Sharpton: Quit the club! Oct 16, 2009
It was after midnight, and a car approached me on Clematis Street, with a young black male driver and three hottie Brazilian girls in it. They had come from out of town and asked me how to get to the beach. (The Palm Beach Post)
De Souza takes first ASP World Tour win at Mundaka Oct 15, 2009
The young Brazilian dominated the crumbling lefthander of Sopelana, racking up an insurmountable 16. 40 out of a possible 20 to overtake his Australian opponent, resulting in his history-making win as the first South American to take the prestigious event win. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Turnaround at Brockton High Oct 12, 2009
Taking the MCAS was like second nature, said Tercia Motta, 17, a Brazilian immigrant who learned to speak English in elementary school and had near-perfect scores this past spring on the exam. We all thought MCAS was relatively easy, but I think that s because of all the pressure that was placed on us. (Boston Globe)
Disney sets out to make 'The Passion for kids' Oct 10, 2009
A Brazilian TV presenter and politician accused of ordering killings to popularise his own television show has handed himself in to police to face charges ranging from murder to illegal weapons possession, authorities said on Friday. Legs of Spain's top Jamon Iberico now come with their own DNA certificate to prove they are the purest as well as the world's most expensive hams. (Yahoo News -- 'The Passion of the Christ')
Australians find Rio's street of Olympic dreams Oct 10, 2009
McLatchey's company, EKS, was in Rio from the beginning in 2002, recruiting the team of secondary consultants who put together the bid, steering the grand vision and telling the Brazilians how to ensure it complied with the IOC's technical requirements (something the losing Chicago bid did not do) ... "They will bring the best elements of Barcelona and Sydney together in terms of the involvement of the community, the passion and a form of celebration and engagement with sport that is uniquely... (The Age, Australia)
The eyes have it Oct 9, 2009
But not only did she prepare Brazilian dishes for the guests, she also gave a speech and later sang to them. Rosiete made her first trip outside Rio for the exhibition's launch. (BBC News -- Europe)
Argentina mourns as folk legend Mercedes Sosa dies Oct 6, 2009
She also popularized songs written by Cubans Silvio Rodriguez and Pablo Milanes, as well as songs by Brazilian Milton Nascimento. "She lit up our lives," Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez said in Caracas. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Argentine folk legend Mercedes Sosa dead at 74 Oct 5, 2009
She also popularized songs written by Cubans Silvio Rodriguez and Pablo Milanes, as well as songs by Brazilian Milton Nascimento. Recommend. (Yahoo! Asia News)
Samoa Tsunami Survivors Get Aid, Bury Dead Oct 3, 2009
Obama's Last-Minute Appeal Unable to Swing the Games Chicago's Way; Brazilian City Also Beats Out Madrid, Tokyo in IOC Vote. U.S. City Bounced in First Round of Voting, Bringing an Audible Gasp from Would-be Revelers. (CBS News)
Olympic-worthy cities to see, win or lose Oct 3, 2009
"Rio is full of all things quintessentially Brazilian: sun, sand, soccer, samba, sensuality," the editorial director of Travel, Laura Kidder, wrote in an e-mail. "In Rio, it's about taking each day as it comes and living life to the fullest.". (CNN -- International)
The Young Pro Oct 3, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Darling Harbour Fiesta Oct 2, 2009
Everything about Latin American music is just that little bit larger than life - the tango is very sexy, the salsa is hot and intense and Brazilian dancing is just so appealing. . (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Massa can handle Alonso at Ferrari: Ecclestone Oct 1, 2009
Good for Fernando, good for Formula One, good for Ferrari," he added of the move. Ferrari confirmed an open secret on Wednesday with a statement announcing double world champion Alonso had signed a three-year deal and would be joining Brazilian Massa from 2010. The Spaniard takes the place of Finland's 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen, whose contract has been torn up a year early by mutual agreement. Massa has not raced since he suffered life-threatening head injuries at the Hungarian Grand... (India Times, India)
What draws artists to these F1 speed demons? Sep 25, 2009
