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Mazzer vs Rocky
Build - the Mazzer wins, no contest (1-0). It is solid. I have found no weak, cheap feeling or flimsy parts at all whereas the spout on the Rocky spout is a tad fragile. The finish on the Rocky is less than perfect, a bit rough around the edges one could say. The Mazzer is beautifully finished.
Looks - the Rocky has a utilitarian, more modern and an edgier look. It is appealing in its own right, but I think the Mazzer has it beaten (2-0). The Mini is more curvaceous, with "classic" looks highlighted by the stainless bits, especially the doser. To be honest here, I think the Mazzer's proportions are off with the standard hopper. You need the shorter hopper to make it look its best.
Size - the Mazzer is too tall with its standard hopper, but the shorter hopper fixes this. Still, the Rocky is more compact and shorter. This round goes to the Rocky (2-1) with one reservation - just make sure you are happy with how the grinder looks next to your machine. The Rocky looks a bit lightweight next to my Andreja and the Mazzer is aesthetically a better match in my opinion (then again the Rocky would be a better visual match e.g. to a Rancilio Silvia).
Noise - the Mazzer wins (3-1). It is quite significantly quieter when grinding. Both are silent when running empty, but even here the Mazzer has an edge (not that it matters - you don't probably run your grinder much when it's empty?). The tone of the noise is also somehow more pleasing, smoother with the Mazzer.
Countertop cleanliness - the Rocky has several weaknesses, many of which I have commented on in my earlier posts and one of which is the static problem (ground coffee spraying to the counter and clumping). You do need to clean up your counter after the Mazzer as well if you are rushing it and pull the doser lever too quickly/enthusiastically (the ground coffee is thrown to the left and some ends up on your counter). However, if you are gentler and take it a bit slower you can avoid all mess on the counter, though. The Mazzer's catch tray works and is of decent size, the Rocky's is useless. So it is mainly up to you - do prefer you mess contained in a doser that you need to clean or do you want to have it on your counter? I prefer cleaning just one place as the coffee from your counter tends to find its way to the weirdest places. Another round for Mazzer, then (4-1).
Grinder cleanliness - the Mazzer's doser does not sweep all the coffee and I have not yet modified mine for a more efficient sweep. I have removed the finger guard and this makes cleaning a lot easier, including the chute. The chute is exactly what is the biggest problem with the Rocky. It is inaccessible for cleaning unless you remove the spout (attached by two screws). Very inconvenient.
In addition to the daily cleaning I rather frequently do a more comprehensive cleaning, including brushing and vacuuming the grinder throat, the burrs, the chute, the spout/doser - basically all the areas that are in contact with coffee before or after grinding. When you remove the finger guard in the Rocky, you have access to the grinder throat just by lifting the hopper lid. This is convenient. In the Mazzer one has to take the hopper off to gain access (or you can choose to leave the hopper off completely, in which case the Mazzer's throat is as easy to clean as the Rocky's. Removing upper burr carrier for more comprehensive burr cleaning is slightly easier on the Rocky, but not much separates the two here. If it wasn't for the spout preventing the chute cleaning on the Rocky, it would win this round. However, as it stands, I call this a draw (4-1).
Adjusting the grind - we have a hung jury on this one as well (4-1). The Rocky is more convenient when it comes to switching from e.g. an espresso grind to a moka pot grind setting and back. One can do it accurately in a couple of seconds with the clearly marked stepped adjustment and this is easily repeatable, time after time. The Mazzer is less perfect in this sense, especially since adjustment collar is quite stiff when the Mini is new. However, I rarely drink anything else than espresso or drinks based on it and here the Mazzer is superior. I had experienced situations with the Rocky where one setting was slightly coarser than I would have liked and the next setting was a tad too fine. With the Mazzer you can make such minute adjustments that you will have no problem finding the exact setting you want. This may sound like nitpicking to some and with either grinder it is likely that the limiting factor to the shot quality is not the grinder, but the barista.
Grinding per shot - when you discount the mess it makes, and the difficulty in proper cleaning in the Rocky's case, a doserless design is better for grinding per shot. So how do you grind per shot with a dosered grinder? I have found that one can get a relatively accurate amount of coffee ground for two doubles by opening the hopper gate and letting the beans fill the grinder throat and then just turning the timer to around 40 seconds. After a couple of seconds of grinding I close the gate in the bean hopper (this lets just a few more beans in to make sure that there will be enough coffee for the second double). This is surprisingly accurate and I do not waste any more coffee with the Mazzer than I do with the Rocky (with which the waste is caused by the annoying static problems). I do have to do the clicking of the doser lever and use a brush to get the coffee from the chute. This a minor inconvenience. But this round does go to the Rocky (4-2)
Daily use - one can obviously live with either grinder and enjoy great coffee, but there are some annoyances with both grinders. With the Rocky, you will need to stand next to it throughout the grinding process, holding the portafilter with one hand and pressing the grind activation button with the other. This is a bit frustrating as there are other things that you could do during the grind (e.g. milk frothing, cooling flushes for the machine and drying out the filter basket). Also, the Rocky has a problem with beans getting stuck in the hopper - you have to stir them to resume grind. Removing the finger guard helps but does not eliminate the problem entirely.
These problems do not apply to the Mazzer. However, it has its own annoyances. Firstly the finger guard in the doser must be the most useless piece of metal I know - it prevents chute cleaning but serves no apparent purpose (I removed it). Secondly, I do not mind the doser, but the fact that the center portion of the doser retains ground coffee is a bit annoying. To date, in my opinion the annoyances on the Mazzer are smaller than those on the Rocky and hence it wins this one as well (5-2).
Taste in the cup - this is what it all should come down to, right? I was not expecting any major differences in the grind or shot quality. That was not the reason for my upgrade. After all, both have flat burrs not too dissimilar size (58mm in the Mini vs. the Rocky's 50mm) or quality. There are no huge differences in the grinding speed either. The Mazzer turns at 1400 rpm (European version) vs the Rocky's 1700 rpm. The slightly bigger burrs on the Mini more than compensate for the slower rpm (which is a benefit in itself under heavy use) and it does grind slightly faster.
The Rocky I naturally had dialed in and I have my routines honed, so that gave it a slight advantage. As I am new to it, I have not yet had the opportunity to work all the details and routines out with the Mazzer. Having said this, the Mazzer was very easy to dial in. A couple of shots and I was in the ballpark and before the comparison to the Rocky I did experiment with some fine tuning to find the sweet spot.
