UNESCO adds cathedral, monastery in nation of Georgia to its list of endangered sitesThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:59PMRIO DE JANEIRO - UNESCO officials meeting in Brazil have added a cathedral and monastery in the nation of Georgia to a list of endangered World Heritage sites.
Natura Cosmeticos, Lojas Renner Lead Retailer Rally on Profit OutlookThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 3:44PMNatura Cosmeticos SA and Lojas Renner SA led a rally for retailers on speculation consumer demand will keep profits growing without spurring inflation.
China invests to win friendsThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:48PMHere along the golden sands that grace the Atlantic coastline 175 miles north of Rio de Janeiro, China is forging a new economic reality.
Vale to Buy Brazil’s Paranapanema for $1.1 BillionThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:35PMVale SA, the world’s largest iron- ore miner, said it plans to buy Brazilian copper producer Paranapanema SA for 2.01 billion reais ($1.1 billion) as it seeks to become one a top producers of the metal.
The Fed Flashes the Nuclear QE Trump CardThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 2:14PMOf ten people who hear the same story or speech, each one might understand it differently. Perhaps, only one of them will understand it correctly.
Tele Norte, Telemar Retreat for Second Day Following Portugal Telecom DealThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:40PMTele Norte Leste Participacoes SA slid for a second session, extending its drop to 24 percent, after saying it will sell 12 billion reais ($6.8 billion) in stock to existing shareholders as part of Portugal Telecom SGPS SA ’s agreement to buy a stake in Telemar Norte Leste SA.
Brazil June Supermarket Sales Jump 4.92% On Year -AbrasThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 1:36PMBrazil June Supermarket Sales Jump 4.92% On Year -Abras
Tim Vickery: Brazil hopes to find itself in EuropeThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 12:11PMLess than a month after the disappointment that accompanies any World Cup not won, Brazil has already put South Africa behind it with the hiring of coach Mano Menezes and the naming of a renewed squad for next month's meeting with the U.S.
Youth rugby: Sevens tournament brings top Bay Area talent to MarinThursday, July 29, 2010 @ 11:51AMTWO SEASONS AGO, with Redwood High alum Sam Sirell playing a starring role, the Marin Highlanders Rugby Football Club's varsity squad claimed the Redwood Empire Rugby Conference championship, an effort that helped Sirrell earn a chance to play at UCLA, which in turn led to him landing a spot on the USA Rugby under-20 national team.