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Brazil ( Portuguese Brasil), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil ( Portuguese República Federativa do Brasil)  listen (help·info), is a country in South America. [9] It is the fifth largest country by geographical area, occupying nearly half of South America, [10] the fifth most populous country, and the fourth most populous democracy in the world. [9][11] Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east, Brazil has a coastline of over 7,491&_160;kilometers (4,655&_160;mi). [9] It is bordered on the north by Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname and the French overseas department of French Guiana; on the northwest by Colombia; on the west by Bolivia and Peru; on the southwest by Argentina and Paraguay and on the south by Uruguay. Numerous archipelagos are part of the Brazilian territory, such as Fernando de Noronha, Rocas Atoll, Saint Peter and Paul Rocks, and Trindade and Martim Vaz. [9]Brazil was a colony of Portugal from the landing of Pedro Álvares Cabral in 1500 until its independence in 1822.[12] Initially independent as the Brazilian Empire, the country has been a republic since 1889, although the bicameral legislature, now called Congress, dates back to 1824, when the first constitution was ratified.[12] Its current Constitution defines Brazil as a Federal Republic.[13] The Federation is formed by the union of the Federal District, the 26 States, and the 5,564 Municipalities.[13][14] Brazil is the world's eighth largest economy at market exchange rates[15] and the ninth largest by purchasing power parity.[16] Economic reforms have given the country new international projection.[17] It is a founding member of the United Nations and the Union of South American Nations. A predominantly Roman Catholic, Portuguese-speaking, and multiethnic society,[11] Brazil is also home to a diversity of wildlife, natural environments, and extensive natural resources in a variety of protected habitats[9] The etymology of the name Brazil is not well established. The most accepted is that it was named after the tree brazilwood[18] which in Portuguese is pau-brasil, and the word brasil is commonly defined by the dictionaries of different languages as the colour red like ember, formed by the word brasa (ember) plus the suffix -il* (from iculum or ilium).[19][20][21] Another possibility is the Irish legendary island of Hy-Brazil, known to Western European sailors in the 1500s [22] [23] and popularized in its current spelling by Italian cartographer Angelinus Alorto's 1325 map "L'Isola Brazil". [24]
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1. Brazil nuts - a perfect source of protein and all-round nutrition
November 06, 2009
Speak to any dietician and he or she will definitely add a few brazil nuts (or Brazilian nuts as some call it) to your diet. The latest buzzword in health, Brazilian nuts add important nutrients to your diet, such as protein, essential fats and minerals that are found in no other nut. What’s more, these exotic nuts are very easy to come by, what with the availability of Nuts Online on websites like nutsinbulk.com. So what are Brazil Nuts? Brazil Nuts are found inside the fruit of the Brazilian Nut tree that grows rampantly in the Amazon rainforests. They have a soft, ivory-colored ... (read more)
Author: Jerry Jacson
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2. Get to Know Acai Berry Boom with the Latest Research
November 05, 2009
The natives of Brazil have been using a certain purplish berry locally grown in their forests as food and medication and now its widespread popularity has been conquering the health world. The acai berry boom as been brought about by the latest enthusiasm in antioxidants. These berries come from the acai palm trees which grow in abundance in the swamps and floodplains of Central and South America. The fruit is brimming with juice and fiber which is why it is nicknamed as the “fruit that weeps”.
What can effectively repress or retard molecule oxidization are antioxidants. Cell damage happe... (read more)
Author: Rudy Snider
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3. MSC Cruises Expands South American Cruise Choices for 2009-2010 Season
November 04, 2009
FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA (October 23, 2009) – South America ranks as one of the world’s great destinations, and with the recent awarding of the 2016 Summer Olympics to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil has gained even more worldwide attention. MSC Cruises has established itself as one of the leaders in South American cruises, with a flexible array of 3-, 4-, 5-, 6-, 7-, 8- and 9-night itineraries from Santos, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador and Buenos Aries from October 2009 through mid-May 2010.
Guests on the more than 140 MSC South America cruises can expect to experience the natural beauties, vibrant ci... (read more)
Author: Bill Ospring
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4. Brazil and The Acai Berry
November 01, 2009
The beautiful country of Brazil is home to many wonderful things. From being one of the leading producers of coffee to other goods, such as the acai berry. If you haven't heard of the acai berry before, don't worry, I'm going to explain just what exactly this newly popular fruit is and why it is so important.
