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Oh Snap! Just Hanging Around

TresSugar — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:04:53 -0700

Women competing for Argentina's Miss Pole Dance Sudamerica 2009 performed in downtown Buenos Aires yesterday. Pole dancing competitions have taken off in the US too, and some of you previously took issue with the fact that a highly sexualized activity is now a competitive sport. Still, you have to admit that these women are showing off some serious skill. Between these photos and the footage from the Miss Plastic Surgery pageant held in Hungary last week, I'm not sure what competition they'll think of next!

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What's the Best Explanation For Sanford's Disappearance?

TresSugar — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 10:45:00 -0700

Update: During his emotional press conference, Gov. Sanford admitted to having an extramarital affair with a woman in Argentina.

I've heard of guys up and disappearing before, but the story of South Carolina governor Mark Sanford's disappearance takes it to a whole new level. This week, the governor's staff insisted that no one had heard from him since last Thursday because he was (nude?) hiking the Appalachian Trial. That story fell apart when a local newspaper found him last night at the Atlanta airport returning from Argentina, according to the governor.

On the one hand, I'm sure I'd want to just get away from the glaring public eye if I were a politician, too. But something seems fishy considering he left without telling his wife, kids, or, staff. I'm having trouble buying that he secretly went to Argentina all by himself just to relax. There are many strange details: his wife is not shy about being pissed, his cars were reportedly found at the Columbia, SC, airport and the Atlanta airport, and his staff has been lying about knowing his whereabouts.

Many theories are spinning in my head. Was the governor taking tango lessons? Dealing with an affair gone wrong? Having a nervous breakdown? Or just taking a little solo vacation . . . for a week . . . without telling anyone . . . when he's the governor of South Carolina?

While we wait for word from the governor (apparently he's having a press conference soon) let's indulge in some idle speculation. What you think best explains this strange story?

Front Page: Missing Gov. Was in Argentina, Not Appalachia

TresSugar — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:01:33 -0700

South Carolina's Gov. Mark Sanford, who has been missing since last Thursday, has returned from Argentina. While his wife said she had no idea where he was, his staff said he was hiking on the Appalachian Trail, which appears to have been false. - New York Times
Dick Cheney has received a $2 million plus book deal for his memoirs. - Politico
Conan O'Brien paid tribute to the late Ed McMahon on last night's The Tonight Show. - NBC
A new study shows that teens and young adults who are overweight or obese are more likely to develop pancreatic cancer later in life. - Web MD
Joseph Brooks, the 71-year-old Oscar-winning composer who wrote "You Light Up My Life," has been charge with raping or sexually assaulting 11 different women. He allegedly used Craigslist to carry out his crimes. - New York Post

Say What? Bubba Not Big on Boys' Night Out

TresSugar — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:20:00 -0700

Her story "is completely false. They were at the hotel playing cards with the former and current presidents." They were playing "Oh, Hell."

- A spokesperson for former president Bill Clinton denied reports that the former president had a wild boys' night out. An Argentinean reality star said she gave Bill a private "baile hot" (lap dance) during his recent trip to Argentina to raise money for his foundation. Bill says it's not true! - but that might depend on how you define the game "Oh, Hell."

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Bank in Argentina Wants Your Money and Your Tolerance

TresSugar — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 02:00:32 -0700

Argentina's Banco Provincia wants you to know it treats all people the same. In this forward thinking ad the bank's acceptance of a transgender woman prompts an old man (who also uses the bank) to accept her, too. The final message that splashes across the screen translates as: "Your life changes when there's a bank disposed to change." It's a little cheesy, but I can't help but feel touched by this spot. That's pretty crazy, considering this is an ad for typically unemotional bank services!

Crave Worthy: Sans Parapluie Cabinets

CasaSugar — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 14:00:30 -0700

Lucas Risé, an Argentinean artist who spent most of his childhood painting street signs in Buenos Aires, now makes a living by creating wonderfully colored cabinets inspired by carnival, circus, and park imagery. His experiences on trips to Europe, the U.S., South Africa, and Brazil have influenced the style of these cabinets, known as Sans Parapluie ("without an umbrella"), the edges and borders of which he says, "disappear to become an open space where different cultures come together and which reflection is life itself." The names of the cabinets (painted with enamel on wood) are as whimsical as the bright and busy designs themselves, such as "Carousel," "Circus," "African Breeze," "Violin," and "Flower Park." Inquire for price.

Camila Doesn't Have Any Breasts

GiggleSugar — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 07:00:00 -0700

And we thought American PSAs were wack jobs? Check out this piece of work from Argentina. It's trying to pitch some important reminder about puberty and the significance of getting a developing gal into her first bra, but it's more successful in perpetuating false ideals and teenage insecurity by way of anatomically correct (and then some), perverted, creepy dolls. (And I don't really get the blood and knives part...) WHY does any of this warrant a group discussion anyway?!

Definition: Empanada

partysugar — Thu, 03 May 2007 09:56:19 -0700

Empanada, pronounced m-pah-nah-dah
A small, single serving, half moon shaped pastry with savory filling (although sometimes sweet - have you tried the new Starbucks mango and pineapple one?). The filling can be seasoned many ways and can contain meat, seafood, and vegetables. Empanadas are typically in Spain and South America, especially Argentina where they are consumed in quantities similar to that of sandwiches in the United States. Empanadas range in size from the entire pies of Galicia to the ravioli sized empanaditas of Buenos Aires.

Definition: Malbec

partysugar — Wed, 07 Feb 2007 00:11:12 -0800

Malbec
A red grape variety used for making wine. In the Bordeaux region of France, in California, and in other parts of the world, the Malbec grape variety is usually used as a blending component with Cabernet-based wines. In Cahors, a southwestern region in France, it is blended with Merlot. In Argentina, on the other hand, it is widely planted and frequently bottled solo.

Malbecs tend to be fairly deep in color with dark berry flavors and a fair amount of tannin. A rustic, mid-bodied wine that is great with pork, veal, and spicy foods.

Definition: Chimichurri

partysugar — Thu, 01 Feb 2007 07:58:33 -0800

Chimichurri
A thick herb sauce that consists of olive oil, vinegar and finely chopped parsley, oregano, onion and garlic, all seasoned with salt, cayenne, and black pepper. It's most commonly used as a salsa or marinade with grilled meat. Chimichurri comes from Argentina where it parallels ketchup in America as being a widely popular condiment.