Sexy calendar to boost soldiers’ morale overseas Nov 14, 2008
And while there, he happens across Florianopolis, a place (according to him) that s home to the most beautiful women in the world, not to mention sandy beaches, sparkling water and golden sunrises. It was too easy, Thompson wrote in his blog. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
NASCAR team notes Nov 13, 2008
Gordon is scheduled to race in the International Challenge of Go-Kart Champs on Nov. 30 in Florianopolis, Brazil a charity karting event organized by Formula 1 driver Felipe Massa. Seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher and Indy Racing League driver Tony Kanaan are also scheduled to participate in the event. (USA Today -- Sports)
Americas: Boca edges River 1-0 in superclsico Oct 21, 2008
Seventh-place Internacional defeated Atletico Paranaense 2-1 at Beira-Rio stadium in Porto Alegre, while 14th-place Figueirense was held by second-to-last-place Ipatinga to a 1-1 draw at Orlando Scarpelli stadium in Florianopolis. Mexico. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Brazalian football roundup, Gremio loses to Portuguesa Oct 20, 2008
Seventh-place Internacional defeated Atletico Paranaense 2-1 at Beira-Rio stadium in Porto Alegre, while 14th-place Figueirense was held by second-to-last-place Ipatinga to a 1-1 draw at Orlando Scarpelli stadium in Florianopolis. Most Viewed. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
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Melbourne, FL 32935 Last Updated: 10/03/08 08:46:36 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 75% Barometer: 29. (Florida Today)
Hundreds of oiled penguins die off Brazil Aug 30, 2008
Authorities said they have counted nearly 200 dead penguins found on the beaches of the island city of Florianopolis, but people bringing in live penguins covered with oil reported seeing hundreds more dead on the beaches, said Manuela Osorio, a veterinarian with a group caring for the surviving birds. "We don't know for sure because nobody is keeping tabs of the dead," she said. (MSNBC -- International)
Brazil Developer Inpar Drops Most Ever After Cutting 2008 Growth Forecast Aug 16, 2008
Vale do Rio Doce on lower commodity prices, said Joao Pedro Brugger, analyst at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. Some investors are making some adjustments on concern about higher rates. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Where the super hot babes go to play Aug 6, 2008
The supermodel reportedly spent New Years Eve 2007 on the island of Florianopolis, located just off the southern coast, where fellow Brazilian beauty Adriana Lima also hangs out. When in Rio, Bndchen is said to favor the spacious penthouse at Marina All Suites, a luxury boutique hotel situated across from the ocean in the affluent neighborhood of Leblon. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Guilherme's pair propels Cruzeiro past Nautico Jul 31, 2008
In a lackluster game, defending champion Sao Paulo and Figueirense drew 1-1 in the southern city of Florianopolis. Seven minutes in, Figueirense's Rafael Coelho set up fellow striker Tadeu, and in 79th Sao Paulo evened the score through midfielder Hugo. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Weather: Partly cloudy, afternoon storms likely Jul 30, 2008
Melbourne, FL 32940 Last Updated: 07/30/08 08:45:41 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 97% Barometer: 30. (Florida Today)
Brazil Stocks Gain, Led by Airlines, Homebuilders; Mexico's Bolsa Slips Jun 17, 2008
When the oil price falls, it's a relief'' for airline stocks, said , who helps manage the equivalent of about $35 million at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. The Banco do Brasil housing loan authorization ``is positive because it lets them use deposits and allocate more money to that sector and demand is still very strong. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Tennis | French Open: Kuerten bids an aching au revoir to Paris May 26, 2008
