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    In search of a barber

    Here he is cutting hair
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    In search of a barber

    I used to go to neighborhood places. Quality varied, they often wanted to make me look like Catriel. I am 71, I dont want to look like a cheto barone. Now I splurge and go to Le Grand Patron. He is a really amazing barber, in a gorgeous art deco building on Suipacha near Marcelo T. I go once...
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    Daniel Melingo, RIP, 2026

    In 2023, on the 40th anniversary of its release, the CCK sponsored a re-interpretation of the original Los Twist album, La dicha en movimiento. Axel Krygier directed, arranged, and led an all star band that played all the songs from the album. Once. One night only. They rehearsed for weeks...
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    Daniel Melingo, RIP, 2026

    a documentary of his 2019 show at the CCK.
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    Daniel Melingo, RIP, 2026

    Melingo in France, 2014. He toured Europe sometimes twice a year, playing literally hundreds of concerts from the late 90s until this year. The Europeans loved him.
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    Daniel Melingo, RIP, 2026

    1993, Spain, Lions in Love totally rocks out.
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    Daniel Melingo, RIP, 2026

    In Spain in 1989, playing with Los Toreros Muertos.
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    Daniel Melingo, RIP, 2026

    Los Twist, with Melingo on lead guitar. Thats him with the giant hair. And Hilda Lizarazu on vocals.
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    Daniel Melingo, RIP, 2026

    One of the giants of Argentine music died this week. Daniel Melingo spanned every era of Argentine music- beginning in the 70s, he fled Argentina during the dictatorship, and played with Milton Nascimento, among others. But he returned to Buenos Aires, to join the new lineup of the venerable...
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    Bringing flight sim equipment

    If you arrive without a dni, you are traveling as a US citizen. I would not bring up whats in your luggage, and if they ask you any questions at the scanner, just tell them its a hobby, and used, in english. They are looking for bags with 24 new iphones or 10,000$ in new brand name designer...
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    Can Milei evolve from disruptor to political leader?

    Most of the Argentines in the USA have at the very least green cards, but mainly dual citizenship. So, sure, a few of them may actually vote in Argentine elections. But the conservative ones I have met are largely voting up there, not down here. the internet says while florida has the largest...
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    Milei dreams of massive immigration to the provinces

    thats why people have been moving from tiny towns in the provincias to greater Buenos Aires for 150 years. 40% of all the jobs in the country are in the BA area. And most of the good paying jobs are too. There are already plenty of unemployed or underemployed people in places like Catamarca...
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    Milei dreams of massive immigration to the provinces

    Maybe before Menem got rid of all the railroads... or Milei privatized the 2 lane highways... In reality, just like Southern California is the largest manufacturing center of the USA, BA is the logical place for industry, logistics, and wholesalers, and in general, a population of a measly 40...
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    Milei dreams of massive immigration to the provinces

    As the article points out, milei has lost more jobs than the most optimistic projection of new jobs from these "investors". many of these jobs are initial construction, and not permanent. many of the better paying jobs, that would justify moving, require things like machining or welding skills...
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    Milei dreams of massive immigration to the provinces

    the key words here are "Milei dreams".
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    Barron Trump's Yerba Mate Company Debuts

    Pina colada mate? Ick. I like mine elaborado con palo.
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    KFC Wednesday promos

    Tv dinners haven’t been sold in aluminum pans since the 80s, when microwaves came out.
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    Poll: Which will kill more Argentines: the COV-19 Virus or the Quarantine?

    Anti vaxxers will never admit that. And yet, covid has been on the rise among the unvaccinated in places like texas. While it’s virtually nonexistent in Argentina.
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    Ecoparque entrance fee for nonresident visitors

    how do you prove residency? is a dni enough?
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