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beisbollover comments on NHL HOCKEY IN MEDELLIN Good luck finding a place to watch the game. GO FLYERS GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! FLYERS ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!!
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beisbollover comments on More Observations from the side of the Emerald Mountain Bill, Sounds like you are a happy man. It's nice to have peace in life. As for the emeralds, the problem with La Pita is that the stones coming out of it are of high quality but extremely treated. The treatment process is new and scary. They can "fill" a crystal before it is cut with an epoxy material that holds it together during the cutting process. That way they can get a finished stone that otherwise would have been in many parts. If the epoxy is removed the stone will fall apart in your hand. Here in the USA the labs are considering calling these emeralds "emerald products" because they are technically a product of emeralds instead of an emerald. Sort of like McNuggets and chicken. Be careful of these emeralds. Oh and here is the worst case scenario: Someone buys a large clean, fine stone for alot of money (ie. 10ct for $150,000). Then one day the corner falls off because it had epoxy. Imagine the feeling to know that the stone was treated (only in the corner) and now has to be recut and will weigh about 2/3 of the original weight.
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beisbollover comments on slguy please e-mail me a name, phone number or e-mail address so I may contact him. fun2pawn at aol.com
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beisbollover comments on any jewelers/investors in the house? basically it's too good to be true. He is right that stones that weigh .25 carat each bring 700-800 but the smaller ones bring 375-600 per carat. And you know what they say about things that are too good to be true...... most times people describe diamonds to me this way and they turn out to be "top light brown" which translate to K/L color and the clarity usually turn out to be more imperfect. Stuff that is really worth 250 per carat and no bargain to buy from someone outside of the trade. However there always can be an exception.... If he can bring them to NYC for inspection I would be happy to take a look. let me know, beisbol
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beisbollover comments on Why is Colombia's Sea So Murky Brown? Los árboles estan llorando son testigos de tantos años de violencia El mar esta marrón, mezcla de sangre con la tierra -Minas Piedras by Juanes
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beisbollover comments on Colombian Pro Futbol League??? Oh man, I created a monster with this thread.... plus I am more confused about futbol in Colombia than before! thanks!
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beisbollover comments on Colombian Pro Futbol League??? Thanks Mitch for your clear answers and thanks MaFe for the links. I have been wearing a Nacional shirt for a couple of years without ever knowing something about them or the league. Now at least I have more understanding. (I bought it because the logos were the coolest). The next layer to this question would be who roots for who? Since there are two teams in Bogotá, Medellin and Cali how are the fans divided? Rich/Poor? Old/Young? North/South? East/West? Blue collar/White collar? And for a stupid question....do Colombian futbol fans jump on band wagons like some Americans do with a team the starts to win after years of losing?
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beisbollover comments on baseball in Barranquilla, NOT like Yankee stadium Elmo, Thanks. I love baseball, women and Colombia. That was the perfect cocktail mix.
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beisbollover comments on What's Good or Better in Colombia? Rikito, Your question was, What's Good or Better in Colombia? Not, What activities are best for children to do. All I was saying was that the shopping malls in Colombia are better than the shopping malls in the states. I wasn't suggesting that everyone should move to Colombia because their children will get into Harvard if they take them to the shopping malls. The fact that the shopping malls are better than the ones in the states is just another reason I think that Colombia is more kid friendly. As for the clubs....I still don't understand why you think they are elitist. All I know, from personal experience at Club Campestre outside of Bogotá is that my female cousins take their daughters there all the time for lessons and social activities. Do you have to be middle class or rich to join, yes. But I don't know of any clubs outside Cuba or China where you can join for free. Is that what you are saying is elitist? The fact that you have to be middle class or rich to join? Please explain.
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beisbollover comments on What's the most touching, heart-piercing Colombian song? Minas Piedras by Juanes
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beisbollover comments on Pablo Escobar Invades Hollywood, 2009 Killing Pablo will obviously show Colombia at it's worst but at the same time did the movie Schindler's List stop people from taking a vacation in Germany? The bottom line is that Colombia's rep has more to do with what goes on daily than what happened during the 80's in Medellin.
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beisbollover comments on What's Good or Better in Colombia? Rikito, I send my kids for the summer to Bogotá and they have family with memberships in lots of different clubs. They also get to go to Melgar, Giradot and Nemocon to stay on Fincas. The shopping malls were built for everyone. Last time I checked kids go to shopping malls as much as adults do, in the USA and Colombia. Is being a member of a club make you an elitist? Do you even understand what that word means? You can be an elitist without membership to any club. Your comments about security and woman and organized sports at school, I assume, come from your personal experience. I have none since I do not live in Colombia but you should be more careful about your choice of words when describing membership clubs that offer recreation to people. My family in Colombia is not rich nor poor. They struggle like I do to live the life they want. Part of that is offering diversity of activities to their children. In fact, it is in these clubs where all members are treated equally, woman or man, because they are paying to belong. That should be a good thing for you to know as you pointed out how terrible it is for women in public organizational activities.
