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    Prepay cell phones increasing

    Personal gives free unlimited texts for 3 days every time you refill for at least 20 pesos. I always do 20 pesos and usually try to refill on thursday or friday right before the weekend when I text the most.
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    Weed

    Any serious responders? Regarding the police station comment, no need for the drama. It is decriminalized here.
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    Weed

    Hey all. Been living here 4 months without a weed connection. Can anyone recommend someone or have some I could purchase? I know this is a strange place to ask this, but it is sort of legal here now and I am desperate to have some for the weekend. Cheers.
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    Expected Salaries

    When we talk about salaries in the states we generally are talking pre-tax. The salaries here are generally after tax numbers, so that needs to be taken into account. The salaries are still very low here, but US salaries are about 35-40% lower after taxes and lower still if you live in high...
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    Outdoor clothing for Patagonia

    Actually I was looking to buy some second hand gear, but I would rent also. I am already in BA, so I can't bring gear from the US. I didn't bring my gear because I had space limitations.
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    Nightlife

    fettucini, sounds interesting. what time?
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    Outdoor clothing for Patagonia

    I am planning a trip to Patagonia and need to find a good jacket, boots, gloves, etc. I have this stuff at home and don't want to spend a lot of money on it here for one time use. Wondering if anyone knows where I could find this type of equipment inexpensive or second hand in BA?
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    Looking for Spanish teacher in Palermo

    I live very close to the Ministro Carranza subway stop, and am looking for a recommendation on a teacher who can come to my apt for 2 hrs maybe 3 times per week. My level is intermediate, and I am looking for someone who can teach me grammatical structure and subtleties as well as help with...
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    Tango Teacher

    Wow, $150 pesos per hour? That seems rather high given the local salaries. I was hoping to pay $50 - $80 pesos per hour. Are you saying that is not possible with a qualified teacher?
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    Tango Teacher

    Yes I have done some group classes, but I would like to supplement it with some private classes because I don't think it is very easy to learn the important subtleties in a large group class. Also, bob, there is no contradiction unless you believe price and quality are always in line. I am...
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    Baseball and American Football??

    Does the Alamo have the MLB playoffs?
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    Tango Teacher

    Hi There. Anyone have a recommendation for a top notch Tango teacher who can work with me from beginner level to intermediate? Looking for someone with reasonable rates as I have seen some pretty astronomical quotes. Thanks!
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    MLB playoffs

    somebody tell me for goodness sake!
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    "Yankis" alert or should I say Yankees

    I want to watch. Do you know of a bar that will have it? I live in Palermo. You?
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    MLB playoffs

    Anyone know of a bar (preferably in Palermo) that is going to have the playoffs starting with the game tonight?
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