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 Brazilian theater started to flourish in the '30s with the
production of texts by national authors. Until then,
the stages of the major theaters produced Italian and
German operas and exhibited established names, such as
Isadora Duncan, Sara Bernhardt and the lyric tenor
Enrico Caruso, among others. By Brazzil Magazine
For anyone who is planning a vacation or visit to Brazil, I would kindly ask you to
reconsider. Immediately after the savage attacks on the World Trade Center, the civilized
global community expressed their outrage and issued official statements condemning the
attacks and offering support to America in her time of need. President Henrique Cardoso of
Brazil was amongst those who expressed his "official" support and sincere
disgust with the attacks.
He was harshly criticized by his own people for those remarks. In the Southern regions
of Brazil, the population took to the streets, expressing their jubilation with the
success of the attacks, just as the Palestinians celebrated in the West Bank. The only
difference was the magnitude of the celebrations in Brazil dwarfed those that transpired
near Israel. It is a largely Arab population in that region.
In Rio de Janeiro, T-shirts with the image of an American flag bowing to the likenesses
of Osama Bin Laden, Saddam Hussein and Fidel Castro are suddenly en vogue this week. They
even hung a 50'X 50' banner of Saddam Hussein at a soccer match this weekend, to
demonstrate their support for all who resist America's Imperialism. The newspapers,
magazines, television stations and chit chat in bars and restaurants are filled with
gloating commentaries with regard to the tragedy we suffered.
What is more disturbing is the silence of the knowledgeable Brazilians who fail to
challenge these cold-hearted, callous and ill-timed commentaries. The day following the
attacks, 5,000 Brazilian students rallied in downtown Rio de Janeiro for a domestic
protest that quickly changed tone and expressed extreme anti-American sentiment, which
featured the burning of an effigy of President George W. Bush. Commentaries, Opinion
columns and articles are full of the following statements. "It is wonderful to see
the American's brought to their knees. Maybe they will finally realize that they are no
better than us." "It is tragic that so many foreigners were killed in the
attacks, but America finally is getting what it deserves."
These are a just a sample of the kinder comments that have appeared in their newspapers
and journals daily since the attacks. These opinions are not caused by our arrogance,
these are the pathetic comments of an envious, callous and petty society. The official
remarks of the Brazilian government are positive, but their actions are quite cynical. The
FBI requested the assistance of Brazil to investigate a suspected Mid-Eastern terrorist
training camp which sits on the border of Paraguay and Brazil. The Brazilian government
agreed to fully cooperate, but only after leaking the story to media to ensure the
terrorists had plenty of time to seek refuge elsewhere.
These actions are from a people who requested and accepted $5 billion dollars in U.S.
aid two weeks ago, in order to prop up their failing economy. It occurs to me that every
dollar Americans would spend down here on vacation, would perhaps be better appreciated by
our true allies such as England or other European nations, such as those countries which
suffered economic losses and a downturn in tourism because of last years outbreak of hoof
and mouth disease.
Argentina, a close neighbor of Brazil, is also suffering through an economic crisis,
but managed to pause and express sincere support of America. Chile and Australia are also
alternatives; they too have shown exceptional support for us. I would ask that those of
you who do not have plans to visit Brazil, think twice before doing so or purchasing a
product made in Brazil. If they hate us so vehemently, then they must also despise that
most powerful symbol of American strength; the U.S. Dollar.
Sean
jzuska@gte.net
Urban Legend
Recent news from Brazil indicated that the airlines now allow [since Sept 11]
passengers to carry firearms while on board. The gun issue is very controversial here in
Canada and I am curious to know whether this experiment has succeeded in Brazil. Many
anti-gun people here expect that Brazilians will shoot each other while flying. Can you
advise?
Richard Fritze
Alberta, Canada
Old Issues
I am an American currently performing research in Salvador, Bahia. As part of my
research, I need to examine specific articles in Brazzil magazine from April, 1993
to February, 1997. Unfortunately, the articles or issues I need are not included in your
website back issue section.
