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Baby Manatee Rescued in Amazônia Posted by Rachel on Dec 2, 2009
An orphaned baby manatee was rescued in Amazônia this week. It was found tied to a piece of wood floating in the river, and was taken in by Inpa, an Amazon research institute. They determined the manatee was a three month-old female that weighs 12 kilos. According to locals, the baby’s mother was killed, and…
Podcast Requests Posted by Rachel on Nov 26, 2009
Podcast time is coming up soon, and for today’s interactive feature, the question is: what topic would you like to hear on the next podcast? Check out the podcast archives to see what’s been done already, in case you haven’t yet. Then let me know what you’d like to learn! To all the U.S.-based readers…
Favorite Christmas Recipe Posted by Rachel on Nov 19, 2009
The holidays are quickly approaching, and Christmas is the major summer holiday before New Year’s and Carnival in Brazil. For today’s interactive feature, the question is: What is your favorite Brazilian Christmas recipe? It can be for the main course or dessert, or a drink. Leave a comment here!
Aprenda inglês com a Transparent Posted by Rachel on Nov 9, 2009
Já que temos alguns leitores brasileiros aqui no Portuguese Blog, queria compartilhar com vocês outro projeto da Transparent: o blog Transparent Inglês, escrito especificamente para os brasileiros. O autor do blog, Adir, é um brasileiro que dá aula de inglês e sabe muito bem ensinar diferentes idiomas. No blog, tem posts para todos os níveis…
Government Tax Threatens Foreign Investment in Brazil Posted by Rachel on Oct 22, 2009
This week, the Wall Street Journal reported that the Brazilian government has now imposed a two percent tax on foreign investment entering Brazil, hurting the local stock markets. Brazil has weathered the global economic crisis much better than other countries, and the Ibovespa index rose 70% since March. The government has imposed tax on stock…
New Species of Fish Discovered in Brazil Posted by Rachel on Sep 22, 2009
This week, a new species of fish was discovered off the coast of Praia do Forte in Bahia, and is now being analyzed in Bahia to determine more details about the creature. The fish was found floating dead in the water, and was caught and brought on board a research boat. The strange-looking fish weighs…
Labor Day Posted by Rachel on Sep 7, 2009
Today’s U.S. Labor Day, gente, so regular posts will continue tomorrow. Here’s a quick quiz for you though, if you happen to be checking in to Portuguese Blog today: When is Brazilian Labor Day, and what is it called in Portuguese? Today is also Independence Day in Brazil, a national holiday. Feliz Aniversário, Brasil!