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  1. MacDaddy

    Physiotherapist Recommendation?

    Andrea Jakimczuk is quite good, reasonably priced, and speaks some English. Not a lot, but if you speak a bit of Spanish you'll do alright. She has her own studio with several rooms of equipment and such. Not in Palermo, it's near Parque Centenario. Then there is the brilliant kinesiologist...
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    anyone been to Chascomus?

    It's a pretty little town to stop for a picnic if you're on your way to Tandil or other points south.. I keep meaning to get back there and camp for a few days (except that I have no camping gear!) The lake is gorgeous.. pretty and tranquil.
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    where to get my iphone 4s unlocked

    That's exactly right, Philip - and just to expand on what you've outlined, since this is a subject with many misconceptions: I do software unlocks for iPhones as part of my Mac business. Unfortunately, neither the iPhone 4 nor the 4S can currently be software unlocked (by me, or by anybody...
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    Physical therapist and/or acupuncturist recommendation?

    Can anyone recommend a physical therapist and/or an acupuncture practitioner who speaks at least some English? Thanks in advance!
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    Good News - Netflix Now Available In Argentina

    Great article I just came across about the realities of piracy: http://www.forbes.com/sites/insertcoin/2012/02/03/you-will-never-kill-piracy-and-piracy-will-never-kill-you/
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    Good News - Netflix Now Available In Argentina

    You can get the American version of Netflix streaming (US$8/month) by going through a VPN or similar intermediary. The one I like is called Unblock-US because they only re-route your streaming content, not the rest of your internet - thus easing privacy and speed concerns. It's US$5/month. I'm...
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    Replacement screens and batteries for iPhones now available

    I've just imported a bunch of replacement batteries and touch screens for the iPhone 3G and 3GS. So if you have one of those models and your battery is no longer holding a charge, or your screen is cracked, I can replace it for you. Of course, I still offer all the usual Mac services. See my...
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    looking for expats living in BA to interview for documentary

    Valeria, I tried sending an email to the address you gave, but it bounced back. I'd probably be a good candidate for your interview if you still need people, just PM me.
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    BA Cast Season 2 kicked off!

    Just wanted to say how much I've enjoyed listening to season 1 of this podcast. It's professionally produced, entertaining, and super enlightening. Oh, and free! Thank you for continuing to make it, I know how much work that can be.
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    Bike shop in San Telmo?

    There's a shop by Parque Lazama, on the corner of Caseros and Defensa that could definitely do it. Suerte!
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    Outgoing Mail from Argentina

    I've learned the hard way not to send anything with Correo Argentina. I've sent postcards, packages, and posters to the U.S. through them and not a single one ever arrived. This was from different offices, mind you - so the entire operation seems rigged to me. Incredibly frustrating, all that...
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    web hosting

    Note that you need to have a DNI (or have a friend with one) to get a domain name here. But once you have that, it's free! As for hosting companies, here's another vote for HostGator - I recently moved all my sites to them (after suffering through years with iPower.com - stay away!) I couldn't...
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    Overstayed my visa rather a long time..

    Just to note that the US$140 fee for US citizens is only if you enter the country by air. I originally entered the country by land, and did not have to pay the fee. It was only a year later when I left and came back (by air) that I had to pay the fee. So if you're crossing the border by bus...
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    A warning and a recommendation

    Just wanted to give a warning about Palermo Propiedades, in case you're thinking of renting or buying from them - don't! They're fairly new to the furnished, short-term rental market - which is fine, everyone's allowed to make mistakes, and I'm the first to forgive if apologies are given and...
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    Lots of help wanted signs in Floresta / Koreatown

    For those of you looking for a job: The other day we were window shopping along Avenida Avellaneda, in the section between Nazca y Concordia - for those who don't know, this avenue is packed with wholesale and retail fashion clothing and apparel stores. Anyway, nearly every other shop had a...
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    Expat Meet Up Friday July 8th!

    Just saw this.. sounds wonderful! Hope it's not too late to add two more? Looking forward to meeting everyone!
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    Which barrio do you live in?

    We've lived in Colegiales for nearly a year now, and love it. It's a real neighborhood, with a nice balance of quiet residential streets and main avenues containing all the amenities and shops you'd ever need. We're super close to the D Line (often remarked to be the best subway line in the...
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    Internet problems :(

    To take this further, check out Namebench - a DNS benchmark utility from Google that assesses the best DNS servers for you to use given your location, typical sites you visit, etc. It's a pretty fantastic project - and the DNS servers it suggested I switch to are a whopping 20% faster than the...
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    Expat Names that sound strange to Argentines

    Fun thread... my name (Josh) gets completely mangled here. In Central America they called me "Yosh", which I liked. But in South America, it comes out as "Jis".. don't know why. I don't like the transliteration - Joshua (which is not actually my name, it's just Josh) is Josue - and I'm...
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    Recommendations getting Iphone unlocked?

    OK, for everyone's edification: software unlocking is the most elegant solution - everything continues to work on the phone, you gain functionality and don't lose any, you can reboot the phone all you like, etc. Note, however, that you do have to be careful not to allow iTunes to update your iOS...
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