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Brazilian university in trouble over mini-dress
In this photo taken on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, student Geisy Arruda poses at her home in Sao Paulo wearing the same dress that she was expelled for wearing on campus at Bandeirante University in Sao Bernardo do Campo, Brazil .
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Clinipace acquires Worldwide Clinical Research, changes its name to Clinipace Worldwide
Clinipace, a global technology-driven clinical research organization , announced today that on October 26th, 2009 the company closed its acquisition of Worldwide Clinical Research, Inc.
Dassault Syst mes to Participate in France-Brazil Innovation Forum
SAO PAULO, Brazil, November 6, 2009 Dassault Systemes , a world leader in 3D and Product Lifecycle Management solutions, will be participating in the France-Brazil Innovation Forum, an event that celebrates the closing of the Year of France in Brazil to be held November 10, 2009, in Sao Paulo.
Evanescence Return to the Stage
Remember Evanescence? You know,A the one with that gothA female lead singer with the haunting voice? Well, they're back, and with a bang.
Gallery: Kristen and Taylor Go To Brazil
See photos of the duo at a press conference at the Grand Hyatt Hotel promoting their new movie "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Brazil raises cane over U.S. ethanol tariff
Reporting from Sao Paulo, Brazil - Who could resent the attention being showered on electric cars? Stylish and clean, they're the darling of the renewable-energy crowd, which is hailing the scheduled rollout of several e-powered models next year as a major blow against global warming.
French anthropologist Levi-Strauss dies
Claude Levi-Strauss, widely considered the father of modern anthropology for work that included theories about commonalities between tribal and industrial societies, has died.
Evangelical march in Brazil draws 1.5 million; leaders expect more by nightfall
Evangelical protestants gather for the annual March for Jesus in Sao Paulo, Monday, Nov.
Kristen Stewart Visits Sao Paulo Photos and Video
Here's a few photos and a video of Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner leaving for Sao Paulo Brazil to promote the upcoming film "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" based on the novel by Stephenie Meyer.
IMF says Brazil capital tax not enough on its own
Brazil has a right "to defend itself" against steep currency appreciation but the country's new capital inflows tax is at best a short-term solution, insufficient on its own, a director at the International Monetary Fund said on Friday.
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SITA Survey Finds Huge Growth in Online Booking in Brazil
A global benchmark survey of leading airport hubs has found that online booking among passengers using the Brazilian gateway, Sao Paulo Guarulhos, has risen almost 50% over the last twelve months, it was announced at the ALTA Airline Leaders' Forum in Cartagena, Colombia.
Brazil drivers ditch biofuel over high sugar costs
Some Brazilian motorists who fuel their cars solely on cane-based ethanol are switching back to gasoline as high sugar prices now make the biofuel more costly in some states.
US Doctor Heads To Brazil To Speak On Orthopedic Stem Cell Therapy
Joseph Purita M.D., a well known Orthopedic Surgeon from Florida has announced that plans are being made with the Orthopedic Academies in Sao Paulo Brazil to present his latest findings on the use of stem cells and plasma rich platelet therapy in the treatment of certain bone and joint problems.
Lula and the Foro de Sao Paulo
Alek Boyd interviews Brazilian journalist Olavo de Carvalho: Olavo de Carvalho explains Lula and the Sao Paulo Forum - Could you expand a bit on the sort of organization the FSP is, and the democratic credentials of some of its members? The SA o Paulo Forum was created by Lula and discussed with Fidel Castro by the end of 1989, being founded in the ...
Concrete Cube Shops - Contemporary Furniture Store Volume B in Sao Paulo, Brazil
The Volume B store in Sao Paulo, Brazil by architect Marcio Kogan is modern concrete cube filled with contemporary goodies.
Brazil police find 2 more bodies after weekend violence in Rio kills 14
Autumn Winter Spring Summer Vacation A bus on fire sits at the Jacarezinho slum after alleged gang members attack it in Rio de Janeiro, Saturday, Oct.
Fifth Sports Car Exhibition kicks off in Sao Paulo, Brazil
Visitors look at a Ferrari sports car at the 5th Sports Cars Exhibition in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Oct.
Brazil telcos need government support for broadband expansion
Telesp CEO says $126bn needed over next eight years to meet rising demand. Brazilian telecoms needs to invest 215 billion Brazilian reals over the next 8 years to meet rising demand for broadband internet access and demand government support for this project, said the head of Telefonica SA's local unit Wednesday.
Unbreakable bond: Convicted drug mule, Joeleene Philips, is welcomed home by her son after spending three years in a Brazilian prison.
An intense fire broke out Sunday in a slum in Sao Paulo, Brazil, sending residents running across rooftops to escape the flames.
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