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By Anthony Peck

It’s not uncommon at all for Americans and Canadians to take a quick trip across the border into Mexico. In fact, for people living in Arizona and California it’s simply a matter of hopping in their cars and heading south. If you’ve ever seen the line at the border you know what we’re talking about? The five million dollar question is, how many of those drivers bothered to pick up a Mexican car insurance policy first?

Yes ladies and gentlemen, that’s right. Your money might be good south of the border, but your car insurance coverage isn’t. While you might still be able to pick up some comprehensive or collision coverage within a certain number of miles from the good old US of A you’re not going to be able to use your liability coverage. And since Mexican authorities require you to have a minimum of $20,000 in liability coverage before you travel south of the border in your vehicle-well, you can see where this is going.

Fortunately, a good Mexican car insurance policy isn’t hard to find. There are plenty of companies out there that understand you’re not in Mexico for the long haul, which is why many organizations offer “day passes” for their insurance coverage. You have the choice of picking up a policy for a day, a month, six months or a year (or anywhere in between, depending on their policies). Bear in mind that like American car insurance policies, all Mexican insurance policies are a bit different. It’s wise to find out exactly how much coverage they offer before signing on the dotted line.

The smartest thing you could possibly do for yourself is make arrangements to purchase a Mexican insurance policy for the duration of your vacation before you leave the states. That ensures that you’re not leaving anything to chance, you’re never left sitting on the border hoping nothing happens and you don’t have to have your vacation marred by hunting around for an insurance carrier. If you didn’t pick up an insurance policy before you hit the road (or you’re reading this just a little too late) you can usually purchase insurance from an insurance agent in one of the border towns.

Whether it’s going to cost you more to do it when you’re already across the border has never been determined. Bear in mind, however, that while Mexico may thrive on its trade and tourism with the U.S. it has a no tolerance policy when it comes to Americans breaking their laws. Mexican policia have been known to have a “shoot first, ask questions later” approach to busting tourists without insurance (metaphorically speaking, of course). You could find yourself guilty until proven innocent and spending some time in the Tijuana prisons you hear so much about.

The bottom line is that you never, ever want to drive south without making sure you’re covered by a Mexican car insurance policy that picks up where your American insurance leaves off-right at the border.

About the Author: Anthony M. Peck is the Senior Developer, Software Project Manager and Director of Business Development for QuoteScout.com. For more information on car insurance for your Mexican vacation, visit them on the web at www.QuoteScout.com.

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By Stacy Fox

Jake Greer and his girlfriend Katelyn Mosley are both wearing sarcastic political t shirts. His says ‘Obama Wants My Change – No New Taxes’ while hers reads ‘Vote For Social Security Reform – McCain’s going to need it.’

The two nineteen year olds make an interesting couple walking hand in hand down the Santa Monica Peer. Katelyn attends San Diego State University while Jake goes to the University of California at San Diego. Their political views are as different as their colleges. They have very different opinions about what the outcome of the 2008 presidential race should be.

‘I simply can not believe he’d support four more years of the same,’ Katelyn, an English major, says animatedly. ‘Obama brings real change for us.’

‘Yeah, change,’ Jake says pointing to his t shirt. ‘He wants all our money for social programs.’ Jake is an Economics major.

Jake supports the Senator from Arizona which is his own home state. But it’s not just local ties that bind. Jake says McCain understands the need to stand up to terrorists. Jake also fears that having both a Democratic Congress and White House will lead to higher taxes.

The couple does agree on one thing though. Sarcastic political t shirts are a cool way to express their political differences.

‘We keep looking for new ones to mix things up,’ Jake says.

‘Yeah, when I see one that is really going to make him mad, I buy it right away,’ Katelyn says, grinning.

Jake has a sarcastic political t shirt that makes Katelyn mad though. It says ‘Coming This Fall – Michelle Obama: Extreme Wife Makeover.’

