Honduran colonel killed Oct 27, 2009
Crisis negotiations are deadlocked as ousted President Manuel Zelaya remains holed up in the Brazilian embassy, where he has been since his 21 September return. AFP. (iAfrica.com)
Amazon road trip Oct 24, 2009
The Brazilian government is seeking to repave the almost impassable BR-319 route between Porto Velho and Manaus. But the plan is controversial because the 900 km (560 mile) road cuts right through the Amazon rainforest. (BBC News -- Americas)
Crisis talks collapse Oct 24, 2009
Honduran troops surrounded the Brazilian embassy where ousted President Manuel Zelaya was holed up with dwindling supplies and a few hundred supporters, diplomats and journalists ... Since his surprise return one month ago, the former rancher has been holed up in the Brazilian embassy, where occupants have reported growing pressure, including loud music and animal grunts being blared in this week. (iAfrica.com)
Honduras discussions 'break down' Oct 24, 2009
Mr Zelaya, who was ousted in late June, is currently taking refuge in the Brazilian embassy in the capital, Tegucigalpa ... Despite attempts by the interim government to keep him out of Honduras, he made a surprise return in September when he took refuge in the Brazilian embassy. (BBC News -- Americas)
Honduras resumes talks Oct 23, 2009
Zelaya's backers had said they would only return to talks if the ousted leader, who has been holed up in the Brazilian embassy for a month, first returned to office ... The pan-American OAS called on Wednesday on the de facto leaders to protect Zelaya's safety, and condemned its "hostile actions" against the Brazilian embassy, after troops blasted loud music at the compound. (iAfrica.com)
Camille Paglia Oct 23, 2009
Now on to art and pop. Highlight of the month for me was definitely a recent performance by Alo Brasil, a local Brazilian music and dance ensemble, at Philadelphia's World Cafe Live ... Daniela slows the song down even further but paradoxically pushes it along with a more emphatic, swaying rhythm, producing an artfully Brazilian interlude of bewitchingly languid sensuality ... Let's turn from Nordic Samantha Ryan to two Brazilian peacocks on parade -- Daniela Mercury and another singer, Aline... (Salon)
Cepeda: 'But what's a Latino?' Oct 23, 2009
In Paris, if I was Brazilian or Arabic ... Maybe in the future, the may want to borrow from a survey conducted by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics in 1976 and ask Latinos to classify themselves. (CNN -- US)
NASCAR takes a ride back in time Oct 20, 2009
Web Search powered by YAHOO. Published Mon, Oct 19, 2009 02:00 AMModified Mon, Oct 19, 2009 06:34 AM. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Tidbits: Lindsay Lohan fears father may kidnap her Oct 20, 2009
While shes seemingly moved on with Brazilian boy toy Jesus Luz, Madonna may not be finished with ex-husband Guy Ritchie. According to Britains , the couples post-divorce separation has brought them closer together. (MSNBC -- Gossip)
Chopper shot down in Rio Oct 19, 2009
Brazilian authorities mobilised an extra 4500 police officers hours after deadly clashes between drug traffickers and police left 12 people dead. AFP. (iAfrica.com)
Tribe teams with Google to make stand in Amazon Oct 19, 2009
The Brazilian Constitution grants indigenous tribes the right to their traditional lands, but the government hasn't backed the policy with the necessary resources to halt the incursions, environmental groups allege. 11 chiefs shot, killed. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Sasha Frere-Jones: Sleigh Bells, at Santos Party House and Public Assembly. Oct 19, 2009
One night, while working at a Brazilian restaurant, he waited on a woman and her daughter. When the subject of Miller s search for a vocalist came up, the mother nominated her daughter, Alexis Krauss, a schoolteacher who spent most of her teen years singing on pop records. (New Yorker)
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)
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)
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')
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
* 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
• 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)
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)
* 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)
* 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