I cleaned up both grinders of any stale coffee and went ahead with pulling some shots. I naturally held the dose, tamp and distribution as consistent as my skills allowed. As for the coffee, I used the same blend from the same roasting batch for both grinders. In other words I did by best to eliminate all other variables, leaving just the grinders to be the difference. Ambitious? Yes. Realistic? Not really. But one has to try...
Well, my palate is not the most sophisticated and it was further dulled by the summer flu that I have. Drawing definitive conclusions was therefore difficult. Suffice to say that as expected, I did not experience any major differences is the taste of the shots. Trying to be as objective as one can be, and not letting the newness of the Mazzer affect my judgment, I did think there was a very slight difference in favor of the Mazzer. Barely perceivable - I did go back and forth between the grinders to verify this - but the Mazzer seemed to bring ever so slightly more complexity and sweetness into the shots. The shots I pulled using the Rocky seemed to be very slight bitter. I emphasize that the differences were miniscule and small enough to be almost insignificant. Almost. Still, since the Mazzer is already ahead, I'll call this tie.
There was no visible difference in the evenness of the grind and my fingers did not feel the difference either. Perhaps the small taste difference is a telltale of a more even grind of the Mazzer. I have no concrete way of verifying this, though.
Conclusions - A resounding victory for the Mazzer in my opinion (5-2). Others may disagree and are naturally free to do so. In terms of pricing, the difference is surprisingly small, only approximately $100 / €80 at the time of writing this. In fact the difference is so small that I wonder why I did not go for the Mazzer in the first place. Also, the price difference being so small, I do not understand how anyone could justify purchasing a dosered Rocky over the Mini. If you insist on a doserless grinder, fine, the Rocky is good value. However, my experience is that you'd still be happier with the dosered Mini.
It is early days yet with the Mazzer. So do I have any regrets? No. I am already very happy with it and while I am still to perfect my techniques in using the Mini, I also plan to modify it further to fix its most obvious shortcomings...
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IMM is a weekly meme hosted by The Story Siren. It is a way for book bloggers to post what they have received for review, borrowed from a friend, bought at the bookstore, or picked up at the library. This is a big list of books because I was MIA for a little bit. Here is what I got the past couple weeks! (All summaries are courtesy of Goodreads.com or Amazon.com):
For Review:
Solid by Shelley Workinger
Two Lives…One Diary: A Novella by J.M. Array
Robert has never had a dream before. On his 18th birthday everything changes and he starts to dream. Because this is an unusual experience for him, he decides to have a dream-diary. Soon after that, he realizes that his dreams are directly connected to his real life. Suddenly, he finds himself living two lives…yet he only has one simple diary.
My thoughts: Another thank you goes out to J.M. Array! I am very excited to read this e-novella! I am not sure what I'd classify this as; fantasy, mystery? I don't know, but what I do know is that it sounds interesting! You can also purchase it on Amazon.com for only $.99! So click right here to purchase it!
Secret Society Girl by Diana Peterfreund
In a fabulous blend of the bestselling traditions of Prep and The Devil Wears Prada, Secret Society Girl takes us into the heart of the Ivy League's ultraexclusive secret societies when a young woman is invited to join as one of their first female members.
Elite Eli University junior Amy Haskel never expected to be tapped into Rose & Grave, the country's most powerful—and notorious—secret society. She isn't rich, politically connected, or…well, male.
So when Amy receives the distinctive black-lined invitation with the Rose & Grave seal, she's blown away. Could they really mean her?
Whisked off into an initiation rite that's a blend of Harry Potter and Alfred Hitchcock, Amy awakens the next day to a new reality and a whole new set of "friends"—from the gorgeous son of a conservative governor to an Afrocentric lesbian activist whose society name is Thorndike. And that's when Amy starts to discover the truth about getting what you wish for. Because Rose & Grave is quickly taking her away from her familiar world of classes and keggers, fueling a feud, and undermining a very promising friendship with benefits. And that's before Amy finds out that her first duty as a member of Rose & Grave is to take on a conspiracy of money and power that could, quite possibly, ruin her whole life.
A smart, sexy introduction to the life and times of a young woman in way over her head, Secret Society Girl is a charming and witty debut from a writer who knows her turf—and isn't afraid to tell all….
My thoughts: Thanks to Kati, my best friend, I am obsessed with this series and have been for quite some time now. This will be the third time I've read this book but the first time I will be reviewing it! It isn't exactly a Y.A. novel since the main character is 21 but trust me, you will love it! One of the funniest series I have ever read!
Where I Belong by Gwendolyn Heasley
Meet Corrinne. She's living every girl's dream in New York City—shopping sprees at Barneys, open access to the best clubs and parties, and her own horse at the country club. Her perfect life is perfectly on track. At least it was. . . .
When Corrinne's father is laid off, her world suddenly falls apart. Instead of heading to boarding school, she's stripped of her credit cards and shipped off to the boonies of Texas to live with her grandparents. On her own in a big public school and forced to take a job shoveling manure, Corrinne is determined to get back to the life she's supposed to be living. She doesn't care who she stomps on in the process. But when Corrinne makes an unlikely friend and discovers a total hottie at work, she begins to wonder if her life B.R.—before the recession—was as perfect as it seemed.
My thoughts: I have heard so many great things about this book! A girl from the city moving to the country, it sounds a little Hannah Montana Movie-ish but I loved that movie so no worries!
Chime by Franny Billingsley
Before Briony's stepmother died, she made sure Briony blamed herself for all the family's hardships. Now Briony has worn her guilt for so long it's become a second skin. She often escapes to the swamp, where she tells stories to the Old Ones, the spirits who haunt the marshes. But only witches can see the Old Ones, and in her village, witches are sentenced to death. Briony lives in fear her secret will be found out, even as she believes she deserves the worst kind of punishment.
Then Eldric comes along with his golden lion eyes and mane of tawny hair. He's as natural as the sun, and treats her as if she's extraordinary. And everything starts to change. As many secrets as Briony has been holding, there are secrets even she doesn't know.
