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HIGHLIGHTS:
BRAZIL:
Energy, food security to
dominate Rio+20
P04
SHOWBIZ:
Hilary Swank regrets attending Chechen bash
P10
Disney's World on
Ice at O2 Arena
P15WHAT'S UP:
WORLD:
Tripoli celebrates as
Gaddafi's son captured
P17
SPORT:
World cup through the
years
ECONOMY:
UK trade deficit cut by
higher exports
P20
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To get spouse into
UK, earn more?
P06Made in UK:
p03 Brazil:
Lingerie-clad
Gisele ad
permitted
BoE injects
further £75bn into
economy
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p21Economy:
OCT 17th - 23rd 2011
BRAZIL'S ENERGY BOOM
BRAZIL'S ENERGY BOOM
Brazil is leading a shift in Latin America's oil indus-try while maintaining investments to increase oil production even as turmoil hits financial markets in Brazil and around the world. By the 2020s, with the potential to alter the geo-politics of energy, Brazil could emerge as the fourth-largest oil producer after Russia, Saudi Arabia and the United States. Petrobras's huge offshore oil discoveries in recent years now enable its leaders to contend that it could sur-pass Exxon Mobil as the world's largest publicly-traded oil company. If Brazil challenges itself enough and pole-vaults all the obstacles in its path, it would be well on-track from being a third world econ-omy to a world economic giant.
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In 1954 Petrobras, the newly cre- Perhaps no country in the region ated national oil company, decided better illustrates its potential, and its that it needed to go offshore or abroad capacity to fall short than Venezuela, to meet its oil needs. And then which surpassed Saudi Arabia this Petrobras grew at its own impressive year as the nation with the largest oil pace for decades, mixing progress reserves, at 1.19 trillion barrels. Point-with setbacks as Brazil struggled with ing to the influence that Venezuela drawn-out dependence on foreign oil. might possibly wield in global mar-But Petrobras's huge offshore oil dis- kets, the U.S. Geological Survey said coveries in recent years now enable that just one of its hydrocarbon its leaders to contend that it could sur- assets, the heavy oil found in an area pass Exxon Mobil as the world's larg- called the Orinoco Belt, called the est publicly-traded oil company. Faja in Venezuela, is the largest oil
“Petrobras is engaged in by far accumulation it ever assessed. But the biggest industrial undertaking in that geological good fortune arguably Brazil's history,” said Norman Gall, has not translated into broader energy director of the Fernand Braudel Insti- clout for Venezuela. The country's tute of World Economics in São Paulo. regional influence has waned in
Mr. Gall said Petrobras's annual recent years as its national oil com-spending, estimated at more than $45 pany, Petróleos de Venezuela, has billion through 2020, might surpass struggled to raise output while focus-NASA's budget in the 1960s, when it was preparing to send a man to the ing on other objectives like subsidized food distribution.moon. While Venezuela and Brazil maintain warm ties with one another, and
Brazil, which is maintaining investments to increase oil production have even explored collaborating on a refinery project in northeastern even as turmoil hits financial markets in Brazil and around the world, is Brazil, one country's loss is effectively another's gain in regional political leading a shift in Latin America's oil industry with the potential to alter the heft. Brazil's new naval buildup, for instance, would give its military a geopolitics of energy. By the 2020s, if the stars align in Brazil's favor, the heavier presence from its deepwater oil fields into South Atlantic sea lanes.country could emerge as the fourth-largest oil producer after Russia, Saudi Other countries in the region, notably Colombia, have taken note of Arabia and the United States. Brazil's rise as an oil power is part of a Brazil's experience in the 1990s of exposing Petrobras to market forces by broader expansion of the Western Hemisphere's energy output, especially in issuing shares that now trade in São Paulo and New York, while still main-the United States and Canada. But it also offers a vivid example of the reor- taining state control.dering of Latin America's energy hierarchy in which traditional energy Of course, big challenges still await Brazil's energy industry. The devil-exporters like Venezuela, Ecuador and Bolivia are seeing their sway ish complexity of producing oil from its “pre-salt” discoveries off the coasts eclipsed by nations with big discoveries. Emerging exploration technologies of the states of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, located in water 3,000 meters, like those capable of tapping rock formations by combining horizontal drill- or 9,800 feet, deep and beneath about 4,000 meters of salt, sand and rock, ing with hydraulic fracturing explain some of the focus on the region's have some investors questioning whether Petrobras is overextending itself.potential to produce new oil kings. In May, for instance, Argentina Just one discovery made in 2007, called Tupi at the time and now announced its biggest oil discovery since the 1980s in a sprawling renamed Lula, may hold as much as eight billion barrels of oil and natural Patagonian shale deposit, luring new interest from foreign companies like gas, making it a contender for second-largest field discovered in the past two Apache Corporation and Exxon Mobil. decades, behind Kazakhstan's Kashagan Field.
Argentina ranks third in the world, after China and the United States, The logistics of the new offshore fields, located so far into the Atlan-in shale gas reserves with about 22 trillion cubic meters, or 774 trillion cubic tic that Petrobras needs entire platforms midway to the coast where feet, according to a report released in April by the U.S. Energy Information workers can sojourn between land and sea, are not the only challenges. Administration. Elsewhere in South America, the exodus of Venezuelan Bitter talks between Brasília and regional officials over royalties could petroleum engineers after President Hugo Chávez purged Venezuela's oil delay development of new fields, and portend protracted revenue dis-industry of dissident employees is lifting the fortunes of neighboring Colom- putes. Middle East oil remains cheaper to produce, while cost overruns bia, where output has roughly doubled in five years to almost one million here could limit the ability to meet output targets.Energy historians also barrels a day. If Colombia improves security conditions further, officials see warn that the bounty off Brazil's coast could become a resource curse production climbing to 1.7 million barrels by 2020. In Brazil alone, output when big inflows from oil exports start streaming in. Brazilian leaders, may increase from just above two million barrels a day to more than five guiding a highly diversified economy, seem aware of the risks. They million by 2020, about the equivalent of adding another Kuwait to world oil have taken the important step of creating a sovereign wealth fund to production. invest some revenues.
Brazil: On the verge of altering the
geopolitics of energy
Energy, food security to
dominate Rio+20Boosting energy efficiency and seven billion on October 31, and is likely to
renewables and providing food for a future reach eight billion within another two world of eight billion will dominate next year's decades.UN Rio+20 conference, the talks' co- "With a billion more people coming onto coordinator said on last Thursday. The June 4- the planet by 2030, how do we boost nutritional 6 event in Rio de Janeiro is taking place 20 security but without using more water, land or years after the landmark 1992 Earth Summit energy?" said Lalonde. Other likely "concrete" that set down UN conventions for protecting objectives will be cooperation on improving biodiversity and tackling climate change. In a the quality of life in cities, saving the oceans meeting with journalists in Paris, envoy Brice from pollution and over-fishing, and strength-Lalonde, a former French ecology minister, ening international help in disasters, a request said next year's event "will probably confirm put forward by Japan, he said. The UN is can-the principles of Rio." But, he indicated it vassing governments and non-governmental would not launch any top-down projects on a organisations for their views on what the con-similar horizon- ference's political scanning scale. document should
"1992 was contain. These just after the fall opinions will be of the Berlin condensed into a Wall, so the "zero draft" that geopolitical situ- will then be ham-ation was differ- mered out in nego-ent compared tiations due to fin-with today," said ish in late May, Lalonde, saying said Lalonde. many countries Apart from the today fretted talks at political about their bud- level, the confer-gets and prospects for growth. As a result, the ence will also host meetings gathering activ-focus in Rio will be on the "green economy" ists, businesses, donors and representatives and on practical work to spur sustainable from regions and cities.development, he said. "Action starts at the local and national
"At the top of the list is energy, which of level. Nothing will happen at UN level if noth-course is the key for addressing climate ing happens in individual countries," said change," Lalonde said. Lalonde. Rio+20 has not been designated a sum-
The conference could endorse pledges to mit because heads of state and government provide universal access to energy, halve "en- have yet to say whether they will attend. The ergy intensity" and double the share of last big environmental summit, in Copenha-renewables in the world's energy mix by 2030. gen in December 2009, which sought to seal a Food security would be another target. The global pact on a climate change, was a near-world's population is officially set to reach fiasco.
Lingerie-clad Gisele ad permitted
Brazil's National Advertising Council denied a request last Thursday to ban a television ad featuring lingerie-clad supermodel Gisele Bundchen after a gov-ernment agency called it sexist.
"The stereotypes in this ad campaign are common in society, easily identifiable and do not denigrate women," the council's members said.
Brazil's Ministry for Women submitted a request in September to suspend the ad, saying it reinforces the stereotype of women as sex objects.
In the commercial for the Brazilian intimates brand Hope, Brazilian-born Bundchen is clad in pant-ies, a bra and high heels, in an effort to distract her hus-band when she delivers bad news, about damaging the car, exceeding her credit limit and her mother coming to live with them.
Some men had called for the ad to be put down because it took them for "idiots."
The TV ads send a message "that sensuality can melt any man" and "encourages Brazilian women to use their charms... to minimize the reactions of their husbands," the Ministry for Women had said. The min-istry managed to ban a beer ad in 2010 featuring US model Paris Hilton in suggestive poses.
Pakistan's agro sector gets boost from Brazil
Brazil would provide germplasm The provincial representative requested exchange, sugarcane and cotton improve- the Brazilian delegation to provide literature ment technology to enhance agriculture out- and other related information to develop den-put as well for development of the sector in gue management strategy. the country. A four member Delegation from Pakistan side has shown their interest to Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) led by coordinate in the acquisition of some latest Bruno de Amorim Maciel visited Pakistan agricultural machines related to sugarcane Agriculture Research Council (PARC) last and cotton crops for which possibilities of Thursday and discussed proposed areas of linkage of private sectors of both the coun-cooperation. Chairman PARC, Dr. Iftikhar tries may be explored. Ahmad welcomed the Brazilian delegation Pakistan side has shown their interest and reiterated the keen interest of the govern- for the capacity building of their institutions ment to strengthen cooperation between both to establish model units used for the produc-the countries in agro-research and develop- tivity enhancement of crop and livestock of ment. Head of Brazalian delegation Bruno small scale farmers.assured their full cooperation in the prosper- Brazilian delegation suggested that ity of agriculture in Pakistan. Pakistani delegations may visit Brazil in
The delegation members informed that two stages for mutually benefiting in the first both the govern- sugarcane, cotton and ments will sign general exchange of agreement for Techni- germplasm, rural cal Cooperation which extension and public would be followed by policies for small specific agreements in scale farmers.different fields. The delegation also
Brazilian side has visited the National also shown their inter- Agricultural Research est to help Pakistan Centre (NARC) and overcome the dengue appreciated the virus which is cur- research activates rently a big issue in the being carried out at the Punjab province. center.
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In 1954 Petrobras, the newly cre- Perhaps no country in the region ated national oil company, decided better illustrates its potential, and its that it needed to go offshore or abroad capacity to fall short than Venezuela, to meet its oil needs. And then which surpassed Saudi Arabia this Petrobras grew at its own impressive year as the nation with the largest oil pace for decades, mixing progress reserves, at 1.19 trillion barrels. Point-with setbacks as Brazil struggled with ing to the influence that Venezuela drawn-out dependence on foreign oil. might possibly wield in global mar-But Petrobras's huge offshore oil dis- kets, the U.S. Geological Survey said coveries in recent years now enable that just one of its hydrocarbon its leaders to contend that it could sur- assets, the heavy oil found in an area pass Exxon Mobil as the world's larg- called the Orinoco Belt, called the est publicly-traded oil company. Faja in Venezuela, is the largest oil
“Petrobras is engaged in by far accumulation it ever assessed. But the biggest industrial undertaking in that geological good fortune arguably Brazil's history,” said Norman Gall, has not translated into broader energy director of the Fernand Braudel Insti- clout for Venezuela. The country's tute of World Economics in São Paulo. regional influence has waned in
Mr. Gall said Petrobras's annual recent years as its national oil com-spending, estimated at more than $45 pany, Petróleos de Venezuela, has billion through 2020, might surpass struggled to raise output while focus-NASA's budget in the 1960s, when it was preparing to send a man to the ing on other objectives like subsidized food distribution.moon. While Venezuela and Brazil maintain warm ties with one another, and
Brazil, which is maintaining investments to increase oil production have even explored collaborating on a refinery project in northeastern even as turmoil hits financial markets in Brazil and around the world, is Brazil, one country's loss is effectively another's gain in regional political leading a shift in Latin America's oil industry with the potential to alter the heft. Brazil's new naval buildup, for instance, would give its military a geopolitics of energy. By the 2020s, if the stars align in Brazil's favor, the heavier presence from its deepwater oil fields into South Atlantic sea lanes.country could emerge as the fourth-largest oil producer after Russia, Saudi Other countries in the region, notably Colombia, have taken note of Arabia and the United States. Brazil's rise as an oil power is part of a Brazil's experience in the 1990s of exposing Petrobras to market forces by broader expansion of the Western Hemisphere's energy output, especially in issuing shares that now trade in São Paulo and New York, while still main-the United States and Canada. But it also offers a vivid example of the reor- taining state control.dering of Latin America's energy hierarchy in which traditional energy Of course, big challenges still await Brazil's energy industry. The devil-exporters like Venezuela, Ecuador and Bolivia are seeing their sway ish complexity of producing oil from its “pre-salt” discoveries off the coasts eclipsed by nations with big discoveries. Emerging exploration technologies of the states of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, located in water 3,000 meters, like those capable of tapping rock formations by combining horizontal drill- or 9,800 feet, deep and beneath about 4,000 meters of salt, sand and rock, ing with hydraulic fracturing explain some of the focus on the region's have some investors questioning whether Petrobras is overextending itself.potential to produce new oil kings. In May, for instance, Argentina Just one discovery made in 2007, called Tupi at the time and now announced its biggest oil discovery since the 1980s in a sprawling renamed Lula, may hold as much as eight billion barrels of oil and natural Patagonian shale deposit, luring new interest from foreign companies like gas, making it a contender for second-largest field discovered in the past two Apache Corporation and Exxon Mobil. decades, behind Kazakhstan's Kashagan Field.
Argentina ranks third in the world, after China and the United States, The logistics of the new offshore fields, located so far into the Atlan-in shale gas reserves with about 22 trillion cubic meters, or 774 trillion cubic tic that Petrobras needs entire platforms midway to the coast where feet, according to a report released in April by the U.S. Energy Information workers can sojourn between land and sea, are not the only challenges. Administration. Elsewhere in South America, the exodus of Venezuelan Bitter talks between Brasília and regional officials over royalties could petroleum engineers after President Hugo Chávez purged Venezuela's oil delay development of new fields, and portend protracted revenue dis-industry of dissident employees is lifting the fortunes of neighboring Colom- putes. Middle East oil remains cheaper to produce, while cost overruns bia, where output has roughly doubled in five years to almost one million here could limit the ability to meet output targets.Energy historians also barrels a day. If Colombia improves security conditions further, officials see warn that the bounty off Brazil's coast could become a resource curse production climbing to 1.7 million barrels by 2020. In Brazil alone, output when big inflows from oil exports start streaming in. Brazilian leaders, may increase from just above two million barrels a day to more than five guiding a highly diversified economy, seem aware of the risks. They million by 2020, about the equivalent of adding another Kuwait to world oil have taken the important step of creating a sovereign wealth fund to production. invest some revenues.
Brazil: On the verge of altering the
geopolitics of energy
Energy, food security to
dominate Rio+20Boosting energy efficiency and seven billion on October 31, and is likely to
renewables and providing food for a future reach eight billion within another two world of eight billion will dominate next year's decades.UN Rio+20 conference, the talks' co- "With a billion more people coming onto coordinator said on last Thursday. The June 4- the planet by 2030, how do we boost nutritional 6 event in Rio de Janeiro is taking place 20 security but without using more water, land or years after the landmark 1992 Earth Summit energy?" said Lalonde. Other likely "concrete" that set down UN conventions for protecting objectives will be cooperation on improving biodiversity and tackling climate change. In a the quality of life in cities, saving the oceans meeting with journalists in Paris, envoy Brice from pollution and over-fishing, and strength-Lalonde, a former French ecology minister, ening international help in disasters, a request said next year's event "will probably confirm put forward by Japan, he said. The UN is can-the principles of Rio." But, he indicated it vassing governments and non-governmental would not launch any top-down projects on a organisations for their views on what the con-similar horizon- ference's political scanning scale. document should
"1992 was contain. These just after the fall opinions will be of the Berlin condensed into a Wall, so the "zero draft" that geopolitical situ- will then be ham-ation was differ- mered out in nego-ent compared tiations due to fin-with today," said ish in late May, Lalonde, saying said Lalonde. many countries Apart from the today fretted talks at political about their bud- level, the confer-gets and prospects for growth. As a result, the ence will also host meetings gathering activ-focus in Rio will be on the "green economy" ists, businesses, donors and representatives and on practical work to spur sustainable from regions and cities.development, he said. "Action starts at the local and national
"At the top of the list is energy, which of level. Nothing will happen at UN level if noth-course is the key for addressing climate ing happens in individual countries," said change," Lalonde said. Lalonde. Rio+20 has not been designated a sum-
The conference could endorse pledges to mit because heads of state and government provide universal access to energy, halve "en- have yet to say whether they will attend. The ergy intensity" and double the share of last big environmental summit, in Copenha-renewables in the world's energy mix by 2030. gen in December 2009, which sought to seal a Food security would be another target. The global pact on a climate change, was a near-world's population is officially set to reach fiasco.
Lingerie-clad Gisele ad permitted
Brazil's National Advertising Council denied a request last Thursday to ban a television ad featuring lingerie-clad supermodel Gisele Bundchen after a gov-ernment agency called it sexist.
"The stereotypes in this ad campaign are common in society, easily identifiable and do not denigrate women," the council's members said.
Brazil's Ministry for Women submitted a request in September to suspend the ad, saying it reinforces the stereotype of women as sex objects.
In the commercial for the Brazilian intimates brand Hope, Brazilian-born Bundchen is clad in pant-ies, a bra and high heels, in an effort to distract her hus-band when she delivers bad news, about damaging the car, exceeding her credit limit and her mother coming to live with them.
Some men had called for the ad to be put down because it took them for "idiots."
The TV ads send a message "that sensuality can melt any man" and "encourages Brazilian women to use their charms... to minimize the reactions of their husbands," the Ministry for Women had said. The min-istry managed to ban a beer ad in 2010 featuring US model Paris Hilton in suggestive poses.
Pakistan's agro sector gets boost from Brazil
Brazil would provide germplasm The provincial representative requested exchange, sugarcane and cotton improve- the Brazilian delegation to provide literature ment technology to enhance agriculture out- and other related information to develop den-put as well for development of the sector in gue management strategy. the country. A four member Delegation from Pakistan side has shown their interest to Brazilian Cooperation Agency (ABC) led by coordinate in the acquisition of some latest Bruno de Amorim Maciel visited Pakistan agricultural machines related to sugarcane Agriculture Research Council (PARC) last and cotton crops for which possibilities of Thursday and discussed proposed areas of linkage of private sectors of both the coun-cooperation. Chairman PARC, Dr. Iftikhar tries may be explored. Ahmad welcomed the Brazilian delegation Pakistan side has shown their interest and reiterated the keen interest of the govern- for the capacity building of their institutions ment to strengthen cooperation between both to establish model units used for the produc-the countries in agro-research and develop- tivity enhancement of crop and livestock of ment. Head of Brazalian delegation Bruno small scale farmers.assured their full cooperation in the prosper- Brazilian delegation suggested that ity of agriculture in Pakistan. Pakistani delegations may visit Brazil in
The delegation members informed that two stages for mutually benefiting in the first both the govern- sugarcane, cotton and ments will sign general exchange of agreement for Techni- germplasm, rural cal Cooperation which extension and public would be followed by policies for small specific agreements in scale farmers.different fields. The delegation also
Brazilian side has visited the National also shown their inter- Agricultural Research est to help Pakistan Centre (NARC) and overcome the dengue appreciated the virus which is cur- research activates rently a big issue in the being carried out at the Punjab province. center.
