Monthly Archives: April 2012

Pemex Gasoline: Issues?

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

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 ?

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

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

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

“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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