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One US Politician's escape down to SOUTHAM

By nine inch nails on Jun 24, 2009, 11:09.

Caruso-Cabrera: Tweak Your Platform, GOP Topics:Barack Obama | Democrats | Republicans | Politics & Government | Economy (U.S.)By: Michelle Caruso-Cabrera, CNBC Reporter | 24 Jun 2009 | 11:06 AM ET Text Size Michelle Caruso-Cabrera Anchor More evidence of what’s wrong with the Republican party emerged this week with the Mark Sanford scandal. If you haven’t heard, the governor of South Carolina disappeared to who knows where this past week. (Now he says he was not on the Appalachian Trail but in Argentina.) He didn’t tell his wife or his staff, which has lead to all kinds of speculation that he is A: Having an affair; B: Having a nervous breakdown. If the answer is A, you can add it to the long list of hypocritical actions by self-righteous Republicans. Insert here Senator John Ensign recently having to apologize for an affair. The Republican Party insists that "American values" must be a core part of the platform. Their values of course; and yet values that many of them don't adhere to. There are few crimes greater in America than hypocrisy. CNBC Poll: Tell Us What You Think Is Michelle right? Should the GOP remove social issues from the party platform? Michelle's nuts. The GOP is the guardian of our morality. Michelle's on the mark. It's time the party focused on fiscal issues. The GOP needs to focus on both. Undecided Vote to see results CNBC Poll: Tell Us What You Think Is Michelle right? Should the GOP remove social issues from the party platform? * 1367 responses Michelle's nuts. The GOP is the guardian of our morality. 12% Michelle's on the mark. It's time the party focused on fiscal issues. 61% The GOP needs to focus on both. 24% Undecided 2.6% Not a Scientific Survey. Results may not total 100% due to rounding. If the Republican party would stick to what matters, fiscal issues, they would do a heck of a lot better at the polls. They wouldn't have to be worried about looking like hypocrites every time one of them has an affair, or when (gasp!) one of their unmarried daughters turns out to be gay or pregnant. The Republican party platform should be one line long: We will stay out of your pocketbook and out of your private life. But what did they do for the last eight years under President George Bush? They invaded both. Putting aside social issues, the Republicans spent money like drunken sailors. With a Republican party like that, who needs Democrats? Money & Politics With Larry Kudlow: We Don’t Need Big-Bang Health-Care Reform An Imperial Fed? The Karl Roves of the world will say that I am naïve, that I don’t understand politics, that I come from one of the coasts where people are more socially liberal, that I don’t understand the Midwest, that you must use social issues like gay marriage to get the vote out, blah blah blah. I disagree. It was a Democrat who said "It’s the economy, stupid." He was right. © 2009 CNBC.com Tools: Print Email

tips for work, where to stay etc etc

By finarina on Jun 8, 2009, 12:22.

wow! Firstly, having spent all my time on the Colombia websites I am surprised to see that Argentina has much, much less info available! Especially seeing as there are relatively so few travellers in Colombia.... Ok, waffle over, I am heading to Argentina(Buenos Aires I think exclusively til I have some cash saved) at the beginning of July, and I would be really grateful of any tips you may have with regards to where to stay(on a budget- I am aware it`s not the cheapest place to travel) and also hints and tips on working there, visasa etc, as I really need to get a job asap. Thanks in advance! xxx Also, are there hostel lists on here?

any jobs there in argentina ?

By geoff71 on Jun 7, 2009, 10:27.

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Pakistan violates ceasefire

By girish on Jun 4, 2009, 11:23.

Hello Sir, Pakistan on Wednesday violated the ceasefire along the Line of Control when they fired on an Indian Army personnel at Swajian area between Poonch and Rajouri sectors, Army officials said. No trace of Air France passengers Vodafone paid Sarin Rs 3.87 crore How celebs make their millions. -------------- girish ------------- social bookmarking--social bookmarking

Argentinians Attack Coach Carrying Chilean Man Suspected Of Having Swine Flu

By tasco66 on May 26, 2009, 09:24.

Argentina: The superpower that never was

By tasco66 on May 26, 2009, 05:59.

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/2/778193e4-44d8-11de-82d6-00144feabdc0.html

Los muros de la exclusión social

By love2colombia on Apr 23, 2009, 00:49.

