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Because it may not just be a simple robbery ... I don't care to be raped, beaten senseless or murdered (and let's throw kidnapping in there as well, since some people are forced into cars to drive to ATMs. It must be terrifying wondering if you will then be killed).

I am serious ... what can I get for self defense? In the U.S. you can buy a sound device that makes a piercing loud noise if the wearer activates it. I would like to know what's available here ... I don't have people to surround me every time I go out. Do take a taxi to my door if it's late...

Where in BA can one buy pepper spray?

OK, as this thread is winding down, I just have to share this story with you so we can all have a good laugh. I was targeted by the policia kitten patrol. I feed the wild cats on my block and one night they brought a kitten with them. As I was putting food on my steps I noticed it under a car...

Dear Matt, I so empathize with your situation ... my son and I have both been crime victims here. It's no fun to be victimized, and you got beat up to boot! The attitude of, "that's life in the big city" makes it seem that being a crime victim is no big deal. Let me tell you, it has lasting...

Yes, all are welcome. As far as Vegemite, bring it on! I have no toaster for bread but we can toast bread on sticks (or long forks) in the parilla! Or I can toast in my oven. What's the best bread for Vegemite?

Regarding Australia Day Tue 26th.... I'm volunteering to host the event at my house in Palermo .... I used to live in Sydney and have a soft spot for Aussies. Got air conditioning, patio, mingle room, AND a parilla. How about 7pm onwards? Please BYO 'meat & grog' plus a big Esky if possible...

Terrie cut my hair this week and I was very pleased, plus, she's a delight!

It certainly cuts down on the quality of one's life ... reminds me of when I live in effing Detroit.

Que pena, Emily! We could have used more women ... there were two of us and a gaggle of guys who moved on after 10:30 to another drinking place, or perhaps to eat dinner. I had to go to an exercise class in the morning and the other woman had children to get up with the next day, so we didn't...

BA Hairdresser ... can you post a phone number where one can call and make an appointment? Use private message if you don't want the world to know.

So, is it the Wherever Bar? Hours of meetup can be flexible ... since the happy hour is from 5-10, people can look for BA Expats people to sit at the bar. Those who want to eat can move to tables, and there are always those comfy sofas for conversation as people get to know each other. Folks who...

Oh, I forgot to add, they have nice food, reasonable price, comfortable atmosphere with sofas, easy chairs, regular chairs and tables, etc. It's close to transportation being on block off Santa Fe on Maria del Oro. I can post the address if we choose this venue. They staff have been very...

Count me in. The Wherever Bar on Oro plays great music (no dancing) nice owners, great happy hour.

Just for clarification ... I don't want to start a grassroots movement against subway crime, I'm a temporary resident who just likes to think out loud. It's not my city to fix. It's also a way to creatively deal with my anger as a crime victim. Back home we have a bumper sticker saying, "If...

Me too, I'd love to see some polo.

Hola everyone, I had an idea (I'm always full of ideas) about how to constructively vent our anger (and I'm talking about ALL people who live in BA). You know how the subte drivers go on strike to protest wages? What about a grassroots effort to protest against crime in the subway: A...

Ah well, thanks everyone. Why do we feel stupid when we get robbed? That's the worst part, and also dealing with the anger. Some of you will remember that my teenage son was robbed at gunpoint while visiting me at Christmas, so some of my anger is retroactive from that incident. It's not like...

What I was hoping to find out from others is if this robbery mode---the person blocking the subte door and the door closing on people--has happened to others? It would be helpful to know before I make my report to the subte police. It would prove there's a pattern in a specific place (though I...

Does anyone know, are there any plain clothes policia in the subte? Also, I don't think I've ever seen a uniformed officer down in the subte ... is there a reason for this?