My thoughts: This sounds so fantastic! Plus the cover is absolutely gorgeous. It's part of the Y.A. Historical Fiction Challenge hosted by Sab (Y.A. Bliss). A story taking place in the past add in a little mystery and fantasy, and it's bound to be awesome!
Iron King by Julie Kagawa
Meghan Chase has a secret destiny—one she could never have imagined…
Something has always felt slightly off in Meghan's life, ever since her father disappeared before her eyes when she was six. She has never quite fit in at school…or at home.
When a dark stranger begins watching her from afar, and her prankster best friend becomes strangely protective of her, Meghan senses that everything she's known is about to change.
But she could never have guessed the truth—that she is the daughter of a mythical faery king and is a pawn in a deadly war. Now Meghan will learn just how far she'll go to save someone she cares about, to stop a mysterious evil no faery creature dare face…and to find love with a young prince who might rather see her dead than let her touch his icy heart.
My thoughts: I don't think I have heard one negative thing about this series! Faries, fey, and the like is one part of Y.A. fantasy that I haven't read yet so consider me excited to start reading!
Iron Queen by Julie Kagawa
My name is Meghan Chase.
I thought it was over. That my time with the fey, the impossible choices I had to make, the sacrifices of those I loved, was behind me. But a storm is approaching, an army of Iron fey that will drag me back, kicking and screaming. Drag me away from the banished prince who's sworn to stand by my side. Drag me into the core of conflict so powerful, I'm not sure anyone can survive it.
This time, there will be no turning back.
My thoughts: It's a bit odd that I would have the first and third books in the series. Borders was a bit low on stock but I just can't wait to get started!
Oh.My.Gods. by Tera Lynn Childs
A modern girl's comedic odyssey in a school filled with the descendants of Greek gods.
When Phoebe's mom returns from Greece with a new husband and moves them to an island in the Aegean, Phoebe's plans for her senior year and track season are ancient history. Now she must attend the uberexclusive academy, where admission depends on pedigree, namely, ancestry from Zeus, Hera, and other Greek gods. That's right, they're real, not myth, and their teen descendants are like the classical heroes—supersmart and superbeautiful with a few superpowers. And now they're on her track team! Armed only with her Nikes and the will to win, Phoebe races to find her place among the gods.
My thoughts: This sounds like a girl version of Percy Jackson! I just can't wait to get started on it.
City of Glass by Cassandra Clare
To save her mother's life, Clary must travel to the City of Glass, the ancestral home of the Shadowhunters — never mind that entering the city without permission is against the Law, and breaking the Law could mean death. To make things worse, she learns that Jace does not want her there, and Simon has been thrown in prison by the Shadowhunters, who are deeply suspicious of a vampire who can withstand sunlight.
As Clary uncovers more about her family's past, she finds an ally in mysterious Shadow-hunter Sebastian. With Valentine mustering the full force of his power to destroy all Shadow-hunters forever, their only chance to defeat him is to fight alongside their eternal enemies. But can Downworlders and Shadowhunters put aside their hatred to work together? While Jace realizes exactly how much he's willing to risk for Clary, can she harness her new found powers to help save the Glass City — whatever the cost?
Love is a mortal sin and the secrets of the past prove deadly as Clary and Jace face down Valentine in the final installment of the New York Times bestselling trilogy The Mortal Instruments.
My thoughts: I already have read this book (and if you haven't read the series, you need to start now!) but I just needed my own copy of it.
Rival by Sara Bennett Wealer
What if your worst enemy turned out to be the best friend you ever had?
Meet Brooke: Popular, powerful and hating every minute of it, she's the "It" girl at Douglas High in Lake Champion, Minnesota. Her real ambition? Using her operatic mezzo as a ticket back to NYC, where her family lived before her dad ran off with an up and coming male movie star.
Now meet Kathryn: An overachieving soprano with an underachieving savings account, she's been a leper ever since Brooke punched her at a party junior year. For Kath, music is the key to a much-needed college scholarship.
The stage is set for a high-stakes duet between the two seniors as they prepare for the prestigious Blackmore competition. Brooke and Kathryn work toward the Blackmore with eyes not just on first prize but on one another, each still stinging from a past that started with friendship and ended in betrayal. With competition day nearing, Brooke dreams of escaping the in-crowd for life as a professional singer, but her scheming BFF Chloe has other plans. And when Kathryn gets an unlikely invitation to Homecoming, she suspects Brooke of trying to sabotage her with one last public humiliation.
As pressures mount, Brooke starts to sense that the person she hates most might just be the best friend she ever had. But Kathryn has a decision to make. Can she forgive? Or are some rivalries for life?
My thoughts: Thank you so much for Icey Books for hosting the giveaway! I was jumping with excitement when I found out I won a signed and personalized copy of Rival. Also thanks for Sara for the book! I can't wait to read this music-themed book about big rivalries.
The Lipstick Laws Bookmarks from Amy Holder
My thoughts: I entered a contest to win The Lipstick Laws, unfortunately, I didn't win the book, but Amy was kind enough to send the losers signed bookmarks and stickers. Thanks Amy!
That's it for my IMM this week! I'd love to hear your thoughts on the books I got as well as seeing what you got this week. Leave thoughts and links in the comments and I'll be sure to check them out!

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The end has come! Developed with the same digital assets from the mind-blowing Lord of the Rings movies, EA's Return of the King is sure to be one of the most exciting video game experiences ever! Play as the true-hearted heroes Frodo and Sam, Legolas the elf, Gimli the dwarf, Aragorn the ranger, and Gandalf the White! Play with a friend in co-operative sequences for some hack 'n' slash kicks Gauntlet-style. With deeper gameplay, interactive action and stellar graphics, Return of the King will have you defending the White City of Minas Tirith, swinging from ropes on giant war-elephants in the epic Battle of the Pelennor Fields, braving the Paths of the Dead, scaling the eerie Tower of Cirith Ungol, and making a final stand before the Black Gates of Mordor!
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Climate Change:Better Management of Exposure to Potential Future Losses Is Needed for Federal Flood and Crop InsuranceGAO-15-28: Published: Oct 29, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 20, 2014.
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NOAA's Observing Systems:Additional Steps Needed to Achieve an Integrated, Cost-Effective PortfolioGAO-15-96: Published: Nov 17, 2014. Publicly Released: Nov 17, 2014.