I understand that back issues are not for sale. My goal is to read some of these issues
wherever they are located. Therefore, could you kindly provide me with the following
information:
1) names and location of libraries or archives that possess a complete set (or nearly
complete set) of back issues
2) names and locations of individuals or organizations that possess a complete set (or
nearly complete set) of back issues
I travel back and forth from Brazil to the U.S., and therefore would be interested to
know of back issue resources that might exist in either country. (The most convenient
location for me would be San Francisco).
I know that the staff at Brazzil is probably overwhelmed with requests, but
I would very much appreciate your help with my research. I thank you very much in
advance for your reply. My e-mail is: bahiamon@hotmail.com
Lewis Levine
San Francisco, California
Looking for Brother
I am looking to find out information about the death of my brother Roman Marik. He was
killed in an auto accident in March of this year. He was a neurologist and medical
examiner for the State in Brasília. He had a wife and children who live in São Paulo and
I have another brother who lives there and his name is Alesh Marik. Can you give me
information and also help me to find my brother who still lives? Please any help you can
give would be most appreciated
Ivan Marik
ivanselicia@aol.com
Tallahassee, Florida
A Question of Size
In your article " Penis Growing Pains", in Brazzil, February
2001, you say that Brazilians have an average penis length of 14.5cm. Isn't it too small?
I'm an Italian journalist of the review "Espresso" and mine is only curiosity.
Paolo Mossetti
Rome, Italy
Language and Corruption
I would like to comment on Mr. Valente letter "Portuguese Is Not Brazilian"
in your August issue. First of all, I'm Carioca and I speak Portuguese the same way
New Yorkers speak English, but we all know that lack of education in any country of the
world can destroy any language. I have some Portuguese friends here in Canada that took me
quite a while to understand the Portuguese they speak. By the way, Canada is a bilingual
country, with the great majority speaking English. I have the habit of reading Brazzil,
"quando estou cagando no banheiro e não quando estou a cagaire na casa de banho."
I would also like to congratulate Mark Eberhart for his letter. Only a blind person can
not see what is the whole South America's corruption. Look at North America until the
border with Mexico. Canada, one of the best countries to raise a family and the USA, a
place that if they open their doors, will be flooded with us South Americans. I had to
leave Brazil, more specifically, Rio de Janeiro , to give a future to my daughter, because
of those ladrões do Planalto.
Roberto Sa
Canada
Perfect Translation
Hi, Bruce Gilman, this may seem really random, but I just wanted to compliment you on
the article you wrote for Brazzil on Mestre Ambrósio. I've recently begun
listening to mangue and Pernambucan music, and your article helped with a lot of
definitions. I'm Brazilian, but I only began listening to Brazilian music two years ago,
as I have spent the last 10 years of my life abroad.
I went to one of their shows but didn't appreciate the music as much as I appreciated
their CDs after reading your article. Have you been following the latest developments? In
the past two months that I've spent in São Paulo, I seem to have only met Pernambucanos.
What I think was special about your article is how you were able to translate something so
Northern and Brazilian into US language/culture. I have to run, but I just wanted to tell
you that sincerely, it was a very good article.
Beatriz Arantes
Via Internet
Job Scouting
I wonder what the difficulties are in trying to find a job in Brazil, while still
living in America. I live in Arizona, and would like to find a way to secure a job before
I travel to Brazil. Can you tell me more on how to do this?
Also, how hard is it to find a trustworthy employer? I understand that much may be done
`under the table'. But will people honor these agreements? Obviously, Spanish is a useful
tool to have. But how necessary is it? Living so close to Mexico, I have picked up a very
rudimentary knowledge of Spanish. But I've been told that that may be useless, since
Brazil has a different dialect of Spanish.
Charles Sanderson
charles@turpentyneproductions.com
Legal Freebies
I am a lawyer who is married with a Brazilian and I speak Brazilian Portugese (along
with Spanish and English.) Please list me under Legal Services, calling me Law Offices of
Ruben Salazar. My web site is in Portuguese and contains a lot of free legal info and tips
for Brazilians.
Ruben Salazar, Esq
http://www.salawzar.com
Keeping Connected
We have four adopted children from Brazil and always enjoy an easily readable source
for news and information about their country. Thank you for making your magazine so
readily available.
