Ricardo
@exnyer
American looking for information about Brazil
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About me
American
Lives in GoiĆ¢nia
Speaks English (USA) Brasilian Portuguese, Spanish
Registration: 21 March 2011
Anyone else having problems using Debit Cards at POS? by travelr64
I have nos problems using my U.S. issued debit cards at the ATMs. Of course all the ATMs I can find in this part of Brazil are owned by Banco do Brasil, and they charge R$24 for each withdrawal and have a limit of R$1,000 per transaction. When I ...
Texanbrazil has made an excellent point. You did not specify if you are using your credit or debit (never use debit cards BTW). Nor did you state if you are at local stores or Big names, Carrefour for example. Local shops are absolutely not secure ... Read More
Health insurance by Lcarp1551
Do Doctors and hospitals accept Medicare insurance and Aon health insurance from USA
SUS is Brasil's unversal health plan. It is a revolving door system that is set up to stabilize and release the patient as fast as possible. while the service is OK for the most basic emergiencies, YOU SHOULD SEE A PRIVATE DOCTOR AS SOON AS ... Read More
Thinking about Buying property in Brazil? by mike natal
Just reaching out to the community...please send me your experiences,doubts,plans,thoughts anything related to real estate in brazil that you would like to share and i can lend a hand..i have 12 years experience in the market (as a ...
Abthree, Thank you for the advice. I will start the search for a good lawyer now. Read More
Thinking about Buying property in Brazil? by mike natal
Just reaching out to the community...please send me your experiences,doubts,plans,thoughts anything related to real estate in brazil that you would like to share and i can lend a hand..i have 12 years experience in the market (as a ...
My wife is Brasilian, I am American. We moved to Brasil a few years ago and bought a chacara. I let my wife handle the business details to avoid any language caused problems. The problem is the property requires that registration of 20,000 hectares ... Read More
Anyone else having problems using Debit Cards at POS? by travelr64
I have nos problems using my U.S. issued debit cards at the ATMs. Of course all the ATMs I can find in this part of Brazil are owned by Banco do Brasil, and they charge R$24 for each withdrawal and have a limit of R$1,000 per transaction. When I ...
williamdeep, welcome to Goiania. I would like to stress that using POS as your main purchasing system is very dangerous here. Please read my posts on this subject and let me know if you are having trouble using cash. I highly recommend getting ... Read More
Shipping Vehicle from USA by jkbvols2000
Does anyone have knowledge or have shipped their motorcycle or car from USA to Brasil. Where can I get the info. Thanks JB
US Global Mail is a web base service that will do a great job for you. I used them for a year until I could make arrangements with family. A year is enough to get clear of any serious correspondence. good luck Read More
Anyone else having problems using Debit Cards at POS? by travelr64
I have nos problems using my U.S. issued debit cards at the ATMs. Of course all the ATMs I can find in this part of Brazil are owned by Banco do Brasil, and they charge R$24 for each withdrawal and have a limit of R$1,000 per transaction. When I ...
Robal, in my case Bradesco sent documents that showed I had received the cash. I realized that because Brasil uses a different order in the date (we use m/d/y--they use d/m/y--- that the investigator back home got thrown off. The date on the ... Read More
Retiring in Brazil by Priscilla
Hello everyone, Why did you choose to retire in Brazil? What are the advantages compared with your home country? What were your main considerations when deciding to move? For example, taxes, ease of transferring your pension, etc.. Are ...
Please let's be respectful of all honest comments. Remember not all insults are deserving of response. Pete perhaps you could tell us why you are so angry she went home? Read More
Anyone else having problems using Debit Cards at POS? by travelr64
I have nos problems using my U.S. issued debit cards at the ATMs. Of course all the ATMs I can find in this part of Brazil are owned by Banco do Brasil, and they charge R$24 for each withdrawal and have a limit of R$1,000 per transaction. When I ...
