José Carlos Eiras

Barcelona at A Shadow of the Wind

José Carlos Eiras Terrorism August 20, 2017

I can’t help but think of the recent terrorist attack at Las Ramblas in Barcelona. What a tragedy. How can someone or a group do something like that? I have very fond memories of Barcelona. The visits I made, the books I read. I remember very well ...Read More

Friend in Arawak

José Carlos Eiras Friendship June 10, 2016

Much has been said on how important it is to have a friends. Real friends, those who do not care how long separated, when they meet is as they always have been together. To paraphrase the great Brazilian poet Vinicius de Morais, friend is an ...Read More

Football soccer transcends wars

Jose Eiras Humor September 14, 2012

Football soccer is the world’s sport and fans of the game can be very passionate. FIFA, the International Federation of Football Association, is a powerful, wealthy body, and in some cases stronger than country governments. Just look at what FIFA has demanded of South ...Read More

Prostate cancer is not funny, but it could be…

Jose Eiras Humor September 3, 2012

I was looking for a house and while inspecting it, I noticed some water damage. I went outside to look for the source of the infiltration when I noticed the next door neighbor. I walked to his driveway, introduced myself and asked him questions ...Read More

Buda & Pest a Tale of Two Cities

Jose Carlos Eiras Events May 23, 2012

Before accepting the invitation to go Hungary to participate in the Figyelö 2012 CIO Forum (read about it on The Practical CIO website), I did not know that Budapest was in reality two cities in one. Buda in one side of the Danube and Pest on ...Read More

Not Famous? Use a Celebrity Identity…

Jose Carlos Eiras Social May 31, 2011

Read the article posted on The Practical CIO on how anonymous authors are using e-mail and the internet to publish their work borrowing from celebrity author identities… ...Read More

Unsuspecting Cruise Passengers

Jose Eiras Social May 2, 2011

Where did I see a painting or watercolor similar to this photo? If you seen it somewhere, let me know. Click on Contact above and send me an e-mail or add a comment below. Download full size image for personal use. Commercial or any ...Read More

Is Brazil Growing… Politically?

Jose Carlos Eiras Economy October 22, 2010

Very interesting what is happening politically in Brazil right now. If you are Brazilian or have a Brazilian friend, you probably have received an incredible amount of e-mails related to the presidential election. First round of the election took place early in the month ...Read More

Building an Externally Focused IT Team Radio Show

Jose Carlos Eiras The Practical CIO Book, Webcast June 24, 2010

Visit the CIO Talk Radio to listen to Building an Externally Focused IT Team, featured in this week’s show. Sanjou Aul was the show host and guest participants were Merv Tarde, VP, Information Technology and Chief Information Officer, Interstate Battery of America, Inc and José ...Read More

CIO Magazine Staff Thumbs Up to The Practical CIO Book

Jose Eiras The Practical CIO Book June 7, 2010

Staff of the CIO Magazine, in it’s May 15 edition recommends The Practical CIO Book. ...Read More