Daylight saving time gives us an extra hour of sleep once a year – but is it worth it?
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Falling Back – Twice
Tag Archives: Brazil
Brazil At The Crossroads
Brazilians face a historic choice between failed leftist policies and a right-wing officer who recalls an authoritarian past.
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Zika Disappears
The Zika epidemic seems to be winding down, possibly due more to luck than anything else.
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Venezuela’s Fire Is Scorching Its Neighbors
FDR observed that it is wise to lend your garden hose to a neighbor whose house is aflame. Venezuela is a case in point.
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Transparency And Accountability Reach Brazil
Contrary to her backers’ claims, impeachment proceedings against Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff are far from a coup.
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WhatsApp In Brazil
The FBI is not the only agency demanding access to user data that vendors do not have, and Apple is not the only target.
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Remembering The Tooth-Puller
Tiradentes, “the tooth-puller,” was a Brazilian version of George Washington, except that his story did not end nearly as well.
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I’ll Need A Stamp And An Antelope
Business lessons from fatherhood’s front lines.
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Small Courtesies
Brazilian cab drivers kept playing American music, though the drivers spoke no English. It took time to figure out why.
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Approach Latin American Investments Warily
When ordinary market cycles become long-term declining trends, a change in investment approach is warranted.
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