Jim and Lark Hickey
Whittier, California
Thinking of Carmen
Please do not sneer at Carmen Miranda because before she came to America she recorded
the music of Bahia and many early samba compositions particularly those of black
composers. Her Brazilian recordings are available on CD in the US of A.
Tim Sullivan
Via Internet
A Book That Doesn't Exist
I would like to find the book Terra Nostra in Hungarian because I was visiting
my sister in Hungary and the soap opera was on TV. It was very nice and my sister would
like to read the book and myself too. I live in the US. I live in the U.S.A.
Via Internet
jutkaocsi@yahoo.com
Sex Lessons
I am a psychology graduate student at Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale,
Florida. I am interested in studying sexual practices in Brazil and read your piece in Brazzil.
Can you please tell me where it is possible to find the English version of the Infoglobo
study to which you referred? Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time.
Seth Noonan
Via Internet
Best Lovers
I read your story about Brazilians being the best in bed. I think they are good but the
Italians are the best. Ciao
Via Internet
Brazzil for Study
I am the instructor of Portuguese for Riverside Community College and I was wondering
if it would be possible to get a few sample copies to pass along to my students of
Portuguese? We have about 30 students learning.
Carlos Drumond
Fontana, California
How about Prices?
I came across your site this evening. I've enjoyed reading it. I would like to take a
vacation in Rio, or a long stay of a month or two. I'm wondering how much it costs for a
decent one bedroom apartment in Flamengo.
Terry Prosser
Escondido, California
TerryProsser@email.msn.com
Take a Look Inside
This is in response to the article "No Apologies Needed." Brazilians mention
those things because they are indeed ashamed that those types of problems exist in their
country. But guess what? They exist in the US too! We are talking crime, poverty, crappy
economy! Matter of fact those same problems are huge problems in the US. However the media
is guilty of portraying the US as a very wealthy place. You know, like on Babewatch or
one of those other shows. The slums that I saw in Rio reminded me of the slum in the US,
Jamaica, Trinidad, Mexico. I always find it quite amusing when some American from a
wealthy US suburb is exposed to slums overseas. That same suburbanite needs to take a trip
to his local inner city area where he will see the same suffering. Violence, drugs,
hopelessness and despair. It's the same everywhere!
Coffee Brian
Via Internet
The English Version
I watch Terra Nostra everyday and I have been searching the story on the
Internet. The problem is that all the documents are in Portuguese and I would really like
to know where to go to get it in English. I will be waiting for your answer.
Priscilla
poinen@intnet.mu
Relative Search
I am trying to trace my Jewish relatives who immigrated from Soviet Russia before the
World War II to Rio, Brazil. I will appreciate any information on who to contact and where
to look for lost relatives information .
Inga Jarkikh
Inga@euroasian.co.uk
Poetic Offer
I am a Brazilian writer and poet, currently studying in Los Angeles. I would like to
know if you accept submissions of poems for your magazine. I have published two volumes of
poems in Portuguese and am now also writing in English.
Luana Luwiski
Los Angeles, California
Underwear Orders
I am a Namibian lady and I visited Luanda and Angola recently and I was attracted by
the panties that they sell there. I understand they are from Brazil, so I am currently
buying them from Angola every month to sell them here, but I would like to have a monthly
supplier from Brazil especially those exporting to Luanda-Angola. I paid $5.00 for three
panties there. Some of the names on the panties label are: Lima. Nuza, Anna-Paula and
Michell. Please contact me at my e-mail. m.hamunghete@parliament.gov.na
Monica
Namibia, Africa
Soccer Insider
I am a senior sports correspondent, working in a Calcutta based leading English daily
newspaper, The Asian Age, for the last seven years. You are certainly aware
of the fact that Calcutta is called the Mecca of football. And it has got a spontaneous
connection with legendary Brazilian football. Not only King Pelé has stepped into the
famous Eden Garden to show glimpses of his magic but several Brazilian players have been
playing in the Indian premier football for a long time and some premier teams like
Palmeiras have attracted the tremendous football lovers of the city.
