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Flights within your home country can be pricey enough, but when you are talking about crossing international waters, it gets a little crazy. I plan to stay in BA for the holidays, what about you guys?

I just read about this: http://buenosairesherald.com/article/119298/five-injured-in-a-shootout-in-downtown-ba Crazy! So far I haven't heard anything about WHY anyone was shooting and whether or not the injured were innocent bystanders or the guys trying to get away. Does anyone live in this area?

I just read this article about CFK warning Argentine citizens against returning to the ultra-conservative regime of the 1990s. I know there really isn't a politician in the world that anyone could back 100%, but I am curious as to what expats think about CFK and her politics.

I feel like every expat I know rents a furnished apartment, but that can't be true. I'm curious to how more permanent residents might be living.

Argentina is playing Uruguay (in Futbol) this Monday. Hopefully, they will make up for their lackluster performance against Peru where they merely tied 1-1. The press is putting all the pressure on Messi, saying he is the real threat and if he comes through then Argentina will stay ahead in the...

For those of you who are not familiar with the Liam Neeson action film, "Taken" it's basically about a 17 year old girl, who is Neeson's daughter, getting kidnapped and sold as a sex slave in Europe. Lots of killing and butt kicking follows, thanks to the totally awesomeness of Liam Neeson...

http://buenosairesherald.com/article/113381/dissident-blogger-yoani-sanchez-detained-in-cuba Yoani Sanchez and her husband were arrested in Cuba. Sounds like she was there to do some protesting, and now she's locked up. Not a lot of details about the charges, anyone know anything?

http://buenosairesherald.com/article/112707/mars-rover-finds-first-evidence-of-water- So awesome! Is anyone else following this? I'm kind of a space nerd. Apparently, the rover also figured out it can take pictures of itself. Hilarious.

I'm not sure how many of you follow American Football, but if you do, are you as annoyed as I am about the ref issues? I feel like this article covers it well: http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2012/09/25/161732519/bring-back-the-real-nfl-refs-debacle-at-end-of-game-adds-to-outrage

Obviously, Argentines have their favorites, such as Futbol, but I'd like to know how many expats follow local and international sports. Personally, I am still a big NFL fan. I like futbol too, but American Football has a special place in my heart. Which sport do you follow most closely?

I read this article saying that the government claims the crime rate has NOT increased. I'm actually inclined to agree. I think isolated incidents get blown out of proportion in the press. Not too long ago we had a poll on this site saying not many people have been a victim of crime. What do...

Is it just me or does Argentina always seem to play terribly and then scrap by just before it all goes down the drain? I seem to remember last World Cup they just barely qualified, they had to win their final qualifying game to make it and luckily they did. This article is about yet another...

I'm curious as to how many expats vote, either in their home country, here, or both.

I just read this short blurb about a Union protest turning violent. Has anyone heard any further reports? http://buenosairesherald.com/article/109587/unions-clash-with-police-in-c%C3%B3rdoba-city-several-injured

I assume a good amount of you have been keeping up with the news involving the upcoming presidential election in the US. I came across this article in which Obama argues that Romney made up data about his welfare changes...

Did anyone hear about this madness? Basically, Michael Phelps did a photo shoot with Louis Vuitton and the ad campaign wasn't supposed to start until August 16th, after the Olympic Games ended, but they were leaked. This could be considered a violation of IOC rules, meaning he could be stripped...

Does anyone follow rugby? I cannot say I am a fanatic, but I definitely enjoy watching games when I get the chance. I always kind of thought of it as a very European sport, but it seems Argentina is doing quite well, according to this article...

I always thought field hockey was a women-only sport. Not to say it's "girly" or "easy" sport but I honestly thought there were only women's leagues. I was surprised to see Men's Field Hockey in the olympics. Was anyone else? Argentina sent a Men's team, looks like they have not been too...

Has anyone been following Argentina in the Olympics? I was surprised to see they sent their first women's beach volleyball team this year. However, they did not advance to the finals. The Argentine Men's Basketball team is doing pretty well though, ranked 2nd in their group right under the US...

I just read that Messi hopes to finish his career in Barcelona, not Argentina. http://www.buenosairesherald.com/article/98360/i-want-to-retire-in-barcelona-says-messi I find it a little humorous that he is already thinking about retirement! He's a really young player. Oh to be a star athlete!