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    Gluten Free Fair

    There will be a Gluten Free Fair tomorrow and Sunday, 23 & 24 June from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM at the park adjacent to the Malba museum.
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    Your Argentina Pesos are accepted in Madrid, Espana

    If you give the person, $31.50, at a casa de cambio at the Madrid airport you will get 1 Euro. What a deal !.
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    Casa China and Tina question

    i've been going to Chinatown bi weekly for many years.What is something, realistic, that I have never seen in Casa China or Tina?
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    Ooh la la !

    The French Market, "Le Marchi" will be held on Sunday,25 March 10 00 AM -6 00 PM Plaza Francia (how appropriate) Av del Lib, between Agote y Pueyrredom. Come early, Stay late
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    Here he is again, complaining about prices

    I recently reported, without any further comment, that on 31 January 2018 I purchased a 4 pack of Activa (yum yum) yogurt at my local Disco market. The price was $76.99. On 8 March the price for the same stuff was $85.50. Yesterday, the price was $89.25.. Hey, Disco, why not raise the price to...
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    Interested in interest

    I read that Argentina banks are paying 23.70 % interest on savings accounts. That's about 22.60 % more than EEUU banks. What's the catch ?.
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    Inflation ???

    Way way back on 31 January, 2018, I reported that I bought a small 4 pack of Activa yogurt for $76.99.at a Disco supermarket. This was just a report and fact. I made no further comment. I am now reporting that today, 2 March ,I purchased the same 4 pack of Activa yogurt.at the same Disco market...
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    Calling U.S.A. (EEUU)

    Is ir possible to dial an 800 telephone number in the U.S. from my Telefonica land line phone? The cost of the call doesn't matter.
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    Fantastic news for demorats abroad !!

    Eric Holder may run for POTUS in 2020 !!! Imagine if Nancy is his running mate? Who could ask for anything more ?
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    A new U.S. Ambassador

    POTUS Donald (MAGA) Trump has nominated Edward Prado to be the next U.S. Ambassador to Argentina..He is a Circuit Judge from Tex ass. MAGA means make America great again, not make Argentina great again. Argentina? Never was, never will be..
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    BA buses

    Through the years, I have traveled to hundreds of cities, throughout the World. I take public transportation and (almost) never take taxxees. Heck, I can't even spell the wurd. I'm wondering if there is another city in the World where so many or any seats on buses (aka Collectivos) face the rear...
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    BA inflation

    Today, I paid $76.99 for a 4 pack of Activa yogurt at a Disco market. I think the price was about half that, not too long ago.
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    Coffee Chat

    I was told by D.B. Cooper and several others in the know, that Coffee Chat will take place,tomorrow, 16 January, same time,same place. All chatterboxes are welcome..
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    Fare increases

    The BA government has come up with an answer to those who were wondering what to do with the extra pesos that they're getting for their U.S .dollars. As of 1 February, 2018, the fares on all public transit services will go up. The increased amounts will be announced , at a later date.
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    Gluten Free Fair

    A Gluten Free Fair will be held this weekend 5 y 6 of August from 10 to 6 at Figueroa and Salguero, next to the Malba Museum. There will be a food court a a market place.Culture and Cuisine. Don't be a Gluten (glutton) for punishmentt.
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    Streets And Siewalks

    I can't help but wonder why so many sidewalks in the Retiro barrio are being made wider and the streets are becoming narrower? Much needed parking spaces are being eliminated and truck drivers will have a real challenge as to where to park, when making deliveries These streets see little...
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    Because I Wait Until The Last Minute.

    The last day fo pay my AGIP bill was 28 February. Since the 27th and 28th were holidays, I wasn't able to pay the monthly bill of $1,328.97 I went to the Pago Facil place on 1 March.I was told that they would change the date and I would be able to pay the bill, the next day. I returned the next...
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    Using An Argentine Bank Cards In The U.s. And The Eu

    I know an Argentine woman who is going to be visiting the U.S. and an EU country. I'm wondering if she will be able to use credit and debir cards, issued by Argentina banks? Will she be able to use an American Express card, also issued in Argentina?
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    Selling Apartment? Certain Restrictions Apply

    I was told by the owner of a local real estate company that one of the stipulations required to sell an apartment in BA is that the seller must prove that they never rented out the apartment. This seems like an impossible feat. He said that an accountant would be able to handle this. How? What...
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    Johnny Walker, Eat Your Heart Out

    I was surprised to read on several U.S. (EEUU) news websites, today, that someone who is very active on Baexpats has made the news. Yes, our own, D.B. Cooper. Check out U.S. (EEUU) newspapers.
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