So, with experience of having covered all these major events as well as important
incidents, I wish to contribute quality news and stories on Indian football and other
sports (if needed) to your esteemed newspaper on a regular basis. I am looking forward to
a positive response from you regarding this matter.
Sudeep Pakrashi
Calcutta, India
Little Discovery
I was just searching for some quote from Dom Hélder Câmara when I found your site. I
learned a lot
Ann
Evansville, Indiana
See Our Directory
I was in Brazil years ago and fell in love with the drink guaraná. I have been
trying to find somewhere that I can get it either by going there or ordering it and having
it sent to my home. I live in the South Bend, Indiana area and would appreciate any help
you could offer.
Brenda Wohlford
brendrew@juno.com
Keeping in Touch
My wife is Brazilian, and her two children are here living with us. She would be very
interested in keeping up with things in Brazil. We would appreciate the free copy and
would like to subscribe for one year.
Nate Goodman
Encino, California
Where's Globo
I'm living in Saudi Arabia and I would like to watch Globo TV. Please, advise how can I
watch their TV programs, through which satellite.
Via Internet
bshahrour@hotmail.com
Looking for a Hand
Espero que não haja problemas em escrever este e-mail em Português... ;) Estive
visitando a página da Brazzil. Moro em Piracicaba, interior de São Paulo, e estou
procurando ajuda de brasileiros que morem em Los Angeles... Gostaria muito de morar em
L.A., por motivos profissionais, e se vocês pudessem me ajudar, talvez indicando alguém
que se disupusesse simplesmente a bater um papo comigo sobre a cidade, eu ficaria muito
grato!
Gostaria também de poder colaborar com a revista, no formato de artigos ou matérias,
caso interesse. Estudo rádio e televisão no Brasil, com interesse grande por cinema, e
já estudei jornalismo.
Beto Skubs
Piracicaba, São Paulo, Brazil
The Best
Melhor coisa que já me aconteceu foi descobrir essa sociedade Brazzil. Me faz
querer falar para todos vocês...
Haissam Safie
Naples, Florida
Recipes of Corruption
Porque a midia pertence ao políticos, vocês são os responsáveis diretos de fazerem
a noticia do que é realmente o Brasil chegar ao povo brasileiro e estrangeiro.
O nosso pais é um manancial que é estorquido cotidianamente por politicos corruptos,
administradores corruptos, gente que basta conhecer político para fazer associações que
tirem vantagem do poder. Um esquema tipico, é o que acontece em algumas prefeituras. Por
exemplo, estes fatos já aconteceram na prefeitura de Niquelãndia, Goiás. Não posso
afirmar que acontece hoje, pois não tenho mais contato com a prestação de contas.
a) Geralmente a pessoa que ganha uma obra tem que assinar um contrato em três vias.
Porém, porque as pessoas que atendem estão sempre ocupadas, a pessoa é solicitada a
assinar o contrato em (seis) vias e em branco.
b) Volta depois e leva a sua via do contrato, com o valor real, enquanto as outras
(três vias) que ficaram assinadas são preenchidas com valor duas, três vezes maior e
fica como um verdadeiro comprovante para a prestação de contas da prefeitura.
c) Geralmente, muitos materiais são comprados para os associados do poder, enquanto a
nota fiscal vai para a prefeitura pagar.
d) Geralmente, os cheques dos professores, ou outro qualquer funcionário são feitos,
e se a pessoa demora, são desviados. Aí, a pessoa reclama. Recebe uma desculpa qualquer.
Se não se agradou da desculpa e insiste, a secretaria responsável tem que preencher
outro pedido de pagamento, e aquele cheque original continua desaparecido, mas os
documentos de prestações de contas continuam em ordem (fez outra ordem de pagamento e o
primeiro não foi recebido)
e) Supermercados ou outras lojas tiram no fim do mês notas em nome da prefeitura.
Embora não tenham vendido absolutamente nada.É por ai que o dinheiro nosso, público,
vai parar em outras contas, alimenta a corrupção e mantém o povo brasileiro em estado
de miséria, sempre com a mão extendida para os políticos que lhe dá as sobras.
