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Five Reasons Why More American High Schools Should Offer Portuguese Classes
I grew up in a suburb of Minneapolis, Minnesota. I graduated from Minnetonka High School, perennially ranked among the best high schools in the state and, consequently, the nation. Of course, that was eons ago, in 1990, before anyone knew what email or the internet was; years before Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Zoom became part…
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New York Will Reopen on July 1, 2021
Summer is approaching, vaccinations are increasing, and New York is ready to reopen on July 1. Local small businesses are returning to activity, and outdoor markets are popping up all over the city. One of these markets, ‘Spring Up’, is an immersive dining and shopping experience in Bryant Park until June 20. The market is…
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The Royalty and the Others
The world was hypnotized by television in April due to two seemingly unrelated events to the Covid-19 pandemic. One of them was the funeral of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, with all its colorful pageantry and pomp that distracted ordinary people for a few hours, allowing them to forget their fear and dread of…
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Everyday English Idioms & Where They Come From – Part I
You probably use a bunch of expressions, idioms, and slang phrases every day that don’t make sense literally. If you’ve ever thought a lot about why you say something in a specific way, you could probably take a guess. However, some expressions in English are so peculiar that it’s impossible to guess where the hell…
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The Success of Designer Tati Vitsic in New York
The crayons and colored pencils of her childhood traced Tati’s successful journey as a renowned international graphic designer. With a client list that includes major brands like GAP, Lucky Brand, Reebok, and Macys, she needed much more than luck to succeed in her field. Academic preparation, entrepreneurial skills, and talent are all important ingredients for…
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Parintins Festival is a Major Attraction for Amazon Tourism
Since 1965, the people of Manaus have staged the legend of the boi-bumbá in the Amazon during the Parintins Folklore Festival. One of the most popular events in northern Brazil, it attracts nearly 100,000 people, both locals and tourists, to celebrate regional culture. The festivities always take place on the last weekend of June and…
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Caruarú, City of the Largest Open-Air Market
Amidst the typical vegetation of the arid Northeast, Caruarú attracts thousands of visitors seeking to experience some of the local cultural events and to get to know this important artistic center of Pernambuco. Declared a historical and immaterial heritage by the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (Iphan), the Feira Livre de Caruarú is…
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Garopaba, Host of Surf Championships
Located in the South of Santa Catarina, Garopaba has some of the most beautiful beaches in the State. Ideal for surfing, the city’s beaches have hosted several international championships and attract many sports enthusiasts every year. Garopaba is blessed with beautiful mountains, rivers, lakes, and extensive coastlines, in addition to its preserved native forests, with…
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São Joaquim, the Coldest City
São Joaquim, in Santa Catarina, is known as the coldest city in Brazil and for its apple production. The São Joaquim National Park offers rural tourism and hosts the National Apple Festival.
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Caldas Novas, the Largest Hydrothermal Park in the World
Caldas Novas is located in the south of the state of Goiás and is part of the largest hydrothermal park in the world! Crystal-clear water emerges from the ground at temperatures close to 60°C. The thermal water is considered therapeutic, attracting around one million visitors each year. The city has the largest hotel network in…