Expat Twitter Round-Up: 30th April 2012
Erin
30 April, 2012 08:40
Expats are a worldly crew, generally knowledgeable about the world
around them from everyday happenings to major international news. We
decided to collect some of the top tweets of the week for expats,
travelers, and those interested in the global pulse.
Expat News
@expatexplorer
When was the last time you visited a local sight? http://bit.ly/HZJDIm
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Obtaining a Visa to Live, Study and Work: Australia
EasyExpat
25 April, 2012 09:21
This is the second in a series of articles concerning visa options. We
cover the different types of visas and how to apply. The other regions in
the series are the United Kingdom, Canada, the
Schengen area, and the United States. Get ready to go abroad!
If you've ever wanted to live or work (legally) in Australia, you've come to the right place. Below you will find information on visa regulations for long-term visitors, students, and individuals moving to Australia to work or to join spouses, partners or other family members. This is the third in a series of five articles: in the coming weeks there will be installments that investigate visa requirements for permanent residents, students, workers and certain other visitors to the United States and the Schengen Area of western Europe. Each article will focus on how to meet the requirements for obtaining a visa and/or work permit for the country or region. (More)
Expat Twitter Round-Up: 23rd April 2012
Erin
23 April, 2012 10:24
Expats are a worldly crew, generally knowledgeable about the world
around them from everyday happenings to major international news. We
decided to collect some of the top tweets of the week for expats,
travelers, and those interested in the global pulse.
Expat News
@IamExpat
[IamExpat Archive] The Political Expat: Let’s talk tolerance
http://t.co/T31LhBAA
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In-vitro Twins of American Expat Denied Citizenship
Erin
20 April, 2012 09:06
The issue of citizenship is always a tricky one when living abroad. Countries may offer citizenship through several ways.
- Parents are citizens - If a person has one or both parents who are citizens of a given nation, then the person is generally presumed to be a citizen. This is refereed to by the Latin legal term jus sanguinis meaning "right of blood".
- Born within the nation - Many people are presumed to be citizens of a nation if they were born within the physical geographic territory of the nation. This is refereed to by the Latin legal term jus soli meaning "right of soil".
- Marriage to a citizen - Citizenship can be obtained by marrying a citizen, which is termed jure matrimonii.
- Naturalization - Citizenship can be obtained by immigrating to a nation and fulfilling its requirements for citizenship.
However, there are cases that fall out of these clear cut guidelines. The media is currently following one American mom in Israel, Ellie Lavi, who is finding it difficult to bestow American citizenship to her twins. MSNBC's Today News reported "Born to American mom, in-vitro twins denied citizenship"
"The twin babies of an American woman, born abroad through in-vitro fertilization, are being denied U.S. citizenship because there is no proof that either the egg donor or sperm donor is American. "
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First Round of French Elections
Erin
17 April, 2012 08:13
The first round of French Presidential elections approaches and it's not just the French that are interested. The globe is a buzz with speculations about who will win this vital election. The April 22nd election is between ten qualified candidates (they need to get the support of at least 500 elected politicians) including incumbent president, Nicolas Sarkozy. (More)
Expat Twitter Round-Up: 16th April 2012
Erin
16 April, 2012 11:20
Expats are a worldly crew, generally knowledgeable about the world around them from everyday happenings to major international news. We decided to collect some of the top tweets of the week for expats, travelers, and those interested in the global pulse.
Expat News
@sophiejpitman
Life in America can be a little taxing – My Telegraph http://soc.li/mxvNsmR
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2012 London Olympic Games - A History of Problems Continues
Erin
12 April, 2012 10:09
Following the path to the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, this is the second article in the series covering the Games. The first, "London's Preparations", covered the developments in the city. As the event creeps ever closer, more problems appear and locals and expats in the city examine if it's all worth it. (More)
Expat Twitter Round-Up: 9th April 2012
Erin
09 April, 2012 10:28
Expats
are a worldly crew, generally knowledgeable about the world around them
from everyday happenings to major international news. We decided to
collect some of the top tweets of the week for expats, travelers, and
those interested in the global pulse.
Expat News
@leavyrdailyhell
How to transition into life as an expat, http://t.co/AHix69wh #travel #lp (More)
Canada Loses Its Pennies
Erin
04 April, 2012 10:22
What's a penny worth? Not enough in Canada. The country is giving up on the penny this year.
The New York Times reports, "In Canada, the Lowly Penny's Time to Shine Nears an End". Surprisingly, the penny costs more than a penny to make, prompting the abandonment.
"The government estimated that every penny costs it about 1.6 cents to produce. Eliminating the penny's production will reduce the government's costs by about 11 million Canadian dollars a year."
The Royal Canadian Mint will stop producing the littlest coin this fall, but Canadians will be allowed to use the penny indefinitely. The penny will die out on it's own as production of new coins ends. To compensate for the missing currency, cash transactions will be rounded to the nearest nickel (.05).
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Expat Twitter Round-Up: 2nd April 2012
Erin
02 April, 2012 08:44
Expats are a worldly crew, generally knowledgeable about the world around them from everyday happenings to major international news. We decided to collect some of the top tweets of the week for expats, travelers, and those interested in the global pulse.
Expat News
@JustChuckinIt
Cultural Cookin' - My First Try at Asian Stir-Fry: http://justchuckinit.com/cultural-cooking-my-first-try-at-asian-stir-fry/
@IamExpat
[IamExpat Archive] Expat parents & relocation guilt - Part 2 | What to consider to overcome the relocation guilt? http://t.co/GbZa5ehE
@thetravelchica
Yummy #food photos from my Chilean Cooking Class in Valparaiso --> http://ow.ly/9k6RM #chile (More)