And the only reason for this final appearance at age 31 was that he wanted, in his own words, the luxury of "one more little pleasure": a chance to commune with the overstuffed tennis stadium and dusty rectangle that made a skinny Brazilian kid from Florianopolis into an icon. Did he get what he came for, despite the tears that he shed into his towel after his last backhand, a drop shot, had hit the net. (International Herald Tribune)
Suez Wins Contract to Build $5.3 Billion Jirau Amazon Dam; Tractebel Falls May 20, 2008
Tractebel Energia, based in Florianopolis, Brazil, fell 6 percent to 23. 05 reais. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
VRG Announces Interline Agreement with Copa May 13, 2008
The agreement will offer additional benefits for VRG passengers in Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Curitiba, Florianopolis, Fortaleza, Porto Alegre, Recife or Salvador. From these cities, customers traveling to Central America, the Caribbean, the United States, Colombia, Ecuador and Venezuela can now connect to Copa flights with just one ticket. (PR Newswire)
Davis Cup team not afraid of Chile Apr 17, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. April 17, 2008 - 7:09PM. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Brazilian Kuerten loses in men's doubles tennis at home Apr 17, 2008
Due to the heavy rains in the state of city of Florianopolis, the match was moved from an outdoor stadium to a covered stadium with less seating capacity. In the game, the rivals took advantage of the lack of experience of Fernandes and attacked the net as much as possible. (Xinhuanet, China)
Brazil's Bovespa Rises, Led by Eletropaulo, Airlines; Chile's Ipsa Climbs Mar 22, 2008
who helps manage the equivalent of about $35 million at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. A lot of the stocks that were getting hurt with the high commodity price are getting some relief. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
* World News Quick Take Mar 4, 2008
The plane had just taken off from nearby Jacarepagua airport and was en route to Florianopolis, Fontella said. Its engine seemed to make an unusual noise as the plane sank from the sky and exploded upon impact, witnesses told local media. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Plane Crash Kills 4 in Posh Brazilian Neighborhood Mar 3, 2008
The four-seat plane had just taken off from the nearby Jacarepagua airport and was flying over some of the city's most luxurious condominiums en route to the southern city of Florianopolis, Fontella said. Its engine seemed to make an unusual noise as the plane sank from the sky and exploded upon impact, witnesses told local media. (Fox News)
Secret world of a champion Mar 2, 2008
" Five airline flights take 38 hours to reach Florianopolis, followed by a two-hour bus trip down Death Road to Imbituba. There's an average of five fatalities a day and, right on cue, a car is crushed like a soft-drink can. The driver's head is slumped forward, his forehead is pressed against the steering wheel. Imbituba is a small town with a bus stop. Four dogs run in circles seeking shelter near Praia Hotel where a sign in the foyer says: Hang your wetsuits to dry inside your shower. Suits... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Brazil Soybean Output to Beat Forecasts on Higher Yields, Agroconsult Says Feb 24, 2008
Florianopolis, Brazil-based Agroconsult in January forecast record output of 60. 9 million tons this year. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Brazil prez honors tennis champion Kuerten Feb 14, 2008
The 31-year-old from Florianopolis began his pro career in 1995, and earned his greatest success on the red clay at Roland Garros, where he was champion in 1997, 2000 and 2001. He reached No. 1 in 2000 and became the first South American in ATP rankings history to finish the year on top. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Brazil's Carnaval on a smaller scale Feb 4, 2008
LAGUNA About 120 kilometers, or 75 miles, south of the state capital of Florianopolis, this town of 50,000 sits on the tip of a peninsula with the Santo Antonio Lagoon on one side and the Atlantic on the other ... Visitors to Laguna can get there by bus from Florianopolis, and stay in hotels on the beach side of town or in the picturesque colonial town. (International Herald Tribune)
Iguaz Falls in Argentina & Brazil Jan 20, 2008
