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critter comments on BLACK MARKET MONEY EXCHANGE?...US $--->VENEZUELA $ I will say the rumor-mill has it that the dollar will double in (black market) value here in venezuela, once the bolivar fuerte (dropping 3 zeros off the currency) replaces the "monopoly money" in circulation at present.
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critter comments on BLACK MARKET MONEY EXCHANGE?...US $--->VENEZUELA $ I'm getting 5.000 b's to the dollar for cash and whatever the current rate is in the parallel market through my work. This website shows the oficial and "black market" daily rate: www.veneconomia.com I am always getting approached by venes "wanting to buy dollars" because they just HAVE TO HAVE such-in-such american product that requires dollars to make the purchase...then, when I tell them I would sell them only at the exchange rate I'm already getting, they first give me this look of shock (like how the f**k do you get that rate?) then they suddenly stop the desperate act and quietly go away. I'm positive they were hoping I was clueless about the parallel market and, consequently would jump all over some pathetic exchange rate over the official rate, like 3.000 bolos/dollar or something similiar. I haven't found the angle yet to take advantage of the dollar/bolivar exchange rate outside of venezuela. I do know the real street exchange rate for bolivares to peso is at only 40% (i.e. 100.000 bolivares will only get you 40.000 COP...trust me, I've done the math; even at the rate I get, there is no real incentive or advantage.
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critter comments on Selling Bolivares in Colombia... En mi caso, hay que utilizar el tiempo presente indicativo..jejejej aun estoy en venezuela dando clases de literatura y escritura, computacion, y ruso. De verdad, me hacia falta hablar con buena gente como vos y los otros aficionados de colombia.
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critter comments on Been in Venezuela for a month now, and still can't get Colombia off my mind... CaptainHowdy, I agree with you 100%...the key to success for all students is getting "baby-makers" to fulfill all of their obligations as parents (not just as providers of food, clothes, and shelter), by actually assuming their designated role as "primary educators" of THEIR offspring. As primary educators, parents are certainly NOT expected to be responsible for creating lesson plans designed specifically for certain age groups/develomental stages or providing specific lessons in core and/or elective subjects...(they can leave that up to the professionals). But they should be there every step of the way teaching them good eating, sleeping, and study habits. Good manners, respect for others and their property, kindness and consideration and other success orientations should also be introduced, emphasized, and reinforced at home first.
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critter comments on Been in Venezuela for a month now, and still can't get Colombia off my mind... Sorry to disappoint you, Rubito, but I really don't have any interest in grillas (o sea nimphos looking to put another notch in their corea) either. No I'm not a prude, and yes I have encountered 'heat-of-the-moment" one-night stands before (where no money was involved). But I honestly didn't feel very good about myself afterwards...I guess I'm just not shallow enough to convince myself that this "dine-and-dash" mentality is ok.
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critter comments on Been in Venezuela for a month now, and still can't get Colombia off my mind... Juancho, yes the women here in Venezuela are certainly "eye-candy" too (as far as being more beautiful than colombianas...I'm thinking...NOOOT!). I have been to Caracas and PLC too, and agree that there are enough "cuerpazotes con traseros brasilenos" strutting around to cause serious whiplash, but the way they dress (compared to colombianas), for example, is rather plain for the most part. I also agree that venezolanas are hilarious (muy echadoras de bromas) and perhaps more fun to be around than the "take life serious" colombianas. One thing is for sure, you don't EVER have to guess what is on their mind around here...son muy directos y francos por aca.
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critter comments on Been in Venezuela for a month now, and still can't get Colombia off my mind... Thank you Mona, I missed you and the rest of the regular PBH contributers, too! But where the heck is my "brotha from anotha motha", Clavito??? I haven't seen any recent comments from him.
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critter comments on Been in Venezuela for a month now, and still can't get Colombia off my mind... I am teaching Computer Technology to 3-13 year olds, Secondary American Literature, Secondary Creative Writing, and Basic Russian. Yes, I am loving it...especially the small class sizes (5-10 students per class), plus the students are well-disciplined and highly motivated (this is the way the teaching profession is supposed to be!)
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critter comments on Been in Venezuela for a month now, and still can't get Colombia off my mind... Obviously, prepagos need their money upfront, before any services are rendered... What I meant to say was that I will never be that desperate to waste my time with low-class putas, vividoras, or visa chasers...I'd rather have Manuela give me hand!
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critter comments on Been in Venezuela for a month now, and still can't get Colombia off my mind... Pospago is when they (i.e. interesadas) give up "the goodies" and expect you to spend your last dollar on them to secure THEIR financial future...o sea first comes the sex and then you really pay...to keep them around!!!
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critter comments on Been in Venezuela for a month now, and still can't get Colombia off my mind... Si Lisa Zee, Medellin es bien chevere y los paisas muy bacanos. De corazon me siento muy comodo en tu ciudad.
