Archive for April 2008



Austrian House(s) of Horrors
Apr 30th, 2008 | By Charles Campbell | Category: Charlie's Corner - UK News

DNA test results confirmed that a monster who locked up his daughter for 24 years in a windowless cellar is the father of her six children. Surprisingly, this is the second child sex dungeon found recently in Austria. London bookmakers are considering offering 10:1 if you can guess the total number of Austrian incestual sex cellars.





Superclásico Arrives in Boca
Apr 29th, 2008 | By Josh | Category: South America News

The Superclasico is here and all of Buenos Aires is counting down the hours until kickoff. A world renowned event, noted for unmatched fan passion, the Superclasico is the most popular game of the year in Argentine football.





Whistleblower Assassinated In Brazil
Apr 28th, 2008 | By Argentimes | Category: South America News

A farmer who received death threats after reporting illegal logging to authorities was shot dead as he left his house in the eastern Brazilian city of Tucurui





Hello Kitty and Other Corruptors of Youth
Apr 27th, 2008 | By Josh | Category: South America News

Earlier this month Guatemalan police seized a massive 136 thousand kilo cocaine shipment as it was heading for the Mexican border. Aside from the sheer volume of drugs, the cocaine bricks stood out for another reason. Their branding.





Sex and Food: A Common Language
Apr 27th, 2008 | By Josh | Category: Culture, The Argentimes

Maybe it’s the influence of the large agriculture industry, a legacy of ranch culture, or maybe they are just more creative than English speakers… But here in Argentina, they seem to have many more food/sex expressions than we do. Here’s your guide to talking dirty like an Argentine.





Siete Lagos: A Route Well-Travelled
Apr 27th, 2008 | By Josh | Category: Argentina, Travel Homepage

On a quest to regain the affection of her parents, our author takes the family on a three day drive through the Argentine Andes and the Seven Lakes district of Barlioche.





Narbona: In the Era of Wining and Dining
Apr 25th, 2008 | By Josh | Category: Travel Homepage, Uruguay

Rays from the setting sun spill through the cracked windowpane of an open garage. The tiny dust particles catch in the soft light, swirling ethereally around cars used in the time of our great grandfathers. Phonographs, paraffin lanterns, antique water pitchers, wooden wheel barrels, time appears to have stopped long ago. However, its 2008 and one of Uruguay’s oldest estancias near the town of Carmelo is in its sixth year running as a refurbished luxury bed and breakfast.





Bulimia Comes In All Sizes
Apr 25th, 2008 | By Charles Campbell | Category: Charlie's Corner - UK News

LONDON - Confusion reigned this week when 20-stone former British deputy prime minister John Prescott admitted his lifelong struggle with an eating disorder normally associated with weight-conscious models.





High Times in Mar del Plata
Apr 21st, 2008 | By Josh | Category: Featured, South America News

Police in Mar del Plata, Argentina could never have expected the tale that would unravel after a seemingly routine drug bust. The story they found themselves part of after a 2 am arrest is still causing the lawmen to shake their heads in wonderment.





Two Farmers Arrested As Fires Rage On
Apr 19th, 2008 | By Josh | Category: Featured

The smoke that has blanketed Buenos Aires for the past week will continue through at least Wednesday, Servicio Meteorologico Nacional warned today. On Wednesday the wind patterns will provide a respite from the smoke choking the city, however the relief will be minor and short lived.

For city residents the negative health affects of living downwind from a 10,000-hectare grass fire are starting to take hold. Over 400 people have been admitted to hospitals for smoke related ailments, prompting the Ministry of Health to declare a yellow alert for hospitals, ophthalmologists and pediatricians. Authorities in La Plata have recommended people not leave their homes unless absolutely necessary.

UPDATE 4/21 03:45 : SMN is predicting that the winds will shift back to the south this morning, providing another smoky day in Capital. Slight clearing may occur by mid-afternoon. Residents are again warned to take precautions against the smoke.

The Interior Ministry is stating that rain is needed to completely extinguish the fires, which unfortunately isn’t in the forecast until Thursday at the earliest.

An additional farmer has been arrested for setting fires and police are currently searching for a fourth suspect. The total number charged now stands at four.

Over 300 people have filed a $15 million lawsuit against farm owners, as well as the provincial and national governments for the damage caused by the fires and the smoke.