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    One of life's big mysteries

    If we are looking just for just the economic explanation, it is pretty cut and dry. Argentina has had spectacular growth, leading to higher purchasing power, increasing demand, and therefore increasing inflation. In a bid to curb inflation, the federal government has put price controls and...
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    One of life's big mysteries

    I think we are disagreeing on the concept of the state and perhaps I explained that poorly. I believe that the happiness and well being of the citizen lies primarily with the citizen him/herself. They must make a series of life choices and live by the consequences, positive or negative. There...
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    One of life's big mysteries

    I smell what you're cooking, but I have to disagree about who's responsibility it is. The responsibility lies primarily with you and I, not the federal government. If we aren't satisfied with what we see around us, then we need to make a serious effort to help. Almost every villa has a communal...
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    One of life's big mysteries

    Actually, capitalism isn't out of control here, it barely exists in any recognizable form. The federal government does nothing but "take on" prices. The federal government has frozen metropolitan gas prices for ten years (Metrogas declared bankruptcy last year), water and electricity rates are...
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    Frozen yogurt?

    http://www.meencantazog.com.ar/ http://topit.com.ar/
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    Heads up on new Migraciones photo rules

    As of yesterday, all fotocarnets have to have a white background. A lot of shops are still using the blue backgrounds but Migraciones won't accept it.
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    hotel in barrio once

    The area isn't escape from LA, but it isn't super nice either. Think Peruvian bus station with random evangelicals. There is Hotel La Perla right there in the area. I can't speak for their rooms, but they have killer pizza and it seems ok, two stars maybe.
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    I do love me some Fosse

    I believe that the cheapest are 160 pesos, but I may get a discount with my Citi card. Nope, no discount. dale
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    I do love me some Fosse

    Would someone like to grab a quick drink and see Chicago? The tickets are pricey, but one needs to live a little. I can't seem to convince any of my friends to go with me. Let me know with a pm.
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    Are Our Criticisms of Argentine Legitimate?

    You won't hear an argument from me in regard to your comment about politicians, but I take issue with your idea that the will of the Argentines isn't being represented. A look at domestic policies here (excluding the Proceso, which was not a legitimate expression of the peoples' will) reveal a...
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    Are Our Criticisms of Argentine Legitimate?

    I'm not sure what intellectual masturbation is, but it sounds like something I could be down with. What is your basis for saying that the criticisms are legitimate? Is the critisism of Argentine Jurisprudences, style, content or yes to all?
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    Are Our Criticisms of Argentine Legitimate?

    Many members of this website are critical of the current Argentine President and her politics, and while this post won’t take a position on current politics, it will try to establish that our criticisms may not be legitimate when viewed within the context of Argentine society and legal...
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    Help! Argentine boss not paying me, owes me 2,000 pesos.

    I had a similar situation several years ago before I had my working papers in order. As several others have mentioned, he has much more to lose than you do. My former boss at an intitute refused to pay me and avoided me until I sent a certified letter (though the post office) demanding my wages...
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    Another residency after marriage question

    No, you don't. When you marry an Argentine citizen you can change your category to reflect your new status. If you went down to Migraciones with your marriage certificate and papers, they should have given you a document stating that your permant residency is in process. If they didn't give you...
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    ABL - Rentas Ciudad Bill? Has your...

    You should never have to pay this. This is a tax that owners pay to the city, which is in no way the responsibility of renters. A few years back, I had a landlord demand that I pay this and I refused. When she got pushy, I contaced the city's Dirección General de Rentas and was told that...
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    charitable contributions in BsAs

    You can whittle by location and area on Idealist.org, or check out the magazine Tercer Sector, which covers the non-profit sector here in Argentina. If you still have no idea or personal preference, check out Grupo Nexo. They provide amazing services to the HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ community. I...
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    Wtf?

    I try not to watch the news too much because I find it biased and sensational, but I couldn't help but follow the news of the murdered boy, Matías Beradrí. While I don't pretend that his death is different from many other deaths that occur here in Buenos Aires, or Argentina in general, I find...
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    Local Stock Market

    I work in finance here in BA and do have a small percentage of my assets in the BASE for diversification, but like you, I have found a higher return on public bonds. I've had more success with the Chilean and Brazilian stock market. Although, I've only been investing for a few years and I'm in...
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    "Malin from Ace of Base band"

    I haven't. I'm already over my quota for Euro-pop today but I'll check it out.
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    "Malin from Ace of Base band"

    I love shitty Euro-trash pop! Ace of Base rocked my ten year old mind when they released their first album and I quickly bought their follow up at Tape World (now out of business).
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