Has anyone been denied entry into a country yet for destroying the RFID chip in your passport?
Has anyone been denied entry into a country yet for destroying the RFID chip in your passport? These RFID chips are planted in pets, passports, and soon us. I was recently denied entry by Immigration/Customs of New Zealand apparently because they thought I was going to work in their country illegally, or at least that's what I guess. I was in jail for 2 days and with the flying time plus time zone change the nightmares of interrogation, searching through my journal, my wallet, my tampons, my pockets, even strip searched (bending over naked) while humiliated and tired, went on for 5 days there stuck in limbo of the Wellington Airport of NZ. At one point they wanted to take me to the local hospital to check my insides for drugs they were assuming i was trying to smuggle in simply because I had laxatives in my toiletries. How much power is too much power? Immigration and Customs are harsh and cruel and wield too much power. Period. As an extensive traveler of the world, I fully plan to take a stand against RFID chips because our liberties are taken away daily by democracies every single day. By the way, I'm an American. PJ, you're a pig. A conservative, free mason, reptilian pig. I've traveled 4 continents for over 10 years and I noticed yearly our liberties have been impeded upon. I'm not new to this game. In fact, I'm a backpacking consultant that encourages more Americans to go outside our pressure cooker of a state. You are the kind of people that I run from. I am America. Not you.
Immigration - 5 Answers
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I do not have an RFID chip in my passport, so it cannot be destroyed, but I think that you are using "my" and "your" when you are intending reference to a general number of travellers. I know that New Zealand does have strict rules on the importation of many items, and not least drugs. If you are suspected of carrying them, you would certainly be thoroughly searched, and the level of searching can get rather intimate. I believe that NZ Customs are not doing anything that Australia and the UK would not be doing, either. However, the search that you describe is based on a suspicion of attempted drug importation, and does not really have anything to do with the RFID chip in your (or my) passport, or democracy, for that matter.
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Not every country is like "America". If you're going to continue to be a globe trotter, you should learn the customs and adjust accordingly. If you don't feel like doing that, then stay in the States where you will only get anal probed when you choose to. OR when aliens abduct you. Whatever. EDIT: I'm sorry, I've got to edit my response. I'm an American too, and seeing this post helps me understand why so many people hate Americans. Geeze, get over yourself man. If you want to carry American custom and laws wherever you go, buy a pocket U.S. Constitution and see how far that gets you... telling everyone else what they shouuuuld be like. You know, like those preachers with tracks and mini bibles? Yeah... like that.
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well as person older than you appear to be and has also traveled and LIVED in more countries than most people can spell......you abide by the rules of THAT country, if you can not or will not then sucks to be you and you should stay at home and whinge about your rights from that place of safety............ There are many rules / laws that are here in the USA that quite frankly I think are odd, stupid or whatever BUT as I chose to be here then I abide by them, regardless of how I feel. It sounds like they pegged you for a mule and good chance that this will happen in the future in other countries, but hey slip into some of the far east countries and then let us all know about your RIGHTS.............so sure as shyt don't have any the last time I was there.
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you'd very likely be refused admission to any country that didn't require a visa. The US doesn't allow people without these chips to enter the US on Visa Waiver. And you might well be refused admission even if you had a visa as your passport would be damaged. at the very least, it would cause you significant delays in getting through airport immigration anywhere, including the US. everyone would wonder just what it was you were trying to hide and whether or not it was really your passport. You'd just ensure that every immigration officer you meet would have lots of questions and would spend a lot of quality time before deciding to admit you. it would be far simpler for them to just say no.
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You gave a nice little rant. Lets take it one issue at a time. 1) RFID chips. You do know almost every country now has these in their passports, right? That if you attempt to get into many countries with a passport that does not have one or have been damaged beyond use, then you will be refused entry. Can you guess what country started all this? The good ole U S of A. They decided this system was oh so much better to use...and to go along with it, had to have fancy expensive machines to read said chipped passports. The U S of A decided to refuse anyone who did not have this type of passport, and actually were turning people away. Other countries then decided turn about was fair play and now require Americans to have chipped passports. Oh it is just disgusting really. It was because of this, that things like having to have a passport to go to Mexico or Canada came about. If you don't like the RFID chip, then by all means fight it. You will however discover you are fighting a losing battle. You will be turned away from countless countries. It must be nice to have that kind of money to waste. 2) You were treated so badly because they were suspicious of you. The fact that your RFID chip was either missing or unreadable probably started the ball rolling. They don't really need a reason to single you out, other than they don't like how you look. I can tell you that this kind of experience is not isolated to NZ nor to American travelers. You would have probably gotten into the country if you had bent over backwards and was super nice and cooperated. Just from your attitude in your question, I seriously doubt you did anything other than give them grief. Go ahead, start your little RFID war. I doubt you will do anything other than waste time and money. Oh and just for the record, I happen to agree with you that "big brother" already has too many means to watch us. But getting a passport is so innocent it isn't funny. You asked for it, filled in the information, agreed to the terms. If you were so insulted to be carrying a chipped passport you should not have gotten one.
