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    Looking for a Shrink

    Anyone know an English-speaking psychiatrist, preferably but not necessarily a woman in Barrio Norte?
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    Pant sizes, empanadas and presidential advising pets

    As a longtime US immigrant in Argentina with a waste size of 34 inches, I’m baffled by having to buy size 44(!) pants. It’s a completely arbitrary designation having nothing to do with inches, centimeters or the price of empanadas at Vinnie’s (I recommend the bondiola y honey). I’m calling for...
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    Western Union rates

    What does it cost to send money from the US to Argentina? Factoring the cost to send dollars and the favorable exchange rate received from WU, can (for example) $1,000 in pesos buy U$S 1,000 at a casa de cambio?
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    US passport renewal hassle

    I can't get a handle on how to renew my about to expire passport. I've received many instructions, but just can't get it done. (Yo soy un viejo choto) Anyone know someone I can pay to do it for me? Thanks! Bewildered in BA
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    English language stand up in Palermo

    Recently read something about English stand up, but forgot where and when it'll be. Anyone know anything about this?
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    US Passport Renewal

    Need help in renewing my US passport. Last time was a piece of cake. Photographs done in the park across from the embassy. Short wait inside the bldg. Done and chau. Now I'm told I need to contact American Services (ACS) navigator to get things rolling. Tried this with no luck. Any help would be...
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    50th Anniversary of the 1976 coup

    https://es.rollingstone.com/arg-a-50-anos-del-golpe-libros-obras-y-canciones-que-reclaman-memoria-verdad-y-justicia/
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    Does this ring true?

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    Vanguard problems

    Does anyone have an account with Vanguard? I can't access my account nor reach them by calling the same number I've successfully used over the years. Help for this viejo choto would be much appreciated.
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    Anything new with IRS stuff?

    I've been living on SS for 18 years now and haven't needed to file a tax return. Now my bank has notified me that this year's tax form is available to me. Is this something new, or should I simply ignore it?
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    US Embassy appointments?

    Need to get something notarized. Also my passport's about to expire. Are appoinments needed or can I just show up?
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    Why citizenship?

    As a long time permanent resident living on my savings and Social Security allowance, what possible advantage would I enjoy by becoming an Argentine citizen? And Happy New Year to all..
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    Dealing with blackouts

    I'm not well, pushing 80 years-old and currently living in an apt on the 12th floor neat Callao y Corrientes. Does anyone know if areas are warned before a blackout? I'm afraid to leave the apt to buy candles (and maybe a flashlight) without knowing if I'll be able to access the elevater when I...
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    Inside Trump´s Argentina bailout

    https://www.ms.now/ms-now/watch/maga-backlash-spreads-to-argentina-inside-trump-s-20-billion-bailout-2474233411971
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    Gettin' a mortgage in BA

    Anyone know what it takes to be eligable for a mortgage here, how much interest is charged, etc. etc and la-di-da?
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    Official rate higher than Blue

    Can anyone, regardless of having an account, change dollars at a bank for the higher rate?
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    Avidly searching for jeans

    Looking for the best, reasonably priced jeans in Barrio Norte, El Centro, Recoleta or Abasto.
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    Hebe: The biography of a Mothers of Plaza de Mayo icon

    https://www.tiempoar.com.ar/ta_article/ulises-gorini-en-tiempos-oscuros-la-figura-de-hebe-refulge-como-una-guia-para-una-nueva-resistencia/
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    A Satirical Comedy by fellow expat Dennis Weisbrot (aka Dim Witty)

    consisting of 3 short plays dealing with the themes of US Foreign Policy, Religious Cults and Predatory Capitalism. LANGUAGE: Spanish DURATION: 60 minutes SUNDAYS IN NOVEMBER, 5PM THEATER: Sala Cortazar. Paseo la Plaza. Av. Corrientes 1660 CABA. TICKETS: $18.000 Purchased at Plateanet or at...
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    In urgent need of assistence

    After not having received my SS for 2 months and being notified that my bank has rejected the payments (after getting them on time every month for 17 years), I'm inundated with inscrutible forms to fill out and not sure where or to whom to send them. Can someone please recommend a savvy lawyer...
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