Los muros de la exclusión social LA CONSTRUCCIÓN EN Brasil y Argentina de unas murallas que separarán a los ricos de los pobres causa escozor en la comunidad y trae a colación los casos de E.U., Alemania e Israel. Carmen Gutiérrez Remolina - Medellín | Publicado el 23 de abril de 2009 Ante la mirada reprobatoria de gran parte de la sociedad, se comenzaron a erigir en Brasil y Argentina unos muros que, si bien en el primer caso el Gobierno dice que tienen una finalidad ambiental, separarán a los ricos de los pobres. Es cuestión de tiempo para que la diferencia de clases esté definida por una pared de hormigón, que pretende proteger a los más pudientes alejándolos de quienes consideran peligrosos. Por lo menos está es la intención explícita del alcalde de San Isidro (Argentina), Gustavo Posse, quien gestó la idea del muro de 1,5 kilómetros de longitud para separar su jurisdicción de su vecino pobre y así combatir la inseguridad de la zona. Para Maximiliano Saavedra, estudiante de periodismo de la Universidad Abierta Interamericana de Buenos Aires, esto es una réplica de las políticas de E.U., Israel y Brasil y solo puede combatirse demoliendo además de las murallas de cemento las de la indiferencia y el egoísmo. Por su parte, algunos brasileños miran con escepticismo la construcción de unos muros en 11 favelas de Río de Janeiro. Mientras el Gobierno lo justifica como una barrera ecológica para contener la ocupación en áreas de preservación ambiental, otros aseguran que se trata de una estrategia para acordonar la delincuencia común y, entre otras razones, dificultarles la huida cuando hay redadas. Esto agravado por la ausencia del Estado en las comunidades periféricas, afirmó a EL COLOMBIANO Marcos Rolim, profesor de Derechos Humanos de la Universidad Metodista en Puerto Alegre, Brasil. "El único rostro del gobierno que los habitantes conocen es la policía, que es una presencia horrenda porque es una de las policías más violentas del mundo, esto hace que el Estado sea símbolo de exclusión social", comentó Rolim. Hace falta mucho más que una muralla para garantizarle bienestar a los ciudadanos. Para Ramón Maya, historiador y profesor de Ciencias Sociales de la Universidad Pontificia Boliviariana, estas barreras mentales y físicas solo se derriban buscando la equidad a través de la salud, la educación y las oportunidades laborales.

Argentina Photos

By Cliff80 on Mar 23, 2009, 05:57.

This is Argentina's Lake district region or Patagonia. Beautiful area for trekking and outdoor activities. Anyone else with any cool Argentina photos to share?

Argentina

By eave132 on Feb 24, 2009, 11:50.

Has anyone ever heard of this company?? http://www.facebook.com/pages/Bueno-entonces/37184581462 I really want to go to Argentina!!

Volunteer Abroad as an Atlas Corps Fellow

By Atlas Corps on Feb 6, 2009, 09:08.

Atlas Service Corps seeks nonprofit leaders from around the world to apply for their 2009-2010 fellowship positions in Washington, DC and Bogota, Colombia. All expenses are paid in this prestigious, fellowship program, including a living stipend, health insurance, visa, travel, training, and a $2,500 end of service award. Applicants must have 3 or more years of experience in the nonprofit sector, a college degree, fluency in English (and Spanish if applying to volunteer in Colombia), and a commitment to returning to their home country after one year. Candidates from outside the U.S. are placed at outstanding host organizations in Washington, DC including Ashoka, Asian American LEAD, CentroNía, Grameen Foundation, and Population Action International. Candidates from the U.S. are placed at organizations in Bogota like Give to Colombia and Oxfam GB. In addition to volunteering full time at their host organizations, Fellows are enrolled in a management development training program and join a growing network of nonprofit leaders from around the world. For more details about eligibility requirements and the application process, please visit: www.atlascorps.org/apply.html. The deadline to apply is April 1, 2009.

¡¡¡¡NOS QUEDAMOS SIN TILCARA!!!!

By Desi1 on Feb 5, 2009, 13:31.

