Stories about Argentina from August, 2006
Argentina: History of Utility (Companies)
Robert Wright has a fascinating reflection on the history of utility companies in Buenos Aires: “Wouldn’t it be great to see 3-D city maps (á la Google Earth) based on...
Argentina: Drag Shows
Dan Perlman on drag shows in Buenos Aires: “Unfortunately, Buenos Aires’ gay scene, entertainment-wise, seems trapped in the late ’70s/early ’80s, at least from a New York perspective. Drag shows...
Argentina: Mundial de Tango
Cintra acknowledges the “surprising fun of the Mundial de Tango.”
Argentina: “Throw in the Towel”
Robert Wright on what a paper towel can teach you in Argentina.
Argentina: Borges’ Bday
Yesterday was Jorge Luis Borges’ 107th birthday. With the help of YouTube, Julián Gallo pays homage. Don't forget about Jeff Barry's excellent “30 Days with Borges” series.
Argentina: Music: Sonoman
Fernando Casale presents the new Argentine electro-pop band Sonoman with links to the songs “Cómo Engañarme” and “No Darme Cuenta.” (ES)
Argentina: Buenos Aires: Diagonal Norte, Then and Now
Robert Wright explains why Diagonal Norte is his favorite avenue for architecture in Buenos Aires.
Venezuela, Argentina: Hezbollah in Latin America
Western Hemisphere Policy Watch continues their coverage of the Latin America Hezbollah wing with new coverage from Argentina.
Argentina: Music: Los Alamos
Fernando Casale has a video of Argentine band Los Alamos performing the cover song “Walking with Jesus” by Spacemen 3.
Argentina: Courses in Digital Journalism
Wanting to gain some experience as a digital journalist? Spanish speakers might be interested in Clarín reporter Julio Orione's upcoming course in digital journalism, accredited by the Argentine University of...
Argentina: Government Info From Cell Phone
Pasa en Buenos Aires says that the Buenos Aires government has developed a WAP, or mobile phone, interface (ES) for their municipal website.
Argentina: Desparate Housewives
Ian Mount on the forthcoming Argentine version of ‘Desperate Housewives’: “So, how do you translate the pinched WASP, closet alcoholic played by Marcia Cross? Her Argy alter-ego is “daughter of...
Argentina: School Blogging
Mariano Amartino introduces (ES) the new blog “Escuela Nº 22 D.E.3 (ES): “The ‘official’ blog of a capital city school … Claudia Samat and Alejandra Dodero, instructors at the school,...
Argentina: The Fake Gynecologist
Ian Mount on the Bueno Aires expat scandal involving a soon-to-be extradited sex offender who claimed he was a gynecologist in the US and then pretended he was with Doctors...
Argentina: Officers Tried in Italy
Why will five Argentinian navy officers be tried in absentia in Italy? Jeff Barry explains.
Argentina: Spanish Subtitles for Lessig Video
Fernando Casale worked “like an ant” to add Spanish subtitles to a video of Lawrence Lessig from a presentation he gave at an event held last year in Buenos Aires.
Argentina: Modified Photos in Mainstream Media
Writing from Buenos Aires Mariano Amartino spreads the news that bloggers found a modified photo which was published by Reuters. “What is really odd is how a photo with such...
Food Blog Report #27
#1: From Stockholm, Sweden: Clivia's Cuisine and her marvelous Swiss chard dolmadas with rice and mushrooms! A gem of a recipe, and it looks delicious… Last week I visited Rosendals...
Argentina: A Worthy Burger
Dan Perlman on “the subject of finding a good hamburger in town.” Also described as “The Great Hamburguesa Roundup.”
Argentina: Cyber-Barrios
“Every neighborhood has its history, its legends, its news, its people, and also its own website,” says Blog Pasa en Buenos Aires in a post that links to the websites...
Mexico, Argentina, Spain: Metroblogs
Mariano Amartino points readers to a collection of “metroblogs” in Mexico, Argentina, and Spain (ES).
