Recent content by malandro

Georgia? One gets the impression that state resources there have in the past few years been laser-focused on catching supposed “ illegal" voters and not scofflaw driver’s licenses. You’re doubtlessly safe. BTW Georgia law allows you to renew a license by mail if you live outside the country, but...

I’m interested in any update members may have re the dengue fever and the vaccine. The CDC indicates that the vaccine is not approved or suggested for travelers in any case except long-term residence in a highly-infected area. The vaccine is based on a weakened, live virus. "The vaccine...

My favorite trick: Shout out: "La Dolor Rosa, por favor." The hurmor always makes them notice. You can do las malas noticias, but it isn't as funny.

Thanks! I see the announcement of the upcoming concert. But is there a schedule somewhere for the rest of the year?

Great! I’ve never been to a River of Juniors game.Is there any alternative to the tour guide ticket + pizza for 150USD?

BTW, when you get back to CABA from Montevideo beware that all the taxis at the terminal are involved a rate fare scams. The best thing is to walk a few blocks and make sure to get a taxi with a fare machine.

Dear Helena: Contact Isaac Meta, Av. Scalabrini-Ortiz 2089, 54 11 4832-8320. He’s a professor. I first got his name from the American Embassy list. He’s a delightful fellow, fluent in English (he went to OSU), and the price was reasonable.

Idaho is the the single most restrictive anti-abortion state in nthe Union. Adoptions are currently not allowed at any time. There is a move to remove exceptions for rape and incest. According to the ACLU anyone who teaches or counsults about abortion is subject to 14 years of imprisonment under...

Exactly correct. Rich One’s assumption that 70% administration/30% is on its face unusual or should be rebalanced suggests a complete lack of familiarity with the operation of public programs institutions, the procedures and costs of administration. The balance between administration of programs...

Certainly considering events in the not so-long ago past, defunding the army and redirercting the funds to the arts might not have been such a bad choice.

Whoops, sorry. Some times in a dim light it’s hard to tell.

So you’re saying “art” isn’t a real job?

LOL. Try Van Gogh for starters. Lived off of handouts from his brother and never sold a painting in his entire life. Was only properly recognized after his death.

Preston Sturges was the most famous wrriter/director of his day in Hollywood. He wrote and directed “Sullivan’s Travels.” His point in the film, which you seem to have missed, is: "There's a lot to be said for making people laugh. Did you know that that's all some people have? It isn't much, but...