In the 1999 film Being John Malkovich, actor John Malkovich plays a fictional version of himself grappling with a surreal variety of identity theft: a “portal” that allowed other people to take control of his brain.
Now, he’s the victim of a much more prosaic type: a stolen passport.
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A US passport issued to an adult is valid for ten years. A lot can happen in that period of time, especially where your personal appearance is concerned. Weight can be gained or lost, haircuts can change and if you're surgically-inclined, you might even get a new nose or lips. A new photojournalism project by Suren Manvelyan and Biayna Mahari on the Behance Network showcases just how much of a difference a few years can make. The project compares old-but-still-valid…
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Are you in a hurry to get your passport? Does your application seem have gotten mysteriously stuck in limbo? That's frustrating for sure, but here's how NOT to handle it: Calling your congressperson's office and threatening them. It may seem like I'm stating the obvious here, but apparently one East Tennessee man had to learn that particular life lesson the hard way. Here's the gist of the story, from KnoxNews.com: "Eric Robert Henderson, 27, admitted he called U.S. Rep. Phil…
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According to the Department of State, the new passport office that just opened in Atlanta, Georgia marks the end of the department's US Passport Agency Expansion Project. The project, paid for by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, opened a total of 7 new passport facilities to assist US citizens facing passport emergencies. New offices were built in Atlanta, Georgia; Buffalo, New York; El Paso, Texas; San Diego, California; and St. Albans, Vermont, while public access was added to existing…
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Aarrr, me hearties! If the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie has you craving a taste of the pirate's life, you need to book tickets to the Dominican Republic this summer. A few years ago, divers exploring the reefs off Catalina island stumbled upon the skeletal remains of Quedagh Merchant, a ship last captained by a real pirate of the Caribbean, Captain Kidd. The ship, laden with treasure, was captured by Kidd and his crew off the coast of India…
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When you apply for an emergency passport, whether it's at a Passport Agency office or through an expediting company, the Department of State requires you to prove that you do in fact have an emergency. When you make an appointment at a Passport Agency office, you must bring a hard copy of your itinerary to show that you will be leaving the country within the next 14 days. If you're using an expediter, you must include proof of travel in…
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Are you planning a cruise this summer? Before you set sail, here's some advice: learn from the woeful tale of the Frantz family of Cleveland, Ohio, and get a passport. Many, if not most, cruisers tend to head to port with documents that meet just the minimum requirements to board. For so-called "closed-loop" cruises to Canada, Mexico and the Caribbean that begin and end at the same US port, that means just a wallet-sized passport card or even a driver's…
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Do you have summer travel plans yet? We've combed the web to find the coolest, most interesting summer vacation ideas for 2011. If you don't know where you're going yet, perhaps one of the following destinations will pique your interest: Skiing in Patagonia, Argentia: If lounging on the beach isn't your thing, follow winter down to the southern hemisphere to enjoy world-class skiing in Patagonia. With resorts and terrain that cater to everyone from beginners to experts, this remote corner…
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Getting a passport for a minor can be a bit of an ordeal. Once you finally have your child's passport in hand, another question arises: Who signs it? Do you, or does the child? What if your child is too young to write? You're not alone in wondering - this is a common question for parents to ask. The answer depends on the age and writing ability of your child. You have to make a judgement call: can your child…
