Showing posts with label United States. Show all posts
Showing posts with label United States. Show all posts
Sunday, April 19, 2015
Syntax Study on US English
An interesting study on varieties of English in the US...might be something worth following! I found myself relating to their main graphic immediately. It's fascinating how we relate the way that we speak (syntax, ie: word order and use) with a certain place or situation. The US is a big place, though. I wonder how long an undertaking like this might take?!
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
To expat or not to expat?
For any and all of you considering actually officially becoming expats by renouncing your US citizenship, I highly suggest checking out this article.
Looks like the government is taking the increasing number of expatriates seriously...and they aren't looking kindly on it. Cost of renouncing citizenship has multiplied by 5 and once you renounce, you may not be able to get back in (welcome to the world of immigrant visas, I'll be happy to walk you through it if you want some info...but it's NOT a fun world...which may make you take a look at the border crossing "specialists" instead -- but this topic is for another day and time). In addition to leaving "for good," if you've got a TON of money (I don't so this isn't such an issue for me) your exit tax might be something worth considering. My guess is, though, that if you have as much money as is required for you to pay an exit tax in the first place, you probably won't give a damn!
Looks like the government is taking the increasing number of expatriates seriously...and they aren't looking kindly on it. Cost of renouncing citizenship has multiplied by 5 and once you renounce, you may not be able to get back in (welcome to the world of immigrant visas, I'll be happy to walk you through it if you want some info...but it's NOT a fun world...which may make you take a look at the border crossing "specialists" instead -- but this topic is for another day and time). In addition to leaving "for good," if you've got a TON of money (I don't so this isn't such an issue for me) your exit tax might be something worth considering. My guess is, though, that if you have as much money as is required for you to pay an exit tax in the first place, you probably won't give a damn!
To expat, or not to expat...US government trying to make you rethink the question?
Wednesday, January 7, 2015
US Travel Destinations!
We are so often eager to travel away from home, that sometimes US citizens forget that far away from home can often be within our own country. There are so many different ecosystems, geographic landmarks and destinations to be observed that it's worth taking a look at some of the top destinations that people visit the United States for...
of these, I've seen Niagara Falls, Yosemite National Park and Watkin's Glen State Park.
Sequoia National Park, Glacier National Park, and Haiku Stair are on my list!
of these, I've seen Niagara Falls, Yosemite National Park and Watkin's Glen State Park.
Sequoia National Park, Glacier National Park, and Haiku Stair are on my list!
How many have you been to?
What was your favorite?
What would you add to the list?
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