" Going by the number of ongoing F1-related exhibitions, it seems that visual artists are also taking notice of these beautiful beasts. Even the Singapore Philatelic Museum has its own exhibition! But instead of treating F1 cars as mere subject matter, two artists take it a step further by a) getting an F1 car to drive over the canvas, and b) simply smashing one up. Run me over Brazilian pop artist Romero Britto's exhibition at Opera Gallery in Ion Orchard as well as along Orchard Road features... (Channelnewsasia.com)
Africa: South American to Engage African Leaders Sep 23, 2009
It already represents seven percent of the country's total foreign trade, according to the Brazilian Ministry of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade. Since Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva took office in 2003, his country has invested over four billion dollars in agriculture in Africa, and he has invited his African partners to plant crops and receive training for biofuel production. (allAfrica.com)
Who is acting on bonuses? Sep 18, 2009
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, dubbed by Mr Obama earlier this year as the world's most popular politician, has heavily criticised the "rich countries" for the financial crisis. In March, he said that the crisis was the creation of "white, blue-eyed bankers" in the developed world. (BBC News -- Business)
An artist's facetious nod to pop culture Sep 18, 2009
Eakins' 1875 "The Gross Clinic" is the inspiration for Aoki's "The Brazilian," a print that resembles Eakins' renowned surgical scene except that viewers will see a pair of legs sticking up in the air and one of the "doctors" holding a pot of hot wax. The air of mock seriousness is complemented by vintage cross-hatching and a gray/aqua tint. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
King's College London signs agreement to strengthen Brazilian research links Sep 17, 2009
The College has recently launched the King's Brazil Institute, which is intended to promote research and teaching on Brazil, as well as being home to a Centre for the Study of Brazilian Culture and Society. The Department of Portuguese and Brazilian Studies at King's is the only independent Portuguese department left in the UK. The Department is acknowledged as a 'world leader' in the fields of Portuguese, Brazilian and Lusophone-African studies. (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Cuba, Brazil sign agreement on culture co-op Sep 16, 2009
HAVANA, Sept. 15 (Xinhua) -- Cuba's Culture Minister Abel Prieto and his Brazilian counterpart Joao Luiz Silva Ferreira have signed an agreement to enhance cultural cooperation between the two countries, the Cuban authorities said on Tuesday ... Prieto hailed the efforts made by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva in developing Brazilian culture which he said the Cuban people admire very much. (Xinhuanet, China)
Palin, DeMint should take lessons from this guy Sep 16, 2009
George Soros, one of Obama s main supporters, is corrupt up to his eyeballs (read into the Brazilian Offshore Drilling Deal) and he wields a huge amount of influence in this presidency. Of course, like all smart crooks, he does it in the shadows. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
* Hardcover: US: Brazils model minority Sep 13, 2009
And many more arrived in Brazil in the years immediately following World War II. But few of the Japanese Brazilians, known locally as Nikkei, remained farmers for long. Most took education very seriously, and many moved into the city and quickly became prosperous middle-class success stories. And the other Brazilians were if anything proud of them ... A Discontented Diaspora looks at the phenomenon in general, then goes on to investigate two specific areas of Japanese-Brazilian activity X... (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Top Article: Following Leader, In This World & After Sep 12, 2009
In some Brazilian tribes, it was customary upon the death of a chief for his retainers to kill themselves so that their souls might serve him in the spirit world. Nearer to YSR's home state, the Avippoli form of suicide in Tamil culture, in which warriors killed themselves on learning that their commander or king had died, is said to be deeply embedded in the Tamil psyche. (India Times, India)
Land conflict Sep 12, 2009
