Amazonas Sandals

In October 2012 Brazilian sandals brand Amazonas Sandals announced plans to open a store in Guangzhou, China, in early 2013. Amazonas Sandals source sustainable raw materials from Brazil's native rubber trees, and their sandals are made with 80% recycled material.

Google+, Twitter Make Headway in Latin America

Google+, Twitter Make Headway in Latin America

OCT 9, 2012

Higher Twitter penetration in Argentina, Brazil and Mexico than in the US

Major markets in Latin America have already shown a penchant for social networking on the world’s largest social site, Facebook, at least among internet users. And the region is expected to grow its social networking user population by double digits through 2014. As it does, newcomers and mavens are turning not only to Facebook but to smaller social sites as well.

Pope Benedict sends first personal tweet

By Laura Smith-Spark, CNN

December 12, 2012 -- Updated 1454 GMT (2254 HKT)

Bisnow's first event in San Diego

Bisnow's first event in San Diego could really only have one topic: The Future of Downtown. The local execs on our panel will certainly influence that, but so will the government—the other dance partner inPPPs. Here's coverage, with video from our friends at Allen Matkins.

Fuleco wins name game

(FIFA.com) Monday 26 November 2012

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The wait is over: the Official Mascot of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™ has a name, with more than 1.7 million people voting for Fuleco™. 

Sometimes, you need to get on a plane

By CDMN on Nov 19, 2012

@awesense

The following guest post was submitted by Mischa Steiner-Jovic, CEO Awesense and participated in the CDMN Soft-Landing program and was originally published by Ontario MEDI blog and is published here with permission.

by Mischa Steiner-Jovic, CEO Awesense

This is a quick story about how we had an opportunity to showcase our products and solutions in the foreign market of Brazil. This has led to a great opportunity for Awesense, in having a market leader business partner in Brazil.

Pope sends a message to youths for World Youth Day 2013 in Brazil

Pope sends a message to youths for World Youth Day 2013 in #Brazil
@romereports   @wyd_eg #rio2013
Papa escribe un mensaje a los jóvenes con motivo de la JMJ Brasil 2013