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Barra (Brazil)

Type: City

Name: Barra (Brazil)

Country: Brazil

Latitude: -11.09

Longitude: -43.150002

population: 20,895

First reported May 20 2013 - Updated May 20 2013 - 1 reports

Jordy Smith clinches Rio surf crown

South Africa's Jordy Smith has taken out the Billabong Rio Pro over highly-fancied local Adriano de Souza, who moved top of the ASP World Tour.Smith won by 1.46 points in Sunday's final at Barra da Tijuca but second place was enough for Brazil's De Souza ... [Published The Sydney News - May 20 2013]

Entities: Jordy Smith, Barra (Brazil), Billabong International Ltd

First reported May 16 2013 - Updated May 16 2013 - 1 reports

Rio de Janeiro

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: Then & NowRio continues to enjoy its status as one of the must-see destinations and is perhaps the most visited city in the southern hemisphere. The city is always buzzing with creative energy and development projects taking shape. ... [Published Irhal.com - May 16 2013]

Entities: Barra (Brazil), Rio de Janeiro, Ipanema (Brazil)

First reported May 14 2013 - Updated May 14 2013 - 1 reports

A$u Superport received investment of R$ 331 million in the 1st quarter

The venture has received investment of R$ 3.83 billion since development commenced in 2007 until March 2013Rio de Janeiro, May 13, 2013 - This Monday (13) LLX disclosed its earnings figures for the first quarter of 2013. From January to March this year ... [Published Noodls - May 14 2013]

Entities: Barra (Brazil), Construction, Iron Ore, Rio de Janeiro

First reported May 12 2013 - Updated May 12 2013 - 1 reports

Wright Wins Girls Rio ASP Surf Title: Daily

By , Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Australian surfer Tyler Wright beat fellow Australian and last year’s defending Rio women’s event champion, Sally Fitzgibbons, to take home the Colgate Plax Girls Rio Pro 2013 victory on Saturday, May ... [Published The Rio Times - May 12 2013]

Entities: Tyler Wright, Barra (Brazil), Rio de Janeiro

First reported May 12 2013 - Updated May 12 2013 - 1 reports

Billabong International Ltd

Samuel J Performs at Rio Pro 2013: Daily

By , Contributing Reporter RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Award-winning British musician Samuel J Tellam (Samuel J) will bring his special blend of smooth laid-back sounds to the Barra da Tijuca beach during the Billabong Rio Pro 2013 on Sunday, May 12th, as ... [Published The Rio Times - May 12 2013]

Entities: Barra (Brazil), Billabong International Ltd, Rio de Janeiro

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Parko pumped to defend world title

GOLD Coast surfers Joel Parkinson and Mick Fanning were among a host of big guns to record opening-round heat victories at the Billabong Rio Pro in Brazil.Parkinson's world title defence started slowly, with the champion in fifth spot on the rankings ... [Published Gold Coast-Australia - May 10 2013]

Entities: Mick Fanning, Joel Parkinson, Billabong International Ltd

First reported May 10 2013 - Updated May 10 2013 - 1 reports

Top cities of Brazil

If you're keen for your next holiday to be in a chic destination that is blessed with fantastic weather, Brazil is one place well worth visiting. Head to the South American nation and you'll have the chance to bask in its famous glorious sunshine and ... [Published HolidayChic.co.uk - May 10 2013]

Entities: Brazil, Flores (Brazil), Barra (Brazil)

First reported May 09 2013 - Updated May 09 2013 - 1 reports

Nicole Kidman Touts Mall as Multiplan Expands: Corporate Brazil

(To set a daily alert for Corporate Brazil: SALT BZCORP)May 9 (Bloomberg) -- Multiplan Empreendimentos Imobiliarios SA, the Brazilian mall developer that lured Gucci and Prada to Rio de Janeiro, will expand its luxury segment after revenue from its first ... [Published La Repubblica - May 09 2013]

Entities: Multiplan, Brazil, Nicole Kidman, Barra (Brazil)

First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 1 reports

China Corporate News: GM to Build $1.3b Cadillac Plant in China; Alibaba Posts Triple Q4 Earnings

General Motors Co (NYSE: GM) said its Shanghai GM joint venture received Chinese regulatory approval to build an ¥8 billion ($1.3 billion) factory to manufacture its Cadillac brand as the US automaker tries to become a larger player in China's booming ... [Published The China Perspective - May 08 2013]

Entities: Mengniu, General Motors Company, Air China Ltd, Giant Interactive Group Inc

First reported May 08 2013 - Updated May 08 2013 - 7 reports

CNPC Said in Talks to Buy Brazil’s Barra for $2 Billion

(Updates with Petronas acquisition in fifth paragraph.)May 8 (Bloomberg) -- China National Petroleum Corp., China’s largest oil producer, is in talks to acquire Barra Energia Petroleo e Gas, a Brazilian oil startup, for about $2 billion, people with knowledge ... [Published Washington Post - May 08 2013]

Entities: CNPC - China National Petroleum Corp, Barra (Brazil), Brazil, PetroChina Co Ltd, PETRONAS Petroliam Nasional Bhd

First reported May 04 2013 - Updated May 04 2013 - 1 reports

BROOKFIELD INCORPORACOES SA: 2nd Call Notice - Extraordinary Shareholders Meeting