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Climate Change:USDA's Ongoing Efforts Can Be Enhanced with Better Metrics and More Relevant Information for FarmersGAO-14-755: Published: Sep 16, 2014. Publicly Released: Oct 16, 2014.
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Ocean Acidification:Federal Response Under Way, but Actions Needed to Understand and Address Potential ImpactsGAO-14-736: Published: Sep 12, 2014. Publicly Released: Oct 14, 2014.
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Drinking Water:Characterization of Injected Fluids Associated with Oil and Gas ProductionGAO-14-857R: Published: Sep 23, 2014. Publicly Released: Sep 23, 2014.
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Army Corps of Engineers:The Corps Needs to Take Steps to Identify All Projects and Studies Eligible for DeauthorizationGAO-14-699: Published: Aug 21, 2014. Publicly Released: Sep 22, 2014.
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Fish Stock Assessments:Prioritization and FundingGAO-14-794R: Published: Sep 19, 2014. Publicly Released: Sep 19, 2014.
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EPA Regulations and Electricity:Update on Agencies' Monitoring Efforts and Coal-Fueled Generating Unit RetirementsGAO-14-672: Published: Aug 15, 2014. Publicly Released: Sep 15, 2014.
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Missouri River Flood and Drought:Experts Agree the Corps Took Appropriate Action, Given the Circumstances, but Should Examine New Forecasting TechniquesGAO-14-741: Published: Sep 12, 2014. Publicly Released: Sep 12, 2014.
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Bureau of Reclamation:Availability of Information on Repayment of Water Project Construction Costs Could Be Better PromotedGAO-14-764: Published: Sep 8, 2014. Publicly Released: Sep 9, 2014.
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Bernard Hopkins is a millionaire. However that does not stop him from being humble. With the bad weather and snow storms on the east coast alot of people are snowed in. Bhop could have easily "paid" kids to come shovel the snow out of his driveway. Bhop looked at it in a different way. Since he needed to go to the gym to start training for his upcoming fight, what better way than to do it "Rocky" style and get out in his own driveway with his shovel and begin to "work".
Yes, by now you have looked at the picture and you see Bhop out there working the snow shovel and believe me, it is "exercise". Bhop is the oldest champion to ever hold a belt and this is a prime example why he is the champ. He takes no short cuts. He does what he has to in order to make ends meet. He could have easily stayed home and said, "Hey the weather is too bad to go train, I'll wait a few days." He didn't do that, and this type of attitude and dedication is what keeps him on top of his game. Teach them how it's done Bhop.
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Tillman is majority whip and a top leader in the Senate. Wade is a former Greensboro City Council member, as well as former Guilford County commissioner. Faircloth is a former High Point police chief and former member of High Point City Council.
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Nine months ago I sold my home in Florida and moved with my wife to Central America. I had to sell my SIG, because I understood it would be next to impossible to import it. Took me eight months to get a permit, they made me run through hoops (they even took DNA samples) but I was finally authorized to purchase a brand new G27 (.40). I don't care if they call it a baby Glock, it's a nice bit of stuff... What to do with it, between trips to the range? Glove compartment?
I have been looking at what you are carrying, and apparently waist bands, and under arm slings are subject to ridicule. I am still desperately evaluating all my options... I was thinking ankle holster, but I get the feeling few of you are using them... OWB? I don't want to get me killed. Since it's a really small gun, even with the small magazine extension (otherwise, I could not grab it, plus I get 10 rounds) I suppose I could tuck it inside my pants.
Leather is a problem in the Tropics, it gets moldy within 24 hours, so maybe something synthetic? With the trigger fully covered, if I decide to carry cocked (but I suppose this would be another thread)... I am looking for the best possible concealment. I don't want anyone at the office (I'm a real estate broker associate) to suspect I'm carrying (a baby!). I DO NOT use shirts or T-shirts outside my pants (dress slacks to jeans). Do I REALLY need to get a special belt? I don't need to draw superfast. I just need to have the gun nearby. I used to own a Browning Hi-Power 9mm and I had carved the inside of a book, that I could carry anywhere if I felt the need to do so. What exactly would be wrong with an ankle holster? Or with a waist band inside my pants? Would that make me a sissy - in your macho eyes? I could live with that, I'm a practical guy. Thank you for your advice!


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Guest post from @inquirebook in the #Edchat Category & other 12noon NYC summaries found on Berni Wall's blog! Today's #edchat topic, How do we bring students into the discussion on how to improve the school environment? was intriguing. In the discussion, most participants pointed out that we cannot invite students to the table unless we are also prepared to work with their suggestions. Read full article »
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When a holiday or celebration is over at my house, I am always in a hurry to clean up, and return my home to some semblance of normalcy. But, if you celebrate Easter, hold onto those plastic Easter eggs a little bit longer, or at least don't store them too high in the closet.
Kids love hunting for anything. Why not let the Easter fun continue and go on a "snack hunt" one afternoon? Fill the plastic eggs with dry cereal, fruit snacks, or nuts (or anything small and dry) and let the kids hop from room to room searching for their snack? You can also fill them with stickers to make a surprise collage, or beans for counting. Get creative, and have fun!


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Can Your Zodiac Sign Predict Your Eye Shape? April 2014
Do Your Eyes Match Your Zodiac Sign?
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Artist Slaughterose created this cool zodiac eye chart, with makeup and eye shapes for each of the 12 signs. Libra is based on her own eyes, but all the drawings are based on traits and colors traditionally associated with each individual sign. Does your sign's drawing match your eye shape? And would you wear the same shadow and liner shades featured in her colorful piece?
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Lavender15399076 44 weeks
Im a capricor my eyes look like capricorn/virgo eyes lol
ranapratap 2 years
Really EYES say something about UR Zodiac Sign
sunny83 3 years
I'm a leo and my eye shape is exactly the same! with the similar colour but greener. my sister has the same eye shape as pieces and she is one too with brown eyes though. i would definitely choose those colours for eyeshadow.
greenapplelover 3 years
Nope. And why would they match?
Mesha02 3 years
I'm a capricorn and it's a match. I'd definitely do the green eye make-up. Pretty cool!
GummiBears 3 years
Mine matches Leos more than anything and I am a Virgo.
junebrug 3 years
Not too far off. I have always wished for bigger more "open" eyes but mine match Gemini pretty close. I also wear plums pretty often, though not that bright of a purple.
