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Brian858 comments on Here are some videos from the Barranquilla Fashion shows at Villa Country(Thursday) & Coomeva (Friday)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7mvy9r-beC4 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eemc77aBgVE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0f2BY3dtEIE http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hBnVPhEgNVI http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BVPGVaw2d00 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tWpbanQbkNM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPE16ieIPM8 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qfhw2pBNvjQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JRZ_FIgRB50

Brian858 comments on Barranquilla apartment for rent 350,000 COP per month- includes utilities - Video below

We will now rent daily for 30mil or 15 dollars per day. This includes your own studio, kitchen, bathroom, bed and fan.

Brian858 comments on Health insurance.

Sorry I meant I pay $160,000. per month which is around $80 USD per month with Colsanitas for pre-paid medical. Is it possible for foreigners to only have EPS? Is the pre-paid really worth all of the extra money? What are the main differences in the two?

Brian858 comments on Health insurance.

Lowell, how much are your co-pays per visit? I have Colsanitas and pay $80,000 per month plus a $22,000 voucher everytime I see the Dr. unless I'm seeing the same Dr. for a follow up visit within 7 business days. Are you part of a group plan or individual?

Brian858 comments on Outages dim Chavez popularity

I'm pissed with Uribe. I just had a 2 hour power outage this morning. It started 10 minutes into the Liverpool vs Man City game! This isn't the first time we have had an extended outage. A few months back the power was off from 7am to 6pm!

Brian858 comments on Military Bases Jobs?

The problem with getting a job on the base is the requirements are usually higher than anyone reading this forum would have. Here is an example of an open job with my former employer. www.saic.com Job Category MIS - Info Tech / Telecommunications Req ID 153931 Able to obtain security clearance? None Currently possess security clearance? Top Secret Location Miami, FL % Travel Relocation No Requirements The Operations, Intelligence and Security Business Unit currently has a contingent job opening for a CENTRIXS/CNIES Network Administrator in Columbia, SA. JOB DESCRIPTION: POSITION REQUIRES A CURRENT TOP SECRET CLEARANCE. The Combined Enterprise Regional Information Exchange System (CENTRIXS)/ Cooperating Nations Information Exchange System (CNIES) Network Administrator will serve as a member of an On Site Technical Representative (OSTR) team to support the TCSC-USSOUTHCOM C4I systems in Columbia, SA. Candidate will create, delete, and manage LAN user accounts; perform regular system backups to archives; perform restore and recovery operations; manage and optimize LAN disk storage and file system utilization. Candidate will perform network administrator support functions on the US MILGP C4I systems and platforms in Columbia, SA. Under general supervision, the CENTRIXS/CNIES Network Administrator will manage network performance and maintain network security; ensure that security procedures are implemented and enforced; install network software; evaluate, develop and maintain telecommunications systems; troubleshoot network problem; establish and implement network policies, procedures, and standards and ensure their conformance with information systems and organization objectives. REQUIRED EDUCATION/SKILLS: Associate's degree or equivalent training/certifications and 4 years experience with voice data and LAN/WAN communications systems. Required skills include expertise in network cabling and fiber optic communications systems, UNIX, Windows 2003, and Windows XP-based ADPE and applicable software programs, communications security devices, long haul communications trunking and local loop and distribution systems to perform on-site system level support functions. DESIRE SKILLS: Prior experience with USSOUTHCOM or other DoD/coalition LAN/WANs. Recent IT experience in USSOUTHCOM or joint environment. Ability to work independently and function effectively as part of a team in a dynamic, joint environment. May provide work direction and guidance to others. May serve in a lead role and train others. Candidate who is bi-lingual with the English and Spanish language (DLPT 3/3 or higher) is preferred. POSITION IS IN COLUMBIA, SOUTH AMERICA. This position is over time eligible.

Brian858 comments on Invest 20 millones de Pesos to receive 3% or 600,000 per month?