But as the Dominican priest goes about his business in the Brazilian state of Para, he is guarded around the clock by three police officers ... Land disputes are seen as one of the greatest challenges the Brazilian government faces in putting illegal occupations occupations of land in the Amazon on a regular footing ... The Brazilian constitution says that these groups have priority in land ownership but establishing their boundaries demands complex historical and anthropological research that,... (BBC News -- Americas)
On the calendar in Somerville: Sept. 10-16 Sep 12, 2009
ANITA COELHO BRAZILIAN ENSEMBLE 9 p.m., Johnny D s, 17 Holland St. Admission is $10 ... BRAZILIAN NIGHT Thursdays, Samba Bar, 608 Somerville Ave. Dance class with Glenio from 7-8:30 p.m., live music from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. For information, call 617-970-1248 or 617-718-9177. (Somerville Journal, MA)
Fairs to remember Sep 11, 2009
Come enjoy the music of Apple Crisp , a well known high-school band, our Brazilian Band, the Joyful Ringers Bell Choir and Nrityanjali. There will be lots of food -- a Brazilian barbecue, the First Church Grill with hamburgers and hotdogs, a lemonade stand, baked goods, apple crisp, ice cream and more. (Hudson Sun, MA)
Top Five Investment Themes for the Rest of 2009 Sep 9, 2009
2% stake in Brazilian oil giant Petrobras and a 10. 2% stake in Canada's Potash. (Human Events Online)
History, beauty, and stew on Brazil’s coast Sep 6, 2009
We parked at Meio Beach, where there were just a few cars, for five Brazilian reals, not expensive by American standards at the exchange rate of 1 ... We ordered moqueca, a shrimp stew that derives much of its flavor from coconut milk and its yellowish-orange color from dende oil, a staple of Brazilian cuisine that we know as palm oil. (Boston Globe)
G-20 to maintain economic stimulus measures Sep 6, 2009
(AP Photo/Geoff Caddick, Pool) British Prime MInister Gordon Brown, left, greets Henrique Meirelles of the Brazilian Central Bank, centre, and Brazilian Finance Minister Guido Mantega at the G20 Finance Ministers Meeting held at the Treasury in central London, Saturday Sept. 5, 2009. (AP Photo/Geoff Caddick, Pool) Britain's Chancellor of the Exchequer, Alistair Darling, arrives for the G20 finance Minister's summit at the Treasury in Westminster, London, Saturday Sept. 5, 2009. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
• Learn by day, Sep 4, 2009
There's also lambada, taught by a visiting Brazilian instructor Dora Oliveira; bachata, taught by Haughland's husband Antonio Diaz; hustle, taught by local Pat Belec; two-step, taught by visiting instructor Rachel Lidskog; and waltz, taught by locals Dan and Lorinda Kassner, and many others. Three of this year's classes - samba, Polynesian dance and nia - are oriented toward single dancers, said Haugland. (Juneau Empire)
* FRINGE BENEFITS Aug 28, 2009
Brazilian Music (L) by the Ilha Formosa Trio (RqT) Billed as the first Brazilian choro group in Taiwan, Ilha Formosa Trio features musicians Damien Bernard, Ramses del Cura and Lin Chin-ping (LA) performing a repertoire aimed to develop traditional instruments in a broader vision of styles and techniques. . (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
* EVENTS & ENTERTAINMENT Aug 28, 2009
In her singing she incorporates sources such as Brazilian and Tang Dynasty poetry and the oral history of Cuban slaves. She came to Taiwan last fall to study Hengchun folk music. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Prostitutes turn models Aug 28, 2009
The new collection, created in collaboration with designers from the southeastern Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte, sought to show that prostitutes feast on farofa a dish popular among the poorer classes but also caviar, champagne and cachaca, a sugar cane liquor. A way to gain income. (iAfrica.com)
Popular South Florida Restaurant Unveils New Look Aug 27, 2009
Aug. 26 /PRNewswire/ -- , a popular South Florida restaurant will unveil their new look complete with Chef stations for guests to sample tastings of new menu items and live, outrageous entertainment that includes, an aerialist, acrobatics, Brazilian dancers and a fire dancer, on September 22nd beginning at 6pm. This "Media Day" event will be sultry, fun filled, entertaining and interactive. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Cut mundane workouts Aug 25, 2009
If you're looking for a slightly edgier dance class, you might prefer Capoeira, a Brazilian martial-arts-inspired dance. The trend: Breathe, stretch and centre. (iAfrica.com)
Movie Review - Post Grad Aug 25, 2009
