Roux: Switching Up The Fine Dining Equation In Argentina
If you’re looking for a new approach to local cuisine, Roux is where you want to go. Grilled shrimp and giant squid from the southern cone have an intense roasted flavor that combines with the herbal aromas from the couscous perfectly. Starting with the Lentils Ragout served with grilled cuttlefish and a southern cone giant squid. Black olive Gnocchis and a grilled giant squid play the role of sides, and do they play it right! Bottom line is take the Chef’s advice on this one and don’t leave the table without trying the house’s Chocolate Textures: a chocolate nemesis topped with chocolate ice-cream, chocolate coulis and chocolate tuile.
Source:The Bubble
September 03, 2016 04:07 UTC
New Subway Station To Be Named After Argentine LGBT Activist Carlos Jáuregui
The Buenos Aires City legislature approved a measure to name the Sante Fe station of the newly inaugurated “H” subway line after Argentine LGBT activist Carlos Jáuregui. The words Jáuregui wrote in his autobiography maintain a relevance today as much as they did in 1990s Argentina. “If being gay were to affect those who are, it is because of the lack of rights, discrimination and marginalization to which we are exposed to unfairly. He helped found an LGBT rights organization CHA (Homosexual Community of Argentina) that fought for legal recognition and dignity after “seeing what was possible” while living in France. He fought for the legal rights he was refused, for the treatment those in his life (and later he) would need has HIV decimated his community.
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September 03, 2016 01:07 UTC
More Hot Water And You’d Boil: Boudou Is Indicted For The Third Time
Federal Judge Sergio Torres today indicted former vice president — and current political pariah — Amado Boudou for allegedly defrauding the state by having the Economy Ministry purchase 19 luxury cars it didn’t need during his tenure as minister. According to Torres, there’s enough evidence to conclude that in December 2009, Boudou ordered an arbitrary and unfounded purchase of the luxury vehicles through a private auction. In his ruling, Torres argued skipped the legal procedure to get the vehicles and even paid a higher price than the “market value for corporate purchases” at the time. One of the cars was used by Boudou for his personal use as vice president for almost two years when he was Vice President, even though they had been bought for the Economy Ministry, according to Infobae. While we’re at it, let’s take a look back at the other two cases that have the former Vice President in hot water and one where he was left off the hook, just to give him a break.
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September 02, 2016 20:48 UTC
Pope Francis Can’t Hide His Allegiance To San Lorenzo In Meeting With Players
When he welcomed staff and players of his favorite football club, San Lorenzo and the AS Roma team today, it was a friendly affair. “[The AS] Roma [team] needs to fly high [to beat San Lorenzo, presumably], so I think a San Lorenzo plane would be fitting,” said the Pope to AS Roma, brandishing a toy airplane with the San Lorenzo logo on the side. Of course, Pope Francis’ allegiance is hardly new and, oh how coincidental, the club has enjoyed an astonishing rise in success since he was elected pontiff in 2014. San Lorenzo gave the Pope a San Lorenzo jersey, although he appears to have gotten emotional over the basketball jersey he received. We knew his father had played basketball at the club,” San Lorenzo president Matías Lammens said.
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September 02, 2016 20:15 UTC
MESA Food Week: Buenos Aires Celebrates The Almighty Artichoke
MESA, menús de estación con sabores de Argentina (seasonal menus with flavors of Argentina), is making environmental consciousness cool and delicious with their Buenos Aires based food week. Food weeks are common in la ciudad de la furia, but this one is extra special. The idea behind this new semana gastronómica is to promote the use of local ingredients in the community in order to reduce environmental impact. The Buenos Aires based eateries getting in on the action include:1893BASACucina ParadisoLa CabreraLos GalgosMOOI PalermoNANAParaje ArévaloPura TierraSucreTeguiTerrazas BistroTomo IThe seriously indulgent menus for each of the participating restaurants can be found here. Its main M.O is to get people excited about using local and seasonal produce.
