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    Are all Russian interviews in Moscow?

    in US Embassy and Consulate Discussion

    Posted

    All K type visa interviews are done in Moscow. I cannot say for certain, but perhaps work type or other visas can be done in St. Petersburg and that is what she heard?

    I'm thinking what you are thinking. I think she is confused with other people working on other visas. She's pretty ticked that she would have to interview in Moscow when there is a perfectly good US consulate in St. Petersburg :lol: .

    On a side note, we found out she was able to get a schengen tourist visa through Finland to meet me in Germany for New Years, even though the German tourist visa is so cumbersome. Politics, huh? What a PITA.

    Yeah...LOVE those Schengen visas! If you fail one just apply in a different country! :lol:

    Toys for Tots rejects Jesus dolls

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    can I get an Amen?

    don't get me wrong here folks, but what are non Christian kids getting Christmas toys for? :blink: How do these folks hand 'em out?

    Daniel

    :energetic:

    The reality is that in western nations Christmas is a secular holiday. Christians started it and may still claim it, but everyone celebrates it. I have seen enough Islam trees, Budda trees, etc to know that Christians have lost this holiday to the masses. They can, however, keep Easter. :)

    lol?

    in General Polls

    Posted

    You have been a member for over a year and this is the best you can do to contribute to this forum? Do us a favor, gather up your toys and find a new sandbox to play in. I imagine its only a matter of time before an admin find this and deletes it from the forum, I hope they ban you and your ip as well.

    That is a little harsh. I think the poll is funny!

    Joel

    Any bi-sexuals here?

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    How can a man be sexually attracted to another man still dont get it to this day and never will lol. How can a man say oh yeah look at that he is hung like a horse. :lol:

    I don't know what WOMEN see in men either. I just figure I am lucky. ;)

    Joel

    Why did you/are you going marry a foreign man?

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    I just noticed that the subtitle of this thread is 'For fun'. I am assuming that you aren't suggesting any of us married our SO's just for fun :D
    :lol: Well I figured us gals would make it fun vs. the thread on why certain nationalities make better wives than the rest of us fat ### gals! I made a comment on another thread that most women marry for love not nationality.

    Hey fun with my husband is another reason I married him. Now we all now part of the reason Sharon picked her hubby was for the fun he shows her. ;)

    Why hasn't there been an uproar from the peanut gallery about Mrs. Forgetful display of butcheeks...?
    Cuz those are Scottish arses, so it makes it okay. They can't help that they exuberate sexiness, why are you jealous? :lol: Have to add, I doubt those are her husbands!

    hehe Laundry!

    Power Voltage question for US and MENA

    in Middle East and North Africa

    Posted

    Thanks everyone for the info...I think I will invest in a better convertor...also I was wondering b chance does anyone know if I bought like a baby monitor, mini food processor as gift for my family would it work there with the convertor...or should i just get them something else.

    I normally buy those gifts in the country where I am going to be. That way I don't have to travel with it nor do I have to mess with power issues.

    Joel

    I agree, I wouldnt get anything where they would have to deal with a converter. They tend to overheat and cause issues so its simply not worth it IMO. Chocolates, candy, clothing, make up, etc always make great gifts.

    I always take jumbo flour tortillas to Ukraine. Make HUGE burritos for everyone. They LOVE them! :lol:

    Joel

    Power Voltage question for US and MENA

    in Middle East and North Africa

    Posted

    Thanks everyone for the info...I think I will invest in a better convertor...also I was wondering b chance does anyone know if I bought like a baby monitor, mini food processor as gift for my family would it work there with the convertor...or should i just get them something else.

    I normally buy those gifts in the country where I am going to be. That way I don't have to travel with it nor do I have to mess with power issues.

    Joel

    So, you didn't think Pelosi would try for a pull-out of Iraq?

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    Explain the phrase "lose in Iraq."

    Is this all bad guys vs. good guys to you? Please explain "winning" and "losing" as you see them, Gary.

    OK, I'll take the bait. :lol:

    I don't believe it's all as simple as just good vs. bad, but yes, there are some of them who are just "bad guys" and will hate us and want to kill us no matter what we do. There are reasons for this that have nothing to do with our invasion of Iraq and go back decades, if not centuries. Our invasion didn't create them, it just brought them to a focal point (which ain't a bad thing really, as it makes it easier to find them and kill them).

    We "win" if we establish a reasonably stable and politically moderate democracy that sees it's in their best interest to limit terrorist activities in their country. Ideally, this Iraq becomes an alternative to the ruthless dictators and Islamic extremist goverments. I don't believe it has to be perfect to be successful. We "lose" if we don't accomplish this, and Iraq becomes a nice training camp for terrorists and other assorted scumbags.

    So, what's your plan? My guess is that you don't have one. :whistle:

    Amen.

    "Borat" film "tricked" poor villagers, say Romanians

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    I'm betting they were initially happy for the film to be filmed there. When they got wind that the film was a HUGE money spinner the little cash registers started going "ker-ching" in their heads.

    :yes:

    took the words right outta my mouth...

    And why not? They are taking their first steps to a more capitalist society. :lol:

    They negiotiated a poor deal. Rule #1 ;)

    Seriously tho, I can't see how they can claim it was a 'documentary' then claim the directors asked them to do ridiculous things. That would make it NOT a documentary. However, they shot it, got their pay, and now are all *whine whine whine* and it all boils down to the $$$ or £££. They should at least be honest about it!

    And did not do their research.

    Are atheists unnatural and abnormal?

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    I belive every word written in the book how to be a millionare... do I live my life by it..... NO

    But if you want to live your life by a collection of stories then thats fine by me.... just dont expect me to follow suit...

    well, I personally am not asking you to follow suit.... but I don't want to be told that my beliefs are silly or stupid :no:

    I do know there are people who try to impose their beliefs whatever they might be, religious or non- religious on other people...

    I agree. I am athiest, but I don't think that "silly or stupid" should be labels to beliefs.

    Joel

    When did she tell her boss...

    in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus

    Posted

    Galina told them when she returned from Moscow. She wanted to have the interview done and know that she was getting visa. I did the same and offered support if she would quit but it's a different culture. Count on no one and words mean nothing. Remember the past of the Russians. It's then easy to understand why they can be so distrusting (maybe not the best word but you get the idea) sometimes.

    This has been an interesting issue for my wife since she has been here. She is surprised that...so far...when someone tells her they will do something it gets done!

    Joel

    Why foreign men are better than American men?

    in Off Topic

    Posted

    I was surprized to see this thread still here this morning, considering all the pissy-attitude american-men-haters on this site. :unsure:
    :hehe: That is why it is still here, it is after all a thread about how great non american men are!

    All because of the damn accent! :P

    Actually...my wife has this hot "soviet spy" accent. When I come home from work I sometimes think I'm James Bond or something and it gets interesting...

    Hmm...TMI maybe... :lol:

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