No reason to answer for everyone. There are quite a few lukers here :)

Brian858 comments on Invest 20 millones de Pesos to receive 3% or 600,000 per month?

Ok, Anyone in Santa Marta want to provide Financial Services. Please send me a PM. Thank you!

Brian858 comments on Invest 20 millones de Pesos to receive 3% or 600,000 per month?

Well, she is now including collateral of her beach front apartment in Cartagena as well as title to the house in Davie, FL. I don't know a lot about loaning money so I was hoping a Financial Advisor from PBH would review the details in Santa Marta and give advice on the matter.

Brian858 comments on Invest 20 millones de Pesos to receive 3% or 600,000 per month?

Yes, I read all about DMG. It's a very interesting topic: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/DMG

Brian858 comments on Fort Lauderdale, FL to Santa Marta or Cartagena $199 one way. No limit on luggage - 1 day sale.

Well, the price right now is $299 only $100 dollars more. It is still a good deal considering the amount of weight you can bring on. Anyone have an estimate on what it would cost to fly one way from Miami or Ft. Lauderdale to Santa Marta with 10 suitcases weighing 100lbs each?

Brian858 comments on Invest 20 millones de Pesos to receive 3% or 600,000 per month?

The business owner will be in Santa Marta on Wenesday, December 2, 2009 from 10:00am to 5:00pm. Send me a PM if you are interested in scheduling a meeting to hear about the business opportunity. Also, Can anyone recommend a good place to hold the meeting in Santa Marta? Thursday, December 3, 2009 she will be in Cartagena from 10:00am to 10:00pm. If anyone wants to meet there.

Brian858 comments on Any PBH members in Barranquilla?

Brian858 comments on HAS ANYONE EVER BEEN ABLE TO USE SPRINT IN COLOMBIA?

I use my sprint phone everyday in Barranquilla. I put it one Airplane mode and use it as a PDA to retrieve my conatacts in USA and I call them for free using my www.ooma.com number!

Brian858 comments on Offered my first job in Colombia today at a bi-lingual school in Barranquilla.

Miguel, I would like to know the name of your friend at Uninorte. I'm currently taking Spanish classes there and would like to get 6 mil / month. I was interviewing for 20 mil / month for a position in Bogota with an American Oil Company in IT. I would much prefer to work in Education as that is where I started my career. I really liked the work but with VEEP program in California that brought the entire Education system to it's knees. All the people with money put there children in private schools. I felt as though I was working as a prison warden!

Brian858 comments on Setup a live camera in Barranquilla.

Here is the final settings to connect to the camera. I've updated DNS with panasonic. http://baq.viewnetcam.com/CgiStart?page=Single&Language=0 username = poorbuthappy password = colombia

Brian858 comments on Offered my first job in Colombia today at a bi-lingual school in Barranquilla.

I haven't taught English since 1990. I don't currently hold a teaching credential. What is an IB school?

Brian858 comments on Offered my first job in Colombia today at a bi-lingual school in Barranquilla.

What is a good salary? Can we get numbers? or you make 1.5 times the other teachers?

Brian858 comments on Setup a live camera in Barranquilla.

Darloup, the cam is back up. I've change to an indoor view with Thermometer inside. How is the video quality now? username = darloup password = freaky1

Brian858 comments on Can U.S. anchor childs be created in Colombia?

It's not a crime to sell your sperm. I use to donate mine in California for $40 a whack! When I was young and full of it! anchor baby def is here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anchor_baby

Brian858 comments on Offered my first job in Colombia today at a bi-lingual school in Barranquilla.

Thanks for the input Bill Turley. What do you think would be an honest salary? Hourly and Monthly? The headmaster did say that he had friends at other schools that he could refer me to if the salary wasn't sufficient. Also, that he would want me to teach part time if I were to take a fulltime position at another University for more money.

Brian858 comments on Can U.S. anchor childs be created in Colombia?

Well, how much should he charge for his services?