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critter comments on Been in Venezuela for a month now, and still can't get Colombia off my mind... Thanks Simon...you have every right in the world to be fanatically proud of your country, culture, and heritage. Colombianos, por lo general, son sensillamente lo maximo!
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critter comments on Been in Venezuela for a month now, and still can't get Colombia off my mind... Yeah billyb, she was a mamacita too but there are three things I don't do: prepagos, pospagos, o visas para gringolandia
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critter comments on internally displaced people in Colombia Well, I applaud you for your efforts, Swinn88. I do whatever I can to show my brothers and sisters (of color) are special and important to me and society. I just finished working at a private christian school for inner-city kids from Detroit...I loved it...I grew up in the hood, and know what it's like to grow up as poor white trash...in the ghetto. That's why I remain humble and grateful for all that God has provided for me. Thanks to my rough experiences growing up, I get it..the meaning of life is about sharing and caring...and making a positive difference. I guess I'm biased toward all minority groups. What can I say...? always have and always will root for the underdog!!!
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critter comments on There Is A GOD! jajja si lo se que eres rola...siento que perdiste la fe en Dios...te deseo lo mejor de todos modos.
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critter comments on ,"jajaj critter ur on a row today :)" Well, thanks for noticing, brazilian hotstuff ...I wasn't sure how well you could actually see these posts through that rectangular peep-hole on your door there. Anyway, I apreciate you appreciating me.
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critter comments on "dude i think i just filled the cup" JASBSB." Now, all you have to do is wash your hands go collect your beer money!
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critter comments on "Yes, lesbian." Really? Me too! Que casualidad! Well, at least you're not a lesbian trapped in a man's body (trust me it does get just as confusing for me as it would for you). But hey, I like what I do...and if it feels good...go for it, right??? They don't call me King carpet-munchin' critter for nut-n-honey!
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critter comments on Hay premios y consecuencias para todos nosotros: http://www.godtube.com/view_video.php?viewkey=7e18e50b58eb7e0c6ccb&page=1&viewtype=&category=md
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critter comments on "Damn, I should have got off that plane ;)" GS, your soul will be glad you didn't "get off." "Good god. Link saved. Thank you." Eres una arepera o que? NEWS FLASH:
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critter comments on tourist visa and 180 days rule ????? It is 180 days per calendar year...90 days per tourist visa, but you can request extensions on your visa. So, technically, your lawyer is correct...you can extend your tourist visa up to the maximum 180 days with a good reason for staying beyond the alloted 90 days.
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critter comments on Poor but happy!! Chicas? Yeah, I think you'd be a great moderator. You have my vote!
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critter comments on My girlfriend want a church and civil wedding, legal? "Got anymore advice there critter, like what I should do about the crew-slut in Bogota?" You're correct...I have no idea what you are talking about or what you are going through right now, but there are still better (less self-destructive) ways to handle stressful situations. I only hope you didn't do any permanent damage to your hand (would be a shame, given the fact that you're a musician). In fact, you kinda remind of "The Boss" in that pic you now have displayed.
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critter comments on internally displaced people in Colombia This seems to be a touchy subject for Colombianos...that's probably why they don't bring it up or elaborate on it whenever it is brought up. Yes, dark-skinned colombians are neglected/ treated very poorly in their society. They tipically are only able to secure the most menial labor, regardless of their abilities and skill-sets. The expression "hay que trabajar como un negro para vivir como un blanco/trigueno/lo que sea menos negro" reveals how black latinos are treated not only in colombia, but in all of latinamerica. De corazon, eso me pone muy triste.
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critter comments on My girlfriend want a church and civil wedding, legal? When you feel like you're about to lose self-control...take a deep breath and go for a walk...so you can think "aloud", without worrying about hurting your family emotionally. Having temper-tantrums or punching things or people (because you are frustrated) solves absolutely nothing, Mario. You know better.
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critter comments on U.S. abandons Colombia Ignorance= IGNORing the facts or information readily available
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critter comments on Poor but happy!! Chicas? Are you a moderator, Mario? Just curious why you take it upon yourself to regulate this website???
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critter comments on "Besitos, and THANK YOU!!" jjjajajaj eres muy carinoso y tierno, cierto clavito?
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critter comments on Or is that Murphy's law? Hell, I don't know...I'm no expert at anything...just a work in perpetual progress.
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critter comments on Ignorance really is bliss! Transversely, having an acute understanding of the situation can be torture!
