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Bicarbonato de sodio is baking soda, not baking powder. baking powder is polvo para hornear, and pancakes use baking powder to make them light and fluffy. i´ve been making my own pancakes with smuggled in maple syrup :)

polvo para hornear

I spent time in Zambia, where I met amazing people, who were economically very poor, but had a true appreciation for life, making them rich in a more profound sense. What was lacked and truly desired were opportunities to advance with self sustained growth rather than dependency. On that note...

Hi. My name is Katrina, and I am a counselor from California now living in Argentina and starting a counseling practice in Buenos Aires. I have my master’s degree in therapy/mental health counseling and a school counseling credential (both from the US), as well as several years of experience...

I wouldn´t recommend wearing an expensive watch, purse or jewelry. I´m also careful with any electronics. As far as clothes, 99% of my clothes are from the US, and it´s no problem, especially considering many people here wear Converse, but are paying double for them here. You could be walking...

I feel really thankful to know that baexpats has such an amazing network of people that come together in a pinch and help out in a crisis. Amazing research team on this forum! I hope that they catch the guys from the attack and hold them responsible.

Hey, do you still have the set of silver framed mirrors and the handmade crate shelves?

Does anyone know if Casa Bar is going to be televising the Super Bowl on Sunday?

Just scheduled an appointment! Thanks!

Does anyone know of a great ophthalmologist in Buenos Aires that accepts OSDE? Preferably one who is accustomed to patients with high prescriptions (mine is -11). Thanks.

My HSBC rep said that this is the time of year that the Central Bank does its annual audit, and all banks must show that all their client accounts are up-to-date with registration and paperwork. As some foreigners have temporary DNI´s, they have to make sure they have any/all updated...

You need to have both passports (old one with the visa and the new one) when traveling.

Also, he might also consider online courses from accredited programs such as BYU´s online high school program. http://is.byu.edu/is/site/ Once again, he should get pre approval from his high school first, and he should also verify when and how he can complete the course. BYU tends to have...

He might check out Lincoln School http://www.lincoln.edu.ar/hs/index.html. It is US accredited. I would also suggest checking with his California high school counselor for pre approval before starting any class, to verify they will be able to accept the credits. As a former high school...

Thanks for the responses! I have my master´s from the States, and I want to be able to practice here. And while I know the city is inundated with therapists, I figure that there are still people looking for a native English speaker with an eclectic counseling background (including cognitive...