I realized that I had to be careful with my money before I moved here 3 years ago. I use cash almost exclusively and if I use my card (very careful here) I make it my business to keep the whole process in my sight. I had a few run ins with Bradesco ... Read More
Shipping Vehicle from USA by jkbvols2000
Does anyone have knowledge or have shipped their motorcycle or car from USA to Brasil. Where can I get the info. Thanks JB
If you go to the Brasilian govt website you can find the current list of forbidden imports. The short list would be anything gasoine powered. Not only will you have to pay a tax that amounts of 3 times what you paid foryour car when it as new, but ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
Al, Hi. We went home for a vacation so no checking in. I see that they are going to break up Lavajato in smaller investigations. Get me up to speed here. Will Moro head EACH investigation? Will someone be appointed "Special Procecutor"? ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
Payback for upholding free speach and corruption investigations. Interim President Michel Temer asked his allies in Congress to temporarily suspend voting on bills that would readjust salaries for public servants and wants to bar a salary increase ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
Legacy of Rio 2016 Still Very Much Up in the Air http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/esporte/olimpiada-no-rio/en/2016/08/1806065-legacy-of-rio-2016-still-very-much-up-in-the-air.shtml?cmpid=newsEN Also Payback for upholding free speech and corruption ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
That's a four. Commencing chillaxin.......now! :cool: Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
The only thing Lavajato has slowed down is corruption.Petrobras was able to close a sale that seems to pass the test for good deals. I strongly doubt the validity of the numbers being thrown around. The majority of jobs lost were in the public ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
Still haven't read the accounds from the other swimmers? Locthe's story is not intirely true, however guns were drawn, a shakedown did occur, they did not trash the bathrooms. I maintain that the big mistake was stateing that POLICE were ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
It's not you, You Tube has to remove these videos if demanded by the subjects. Still there are other sources. As to the bite thing, at least he didn't bite off the other guys ear! ;) Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
The party's over! Let the hangover begin! I LOVE that movie! ;) Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
It seems both of these videos have been removed but I did see the strip tease on TV. What a show!!! :lol: Read More
Dollar to Real by ohanasurf
Look for the real to get weaker before Christmas. US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has delivered a cautiously upbeat outlook for the US economy, signaling the conditions necessary for an interest-rate increase have been met. The action will ...
Frankly Al, I was expecting more of an Olympic bounce to the exchange rates. Maybe this means nothing and investors will come running with bags of cash..... As with all things, wait and see. :) Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
BRASIL GETS THE GOLD!!!!!!! :one Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
Sittin in my Barcolounger, rockin my Corona, watchin Itay vs Brasil for the gold. Life is good. :cool: Thanks Al. I cautioned against a rush to judgement and while I still need the last mans statement, I'm confident that the truth is finally ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
Fans across Olympics cheer Brazil soccer gold :one :lol: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/europe/the-latest-us-swimmer-feigen-on-his-way-home-from-brazil/2016/08/19/55efca80-666c-11e6-b4d8-33e931b5a26d_story.html A wonderful game! And a ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
Cleveland! jeeze! If you ever want to visit Puerto Rico let me know. Got family there. They'll put you up if i ask. I want to clear something up here if I can. A while back a major contributor to this site was killed in his home. While no ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
Al, Rio is hardly the only option in Brasil. It is a seductive place and seems to have an hypnotic effect on people. Do some online research or I can give you a list of locations that would give you a real view of the capabilities of Brasil. There ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
For those who know how to read and comprehend basic English (and those who know the definition of the word "overshadow" ;) ), enjoy reading Lochte's official apology (he will surely be ripped apart by Americans, Brazilians, world ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
LIke I said, I suspect you need to take a course in basic reading comprehension. Poor, exnyer. :( Attempt at feigned empathy Vicky? Weak. ;) Bless your heart..................... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
I didn't miss anything. They were were very busy during a 2-hour period, and I noted this in my post - it was a direct quote from the article. Er...so your point is? Apparently, you need to take a class in basic reading comprehension. :(My ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
engaging? only if I need to be. Insulting? NEVER, baiting? nonsense. Pretty? no comment. I have wrttten only on the facts and I made every effort to defuse YOUR angry comments. I'd advise you to reread our exchange and to do so without that ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