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September 02, 2016 19:07 UTC
Don’t Mess With Messi: Lionel Responds To His Critics, AKA Maradona
In case you had forgotten, Maradona loves talking smack about Messi. He’s accused him of “lacking the personality to be a leader” and then, much like a high schooler, insisted he wasn’t insulting Messi when he, well, insulted him. He’s also recently accused Messi of “faking” his retirement from the national team. On being asked about his decision to leave Argentina’s National Team only to return two months later, he said:“When I said what I said, I’d made that decision. Or maybe it’s just Messi being Messi.
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September 02, 2016 18:22 UTC
Stolbizer Accuses: Writes A Whole Book Alleging Kirchnerite Corruption Schemes
National lawmaker Margarita Stolbizer yesterday presented her book, “I accuse” (Yo acuso), in which she denounces sophisticated corruption schemes set up by former presidents Néstor Kirchner and Cristina Fernández de Kirchner. Nothing new from Stolbizer, considering Fernández practically can’t go to the bathroom without having Stolbizer waiting for her with a new claim of corruption. But the book does seem to consolidate Stolbizer’s position as the public figure who will most forcefully go after the previous administration with allegations of corruption. Society as a whole needs to make a serious commitment to never forget the lesson taught by Cristina Kircnher’s two administrations: Corruption kills,” Stolbizer said. Stolbizer and Massa appear close to sealing an alliance ahead of next year’s mid-term elections.
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September 02, 2016 18:11 UTC
Chinese Tourists No Longer Need Visas To Visit Argentina
Within a few hours of President Mauricio Macri’s arrival to China, the president announced a key measure aimed to show goodwill toward the hosts of the G20 Summit: Chinese tourists will no longer need visas to visit Argentina. Yet even those who still need to get the visa will benefit, as the new document will be valid for five years, rather than the current 90 days. There are likely to be more announcements abut deals and agreements with China after Macri meets with his Chinese counterpart, President Xi Jinping tonight at 11PM (Argentina time). The Macri administration thinks there is a lot of room to grow there considering a whopping 100 million Chinese citizens travel internationally every year. Read more: China Promises To Use Its Space Station In Argentina For ‘Peaceful Purposes’It will be Macri’s first G20 Summit.
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September 02, 2016 17:26 UTC
Towards a More Engaging City
We are working to turn our beautiful Buenos Aires into a city in which we can all live together in harmony, a place for enjoyment and inspiration, we are able to challenge and fascinate us. In the last few years, the citizens of Buenos Aires saw a significant increase in the options available to travel around the city. Buenos Aires is now a more modern, friendlier city, one which makes its residents’ everyday life easier. Soon, we will be able to enjoy a new milestone in this transformation: the Centro de Trasbordo Pacífico (Pacífico Commuting Center), with facilities spanning 1,000 meters along Santa Fe Avenue. Pacífico is a key connection axis between the city’s downtown and the suburban areas of the Buenos Aires province.
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September 02, 2016 15:45 UTC
Why Is The City Of Buenos Aires In Such Chaos Today?
If you had to go somewhere in the City of Buenos Aires today, you probably noticed that the streets, especially in the downtown neighborhoods close to Plaza de Mayo, are absolute chaos. Teachers will not attend school today and join the march, also demanding collective bargaining talks be reopened and better working conditions. The chances of their demands being met, at least in the Buenos Aires Province, seem to be close to zero. In an interview with TN, Buenos Aires province Governor María Eugenia Vidal, said her administration will not promise raises it can’t afford: “teachers and police make little money, they are right to protest. Read more: Public School Teachers Strike Across Argentina Demanding Higher WagesThe Macri administration has refused to renegotiate wage increases, even though many agreements were reached when inflation expectations are much lower than they are now.
