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Back in 2009- "Obama said on CBS' "Face the Nation" he could still keep a campaign pledge not to raise taxes on those making less than $250,000. He said much of the cost of the overhaul could be funded by eliminating waste and abuse." http://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE58J18320090920 And...

had to come back to the USA for a little bit. my gf decided to attack a telephone pole with her car so we are sorting that out now. but I have to say, it is nice to come back.. granted I can't walk down the street with a beer but at least people drive between the lines in the road and I'm not...

I love taking pictures but I hate going around the city alone carrying a camera that is worth more than 3 months salary (blanco) here. If anyone else would like to go on some photo safaris with me, that would be great. I'm not a pro by any means, just got a deal on a good camera from a friend...

I'm looking for a hobby shop to pick up some models at, can anyone recommend one that has a decent selection of models and paints?

Went and tried to get money at 5 different banks today, all the atm's were down. Anyone else experience this?

Back in the USA I sold a ton of stuff on ebay. I was wondering about doing it down here; is it worth it? In the USA I could trust the post office to get my packages to where they needed to go. Would I need to use fedex/dhl here? If anyone has any experience please reply or pm me. Thanks!

So the gf and I decide to check out the Alamo yesterday to watch the NCAA play offs since it was the only place we know of open at that time (3pm) and showing the games. We get there and walk up to the bar and you will not believe what we saw- some douche bag with 3 laptops sitting AT the bar...

I see lots of places selling absolute but I'm looking for stoli in various flavors. Can someone please recommend me a good place? Thanks!

I can kinda see something going out right now. Appears to be south of Corrientes. I can see it flashing but I'm too far away and there are some buildings blocking the view. Anyone else seeing this??

What is the best way to mail a letter to the USA? I have only used DHL and FedEx here.

I'm looking to get a power strip I can plug not only the various S.A. type of plugs into but also USA style plugs. I had one but a friend of mine took it back to the states when he left. Where is a good place to get one? Thanks!

I over stayed my visa and I now need to go back to the USA for a funeral and I will be coming back in a week. Besides having to pay the 300 peso fine and having to get the new entrance visa will I have any problems getting back in to Argentina?

Does marshmallow fluff exist here? I have seen marshmallows for sale. thanks!

First time this has happened. I was walking home (really drunk) on lavalle in microcenter and I got stopped by the police. I'm not really sure what happened since I was really drunk but they went though my pockets, checked my id, wrote down some info and let me go.

Is it possible to pick up a waffle maker around here or is it like the elusive turkey baster?

The kango people are all pricks. I need to move some stuff and since it's not a very long distance (but it is still multiple trips) they won't do it. I guess they would rather have their vehicles stay empty than make money. That being said, if anyone has a van and wants to make money tomorrow...

Where does every one buy tinfoil for their hats? Where is the best place to pick up some? I fear the mind rays might be too strong for Argentinian foil!

Where can I get some fried chicken?

Where can I get some Ziploc containers? Both the different sized zipper bags and the bowls. The real Ziploc stuff, not any knock off. Thanks!

Is there some way to have a personal/private bank so that I can make an appointment and don't have to wait? Do any banks here offer a service like this? I know making appointments around here is a lesson in futility but I'd still like to give it a shot.