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On October 1, Bob Fetterman from the US, teamed up with Luis Neves from Portugal, who carries an extensive background in the restaurant industry, and Niels Nielsen, from Denmark who is a good friend of Fetterman purchased Mabs which had been renamed Barbeiri. The iconic restaurant is at the corner of Avenidas Atlântica and Princesa Isabel in Copacabana. They have changed the name back to Mabs, as it had been called for over forty years. The owners have lowered prices and changed the menu. Mab's is also cranking up its entertainment options and events. In December Mab's will have live music daily from 5:30 PM to 10 PM for happy hour. Luis Neves is bringing in his restaurant experience and creating thematic parties that are going to take place at 11PM on Fridays and Saturdays.

See the full story in the Rio Times:

[url]http://riotimesonline.com/brazil-news/rio-business/new-owners-for-mabs-on-copacabana-beach/[/url]

[QUOTE=Poucolouco; 1348910]In December Mab's will have live music daily from 5:30 PM to 10 PM for happy hour. Luis Neves is bringing in his restaurant experience and creating thematic parties that are going to take place at 11PM on Fridays and Saturdays.

Url][/QUOTE]Fuck live music, start bringing in attractive women again. I remember 12-15 years ago, Mabs used to have alot of very attractive girls there. (The women who prefered europeans and white american men, would patronise Mabs.) Women who prefered Black American men and other races, would go to Meia Pataca.

Unfortunately, the women who went to Mabs started getting uglier and uglier. It was so bad that we started calling Mabs "Creature Feature" because there would be alot of old ugly hoes, who couldn't make a Real anywehre else, so they would wind up there.

[QUOTE=Bravo; 1348924]Fuck live music, start bringing in attractive women again. I remember 12-15 years ago, Mabs used to have alot of very attractive girls there. (The women who prefered europeans and white american men, would patronise Mabs.) Women who prefered Black American men and other races, would go to Meia Pataca.

Unfortunately, the women who went to Mabs started getting uglier and uglier. It was so bad that we started calling Mabs "Creature Feature" because there would be alot of old ugly hoes, who couldn't make a Real anywehre else, so they would wind up there.[/QUOTE]Gees man, give it a chance to work. They are making the right moves to improve the place. As in "Field of Dreams," Build it and they will come. Seeing as rua Prado Jr, otherwise known as "the stroll," terminates at Mabs, the local SWs will always be attracted to whatever clientele patronizes the place.

[QUOTE=Kcrl01;1339728]Experimented with some generic Cialis (the price was right). Noticeable difference between it and the real stuff. Also, be advised that with the locally produced generic stuff you're really gambling with what would be accepted as USDA quality purity / ingredients standards.[/QUOTE]I do entrust my health to Brazilian generics in serious issues.

From what I hear from doctors, Generics here are good.

Why should that be different about viagra?

You might have bought some other stuff, in the past they tried to sell you herbal stuff instead of Viagra. But you could read the label, that it has no sildenafil Citrate.

I have bought stuff for me and my friends here, for years, with good results.

[url]http://viagragenerics.longlovetabs.com/[/url]

So I never tried the Brazilian stuff

My friend told me that probably he would not be able to come to Brazil beginning of December. This is just unbelievable. If they did that for the Olympics!

Any news? Any advice? He is from Australia but will pass through the US for a few days.

[url]http://news.visato.com/brazil/delays-in-processing-brazil-visa-applications-at-overseas-offices-expected/20121108/[/url]

Delays in processing Brazil Visa Applications at Overseas Offices Expected.

November 8, 2012 | Filed under: Brazil | Posted by: martin.

Applicants of Brazilian visas might experience unexpected delays in their applications processes at Brazilian overseas immigration offices and Consulates. On Tuesday November 6th. 2012, the Brazilian immigration department released a statement containing reasons for such delays and claiming that they might continue for weeks to come. According to local Brazilian news sources, the immigration authorities have announced that their overseas offices and Brazilian consulates might experience delays in application processing procedures due to a problem in supplying a vital 'production microchip' which is used by the immigration officials to secure a Brazilian visa seal, Brazilian passport books and legalization foils. The authorities asked the applicants of different category applications to remain calm as these delays might continue for weeks to come, till the proper delivery of such microchips is made.

