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Ten Extraordinary Things About Rio, Including a Man Called H

Lea Lane | Posted 10.06.2009 | Style


Lea Lane

When in Rio, I sought a place where locals go, and for hours swayed to steady drumbeats. You need stamina and rhythm, but it's so dark and so mesmerizing that once I let go a bit, I got swept into it.

Rio and the 2016 Summer Olympics: Reflections on Brazil and the Marvelous City

Chris McGowan | Posted 10.13.2009 | World


Chris McGowan

Brazilians would be far better off if its populace refused to tolerate the rogues' gallery that populates its government. But despite its social problems, the Rio Olympics may be the most entertaining Games ever.

Starbucks Puts Sticker Shock on Coffee in Brazil

Eric Ehrmann | Posted 04.17.2009 | Business


Eric Ehrmann

Rio -- Brazil's president Luiz Inacio "Lula" da Silva got free coffee from President Obama at the White House Saturday. But back home he'll pay $20 f...

How to Surf Life: Attorney Turned Surf Guru

Tim Ferriss | Posted 12.12.2008 | Living


Tim Ferriss

It's not giving up to put your current path on indefinite pause. He could pick up his law career exactly where he left off if he wanted to, but that is the furthest thing from his mind.