German camps out for 13 days in Brazil airport Oct 31, 2009
Muller arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Oct. 2 and wound up at the airport after being dumped by a woman living nearby, a spokesman for the authority said, also on condition of anonymity. He had declined offers to stay at a shelter or in housing offered by nonprofit groups. (MSNBC -- International)
Rio's 'Christ' gets facelift Oct 29, 2009
5-million for a major upgrade of Christ the Redeemer, the iconic giant statue of Jesus with outstretched arms that overlooks Rio de Janeiro. Cleaning and repairing the 78 year-old statue will take four to six months, Rio de Janeiro Archbishop Ornani Tempesta told reporters Wednesday. (iAfrica.com)
Where to stay in Brazil Oct 25, 2009
The spotlight is on Rio de Janeiro now that it's been chosen as the host city for the 2016 Summer Games. If you are researching a trip to Brazil, don't miss Hidden- , an accommodations eye-opener that will inspire you to trade your hotel for an eco-trip, farm stay or hideaway in a colonial mansion overlooking the ocean. (Montana Standard, MT)
South Africa could bid to host 2020 Olympics Oct 22, 2009
The IOC voted Oct. 2 to hold the Olympics in South America for the first time, awarding the 2016 Games to Rio de Janeiro. Since the end of apartheid and the first elections with universal suffrage in 1994, South Africa hosted the Rugby World Cup in 1995 and soccer's African Cup of Nations the following year, and it co-hosted the Cricket World Cup in 2003. (Longview Daily News, WA)
NTSB probes Delta flight that landed on taxiway Oct 22, 2009
The NTSB reports Flight 60 from Rio de Janeiro to Atlanta landed on Monday at 6:05 a.m. on a taxiway that ran parallel to the runway where it was assigned to land. Taxiways are lanes that planes use to get to and from runways. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Obama to boost Chicago Olympic bid in Denmark (12) Oct 18, 2009
The question remains whether his presence will give Chicago the edge over Madrid, Tokyo and slight favorite Rio de Janeiro in Friday s vote. The contest is tight, with the decision expected to come down to a few votes. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Honduras sinks after coup Oct 16, 2009
4: With a beauty few cities in the world can match, Rio de Janeiro has always been a natural draw for tourists. But as NBC's Karl Bostic reports, more visitors are looking for the Rio hidden inside these slums. (MSNBC -- International)
'Rio won; Chicago didn't lose': former USOC chief Oct 15, 2009
Speaking at the Travel and Management Events in Sports convention in New Orleans on Wednesday, Scherr said Rio de Janeiro had advantages that Chicago couldn't overcome. For one, he said, many members of the International Olympic Committee believed it was time to grant the games to a city in South America, a continent that has never hosted an Olympics. (Crain's Chicago Business)
The Young Pro Oct 14, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Cruzeiro beats Atletico-MG 1-0 Oct 13, 2009
RIO DE JANEIRO, Oct. 12 (Xinhua) -- Cruzeiro took their second consecutive victory as they beat cross-town rivals Atletico-MG 1-0in the 29th round of Brazilian soccer championship. An Atletico-MG turnover gave Cruzeiro's Fabricio a chance to pass the ball off to a streaking Thiago Ribeiro. (Xinhuanet, China)
Video: Guy Laliberte's First Poetic Social Mission In Space Oct 13, 2009
The event will take place simultaneously at 20:00 (EDT, -4 GMT) in Montreal, Moscow, Santa Monica, New York City, Johannesburg, Mumbai, Marrakesh, Sydney, Tokyo, Tampa, Mexico City, Rio de Janeiro, Paris, London and the International Space Station. In each of the cities, an "artistic moment" will unfold in the presence of artists and world-renowned personalities. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Chicago never had a chance Oct 13, 2009
The USOC isn t in the chase for the 2018 Winter Games and the choice of Rio de Janeiro makes it highly unlikely the IOC will come back to the same hemisphere for 2020. That race already is shaping up with Istanbul, Budapest, and Delhi expressing interest and Hiroshima and Nagasaki planning a joint bid on a theme of world peace on what would be the 75th anniversary of the atomic bombings. (Boston Globe)
The Cougar Lounge - Faux Fir Oct 12, 2009
But with less of a television audience reach for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia and now the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro, NBC has already indicated they will push for a less expensive fee - somewhere in the range of $1. 8 billion for the pair of Games. (Washington State Sports -- Rivals.com)