She then bombs a couple of interviews and attempts to work with both her dad and the extremely gorgeous Brazilian neighbor, each for less than a day. On top of everything going on, Ryden's family is nothing like her. (University News, MO)
Born in the Streets — Grafitti Aug 18, 2009
Graffiti has since spread far beyond New York's boroughs, and its cross-fertilization with other art forms and traditions around the world is highlighted through original works by seminal street artists like Dutchman Boris Tellegen, who draws on his design background to create three-dimensional, industrial landscapes, and Brazilian Vitch;, whose elaborate mural paintings evoke Indian and Aztec culture. Herv; Chand;s, the Fondation Cartier's director, calls graffiti "a dance with the walls, with... (Time.com)
No rush to keep up with the Jones girl Aug 18, 2009
His Brazilian, and Central American, tastes are evident on the new album, which has a distinct Latin flavour. Among the least of the comparisons is that some of the greatest Brazilian music is so easy flowing, so, well, relaxed ... But then some of those famous Brazilian tunes were also dismissed as nice so maybe he can live with that. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Pope rails against immorality during visit to Brazil (4) Aug 17, 2009
As a crowd estimated by police at 1 million cheered and waved Brazilian flags, he held up 18th century Friar Antonio de Sant'Anna Galvao as a model of rectitude and humility n an age so full of hedonism ... The pope may be popular among Brazilian Catholics but most probably won't heed his call when it comes to sex, said David Gibson, author of he Rule of Benedict: Pope Benedict XVI and His Battle with the Modern World ... While polls show Brazilians oppose expanding access to abortion, they... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
China's importance, responsibility increase: expert Aug 16, 2009
China's importance, responsibility in the world increase: Brazilian expert_English_Xinhua. China's importance, responsibility in the world increase: Brazilian expert ... RIO DE JANEIRO, June 18 (Xinhua) -- China's increasing importance in the international community implies a great responsibility and the challenge of making that compatible with its internal needs, a Brazilian expert said Thursday. (Xinhuanet, China)
New restaurant to add Brazilian flair to River Walk Aug 7, 2009
New restaurant to add Brazilian flavor to famed River Walk - San Antonio Business Journal ... New restaurant to add Brazilian flavor to famed River Walk ... The steakhouse, or churrascaria, is inspired by the Gaucho culture an infusion of traditions from European immigrants and Brazilian natives. (San Antonio Business Journal, TX)
Wallace third at Pan Am championshipsA different race: Weather conditions made junior event more difficult for her Aug 7, 2009
It s way cool seeing all the different countries, stepping on the line and seeing a Brazilian girl next to you. At the end of the high school season, with Wallace well in front of any pack she raced against, her 1,500 time was in the 4:33 range. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Profile: Freed US reporters Aug 6, 2009
Ms Ling, a 32-year-old California native, has experience covering the conflict in Sri Lanka, Brazilian slave labour and Iran's underground youth culture. Ms Lee, a 36-year-old South Korean-born US citizen, is an editor with Current TV.. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
The Young Pro Aug 4, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Rio De Janeiro City Guide Aug 4, 2009
It is more than an book that tells you where to go and how, but it gives readers a look into Brazilian culture. Learn, for example about Brazilian music, literature, theater, and visual art. (Suite101.com)
Booker Prize longlist is revealed Jul 29, 2009
"Our fiction is in the hands of original and dedicated writers with fresh and appealing voices. "This is an eclectic list, taking us from the court of Henry VIII to the Hollywood jungle, with stops along the way in a 19th century Essex asylum, an African warzone and a futuristic Brazilian city among other places. "These are books that readers will want to get their hands on.". (BBC News -- Entertainment)
New Source of Online Ad Revenue Jul 27, 2009
The service occasionally returns puzzling results, as when the "plumbers" search returned listings for a Brazilian dinner-dance club and a photocopy business. Salar Kamangar, Google's director for product development, said the company was continually tweaking the service and would not place it on Google's main site until it worked properly. (Yahoo News -- Electronic Commerce)
