Archive | October, 2007

30 October 2007 ~ 2 Comments

Possible Next Step

Many times events do not unfold as we had planned. After returning from my visit home and recognizing Vanesa and I would have to go different ways, I knew life in Buenos Aires would not be the same. I wanted to be upbeat and believe that life without her would go on as it had [...]

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30 October 2007 ~ 0 Comments

2007 Presidential Election

Yesterday the Argentines showed up at the polls (obligatorily so) with the opportunity to bring in a new party, but pretty much the same government. Or they could stick with the party and elect the prettier half of Kirchnerism. They chose the latter and elected the wife of President Nestor Kirchner to assume duties on [...]

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28 October 2007 ~ 1 Comment

Thinking about “Free”

About 2 1/2 weeks ago, some of the other volunteers I met in Barracas were nice enough to offer me a ride most of the way home. As we drove down Avenida Libertador, the law school of the University of Buenos Aires came up on our right. The girl driving gestured emphatically and bragged about [...]

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22 October 2007 ~ 0 Comments

Grammar Guide

My writing still needs to be cleaned up, but I try to write properly using the rules I can remember from elementary and high school. Also, I’m trying to brush up on some grammar principles in an effort to prepare myself for teaching English. For those questions that are too confusing or complex to remember, [...]

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21 October 2007 ~ 0 Comments

Save ORU

Some ingenious person has decided to harness the power of the Internet and bring the ORU community together by starting a site called Save ORU. According to the site, their mission is to:
• Get to the truth about the allegations against Richard and Lindsay Roberts
• Ask for accountability and transparency for all university leadership.
• Establish [...]

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