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    Widespread rumours of Ukraine bioterrorism

    So, it looks like this ended up as a case of a somewhat nasty swine flu outbreak, intentional fear-mongering from the government, whipped up some more by the conspiracy theorists, yes? http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=120943731
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    Malvinas Spat ( United Kindgom beating war drums )

    I expect the below could change with a new administration here, allowing the UK to not seem to be caving under Argentine pressure.
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    anyone up for cocoliche tonight?

    Left you a PM.
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    anyone up for cocoliche tonight?

    Hey there, just happened to catch this. I'm actually going to Cocoliche tonight with some friends, totally cool if you want to come with. I'm in my 30's, from the US, and my friends are late 20's to 30's females also from the US. PM me to coordinate if you want to come.
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    That's a lot of rain

    if only... :/
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    Brutally Beaten in Recoleta

    I agree with you for the most part there, but if our people were more aware of this, they could simply vote for appropriate candidates in primaries (the elections to determine those on the final ballot), or for "third party" candidates. The situation would have to get far, far worse for any...
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    Brutally Beaten in Recoleta

    Matt, I'm really sorry to hear what happened to you. I have no dog in this silly fight, but need to note that I have no fear of being mugged in the street by a bank/multinational corporation president or board member. I truly believe it's the role of government (of by and for the people) to...
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    `the Death of America - 21/01/10 - R.I.P.

    Human nature is human nature. Though perhaps a respite for some time, a space colony will invariably follow a similar pattern as our civilizations have here if given enough time.
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    Buenos Aires Tennis Club Info?

    Hi Howard, I'd love to play as well, and I also am sin racqueta. Is your third still available? Thanks!
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    trying to open a bank account, help!!!

    Hi kl, do you need an HSBC account at home to do this? Also, how long was your lease, 2 yrs? I ask b/c i have a temp lease and I'm guessing that won't cut it. Thanks!
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    clamping down on perma-tourists

    That's not nice, most people aren't here for the amenities. Plus it's def second, perhaps 2.5 world, def not 3rd (ever been to Rwanda?). What IS 4th world anyway, a latrine colony?
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    Questions from a newcommer (más amigo)

    Hello, I like soloduenos.com; as the name implies, listings are direct from the owners. You avoid the 20% fee that many intermediaries charge. Bytargentina.com is a reputable business with lots of supply, but i hate that they wouldn't let me see an apt before renting. I rented from both...
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    Exclusive hotels are going out of business?

    Re: inflation: Prices are a function of supply and demand, with some other human elements thrown in as well, since we don't live in a perfect market inside a vacuum. The Kirchner governments have been printing lots of money and distributing it to their constituencies in order to win...
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    Experiencias contrarias from Mendoza

    Thanks for your posts. Regarding the below, my experience has been that the radio taxis are the ones who have been most honest. I've had fast meters and even an attempted counterfeit switcharoo in a non-radio taxi. Suffice to say, I will only use the radios if i have any choice. Regarding...
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    Waiting in line at the supermarket

    I've actually noticed at the two Discos near me that sometimes the Caja Rapida line is often the longest line by an order of magn. of 5 or more, and i often get checked out faster in the regular lines. It's as if there is a blind faith that their line will move faster, despite the fact that the...
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