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    Moving Sale

    Hello Folks, We're leaving argentina soon and selling a whole host of goodies. First on the list are 3 IMACs (which were left from our previous office):- https://picasaweb.google.com/116238213314411893868/3IMACsForSale Let me know if you're interested by emailing [email protected]...
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    Blue Dollar Rate

    Hey, What's the website where can check the blue dollar rate? I remember someone posted it a while back but can find the thread.
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    Document scanning where in Palermo?

    buy a scanner. Most scanner/printing shops here suck. Better and cheaper to do it yourself.
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    Paying freelancers via wire transfer

    Hello All, I greatly need some advice. I have some argentine freelancers working for me on some projects and I would like to pay them via BAC (wire) transfer from my company account from the UK. They'll invoice me for the jobs but I've heard this could be a problem because of the central...
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    Has anyone used XOOM before?

    Does anyone know of a similar site for paying into Argentine bank accounts from UK bank accounts? I was absolutely gutted when I found out this only works with US based accounts. It seems the only other options are paypal, western union, or wire transfer (which is a crappy option since most...
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    iMac for sale

    Hey David, The copy of CS5. Is it fully licensed too? Or a pirated copy. Also does it come with the full suite of programs (i.e. aftereffects, illustrator, photoshop etc.). I may be interested....
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    Exceptional Video Production Manager needed

    US: Our international clients expect the very best in cutting edge video production, and we deliver. Our world is fast-moving and highly creative. No two days are the same, but each one sees our UK boutique video production studio (based in Buenos Aires) at the forefront of invention...
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    Best ways to find out about events?

    Here's the definitive guide for nightlife and cultural events:- http://landingpadba.com/
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    Extra holidays?

    I think you're missing the point. All I'm saying is it depends on the private employer if they get the time off not the employee unless it's unpaid. It's subjective opinion that "most" will be off. I don't think an employee can make the decision for themselves otherwise they may find themselves...
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    Extra holidays?

    Well my Argentine lawyer of 25 years experience who has his own law firm told me it's not mandatory for private companies only public workers. Experienced Argentine Lawyer Vs. Student. I wonder who could be right ;)
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    Extra holidays?

    Decided by who? the government. They only urge companies to do the same. for the companies it's a matter of profit and business. Especially in peak sales season they will not want to be closed especially big companies here.
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    Extra holidays?

    This is just for public workers. Private companies are not to be affected.
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    Business Vs Job

    Hey All, I wanted to throw the discussion out there to see it's better to own a business in BA or to just get a job. Would love to hear stories from expats who own businesses here (legal or not) and how they are doing. Also those who work for companies/businesses here, would you regard it...
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    ATM HSBC Issuing fake 100 peso notes

    Hello Dan, I've been living here for 3 years and never had an incident of this. I live close to that particular ATM machine too and have used it without any problems! Did you personally check the notes (see if the dotted lines on the left appear solid when shown in the light and if there's a...
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    It's started......

    Looks like people are starting to panic and take money from the banks (pesos & dollars) and apparently the banks no longer have dollars:- http://www.lanacion.com.ar/1422233-el-gobierno-asegura-a-los-bancos-la-provision-de-dolares It's going to be a bumpy ride for the next few months!
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