Archive for November, 2008
Free Facelifts for All! Posted by Rachel on Nov 10, 2008
Well, not exactly, but the Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Estética (the Brazilian Society of Asthetic Medicine) will offer free plastic surgery and beauty treatments in Rio de Janeiro from November 10th to November 19th, though only two hundred patients per day will be treated. Patients must prove that they have an income less than R$500…
Brazilian Perspective on the US Elections Posted by Rachel on Nov 7, 2008
Today we’re going to take a look at the Brazilian perspective on the American elections: Lula considera vitória de Obama “um feito extraordinária,” O Globo Obama não conseguiria ser presidente do Brasil, dizem especialistas, Folha de SP Cor da pele pode ter ajudado a vitória de Obama, Epoca Mangabeira Unger comenta a eleição americana, Estado…
Endangered Species in Brazil on the Rise Posted by Rachel on Nov 6, 2008
This week, the Brazilian government released a list of endangered animals, and the report shows that the number of endangered species has tripled in only two decades. The Minister of the Environment, Carlos Minc, points to deforestation and overdevelopment caused by industry and agriculture as the culprits. The list includes 489 new species, including the…
Major Brazilian Bank Merger Posted by Rachel on Nov 5, 2008
This week, two Brazilian banks announced a major merge between Unibanco and Itau, which would form the largest private-sector bank in the Americas with combined assets of nearly US$262 billion and a market value of US$41.3 billion. The goal of the merger is to create stability in an uncertain financial environment and for the new…
Hip Hop Festival Begins in Rio Posted by Rachel on Nov 4, 2008
Today, aside from being election day in the US, is the opening day of the Ninth Annual Hutúz Festival, a celebration of hip hop culture in Rio de Janeiro. The opening coincides with Dia da Favela, Slum Day, and as such the opening will take place in Manguinhos, the home of the Central Única das…
Podcast: Making a Business Phone Call Posted by Rachel on Nov 3, 2008
Today we’re going to learn how to make a business phone call in Portuguese. Click here to access the MP3. Boa tarde. Gostaria de falar com a Marta Ribeiro, por favor. Ela não está? Posso deixar um recado? Meu nome é Gilberto Barros e sou da empresa Rede Parede. Quero conversar com a Marta sobre…