quote=VictoriaChandler]Unfortunately, this Lochte Gate situation has overshadowed the real story about crime during Rio's Olympics... It looks like the tourist police station(s) in Rio is very busy. :( Sorry you missed the point. According ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
"Truthfully, when someone is forced to eat his words, yes, it feels good. And when that same someone can't seem to admit that he was wrong and keeps embarrassing himself with comments meant to provoke me, yes, it feels good. After all, ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
So much schadenfreude, so little time. ;) Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
Can't say we didn't see this commin! :cool: Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
G'Morning to you too, Al :D Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
The thing to do is.... wait. There are others who are in a better position to get to the truth than we are. The truth will present itself. It is not about nationalism, race, religion or anything that can divide us. The fact is, I never really ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
Two men walk into a police station and report a robbery. They report being robbed by people brandishing guns and police badges. I don't think you would argue that anything said against the police would go well for the speaker. (please don't ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
Good evening, it is no small point that the judge waited until after the swim team had left the country to issue the warrant. I am not trying to upset you, but it seems you are dead set on going native on this issue so..... If we ignore the ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
Al, As some have stated before, this is Brasil. Not just the 3 B's (beer,beach,boobs). Brasilians hate to be embarrassed but they react by ignoring the cause. I truly hope that the result of these Olympics is a better Brasil but it would ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
Apparently the judge is using video of the swimmers entering the police station as "evidence" that two highly trained athletes who have been in high pressure situations all their lives, did not "seem" upset enough. Way to blame ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
VC, Brasil is the HOST NATION. As such a certain amount of decorum is promised and expected. I understand your reference to the hooliganism that plagues soccer but, those counties that have been exposed to hooliganism and racism in soccer have ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
Barcelona used the Olympics to pull tourists from Madrid. London controlled costs and prevented violence producing a successful if boring show. Beijing wowed us with their mastery of suppressing human rights and smog production. The last truly ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
another layer to the rotten onion. excuse me gotta go throw up......................... :nothappy: Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
All these tragic events are indicative to the Brasilian mindset. Don't fix the problem, fix the blame. If someone gets killed for making a wrong turn, it's their fault. If you have more than the next guy and he takes it from you, good for ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
After several frustrated attempts, the Rio 2016 committee decided to take a more radical approach to address the pool problem at the Maria Lenk Aquatic Center. The organizers will drain part of the main pool to replace the water, with the ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
The good news is, no one was hurt. This applies to any robbery were guns are used. In Brasil life is less valuable. The atheletes were targeted and I'm sure that the fact that the crooks knew who they were robbing saved their lives. Brasil is ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
Agreed, there is too much cheese for the rats to ignore. But this is how to ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
In his defense, Temer did all he could not to be a bummer of the opening ceremonies. He cut his speech very short, sharply abbreviated his time with foreign representatives and changed his agenda to keep his schedule more secret. He even invited ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
My wife and our family and friends are totally embarrassed and tired of all the news of the horrors being reported of the treatment of the teams and guests in Rio. I have to bite my tongue because this is what I've dreaded from the first time I ... Read More
Will The Olympics Survive by Alascana
I found this article today on the Olympics, it has some key points, if you have time to read. it addresses some concerns for the past,present and future. 100 days until Rio 2016: 'It will be a great party, with a garbage legacy' | Sport | ...
I am settled into my recliner and enjoying the athletic spectacle that is the Olympics. I have, once again, found it in me to block out the politics, stresses and general BS of life and just ENJOY. After the show is over the real clowns will be ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
Temer got Booed opening day. That is the theme song of his "leadership" Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
Did some checking on this deal. It seems a good sale. The buyer will see a profit in a reasonable time frame and Petrobras will realize a much needed cash infusion. I am still waiting for the other shoe. i believe that if the rest of the sales go ... Read More
Holidays, old and new.
