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    Wines

    Hi everyone, if you're bored this afternoon, would you mind taking a survey on wine purchasing habits? I'm using this information to develop an online tool to help people pick out wines they will like, and it will launch first in Argentina, so I'd love your input! The survey link is below...
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    Booze up for grabs (I'm moving)

    Have 2 bottles of Fernet about 4/5 of the way full and a 1/2 full handle of whiskey up for grabs (I'm moving and hate to waste good alcohol)... up for grabs for the person who will pick it up tomorrow or wednesday in Belgrano a few blocks from Hernandez stop on Subte D. Private message me, first...
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    Do you want a phone chip w/ contract? And data?

    I'm moving and someone else could take over my sim card/chip. It is with movistar and is in a friend's name with her DNI. It is regular size and works in my iphone 3gs and would also fit a blackberry or any smartphone that tAkes a regular chip. You can pay monthly online with a local debit card...
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    Pesos cash trade for PayPal US$

    I have a bunch of pesos in cash and am moving to Europe - would like to trade for a PayPal or wire in US$ or GBP... so, if you're new in town or would like to get a bunch of cash without paying the ATM fees, let me know, and we can arrange a trade at the bank exchange rate for my cash and your...
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    Five Flag / Six Flag (PT) Theory

    Just curious to know who on this forum is a fan of five flag (or six flag if you prefer) theory and how are you doing it? Are some of you who are pursuing citizenship here doing it for this reason? Where are your other flags? (If you have not heard of it -...
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    Just looking for people who want to get brunch and then hang today

    Anybody feel like brunch at Voulez Bar in Palermo and then just tooling around, shopping, etc.? Seems like my usual crowd is out of town! And tomorrow I think I'll check out the fair in San Telmo if that interests people as well.
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    Good spas?

    Can anyone recommend a good spa or comment on some of the hotel spas? I am trying to plan a girls' spa day... so something with good body treatments, not just massages, and maybe facials, etc.?
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    Run to US - need anything?

    I have to dash back to the US for a week in March. If anyone needs a small electronic, etc., let me know - you can order it and have it shipped to my house there, and I will ferry it back to you. Nothing too big.
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    Downhill ski equipment for sale

    I am selling my ski equipment - going to Europe in April, so I will miss winter AGAIN! The equipment I have is: Armada ARV twin tip skis (2006 design but not skied on until 2007/2008 season) about 175 with Salomon poweraxe bindings, in good condition and waxed/sharpened at the end of last...
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    Just for fun - if you wanted to blow a lot of cash on a big night out in BsAs...

    This is for fun, although I'm hoping to get some good suggestions as far as swanky places to check out... Part of the origin of this was that a friend and I were commenting that, unlike San Francisco or London, it's hard to find a drink here that would cost more than $10 US, even at the more...
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    English speaking doctor who makes house calls?

    Seriously ill and looking for a doc who makes house calls. Can pay cash or OSDE. Any recommendations? Prefer English speaking.
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    Selling my U2 Tickets March 30 La Plata

    So, it looks like my company will be sending me to Europe for the same date where I have these U2 tickets... March 30 in La Plata at 7:30 pm, MUSE opening. The seats are excellent and on the end of the row! 2 seats in Platea B 6, Row 22, Seats 1 & 2 Selling them for what I paid for them (face...
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    Traveling within the country without your passport?

    Anyone able to answer this one...? My work is sending me from a work assignment here in Argentina to a work assignment in the UK. To do this, I'd have to send off my USA passport for 20 working days or so to receive the UK visa. Can I travel around the country internally with a copy of that...
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    Asistente de Marketing

    This is a local post here with the pharmaceutical company I work for. It would be for someone who can legally work in the country already (not a work permit sponsored position as far as I know). I'm not the official contact for this, but am just passing it on...
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    Who likes to eat out?

    I am here in BA on my own and like to eat out... I'm looking for other people who might want to try new restaurants for dinner during the week. If there were a group of us, we could take turns emailing the group with a suggestion of a place, and then people could either go or not go depending on...
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    Orthopedist / back doctor for after a car accident?

    Anyone know of a good orthopedist or similar (not a chiropractor) who I could go see after being in a car crash? I have a global insurance plan so it doesn't matter what hospital, but preferably someone good, in Belgrano/Palermo or at least central, and if they speak English, that's a bonus.
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    Still looking for sailing/sailors

    Are there any other sailors on this board? I'm still looking for people to get out on the water with, particularly in any upcoming races or regattas, or crews looking to add another crew member with racing experience. (I usually am in foredeck and bow positions or on spinnaker, either foredeck...
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    Any girls for tea this afternoon?

    I end work at 1 (yay summer schedule!) so I was thinking maybe hosting a bit of afternoon tea at my place in Belgrano might be a good way to meet some other girls? Send me a PM if you want to come enjoy some tea and snacks in Belgrano, close to the Hernandez subte, around 4 pm this afternoon...
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    Internet woes - need a nerd :)

    As much of a nerd as I am, I am having a helluva time getting a router to connect to the DSL modem at my apartment from Arnet so that I can have wireless. Is there a nerd out there who would be willing to help me out for an hour or so? I'll pay you or take you for a drink or whatever. Thanks!
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    Help finding a personal assistant?

    Hey everyone, I'm looking for a personal assistant for about 5 to 10 hours a week that can help with errands, planning and organization, etc. I'd like to have someone fluent or near-fluent in Spanish, and level of English skill isn't so important to me as I speak Spanish. What's the best way to...
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