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anonimo comments on Interactive Spanish language programs

The Rosetta Stone
The Rosetta Stone

anonimo comments on Sad Video, However True

It is sad I find it sad because many of the girls are from poor families, have a child and have no other options to support their family.

My fiance was one of those girls, working in Colombia,

anonimo comments on saving money

Who gets the other half? inheritance. In Colombia, your wife is entitled to half of your estate upon your death.

Who is entitled to the other half?

anonimo comments on Hotel with Balcony in Cartagena, Bocagrande

Costa del Sol

or

The Decameron

or

Cartagena Real

anonimo comments on Typical Story-Man Meets Woman in Cali Bar ........

How many times does this same story need to be posted here?

anonimo comments on The people that pack your stuff in the supermarkets

I usually give them the coins I get as change when paying at the grocery store

anonimo comments on getting married in colombia

Apparently, in San Andres you only need a passport to get married.

anonimo comments on

Servientrega 2234 NW 82 AVENUE, MIAMI, FL 33122

anonimo comments on Hair Straightening

My girlfriend uses an iron (for clothes)

anonimo comments on car rental

I would never want to drive there!
It seems that there are no speed limits / laws.

They are crazy driving there.. although it seems that there are better drivers in Bogota than in Cartagena

anonimo comments on apartments for rent in cartegena

House for rent
http://www.venpro.net/fotosapartamentos/casacentro.htm (Juan Ventura)

anonimo comments on how do you make the accent??

Ñ - ñ You can change the keyboard layout in Windows, to a spanish keyboard and the ;/: key will give you ñ - Ñ

anonimo comments on Reasons for moving to Colombia (or any other country)

I am hoping to move to

I am hoping to move to Bogota in the next 2-3 years.

Reason.. time for a change, met a good woman & I have no family, to keep me where I live now

anonimo comments on Sunsets

Duplicate
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anonimo comments on Sunsets

Hummm, what if the sun is behind the mountain ? If the sunset is behind a mountain, the mountain is your horizon

anonimo comments on Sunsets

Sunset? Your photo is not a sunset!!

Sunset occurs as the sun disappears beneath the horizon, your photo is "dusk" or "twilight" which occurs after sunset.

...but it is a great shot





Here is a sunset!

anonimo comments on Marriage between a foreigner and a Colombian in Colombia

San Andres Apparently all you need to get married in San Andres is your passport

http://www.saiweddings.com/

anonimo comments on Sending Goods to Colombia

I remember seeing
I remember seeing Servientrega all over the place in Colombia

Hopefully they have a location in Canada as well.

anonimo comments on Things I Never Knew: that there is actually an animal called a .... SLOTH in Colombia.

When I went up to La Popa in Cartagena, there was a vendor which had one, asking for money, to have a photo taken while holding it

anonimo comments on Canadians, how to sponsor your Colombian Spouse...

PG Is there a place that sells arepas in PG??


I have been craving arepas but have not been able to find a latin grocery store in Victoria.. they were very easy to find in the Toronto area

anonimo comments on Canadians, how to sponsor your Colombian Spouse...

Prince George?? Hopefully she is from a small town in Colombia, if you will be taking her to Prince George!!!

I am from Victoria.. just came back from Bogota & Cartagena

I found a girl I thought that I had lost forever 2 years ago, when she lost her cell phone and moved to Bogota. I met her 3 years ago.

When I go back next year, she want to get married and have a bambino, but she does not want to come to Canada... maybe I will move there with her in a couple of years.

anonimo comments on Canadians, how to sponsor your Colombian Spouse...

Prince George?? Hopefully she is from a small town in Colombia, if you will be taking her to Prince George!!!

I am from Victoria.. just came back.

I found a girl I thought that I had lost forever 2 years ago, when she lost her cell phone and moved to Bogota. I met her 3 years ago.

When I go back next year, she want to get married and have a bambino, but she does not want to come to Canada... maybe I will move there with her in a couple of years.

anonimo comments on Back From Bogota!

Another Canadian in Bogota I was in Cartagena for most of December & my gf I met asked me to go with her to Bogota. My friends in Cartagena to me to be very careful as it is dangerous for gringos to take cabs.

She took the bus & I decided to go a few days later. My gf met me at the airport with her brother. We went to the north section but all of the hotels seemed to be full, so I ended up staying at her 2 room apartment in the south part, with her, her daughter, mother and brother's family from Cali (12 people in 2 rooms)

I had a great time. I was there for Christmas.. saw la Candelaria, downtown, Montserrat.. my legs are still sore from walking down from there!!