Obama: Nobel award a 'call to action' for world Oct 10, 2009
" Obama's biggest setback on the international scene so far came last week, when Chicago lost the 2016 Summer Olympics to Rio de Janeiro despite the president's last-minute trip to Copenhagen to lobby for his hometown. Focus on diplomacy Obama came to office pledging to substitute diplomacy for military might whenever possible. He was a critic of former president George W. Bush's decision to invade Iraq, and he said he would refocus the Pentagon on the war in Afghanistan. He appointed his chief... (USA Today -- News)
Golf has a tee time for 2016 Olympics Oct 10, 2009
Compare prices on Rio de Janeiro hotels from the leading travel sites. Featured. (Yahoo News)
Golf A Good Fit For The Olympics Oct 10, 2009
Both sports will be added to the competition schedule for the newly-announced Rio de Janeiro Summer Games in 2016. They will also be included in 2020. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Rio Race for Rooms by Marriott, Starwood Starts for 2016 Olympic Shortage Oct 9, 2009
Oct. 8 (Bloomberg) -- and are ready to compete for guests in Rio de Janeiro as the city famous for its Carnival parades and beaches races to more than double hotel capacity to host the 2016 Olympic Games ... A weekend standard room with booking restrictions at Accors Sofitel Rio de Janeiro on Copacabana Beach was priced at $297 a night, according to the hoteliers Web site ... A deluxe room on the weekend with ocean view at JW Marriott Hotel Rio de Janeiro was $364 a night while a... (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Michelle Obama to help Chicago's Olympic bid (12) Oct 8, 2009
Chicago is in a tight contest with Rio de Janeiro, Madrid and Tokyo, and the presence of world leaders has been instrumental in the most recent votes. Tony Blair helped London land the 2012 Games when he met IOC members in Singapore in 2005, and Vladimir Putin traveled to Guatemala City in 2007 to push Sochi s winning bid for the 2014 Winter Games. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Travelog: Tourism recovery in sight? Oct 8, 2009
Rio de Janeiro Olympics to give fillip to tourism in Brazil. In selectiong Rio de Janeiro as the venue for the 2016 Olympic Games last week, the International Olympic Committee ended up ensuring a fillip to Brazil's tourism ... Rio de Janeiro pipped Madrid, Chicago and Tokyo as the IOC's final report said Rio's submission was of "very high quality". (India Times)
Rugby, golf prepare final Olympic sales pitch Oct 7, 2009
The IOC executive board has recommended the sports' inclusion in the 2016 Olympics awarded last Friday to Rio de Janeiro but they still need majority approval in separate votes by the full IOC assembly of 106 members. Each sport will make a 20-minute presentation Friday before the vote. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Revved for Rio? Plan on planning after 2012 Oct 6, 2009
Rio de Janeiro beat out Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo for the 2016 Olympics. Travel experts said the flame has to go out in one city before moving on to the next. (CNN)
All eyes on Rio in 2016 Oct 6, 2009
I was not, however, surprised by the winner Rio de Janeiro ... Rio de Janeiro was the right choice ... Crime is a greater problem in Rio de Janeiro, and Brazil, overall, so that clearly was not a factor. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
On the sports blog: All eyes on Rio in 2016 Oct 6, 2009
I was not, however, surprised by the winner Rio de Janeiro. The Brazilian city was expected to win. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
The special thing about the Olympics Oct 6, 2009
Are the scenes of wild rejoicing on the streets of Rio following Fridays decision by the International Olympics Committee (IOC) to award the 2016 Summer Olympics to Rio de Janeiro warranted. Do they have any economic rationale. (India Times)
Rio erupts in celebration with 2016 Olympics Oct 5, 2009
Search Type Choose a search type from the items below. Most Blogged - Travel. (Yahoo News)
Brazilians celebrate Olympics bid in Rio de Janeiro Oct 3, 2009
Thousands celebrate Rio de Janeiro win at Copacabana beach ... Rio de Janeiro offered ambitious budget and new venues ... RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil (CNN) -- Thousands of people celebrated Friday on crowded Copacabana beach as the announcement that Brazil had been chosen as the 2016 Olympics host played live over huge screens erected above the sand. (CNN)