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Explosion hits restaurant in Rio; 3 killed
A powerful explosion likely triggered by a gas leak ripped through a restaurant in down-town Rio de Janeiro early last Thursday, leaving three people dead and 17 injured, the Brazilian city's mayor said. Three of those hurt were in serious condition, Mayor Eduardo Paes told report-ers at the scene of the explosion, which occurred around 7:30 am (1030 GMT). The blast demol-ished an eatery located on the ground floor of a building in the center of Rio, destroying much of the lower two floors of the edifice.
"Most of the injured were passers-by," said Paes, adding that the number of victims would have been higher if the explosion had taken place later, with more shops open.
The building was evacuated, and civil defense workers were studying the structure to see if there was a risk of collapse, the mayor added. Public Security spokesman Colonel Lima Castro said it appeared the blast was the result of a leak from a cooking gas tank that led to an accumu-lation when the restaurant was closed.
"When the cook came and turned on the light, that led to the detonation," he said.The cook was killed along with two passers-by, the official said. The explosion was was so
strong that some people were thrown up to 40 meters (130 feet) away, reports said. Tiradentes Square, where the restaurant was located, was covered in broken glass and debris including pieces of furniture and blown out air-conditioner units.
Argentina considers Brazil key partner in global crisis
Argentina's Deputy Economy Minister Roberto Feletti last Monday said Brazil is a key partner to face the adverse effects of the eco-nomic crisis affecting the United States and Europe. In an interview with a local radio sta-tion, Feletti said the relation with Brazil is deci-sive for Argentina especially in the sectors of industry, exports and political affairs. "Today nobody can have political aspirations without considering a South American integration and a close relation with Brazil," he said. Feletti said Argentina now seems to be in good situation. If the international crisis worsens, the country's economic activities would be shifted toward the domestic market and its trade with Brazil and other countries in the region.
So far this year, Argentina's imports from Brazil have risen 31.5 percent, while the exports to the country have grown 18.4 percent compared with 2010. Argentina "has a low level of debt, sufficient reserves, a trade surplus and a prospect of no imminent potential financial risks. This is a year of elections and nevertheless what we see in the streets is that people have confidence in the future," Feletti said.
Foxconn mulls Brazil touch screen factoriesBrazil is in negotiations with Taiwan IT Brazilian investors and the participation of
giant Foxconn to open two factories to manu- the state-run Brazilian Development Bank. In facture touch screens in a multi-billion dollar return Brazil was asking for "unrestricted project, a top Brazilian official said last Thurs- technology transfer," he added.day. Foxconn has been working in Brazil since
"What is under discussion with Foxconn 2003, and already operates four factories in is a major investment to produce touch Latin America's biggest economy. A fifth is screens, which are so far only made in four being built in Jundiai, in Sao Paulo state. Dur-countries in the world," said Science and Tech- ing a visit to China in April, Brazilian Presi-nology Minister Aloizio dent Dilma Rousseff said Mercadante. Foxconn, which makes
"And Brazil would be iPads and iPhones, was con-the first Western country to sidering investing $12 bil-produce them," he said, esti- lion in Brazil to build com-mating the project would puter and mobile phone be worth several billion dol- components. She said a lars. He did not give any working group had been further details, other than formed to study the pro-to say there would also be posal.
Rio's open-armed Christ celebrates 80 years
Arms wide open above Rio de Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer marked its 80th anniversary last Wednesday as the fifth largest statue of Jesus in the world and a symbol of the 2016 Olympic city. Hun-dreds of worshippers celebrated the anniversary, aong with a vigil, concerts and an eight-meter (26-foot) cake, a fitting tribute in Brazil, the biggest Catholic country in the world with 130 million faithful.
"The gift to Christ is the world's most beautiful city," Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes told reporters. "Christ, with open arms, this is how we welcome those who come visit us."
Celebrations began late last Tuesday with a youth vigil and an air show. Concerts were being held until late Wednesday.
Inaugurated on October 12, 1931, the 38-meter (125-foot) statue was built and designed by Brazil-ian architect Heitor da Silva Costa. But it was a Frenchman of Polish descent who sculpted the Christ statue's head and hands. With its panoramic view of the city from atop the 710-meter (2,330-foot) Corcovado hill in the Tijuca Forest, the site has become a must-see destination for over a million visitors each year. Pope John Paul II was the first pope to bless the city at the Christ statue's feet in 1980. In March, US President Barack Obama made a family trip there during an offi-cial visit to Brazil. It was declared a historical monument in 1973 and in 2007, the statue was listed as one of the new seven wonders of the world.
"It's the most amazing thing I have ever seen," a child said after visiting the statue with a school group.
A Spanish couple posed nearby for a traditional picture in front of the Christ."I was so emotional that I almost cried when I saw him," said Ana Maria Perez, who was
visiting Brazil for the first time with her husband Julian after 45 years of marriage. Her hus-band was impressed by the "spectacular" statue and its "gaze full of emotion, forgiveness."
“We are a little closer to the heavens, on top of this wonderful mountain," said Nurten Bigakli, a 48-year-old who traveled from Turkey. She held the hands of friends Inci and Selma to "pray for our families, our children."
Minimum bid set for Brazil's airport auction
Operators interested in running Brazil's the joint-ventures it will form with winning bid-largest airport will be required to make a mini- ders. Infraero will hold a 49 percent stake in mum bid of $1.3 billion, Brazil's aviation author- these joint ventures. The winning bidder for ity said on last Thursday. Brazil, which has seen Guarulhos, Sao Paulo's main international air-double-digit annual growth in air traffic, is plan- port, will be charged 10 percent of gross revenue ning to expand and modernize its main airports over a 20-year contract. In addition to airport ahead of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics fees, the operator will earn 804 million reais in in Rio de Janeiro. revenues by 2032, compared with an estimated
Bidding for the rights to build and operate 373 million reais in 2012, Secretary of Civil Avia-three airport terminals is tentatively scheduled tion Wagner Bittencourt said. The estimated for Dec. 22, although authorities say the date return on investment for each of the projects is depends on rulings by government watchdogs. 6.46 percent, according to Bittencourt's office.
Investors have been closely watching the Required investments at Guarulhos total 5.2 bil-bidding amid broader uncertainty over Brazil's lion reais. Brazil will also auction off conces-investment climate. A sions at Viracopos air-heavy government port, in Sao Paulo hand in several indus- state, as well as at the tries has raised con- airport in the capital, cern with some pri- Brasilia. Bidders for vate investors. Earlier Viracopos, which this year the govern- requires investments ment said that of 9.9 billion reais, Infraero, the state- will have to offer at owned company that least 521 million reais currently runs most and will pay 5 percent airports, will main- of gross revenues over tain a veto right on a 30-yearstrategic decisions in
Brazilian presidency's blog suffered a hacking attack on last Thursday and was defaced by a pro-testing post published by the hacker, local press reported. The attack occurred in the early hours of Thursday when the intruder posted on the presidency's home page a photograph of a recent protest against corruption, in which protesters put green and yellow brooms in front of the Congress build-ing. The photograph was accompanied by a message, in which the hacker called for the end to corrup-tion in Brazil and for open voting in the Congress.
"Votes are currently secret, not allowing electors to know how the representatives are actually voting. Politicians should be righteous, incorruptible," said the hacker, who signed the message as "@DonR4UL."
According to the government, no data was stolen. The presidency's technology department took the page offline and restored it to normality hours later. In June, some 200 Brazilian government websites suffered major hacking attacks, among which are the Internal Revenue Service, Institute of Geography and Statistics and state-controlled oil and gas giant Petrobras. The hackers which invaded the government websites in June also called for an end to government corruption and complained about the high fuel prices in the country.
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Explosion hits restaurant in Rio; 3 killed
A powerful explosion likely triggered by a gas leak ripped through a restaurant in down-town Rio de Janeiro early last Thursday, leaving three people dead and 17 injured, the Brazilian city's mayor said. Three of those hurt were in serious condition, Mayor Eduardo Paes told report-ers at the scene of the explosion, which occurred around 7:30 am (1030 GMT). The blast demol-ished an eatery located on the ground floor of a building in the center of Rio, destroying much of the lower two floors of the edifice.
"Most of the injured were passers-by," said Paes, adding that the number of victims would have been higher if the explosion had taken place later, with more shops open.
The building was evacuated, and civil defense workers were studying the structure to see if there was a risk of collapse, the mayor added. Public Security spokesman Colonel Lima Castro said it appeared the blast was the result of a leak from a cooking gas tank that led to an accumu-lation when the restaurant was closed.
"When the cook came and turned on the light, that led to the detonation," he said.The cook was killed along with two passers-by, the official said. The explosion was was so
strong that some people were thrown up to 40 meters (130 feet) away, reports said. Tiradentes Square, where the restaurant was located, was covered in broken glass and debris including pieces of furniture and blown out air-conditioner units.
Argentina considers Brazil key partner in global crisis
Argentina's Deputy Economy Minister Roberto Feletti last Monday said Brazil is a key partner to face the adverse effects of the eco-nomic crisis affecting the United States and Europe. In an interview with a local radio sta-tion, Feletti said the relation with Brazil is deci-sive for Argentina especially in the sectors of industry, exports and political affairs. "Today nobody can have political aspirations without considering a South American integration and a close relation with Brazil," he said. Feletti said Argentina now seems to be in good situation. If the international crisis worsens, the country's economic activities would be shifted toward the domestic market and its trade with Brazil and other countries in the region.
So far this year, Argentina's imports from Brazil have risen 31.5 percent, while the exports to the country have grown 18.4 percent compared with 2010. Argentina "has a low level of debt, sufficient reserves, a trade surplus and a prospect of no imminent potential financial risks. This is a year of elections and nevertheless what we see in the streets is that people have confidence in the future," Feletti said.
Foxconn mulls Brazil touch screen factoriesBrazil is in negotiations with Taiwan IT Brazilian investors and the participation of
giant Foxconn to open two factories to manu- the state-run Brazilian Development Bank. In facture touch screens in a multi-billion dollar return Brazil was asking for "unrestricted project, a top Brazilian official said last Thurs- technology transfer," he added.day. Foxconn has been working in Brazil since
"What is under discussion with Foxconn 2003, and already operates four factories in is a major investment to produce touch Latin America's biggest economy. A fifth is screens, which are so far only made in four being built in Jundiai, in Sao Paulo state. Dur-countries in the world," said Science and Tech- ing a visit to China in April, Brazilian Presi-nology Minister Aloizio dent Dilma Rousseff said Mercadante. Foxconn, which makes
"And Brazil would be iPads and iPhones, was con-the first Western country to sidering investing $12 bil-produce them," he said, esti- lion in Brazil to build com-mating the project would puter and mobile phone be worth several billion dol- components. She said a lars. He did not give any working group had been further details, other than formed to study the pro-to say there would also be posal.
Rio's open-armed Christ celebrates 80 years
Arms wide open above Rio de Janeiro, Christ the Redeemer marked its 80th anniversary last Wednesday as the fifth largest statue of Jesus in the world and a symbol of the 2016 Olympic city. Hun-dreds of worshippers celebrated the anniversary, aong with a vigil, concerts and an eight-meter (26-foot) cake, a fitting tribute in Brazil, the biggest Catholic country in the world with 130 million faithful.
"The gift to Christ is the world's most beautiful city," Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes told reporters. "Christ, with open arms, this is how we welcome those who come visit us."
Celebrations began late last Tuesday with a youth vigil and an air show. Concerts were being held until late Wednesday.
Inaugurated on October 12, 1931, the 38-meter (125-foot) statue was built and designed by Brazil-ian architect Heitor da Silva Costa. But it was a Frenchman of Polish descent who sculpted the Christ statue's head and hands. With its panoramic view of the city from atop the 710-meter (2,330-foot) Corcovado hill in the Tijuca Forest, the site has become a must-see destination for over a million visitors each year. Pope John Paul II was the first pope to bless the city at the Christ statue's feet in 1980. In March, US President Barack Obama made a family trip there during an offi-cial visit to Brazil. It was declared a historical monument in 1973 and in 2007, the statue was listed as one of the new seven wonders of the world.
"It's the most amazing thing I have ever seen," a child said after visiting the statue with a school group.
A Spanish couple posed nearby for a traditional picture in front of the Christ."I was so emotional that I almost cried when I saw him," said Ana Maria Perez, who was
visiting Brazil for the first time with her husband Julian after 45 years of marriage. Her hus-band was impressed by the "spectacular" statue and its "gaze full of emotion, forgiveness."
“We are a little closer to the heavens, on top of this wonderful mountain," said Nurten Bigakli, a 48-year-old who traveled from Turkey. She held the hands of friends Inci and Selma to "pray for our families, our children."
Minimum bid set for Brazil's airport auction
Operators interested in running Brazil's the joint-ventures it will form with winning bid-largest airport will be required to make a mini- ders. Infraero will hold a 49 percent stake in mum bid of $1.3 billion, Brazil's aviation author- these joint ventures. The winning bidder for ity said on last Thursday. Brazil, which has seen Guarulhos, Sao Paulo's main international air-double-digit annual growth in air traffic, is plan- port, will be charged 10 percent of gross revenue ning to expand and modernize its main airports over a 20-year contract. In addition to airport ahead of the 2014 World Cup and 2016 Olympics fees, the operator will earn 804 million reais in in Rio de Janeiro. revenues by 2032, compared with an estimated
Bidding for the rights to build and operate 373 million reais in 2012, Secretary of Civil Avia-three airport terminals is tentatively scheduled tion Wagner Bittencourt said. The estimated for Dec. 22, although authorities say the date return on investment for each of the projects is depends on rulings by government watchdogs. 6.46 percent, according to Bittencourt's office.
Investors have been closely watching the Required investments at Guarulhos total 5.2 bil-bidding amid broader uncertainty over Brazil's lion reais. Brazil will also auction off conces-investment climate. A sions at Viracopos air-heavy government port, in Sao Paulo hand in several indus- state, as well as at the tries has raised con- airport in the capital, cern with some pri- Brasilia. Bidders for vate investors. Earlier Viracopos, which this year the govern- requires investments ment said that of 9.9 billion reais, Infraero, the state- will have to offer at owned company that least 521 million reais currently runs most and will pay 5 percent airports, will main- of gross revenues over tain a veto right on a 30-yearstrategic decisions in
Brazilian presidency's blog suffered a hacking attack on last Thursday and was defaced by a pro-testing post published by the hacker, local press reported. The attack occurred in the early hours of Thursday when the intruder posted on the presidency's home page a photograph of a recent protest against corruption, in which protesters put green and yellow brooms in front of the Congress build-ing. The photograph was accompanied by a message, in which the hacker called for the end to corrup-tion in Brazil and for open voting in the Congress.
"Votes are currently secret, not allowing electors to know how the representatives are actually voting. Politicians should be righteous, incorruptible," said the hacker, who signed the message as "@DonR4UL."
According to the government, no data was stolen. The presidency's technology department took the page offline and restored it to normality hours later. In June, some 200 Brazilian government websites suffered major hacking attacks, among which are the Internal Revenue Service, Institute of Geography and Statistics and state-controlled oil and gas giant Petrobras. The hackers which invaded the government websites in June also called for an end to government corruption and complained about the high fuel prices in the country.
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To get spouse into UK, earn more?
The British government is plan-ning to increase the minimum amount that UK nationals must earn before being allowed to bring a dependent foreign spouse to live in the country, a move that is not likely to go down well with immigrants from countries like India. Families wanting to bring spouses or relatives to the UK also face the prospect of hav-ing to pay a bond of thousands of pounds in case they end up claiming benefits , according to media reports on last Monday. The new proposals are being considered by the government as it draws up plans to toughen rules on migrants from outside the EU who wish to settle in the country.
But the move is likely to prove controversial with immigrant groups from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh where arranged marriages remain a strong tradition and could be open to challenge in courts for discriminating against couples on low incomes. About 50,000 visas were issued to family members of UK citizens and those with permanent residence in 2010. A sam-ple of 500 found that 70% of UK sponsors earned less than £20,000 a year after tax. In 2007 Labour outlined plans for UK families sponsoring rela-tives visiting from outside EU to pay a £1,000 bond to ensure that they returned home and did not work illegally. A similar plan was put forward in 2000. Both were shelved after protests from immigrant communities. The government also intends to look at new measures to crack down on forced marriages making it a specific offence to force someone to marry. A consul-tation on family visas ended recently and ministers are hoping to introduce tougher conditions in April
UK forces free Italian ship from
Somali piratesBritish forces freed an Italian cargo ship hijacked hijacked 620 miles off Somalia on last Monday by five
by Somali pirates in a dramatic rescue on last Tuesday pirates in a small boat. According to the Italian-based after retrieving a message in a bottle tossed by hostages firm 'Dalmare Spa' which manages the ship, the vessel from a porthole alerting ships nearby the crew was was carrying a consignment of iron materials. The Ital-safely sealed inside an armored area. British special ian defence minister said the crew were doing well. The forces freed 23 crew members that was hijacked by ship had set off from the port of Liverpool and was Somali pirates on last Monday. understood to be en route to Vietnam. Media reports
Italy's foreign ministry expressed "great satisfac- said that as soon as the Italian ship left the escort of a tion" in the operation to save the D'Alessio Group-owned Japanese naval vessel and entered the Indian Ocean it cargo ship. The ministry said the operation was carried came under attack from the pirates. Britain's ministry of out by two navy ships - one British and one American - defence confirmed that the Royal Navy "was involved in and coordinated by Italian Adm a compliant boarding" - in Gualtiero Mattesi as part of which the pirates indicated Nato's ocean shield anti-piracy they would surrender and sail-force. The 11 pirates who ors boarded the vessel to take hijacked the Montecristo have them into custody. all been arrested, Italian news "The crew used tricks out agency ANSA said quoting of a film, throwing a bottle in sources. The ship had a 23- the sea" with an SOS message member crew, including six inside, Italian defence minister Indians besides those from Italy Ignazio La Russa said, adding and Ukraine. The 56,000-tonne that they had then barricaded bulk carrier 'Montecristo' was themselves in.
Couple to use lottery win to make pals rich
A British couple who won £101 mil-lion in the EuroMillions lottery said on last Tuesday they would use their win-nings to marry and make up to 20 friends and family millionaires. Dave Dawes, a shift supervisor at a food pro-ducer, and his partner Angela Dawes, a charity shop volunteer, were the only winners of Britain's third-largest lot-tery jackpot, worth 116 million euros or $157 million. In a press conference, Dave Dawes, 47, said the couple went into "meltdown" as they watched the draw live on television and realized their numbers had come up.
"It was just mad, I couldn't believe my eyes," he said. "We were doing several checks that night: the TV, the website... I looked at (Angela) and said 'My god, we're the only ones!" It was only the third time the couple had played EuroMillions. The number Dave deliberately chose was 18, the date of his oldest son's birthday. The couple had to wait until Monday for their win to be verified, but have already discussed how they will spend some of the money. "My mum and dad live in Portugal so we're going to buy a house over there, we're going to get married next year. We are also going to buy a better ring," Angela Dawes said.
Rupert Murdoch's former right-hand man will be questioned by British lawmakers on how much he knew about the phone hacking scandal, lawmak-ers said last Tuesday. Parliament's media commit-tee, which is investigating the scandal, said that for-mer Wall Street Journal publisher and top Murdoch aide Les Hinton would testify by video link on Oct. 24. The announcement was made in a brief schedul-ing note emailed to journalists and didn't include any details about what the hearing's agenda would be. But Hinton has emerged as a central figure in the scandal, which has damaged Murdoch's interna-tional media empire and convulsed the world of Brit-ish journalism. Hinton was executive chairman of News International, the U.K. newspaper divi-sion of News Corp., while illegal behavior was allegedly rife at the News of the World, the divi-sion's flagship Sunday tabloid.
Hinton testified in 2007 and 2009 that he had not seen any evidence the hacking had spread beyond one reporter, but documentary evidence and testimony from other former executives have since cast doubt on his claims. Hinton worked with Murdoch for more than half a century before he resigned in the wake of the scandal. His closeness to his former boss — Murdoch said in July that he would trust Hinton "with my life" — means that his appearance will receive par-ticularly close scrutiny. Separately, London's new police commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe told lawmakers that his officers were assisting 30 British investigations into the tabloid phone hacking scandal. Alongside three criminal inquiries led by London police — also known as the Met — Britain has a host of other ongoing reviews, including a judge-led study of media ethics, a probe by the police complaints watchdog, a review of ties between police and the press and vari-ous examinations by Parliamentary committees.
