What Defines Us as Jews? Actions — Not Ancestry.
But much as I adore everything British — even my dogs are named for Jane Austen characters — I have no interest in obtaining a passport from Her Majesty's Government. It's not my country. And it's not my tribe. To paraphrase what Josh Nathan-Kazis … Read more on Jewish Daily Forward
Wannabe Chinese Space-Tourists Get Thumbs Down From US Government
… spaceship — comes under the thumb of the US's incredibly restrictive International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) export control. That means that anyone with a passport from restricted countries, like China and North Korea, are prohibited from riding … Read more on Gizmodo UK
Want to renew your passport? Get the hours and location of a specific branch? Or mail a package across town but need to locate the right zip code? Whatever i… Video Rating: 0 / 5
Indian River County Community Calendar, updated Jan. 28
7-10:30 p.m. Feb. 14. 713 U.S. 1, Vero Beach. $ 20-$ 25. Ticket: 772-299-5772; www.dancevero.com. Christian Women's Connection of Vero Beach: Exciting Valentine luncheon inviting our men friends to join us. Noon Feb. 12. Oak Harbor Clubhouse, 4755 Oak … Read more on TCPalm
Ipex 2014: Transforming print into value
Yet, despite print volumes declining in some segments, in others print continues to grow despite the evolution of so much traditionally printed media into digital forms. The print industry around the world continues to demonstrate how innovation … Read more on PrintWeek India
Passport Melas: Over 2000 applicants in Pune breathe easy
As many as 1,100 appointments were given to applicant seekers, who visited the PSK to get their passport applications processed. The appointments to register for the Passport Mela were made available from January 16 and 1,097 appointments were … Read more on Daily News & Analysis
DJ Mo Beatz Talks Reppin' Detroit, New Projects and Passport Stamping
Being able to travel and see the world, getting major passport stamps while working is a dream most 20-somethings have while working in a cubicle, or stuck at a day job. Yet, being only 27, Mo Beatz (who was nominated for the Tour DJ of the Year at the … Read more on The Source
I make this video when I go for making my passport in Gujrat Passport Office, I reached at passport office at 7:00 am and at 1:00 pm i’m entered in office be…
Claren Reese: Law driving folks crazy
Long gone are the days where you breeze into the Tax Collector's Office, fill out a few simple forms and smile for your not-so-glamorous mug shot to renew your driver's license. Due to Homeland Security, stricter new guidelines have been in effect for … Read more on Pensacola News Journal
Why are license and passport photos always so awful?
“Everything about us goes mushy.'' She then typically would clasp both hands to her face, tug each cheek down gently to exaggerate her mushiness, and note each time that she appreciated living long enough to see herself “gone to seed'' in the field … Read more on Boston Globe
Indira Rajaraman: Working on the fine print
Domestic helpers for Indian diplomats in the United States had official sanction on both sides. The US has a whole visa category for such employees of foreign missions; and, on the Indian side, domestic staff are actually given an official passport and … Read more on Business Standard
As 'African' Chinese park money in Hong Kong, Beijing targets 'naked' officials
… his last name as Liu. He acquired Gambia permanent residency along with his wife and child in 2011. "It only takes 6 months to get my Hong Kong identity card, and I will apply for a Hong Kong passport after the (7-year) time limit," he said … Read more on Chicago Tribune
This happens everyday…. Sometimes people wait in line only to be frustrated further by the Immigration Officers, who would collect documents from their fri… Video Rating: 3 / 5
0.6m BD expats in Malaysia to get MRPs
The Bangladeshi expatriates will apply for MRPs to these centres and then the centres will send data to the Department of Immigration and Passports in Dhaka through online. The passport office will then send the MRPs to Bangladesh Mission in Malaysia … Read more on Financial Express Bangladesh
India, Japan for continuing efforts to simplify visa procedure
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe welcomed India's consideration to relax visa requirements for ordinary passport holders of his country. Editor's Pick. India offers sops to Japan for investment in electronics sec · Strong Indo-Japan ties can do … Read more on Economic Times
Corrections
○An article about the Washington Passport Agency in this weekend's Travel section, which was printed in advance, incorrectly says that only first-time applicants must present photos at an appointment for a passport. In fact, photos are required from … Read more on Washington Post
Now, identity proof needed to get PAN
In a statement, the finance ministry asked applicants to submit self-attested copies of the documents at the facilitation centres and also bring along the original documents, just as you do for your passport, which will be returned immediately after … Read more on Times of India
Home is where the heart is
I'm very fortunate in that I've been blessed with a very limited sense of self preservation and also that my job is highly portable: I just need my passport, a laptop and some Panadol (for the inevitable hangovers) and I'm good to go. “My years on … Read more on Tasmania Examiner
Ready, Set Soar! The Howard School Offers “Passport” to Kindergarten
Perhaps one of the most pivotal and exciting journeys in a child's life starts with the voyage into Kindergarten. On January 30th, 2014, The Howard School will welcome families from Santa Barbara County to explore and get a first-hand glimpse into the … Read more on Santa Barbara Independent