Olympic party in Rio: 'We beat the big cities' Oct 3, 2009
Brazilians celebrate Olympics bid in Rio de Janeiro - CNN.com ... Brazilians celebrate Olympics bid in Rio de Janeiro ... Thousands celebrate Rio de Janeiro win at Copacabana beach. (CNN)
Thousands identify Guinea bodies Oct 3, 2009
Page last updated at 16:18 GMT, Friday, 2 October 2009 17:18 UK. Some people were able to recognise their loved ones. (BBC News -- Africa)
'Just silly litle girls' - Clarkson derides dung dumping demo Oct 3, 2009
Page last updated at 07:38 GMT, Saturday, 3 October 2009 08:38 UK. Clarkson plays down dung dumping. (BBC News -- UK)
Olympic-worthy cities to see, win or lose Oct 3, 2009
The countdown clocks are ticking for Chicago, Illinois; Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Tokyo, Japan; and Madrid, Spain ... Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. (CNN -- International)
Rio beats out Madrid as 2016 Olympics host Oct 3, 2009
The 2016 Olympics are going to Rio de Janeiro, putting the games in South America for the first timeTags ... The 2016 Olympics are going to Rio de Janeiro, putting the games in South America for the first timeTags ... Michael Wilbon, Jim Litke talk about Chicago losing Olympic bid to Rio de JaneiroTags. (ABC News)
Kenya backs poll violence trials Oct 3, 2009
Olympian carnival in Rio de Janeiro. WATCHED/LISTENED. (BBC News -- Africa)
Rio, Madrid still in race for 2016 Olympics Oct 3, 2009
Rio de Janeiro or Madrid _ one of them will host the 2016 Olympics. Chicago is out _ one of the most shocking defeats ever handed down by the International Olympic Committee _ as President Barack Obama's appeals for his adopted hometown failed. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Questions Linger Over the Zazi Terror Probe Oct 3, 2009
"" AUBREY MATTHEWS, a food service manager who lives near Chicago, on the city losing its 2016 Olympic bid to Rio de Janeiro For use in rail of Articles page or Section Fronts pages ... "" AUBREY MATTHEWS, a food service manager who lives near Chicago, on the city losing its 2016 Olympic bid to Rio de Janeiro. (Time.com)
Cidade Dos Olympics: Rio Was The Likelier Choice Oct 3, 2009
Rio de Janeiro, that sunny Brazilian metropolis, was a likelier choice. And its selection as the first South American city to host the Olympics -- it beat Madrid in the final round of voting (Tokyo was the other finalist) -- should be the No. 1 story to come out of Friday's IOC meeting. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Chicago eliminated as host for 2016 Olympics Oct 3, 2009
Toyko was eliminated in the second round, leaving Rio de Janeiro and Madrid as the final two candidates. IOC President Jacques Rogge then announced Rio de Janeiro as the winner, making it the site of the first South American Olympics. (Milwaukee Business Journal, WI)
Rio wins right to host the 2016 Olympics Oct 3, 2009
The 2016 Games are going to Rio de Janeiro. In a vote of high drama, the bustling Brazilian carnival city of beaches, mountains and samba beat surprise finalist Madrid, which got a big helping hand from a very influential friend. (FindLaw News)
Families sue over AF crash Oct 2, 2009
Flight AF 447 crashed on May 31 in waters off Brazil after taking off from Rio de Janeiro bound for Paris with the loss of all 228 people on board. The cause of the accident has not been confirmed and the flight recorders are still missing. (iAfrica.com)
Obama Chases Olympic Bauble While U.S. Burns Oct 1, 2009
Obama, smarting from losing a huge fighter jet purchase by Brazil to France, told Brazils President da Silva that Chicago would beat out Rio de Janeiro for the games. Lula, making the trip to Copenhagen, told Obama to be prepared for his second defeat. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
A shift in locals' travel motives Oct 1, 2009
In boom times, those lining up for vaccinations and other travel-related medical care on the first floor of the city's Department of Public Health are embarking on safaris in Kenya, partying in Rio de Janeiro or cruising through the Galapagos Islands. But now, the travelers she sees have far different itineraries: Several come in every week saying they've been laid off and are using their last bit of savings or severance to volunteer overseas. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Obama to Front Chicago's Olympics Bid Oct 1, 2009
