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    If You Could Do It Over Again...advice/info For A New Family

    On pay, make sure you ask the company if they can deposit a significant amount of your husband's pay overseas (in US or Aust bank). It is doable for companies that earn USD abroad.
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    Manhattan Short Term Rental

    In June, my family got a room with 2 queen sized beds for about 260 including tax (through expedia), i only booked 2-3 weeks before I left.
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    Manhattan Short Term Rental

    I liked Holiday Inn Express on 6th Ave and 36th st.. I think you can get a single from from $150?? Best thing about it, free breakfast and fas wifi (it's fast enough)
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    Moving Sale

    Hi, We are leaving BA soon and we have a couple of items to sell. Prices are negotiable. 13 inch Macbook Air mid 2013 model - see classified section Mac Mini - see classified section Philips Air Fryer Moulinex sandwich/ waffle maker JBC Iphone 4 speaker Braun Power Blender Please PM me for...
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    Random Encounters

    Haven't been posting for a long time. Thanks for your short stories. The way you write; It is not angry, pedantic, or verbose, just engaging. If you are ever along Av. Florida during lunch time on a weekday, I can buy you a cuppa.
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    Medical Help! Anyone Coming To Ba From The Us Soon?

    What's the name of the medicine you need?
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    Have You Experienced Prejudice Or Racism In Argentina?

    My kid goes to the American school here. So far, the kids and teachers are all pretty decent. The biggest downside is that it's very expensive.
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    Chevron & Cristina's Secret Deal

    Neuquen will be booming soon.
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    Chevron & Cristina's Secret Deal

    It is a good thing that Chevron decided to invest in Vaca muerta. They one of the most respected oil companies in the world with one of the best safety record in the industry - I know from first hand experience. The "mess" in Ecuador was inherited when they bought Texaco. Oil royalties in...
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    Europe Is Alike Argentina 2001

    They dropped the local currency and adopted the USD, totally dropped it and use actual USD, not the convertibility type which still implies trust in local government. Inflation dropped like a stone and gave them some breathing space.
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    Another Train Crash

    I am one of the 4% (idiots) who opted out of the subsidies. I think I pay a few thousands a month. For Argentina, it will take a big big event to change. But I may be wrong. Colombia has changed, Mexico is trying. Both without a revolution...
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    Industria Argentina , Is There Anything That Doesnt Break?

    Brazil has world class companies such as Vale and Embracer. These are world class companies, competing with the best in the West.
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    Industria Argentina , Is There Anything That Doesnt Break?

    Mediocracy is a national goal?
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    Where to buy beard trimmer / hair clippers?

    There is this shop near Blegrano C train station that sells trimmers; local brands and a Phillips Multigroom (490 pesos). It's located near the corner of Juramento and 11 de Set. I have been looking to get one Multigroom but will wait till I go on a business trip and amazon it to my hotel.
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    Flying Away From Here

    tell us more about yourself... I'm sure there is a good story. I never lived in Japan but go there for business trips very often when I was based in Asia Pacific. I do like many aspects about Japan, just hated the idea of ever working there after I come to understand firsthand how ordinary...
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    Buying A Plane Ticket In Cash (Blue Pesos) To Save Money?

    Would you fly long distance with an Airline that is losing millions each day... not sure about mgmt and operational capabilities
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    World Politics & Argentineans

    Try reading this book, The Power of Quiet.
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    Pooh On Street

    first thought, where's winnie. My daughter has 1 hidden in the house.
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    Are Expats Leaving?

    Twins? congrats
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    Arriving At Ezeiza - Observations

    I was coming in from Middle East a month ago on business class. I was probably the only 1 or 2 passenger. On the way out, slightly better but with a bunch of happy brazilians.
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