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03-22-18 18:24 #2788
Posts: 657Demand for American Sperm Is Skyrocketing in Brazil. Wall Street Journal
"Sao Paulo—With "jewel-tone eyes," blond hair and a "smattering of light freckles," Othello looks nothing like most Brazilians, the majority of whom are black or mixed-race. Yet the "Caucasian" American cashier, described in those terms by the Seattle Sperm Bank and known as Donor 9601, is one of the sperm providers most often requested by wealthy Brazilian women importing the DNA of young USA Men at unprecedented rates.
Everyone wants a "pretty kid" and for many parents in Brazil, where prejudice often runs deep, that means "the white biotype—light-colored eyes and skin," said Susy Pommer, a 28-year-old data analyst from São Paulo who decided to get pregnant last year after a breast-cancer scare left her eager to raise a child right away with her partner, Priscilla. Sperm buyers in Brazil, which is more than 50% black or mixed-race, have an overwhelming preference for white, blue-eyed donors.
Money is also a factor setting parameters for the DNA import boom. Carefully categorized and genetically vetted sperm from USA Providers has to be procured from Brazilian fertility clinics at a cost of some $1,500 a vial, often as part of an in vitro fertilization procedure that costs roughly $7,000 an attempt. Whites are more likely able to afford that in a country where about 80% of the richest 1% are white, according to Brazil's statistics agency.
Imports are rising in part because many Brazilians simply don't trust the national product. Unlike in the USA, it is illegal to pay men to donate their sperm here, so domestic stocks are low and information about Brazilian donors sparse. . .
https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-mixe...ing-1521711000
Personal donors wanted in Brazil by women. LOL.
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03-18-18 16:10 #2787
Posts: 58General questions
Going to Sao Paulo for the first time, March 28 - April 7. Started via application late, my bad, so waiting for expedited service to come through.
1) Is the holiday going to bring things to a crawl?
2) What kind of attire can I wear there? Is it hot enough to be walking around in shorts? And how about when going to the clubs? . Jeans are better?
3) I hear conflicting reports on cash versus using the ATM. If I bring cash, are larger bills ($50, $100) better than smaller ($20, $10)?
4) I love discovering cities, even beyond the girls. If you have any tips (eateries, particular spots to be sure to visit, any football games going on) please share.
Thanks, brothers.
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03-17-18 17:44 #2786
Posts: 2278Gentlemen.
I think maybe we need a separate thread titled Gentlemen.
Some of us are more interested in relationships than always getting the best deal on each and every transaction.
Some of us would rather spend more to be with a woman in a relaxing comfortable environment than see how cheaply we can bust a nut while standing up trying to avoid the last guy's splooge.
Not sure I always got the best rate, but used to enjoy sitting with the old Syrian guy in the backroom of the exchange place on NS near Ronald de Carvalho. We used to talk about the Middle East, the economy and I would bring him pens from the US to check for counterfeit bills. As for the old Chiclet lady, I have a picture of her giving me a big hug. Yeah, I used to overpay for Chiclets, too.
Oh, I still have some free entrance passes from Cancun and my personal locker key from Monte Carlo. Probably over tipped the locker-room attendant there as well.
Bobby always treated me just fine. His laundry was never overpriced for me, but then again, I used to bring him boxes of dryer sheets from the US.
Please do not tell me I didn't need to go back in the kitchen and tip the cooks at Carretão. Bad habits die hard.
But, hey, over the years I have saved tons of money using https://www.guiademoteis.com.br/..
Though even the love motels appreciate relationships and regular customers. Usually they would upgrade me to the penthouse or a larger room for the same price.
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03-17-18 03:43 #2785
Posts: 352Best Cambio Exchange Rate in Copa
Originally Posted by PapiMuyRico [View Original Post]
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03-17-18 03:36 #2784
Posts: 2041Originally Posted by HoustonPlayer [View Original Post]
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03-17-18 03:24 #2783
Posts: 352Correction
Originally Posted by WyattEarp [View Original Post]
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03-17-18 02:31 #2782
Posts: 2041Originally Posted by Sperto [View Original Post]
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03-16-18 22:32 #2781
Posts: 4057Originally Posted by WyattEarp [View Original Post]
Maybe the urge to write Something was too strong?
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03-16-18 19:33 #2780
Posts: 2041Originally Posted by PapiMuyRico [View Original Post]
If you don't have one already, find an ATM card that doesn't charge FX fees and gives you so many free withdrawals per month anywhere in the world.
Unless your apartment or hotel room has a safe, it's problematic to bring a lot of cash.
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03-16-18 19:15 #2779
Posts: 6457Marielle Franco.
Anybody else following the story around the killing of Marielle Franco? I had not heard of her until this thing happened. Rio feels like the unlawful wild, wild West about now!
https://www.newstatesman.com/world/s...poor-and-black
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03-16-18 10:30 #2778
Posts: 82Where to exchange your US $ in Rio safely and getting a good rate?
The thread Reais vs US $ is way outdated so I'll ask here.
Where do I get a good exchange rate in Rio (preferably in Copa), without compromising your security? Haven't been in Rio for quite some time.
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02-25-18 14:57 #2777
Posts: 58Freelancers Discos?
I'm planing to go to Rio.
Does anybody know about Freelancer Discos in Rio?
What is the easiest way to find a Lady for the first night in RDJ?
Thanks.
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02-21-18 01:15 #2776
Posts: 2278I saw an advertisement for Preparation H with Lidocaine and had a good chuckle. I remember when all the girls in the termas would use it rather than disappoint a guy who asked for anal and was a little larger than average. Maybe this is something you guys who bring chocolate and Victoria's Secret can add to the GDP trade list!
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02-04-18 00:19 #2775
Posts: 68Originally Posted by RioBob [View Original Post]
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02-03-18 09:32 #2774
Posts: 728Thanks for the info
Originally Posted by MrEnternational [View Original Post]