Ellenora 3 years
@Miriam Lacey, Ahhh, thank you for clearing that up. @Starwen, Slaughterose is definitely the artist of this piece. The rest of her pieces are different, but they have the same style of coloring. Her style of drawing has changed (artists do change styles), but her coloring hasn't and neither has her eyes (as in her real eyes). She transferred accounts awhile back and never posted her old work so I can't tell you whether her eyes are akin to her old style. However, as an artist, I can absolutely tell you that's Slaughterose's work absolutely. What DOES bothers me is that The Frisky doesn't leave a link back to the original source and it looks heavily doctored. There are no dots next to the signs in Slaughterose's version and some of them have been shaded in darker in an attempt to pass the work off as an original (look at Virgo's). Art theft is huge today and while I know Slaughterose didn't make this art in order to make a profit like most artists do today (I don't sell any of my work for profit either. Everything on my dA is for you to look for enjoyment as well), the person who DID do this did commit a crime.
ValerieHoffmann 3 years
Diana615 3 years
I'm a Gemini. The shape is pretty close but wouldn't di the color.
Miriam-Lacey 3 years
@Starwen The artist here, Slaughterose, based the "Libra" eye off of her own, so it's definitely her drawing (unless she's plagiarized the whole thing, and I hope that's not true, because I really like her stuff). @Ellenora Sorry for being too vague up there in the text! I meant personality or attitude traits, not eye shape traits, and looking at the story now I'm knocking myself in the head for not realizing how it read :(
Smashboxchick 3 years
Well, yes and no. I'm a Pisces and the shape of the eye itself is similar to mine, its very round. The color not so much, my eye color is most similar to the Virgo eye. And id never wear that color of eye makeup.
projectjoy 3 years
these are all beautiful drawings of eyess! (: im virgo
Ellenora 3 years
I'm an Aquarius and mine is spot on aside from eye color and the length of the eyelashes. I have really long eyelashes. @Miriam Lacey, I'm trying to find on the deviation page where Slaughterrose said she based the eye shapes off of eyes traditionally assigned to each sign. Is this your interpretation of the drawings or has she actually said she based the eye shapes off traits assigned to each zodiac (and if so, where?) I'm curious because normally on an interactive art site and forum like dA, the artist sometimes (and normally does) comments on something like that to start up a discourse. I see her basing Libra on her own eyes (and the makeup inspiration) but not the last one.
alcdance 3 years
I'm a Taurus and it's pretty spot on!
valerie1017 3 years
I am a Libra and the shape is right on, my eye color is dark brown!
starwen9 3 years
Miriam, I was meaning that the drawing is exactly the same just in black and white with the names switched around. I agree the use of color is awesome - it almost looks like they took this other drawing and colored it in though.
Moonblossom 3 years
I'm a Scorpio, and while the shape is not quite right, I definitely gravitate towards plums and violets in my eye makeup quite frequently.
Miriam-Lacey 3 years
Starwen, several people have done similar pieces; there's even one composed out of photographs. This one is my favorite because the artist's use of color is great, and there's a solid attribution—I don't like using art without giving the artist credit.
starwen9 3 years
They had this same post on The Frisky yesterday but it was not colored in and the eyes were labeled differently. For instance, this chart's "aquarius" was the other's "pisces." The other one seemed more accurate for me at least. Do you know if this was the original drawing or not?
ViolaMorbid 3 years
I'm a leo, and it's nearly a match. Shape and color. Aries is my favorite, the color combo is gorgeous.
bellazmom 3 years
Kind of interesting. I am a Virgo, and the eye color matches mine almost perfectly, and I think those colors are totally wearable. Unfortunately, my Bella is a Pisces, and her eyes look nothing like that. Her eyes would be closest to Sagittarius. My DH is a Sagittarius, so maybe that makes sense?
ModernGraceKelly 3 years
I'm aquarius... it's almost a match, but gemini seems more like mine.
amandachalynn 3 years
Nope. I'm a Cancer, and my eyes are more the shape of Aries and are a deep green.
Kat 3 years
Hey, that Aries eye sorta works for me! But I wouldn't do that blue makeup. Maybe I should try!
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Joyrider bicycle has smiling LED faces fixed to the spokes
LED wizard Moritz Waldemeyer has snapped some lights onto a bike that illuminates the spokes with a smiling face, the universal sign for happiness. Each wheel only uses one LED that's set to strobe, with a microchip built into each that'll tell the light how fast the wheel is spinning and when to flash the lights. How much mileage you get out of it really depends on how much you like to see others happy, as you typically won't be able to enjoy the Joyrider's lights yourself (unless you go head over the handlebars).
Then again, the Joyrider is really only going to light up the world effectively at night, so maybe that snarling guy with a broken bottle raised in the air will stop chasing you. Two Joyriders were shown off at the ICA 2008 Gala earlier this year, where they were sold for over $3,600.
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Consumer and Financial Literacy Consultant Katherine J. Reuter will offer advice on weathering these "tough economic times."
Cindy Sykora, who has won dozens of sweepstakes and prizes, will share her tips and tricks on Saturday, June 23: 11am, at the Melrose Park Public Library. Please call the Reference Desk (708-343-3391 x2) for reservations. All audience members will be eligible to win Bakers Square Gift Cards in our own Mini-Sweepstakes!
This event has been cancelled due to low participation.
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We are hosting another family-friendly craft just in time for Valentine's Day.
Drop by the library any time between 11am and 12:30 on Saturday, February 11th to paint a Ceramic Heart Ornament, decorate a Heart Frame, or make a Valentine's Day Card Using the art of Kirigami. Kirigami is a variation of Origami that includes cutting the paper.
Every movie that we will be viewing this year is based on a book, so we will make sure we have copies of each title available for anyone who wants to read the book before watching the movie. After the movie, if there is time, we will serve light refreshments and open up the floor for audience discussion. Talk about the movie, talk about the book, compare and contrast them—anything goes.
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10 years after introducing 43 Things to the world, we have decided we have met our last goal: completing the incredible experience that has been 43 Things. Please join us in giving one last cheer to all the folks who have shared their goals with the world, as well as all the people who have worked at The Robot Co-op to build this incredible website. We won a Webby Award, published a book, and brought happiness to a lot of people.
