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    Obtaining Prescribed Anti-depressants

    If all else fails, find an English speaking psychiatrist in Buenos Aires to write a prescription for you.
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    Megatlon - Updated Prices?

    FYI-- yesterday-2019- I just renewed my gym membership and paid 18,336.00 for a Classic Plus for one year at Megatlon. It is a lot-- but for me it is well worth it---great trainer, location and used credit card to pay for it.
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    New Medicare cards

    Thanks for information. Very helpful.
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    New Medicare cards

    It is not good for here but I go back every year. This year I will visit the regular doctor, a physical therapist, an eye doctor and I will be able to go to the YMCA gym for free while I am there. But I need my new card this year so I have my new card number information to give when required...
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    New Medicare cards

    Have all of you eligible people received your new medicare card here in Buenos Aires? I changed my address from the USA earlier this year but only received the verification that my address had changed at my address here. Thanks
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    Xoom Money Transfer

    From XOOM are you receiving US dollars on this end? Is it deposited in your account or do you go pick it up? Thanks--
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    Dollar Up

    Also, does the way Macri is keeping the dollar low differ from the way Cristina was keeping the dollar low? If so, why is it ok now? Thanks.
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    Cristina's New Party... Frente Unidad Ciudadana Kirchnerista

    Enlightening or entertaining? The New Confessions of an Economic Hit Man by John Perkins
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    Coffee Chat, Tuesday May 9, 5:30-6:30 Pm (Alto Palermo)

    So---- I decided to give the coffee chat a try. I went to Starbucks, bought a coffee, went outside and tried to find a sign? or people speaking English? I sat down by a lady reading a book --- thinking she was the only possibility --but she moved and went to a different table. Hmmmmm--
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    Strange Thing I Saw Today On Autopista? Why Here?

    Is the US opening a base here? Why would the President and vice president of the US and other higher ups come here lately, in person? They want something. Or want to protect something in the future?
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    Gym

    I just paid 6390 pesos for 6 months at Megatlon Barrio Norte last week but it is big and bright and I could pay with my credit card. I wonder why all the locals go there?? There are so many choices open to them.
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    Brazil In June

    If you are into a bit of "off the beaten road" travel this place and want to just relax --- this place is perfect --- Plus-- you can say you have gone east as far as you can in South America ---- https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/2894111
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    Starting Dni Process For Retired Person While In Usa

    Steve thank you--- So if I just wait and meet with the friendly interpreter when I get there, I can accomplish all I need to do--I don't have to be in the US to get the FBI report? I just hope they let me in for one last time and I can become legal before they shut the door.
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    Starting Dni Process For Retired Person While In Usa

    I am currently in the USA. When I left in December the Immigration guy was questioning my going and coming and I think he said I might have trouble getting back in the next time--- that was my take on it. My Spanish is not that good. So I would like to do the DNI thing this year and wondered...
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    What Is The Usual Percentage Increase For Rentals?

    What about if your payment is in US dollars?
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    Yoga Studio And Partner

    Here's a good one in Belgrano--- https://www.facebook.com/pages/Diaz-Yoga-Massage/254381964699141?ref=stream&hc_location=stream The instructor/owner speaks English and Spanish fluently--
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    Need Help! Ban On Private Parcels To Argentina

    I love this comment from La Fleur--- It sums up the everything--- One of the difficulties with giving and receiving advice in an open forum is that people who had a successful outcome in a particular situation often assume it was because they 'did it right' - and that therefore people who have...
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    Tourist Visa Overstay Process

    I ask this because I know something has changed and wonder if anyone has left the country lately and needed to pay the $300 peso fine? Can one still pay the fine at the international airport if one overstays one's tourist visa? Does it matter if we are talking years overdue as opposed to...
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    Who Is An "american?"

    Soy de Los Estados Unidos seems to make everyone happy ---
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    Visa Question - Proof Of Return Ticket Required? Help!

    Just to add my experience to the mix. For the last three years I have come to BA in March and have left in December. I had no problem until this last February when the United Air line agent at the check-in counter insisted I needed a ticket showing I was leaving the country before my 3 month...
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