Updating the Seven Wonders of the World for modern times

September 7th, 2010

Dia do Trabalhador na Praia de Copacabana - Rio de Janeiro

Ages ago, in the year 200 B.C., a man by the name of Philon of Byzantium presented to the Athenians a list of seven of the most amazing structures built as of that time. Collectively, these structures have, through time, come to be known as the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World. Sadly, however, over the course of time, these wonders have ceased to exist, one by one, until today, when the only one remaining is the Pyramids

Panorama Do Varejo Brasileiro Atual Sob A Ótica Dos Produtos De Marca Própria

September 6th, 2010
Catedral Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro.

 

1 INTRODUÇÃO

 Até os anos 90, o consumidor brasileiro foi acostumado a produtos e qualidade limitada, principalmente na época em que o processo inflacionário comandava a oferta na prateleira, gerando o condicionamento para a compra sempre das mesmas marcas.

Com a abertura às importações – conseqüente aumento da variabilidade e qualidade da oferta – e o Código de Defesa do Consumidor, foi desencadeando o processo de transformação qualitativa do consumidor que tornou-se mais exigente e racional em suas escolhas, aproximando-se do ‘consumerismo’,

A Cultura E O Estado Democrático De Direito

August 20th, 2010
Hell´s Angels - Rio de Janeiro

Quando pensamos em manifestar a significação de uma cultura, devemos, a priori, encontrar a aliança participativa e existente entre a dimensão política e o alcance social, estes dois elementos retratam e resultam em algo, que em nossos dias, ganha a denominação de Estado.

Mas, o que é o Estado? O Estado é o ente político que se fundamenta em algo que juridicamente o disciplina; esta disciplina o aborda não só como um método de condução de sua existência real,

Travel destinations: Uruguay

August 19th, 2010
Central do Brasil - Rio de Janeiro

Forgotten Uruguay

Nestling between the giants of Brazil and Argentina lies little Uruguay, once a political buffer state that today seems neglected by mainstream tourists.

The countryside is an extension of the Argentine pampas and is dotted with cattle and sheep. Montevideo, the main port and capital has a population about 1.4 million, which is home for about 40% of the total population of 3.4 million. It is a long established welfare state and has a high level of Government employment.

Its economy

Winners of the world cup in 2002

August 11th, 2010

Brazil sport and music

You can see in this article that Brazil is already leading in many service and manufacturing areas. You will know what kind of sports and music are popular in Brazil and became famous Brazil brands all over the world.

Predictions by leading financiers, Goldman Sachs, are ranking Brazil amongst the top 5 world economies by the year 2050. As one world’s largest countries, with a current population of over 180 million, Brazil’s economic potential is enormous.

The Diversity Of The Brazilian Beaches

August 9th, 2010
Rio de Janeiro 2016 EU VOU - - - Rio 2007 EU FUI !!

Brazil has 4,600 miles of coastline, all adjacent to the warm waters of the Atlantic Ocean. With so many dazzling beaches, you are sure to find your spot in the sand when visiting Brazil.

Brazil’s beaches are quite diverse, with beaches for families, partygoers, surfers, secluded beaches, crowded beaches, and even beaches for the naturalist available for a multitude of tastes. All of the beaches in Brazil are public access beaches, which means that if you can find a

How to Find Hotel Accommodations in Rio de Janeiro

August 8th, 2010
Agora o Rio de Janeiro!

Rio is the capital of Rio de Janeiro located in the southeast portion of Brazil known as the Costa Verde/Green Coast. Backed by coastal mountains, forests and fronted by the Atlantic Ocean, Rio enjoys a marvelous and truly unique scenic location.

Rio de Janeiro is a great way of spending your vacation but without proper accommodation arrangements it can be a disastrous holiday for you. The most important thing to know is that planning a trip ( not only

Brazil People and Food

August 5th, 2010
Vista Chinesa - Chinese View - Rio de Janeiro

Brazil has hundreds of miles of pristine and undeveloped beaches that stretch from the tropical north to Rio de Janeiro and all the way down to the border with Uruguay. With cities such as Rio, there are plenty of developed areas to buy in and be near the ocean, but there are also many less expensive areas farther north. The most popular stretch of coast for new development and international investment is in the northeast, stretching from Salvador, in the

A first

July 25th, 2010

Brazil people and culture.

Everything in Brazil seems larger than life. It has the world’s wildest party, its greatest waterfall, its biggest wetlands, its mightiest river and its largest rain forest (and one of the most unique and diverse cultures on the planet). For travelers, Brazil’s sheer size and variety can be overwhelming.

Diverse, vibrant, and full of unexpected wonders, Brazilian culture and its multifaceted infectious magic never fails to win the hearts of all who visit. It would be

Best travel destinations in Brazil – Part 2

July 23rd, 2010
Centro Cultural da Justiça Eleitoral - Brasil - Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

There are hundreds of great spots in Brazil. I’ve been to one part of the country- the southeast- and I’ll focus on some great spots in this region. There are two major cities- Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro. Both have a handful of great places to visit.

Sao Paulo itself is a site to see. The ‘city in a city’ has at least 11 million inhabitants, but is reported to have around 18 million, making it about