I will post a link later to a few fotos

anonimo comments on New Years Activities in Cartagena?

New Year's Eve I was in Cartagena for New Year's Eve last year and found that it was totally different than Canada. It seems that in Colombia, New Year's Eve is a very important night for families to get together and celebrate, rather than go out to a party.

I ended up spending New Year's Eve at my friend's place in one of the neighbourhoods near La Castellana, with her extended family, and neighbours.

They also like to buy & wear new clothes for New Year's Eve... and they dress up a "dummy" with old clothes and burn it in the street.. Loud music coming from most of the houses... firecrackers... it was a great night! I wish I had stayed in Bogota for it this year, instead of coming home a couple of days ago.

anonimo comments on www.colombianpossibilites.com (WARNING)

First of all.. I did not send money to Colombia… it was wired to the Citibank account listed below in California.. and the website was registered in the US. She almost sounded professional when she did the sales job on me.

Secondly, although I would like my money back, I do not expect to get it back. It is not a big deal, only $364US (1/2 of what she had quoted). I just thought I should post a thread on this site before she scams anyone else on here, as she said she is trying to get more business from PBH

I think it would be great if she was shut down. I don’t think I can report it to the FBI, as I am in Canada.


Domain name: colombianpossibilities.com

Registrant Contact:
Colombian Possibilities
Marta Ramirez (machona at yahoo.com)
+1.5402881323
Fax: +1.5402881323
124 Saint Roberts Dr.
Stanford, VA 22556
US

Administrative Contact:
Colombian Possibilities
Marta Ramirez (machona at yahoo.com)
+1.5402881323
Fax: +1.5402881323
124 Saint Roberts Dr.
Stanford, VA 22556
US

Technical Contact:
Colombian Possibilities
Marta Ramirez (machona at yahoo.com)
+1.5402881323
Fax: +1.5402881323
124 Saint Roberts Dr.
Stanford, VA 22556
US




Marta Ramirez to me approx Feb 3, 2006

Hi ******,
Thank you for writing. Well I could not give you a set cost as I
cannot know for certain what her search would involve. However I can
tell you that our searches run in the $1000 dollar figure and they
usually take up to 6 months. I could agree to give you a discount and
make it a set figure we both can agree on.
There are ways to search for folks and although you have few details
about her we have many contacts and folks who help us along the way.
We have access to national databases that often are very successful in
giving us the right information. We pay for all information we receive
even if it takes us nowhere. We have been doing this for several
years, have a great track record and can provide you with references
to our work from past or current clients.
Her old address and cell number can lead us to current information.
I assume that you have tried to call that number and it is no longer
working or belongs to someone else, but through our databases we can
find if she was the one who took out the service, which would mean
that the cell phone company with have her ID number (like US social
security number), with that we are certain she would turn up in
Bogota. That number is needed for any kind of transactions for her or
her kid(s).
Please email me at info at colombianpossibilities.com
so we can discuss this
further or you can call me in Bogota at 6690420 or my cell 316-221-2280
Thank you
Marta

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On 2/5/06, Marta Ramirez wrote:
Hi ******,
What I can do is give you a discount since we are trying to get more
customers from Poorbuthappy. Let's say we do a search for $700 all
together with half up front and the rest in 2 installments. Let me know
if this is acceptable to you.
Thanks
Marta

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Marta Ramirez to me Feb 7, 2006

Hi ******,
Sorry for the late response, I had to go out of town for a couple of
days. Yes that payment structure is ok with me, I actually have a US
bank account with Citibank. So you can either do a teller deposit at any
Citibank branch or you can do a wire transfer into my account, this wire
has an $18 dollar fee so please make sure to add that to the payments.
My account information is:
Account holder: Marta Ramirez
Checking account with Citibank (US account)
Account number 40018810412
Routing Number 321171184
My address in the States is:
2040 Harrington Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601
The address of the branch the account was opened:
Citibank
2000 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
Please let me know when you will be making the first deposit so I can
look out for it and strat right away. Also you need to send me an email
with any and all information (old and new) you have on her, including
some pictures of her and her family.
Thanks for your trust and I look forward to working to give you happy
results.
Marta

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Marta Ramirez to me Feb 13, 2006

Hi *****,
I did receive the transfer, thank you. We have started the case and I
will keep you updated as we move forward.

