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  1. Rich One

    Has anyone received the SS proof of life form yet?

    How did you mail your form thru the Embassy? please give details. Tks
  2. Rich One

    Argentina 101: What is hantavirus and how do you prevent it

    I see young guys, at the Chino, buy a dozen bier cans to drink while watching a soccer game. I'm willing to bet a dollar they won't wipe down the cans. (just saying).
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    Argentina 101: What is hantavirus and how do you prevent it

    Something that was widely known in Chile was that, a major the source of transmission of the Hantavirus, was drinking out of unwashed soda tin cans (biers, sodas) that had been stored in dark warehouses, where rats circulated freely over cans. People rarely wash soda cans?
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    Tuition in public universities -isn't free- is being paid by all Taxpayers... It's extremely unfair that minimum income taxpayers, (that will never attend university), pay for the education of the children of affluent families, that could well afford tuition. Students that can't afford the...
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    I am traumatized every time I go to the supermarket

    If the cost was double in Paris, it's still worth it..! An anecdote; My friend goes out for dinner in Paris and pays, at least, US$100 per person. On the way out he generously tips the Maitre-d and mentions. Please save me the same table for tomorrow night...! It's priceles.
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    I am traumatized every time I go to the supermarket

    If you are concerned about meat/chicken/pork prices, remember the all time classic Liver and Onions. Liver is full of vitamins good to eat once a week. Liver sells for less than $5000 per kilo. A good size steak is like $1500 pesos, can't beat that. Also "Riñones al Jerez" was a classic Kidneys...
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    I am traumatized every time I go to the supermarket

    Most Accurate review, agree 100 % some Ferias have offers for 5 kilos, etc. not practical for singles. Coto has the best prices/quality for most products like canned tuna. Like now when Capucina lettuce is at $7000 in verdulerias/greengrocers, Coto sells at $3900. Lettuce prices can go up 100...
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    I am traumatized every time I go to the supermarket

    Hi @Ries can you help me how to find Ferias in Recoleta in a map. It's tedious to go through each day where numerous Ferias are operating . Tks I have been to the Feria next to the Facultad de Ingeniería on Las Heras and Larrea, the prices where sort of average.
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    Has Argentina Become Worse Or Better for Foreign Retirees recently?

    Certainly Vietnam has a potential as a site to consider to move to . However the major savings would only be perhaps US$300 dollars/month in apt. rental, since food for a retired single person is not a major item. Does that saving compensate for the change in culture, language, continent, etc...
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    Coffee Chat on TUESDAY, May 12 VELVET Café/Resto in Palermo

    I'll be there early! Will miss you.
  11. Rich One

    Has Argentina Become Worse Or Better for Foreign Retirees recently?

    Dr. Ahorro Pharmacy closed 33 outlets, was my favorite pharmacy for generics. We witness how businesses close and people lose their jobs, more Uber drivers in the market. Meanwhile Shein and Temu online sales flourish. My favorite parrilla (BA Grill) may go out of business, my waiter mentioned...
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    Has Argentina Become Worse Or Better for Foreign Retirees recently?

    History tends to repeat itself. Menem, for the Benefit of Argentinians kept the dollar flat for almost ten years. Many benefited with this Strong Peso 1:1 /(Peso/dollar) . The famous "Deme dos" story Eventually the government couldn't sustain that exchange rate, so one day the exchange ratio...
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    Has Argentina Become Worse Or Better for Foreign Retirees recently?

    The satisfaction level for most expats depends on the market value of the Blue dollar- The predicted value of the dollar, for year end 2026, is $1676 pesos. Could someone mention the applications used to detect AI created texts, it has been mentioned that some presentations were supposedly...
  14. Rich One

    Feliz Cinco De Mayo Y Dia De Independencia!

    A famous Brazilian Politician said (with tongue in cheek) "Argentina is, and will always be, the country with the highest Potential"
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    Coffee Chat on TUESDAY, April 28 VELVET Café/Resto in Palermo

    Sorry last minute emergency can't make it.
  16. Rich One

    Western Union money transfer

    Occasionally a user of WU reports not being charged fees, no one has yet found out why?
  17. Rich One

    US passport renewal hassle

    RENEWAL OF US PASSPORT/not lost or stolen I did the renewal in DEC/JAN 2026 no problem following the instruction listed in the link below. No appt. necessary once you have the docs ready submit in person at the Embassy street window 1 , no line. Calculate 4 to 5 weeks to get new passport If a...
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