Experts advise Rosario to refloat RO-RO plan
Monday, September 19, 2016 Experts advise Rosario to refloat RO-RO planBy Guillermo HáskelHerald StaffProposed US$143-million project would streamline operations for growing vehicle export and import tradeAuthorities of Rosario — the city with the world’s largest grain export port cluster — should consider refloating a long-delayed plan to build a Roll On-Roll Off (RORO) terminal to streamline growing vehicle trade, a team of experts say. Zárate, on the River Paraná, 90 kilometres northwest of Buenos Aires, handles virtually all vehicle trade in the country. It was drawn up by several experts, among them analysts from ENAPRO, the public non-state agency that runs the Rosario port complex. Rosario Port proper is located 300 kilometres northwest of Buenos Aires. The leading vehicle manufacturers are located in the Greater Buenos Aires and Zárate (57 percent), Santa Fe-Rosario (14 percent) and Greater Córdoba (29 percent).
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 19, 2016 02:26 UTC
US election voting set to begin at local Embassy
How does absentee voting work? There is an urban legend, there is a myth that absentee votes are not counted. And what is critical to understand is that some of the races are going to be very close so absentee ballots can really make a difference in that respect. For example, 23 percent of all votes cast in Florida were absentee voting. And it is not just for people who are ready to vote with their absentee votes.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 19, 2016 02:26 UTC
Air travel shows signs of recovery as flights with Brazil take off
Number of Locals travelling to giant neighbour expected to rise sharply this summer Monday, September 19, 2016 Air travel shows signs of recovery as flights with Brazil take offGol workers inspect a Boeing 737 aircraft at the firm’s maintenance centre at the Tancredo Neves International Airport in Confins, Minas Gerais, Brazil in this Thursday, September 15 picture. Brazil, whose currency the real strengthened for years allowing for more travel abroad, has now gotten cheaper for foreign tourists going there. “We are not adding regular flights because we are occupying the 76 slots we are assigned per week. We are shifting flights from one destination to another to keep demand satisfied,” Gol said. But it is still a fantastic market that we know will come back, just as Brazil,” the director said.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 19, 2016 02:15 UTC
New company linked to Macri family in Panama Papers documents
investigation says karter properties was tied to president’s father’s fleg trading Monday, September 19, 2016 New company linked to Macri family in Panama Papers documentsA new company linked to a close friend of the Macri family registered in the Bahamas was exposed yesterday, after an investigation delved deeper into documents leaked from the Mossack Fonseca law firm earlier this year. Now, a new firm, named Karter Properties, has been linked to Fleg, according to an investigation by local daily Página/12. No-one in the Macri family is directly named in the company directory for Karter, possibly a reason why its name did not surface initially, as Fleg Trading did. Fleg Trading played a role as a holding company for the Pago Fácil business of Franco’s holding in the Mercosur giants. This occurred after Fleg Trading replaced the majority shareholder, Socma Americana (a firm where Franco, Mauricio and Mariano were registered).
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 19, 2016 02:15 UTC
IMF returns after 10-year absence
Monday, September 19, 2016 IMF returns after 10-year absenceIMF’s chief Christine Lagarde will have to approve the conclusions of the IMF mission after it comes to an end on September 30. Today, IMF officials will start auditing the country’s public accounts and begin an overview of the country in line with its famous “Chapter IV” guidelines. The IMF mission arriving today will audit national accounts and gross domestic product (GDP) forecasts — ten years after they last did so. The final report would be submitted before IMF chief Christine Lagarde for approval. “The (IMF) reports usually include an overview of the economic situation, a list of the risks and suggestions over economic policy.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 19, 2016 02:15 UTC
Argentina reaches final after epic win
Tennis — Davis Cup Monday, September 19, 2016 Argentina reaches final after epic winMagnificent MAyer. Mayer, who unexpectedly replaced the in-form Juan Martìn del Potro for the decider, propelled the South American nation into their first final since 2011 when they lost to Spain. Argentina will face Croatia, who beat France 3-2 in the other semi, in the November 25-27 final. “Leo has played very good Davis Cup matches before. Meanwhile, in Zadar, Croatia, Marin Cilic swatted aside Frenchman Richard Gasquet in straight sets yesterday to send Croatia into the Davis Cup final for only the second time.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 19, 2016 02:15 UTC
Bomb explodes in New York City injuring 29
Monday, September 19, 2016 Bomb explodes in New York City injuring 29New York City Police Department (NYPD) officers stand near the site of an explosion in the Chelsea neighbourhood of Manhattan, New York, yesterday. “Tonight, New York City experienced a very bad incident,” de Blasio said at a press conference near the scene in Chelsea. Governor Andrew Cuomo, touring the site of the blast in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighbourhood, said there didn’t appear to be any link to international terrorism. ‘It was crazy’“People didn’t know what was going on, and that’s what was scary,” said Anthony Zayas, an actor who was in the Chelsea neighbourhood Saturday night when the bomb went off. Officials solicited tips from the public, telling reporters at a press conference in the New York Police Department’s headquarters that they didn’t know who set off the bomb or why.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 19, 2016 02:15 UTC
River and Boca fail to hold leads
