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Montreal Company Pops the Smoothie Market with Fair Guarananew

What makes Goarana different, says Jerome Pelletier, is that it tries to maintain respectful relations both with the producers and the environment of the Brazilian Amazon, where the plant is grown.
Montreal Mirror  |  Matt Jones  |  01-30-2009  |  Food+Drink

Brazilian Immigrants are Leaving Connecticut for a Better Life Back Homenew

Ester Sanches-Naek, the president of Hartford's Shaheen Brazilian Community Center, guesses that at least 20 percent of the Brazilians in the state had returned home recently because of the economy.
New Haven Advocate  |  Daniel D'Ambrosio  |  01-06-2009  |  Immigration

Telepathique Colors its New Album with Shades of Old-School Dance Musicnew

The duo differs from its contemporaries Bonde Do Role and Cansei de Ser Sexy by being less goofy, creating a more straightforward, four-on-the-floor dance sound influenced by house and breakbeat.
Washington City Paper  |  David Dunlap Jr.  |  07-31-2008  |  Reviews

Brazilian Wineries Finally Come of Agenew

Not too long ago, the words "Brazilian" and "wine" would hardly be put together without a stern warning against a horrible hangover. Not that decent wine did not exist there -- it simply had not been made available for the general public, and much less for export.
Chicago Newcity  |  Ernest Barteldes  |  07-09-2008  |  Food+Drink

Gilberto Gil Shows a Whimsical Side on 'Banda Larga Cordel'new

This is achieved despite the weighty subject matter, which deals with the cultural and artistic challenges posed by technological advancements in information transmission.
NOW Magazine  |  Tim Perlich  |  06-30-2008  |  Reviews

Facing Construction Slowdown, Brazilian Immigrants Leaving South Carolinanew

Brazilians are leaving the area in droves, propelled by the downturn in the construction industry, the decreasing value of the dollar, and the fear of a statewide crackdown on illegal immigration.
Charleston City Paper  |  Jared Goyette  |  02-20-2008  |  Immigration

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