"I can entirely understand why that is necessary, but what it does mean, in terms of the Met, is that all those different groups expect us to provide information," Hogan-Howe said. Hogan-Howe, appointed after his predecessor and another top officer stepped down amid the scandal, said he hoped to restore standards in the police department.
"There will be things to resolve, but we will work our through it and build the trust of the people of London," he told the Home Affairs Select Committee.
Ex-WSJ publisher to testify in phone
hack scandal
Finance protests hit London
Around 800 people rallied in Lon-don's financial heart Saturday amid a heavy police presence as part of world protests against corporate greed and budget cutbacks.
The demonstrators, some of them masked, were pushed back by police as they tried to march from Saint Paul's Cathedral to the London Stock Exchange, and minor scuffles broke out. The marchers, bearing banners reading "Strike Back", "No Cuts" and "Goldman Sachs Is the Work of the Devil", were ringed by three police cor-dons while mounted officers and vehi-cles also stood by. But the protest, to the sound of guitars and drums, was overwhelmingly peaceful and the cathedral remained open to visitors, though the nearby underground station was closed.
Organisers in a group calling itself OccupyLSX were hoping for thousands of participants after some 15,000 people expressed support on Facebook and Twitter. Ben Walker, 33, a teacher from Norwich, eastern England, was carrying a rolled-up sleeping bag and said he planned to spend one or two nights in the area. "I'm here today mainly as a sense of solidarity with the movements that are going on around the world," he said. "We're hoping for a kind of justice in the global financial system.”
Adam, a London-based student in his twenties from the United States, said he had already taken part in the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York. "I see this as a global movement. The banking systems and economies of the world are all inter-related now," he said. Inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement and Spain's "Indignants", people began taking to the streets across the world on Saturday, targeting 951 cities in 82 countries. It was the biggest show of strength yet by a movement born on May 15 when a rally in Madrid's central square of Puerta del Sol sparked a protest that spread internationally.
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The British government is plan-ning to increase the minimum amount that UK nationals must earn before being allowed to bring a dependent foreign spouse to live in the country, a move that is not likely to go down well with immigrants from countries like India. Families wanting to bring spouses or relatives to the UK also face the prospect of hav-ing to pay a bond of thousands of pounds in case they end up claiming benefits , according to media reports on last Monday. The new proposals are being considered by the government as it draws up plans to toughen rules on migrants from outside the EU who wish to settle in the country.
But the move is likely to prove controversial with immigrant groups from India, Pakistan and Bangladesh where arranged marriages remain a strong tradition and could be open to challenge in courts for discriminating against couples on low incomes. About 50,000 visas were issued to family members of UK citizens and those with permanent residence in 2010. A sam-ple of 500 found that 70% of UK sponsors earned less than £20,000 a year after tax. In 2007 Labour outlined plans for UK families sponsoring rela-tives visiting from outside EU to pay a £1,000 bond to ensure that they returned home and did not work illegally. A similar plan was put forward in 2000. Both were shelved after protests from immigrant communities. The government also intends to look at new measures to crack down on forced marriages making it a specific offence to force someone to marry. A consul-tation on family visas ended recently and ministers are hoping to introduce tougher conditions in April
UK forces free Italian ship from
Somali piratesBritish forces freed an Italian cargo ship hijacked hijacked 620 miles off Somalia on last Monday by five
by Somali pirates in a dramatic rescue on last Tuesday pirates in a small boat. According to the Italian-based after retrieving a message in a bottle tossed by hostages firm 'Dalmare Spa' which manages the ship, the vessel from a porthole alerting ships nearby the crew was was carrying a consignment of iron materials. The Ital-safely sealed inside an armored area. British special ian defence minister said the crew were doing well. The forces freed 23 crew members that was hijacked by ship had set off from the port of Liverpool and was Somali pirates on last Monday. understood to be en route to Vietnam. Media reports
Italy's foreign ministry expressed "great satisfac- said that as soon as the Italian ship left the escort of a tion" in the operation to save the D'Alessio Group-owned Japanese naval vessel and entered the Indian Ocean it cargo ship. The ministry said the operation was carried came under attack from the pirates. Britain's ministry of out by two navy ships - one British and one American - defence confirmed that the Royal Navy "was involved in and coordinated by Italian Adm a compliant boarding" - in Gualtiero Mattesi as part of which the pirates indicated Nato's ocean shield anti-piracy they would surrender and sail-force. The 11 pirates who ors boarded the vessel to take hijacked the Montecristo have them into custody. all been arrested, Italian news "The crew used tricks out agency ANSA said quoting of a film, throwing a bottle in sources. The ship had a 23- the sea" with an SOS message member crew, including six inside, Italian defence minister Indians besides those from Italy Ignazio La Russa said, adding and Ukraine. The 56,000-tonne that they had then barricaded bulk carrier 'Montecristo' was themselves in.
Couple to use lottery win to make pals rich
A British couple who won £101 mil-lion in the EuroMillions lottery said on last Tuesday they would use their win-nings to marry and make up to 20 friends and family millionaires. Dave Dawes, a shift supervisor at a food pro-ducer, and his partner Angela Dawes, a charity shop volunteer, were the only winners of Britain's third-largest lot-tery jackpot, worth 116 million euros or $157 million. In a press conference, Dave Dawes, 47, said the couple went into "meltdown" as they watched the draw live on television and realized their numbers had come up.
"It was just mad, I couldn't believe my eyes," he said. "We were doing several checks that night: the TV, the website... I looked at (Angela) and said 'My god, we're the only ones!" It was only the third time the couple had played EuroMillions. The number Dave deliberately chose was 18, the date of his oldest son's birthday. The couple had to wait until Monday for their win to be verified, but have already discussed how they will spend some of the money. "My mum and dad live in Portugal so we're going to buy a house over there, we're going to get married next year. We are also going to buy a better ring," Angela Dawes said.
Rupert Murdoch's former right-hand man will be questioned by British lawmakers on how much he knew about the phone hacking scandal, lawmak-ers said last Tuesday. Parliament's media commit-tee, which is investigating the scandal, said that for-mer Wall Street Journal publisher and top Murdoch aide Les Hinton would testify by video link on Oct. 24. The announcement was made in a brief schedul-ing note emailed to journalists and didn't include any details about what the hearing's agenda would be. But Hinton has emerged as a central figure in the scandal, which has damaged Murdoch's interna-tional media empire and convulsed the world of Brit-ish journalism. Hinton was executive chairman of News International, the U.K. newspaper divi-sion of News Corp., while illegal behavior was allegedly rife at the News of the World, the divi-sion's flagship Sunday tabloid.
Hinton testified in 2007 and 2009 that he had not seen any evidence the hacking had spread beyond one reporter, but documentary evidence and testimony from other former executives have since cast doubt on his claims. Hinton worked with Murdoch for more than half a century before he resigned in the wake of the scandal. His closeness to his former boss — Murdoch said in July that he would trust Hinton "with my life" — means that his appearance will receive par-ticularly close scrutiny. Separately, London's new police commissioner Bernard Hogan-Howe told lawmakers that his officers were assisting 30 British investigations into the tabloid phone hacking scandal. Alongside three criminal inquiries led by London police — also known as the Met — Britain has a host of other ongoing reviews, including a judge-led study of media ethics, a probe by the police complaints watchdog, a review of ties between police and the press and vari-ous examinations by Parliamentary committees.
"I can entirely understand why that is necessary, but what it does mean, in terms of the Met, is that all those different groups expect us to provide information," Hogan-Howe said. Hogan-Howe, appointed after his predecessor and another top officer stepped down amid the scandal, said he hoped to restore standards in the police department.
"There will be things to resolve, but we will work our through it and build the trust of the people of London," he told the Home Affairs Select Committee.
Ex-WSJ publisher to testify in phone
hack scandal
Finance protests hit London
Around 800 people rallied in Lon-don's financial heart Saturday amid a heavy police presence as part of world protests against corporate greed and budget cutbacks.
The demonstrators, some of them masked, were pushed back by police as they tried to march from Saint Paul's Cathedral to the London Stock Exchange, and minor scuffles broke out. The marchers, bearing banners reading "Strike Back", "No Cuts" and "Goldman Sachs Is the Work of the Devil", were ringed by three police cor-dons while mounted officers and vehi-cles also stood by. But the protest, to the sound of guitars and drums, was overwhelmingly peaceful and the cathedral remained open to visitors, though the nearby underground station was closed.
Organisers in a group calling itself OccupyLSX were hoping for thousands of participants after some 15,000 people expressed support on Facebook and Twitter. Ben Walker, 33, a teacher from Norwich, eastern England, was carrying a rolled-up sleeping bag and said he planned to spend one or two nights in the area. "I'm here today mainly as a sense of solidarity with the movements that are going on around the world," he said. "We're hoping for a kind of justice in the global financial system.”
Adam, a London-based student in his twenties from the United States, said he had already taken part in the Occupy Wall Street movement in New York. "I see this as a global movement. The banking systems and economies of the world are all inter-related now," he said. Inspired by the Occupy Wall Street movement and Spain's "Indignants", people began taking to the streets across the world on Saturday, targeting 951 cities in 82 countries. It was the biggest show of strength yet by a movement born on May 15 when a rally in Madrid's central square of Puerta del Sol sparked a protest that spread internationally.
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October half-term events in London promise to keep the kids busy with a range of activities, exhibitions and workshops taking place throughout the month. For instance, Osterley Park and House is taking part with a 'Creepy Crawlies Crawl' for families, kids are welcome to wear fancy dress and bring lanterns and torches. A pup-pet version of 'The Three Little Pigs' at London's only floating theatre is followed by the trials of Captain Grimey and the Golden Dolphin for the tiny tots. From special dinosaur shows to the latest film releases, choose your activities to keep boredom at bay for the whole family.
Britain has pledged backing for US reprisals against Iran following an apparent assassination plot in Wash-ington. Downing Street said Tehran should be "held accountable" amid alle-gations that government factions were involved in a plan to kill the Saudi ambassador.
The American authorities announced that two Iranian nationals had been charged with offences including conspiracy to murder a for-eign official. Manssor Arbabsiar, who is in custody in New York, and his alleged co-conspirator Gholam Shakuri, who is said to be in Iran, are believed to have been targeting a res-taurant frequented by ambassador
cial sanctions against individuals. A Downing Street Adel Al-Jubeir. The plot was apparently uncovered by a
spokesman said: "We congratulate the US authorities on US agent posing as part of a Mexican drugs cartel, who
the successful operation to disrupt a conspiracy to was enrolled by the suspects to help.
attack diplomats in the United States.US attorney general Eric Holder told a press confer-
"Indications that this plot was directed by elements ence: "The criminal complaint unsealed today exposes a
of the Iranian regime are shocking. Directing an attack deadly plot directed by factions of the Iranian govern-
against another country is a flagrant violation of inter-ment to assassinate a foreign ambassador on US soil
national law which calls for the strongest condemna-with explosives. Through the diligent and co-ordinated
tion. The United Kingdom is in close touch with the US efforts of our law enforcement and intelligence agencies,
authorities on this case. We will support measures to we were able to disrupt this plot before anyone was
hold Iran accountable for its actions." Tehran has harmed."
reportedly dismissed the allegations, with a spokesman Secretary of state Hillary Clinton said the US was
for president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad branding them a preparing new penalties against Iran, including finan-
"fabrication".
UK backs ‘Iran terror plot' action
New nuclear plants get go-ahead
The UK is set to push ahead with a new generation not just with operating power stations and new sites, of nuclear power plants after a report into the but by dealing with our nuclear legacy in a robust and Fukushima disaster found no reason to curtail the use efficient manner too."of reactors here. The review by chief nuclear inspector In a written statement to MPs, Mr Huhne said the Dr Mike Weightman examined the lessons that could final review confirmed interim findings by Dr be learned for the UK from the crisis at the Fukushima Weightman which offered reassurance that new reactor in Japan when it was hit by a magnitude 9 nuclear could be a part of the low-carbon energy mix earthquake and subsequent tsunami in March. in the UK. The Government had signalled it would be
It revealed no "fundamental weaknesses" in the pushing ahead with new nuclear power plants, which regulatory or safety assessment regimes of the UK ministers say are necessary to keep the lights on and nuclear industry, although it did outline 38 areas cut carbon, after the interim findings were published where improvements could be made. Energy Secretary in May. The Government has also confirmed eight Chris Huhne said the report sites it believes are suitable for showed that reactors could go new nuclear plants, all of which on supplying homes and busi- are adjacent to existing reactors. nesses with electricity in the The final report was welcomed by UK. engineers, industry and unions,
"The report makes clear who said nuclear power was an that the UK has one of the best important part of the UK's future nuclear safety regimes in the energy mix. But Greenpeace, world, and that nuclear power which is pursuing a judicial can go on powering homes and review over the Government's businesses across the UK, as decision to green-light new reac-well as supporting jobs. tors before the final study was
"We must, however, con- published, criticised the review tinue to improve where we can, for being "rushed".
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We spoke to 3 Brazilian girls about the 23rd edition of Europalia, the biggest festival of culture in Europe which paid hom-age this year to Brazil.
“It's a cool way of expressing our culture and to provide more information about our Brazil. It also helps us to deal with being homesick. I love my country and I'm always happy when people from other places have the opportunity to get to know Brazil better.” Leda de Souza.
“It's a chance for Europe to get to know our culture. They can learn about our type of music and dance without confusing it with other countries. It's a way for people from here to learn about the good side of Brazil.” Marcelle Fonseca
“A festival like this represents the culture of Brazil. We should-n't just talk about the bad things in Brazil, like the politics. But with enterprise like this we can showcase current Brazilian develop-ment, to promote tourism.” Rosana Robeiro Rosa.
05
Hilary Swankregrets attending Chechen bash
Showbiz:
Sacred Chat:
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100th Anniversary of
Captain Scott's Antarctica
Expedition. Page 15
True Self-esteemPage 16
Hilary Swank and several other celebri-ties came under fire this week after it was reported that they attended the birthday party concert for the President of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, a ruthless man accused of tortur-ing and killing many people.
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October half-term events in London promise to keep the kids busy with a range of activities, exhibitions and workshops taking place throughout the month. For instance, Osterley Park and House is taking part with a 'Creepy Crawlies Crawl' for families, kids are welcome to wear fancy dress and bring lanterns and torches. A pup-pet version of 'The Three Little Pigs' at London's only floating theatre is followed by the trials of Captain Grimey and the Golden Dolphin for the tiny tots. From special dinosaur shows to the latest film releases, choose your activities to keep boredom at bay for the whole family.
Britain has pledged backing for US reprisals against Iran following an apparent assassination plot in Wash-ington. Downing Street said Tehran should be "held accountable" amid alle-gations that government factions were involved in a plan to kill the Saudi ambassador.
The American authorities announced that two Iranian nationals had been charged with offences including conspiracy to murder a for-eign official. Manssor Arbabsiar, who is in custody in New York, and his alleged co-conspirator Gholam Shakuri, who is said to be in Iran, are believed to have been targeting a res-taurant frequented by ambassador
cial sanctions against individuals. A Downing Street Adel Al-Jubeir. The plot was apparently uncovered by a
spokesman said: "We congratulate the US authorities on US agent posing as part of a Mexican drugs cartel, who
the successful operation to disrupt a conspiracy to was enrolled by the suspects to help.
attack diplomats in the United States.US attorney general Eric Holder told a press confer-
"Indications that this plot was directed by elements ence: "The criminal complaint unsealed today exposes a
of the Iranian regime are shocking. Directing an attack deadly plot directed by factions of the Iranian govern-
against another country is a flagrant violation of inter-ment to assassinate a foreign ambassador on US soil
national law which calls for the strongest condemna-with explosives. Through the diligent and co-ordinated
tion. The United Kingdom is in close touch with the US efforts of our law enforcement and intelligence agencies,
authorities on this case. We will support measures to we were able to disrupt this plot before anyone was
hold Iran accountable for its actions." Tehran has harmed."
reportedly dismissed the allegations, with a spokesman Secretary of state Hillary Clinton said the US was
for president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad branding them a preparing new penalties against Iran, including finan-
"fabrication".
UK backs ‘Iran terror plot' action
New nuclear plants get go-ahead
The UK is set to push ahead with a new generation not just with operating power stations and new sites, of nuclear power plants after a report into the but by dealing with our nuclear legacy in a robust and Fukushima disaster found no reason to curtail the use efficient manner too."of reactors here. The review by chief nuclear inspector In a written statement to MPs, Mr Huhne said the Dr Mike Weightman examined the lessons that could final review confirmed interim findings by Dr be learned for the UK from the crisis at the Fukushima Weightman which offered reassurance that new reactor in Japan when it was hit by a magnitude 9 nuclear could be a part of the low-carbon energy mix earthquake and subsequent tsunami in March. in the UK. The Government had signalled it would be
It revealed no "fundamental weaknesses" in the pushing ahead with new nuclear power plants, which regulatory or safety assessment regimes of the UK ministers say are necessary to keep the lights on and nuclear industry, although it did outline 38 areas cut carbon, after the interim findings were published where improvements could be made. Energy Secretary in May. The Government has also confirmed eight Chris Huhne said the report sites it believes are suitable for showed that reactors could go new nuclear plants, all of which on supplying homes and busi- are adjacent to existing reactors. nesses with electricity in the The final report was welcomed by UK. engineers, industry and unions,
"The report makes clear who said nuclear power was an that the UK has one of the best important part of the UK's future nuclear safety regimes in the energy mix. But Greenpeace, world, and that nuclear power which is pursuing a judicial can go on powering homes and review over the Government's businesses across the UK, as decision to green-light new reac-well as supporting jobs. tors before the final study was
"We must, however, con- published, criticised the review tinue to improve where we can, for being "rushed".
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We spoke to 3 Brazilian girls about the 23rd edition of Europalia, the biggest festival of culture in Europe which paid hom-age this year to Brazil.
“It's a cool way of expressing our culture and to provide more information about our Brazil. It also helps us to deal with being homesick. I love my country and I'm always happy when people from other places have the opportunity to get to know Brazil better.” Leda de Souza.
“It's a chance for Europe to get to know our culture. They can learn about our type of music and dance without confusing it with other countries. It's a way for people from here to learn about the good side of Brazil.” Marcelle Fonseca
“A festival like this represents the culture of Brazil. We should-n't just talk about the bad things in Brazil, like the politics. But with enterprise like this we can showcase current Brazilian develop-ment, to promote tourism.” Rosana Robeiro Rosa.
05
We've heard of celebs doing stranger things. However, we didn't expect such odd behaviour from Beyonce. She's been accused of having a fake baby bump. During an interview with Channel 7's Sunday Night, Beyonce's bump appeared to squash as she sat down to be interviewed by Molly Meldrum. Then, as she realised what had happened, she seemed to have a panicked look on her face. The epic moment has been placed on YouTube and is now being talked about world wide.
Rumours have since started spinning round, suggesting that Bey is wearing a pros-thetic belly to exaggerate her pregnancy. Some are even saying that maybe she's not pregnant at all and a surrogate mother is carrying Bey's unborn child. The singer, understandably, is deny-ing all such claims. Her spokesperson told the media that any speculation over the authenticity of Bey's bump is "stupid, ridiculous and false".
During her interview on the Aussie show, Bey also let slip that her baby, who we've named Bey-Z, is due in February 2012.
10
ShowbizThe Brazilian Post
Hello beloved readers,here's bringing your favourite section full of celebrity news. And this week was all about Beyonce's “fake” baby bump, unbelievable no? Then Hilary starred in 'the most awkward moment' by attending Chechnya's President's birthday party, and we can say that he is not a Dalai Lama type of man. But the real scoop is that our queen is back: Lindsay was kicked out of community service just for being her, a diva. Chew on that, join me for more and send me your love and feed-back at: [email protected]
ShowbizThe Brazilian Post 11
by
Hilary Swank and several other celebrities came under fire this week after it was reported that they attended the birthday party concert for the President of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, a ruthless man accused of torturing and killing many people. However, Hilary maintains that when she accepted the invitation, she had no idea what kind of man Ramzan was accused of being. (What? Has she heard of Google?) She was simply interested in going to the con-cert. She released a statement explaining: "I deeply regret attending this event. If I had a full understand-ing of what this event was apparently intended to be, I would never have gone."