What is the state of soccer in U.S. Jul 23, 2009
In addition to playing for Wheaton Academy, a high school in West Chicago and the Chicago Eclipse Select team, Fortune plays for the under-20 Brazilian National Women s Team ... Fortune, who played in the 2008 FIFA U-20 Women s World Cup last fall, was called up last week to the Brazilian Women s National Team ... I went down with a U.S. regional team and the (former) Brazilian national team coach (Jorge Barcellos) had seen me play. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Macao youth orchestra in the swing Jul 22, 2009
On Sunday, under the baton of the Brazilian conductor Veiga Jardim, the orchestra premiered the Macao-born composer Bun-Ching Lam's Fountain of Lilau, which was commissioned by the orchestra to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Macao's return to China. "Situated in the inner harbor, the fountain of Lilau was formerly the main water source for Macao. Legend says that this fountain possesses a magical power and whoever drinks the water will always return," says the composer Lam, who lived near the... (Xinhuanet, China)
Tim VickeryINSIDE SOCCER Jul 22, 2009
Brazilian clubs' Libertadores failings can be traced back to maturity - Tim Vickery - SI.com ... Bernardo (left) and Cruzeiro fell to Vern and Estudiantes, the fifth time a Brazilian club has failed to win the Copa finals since 2000 ... We can talk about "focus" and "concentration'' all we want -- at times they're used like magic words that explain everything about the outcome. What gets lost in this approach is an appreciation of technical, tactical and physical factors that can tip the... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Introducing Brazil to Beijing's little Brazilians Jul 20, 2009
BEIJING, July 20 -- Brazilians in Beijing are finding it takes a global village to raise a child. BRAPEQ (Brazilians in Beijing) cofounder Raquel Martins, who has lived in China for 38 years and brought up three kids in the capital with her Swiss husband, says she founded the group partly to help her children - Karolina, 17, and twins Valtter and Idalina, 14 - understand their heritage ... "If I don't show my children the Brazilian flag and teach them the national anthem, they'll only be proud... (Xinhuanet, China)
• Events calendar Jul 17, 2009
The Brazilian baritone's portrayal of Emily de Becque earned him awards from Drama Desk, Outer Critics Circle and Theatre World. Tickets are 250 to 500 (includes cocktails and hors d oeuvres), at or 622-5607. (Burley South Idaho Press, ID)
Trust celebrates with two Cultural Crawls Jul 16, 2009
Trust Education Center, 805-807 Liberty Ave. Carnival Time with Kenia -- Learn Brazilian percussion, samba school parade 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tracie Yorke Dance -- stories on the move 12:15 and 2:15 p.m.. n Harris Theater, 809 Liberty Ave. Create a paper film strip. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Brazilians get essential Winona experience at fair Jul 9, 2009
Brazilian Rotary member Ilizete de Lourdes Brasil Paes snaps a photo Wednesday of corn dogs at the Winona County Fair in St. Charles, Minn ... It was the Brazilians last stop on a trip that included colleges, museums and Amish farms in Harmony, Minn ... The group, sporting blue jackets with the Brazilian flag and Rotary symbol, stood out to other fair-goers. (Winona Daily News, MN)
Rudd meets Blatter Jul 9, 2009
The Coast scored a late double through Brazilian import Milson and forward Shane Smeltz to counter Danny Murphy's blistering 16th minute free kick. send photos, videos ffs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Brazil reality crushes dreams of home Jul 8, 2009
For Brazilian immigrants, return home can be tougher than imagined - The Boston Globe ... Not long ago, they were living every immigrant s dream, part of the tide of thousands of Brazilian workers who fled a sagging US economy to build a better life in Brazil with the money they made in America ... Those early routes turned into a superhighway during Brazil s economic crisis of the 1980s, when thousands left to work in America, according to Becoming Brazuca, a book on Brazilian immigration to... (Boston Globe)
| The Rocks Aroma Festival Jul 7, 2009