Tnanks
Marta
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Marta Ramirez to me Feb 21, 2006

******,
My apologies, I meant Cartagena. We found a connection in Medellin just
a few days ago and I was talking to him this morning when I emailed you.
My bad!
Marta


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Marta Ramirez to me March 6, 2006

Hi Dwayne,
I have 3 folks working at it right now, one in Medellin trying to find
folks who knew her through *****. Also in Manizales asking around where
she lived. And one in Bogota, this might be a long shot but we
wanted to
ask around places like ***** with her picture to see if she is working
along the same lines. We have not had luck yet, but that does not
mean
we won't.
We are trying also through the National Registry to get a hit on her
name and that way obtain a cedula number.
I will keep you posted.
Thanks
Marta

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Marta Ramirez to me March 13, 2006

Hi ******,
We got some information as to a possible address in Bogota but she does
not live there, and they don't know her. So we are checking other
possible venues. We just had national elections and so the people I use
at the National Registry cannot help us with info right now, I have to
wait probably another week or so. What we are hoping to do is run her
name to get a list of all the women with the same identical name and
start a process of elimination. It will take a while but we will get her
for you.
I will keep you posted.
Thanks
Marta

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Marta Ramirez to me May 3, 2006 (The last time I heard from her)

Hi ******,
I am actually out of town on a case at the moment but will return this
coming Friday. I will be having a staff meeting with all investigators
on Saturday and will get updates on all the cases. I will be emailing
you on Sunday or MOnday at the latest.
Thanks
Marta

anonimo comments on Break-ups and Common Law status

In Canada Common law marriages are 12 months!

anonimo comments on Break-ups and Common Law status

Maybe you should get a lawyer.

anonimo comments on Cost of name brand jeans in Colombia?

From what I saw, Tommy Hilfiger was about the same price in Colombia as it was in Canada

anonimo comments on Exchange rate and medical questions

Hepatitis C There is only vaccine for Hep A & B. No vaccine for Hep C

anonimo comments on

Crop Dusting Does the USA still have the crop dusting program in Colombia to eradicate the coca crops?

anonimo comments on

Canada I can't say I am ashamed. If there was not a huge demand for drugs in the USA, there would not be a need for the supply.

The USA was not happy when our gov't here made it legal to possess small amounts of marijuana. I got a laugh when I saw on the news on US channels, Canada referred to as "Colombia North"!

I cannot see our government taking serious action to stop the growth of BC bud (apparently, the best marijuana in the world) as in the province of BC, the drug trade is the second largest industry.

anonimo comments on

and if the USA does decide to put an end to the growth of coca tomorrow... How will the farmers make a living?

anonimo comments on

Canada I think when it comes to nations which export illegal drugs into the USA, Canada is not far behind Colombia on that list. In the west coast, the growth of marijuana is a large part of the economy, and much of it is exported to the USA. I wonder how long before there are cries south of the border to invade Canada to stop the drug trade. I believe this will happen when the USA is desparate for resources (oil & fresh water)

anonimo comments on

Its not a Rumour "WILLIS CHALLENGES POLITICIANS TO END THE COCAINE TRADE


BRUCE WILLIS is taking his tough-talking DIE HARD character JOHN McCLANE to the streets of Washington DC in a bid to end the cocaine trade.

The 51-year-old action movie star fears little is being done to stop drug trafficking, and he's seriously thinking about challenging politicians to attack the problem head-on.

The outspoken actor says, "I think what the United States, and everyone who cares about protecting the freedoms that the largest part of the free world now has, should do whatever it takes to end terrorism in the world and not just in the Middle East.

"I'm talking also about going to Colombia and doing whatever it takes to end the cocaine trade. It's killing this country. It's killing all the countries that coke goes into.

"I believe that somebody's making money on it in the United States. If they weren't making money on it, they would have stopped it. They could stop it in one day.

"It's just a plant that they grow, and these guys are growing it like it's corn or tobacco or any other thing.

"By the time it gets here (America), it becomes a billion dollar industry. And I think that's a form of terrorism as well." "

http://www.contactmusic.com/new/xmlfeed.nsf/mndwebpages/willis%20challenges%20politicians%20to%20end%20the%20cocaine%20trade_16_02_2006



http://stopthedrugwar.org/chronicle/424/brucewillis.shtml

http://yahoo.eonline.com/Reviews/Movies/Megaplex/Column/060301.html?yhfresh

anonimo comments on Juan Valdez Cafes and why I don't think they will fly Internationally.