Brazil, being the largest country in South America, covers much land across the continent. In fact, it occupies nearly half of South America. It also contains 60% of the Amazon rainforest, where the acai berry is grows in the wild.
Now lets talk about the acai berry. The acai be... (read more)
Author: Joshua McNiel
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5. Make calls to Brazil in the lowest rates using different methods
November 01, 2009
Now you don’t need to worry about the phone bill while you call up your friends who live in Brazil. The calls to Brazil are low cost and even free. But for this you need to know what methods to use. There are basically two methods to make cheap international calls.
The first method is to make PC to PC calls. All you need for this is an internet connection. You will not have to pay separately for these calls but would have a fixed monthly rental for the internet connection that you otherwise also pay. This is the simplest way of making calls to another person in Brazil and he will be able... (read more)
Author: Erick John
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6. US Envoys to Visit Honduras, Push for Crisis Resolution
October 28, 2009
Honduras' ousted Pres. Manuel Zelaya walks in Brazil's embassy in Tegucigalpa, 26 Oct 2009Senior U.S. officials are traveling to Honduras Wednesday to push for a resolution to the months-long political crisis over the June ouster of President Manuel Zelaya in a military-backed coup. U.S. State Department spokesman Ian Kelly said Tuesday that a delegation headed by Assistant Secretary of State Thomas Shannon and the White House staff director for Latin America, Dan Restrepo, will head to Honduras. They are expected to meet with both interim President Roberto Micheletti and Mr. Zelaya in T... (read more)
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7. Acai Berry for Men Lose Weight and Build Muscle
October 28, 2009
Basing on recent studies, the super fruit of the country Brazil is an effective weapon for combating numerous health problems, particularly weight gain. The antioxidant property of this berry clears clogged colons that store wastage that hamper the normal functioning of your body.Acai Force Max is specially designedfor men. It is formulated to help weight loss, increase energy levels, burn fat and get ripped abs! Most acai berry products work pretty well, howeverif you want to get the best results you need a product that is tailored just for men. Acai Force Max helps most men lose up to 14lbs... (read more)
Author: Health Wise
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8. Outsourcing, Know the Significance
October 28, 2009
Outsourcing has its own impact and none can defy this fact… Expanding feet of technologies and globalization have simplified the business and now no one hesitates in outsourcing his/her work to other. Outsourcing has increased the workspace as well as the cost effectiveness.
However outsourcing made impacts on entire world, it became a special benefit for developing countries, such as, India, Brazil etc. Nowadays, there are many multinationals, which are outsourcing their needs to companies located in these countries.
Such advantages unexpectedly enhanced the significance of outsourc... (read more)
Author: James Langer
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9. Brazil Condos Market Potentials
October 28, 2009
It is easy to define Brazil condos market---it is an emerging market with immense potentials. With the likes of Donald Trump entering the scene and General Electric real estate churning out long term investment plans and with the likes of David Beckham investing in the country’s real estate, Brazil is definitely in the limelight these days. However such markets in transition have their advantages and disadvantages and when it comes to buy condo or other property in such markets, the buyers, especially the overseas buyers should practice utmost caution during the entire transaction process star... (read more)
Author: Sukirti Gupta
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10. Brazil's Federal House
October 27, 2009
A view on the government structure of Brazil, an eye view discussion to its Federal House (senado) of Brazil and its responsibility to its people. In South America, Brazil is one of the largest countries there is to be found. It is also called República Federativa do Brasil. It's the only Portuguese-speaking country on the continent. It's the 5th largest country by geographical area and the most populous country in the world. The main land structure characteristic of Brazil is its extensive rain forest in the northern part. The hilly and mountainous low regions are found on the southern pa... (read more)
Author: Melvin Molina
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11. Drug Patents Are Good For Our Health
October 27, 2009
Miles White, Chairman and CEO of Abbott Laboratories recently wrote about the importance of drug patents for the future of medicine. He began by talking about a case settled by Abbott and the South American country of Brazil. Brazil felt that the price of Abbott’s AIDS medication Kaletra, the most widely used AIDS medication, was too high and patients could not afford it. They were threatening to break Abbott’s patent and produce a generic version locally in order to treat more patients. The two sides reached an agreement as Abbott agreed to significantly reduce the price per patient and the g... (read more)
Author: Richard Kjeldgaard
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12. Why Do People Buy Counterfeit Drugs?
