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    Debate: Bedbug or Tick

    Wow, I am amazed that you received this many replies and nobody, but nobody had the right answer for you. These are body lice. They bite only in certain areas and get filled with your blood as a result. When you squish them, they pop and expel your blood. Getting rid of them takes some time...
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    Penalty for Staying in Argentina Illegaly???

    I have stayed by two years illegally as well, and the fine perhaps six months ago was still only $50.00 Pesos. Now you must pay the fine upon any border crossing out of the country--imagine what the Argentines would say if you refuse to pay, "well then we will just keep you here forever as a...
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    Have you accustomed to Argentine Life?

    My Argentine girlfriend said, "you cross the street like a South American" meaning that I don't look as hard for traffic as I did in the states, and I do that walk "just in time" so the car or bus misses me by a few inches. Back in Los Angeles, I would be dead likely for doing that. Cars do...
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    Jumping the Subte

    I didn't realize that you can just walk thru the gate at most Subtes, and no one will try stopping you. That means you can ride for free in BA. Back in Los Angeles, you will get fined $250.00 if you're caught, which goes higher if you ignore it. Ultimately, being Americans, I believe you will...
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    Is It Time to Bail Out of the US?

    America doesn't have anything for me anymore. After you've owned all the cars, gone to all the colleges, and eaten all the pizza, there isn't much in the way of culture unless shopping is all you live for. The standard of living is very low and few have access to good health care. If you have no...
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    1.5 million March in Washington DC

    The USA is falling apart quickly. It won't be long until my family back in California asks me politely if there are any nice apartments in Palermo.
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