Topic: Futurecom Brazil

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Cocked Pistol
Episode 339

339: Cocked Pistol

Dvorak Broadcasting from Brazil, Futurecom Event Speech

John C. Dvorak broadcasts from a television studio in Brasilia, Brazil, after delivering a paid speech at the Futurecom technology event. He describes the IPTV infrastructure of the station and the social culture of the Brazilian people. Adam Curry welcomes him from California as they open episode 339 of the podcast.

Cocked Pistol
Episode 339 2:29 - 4:44

339: Cocked Pistol

Brazilian Social Culture, Trade Show Booth Bimbos

A discussion of Brazilian culture highlights the social nature of the population and the quality of local cuisine, specifically churrascarias and Italian restaurants. Observations from the Futurecom trade show floor include the prevalence of "booth bimbos" and the difficulty of distinguishing transsexual individuals at public events.