Starting today, 43 Things users can export their goals and entries from the site. Starting August 15, we will make the site "read only". 43 Things users will still be able to view the site and export their content, but we won't be taking any new content from users. We hope to leave the site up for folks to see and download their content until the end of the year. Ending on New Year's Eve takes us full circle.
It has been a long ride (one of our original goals was to "build a company that lasts at least 2 years" - we beat that one!) While we wish the site could live on, it has suffered from a number of challenges - changes in how people use the site, the advertising industry, and how search engines view the site. We wish the outcome was different – but we've always been realistic about when our goals are met and when they aren't.
As of today, you will be able to download your goals and entries. See more about that on the FAQ page. Thanks for 10 great years of goal-setting and achieving.
- The Robots.
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We haven't spent any time alone together since January! Our relationship is falling apart, and we both know that in order to save it we have to date each other. I will set aside one night a week for him. We are also going back to counseling. I think counseling every other week, alternating with a date night is best.
I think Wednesday nights will be the right time. 5 years ago
It was sooooooo amazing. I truly love my boyfriend more than ever. He's actually my fiancee. We are getting married in October.
The retreat was with 2 therapists who are amazing people. They will forever be in my prayers. These people have given us an amazing gift of their time. There were 9 other couples experiencing the same thing. Numan and I stayed in dormitory type beds and ate vegetarian food all weekend. It was all located in the mountains in Massachusetts. The snow we got was beautiful too.
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We date once in a while. It's so nice to re-connect with him. I get so giddy when I get ready for our dates.
This also helps my "fix my relationship" goal. 7 years ago
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American Citizens Split On DOJ Memo Authorizing Government To Kill Them
Following the release of a secret Department of Justice memo this week that outlines the administration's legal justification for killing U.S. citizens, a new Pew Research Center poll has revealed that a majority of Americans are torn over whether they support the government's right to kill them anywhere at any time without due process. "On the one hand, I get it—it's important for the government to be able to murder me and any of my friends or family members whenever they please for reputed national security reasons. But on the other hand, it would kind of be nice to stay alive and have, maybe, a trial, actual evidence—stuff like that,"
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You sure this isn't a CNN pole?+4
It's 10:20 PM here is Eastern Connecticut and we have about 20″ of snow so far. When can I expect the government to come and dig me out? Will the people in New York still without power get back to me on that?+7
On the bright side, this killing of Americans is free of charge. That's right – a freebie for those OWSers still around. What's not to like?+7
@Dan Ryan Galt–
"A fiery horse with the speed of light, a cloud of dust and a hearty Hi-Yo, FEMA!"+7
Yeah, but those are just the people who couldn't get jobs as extras in the hollywood movies where they do unreal shit like this.+3
This country is gonna be pretty sparse after we send all these people to Mexico.
But I'm all for it.+6
We need to send the half that agree shirts with bulls eyes on them.+7
Hey Dan! What ya got to drink for the next 3 days?
For me it would(and was after Sandy)be Sky.+8
Seriously, all you folks getting snowed on–hope you have supplies enough to get you through. Prayers coming your way.+9
MaryfromMarin- I'm not holdin my breath.
Hanoverfist- I don't drink (too much Welsh blood)so it'll be coffee, Dr Pepper and Lipton Citrus Green Tea-and lots of trips to the outhouse.+7
Hanoverfist, Three days! I hope you don't run out of ice. LOL+7
Thanks Mary. We have the generator and snow-blower ready to go so we should be okay. Keeping in touch with the neighbors too. We are lucky to have good friends around us.+8
Brad I'm in Va
Just wind ths time.+6
Hanoverfist, Good luck Bro. Enjoy the ride.+4
Dan, keep the fire going,and pull the blankets up tight and well see you on the other side.+7
The Welsh blood should keep you warm. Just keep singing (I'm allowed to say that–my husband's family are all Welsh).+4
Here I sit, a quart of Dewars, a foot of snow outside and the wife tells me she lost the recipe for ice. Shit man.+8
If Ugly Waters and The HUM, have all that info on me
I'm screwed. I'll drink it straight. No ice.+7
Moe Tom, thank me later. Here's the deal. Break off the ice cycles from your roof. Put them in a medium sauce pan and heat on super low. The should melt in an hour or so. Take the melted ice cycle juice and put them in a cube shaped container. Now put them back out side. Couple hours later, Ice cubes. Brilliant huh.+9
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Bad Brad,
That was EXCELLENT!!+3
Do you work for the government Bad Brad? While it should work fine, it sounds like the idea came from the Department of Redundancy Department.+3
Melting the icicle first will allow you to strain out any pieces of junk from your roof that may have frozen into the icicle.
Then re-freeze the almost pure icicle "juice". I doubt that you can get rid of the bird and squirrel pee, but if the newly re-frozen ice is used with alcohol, should at lease disinfect any particulates.+3
Thank you Brad. You are definely Congressional material. See how you cut through the red tape and came to my aid. Love it.+2


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erty" regimes in cooperatives, condominiums, and even corporations; all these models entail a mix of self-government with the supervision of larger legal institutions. Meanwhile, recent proposals for allocating TEA quotas to communities also incorporate liberalizing reforms for these common property institutions (Rieser, 1997; Rose, 2000).
It may be that the future of CBMRs, with their many environmental strengths, indeed lies in this more liberal direction. What remains to be seen is whether greater liberalization and openness is compatible with the very social practices that give rise to CBMRs' environmental strengths.
P. Seabright (1993:114) also has discussed the various designations given to common property institutions and resources.
Acheson, M. 1975 The Lobster Gangs of Maine. Hanover, NH.: University Press of New England
1987 The lobster fiefs revisited: Economic and ecological effects of territoriality in the Maine lobster industry. Pp. 37-68 in The Question of the Commons: The Culture and Ecology of Communal Resources, B.J. McCay and J.M. Acheson, eds. Tucson: University of Arizona Press .
Ackerman, B.A., and R.B. Stewart 1988 Reforming environmental law: The democratic case for market incentives. Columbia Journal of Environmental Law 13:171-199.
Agrawal, A., and J. Ribot 1999 Accountability in decentralization: A framework with South Asian and West African Cases. The Journal of Developing Areas 33:473-502.
Anderson, T.L., and J.B. Grewell 1999 Property rights solutions for the global commons: Bottom up or top down? Duke Environmental Law and Policy Forum 10:73-101.
