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    Quilting Stores?

    Hello all My mother is in town and we are looking for a quilting store. I know that there is all the fabric in the world in Once but we are looking for fat quarters not bolts of fabric. Any ides?
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    Now That We Can Use Credit Cards... Colonia Express Online?

    Now that we can use our credit cards to pay for things for approx the same price. Is it still better to pay for Colonia Express en efectivo or can we now take advantage of some of the web specials they show on their website? Has anyone done this?
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    Questions About Work Visas

    Does any one know if an an Individual from Argentina hires someone and sponsor them for a work visa? OR does it have to be a company of a certain size.. Also does the type of work matte? Pros? Cons? General thoughts?
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    A Good Wifi/internet Connection In Tigre? Anyone?

    I am scheduled to go to Tigre tomorrow with some friends but now I have a work call (in the US) in the middle of the day. I was thinking possibly I could sneak away and take the call. BUT I would need access to steady internet to call in. I don't mind paying and I don't think the wifi in...
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    Alternatives To Colonia Express... Can I Pay In Pesos...

    A friend tried to take Colonia Express on Saturday and she was told that all the boats were "broken" and that there would be no boats for the month of December. Of course this is horrible timing for me because I need to make a run to Colonia before the end of the year. So my question is...
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    Rolfing / Structural Integration

    Hello, Does anyone know of a Rolfing or structural integration practitioner in the capital?
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    Sports Injury Treatment

    Hello, I am looking for a recommendation for deep tissue, sports injury or cross frictional massage. I have read several posts about good massage therapists on the board but am looking for something very specific at this time to treat an injury. Any leads would be appreciated.
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    Starting A Business In Buenos Aires

    Hello all, I am still searching through the forums so feel free to send me any links if this has been addressed before. I am looking once again at all the visa options, and someone told me that I might could qualify for a business Visa. ( I have started a website resource for tango tourists)...
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    Starting A Business In Buenos Aires

    Hello all, I am still searching through the forums so feel free to send me any links if this has been addressed before. I am looking once again at all the visa options, and someone told me that I might could qualify for a business Visa. ( I have started a website resource for tango tourists)...
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    Why Is Xoom So Far Behind The Blue Dollar?

    We all know that Xoom does't give as good of a rate as you can get from cash.. but it seems to me that it Xoom is lagging further and further behind. While the blue dollar has been jumping every day, Xoom's rate has stayed at 8.35 for a while. Any thoughts on why this is?
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    Running Routes - Clubs - Partners Etc.

    I did a quick search but all the threads seemed at least a year old. I want to start running again. I am looking for a running club that meets in the evening or a running partner near micro centro. Also looking for ideas for running routes in the area.
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    Visa For Brazil

    I scheduled an appointment to get my tourist visa for Brazil for in a couple of weeks. But as i was looking over the required documents, it says that i need my ticket in and out of Brazil and to show my hotel reservations. This is for the embassy located here in Buenos Aires... I haven't bought...
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    Dating In Argentina / Dating Argentine Men

    So I have been here a while and have talked to some other expat friends about the differences dating here compared to other countries and i thought it would be interesting to hear some of your thoughts... So what are some of the things that you find different about dating here compared to...
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    Laws About Alcohol In Buenos Aires

    I was wondering if anyone knew what the laws were concerning alcohol consumption in public places. Are you allowed to walk on the street with a drink from a bar? a bottle? a can? Can you be in parks? On the bus? Are people allowed to have open containers in their cars?
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    Expat Psychologist Looking For Office Space To Rent

    Hello, I am licensed psychologist from the US and as I am considering my long term options here in Buenos Aires I am thinking about providing therapy services to other Expats (or anyone that would prefer therapy in English). The first step is finding an space to work from. Any suggestions on...
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    Recommendations For Dinner

    I am looking for a recommendation for dinner in the Palermo area. One of our friends is heading back to the States. She is vegitarian and two of us don't eat pork. Medium price range. Lots of variety in vegetarian options. Anyone know of anything?
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    Looking for Spanish teacher

    I am looking to take private lessons 2 -3 times a week from my home in micro Centro.. If you know of instructor that works with beginner/intermediate students please pass along their information. Thanks in advance
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    Looking for house cleaner

    hello. I am looking for a house cleaner 1 day a week right now but will increase to 2 days next month. I can pay up to 30 pesos an hour which I believe is still the going rate. I live in Centro.. and it's up 3 flights of stairs If you have a recommendation of someone that is...
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    I arrive on Saturday!!

    Hello all... I just wanted to say after months of bugging you guys with my questions the time is finally here! I arrive in Buenos Aires on the 25th! The day before my birthday!!! I am SO EXCITED! I can't wait to meet some of you and thank you for all of your help!
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    Cost of living Buenos Aires - FYI

    This website listed Buenos Airesas very low compared to other cities around the world it was ranked 508 overall out of 780 places (rank 1 is most expensive: rank 780 is least expensive). http://www.xpatulator.com/cost-of-living-review/Argentina-Buenos-Aires_7.cfm it breaks it down into "13...
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