Brazilian economy 101
Investment U, a newsletter of a an investment consultants group, released a few days ago a small report about the health of Brazilian Economy to […]
Articles by rescharf
The kings of baião
Before Bossa Nova, there was baião. This contagious rhythm from the Northeast of Brazil was taken to Hollywood by Carmen Miranda, in the thirties, and […]
Biopirates attack!
by Sylvia Estrella* Only 12 countries are considered mega-biodiverse, that is, they have 70% of all the species of vertebrates, insects and plants known by […]
You know you are Brazilian when…
You applaud the pilot when the airplane lands. You also applaud the band when it plays the national anthem. You wear the national soccer team […]
Being gay in Rio
Boy meets boy in San Francisco. They live happily ever after (11 years and counting) and at some point, two years ago, decide to move […]
The best Brazilian ads
Brazilian ads are well-known for their quality and creativity. Last year, for instance, DM9DDB won the Cannes Agency of the Year award and nine Lions […]
Starting 2010 with Brazilian music
In the last day of 2009, a gift to rock your New Year Party: a list of cool podcasts of Brazilian music. Sure, the hosts do a lot of talking, but […]
The day I saw Mengele
It was the mid-seventies and the military rule was beginning to decline in Brazil. I was nine, traveling with my parents from Rio to São […]
Brazilian colonial beauties
Paço Imperial, Rio The Portuguese colonial style is very consistent – you find its characteristics in houses and churches constructed between the 16th and the […]
How to talk to a Brazilian
Whenever you deal with foreigners – for business or pleasure – it is wise to match your tone to their cultures and habits. There are countless […]