Banner, S. 1999 Two properties, one land: Law and space in nineteenth-century New Zealand. Law and Social Inquiry 24:807-852.
Berkes, F. 1987 Common-property resource management and Cree Indian fisheries in subarctic Canada. Pp. 66-91 in The Question of the Commons: The Culture and Ecology of Communal Resources, B.J. McCay and J.M. Acheson, eds. Tucson: University of Arizona Press.
1995 Indigenous knowledge and resource management systems: A native Canadian case study from James Bay. Pp. 99-109 in Property Rights in a Social and Ecological Context: Case Studies and Design Application, S. Hanna and M. Munasinghe, eds., Washington, DC: World Bank.
Bosselman, F.P. 1996 Limitations inherent in the title to wetlands at common law. Stanford Environmental Law Journal 15:247-337.


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The Books I Grew Up With
by gribi on May 30, 2012
International Children's Day is just around the corner. So I thought I'd share about the books that have been my trusted companions growing up.
I don't remember much about the books I read as a child, but here are three names that have defined my teenage reads. There are links for places where you can find these books for free.
Jules Verne
I could not tell you exactly how many Jules Verne books I read. Loads.
His books always took me on an adventure.
My favourite book of his is probably The Mysterious Island. This is partly because of the characters and partly because of the geeky stuff. His characters are smart, courages and resourceful – and I admired them greatly. By geeky stuff, I'm referring to the fact that he imagined and wrote about the elevator, the submarine in another book and came up with technological innovations, that later became part of our everyday life.
I don't read Jules Verne anymore and I wonder why. Still, I am just as big of a fan, for the sake of all the wonderful adventures he took me on as a kid.
You can find some of his books for free on The Gutenberg Project.
O. Henry
The best book I found in my granfather's library was a collection of O. Henry short stories. Few have heard of the author, but many have heard his stories, in some form or another. The Last Leaf is a popular one, and The Gift of the Magi.
My personal favourites are Mammon and the Archer, and Lost on Dress Parade.
What I liked best about O.Henry's stories are the endings. All throughout the story you think you know what's going on, only for things to take an unexpected twist at the end and leave you flabbergast. I always wondered how he came up with these surprising endings. It is pure genius and incredibly fun.
O. Henry's novels are not actually for kids – I am enjoying them even more now as an adult. If interested, you can find some on The Gutenberg Project.
Sherlock Holmes
I'm aware Sherlock Holmes is not an author – Arthur Conan Doyle is – but his name says it all, doesn't it? How I liked to read detective stories growing up, and how nothing measured up to the cases and adventures of our man Sherlock and his faithful Watson!
The Hound of the Baskervilles was the first English book I have read in it's entirety, and many followed. The mystery, suspense, and most particularly Sherlock's detective genius had me holding my breath until the murderer was caught, the thief arrested and the case closed.
My husband bought me two collections of Sherlock Holmes stories recently, and I'm planning to give them another read, to revisit my old friends.
My reading habits and tastes have changed some. But I have fond memories and I look forward to introducing my children to my friends, when the time comes.
Do you remember the books you read as a child/teenager? What are the books you grew up with?
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The highlights of my childhood in terms of books were the Gulliver's Travels by Johnathan Swift and the Children's Bible. I don't remember which of them I finished first, but they were the first books I have read cover to cover and loved. The Children's Bible took me about four months to finish, when I was in third grade.
Thank you for sharing, it also made me think and remember about my childhood reads. Also thank you for introducing me to O'Henry. I loved the few stories we have read together.
Your blog reads like a breeze! Please keep the posts coming.


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How to Get Your Mexican Car Permit To Drive In Mexico
Mexican Car, Motorhome, Motorcycle Permit Regulations
You need a Mexican car permit to drive your car in Mexico
Mexican Vehicle Permit Requirements
For 2015, these are the Banjercito regulations for fees for car, RV or motorcycle permits to drive in Mexico. You must pay a DEPOSIT based on the age of your vehicle. You get the deposit back when you cancel the permit - if you cancel the permit on time. If you are even a few hours late, you lose your deposit, though you can still cancel the permit. If the permit is issued at 9:00 AM on day 1, it expires at 9:00 AM on day 180.
The car permit fee (it changes) is about $50. Motorhome permits costs about $60. If you are worried about the exact figure to the penny, you probably shouldn't be going to Mexico. Motorhomes have the option of getting a 10-year permit.
You can cancel (turn in) your vehicle permit at ANY border crossing. It does not matter where you got it. Canceling your permit means showing up at the Banjercito kiosk with your vehicle and all the documentation you received when you got your permit. If you lost that big, official paper your permit was attached to, you will get a scolding and be asked to sign a form indicating you are a forgetful, disorganized klutz and didn't mean violate the laws permitting foreigners to temporarily import their vehicles into Mexico. Once signed, all will be smiles and you can cancel your permit. I speak from sad experience on this. It is officially on record that I am a forgetful, disorganized klutz.
In addition, you must pay a deposit by cash or credit card (MC, VI only - though oddly enough, they say they accept debit cards if they have the MC, VI logo). The deposits for your car permit vary by the year model of your vehicle. For 2007 and newer vehicles, deposit is $400. 2001-2006 - $300. 2000 and older - $200. This is charged to your credit card immediately. It is refunded two to three business days after you cancel your permit. Cash deposits are paid when you cancel the permit. These figures (so far) don't change each year, so you don't drop down in rank each year. A 2001 vehicle will pay $400 this year just like last year.
Car & Trailer Permits
Now, a car and trailer get two permits. The car gets a six-month permit to allow it to be driven in Mexico. The trailer gets a ten-year permit. The trailer permit costs (this could change tomorrow) 644 pesos. Thanks to Gary W. for this information.
Those 10-year trailer permits are a dangerous thing. So often people don't cancel them, leave them in Mexico and come home, or bring them back and end up selling the trailer in the USA or Canada. Then, when they expire, they will be barred from driving in Mexico.
Please note: If the border official wants to put your car and trailer on the same permit, don't let him. If he does, you won't be able to cancel your car permit if you don't also cancel your trailer permit. In other words, you would have to bring them both back to the border. If you are getting a Residente Temporal (not permanente) visa, your car and trailer should be good as long as your immigration visa is good.