Brian858 comments on Offered my first job in Colombia today at a bi-lingual school in Barranquilla.

They have 0 native English teachers. They are just changing to a Bi-lingual school status in Jan/2010. The program is being setup now. The school is under new ownership and was closed for 1 year. The principal told me the students pay about $200,000 per month and they have about 200 students.

Brian858 comments on Offered my first job in Colombia today at a bi-lingual school in Barranquilla.

I have a M.S. degree and 5 years experience teaching English as a Second Language in the 2nd largest school district in California.

Brian858 comments on Offered my first job in Colombia today at a bi-lingual school in Barranquilla.

I'll check with them on Friday and let you know after I sign my contract :)

Brian858 comments on Any PBH members in Barranquilla?

I'm here and I haven't heard anything about it but I will find out. I'm looking to purchase a motorcycle here. Any advice on Make / Model? I used to drive Ninjas, GSXr's, GPz's...etc... but here looks like I'll be demoted to 150cc :( The guy working at Transito told me to go to Venezuela and get a bike there as they don't have a huge mark up like here in Colombia.

Brian858 comments on Offered my first job in Colombia today at a bi-lingual school in Barranquilla.

I'm already in Barranquilla been here for 2 weeks. So the school should give me the money that they would have to pay someone that they recruit from outside they country....ie..stipend for apartment and basic bills; flights for beginning and end of contract; The salary will be in pesos. He asked my how much I wanted and I said I would get back to them. I've had people who are teachers say I should ask for 2.5 to 3.0 Million per month plus benefits. Another person said the minimum I should accept is 1.5 million. The school also offered the possibility of part time work. If I take that what would you think the minimum per hour would be. And how would that affect the benefits package?

Brian858 comments on Fort Lauderdale, FL to Santa Marta or Cartagena $199 one way. No limit on luggage - 1 day sale.

Yes, it was a 1 day sale. Good only on the day that I posted this message. November 17, 2009. Original post read: "Fort Lauderdale, FL to Santa Marta or Cartagena $199 one way. No limit on luggage - 1 day sale"

Brian858 comments on Job hunting in Colombia....hard work!!!

Your best bet is to join a firm who sends expats like Chevron, Ford, Nike, BP, OXY, CAT, Intel, Phillip Morris, SLB, Schering Plough, Cisco, AA, British Tob., Monsanto, Cemex.

Brian858 comments on Fort Lauderdale, FL to Santa Marta or Cartagena $199 one way. No limit on luggage - 1 day sale.

All the details are here: http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/cruiseDetails/itineraryAndPricing.do;jsessionid=0000mlow_LtuJXvevvyKUN8CCbI:12hdhua36?packageCode=EN08R009&region=ISLAN&ship=EN&date=&selectedCurrencyCode=&promoType=&hasSenior=&hasMilitary=&hasFireandPolice=&state=

Brian858 comments on Fort Lauderdale, FL to Santa Marta or Cartagena $199 one way. No limit on luggage - 1 day sale.

4 and a half days to C/gena. Arrive at 8:00am at puerto Manga. The sale is over. The price is now $299.

Brian858 comments on She was crowned and the Prez didn’t come!

Do you have any photos of the event to share?

Brian858 comments on Fort Lauderdale, FL to Santa Marta or Cartagena $199 one way. No limit on luggage - 1 day sale.

Yes, you can do all of that. I just did 9 suitcases at approx 100lbs each from San Diego, CA to Cartagena. I disembarked in C/gena without any hastles. They didn't even check any of my bags or ask what I was bringing. Just let the cruise line know ahead of time that you plan on getting off early.

Brian858 comments on Job hunting in Colombia....hard work!!!

