Posts tagged with "interactive"

Are you going?

Posted by Rachel No Comments
Oct 13 2009

For today’s interactive feature, the question is: do you plan on attending the 2014 World Cup and/or the 2016 Summer Olympics in Brazil?

Sure, it’s a long way off, but I know a lot of people who are already set on attending one event or the other. Are you one of them? If you’re on the fence or considering going, how much would you be willing to pay for tickets to the games? (i.e. $100 for a preliminary soccer match, $250 for track and field, etc) Would you prefer to go to Rio de Janeiro (in the case of the Olympics) or would you prefer to visit Salvador, São Paulo, or Manaus (in the case of the World Cup, though the finals will take place in Rio)?

Rio de Janeiro vs. São Paulo

Posted by Rachel 12 Comments
Oct 6 2009

One sure way to get Brazilians and Brazilophiles talking is by asking the controversial question: which city do you prefer, Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo? So for today’s interactive feature, that’s the question at hand!

The question isn’t intended to imply that one city is better than the other (although some people from each city have that opinion). It is simply a question about personal preference: the beach vs. the urban center, outdoor sports vs. cultural sites, etc.

It’s a tough question, but I want to hear from all of you!

Favorite Brazilian Dance

Posted by Rachel No Comments
Sep 23 2009

For today’s interactive feature, the question is: what’s your favorite Brazilian dance?

Personally, my favorite kind of dance to do is lambada, which is sometimes referred to as zouk. It’s a ton of fun to dance, though it takes a bit of practice, and is a great workout. I also really enjoy forró from Salvador, which is a lot of fun. Also, while cheesy, axé dance is also a great time.

What about you?

Brazilian Industry

Posted by Rachel No Comments
Sep 16 2009

As we’ve seen in the blog, Brazil’s economy is booming, and the Economist reported yesterday that it has emerged from the recession.

So for today’s interactive feature, the question is: What do you think is Brazil’s most promising industry?

The most obvious answer would be petroleum, given the amount of press and political hoopla, but there are plenty of other industries making a mark on the economy: agriculture, food retail, technology, and telecoms, for example.

What do you think?

Favorite Brazilian Restaurant in the U.S.

Posted by Rachel 6 Comments
Sep 2 2009

For today’s interactive feature, the question is: What’s your favorite Brazilian restaurant in the U.S.?

Though there are now quite a few excellent Brazilian restaurants in New York, like Porcão and Plataforma, my personal favorite is Fogo do Chão. Fogo has a fantastic meat rodizio and a huge salad bar in a very luxurious setting. I’ve been to the DC branch, but they also have locations throughout the U.S., including Baltimore, Philadelphia, Miami, Los Angeles, amongst others.

What about you?

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