The island also has and the Island s capital city, Florianopolis the in Brazil. more in suite. (Suite101.com)
'Drug lord' Brazil homes for sale Jan 9, 2008
The sale of an extensive and elegant white property in the coastal city of Florianopolis presumably does not include money totalling more than 100,000 euros (74,000) that was found there by the police. Colombia is the source of much of the world's cocaine. (BBC News -- Americas)
Kuerten ready for farewell tour Jan 8, 2008
Kuerten will kick off his season on home ground in the Brazil Open on Feb 11 and then take part in the Miami Masters from March 27 before returning to Brazil for the Santa Catarina Open at Florianopolis from April 23. He also wants to play the claycourt event in Stuttgart from July 7 in honour of his family who are of German origin. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Mexico Bolsa Falls on Growth Concern, Led by America Movil: Bovespa Drops Jan 8, 2008
The numbers from Renner were a bucket of cold water on the industry,'' said Januario Hostin Jr., who helps manage the equivalent of about $35 million at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. Lojas Americanas SA, the biggest retailer, fell 5. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Roland Garros champ Kuerten to retire after 2008 Jan 7, 2008
Kuerten will kick off his season on home ground in the Brazil Open on February 11 and then take part in the Miami Masters from March 27 before returning to Brazil for the Santa Catarina Open at Florianopolis from April 23. Editor: Jiang Yuxia. (Xinhuanet, China)
It's always sunny somewhere! Dec 11, 2007
For more beauty on the beach, head a few hundred miles north of Punta del Este to the beaches of Florianopolis on the island of Santa Catarina in Southern Brazil. Floripa, as Brazilians call this California-esque coastal enclave, is as renowned throughout Latin America for its golden beaches as it is for the golden-haired bombshells that aboundGermans, Polish and Italians colonized the South of Brazil, explaining the Giselle Bndchen look-a-like phenomenon thats unmissable on the beaches... (MSNBC -- Travel)
Complete weather forecast Dec 7, 2007
Jackson, MS 39201 Last Updated: 12/07/07 07:45:24 EDT. C) Relative Humidity: 74% Barometer: 30. (The Clarion-Ledger)
TAM Creates Extra Flights From Salvador and Florianopolis to Buenos Aires Nov 23, 2007
To serve increased demand during the end-of-year holidays, the company will operate six more flights a week along the two routes SAO PAULO, Brazil, Nov. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- TAM (Bovespa: TAMM4 and NYSE: TAM) will operate six more flights a week linking the cities of Salvador (Bahia) and Florianopolis (Santa Catalina) to Buenos Aires, Argentina, from December 15 to March 2, 2008 ... From December 16 to March 2, 2008, flight JJ 9536 will leave Florianopolis every Thursday, Friday and... (PR Newswire)
GOL Reaches Milestone: 70 Million Transported Passengers Nov 7, 2007
VRG Linhas Aereas S.A. offers over 120 daily flights to 14 destinations in Brazil: Belo Horizonte, Brasilia, Curitiba, Fernando de Noronha, Florianopolis, Fortaleza, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Recife, Rio de Janeiro (Santos Dumont and Tom Jobim), Salvador and Sao Paulo (Congonhas and Guarulhos). VRG also offers 22 daily flights to seven international destinations in South America and Europe: Buenos Aires, Bogota and Caracas, in South America and Frankfurt, London, Paris and Rome, in Europe. (PR Newswire)
Brazil Bovespa Gains, Led by Vale, on Global Growth: World's Biggest Mover Oct 27, 2007
Vale's pulling up the index, and it's helping Petrobras and Usiminas,'' said Januario Hostin Jr., fund manager at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. Earnings were strong, even with a fall in nickel prices during the quarter. (Bloomberg)
So Paulo beats Cruzeiro to increase lead Oct 22, 2007
In other play, Figueirense jumped up to eighth place beating Santos 1-0 in Florianopolis, ending Santos' chances of moving into second place. The team would have over taken Palmeiras with a win. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
RIM Introduces the GPS-enabled BlackBerry Curve 8310 in Latin America Oct 2, 2007
