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    Vitamins: A store like GNC?

    I found this place and it's pretty good and good prices..eventhough much higher than in the USA. Their physical location is in Centro and you merely hit the buzzer and they let you in. http://www.desuplementos.com.ar/ofertas.php3
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    Argentine beef

    My bad, I misspelled it. It's Mortons. Tell an Argie to go to Mortens for a steak and they will wonder wish to have American steak everyday http://www.mortons.com/
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    BsAs ranked 13th in AskMen.com's Top 29 Cities to Live In

    I kinda agree with RC. Low cost of living for buying or renting property. Dining out is abit cheaper than in most US major cities but I feel the quality of the food and dining experience is better in the US. Groceries are at par to the US. Domestic help is very afforable and attainable in...
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    Argentine beef

    Sure, tell them to go to Mortens
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    How bad for you is argentine beef?

    In my opinion, I was very disappointed with the quality of the beef and cuisine in general here. I heard back in Y2000, 80% of the cows were grass fed and now only 20% are grass fed. This has had a major impact on the quality hence taste of the beef. It's at par to your average cafeteria in...
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    Fine Raised for Overstaying Visas

    Yes, I left BA on April 21 and it was 300 pesos. Other Americans in line were shocked too. The bank where you make your payment will only take Pesos or USD...NO CREDIT CARDS. There is an ATM outside the bank. The American Airlines counter lady was so shocked to see the increase to 300 pesos...
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    Police harassment in BA?

    Don't keep any cash on you but invite the cop to your house for some cafe con leche
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    Dating Argentines...

    I think I was trying to say that if you take an Argentine woman out of that atmosphere and transplanted in the US then those insecurities may diminish. The environment has tremendous influences on our behavior but I don't think your average Argentine woman who is gorgeous will make the American...
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    2008 irs

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    Dating Argentines...

    Best Scenerio: Marry an Argentine woman and bring her to the US and all will be fine.
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    Corned Beef?

    Yes, pecho is very much available in Lagos, Nigeria
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    Different prices for visitors?

    It could be that government tax revenue funds help to subsidize the activity therefore residents get a break. This is common in the US as in certain counties will charge less or not charge residents of that county entrance into a park.
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    A momento from buenos aires

    Thanks much to all. Can anyone recommend a children's toy or clothing store in Recoleta?
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    ExPat Women -- Dinner Sunday Night

    Males are allowed if they wear a dress and lipstick.
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    A momento from buenos aires

    Steve - why would taking alfajores result in alot of pain?
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