‘He thinks it’s funny, but I think it’s just sexist. She’s a great woman who expresses her opinion. What could be more American than that?’

They agree to disagree and Jake says he’s mostly retired that t shirt on Katelyn’s behalf.

Because of advances in technology, there are more t-shirts than ever before – including the sarcastic political t-shirts Greer and Mosely like.

Now t-shirt companies can print only the shirts that are ordered rather than printing and shipping large batches. This gives the graphic artists that design the shirts much more latitude because they have to sell a smaller number before the design becomes profitable.

Also, a shirt can be designed and printed quickly. A candidate’s gaffe on the campaign trail can make it onto a t-shirt within 30 minutes of its uttering.

The campaigns produce t shirts to sell to their supporters, but they tend to be much more conservative. They feature red, white, and blue colors with the candidate’s name and sometimes an official slogan.

Sarcastic political t shirts sold online can be edgier. They can feature colors not necessarily associated with ‘patriotism’ and do takeoffs on popular culture references.

Sarcastic political t shirts sold online are also cheaper than the ones sold by the candidate with prices ranging from $15 to $25. The cheapest shirt on McCain’s official website is $35.

That’s good news for Katelyn and Jake who are building up quite a collection of sarcastic political t shirts.

‘You always have to go back and look at the internet for the shirts because there’s always something new,’ Katelyn says.

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Submitted by: Rena Graham

If you want to have a safe and successful cosmetic surgery, you should acknowledge the importance of openly discussing with your surgeon any pre-existing condition that you may have. These types of procedures are invasive in nature and any ailments or diseases that you are probably suffering from can lead to fatal consequences if proper precaution was not made. Therefore be honest when it coming in for consults even if it could cost you your candidacy for surgery.

In the US and even in most countries one of the major causes of mortality are heart diseases. This could either be anatomical defects or any condition brought about by an unhealthy lifestyle. If you are suffering from cardiovascular problems, coordinate well with your physician and your cosmetic surgeon so that proper course of action can be made. A weak or faulty heart could be worsened if you subject it to the rigors of surgery, which could lead to a heart attack, that is why a thorough evaluation should be done.

Diabetes is also a common metabolic condition suffered by many today. The why this can put a patient at risk is that it can cause poor wound healing which can also lead to excessive bleeding. As a result, you are more prone to scar formations.

The good thing about this is that it can be controlled. However, decision should only be made once the condition is stabilized and your doctor and your surgeon agree that you are clear for surgery.

Any pulmonary problems that you might have should also be disclosed to your surgeon. Since surgery often includes the use of anesthesia which is a potent depressant, there is a high chance that it weakens the pulmonary functions and could lead to arrest. Informing the surgeon ahead of time will allows him to coordinate with your primary physician to stabilize the problem before giving your pulmonary clearance for surgery.

Obesity can also be a big issue (no pun intended) in cosmetic surgery. Doctors would never advise on going ahead with any surgical procedure on someone who is morbidly obese. No, this is not discrimination, but rather a safety precaution to avoid any complications.

The safety of your cardiovascular system, pulmonary system, and even good aesthetic outcome could suffer if cosmetic surgery is done on someone who is obese. That is why surgeons advise patients to bring gradually down their weight and stabilize it before coming in again for another consult.

If you are having trouble quitting vices such as smoking, alcohol and drugs, then you might rethink your cosmetic surgery first not until you manage these. You are at least 20 times more vulnerable to complications if you regularly smoke, excessively drink alcohol, or take recreational drugs. They contain chemical components that affect the blood oxygen level or its ability to clot. This can place you at risk for poor wound healing, scars, and bleeding.

Keep these vices at bay for at least four weeks before your cosmetic surgery and a few more weeks after that so that you heal properly an in a timely manner.

Any bleeding disorders should also be disclosed to your surgeon. This is very important considering the nature of the procedures involved. Even the slightest incision can create disastrous results if you do not warn your surgeon ahead.

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