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Korea agrees to disable nuclear reactor

* Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:40:02 GMT Korea agrees in talks to disable nuclear reactor BEIJING (AP) North Korea agreed to disable its main reactor by the end of October and allow international inspections to verify its nuclear disarmament in a deal reached Saturday at the end of six-nation talks. In exchange, the United States, China, and three other countries promised to complete deliveries of fuel oil and other economic aid to Pyongyang. The agreement, reached after three days of talks, ...

Rescued US Americans make it home to Florida

* Sat, 12 Jul 2008 16:30:05 GMT Rescued hostages head for Florida SAN ANTONIO (AP) Three Americans freed after being held more than five years by rebels in Colombia are giving thanks and urging people to not forget other hostages who were left behind. The three men are heading home to Florida after 10 days of treatment in Houston at Brooke Army Medical Center. Former hostage Marc Gonsalves said he boarded a plane for home Saturday with Thomas Howes and Keith Stansell that the three m ...

Taking a taxi in Medellin

What is the minimum cost of a taxi in Medellin? I am leaving tomorrow.. please help me out ASAP. Thanks!

Jeff Dunhan's Achmed The Dead Terrorist (subtitulado)

Highly amusing :) ...

Hey LOST Fans!

I am a huge fan of the TV series LOST. It is such an amazing show! I was wondering what other fans have been thinking... for example, Charlie? Is he really dead, or do you think he will come back at some point? For those that have been able to keep up with the 3rd season... what is going on with the time inside and surrounding the island? Episode 5 - The Constant - This was by far my favorite chapter of Lost. It was so beautiful to watch Desmond find some peace by talking to Penelope.. ev ...

Funny Video

I laughed so much! Watch the girls legs! Priceless ...

Student Visa

Hey Everyone :) I am still in Colombia and having a great time. Things did not go well with the company I was working with for the job (if you have read previous posts).. so I have been going out on my own and I found a job, but now the problem presented is the visa. I have been looking through the posts on here for the requirements of the student visa, but i cannot seem to find a clear answer and unfortunately the government website is temporarily unavailable. Can someone direct me to a pre ...

Help with Spanish

Hi... So I was just talking with someone on MSN and I was attempting to speak Spanish. I have a good background.. but I am so scared to just practice with someone... This gentleman was very rude with me... my message failed to go through.. which happens sometimes.. and he basically told me that obviously we cannot communicate so screw you. I am never going to learn with jerks like this. If anyone is willing to help me by msn... please send me a message.. I really want to learn. Thanks ...

Non Catholic marrying Catholic???

Hey there... I am a non-Catholic... in fact, I have no religion. My fiance is from Colombia.. and though he is not very religious, his family is. I was wondering if anyone knew the process for me, a non-Catholic, marrying him in a Catholic church?? What are the requirements for the church? ...

Visa Question

I am traveling to Colombia again in December and I have been working with a company called AIESEC- they have been helping me find employment. However, so far, we have not been able to find anything in Bucaramanga. So since I haven't found anything yet... and if I don't find anything until I get there, does anyone know how complex it is to get a visa while in the Colombia? ...

Eso or Ese

Can someone explain the rules of eso, ese, esa?? I get so confused... I know that I need to use eso or ese, but how do you know which one?? I would greatly appreciate some help :)

Looking for a Job

Hey everyone... I am looking for a job as an English teacher in Bucaramanga, Colombia... I have seen that many people have received job offers to work in Bucaramanga and I was wondering what places have offered the jobs... if anyone has contact information for an institute looking for native English teachers..?? Thank you so much! Allison ...

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