ENGR 290 2010: Brasil

12/10/2011

Brasil's economic boom continues - let's learn more about the new political leadership - (subscribe or go through BU library for full article): http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2011/12/05/111205fa_fact_lemann

Online version of the weekly magazine, with current articles, cartoons, blogs, audio, video, slide shows, an archive of articles and abstracts back to 1925

09/25/2011

Road trip anyone? http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/11268/1176842-37.stm

Coverage of travel from the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

09/07/2011

Hi Brasil fans - breaking news on the pre-salt oil we heard about on our trip: http://www.npr.org/2011/09/07/140213865/brazil-hopes-to-add-oil-wealth-to-a-booming-economy

Brazil has discovered enormous oil fields 200 miles off its coast. The country is in the midst of a debate about who should benefit from the revenues. But analysts predict its economy will better be able to handle an influx of oil than many other countries.

08/04/2011

More Brasil in the news! Who's the most influential person on Twitter? A comedian from Sao Paulo. It's amusing to look at the shock reflected in the article ("Who? From where?") - I have noticed that if I search twitter for trends, I will find many many hits in Portugese. How about you?
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/07/arts/television/rafinha-bastos-brazilian-comedian.html?hp

The comedian Rafinha Bastos, a popular pioneer of Brazil’s burgeoning stand-up scene, has propelled his success with an enthusiastic embrace of the Internet and social media.

07/31/2011

Want a little taste of Rio? Bonus point to anyone who can name the company that owns the building in the background (hint: we stood exactly where this picture was taken)
http://www.npr.org/blogs/altlatino/2011/07/29/138609277/this-week-on-alt-latino-rio-de-janeiro-hip-hop-star-marcelo-d2-guest-djs

The Rio de Janeiro rapper Marcelo D2 speaks with Alt.Latino co-host Jasmine Garsd about his inventive blend of samba and hip hop. He had a lot to say about rap and social change, his transformation from street worker to international rap icon, and why there's no love in Sao Paulo.

05/06/2011

Brasil in the news: http://www.google.com/hostednews/afp/article/ALeqM5gG8v1msdEA7Vz2CE99tzld3Ks5_g?docId=CNG.c45499ee0d03c8e22445e40824338bea.301

BRASILIA — Brazil's Supreme Court recognized the legal rights of same-sex partners in "stable" civil unions, Chief Justice Cezar Peluso announced.

05/01/2011

Reunion! Thanks for coming out, everyone (and we missed you, those who didn't make it!)

05/01/2011

Rio the Movie! Not as good as the real thing, but close enough for a rainy Central PA Sunday!

05/01/2011

http://www.rio-ofilme.com.br/

05/01/2011

Reunion! Today! 1:45 in front of Breakiron if you need a ride, then Rio (the movie, not the real one, alas) and then dessert at the Vigeant/Stumbris house @4:00pm. Hope to see you there!

04/17/2011

Rio the movie was great - made me miss Brasil but it was fun to see all the places we visited. Anyone else see it yet?

02/10/2011

Ok people, THIS is going to be our ENGR 290 Reunion Activitiy! April 15. Plan on it: http://www.rio-themovie.com/