I have these certs and applied to over 100 jobs via the Colombian websites and didn't get any bites. The only interview I had was in Bogota with an American Oil Company and they found me via a headhunter in Houston who saw me on Monster.com CCNA Cisco ID: CSCO10663096 CCNP Cisco ID: CSCO07468453 CompTIA Network Certification Enterasys Specialist ID: SR1403087 (ES Switching) Enterasys Specialist ID: SR1403087 (Dragon IDS) Enterasys Specialist ID: SR1403087 (ES Policy-Enabled Networking) Merchant Mariner Document (MMD) # 2810626 United States Coast Guard Standards for Training, Certification and Watch Keeping (STCW '95) 16-Hr Basic Firefighting; 12-Hr Personal Survival; 8-Hr First Aid; 4-Hr Personal Safety Department of Homeland Security Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC™) Dual Citizenship - United States / United Kingdom Colombian Resident MCSE

Brian858 comments on Fort Lauderdale, FL to Santa Marta or Cartagena $199 one way. No limit on luggage - 1 day sale.

Here is the link that you won't need to sign up to view the offer: http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/search/vacationSearchResult.do;jsessionid=0000W5047hW_9lGDm8arKNNMU7p:12hdhua36?ship=EN

Brian858 comments on Why Plan Colombia has to go on

History will repeat itself.....http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fall_of_Roman_Empire

Brian858 comments on When is the next Santa Marta Meetup?

You guys need to stop eating papaya when you have diaherra. You talk way too much shit.

Brian858 comments on One-way flight from BAQ, SMR or CTG to FLL or MIA- What is the best price you have found?

No, you can leave the ship early. I was told I needed a letter from the corporate headquarters of Celebrity. I brought this with me but was never asked for it on the ship. I just went up to the desk on the ship and told them I wanted to get off in Cartagena. They have you fill out a form of Early disembarkation and your done. They call your cabin in the morning of your departure and you have your passport stamped with the Colombian Immigration on the ship. Don't pay them any money if they ask you. They asked me for $35 or 70 mil pesos for entry fee to Colombia. I asked for a receipt and they balked. I told them I would go to their office on the port but I didn't show up after researching further.

Brian858 comments on Looking for an apt in Barranquilla Jan + Feb

PM - Sent John. I'll see you in Barranquilla in Jan.

Brian858 comments on A nation is obsessed as Miss Colombia beauty pageant comes to a big end

where can we see a link with the good photos.....ie bikinis?

Brian858 comments on Setup a live camera in Barranquilla.

102F at 1pm. Time to head to the air conditioned mall.

Brian858 comments on Setup a live camera in Barranquilla.

96F at noon! This is ridiculous.

Brian858 comments on Setup a live camera in Barranquilla.

'92F at 11:23am here. When is it supposed to cool down here? They keep talking about these breezes that are supposed to cool the city down. also where is all the rain? I wish it would rain!

Brian858 comments on Setup a live camera in Barranquilla.

I added a thermometer to give this camera some useful purpose in life.

Brian858 comments on Homeless dogs in Barranquilla. What can be done about the problem?

Barrumundi- Well that depends on if you are a Christian dog or an Islamic dog.

Brian858 comments on Barranquilla apartment for rent 350,000 COP per month- includes utilities - Video below

We are renting 12 apart studios and some of the people living in them earn as little as 500,000 COP per month. Some earn 700,000 per month and some 1,000,000 max. Except for 1 gringo living down there that earns 4,000,000 per month.

Brian858 comments on Is Lou Dobbs really Colombian...?

from c-span.....soon to be c-spanish.... http://www.c-spanarchives.org/program/289439-1

Brian858 comments on Barranquilla apartment for rent 350,000 COP per month- includes utilities - Video below

Nope no A/C. The cost to run the A/C alone would be over 200,000 COP per month. We just freeze a bunch of 2 liter bottles with water and set them up in front of the Fan and we have cold air :)

Brian858 comments on Barranquilla apartment for rent 350,000 COP per month- includes utilities - Video below

Did you look in the local papers? I asked around and nothing in that price range in this area. Maybe down around Centro or the stadium.

Brian858 comments on Setup a live camera in Barranquilla.

I sent you an e-mail to your Darloup.com account.