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[QUOTE=Jarango;3015590]We don't give up the right to privacy...[/QUOTE]With all due respect to other members this conversation seems as pointless as the endless reminiscing about Angeles thirty years ago. We can complain as much as we want but anyone who thinks they have any sort of data privacy is just kidding themselves. Various forms of LE have used War or Terror, COVID, National Security etc etc etc to gain access to what ever they want. If they don't like the rules, then they either don't comply or change them. If all else fails, just move everything. Too many questions asked on US soil?? Set up shop in Cuba or Poland. I use the USA as an example but every other country is the same.

Let's not even discuss the roll of big data and the amount of info collected and connected by Google, Meta et all*. If they can recommend my kids favourite birthday cake, does anyone truely think they don't know I'm fucking hoes and not scuba diving?

I'll go back to my previous comment that Big Brother sees everything and the easiest remedy is to not do stupid shit while away.

Enjoy. G.

*I'm wondering for the avid photo collectors, do you get associated recommendations when you get home? Porn sites, toys, hookers in friend suggestions etc?? When I'm home, open Pina Love once and I get a mountain of Pinas in my FB friend suggestions. Do others get 'fun' related suggestions??

G.

[QUOTE=Goferring;3015606]I'll go back to my previous comment that Big Brother sees everything and the easiest remedy is to not do stupid shit while away.

Enjoy. G. *I'm wondering for the avid photo collectors, do you get associated recommendations when you get home? Porn sites, toys, hookers in friend suggestions etc?? When I'm home, open Pina Love once and I get a mountain of Pinas in my FB friend suggestions. Do others get 'fun' related suggestions??

G.[/QUOTE]L.

My main point is Big Brother should fuck off. He is an all pervasive, all seeing black cloud.

All social media is linked up. I look up homelesness on my PC, my phone (different provider) gives me advicdewhere to get services. Organised crime I s fucked with this shit and no wonder mongering is fucked by Gen Z. [URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WUOtCLOXgm8&list=RDWUOtCLOXgm8&start_radio=1[/URL].

[QUOTE=Goferring;3015606]If all else fails, just move everything. Too many questions asked on US soil?? Set up shop in Cuba or Poland. [/QUOTE]Hahaha. First there just a few big eyes. Then there were 5 eyes. Then there were 6, 9, and then 14 eyes*. What number comes next, that will include Cuba or Poland?

* [URL]https://tuta.com/blog/fourteen-eyes-countries[/URL]. That's the UK, US, Canada, Oz, NZ, Denmark, Netherlands, France, Norway, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Sweden, and Italy. The list continues to grow. For those not familiar, these 14 countries not only spy internally on their own citizens, but they have an agreement to share such info with each other.

[QUOTE=Goferring;3015606]*I'm wondering for the avid photo collectors, do you get associated recommendations when you get home? Porn sites, toys, hookers in friend suggestions etc?? When I'm home, open Pina Love once and I get a mountain of Pinas in my FB friend suggestions. Do others get 'fun' related suggestions??[/QUOTE]I don't. Not in FB, dating sites, or elsewhere. Bit surprised that I don't get hit with them.

[QUOTE=Jarango;3015611]My main point is Big Brother should fuck off..[/QUOTE]I agree with you in principle. In practice, I don't fight loosing battles.

Enjoy. G.

Dante's coming. Stay dry.

[QUOTE=PhilJoy;3014703]Hi Guys,

Just some info for the Aussies.

Jetstar announced some time ago they were starting up two new routes from Brisbane and Perth to Cebu.

Today they announced a two day sale with one way fares starting at $188.00 each way, or for our American friends, about $125 bucks each way.

_ Phil.[/QUOTE]Just an update on this for the Sandgropers.

The Brisbane flights are to Cebu.

The Perth flights are to Manila.

Cheers_Phil.

[QUOTE=PhilJoy;3016319]Just an update on this for the Sandgropers.

The Brisbane flights are to Cebu.

The Perth flights are to Manila.

Cheers_Phil.[/QUOTE]God you guys are lucky. If I was that close and that cheap to get there, oh my goodness, ID be out of control.

[QUOTE=PhilJoy;3016319]Just an update on this for the Sandgropers.

The Brisbane flights are to Cebu.
The Perth flights are to Manila.

Cheers_Phil.[/QUOTE]When are these flights coming online? I went onto the Jetstar website but couldn't find any info (I'm headed back to Cebu next week). I presume they start up towards the end of the year?

Aah, found it. Looks like it starts December 3

There you have it. A US Immigration defense attorney discusses device seizures at the border. Of interest are the 2 pics:

1) The actual US [URL]cbp.gov[/URL] website where the figures can be found; and.

2) The website's table, showing the number of seizures by fiscal quarter (3 months) for the past several years. It appears to be slightly on the increase, and runs about 11,0000 - 12,000 seizures per quarter.

[URL]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9ZTV2qoM4c[/URL]

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;3016243]Dante's coming. Stay dry.[/QUOTE]Grab driver in AC just told me a Cat 3 will be along at 5 pm.

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;3014100]In addition, the BI visa extension express fee will increase by an additional p500.[/QUOTE]This is typical for the Philippines; however, the Thai retirement visa is a much better deal.

Does anyone know a pharmacy in Cebu where I can purchase a Z pack and other antibiotics without a prescription? Last time I was there, I couldn't find one.

Thanks.

[QUOTE=HotelAl;3016444]Does anyone know a pharmacy in Cebu where I can purchase a Z pack and other antibiotics without a prescription? Last time I was there, I couldn't find one.

Thanks.[/QUOTE]I find TGP to be the best for no prescription purchases.

[QUOTE=Docwiltro;3016433]This is typical for the Philippines; however, the Thai retirement visa is a much better deal.[/QUOTE]Thai: $24,000 USD deposit, and $1,950 USD monthly income (no easy feat for fellas on basic assistance, such as SS).

Phils: $10,000 USD deposit (increasing to $15,000 soon), and $800 USD monthly income. Even better for foreigners with former military experience ($1,500 USD deposit). How is Thai better?

[URL]https://pra.gov.ph/SRRVisa[/URL]

[QUOTE=WestCoast1;3016458]Thai: $24,000 USD deposit, and $1,950 USD monthly income (no easy feat for fellas on basic assistance, such as SS).

Phils: $10,000 USD deposit (increasing to $15,000 soon), and $800 USD monthly income. Even better for foreigners with former military experience ($1,500 USD deposit). How is Thai better?

[URL]https://pra.gov.ph/SRRVisa[/URL][/QUOTE]In Thailand you can just pay the visa company $400 and they handle everything. No need to really have the money in the bank. They deposit it to make like you have it.