What's Happening In Your City?

CatGirl says on Feb 9, 2008, 12:07:

I like this post Desi!

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 12:57:

Thanks, CatGirl.
Well, no takers? I'll just keep on reporting from Cali then...
I love to take a peek at the "sociales". Just to see what my friends las señoras del dedo parado are up to while little children are reaching out at traffic light for a limosna at 10 o'clock at night and whole families of displaced peasants with little babes strapped on their parents backs are roaming the city streets late at night trying to find a place to bed the litttle ones...let me see...at the social clubs the members are celebrating the Chinese New Year and everybody is blond, has straight hair and is dressed in red....I s'ppose it's not because they support Chavez...

"None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

CatGirl says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:19:

I would not be suprised if LilaM comes up with something on this post.

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BillBigD says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:26:

Desideria-Sorry for not knowing but what is MIO? I like the idea also,

Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:30:

MIO is the Massive Transport System they have been building in Cali, similar to Transmilenio of Bogotá.

"None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:37:

Well there is nothing happening in my city, except that in Bogota there is massive parade of cuys protesting the high cost of living.

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:40:

Mompis, you really liked that cuy I posted?

"None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Leeroy says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:41:

Right opposite me, in Bogotá now, a bunch of kids are practising music - badly.

They need a bassist.

Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:42:

and we are waiting of our signal to pick up our news reporter from Bogota to bring us our daily dose.

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:44:

Yes, I did like it, here's the line for a new commercial, "Have you kissed your cuy today?

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:46:

They are pretty adorable...can't figure out those nasty pastusos eating them...

"None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:48:

I won't be too surprise about eating them, you know some love to eat rabbits and they are cute too.

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:49:

Rabbits are good eating. I like to prepare them "a la buena mujer" with bacon and mushrooms....

"None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:54:

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:55:

Umm I have two of those with bacon and mushrooms!

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 9, 2008, 13:56:

Yes, that's the one, Another classic is marinated overnight in red wine.

"None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

jorgegdiaz says on Feb 9, 2008, 14:29:

In Bucara is a little cloudy, about 20C.

The city´s soccer team coach, celebrating its 60th anniversarie is worried about a match tomorrow against Junior a direct rival in the race to stay in the A series.

The Governor, Serpa, is trying to stop with the national goverment the IPO of the local electric company.

Live from B. city is ... Saturday afternoon live !

Man with hole in pocket feel cocky all day.

la campiña says on Feb 9, 2008, 19:26:

there is not enough space for me to explain the ins and outs of cali, why should I,who realy wants to know, Live here, taste it , touch it, experience it, what is your need, just live here and get on with it, dont broadcast it, nuff said,

Monpirri says on Feb 9, 2008, 19:30:

I'm all ears.

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

Robert Jorge says on Feb 9, 2008, 21:52:

I would imagine a displaced person with a couple of babies, looking for a place to sleep in Cali, would be pretty disinterested in anything doing with Chavez.

CatGirl says on Feb 9, 2008, 22:03:

JS -??

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Robert Jorge says on Feb 9, 2008, 22:04:

Catgirl - I hope you don't think I am JS?

miamimike says on Feb 9, 2008, 22:23:

Colombia Hostage Negotiation News from Miami: May or may not be appropiate; http://www.miamiherald.com/news/americas/story/413248.html

"There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again." —President George W. Bush,

Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 10, 2008, 03:31:

Robert Jorge, I don't think so either. I don't know if there's any kind of government or municipal program to give these people shelter or temporary help, but it sucks the air right out of your lungs to see them settling down under a ceiba or matarratón for the night, exposed to bad weather, bad people, disease and hunger.

"None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

MaFe says on Feb 10, 2008, 09:06:

Desi thanks for the update...una pregunta...when I was in Cali in July, I didn't notice the fake blondes as much as January...is that a phase along with the breast implans/butt implants?
Sorry I know I am off topic...

"No comment" is a splendid expression. I am using it again and again." -Winston Churchill

miamimike says on Feb 10, 2008, 09:12:

"• Miami District 18. Look for an announcement next week that Annette Taddeo, a dynamic and well respected Colombia-born Miami businesswoman, will run against Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, who was elected in 1989 while her husband prosecuted Raul Martinez (see District 21 above) and thwarted Martinez’ intent to run for Congress. Now, that would be a grudge match – if Ex Hialeah Mayor Raul Martinez were running against Ros-Lehtinen -- but the district lines no longer call for that!



