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  1. Pierre Smith

    Anybody trying to fly out to get vaccinated and then return?

    On vaccination here in America - people here in California who didn't want to wait have been rolling to other states to get vaccinated. In New Orleans you can just walk into the convention center and be vaccinated without any wait or fuss about residency. It's incredible. We're almost there...
  2. Pierre Smith

    Alberto Fernandez positive for COVID

    Apparently Sputnik is a solid vaccine, but if it turns out the Russians faked the studies, would anyone be surprised? That said, none of the vaccines offer 100% protection against contracting Covid-19 either because of insufficient immune response and/or some variant. But all the big vaccines...
  3. Pierre Smith

    Why I am not planning on taking the vaccine any time soon, if ever

    Why do you not believe that these vaccines (especially the mRNA ones) won't produce very long term protection?
  4. Pierre Smith

    Challenging Gender Stereotypes and Machismo in Argentina

    Those are transexuals? I'm very surprised.
  5. Pierre Smith

    The Hidden History of Black Argentina

    Oof, no creo que hay una pronunciación de una manera u otra en lo que concierne la desaparición de los africanos argentinos.
  6. Pierre Smith

    DNU 70/2017 abolished!

    When Bolivia sends its people, they're not sending their best . . .
  7. Pierre Smith

    DNU 70/2017 abolished!

    So, the government can no longer deport criminals and the borders are completely open? It's hard to see why this a good turn. Only the poor economy and better options elsewhere will keep people from flooding in.
  8. Pierre Smith

    Suggestions needed - what to bring to US

    A pinguino or two would be a great one. Can't go wrong with coca tea (re-pack into mate bag just to avoid hassle), Hesperidina, Amargo Obrero, and Pineral.
  9. Pierre Smith

    The Hidden History of Black Argentina

    Yeah, I seem to recall that the conclusion was that - whatever anyone else from different countries thinks about it - the very small black population was generally folded into the genetic tapestry of lower class Argentines, and pretty much nobody wants to admit or remember any part of it. So...
  10. Pierre Smith

    Immigration

    Let me translate that into the blue rate for you. 2 years overstay: 1 great meal at Parilla La Brigada in San Telmo 2-4 years overstay: 2 great meals at Parilla La Brigada in San Telmo, or a decent meal at Don Julio. Over 4 years of overstay OR no evidence of a regular entry: 1 great meal at...
  11. Pierre Smith

    Young native english speakers in Buenos Aires

    You mean this? https://www.facebook.com/bafoodies/
  12. Pierre Smith

    BA Real Estate market to take a dive before the end of the year.

    That's just it - even if the prices dropped, as with everything else in this maddening country, the immobilizing spider's web of regulations both formal and informal just cap demand, you know, the number of potential investors. I've been getting into spirited debates with my brother and a few...
  13. Pierre Smith

    Young native english speakers in Buenos Aires

    I'm in my 30s and have a bunch of grey hair, quite grim. I'll be talking with people and they'll be going on about how great it was when the kids left the house for college, and ask if I felt the same, and just as I'm about to respond along the lines of "Christ, kids? I'm not even responsible...
  14. Pierre Smith

    YPF Default

    ^ Everything you (correctly) note above is why it's obvious that IF it happens, the Chinese will be running the show.
  15. Pierre Smith

    Cost of a ticket for international flights goes up due to a tariff increase...

    ^ Damn. You can understand the rationale form the perspective of a Kirschnerista: even if this reduces air travel by 10-15%, they'll make more money than the do currently on the lower volume, because of the higher tax. But if you're government, you should be making it cheaper and easier to...
  16. Pierre Smith

    Why no canned meat?

    Even in the western countries I think canned meat is going the way of the dodo. I'm pretty sureure my parents have eaten canned meat before, but I've never tried it myself. I know of spam, but there's an "ick" element there and I've never tried it. I'm from the Bay Area though, and people do eat...
  17. Pierre Smith

    Cost of a ticket for international flights goes up due to a tariff increase...

    Does international flights for these purposes include going to and from Chile?
  18. Pierre Smith

    Obesity epidemic in BA

    In Argentina, the problem isn't people sitting around a table drinking wine and eating ñoquis and steak, it's all about the junk food, cheap sweets, and sugary drinks that are just eaten and eaten by some, at the same time that the more informed and well-off classes are going the exact opposite...
  19. Pierre Smith

    Obesity epidemic in BA

    I sincerely doubt that exchange really took place. It's perfectly on the nose, and people in those industries just don't think like that. On the Argentine obesity issue, I think it's clear that the quality of the Argentine diet, while improving for many in the more worldly or privileged strata...
  20. Pierre Smith

    Does anyone know of a reliable cueva to change dollars for pesos

    Man, that I could work 11h00-16h00 and then call it a day.
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