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Letter to the Editor, by Brian Begnoche
RIO DE JANEIRO – Is Rio ready to host international events like the World Cup and the Olympic Games? I have my doubts. Last week, at the 24-hour Zona Sul supermarket off Plaza General Osório, Ipanema, I almost had a gun pulled on me by “security” for relieving myself [...]
Help Wanted: Resellers/Representatives
Brasilazy offers the most comfortable beanbag on the Brazilian market with the highest quality filling to give our customers the greatest comfort. We are using a waterproof textile which makes the brasilazy ideal to use indoor and outdoor.
In your apartment or house, bedroom or veranda, perfect for the pool or the beach. In any office [...]
Brazil’s Green Building Plan
By Christine Wipfli, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO – With an annual population growth rate of 1.26 percent, the Brazilian Census Bureau estimates that by 2050, Latin America’s largest country will have close to 260 million inhabitants. That is an increase of over forty percent, boosting the population by 78 million people by mid-century.
With this growth [...]
180 Days After Amnesty
By Lenora Deslandes, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO – The Presidential decree signed by President Lula in June of 2009 marked the third time that the Brazilian government has offered amnesty to illegal immigrants (the other two were in 1988 and 1998). In the six month period granted by the Brazilian government for foreigners to apply [...]
Lady Gaga’s Concert
Letter to the Editor
Have you heard that Lady Gaga is coming to Brazil? Obviously, I don’t know if you’re answering yes or no to my question (this is only a letter) but I can definitely say that I heard of the event several times.
The 22-year-old (going on 23 this year) is extremely talented and I [...]
Cultural Imperialism Not Limited to U.S.
Opinion, by Michael Royster
The week of Groundhog Day, where life repeats itself ad nauseam, the international press carry reports of ten Idaho residents, allegedly Baptist Christians, who allegedly kidnapped 33 Haitian children and tried to take them across the border to the Dominican Republic on the grounds that they are (1) orphans, (2) underprivileged and [...]
Abortion: Brazil Questions Tradition
By Jaylan Boyle, Senior Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO – The abortion issue polarises opinion throughout much of the world, and has led to heated and sometimes violent confrontation between concerned parties. America is currently captivated by the impending trial of Scott Raeder, the ‘pro-lifer’ who allegedly shot dead doctor George Tiller in Wichita, Kansas, at the [...]
Presidential Election Shapes Up
By Pedro Widmar, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO – 2010 will mark the election of the 36th official President of the Brazilian Republic. Although the official calendar for campaigning does not begin until October 3rd, the political atmosphere is already dense with debate.
The deadline for candidate registry isn’t until July 5th, but with parties looking to [...]
BRIC in the Wall at COP15
By Pedro Widmar, Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO – With the conclusion of the United Nations Framework Convention for Climate Changes’ (UNFCCC) Congress of Parties, or COP15 as its more commonly known, has come strong criticism of the shortage of any real development in negotiations and legally binding commitment to change.
Among the many weaknesses seen at [...]
Brazil’s Tough World Cup Start
By Jayme Monsanto, Senior Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO – Earlier this month Brazil was placed in one of the toughest groups of the 2010 World Cup Finals, comprising as it does three strong contenders for the trophy in Brazil, Portugal and Ivory Coast – all with the knowledge that only two can advance to the next [...]
