AROUND THE CORNER WHAT HAVE YOU GOT PLANNED FOR YOUR LOVE ONES ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE AN EXPAT AWAY FROM HOME ?
I MUST LOG OFF NOW TO MAKE A LOAF OF HOME MADE BREAD
SERIOUSLY THAT IS CORRECT
...]]></description>
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		<title>Expat Forum Notifications</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=ac423ccde187ed779e6b56c022bf30f3825d2685</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=ac423ccde187ed779e6b56c022bf30f3825d2685</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 13:24:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Site Notices</category>
		<subcategory>Improvements</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Expat Forum Notifications have now been upgraded.
The new notifications will provide a more transparent overview of the forum message, link to the replying individuals profile, actual thread and improved notifications cancellation system.
&nbsp;
Additionally, individuals will now automatically be subscribed to their own threads when created....]]></description>
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		<title>A day out in Bath</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=4ffef95295c1d22a076d6a09ff0d20bcae5b95dd</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=4ffef95295c1d22a076d6a09ff0d20bcae5b95dd</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 10:21:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>United Kingdom</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[With Christmas dinner still laying heavy in our stomachs we decided it was time to pick up the camera and brave the weather.&nbsp; For the first time in several weeks, the sun was shining and there was a general feeling of optimism blowing on the wind, the New Year is finally arriving.
&nbsp;
Rather than a quick walk we decided to make a weekend of things.&nbsp; A quick search on the internet un...]]></description>
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		<title>Grocery Shopping In The Philippines</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=3cb0dea0dec30dfb14ef0a85d543608927cff615</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=3cb0dea0dec30dfb14ef0a85d543608927cff615</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 03 Feb 2010 08:13:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>The Philippines</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[
Shopping for groceries and other basic needs in the Philippines is an adventure in confusion and also overpricing for the newcomer. Often times, you will end up overpaying even after many years of living here if not careful.
&nbsp;
At home in the States and most other countries, a grocery store is set up with every isle holding items classified by the type of products available including sub c...]]></description>
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		<title>Possible Transfer from US to Canada</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=daa9f0a8b535139848528c1c247a3e0e5cf0b4d8</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=daa9f0a8b535139848528c1c247a3e0e5cf0b4d8</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 13:30:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Ask An Expert</category>
		<subcategory>Overseas Employment</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[What if any laws/regulations do US employers have to follow when transfering an employee out of the US?
&nbsp;...]]></description>
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		<title>Silly Billy: A Dubliner's Experiences in the USA</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=2b83aa7a93d1ba8ad26090c1daba413ad17a13d2</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=2b83aa7a93d1ba8ad26090c1daba413ad17a13d2</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2010 10:15:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>United States</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi there
I'm just writing to introduce my blog, which is based on my adventures as an Irishman living in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It's received more than 10,000 page views to date.
Read my latest entries here:
http://sillybilly.travellerspoint.com/
&nbsp;
Cheers
Bill.
&nbsp;
&nbsp;...]]></description>
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		<title>Safari System Download</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=30f520aa54d91340ea55213d3de22beb80f1d199</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=30f520aa54d91340ea55213d3de22beb80f1d199</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:05:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>The Philippines</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Hi Norman,
I just downloaded the Safari system you mentioned in your post. I have not opened the file or installed yet. I've read a few reports about system crashes using Safari. So wanted to get your opinion and see if you are still happy with it before I give it a try later tonight.
Im using an original (real) IBM 2-23 Thinkpad. File has been saved in D drive and plan to install it in D drive ...]]></description>
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		<title>HOW DO I DO IT LINK</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=5ddce2ca8a50253c3cffc82d7c4e343f35f23dbc</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=5ddce2ca8a50253c3cffc82d7c4e343f35f23dbc</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:47:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Feature Requests</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Are you proposing to &nbsp;put on the main page a link titled " How do I do it " for quick easy reference to new members ?
Just out interest how many members have signed up and where do they come from ?
I suppose I could look at every individual country and work it out for my self....]]></description>
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		<title>Inkscape - The Open Source Graphics Program, draw freely</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=1fa0e581e1def3fd33b2b8e3d710172edf373843</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=1fa0e581e1def3fd33b2b8e3d710172edf373843</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:26:36 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Useful Third Party Tools</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Inkscape is, in their own words
'An Open Source vector graphics editor, with capabilities similar to Illustrator, CorelDraw, or Xara X, using the W3C standard Scalable Vector Graphics (SVG) file format.