Gostei imensamente dos artigos deste site.
Edinaldo D Souza
Edinaldo@cianiquel.com.br
Brazil
Sou um brasileiro que está em Los Angeles desde agosto. Procuro emprego pois nao tenho
fluência da língua inglesa e estou estudando, porém preciso me sustentar. Coloco-me à
disposição para servicos de cleaner ou semelhante. Sou formado em comunicação
social em São Paulo pela FIAM e tenho grande disposição para o trabalho, além de ser
músico. Muito obrigado pela atencao. Gostaria de uma resposta para preencher uma
application ou algo.
Aristides de Oliveira Junior
billbassjr@hotmail.com
Another Kind of War
Gostaria que lesse e meditasse o seguinte artigo, para os americanos sentirem que
precisam exercitar um outro tipo de guerra.
DAR A OUTRA FACE AGORA
Essa estória de violência já é muito antiga. Quem não se lembra dos velhos
compêndios bíblicos, que contam de Caim e Abel, acerca do primeiro crime da história?
Do seqüestro de José levado para o Egito por traficantes; da estória de Herodes, quando
procurou eliminar os primogênitos da região, para evitar a vinda de Jesus. Há muitos
outros fatos dessa natureza criminal, o qual está imbuído na natureza humana!
Afinal, com chegada do Mestre, que ensinava belas lições, entre as quais a de dar a
outra face, que até hoje não foi entendida por ninguém, devido a certos predicados que
jamais serão extirpados do ser humano, emitido dos púlpitos de todas as religiões que
surgiram em nome do Cristianismo.
Todo mal é decorrente, da vaidade, da ambição, do orgulho e da hipocrisia, que
misturados geram a ignorância, a pobreza, a fome e a miséria!
Como dizia, essa ações terroristas, nunca terminarão enquanto não aprendermos a
lição de dar a outra face, como troco aceito por toda a humanidade. Não ao revide pura
e simples. Mas o revide no sentido inverso do que se espera agora: outro bombardeio maior
que cause um holocausto de fim de mundo!
Como assim? Explico: a concentração de renda, graças à inteligência de alguns
povos chegou ao máximo de valorização monetária, esquecendo-se que virtualmente com
isso, foram a vagar, escravizando os sem dotes de conhecimento, chegando à ponto da
irreversibilidade. Agora seria o fato de trilharmos por outro caminho para recuperá-los,
premiando-os pelo aprendizado, se analfabetos, dar-lhe um abrigo: se operários, dar-lhe
um salário digno, se doentes, dar-lhes condições de cura a custo irrisório: se
famintos, dar-lhes o que comer, se injustiçados e sedentos, aplicar os preceitos ditados
por Jesus!
É o mínimo que se espera de um povo inteligente. Que se consiga uma forma equânime
de solução. A outra face que me refiro está ao alcance dessas pessoas que são os
detentores de toda inteligência do globo terrestre no momento.
Revidar, nunca! Que venham com um novo estilo de guerra é o que todos esperamos, e
não a sua propria destruição!
Jose Luiz Gomes
joseluizgomespatospb@bol.com.br
Paraíba, Brazil
Can't Do Right
Meu nome é Aluizio. Vivono USA há nove anos. Os EUA são o país que mais ajuda
outros no mundo inteiro e mesmo assim é o mais criticado. Financiou empréstimos a outros
países quando estes atravessaram momentos difíceis e ainda assim é conhecido como
responsável pela dívida que estes países mesmos fizeram. Colaborou com a entrada de
empresas que geraram empregos em países que hoje o acusam de explorador. Desenvolveu
tecnologias que são utilizadas no mundo inteiro e mesmo assim os Estados Unidos são
chamado de "imperialista".
Os Estados Unidos são um país que até hoje ajuda todos aqueles que passam por
catástrofes. Até hoje não recebeu nenhum retorno e nunca obteve auxílio quando
enfrentou problemas como terremotos, furacões e terrorismo.
Os EUA hoje são formados por aqueles que vieram em busca de melhor qualidade de
vida, em busca de realizações que não conseguiram realizar em seus países de origem.