The interesting part is that Swank gave a speech at the event (you can check it out on Youtube), where she not only offered him a "Happy Birthday," but also told the press, who questioned her knowledge of the President's birthday: "I read … I do my research." Any con-clusions?!
Apparently, the dream-marriage is not so heavenly as it seems. According to sources, moving to New York has created unexpected friction between the love birds and the pair just got into a massive fight!
"Kris was looking forward to settling into life with Kim," says an insider. "This week it all just exploded.”What's the matter between these two? Kim spends too much money! Our source explained: “One of the biggest
issues for Kris is Kim's preoccupation with money. He has started to pay attention to how much she spends, and it's been a major shock. He tried to talk to her about slowing down, but she told him it was none of his business.”
Let's be honest here though, with the amount of money Kim makes a year is there such a thing as spending too much? Apparently, Kris, who makes a fraction of the money the Kardashian empire does, thinks there is!
Our guy continued: “He makes great money, but it's not close to the amount Kim earns or is used to spending. There is no way she's going to tone down her lifestyle, so they have to keep making a
lot of money.”We have a solution: Kris, you knew she loved to shop before you married her, so don't
be surprised. Whatever she's buying, we're sure she can afford it. And Kim, as Kris' wife, your actions are his business now!
fight over her spending habits!KIM AND KRIS
Jean Paul Gaultier has made it crystal clear that he's on Team Madonna. The designer expressed himself in an interview with Último Secundo, telling them:
"Nobody can be like Madonna. She does things that Madonna has already done. Madonna is also very beautiful. She can be a blonde, a red-head, black-haired. Lady Gaga can't do it."
We can't say we're surprised by his statements. JPG owes a large part of his success to Madge for wearing the now iconic conical bra.
- An eternal Madonna fanGAULTIER
What do you do after you've survived a severe alco- the people at work to realize she'd had cosmetic surgery. I hol and drug addiction, multiple overdoses, multiple said, Well don't have the cosmetic surgery if you don't deaths and a super manager like Sharon Osbourne as want people to see what you're going to look like.'' Even wife? If you're Ozzy Osbourne, you would write a self-help though his advice can be comical, there is a lot of truth to book! what he is saying. When asked about advice on drugs, he
Based on his advice columns appearing in The responded:Sunday Times and Rolling Stone, the rocker is releasing "If they want to do it, it's their business but all I tell his best work in Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy. While we're them really is when I was doing all that sh*t, nothing sure there will be plenty of sex, drugs, and rock & roll good came of it. When I was doing drugs and alcohol, I mixed in, expect Ozzy to weigh in on health, family, and thought I'll have a drink and a line of this and I'll smoke personal relationship problems. But don't expect any this. I didn't go, 'Then I'm going to go out and get drunk, serious medical advice though. "I don't mind doing the come back strangle my wife and wake up in jail on column, it's a bit of fun but anyone who reads it, please charges of attempted murder,' but that's what happened. don't think you're going to get the cure for the next I'm not telling people what to do. If they can enjoy doing it f**king plague from me because I ain't that kind of doc.", and they get on with it and they can handle it fine, but Ozzy explained. don't involve me. I'm lucky to be alive; you're playing
So what can we expect? with Russian roulette."Well, Ozzy says in a recent interview that most of his It sounds like anybody with a history of addiction
advice is "basically common sense." If we've learned any- will benefit from the wisdom of Dr. Ozzy, but it also thing from the internet though, it's that a great deal of sounds like anybody looking for a fun read can enjoy it people don't have too much of it! Ozzy shares one example too!of such an occasion, saying: Keep an eye out for Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy: Advice
"One of the questions I remember there was a girl From Rock's Ultimate Survivor because it hits book having cosmetic surgery and she didn't want the rest of shelves on October 11th!
Ozzy Osbourne releasing self-help book!
Despite Kate Moss being one of the most recognized models out there, her adorable daughter Lila Grace could care less about fashion and even makeup. Turned out that Lila isn't a fan of her mom wearing too much makeup either.
“I always take my make-up off, because otherwise my daugh-ter will come in and say "Mummy, tut-tut". She doesn't like it. She likes the fresh-faced, natural mummy, when I've got my hair in a bun and no make-up on.”, Kate revealed. She goes on to add that Lila is “quite prudish”, saying: “She's got lipsticks but she doesn't do colour. She'll only do a little bit of gloss or something - but she is into nail art. She went to Wah Nails for a friend's birthday and came back with green leopardskin. I'm taking her there for her birthday.” Its always like this, the more you have, the more you take for granted. I wish I had a mom like Kate Moss. Yeah, a bit jealous right now!
Kate Moss' daughter not into fashion
Beyonce denies fake baby bump rumours
The hacker who stole naked pictures of Scarlett Johansson from her phone has apologised. Christopher Chaney, 35, from Florida, who was arrested last week, admitted to stealing pictures from Scarlett and other celebrities including Mila Kunis and Vanessa Hudgens and posting them on the internet, claiming the hacking had started as a "curiosity" but spiralled out of control when he became addicted to it.
He told the media: "I deeply apologise. I know what I did was probably one of the worst invasions of privacy someone could experience."
Mr. Chaney has been charged with 26 counts of identity theft, unauthor-ised access to a protected computer and wiretapping and faces up to 121 years in prison if he's convicted. He is currently out on $10,000 bail after promising that he will not use a computer or access the internet.
phone hacker apologises
Scarlett Johansson's
OCT 17th - 23rd 2011OCT 17th - 23rd 2011
regrets attending Chechen bash
Hilary Swank
05
We've heard of celebs doing stranger things. However, we didn't expect such odd behaviour from Beyonce. She's been accused of having a fake baby bump. During an interview with Channel 7's Sunday Night, Beyonce's bump appeared to squash as she sat down to be interviewed by Molly Meldrum. Then, as she realised what had happened, she seemed to have a panicked look on her face. The epic moment has been placed on YouTube and is now being talked about world wide.
Rumours have since started spinning round, suggesting that Bey is wearing a pros-thetic belly to exaggerate her pregnancy. Some are even saying that maybe she's not pregnant at all and a surrogate mother is carrying Bey's unborn child. The singer, understandably, is deny-ing all such claims. Her spokesperson told the media that any speculation over the authenticity of Bey's bump is "stupid, ridiculous and false".
During her interview on the Aussie show, Bey also let slip that her baby, who we've named Bey-Z, is due in February 2012.
10
ShowbizThe Brazilian Post
Hello beloved readers,here's bringing your favourite section full of celebrity news. And this week was all about Beyonce's “fake” baby bump, unbelievable no? Then Hilary starred in 'the most awkward moment' by attending Chechnya's President's birthday party, and we can say that he is not a Dalai Lama type of man. But the real scoop is that our queen is back: Lindsay was kicked out of community service just for being her, a diva. Chew on that, join me for more and send me your love and feed-back at: [email protected]
ShowbizThe Brazilian Post 11
by
Hilary Swank and several other celebrities came under fire this week after it was reported that they attended the birthday party concert for the President of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, a ruthless man accused of torturing and killing many people. However, Hilary maintains that when she accepted the invitation, she had no idea what kind of man Ramzan was accused of being. (What? Has she heard of Google?) She was simply interested in going to the con-cert. She released a statement explaining: "I deeply regret attending this event. If I had a full understand-ing of what this event was apparently intended to be, I would never have gone."
The interesting part is that Swank gave a speech at the event (you can check it out on Youtube), where she not only offered him a "Happy Birthday," but also told the press, who questioned her knowledge of the President's birthday: "I read … I do my research." Any con-clusions?!
Apparently, the dream-marriage is not so heavenly as it seems. According to sources, moving to New York has created unexpected friction between the love birds and the pair just got into a massive fight!
"Kris was looking forward to settling into life with Kim," says an insider. "This week it all just exploded.”What's the matter between these two? Kim spends too much money! Our source explained: “One of the biggest
issues for Kris is Kim's preoccupation with money. He has started to pay attention to how much she spends, and it's been a major shock. He tried to talk to her about slowing down, but she told him it was none of his business.”
Let's be honest here though, with the amount of money Kim makes a year is there such a thing as spending too much? Apparently, Kris, who makes a fraction of the money the Kardashian empire does, thinks there is!
Our guy continued: “He makes great money, but it's not close to the amount Kim earns or is used to spending. There is no way she's going to tone down her lifestyle, so they have to keep making a
lot of money.”We have a solution: Kris, you knew she loved to shop before you married her, so don't
be surprised. Whatever she's buying, we're sure she can afford it. And Kim, as Kris' wife, your actions are his business now!
fight over her spending habits!KIM AND KRIS
Jean Paul Gaultier has made it crystal clear that he's on Team Madonna. The designer expressed himself in an interview with Último Secundo, telling them:
"Nobody can be like Madonna. She does things that Madonna has already done. Madonna is also very beautiful. She can be a blonde, a red-head, black-haired. Lady Gaga can't do it."
We can't say we're surprised by his statements. JPG owes a large part of his success to Madge for wearing the now iconic conical bra.
- An eternal Madonna fanGAULTIER
What do you do after you've survived a severe alco- the people at work to realize she'd had cosmetic surgery. I hol and drug addiction, multiple overdoses, multiple said, Well don't have the cosmetic surgery if you don't deaths and a super manager like Sharon Osbourne as want people to see what you're going to look like.'' Even wife? If you're Ozzy Osbourne, you would write a self-help though his advice can be comical, there is a lot of truth to book! what he is saying. When asked about advice on drugs, he
Based on his advice columns appearing in The responded:Sunday Times and Rolling Stone, the rocker is releasing "If they want to do it, it's their business but all I tell his best work in Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy. While we're them really is when I was doing all that sh*t, nothing sure there will be plenty of sex, drugs, and rock & roll good came of it. When I was doing drugs and alcohol, I mixed in, expect Ozzy to weigh in on health, family, and thought I'll have a drink and a line of this and I'll smoke personal relationship problems. But don't expect any this. I didn't go, 'Then I'm going to go out and get drunk, serious medical advice though. "I don't mind doing the come back strangle my wife and wake up in jail on column, it's a bit of fun but anyone who reads it, please charges of attempted murder,' but that's what happened. don't think you're going to get the cure for the next I'm not telling people what to do. If they can enjoy doing it f**king plague from me because I ain't that kind of doc.", and they get on with it and they can handle it fine, but Ozzy explained. don't involve me. I'm lucky to be alive; you're playing
So what can we expect? with Russian roulette."Well, Ozzy says in a recent interview that most of his It sounds like anybody with a history of addiction
advice is "basically common sense." If we've learned any- will benefit from the wisdom of Dr. Ozzy, but it also thing from the internet though, it's that a great deal of sounds like anybody looking for a fun read can enjoy it people don't have too much of it! Ozzy shares one example too!of such an occasion, saying: Keep an eye out for Trust Me, I'm Dr. Ozzy: Advice
"One of the questions I remember there was a girl From Rock's Ultimate Survivor because it hits book having cosmetic surgery and she didn't want the rest of shelves on October 11th!
Ozzy Osbourne releasing self-help book!
Despite Kate Moss being one of the most recognized models out there, her adorable daughter Lila Grace could care less about fashion and even makeup. Turned out that Lila isn't a fan of her mom wearing too much makeup either.
“I always take my make-up off, because otherwise my daugh-ter will come in and say "Mummy, tut-tut". She doesn't like it. She likes the fresh-faced, natural mummy, when I've got my hair in a bun and no make-up on.”, Kate revealed. She goes on to add that Lila is “quite prudish”, saying: “She's got lipsticks but she doesn't do colour. She'll only do a little bit of gloss or something - but she is into nail art. She went to Wah Nails for a friend's birthday and came back with green leopardskin. I'm taking her there for her birthday.” Its always like this, the more you have, the more you take for granted. I wish I had a mom like Kate Moss. Yeah, a bit jealous right now!
Kate Moss' daughter not into fashion
Beyonce denies fake baby bump rumours
The hacker who stole naked pictures of Scarlett Johansson from her phone has apologised. Christopher Chaney, 35, from Florida, who was arrested last week, admitted to stealing pictures from Scarlett and other celebrities including Mila Kunis and Vanessa Hudgens and posting them on the internet, claiming the hacking had started as a "curiosity" but spiralled out of control when he became addicted to it.
He told the media: "I deeply apologise. I know what I did was probably one of the worst invasions of privacy someone could experience."
Mr. Chaney has been charged with 26 counts of identity theft, unauthor-ised access to a protected computer and wiretapping and faces up to 121 years in prison if he's convicted. He is currently out on $10,000 bail after promising that he will not use a computer or access the internet.
phone hacker apologises
Scarlett Johansson's
OCT 17th - 23rd 2011OCT 17th - 23rd 2011
regrets attending Chechen bash
Hilary Swank
05
The Brazilian Post12 Celebrations The Brazilian Post 13Celebrations
DMA Legal Services hosted many guests including clients, journalists, authorities and friends at a get-together to celebrate the inauguration of their new office on the evening of the 11th. DMA has been present in London for more than 10 years now and moved from its previous address near Warren Street to Willesden Junction aiming to be closer to the Brazilian community which is a majority in that area. The spacious new facility is a giant step forward and offers a lot of provisions including an auditorium where DMA could host seminars on business, immigration, and other related subjects.
The happiness of the crowd was evident as they celebrated with drinks. It was a special occasion for DMA for reviewing and reconnecting with their friends since they have been involved with all segments of the Brazilian community for a long time now. The surprise of the night was a very special guest: the Brazilian singing diva, Elza Soares.
Made in Brasil in CAMDEN TOWN
Camden is a unique place. It is an island, a proper territory inside the city. The vigor and vibrancy of the place is as if London presenting all its diversity in one of the biggest bazaars on the planet. Its almost as if one has entered another world packed with shops, restaurants, clothes, souvenirs, music, colours and of course every specimen of the human fauna. Brazil is present here in all its cultural aspects but one in particular makes it all special: our culinary. Spicy feijoada with farofa, peixada, muqueca, and tira-gostos like madioquinha frita, torresminho watered by yummy caipirinhas. You better get used to the names. But don't worry! A friendly Bra-zilian restaurant here will be pleased to enlighten you with the names and serve you all the country's special-ities in food, drink and snacks. The restaurant, at Inverness Street in Camden, is aptly called - Made In Brasil and totally lives up to its name especially the warm and friendly atmosphere. The owner of this beautiful and lively place, Mr. Renato and his beautiful wife, Barbara receive and welcome their clientele at their restaurant.
Recently, teams from The Brazilian Post and El Iberico were invited to savour their food. We were all delighted by the spread. For starters, we were served madioquinha frita (fried cassava), torresminho (fried pork skin) and a variety of sushi, sashimi and canapés accompanied by caipirinha (of course). For main course, we were served feijoada which consists of black beans baked with pork sausages and meat (to simplify since it is much more than that) and peixada, a special dish with fish and sea food. All cooked and served perfectly and with excellent live music! Made in Brasil is also known for its famous Brazilian artists. On an evening at Made in Brasil, Supla and his brother João, famous musicians from Brazil, were inspired after a chat with Renato and the duo then started performing as Brothers of Brazil.
Journalists from both newspapers posing for posterity in front of Made in Brasil
Renata, Brazilian Post's astrologer
Zaza, Cool Hunter and Dada, What's Up column in BP El Iberico journalists Tico. BP's sport columnist and his adorable wife
Guilherme, Brazil's column, Katie, editor assistant, and Ana, sub editor of Brazilian Post
Journalists from both newspapers
Larissa Torri and the Brazilian singer diva Elza Soares
Alex Maxwell, Daniel Martins and Adalgisa Amorim
Solicitor Tayyaba Latif and Amanda Sury
Solicitor Osvalda Santos with Marlene Oliveira and barrister Paul Richmond
Daniel Martins, Marcelo Mortimer, Celso Rodrigues and Juliano Lucio
Larissa Torri, Marketing Consultant of DMA and Vertice Services' team
Daniel Martins, Pastor Moises and members of the British Consulate
DMA Celebrates New Office
Photos by : Bellaface Studio
OCT 17th - 23rd 2011OCT 17th - 23rd 201105
The Brazilian Post12 Celebrations The Brazilian Post 13Celebrations
DMA Legal Services hosted many guests including clients, journalists, authorities and friends at a get-together to celebrate the inauguration of their new office on the evening of the 11th. DMA has been present in London for more than 10 years now and moved from its previous address near Warren Street to Willesden Junction aiming to be closer to the Brazilian community which is a majority in that area. The spacious new facility is a giant step forward and offers a lot of provisions including an auditorium where DMA could host seminars on business, immigration, and other related subjects.
The happiness of the crowd was evident as they celebrated with drinks. It was a special occasion for DMA for reviewing and reconnecting with their friends since they have been involved with all segments of the Brazilian community for a long time now. The surprise of the night was a very special guest: the Brazilian singing diva, Elza Soares.
Made in Brasil in CAMDEN TOWN
Camden is a unique place. It is an island, a proper territory inside the city. The vigor and vibrancy of the place is as if London presenting all its diversity in one of the biggest bazaars on the planet. Its almost as if one has entered another world packed with shops, restaurants, clothes, souvenirs, music, colours and of course every specimen of the human fauna. Brazil is present here in all its cultural aspects but one in particular makes it all special: our culinary. Spicy feijoada with farofa, peixada, muqueca, and tira-gostos like madioquinha frita, torresminho watered by yummy caipirinhas. You better get used to the names. But don't worry! A friendly Bra-zilian restaurant here will be pleased to enlighten you with the names and serve you all the country's special-ities in food, drink and snacks. The restaurant, at Inverness Street in Camden, is aptly called - Made In Brasil and totally lives up to its name especially the warm and friendly atmosphere. The owner of this beautiful and lively place, Mr. Renato and his beautiful wife, Barbara receive and welcome their clientele at their restaurant.
Recently, teams from The Brazilian Post and El Iberico were invited to savour their food. We were all delighted by the spread. For starters, we were served madioquinha frita (fried cassava), torresminho (fried pork skin) and a variety of sushi, sashimi and canapés accompanied by caipirinha (of course). For main course, we were served feijoada which consists of black beans baked with pork sausages and meat (to simplify since it is much more than that) and peixada, a special dish with fish and sea food. All cooked and served perfectly and with excellent live music! Made in Brasil is also known for its famous Brazilian artists. On an evening at Made in Brasil, Supla and his brother João, famous musicians from Brazil, were inspired after a chat with Renato and the duo then started performing as Brothers of Brazil.
Journalists from both newspapers posing for posterity in front of Made in Brasil
Renata, Brazilian Post's astrologer
Zaza, Cool Hunter and Dada, What's Up column in BP El Iberico journalists Tico. BP's sport columnist and his adorable wife
Guilherme, Brazil's column, Katie, editor assistant, and Ana, sub editor of Brazilian Post
Journalists from both newspapers
Larissa Torri and the Brazilian singer diva Elza Soares
Alex Maxwell, Daniel Martins and Adalgisa Amorim
Solicitor Tayyaba Latif and Amanda Sury
Solicitor Osvalda Santos with Marlene Oliveira and barrister Paul Richmond
Daniel Martins, Marcelo Mortimer, Celso Rodrigues and Juliano Lucio
Larissa Torri, Marketing Consultant of DMA and Vertice Services' team
Daniel Martins, Pastor Moises and members of the British Consulate
DMA Celebrates New Office
Photos by : Bellaface Studio
OCT 17th - 23rd 2011OCT 17th - 23rd 201105
15The Brazilian Post
Affordable Art Fair
100th Anniversary of Captain Scott's Antarctica Expedition
If you freaked out with the prices at the Frieze Art Fair last week and still haven't found that cool contemporary bit for your living room you should pop into the Affordable Art Fair. The Battersea Park and Hampstead Heath have thousands of works from artists and galleries national and worldwide. Everything from prints, drawings, sculpture, photographs and paintings can be found there for a reasonable price, £40 - £4000. Leave your kids at the fair's crèche and make sure you stop by at the wine bar to unwind before roaming around and enjoying your shopping.