Inkscape supports many advanced SVG features (markers, clones, alpha blending, etc.) and great care is taken in designing a streamlined interface. It is very easy to edit nodes, perform complex p...]]></description>
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		<title>A First for Cheadle (well, definitely a first for me).</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=29e0537c99e1ad50e566d7aa1b8cae323db73ed5</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=29e0537c99e1ad50e566d7aa1b8cae323db73ed5</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:17:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>United Kingdom</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[I was very suprised yesterday to see what I believe were a Mixture of Chaffinches and Zebra Finches Fling around the trees at the back of our Garden in Cheadle.
Chaffinches are of course not uncommon but Zebra Finches are cetrainly not indigenous to the UK, in fact the originate from Australia [More].
&nbsp;
I am assuming that they have escaped from someones avary and kooked up with thier Briti...]]></description>
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		<title>A slight hic cup !!!</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=7073eef51768ef2ffa209992eb702cb52454d69d</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=7073eef51768ef2ffa209992eb702cb52454d69d</guid>
		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 09:26:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Site Problems</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[THIS IS NOT CORRECT AS IT TURNS OUT THEY ARE MY OLDEST THREADS
nandnjudge's Recent Forum Threads

*** FREE *** HD Satellite TV in Northern Portugal
Old kids on the block
Why so many Portuguese Expats living abroad ?
The bigger they are, the harder they fall !!!!!
NEW MEMBERS please introduce your self
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		<title>Married To An Angel</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=5c37f51864425a439ea6783b596be512c4d12c65</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=5c37f51864425a439ea6783b596be512c4d12c65</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 19:48:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>The Philippines</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[In the news and on television shows, I have heard many times that &ldquo;children learn what they live.&rdquo; It never had much meaning to me until lately; when I started thinking about my youth and growing up in Southern California. My mom was born in San Francisco and my dad in Salt Lake City, Utah. A world and many hundreds of miles apart. They met while my dad was on a trip to the west coast ...]]></description>
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		<title>The generous and helpful nature of the Filipino people</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=323c62ec934b240ff2b6a7ad23bbc55297ccc62c</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=323c62ec934b240ff2b6a7ad23bbc55297ccc62c</guid>
		<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jan 2010 01:36:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>The Philippines</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[In the United States and perhaps other places it is common practice to go to a neighbors house to borrow a cup of sugar if you run out. You might even go to a neighbor and borrow screwdriver or wrench if needed. But that&rsquo;s about all.
&nbsp;
Here in the Philippines most all people, friends and even those you do not know are quite willing to lend items to anyone who is in need. A few good ex...]]></description>
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		<title>"Angeles Tidbits" </title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=12e787f23242feb103d9e601ad845033465b8c5a</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=12e787f23242feb103d9e601ad845033465b8c5a</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:12:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>The Philippines</category>
		<subcategory>Angeles City</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Ready, Set, Angeles&hellip;
&nbsp;
Mabuhay and Greetings from Angeles City, Philippines. I&rsquo;m a retired American living close to Angeles City in the Philippine Islands. I thought it would be fun to write a bit about our area and life on the largest of the Philippines 7,107 islands. Most of what I write here comes from others with far more information than I can provide from just my own pers...]]></description>
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		<title>Looking for Expat Home Owners in All Countries for HGTV</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=00d0ab1010bdb29c6a4cff23ff721354663fdfa3</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=00d0ab1010bdb29c6a4cff23ff721354663fdfa3</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 17:32:17 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Grenada</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Hello,
I'm a casting assistant on an American TV show called "House Hunters International."&nbsp; We are currently casting episodes of our program and would like you to participate in our show!
Our show follows house hunters through their search for a home in countries around the world.&nbsp; Participating in our show is a lot of fun and a great way to document your exciting search for a home an...]]></description>
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		<title>Keep up to date with the latest expatriate information</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=d676fc96a7ff833749567c2c715c210d6a83f46e</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=d676fc96a7ff833749567c2c715c210d6a83f46e</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:51:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Site Notices</category>
		<subcategory>Getting Started</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Keeping up to date with the latest expatriate information and news can be a challenging experience.
&nbsp;
We recommend that you subscribe to the RSS feeds across the site.&nbsp; There are specific RSS feeds for each forum, country, news listings and more.
