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    Pomar Family

    It's another very sad tragedy with this family....and we will never know the exact reason they all lost their lives. But one thing I know for certain "speed kills"! People drive way to fast for any road condtions here...I have seen it over and over..and I don't think it has much to do with...
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    Which is Safer: Correo Argentino, DHL, UPS, or FedEx?

    Shipping here...I only use...the U.S. postal service..."Express Mail International"....for a box it takes about 5 days...and is delivered to your home....used to be no duty...now it is...but at least it gets to your door! For boxes always have them mark as "gift"...and low value of contents...
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    The Land of Milk and Honey

    If this isn't a joke...I don't know what is....innocence is bliss but not when it comes to pulling up stakes and moving to a country you have no clues about....how the laws work or don't work. If this is an honest post I pray that he educates himself more than just through a web cam....
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    Karo Syrup (corn syrup/jarabe de maiz)

    I have used honey, make sure it's pale in color, so you know it's a mild honey. and it works just fine...better for you than karo syrup too :) LIGHT CORN SYRUP SUBSTITUTE 2 c. white sugar 3/4 c. water 1/4 tsp. cream of tartar Dash of salt Combine all ingredients in a heavy, large pan. Stir...
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    Acidophilus?

    http://www.roux-ocefa.com/medicinales/totalflora.shtml#MAS After Tod's great find I located the company's website...print out the picture...and info..sure it will help if your Spanish is like mine...rusty!!
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    Acidophilus?

    I have not seen it....I have a freind mail me my supplements when they get low... Check with the larger Dietetica Shops...some have supplements...and might be your best bet for information at the very least....I have also seen supplements at Selma Pharmacy's and also Zona Vital..but not...
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    The quality of haircuts

    Getting a consistent cut is the issue...I just found this website and maybe it will help the language barrier...it has "hair salon" terms in English and Spanish....:) http://www.aleida.net/gloss1-en.html
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    Strange Things You (Would) Pack in Your Suitcase to move to BA!

    Carolina Girl.... I will touch the subject as I have in the past....female personal items...here they offer ob tampons and mini pads that are basically panty liners...stockup on your favorite brand!!! Nice teas....if you are a baker...baking powder....hot spices and/or sauces....Costco...
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    Birth Control Options in BA

    look on the threads here under, birth control pills, more than just the pill is discussed...also the forum that's "for women" should be of help. I know the pill is the main BC used here and then maybe IUD... Best of luck! (I do have an appt. w/ my gyno Dr. in a few weeks, happy to ask...
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    Areolineas - pilots on strike.

    You know I don't care if people strike or picket...but you DON'T disrupt someone elses day! All the blockage of downtown streets and the PanAmericana is WRONG and should not be tolerated! There are so many "what ifs".....streets are blocked and an ambulance is trying to get someone to the...
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    Help with floors!

    Just be sure to have TONS of ventilation if you do the polyurathane...it is so toxic...we had our floors done and we had to leave the house for a full day to let it dry and frankly it took at the very least 3 days for the fumes to go away. I don't have the names of the people or would pass...
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    Slippery Elm...found here??

    Any help in locating "slippery elm" would greatly be appreciated... And if you know what it's called in Spanish...better yet...:)
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    Mitre Train Zona Norte not running...FYI

    Just heard the train...so guess all is back to normal... Except for this poor persons family....
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    Mitre Train Zona Norte not running...FYI

    This hasn't been on the news as yet...but there was a terrible accident at the La Lucila train station....someone didn't hear the train and was killed while walking across the tracks at the pedestrian crossing. The warning bell there is very weak...none the less you have to be so very careful...
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    Happy Thanksgiving Everybody!

    Happy Thanksgiving to you Nikad! Hope your bird is perfect!!
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    Local Cheese

    I agree with syngirl...but if you must take cheese I found some very nice cheeses at the out door Belgrano Market...it's about 5 or 8 blocks from the Mitre train station heading west...they are just inside the door to the left. It's been a while since I have been there but they sampled it out...
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    CRANBERRIES! (arandanos rojos)

    Haven't seen either in over a year...:( I have one can of ocean spray cranberries left. I would suggest Carrefour...they cater more to American holiday items than Jumbo's these days...please post if you locate either. Good luck!
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    best street for leather goods?

    Hello! Friends in town and wanted to point them in the right direction for best leather goods...coats...purses and such. Which streets and area of town? Thanks for the help!!!
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    Directions to San Isidro

    http://www.trendelacosta.com.ar/site/ Check out the prices of the tren de la costa before you make a choice to go that route...it's expensive...it's nice to go along the water for sure...and a nice thing to do on a weekend...
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    Motorcycle insurance in Argentina...?

    Have you checked into import duties?? We were going to ship our new car from the states, to BA and luckily found out in time that it would have cost us about 3 times the value of the car in taxes!!! Customs puts the value of the car at what it would sell for here and bases the taxes on such...
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