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JBH1216, there is no equivalent of the "Shout" product in Argentina, sorry. I too have looked hard, but have brought my own from the US. I usually try organic stain removers first before I grab my Shout tube (with brush on cap). Try using vinegar (distilled) for some stains, club soda for wine...

Italia311, this IS a problem. As I was checking in for my flight (3hrs before) Delta told me that NOPE, I have to show that all is legit (going out before 90days to renew tourist visa) and there has to be a definite RETURN ticket date (you can always pay the fine to reschedule flight back). I...

People in general are really energized here in the US of A, after last night's results. The end of McCain came last night when Pennsylvania voted for Obama, it was down hill for the REDS from there. The Barack acceptance speech was somber (no effing balloons, no fireworks..) the citizens of the...

A few of you will wake up to the news that the US of A has elected a new president. Barack O. is the new guy. It was a drizzling day in Southern California but people went out to vote. Regardless of their choice of candidate (Obama won in California) people went out to vote. Every race was...

In Southern Californ price of gas is at $2.59/gallon and going down. It was $2.69/gallon last night. And price has been going down steadily for the last 2 weeks. It is great to see people out and about and making big item purchases, as well.

:-) jtwells, thank you for saying that. As always it is best to avail of the dual citizenship, when applicable. Let your child decide, when they come of age, what citizenship they want. Good luck.

Sounds about right. Remember that just because it is posted in the internet does not mean all branches (or cambio places) will honor them. You have to go in and ask, and cross your fingers they come very close to what you saw on line. I find the cambio places as very competitive in their...

It never hurts to be positive during these tough economic times. Reality bites!

Bloomberg article stated that there will be a one-time devaluation of the Arg.Peso (16% value decrease bringing it to 3.80 peso to A US dollar) and that the Banco Central of Argentina is strongly considering this move. The Arg. reserve of dollars have gone down 4B since March of 08. We have to...

Soulskier, I have 3 friends that sold their homes at "realistic" market prices in Southern California and all sold in under a week and now they each have moved in to a much bigger home with better new schools (private) with prices that are now more affordable to them than it was a year or so...

There were long lines (again) in Microcentro last Friday. I found out that the line was for a cambio place (3.24Arg peso to a a dollar$). Even a nun was on standing in line to buy dollars (jaja) If you had seen the La Nacion on Sunday it showed that photo. So if the US dollar is loosing value...

Sergio, is this the right spot to say...Welcome to Argentina? Welcome to Argentina.

I vividly remember someone in here in the not so very distant past said that the dollar will go as low as 2.60 for a peso. Remember when the dollar was 3.24 to every peso a few months ago?Well.... I wonder what the line of thinking is now? Strange how the value of the Arg. peso is going down...

EvergreenGal, didn't you know there was a 70% sale on Louboutin, J. Choo and Manolo B. shoes at Barney's? I think it ends this Friday. It is hard to get them online.

Hi. You can check out EASY (most often than not next to JUMBO) for storage shelves and bins. Usually the best furnitures (ones that are comfortable and long lasting) will cost some money, even the used furniture stores all around the city is no longer on the inexpensive option. Good luck. You...

Getting insurance (qualifying - there is an application) is no problem for the younger ones. You have to sign an oath (last portion of your application) stating that you are in good standing health (no pre-existing conditions) and check "NO" on all the "did you ever have..." questions. Just an...

Walk up to a pharmacist and see if they can sell you the albuterol with out a prescription. Sometimes you might get lucky. Meds here are much, much cheaper than back home - well, these kinds of things anyway.

soulskier, yup Big Bro is also trying to make sure they get their cut "accordingly" and in a "timely manner". So far, if you do things on the up and up nothing to really worry about - just make sure you have the right percentage $$ to "put down" including taxes. And the last time I checked they...

Is this like asking for peanut butter, ketchup and barbeque sauce? If it is.... Someone is going to take offense with your search for food from "back home". :-)

rfchawaii (randy) Hi. You do not have to live in Buenos Aires to enjoy Argentina. I goes without saying that after 30 years anything and anyone changes., so is the case with Buenos Aires.I love the outskirts of the city (called Capital Federal), I believe the real Argentinians are on the other...