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    Moved Here From California

    There's tons of activities to be enjoyed (most of them are free) in the city. I suggest you visit this page (note there's a button on the menu bar that allows you to switch between spanish/english: http://agendacultural.buenosaires.gob.ar/ And look for their FB sites: Museos de Buenos Aires...
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    Obra Social For Monotributo

    If you're already paying for a prepaga (OSDE, Galeno, Hosp Italiano/Alemán/Británico, etc.) call their customer service number and ask them for the obra social name (and code number) they're associated to. Explain you want the "aportes obra social del monotributo" credited to your prepaga...
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    Caminos Y Sabores Fair - July 3Rd To 6Th - La Rural

    Two for one tickets tomorrow (Friday) with Club La Nación and 365 cards.
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    Is Tomorrow A Holiday?

    Just found this: a law was passed declaring tomorrow a public holiday for public employees, including teachers and staff in public schools http://www.clarin.com/educacion/ley-clases-provincia_0_1163884077.html
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    Food Not To Miss While In Argentina

    Valenti, Bodega Amparo, Kalymnos.
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    Total Lunar Eclipse Visible In Bs As Early Tomorrow Morning

    The planetarium will be open and hosting a viewing event tonight/early morning, at 3 am. Buenos Aires - Mi Ciudad Esta noche te invitamos a disfrutar el mayor espectáculo astronómico del año. Vení al Planetario a ver el eclipse total de Luna. A partir de las 3 h en Av. Sarmiento y Av. Figueroa...
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    New Family In Ba

    If sending your kids to Lincoln school or St. Andrew's you might want to consider living as mentioned above in the northern suburbs (Martínez, San Isidro, Acasuso). There are a couple of gated communities in the area, such as Boating Club in San Isidro. Some of the houses there are usually...
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    Autumn Recipes

    Check out Granja Converso, they carry all kind of meats, poultry, etc. http://www.delicateses.com.ar/
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    Autumn Recipes

    I've heard these guys, Granja Converso, usually have all kinds of meats, ducks, etc. Check out their facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/delicateses.lagranjaconverso) or web page (http://www.delicateses.com.ar/) and ask to be sent their product & price list.
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    No Correo

    February issue of Better Homes and Gardens arrived at my door today ... two months later than usual.
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    Finally, A Real Breakfast In Buenos Aires!

    I'm not familiar with grits. Have you tried "sémola de maíz"? Is that anywhere near? As kids I remember my mother preparing ñoquis de sémola which looked like scottish pancakes.
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    Finally, A Real Breakfast In Buenos Aires!

    Bisquick mix is easily prepared from scratch and can be stored in the fridge. I found several how-to-prepare-from-scratch recipes with the help of chef Google. Now it's open the tupperware, measure, mix and bake.
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    Buenos Aires Market 2014

    A new edition of Buenos Aires Market this weekend in Parque Rivadavia, Caballito (Av. Rivadavia 4800). Sat 22 and Sun 23 - 10:00 to 19:00 If it rains, the cancelled date will be held on Mon 24. http://www.buenosairesmarket.com/proxima-edicion/
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    Pilar Express To Mall Tortugas

    When I've taken the Pilar Express, I was able to use my SUBE card.
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    Paying The Rent

    After being scalded/trapped/etc by the corralito in 2001 a lot of people still avoid banks as if they were the plague. An example: a friend of mine works at a first rate international bank and on payday she'll religiously withdraw 100% of her paycheck money from her bank account and take it...
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    Buenos Aires Market 2014

    Buenos Aires Market (Healthy Food Fair) is back this weekend, Feb 22 and 23, at El Dorrego (Zapiola 50 -between Dorrego and Concepción Arenal). For more info visit: http://www.buenosairesmarket.com/
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    Ziplock Bags?

    I'm surprised you have not seen them at Jumbo. They're usually close to the cleaning products, ironing boards, etc.
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    Dominant Violin Strings

    You could ask at Teatro Colón, ... someone might be able to point you in the right direction there.
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    Professional Floor Cleaners

    I suggest you check with DINA: 4331-4042/4364/4385 / 0810 333 DINA (3462) - E-mail: [email protected] I'm not sure if they do "one-time-cleaning" jobs, though.
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    Buy Phone In Ba Or Ship From The U.s.?

    Listen to the wise advise of the forum, unless you're willing to learn first hand that anything sent by mail or courier will (as things stand today) get trapped in customs and most likely stay there. If you're lucky, and willing (again) to go back and forth to Ezeiza, pay a "despachante's"...
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