FLORIANOPOLIS, BRAZIL--(Marketwire - Oct. 2, 2007) - Futurecom 2007, Booth A63a - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: - ; TSX: - ) today introduced the GPS-enabled BlackBerry Curve(TM) 8310 - the smallest and lightest full QWERTY BlackBerry smartphone - to mobile users in Latin America. ADVERTISEMENT. (CCNMatthews Press Releases)
New TAM Air Network to Take Effect October 1 Sep 21, 2007
(Logo: ) With these changes, TAM will operate direct flights from Congonhas to 19 airports: Santos Dumont and Tom Jobim (Rio de Janeiro); Brasilia; Campo Grande; Confins; Curitiba; Caxias do Sul; Florianopolis; Goiania; Foz do Iguacu; Joinville; Londrina; Maringa; Navegantes; Porto Alegre; Ribeirao Preto; Sao Jose do Rio Preto; Uberlandia and Vitoria. Destinations located in the northern and northeastern regions and Cuiaba, state capital of Mato Grosso, will be served by Guarulhos Airport. (PR Newswire)
Bonde Do Role gangs up on Brazilian dance music Sep 19, 2007
A short time later, Gorky, who was working as a DJ in the beach resort of Florianopolis, played one of the songs during a show. The club crowd reacted so favorably to Solta O Frango (Free the Chickens), which is built around a rock guitar riff from The Darkness' I Believe in a Thing Called Love, that Gorky was offered a paying gig for his nonexistent "band". (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Americas: Boca routs Banfield; Amrica wins Sep 19, 2007
In other results Sunday, Sport beat Parana 3-1 in Recife, while Figueirense routed Juventude 4-1 in Florianopolis. Copyright 2007. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Hanley urges Davis Cup help for Lleyton Sep 16, 2007
Hewitt has done it once before, famously winning three rubbers against Brazil on clay in Florianopolis in the 2001 quarter-finals. Hewitt's impressive Cup credentials also include leading Australia to the final in his first four years of Davis Cup, including victory over Spain in the 2003 decider. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Joe Clabby's Brazilian mainframe adventure travel log Sep 8, 2007
Why not take a trip to Florianopolis and check out Hoplon's virtual game environment. And while in Brazil, why not also visit some other mainframe customers in Sao Paolo or Rio de Janeiro to see if mainframes are being used in other innovative ways. (Search390.com)
Kuerten happy with his progress Aug 31, 2007
He sauntered down a corridor at the U.S. Open yesterday with his trademark curly hair, dressed casually and wearing flip-flops every bit the beach boy from seaside Florianopolis, Brazil. Three-time French Open champion Gustavo Kuerten was back playing, but only in doubles. (Globe and Mail -- Sports)
Brazil Bovespa Rises, Led by Vale do Rio Doce; Bolsa Is Little Changed Aug 21, 2007
Banks and consumer companies gained as investors sought stocks that are sheltered from international growth concerns, said Januario Hostin Junior, who helps manage the equivalent of $25 million at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. Industries tied in to domestic growth are recovering well,'' Hostin Junior said in phone interview. (Bloomberg)
* Defeat drops Botafogo in standings Aug 14, 2007
Botafogo, winless in their last three matches, got on the board at Orlando Scarpelli Stadium in Florianopolis with a well-struck free kick by veteran striker Dodo in the 49th. He curled a right-footer over the wall and into the left-upper corner of Figueirense goalkeeper Wilson. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- Business)
Hamilton plays down talk of feud Aug 11, 2007
Massa said he would also invite Alonso to take part in the race to be held in the southern city of Florianopolis. Reuters, AP. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Botafogo ties Goias 1-1 to remain unbeaten Jul 4, 2007
Figueirense defeated 2003 champion Cruzeiro 2-1 in Florianopolis to snap the rival's three-match winning streak, while Fluminense drew fourth-place Parana 0-0 in Volta Redonda. On Wednesday, recently promoted Atletico Mineiro will host Flamengo in Belo Horizonte, Santos will play at Vasco in Rio de Janeiro and Sport will host Corinthians in Recife. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
Mexico's Bolsa Declines a Third Day on Tax Law Concern; Chile's IPSA Falls Jun 27, 2007
