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Her Majesty will get her royal knickers in a twist over this. An Argentine with more power than she has. And I use the word "power" quite loosely.

So, today and tomorrow the people of 'The Falklands' are holding a referendum which will unequivocally show that the people want to remain British. Now, my concern is: What with Chavez gone, Her Royal Haughtiness may want to strengthen her position on the South American playing field, or at...

An update: I am now in Italy. Buenos Aires pizza is NOTHING like Italian pizza. Fact. End of story. Done.

This is true. Although I doubt that Argentina will "recognise" the referendum. And as things in Argentina go from bad to worse, the government will keep bringing this up - as if the people of Argentina can only pay attention to one thing at a time. Personally, I don't believe Her Royal...

I traveled on Trenes Buenos Aires.

Just to clarify (and as it says in my original post) I have lived in Buenos Aires and have been on this site for the last 18 months. I don't know why it says I am a newcomer. Maybe I am being a bad guest, but Buenos Aires was a pretty lousy host if you ask me. Of course, this is only my...

Or when a silly local decides that his place is the best even though he has an under-educated, insane head of state. Or an inflation rate that is way different from the "official" rate. Whatever that is. Or when court corruption allows a group of perverts to go free because they have some money...

Hello, I wanted to take this opportunity to publicly air the fact that, after 18 months in the city, I am finally returning to the cold, refreshing, storm battered shores of the UK. And not a moment to soon, if I believe all the gossip here... Here is what I will miss: 1. Cheap plonk (although...

Godzilla has always been here. She's just had a lot of facial work done so we don't recognise her too well.

Hello, any news on the little fella? Has he found a good home?

Francis Bacon said: "Men fear death as children fear to go in the dark; and as that natural fear in children is increased by tales, so is the other." I sincerely hope you find your answer. But I doubt you will.

I thought this may be interesting for all those that compare violent crime here to that in New York. Having never been to the Big Apple, I cannot make a comparison, but it would be interesting to see what other people think. How does the (increasing?) crime rate here compete with its most...

Yeah, and then stand back as he takes control, doesn't teach you anything, belittles you if you do something wrong or make a suggestion, and generally warms his macho ego in the flames of the asado. Personally, I just let them get on with it and I go and get drunk.

I am trying to get my stuff done for South Korea. First, check if you need to have a notarised copy. This is basically a guy (usually a solicitor) making a copy and verifying its likeness to the original. And then charging 80 quid for the pleasure in my case. Anything apostilled must then be...

I totally agree with Citygirl. Holding a city hostage, regardless of the cause, is no way to gain sympathy and understanding. There are proper ways of going on strike, and stopping people earning a living is not the right way. Higher wages and tackling inflation are noble reasons for striking...

I have heard a vicious rumour that there will be a city wide transport strike on Tuesday. This means no trains, buses, subte or piggy backs. Now, this sounds unlikely even for this city. Not only does it not make sense to shut it all down, but I doubt the strikers will garner any sympathy if...

Hi, I am applying for an MA in the UK and they need to see a "certified true copy" of my degree (as my actual one is going to be sent to South Korea). A bit of a strange request, but does anyone know anywhere in the city that I can get this done? The British Embassy require the original to be...

Hi Jane, I'm not sure what you mean by a TEFL "test". I am a teacher trainer here in BsAs, and I have never heard of a TEFL course that would give a certificate just for taking a test. On top of that, if I were an EFL employer then I certainly wouldn't be employing someone who had just taken a...

This could be a perfect opportunity for both governments to sort of 'bury the hatchet'. Both countries could walk away with a tidy profit. 10 quid says someone will screw it up. Just depends on who......

Check the local asylums. Probably a few there.