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    Electricity increases 400%?

    Blah Blah ....for what it's worth....I do understand the need to raise rates....an annual increase is to be expected. NOT 300 plus percent and more on gas, electric and even health insurance....ours doubled in 1 year! There is no logical reasoning to any of the increases...how can one budget...
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    Electricity increases 400%?

    The gas increase has been discussed at great length....but here is how they did the increase in case you missed it...we went in and got the info. The add up the previous 6 bills...the amount of gas you have used....then they take this number according to the "past" and current bill you have...
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    Electricity increases 400%?

    We just received our electric and it was about the same as the last one...was very thankful for sure!! Now the gas bill is another story!! I was told the new rates were to come out after the elections...the Presidenta told them to hold them until that time period...didn't want any would be...
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    farmacia with metilfenidato?

    You might give Zona Vital a call, here is their link. http://www.zonavital.com/index.htm Once on the homepage...click onto "locals" and then onto the purple button of the location that's near to you..it then lists the address and phone number. Best of luck!
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    The city has just declared a Sanitary Emergency

    But isn't a mask better than nothing if you are in a crowed train, bus or subte?? I for one would rather have a mask on if the person next to me sneezes.... I agree surgical gloves are better...but again...in a crowed area as I stated above...give me a mask...:)
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    Argentinas outrageous Road Toll

    Yes, having a law and "enforcing" it is the key! But is that even possible? They tried to enforce the helmet law and that only lasted as long as there were officers out pulling people over...they are back to wearing them on their elbows again! Plus, the majority of drivers don't know how to...
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    Very Concerned- How Long Will Migraciones Be Closed???

    If you have a lawyer handling your case, why can't he and/or she call and find out what you need to know? Also, they just might be closed do to the holiday tomorrow, many businesses are taking a 4 day weekend. Best of luck!
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    Good article on H1N1

    djlinse37....yes I think the trains, subways, malls, etc., are the places of concern....and very crowded streets in some cases....just my opinion. common sense not fear is the way to deal with this...and for the hospitals to be fully staffed with the medication and tools they need to treat...
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    Good article on H1N1

    http://buenosairesherald.com/BreakingNews/View/5759 Interesting article...important read. What I found interesting is the last few lines...he suggests to wear masks, wash hands often and don't touch face or mouth with your hands..common sense. BUT in another article the Health Minister...
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    Prices in the supermarket

    Yes...forgot to mention that Carrefour has good meat and usually produce too...at the Express Carrefour near us...I am sure the larger store has better selections. Disco has great produce...at least the last time I was at the one near the train station in San Isidro... Disco does "random"...
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    Prices in the supermarket

    I know that Coto's and Carrfour both have discount days...depends on which store but worth knowing about...I believe Monday's at CF 10% discount for seniors, over 62 or 65 ..same at Coto's on Wednesday's, you have to go to the front of the store and fill out a coupon for the checker to...
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    4th of July in Bs. As.

    Just got the email below....:( Due to the influenza epidemic, DAA's 4th of July celebrations with Puertas Abiertas at ICANA have been canceled. We regret any inconvenience and wish you a safe and healthy holiday. Sincerely, Yanqui Mike Skowronek Chairman Democrats Abroad Argentina
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    Pobre bicho - what to do?

    I think all you can do is make a report or complaint...is there someone willing to do this for you since you are going to be out of the country? I just can't understand why people have animals when they treat them like this...makes me sick!!! Animals don't seem to have the same rights as...
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    Where to order a special chocolate pie?

    http://www.lavicentelopez.com.ar/default.php Great place and know the family that runs it...have never had their chocolate products, but everthing else was first class. **I bake all my own chocolate desserts....my husband is a chocoholic :)
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    Canada Day!

    Happy Canada Day to you!! Where I used to live in the states...Canada was my neighbor to the North! Just about 30 minutes to the border and another 30 to downtown Vancouver....beautiful city! **sorry not answering your post though...don't know of any...hope you find a fellow Canuck to...
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    Has anyone seen Crest Sensitive toothpaste?

    Okay...no Crest Sensitive...but the Coto's on Libertador, across from Tren de La Costa...has a very large selection of 2 types of Colgate Sensitive...front of the store near the check out stands... **not sure where you are living, and if this is a convenient location for you...in Zona Norte
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    shipping company

    http://www.argenmove.com.ar I haven't used this company, but they are listed in the "directory" here on the website. I heard this is the company the Embassy employees use...but not 100% sure on that. Good luck!
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    Bad experience with Amazon

    Glad all ended up well for you!! Suprised DHL came through....but it might have been do to the fact that you called them too. After all my suggestions on how to ship...well that system seems to be broken or it was just the luck of the draw the day my box went through. It got to my...
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    Has anyone seen Crest Sensitive toothpaste?

    I would suggest some of the larger drug stores like, Selma... Zona Vital or even Jumbo's....I will look our next trip out and let you know...seems I saw it at the Coto's on Libertador...across from the Tren de La Costa.... I do think that Colgate has the "in" here...seems they got the...
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    GMC cars in BA

    The other thing is...driving here is like playing demolition derby! You will really have to adjust your thinking when you drive...you have to drive offensively..so it's a guessing game what they will do! Stop signs mean nothing...yellow means go...and even red means got to the motorcyles and...
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