Sorry for the delay, Al. We had our annual Festa and as usual it was a great deal of fun. Food, Glorious Food! Music downloaded and mixed by yours truly for nonstop Dancing! About a dozen folks slept over and stayed for Sunday brunch ( a little ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
Al, Just a small, small thing. The Brasilian government is still attached to Petrobras like a leech. These changes are still "lipstick on a pig." Personally, I would not put my money into Petrobras as long as I knew that the same ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
Al!!! Dude you have just blown my mind!!!!! Odebrecht bought a BANK to launder money!!!!!! No wonder he gave up so easily.......wonder who else his bank provided this service for....... I don't do this often but, I NEED a DRINK NOW!!!!!!!!! :o Read More
Dollar to Real by ohanasurf
Look for the real to get weaker before Christmas. US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has delivered a cautiously upbeat outlook for the US economy, signaling the conditions necessary for an interest-rate increase have been met. The action will ...
quote from Investopieadia: Swaps are a form of financial derivative that, together with futures and options, have been collectively referred to as weapons of mass destruction by Warren Buffett. Indeed, the use of credit default swaps by financial ... Read More
Will Legalized Gambling Hurt or Help the Brazilian Economy by Alascana
I recently read a article on Legalized Gambling. With that said " Who Can Afford to Gamble". I hate to say it yet it will only mean more of the same. I for one am against it as it only will lead to more poverty and destruction. For one to ...
A well known sign of a failing neighborhood is the opening of liquor stores. In my humble experience, lotteries are the liquor stores of economic failure. Nothing is produced, no real job creation and sadly infinite opportunities for government ... Read More
Dollar to Real by ohanasurf
Look for the real to get weaker before Christmas. US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has delivered a cautiously upbeat outlook for the US economy, signaling the conditions necessary for an interest-rate increase have been met. The action will ...
"Reverse currency swaps are instruments through which the central bank can weaken the real, and are an equivalent to buying U.S. dollars in the futures market." "The central bank is trying to create a psychological floor for the ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
Hope this helps http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-business/lava-jato-scandal-retrieved-billions-in-two-years-in-brazil/ Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
I've noticed that every day brings more corruption news but there seems to be no real light at the end of this tunnel. My concerns are being reflected in my conversations with my Brasilian friends at a party we gave recently. They are becoming ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
It seems the mayor of Rio is also tired of politicians here passing the buck. Although he has some excuses of his ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
I wish I were a fly on this wall! http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/brazil/2016/06/1786424-cunha-meets-with-temer-to-discuss-succession.shtml?cmpid=newsEN Read More
Dollar to Real by ohanasurf
Look for the real to get weaker before Christmas. US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has delivered a cautiously upbeat outlook for the US economy, signaling the conditions necessary for an interest-rate increase have been met. The action will ...
Brexit is the cause of this particular uncertainty. People are concerned and some fearful of what comes next. A truly seasoned investor will "sell on the rumor and buy on the news". In the meantime, selling under performing stock and ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
I'll raise you a second corruption investigation. http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/brazil/2016/06/1784360-brazils-other-corruption-probe-moves-into-spotlight.shtml?cmpid=newsEN Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
It seems that each new day brings a new member of Team Temer resigining. Rome however is burning. Today brings the news of Telcom Oi. Oi is on finiancial dire straits and it seems that it may default on loans from several banks. ... Read More
Will Legalized Gambling Hurt or Help the Brazilian Economy by Alascana
I recently read a article on Legalized Gambling. With that said " Who Can Afford to Gamble". I hate to say it yet it will only mean more of the same. I for one am against it as it only will lead to more poverty and destruction. For one to ...
Actually, Brasil has gambling in the form of consortios and of course our old friend lotteries. With this foundation in place casinos are not far behind. Gambling is a great backdoor tax system. Money is collected and no service has to be provided ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
It's just so sad that these guy's just won't do the right thing. International approval and a quick return of investment capital would follow a clean sweep of these bums. Read More
Looking for anyone willing to help, plan to live in Brazil someday! (: by Sidman24
Hello everyone! My name is Sidney, and I currently live in the USA. I am just looking for someone who can help me with my dream of living in Brazil someday! Let me give you a little information about my story. My girlfriend lives in Brazil ...
