2004 General Reports

[Snooky]

Finally found it. Also note that I made a mistake on the color of the wall outside it is yellow.

Sweet New York
Rua Travessa Cristiano Lacorte, 46
Copacabana/Rio de Janeiro
Phone: 2227.6648 & 2521.6740

Here's the website and a writeup on it.

www.sweetnewyorkinc.com
http://www.siberianedge.com/sibedge/...rticle_id=1433

Snooky (or anyone else),

Is Sweet New York located on Miguel Lemos, or a side street (like Leopoldo)? Two blocks off of the beach - so would it be east of Av. Copa or west (ie. are you counting Aires Saldanha and Leopoldo as 'blocks')?

A wireless connection in Rio, I'm interested, thanks for the info!

[Sunset]

There are hundreds of gyms in Copacabana. Most are yuppie orientated, the best being BodyTech on N. S. Copacabana. However, if you want to pump iron the best is on Barrata Rebiero near Rodolfo Dantas across from the metro. Look for a sign that says "Gelo." Go to the back of the galaria. Expect to pay about $20 for a one month guest memborship.

[JoshJosh69]

Hojo,

You have to wear white for one, that is probably the most important thing. Watch out for the fireworks that are thrown into crowds.

[Kenn]

Hope you all have a safe and happy holiday season......

[Snooky]

I can't find the exact address at the moment (When I find the card I'll post it)but I can give you walking directions.

From the beach and Miguel Lemos, walk up Miguel Lemos .

Go across Av. Copacabana (blockbuster on corner as a reference) and make your first left down a side street.

Sweet New York will be on your right about 4-5 buildings down.

Here's the tricky part, there is no sign but the walls are painted pink around a wrought iron gate. You can see a glass front door there through the gate. If no one is there, press the buzzer on the upper right of the gate on the wall.

Is Sweet New York located on Miguel Lemos, or a side street (like Leopoldo)? Two blocks off of the beach - so would it be east of Av. Copa or west (ie. are you counting Aires Saldanha and Leopoldo as 'blocks')?

A wireless connection in Rio, I'm interested, thanks for the info!

[Hojo]

Hello everyone,

What major events should I plan to participate in New Years Eve in Rio? Are there customs I should know about?

Hopefully by then I would have found some good company and could enjoy the festivities with her.

pop till you drop,
hojo

[Fly Guy II]

Aruab,

PPP is purchasing power parity. Not 100% sure but used in in comparing salary scales of different country and what it actually buys or a more indicate of what you really earn in a level playing field. Like a Mc D index. Sorry if it doesn't really help but economics is not my strong point. Perhaps someone will be able to give you a more detailed description.

F G II

[Leo]

Snooky (or anyone else),

Is Sweet New York located on Miguel Lemos, or a side street (like Leopoldo)? Two blocks off of the beach - so would it be east of Av. Copa or west (ie. are you counting Aires Saldanha and Leopoldo as 'blocks')?

A wireless connection in Rio, I'm interested, thanks for the info!

[Bambino]

Oh,

And your dollar will go just about as far in both places.

I don't know what the hell that "PP whatever" thing is.

[Bambino]

The demographics in Brazil depend upon where you are.

In general, the further south, the "whiter" it gets. The 3 most southern states actually might seem more like Europe than Brazil. And Salvador is at least 40% "black", 30% "mixed"; in one way or another. Fewer "white" folk.

The people, and esp. the "garotas de programma", are warmer as people, hotter, as far as sex, and much more likely to be "GFE". And the pricing may also be better, than in Buenos Aires.

Sao Paulo is like NYC, and Rio is "browner", and on the beach.

Personally, I like it all, for different reasons.

Argentina; I have only been to BsAs. There are no "black" people at all. The "minority is Indian. Mostly Paraguyan.

They are rather "cold" with respect to attitude. And I personally think they have a "supremist" sort of attitude towards the other S.Am. countries. You won't get a smile from a cutie in BsAs like you often get in Brazil.

But!, BsAs is a beautiful city. Although the air can be unbreathable at times. However, having said all that, I had many great times there. I felt safe. And, you just have to visit at least once to experience the "cafe's" and clubs. It is kinda unique.

In conclusion, having already been to BsAs once, I feel like I've got a lot more to see of Brazil. And i have my eye on Colombia also.

I recommend you check them both out. All of the above is very subjective. I met many ex-pats in BsAs that wouldn't live anywhere else.

[Big Dane]

I'm pondering a visit to Brazil in march instead of Sosua in the DR.

But I have never been to the south america and no idea of what to expect - what are the pricelevel for a nice girl, an okay room pr. night, food, drinks/beer etc.

How is the scene overall in Brazil, and is it safe enough to go there alone?

[Aurab]

I am interested in these two countries. I have been to Brazil few times, but never been to argentina. I am planning to go to Argentina in 2005. I like to know about the country a little before I go there. The 'World Factbook' in CIA web site has vital information on most countries including Argentina and Brazil. Different times I see people quoting different statistics on these two countries. Quoting from the web site: Brazil: population composition: 55% white; 38% mixed; 6% black; and 1% other. Purchasing power parity (PPP): US$7,600 2004 est. Argentina: 97% white; 3% other. PPP: US$11,200 2004 est. Can any one explain what is PPP means? Is there any relationship between PPP and per capita income?

[Braves41]

I will be in Rio on Dec. 27th until Jan. 2nd. I would like to work out during the time that I'm there before spending time at the Monte Carlo and 4X4. If anyone knows of a gym with free weights in the Copa it would be a great help. PM with that information.

Thank you

[Lover Boy #2]

just a quick word of advice on this "power/voltage" question. yes, most of brasil uses the same power, 110-115 volts ac, as north america. there are some parts of brasil on 220 volts....not rio or sp however. also, the 100-115 vac supplied in brasil has a greater fluctuation for the most part, than suppliers in north america. all electronic items destined for sale in brazil (probably in other parts of sa too, but i have personal knowledge of brasil only) have a regulator circuit built into the power supply area of the device. these fluctuations are capable of destroying circuitry that does not have the regulator circuit. this is called a "spike" in north america. also, not all cell phone and other power supplies are "autoranging". this doesn't matter for a european trav. to brazil, as the device just won't work or work at a much slower speed. however, if you have a non-autoranging power supply on a computer or cell phone for example and plug (with plug adapters, not voltage adapters) from a u.s. 110-115 vac device into a european or asian 220vac circuit.....the result will be a loud popping sound with some very white light....and maybe a little fire.

[Kinesics]

Power supplies for electronic gadets (i.e. laptop computers, mobile phones, vairous PDA's, Apple iPod's or MP3 players to name a few) operates in voltage range between 100 v to 220 v. Therefore only thing you need are a couple of power plug adapters which are different from country to country. Most of reasonable hotels have two different types of power outlets on the wall - US style and local style. You can easily buy the power plug adapters at Radio Shack, SharperImage, office supply stores like Staples and the likes.

If you plan to bring electroic gadets (greate example is electric shaver) that have electric cord/plug without power supplies, then you need power converter or transformer, which can be expensive and bulky.