Tampa = Curitiba

Brazilian sunset

 By Rick T. Parnell   The following is a true account of how a guy from Tampa, Florida ended up here in Curitiba. It began in 1997 when I was living in Tampa and met a Brazilian woman, Cleria, who worked in the same building as I did. Our eyes met several times before we dared to speak. One day a mutual smile and eye contact appeared in harmonic More...

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Wonder Woman 2
On Friday, February 3rd, 2012
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We Can’t All Be Wonder Woman

By Daniela Matheus I’m always dueling between the pleasures and the challenges all women face every day, and I believe one of the great challenges is multitasking. Women are very proud, and of course I think More...

Goya
On Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
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Spanish Master Goya at MON

  By Marc Breyer Tourists and residents of Curitiba have the opportunity to see a unique exhibition currently at MON (Museu Oscar Niemeyer): “Os Caprichos de Goya”. On my viewing of the exhibit, I found it More...

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On Monday, December 26th, 2011
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New Year’s Worries

By B. Michael Rubin I’m worried about Brazil. It’s not the political scandals that have ousted seven ministers from Dilma’s Cabinet in her first year in office. Corruption is so widespread among More...

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On Wednesday, December 7th, 2011
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Happy Christmas

December 8 marks the day 31 years ago that John Lennon died. In honor of his memory, the editors  are posting this article, which was written previously by the founder of CIE, Nelson Santos. *****         On More...

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On Tuesday, November 29th, 2011
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21st CENTURY THANKSGIVING

By B. Michael Rubin Thanksgiving is one of the biggest holidays of the year in the US. Nearly every American is given a 4-day weekend to travel long distances to reunite with family. Thanksgiving always occurs on More...

Parana train
On Friday, July 1st, 2011
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Luxury Train in Paraná Offers Champagne

In the coach of the Luxury Train, paintings depict the flora and fauna of the Atlantic Forest On the outside it’s a normal train, 19 meters long, 2.8 meters wide and 4 meters tall, shining silver, with round More...

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On Wednesday, June 1st, 2011
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Curitiba: Your Best Winter Destination

By Silvia Oliveira There is no way to disagree: the winter – with its chilly nights – can indeed be discouraging.  What many want is to stay at home, under the duvet, watching a film and eating popcorn. More...

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On Sunday, May 1st, 2011
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Everything is New

By B. Michael Rubin For anyone who has traveled to a foreign country, you will understand exactly what it means to say, “Everything is new.” It is comparable to discovering a new color, or walking on the moon. The More...

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On Friday, April 1st, 2011
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Teffé Street: Curitiba’s First Footwear Neighborhood

It is almost a tourist attraction. However, it goes unnoticed by many who come to visit the state capital or even by those who live here. Teffé Street is a shopping street located in the Bom Retiro neighbourhood, More...