October 27, 2009
Recently Thomas Kubic from the Partnership for Safe Medicines (PSM) posted a blog entry on why people buy counterfeit drugs and other counterfeit products. He based his commentary on a Wall Street Journal article on the same subject, discussing the underlying motivation that leads people to buy counterfeit products.
The WSJ article discussed efforts currently underway to help deter people from buying counterfeit products. The article also included a survey of people in the United States, Brazil, China, India, and Russia on why they would consider buying counterfeit products. The authors ... (read more)
Author: Richard Kjeldgaard
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13. Development of motorcycle in some countrys
October 23, 2009
Australia Main article: Automotive industry in Australia Australia first began to produce cars in 1897 with cars made by Tarrant Motor & Engineering Co.[9] The first major Australian carmakermajor Australian carmaker was the Ford Motor Company of Australia, followed by Holden.
Main article: Automotive industry in Brazil The Brazilian automotive industry produced almost 3 million vehicles in 2007. Most of large global companies are present in Brazil, such as Fiat, Volkswagen, Ford, GM, Nissan, Toyota, Mitsubishi, Mercedes-Benz, Renault etc, and also the emerging national companies such ... (read more)
Author: Wendy zong
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14. Acai Advanced - Is it Really a Superfood?
October 22, 2009
Today’s fitness guru lies in the extracts obtained from palm tree berries, Acai Advanced. The medicinal and digestive properties of the grape like fruit may not be new to the original inhabitants of the Amazon basin and Brazil. To the rest of the world, acai is known for reducing excess fats and weight.Super food is now the new word for acai. The Acai Advanced, for example, is being propped up by media such as television, magazines and newspapers. The current acai industry is backed up by many health gurus and medical practitioners. Dr Perricone says acai products like Acai Advanced are packed... (read more)
Author: Rudy Snider
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15. Acai Berry and the Benefits of Acai Berry
October 22, 2009
Health and fitness circles around the globe have been humming with reports about Acai berry.So what's it, and why is everybody so thrilled about it? Acai berries are small round fruits that come from Acai palms local to South America.vThey've been comparatively unknown outside of states like Brazil till pretty recently. the exciting thing about Acai berry is that it has been widely said as the number 1 'superfood' - and when you remember the facts it's not an empty claim. What are the advantages of acai berry? * The most favoured result of taking acai berry is its use as a weight loss... (read more)
Author: Acai Berry User
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16. Autumn Jewellery Fashion Trends
October 22, 2009
The leaves on the trees are changing and as ever we must change our style to survive the winter months. Looking glamorous takes more effort in the winter especially if you want to keep updating your style but cannot afford to constantly buy more statement boots and coats. You need a new way to keep your style fresh. Big chunky jewellery is one of this seasons key trends, you can wear it over the top of jumpers to create a bright colourful look perfect for jazzing up dreary grey days. Check out Jackie Brazil's collection of designer jewellery, inspired by the vibrant colours of tropical Braz... (read more)
Author: Find Watches
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17. The Amazon Superfood Acai Berry
October 19, 2009
For hundreds of years, people in the regions surrounding the Amazon have enjoyed the acai berry as a part of their daily diet. However, it was until recently that the word spread about this amazing berry and the rest of the world started to get interested in it. So, what exactly is the acai berry and what can it do? Continue reading to learn more about this superfruit and why its so popular.
