Gringoes.com http://www.gringoes.com/forum This is an XML content feed of; Gringoes.com : Last 10 Posts Copyright (c) 2006 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:16:25 +0000 Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:08:12 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 8.05a 30 www.gringoes.com/forum/RSS_topic_feed.asp Gringoes.com http://www.gringoes.com/forum/Title_image http://www.gringoes.com/forum Living in Brazil : Did your weight change in moving to Brazil? http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14279&PID=168289#168289 Author: expt2233
Subject: Did your weight change in moving to Brazil?
Posted: 04 February 2012 at 17:08

Originally posted by wendysmiles

One thing that is good is probiotics, but, I dont know how to find that here.  I know in the US back when I had issues, that cleared it up...but, that is good for everyone to do.
 

I found the Hydrogen Peroxide...well, still no hearing, but I will try it again - it could be so clogged at this point (I havent heard a thing in over 5 weeks, and buildup started about 7 weeks ago), that it will take more than one shot.

 

Thanks for the suggestions on the doctors.  I might just try that - someone did offer me info on a GYN here that speaks english...which is good for the female/baby side...maybe if we do that, she can recommend the other.

 

But, as I have said, it is a happy sad thing - I feel great here, and love the new look, but, is concerning.


What is your diagnosis? Probiotics are no good unless you see a doctor first.

Anything that causes you to lose weight is serious.

Probiotics in Brazil = Yakult, real kefir that you culture at home, and S. boulardii]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:08:12 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14279&PID=168289#168289 Teaching English : Prices for teaching English http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14190&PID=168288#168288 Author: Gringodude
Subject: Prices for teaching English
Posted: 04 February 2012 at 16:46

Perhaps a bit mixed with fast typing.

It's a case of pluralizing the attempt of everyone else. So I guess you're right it's missing some oomph! ]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:46:41 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14190&PID=168288#168288 Teaching English : Prices for teaching English http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14190&PID=168287#168287 Author: sven
Subject: Prices for teaching English
Posted: 04 February 2012 at 16:43

Originally posted by Gringodude

Sure man!

Falling short is a form of expression. Imagine you are falling into a pool from a high building, and you just miss, thus you 'fell short'.

Or you were walking a long and tripped on something and fell, but you just missed the grass and landed on the cement, thus you fell short.


there are all kinds of expressions, you don't speak english like a native, not native american :p!

hope that clears it up


Yes, I do know what falling short means. DUH!

It's just that your sentence doesnt work. It's missing something.

Lazy????]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:43:30 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14190&PID=168287#168287 Vent Your Frustrations : Self tapping screws not used in Brasil? http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14285&PID=168286#168286 Author: wendysmiles
Subject: Self tapping screws not used in Brasil?
Posted: 04 February 2012 at 16:40

Sounds good - he needs to patch the holes first before it is up, especially with it being rainy season.  I thought of putting some plastic up in the bad spots just in case.
 
It cost $384 here to buy everything need to put in a 4x5.5 meter room....If anyone is wondering on costs (for ripao, nails, border, and vinal).
]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:40:06 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14285&PID=168286#168286 Off Topic : International Credit Card Tax for Brasileiros http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14319&PID=168285#168285 Author: sven
Subject: International Credit Card Tax for Brasileiros
Posted: 04 February 2012 at 16:39

Dont you think that that would be sites like amazon...


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Subject: poker table plans no deposit poker money video ga
Posted: 04 February 2012 at 16:24

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Subject: Did your weight change in moving to Brazil?
Posted: 04 February 2012 at 16:23

One thing that is good is probiotics, but, I dont know how to find that here.  I know in the US back when I had issues, that cleared it up...but, that is good for everyone to do.
 
I found the Hydrogen Peroxide...well, still no hearing, but I will try it again - it could be so clogged at this point (I havent heard a thing in over 5 weeks, and buildup started about 7 weeks ago), that it will take more than one shot.
 
Thanks for the suggestions on the doctors.  I might just try that - someone did offer me info on a GYN here that speaks english...which is good for the female/baby side...maybe if we do that, she can recommend the other.
 
But, as I have said, it is a happy sad thing - I feel great here, and love the new look, but, is concerning.
]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:23:27 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14279&PID=168283#168283 Visas and Documentation : permenant visa http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13850&PID=168282#168282 Author: tamte
Subject: permenant visa
Posted: 04 February 2012 at 16:22

Originally posted by SBtx

Thanks for all the info tamte.

Yep, I've been visiting since '06 so I am somewhat familiar with Manaus. I prefer too much v/s too little info at this stage.

I can relate to most everything you say. I've even been putting together my list of stuff to bring and it's definitely getting longer every day. I think I too will want to be 100% over-prepared rather than 1% under. All it takes is one mistake and you can come home and find your 50K USD worth of goods completely gone Dead

I'd like to find a used truck too and hopefully a place that has some sort of workshop capability (even if I have to build most of it myself). I have a lot of tools I use for my woodworking hobby so I hope I can get much of them in without a penalty. I am thinking it might be a good idea to take pictures of how things are around my house right now in case the import gods in MAO decide I am trying to pull a fast one. At least I would have some evidence to show how the items were around my current home.

Still hopjng I could find a way to bring my generator (without the motor) in without getting confiscated.

tamte, if you're up for it, I'd definitely like to by you a beer as a way to say thanks once I'm there. I am a native Texan (diesel pickup truck & all) so I think we probably have a lot in common. Invitation is open but I'm not the pushy/nosey type so I'll leave the choice up to you.

Once again, thanks a million for all the great advice!
Steve



I hated when I had to give up my F250 4x4 TD 7.3 V8, and my wifes Audi quattro A6. We almost had to dump them with low value. The Ford went next day with market value though.   
I too was looking the generator, but really the gas engine is mission impossible. Went so far that I was thinking to get solar panels! But then you have the problem to get the batteries here (those you can't put in the container either), very expensive. Here's one 2.5kW generator in Mercado Livre: http://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-222003935-grupo-gerador-de-energia-a-gasolina-bivolt-2500w-12-horas-_JM  - R$1290. Other one http://produto.mercadolivre.com.br/MLB-222249346-gerador-energia-agasolina-3000w-bivolt-carregador-bateria-_JM - R$1090.   
]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:22:31 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13850&PID=168282#168282 Living in Brazil : Did your weight change in moving to Brazil? http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14279&PID=168281#168281 Author: expt2233
Subject: Did your weight change in moving to Brazil?
Posted: 04 February 2012 at 16:19

Originally posted by DUNGA

Hydrogen peroxide is agua oxigenada. It comes in liquid and gel. Girls use it a lot to bleach the hair on their arms and where ever, so you will find it in grocery with the personal hygiene products. It doesn't seem as strong here to me.Your intestinal flora may need fine tuning for the environment. There are all kinds of bio-active yogurts for that.Best Luck!!!


Those yogurts have been proven in objective clinical studies to do absolutely nothing. The only studies that show they do anything are company sponsored.

The only exception is Yakult.

Check out S. boulardii (marketed under various names), it's a yeast that restores bowel flora and is somewhat effective in some circumstances.

Real kefir is also an option...

]]> Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:19:00 +0000 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=14279&PID=168281#168281 Investing in Brazil : Exchange Rate Predictions 2012 http://www.gringoes.com/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=13966&PID=168280#168280 Author: Gringo.Floripa
Subject: Exchange Rate Predictions 2012
Posted: 04 February 2012 at 16:14

Originally posted by Esprit

The month of March approaches when things are most likely to come to a head.


"Beware the Ides of March!"


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