Thursday, January 24, 2008
Businesswoman Annette Taddeo to run for Congress
Annette Taddeo, Founder and President of Language Speak will announce that she plans to run against Illeana Ros-Lehtinen for the District 18 U.S. House seat. Taddeo is a prominent Miami businesswoman and civic leader. Taddeo is a member of the Democratic National Committee Business Council and in 2004 served as National Co-Chair of Businesswomen for Kerry. Taddeo has served on the Beacon Council, Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee, Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce. Language Speak founded by Taddeo has been named a Top 500 Diversity Owned Business in the US by Diversity Business.com. The South Florida Business Journal has also named her "Businesswoman of the Year". Taddeo can defeat Ros-Lehtinen and bring effective leadership to Congress.

http://allfloridapolitics.blogspot.com/2008/01/businesswoman-annette-t....

"There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again." —President George W. Bush,

CatGirl says on Feb 10, 2008, 10:01:

JS Catgirl - I hope you don't think I am JS?

No RJ - sorry a complete error...typing? I duno. I was asking for clarification of what you had said, instead I wrote something even more confusing! Now you had to clarify what I said jajaja, sorry RJ

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Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 10, 2008, 10:15:

MaFe, you've been in Cali more recently than I. (I 'm just reading ElPais on-line:) I was looking at the photos of the "sociales" section and noticed that almost all the ladies were strawberry blond and had straightened their hair. I certainly hope it is just a phase, too much bleach totally ruins your hair on the long run. I like to get my hair highlighted in the summer, but every time I have had it done in Cali they have totally destroyed my hair by using too strong products on my fine, thin Nordic hair.

Never mind off-topic subject, silly cones are always on topic when we discuss Cali women...

"None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

manINred says on Feb 10, 2008, 10:27:

For the most recent news on any region of the country, visit these websites:

http://www.eltiempo.com/

http://www.elcolombiano.com/

http://www.elpais.com.co/paisonline/

MaFe says on Feb 10, 2008, 17:14:

Ja Desi! I though you lived in Cali! Bueno, I will have to check that section online...ahora dime que pasa con la obsesion con cirugia plastica!?

"No comment" is a splendid expression. I am using it again and again." -Winston Churchill

Monpirri says on Feb 10, 2008, 17:22:

I don't get it neither, I think fake boobs are more popular in Medellin than anywhere else. Have you seen the tv series, Sin tetas no hay paraiso?

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

slguy says on Feb 10, 2008, 18:04:

Before you throw me out, make sure I pay my bar tab

Monpirri says on Feb 10, 2008, 18:14:

You are making me hungry now, as Desi said, I have one with beacon, mushrooms and Belgium pancakes and medium rare, pleaseee

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

CatGirl says on Feb 11, 2008, 09:58:

Desi:
"almost all the ladies were strawberry blond and had straightened their hair. I certainly hope it is just a phase, too much bleach totally ruins your hair on the long run. I like to get my hair highlighted in the summer, but every time I have had it done in Cali they have totally destroyed my hair by using too strong products on my fine, thin Nordic hair"

Yes..a bit off topic jaja, but why not
I agree Desi. People ask me what color I use and many times ask my hairdresser what she does with my hair. She always says "nothing! I just cut it" ...when people ask me I tell them "I don't know, this is what I was born with, gotta ask my mother"
I don't understand why people like to destroy their hair. What is wrong with natural?
The other thing that people dont know about blond is that you cant put all those safer highlight rinses in that darker haired people can. It looks so pretty, but I cant do it (Cherry hues, Blue hues UNO) jaja. ..(Although I must admit sometimes I straighten)
The grass is ALWAYS greener, huh?

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jorgegdiaz says on Feb 11, 2008, 10:17:

Nah, Desi doesn`t live in Cali. She married Welsh royalty and has not job. That`s why she can be a moderator... lol

Man with hole in pocket feel cocky all day.

Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 11, 2008, 10:22:

Nah, Jorge, I married a son of a cacique del tribu de los calimas.
The one married to Welsh royalty is my friend Kat1.

