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    Help An Expat Out? Vote For My Doc About Cortazar

    Hey guys - I'm a long time member here. I know there has to be a few Cortazar/Argentine literature fans on this forum, which is why i am reaching out. I was hoping you guys could help make my dream come true and vote to make my Cortazar documentary Project of the Week at IndieReign... It's a...
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    Help! Argentine Cc Restrictions Ruining My Dream?

    Hello! I'm a long time member here. I'm currently in Montreal and just launched a campaign to fund my new Julio Cortazar movie - a love story about the great Argentine writer. Only problem is… I am using IndieGogo.com and it looks like a few Argentine friends of mine cant contribute with their...
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    Cuevas / Casa De Cambio In Palermo

    Hi all - just arrived, Was wondering if there are any cuevas / casa de cambios to buy pesos with USD near Palermo? Would rather something close vs. going to Florida. Where do you get the best blue dollar prices?
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    Working On A Cortazar Love Story

    Hey expat people - Wanted to share my project which I think will interest you guys. I'm headed to Paris in a few weeks to track down all the old friends of Julio Cortazar -- the famous Argentine writer -- and to recreate a road trip he made at the end of his life with his Canadian wife, Carol...
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    Looking For Shared Dpto - Starting Sep/oct -28 Y.o Filmmaker

    Hi all - I'm headed back to B.Aires in September to work on a film about Cortazar (the writer) and his Canadian wife (I'm Canadian). I am hoping to find a place to rent a room, with a few other young, professional adults, or likeminded artists. If you know of anything opening up around...
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    Longterm Expats: What Has You Life Been Like?

    Hello All, My fiancee and I have been going though some serious changes. She is from B.Aires, I am Canadian. We love each other very much, but she wants to live in Arg., and I am not sure where I want to live. I am adventurous and like the idea of being in BA...I want to be a writer...
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    Quick Question: How Much For A Cab From Palermo Hollywood...

    to micro centro? leaving soon and gonna be late!
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    Want To Get Tennis Lessons Palermo Soho Or Hollywood

    I want a tennis instructor for the next 4 weeks. Ideally at the club on Costa Rica + thames Anyone know anyone?
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    Is It Legal To Do Online Exchange For Bringing $Usd?

    Since I'm not from the USA, I've been using Exchange4free to transfer cash from my bank into Argentina (instead of Xoom, but it's basically the same). I've done it twice, and every time the rate is higher ($6.10, $615). But those first two times was with a small sum (around $300 to $500 USD). I...
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    What Is Open Today? (Noche Buena/ Christmas Eve Day)

    Just wondering if any stores are open? I'm awaiting a money transfer and need that sweet sweet peso.
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    Any Tips For Tango Shows?

    I have a friend visiting from out of town and she loves dance. She wants to hit up a good tango show -- something not super touristy if possible (i.e. Tortoni is a "no") What are you opinions on this... What's the best tango show to take someone to? Thanks!
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    How Can I Get Tickets To Saturday's Polo Match?

    I want 2 tickets to the Argentine Open this saturday. Any tips? How much will it cost? thanks!
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    Polo Open: Looking For Experts

    Hey everyone, I am working on a story about the Argentina Open. Anyone have any knowledge or love of the sport and would be willing to chat for a few minutes today or tomorrow?
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    Expats... What Are Your Startup Ideas?

    Hey fellow expats, This weekend I am participating in the Buenos Aires Start Up Weekend -- a 54 hour marathon of business creating, hacking and networking (http://buenosaires.startupweekend.org) On the first day, people will present ideas, then groups will form to make those ideas come to...
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    Apartment Posts On This Forum

    Was was gringo boy's post about apartments allowed to stay on the expat living forum, but mine was quickly deleted by the mods ... I am looking for help in getting a 1 bedroom apartment... and the post doesn't get any attention over on the Apartments forum. So... yeah. Just wondering.
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    Looking For An Apartment December - 1 Bdrm, Palermo

    Looking for an apartment for rent starting December (or potentially mid November). Would love Palermo Chico, Caballito, and less so Palermo Soho. Need 1 bedroom for me and my portenia fiancee. If able to pay is $USD online then I can do that. Really want a pool and or gym - not deal breakers...
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    Alternatives To Xoom

    As the mega long Xoom post will tell you, it's impossible to use the service if you don't have a US credit card or bank account. For any expats from a different country, are there alternatives to getting your $USD into the country, other web services? I just asked a similar question about...
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    Using Paypal To Send $Usd Money

    I saw on the post about paying rent in dollars that Paypal is an option. Other people I have asked said that it's not. Can we clarify what the possibilities are? I'd love to use Paypal to pay my future landlord my rent in USD and get a discount with the black market rate. Is this going to be...
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    Just Arrived

    Hey everyone ... so I am finally in BA after a few months of waiting and planning. I am here with my fiancee, and for the next few weeks we are staying with her parents out in Ramos. Not used to having such a packed house! So it would be nice to meet some new people and go out and see the city...
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    Getting through the border with 2 big bags

    Hi guys – I am flying in to BAires next month, and with me I am bringing the rest of my fiancee's stuff... I'll have 2 big checked bags, and two carry ons, packed with various things, like: - 2 laptops (one will be new, but out of box, another an old macbook) - an old iPad - about 5 pairs of...
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