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    Bank to exchange Pesos to Peruvian Soles

    i went to maguitur last week to exchange pounds to peso and they have a really favourable exchange rate. why don't you give them a whirl? opening hours 10-5. they are located at 464 sarmiento street, which is the microcentro. best of luck!
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    Crafty People?

    i'd dearly like to get involved. i need some motivation to get started with some crafty stuff again. i'm doing zero creative at the moment and it's getting me down. please can those organising send me a pm or post on here when the next get together is. thanks!
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    Paco - a growing problem - as reported in today's Guardian/Observer

    Quite a sobering read but interesting nevertheless. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/feb/21/buenos-aires-slum-drugs-paco
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    National Revolution in Argentina?

    By 'column' does he mean of the editorial or bricks and mortar variety?
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    National Revolution in Argentina?

    No. I don't have any intention of getting involved in the political argument that's being discussed in this thread. HOWEVER, you must understand that reading the posts you've submitted on here projects quite a intimidating image of a jumped up individual on some kind of misguided crusade. Having...
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    National Revolution in Argentina?

    I wonder if anyone else has observed Pandulf's lexicon and turn of phrase to be unusual, in addition to the general wording of his arguments to be somewhat stilted at times. Something I find surprising for an individual who professes to be from the US and one might assume, speaks English as...
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    National Revolution in Argentina?

    i've been following this particular thread with interest. it's riveting! looking forward to pandulf.ironhead's next installment of inflammatory comment.
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    Stevie Nicks

    damn, i just got overly excited thinking it was a post informing the forum that she was coming to play BA. sigh.
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    Vamos Running Club

    will be there as of next week! need to get into the swing of things the next couple of days but will let you know via PM if i plan to turn up. look forward to it and thanks for organising. RESULT.
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    looking for a running partner

    interesting. i made the most progress when i began running with my previous running partner. they say that the optimum running speed is one that you can sustain and still maintain a conversation. we used to talk continuously for the whole hour + we ran and never had any problems, if anything, it...
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    looking for a running partner

    just been for a 40 minute run on my own, even at 9pm there's little respite from the humidity. i can understand you all thinking me bonkers given the stifling heat but don't be shy, there must be someone out there up for the challenge who would accompany me a few times a week, perhaps early...
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    looking for a running partner

    i have been back in the country a week and itching to get back on track with my running. i am a 29 year old anglo-argie girl living in montserrat. towards the end of last year i was running in london 4 x a week for 1.15 minutes with sprint finish. i am a bit rusty but would be looking to run...
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    Nearly Pickpocketed on the Bus

    my flatmate and i carry our 100 notes in our bras. works for us.
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    Coin shortage in Argentina - WSJ Article

    the private colectivo companies run a mafioso operation with the change in this city. bearing in mind there is no shortage of change once outside the BA and las afueras. the companies sell their change to the supers, kioskos and chinos with interest. why do you think they still have those...
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    how does one find well paid regular work in this city?

    i am at a loss. just completed a TEFL course, am fully bilingual, applying to every job on craigslist, posted ads for one to one teaching, been looking for work since beginning of january. had some interest in one-to-one which has come to nothing, had an interview on friday, find out this week...
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    CD Recommendations?

    my friend nacho will thank me for the free plug but i am really totally into this band aside from my association with one of the band members. they are called 'agrupacion bien debute' and incorporate chacareras, zambas, tango, milonga, candombe and even cumbias into their sets. i can't wait...
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    Translation work and English/Spanish lessons offered

    i realise this should technically have gone in the services offered category, nevertheless, surprised at the lack of response, no takers at all. is everyone tightening their belts that much?!
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    Hairdresser that speaks English?

    i swear by GLAM on quintana. wicked salon, best haircuts i have ever had, went back to the uk and my friend who is a stylist over there immediately picked up on it. highly recommended.
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    looking for an english teacher for a friend

    See my post regarding offer of work. I am keen, willing and able and keen to get back working! [email protected] Can start this week if required!
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    Translation work and English/Spanish lessons offered

    I am a 28 year old Anglo-Argentine fully fluent to mother tongue standard in English and Argentine spanish. I have just qualified with a distinction in a TEFL/ESOL accredited course here in Buenos Aires. I offer spanish and english lessons tailored to your needs, I mould my lessons according...
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