This changes all the time, but often RV's are inspected when crossing at most border crossings, even at some Baja crossings.
Exceptions to Needing A Vehicle Permit
You must obtain a Mexican car permit if you are driving in Mexico beyond the Mexican border - except for Baja California and parts of Sonora. No permits are required to drive to Rocky Point (Puerto Peñasco) or as far south and west in Sonora as Guaymas, San Carlos and Empalme. A special "Sonora Only" permit is required if you drive farther south or east, but still only in Sonora. Should you cross at Agua Prieta, you need the federal car permit that is good for the whole country. You can get either the Sonora only or all-Mexico car permit at the Banjercito kiosk right on MEX-15 at Empalme, SE of Guaymas. Thanks to alert reader, Maralan, who corrected an earlier mistake of mine. Last I checked you could not cancel the permit here, but things change so ask them.
You Can Lose Your Deposit If ...
If you cancel your car, RV or motorcycle permit after expiration, you do not get your deposit back, but will be able to obtain a new permit after you cancel the old permit, no matter when. Let me be perfectly clear about this. You MUST 'cancel' or return your permit before you can get another permit. That pretty much means you have to drive the permitted car BACK to the border. If you cannot drive it back to the border because it was lost, stolen or broken, go to see my information on what to do.
Special Rules for Residents
For Temporary residents (old FM3) and permanent residents (old FM2) things are a bit different. AND they could change tomorrow. They changed often enough last year. Double-check all this stuff while you are at the consulate, don't wait until you get to the border!
Since you have to get your residency visas validated in-country, you should have gotten a temporary travel permit stamped in your passport by the consulate. It is good for 30 days and is validated at the border. However, some border officials want to issue you an FMM. You should make sure you got a travel permit and use that. Your car permit is good as long as your immigration permit is good.
When you get your permanent or temporary permit validated, things change. For temporary resident holders, your permit is good for 2 years and so is your car permit. I honestly do not know if you will get your deposit back.
For permanent residents, you have to import your vehicle to Mexico and pay taxes on it. It becomes "regularized" or registered in Mexico. The government began cracking down on residents (impounding vehicles) who didn't pay annual taxes so make sure you do this right - if you want to keep your vehicle. You could also take it back the the USA and sell it, then buy a new vehicle in Mexico.
Yeah, You Can Get Your Vehicle Permit Online If You Want
Sometimes the link for the online Mexican car permit works and sometimes it doesn't (try different browsers, it makes a difference - you MUST allow pop-ups). When it works, it saves you a little time but costs more money. If you are driving to Mexico during the Christmas or Easter vacation time, it is definitely worth it. Otherwise, I would not waste my time or money. You still have to stop at the border to get your immigration permit, so what's the benefit? I don't provide the link because I don't endorse this method, but you can find it with an intelligent Google.
Some motorcyclists find it of great value, however. It eliminates the need for them to carry the title to their ride, which is necessary (for them only) to get a vehicle permit.
You have to pay the Mexican Treasury department (Hacienda) by credit card (VI, MC) or debit card with a VI or MC logo. You need the title or registration for your car or RV (title only for motorcycles) and are supposed to have a notarized letter of permission to take it into Mexico if it is financed (if you can't get one, you'll probably get your Mexican car permit -- I have never been asked for one -- but don't blame me if you run into a Hacienda official who is a sticker for rules and refuses to give you a Mexico driving car permit for not having it). Actually, I have never thought it was a Mexican government rule. I think it was something made up by the US companies selling Mexican insurance.
Can you take a towed vehicle to Mexico? A motorcycle? ATV?
These are the official rules from Hacienda.
a) A temporary import is only possible for one vehicle at a time.
b) The maximum load capacity for a temporary vehicle import is 3.5 tons, not including the weight of the vehicle.
c) You may tow with your vehicle one to three motorcycles, beach cars or dune buggies, or four-wheel motorcycles or ATVs, equivalent to the number of people traveling inside the vehicle. They CANNOT be street-legal. You must be able to provide proof of ownership for the vehicles being transported and they must be returned along with the towing or transporting vehicle. You get one permit for all.
d) It is not permitted to sell the temporarily imported vehicles on Mexican territory or use them for commercial activities.
e) The vehicle must be returned to the country of origin within the authorized time-frame as stated in the Temporary Import Permit.
Be darn sure to turn this permit in before leaving Mexico. Otherwise, you will not be able to drive to Mexico. Period. Hacienda (the treasury department) keeps really good track of these car permits.
You can't just pass them to the toll-taker at the bridge or border crossing. You must find the Banjercito / Migracíon complex and get the car permit recorded, scanned and scrapped off your windshield by a polite Banjercito employee. He or she will give you a computer-printed receipt showing you canceled your permit. There is no other way to do it.
Sonora makes it easy to cancel the permits, with kiosks at KM 21 on MEX-15 (just south of Nogales, Sonora). You pull in, someone scans your permit, does the required checking and you are done. I wish all border crossings were that simple. During Christmas and Easter vacations temporary kiosks are always rumored to be put up near Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, but so far, they are not permanent. See finding customs / immigration offices on my immigration permits page for how to find these kiosks.
For detailed questions about RV permits and other FAQ's, see my advanced RV permit page.
What If I Don't Cancel My Car Permit?
I have been told often enough by Hacienda officials that there is no fine that I believe that to be true. You can turn in a permit no matter how old - you just have to have the car and the permit. If you did not turn your car permit in, I can provide you with the only official way to cancel them. I charge for this service. But read on.
You have to pay the Mexican Treasury department (Hacienda) by credit card or debit card with a VI, MC logo. Discover card is not accepted by them.
However, Discover is accepted on a limited basis throughout the country at some hotels, Walmart and even hospitals. This is a big change from the past. An alert reader let me know of this. So take your Discover and ask if you can use it. I found it to be accepted about 15% of the time on my trips, so don't get your hopes up.
That said, some people have told me that they didn't turn their Mexico car permit in and got back into Mexico anyway. Others have told me that they were detained at the Mexican border.
If you did not turn in your Mexican car permit, you MAY still be able to get it canceled - if you did not sell your car in Mexico and can prove it made it back to the USA. If you cannot do that, do not write me. I have the correct information on how to do this and I charge for it.
But please, don't write if you aren't willing to pay for the information it took me a lot of asking to get. How much is your peace of mind worth?