Chicago is going up against Rio de Janeiro, Madrid and Tokyo. The committee makes its decision Friday, and heads of state representing Rio and Madrid are already scheduled to attend the IOC meeting that day. (CBS News)
Chicago's Olympic Dreams Sep 30, 2009
Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo are the other contenders, and boosters say the Second City has a fighting chance. First, it offers a compact proposal: about 90% of the athletes would compete within a 15-minute drive of the proposed Olympic Village site, not far from Chicago's downtown. (Time.com)
2016 Olympic Bid Up For Vote in Denmark on Friday Sep 30, 2009
Chicago is in a tight race with Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo for the 2016 Games with three days remaining before the vote. Chicago and Rio, which offers the emotional appeal of bringing the Olympics to South America for the first time, are considered the front-runners. (13WMAZ.com, GA)
Obamas Olympic Pitch Draws GOP Flack Sep 30, 2009
Gibbs asked whom Steele is rooting for and suggested the Republican official would apparently rather get on a plane to Rio de Janeiro or Madrid. Those two cities and Tokyo are competing with Chicago. (KWTX.com, TX)
Obama going to Copenhagen for 2016 pitch Sep 30, 2009
Chicago faces tough competition from Rio de Janeiro, Madrid and Tokyo. The White House later formally announced the trip, saying Obama and his wife "will both make presentations to the IOC during Friday's session. They will discuss why Chicago is best to host the 2016 Summer Games, and how the United States is eager to bring the world together to celebrate the ideals of the Olympic movement.". (Crain's Chicago Business)
GOP blasts boondoggle Sep 30, 2009
The city's bid is competing with bids from Rio de Janeiro, Madrid, Spain and Tokyo, and the heads of state from Brazil, Spain and Japan are appearing in person to make their countries' pitch ... COPENHAGEN (AP) -- Rio de Janeiro focused its bid to host the 2016 Olympics on Brazilian president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and sidestepped questions Tuesday about U.S. President Barack Obama's influence over the voters ... Sergio Cabral, governor of the state of Rio de Janeiro, said Silva had been... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
GOP Hits Obama on Olympic Trip Sep 30, 2009
The city's bid is competing with bids from Rio de Janeiro, Madrid, Spain, and Tokyo, and the heads of state from Brazil, Spain, and Japan are appearing in person to make their countries' pitch. Indeed, Curt Hamakawa, director of the Center for International Sport Business at Western New England College in Massachusetts, said Chicago probably would lose the bid if Obama had chosen not to go. (Newsmax)
Obama to visit Denmark for Olympics bid Sep 30, 2009
If Chicago does come away the victor in the four-way race Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo are the other contenders Obama could get a political boost for helping to deliver the Games to his adopted hometown and for handing the U.S. a fresh source of national pride. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Politics)
Wade 'very hopeful' for Chicago's chances Sep 30, 2009
The Miami Heat guard is more than an interested observer in the 2016 Olympic selection process, which ends Friday when the International Olympic Committee will choose between Rio de Janeiro, Madrid, Tokyo and Wade's hometown of Chicago. "I think it'll be a great thing for my city to get this," Wade said. (WSVN-TV Miami, FL)
Brazilians say Obama won't sway Olympic vote Sep 30, 2009
Sergio Cabral, governor of the state of Rio de Janeiro, followed up by saying, "Honestly, I don't really understand what could change or what could happen.". Chicago and Rio are considered the front-runners in a field that also includes and Tokyo. (USA Today -- Sports)
IOC unclear about Obama Sep 26, 2009
The city is a finalist along with Tokyo, Madrid and Rio De Janeiro ... Tokyo is competing with Chicago, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro for the right to host the 2016 Summer Games. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Tokyo bidders increase push to host 2016 Olympics Sep 25, 2009
Mikako Kotani, an Olympic bronze medalist in synchronized swimming and the head of the athletes' commission for the Tokyo 2016 bid committee, said she has big hopes that Japan's capital will beat out Chicago, Rio de Janeiro and Madrid when the final decision is made on the host site next Friday. "We have the experience to make the competition go smoothly," she said in an interview with The Associated Press, noting that Tokyo hosted the 1964 Summer Games. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Oprah joins Chicago Olympics effort Sep 25, 2009