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September 02, 2016 14:15 UTC
Manufacturing Sector Isn’t Too Happy With Argentina’s Government
As President Mauricio Macri travels to China in order to promote foreign investment and to participate in the G-20, yesterday’s “Industry Day” brought national tensions to the forefront between the industrial sector and the government. The World Trade Organization (WTO) categorizes China as a “non-market economy,” (NME) but China has argued that should expire in December 2016 — hence Kaufmann Brea’s plea. Aside from fears on China obtaining recognition of MES by the Argentine government, there are also concerns within the declining sector. This week, the INDEC national statistics agency revealed the industrial sector plunged by 7.9 percent in July, marking the sixth consecutive month of decline and the worst drop in 14 years. This would imply further danger to an Argentine industry that would struggle to compete with cheaper imports.
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September 02, 2016 14:03 UTC
Macri Is With Her: Argentina’s President To Speak At Clinton Foundation
At first, President Mauricio Macri was accused of holding his cards too close to his chest when it came to the question of whether he preferred Hillary Clinton or Donald Trump as the next president of the United States. Then, in an interview with Buzzfeed, he didn’t hesitate when he was asked, making it clear that he prefers Clinton over Trump. Argentina’s ambassador to the US, Martín Lousteau, had also previously implied Buenos Aires would prefer Hillary Clinton, but framed the issue as one more of convenience than anything else, saying continuity would make relations easier. The other panelist will be Italian Prime Minister Matteo Renzi and the moderators will be none other than Chelsea Clinton and Bill Clinton. Read more: How Does Macri Feel About US Candidates Donald Trump And Hillary Clinton?
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September 02, 2016 13:18 UTC
Aimé García: Challenging The Patriarchy One Accessory At A Time
When Aimé García walked into Naná for an after office happy hour last week, heads turned. “I had always wanted to have my own brand and to create a product I could sell internationally. After graduating with a Fashion Design Degree from UBA, she went to work at a large leather-accessories brand. Designing the pretty and functional handbag wasn’t enough for me.” Aimé says. “The design process was really personal and deep but I think it does reflect my brand.
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September 02, 2016 12:56 UTC
Ousted Rousseff appeals to Supreme Court
Friday, September 2, 2016 Ousted Rousseff appeals to Supreme CourtA supporter of Brazil’s former president Dilma Rousseff holds a sign depicting Brazil’s new President Michel Temer, during a protest after the Senate removed her from office, in Rio de Janeiro, on Wednesday. BRASILIA — Brazil’s ousted president Dilma Rousseff appealed to the Supreme Court yesterday to overturn the Senate’s decision to remove her from office for breaking budgetary rules. In the unlikely event the Supreme Court approved an injunction, Temer would return to being interim president while the Senate trial was repeated. So far, all requests made by Rousseff’s defence on the merits of the impeachment process against her have been rejected by the Supreme Court, whose Chief Justice Ricardo Lewandowski presided over her impeachment trial. Fears of a rift in his coalition were fuelled on Wednesday, when senators of his own party angered allies by granting Rousseff the right to hold public office in the future in an apparent contradiction to the Constitution.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 02, 2016 04:53 UTC
Messi leads 10-man Argentina to victory
Soccer — World cup qualifiers Friday, September 2, 2016 Messi leads 10-man Argentina to victoryMENDOZA — Lionel Messi led Argentina to a 1-0 victory over Uruguay at the Malvinas Argentinas stadium in Mendoza last night in a seventh-round match of the South American World Cup qualifiers. Argentina now leads the standings with 14 points, one ahead of Uruguay, Colombia and Ecuador. The visitors let Argentina have complete control of the ball and the national team played an attacking style. Argentina nearly went ahead in the 40th after a fantastic team play, which involved almost all the players. Argentina fielded: Sergio Romero; Pablo Zabaleta, Nicolás Otamendi, Ramiro Funes Mori, Emmanuel Más; Lucas Biglia, Javier Mascherano; Lionel Messi, Paulo Dybala, Ángel Di María; Lucas Pratto.
Source:Bueno Aires Herald
September 02, 2016 03:22 UTC