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critter comments on Cripes, Lencol!! You really are loaded, aren't you? Did you buy all of there houses too? Is the casino industry there really as profitable as here in the states? As a matter of fact, gambling addiction has become an epidemic in the US. The allure of "easy money" (or so they think)! jajajjaa I can't believe that so many people are that poor at math and statistics. The casinos' doors are open because they are winning...just the way the business is designed. So, are your slot machines "rigged to pop" (so to speak) at 3% revenue mark? I never really got into the gambling scene...(thank God)...as I do not taking "losing" (at anything) lightly. That's my competitive nature, I guess. Back to this thread...plain and simple: anyone who calls himself an expert is not (they are just in need of an "ego stroke")...anyone who actually is considered an expert (specializing in a particular field) by the masses, would never ever call him/herself an expert. Here's why: Those, who know very littleabout anything, tipically are satisfied with what they do know and feel that there is nothing else (worthwhile) to learn or know about the world. Those who are wise, well-educated, and know a great deal about the world, realize that in the scheme of things, their knowledge is still very limited...a true master of anything never ceases the pursuit of further enlightment and self-improvement and will never be a finished product (i.e. expert). So who are the self-proclaimed experts of Colombia again???
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critter comments on Scotty, I agree with you 100%...even if the illegal aliens (who are here) have not acted in a "wreckless-abandon" fashion (like the one you mentioned), they are still breaking the law of the land. I believe this crackdown is fair and just for those who have been trying to come to the "land of opportunists" through legal channels. Rewarding bad behavior (i.e. immigration amnesty), only encourages more bad behavior...we are already on the brink of anarchy in this country (greed, government and corporate corruption, fraud, insider trading, nepotism, racism, secular hate-mongers, random murders, etc...). And for those who say small business owners will have to close their doors supposedly because they cannot afford paying prevailing wages (based on the demands of the work performed), I say it's about time these greedy bastards stop taking advantage of a broken system, as well as a desperate group of people from other nations (si los "mojados" son oportunistas tambien...no joda). Perhaps, then these illegals (who will have no choice, but to return to their own country when their opportunities to make money "under the table" all dry up) take a stand against the crap going on in their own country, instead of fleeing from it (the easy route, relatively speaking). The typical drug dealer's justification: "Hey...it's like this,...I have three strikes against me...got no experience, no education, and I have a wrap sheet a mile long...what you think???...that someone out there is going pay me the kind of money I need to make in order to take care of my family the way they deserve???...hell no!!!...that's why I gotta do what I gotta do (in order) to get ahead in life. It's a cruel world, and nobody is lookin' out for you. The typical illegal alien justification: "Bueno, no se puede conseguir un buen trabajo en mi pais...demalo pues...me voy para usa donde se pagan dolares...alla yo pudiera ganar en una semana lo que pagan aqui por dos o tres meses de trabajo duro y peligroso...entonces le enviare toda la plata que gano (menos los gastos personales) a mi familia y listo...viviremos bien en mi patria. Que crees tu??? que yo sea tonto??? Ya me ha llegado hace mucho tiempo que en mi pais es imposible salir adelante legalmente...por eso, lo hago lo necesario para mi familia y ya...asi que no me juzgues a mi, pendejo!!!!" No, I'm not saying that narcos and illegals fall into the same category , but they do have a similiar rationale for breaking the law, no creen uds.?
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critter comments on That's another attractive aspect about Venezuela (besides the black market exchange rate) for gringos...12 cents a gallon for 95 octane. If I were Colombian and was motivated to keep all the gringos from invading my country, I would just promote the "land of the revolutionaries"
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critter comments on a Friday JOKE I'm glad to hear that HG...you really are a sweetheart (and good-sport), as far as I'm concerned! Just keepin' ya on your toes is all.
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critter comments on Well, they (Congress and US Road Commissioners) are looking to bilk taxpayers again (for the bridge fund) adding 5 cents more per gallon in sales tax (they're already making more money from that right than the people selling it to us right now as it is) LOL...only in America...money for nothin'...and chicks for free (as long as you're buying dinner, of course...yes ladies, if girls can get away with always expecting a man to pay their way, then don't be surprised as to what they are expecting in return from you, right?...all is fair in love and war).
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critter comments on a Friday JOKE I guess you didn't see the "mentiras jijijijj" part there, Mario. That means "just kidding"...so go find another good cause to battle over.
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critter comments on a Friday JOKE No really, I thought your joke was funny, HG! Thanks! (and thanks for the 10 commandment plug...jijjijijji)
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critter comments on a Friday JOKE "Bonus Commandment story..." I never took you for being a femi-nazi, HG...were you trying to tell something with the pic of you and your black cat? Mentiras!!! jajaja
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critter comments on Personally, I don't have a problem giving in-laws a financial boost...that is, if everyone (all adults capable of working and contributing to the "cause") in the same household are making an effort and "puttin' in on it!" However, if there is even just one leach or lazy bum in the equation, all bets are off!!! They are on their own (as I refuse to be part of the problem)... hasta que cada uno este aportando al bienestar de la familia. Shame on us if we teach them that it's okay to be lazy and unmotivated (by overlooking it).
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critter comments on The US is the same way hayfoot..."Look out for #1 and don't step in #2, in the process..." Americans, in general, care more about their pets than the well-being of humans (not excluding members of their family).
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