The acai berry is not a new food. In fact, it's been growing wild for hundreds of years in the rainforests of Brazil and South America. The local tribes have long used this fruit as a major source of ... (read more)
Author: Joshua McNiel
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18. Rio Drug War Erupts; Police Helicopter Shot Down
October 18, 2009
A police officer runs next to a bus in flames after it was attacked by alleged gang members in Rio de JaneiroResidents of some of Rio de Janeiro's worst slums are fleeing their homes, hoping to escape a drug war that has left part of the city in ruins.Smoke rose from the smoldering wreckage of a police helicopter Saturday, while at least eight buses burned and gunfire filled the air in the slum of Morro dos Macacos.Police say the fighting broke out early Saturday, when one of the city's three main drug gangs invaded the area in an attempt to expand their territory.At least eight suspected gang... (read more)
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19. Ghana Claims First-Ever Under-20 World Cup for Africa
October 17, 2009
Ghana has claimed its first ever FIFA Under-20 World Cup, defeating Brazil in a heart-stopping series of penalty kicks in Cairo, Egypt late Friday after a scoreless tie through 120 minutes of regulation play and extra time. Ghana's Under-20 national team wrapped up a fantastic three-week performance by edging Brazil on penalty kicks, 4-3, to win their first title in their third appearance in the final of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup.The title for the Black Satellites is the first for an African team at the Under-20 level, despite the dominance of African nations in the youth categories over the... (read more)
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20. Five Countries Elected to Two-Year Security Council Terms
October 15, 2009
U.N. Security Council (file photo)Bosnia, Brazil, Gabon, Lebanon and Nigeria were elected Thursday to
non-permanent seats on the U.N. Security Council. They will serve
two-year terms starting January 1 and will participate in decisions
ranging from deploying U.N. peacekeepers to imposing sanctions. This
year's vote lacked the suspense of some previous elections, because all
five candidates were unopposed and succeeded in getting the two-thirds
majority required in the first round of secret ballots.Ten of
the council's 15-seats are filled by regional representatives for
two-year terms. The othe... (read more)
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21. Avocados Are Really Good - And Not Just To Eat
October 16, 2009
Known as one of the most versatile fruit, avocado can either be cooked or eaten raw. In some countries like the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Brazil, avocado is enjoyed as a dessert drink mixed with milk, sugar and water. Mexico and Central America enjoys this fruit as a part of the main dish served with rice, salads, chicken and meat. Jamaicans enjoy this alongside bread or bulla. Vegetarian chefs are also fond of substituting meat with avocado as the former has high fat content. This good-tasting fruit is also perfect in making California rolls and maki sushi. Aside from its rich text... (read more)
Author: Gerald Shaw
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22. Ghana Under-20 Soccer Team Vies for FIFA Title in Egypt
October 15, 2009
The Ghana national youth football team has advanced to the final of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Egypt. The squad will take on Brazil on Friday, looking for the country's first title at this level. When they take the field against Brazil Friday at Cairo's International Stadium, the Black Satellites, as Ghana's Under-20 team is known back home, will be aiming for their first championship after two previous unsuccessful final appearances. Ghana earned a berth in this year's Under-20 World Cup final by seeing off Hungary in the semi-final round Tuesday. Coach Sellas Tetteh was pleased with his ... (read more)
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23. World Cup U20- Costa Rica Defeats UAE and Makes a Historical Advance to Semifinals
October 14, 2009
Costa Rica was able to use its momentum after a strong 4th round performance against Egypt: the team was able to defeat the UAE in the World Cup U20 quarterfinals 2-1 on Saturday. Costa Rica’s subsequent qualification for the semifinals is a historical event for the team. Despite facing the much-favored Brazilians next, Costa Rica coach Ronald Gonzalez and his team are hoping for another great game.
Costa Rica gave a good showing against the UAE. Both teams began with great strategic play, with the Emirates attacking first while Costa Rica defended and added effective counterattacks. ... (read more)
Author: Ally White
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24. The Plastic Surgery Industry in Brazil
October 14, 2009
The past few years have seen a dramatic change in the public perception of plastic surgery, leading to a sharp increase in demand. In fact, so popular has plastic surgery become that it is hard to turn on the television or open a magazine without encountering stories of lives transformed as a result of work being done. Vastly improved treatments and increased social acceptance has lead to plastic surgery becoming a normalized practice, as viable and realistic to the housewife as it is to the Hollywood star. None of which is surprising, considering the very real and immediate benefits plastic s... (read more)
Author: Mitchel Crane
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25. The past of the Acai Berry - What is the story of Acai Berry and when was it revealed to the world
October 13, 2009
Though the acai berry has been around for centuries, it wasn?t discovered until the 1990s in the western world. It has been used for generations and generations among various tribes, especially around Brazil, for its medicinal purposes. With the Amazon being the largest rainforest in the world and the acai being grown for the most part in this area, it is easily grown and harvested. Though it is among thousands of different fruits and plants found it the Amazon, it is one of the more prized fruits with its recent discovery of being a great antioxidant and numerous other benefits.
Many... (read more)
Author: Kamran Chy
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