Monthly Archives: April 2012

Pemex Gasoline: Issues?

Posted on April 26, 2012 by yucalandia

Use only approved containers for gasoline . . . Does anyone else ever wonder about the quality of Mexico’s single brand of Pemex gasoline versus the USA’s plethora of brands? As a combination car-guy / chemist, I have seen both … Continue reading →

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Scabies – Mites – Los Ácaros

Posted on April 17, 2012 by yucalandia

No matter how clean we keep things, nature finds ways to intrude into our lives. A good friend recently turned up with odd welts and itchy bumps on their hands. Their first guess was that they had a reaction to … Continue reading →

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Higher Airfares, Gasoline Prices, and Shipping Costs Driven by Demand or Speculation ?

Posted on April 8, 2012 by yucalandia

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ONAPPAFA – An Alternative to Paying Aduana Import Duties and Permit Fees?

Posted on April 8, 2012 by yucalandia

An interesting question was posed to Rolly Brook and me on Mexconnect. ONAPPAFA – Importing a Used Car into Mexico Mexconnect Topic: Importing a Used Car into Mexico: Sculptari writes: Rolly and Steve -how does this ONAPPAFA thing work? apparently … Continue reading →

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2012 Hurricane and Tropical Storm Report

Posted on April 5, 2012 by yucalandia

The Tropical Meteorology Project at Colorado State University (CSU) just released its initial outlook for the 2012 Atlantic basin hurricane season. They expect a milder than normal storm season for the central Atlantic, Caribbean Sea, and Gulf of Mexico. Sounds … Continue reading →

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Update on Yucatan State Police Car Protocols

Posted on April 4, 2012 by yucalandia

“Tonteria…” “Todo es una tonteria…” Ever notice that the police often drive around with their lights flashing? Should you stop or pull over? … Up to this morning, I thought the answer was: “No, keep driving, but use caution/care.” Once … Continue reading →

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