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Imagining the Earth
If we were to approach rivers, mountains, dragonflies, redwoods, and reptiles as if they were all alive, intelligent, imbued with soul, imagination, and purpose, what could the world become? Who would we become if we intentionally engaged with such an animated Earth? The world would come alive if we taught our children – and ourselves!…
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Preparing the Next Generation of Women Leaders in Brazil
What happens when 100 girls from public schools are trained in business and leadership skills for six months? Empowerment, says a new program in Brazil sponsored by the Department of State. The Power4Girls program aims to “demonstrate our ongoing commitment to the Brazilian government’s high school reform efforts,” said Todd Miyahira, one of the program…
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BR Day NY 2022 Was Canceled
PRESS RELEASE AUGUST 9, 2022 New York, August 9, 2022 – For the third consecutive year, BR Day New York, a huge Brazilian festival that occupies several blocks of Sixth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan, had to be canceled. The event, which celebrates Brazil’s Independence for 34 years with musical performances, Brazilian food, and culture, was…
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Why are airline tickets to Brazil so expensive right now?
Let’s explain. First, there is a shortage of pilots, many retired early while others were laid off. As there are not enough pilots, dozens of flights to Brazil have been canceled. Now there is less availability of flights and a high demand. This is also causing many delays and cancellations of flights. Additionally, current aviation…
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Brazilian Retailer Magalu Pioneers New Form of eCommerce
Several months ago, I wrote an article for The Brasilians about Lu, the most followed non-human influencer in the world, with tens of millions of followers on social media. Lu is the main spokesperson and an omnipresent virtual sales associate of Magazine Luiza, a giant in omnichannel retail with over 1,300 physical stores and a…
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“New Museum” presents video installations by Bárbara Wagner & Benjamin de Burca
This will be the first group exhibition in the United States featuring works by Bárbara Wagner and Benjamin de Burca. Having worked together for a decade, Bárbara Wagner (b. 1980, Brasília, Brazil) and Benjamin de Burca (b. 1975, Munich, Germany) produce films and video installations that present protagonists involved in cultural production. The duo often…
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Monkeypox Spreads Worldwide: Why Scientists Are on Alert
More than 120 confirmed or suspected cases of monkeypox, a rare viral disease rarely detected outside Africa, have been reported in at least 11 non-African countries last week. The emergence of the virus in separate populations around the world, in places where it does not usually appear, has alarmed scientists — and led them to…
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U.S. Nonprofit Organization Funds Affordable Houses Made with 3D Printers
If 3D printers can be used to make prosthetic limbs and topographic maps, why not houses? Habitat for Humanity, a U.S. nonprofit organization, is providing funding for architecture firms to build homes using 3D printers for low-income families. “Many local Habitat organizations are seeking alternative ways to increase the production of affordable housing,” said a…
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Cathedral of St. John the Divine Illuminates Columns for Pride Month
The Cathedral of St. John the Divine illuminated its columns with vibrant and beautiful rainbow colors in support of LGBTQ communities during Pride Month. The Cathedral, located in historic Morningside Heights, has long been a home for progressive social causes, beginning with its charter as a “house of prayer for all people.” As one of…
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Reducing Vehicle Emissions in the U.S.
In the United States, government policies, innovations from the American automotive industry, and consumer interest in clean air have combined over the past decades to reduce passenger vehicle emissions. The recent progress includes President Biden signing the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in 2021, which expands public transportation options; replaces deficient transit vehicles, including buses,…