Tag Archives: Brazil
Madonna Madness Hits Brazil Posted by Rachel on Dec 12, 2008
Madonna arrived in Rio de Janeiro this morning, on the Brazil leg of her international tour, where she will perform several sold-out shows in Rio and São Paulo. She’s currently staying at the Copacabana Palace, where fans have gathered to try to catch a glimpse of the singer. Outside of Maracana Stadium, where the Rio…
Brazilian Cooking Series: Part IV Posted by Rachel on Dec 5, 2008
Today, we’re going to learn about rabanada, a traditional Christmas dessert in Brazil. Rabanada is the Brazilian equivalent of French toast. To make it, you take slices of wheat bread and soak them in milk, wine, or sugar, slather them with eggs and fry them. When ready, they are usually coated in sugar and/or cinnamon…
Brazil in the Headlines Posted by Rachel on Dec 4, 2008
Let’s take a look at some headlines from this week: Brazil aims to repair ports destroyed by floods, AP Brazilian real plunges to 8-week low, Bloomberg Brazil banker jailed for bribery, BBC Petrobras says no plans to cut investments, Reuters GM faces sales slump in once hot Brazil, CNN Money Rays expanding reach to Brazil…
The Brazilian Super Rich Posted by Rachel on Dec 2, 2008
Even though the economic crisis has shaken the United States and countries around the world, the upper crust of Brazilian society appears to be worry-free. The luxury goods market, known as the triple-A market in Brazil, grew 17% in 2007, and typically moves US$4,500,000,000 each year. In fact, in the past two years, the number…
Grandma Calendar Girls Posted by Rachel on Nov 27, 2008
In the town of São Vicente in São Paulo state, the city government came up with an idea to promote wellness and fitness amongst senior citizens: a calendar of pin-up girls consisting entirely of elderly women. Twelve women were chosen from fifty-four candidates in an online contest, and the winners were photographed in athletic clothes…
Brazilian Profile: Elza Soares Posted by Rachel on Nov 24, 2008
One of Brazil’s greatest samba singers, Elza Soares is not only a Brazilian cultural icon, but a symbol of endurance and courage. Born in 1930 in the Água Santa shantytown in Rio de Janeiro’s Zona Norte, Elza grew up in extreme poverty. Her mother was a washerwoman, and sometimes forced her to nurse from a…
Brazilian Profile: Leandro Barbosa Posted by Rachel on Nov 17, 2008
At six foot three inches tall, it may seem ironic that Leandro Barbosa acquired the nickname “Leandrinho” (Little Leandro) while growing up in his native Brazil. But when he arrived in the US and began playing in the NBA for the Phoenix Suns, he got a new nickname: the Brazilian Blur. Leandro grew up in…