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Brazil: The Natural Knowledge-Economy: The Atlas of Ideas 2.0

Brazil – Findings
Kirsten Bound
Presentation from Brazil: The Natural Knowledge-Economy: The Atlas of Ideas 2.0, London, UK
2008-07-08 12:00:00.0 News Channel
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Posted 14 August 2008 † Stuart § ‡ Comments (0) ° Tagged: ,

At least I’m right about one thing - PBR

I like coincidences, so it was great fun to see the recent Fortune magazine article ‘America’s Hottest Investor’ focus on a true contrarian, mutual fund manager Ken Heebner, who also just happens to be at the top of his investment game. And who just happens to confirm my liking for Petrobas (PBR): “Petrobas could become the biggest stock in the world,” he says..

Posted 24 June 2008 † Stuart § Business § Coincidences § Main Page ‡ Comments (0) °

Married to a beautiful Brazilian for 1 week & two days

I was just in the queue at the cafe in Swan Alley when I heard some very well spoken guy mention he’d been married for a week and two days. He seemed pretty happy about it, talking to the guy making his sandwich who seemed eager to offer some advice. Anyhow after the well spoken guy [...]

Posted 29 April 2008 † Stuart § Main Page ‡ Comments (0) °

Benefits of Brazil

Interesting article in Gringoes.com that links Brazil’s econmic growth to China’s, whilst dodging the US credit crisis..

Posted 17 April 2008 † Stuart § Main Page ‡ Comments (0) °

if you’re going to Sao Paulo..

if you’re going to Sao Paulo..be sure to wear to some.

Posted 09 February 2008 † Stuart § Main Page ‡ Comments (0) °

Beckham in Brazil

David Beckham marks the announcement of his plans for a new academy near the resort city of Natal with a display of fancy footwork on a Brazilian beach. Hmm, wonder what Kaka thinks of this? Surely it’s about time he opened his own acaemdy in Taguatina.

Posted 30 January 2008 † Stuart § Main Page ‡ Comments (0) °

Camila & Ricardo

Friends Camila & Ricardo ‘do’ Holland:

Posted 27 December 2007 † Stuart § Art § Main Page ‡ Comments (0) °

World Cup in Brazil 2014

Fantastic news that Brazil is to host the 2014 World Cup, with Kaka centre stage no doubt!

Posted 31 October 2007 † Stuart § Main Page ‡ Comments (0) °

Why Brazil’s not buying Negroponte’s laptops

Why Brazil’s not buying Negroponte’s laptops - thanks to ValleywagSeems Gilberto Gil’s quibbling about the project’s “spiritual dimensions.” Bless, I know what he means too, though Valleywag seems a tad confused — maybe that’s why they refer to Gilberto by his surname Moreira. Update — guess I was a little hard on Vallewag, as [...]

Posted 27 September 2007 † Stuart § IT § Main Page ‡ Comments (0) °

Brazil gets tough on crime, and the causes of crime

“Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has announced a plan costing over $3bn aimed at tackling the high levels of crime in the country’s cities. The plan will focus on improving the quality of policing and social programmes and education.” Hmm, something to share with the British Government?
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Posted 21 August 2007 † Stuart § Main Page ‡ Comments (0) °