Monday, November 21, 2011
Monday, November 14, 2011
First time flyer via connecting flight
First time flyer via connecting flight?
i am traveling to new zealand,wellington through singapore.How do i make connecting flights?Do i claim my luggage and check in again at the domestic terminal in auckland?i have a 4 hr layover in auckland.is there anyone who can advise me on the step of how this connecting flight works?Thanks!!!
Air Travel - 2 Answers
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in most cases if its the airline they will transfer your luggage to the connecting flight unless its airline that does not have inter-line transfer agreement those would like easyjet, Ryan air, southwest those airlines will not transfer bags to another carrier
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Ok, so I am assuming you are just a transit passenger in Singapore? I have no idea which airport and country you are leaving from, but let's say it's Heathrow in the UK. In which case it goes like this: You check in your luggage when you get to Heathrow. You take your carry on luggage on the plane. At Singapore you are a transit passenger and you don't leave the terminal. You keep a hold of your carry on luggage at Singapore but you don't have to pick up your checked luggage. That continues on your flight to New Zealand. You then get on your flight from Singapore to Auckland. The signs are very clear for transitting passengers at Singapore. At Auckland you pick up your checked luggage. As Auckland is your first port of call into the country this is where you go through customs & immigration. You need all your luggage for that. Second question - are you flying on Air NZ or a star alliance carrier? If so, then the following information applies. If you are flying with a one world carrier (probably Qantas) then a similar process probably applies. After going through customs and immigration you then recheck your baggage at the Domestic Baggage Transfer Desk in the International Terminal. You will receive a boarding pass for your onward flight. (the above paragraph is nicked from Air NZ's website). They then suggest you "Board the complimentary transfer bus outside the International Terminal for a comfortable transfer to the Domestic Terminal". Can I suggest that if you have four hours you may not want to do that? You have an option to walk between the terminals. You will have checked your luggage so that's no problem. Get a baggage trolley from the international terminal, put your carry on luggage on to that and walk between the terminals. It takes about 10 - 15 minutes (about 1km) and is a nice walk.There is a clearly marked blue line to follow. Otherwise, yes, there's a free bus between the terminals. Assuming your flight isn't delayed there is plenty of time to walk.
i am traveling to new zealand,wellington through singapore.How do i make connecting flights?Do i claim my luggage and check in again at the domestic terminal in auckland?i have a 4 hr layover in auckland.is there anyone who can advise me on the step of how this connecting flight works?Thanks!!!
Air Travel - 2 Answers
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in most cases if its the airline they will transfer your luggage to the connecting flight unless its airline that does not have inter-line transfer agreement those would like easyjet, Ryan air, southwest those airlines will not transfer bags to another carrier
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Ok, so I am assuming you are just a transit passenger in Singapore? I have no idea which airport and country you are leaving from, but let's say it's Heathrow in the UK. In which case it goes like this: You check in your luggage when you get to Heathrow. You take your carry on luggage on the plane. At Singapore you are a transit passenger and you don't leave the terminal. You keep a hold of your carry on luggage at Singapore but you don't have to pick up your checked luggage. That continues on your flight to New Zealand. You then get on your flight from Singapore to Auckland. The signs are very clear for transitting passengers at Singapore. At Auckland you pick up your checked luggage. As Auckland is your first port of call into the country this is where you go through customs & immigration. You need all your luggage for that. Second question - are you flying on Air NZ or a star alliance carrier? If so, then the following information applies. If you are flying with a one world carrier (probably Qantas) then a similar process probably applies. After going through customs and immigration you then recheck your baggage at the Domestic Baggage Transfer Desk in the International Terminal. You will receive a boarding pass for your onward flight. (the above paragraph is nicked from Air NZ's website). They then suggest you "Board the complimentary transfer bus outside the International Terminal for a comfortable transfer to the Domestic Terminal". Can I suggest that if you have four hours you may not want to do that? You have an option to walk between the terminals. You will have checked your luggage so that's no problem. Get a baggage trolley from the international terminal, put your carry on luggage on to that and walk between the terminals. It takes about 10 - 15 minutes (about 1km) and is a nice walk.There is a clearly marked blue line to follow. Otherwise, yes, there's a free bus between the terminals. Assuming your flight isn't delayed there is plenty of time to walk.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Having trouble finding a job
Having trouble finding a job?
