Monthly Archives: February 2025

The Tijuca Forest, Climate Change and Pissing in A Stream

Posted on February 28, 2025 by 34orion

Baby, It’s Hot Outside How hot? The cisterns that hold our water are located in the eaves of our attic, providing additional water pressure for the home. In the three weeks we have been here, we have never had to … Continue reading →

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Salvador, A First Date, Michael Jackson and Brazil’s History of Slavery

Posted on February 24, 2025 by 34orion

Brazil’s history with slavery is shameful. Brazil imported more than 4.8 million Africans as slaves—almost eleven times more than the American colonies and the U.S. during its own shameful past. Even more shocking is that 50% of those who arrived … Continue reading →

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The Shining Light On The Hill

Posted on February 17, 2025 by 34orion

Gutting social welfare programs may save a few dollars in the short term, but the long-term consequences will be catastrophic. If you want proof, just look at Rocinha. Then ask yourself: What do we want to be? The shining light on the hill that is Rocinha or the one the bible (Mathew 5:14:16) preaches. Continue reading →

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Brazil, Free Speech and The Rabbi’s Lesson

Posted on February 13, 2025 by 34orion

There is no metaphorical wind that spreads misinformation faster than social media platforms. There is no greater threat to free speech than the immunity that Section 230 provides them. In an era of AI, deepfakes, and malicious actors who manipulate the system for their own gain, it is time for social media companies to follow the same laws that govern every other media company and individual in the country. Continue reading →

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The Breakfast of Champions

Posted on February 10, 2025 by 34orion

Brazilians do not eat the same breakfasts as Americans. My friend Chatty… Chatty GPT (I know, it’s a strange name, but she is very smart) tells me that a typical American breakfast consists of eggs, bacon, toast, hash browns, and … Continue reading →

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Brazil’s Heat: Hot Temps, Cold Shoulders for Trump

Posted on February 8, 2025 by 34orion

Making America great again has, in turn, made China great in Brazil—which would only be tolerable if it improved the quality of Chinese restaurants here in Rio. (Don’t ask. It’s awful.) Continue reading →

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