Brazilian immigration officials have announced that the Brazilian immigration offices throughout the world might delay, or completely stop, the application processes of applicants applying for a Brazilian visa, overseas Brazilians applying for renewal of their Brazilian passports and any other legalization procedures that the office regularly goes through. The reason, according to the authorities, for such actions is a certain setback causing a temporary pause in the delivery of the production 'microchip' to the Brazilian overseas consulates and immigration offices. The microchip is an essential component in the application verification and legalization process and other passport related procedures.

The officials from the Brazilian Foreign ministry have stated that the delivery of the microchips is expected within at least 15 days, but it might take a couple of more weeks for the processes to begin on regular basis. Until the shipment reaches these overseas offices, they will not be able to process either the new applications or the existing ones already submitted to them before such announcements.

The authorities issued several guidelines for individuals intending to avail services of these overseas offices. As per the guidelines, overseas Brazilians will not be given appointments with a passport officer for their passport renewal or other related services till such delivery takes place. In addition to this, legalization officers in overseas offices have been advised by the authorities to accept the requests for Brazilian legalization of work permit application support documents by applicants, but to delay the processes until they receive the microchips. The applicants and overseas Brazilians have also been advised to confirm the re-commencement date of regular processes from the respective passport officers.

Why isn't this listed on the consulado page?

[url]http://novayork.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/News.xml[/url]

[QUOTE=Brazil Specialist; 1349191]My friend told me that probably he would not be able to come to Brazil beginning of December. This is just unbelievable. If they did that for the Olympics!

Any news? Any advice? He is from Australia but will pass through the US for a few days.

[url]http://news.visato.com/brazil/delays-in-processing-brazil-visa-applications-at-overseas-offices-expected/20121108/[/url]

Delays in processing Brazil Visa Applications at Overseas Offices Expected.

November 8, 2012 | Filed under: Brazil | Posted by: martin.

Applicants of Brazilian visas might experience unexpected delays in their applications processes at Brazilian overseas immigration offices and Consulates. On Tuesday November 6th. 2012, the Brazilian immigration department released a statement containing reasons for such delays and claiming that they might continue for weeks to come. According to local Brazilian news sources, the immigration authorities have announced that their overseas offices and Brazilian consulates might experience delays in application processing procedures due to a problem in supplying a vital 'production microchip' which is used by the immigration officials to secure a Brazilian visa seal, Brazilian passport books and legalization foils. The authorities asked the applicants of different category applications to remain calm as these delays might continue for weeks to come, till the proper delivery of such microchips is made.

Brazilian immigration officials have announced that the Brazilian immigration offices throughout the world might delay, or completely stop, the application processes of applicants applying for a Brazilian visa, overseas Brazilians applying for renewal of their Brazilian passports and any other legalization procedures that the office regularly goes through. The reason, according to the authorities, for such actions is a certain setback causing a temporary pause in the delivery of the production 'microchip' to the Brazilian overseas consulates and immigration offices. The microchip is an essential component in the application verification and legalization process and other passport related procedures.

The officials from the Brazilian Foreign ministry have stated that the delivery of the microchips is expected within at least 15 days, but it might take a couple of more weeks for the processes to begin on regular basis. Until the shipment reaches these overseas offices, they will not be able to process either the new applications or the existing ones already submitted to them before such announcements.

The authorities issued several guidelines for individuals intending to avail services of these overseas offices. As per the guidelines, overseas Brazilians will not be given appointments with a passport officer for their passport renewal or other related services till such delivery takes place. In addition to this, legalization officers in overseas offices have been advised by the authorities to accept the requests for Brazilian legalization of work permit application support documents by applicants, but to delay the processes until they receive the microchips. The applicants and overseas Brazilians have also been advised to confirm the re-commencement date of regular processes from the respective passport officers.[/QUOTE]To Brazil sp.

My friend just got his visa a one yr business Visa at the san francisco office only take a few week, they just issue warning for you to allow extra time to get your visa with the world cup and the Olympia coming, I go to Sao Paulo 2 time a yr and I alway get a business visa alway only take 7-10 days at San Francisco office.

Fast Eddie 48

[QUOTE=Auriflama; 1349230]Why isn't this listed on the consulado page?

