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Abbonamento RAI

(Italy) the obbligatory and expensive television licence. It’s not just that the programmes are bad (and they are) but there’s so little value for money. There are very few original programmes for children, the rare examples of cultural programming are put on after midnight in August, and the three networks are dominated by inane shows with dancing girls and screaming C-list celebrities. Source: http://shakespearepoliticsitaly.wordpress.com/2008/11/04/rai-not/


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Caja

(Costa Rica) Public health care system. You can insure yourself for under $60 per month depending on your income. Many Costa Ricans pay under $20 dollars monthly for full medical coverage.


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Calumnia Y Injuria

(Panama)-An infamous demamation law is open to liberal interpretation and widely misused


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Calvo Clause

When a foreigner is buying land out side of the restrictive zone (see Restrictive Zone) they must waive the right to ask their government for protection to defend the property they've acquired. This covenant is known a the Clausula Calvo.


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Chilangos

Mexico City Natives


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Ex Parte Proceedings

(Panama)-Allowing one party in a trail or civil suit to meet with judges and prosecutors without the presence of the opposing party and without notifying them in advance


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Expatriate

A person temporarily or permanently living in a country other that that of the person's upbringing or legal residence.


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Farang

Thai word for a foreigner of European ancestry.


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Fideicomisos

A Mexican real estate trust. The Mexican Constitution prohibits foreign ownership of land in certain parts of Mexico (see Restricted Zone). The bank, as trustee buys the property for the foreigner. It holds the title to the property in a trust, then has a fiduciary obligation to follow instructions given by the foreigner who is the trust beneficiary. The foreigner is entitled to use, enjoy, and even sell the property that is held in trust at its market value to any eligible buyer while the bank holds title to the property.


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Lese majeste laws

These are laws that forbid anyone from speaking ill of the King, the Queen, or their Heir-Apparent. In Thailand these the punishment for breaking these laws can be very severe with sentences ranging from three to fifteen years in prison.


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PdS CE per soggiornanti di lungo periodo

Italian Visa - Long term residency card


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Pensionados

A category for a permanent or temporary residency based on your pension.


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Preventive Detention

(Panama) - Authorities can detain persons for long periods without due process.


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Permesso di soggiorno or PdS

Italian- Visa short term visa...The first PdS expires after one year, the second may increase to 2 years, etc.


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Preventive Injunctions

(Panama)- Attorneys can easily file injunctions to freeze personal assets with little due process


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Restricted Zone

The restricted zone includes all land located within 100 kilometers (about 62 miles) of any Mexican border, and within 50 kilometers (about 31 miles) of any Mexican coastline. See Fideicomisos


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Third Culture Kids

A person who has spent a significant amount of time in one or more cultures other than their own. Also known as TCKs or 3Cks and Global Nomads.


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