"None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

CatGirl says on Feb 11, 2008, 18:05:

Whoa..good for you two ;)

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la campiña says on Feb 11, 2008, 18:47:

Cali, last week a man was shot on av 6th in a cafe very popular with older wealthier folk and coincidently the same day as the peace march

la campiña says on Feb 11, 2008, 18:48:

Cali, the police are cracking down in the center regards to pirate CD's more than ever

la campiña says on Feb 11, 2008, 18:53:

Cali, ave 9 north with 19 barrio granada a new restaurant has opened called Jordanes, another argentinian steak place, close to Pampero a recomended eating place that has a gym and a pool, 9N- 21 granada/ santa monica, opposite Iguana Hostal.

la campiña says on Feb 11, 2008, 19:13:

Cali, new shopping mall is about to be built on quinta just after the stadium southbound, while the hotel at chipichape continues to expand, and the extension to Unicentro gets bigger, while the relatively new plaza at Centenario struggles to half fill the shop floor space, many brand new empty spaces their, maybe lacks a supermarket.

bopenyan says on Feb 12, 2008, 10:18:

Pampero is a great restaurant. Their baby beef, done "azul", is great. And the shops in the new plaza in Centenario are way overpriced by any standard.

Monpirri says on Feb 12, 2008, 17:45:

La Campiña thank you for your well balanced news from Cali.

Annette Taddeo for US Congress 2008

poco says on Feb 12, 2008, 18:30:

Desi Quote: Rabbits are good eating. I like to prepare them "a la buena mujer" with bacon and mushrooms....

Bacon and mushrooms,, hummmm, I don’t think mine will be prepared using exotic condiments.

The current thinking is to stick the a sharp stick through the rabbit (semi fire-proof) and rotate it slowly over charcoal. I’ll probably take some mesquite flavored BBQ sauce and apply a liberal coating to bugs. When bugs meets his end I’ll take some pictures.

He’s pretty contented in his tree hutch. During the day the hutch can be placed in various locations around the yard. Bugs eats the grass that sticks through the bars. No lawn mower required.

"Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent" - Isaac Asimov

msaucey says on Feb 12, 2008, 18:34:

Hey, I must have missed this post....

poco, I used to like rabbits....word is used to... We had a white long eared one like the one you posted and always used to bite everyone!... put him in a cage and took him to the mountains to see if he can bite some coyotes....

The trouble about trying to make yourself stupider than you really are is that you very often succeed. - CS Lewis

poco says on Feb 12, 2008, 19:13:

I chopped down a bunch of bananas.

Another money saving Colombian idea: Your self defense machete serves double duty,, scares off thieves and makes whacking your banana a cinch

Heavy, guess about 30 kilos or more. Hung them from the rafters in the garage. Given the opportunity, Damn birds will stick their peckers into the ripe (yellow) bananas and ruin them.

I wonder if Monsanto make a poison that does NOT kill the birds,, just makes them sick?







Quote: poco, I used to like rabbits....word is used to

Ha,, vermin,, good for eating ONLY. You smelled rabit piss? Ugggg, even Garfield would stay away until the rabbit is cooked.

"Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent" - Isaac Asimov

poco says on Feb 12, 2008, 20:55:

Hiring an artist to paint designs or your toe nails is becoming quite popular. Almost as popular as rear pocket cell phone holders.

"Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent" - Isaac Asimov

poco says on Feb 12, 2008, 20:56:

"Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent" - Isaac Asimov

Desideria (Moderator) says on Feb 12, 2008, 21:19:

Jajaja Poco, I had the Colombian flag painted on my toenails last time in Cali:) Should've taken a pic.

"None are more hopelessly enslaved than those who falsely believe they are free." —Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

CatGirl says on Feb 12, 2008, 21:26:

Poco: jajaj Thanks for sharing -

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poco says on Feb 12, 2008, 21:40:

The last day of December in 2007 was the biggest parade of dummies I've seen.

Those that think Hugo Chavez somehow has nothing to do with Colombia do not know much about Colombia.

The NUMBER ONE DUMMY in 2007 was,,, ready,,,

HUGO,, yes,, DUMMY HUGO,, just ask any Colombian.

"Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent" - Isaac Asimov

poco says on Feb 12, 2008, 22:32:

There was NO BIGGER DUMMY than Hugo Chavez,, at least he was the most popular dummy at the end of the year party.



Makes a great dummy don't you think? Maybe the red fashion wear?

"Violence is the first refuge of the incompetent" - Isaac Asimov