I have sent my resume to numerous amount of businesses, with no responses at all. No calls, or emails....nothing. Can someone please tell me what is wrong with my resume... Profile: Entrepreneurial professional offers accomplishments in sales/ marketing of business-to-business sales. A proven sales record, successful in developing new markets, and capable of achieving strategic goals. Accomplished success in cold calling, presenting, negotiating, and closing sales. Hard working, enjoys a challenge, strives for success mentality. ______________________________________________________________________________________Experience: Inside Sales – OES Equipment/DPR Construction – Phoenix, AZ - May 2007 – Present Process orders and up sell customers. Facilitate completion of order from phone call to order delivery. Provide data management of inventory. Order from vendors and verify purchase orders. Sales Representative - Great Northern Equipment - Rogers, MN - July 2006 - April 2007 Established new accounts by direct selling to the potential customer, negotiated, and persuaded them to change vendors. Managed an account base of approximately 45 clients. Responsible for managing their accounts and making sure their needs were met. Branch Sales Manager - Fastenal Company - Stuart/Delray Beach FL - May 2003 - June 2006 Established new accounts by direct selling to the potential customer, negotiated, and persuaded them to change vendors. Other responsibilities included managing all business aspects of the branch, and employees. Decision makers targeted were plant managers and purchasers. Sales territories included, Delray Beach/Boca Raton/Boynton Beach/Deerfield Beach/Stuart, Florida. • In May 2003 I took over responsibilities as Branch Manager. June of 2003 I had growth of 160% • In July 2003 I took over an account and increased the sales by $192,000 per year • In October 2005 I opened a new branch in Stuart, FL • In December 2005, at the Orlando Trade Show, I was recognized for my achievements in Delray Beach for exceeding yearly sales goals, and yearly margin goals Owner / Manager - Extreme Wireless - Wellington, FL - September 2001 – April 2003 Managed all aspects of business and grew the locations sales year after year. Handled operations, which included, staffing, banking, auditing, competitive analysis, store sales, inventory and merchandising. • In 2001 I purchased the store, and dramatically increased the sales by 74% the first year. Customer Service Representative - Wenonah Canoe Inc. - Winona, MN - June 1999- August 2001 In charge of customer service related issues for entire customer base. Processed orders and up-sold products. Cold called, researched new customers, and developed sales strategies. Attended trade shows and met with vendors. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Education: Northern State University, Winona State University, Aberdeen SD, Winona, MN - 1997 - 2000 Major: Marketing - Emphasis in Sales, and Business Management. Fastenal School of Business. Executive Sales Training & Leadership/Business Ethics - 2004 - 2006
Other - Careers & Employment - 3 Answers
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Have you considered working from home? I suggest you to try project payday, simply because you don't need any money up front and you can start making money within 15 minutes. I average around 2,500 dollars every month with it. Check it out at http: www.1homebasedbiz.com
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okay well first of all the best way to get a job is by going to the person of the company and asking for the job because e-mails and phone calls do not work. People that go to the person in charge of the whole business have a better chance of getting a job. My brother he was looking for a job and he kept calling and emailing people and it didn't work so he got so stressed out he tried going the people and the second or third time and he got a job.
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You aren't "supposed" to use Yahoo Answers to job search - that's not what it is for. (Read rules.) warning - You'll probably get kicked off for this. Use job search sites instead. (Reminder: We are in a RECESSION.)
