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ARGENTINA Summer News, Jan 07, 2012


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Summertime, and the living is easier
Sydney Morning Herald
Though one claimed that Argentina's invasion of the Falklands Islands was the same as the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbour. What, the invasion that left about 2400 Americans dead? Others cheerfully pointed out that in attacking TV's grinches, ...
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Argentine president awake, OK after cancer surgery
Albany Times Union
... she recuperates at her home in Calafate, in far-southern Argentina, and make no major policy changes. Argentina all but shuts down anyway for the summer holidays in January and February, so her diagnosis and surgery came at a relatively calm time.
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Era of Argentine Subsidies Ending
Wall Street Journal
The size of the increases won't be clear for weeks, but some Argentine households—whose utility bills have been about one-third of those in other Latin American countries—will face gas bills that are four times as high and electricity costs that are ...
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Wall Street Journal
Analysis: Clock ticking for rains to save Argentine soy crop
Reuters
Benchmark Chicago corn and soybean prices have both rallied more than 10 percent in the past three weeks as a hot, dry southern hemisphere summer has roasted grain fields across Argentina'slegendary Pampas farm and cattle region. ...
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The Lonely Planet Journey: Argentina's Patagonian Highway
The Independent
For the moment, public transport stays limited to a few summer-only tourist shuttle services, and driving requires both preparation and patience. You've been on the road for a week and everything about the trip has been monumental, including the ...
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Man has broken legs 62 times but still has London 2012 dream
Daily Post North Wales
Table tennis player Scott Robertson, who has a brittle bone condition and uses a wheelchair, hopes a double gold medal success in Argentina last month will secure him a place in Team GB for nextsummer's Games. When selectors choose special needs ...
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Super summer quiz
Sydney Morning Herald
How many coaches are coaching AFL teams for the first time in 2012? 12. How many pockets does a snooker table have? 13. What is James Naismith best known for inventing? 14. Which sport did Friends actor Matthew Perry play at a high level as a junior? ...
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CME: Analyst says factors will pressure corn this spring
Dairy Herd Management
The dominant force in the corn (and thus all grain and soybean) markets the past few weeks has been growing weather challenges in Argentina. Hot, dry conditions in the primary corn growing country in the southern hemisphere have driven corn futures ...
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Transfer Rumor: D.C. United Pursuing Argentine Defender Emiliano Dudar?
Black And Red United
30 year old Argentine center back Emiliano Dudar, currently playing for BSC Young Boys in the Swiss Super league, is being linked with a possible transfer to United. The Young Boys start this morning with the preparation for the second round. The time ...
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Trezeguet attends first practice with River Plate
SI.com
"It was the ideal moment for me to return (to Argentina)," said the 34-year-old who left Buenos Aires at 17 to seek his fortune in France, where he was born to an Argentine footballer father in 1977. "River are going through a very difficult time. ...
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Trio of brothers start New Year pedaling through Mexico
Grand Forks Herald
Isaiah, 19, Nathan, 25, and David Berg, 22, began their 20000-mile journey, Bound South: Three Brothers' Expedition from Alaska to Argentina, in August. They are on schedule to finish the trip by May, in time to return to Starkweather for the high ...
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Man Arrested In NY Islamic Center Firebomb Attack
Salon
Argentina all but shuts down anyway for the summer holidays in January and February, so her diagnosis and surgery came at a relatively calm time. Rosa Calderon holds a picture of Argentina'sPresident Cristina Fernandez that reads in Spanish "Be strong ...
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Jonas strike gives Valencia upper hand
AFP
Argentina winger Pablo Piatti squandered a late chance to add a second goal for Valencia but he ballooned his shot over the top. Cordoba scored twice in the last 10 minutes to beat Espanyol who had taken a 38th-minute lead through Sergio Garcia. ...
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AFP
Antarctica Cruise Perfect for Adventure Travel Lovers
JustLuxe.com
Expedition leader Jordi (Spain) is a marine biologist; he divides time between the Arctic and Antarctic. Zodiac master Maximiliano (Argentina) advised, "Do not keep your eyes behind the camera. Take pictures with your mind. Keep them in your soul. ...
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Tennis birthdays – Jan. 1, 2012
Montreal Gazette (blog)
He ended 2011 on the bench as Argentina lost a tough Davis Cup final to Spain in Sevilla. He was saved for the doubles and a potential deciding rubber, after missingtime in the fall to try to get healthy for it, and pulled off a butt-kicking of ...
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Montreal Gazette (blog)
Presenting the top 10 Latino soccer stories of 2011:
Fox News
Angel Di María, who scored the lone goal for Argentina in its 1-0 triumph over Nigeria in the gold medal match at the 2008 Beijing Summer Games, has blossomed into a vital part of Real Madrid's success in La Liga. He might not score many goals, ...
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Entering the wild: Local couple travels the world in search of adventure
Beloit Daily News
From New Zealand to China and on to Argentina and Africa, no matter what corner of the globe you focus on, it seems Jerry and Connie Sveum have been there. One or both have visited roughly 40 countries in just the last 10 years. ...
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Free and easy! Sportsmail's guide to out-of-contract players up for grabs on ...
Daily Mail
The first month of the year also provides an opportunity for players nearing the end of their contracts to speak with other clubs about a free transfer in the summer under the Bosman ruling. So from experienced veterans to highly promising youngsters, ...
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Daily Mail
Royal Portrush to stage Irish Open
Coleraine Today
Before the return to County Kildare next year, however, the spotlight will focus on Royal Portrush this summer – the fourth time the venue has staged the championship, the other occasions being in 1930 when Englishman Charles Whitcombe triumphed; ...
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Coleraine Today
Grain Outlook - OVERARCHING 2012 THEMES FOR GRAINS
International Business Times
Soon after, China announced agreements with Argentina for corn, and Brazil for beans. Argentinathen increased corn acres to meet the Chinese demand, and Chinese purchases of corn and beans from the US declined. Probably it was for the good; ...
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Brian Smith: My side of the World Cup story
The Independent
"When the leading players went off to South Africa with the Lions in 2009, we did really well in thesummer Tests against Argentina. Jeez, we were making 250 passes a game at that point. Then the Lions guys came back, thinking they'd had a great series ...
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Unusual Weather Causes Problems – 2012 Dakar Rally
RoadandTrack.com (blog)
The rally was due to cross at Paso San Francisco; one of 42 passes betweenArgentina and Chile. At 15577 feet it is one of the world's highest mountain passes and during mid-summer it's usually free of snow. When I crossed it in 2009 while covering the ...
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RoadandTrack.com (blog)
GB's golden girl of hockey Danson is out to make her Olympic dream come true
Daily Mail
Next week Danson sets sail across the globe again, this time to Cordoba ahead of a four-nation tournament against hosts Argentina, Commonwealth silver medallists New Zealand and Korea. Then, at the end of the month, the British team moves on to ...
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Daily Mail
Trio in tug-of-war for Tevez
ESPN (blog)
"Arsene Wenger is looking for a left-back but at this time there has not been any official offer at AC Milan." 15.20 Chelsea target Kevin de Bruyne, who came close to moving to Stamford Bridge in thesummer, has confirmed he wants to leave Belgian club ...
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Mancini - Sales before signings
SkySports
Serie A giants AC Milan have been heavily linked with the Argentina international along with Inter Milan, Paris St Germain and Corinthians, and Mancini believes that a potential deal to offload the ex-Manchester United man 'could be close'. ...
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