The IOC will choose a host city Oct. 2, and Chicago is in a tight contest with Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo. Winfrey's addition adds some serious star power to what was already an impressive delegation. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Star power: Oprah backing Chicagos 16 bid Sep 24, 2009
The IOC will choose a host city Oct. 2, and Chicago is in a tight contest with Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Oprah tops star-studded Chicago Oly delegation Sep 24, 2009
The International Olympic Committee will choose from Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo on Oct. 2. "It's hard for me to be unbiased about this," said Bart Conner, a Chicagoan and double gold medalist in gymnastics at the 1984 Olympics. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Japan's new PM writes IOC backing Tokyo 2016 bid Sep 24, 2009
Tokyo, which hosted the Olympics in 1964, is competing against Chicago, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro. The IOC will vote on the host city in Copenhagen on Oct. 2. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Oprah headed to Denmark with first lady, gold winners Sep 24, 2009
President has said he will not put in an appearance when Chicago 2016 makes its final presentation to the IOC, though speculation has abounded that he might ultimately change his plans and personally lobby for Chicago to win the games over Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo and Madrid. Meanwhile, first lady is headed to Denmark, and now she has even more company from her hometown. (Crain's Chicago Business)
The Young Pro Sep 24, 2009
Thursday, January 1, 2009 2:28 PM EST. Harkins is The Citizen's innovation coordinator, an active member of the IGNITE young professionals group in Cayuga County and is always happy to hear from fellow young pros. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Oprah Winfrey Joins Chicago 2016 Delegation Sep 24, 2009
Chicago is in a tight contest with Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo ... The International Olympic Committee will choose from Chicago, Madrid, Rio de Janeiro and Tokyo on Oct. 2. (CBS News)
Jayne Appel And Candice Wiggins Named To USA Basketball Training Camp Roster Sep 23, 2009
Appel has previously been a part of two gold medal-winning USA Basketball teams, capturing titles with the USA Basketball Pan-American Games Team in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in 2007 and with the U18 National Team at the FIBA Americas U18 Championship in Colorado Springs in 2006. Most recently, the Pleasant Hill native was selected as a finalist for the USA Basketball World University Games Team this past summer, but had to withdraw due to injury. (Gostanford.com)
Olympics: Obama at the center of another election Sep 23, 2009
Chicago is a finalist along with Tokyo, Madrid and Rio de Janeiro for the 2016 Games ... Rio de Janeiro is considered a slight favorite over Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo, with some IOC members enticed by the idea of taking the Olympics to South America for the first time. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Obama writes to IOC backing Chicago 2016 bid Sep 23, 2009
Chicago seeking to host the Summer Olympics in the United States for the first time since 1996 is in a tight contest with Rio de Janeiro, Tokyo and Madrid. I deeply appreciate the tremendous work of the Olympic Movement and wish to convey my strong support for Chicago 2016, Obama said in the letter, citing the transformative power of the Olympics to unite people. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Obamas might attend vote for '16 Olympics site Sep 22, 2009
Chicago faces tough competition from Rio de Janeiro, Madrid and Tokyo. Heads of state representing Rio and Madrid are expected to attend the Copenhagen meeting. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- More)
Best toys for kids are low in price, but require you to invest your time Sep 22, 2009
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Oprah's Tiger Woods Appeal Gives Obama a Pass Sep 22, 2009
If thats what it takes, then send the Olympics to one of the other competing cities -- Rio de Janeiro, Madrid or Tokyo. It used to be that IOC members sold their votes for things like cushy jobs, opulent gifts or wads of cash in paper bags. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
