Olympics headed to South America Oct 5, 2009
Computer-generated birds-eye images of how venues will spread across the city, with sailing in the shadow of Sugar Loaf mountain and volleyball on Copacabana, provided the wow factor. Then Silva delivered the knockout. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
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The games will be the first held in South America, and will take place by one of the most impressive backdrops -- Rio's stunning beaches and famous landmarks, including the Sugar Loaf mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue. "I'm extremely happy the Olympics will be here," said Diego Teran, a 29-year-old Ecuadorean working in Rio. (Pocatello Idaho State Journal, ID)
Chicago Tossed in 1st Round of IOC Vote Oct 3, 2009
Rio played up the wow factor of its fabulous scenery, with computer-generated bird's eye images of how venues would be spread across the city, with sailing in the shadow of Sugar Loaf mountain and volleyball on Copacabana beach. The governor of the central bank said Brazil's economic vibrancy should reassure IOC members, and the head of Rio state played down concerns over security. (CBS News)
Olympics Won, Brazil's Work Begins Oct 3, 2009
Rio, which served as Brazil's capital for nearly two centuries until a new capital was built from scratch in Brasilia in 1960, is a beautifully situated city, ringed by ocean, tropical coastal rainforest, and a series of dramatically shaped rocks jutting from the ocean, including the picture-postcard Sugar Loaf mountain. As gorgeous as the city is, its infrastructure went downhill after the capital moved to Brasilia. (BusinessWeek)
Lula Wages Charisma War on Obama to Capture Olympics for Rio, Beat Chicago Oct 2, 2009
Hes restoring the 1920s Hotel Gloria, cleaning up Guanabara Bay at the foot of the Sugar Loaf Mountain and removing pollution from the citys lagoon. Rios Murder Rate. (Bloomberg -- Latin America)
Rio carrying Olympic hopes of entire continent Sep 24, 2009
Thousands of Cariocas, as Rio citizens are known, are expected to make it to Copacabana beach to watch the IOC announcement, hoping for a big celebration by the Sugar Loaf mountain and the Christ the Redeemer statue. Competing against Chicago, Madrid and Tokyo, the city gained IOC praise for having strong public support, financial guarantees from all levels of government and experience from successfully hosting the Olympic-style Pan American Games in 2007. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
The Young Pro May 26, 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)
FAMILY FUN: Lone Star hoedown set for Memorial Day weekend May 14, 2009
Britney Odom of Manning will entertain the crowd with classic country and gospel numbers, accompanied by her guitar, from 7:30 to 8 p.m. Rounding out the day will be the Sugar Loaf Mountain Boys of the Midlands, who will provide traditional bluegrass sounds from 8 to 10 p.m.. Two groups will entertain inside the restaurant on Sunday. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Hugh Jackman to launch `Wolverine' in Mexico May 10, 2009
Actor Hugh Jackman greets fans after a press conference at the Forte de Copacabana, back dropped by the Sugar Loaf mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Wednesday, May 6, 2009. Jackman is promoting his new film "X-Men Origins NEW YORK - Hugh Jackman has been cleared to visit Mexico.Film distributor 20th Century Fox says the actor will help launch "X-Men Origins: Wolverine" in Mexico City on May 26. Last week, Jackman's scheduled appearance there was canceled due to swine flu concerns.The Mexico premiere... (Helena Independent Record)
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"...And now entering its fourth year, Green Man will use a new venue, Glanusk Park Estate. It's set in a lush green backdrop next to the Sugar Loaf mountain range. Nice. There will be a DJ tent to get down and workshops in science, film, and literature," writes The thinking man's venue and well worth the price of admission. WHO: Animal Collective, Wilco, Bon Iver, Roky Erickson, among many others. (Suite101.com)
Volunteers powerless in face of racing inferno Feb 10, 2009
Her husband's car sits abandoned on Eagle Nest Road above the once picturesque oval that lies beneath Sugar Loaf Mountain. His body was found in its barren centre. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