20/10 -23/10 Battersea Park27/10 - 30/10 Hampstead Heath£8 - £15Battersea ParkSW11 4NJHampstead HeathParliament Hill,Hampstead,NW3 2SY
Make a journey to an unknown and unexplored world by visiting the exhibition Heart of the Great Alone at Queens Gallery. The show brings a selection of photographs taken during an expedition to South Pole by Ernest Shackleton and Captain Scott 100 years ago. The exhibition highlights not only Antarctica stunning images by photographers Herbert George Ponting and Frank Hurley during the expedition but also the brave and tragic elements of journey.
21/10/2011 - 15/04/2012Queens GalleryBuckingham Palace,Buckingham Palace Road,SW1A 1AAInfo: 0872 148 4125
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and ends in the streets of Borough Mar-ket.
23/10FreeBankside outside of Shakespeare's Globe21 New Globe Walk Bankside SE1 9DTand Borough Market8 Southwark StreetSE1 1TL
In the run up to Halloween kids have already a range of options to enjoy themselves during the half term. A week of performance, arts, crafts, magicians and storytelling will surely keep your beloved babies busy for four days! Adults also can participate and learn how to create animation film with their kids and maybe see it screened at a national film premiere at the British Film Institute in London. The workshop will enable you and kids to create sets, character design and story development and you will get a free copy of your film in the end.
24/10 - 28/10FreeMagic Show £3V and A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath RoadE2 9PAInfo: 0871 971 4231
Keeping The Kids Busy this Half Term
Ghost Tour at Ham House
Disney's World on Ice at O2 Arena
The Halloween has not even started and some venues in London are already offering lots of activities to celebrate the spooky date. One of them is the Ham House, for those who never heard about this building, the house is a 17th century construction built in 1610 alongside the Thames. The property seems a perfect place to celebrate the Halloween considering the age and style of the building. The house is normally open for tours, however for the special date you will be able to enjoy an after dark ghost tour and discover the stories about people that have lived there and the ghosts that still live at the site. Kids tour in a light version are also available.
22/10 - 31/10£26Ham, Richmond,TW10 7RS
Disneyland Adventure features a range of fantasy shows on ice bringing to life your favourite Disney characters. Adult and kids will be amazed with the stunning performances which include Disney Pixar's car races across the ice, the enchanting undersea kingdom of The Little Mermaid, the world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell, the Disney Fairies and the Toy Story gang will be also messing around. Get your tickets and revive the child inside you.
20/10 -23/10£20.50 -£48The O2Peninsula SquareSE10 0DXInfo: 0844 499 9999
Plenty FestivalTo celebrate the arrival of the autumn season there is no better way than taking part in the activi-ties offered by the Plenty Festival, a rural style harvest festival. There you will delight yourself with fresh products spread over market stalls, cider from the New Forest, apple biscuits, conker fights, apple bob-bing, soul cakes and varied beer selection. Children will have plenty of fun as well by decorating and re-clothing the trees with green wishes (paper apples) and get to lis-ten to stories about apples, markets, harvest time, bees and London spar-rows. Beside all the food, drinks, music and dance the festival is well known for it's theatre spectacle. Watch the stories from the Canter-bury Tales by the Lion's Part Com-pany and do not miss out the pro-cession which starts in front of
You don't have anything to do? Dada, our columnist is going to fill your week's schedule with the best programs, cultural tips and all that is happening in London. Make the most of it!
Turner PrizeOfficially running since 1984 the Turner Prize has being showcasing upcoming artists from the contemporary art world. This year for the first time the new artists revelation will be disclosed at a different address. Instead of the Tate Britain you will be heading to Baltic Centre if you want to check out the nominated artist's works: Karla Black, Martin Boyce, Hilary Lloyd and George Shaw. For this year expect to see moving images, sound mixed with three dimensional forms of AV playback equipment to portray the urban environment, Hilary Lloyd; paintings with juxtaposition of subject matter and material, George Shaw; sculptural installations, Martin Boyce and sculpture made with innovative material from Karla Black.
21/10/2011 - 08/01/2012BALTIC Centre for Contemporary ArtGateshead QuaysSouth Shore RoadGatesheadNE8 3BATickets: 0191 4781810
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Fashion
BY ZAZA OLIVA COOL HUNTER
Zaza this week presents the varied styles that made the backstage of London Fashion Week. Our columnist photographed bloggers, photographers, stylists, designers and models that were there. Check'm out!
What’s UpOCT 17th - 23rd 2011OCT 17th - 23rd 2011
Tremaine, 29United States/store manager
Cap: Polo at E-Bay: ￡17Sunglasses: Vintage shop: ￡22
Sweater: Gap: ￡9Shirt: Vintage shop: ￡12
Jeans: Levi's at Rockit: ￡12Trainers: Polo at E-Bay: ￡15
Music: everythingBest thing of London: the people
Jana, 27Brazil/stylistHeadband: Urban Outfitters: ￡10Dress: Alexandre Herchcovitch in New York: $350Belt: Rockit: ￡12Blazer: Rockit: ￡20Bag: H&M: ￡30Boots: Vintage shop: ￡35Music: 70's 80's rock, techhouse, technoBest thing of London: freedom of expression
Carol, 28Brazil/arts studentHeadband: Candem street market: ￡1Jacket: Charity shop: ￡2Belt: Paris street market: ￡7Trousers: Whitechapel market: ￡3Trainers: Converse: ￡55Music: Pat SmithBest thing of London: the people
Dushka, 19England/student
Sunglasses: E-Bay: ￡10Dress: H&M: ￡15
Cardigan: Primark: ￡8Socks: Primark: ￡2Shoes: Office: ￡20
Music: Iron and WineBest thing of London: Clubs
Avalon, 27China/fashion student
Shirt: Uniqlo: ￡35Trousers: Uniqlo: ￡50
Trainers: Converse: ￡55Music: Techno
Best thing of London: the culture
Victoria, 23England/actress
Scarf: from Scotland: ￡30Playsuit: E-Bay: ￡8
Belt: Charity shop: ￡1Blazer: Vintage shop: ￡9.50
Bag: Vintage shop: ￡40Socks: Wool Factory: ￡10
Shoes: E-Bay: ￡8Music: alternative
Best thing of London: thea-tre, gigs, films, galleries
Neto, 32Brazil/sound engineer
Hat: Candem Market: ￡10Polo shirt: Fred Perry: ￡50
Jacket: Merc: ￡100Trousers: Gap: ￡10
Boots: Cattepilar: ￡99Music: ska
Best thing of London: walk by the River Thames at night
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Affordable Art Fair
100th Anniversary of Captain Scott's Antarctica Expedition
If you freaked out with the prices at the Frieze Art Fair last week and still haven't found that cool contemporary bit for your living room you should pop into the Affordable Art Fair. The Battersea Park and Hampstead Heath have thousands of works from artists and galleries national and worldwide. Everything from prints, drawings, sculpture, photographs and paintings can be found there for a reasonable price, £40 - £4000. Leave your kids at the fair's crèche and make sure you stop by at the wine bar to unwind before roaming around and enjoying your shopping.
20/10 -23/10 Battersea Park27/10 - 30/10 Hampstead Heath£8 - £15Battersea ParkSW11 4NJHampstead HeathParliament Hill,Hampstead,NW3 2SY
Make a journey to an unknown and unexplored world by visiting the exhibition Heart of the Great Alone at Queens Gallery. The show brings a selection of photographs taken during an expedition to South Pole by Ernest Shackleton and Captain Scott 100 years ago. The exhibition highlights not only Antarctica stunning images by photographers Herbert George Ponting and Frank Hurley during the expedition but also the brave and tragic elements of journey.
21/10/2011 - 15/04/2012Queens GalleryBuckingham Palace,Buckingham Palace Road,SW1A 1AAInfo: 0872 148 4125
Shakespeare's Globe Theatre and ends in the streets of Borough Mar-ket.
23/10FreeBankside outside of Shakespeare's Globe21 New Globe Walk Bankside SE1 9DTand Borough Market8 Southwark StreetSE1 1TL
In the run up to Halloween kids have already a range of options to enjoy themselves during the half term. A week of performance, arts, crafts, magicians and storytelling will surely keep your beloved babies busy for four days! Adults also can participate and learn how to create animation film with their kids and maybe see it screened at a national film premiere at the British Film Institute in London. The workshop will enable you and kids to create sets, character design and story development and you will get a free copy of your film in the end.
24/10 - 28/10FreeMagic Show £3V and A Museum of Childhood Cambridge Heath RoadE2 9PAInfo: 0871 971 4231
Keeping The Kids Busy this Half Term
Ghost Tour at Ham House
Disney's World on Ice at O2 Arena
The Halloween has not even started and some venues in London are already offering lots of activities to celebrate the spooky date. One of them is the Ham House, for those who never heard about this building, the house is a 17th century construction built in 1610 alongside the Thames. The property seems a perfect place to celebrate the Halloween considering the age and style of the building. The house is normally open for tours, however for the special date you will be able to enjoy an after dark ghost tour and discover the stories about people that have lived there and the ghosts that still live at the site. Kids tour in a light version are also available.
22/10 - 31/10£26Ham, Richmond,TW10 7RS
Disneyland Adventure features a range of fantasy shows on ice bringing to life your favourite Disney characters. Adult and kids will be amazed with the stunning performances which include Disney Pixar's car races across the ice, the enchanting undersea kingdom of The Little Mermaid, the world of Pixie Hollow with Tinker Bell, the Disney Fairies and the Toy Story gang will be also messing around. Get your tickets and revive the child inside you.
20/10 -23/10£20.50 -£48The O2Peninsula SquareSE10 0DXInfo: 0844 499 9999
Plenty FestivalTo celebrate the arrival of the autumn season there is no better way than taking part in the activi-ties offered by the Plenty Festival, a rural style harvest festival. There you will delight yourself with fresh products spread over market stalls, cider from the New Forest, apple biscuits, conker fights, apple bob-bing, soul cakes and varied beer selection. Children will have plenty of fun as well by decorating and re-clothing the trees with green wishes (paper apples) and get to lis-ten to stories about apples, markets, harvest time, bees and London spar-rows. Beside all the food, drinks, music and dance the festival is well known for it's theatre spectacle. Watch the stories from the Canter-bury Tales by the Lion's Part Com-pany and do not miss out the pro-cession which starts in front of
You don't have anything to do? Dada, our columnist is going to fill your week's schedule with the best programs, cultural tips and all that is happening in London. Make the most of it!
Turner PrizeOfficially running since 1984 the Turner Prize has being showcasing upcoming artists from the contemporary art world. This year for the first time the new artists revelation will be disclosed at a different address. Instead of the Tate Britain you will be heading to Baltic Centre if you want to check out the nominated artist's works: Karla Black, Martin Boyce, Hilary Lloyd and George Shaw. For this year expect to see moving images, sound mixed with three dimensional forms of AV playback equipment to portray the urban environment, Hilary Lloyd; paintings with juxtaposition of subject matter and material, George Shaw; sculptural installations, Martin Boyce and sculpture made with innovative material from Karla Black.
21/10/2011 - 08/01/2012BALTIC Centre for Contemporary ArtGateshead QuaysSouth Shore RoadGatesheadNE8 3BATickets: 0191 4781810
14 The Brazilian Post
Fashion
BY ZAZA OLIVA COOL HUNTER
Zaza this week presents the varied styles that made the backstage of London Fashion Week. Our columnist photographed bloggers, photographers, stylists, designers and models that were there. Check'm out!
What’s UpOCT 17th - 23rd 2011OCT 17th - 23rd 2011
Tremaine, 29United States/store manager
Cap: Polo at E-Bay: ￡17Sunglasses: Vintage shop: ￡22
Sweater: Gap: ￡9Shirt: Vintage shop: ￡12
Jeans: Levi's at Rockit: ￡12Trainers: Polo at E-Bay: ￡15
Music: everythingBest thing of London: the people
Jana, 27Brazil/stylistHeadband: Urban Outfitters: ￡10Dress: Alexandre Herchcovitch in New York: $350Belt: Rockit: ￡12Blazer: Rockit: ￡20Bag: H&M: ￡30Boots: Vintage shop: ￡35Music: 70's 80's rock, techhouse, technoBest thing of London: freedom of expression
Carol, 28Brazil/arts studentHeadband: Candem street market: ￡1Jacket: Charity shop: ￡2Belt: Paris street market: ￡7Trousers: Whitechapel market: ￡3Trainers: Converse: ￡55Music: Pat SmithBest thing of London: the people
Dushka, 19England/student
Sunglasses: E-Bay: ￡10Dress: H&M: ￡15
Cardigan: Primark: ￡8Socks: Primark: ￡2Shoes: Office: ￡20
Music: Iron and WineBest thing of London: Clubs
Avalon, 27China/fashion student
Shirt: Uniqlo: ￡35Trousers: Uniqlo: ￡50
Trainers: Converse: ￡55Music: Techno
Best thing of London: the culture
Victoria, 23England/actress
Scarf: from Scotland: ￡30Playsuit: E-Bay: ￡8
Belt: Charity shop: ￡1Blazer: Vintage shop: ￡9.50
Bag: Vintage shop: ￡40Socks: Wool Factory: ￡10
Shoes: E-Bay: ￡8Music: alternative
Best thing of London: thea-tre, gigs, films, galleries
Neto, 32Brazil/sound engineer
Hat: Candem Market: ￡10Polo shirt: Fred Perry: ￡50
Jacket: Merc: ￡100Trousers: Gap: ￡10
Boots: Cattepilar: ￡99Music: ska
Best thing of London: walk by the River Thames at night
05
Sacred Chat16 The Brazilian Post
Do you feel you know-it-all and that you know best? you need to try out these exercises a few times with peo-Does that spill over into a know-it-all attitude when you ple you know as they may be expecting you to be 'know-are with others? Do you find that your conversations it-all' and make a note of how their responses to you become one-sided? You may know a lot, only when it change.becomes a know-it-all attitude it can alienate others and Now, moving onto the next set of challenges. Num-close you down to new possibilities and discoveries. It ber four, start giving due credit to others, such as, 'it was also puts a lot of pressure on you, constantly having to Julie's idea'. This doesn't minimise your contribution prove that you are an authority on every topic, even rather it begins to create a more co-operative atmo-when you are wrong! sphere. Number five, genuinely acknowledge the suc-
In contrast take confident people, they are like cesses and achievements of others, even of those you magnets and they are not afraid of uncertainty. They would consider your competitors. What was their are knowledgeable rather than 'know-it-all.' They con- response? Number six, take a genuine interest in others tribute and share what they know and also welcome and ask them about their holiday, their plans, their and encourage other's contributions. They are also greatest insight or their dreams. Last of all, laugh at not afraid to admit that they don't know something. yourself and your own eccentricities. Start enjoying life Think about it, can anyone ever really know-it-all? and the richness of fellowship created out of sharing Take science, for example, many concepts that were what you know and listening to others.once thought of as set in stone have later been found Also, merge true self esteem and confidence. If you not to be and the same is happening today. Theories feel compelled to know-it-all most likely you have some-are constantly changing. In fact it can be liberating how equated your self-worth with knowing-it-all, this is not to have to know-it-all. very fragile. Start investigating true self-esteem. It isn't
Here are some exercises you might like to try out. based on what you 'know' but on 'knowing'. The best way Maybe test them out first on a set of people you are meet- to do this is to get to know yourself. Ask yourself, 'What ing for the first time and make a note of how you feel is important to me?' 'What are my values?' 'What are my afterwards. Number one, choose to keep quiet and let oth- innate qualities?' – a clue here if you are not sure is to ers respond even though you know the answer. Number check out, 'What qualities do I admire in others?' as the two, ask questions of others and allow them to answer qualities we admire in others are the ones that are hid-even though you know the answers. This is, in fact, den within ourselves. True self-esteem creates a feeling counted as one of the traits of a good leader. Number of inner security and lessens the need to prove our worth three, ask others for their specific contribution, know to others. Be knowledgeable.when to ask “What do you think?" You could then try Inner Space, Covent Gardenthese out with some people you know. It might be that www.innerspace.gov.uk
will be working in a methodical way to be next to people who can bring you ing soon. Start giving yourself what Aries Aquarius sort out everything that you have been the sensation of protection and affec- you would like to give people; a little This week you might have to Your partner will be over the procrastinating, and you'll have fun tion. It is time to enjoy good memories bit of tenderness and patience. confront family issues. You moon with your romantic
with it. Over the weekend, call the per- with friends and family. To promote want to make your own deci- approach. This week can be a son you have been thinking about. some changes you could redecorate or Sagittarius sions and it may cause disagreement great opportunity to show your part-
repaint your space, even buy new fur- What would you like to do with an authoritarian figure. It is time ner or future partner your intentions niture. It can make you feel like you Cancer this week? Firstly ask your-to conquer your space, but remember about the relationship. Give her/him a are in a different environment.The Moon starts in Cancer self what you want instead of you can do it in a mature way - surprise that expresses your love. You
this week in good aspects, blaming your partner or family for explaining your reasons and being will not regret it. Let the love express which means you may feel Libra your boring life. What is happening responsible for your actions. itself!
positive about almost all areas in your You are feeling your physical around us is always our responsibil-
life. You will have the strength to deal energy coming back after a ity. Re-create your reality in order to Taurus Pisces with any issues that come to you now. period of flu and allergy. This address the things you have still not You're looking for thrill in Have you ever thought that From Thursday on you may have to is because you are putting your wor- achieved. Start with the resources that your life, but it seems diffi- we sometimes make act cautiously, especially, in your job ries to one side and realising that to you have and you'll see life smiling at cult to get now. Maybe you assumptions that are not to get the results that you want. live means to take risks. From Thurs- you again.are looking for it miles away and for- real? Sometimes we judge people
day on you have to deal with unpleas-getting that it is our state of mind that based on our own perceptions of ant news, but remember you have just Leo Capricorncan feed the soul with this feeling. truth. Does each person have the recovered yourself, try not to get too It is time to work hard and Your family needs your Being present and in the moment can same truth or react to it the same close to other people's issues.you might feel the weight of help, however, you might bring you the emotion that you want. way? Play this question in your
the world on your back. Try feel that its too hard to get Empty your mind and relax your mind and you will find it easier to to avoid stress and you'll see that Scorpio involved with the issues around expectations. understand other's point of view. At things can be solved sooner than you This week you might feel them. But remember that their prob- the weekend give yourself time to think. From Thursday the Moon will emotionally stressed and lems are also yours. Don't run away laugh and to appreciate simple Gemini be in Leo, which brings you the sensa- think about how to over- or hide yourself. Face up to things things in life. This week you can relax and tion of emotional control and relief. come the obstacles in your life. It is and give them the reassurance that put your creativity into prac-
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TRUE SELF-ESTEEM Quake causes panic, injuries in Bali
A powerful earthquake jolted the Indone-sian island of Bali on last Thursday, injuring dozens of people and causing panic as hun-dreds of tourists fled violently shaking build-ings. The 6.0-magnitude quake rocked the main tourist district of Kuta for several minutes, said Endro Tjahjono from the Bali office of Indonesia's Meteorology and Geophysics Agency. "There was panic, everyone ran out of the buildings. When we returned to our office building, we saw some cracks on the wall and plaster had come off the walls," he said.
Kuta's Sunset Road was hit hard, with hun-dreds of tourists fleeing from malls, restau-rants and supermarkets.
"Hundreds of people ran onto the streets. It was chaos. So many people tried to drive off that the traffic came to a standstill," said Reno Permana, who works for a mobile phone service and ran from the third floor of his office build-ing when the quake hit.
"Part of the wall on the Carrefour supermarket near my building came down, and tiles from the roof fell and smashed into the parking lot. A lot of the buildings are badly damaged, with win-dows smashed in."
Indonesia sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", where the meeting of continental plates causes high seismic activity, and is frequently hit by earthquakes. In October 2010 a powerful earth-quake triggered a huge tsunami off the coast of Sumatra, northwest of Bali, that killed at least 300 people.