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beisbollover comments on What's Good or Better in Colombia? Speaking from experience I would say that there are better things to do for children in Colombia than the USA. There are more places to go and things to do that are affordable. Some of the things that are better for kids are the shopping malls. They all seem to have excellent games for kids to play and the prices are very affordable. The theme parks are numerous and also not too pricey compared to the USA. Lessons are better in Colombia than the USA, such as swimming, guitar, horseback riding, soccer, baseball, dancing etc. Teachers are plentiful, inexpensive and come to your home. Not to mention that you can go from the desert to the mountains to the jungle to the Ocean and Sea all in one or two days so your kids can experience so much more in less time.
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beisbollover comments on Colombia has a Hippo problem You know when tourists go to Chicago they have to see where Al Capone lived and worked etc...It's just a matter of time before this happens in Medellin with Pablo.
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beisbollover comments on Colombia has a Hippo problem Awesome story....Escobar's impact on Colombia is still going on and on.....If Colombia is smart they will "use" his name and story to draw tourism to see what he did with his wealth. Someday a trip to Colombia will include a side trip to see Escobar's homes, fincas and zoos....
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beisbollover comments on Very cool, the only hummingbirds we have up here on the East Coast of America are at the zoo...
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beisbollover comments on San Andres Island has anyone every lived there? After reading this thread I think the answer to Lostgringo is......No.
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beisbollover comments on Roundtrip Colombia, what is safe? Any information you get today could be complete different a year from now when you go. Things change quickly.
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beisbollover comments on NYT: A Paisa taking over the PGA (Golf) - Camilo Villegas Maybe you two should take this outside and settle it like men.
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beisbollover comments on NYT: A Paisa taking over the PGA (Golf) - Camilo Villegas This is a great thread about Camilo but tonloc said something very true and I just want to put it out there...Tiger Woods is dominating golf at a level greater than any other athlete has ever in any other sport....the only comparisons to Tiger are how long Fidel Castro stayed in power or how long a redwood tree lives.....
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beisbollover comments on NYT: A Paisa taking over the PGA (Golf) - Camilo Villegas Camilo already has a reputation in the golf world as an up and coming star. It would be a tremendous disappointment if he did anything less than excel. One of his trademarks is how he contorts his body, bends down and "eyes" his put before he hits the ball. Last year he "broke out" when he played in Miami, so watch out for him this weekend. Many Colombians follow him around the golf course cheering him on.
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beisbollover comments on You know your in Colombia when.................. When you wait for the red light to turn yellow and then turn green...instead of just turning green. Any wonder why there are so many car accidents in Bogota? If your trying to speed up to make it before the light turns red, and someone is speeding up because they see the red is going to turn green.....BANG.
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beisbollover comments on Where is this girl now? (The Girl That Sells Roses) Lcacique....I was offering movie advice to Usher127...who asked....What other Colombia films are noteworthy... specifically about Medellin? ok?
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beisbollover comments on How to take a taxi. I think if you are an American man, in Bogota, who does not speak spanish and you are not traveling with a Colombian and you just get into any cab you see you are asking for trouble. This kind of traveler should only use cabs from hotels, malls or the airport kiosks. I know Bogota is not as bad as people think but its not Manhattan either. You need to use your sixth sense there.
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beisbollover comments on Juanes Plans Show For Peace Hey, I just saw Juanes at the Trump Taj Mahal in Atlantic City and it was a great show. He is really good live. It was refreshing to hear him sing so close to how he sounds on the radio. Nice to know he is the real deal. The music was wonderful. He spoke about the crisis situation in Colombia and basically gave the typically rock star speech about us all being one people sharing the planet etc....I wanted to hear him say something about Chavez looking and acting like a monkey. O well...
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beisbollover comments on You know your in Colombia when.................. When your at a red light and someone performs an amazing show for you in about a minute. I have seen fire jugglers, fire eaters, acrobats, dancers and puppeteers.
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beisbollover comments on Anthony Bourdain "No Reservations" travels to Medellin! I have seen many of his shows (Thailand, Brazil, Mexico, Tuscany, Argentina) and loved them all. His rebellious style is cool. I really appreciate how much he enjoys learning about local food. The food we all eat everyday. Not the stuff only the rich can afford in the finest restaurants. I also like that he doesn't try to improve it but to just savor it as it is. The dirtier and "street" the food is the more he enjoys it.