Soccer — Domestic League Monday, September 19, 2016 River and Boca fail to hold leadsBoth teams held to draws, Estudiantes reaches top spotRiver Plate’s perfect run ended yesterday as it drew 1-1 with San Martín of San Juan at the Monumental stadium in third-round match of the First Division tournament. River missed its chance to reach the top of the standings, although it is still unbeaten in the tournament. Meanwhile, San Martín played with counterattacks and almost put itself ahead in the 28th, when Emanuel Dening’s shot forced goalkeeper Augusto Battalla to make an acrobatic save. San Martín found the equalizer in its worst moment of the match. Uruguayan Santiago García took the ball after a Boca defensive mistake and assisted Javier Correa, who scored while goalkeeper Guillermo Sara was rushing out.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 19, 2016 02:15 UTC
Explore or Exploit – when to do which
Monday, September 19, 2016 Explore or Exploit – when to do whichBy Liliana PalermoFor the HeraldThink Less, Think BetterA FRIEND of mine has a bad habit of narrating his experiences as they are taking place. In a series of experiments, we gave participants a free-association task while simultaneously taxing (7) their mental capacity to different degrees. Other times, we rely on, or “exploit,” what we already know, leaning on our expectations, trusting the comfort of a predictable environment. If creativity is markedly stymied by mind wandering, it is stymied to an extent that is very noticeable, striking and significant. The good side of this is that –by all indications in the language – those who have to deal with a wandering mind are quite a number.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 19, 2016 00:45 UTC
Funny things on the way to the forum
The Macri government is not blind to this factor because it devoted a full day of the forum (the last) to the theme of innovation. In summary, the three days of the Business and Investment Forum brought here some 1,500 CEOs, including the global heads of such big names as BP, Coca Cola, Dow, Siemens, etc. But perhaps the biggest immediate result of the forum came from outside the business world. There were also various news items during the forum days which were not directly related but somehow sent out pertinent signals. The 2017 budget on the forum’s last day was another obvious item of interest for the forum.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 18, 2016 03:11 UTC
Obama fails to stop Israeli settlements
Sunday, September 18, 2016 Obama fails to stop Israeli settlementsPalestinian children carry water bottles near their house on the outskirts of the West Bank village of Yatta, south of Hebron. By Josef FedermanAPFigures show that construction in occupied territories has grown since 2008JERUSALEM — In his landmark speech to the Arab world seven years ago, President Barack Obama warned that Israeli settlements on occupied territories were undermining hopes for peace. Not only did he fail to stop it, but he watched Israeli construction in the West Bank and east Jerusalem thrive — despite repeated White House condemnations. But a senior Obama administration official acknowledged the settlements have continued growing significantly during the Obama years. Peter Beinart, a liberal American commentator who has been an outspoken critic of the settlements, said Obama had missed an opportunity.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 18, 2016 03:11 UTC
Foreign investors still cautious
“This shows there is a cultural issue, to maintain the level of work without thinking of economic efficiency,” said Trevisani. The Let’s Change official spoke as he defended a bill designed to promote youth employment that was savaged by the opposition as “unpassable” without amendments, considering the bill a throwback to labour reforms implemented in the 1990s. Addressing a plenary of committees yesterday, Triaca admitted the job sector faced turmoil, saying construction and industry had been hit the hardest. Argentina’s political reality lead some to question how politically feasible further reforms, especially the historically sensitive labour issue, really are. Macri does not have a majority in Congress and needs moderate members of the opposition Peronist movement to pass legislation.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 17, 2016 03:11 UTC
Del Potro outlasts Olympic champ Murray
Argentina takes 2-0 lead over Britain in Davis Cup semifinals Saturday, September 17, 2016 Del Potro outlasts Olympic champ MurrayGLASGOW — Argentina was in sight of a first Davis Cup final since 2011 after taking a 2-0 lead over titleholder Britain yesterday thanks to singles wins by Juan Martín del Potro and Guido Pella in the semifinal. World number two and Wimbledon champion Murray looked poised to chalk up his 30th victory in 32 Davis Cup matches when he led by two sets to one against Del Potro. This is very important to me and my team and we are looking to reach another final in the Davis Cup,” Del Potro said courtside. He looked almost out on his feet at times in an energy-sapping final set, and couldn’t handle the barrage of forehand shots by the rejuvenated Del Potro. “Juan Martín del Potro played an amazing match and I know this was a chance for me today.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 17, 2016 03:11 UTC
Blumbeÿ: Argentina’s First Flower Powered Wine
The creator of these floral wines, Gabriel Vivanco, is passionately in love with his native land and the bounty it offers up. That wonderful would be Argentina’s very first flower nectar wine. Making wine from flower nectar poses unique challenges and opportunities when it comes to food pairings. Both Blumbeÿ wines are incredibly easy to drink on their own, but they also pair well with a huge range of dishes. The dry Nature wine complements everything from octopus and marinated chicken to spicy Thai dishes and pork gyoza, while the sweeter wine is a natural fit for dessert addicts.
Source:The Argentina Independent
September 16, 2016 18:00 UTC
Viví Francia: Get Your French On in Buenos Aires
French culture will be celebrated in Buenos Aires for one week starting 17th September. It is being organised by the Franco-Argentine Chamber of Commerce, the French Embassy, and the Alianza Francesa of Buenos Aires. French immigrants formed the third largest community after the Italians and the Spanish and the majority stayed in the capital. French cinema: If you’re into French films then you are in luck. Photo exposition ‘Objectif Sport’: An international photo exposition will be shown from 20th September in the Alianza Francesa.
Source:The Argentina Independent
September 16, 2016 13:52 UTC