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Check out this tiny gun! So cute. Photobucket Introducing the world's smallest gun that fires deadly 300mph bullets - but is just TWO inches long... Meet the pistol that fits in your pocket - and packs a hell of a punch. The SwissMiniGun is the size of a key fob but fires tiny 270mph bullets powerful enough to kill at close range. Officially the world's smallest working revolver, th ...

Fidel

The headline on the DrudgeReport says that Fidel Castro is resigning. But there is no story about it yet, just a headline. Interesting. I wonder if this is true. Surely not. HA

Relationship Obituary

A friend of mine sent me a link to this website today. If you want to waste (even more of your) time, check it out. Apparently this is where people go to "mourn" the loss of a relationship and can write obituaries for them on this site. I've only read a couple and while one was a bit entertaining b/c it was written in true obituary form, some of the others are just b!tch fests about former significant others. One of my favorite lines: "He will be remembered for the constant female voice in th ...

Valentine's Day Cartoon

Cartoon

Mail

What's the cheapest way to mail a package from Bogota, Colombia to the US? I hear there are DHL offices but that would probably be too expensive (for me). Can it just go through a national post office? Would that be cheaper? It will be a small to medium sized box, probably less than 10 pounds... just souvenir stuff, no alcohol, jewelry, currency, or anything suspicious. ...

ID'ing Military Uniforms & Guns

I asked a bunch of questions in someone else's post, so instead of sabotaging their post, I decided to start a new one. Do you know what the standard issue is for military in Colombia? Wasn't sure if it was similar to what the US army carries (M4, M16?) since I know they get blackhawks from US companies. I need to act like I know what I'm talking about when I show everyone my pictures. ;-) Another question... can anyone give me particulars on the uniforms worn by the different branches? I saw ...

Name of Song?

For the life of me I can't find a reggaeton song that I heard all the time while in Colombia recently. Any ideas? I don't know any of the words and someone mentioned Daddy Yankee but I've listened to tons of his songs online and haven't found it yet. I already found the Juanes and Jorge Celedon songs, now I just need this one. I'm driving myself crazy trying to figure it out. Sorry for not giving you much to go on, other than it is a very popular reggaeton song right now. All I can remember is t ...

A Fabulous Time in Colombia!

I just wanted to thank everyone that left comments on some of my posts earlier when I asked questions regarding my trip to Colombia. I just got back and had a wonderful time! I stayed with a friend while in Bogota and visited Monserrate, Virgen de Guadalupe (I really liked it since I was the only person there; although you'd probably need a 4 wheel drive and maybe a guide if you don't know where you are going), Plaza de Bolivar, La Candelaria, went emerald shopping, visited a couple of the sh ...

Advice on Currency Exchange

Do you recommend I take US dollars with me to Colombia and have it exchanged to pesos once I arrive... or just withdrawing money from my bank account once I get there with my atm card? I was informed that VISA charges 3% of the amount I withdraw from my account. Do you think this would still be a better deal than being at the mercy of the money exchange office? I was planning on just using my regular credit card for most purchases though, like hotel, clothes, souvenirs, etc. Thanks! ...

Villa de Leyva

I'll be spending a couple of weeknights in Villa de Leyva this month and was wondering if anyone had hotel recommendations? I'd like to stay somewhere for less than 100 US dollars per night (for a room that would accommodate 2 people). I thought the Mesopotamia looked nice online but wanted to get some opinions on here. Also, any idea as to where I'd go to get a tour of the surrounding area on horseback? I thought having a guide to take my friend and I to the waterfalls or other areas of int ...

Cartagena or Santa Marta?

I'll be in Colombia in November and have the good fortunes of having a personal driver while in Bogota and the surrounding area (I plan on going to Villa de Leyva on a side trip). However, I'm interested in flying up to the coast but haven't decided on where yet. Any suggestions on either Cartagena or Santa Marta? Are both equally beautiful with nice beaches or is there a big difference? Also, would it be feasible to take a bus between the two if I wanted to see both cities? I'll only be on the ...

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