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    Professional Writer Loking For English Students

    I realize most users here already speak good English, but if you know someone who is looking to work on their English, keep me in mind. Conversation or grammar/ exams. I am a professional writer/journalist (books, TV, radio, newspapers) and and have experience teaching. Centro o zona norte...
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    Looking For Teachers Of French Abd German

    I want to swap English lessons (I am an experienced teacher of English) for lessons in German and/or French. I used to be decent in both, but they have nearly vanished over the years. I am getting ready to return to the land of the semi-civilized (Europe). Just one year to go and I would like to...
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    Need cheap cell phone

    I really need a cheap cell phone to use until I can afford a proper phone. I was robbed a while ago, then replaced my phone with a cheapie and it was stolen as well. I must have a target painted on my forehead. If anyone has an old phone they don´t need, please PM me. As long as it receives...
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    Museums in BA

    I found a much, much better site listing the many museums in this city. The city government´s web page is close to useless. http://www.welcomeargentina.com/museos/buenosaires_i.html And remember, most are free!!! Cheers, RR
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    Need a cheap phone for a few months

    I need a cheap phone for a while. I was robbed (of nearly everything) a few weeks ago and it may be a while before I get everything straightened and get a nice new phone. As long as it makes and receives calls/SMS, I will be happy. It's just for a few months and I don't have much cash at the...
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    Cheap contact lenses

    Does anyone know of a place to buy cheap contact lenses, preferably Accuview? I am in San Telmo, some between here and Recoleta would be great- Thanks, Richard
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    Teaching Enslish in BA

    I wanted to do some English teaching on the side here in BA. I was wondering if anyone had any advice. RR
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    Libaries for English books

    I read here sometime ago about a libraies set up years ago by an American that has English books for loan, but I could not find the post. The British Institute no longer has a library, so I looking for an alternative. Any thoughts?
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    Looking for an apartent

    I am looking for a shared apartment starting next week (Oct 10ish). Something not too expensive (my last place was US$300/month. San Telmo, Palermo, Recoleta, Centro, or... PM me.
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    Harina Pan from Venzuela/Columbia

    I am trying to find Harina Pan (corn flour), but it needs to be from Columbia or Venezuela (theirs is different from the local stuff). Any thoughts. So far I have had no luck. R
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    Moving to Santiago, maybe

    I am thinking of re-locating to Santiago for 6-12 months. Does anyone know if there is a group like this one for expats in Santiago. And any other advice about living there would be welcome.
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    Getting to Bogota...cheap

    I have a friend, who just spent 3 days in Iguazu waiting for a bus to Lima (without success) and finally came back to Buenos Aires. She needs to get back to Bogota (her home), but the airfares are stupid -- more than US$1000 one-way. Does anyone have any ideas? Bus, plane, everything is...
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    Antofagasta to Salta by bus

    I will be in Antofagasta, Chile, next month and want to come back to Buenos Aires by bus. The Argentine portions are easy to figure out, but nobody here can tell me anything about the Antofagasta-Salta portion - my first link of three. Has anyone done this trip? The travel agents here in BA say...
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    Bagels, Bagels, Bagels

    A number of people ave asked about bagels. There was a place on Junin that had decent bagels - but it closed down recently. But I just trolled the Jewish barrio in Abasto and found a place that has great bagels. Not quite New York or Montreal style, but pretty good. It's on Talcahuano (sp?)...
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    Any movie lovers out there?

    I am an avid movie fan. I have actually written three scripts one of which was made into a film and I am writing another now. I am looking for people who also enjoy serious cinema (I am not talking about Titanic) and talking about it after the film. There are some great movies being made here in...
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    Looking for a Spanish teacher in Centro

    I have just moved to Centro (near Congresso) and am looking for a good Spanish teacher for private lessons. If anyone has any ideas, please email me ([email protected]) Or PM me. I really need to re-start my Spanish studies. Cheers, Richard
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    Looking for a Spanish teacher in Olivos/Vicente Lopoz or nearby

    After 18 months here my Spanish is embarrassingly bad. I work in English, my girlfriend speaks English, so I get little practice and I really to start taking lessons again. Does anyone know a reputable Spanish teacher out this way (basically anywhere from Belgrano and north, but preferably...
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    Movie rentals - classic old stuff

    I am wondering if ayone is aware of a DVD rental place in BA (either downtown or in Vicente Lopez) that has a decent collection of classic old movies. My Argentine girlfriend is a movie peasant and needs some education!!! I mean great old Hollywood movies (Brando, John Ford, Jimmy Stewart...
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    Cartridges for US printer

    I just bought a Ink Jet printer here in BsAs, which as it turns out is a US model not available here. So I have not been able to buy cartridges (Epson type 69) for it. Any ideas? Do I just need to bite the bullet and buy a local printer? Cheers, RR
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