Alongside the popularity of Italian cappuccinos, espressos and lattes, there's demand for Brazilian blends, Guatemalan organic, Spanish roasts, large French bowls (great for dipping croissants), Japanese kohii, Indonesian and East Timorese fair trade coffees, even the thick, dark Turkish shortest of short blacks ... First Fleet Park will be filled with the colour and v 00004000 ibrancy of a South American Latin Quarter with Guatemalan coffee and Brazilian brews ... "I would always tend to choose... (Sydney Morning Herald)
Chinese opt for spot ore prices: Rio Jul 6, 2009
Because of strong spot prices and deals struck with steel mills outside China, analysts believe iron ore miners, including BHP Billiton and Brazilian giant Vale, are not in a position to offer China deeper cuts demanded by the China Iron & Steel Assocation (CISA). "Iron ore producers cannot offer China a lower benchmark price than Japanese customers, or risk invalidating the entire negotiation process. A short-term hybrid pricing solution may be announced to save some face for the CISA," Citi... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Sportswear maker to go international Jul 5, 2009
Li-Ning has a footwear designer who designed soccer shoes for Brazilian soccer striker Ronaldo. "It is better to have foreign designers on the team," Zhang said. (Xinhuanet, China -- Business)
SA looks like G8 member for the wrong reason Jul 2, 2009
The average Chinese or Mexican emits 6 tons, the average Brazilian 5 tons and the average Indian 2 tons. This puts South Africa in the ranks of the developed world when it comes to per capita emissions. (Business Report, South Africa)
What's Next for U.S. Soccer Jun 30, 2009
That streak ran to seven goals in Sunday's final, with Clint Dempsey and Landon Donovan out Brazil-ing the Brazilians, scoring on the kind of spectacular strikes that usually come off the feet of the guys in the. The , having referred to the Americans as "raggy gits" prior to kickoff, described the action as "frankly surreal." In the last 45 minutes, alas, the gits once again turned raggy, the Brazilians resumed being Brazilian, and surrealism made way for futbol vrit ... For a game and a half... (Slate)
Dress rehearsal Jun 30, 2009
Equally concerning has been the various thefts, with possessions having gone missing from the media centre, as well as already reported incidents involving the Brazilian and Egyptian camps ... Nonetheless, other players have been effusive in their praise, including victorious Brazilian Kaka, who said the tournament was exactly what he was expecting from Africa in terms of excitement and passion, particularly from the fans. (BBC News -- Africa)
Brazil becomes record winner of Confederations Cup Jun 29, 2009
With six minutes left, centre-back Lucio's header from Elano's corner before the net sealed a perfect end to the Brazilian's rush to the trophy ... The sea of Brazilian national flags waved by soccer fans in the Elis Park Stadium testified the zeal and tradition of football deeply ingrained in the life an culture of the South American country ... Brazilian coach Dunga hailed his team as committed with players of high quality and high standard, vowing the squad would do much more in the future. (Xinhuanet, China)
Religious group opens its ship, Peacemaker Jun 28, 2009
The Peacemaker is well-appointed with a sturdy frame of Brazilian Ipe ironwood, and mahogany cabins, doors, and furnishings. Commissioned but never finished in the 1980s by a Brazilian industrialist, the vessel was purchased in 2000 by the Twelve Tribes for a sum no one on board divulged. (Boston Globe)
Odebrecht, American Airlines and Miami-Dade County Unveil Historic JFK Airport Murals at MIA Jun 26, 2009
Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Alvarez and County Officials Welcome Renowned Murals by Brazilian Artist Caryb ... MIAMI--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Brazilian construction company Odebrecht, along with American Airlines and Miami-Dade County today will unveil the iconic , where they will be permanently displayed ... These important works of art associated with U.S. aviation and created by the renowned Brazilian artist had adorned the American Airlines terminal at JFK International Airport since 1960. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Hawaiian contenders ready to meet Mr. Price in ASP South Africa Jun 25, 2009
Hawai i s John John Florence who is only 15-years-old is the youngest competitor in the Mens division while 37-year-old Brazilian Victor Ribas is the oldest. A total of 19 countries will be represented at the upcoming event, led by traditional surfing powerhouses South Africa, Australia and Brazil. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
