Top 10 overlooked stunning buildings Aug 8, 2009
Opera de Arame; Curitiba, BrazilVirtually transparent, this wiry theater plays host to some of the country's most important theatrical events. A visual masterpiece during the day, it's even more spectacular when lit up at night for performances. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Menchov prevails in Giro despite fall Jun 1, 2009
World Cup cities set: FIFA's executive committee has chosen the 12 Brazilian cities to host matches for the 2014 World Cup: Rio de Janeiro, Curitiba, Porto Alegre, Sao Paulo, Cuiaba, Manaus, Fortaleza, Natal, Recife, Brasilia, Salvador and Bela Horizonte. Ancelotti quits Milan: Carlo Ancelotti has quit as coach of AC Milan, seemingly paving the way for him to take over at Premier League club Chelsea. (News & Observer -- Sports)
EarthTalk Q&A: climate, peat and people May 21, 2009
Perhaps the archetypal green city is Curitiba, Brazil. When architect and urban planner Jamie Lerner became mayor in 1972, he quickly closed six blocks of the citys central business district to cars, delighting residents and business owners alike. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Palmeiras'forward hit by drunk driver Mar 22, 2009
Suspended from playing in Sunday's match against Guaratingueta due to an accumulation of yellow cards, Keirrison decided to travel to Curitiba to be with his family in his brother's car on Saturday. Keirrison was in his home town Curitiba, leaving the airport with his brother, Kimarrison, when they were blindsided by an intoxicated motorist. (Xinhuanet, China)