Sidney, hi! How about an update? your comming close to graduation and by now you sholud have a more solid plan. Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
So it's true. Be careful what you ask for, You might get it. thing is since these guys are only interested in CYA, nothing- aboslutely nothing will actually get done. About 150 days to go. Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
I see only contempt on Cunha's face. http://www.reuters.com/article/us-brazil-politics-idUSKCN0YT1H6 Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
When governments screw up they go after the very old and the very young. Pensions and education. the past and the future of the nation. Brasil is no ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
in responce to: Brazilian police drag out students occupying schools to protest lunch money scandal You can learn a lot about a society by how it treats it's most vulnerable members. Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
It's difficult to see an end to the corruption. Every time I look around, another story in an unexpected place. I really admire the Hon. Judge Moro, but it just seems he is one man alone with a shovel trying to dig a country out of ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
Meanwhile at the Olympics..... http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/esporte/olimpiada-no-rio/en/2016/06/1777842-rio-2016-olympic-committee-maneuvers-to-hide-deficit-of-r-129-million.shtml?cmpid=newsEN Read More
Holidays, old and new.
I was just thinking about the comming Festa Junina holiday. Of course I began to think of the holidays back home and the differences in celebrating them. So, what adjustments have you made to your holiday traditions? Read More
Dollar to Real by ohanasurf
Look for the real to get weaker before Christmas. US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has delivered a cautiously upbeat outlook for the US economy, signaling the conditions necessary for an interest-rate increase have been met. The action will ...
Good looking out. Al! Wow it looks like an alien invasion LOL!! :D I don't use anywhere near this amount. I just need to clear some really tough pasture grasses that act like they have a claim on my land. It's war baby!!! :mad: :lol: ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
Al, how was the move? It is said that moving is the most stressful thing a person can experience. This must have been said before Lavajato and the rest of this mess. Is it too late to cancel the Olympics? At least Lavajato seems to be R$ ;) get ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
Temers "B" team. These guys will kill Lavajato. http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/brazil/2016/05/1772868-brazil-hopes-temers-economic-superstars-will-carry-weak-team.shtml Read More
Dollar to Real by ohanasurf
Look for the real to get weaker before Christmas. US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has delivered a cautiously upbeat outlook for the US economy, signaling the conditions necessary for an interest-rate increase have been met. The action will ...
Every so often I try to find out the "progress" of the Games. I thought this was interesting. If you have an ad blocker in your browser just hit the X in the site pane to stop the reroute and view this article. It is worth the ... Read More
Dollar to Real by ohanasurf
Look for the real to get weaker before Christmas. US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has delivered a cautiously upbeat outlook for the US economy, signaling the conditions necessary for an interest-rate increase have been met. The action will ...
Todays Schadenfreude: 12 May 2016 12:45 UTC - 19 May 2016 12:55 UTC USD/BRL close:3.59412 low:3.46421 high:3.59521 CPI inflation Brazil Unemployment GDP Growth april 2016: 9.28 % 6.8% 0 .1% LatinFocus Consensus ... Read More
Dollar to Real by ohanasurf
Look for the real to get weaker before Christmas. US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has delivered a cautiously upbeat outlook for the US economy, signaling the conditions necessary for an interest-rate increase have been met. The action will ...
Today Electrobras stock was rated as junk by Moodys. Trading on the stock was stopped, but not before a dumping of anything Brasilian, Even ETF's took a beating. The CEO of Electrobras' nuclear arm stepped down as an investigation of ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
Good luck on the move. I'm getting a beer. SMH. Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
I understand the frustration, Al. Here's an article about Joe Average here in Brasil. Sip the coffee bro, don't gulp. And how about Joe Average here in ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
The pot calling the kettle black! New Government Likely to Try and Minimize Fallout from Lava Jato ... Read More
Dollar to Real by ohanasurf
Look for the real to get weaker before Christmas. US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has delivered a cautiously upbeat outlook for the US economy, signaling the conditions necessary for an interest-rate increase have been met. The action will ...
