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La Voz del Sandinismo has an extensive gallery of over 40 photos of Felix damage. These photos may be viewed as being largely PR for Ortega, but include numerous shots of the damage and US troops delivering aid. [If I'm not mistaken, Ortega has lost a bit of weight since taking office!]

http://www.lavozdelsandinismo.com/galerias/huracan-felix-nicaragua/

What male chauvinist designed the latest poll, "Your Favorite Nicaraguan President?" :)

Why isn't Violeta Barrios de Chamorro on the list???

Or at least a "None of the Above?"

Considering all of the illustrious leaders listed, I'm surprised that William Walker's "presidency" wasn't also included. :)

O quantum est in rebus inane!

I know the answer! The answer lies within the heart of all mankind! The answer is twelve? I think I'm in the wrong building. - Charles M. Schulz

I am looking for suggestions of hotels on Ometepe. I have stayed in Villa Paraiso, but know that there are other hotels that have recently opened within the year or so. We are traveling with kids and a baby during Christmas. Any suggestions?

I propose a discussion about "Science/Technology higher education in Nicaragua" which will document/discuss current and ideal state of Higher education in these fields in Nicaragua. Priorities, Needs, ... should be discussed in this topic.

siamak

on what the man said:

http://www.nicaliving.com/node/9486

Hello,

I used to be an active reader and participant in the forum, but lately have been away to tend to business matters. I'd like to announce my new site to everyone: www.vinniesworld.com.

I've been a frequent visitor to Nicaragua and have made a great many friends and business associates. I also own some property in a few developments near the Pacific coast. So part of my premise for my site is to assist others who may be interested in relocating or investing in properties in the locations I am present.

I plan to work with new developers and sales agents and to provide additional information and first person perspective to help others that are interested.

If it's determined this is not suitable for the forums here, is there a place that I can announce my website and invite others to check it out? Or what about placing a banner ad?

Thanks for the time and consideration.

Vinnie Apicella info@vinniesworld.com Pack your bags, you're going places... www.vinniesworld.com

Proposed Title: Getting around Nicaragua with your young children

Which Forum: Not sure

Question: I am headed to Granada for 1 1/2 months with my 1 yr old and I'm looking for any advice one may have for young toddlers. I'm wondering about bikes with baby seats, strollers, car seats(?), cribs, etc. Are those items available there? Do moms take their toddlers on bikes or is it mainly a walking city for them? I appreciate any info. Thanks!

Is there any recent evidence that real estate owned by the present President and the former President is becoming "available"?

My husband, baby and I are looking for a furnished apt in Managua for the month of april 2007. (From Ap3 - May 3rd). Preferable 2 bedrooms and looking for one in the areas of Bello Horizonte, or Altamira. Looking to pay not more than $400. Any one know of someone renting we might contact? Thanks.

Hi, who knows where one can buy pool cleaning chemicals and equipment? I live in Leon and my pool is in a sad state. Ciao

Hi moderator,

Can we please have a forum under health called medicines/drugs.

I'm from Australia and the drugs available here a completely...surprise, surprise... foreign to me. No really in Oz we have completely different brandnames and I would like to know what typical drugs people use when they, for example, have a headache, migraine, backache, sore throat, sinus congestion, etc. Obviously, you get used to knowing the brandnames for treatments you use and aren't always aware of the active ingredients. And even when you know the active ingredient you don't know how much of it there was in each dose - in other words it's hard to tell how strong they are or how many you should take etc.

Thanks

20/20 is having an interview with Chavez this evening. Should be interesting. I think it is at 8pm on cable channel 49.

Forum: Protecting our Animals Comment: A few days ago, our beloved German Shephard, Rocky, was poisoned and killed. We are not sure by whom but were very saddened. We were told this sort of thing occurs when people are looking to break in. I guess the first step is killing the 'alarm system'. We understand that sometimes animals do not mean much to some nicaraguans but are very hurt that our dog had to die so violently. There was nothing we could do to help him other than stand by and watch him slowly die. He was an older dog and did not respond to any measures we took to rid his system of the poison. I've posted his picture temporarily on our account. As well, we understand some might feel we should express more of a concern with human lives as opposed to animals. Rest assured that our whole purpose in coming to nicaragua was to help people in any way possible. we are here as volunteers. I'm sure you're thinking that this is quite the morbid email but if you have any advice as to why or what we could have done to avoid this, we would be indebted to you.

I am proposing a new forum.

Title: Nicaraguan Investment Opportunities

Forum I feel it belongs too: I did not see a suitable forum title in the forums page.

My question:

In the left side bar of this site under sponsor there is a picture/link that leads to info on a real estate investment group called Nicaragua Properties. They claim a 30% average annual return on investments.

Is there anyone here that is not directly affiliated with this group that has experience or knowledge of this group and their integrity?

Thanks!

Harold

Why are all the comments relating to this subject showing up as " PAGE NOT FOUND" ?

Anyone interested in joining a Skype Cast on Nicaragua? You must have Skype version 3 and probably DSL. A Skype Cast is like being on a conference call with as many as 40 people. The host can control how many people can talk at once so it isn't total chaos. It's free.

Just woundering if there is any interest and what time is best for people. It would be great to have people in country.

[This probably isn't a forum topic. Can an admin please move it to a more appropriate place? Maybe to SNR. I tried to delete it but don’t have the rights, only for editing.]

(I'm not even sure this a forum topic, but it is an area of concern which could be still be helpful to some people)

Some folks when posting their blogs, or replies, or commentaries, make references to other authorities, or sources - for example, on a particular debate the author may refer to a previous forum discussion. Always that reference, appears in bright blue and the reader can immediately click onto that site and refer to it. Posting pictures is another example. There are other technical 'how tos' that would be helpful to (technically) computor illiterate persons like myself.

or has some decision been made about who can post topics ?