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beisbollover comments on Please advise Didn't you have to sign a letter of support that means you will be responsible for her for 10 years from the date of marriage regardless of divorce? So if she goes on welfare or gets any support from the state you will be responsible to pay the government whatever she costs them. As far as your prenuptial agreement only a lawyer can help you. Good luck with your life and hopefully you have learned not to jump into the deep end so fast.
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beisbollover comments on ROAD TRIP REPORT-Guajira Great post! This is what this website is all about...thanks for sharing the pics and your words.
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beisbollover comments on SURF IN COLOMBIA http://www.elheraldo.com.co/ELHERALDO/BancoConocimiento/L/loolas_de_hasta_35_metros_en_playas_del_atlantico/loolas_de_hasta_35_metros_en_playas_del_atlantico.asp?CodSeccion=16 ask and ye shall receive!
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beisbollover comments on NECESITO BASTANTE AYUDA With all due respect, if you are that concerned about this lay over, why don't you pay whatever more it costs to fly directly from a US destination like Miami or Houston.
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beisbollover comments on Adoption God Bless you for doing this. I hope your new family is healthy and happy for the rest of your life!
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beisbollover comments on How to Rid this Site of TROLLS I just post and ignore....anyone who listens to a troll will soon learn from they're mistake.
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beisbollover comments on Emeralds I got news for all potential emerald buyers.....the best stones....the ones that are prized by collectors....they go from mine to New York, Paris or Tokyo....There is no local market for top gems in Colombia. Rich Colombians have to travel abroad to buy the best stones from Muzo or Chivor....The rest of the stones you see are medium to low grade commercial quality. When you walk into a store you will pay retail. There is no way to not pay retail in a store, otherwise it wouldn't be a store. Think of overhead and then you will understand profit margin. As for knowing someone on the inside? someone who has family in Muzo etc....or works in the bourse.....good luck, the only protection you have is your street smarts to know the integrity of the person helping you. And even the best intentioned person can unknowingly hurt you because he/she doesn't have the expertise to protect you. My advice is to buy at a top retailer with all the warranties and service. Don't look at it as an investment but as a loving happy purchase that has some value after you buy it, unlike a mink coat or handbag. However, if you really want to get serious about buying emeralds, for investment, then get your head examined and don't buy any bridges in Brooklyn, either. Emeralds are not an investment. Dealers lose money everyday in that market and they know what they're doing! How are you going to beat them at it, without dumb luck? By the way, the latest treatment is a high tech glue that they insert into the feathers when it's in the crystal state so that when they cut the gems they stay together and look more green. Remove the treatment and the stones fall apart into several pieces. Rushing out to buy yet?
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beisbollover comments on Buying Jewlery in San Andres There are no serious jewelry stores there. Don't be foolish and spend a lot of money on jewelry there. Get her something small but nice to remember the trip and then when you get back to where ever you live seek out a serious, trained, professional and accredited gemologist to buy her the real deal. Have a fun time and see if you can't find the 7 colors of blue the water is in San Andres!
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beisbollover comments on San Andres (I want some suggestions) We took the "train" tour and that was a lot of fun. The train is not on any tracks and has wheels, so it drives on roads. They take you around the island and stop at many nice places. Then after the tour you can go back in your rental car or take a taxi. The "blow hole" is cool. There was a cave they took us to that was interesting. I also always recommend that people see the live shows at the hotels. They are "old school" variety shows with talented young locals dancing around. We saw shows at our hotel, hotel arena blanca and at the hotel el dorado on the beach. You should also do snorkeling at the "aquarium". This is a small island about a quarter mile off shore with a food shack and an awesome little reef you can safely snorkel at.
take a look at it....
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beisbollover comments on Colombian News Great posts! I really appreciate all the links, now I'll always know where to get the info I am looking for about Colombia.
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beisbollover comments on Check This Miami Cuban Couple Out; 13 Scam Marriges For US Citizenship Between Them The powerful government of the USA allowed this to happen? NO checks or cross-references? WTF? Are we a third world government or what?
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beisbollover comments on Hotel in San Andres When we were there we met only one other american. There were groups from Spain, Mexico, Venezuela and Argentina. The majority of the people were from Colombia and we all got along great. I highly recommend going to the live variety shows at the hotels. They were old school. Lots of dancing and singing. It's worth the price!
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beisbollover comments on Colombia's military toughens up Hard to believe that after 100's of years Colombia still just doesn't have control of all the terrain inside her borders. As an American it's hard to fathom. I love Colombia and wish they would just get their chit together and take control of every inch of the country. Why haven't they? Any ideas?
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beisbollover comments on Hotel in San Andres
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this is downtown San Andres....the alcohol, perfume and cologne stores were nice and cheap (dutyfree) but the other stores were just low end stuff. I highly suggest touring the island and stay away from the downtown. It was safe but just nothing to buy.
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