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...colorful pantheon of Rio de Janeiro stereotypes, none is more beloved than the malandro. Brazilians like to believe that many of their Portuguese words defy direct translation, and in this case they are right. A malandro is, for want of a more succinct description, a hustler who survives by his wits and savvy, often fooling those richer or more powerful than himself, and usually skirting the law. He is a bohemian, a joker and a smartass. The word has been cropping up all over the sports pages of the local and international media in recent weeks, thanks to the efforts...
...condemned as unscrupulous, if not immoral. But in Brazil, where the original malandros of samba songs were celebrated for their ability to triumph through deceit and cunning, Romario remains a hero - or, at worst, a lovable rogue. He is the bad-boy-made-good, and in Brazil, particularly in Rio de Janeiro, everyone loves someone who can put one over on authority...
...team, she led her squad to a 8-0 mark and a gold medal. Dawn Staley, a former USA National Team assistant coach, will serve as head coach of the team. The tournament includes eight national teams from the Western Hemisphere, and will be held July 20-24 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The U.S. team will tip off first on July 20 against Colombia, and will play Argentina and Cuba on the following two days. The tournament semifinals and finals are scheduled for July...
...Catholic Church is great news for the new Pontiff - and an unexpected one, given that the decline has been going on since records began in 1872. "The surprise is the stabilization of the number of Catholics," said Marcelo Neri, an economist at the Getulio Vargas Foundation, a top Rio business school who helped author a study based on the government data. "Catholics haven't attracted more faithful, but they are no longer losing their flock...
...First Harvard shows off its creative side with this annual showcase of student and faculty arts. There will be over 200 events going on, involving photography, film, dance, music, drama—you name it. All around campus, Thursday—Sunday. Free! 3. A.C. Jobim Tribute Escape to Rio de Janeiro with the music of Sergio Brandao at the nearby Regatta Bar. Brandao and his ensemble will be fusing modern jazz with Antonio Carlos Jobim’s classic tunes like “The Girl from Ipanema.” Regatta Bar, the Charles Hotel. Saturday...