I have sent my resume to numerous amount of businesses, with no responses at all. No calls, or emails....nothing. Can someone please tell me what is wrong with my resume... Profile: Entrepreneurial professional offers accomplishments in sales/ marketing of business-to-business sales. A proven sales record, successful in developing new markets, and capable of achieving strategic goals. Accomplished success in cold calling, presenting, negotiating, and closing sales. Hard working, enjoys a challenge, strives for success mentality. ______________________________________________________________________________________Experience: Inside Sales – OES Equipment/DPR Construction – Phoenix, AZ - May 2007 – Present Process orders and up sell customers. Facilitate completion of order from phone call to order delivery. Provide data management of inventory. Order from vendors and verify purchase orders. Sales Representative - Great Northern Equipment - Rogers, MN - July 2006 - April 2007 Established new accounts by direct selling to the potential customer, negotiated, and persuaded them to change vendors. Managed an account base of approximately 45 clients. Responsible for managing their accounts and making sure their needs were met. Branch Sales Manager - Fastenal Company - Stuart/Delray Beach FL - May 2003 - June 2006 Established new accounts by direct selling to the potential customer, negotiated, and persuaded them to change vendors. Other responsibilities included managing all business aspects of the branch, and employees. Decision makers targeted were plant managers and purchasers. Sales territories included, Delray Beach/Boca Raton/Boynton Beach/Deerfield Beach/Stuart, Florida. • In May 2003 I took over responsibilities as Branch Manager. June of 2003 I had growth of 160% • In July 2003 I took over an account and increased the sales by $192,000 per year • In October 2005 I opened a new branch in Stuart, FL • In December 2005, at the Orlando Trade Show, I was recognized for my achievements in Delray Beach for exceeding yearly sales goals, and yearly margin goals Owner / Manager - Extreme Wireless - Wellington, FL - September 2001 – April 2003 Managed all aspects of business and grew the locations sales year after year. Handled operations, which included, staffing, banking, auditing, competitive analysis, store sales, inventory and merchandising. • In 2001 I purchased the store, and dramatically increased the sales by 74% the first year. Customer Service Representative - Wenonah Canoe Inc. - Winona, MN - June 1999- August 2001 In charge of customer service related issues for entire customer base. Processed orders and up-sold products. Cold called, researched new customers, and developed sales strategies. Attended trade shows and met with vendors. ______________________________________________________________________________________ Education: Northern State University, Winona State University, Aberdeen SD, Winona, MN - 1997 - 2000 Major: Marketing - Emphasis in Sales, and Business Management. Fastenal School of Business. Executive Sales Training & Leadership/Business Ethics - 2004 - 2006
Other - Careers & Employment - 3 Answers
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Have you considered working from home? I suggest you to try project payday, simply because you don't need any money up front and you can start making money within 15 minutes. I average around 2,500 dollars every month with it. Check it out at http: www.1homebasedbiz.com
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okay well first of all the best way to get a job is by going to the person of the company and asking for the job because e-mails and phone calls do not work. People that go to the person in charge of the whole business have a better chance of getting a job. My brother he was looking for a job and he kept calling and emailing people and it didn't work so he got so stressed out he tried going the people and the second or third time and he got a job.
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You aren't "supposed" to use Yahoo Answers to job search - that's not what it is for. (Read rules.) warning - You'll probably get kicked off for this. Use job search sites instead. (Reminder: We are in a RECESSION.)
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
PSN not working in New Zealand
PSN not working in New Zealand?
Hi I'm from Wellington, NZ and yesterday afternoon I downloaded the update for PSN and installed it. I knew it wasn't going to be up yesterday, so I waited overnight. When I woke up this morning, I immediately searched the news about PSN and I read that the Network is back up every where in the world. Well I turned on my PS3 and that stupid error code popped up again and it still says under maintenance. I didn't even get asked to change my password or anything. Just that same error code everytime. Is this happening to anyone else in NZ or around the world?
Video & Online Games - 1 Answers
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Yeah I keep getting that same old error code too and im up in Auckland. It sucks but im just gonna try again every hour or so. Apparently its been up and down all day, all around the world. The traffic will be pretty heavy as everyone will be trying to go on. So it may actually be a few more days before the network is stable.
Hi I'm from Wellington, NZ and yesterday afternoon I downloaded the update for PSN and installed it. I knew it wasn't going to be up yesterday, so I waited overnight. When I woke up this morning, I immediately searched the news about PSN and I read that the Network is back up every where in the world. Well I turned on my PS3 and that stupid error code popped up again and it still says under maintenance. I didn't even get asked to change my password or anything. Just that same error code everytime. Is this happening to anyone else in NZ or around the world?
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Yeah I keep getting that same old error code too and im up in Auckland. It sucks but im just gonna try again every hour or so. Apparently its been up and down all day, all around the world. The traffic will be pretty heavy as everyone will be trying to go on. So it may actually be a few more days before the network is stable.
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