A correction is to be expected after the gains,'' said Paulo Petrassi, who helps manage 50 million reais in assets at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil ... The company last week announced a plan to expand to Asia through a joint venture with India's Kalyani Group that will diminish dependence on U.S. markets, said Paulo Petrassi, who helps manage 50 million reais in assets at Leme Investimentos in Florianopolis, Brazil. (Bloomberg)
Where the spirit of '67 lives on May 28, 2007
Florianopolis gets the supermodel set and Boipeba offers more in the way of exquisite isolation, but Hip Hotels creator Herbert Ypma describes Trancoso as the Bali of Brazil - organic rather than managed, friendly and hassle-free. For a village founded by Jesuits in the 16th century, the beach parties are big and the beach bars are excellent, especially the Bahia Bonita Beach Inn. (Guardian Unlimited)
DHL bests UPS, FedEx in 'Great Race' May 2, 2007
This year's destinations included Tikrit, an insurgent hotbed in Iraq; Harare, the capital of troubled Zimbabwe in Africa; Yangon in Myanmar in Asia; Apia in the Pacific island nation of Samoa; and Florianopolis, on an island off the coast of Brazil ... 96 that DHL charged for the Florianopolis run to FedEx's charge of $169. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Business)
TAM and TAP Announce Partnership Apr 29, 2007
On the other hand, for TAP, it will involve domestic destinations operated by TAM to several Brazilian capitals and cities such as Belem, Manaus, Sao Luiz, Ilheus, Porto Seguro, Campo Grande, Cuiaba, Aracaju, Vitoria, Belo Horizonte, Curitiba, Goiania, Florianopolis, Joao Pessoa, Maceio, Navegantes, Porto Alegre and Foz do Iguacu, among others, in addition to cities in South America (Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Santiago, Chile). TAM and TAP also intend to extend cooperation to other... (PR Newswire)
Surfing in South America Apr 22, 2007
Florianopolis has some of the most consistent surf on the Atlantic side with the best waves from April to October. Chile - The chili waters of Chile can be brutal to surf, however, a few warm spots are well suited and some of the best on the continent. (Suite101.com)
Fugitive Killers Hide in Plain Sight on Rio's Beaches, Until Tide Turns Apr 10, 2007
Corruption makes it easy to obtain false documents, and a thriving underground economy allows criminals to stay under cover for years, said Luiz Flavio Soares, 49, a criminal law professor at South University of Santa Catarina in Florianopolis. Magnet' for Criminals. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Brazil lead Canada 2-0 at Davis Cup Apr 8, 2007
Following are the results in Florianopolis of on Saturday in the Davis Cup Americas Zone Group One second-round tie between Brazil and. Brazil 2 Canada 0. (People's Daily Online, China)
Davis Cup quarterfinals Apr 7, 2007
darkness Brazil 1, Canada 0 At Costao do Santinho Resort e Spa Florianopolis, Brazil Surface: Clay-Outdoor Singles Ricardo Mello, Brazil, def. Frank Dancevic, Canada, 3-6, 6-7 (7), 6-3, 6-3, 11-9. (USA Today -- Sports)
Opera to further Brazil, MSU relations Mar 28, 2007
Gouveia also plans to establish a study abroad program focused on language and culture in Florianopolis, Brazil. This summer, a study abroad program in the country will focus on geography and forestry in the Amazon. (The State News, MI)
Kuerten selected to Brazil's Davis Cup squad Mar 21, 2007
The clay-court matchup will take place in the southern Brazilian city of Florianopolis. Captain Francisco Costa, a former player who took over the squad in February, also selected the country's three highest-ranked players: Flavio Saretta (102), Thiago Alves (119) and Ricardo Mello (127), the Brazilian tennis federation said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Read more at Linux.com Feb 10, 2007
A Slackware user from Florianopolis, Brazil, Garcia has been heading up LinuxChix Brazil for four years. Garcia has been involved with Linux and open source software since 1999, when she was at university finishing a computer science degree and was tasked with testing asynchronous transfer mode (ATM) cards in a Linux system. (NewsForge)
