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Who really owns the USA. now ?

Here’s some interesting news. The Chinese bought more U.S. debt in December than they sold ... the first time they’ve done so since before the credit crisis began last July. Mainland China upped its stake in American debt during the month by nearly $20 billion, to $405 billion. Thus, surprisingly, China has brought U.S. Treasury holdings back to pre-credit crisis levels. Also interesting, Brazil more than doubled its stake in U.S. debt last year, from $53 billion to $126 billion. ...

By Waterdawg on 2008-02-22 11:51:42. 19 comments.

Web Master ?/?

Am in need of a Web Master / Web designer in Bogota .. Thought I had it handled but got tripped up an otra Gringo ! Help : Water / Gary

By Waterdawg on 2007-10-08 06:35:45. 13 comments.

Colombia ordered to pay millions in massacre case !

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Colombia ordered to pay millions in massacre case
POSTED: 4:54 p.m. EDT, June 11, 2007

Story Highlights
• The Inter-American Court of Human Rights ordered payment
• More than $5 million in damage ...

By Waterdawg on 2007-06-11 15:21:10. 0 comments.

Costa Rica breaks relations with Taiwan

Costa Rica breaks relations with Taiwan


SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — President Oscar Arias announced Wednesday that Costa Rica has broken diplomatic ties with Taiwan after nearly 60 years and established relations with China.

In a decision that could badly hit Taiwan's fragile international standing, Arias said Costa Rica needed to strengthen ties with China to attract foreign investment.

Since splitting amid civil war in 1949, Taiwan and Chi ...

By Waterdawg on 2007-06-07 07:30:38. 7 comments.

Embassy " Part two " !

Well I made myself go back out to the good old USA. Embassy yesterday .. Had to fight with the non English speaking Guards at the gate to get in .. Once in side I ( about 11:30 ) I was told I could only get a income certification letter between the hours 2 & three ( I think she said tues- thurs ) .. So out I go more a lunch break .. Return a 1:45 only to have to fight my way through the outside gate again. Ok, there are nine people with Numbers ahead of me .. At this point I am the only Americ ...

By Waterdawg on 2007-01-24 09:14:04. 7 comments.

American Embassy ????

Anyone else have a problem getting into the Embassy ?? Went one day last week & the " Colombian Guards who don't speak English " Would not let me in .. Told me I had to call for an Apt. ??? God Bless America ! ...

By Waterdawg on 2007-01-10 09:59:36. 39 comments.

Sports Bar in Bogota ?

Is there a Sports Bar in Bogota that has the NFL Sunday ticket ( Domingo Passe ) Showing all the Games on Sunday !

By Waterdawg on 2006-06-23 10:12:03. 0 comments.

Help in locating mfg company (leather)

New to the site , and in need of help ! I own a Small Leather Co. I am located in Ecuador. www.elgatoleathers.com
I am in need of a Co. to Mfg my leather jackets . I have been fighting With production over here for over a year now ! I will fly over ( cheap ) and talk to any Company taht can has room to produce 5000/6000 jackets a year for me . Any were in the Country ! Help a Gringo Out !
Resopnd here or at gtrippnews at aol.com , Thanks ! ...

By Waterdawg on 2006-01-18 07:00:40. 1 comments.