Here is an article on the incident
Sad. Be aware of where you are and be careful out there.
[URL]http://www.news.com.au/sport/motorsport/lewis-hamiltons-team-robbed-at-gunpoint-at-formula-one-in-brazil-as-he-crashes-out-on-first-lap-of-grand-prix/news-story/da5d76265a99b6231083f8f6df954260[/URL]
[QUOTE=RioBob;2104732]The formula 1 drivers just got held up by gunpoint in Brazil, this will be international news. I also just read recently that Brazil's tourism has dropped 30% this year because of news like this about violence. I did notice that for the upcoming summer season hotels in Rio are going for a good price but airfares are still very high and I can see that the planes are not full. But in comparison the summer season for Europe the airfares are better and the planes are more full. I can't imagine why they are holding the airfares to Brazil still so high. Personally I'm ok because I will be using points but if the airfares were better I might have bought instead.[/QUOTE]
Online dating. My extensive experiences
I've got to give Brazil a huge compliment. I have been using all the cupid sites for 3 years plus and have spoken to maybe 800+ ladies from BR. Only 2 asked for financial assistance. 2 Out Of 800!Colombian girls also never asked. African sites, Dominican sites and here in UK all did frequently. The Brazilians restore my faith online. Have met so many good people through there who wouldn't dream of soliciting online. DRCupid I met one good one looool- I think the countries with a stronger national identity and culture help avoid the I want to find a gringo and move syndrome. Sure Brazilians want to but many don't. Povertbplays a part and also opportunism. I'm proud to say I have gotten 4 girls banned from cupid sites as they were so deceitful I wanted to spare others the hassle LOL. Abraços.