The Curmudgeon on the Litmus Test
In American politics, it is common for appointees to the Supreme Court to be asked about their position on certain...
October 1, 2013Section
Guest Opinions
Opinion Articles from The Rio Times
Fair Winds for Wind Energy in Brazil
wind power corresponds to close to two percent of the total installed electricity capacity in Brazil
October 1, 2013
The Curmudgeon on “Infringing Embargos”
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Readers of The Rio Times will be pardoned if, even though...
September 24, 2013
Scolari Finds Fortune with Bolder Formation
Brazil's two substantial friendly victories last week helped maintain the monetum the Seleção has built since their Confederations Cup triumph.
September 17, 2013 Opinion: The Curmudgeon on Spying
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Brazilian press has lately been replete with references to the...
September 10, 2013 The End of the Sand Era
That being said, it is fair to say sand is the second most widely used material in sheer volume in...
September 10, 2013 The Curmudgeon on Deputy Don
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - Eric Clapton wrote a famous song entitled “I shot the sheriff”...
September 3, 2013
Botafogo to Blame if they Lose Brasileirão Title
What is for certain is that Botafogo are enjoying their finest season for several years, arguably since they lifted their...
September 3, 2013 The Curmudgeon on Foreign Doctors (Revisited)
Opinion, by Michael Royster RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL - The Cubans are coming! The Cubans are coming! Card Carrying Communists...
August 27, 2013