Bhutan king weds commoner brideThe king of the tiny Himalayan nation of wide, blue river beside the fort and followed
Bhutan married his commoner bride on last him inside. She wore a traditional wrap-Thursday in an ancient Buddhist ceremony around skirt with a gold jacket with deep red at the country's most sacred monastery for- cuffs. tress. King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Singers chanted songs of celebration amid Wangchuck, wearing the raven crown, came the clanging of drums and the drone of long down from his golden throne in front of a dhung trumpets. Inside, the nation's top huge statue of Buddha to place a smaller, silk cleric, who presided over the wedding, per-brocade crown upon the head of his bride, formed a purification ceremony for the couple Jetsun Pema. Monks chanted in celebration in front of a massive 100-foot Thongdal tapes-as she took her seat beside him as the new try of Bhutan's 17th century founder. queen of the country. The wedding has capti- The pair then proceeded to the temple for vated the nation, which had grown impatient a ceremony broadcast live on national televi-with their 31-year-old bachelor king's lack of sion, save for a few minutes when the king, his urgency to wed. Children composed poems, father, the former ruler, and the cleric entered flight attendants practiced celebratory the sacred tomb of the founder of Bhutan. The dances and posters of the couple were nearly king's father gave the bride an array of five col-ubiquitous. ored scarves representing blessings from the
The celebrations began at 8:20am, a time tomb. Hesitantly, she then approached the set by royal astrologers, when the king, wear- king's throne with a golden chalice filled with ing the royal yellow sash, walked into the the ambrosia of eternal life. They held it courtyard of the 17th century monastery in the together for several seconds and then he old capital of drank. He came Punakha and down from the proceeded up throne and placed the high stair- the crown on her case inside. A head. After she took few minutes her place as queen, later, his 21- the newly married year-old bride couple was feted by arrived at the monks playing deep end of a proces- tones on traditional sion of red- trumpets and pound-robed monks ing drums. Well-and flag bear- wishers gave them ers across a offerings represent-wooden foot- ing hopes for long bridge over the life.
Tripoli celebrates as Gaddafi's son captured
Celebratory bursts of gunfire and fireworks lit up the skies over Tripoli early on last Thursday as word spread that Libyan government fighters had captured Muammar Gaddafi's son Mo'tassim in Sirte. The capture of the deposed leader's national security adviser, and the first member of the Gaddafi family, is a big boost to Libya's new rulers whose forces are still battling pro-Gaddafi fighters. National Transitional Council (NTC) officials said that Mo'tassim was captured on last Wednesday after he tried to escape the battle-torn city in a car with a family.
"He was arrested today in Sirte," Colonel Abdullah Naker, head of the Tripoli Revolutionary Council, said. Other NTC sources said Mo'tassim was taken to Benghazi where he was held and ques-tioned at the Boatneh military camp. He was unin-jured but exhausted.
As news of the capture spread, hundreds of peo-ple gathered in the capital's old city, singing, wav-ing Libya's new flag and shouting "God is greatest".
Ships sounded their whistles in the harbour and car drivers honked horns, many with passengers hanging from the windows. Local reports said that several people injured by celebratory gunfire were taken to the hospital.
Gaddafi loyalists have fought for weeks in Sirte, one of two major towns where they still have footholds, two months after rebels seized Tripoli. But NTC fighters have made significant advances in Sirte in recent days. On last Wednesday, they said they were fighting pro-Gaddafi fighters in two small areas.
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Sacred Chat16 The Brazilian Post
Do you feel you know-it-all and that you know best? you need to try out these exercises a few times with peo-Does that spill over into a know-it-all attitude when you ple you know as they may be expecting you to be 'know-are with others? Do you find that your conversations it-all' and make a note of how their responses to you become one-sided? You may know a lot, only when it change.becomes a know-it-all attitude it can alienate others and Now, moving onto the next set of challenges. Num-close you down to new possibilities and discoveries. It ber four, start giving due credit to others, such as, 'it was also puts a lot of pressure on you, constantly having to Julie's idea'. This doesn't minimise your contribution prove that you are an authority on every topic, even rather it begins to create a more co-operative atmo-when you are wrong! sphere. Number five, genuinely acknowledge the suc-
In contrast take confident people, they are like cesses and achievements of others, even of those you magnets and they are not afraid of uncertainty. They would consider your competitors. What was their are knowledgeable rather than 'know-it-all.' They con- response? Number six, take a genuine interest in others tribute and share what they know and also welcome and ask them about their holiday, their plans, their and encourage other's contributions. They are also greatest insight or their dreams. Last of all, laugh at not afraid to admit that they don't know something. yourself and your own eccentricities. Start enjoying life Think about it, can anyone ever really know-it-all? and the richness of fellowship created out of sharing Take science, for example, many concepts that were what you know and listening to others.once thought of as set in stone have later been found Also, merge true self esteem and confidence. If you not to be and the same is happening today. Theories feel compelled to know-it-all most likely you have some-are constantly changing. In fact it can be liberating how equated your self-worth with knowing-it-all, this is not to have to know-it-all. very fragile. Start investigating true self-esteem. It isn't
Here are some exercises you might like to try out. based on what you 'know' but on 'knowing'. The best way Maybe test them out first on a set of people you are meet- to do this is to get to know yourself. Ask yourself, 'What ing for the first time and make a note of how you feel is important to me?' 'What are my values?' 'What are my afterwards. Number one, choose to keep quiet and let oth- innate qualities?' – a clue here if you are not sure is to ers respond even though you know the answer. Number check out, 'What qualities do I admire in others?' as the two, ask questions of others and allow them to answer qualities we admire in others are the ones that are hid-even though you know the answers. This is, in fact, den within ourselves. True self-esteem creates a feeling counted as one of the traits of a good leader. Number of inner security and lessens the need to prove our worth three, ask others for their specific contribution, know to others. Be knowledgeable.when to ask “What do you think?" You could then try Inner Space, Covent Gardenthese out with some people you know. It might be that www.innerspace.gov.uk
will be working in a methodical way to be next to people who can bring you ing soon. Start giving yourself what Aries Aquarius sort out everything that you have been the sensation of protection and affec- you would like to give people; a little This week you might have to Your partner will be over the procrastinating, and you'll have fun tion. It is time to enjoy good memories bit of tenderness and patience. confront family issues. You moon with your romantic
with it. Over the weekend, call the per- with friends and family. To promote want to make your own deci- approach. This week can be a son you have been thinking about. some changes you could redecorate or Sagittarius sions and it may cause disagreement great opportunity to show your part-
repaint your space, even buy new fur- What would you like to do with an authoritarian figure. It is time ner or future partner your intentions niture. It can make you feel like you Cancer this week? Firstly ask your-to conquer your space, but remember about the relationship. Give her/him a are in a different environment.The Moon starts in Cancer self what you want instead of you can do it in a mature way - surprise that expresses your love. You
this week in good aspects, blaming your partner or family for explaining your reasons and being will not regret it. Let the love express which means you may feel Libra your boring life. What is happening responsible for your actions. itself!
positive about almost all areas in your You are feeling your physical around us is always our responsibil-
life. You will have the strength to deal energy coming back after a ity. Re-create your reality in order to Taurus Pisces with any issues that come to you now. period of flu and allergy. This address the things you have still not You're looking for thrill in Have you ever thought that From Thursday on you may have to is because you are putting your wor- achieved. Start with the resources that your life, but it seems diffi- we sometimes make act cautiously, especially, in your job ries to one side and realising that to you have and you'll see life smiling at cult to get now. Maybe you assumptions that are not to get the results that you want. live means to take risks. From Thurs- you again.are looking for it miles away and for- real? Sometimes we judge people
day on you have to deal with unpleas-getting that it is our state of mind that based on our own perceptions of ant news, but remember you have just Leo Capricorncan feed the soul with this feeling. truth. Does each person have the recovered yourself, try not to get too It is time to work hard and Your family needs your Being present and in the moment can same truth or react to it the same close to other people's issues.you might feel the weight of help, however, you might bring you the emotion that you want. way? Play this question in your
the world on your back. Try feel that its too hard to get Empty your mind and relax your mind and you will find it easier to to avoid stress and you'll see that Scorpio involved with the issues around expectations. understand other's point of view. At things can be solved sooner than you This week you might feel them. But remember that their prob- the weekend give yourself time to think. From Thursday the Moon will emotionally stressed and lems are also yours. Don't run away laugh and to appreciate simple Gemini be in Leo, which brings you the sensa- think about how to over- or hide yourself. Face up to things things in life. This week you can relax and tion of emotional control and relief. come the obstacles in your life. It is and give them the reassurance that put your creativity into prac-
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TRUE SELF-ESTEEM Quake causes panic, injuries in Bali
A powerful earthquake jolted the Indone-sian island of Bali on last Thursday, injuring dozens of people and causing panic as hun-dreds of tourists fled violently shaking build-ings. The 6.0-magnitude quake rocked the main tourist district of Kuta for several minutes, said Endro Tjahjono from the Bali office of Indonesia's Meteorology and Geophysics Agency. "There was panic, everyone ran out of the buildings. When we returned to our office building, we saw some cracks on the wall and plaster had come off the walls," he said.
Kuta's Sunset Road was hit hard, with hun-dreds of tourists fleeing from malls, restau-rants and supermarkets.
"Hundreds of people ran onto the streets. It was chaos. So many people tried to drive off that the traffic came to a standstill," said Reno Permana, who works for a mobile phone service and ran from the third floor of his office build-ing when the quake hit.
"Part of the wall on the Carrefour supermarket near my building came down, and tiles from the roof fell and smashed into the parking lot. A lot of the buildings are badly damaged, with win-dows smashed in."
Indonesia sits on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", where the meeting of continental plates causes high seismic activity, and is frequently hit by earthquakes. In October 2010 a powerful earth-quake triggered a huge tsunami off the coast of Sumatra, northwest of Bali, that killed at least 300 people.
Bhutan king weds commoner brideThe king of the tiny Himalayan nation of wide, blue river beside the fort and followed
Bhutan married his commoner bride on last him inside. She wore a traditional wrap-Thursday in an ancient Buddhist ceremony around skirt with a gold jacket with deep red at the country's most sacred monastery for- cuffs. tress. King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Singers chanted songs of celebration amid Wangchuck, wearing the raven crown, came the clanging of drums and the drone of long down from his golden throne in front of a dhung trumpets. Inside, the nation's top huge statue of Buddha to place a smaller, silk cleric, who presided over the wedding, per-brocade crown upon the head of his bride, formed a purification ceremony for the couple Jetsun Pema. Monks chanted in celebration in front of a massive 100-foot Thongdal tapes-as she took her seat beside him as the new try of Bhutan's 17th century founder. queen of the country. The wedding has capti- The pair then proceeded to the temple for vated the nation, which had grown impatient a ceremony broadcast live on national televi-with their 31-year-old bachelor king's lack of sion, save for a few minutes when the king, his urgency to wed. Children composed poems, father, the former ruler, and the cleric entered flight attendants practiced celebratory the sacred tomb of the founder of Bhutan. The dances and posters of the couple were nearly king's father gave the bride an array of five col-ubiquitous. ored scarves representing blessings from the
The celebrations began at 8:20am, a time tomb. Hesitantly, she then approached the set by royal astrologers, when the king, wear- king's throne with a golden chalice filled with ing the royal yellow sash, walked into the the ambrosia of eternal life. They held it courtyard of the 17th century monastery in the together for several seconds and then he old capital of drank. He came Punakha and down from the proceeded up throne and placed the high stair- the crown on her case inside. A head. After she took few minutes her place as queen, later, his 21- the newly married year-old bride couple was feted by arrived at the monks playing deep end of a proces- tones on traditional sion of red- trumpets and pound-robed monks ing drums. Well-and flag bear- wishers gave them ers across a offerings represent-wooden foot- ing hopes for long bridge over the life.
Tripoli celebrates as Gaddafi's son captured
Celebratory bursts of gunfire and fireworks lit up the skies over Tripoli early on last Thursday as word spread that Libyan government fighters had captured Muammar Gaddafi's son Mo'tassim in Sirte. The capture of the deposed leader's national security adviser, and the first member of the Gaddafi family, is a big boost to Libya's new rulers whose forces are still battling pro-Gaddafi fighters. National Transitional Council (NTC) officials said that Mo'tassim was captured on last Wednesday after he tried to escape the battle-torn city in a car with a family.
"He was arrested today in Sirte," Colonel Abdullah Naker, head of the Tripoli Revolutionary Council, said. Other NTC sources said Mo'tassim was taken to Benghazi where he was held and ques-tioned at the Boatneh military camp. He was unin-jured but exhausted.
As news of the capture spread, hundreds of peo-ple gathered in the capital's old city, singing, wav-ing Libya's new flag and shouting "God is greatest".
Ships sounded their whistles in the harbour and car drivers honked horns, many with passengers hanging from the windows. Local reports said that several people injured by celebratory gunfire were taken to the hospital.
Gaddafi loyalists have fought for weeks in Sirte, one of two major towns where they still have footholds, two months after rebels seized Tripoli. But NTC fighters have made significant advances in Sirte in recent days. On last Wednesday, they said they were fighting pro-Gaddafi fighters in two small areas.
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China against US bill to
punish it on currency
The Chinese government said on last Wednesday that the US Sen-ate was trying to disrupt the recovery of world economy by passing a bill that will punish China for keeping its currency artificially low. The central bank in Beijing expressed its opposition to the bill by pushing the local cur-rency lower defying Washington's efforts to push the Yuan upwards. This was a reaction to a move by the US Senate passing a bill that would punish countries that subsidize their exports by maintaining an arti-ficially low exchange rate.
It is clear China has lost the first round in what became a severe test of its influence over the political and trade fields in the US. Beijing is now try-ing to make a desperate attempt to get the US House of Representatives and president Barack Obama to block the bill. The bill "will not solve US eco-nomic and employment problems and will only disturb efforts to promote world economic recovery," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxuin said.
China is expected to use both carrot and stick methods to have its say in Washington, but it is not yet saying what steps will be taken to achieve it.
The move has sent the wrong signal in escalating trade protectionism, said Shen Danyang, spokesperson for the Chinese commerce ministry said. The US Senate has reversed world efforts to curb trade protectionism by using domestic legislation that seeks to threaten to punish China for its alleged currency manipulation, he said. The Chinese central bank on Wednesday guided its currency 0.5 percent below its daily reference rate, the maximum devaluation possible in one day. It said the Yuan "is gradu-ally approaching a reasonable and balanced level." The bank has strength-ened the yuan by 30 percent since 2005, but this has not prevented the US trade deficit with China from widening, it said.
Train collision in California injures 16
Two passenger trains collided at a station in California, injuring at least 16 people, officials said on last Thursday. One of the trains was stopped and unloading pas-sengers at Amtrak's Oakland sta-tion when the second train ran into it at a speed of up to 20 mph late Wednesday, Oakland Fire Department battalion chief Emon Usher said.
Usher says most of the inju-ries were minor, but that several people were taken to local hospi-tals. Amtrak spokesman Cliff Cole described the crash as a "low speed" collision between Amtrak's "San Joaquin", a train that operates between Bakersfield to Oakland, and the Coast Starlight, a train from Los Angeles to Seattle. He said the wheels of each lead engine went off the track.
Alton Smith, a passenger on one of the trains, told media sources that he felt "an awful jolt" from the impact. All train traffic was temporarily sus-pended at the station.
Israel apologises for Egypt border deaths
Israel has apologised to Egypt for the border kill- expressed regret for the deaths, would be willing to apo-ings of six policemen in August that sparked a diplo- logise.matic crisis between the two neighbours, Egypt's foreign "Based on the findings of the investigation, Barak ministry said on last Wednesday. The policemen were decided to apologise to the Egyptians over the death of killed on August 18, as Israeli troops hunted down mili- every Egyptian policeman in the line of duty as the tants who had carried out deadly attacks near the bor- result of Israeli fire," an Israeli statement said.der with Israel. Their deaths prompted infuriated pro- The announcement came as Egypt helped mediate testers to storm Israel's embassy in Cairo, forcing the an elusive prisoner swap between Israel and the Islamist ambassador to leave the country. Hamas movement that controls Gaza and has held a cap-
"Egypt has indeed received tured Israeli soldier since an official message from Israel's 2006. Israel will release more defence ministry in which Israel than 1,000 Palestinian prison-apologises and expresses deep ers, including militants it had remorse," a statement quoted For- refused to set free, in exchange eign Minister Mohammed Amr for the soldier, Gilad Shalit. as saying. Egypt, which signed a peace
The statement said that the treaty with Israel in 1979, has apology had satisfied an Egyp- grown more assertive with its tian demand. Late on last Tues- neighbour since a popular day, Israeli Defence Minister revolt ousted president Hosni Ehud Barack said his govern- Mubarak in February, leaving ment, which had already the military in control.
25 killed in blasts in Iraq
A slew of bombings targeted Iraqi police in Baghdad on last Wednesday morning, including blasts by two suicide bombers who tried to ram their vehicles through police station gates. Iraqi officials said 25 people died and dozens more were wounded.
The blasts were aimed at the police, considered the weakest sec-tion of Iraq's security forces, and emphasized that despite security gains, long-term stability in the country is still elusive.
US forces are scheduled to leave by the end of 2011. The attack is likely to add to concerns about the ability of Iraqi security forces to effectively secure the city.
Berlusconi wins key confidence vote
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi crowed on Saturday about defeating a "bureaucratic coup" in the form of a confidence vote and said he was sure he would see out his mandate until 2013. "They tried a bureaucratic coup but we remained cohesive and we rebuffed the attack," Berlusconi said in a phone-in on television chat show Stu-dio Aperto on one of the channels owned by his business empire.
"This opposition is in disarray and it will take them a long time to become credible," he said, adding: "I am calm and determined. We have the numbers to govern and we will continue until the end of the legislature." Berlusconi's centre-right coalition on last Friday won the confidence vote with 316 votes in favour and 301 against, but commentators said the victory was unlikely to reassure financial markets or put an end to calls for him to resign.
The prime minister's popularity is at a record low and he is coming under ever greater pressure from three trials in which he is accused of bribery, tax fraud, abuse of power and having sex for money with a 17-year-old girl. There are also growing signs of infighting within the gov-ernment
Armed robbers in the Philippines who held 8 people hostage at a bank, released all their captives unharmed and surrendered after a stand-off last-ing more than two hours, authorities said. Four gunmen were robbing the bank in Bacoor city, just outside the Philippine capital, when responding policemen arrived. The gunmen then seized eight bank workers, national police spokesman Agrimero Cruz said. They initially set free one of the hos-tages who had a health problem, then released all the others unharmed shortly before 3:00pm (0700 GMT), Bacoor Mayor Strike Revilla said on tele-vision. "They have all come out and they have released all their hostages," Revilla said. "We had negotiations and the robbers were OK. They were calm and our negotiations had the right result."
Philippine hostage stand-off ends safely
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in LondonIn Japanese, “jiu”means gentleness, lightness, and “jitsu” means applied with a “gentle art”.
art, technique. Although having its origins in India, the sport is a Jap- Jiu-jitsu teaches the fighter to immobilise their opponent with-anese martial art, which was once reserved for Japanese emperors out the need to come to blows. Working on concentration and self and later brought to Brazil where it was refined. A fighting technique defence plays a fundamental role in bringing balance to the sport. that uses the “lever” method, Jiu Jitsu teaches its fighters to immobi- “When someone wants to join a jiu-jitsu gym, they will have this lise the opponent. To the Contrary to the myth of violence surround- desire to fight. With the work that we do in jiu-jitsu, that mindset ing this sport, the movements are well thought out, defensive and begins to change and whoever practises jiu-jitsu ends up becoming
much more tolerant and peaceful,” explains Nilton Garcia the master of the BJJ Gracie Gar-cia Gym in Camden Town and who is a black belt, as well as World Jiu- Jitsu Champion 2005 and South American Jiu-Jitsu Champion 2006.
In order to attain a black belt, the final belt, the fighter needs to pass 11 levels. Apart from technique, his behaviour is also evaluated when the athlete is going on to the next belt. “The rela-tionship with his colleagues and his work ethic in the gym are relevant and decisive factors when the teacher evaluates his pupil. The pro-cess is different for everyone, each athlete has his own time,” Nilton explains.
Self-defenseWith the technique of self-defence a prominent part of Jiu-Jitsu, the pupil learns how to defend himself from unanticipated strikes and trau-matic situations as well as immobilising the aggressor whilst not hurting them or them-selves. Nilton points out that the pupil becomes more balanced and self-confident.
Nilton has been practising the sport for over 20 years, and says that there is an intrinsic link between Jiu-Jitsu and life itself. “It's a martial art that is so beautiful, if you get hold of a good instructor, you end up discovering things about life, things that you will only see within Jiu-Jitsu, which is a game of chess. You have to stop in order think and, automatically, even about things pertaining to your life”, he reflects.
