sexta-feira, 23 de janeiro de 2015

Samba tip: Sururu na Roda

Sururu na Roda was awarded as the best samba group in 2014

Date: January 24th
Time: 09:00 p.m.
Venue: Rua Jardim Botânico, 39

sexta-feira, 16 de janeiro de 2015

Apps can help you find places on campus: iCampus PUC 

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The iCampus app, is developed by the Integrated Risk Management Center (CGIR) in partnership with the Interdisciplinary Center for the Environment (NIMA) and Synapse - Innovation Program Genesis Institute. The app, designed exclusively for PUC community, provides campus navigation, like a GPS, in addition to gives information about services offered in buildings, such as restaurants and banks. Still in beta and 2D version, the teacher responsible for CGIR, Fernando Coutinho, says the idea is to get feedback from users in this first version and then launch version 2.0 next year, as the suggested improvements and in 3D.
The software update also promises to include the identification of stores with labels and photos. The goal is that not only students, but anyone entering PUC can download the app on your smartphone and get information to facilitate their movement across campus.
The project manager of CGIR, Alexandre Rangel, said in an interview for PUC Urgent newspaper, that the app will go beyond the internal GPS function of the university. "The idea is to think a more interactive and participatory campus. Thinking about it, we will develop the relationship between the university and the students, faculty, staff, which could also contribute to the organization of the campus. "
The iCampus is available for download on Android and IOS system, but for now, just for iPhones. Check here the link to download the application:
iCampus for Android
for IOS (only iPhones)

Tips for events and activities during the Summer  time in Rio de Janeiro


1. Free music shows, ioga, soccer in Ipanema - Posto 10
Projeto Verao 2015 Globo


2. Kite Surf, Stand up paddle @ Barra da Tijuca

http://orlario.com.br/Site/sport/kite-surf-no-rio-de-janeiro/
http://orlario.com.br/Site/sport/sup-stand-up-paddle/

3. Workout by the beach (need to get a doctor's letter to participate)

http://www.riopraiamaravilhosa.com.br/
http://www.riopraiamaravilhosa.com.br/#/programacao/

4. Dance - places to go and classes

http://www.estudantinamusical.com.br/
http://www.rioguiaoficial.com.br/o-que-fazer/para-dancar
http://guia.uol.com.br/rio-de-janeiro/baladas/noticias/2013/04/05/de-segunda-a-domingo-conheca-os-melhores-lugares-para-dancar-forro-no-rio.htm
http://vamosdancar.wordpress.com/

5. Worskhops

http://www.rio.rj.gov.br/web/portaldoservidor/exibeconteudo?id=4256446

6. Other spaces with activities free of charge, dance, capoeira, yoga, public libraries and more

terça-feira, 13 de janeiro de 2015

Brazilian beach etiquette in Rio de Janeiro

Artigo publicado em: http://blog.visitbrasil.com/en/brazilian-beach-etiquette-rio-de-janeiro/
By Gareth Leonard on January 05

Beaches aren’t a destination in Rio de Janeiro; they’re a way of life.
Home to some of the most famous stretches of coastline in the world, Rio’s beach culture is not something to be taken lightly.
 With that being said, there are some key factors that you need to understand before crossing over the iconic walkway of Copacabana or Ipanema.
 Thanks to the advice of local friends and learning from my own mistakes, I’ve developed a few quintessential rules to Brazilian beach etiquette that will help you blend in like a Carioca (Rio Native) on your next trip to “the marvelous city.”