Aqui vivem pessoas de todo o mundo, de todas as raças, incluindo aquelas que viviam e
morreram no ataque terrorista, elas vieram de 80 países diferentes incluindo o
Brasil.
Aqui conseguimos as oportunidades e qualidade de vida que infelizmente será
muito dificil para os países que criticam os Estados Unidos atingirem. Exemplo
disso é o Brasil onde a informação é muitas vezes manipulada com a finalidade de
desviar a atenção do povo da miséria interna . O Brasil é um país maravilhoso, mas
sem um sistema sério, com políticos e "intelectuais" com discursos
demagógicos e com um governo que promove utopia como idealismo. Um país que precisa
de um modelo.
Os EUA estão em busca de terroristas, não de um país. O país foi atacado 4
vezes pelo mesmo grupo que promove ataques na França, Inglaterra e outros países
afetados pelo terrorismo que tem crescido no mundo em escala geometrica.
Terrorismo não é religião nem tão pouco ideologia, Terrorismo é uma das coisas que
precisa desaparecer do mundo.
É hora do Brasil aprender com os EUS o que é patriotismo. É hora do Brasil aprender
com os EUA o que é ter um ideal e defendê-lo. É hora do Brasil aprender com os Estados
Unidos o que é ter um sistema que funciona.
God Bless America. God Help Brazil.
Aluizio
Via Internet
Nobody Cares
O mundo está chocado. Depois de assistir a uma grande catástrofe que resultou em
dezenas de milhares de inocentes mortos. Trata-se do atentado contra o World Trade Center.
Um atentado contra a vida, a liberdade e a democracia. Pessoas do mundo inteiro se
sensibilizaram com as cenas chocantes e o sofrimento das pessoas que morreram lá.
Pessoas que tiveram uma vida feliz, saudável, e cheia de oportunidades. Realmente, as
pessoas do mundo são muito solidárias, e isso pode ser comprovado vendo-se essa
comoção geral. Mas o engraçado é que ninguém se assusta com os países pobres.
No mundo inteiro, todos os dias morrem milhares, talvez dezenas de milhares de pessoas
de fome e doenças. Pessoas que nunca tiveram um dia tranquilo na vida. Pessoas para quem
a vida foi a sobrevivência. Mas ninguém se incomoda. Países que foram explorados pelos
Estados Unidos hoje têm pessoas que morrem de fome, mas ninguém se incomoda.
Na África morrem diariamente milhares de pessoas de Aids, enquanto os EUA não liberam
os remédios, porque estão preocupados com o lucro dos royalties. E ninguém se importa.
Mas o mundo inteiro sofre pelos americanos mortos.
Os EUA invadiram a Guatemala, financiaram os contras Nicaragüenses, causaram o
genocídio de 800.000 ruandeses em 1994, bombardearam o palácio La Rosada no Chile,
sustentaram a ditadura de Idi Amim Dada, sanguinário que comia literalmente seu próprio
povo, treinaram os torturadores do mundo todo, inclusive os brasileiros, sacrificaram o
povo iraquiano, destituíram governos matando a humanidade em nome da humanidade, bancaram
e armaram Israel e subjugaram Palestinos.
Defenderam o regime do Xá Reza Palevhi, no Irã, a ditadura Turca, invadiram a baía
dos porcos, em Cuba, anexaram parte do México à força, jogaram as bombas em Nagasaki e
Hiroshima quando a guerra já havia acabado, apoiaram incondicionalmente o regime do
apartheid na África do Sul, financiaram a UNITA em Angola, bombardearam junto com outros
países a república espanhola, bancaram as ditaduras militares na América Latina,
inclusive as do narcotraficante Hugo Banzer e Somoza, ocuparam o Vietnã, mataram seus
próprios soldados, dividiram a Coréia do Norte e do Sul.
Mas ninguém se incomodou com as vítimas desses atentados cometidos pelos EUA. Muito
mais do que dezenas de milhares. Talvez dezenas de milhões. Talvez mais. Mas ninguém se
importou.
Jorge Vismara
Via Internet
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