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Alma del Norte comments on Colombia president: Interpol report is strong evidence of Venezuelan support for rebels

"or the French I took" Pissed myself laughing - PML? Nice one SIV, we posted at the same time otherwise I wouldn't have bothered pointing out the basics - AGAIN!

Alma del Norte comments on Colombia president: Interpol report is strong evidence of Venezuelan support for rebels

nor an idiot

Alma del Norte comments on Colombia president: Interpol report is strong evidence of Venezuelan support for rebels

This is so fkn depressing. 81 - please, please give me an original source that mentions "CHAVEZ & CORREA" I am not a communist and I am certainly not a fool.

Alma del Norte comments on Colombia president: Interpol report is strong evidence of Venezuelan support for rebels

"revelan que el presidente venezolano, Hugo Chávez, financió y armó a la guerrilla colombiana" That's what I mean Tasco. Where in hell did that tasty tidbit come from? El Pais, I know, but it is totally without rational foundation. It's political hysteria. That's just an interpretation, reckless and perverse considering what is at stake here!

Alma del Norte comments on Colombia president: Interpol report is strong evidence of Venezuelan support for rebels

Yeah guys, thanks. I suppose I have to accept at least on the balance of probability and probably beyond all reasonable doubt that these files are genuine, And this name-calling that Chavez is indulging in vis a vi Interpol is making him look stupid. BUT, as you say slguy, these are suppositions, legally. That's it exactly, and a criminal test of legality is what is required here. The consequences of this sort of finding requires that, surely? Who are these "experts"? I would just rather the world consider this rationally and with a modicum of objectivity - both "sides". Bb - I can't see that anyone other than FARC are incriminated by these documents/files. Can you?

Alma del Norte comments on Colombia president: Interpol report is strong evidence of Venezuelan support for rebels

Tasco, pasting this stuff up like this is making it a bit difficult to see the wood for the trees. Where is the frickin' evidence? Who are these "expertos informaticos" All seems somewhat hysterical to me. Anyone...?

Alma del Norte comments on Colombia president: Interpol report is strong evidence of Venezuelan support for rebels

Ok, I'm getting lost here... Who are these "expertos"? "Las conclusiones de los expertos informáticos confirman que Hugo Chávez financió directamente a la guerrilla colombiana y que, por otro lado, las FARC participaron económicamente en la campaña presidencial de Rafael Correa como candidato presidencial ecuatoriano."

Alma del Norte comments on Colombia president: Interpol report is strong evidence of Venezuelan support for rebels

"amigo de la guerrilla" Is that it? Pardon my spanish, but is that the reference to Chavez, or have I missed something?

Alma del Norte comments on six months in colombia and six months in usa

Quote WSOTB: "Do you have a point to your post which can benefit the site or anyone for that matter?" ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Who rattled your cage?

Alma del Norte comments on six months in colombia and six months in usa

That's exactly what I used to do, but now that I have my rentista visa, I intend spending something like 9-10 months in Colombia and the rest in the UK. I go back, work like a dog, (usually housesitting for friends), and that gives me enough for the basics here. I know, I am very fortunate, but it took years to get into this position.

Alma del Norte comments on Interpol making presentation to Ministry of Foreign Affairs right now.

"INTERPOL has not discussed and will not discuss its findings or the content of the report before they are presented to the Colombian authorities. Comments in the media as to the nature of INTERPOL’s findings before these are handed over on 15 May therefore remain speculative."

Alma del Norte comments on hostles and 3 small children

Princess15 - I do think GregYohn was trying to be genuinely helpful.

Alma del Norte comments on The two types of "permissions" to import your vehicle....

And desperate

Alma del Norte comments on The two types of "permissions" to import your vehicle....

He's useless, Raaay...

Alma del Norte comments on hostles and 3 small children

I recommend "Anandamayi". www.anandamayihostel.com/

Alma del Norte comments on The two types of "permissions" to import your vehicle....

Got a mate shipping BMW 850 Bogota-Miami on Friday with Girag. Cost: $900

Alma del Norte comments on What do you think is the best schedule for Ciclovia in Bogotá and elsewhere??

Seems that those on scene did very well indeed to get an output after cardiac arrest. They did so only with mouth-to-mouth and external compressions, which is also very brave. Ironic that they criticise tha lack of equipment, but Sr. Castro still managed have his portrait taken.