[url]http://novayork.itamaraty.gov.br/en-us/News.xml[/url][/QUOTE]They might not want to publicly tell their shame, that they can not emit visa.

My Australian friend said the consulate did not even want him to leave the passport, because it would be useless.

Discussion in Câmara dos Deputados about regulating prostitution, before the World Cup and the Olympics.

[url]http://noticias.band.uol.com.br/brasil/noticia/?id=100000548434[/url]

No way this will happen.

[QUOTE=Sperto; 1350508]Discussion in Câmara dos Deputados about regulating prostitution, before the World Cup and the Olympics.

[url]http://noticias.band.uol.com.br/brasil/noticia/?id=100000548434[/url]

No way this will happen.[/QUOTE]Seems like a good idea, Brasilian FKK clubs.

Once this new regulation comes in force, in case you are a pimp, get from the girl "only" 49% as if you get 50% or more you may get into trouble.
Ridiculous.

[QUOTE=Sperto; 1350508]Discussion in Câmara dos Deputados about regulating prostitution, before the World Cup and the Olympics.

[url]http://noticias.band.uol.com.br/brasil/noticia/?id=100000548434[/url]

No way this will happen.[/QUOTE]

Have been living in Buenos Aires for better part of past few years and having a great time as a monger.

However, their is some pressure from work to shift to Northern Brazil.

I want to ask the Brazil experienced mongers which city should I choose in Brazil to shift to?

Somewhere, where I could have a nice life. I earn pretty ok, so money would not be that big a issue.

Portuguese is zero.

Any tips guys?

[QUOTE=Britisher; 1351224]Have been living in Buenos Aires for better part of past few years and having a great time as a monger.

However, their is some pressure from work to shift to Northern Brazil.

I want to ask the Brazil experienced mongers which city should I choose in Brazil to shift to?

Somewhere, where I could have a nice life. I earn pretty ok, so money would not be that big a issue.

Portuguese is zero.

Any tips guys?[/QUOTE]What cities are your options?

A lot depends on what you mean by a nice life of course. My own preference is Belem, which has a wonderful 'small town' feel to it. You have a well-established and very reliable brothel. Locomotiva. Where you can spend many a very pleasant evening eating and drinking before taking one of the girls home or to one of the varied on-site suites. There are also a good few cheap and cheerful drinking dens downtown that double as on-site brothels.

The more sophisticated area and shopping centre is not that sophisticated. Belem generally is not very sophisticated. But you can enjoy a good range of jazz and local music, avoiding Brega (a cheesy music that locals actually think is good). Be kind to people here. Local transport is good, the city is not too big, and it's a fairly short hop to minor or major coastal resorts. You can also have mini-trips into the rain forest.

Another major option, very different, is São Luis. It has sone fans among experienced mongers on here who are maybe better placed to recommend the place. It is a very big city. Brothels are spread widely and I personally found the girls in them to be of poor quality though I didn't persevere long enough to sample exhaustively (just travelling about SL can be exhausting). It has two main tourist areas. Beach front and historical. Beach front is full of young people convinced they are rather cool, and a fair smattering of fast cars. The beach is 'ok'. Not stunning. The historical area is is cute and worth a visit. There are some street walkers of varying quality there. SL is ok as a jumping off point to the Lencois Marahenses. One of the strangest and most beautiful deserts in the world (though getting there is still a pain even from SL).

You will have to learn at least survival Porto to get by anywhere in the north. As well as survival 'Brasilian' for the way of life. These cities do not have the vaguely 'European' feel of BS, São Paulo, or Beli Horizonte.

I would add that São Luis has maybe the best reggae in the world. But Belem is easier for mongering and as a place to live IMHO.

[QUOTE=Christopherd;1351905]I would add that São Luis has maybe the best reggae in the world. But Belem is easier for mongering and as a place to live IMHO.[/QUOTE]atChristopherd,

Thanks buddy.

I read your suggestions with great interest. They were indeed very helpful; .

I like what you told me. I will be investigating more.

When I said "nice life", I meant a place where I could get laid 10-15 times a month without getting bored or feeling sexually frustrated. I also meant, somewhere I could get basic needs of life such as a good internet connection, places to shop etc.

Thank you buddy!