EXTRAORDINARY SHAREHOLDERS' MEETINGRio de Janeiro, May 2, 2013 - Brookfield Incorporações S.A. (BM&FBovespa: BISA3, US OTC: BRRSY), one of Brazil's largest real estate developers and construction companies, invites its Shareholders to convene an Extraordinary ... [Published 4 Traders - May 04 2013]

Entities: Brookfield Incorporações SA, Barra (Brazil), Rio de Janeiro

First reported May 01 2013 - Updated May 01 2013 - 1 reports

A year in the life of a lighthouse: Photographer¿s breathtaking project to capture landmark in 365 pictures

A year in the life of a lighthouse: Photographer's breathtaking project to capture landmark in 365 picturesBy Tara Brady A photographer from Brazil photographed a lighthouse every day for one year to produce this breathtaking collection of pictures which ... [Published Mail Online UK - May 01 2013]

Entities: PHOTOGRAPHER, Barra (Brazil), Brazil

Quotes

Starwood Hotels & Resorts global development and acquisition president Simon Turner said, "There is strong affinity for all of our brands in the region across the luxury, upper upscale and mid-market segments, and we're looking to build on this interest with new world-class hotels in the right places, with the right partners."

Starwood Hotels to increase business by 50% in Latin America [Published Hotel Management Network - May 17 2013]

...nterconnected Grid and the servicing and maintenance of roads, in addition to the acquisition of land and engineering projects and works management. "2013 will certainly be the most important year in the Company's history, as our operations go live. We are very excited by the prospects moving forward. The new regulatory framework for the port sector will create major business opportunities and a new railway logistics infrastructure package, entailing at least one more section connected to A$u Superport up for bidding this year, which could bring new clients for A$u Superport. We are confident that we are on the right track to helping Brazil transform its logistics via the construction of A$u Superport by Brazilians who believe in the country" , asserted Marcus Berto, CEO and Investor Relations Officer

A$u Superport received investment of R$ 331 million in the 1st quarter [Published Noodls - May 14 2013]

"Even in a scenario of low 40% gross margin and one-third iPhone cannibalization rate (flattening legacy iPhone shipment growth, which we view as conservative, the iPhone Mini adds incremental revenue and gross profit dollars" said Huberty

Apple Looks Set to Launch Cheaper iPhone by the Third Quarter [Published Nasdaq - May 10 2013]

...25, and Rio de Janeiro - Barra, 26 March), brazilian students seek international experiences in order to improve their professional curriculum. "Nowadays speak a second language fluently is mandatory. But do a specialization abroad surely will make that person stand outout in the job market ", says Zaveri. Another factor that according to Zaveri also contributes to growth is the interest of other countries to receive Brazilian students. "The courses abroad are more affordable, especially for payment options and packages offered by agencies exchange, which pleases brazilian students. Proof of this is that this year the Salão do Estudante will receive a record number of exchange agencies, with more than 30 in total. No other fair offers so many agencies in one place, making it easy to search places and courses to study abroad.Furthermore, we have a group of about 25 US representatives and 25 Canadian representatives offering educational opportunities to visitors. Representatives of Governments of various countries will also be there", adds the executive."

The biggest event of international education in Latin America [Published Prlog - May 09 2013]

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Nicole Kidman Touts Mall as Multiplan Expands: ... [Published La Repubblica - May 09 2013]
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China Corporate News: GM to Build $1.3b Cadilla... [Published The China Perspective - May 08 2013]
CNPC Said in Talks to Buy Brazil’s Barra for $2... [Published Washington Post - May 08 2013]
CNPC May Be in Talks to Buy Brazil's Barra [Published BusinessWeek - May 08 2013]
CNPC Said in Talks to Buy Brazil’s Barra for $2... [Published Bloomberg - May 08 2013]
CNPC In Talks To Buy Brazil's Barra For $2 Bln:... [Published RTTNews.com - May 08 2013]
China National Petroleum Corp. in discussion to... [Published Proactive Investors Australia - May 08 2013]
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China's CNPC Said in Talks to Buy Brazil's Barr... [Published Bloomberg via Google News - May 08 2013]
Guide To Rio De Janeiro (Part Three) [Published Surfing Life - May 07 2013]
BROOKFIELD INCORPORACOES SA: 2nd Call Notice - ... [Published 4 Traders - May 04 2013]
A year in the life of a lighthouse: Photographe... [Published Mail Online UK - May 01 2013]
Lion Gold Brazil, Inc. has Retained Lionshare V... [Published PRWeb - May 01 2013]
Guide To Rio De Janeiro (Part One) [Published Surfing Life - May 01 2013]

Blogs

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Drumbeat: May 8, 2013 [Published The Oil Drum - Discussions about Energy and Our ... - May 08 2013] Shale Oil and Gas: The Contrarian View No one is questioning the fact that we have either reached or will soon reach “peak oil”; that existing fields are being depleted at the rapid rate of 7 percent a year, and that the search is on for “unconventional ...
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Rio launches electric taxi program with Nissan ... [Published Green Car Congress - Mar 06 2013] The city of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) is launching an electric taxi program, through a partnership between the Rio de Janeiro City Government, Nissan do Brasil Automóveis (NBA) and Petrobras Distribuidora. In the first phase, two Nissan LEAF taxis will ...
Critical Mass: Wheels of Activism Come to Brazi... [Published Global Voices Online - Jan 24 2013] The international cycling movement Critical Mass - or Bicicletadas [pt] as it is been known in Brazilian Portuguese - has won the hearts of Brazilians, since cars have reached a saturation point on the country's congested roads. While visiting the ...
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