Todos los que puedan escuchar Cerrar Tu puntuación ha sido agregada con éxito. Cerrar Lo sentimos, se ha producido un error mientras se agregaba tu voto. Informar el abuso Comparte hoy a las 02:55 ¡¡¡¡NOS QUEDAMOS SIN TILCARA!!!! Es de no creer... Parece que en otros países ya ha sucedido, cuando a un monumento o un lugar ¡¡¡ se lo declara 'PATRIMONIO DE LA HUMANIDAD'!!! Quebrada de Humahuaca -Jujuy. Declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad por la UNESCO . Todos los que puedan escuchar Esto nos llega de Tilcara.- Por favor,reenvíenlo a todas las direcciones de mail que puedan, para hacer el suficiente barullo que quite la impunidad que las distancias y el olvido dan a todo estos salteadores y 'colonizadores'.- 'Estimados Amigos de Red Latina Sin Fronteras: Mi nombre es Luis Fernando Cabrera, soy tilcareño y estoy muy preocupado por lo que nos está pasando. Desde que se declaró Patrimonio de la Humanidad,Tilcara está sometida a este despojo de tierra, ya nada es como antes. En estos últimos días aparecieron Gringos, con papeles de compra y venta de Tierras, están usurpando lugares que siempre nos pertenecieron, aduciendo que son de ellos, sacando a gente humilde sin piedad, son tierras con historia, con más de 500 años que fueron nuestras. Hoy todos extraños están ocupando Tilcara, construyendo hoteles, la inseguridad está creciendo, ya no podemos salir a la calle, no podemos dejar las puertas abiertas, como siempre lo hacíamos.... Gente que vivió toda su vida sembrando, criando ovejas, hoy está siendo desalojada por gringos con plata que con un papel de Compra y Venta falso, nos quieren quitar lo poco que nos pertenece. Los Tilcareños necesitamos ayuda, que se investigue todo esto, ya no aguantamos más, queremos que se vaya toda esta gente extraña. Les pido encarecidamente y con el corazón humilde que tenemos, nos ayuden. Nosotros no podemos hacer nada contra este aparato más poderoso que nuestra simpleza de ser tilcareños. Estos son algunos de los datos graves y preocupantes: Sabina Gregorio, Albina Gregorio, Leonarda Gregorio de Alfarcito, Terrazas de Cultivo legada por los incas, están siendo despojadas por la Familia Alvarez Prado (Terratenientes). Calle Sorpresa de Tilcara Familia Flores Olmos, despojada por Alvarez Prado, después de 85 Años de Mantener una Tierra. Comunidad Aborigen de Villa Florida están siendo despojados por Zambrano (Gente Extraña). Comunidad del Huasamayo ya fueron despojadas varias familias y hoy nos quitan la Cancha de Fútbol donde juegan 600 deportistas del pueblo. Club Atlético Terry despojado de una tierra para el deporte por personas desconocidas que compraron en esta semana estas tierras quien sabe a quien y el 9 de mayo fueron alambradas y cercadas. Barrio Usina, Familias enteras que están siendo despojadas de sus tierras por terceros. Todos estos vienen con papeles de la ciudad. ¿Qué podemos hacer? Ya no hay justicia para nosotros. ¿Qué pasará mañana en Tilcara? Toda esta gente nos maltrata con palabras tales como: Coyas, Negros sucios, etc. Palabras irreproducibles. Gracias por Difundir esta grave preocupación. Un Abrazo enorme y un sincero saludo desde Tilcara - Jujuy - Argentina.' El saber nos da la opción de elegir entre seguir inmerso en un sistema macabro o hacer algo para modificarlo. Tenemos la gracia de compartir el mismo territorio con estas personas afectadas, personas que tienen para dar y enseñarnos muchas cosas... cuidémoslas por el bien de todos... Vivimos durante miles de años bajo los árboles, haciendo el amor bajo las estrellas que estos cientos de años de alienación no van a apagar nuestra esencia. PÁSENLO, CON ESO BASTA; PARA QUE LOS DEMÁS SE INFORMEN. EL RESTO QUEDA EN CADA UNO. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Construction workers uncover ancient Spanish ship in Buenos Aires

By cali_brahh on Jan 7, 2009, 14:26.

http://news.yahoo.com/nphotos/Construction-workers-uncover-ancient-Spanish-ship-Buenos-Aires/ss/events/sc/123108buenosairesshi;_ylt=ApIaXcuDETPJYYQdsIBVAEXlWMcF

Gotan Project - Triptico Live

By Portena on Dec 28, 2008, 21:45.

Starting next year, US visitors to Argentina will have to pay a welcoming fee is of USD $134 per person!!!

By tasco66 on Dec 3, 2008, 12:50.

http://www.workpermit.com/news/2008-10-10/argentina/immigration-tourist-visitor-fees-new-law.htm?newsletter=visitor

Ruta de Vino - Mendoza Argentina

By fullpopfreddy on Nov 29, 2008, 16:27.