You can find specific RSS feed links wherever you see the orange RSS icon
simply click on this link and then subscribe via your browser, iG...]]></description>
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		<title>VIDEO GALLERY</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=0ae13a1ca1af65d4a9656d5e35d7da9518c09b6f</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=0ae13a1ca1af65d4a9656d5e35d7da9518c09b6f</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:48:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Feature Requests</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[When are you planning to roll out the VIDEO GALLERY with a MPEG up load facility ?...]]></description>
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		<title>EXPATS AND THE PROBLEMS WITH FLIES</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=d60c14b28fb973459794f89f7dc94b156cafd873</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=d60c14b28fb973459794f89f7dc94b156cafd873</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 13:10:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>World Wide</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest frustrations that all Expats experience in hot countries around the world are the flies. Wherever flies turn up they are at best a nuisance so what can we do to make the best of these much hated little buggers
1 Kill a few of them
2 Put them out in the sun to dry for one hour
3 Once they are dry, pick a pencil and paper... then let your &nbsp;imagination flow.
&nbsp;
HERE A...]]></description>
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		<title>Safari Web Browser The best thing since sliced bread</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=028c3d3e20bb588dc14072301d8f8ceaf48670b2</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=028c3d3e20bb588dc14072301d8f8ceaf48670b2</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:23:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>World Wide</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[I live in a very remote part of Portugal where I depend on a quick Web Browser, I have tried them all, they all come and go like a fashion show and new ones are added. in my humble opinion the best of the lot is SAFARI version 4.04. I AM A WINDOWS USER and not a MAC. Yes you can operate Safari on Windows EXP1, Vista and Windows 7 . The main two features as far as I am concerned is it is shit hot w...]]></description>
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		<title>Member Chat Program</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=a67f5ac19c013758226941a222fdc0a50c7b2916</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=a67f5ac19c013758226941a222fdc0a50c7b2916</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 11:30:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>The Philippines</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[I woke up about 2:00am local time. Decided to logon here in the site and to my surprise, pushed a button and a chat window opened up.
Thats when I dicided to put on my glasses to be sure I was on the right site! Fantastic!!! I remember reading somewhere here that this was Norman's idea. Thanks Norman, I think this is a really good idea.
Now if we can get our wives using the chat feature. Would b...]]></description>
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		<title>Typhoon News this year</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=4882e94f30b6ad755be1b58c2f7c2d973ec5f02a</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=4882e94f30b6ad755be1b58c2f7c2d973ec5f02a</guid>
		<pubDate>Thu, 28 Jan 2010 04:32:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Technical Support</category>
		<subcategory>Site Problems</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[With the typhoon season fast aproaching and maybe early this year I would like to be able to use the "news" feature but can't get it to accept a post from me.
Please let me know how to use this feature. The sometimes daily or even hourly information could be helpful if not life saving to some here in the Philippines and all of Asia.
If you will, please reply to this request with a direct email a...]]></description>
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		<title>Expat live Chat</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=26aebc717ad8bcbf931e147224b5bad514eda330</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=26aebc717ad8bcbf931e147224b5bad514eda330</guid>
		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 19:53:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Site Notices</category>
		<subcategory>New Features</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Expat Chat has now been launched at the bata stage.&nbsp; The new flash chat facility allows all our registered users to chat in real time with fellow expatriates, friends and family around the world.
&nbsp;
You must first register with The Expat Directory before you can use the expatriate chat facility.
&nbsp;
You can login to Expat Chat using the same username and password that you use for t...]]></description>
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		<title>WHICH IS YOUR PREFERENCE VOIP or SKYPE</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=61153f56e118c877a1a43bdebf8f377e1dc75f60</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=61153f56e118c877a1a43bdebf8f377e1dc75f60</guid>
		<pubDate>Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:26:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>World Wide</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[Being an Expat often means expensive telephone calls, if you have experienced this &nbsp;problem which alternatives have you used , would it be :&nbsp;
( SKYPE)&nbsp;www.skype.com
or
( VOIP ) &nbsp;www.voipuser.org
or any other alternatives
Please enlighten us with your experiences
&nbsp;...]]></description>
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		<title>Filipina girls married to Expats in Portugal ?</title>
		<link>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=63997ac2cc9ab7432795dd92f6011dad4acb2e8a</link>
		<guid>http://www.theexpatdirectory.com/news.php?c=63997ac2cc9ab7432795dd92f6011dad4acb2e8a</guid>
		<pubDate>Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:38:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<category>Portugal</category>
		<subcategory>All</subcategory>
		<description><![CDATA[We have lived in Portugal since 2004 and to the best of my knowledge there are only two other&nbsp;Filipina girls married to Expats, which we have managed to identify and are now very close friends. If any one knows of a&nbsp;Filipina girl either them selves or through a friend please let me know as we would like to contact them....]]></description>
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