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Why are Brazilians so happy?

Thursday, 23 May 2013 15:51

The underlying reason is that even though the country as a whole is struggling, most families’ incomes are still rising fast. Unemployment is close to record lows and pay rises are comfortably outstripping inflation, partly because of big hikes to the minimum wage, but also because of that tight jobs market.

Ghosts in the material world

Thursday, 23 May 2013 15:51

John Gray revives the memory of a ghost story to discuss materialism - the theory that only matter exists.

The new New World

Thursday, 23 May 2013 15:51

As rich countries stagnate, they cease to be magnets for mobile hands and brains. Net migration from Mexico to the United States has fallen to roughly zero.

High spark of low-heeled shoes

Thursday, 23 May 2013 15:51

Think about it: enough height to give your bottom a little lift, and your legs a longer line, but low enough that you can pound the pavement pain-free.

Popes have faith in Colombian tailor

Thursday, 23 May 2013 15:51

To say Luis Abel Delgado of Cali occupies a special niche in the global rag trade is an understatement: He's made vestments for two Roman Catholic popes, as well as inaugural sashes for several Latin American presidents.

His sartorial skills have taken him from extreme poverty in southwest Colombia to the Vatican and several presidential palaces as an honored guest.

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General

Why are Brazilians so happy?

Ghosts in the material world

The new New World

High spark of low-heeled shoes

Popes have faith in Colombian tailor

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