It would have a tough time in Canada as most Canadians are hooked on the highly caffenated, low grade coffee served at Tim Hortons

anonimo comments on I removed the private messaging function

It is very disappointing that the PM feature would be turned off without warning, or giving us a chance to save info from messages that were stored in the inbox.

If people did not want to use the messaging, was is not possible for members to select their own oprions about to disable messaging & email, etc?

anonimo comments on The last minute of your cellphone time on Comcel Amigos Calling Card??????

Comcel I could not believe how expensive Comcel's prepaid service is.

in 3 weeks, it must have cost me at least $50, almost double what I pay in Canada for unlimited evenings and weekends

btw, I was hoping to call and get my messages in Colombia (which I can't call from my cell phone now that I am in Canada)

When I call which buttons do I push to access my messages??

Is my security code the last 4 digits of my phone number??

Thanks

anonimo comments on In response to the "ass groping thread"

The key words in your comment are "In the U.S." The ass-groping did not take place in the US.

I think there is a problem with the US justice system, that only gives a guy found guilty of manslaughter 4 years in jail.

anonimo comments on Map of Cartagena high rises (large image)

Hilton Is the large building to the left of the word "Akashi", at the bottom of what appears to be a sand bar. If you drive through Laguito, you have to drive by the Hilton.

I have been to Cartagena many times. It is too bad that all this building is happening in Cartagena. I was in Cartagena last month, for the first time in almost 2 years and the city has changed. By city, I don't mean Cartagena, but specifically Bocagrande. Maybe I am a little older or there is not a decent disco there now since L'Esollera(?) replaced by a construction site where the talles building in Colombia will stand at 51 stories. This last trip, it seemed different, even Borrachita's was nowhere near as busy as it used to be. Many people buying the apartments will not need parking as there will be many timeshare units and most will be rented out.

The best beaches in Cartagnena are La Boquilla. There is still affordable property there, Yet, most likely in about 5-10 years, this property will be swalloed up by large hotels... I will be investing there!!

anonimo comments on Gold Bars and Nuggets

Where is the best place to sell 1oz gold bars & coins in Cartagena?

anonimo comments on

Colombia is an exporter of oil... and i believe that is why the peso is strong... similar to the Canadian dollar

anonimo comments on Search: private detective?

Which is a better paper to place an ad in.. El Espectador or el Tiempo?.. or is ther another local paper in Bogota I would be better off placing the ad in?

anonimo comments on Search: Apt for 2 in Ctga, Apr 13-26

Contact Mery Salence

oficerna at yahoo.com

I rented an apartment from her a while back at edifico Playa Mar in Laguito... very nice apartment, new, with high speed internet & phone, 2 balconies, walk-in closet, washing mashine & air conditioning ( I left the windows & sliding doors open & did not need the a/c).. she is a very nice lady and I would definitely rent from her again

anonimo comments on Search: private detective?

What is the name of the local paper in Bogota?

anonimo comments on I will be in Cartagena on Feb 18-27 can anyone recommend

The best seafood I have had was in La Boquilla... great beach, hardly any vendors.

On another note, at an undislosed location, last month, I went to a place near Cartagena which had sea turtle on the menu, needless to say, knowing that it is an endangered species, I thought that I would indulge and get my fill of it before it is extinct. It is expensive but worth it. I look forward to next time.

anonimo comments on English teaching jobs in COL!.. BUT only for Cannucks!

The company is Canadian owned, the email address is in Ontario! I got a laugh when it said "for VISA reasons"... I am Canadian.. and originally from Ontario, but have since moved to a better part of the country... I guess there is no point in me applying!

anonimo comments on Need Help Locating a Friend

re:
I just found out from the flower company that she recently moved to Bogota, but they do not have an address.

What can I do to get her new address???

anonimo comments on Weapons for Self Defense

Re If you feel that you need to "arm" yourself for vacation here.. why would you want to come here??

If I was expecting to be attacked / robbed if I went somewhere, I don´t think I would choose to go there... only seems to be common sense to me.

anonimo comments on Need Help Locating a Friend

!! Any ideas?!

anonimo comments on VOIP

I use Primus

I am in Vancouver, if I sent one to my GF in Medellin, it would just cost me $19.95/month and everytime she called me with it, it would be a local call and all it would cost is $19.95 / month.

I have used it for almost 2 years, sometime it is like talking on a cell phone