Alma del Norte comments on Interpol has confirmed the authenticity of Raul Reyes's computer files

NEW YORK (CNN) -- A Republican congressman from North Carolina told CNN on Wednesday that the "evidence is clear" that Iraq was involved in the terrorist attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001. "Saddam Hussein and people like him were very much involved in 9/11," Rep. Robin Hayes said. Told no investigation had ever found evidence to link Saddam and 9/11, Hayes responded, "I'm sorry, but you must have looked in the wrong places." http://www.cnn.com/2005/POLITICS/06/29/hayes.911/

Alma del Norte comments on Interpol has confirmed the authenticity of Raul Reyes's computer files

WASHINGTON (AP) — Nearly seven in 10 Americans believe it is likely that ousted Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein was personally involved in the Sept. 11 attacks, says a poll out almost two years after the terrorists' strike against this country. Sixty-nine percent in a Washington Post poll published Saturday said they believe it is likely the Iraqi leader was personally involved in the attacks carried out by al-Qaeda. A majority of Democrats, Republicans and independents believe it's likely Saddam was involved. The belief in the connection persists even though there has been no proof of a link between the two. http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2003-09-06-poll-iraq_x.htm

Alma del Norte comments on Safety factor not often spelled out. Mor on numbers

I think Huskie is just getting on Roci's case today. She didn't like his response on another post.

Alma del Norte comments on Wow Peso up a bit

Come back to Colombia and start importing cheap yanqui chit, and then you can go to the US on holiday and spend your Pesos.

Alma del Norte comments on Interpol has confirmed the authenticity of Raul Reyes's computer files

There is nothing on Interpol's site. I am sure if there was any news, it would be there. http://www.interpol.int/default.asp or there's been a leak... That's pretty bad.

Alma del Norte comments on LAS LLAVES MAGNÉTICAS....DE LOS HOTELES ( HELPFUL INFO) IDENTITY THEFT ADVICE

Huskie - received any spam recently? I thought we decided this was cock & bull a few months back?

Alma del Norte comments on Compassion and Decency

Nicely put Kalder, well written. Your comments, esp. Bill remind me of an experience I had when I was riding up to Bogota from Santa Marta about 14 months ago. I have taken the following from my diary: "At one point I had a puncture miles from anywhere. I somehow managed to roll to a stop outside a shack without falling off. I ask the occupants where the nearest place is that I can get a puncture repaired. They say; "about 13 kms thataway", which is a very long way indeed with the sun beating down and suicidal drivers whizzing past. These people haven't got two beans to rub together, but I ask them to keep an eye on my bike and soft luggage which contains a laptop, camera et al - needs must. I get the wheel off, and stick out my hand, at which point a car which should have been scrapped years ago, screams to a halt and reverses wildly in the face of oncoming traffic. The car contains a large family, and they offer to take me to a "llanteria". I bundle in, clutching my deflated wheel and this guy takes personal pride in getting me to my destination as quicly as possible. The windscreen is cracked from corner to corner and riddled with stone chips like bullet-holes. Meanwhile, all my worldly goods lie discarded on the roadside in the middle of Colombia - this is not a trip for the anally retentive. The first place is closed, but we are reliably informed that there is another place, "a bit further on". We stop dead in the middle of the road for further directions amidst a cacophony of car horns and swerving, causing a group of grass cutters to nearly meet their maker. Eventually we arrive, by which time the kids are shouting in my ear something about "Santa Claus", (the Christmas decorations are still up in Colombia, by the way), and one of the children has given me all the spare change in the car, which the father insists I keep, "for luck". As I gratefully exit the the vehicle, we exchange salutations, handshakes and hugs, and I say; "a little money for the gasoline?". Immediately the dad says; "sure, how much do you want?", and plunges his hand into his pocket. Quickly, I put him straight, and he looks disgusted. We exchange farewells once again, and the family disappear at top speed on the wrong side of the road in the direction of Bucaramanga, a dangling exhaust pipe spouting plumes as it goes. Some hours later, tyre newly plump, I arrive back at the solitary bike and the family who are duly standing guard over her. Guess what? Yeah, everything intact and as it should be." I live in this country because of those kind of experiences.

Alma del Norte comments on Essential online etiquette (for posting about Colombia)...

JUs' pullin' ya plonka GS! :))

Alma del Norte comments on Essential online etiquette (for posting about Colombia)...

yeah right.

Alma del Norte comments on Essential online etiquette (for posting about Colombia)...

She's saying that: sometimes you can create problems for your computer by clicking directly onto links, but clearly, for you, on this occasion, that is not the case. You should, however be careful in the future.