When ur right ur right, thanks Al and brazilfam for the heads up Roundup is being banned for non-commercial use. :( Truth is I was just pissed. But the money is cushioning the blow, :D Read More
Dollar to Real by ohanasurf
Look for the real to get weaker before Christmas. US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has delivered a cautiously upbeat outlook for the US economy, signaling the conditions necessary for an interest-rate increase have been met. The action will ...
No that's not the case. Roundup breaks down and will not harm the environment. Besides I can still buy it in stores downtown or the next town over. This is a case of political cronyism. Instead of making a product to compete with Roundup or any ... Read More
Dollar to Real by ohanasurf
Look for the real to get weaker before Christmas. US Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen has delivered a cautiously upbeat outlook for the US economy, signaling the conditions necessary for an interest-rate increase have been met. The action will ...
Today I got a hint of the economic policy to come. I went to buy Roundup, a product made in the USA and sold worldwide. I need it to control pasture grasses. Turns out that new taxes and regulation were passed that effectively bans the sale of ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
Christmas will be interesting this year the 180 days ends around then... Ho ho uh oh? Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
Rest easy, a military "Intervention" is constituionally prohibited. As for what's ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Brazil? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Brazil, would you heartily say "letĀs do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
One last thing please. RAYS PIZZA NEW YORK, BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
Dilma's out!, No she's in!, no out!, wait in! what ? she's out again? In the meantime Brasil's credit rating has been downgraded again, foreign investers are taking their money to Argentina, workers are fleeing to Chile for ... Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan by exnyer
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ...
Al, you're gonna love this. http://www1.folha.uol.com.br/internacional/en/brazil/2016/05/1769267-dilma-pins-hopes-on-last-gasp-spending-spree.shtml Read More
Lavajato-Not a flash in the pan
It gives me a sense of great relief to relay this development. Brazilian Contractor Apologizes for Corruption in Lava Jato ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Brazil? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Brazil, would you heartily say "letĀs do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Thank God this was written in a humorous fashion. At the end of the day you will either pull out your hair in frustration or start laughing like the Joker after witnessing a train wreak. SMH.......... Read More
No good deed...... by exnyer
My wife and I are going back to visit my family in the States soon. A young couple has asked for our help as travel companions. They want to vacation to Florida. The couple are in their 30's, married, no kids, educated. His parents own a ...
thanks Al. Did you have a fun Cinco de Mayo? Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Brazil? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Brazil, would you heartily say "letĀs do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Sorry, a friend of mine is off to France so we are having a farewell party for him. Happy Cinco de Mayo!!!!!!! Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Brazil? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Brazil, would you heartily say "letĀs do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
CraigF, If you are ever in Goiania let me take you to Hawaiian Pizza. The owner actually lived in New York City where he learned how to do pizza right! Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Brazil? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Brazil, would you heartily say "letĀs do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
I'm sorry if this sounds all Pollyanna Victoria but, "Home is where the heart is" Brasil was not even on my list of retirement destinations. then I met my future wife. BTW I knew I was going to marry her the moment I saw her (no ... Read More
No good deed...... by exnyer
My wife and I are going back to visit my family in the States soon. A young couple has asked for our help as travel companions. They want to vacation to Florida. The couple are in their 30's, married, no kids, educated. His parents own a ...
Arru24-I don't understand. Did this message you've shown appear on my post? Are you asking a question? Read More
No good deed......
My wife and I are going back to visit my family in the States soon. A young couple has asked for our help as travel companions. They want to vacation to Florida. The couple are in their 30's, married, no kids, educated. His parents own a ... Read More
In retrospect, would you move again to Brazil? by Christine
Hi all, If you had to look back on your expat experience in Brazil, would you heartily say "letĀs do it again"? From the preparation stage to your actual everyday life in your new country, what did you enjoy the most? Would you do certain ...
Is it possible for you to paste the article here? I don't have the setup you do so I am blocked. Read More