'it is the best way to utilize out resources' Technology

Eve (63.176.159.208) -

There is something going on Panama right now because of the worldwide commerce which is currently helping to try to make advanced technology that is available to not only businesses, but also to residents, alike. Solar power is to be the hallmark of the next generation of things to come as the sun as a source of power is truly one of, if not the very best way to utilize our earthly resources.

Comment #1 Rich (1) from 3rd Rock - Florida (Contact Member) -

"Corruption in Panama?"

Forbes Magazine just ran an article describing their version of the 10 best places for Americans to retire outside the US. This is a copy and paste of the segment on Panama (listed 4th on their desirable places to retire list):

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4. Panama

Panama has almost everything: year-round sun, low taxes, massive discounts for seniors, first-world amenities, quality private hospitals, bird-filled rainforests, a dollar economy and easy flights from the U.S. Panama City is considered safest of all Central American cities, with worldly buzz because of the canal, and a World Heritage Site.

Downside: Pockets of corruption.

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Just what or where is the so called "Corruption"? Are we talking entire cities or segments of the government or what?

I find these lists amusing at best... Has the author even set foot in any of the countries, exactly what criteria is the list based on and things like that.

Thanks --Rich--

Comment #2 Jim from New York (Contact Member) -

"Best and Worst Places You've never Visited!"

I think many of these people who write the lists of the best and worse places to live have never even visited them.

They also use phrases like "safest" in Central America. Maybe Panama City si the Safest BIG city in Central America. But certainly not the Safest CITY. There are small cities all over Panama and Central America that are much safer.

What does that mean anyhow. Is Central America safe or Dangerous. Ie: although it is the safest in Central America is a generally dangerous city?

Also, I think for an average retiree "corruption" may be fairly irrelevant. Someone who wants to operate a business now that could be another story completely.

All these best and worse places to live lists are basically a complete crock because they offer no suitable context in your life. Go to the place and spend some time there and see how it works for you.

I've lived for years on a street that the U.S. Embassy declares in their travel advisors not to walk along! hahahah.

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