Passport Rules Come into Effect Today

I thought it would be prudent to also post the new requirements for travelling between the US and Canada whether you are flying or driving. Please read this carefully as these new rules are in effect as of today.

On June 1, 2009, the U.S. government will implement the full requirements of the land and sea phase of WHTI. The proposed rules require most U.S. citizens entering the United States at sea or land ports of entry to have a passport, passport card, or other travel document approved by the Department of Homeland Security.
CHILDREN: U.S. citizen children under the age of 16 will be able to present the original or copy of their birth certificate, or other proof of U.S. citizenship such as a naturalization certificate or citizenship card.Groups of U.S. citizen children ages 16 through 18, when traveling with a school or religious group, social organization, or sports team, will be able to enter under adult supervision with originals or copies of their birth certificates or other proof of citizenship. See the Department of Homeland Security's GetYouHome.gov for more information on the changing travel requirements.
U.S. PASSPORT AND WHTI COMPLIANT DOCUMENTS:
U.S. Passport: U.S. citizens may present a valid U.S. passport to enter or re-enter the United States when traveling via air, land or sea from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean region, and Bermuda.
The U.S. Passport Card: The passport card is only valid for re-entry into the United States at land border crossings and sea ports-of-entry from Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean region, and Bermuda.
WHTI-Compliant Travel Documents for U.S. citizen travel via land or sea, as of January 31, 2008:
Trusted Traveler Cards (NEXUS, SENTRI, or FAST)
State Issued Enhanced Driver's License (when available)
Enhanced Tribal Cards (when available)
U.S. Military Identification with Military Travel Orders
U.S. Merchant Mariner Document when traveling in conjunction with official maritime business
Native American Tribal Photo Identification Card
Form I-872 American Indian Card
For further information see U.S. Customs and Border Protection's website Ready, Set...Go!

Pearce Family's Got Talent!

Hi everyone,
I thought I would share some of our family members websites (if I missed yours, it is because I am unaware of it - please send yours in if you want it posted) to showcase some of the tremendous talent that resides within the Pearce Family. Simon Cowell, eat your heart out...

I was introduced to my cousin Kevin Gift's (Eloise Gift's son) website some time ago. You have to check this out - he is incredibly talented! http://www.kevingift.com.

My sister Kathy, as you all know has pursued her lifelong dream of professional singing - you can keep tabs on her progress at http://www.kathygrantmahon.com. You can also find Kathy on Myspace and Facebook.

My brother, Ray is a minister of a thriving church in Nepean, Ontario (Ottawa), and here is a link to his church's youth chorale site: http://www.myspace.com/biblewayyouthchorale. Bibleway's website is http://www.biblewaymin.com

Our cousin Danny Holgate has been tearing up the Broadway music scene for years - you can see some of his credits at http://www.ibdb.com/person.php?id=86136

Of course, you can check out my new website at http://www.juliechristiansen.com.

I know there is tonnes more talent floating around out there - so if you have a website, or a Myspace page that shows us that side of you, please send it along, and I'll post it here.