Florianópolis News

After week 11 in the National Football League, two teams maintain undefeated seasons. Both the New Orleans Saints, who spanked freshmen quarterback Josh Freeman and the Indianapolis Colts lead by dusty old pro Peyton Manning, who needed his defense's help...

Thee numbers have arrived. More money jumped into the coffers than imagined. In the history of boxing has anyone, not the GREATEST, not money, not a named Suger, not Oscar Dela Hoya and certainly not a contentious contender, provided the...

Much to the chagrin of the hundreds of millions of Manny Pacquiao fans, the right thing to do now can draw only one conclusion – retire Manny. For more than half his life, the 30-year-old Filipino native has strove through...

After the traditional Celtic inspired Halloween on October 31st, comes the Catholic inspired All Saints Day on November 1st. The following day November 2nd serves a wide swath in Latin America known as the Day of the Dead. In Brazil,...

Brazilian coach Carlos Caetano Bledorn Verri also known as Dunga continues to tweak the International team in preparation for next year’s FIFA World Cup Championship in South Africa. On Tuesday, Dunga sent an unmistakable message to the squad members by...

Nestled in the middle of an Island off the Southern Atlantic coast, resides a majestic place called Lagoa da Conceição on the Island of Florianopolis. This Brazilian getaway serves as great spot for the refugees of Sao Paulo, Rio De...

One bad move and I was sure to fall into the churning, gurgling Atlantic, raked against the jagged boulders that were supposed to be my safe landing. A quick hop from the bobbing row boat onto the slimy barnacle-laden surface...

Chicka Chicka Boom (How the Samba mirrors my life in Brazil) Now keep that beat in the back of your mind as you read through another rendition of the life and times of Private Hines. Chicka…. In order to experience...

The Brazilian Air Force has confirmed locating a missing plane today in the far reaches of the Amazonian state, according to the Associated Press. Early reports indicate nine survivors of 11 occupants of the single-engine Cessna that made an emergency...

In mid May of 2009, I began the second week of Portuguese language studies. Located in Florianopolis, the school Step 1 serves as my launch pad to learn the beautiful language of Brazil. The first week awakened my mindset to...