Introductory lessonThe Brazilian Post participated in a demon-strative lesson at the Grace Garcia Gym. Our sub editor, Ana Toledo, got stuck in and learnt a few self-defence techniques. “I had never taken part in a Jiu-Jitsu class before, and when I heard that size was not important when toppling an opponent I thought that was impossible. When I began the training it con-sisted of the basics of the sport: warming up, jogging. In self-defence exercises you already know a few basic precautions so as to avoid dangerous situations; how to carry your hand-bag for example. The defence positions also show that brute force is not a decisive factor. The methods can be executed by anyone and the simulated situations allow you to understand how to act when under attack. You also realise that to use what you have learnt, concentration is a fundamental part of it all and this comes with time and training. It's def-initely worth it!
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China against US bill to
punish it on currency
The Chinese government said on last Wednesday that the US Sen-ate was trying to disrupt the recovery of world economy by passing a bill that will punish China for keeping its currency artificially low. The central bank in Beijing expressed its opposition to the bill by pushing the local cur-rency lower defying Washington's efforts to push the Yuan upwards. This was a reaction to a move by the US Senate passing a bill that would punish countries that subsidize their exports by maintaining an arti-ficially low exchange rate.
It is clear China has lost the first round in what became a severe test of its influence over the political and trade fields in the US. Beijing is now try-ing to make a desperate attempt to get the US House of Representatives and president Barack Obama to block the bill. The bill "will not solve US eco-nomic and employment problems and will only disturb efforts to promote world economic recovery," Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Ma Zhaoxuin said.
China is expected to use both carrot and stick methods to have its say in Washington, but it is not yet saying what steps will be taken to achieve it.
The move has sent the wrong signal in escalating trade protectionism, said Shen Danyang, spokesperson for the Chinese commerce ministry said. The US Senate has reversed world efforts to curb trade protectionism by using domestic legislation that seeks to threaten to punish China for its alleged currency manipulation, he said. The Chinese central bank on Wednesday guided its currency 0.5 percent below its daily reference rate, the maximum devaluation possible in one day. It said the Yuan "is gradu-ally approaching a reasonable and balanced level." The bank has strength-ened the yuan by 30 percent since 2005, but this has not prevented the US trade deficit with China from widening, it said.
Train collision in California injures 16
Two passenger trains collided at a station in California, injuring at least 16 people, officials said on last Thursday. One of the trains was stopped and unloading pas-sengers at Amtrak's Oakland sta-tion when the second train ran into it at a speed of up to 20 mph late Wednesday, Oakland Fire Department battalion chief Emon Usher said.
Usher says most of the inju-ries were minor, but that several people were taken to local hospi-tals. Amtrak spokesman Cliff Cole described the crash as a "low speed" collision between Amtrak's "San Joaquin", a train that operates between Bakersfield to Oakland, and the Coast Starlight, a train from Los Angeles to Seattle. He said the wheels of each lead engine went off the track.
Alton Smith, a passenger on one of the trains, told media sources that he felt "an awful jolt" from the impact. All train traffic was temporarily sus-pended at the station.
Israel apologises for Egypt border deaths
Israel has apologised to Egypt for the border kill- expressed regret for the deaths, would be willing to apo-ings of six policemen in August that sparked a diplo- logise.matic crisis between the two neighbours, Egypt's foreign "Based on the findings of the investigation, Barak ministry said on last Wednesday. The policemen were decided to apologise to the Egyptians over the death of killed on August 18, as Israeli troops hunted down mili- every Egyptian policeman in the line of duty as the tants who had carried out deadly attacks near the bor- result of Israeli fire," an Israeli statement said.der with Israel. Their deaths prompted infuriated pro- The announcement came as Egypt helped mediate testers to storm Israel's embassy in Cairo, forcing the an elusive prisoner swap between Israel and the Islamist ambassador to leave the country. Hamas movement that controls Gaza and has held a cap-
"Egypt has indeed received tured Israeli soldier since an official message from Israel's 2006. Israel will release more defence ministry in which Israel than 1,000 Palestinian prison-apologises and expresses deep ers, including militants it had remorse," a statement quoted For- refused to set free, in exchange eign Minister Mohammed Amr for the soldier, Gilad Shalit. as saying. Egypt, which signed a peace
The statement said that the treaty with Israel in 1979, has apology had satisfied an Egyp- grown more assertive with its tian demand. Late on last Tues- neighbour since a popular day, Israeli Defence Minister revolt ousted president Hosni Ehud Barack said his govern- Mubarak in February, leaving ment, which had already the military in control.
25 killed in blasts in Iraq
A slew of bombings targeted Iraqi police in Baghdad on last Wednesday morning, including blasts by two suicide bombers who tried to ram their vehicles through police station gates. Iraqi officials said 25 people died and dozens more were wounded.
The blasts were aimed at the police, considered the weakest sec-tion of Iraq's security forces, and emphasized that despite security gains, long-term stability in the country is still elusive.
US forces are scheduled to leave by the end of 2011. The attack is likely to add to concerns about the ability of Iraqi security forces to effectively secure the city.
Berlusconi wins key confidence vote
Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi crowed on Saturday about defeating a "bureaucratic coup" in the form of a confidence vote and said he was sure he would see out his mandate until 2013. "They tried a bureaucratic coup but we remained cohesive and we rebuffed the attack," Berlusconi said in a phone-in on television chat show Stu-dio Aperto on one of the channels owned by his business empire.
"This opposition is in disarray and it will take them a long time to become credible," he said, adding: "I am calm and determined. We have the numbers to govern and we will continue until the end of the legislature." Berlusconi's centre-right coalition on last Friday won the confidence vote with 316 votes in favour and 301 against, but commentators said the victory was unlikely to reassure financial markets or put an end to calls for him to resign.
The prime minister's popularity is at a record low and he is coming under ever greater pressure from three trials in which he is accused of bribery, tax fraud, abuse of power and having sex for money with a 17-year-old girl. There are also growing signs of infighting within the gov-ernment
Armed robbers in the Philippines who held 8 people hostage at a bank, released all their captives unharmed and surrendered after a stand-off last-ing more than two hours, authorities said. Four gunmen were robbing the bank in Bacoor city, just outside the Philippine capital, when responding policemen arrived. The gunmen then seized eight bank workers, national police spokesman Agrimero Cruz said. They initially set free one of the hos-tages who had a health problem, then released all the others unharmed shortly before 3:00pm (0700 GMT), Bacoor Mayor Strike Revilla said on tele-vision. "They have all come out and they have released all their hostages," Revilla said. "We had negotiations and the robbers were OK. They were calm and our negotiations had the right result."
Philippine hostage stand-off ends safely
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in LondonIn Japanese, “jiu”means gentleness, lightness, and “jitsu” means applied with a “gentle art”.
art, technique. Although having its origins in India, the sport is a Jap- Jiu-jitsu teaches the fighter to immobilise their opponent with-anese martial art, which was once reserved for Japanese emperors out the need to come to blows. Working on concentration and self and later brought to Brazil where it was refined. A fighting technique defence plays a fundamental role in bringing balance to the sport. that uses the “lever” method, Jiu Jitsu teaches its fighters to immobi- “When someone wants to join a jiu-jitsu gym, they will have this lise the opponent. To the Contrary to the myth of violence surround- desire to fight. With the work that we do in jiu-jitsu, that mindset ing this sport, the movements are well thought out, defensive and begins to change and whoever practises jiu-jitsu ends up becoming
much more tolerant and peaceful,” explains Nilton Garcia the master of the BJJ Gracie Gar-cia Gym in Camden Town and who is a black belt, as well as World Jiu- Jitsu Champion 2005 and South American Jiu-Jitsu Champion 2006.
In order to attain a black belt, the final belt, the fighter needs to pass 11 levels. Apart from technique, his behaviour is also evaluated when the athlete is going on to the next belt. “The rela-tionship with his colleagues and his work ethic in the gym are relevant and decisive factors when the teacher evaluates his pupil. The pro-cess is different for everyone, each athlete has his own time,” Nilton explains.
Self-defenseWith the technique of self-defence a prominent part of Jiu-Jitsu, the pupil learns how to defend himself from unanticipated strikes and trau-matic situations as well as immobilising the aggressor whilst not hurting them or them-selves. Nilton points out that the pupil becomes more balanced and self-confident.
Nilton has been practising the sport for over 20 years, and says that there is an intrinsic link between Jiu-Jitsu and life itself. “It's a martial art that is so beautiful, if you get hold of a good instructor, you end up discovering things about life, things that you will only see within Jiu-Jitsu, which is a game of chess. You have to stop in order think and, automatically, even about things pertaining to your life”, he reflects.
Introductory lessonThe Brazilian Post participated in a demon-strative lesson at the Grace Garcia Gym. Our sub editor, Ana Toledo, got stuck in and learnt a few self-defence techniques. “I had never taken part in a Jiu-Jitsu class before, and when I heard that size was not important when toppling an opponent I thought that was impossible. When I began the training it con-sisted of the basics of the sport: warming up, jogging. In self-defence exercises you already know a few basic precautions so as to avoid dangerous situations; how to carry your hand-bag for example. The defence positions also show that brute force is not a decisive factor. The methods can be executed by anyone and the simulated situations allow you to understand how to act when under attack. You also realise that to use what you have learnt, concentration is a fundamental part of it all and this comes with time and training. It's def-initely worth it!
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Economy
Let us rejoice! They get it. Well, some of them get bits of it. It's a start. To possibly the European Union itself. So, as I said, let us rejoice. Recapitaliza-judge by European Commission President José Manuel Barroso's speech last tion provides the simplest opportunity for Europe to show that it can act Wednesday, preparations for a wholesale recapitalization of Europe's banks decisively and successfully when it finally gets around to it. The other ele-look well advanced. After months of drift and paralysis, policy makers ments of the solution, though far more advanced now than at the start of the appear to be quickening their pace to something more in keeping with year, are still too much a hostage to the political process. What will recapi-events. The likelihood is still, on balance, that this is an exceptional situa- talization look like? It will start with a stress test, but with crucial differ-tion that will be remedied by some political and institutional adjustments, ences: first, banks will have to account "prudently" for their sovereign expo-not the beginning of the Book of Revelation. sure; second, the pass/fail threshold must be far higher than the European
Mr. Barroso was right to present bank recapitalization as only part of Banking Authority's arbitrary threshold of 5% in this year's formal stress the solution to Europe's ills. Without a tests. Mr. Barroso told the European Par-lasting fix for the Greek problem, a prop- liament banks will have to show "tempo-erly expanded and functioning lender of rary significantly higher ratios of the last resort, better institutional gover- highest-quality capital after accounting nance of the euro area and credible poli- for exposure," using a definition of capi-cies for growth and budget consolidation tal "broadly equivalent" to that at national level, bank recapitalization enshrined in Basel III.will achieve next to nothing. So far, so good, so much more credi-
But without a recapitalization pro- ble, and spoilt only slightly by the blan-cess, and more help from the European dishment that those that fail should Central Bank to ease bank funding costs, present plans for recapitalization "as it looks impossible for Europe to avoid swiftly as possible." Obviously, there's recession, a credit crunch and a tipping no agreement yet on what that means, point beyond which lie economic depres- but the year's grace that the failures got sion and the disintegration of the single in July looks likely to be sharply cur-currency, the single market and quite tailed.
Euro Crisis - Beginning or End?
UK trade deficit cut by higher
exportsThe overall deficit for goods
and services was £1.9bn in August, compared with £2.3bn in July. Total exports of goods hit £25.5bn, following a 0.6% rise, while imports of goods declined by 0.7% to £33.3bn. Analysts said the stronger exports may boost the economic growth figures for the July to September quarter. The UK's surplus on trade in ser-vices remained at £5.9bn, with both exports and imports rising by 0.3%. The deficit on trade in goods narrowed by £400m to £7.8bn. Economist Alan Clarke of Scotia Capital said: "At face value it does look like very good news. "I guess the health warning with this release, along with a lot of the other ones we've been getting, is the revisions to the historical data. "Even so, it's a decent improvement on the month and may yet help to give us a decent third quarter GDP."
Howard Archer, chief UK economist at IHS Global Insight, said the August figures were "appreciably better than expected". "However, severe concerns persist about the prospects for exports in the near term, at least given recent weakened global economic activity and the current worrying growth prospects," he added. The latest trade figures come a week after the Bank of England announced that it would inject a further £75bn of new money into the UK economy through another round of quantitative easing. Barclays Corporate analyst Kah Chye Tan said the move could help exporters by putting downward pressure on the pound. However, he added: "While this is good news for UK exporters, importers will be feel-ing the brunt of an increase in the cost of raw materials and finished goods."
Bank of England injects further
£75bn into economy
The Bank has already pumped £200bn into the economy by buying assets such as government bonds, in an attempt to boost lending by commercial banks. But this is the first time it has added to its QE programmed since 2009. There have been recent calls for it to step in again to aid the fragile recovery. The Bank also held interest rates at the record low of 0.5%. On last Wednesday, data showed the UK economy grew by 0.1% between April and June, which was less than previously thought.
"In the United Kingdom, the path of output has been affected by a number of temporary factors, but the available indicators sug-gest that the underlying rate of growth has also moderated," the Bank said in a statement. "The deterioration in the outlook has made it more likely that inflation will undershoot the 2% target in the medium term.
"In the light of that shift in the balance of risks, and in order to keep inflation on track to meet the target over the medium term, the committee judged that it was necessary to inject further monetary stimulus into the economy." Sterling fell by almost two cents after the announcement to $1.5280, its lowest since late July 2010.
The CBI and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) busi-ness groups welcomed the Bank's move to expand the QE programme to £275bn, but said that on its own, its impact would be limited. "This measure will help support confidence, but we need to recognise that its impact on near term growth prospects is likely to be relatively modest," said Ian McCafferty, the CBI's chief eco-nomic adviser. "Only once the turmoil in the eurozone is resolved will confidence be fully restored."
David Kern, an economist, said: "Higher QE on its own is not enough and we urge the MPC [Monetary Policy Committee] to look at other radical methods.
More cash machines stock fivers
An increasing number of cash machines are dispensing Many £5 notes have become grubby and torn, because they £5 notes, the body that oversees the UK network has said. change hands more frequently and do not return for sorting Some 3,954 cash machines are loaded with fivers compared as much as other notes. More than 70% of banknotes initially with 670 in 2009, the Link network said. However, this reach the public via the UK's cash machines, from which £20 remains a small proportion of the 63,000 machines in opera- notes dominate. "The committee's strong support for the tion in the country. The Bank of England has been working expansion of the number of £5 note dispensing cash with operators to increase the fre- machines has helped to deliver quency of the smallest denomina- an excellent result and help make tion notes. The 10 largest cash cash even more convenient to machine operators have commit- consumers as part of their day-to-ted to increase the frequency of day lives," said Link chairman fivers in place of higher denomi- Ken Andrew. Ron Delnevo, man-nation notes. aging director of operator Bank
About 10% to 15% of their Machine, said: "The UK public machines are being altered to dis- knows that the fiver is the most pense £5 notes. The Bank of Eng- practical of notes and is a handy land is trying to improve the qual- budgeting tool in good times and ity and availability of £5 notes. bad."
Virgin and IAG in race to buy Lufthansa's BMIVirgin Atlantic is vying with British Airways' IAG in the race to
buy their smaller rival BMI, as its parent – the German airline Lufthansa – studies options for the loss-making business. Virgin said it was in discussions with Lufthansa and expressed concern about the possibility of BMI falling in to the hands of IAG, which has also approached the German carrier. "
Although loss making, BMI has lucrative assets in the form of flight slots at London's Heathrow; it controls about 10 per cent of the airport's take-off and landing slots, which were estimated to be worth around £400m by Citigroup analysts last month. British Airways is the only airline with a bigger share, controlling around 44 per cent of the slots at Heathrow. With the 1 per cent controlled by its sister car-rier Iberia, IAG is the dominant airline group at the airport.
Eyeing the potential competition hurdles faced by IAG, Virgin Atlantic, which is majority-owned by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group, also confirmed that it was talking to regulators. IAG's chief executive, Willie Walsh, has made no secret of his interest in taking over BMI. Speaking in Dublin earlier in the week, he said that BMI and the Portuguese carrier TAP were "the only two actively interested at this stage".
Google profits, revenue surge in 3rd quarterThe search engine said net income in the third quarter surged 26% to $2.73bn (£1.74bn), up from $2.17bn in the same period last year. Earlier this year, Google launched Google+, a social network to take on Facebook.
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Let us rejoice! They get it. Well, some of them get bits of it. It's a start. To possibly the European Union itself. So, as I said, let us rejoice. Recapitaliza-judge by European Commission President José Manuel Barroso's speech last tion provides the simplest opportunity for Europe to show that it can act Wednesday, preparations for a wholesale recapitalization of Europe's banks decisively and successfully when it finally gets around to it. The other ele-look well advanced. After months of drift and paralysis, policy makers ments of the solution, though far more advanced now than at the start of the appear to be quickening their pace to something more in keeping with year, are still too much a hostage to the political process. What will recapi-events. The likelihood is still, on balance, that this is an exceptional situa- talization look like? It will start with a stress test, but with crucial differ-tion that will be remedied by some political and institutional adjustments, ences: first, banks will have to account "prudently" for their sovereign expo-not the beginning of the Book of Revelation. sure; second, the pass/fail threshold must be far higher than the European
Mr. Barroso was right to present bank recapitalization as only part of Banking Authority's arbitrary threshold of 5% in this year's formal stress the solution to Europe's ills. Without a tests. Mr. Barroso told the European Par-lasting fix for the Greek problem, a prop- liament banks will have to show "tempo-erly expanded and functioning lender of rary significantly higher ratios of the last resort, better institutional gover- highest-quality capital after accounting nance of the euro area and credible poli- for exposure," using a definition of capi-cies for growth and budget consolidation tal "broadly equivalent" to that at national level, bank recapitalization enshrined in Basel III.will achieve next to nothing. So far, so good, so much more credi-
But without a recapitalization pro- ble, and spoilt only slightly by the blan-cess, and more help from the European dishment that those that fail should Central Bank to ease bank funding costs, present plans for recapitalization "as it looks impossible for Europe to avoid swiftly as possible." Obviously, there's recession, a credit crunch and a tipping no agreement yet on what that means, point beyond which lie economic depres- but the year's grace that the failures got sion and the disintegration of the single in July looks likely to be sharply cur-currency, the single market and quite tailed.
Euro Crisis - Beginning or End?
UK trade deficit cut by higher
exportsThe overall deficit for goods
and services was £1.9bn in August, compared with £2.3bn in July. Total exports of goods hit £25.5bn, following a 0.6% rise, while imports of goods declined by 0.7% to £33.3bn. Analysts said the stronger exports may boost the economic growth figures for the July to September quarter. The UK's surplus on trade in ser-vices remained at £5.9bn, with both exports and imports rising by 0.3%. The deficit on trade in goods narrowed by £400m to £7.8bn. Economist Alan Clarke of Scotia Capital said: "At face value it does look like very good news. "I guess the health warning with this release, along with a lot of the other ones we've been getting, is the revisions to the historical data. "Even so, it's a decent improvement on the month and may yet help to give us a decent third quarter GDP."
Howard Archer, chief UK economist at IHS Global Insight, said the August figures were "appreciably better than expected". "However, severe concerns persist about the prospects for exports in the near term, at least given recent weakened global economic activity and the current worrying growth prospects," he added. The latest trade figures come a week after the Bank of England announced that it would inject a further £75bn of new money into the UK economy through another round of quantitative easing. Barclays Corporate analyst Kah Chye Tan said the move could help exporters by putting downward pressure on the pound. However, he added: "While this is good news for UK exporters, importers will be feel-ing the brunt of an increase in the cost of raw materials and finished goods."
Bank of England injects further
£75bn into economy
The Bank has already pumped £200bn into the economy by buying assets such as government bonds, in an attempt to boost lending by commercial banks. But this is the first time it has added to its QE programmed since 2009. There have been recent calls for it to step in again to aid the fragile recovery. The Bank also held interest rates at the record low of 0.5%. On last Wednesday, data showed the UK economy grew by 0.1% between April and June, which was less than previously thought.