Alma del Norte comments on Property price question

That's an interesting post Gator - thankyou. Using your figures, I worked out the the resale value on the apartment I rent here in Cedritos, (estrato 4, #147), and it comes out pretty much spot-on the price I could buy it for, if I wanted to. Very impressive. [estrato edited 06 May]

Alma del Norte comments on Essential online etiquette (for posting about Colombia)...

eye eye GS..........'ve NEVER KNOWN u obey NE of theeeese rools YET!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! */ at *HEAD!!!!!!!!! put that in yer pipe and smoke IT! ;)

Alma del Norte comments on What is this, and what shall I do with it?

jajajja kat! Yeah, a used "yo apoyo a mi presidente" avatar or 400 grammes of surplus-to-requirments Borojo pulp. Cheers!

Alma del Norte comments on What is this, and what shall I do with it?

PS: anyone seen BiilyB? This new image is getting me down!

Alma del Norte comments on What is this, and what shall I do with it?

Oh oh! That's all I need. Talk about conflicting information. If I see any "shortening" I'll report back. Thanks.

Alma del Norte comments on What is this, and what shall I do with it?

Hurrah, well done! It stinks, so it must be good for you! I added 100g or so to about a litre of water, a couple of spoonfuls of panella, blended it, sieving all those seeds out and voila! Ready for anything. Does look like sump oil though...

Alma del Norte comments on Official: Laptop reveals ties to Ecuador

CheBillyB -- jajaja! Ok, I'm ready to do the exchange. Firstly, for the benefit of DAS: BAD FARC!, nasty, nasty FARC!! Naughty, naughty!!! All you need is "Hasta la victoria siempre" in your signature and I think we are in business.

Alma del Norte comments on What is this, and what shall I do with it?

Kat1, you are the closest by a long way; It's neither savoury nor sweet which is why I needed some advice on how to make it more palatable. I find it bitter and really rather unpleasant. Supposedly it's been lying round for a couple of years before being ready for consumption. It's a fruit that grows in the Choco and Darien regions and is also available in just about all Colombian supermarkets. What you can see is the thick pulp, given a "morcilla"- like appearance by virtue of being sold in cling film. From what I have read this fruit has many medicinal and nutritional uses attributed to it. For example it may control hypertension and blood sugar levels in diabetes. It is also used in the treatment of wounds and is renowned as a stimulant and aphrodisiac. Apparently, pound for pound, it has three times as much protein as meat.

Alma del Norte comments on What is this, and what shall I do with it?

BillyB - that avatar is cracking me up. Please remove it because it's mine anyway. I just wouldn't use it on this forum!

Alma del Norte comments on What is this, and what shall I do with it?

at Boatygringo - nope...again!

Alma del Norte comments on What is this, and what shall I do with it?

LOL!! - -priceless.

Alma del Norte comments on R.I.P. Brava

Yeah, they say "suave" about their preference for crap wines over the "seco" good, (and expensive), ones. No accounting for taste.

Alma del Norte comments on What is this, and what shall I do with it?

at Buggy - - I thought BillyB's favourite word was "Buggy". at Desi -- nope.

Alma del Norte comments on What is this, and what shall I do with it?

at Portena - - good idea, but not sure it would improve it that much.

Alma del Norte comments on Message from GIB

GS...maybe she thinks someone will be able to record which keys have been pressed, I don't know, from fingerprints or something. I see people pressing random keys just before they leave the ATM - sure puts me off the scent.

Alma del Norte comments on What is this, and what shall I do with it?

hmmm...maybe the spoon gives it away a little bit.

Alma del Norte comments on Apartments for rent in Cartagena

Martin? jaja!

Alma del Norte comments on Warning Identiy Theft in Colombia

My UK bank, (or Building Society), have sent all customers card readers for use on all on-line transactions. Problem is, mine's still in the UK!

Alma del Norte comments on Colombian Peso Fixed Deposits - Why bother?

It's just a commercial property, no? a store, an industrial unit.

Alma del Norte comments on Por que se escribe poco en español?

ok, vamos a charlar en "mandarino" o prefieres "cantones"? jajja

Alma del Norte comments on Por que se escribe poco en español?

nada de nuevo.

Alma del Norte comments on Problems with Ray?

mine too. sent him an e-mail. if he needs anything, i'm just round the corner etc...

Alma del Norte comments on Por que se escribe poco en español?

Como? Q. dicen?