Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Well, that happened. Another Carnival passed. Just in time to save the city from spontaneous combustion. In general gringos think Brazilian’s aren’t as big drinkers as there are – in say – Ireland, but when it comes time to let the demons out for Carnival – I believe they [...]
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Liar, liar, pants on fire! Last week the Curmudgeon tilted at several windmills whirling busily around the work stoppages by police and firemen. And Lo! And Behold! The stoppages stopped, the workers worked. Carnival was salvaged in Salvador and rescued in Rio! Post hoc ergo propter [...]
Opinion, by Shinjini Kundu RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – President Obama’s foreign policy has focused more on Asia than any other president in U.S. history. President Obama considers Asia to be a strategic player in the U.S. economy. The rapidly expanding Asian consumer market is a funnel for U.S. exports. The administration is also worried [...]
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Here we are again, Carnival week and as usual the city is abuzz. In the past I’ve had mixed feelings about the hubbub disrupting my routine but this year I’m feeling more accommodating. Which is good because it is here irregardless of my personal sentiments. It is another year [...]
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The Curmudgeon assiduously follows the news about current events. Recently, what has struck him the most is the ability to lie shown by almost everybody connected with the Police/Fire/Penitentiary workers strikes (Bahia and Rio, so far). First up is Governor Jacques Wagner of the State of [...]
Opinion, by Jeremy Lovelace RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Recently, one of my oldest friends came to stay with me here in Rio. It is great to have old friends isn’t it?! Anyway, he is a super guy and we have very candid conversations. However, he grew up with a very militantly atheist father, so [...]
Editorial RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – My priorities need to be reset, and sorry for sharing too much personal information but my parents came to visit Friday, and I have been so busy putting this week’s issue out I have not seen them since Sunday night. I thought I had planned a manageable week of [...]
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Salvador, Bahia, today, is the scene of events that remind the Curmudgeon of that old familiar Carioca football saying: “Things happen to Botafogo that even God doubts.” We have federal troops firing (rubber bullets) upon state troopers. Unarmed state troopers. State troopers who have not committed [...]
Opinion, by Antonio Brassil RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Brazil is world renowned for its beautiful women and rightly so. Visualize Adriana Lima, Giselle BĂĽndchen, or Alessandra AmbrĂłsio, who all had their reign as the “All That” girl of international modeling. Now, go ahead and image any of these beauties ambulating gracefully to the beach [...]
Opinion, by Michael Kalavritinos RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – While the results of the Florida Republican primary may be pivotal to deciding the nomination, last week’s Republican CNN debate was revealing as it related the Latino vote with its significant Cuban and Puerto Rican constituencies which strongly backed Romney but also he was the only [...]
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