"In the United Kingdom, the path of output has been affected by a number of temporary factors, but the available indicators sug-gest that the underlying rate of growth has also moderated," the Bank said in a statement. "The deterioration in the outlook has made it more likely that inflation will undershoot the 2% target in the medium term.
"In the light of that shift in the balance of risks, and in order to keep inflation on track to meet the target over the medium term, the committee judged that it was necessary to inject further monetary stimulus into the economy." Sterling fell by almost two cents after the announcement to $1.5280, its lowest since late July 2010.
The CBI and the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) busi-ness groups welcomed the Bank's move to expand the QE programme to £275bn, but said that on its own, its impact would be limited. "This measure will help support confidence, but we need to recognise that its impact on near term growth prospects is likely to be relatively modest," said Ian McCafferty, the CBI's chief eco-nomic adviser. "Only once the turmoil in the eurozone is resolved will confidence be fully restored."
David Kern, an economist, said: "Higher QE on its own is not enough and we urge the MPC [Monetary Policy Committee] to look at other radical methods.
More cash machines stock fivers
An increasing number of cash machines are dispensing Many £5 notes have become grubby and torn, because they £5 notes, the body that oversees the UK network has said. change hands more frequently and do not return for sorting Some 3,954 cash machines are loaded with fivers compared as much as other notes. More than 70% of banknotes initially with 670 in 2009, the Link network said. However, this reach the public via the UK's cash machines, from which £20 remains a small proportion of the 63,000 machines in opera- notes dominate. "The committee's strong support for the tion in the country. The Bank of England has been working expansion of the number of £5 note dispensing cash with operators to increase the fre- machines has helped to deliver quency of the smallest denomina- an excellent result and help make tion notes. The 10 largest cash cash even more convenient to machine operators have commit- consumers as part of their day-to-ted to increase the frequency of day lives," said Link chairman fivers in place of higher denomi- Ken Andrew. Ron Delnevo, man-nation notes. aging director of operator Bank
About 10% to 15% of their Machine, said: "The UK public machines are being altered to dis- knows that the fiver is the most pense £5 notes. The Bank of Eng- practical of notes and is a handy land is trying to improve the qual- budgeting tool in good times and ity and availability of £5 notes. bad."
Virgin and IAG in race to buy Lufthansa's BMIVirgin Atlantic is vying with British Airways' IAG in the race to
buy their smaller rival BMI, as its parent – the German airline Lufthansa – studies options for the loss-making business. Virgin said it was in discussions with Lufthansa and expressed concern about the possibility of BMI falling in to the hands of IAG, which has also approached the German carrier. "
Although loss making, BMI has lucrative assets in the form of flight slots at London's Heathrow; it controls about 10 per cent of the airport's take-off and landing slots, which were estimated to be worth around £400m by Citigroup analysts last month. British Airways is the only airline with a bigger share, controlling around 44 per cent of the slots at Heathrow. With the 1 per cent controlled by its sister car-rier Iberia, IAG is the dominant airline group at the airport.
Eyeing the potential competition hurdles faced by IAG, Virgin Atlantic, which is majority-owned by Sir Richard Branson's Virgin Group, also confirmed that it was talking to regulators. IAG's chief executive, Willie Walsh, has made no secret of his interest in taking over BMI. Speaking in Dublin earlier in the week, he said that BMI and the Portuguese carrier TAP were "the only two actively interested at this stage".
Google profits, revenue surge in 3rd quarterThe search engine said net income in the third quarter surged 26% to $2.73bn (£1.74bn), up from $2.17bn in the same period last year. Earlier this year, Google launched Google+, a social network to take on Facebook.
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SportSport 23The Brazilian Post
In a list of the world's best footballers, names like Pelé, Diego Maradona, Franz-Beckenbauer, Zinedine Zidane, Romário, Bobby Charlton and Ronaldo will always figure but should Lionel Messi be on that list? I did not see Pelé showing his magical talent and I've just caught the last moments of Diego Maradona's but I can perfectly remember Romário, Ronaldo and Zidane's perfomances and can say for sure that those three deserve their place in the Hall of Fame; but Lionel Messi, I still don't Know. Messi is an amazing footballer and he is the most tal-ented and consistent player I have seen in the last 15 years. He knows how to pass, to score and how to give a show but even with all these qualities he is not in my Top 10 list although he is very close. So what is missing? The first requirement to be in that list is to win a World Cup and Messi hasn't won one yet but he is only 24 and has at least 3 more chances to reach this objec-tive. The second requirement is to become stronger and I am not talking about physical power here, I am talking about personal-ity because all the best players in my list were not just fantastic players but brought their personalities to the field and some-times that makes the difference between a star and a normal player. Lionel Messi is very close to making history in football and he has the potential not just to be in the list of the best play-ers ever but to be at the top of that list.
- on the way to the top
MESSI
World cup through the years
- A flashbackThe 1950 World Cup in Brazil
was the first to include British par-ticipants. British teams withdrew from FIFA in 1920, partly out of their unwillingness to play against the countries they had been at war with, and partly as a protest against a foreign influence to football but rejoined in 1946 following FIFA's invitation. However, England's involvement was not to be a suc-cess. The English failed to make the final group round in a campaign that included a 1-0 loss to the United States (they would not be in World Cup finals until 1966) though initial news reports, thinking that the 1-0 score was a typing error, said that England won 10-0. The tournament also saw the return of 1930's champions Uruguay, who had boycotted the previous two World Cups. For political reasons, Eastern European countries (such as Hungary, the Soviet Union, and Czechoslovakia) did not enter. Title-holder Italy did take part, despite the Superga air disas-ter of 1949 in which the entire Grande Torino team (many who were national team players) were killed. The 1950 World Cup was the only tournament not to stage a final tie, replacing knockout rounds with two group phases. However, the final match of the second group phase was in effect a final, as the group standings meant the winners would be crowned champions. Uruguay was the surprise winner over hosts Brazil and became champions for the second time.
Arco Iris Residential delivers 92 more houses Coinciding with the second phase of the Brazilian government housing programme "My House, My Life," ECOHOUSE DEVELOPMENTS will deliver 92 more houses in August under its Arco Iris Residential project, in Natal, RN. Working hard at the construction site with heavy machinery and 192 men, including engineers, master-builders, bricklayers, carpenters, machinists, Arco Iris Res-idential completed its second phase of the project, paying for their investors with returns of 20% over the capital invested in one year. In September, the third phase of Arco Iris Residential project onsets : the construction of 92 more houses.
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Brazil's Pan-Am dreamsTop world ranked Brazil is fielding its best team with all
the intentions of winning the gold medal of the women's tour-nament of the Pan American Games, the only missing title for the current generation of Brazilian players. Four years ago, while playing at home in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was upset by Cuba in the match for the gold medal and now the Brazilian players are hungry for victory. The eight-team competition begun last Saturday with sides divided into two pools and the pool winners advanced directly to the semifinal phase. “We are here with the best team we have at the moment. The Pan Amer-ican Games are very important for this generation of players since they will try to win their first Pan Am Games. We will attempt to reach the finals and then will attempt to win the gold medal. The decision will take place on the court. The tour-nament also serves as preparation for the World Cup which is the first qualifier to the next Olympic Games,” Brazil's Coach Jose Roberto Guimaraes said.
Sonnen declares war against SilvaWEC middleweight have warned UFC middleweight champion, fighter, sometimes fantastic, and he really deserves to be a champion.
Anderson “The Spider” Silva that when the two promotions finally But I can surely beat him, and who knows he might beat me too. Any-merge he doesn't expect to just make up the numbers and will be com- thing can happen. But the risk he runs is the same as I do. I'm trying to ing for one thing, the middleweight title. In an interview with Cage find out who the real champion is. I noticed that every time they inter-Potato, Sonnen fired the first shot in what he expects to be a war: “I'm viewed Anderson and asked him if he'd fight Paulo Filho, he'd always not going to the UFC with a white flag. My flag is red, I'm declaring avoid the subject. And Paulo Filho would do the same. I heard a lot of war. It's always like that, all fighters when they grab the microphone people say Paulo Filho is a better fighter than Anderson Silva. So say the same thing, they challenge every fighter in the world, except let's think about it: if I can beat Paulo Filho, I can surely beat Ander-Anderson Silva. A lot of folks don't have what it takes, before even son Silva too.” Sonnen defeated Silva's training partner and close fighting they're already yellow. I'm not going to do that, it would be friiend, Paulo Filho at WEC 36 in what was a less than entertaining really disappointing for my fans. I'm the only fighter who wants to affair. You have to applaud his attitude towards a possible meeting fight him, and the only one who has what it takes to beat him. When I with the man widely considered as the best fighter in the world, get to the UFC and they give me the microphone, his is the name I'll afterall, there's no point in stepping up if you've already convinced call out. I don't think he's as good as everyone says. He's a really good yourself you won't win.
OCT 17th - 23rd 2011
OCT 17th - 23rd 2011
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SportSport 23The Brazilian Post
In a list of the world's best footballers, names like Pelé, Diego Maradona, Franz-Beckenbauer, Zinedine Zidane, Romário, Bobby Charlton and Ronaldo will always figure but should Lionel Messi be on that list? I did not see Pelé showing his magical talent and I've just caught the last moments of Diego Maradona's but I can perfectly remember Romário, Ronaldo and Zidane's perfomances and can say for sure that those three deserve their place in the Hall of Fame; but Lionel Messi, I still don't Know. Messi is an amazing footballer and he is the most tal-ented and consistent player I have seen in the last 15 years. He knows how to pass, to score and how to give a show but even with all these qualities he is not in my Top 10 list although he is very close. So what is missing? The first requirement to be in that list is to win a World Cup and Messi hasn't won one yet but he is only 24 and has at least 3 more chances to reach this objec-tive. The second requirement is to become stronger and I am not talking about physical power here, I am talking about personal-ity because all the best players in my list were not just fantastic players but brought their personalities to the field and some-times that makes the difference between a star and a normal player. Lionel Messi is very close to making history in football and he has the potential not just to be in the list of the best play-ers ever but to be at the top of that list.
- on the way to the top
MESSI
World cup through the years
- A flashbackThe 1950 World Cup in Brazil
was the first to include British par-ticipants. British teams withdrew from FIFA in 1920, partly out of their unwillingness to play against the countries they had been at war with, and partly as a protest against a foreign influence to football but rejoined in 1946 following FIFA's invitation. However, England's involvement was not to be a suc-cess. The English failed to make the final group round in a campaign that included a 1-0 loss to the United States (they would not be in World Cup finals until 1966) though initial news reports, thinking that the 1-0 score was a typing error, said that England won 10-0. The tournament also saw the return of 1930's champions Uruguay, who had boycotted the previous two World Cups. For political reasons, Eastern European countries (such as Hungary, the Soviet Union, and Czechoslovakia) did not enter. Title-holder Italy did take part, despite the Superga air disas-ter of 1949 in which the entire Grande Torino team (many who were national team players) were killed. The 1950 World Cup was the only tournament not to stage a final tie, replacing knockout rounds with two group phases. However, the final match of the second group phase was in effect a final, as the group standings meant the winners would be crowned champions. Uruguay was the surprise winner over hosts Brazil and became champions for the second time.
Arco Iris Residential delivers 92 more houses Coinciding with the second phase of the Brazilian government housing programme "My House, My Life," ECOHOUSE DEVELOPMENTS will deliver 92 more houses in August under its Arco Iris Residential project, in Natal, RN. Working hard at the construction site with heavy machinery and 192 men, including engineers, master-builders, bricklayers, carpenters, machinists, Arco Iris Res-idential completed its second phase of the project, paying for their investors with returns of 20% over the capital invested in one year. In September, the third phase of Arco Iris Residential project onsets : the construction of 92 more houses.
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Aerial view of Arco Iris Residential completely urbanized, fully integrated into the city of Natal and a few meters from the Federal Highway
Surrounded by natural beauty, the Arco Iris Residential II begins to take shape
Brazil's Pan-Am dreamsTop world ranked Brazil is fielding its best team with all
the intentions of winning the gold medal of the women's tour-nament of the Pan American Games, the only missing title for the current generation of Brazilian players. Four years ago, while playing at home in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was upset by Cuba in the match for the gold medal and now the Brazilian players are hungry for victory. The eight-team competition begun last Saturday with sides divided into two pools and the pool winners advanced directly to the semifinal phase. “We are here with the best team we have at the moment. The Pan Amer-ican Games are very important for this generation of players since they will try to win their first Pan Am Games. We will attempt to reach the finals and then will attempt to win the gold medal. The decision will take place on the court. The tour-nament also serves as preparation for the World Cup which is the first qualifier to the next Olympic Games,” Brazil's Coach Jose Roberto Guimaraes said.
Sonnen declares war against SilvaWEC middleweight have warned UFC middleweight champion, fighter, sometimes fantastic, and he really deserves to be a champion.
Anderson “The Spider” Silva that when the two promotions finally But I can surely beat him, and who knows he might beat me too. Any-merge he doesn't expect to just make up the numbers and will be com- thing can happen. But the risk he runs is the same as I do. I'm trying to ing for one thing, the middleweight title. In an interview with Cage find out who the real champion is. I noticed that every time they inter-Potato, Sonnen fired the first shot in what he expects to be a war: “I'm viewed Anderson and asked him if he'd fight Paulo Filho, he'd always not going to the UFC with a white flag. My flag is red, I'm declaring avoid the subject. And Paulo Filho would do the same. I heard a lot of war. It's always like that, all fighters when they grab the microphone people say Paulo Filho is a better fighter than Anderson Silva. So say the same thing, they challenge every fighter in the world, except let's think about it: if I can beat Paulo Filho, I can surely beat Ander-Anderson Silva. A lot of folks don't have what it takes, before even son Silva too.” Sonnen defeated Silva's training partner and close fighting they're already yellow. I'm not going to do that, it would be friiend, Paulo Filho at WEC 36 in what was a less than entertaining really disappointing for my fans. I'm the only fighter who wants to affair. You have to applaud his attitude towards a possible meeting fight him, and the only one who has what it takes to beat him. When I with the man widely considered as the best fighter in the world, get to the UFC and they give me the microphone, his is the name I'll afterall, there's no point in stepping up if you've already convinced call out. I don't think he's as good as everyone says. He's a really good yourself you won't win.
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Joanna Yeates killer
Vincent Tabak cried in the dock as a jury watched harrowing images of the body of Joanna Yeates.
Tabak, 33, looked visibly distressed as the jury were shown more than two dozen pictures of Joanna, 25, on TV screens. The Dutch engineer removed his glasses and put his hand over his eyes as photos were shown of Joanna's frozen body lying under snow and leaves on the verge where she was found on Christ-mas Day. Tabak wiped away tears as he sat in the dock beside an interpreter. When the jury were shown pictures of Joanna's face, which were taken at the mortuary after her death, Tabak covered his face.
He looked through his fingers at some of the pictures being shown on the 17-inch TV screen in Bristol Crown Court's Court One.
One showed red marks on the front of Joanna's neck. Forensic pathologist Dr Russell Delaney, who carried out the postmortem, said: "This is consistent with force being applied to that part of the skin leaving a mark behind."
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German bankers raise alarm at EU proposalsGerman bankers railed last Thursday against European Union proposals that would force the Continent's banks to raise capital and further write down the value of Greek debt on their books, arguing that the moves themselves could force the sort of financial crisis that Europe's
Top world ranked Brazil is fielding its best team with all the intentions of winning the gold medal of the women's tournament of the Pan American Games, the only missing title for the current generation of Brazilian play-ers. Four years ago, while playing at home in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil was upset by Cuba in the match for the gold medal and now the Brazilian play-ers are hungry for victory. The eight-team competition begun last Saturday with sides divided into two pools and the pool winners advanced directly to the semifinal phase. “We are here with the best team we have at the moment. The Pan American Games are very important for this generation of players since they will try to win their first Pan Am Games. We will attempt to reach the finals and then will attempt to win the gold medal. The decision will take place on the court. The tournament also serves as prepa-ration for the World Cup which is the first qualifier to the next Olympic Games,” Brazil's Coach Jose Roberto Guimaraes said.
Sonnen declares war
WEC middleweight have warned don't think he's as good as everyone says. He's a really UFC middleweight champion, Ander- good fighter, sometimes fantastic, and he really deserves son “The Spider” Silva that when the to be a champion. But I can surely beat him, and who
two promotions finally merge he doesn't expect to just knows he might beat me too. Anything can happen. But make up the numbers and will be coming for one thing, the risk he runs is the same as I do. I'm trying to find out the middleweight title. In an interview with Cage who the real champion is. I noticed that every time they Potato, Sonnen fired the first interviewed Anderson and shot in what he expects to be a asked him if he'd fight Paulo war: “I'm not going to the UFC Filho, he'd always avoid the with a white flag. My flag is subject. And Paulo Filho red, I'm declaring war. It's would do the same. I heard a always like that, all fighters lot of people say Paulo Filho when they grab the micro- is a better fighter than phone say the same thing, Anderson Silva. So let's think they challenge every fighter about it: if I can beat Paulo in the world, except Anderson Filho, I can surely beat Silva. A lot of folks don't have Anderson Silva too.” Sonnen what it takes, before even defeated Silva's training part-fighting they're already yel- ner and close friiend, Paulo low. I'm not going to do that, it Filho at WEC 36 in what was would be really disappointing a less than entertaining for my fans. I'm the only affair. You have to applaud fighter who wants to fight his attitude towards a possi-him, and the only one who ble meeting with the man has what it takes to beat him. widely considered as the best When I get to the UFC and fighter in the world, afterall, they give me the microphone, there's no point in stepping his is the name I'll call out. I up if you've already con-
Brazilian Jiu-jitsu in LondonIn Japanese, “jiu”means gentleness, lightness, and “jitsu” explains Nilton Garcia the master of the BJJ Gracie Garcia
means art, technique. Although having its origins in India, the Gym in Camden Town and who is a black belt, as well as World sport is a Japanese martial art, which was once reserved for Jiu- Jitsu Champion 2005 and South American Jiu-Jitsu Cham-Japanese emperors and later brought to Brazil where it was pion 2006.refined. A fighting technique that uses the “lever” method, Jiu In order to attain a black belt, the final belt, the fighter Jitsu teaches its fighters to immobilise the opponent. To the needs to pass 11 levels. Apart from technique, his behaviour is contrary to the myth of violence surrounding this sport, the also evaluated when the athlete is going on to the next belt. movements are well thought out, defensive and applied with a “The relationship with his colleagues and his work ethic in the “gentle art”. gym are relevant and decisive factors when the teacher evalu-
Jiu-jitsu teaches the fighter to immobilise their opponent ates his pupil. The process is different for everyone, each ath-without the need to come to blows. Working on concentration lete has his own time,” Nilton explains.and self defence plays a fundamental role in bringing balance to the sport. “When someone wants to join a jiu-itsu gym, they Self-defensewill have this desire to fight. With the work that we do in jiu-
With the technique of self-defence a prominent part of Jiu-jitsu, that mindset begins to change and whoever practises jiu-
Jitsu, the pupil learns how to defend himself from unantici-jits ends up becoming a much more tolerant and peaceful,”
pated strikes and traumatic situations as well as immobilising the aggressor whilst not hurting
Introductory lessonthem or themselves. Nilton points The Brazilian Post participated in a demonstrative lesson at out that the pupil more balanced the Grace Garcia Gym. Our sub editor, Ana Toledo, got and self-confident.stuck in and learnt a few self-defence techniques. “I had Nilton has been practising never taken part in a Jiu-Jitsu class before, and when I the sport for over 20 years, and heard that size was not important when toppling an oppo-says that there is an intrinsic link nent I thought that was impossible. When I began the train-between Jiu-Jitsu and life itself. ing it consisted of the basics of the sport: warming up, jog-“It's a martial art that is so beauti-ging. In self-defence exercises you already know a few basic ful, if you get hold of a good precautions so as to avoid dangerous situations; how to instructor, you end up discover-carry your handbag for example. The defence positions also ing things about life, things that show that brute force is not a decisive factor. The methods you will only see within Jiu-Jitsu, can be executed by anyone and the simulated situations which is a game of chess. You allow you to understand how to act when victim to attack. have to stop in order think and, You also realise that to use what you have learnt, concen-automatically, even about things tration is a fundamental part of it all and this comes with pertaining to your life”, he time and training. It's definitely worth it!reflects.
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