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The best second passport for Edward Snowden…

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“If Mr. Snowden had been able to procure a second passport prior to stepping into the limelight, he would likely not be in this predicament as he could have been traveling on his other passport. This is one of the hidden virtues of having a second passport. You might never ‘need’ one. But should such a need ever arise, it can really be a life saver. In Mr. Snowden’s case, the best option on the table would have been Brazil.  If Snowden had become a Brazilian (which anyone can do– via 2-4 years of residency, or marriage, or even having a child), he could be happily living out his days on the beach in Fortaleza, rather than being stuck in a Russian transit zone.”

http://www.sovereignman.com/lifestyle-design/the-best-second-passport-for-edward-snowden-12191/

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Don’t Leave Home Without This

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“Since 1986, the U.S. State Department has been informing the IRS of all persons who renew their U.S. passports using a foreign address. Since passport renewals require an applicant’s Social Security number, this information is also used by the IRS to see if applicants have filed income tax returns. An IRS official speaking in Zurich said a special effort was being made by the agency to track all U.S. citizens who’ve renewed U.S. passports while living in Switzerland. So, now we have two out of control U.S. government agencies that have the ability to track your private financial activity and revoke your ability to travel freely through your U.S. passport.”

http://sovereign-investor.com/2013/06/27/dont-leave-home-without-them/

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Jim Rogers on investing in Malaysia, the century of Asia, & frontier markets

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“Malaysia has a few things going for it now. It has a government that understands how the world is supposed to work and it is trying to open up so that if people accomplish something they can see the fruits of their labor. They have lots of natural resources, are right in the middle of the region, and speak multiple languages, so Malaysia has a lot going for it. I have had criticisms of Malaysia in the past, but at the moment, I have investments in Malaysia for the first time in a long time.  This is a government that understands economics better than some governments, has big reserves, and has a very large agricultural component of their economy.”

http://www.theprospectgroup.com/executivefocus/profile/jim-rogers-on-investing-in-malaysia-the-century-of-asia-frontier-markets/81407/

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What Currency Controls Mean for You

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“Many in the First World are predicting that we are on the verge of an economic collapse that will bring about the destruction of wealth, but this is not so. Yes, there will most certainly be a collapse, but, historically, wealth is not destroyed in such situations, it merely changes hands.  It is likely that the reader is already well aware that small jurisdictions, such as Singapore and Hong Kong, are attracting a share of wealth that is beyond what their size would naturally dictate. The amount of wealth per resident in these jurisdictions is high. Its presence means that opportunities abound in these havens. For every door that closes, another opens.”

http://www.internationalman.com/78-global-perspectives/955-what-currency-controls-mean-for-you

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State Department revokes NSA leaker Snowden’s passport

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“The former National Security Agency contractor who disclosed a highly classified surveillance program has had his U.S. passport revoked.  A U.S. official on Sunday said Edward Snowden’s passport was annulled before he left Hong Kong for Russia. Snowden’s travel plans could be complicated — but not thwarted — by a lack of passport. The U.S. official said that if a senior official in a country or airline ordered it, a country could overlook the withdrawn passport. The former contractor is said to be in Moscow and his allies at anti-secrecy WikiLeaks say Snowden is bound for Ecuador. The foreign minister there says he has requested asylum.”

http://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/06/23/ap-source-state-department-revokes-nsa-leaker-snowden-passport/

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America Falls Behind in Creating Rich Entrepreneurs

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“The creation myth of American wealth is almost always rooted in the entrepreneur.   It’s the two kids who start a computer company in their garage or dorm room. Or the former standup comic who creates form-shaping undergarments, or the South African immigrant who creates a new electric car and private space program.  But despite the high-profile examples, America may actually be falling behind the rest of the world when it comes to creating entrepreneurial wealth. A new study from Barclays, ‘Origins and Legacy: the Changing Order of Wealth Creation,’ finds developing countries now lead the U.S. when comes to wealth creation by entrepreneurs.”

http://www.cnbc.com/id/100821311

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Bitcoin: Internationalization’s New Best Friend

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“Bitcoin makes it easy to move funds around the world and convert it into and out of fiat currencies in a very private fashion. There’s nothing to declare at borders, as with cash or precious metals, since the value exists ‘out there’ in the Internet. All you have are the keys to access those funds when desired. And, best of all, it allows frequent travelers and permanent travelers (PTs) to build up a readily accessible ’emergency account’ that can’t be easily identified, let alone stolen. However, the trick to getting all these privacy benefits is to use it properly.”

http://www.internationalman.com/78-global-perspectives/947-bitcoin-internationalization-s-new-best-friend

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When You Need To Disappear

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“Whistleblower Edward Snowden needs to disappear if he is to avoid kidnapping, assassination, extradition, or deportation to the United States.  If you’re ever faced by a situation in which you need to disappear, right away, what would you do? Perhaps someone is bent on revenge and has threatened to kill you.  Perhaps you’re caught in an impossible personal or financial situation and you feel that ‘going underground’ is the only way out.  Or perhaps like Snowden, you find yourself an enemy of the state. If you’re in such a situation, privacy may be a matter of life or death.  You need to be prepared to act quickly, and when the time comes, not to hesitate.”

http://www.nestmann.com/when-you-need-to-disappear/

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How The USA Captures Whistleblowers And Other Political Enemies

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“Snowden’s case would likely fall under the political crime statute of the U.S.-Hong Kong extradition treaty.  Any extradition request would be difficult, complicated, and probably ultimately unsuccessful. However, if Snowden succeeds in fighting extradition from Hong Kong, the United States can revoke his passport.  It’s also possible that because of the likely difficulty of extradition, U.S. authorities will simply revoke Snowden’s passport and demand his return, and bypass the extradition option entirely.  Notice of the revocation, meaning that the suspect would then be illegally in the country, would be sent to Hong Kong authorities who could then deport Snowden.”

http://www.nestmann.com/how-the-usa-captures-whistleblowers-and-other-political-enemies/

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Apple pioneer Steve Wozniak one step closer to becoming Australian

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“Steve Jobs’s former right hand man and Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak is one step closer to becoming a permanent Australian resident and citizen. Wozniak, who quit the company in 1987 after 12 years, today told Australian tech blog Gizmodo he was finalising the paperwork for a move down under, a plan he flagged during his visit to Australia in September. ‘It is a high priority this month for me to finish some medical and police reports for my residency application,’ he said. The former Apple guru also confirmed he was still keen on getting Australian citizenship.”

http://www.couriermail.com.au/technology/news/apple-founder-steve-jobss-mate-steve-wozniak-step-closer-to-becoming-australian/story-fn7cejkh-1226601276729

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