Expat Files – 12.13.15

– Examples how a corrupt congress and O’vomit are making it harder and harder for us citizens to become Expats. Examples how the US State Department is also making it more and more difficult for Expats to get residency in a foreign country. Time is running out on the options, the doors are slowly closing so you must get your plan B in motion now.

-Do you need a work permit to get a grunt service job in Latin America? Technically and officially yes. Today we discuss the “real’ Latin work permit situation (for gringos) as well and some workplace tips if when working for the man (off the books of course).

-Expats in Latin America can live nicely on a measly SS check- but only when they’re off the gringo tourist trail. That system works fine for now. But what will happen to those same Expats when the US dollar is finally taken down (as it must be) on the international economic stage? What will happen to Expats in Latin America who depend on a govt check? What happens to their dollar purchasing power?

A Just Cause – Spotlight on Capitol Hill & Former Counsel Ron LeGrand – 12.13.15

The host Cliff Stewart, Lisa Stewart and Lamont Banks talks to Our Special Guest Former Counsel Ron LeGrand to the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on the Judiciary, Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, Homeland Security and Investigations.

Let’s Create A Better World – 12.12.15

Dr. David Serio talks about the importance of sleep and nutrition. Discussion includes how to improve sleep through better lifestyle and dietary habits. Paying close attention to who we surround our self with in life and the overall energy we put out on a daily basis.

Lisa Levinson discusses in defense of animals, what we can do to better our world for helping prevent mistreatment of animals and how animals give back to us by being a part of our life. Lisa also discusses vegan spirituality, leading a better spiritual life, better eating habits and gives us great manifestations to live by every day.

The Vinyl Experience – 12.11.15

VE 285 12/11/15 Sinatra at 100

Bob Dylan: The Night We Called It A Day
Billie Holiday: I’m A Fool To Want You
George Harrison: Far East Man
John Lennon: Nobody Loves You (When You’re Down And Out)
Stevie Wonder: Lately
Elton John: Blue Eyes
The Doors: You’re Lost Little Girl
Bryan Ferry: You Go To My Head
Melissa Manchester: Midnight Blue
Joni Mitchell: A Case Of You
Ella Fitzgerald: The Lady Is A Tramp
Joe Piscopo: I Love Rock And Roll Medley
Frank Sinatra: I’ve Got You Under My Skin
Frank Sinatra: Don’t Like Goodbyes

Alternative Visions – Growing ‘System Fragility’ in the Global Economy, Part 1: The Dead Cat Bounce Recover – 12.11.15

Jack takes a look at the key economic developments of the past week, and then provides the first of a several part analysis this month of the global economy explaining why it is becoming more unstable, both financially and economically—i.e. more ‘systemically fragile’. The analysis of the global economy is based on his just released new book, ‘Systemic Fragility in the Global Economy’ by Clarity Press. (see Jack’s blog, jackrasmus.com, where and how to order). Part 1 on today’s show identifies nine major anomalies that have appeared in the global economy today that mainstream economists can’t or don’t answer—which the new book attempts to explain. Jack reviews chapters 1 and 2, on the topic of the ‘dead cat bounce’ temporary recovery that began 2010-2013 in China and emerging market economies, which has been in decline once again since 2014. Stagnation in Europe and Japan, slow growth in the US, and ‘hard landings’ coming in China and emerging markets are now the prospect, after the ‘dead cat’ global economy has had its bounce. The ‘week in review’ commentary on the show addresses the renewed global oil price decline, junk bond fund defaults, China’s Yuan as global currency, Japan’s falsified GDP revisions, Yahoo’s effort to avoid paying $10 billion in US taxes, and the US Senate’s posturing about pharmaceutical drug company price rip-offs.

Listeners interested in enrolling in an online 8-week course starting in January on Jack’s new book, provided by the progressive-left ‘World Institute for Social Change’ (WISC) ‘Z School’, should check out the WISC website at:https://zcomm.org/zschool/moodle/ for more information. Free copies of the first two chapters of the book are available at the site.

Heart of Mind Radio – 12.11.15

On today’s Heart Of Mind Radio, Kathryn Davis will focus on the power of the heart to heal and transform. Wellness, Awareness and Transcendence.

In the first segment we speak with Tonia Chauvet and Mary-Lynn Masi, two trainers of Heartfulness Meditation. Heartfulness.org

Heartfulness is a simple and practical way to experience the heart’s unlimited resources. Whether you are seeking stress reduction and relaxation, an individual meditation practice, or a deeper connection to your inner being.

Heartfulness Meditation is a simple, practical technique that you can use alongside any other form of yoga, meditation or practice. In a few minutes you will learn how to relax and feel the lightness and joy of your true nature. You don’t need to know how to meditate or to believe in a particular system or philosophy.The Heartfulness technique shows us to gently turn our attention towards our heart and experience that inner presence for ourselves.

During segment two Kathryn will speak about the NEW Energetic Portal that has opened and is accessible to humanity through awareness and intent. It is a vibration for healing, comfort and restoration. Kathryn also shares a meditation to help activate the process.

Energy Stew – Mas Sajady – 12.11.15

Mas died twice, and especially the second time while on the other side, was given empowerments and taught deep truths about life.

It’s wonderful to talk with him about life and how to live in more powerful frequencies that will open us to greater success. In the interview, he sends healing frequencies out to all the listeners.

Some of the dynamic topics we spoke about were forgiveness and eating meat. He’ll surprise you with his answers.

He has amazingly profound understandings and it was a joy to talk with him.

Expat Files – 12.11.15

– When a few Latins have small casual business meetings they often meet up in the local greasy spoon or McDonalds. However, when a first-world person is involved in a meeting suddenly the climate changes. The Latin contingent will do a ridiculous “upscale” shift to Starbucks or the I-Hop. Why might that be? Could it be the “gringo advantage” or I-Hop disadvantage?

– Authorities might close down an airport for a few hours during a crisis or emergency. Last week such a shutdown happened at Tucuman airport in Panama (Central America’s busiest airport). You’ll never guess why, not in a million years…

-More on the teetering Latin real estate house of cards. Concerning Central America: it looks like the coming collapse will start with Panama…

-Argentina’s got a new President, and the old thieving one (Kirchner) is being a very bad sport about turning over the reins. Meanwhile the currency is collapsing and many Airlines are no longer accepting their steadily devaluing peso.

-There are 100 reasons why Chicken bus drivers have the most dangerous jobs in Latin America.

-What happens to gringos and expats when they get issued parking tickets and/or moving violations? Naturally the transit fine system is on manana time too, even so, should you be worried?

-What happens when Latin businesses try to copy first world businesses?