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  1. GlasgowJohn

    Does anyone else find it strange Argentina still thinks they won the Falklands War?

    There is always more than one version of history depending on what you want to believe. But , I am at a failutre to understand why most Argentine free thinkers do not want to recognise the rights of the residents of the islands to determine their future.
  2. GlasgowJohn

    Official Thread on Corruption in Argentina - Milei Administration Cleaning up house

    Baking and reading tarot cards at the same time? A multifaceted multitasker.....
  3. GlasgowJohn

    Banking What is going on with the Blue dollar? Why is it going down?

    I bet it arrives in installments , timed nicely to coincide with repayments to the lender of the original loan.
  4. GlasgowJohn

    Banking What is going on with the Blue dollar? Why is it going down?

    With the 20,000 m / 25,000m USD that came into the sytem with the tax amnesty and some extra USD from agro exports , rereves were postive for a short time , but that cash has now been spent
  5. GlasgowJohn

    Banking What is going on with the Blue dollar? Why is it going down?

    They have been interfering with the USD for some months but now with negative reserves they cant do it as often as they want to.
  6. GlasgowJohn

    Skype Is Shutting Down – Best Alternatives?

    Yes, Teams is very similar to Zoom. Many businesses use it as it works well with other Microsoft products.
  7. GlasgowJohn

    Skype Is Shutting Down – Best Alternatives?

    I already use Teams for conference calls. But it doesn't allow you to call landlines or cell phones at low prices. WhatsApp is our family choice for social calls and also some business calls especially with my LATAM contacts
  8. GlasgowJohn

    Skype Is Shutting Down – Best Alternatives?

    So far the reviews I have read tend to be favourable. https://libertylancer.com/sonetel-review/ https://www.trustpilot.com/review/www.sonetel.com
  9. GlasgowJohn

    Skype Is Shutting Down – Best Alternatives?

    I will sign up when Skype finally dies. Like @Bingo I am the eternal optimist and hope they may extend
  10. GlasgowJohn

    Skype Is Shutting Down – Best Alternatives?

    I dont think it's possible to port the number. It seems that Sonetel allocates you a number once you sign up.
  11. GlasgowJohn

    Skype Is Shutting Down – Best Alternatives?

    The Sonetel guys have a load of numbers in different countries. Pretty impressed with the selection of towns that are available in the UK
  12. GlasgowJohn

    Skype Is Shutting Down – Best Alternatives?

    I have a couple of dollars credit, which I will try and use up !!!
  13. GlasgowJohn

    Skype Is Shutting Down – Best Alternatives?

    @MikeYoung , They do have a Glasgow alternative - on the second part of the UK Numbers. I will watch and see what people say!
  14. GlasgowJohn

    Transitioning from the British Curriculum: What to Expect for Year 7 Students in Argentina?

    The 500 fee is likely to increase in line with inflation. Yes, $ 300 was great! But unlikely to see that again in the short term But this is Argentine and the economy never behaves according to expectations!
  15. GlasgowJohn

    Lesser-Known Neighborhoods to Live in Buenos Aires

    @Uncle Wong , I havent eaten there for 4 months. I cant recall to be honest and if i could it would no longer be relevant beacuse of inflation. In any case at the time , boith seemed to be reasonable.
  16. GlasgowJohn

    Transitioning from the British Curriculum: What to Expect for Year 7 Students in Argentina?

    Lincoln is probbaly the most expensive private school in Bs As. Most schools are around 500 USD per month . Only 12 months ago you would have paid less than 300.
  17. GlasgowJohn

    Lesser-Known Neighborhoods to Live in Buenos Aires

    You wont go wrong with Alicia or Mecha. Decent prices and good food.
  18. GlasgowJohn

    Lesser-Known Neighborhoods to Live in Buenos Aires

    @Blockchain , some nice squares and some great restaurants
  19. GlasgowJohn

    Lesser-Known Neighborhoods to Live in Buenos Aires

    I am also a big fan of Villa Del Parque and also Villa Devoto.
  20. GlasgowJohn

    Skype Is Shutting Down – Best Alternatives?

    Thats right @Blockchain , there are no decent alternatives to Skype in Europe.
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