I know, I know. This is a REALLY long post. I figured I haven’t been writing while in Mendoza and this is my way to catch up. I have broken this post into Day 1, then Day 2, so you can break up your reading pleasure over time and won’t get tired reading this at work for the rest of the day. Wines are to northern California what wines are to Mendoza. We took the long distance bus ( Chevallier ) 307 pesos roundtrip out of Buenos Aires on Thursday, arriving in Mendoza early in the morning after a somewhat longer than anticipated bus ride. Mendoza is 665 miles (1,074 km) west of Buenos Aires, in the foothills of the Andes. Since it is at a higher elevation (746 meters or 2,449 ft) you could guess it would be cooler than Buenos Aires, but that isn’t the case. This is high desert and the forecast was for low 80s F (upper 20s C), which would be perfect for visiting wine country. From the city you can see the front range of the Andes and some of the snow capped second range. You have to take a tour to get to the highest, third range. After getting settled into our hotel and walking around the town for about 45 minutes I think I had seen most of Mendoza. It is a city of a bit over 100,000 with 800,000 in the metro region, but there isn’t too much to the city itself. All its wonder lies in the outskirts and within the province which shares the same name. For more pictures and excerpts from this trip: Log into: http://frederickandnataliaslife.blogspot.com/2008/11/ruta-de-vino-mendoza-argentina-day-1.html http://frederickandnataliaslife.blogspot.com/2008/11/ruta-de-vino-lujan-day-2.html Freddy

direcciones

By jmunoz on Nov 15, 2008, 23:04.

como les va, soy de honduras, viajo a argentina por motivos de estudios en febrero 2009, quisiera saber si alguien me puede decir la distancia entre la universidad de palermo y la universidad de buenos aires, como llegar y si existen apartamentos que esten equidistante de las universidades, gracias

Englishman looking for family accommodation in Buenos Aires

By Hugfrancis on Nov 11, 2008, 13:01.

I am coming to Buenos Aires for two months or more (December - February 2009), to learn Spanish (and also a teacher training course). I am looking for a comfortable room to rent near the town centre, with a cultured/professional family who will speak only Spanish with me (I am leaving Medellin in Colombia because too many people speak English to me!). Other requirements: The room must be quiet, with a desk and the possibility to connect to wi-fi. Possibility to park a motorcycle somewhere (I might buy one when I arrive). Evening meals with the family is preferred.

Know any art/design school

By fuzzycozy on Nov 10, 2008, 10:29.

Hey guys- I was wondering if anybody have info on design schools (photography/media art) in argentina that is thought in english... thanks

Maradona Named as Manager of Argentine National Squad

By manINred on Nov 1, 2008, 06:59.

There we go, I meant originally to put this here. I think he is there just for inspiration, and will have a solid coaching staff to back him up. I am not sure if it is a good idea ultimately, based on his previous (dismal) managing record, but let's face it... when you have God managing you, how badly can you do ;)? Any thoughts on this move?

Maradona Named as Manager

By manINred on Oct 31, 2008, 22:47.

Based on his previous managing experience, Argentina are doomed, however many of the players will be mentally ejaculating at the prospect of being coached by their idol/God. I hope it works out, he will clearly have a very good coaching staff behind him. I would think he is there more for inspirational purposes rather than technical prowess, however he has been in a winning WC side, could this serve Argentina well come 2010? Time will tell.

British backpacker shot

By Peter on Sep 24, 2008, 13:37.

A british backpacker was shot in Argentina: http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/news/world/us_and_americas/article4807167.ece#cid=OTC-RSS&attr=2015164 "Harry Christopher, 29, was walking near his hotel in Moron, a city near Buenos Aires, on Friday when he was attacked by the man with a 9mm-calibre pistol. Police believe the murder may have been the result of a robbery gone wrong, but are also investigating links to drugs crime. "

Cuáles son los lugares más representativos de Argentina?

By de pronto on Jul 23, 2008, 17:45.

Hola, Me gustaría ir a Argentina, mi novio me ha dicho que vayamos a Bariloche, pero yo quiero saber qué otros destinos turísticos hay en Argentina. Hay una región que ahora no recuerdo el nombre, en donde los cerros se ven de diferentes colores, ¿alguien sabe el nombre de esa región? Gracias

Universidad de Palermo y la UBA?

By de pronto on Jul 5, 2008, 21:00.

Hola, Alguien sabe que universidad es mejor para estudiar diseño grafico: la universidad de palermo o la universidad de buenos aires? ademas de que necesitaria saber cual de ellas es privada y cual publica? Gracias

Iguazu Falls

By Portena on Jun 7, 2008, 12:40.

http://i29.tinypic.com/29fwark.jpg

Jungle View of the Falls

By Portena on Jun 7, 2008, 12:37.

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Tango Stage at the Cafe Tortoni

By Portena on Jun 7, 2008, 12:27.

http://i26.tinypic.com/vhxr87.jpg

Downtown Buenos Aires

By Portena on Jun 7, 2008, 12:06.

http://i31.tinypic.com/n1xv2t.jpg

Argentina is live

By Peter on Jun 4, 2008, 04:19.

Welcome to the Argentina section! Share your travel experiences, ask questions, go for it :)