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The Magic of Handwriting: Pedro Corrêa do Lago’s Collection on Display
Handwriting operates a magic: it transports us back to defining moments in history, creativity, and a century. Brazilian author and editor Pedro Corrêa do Lago (photo) has assembled one of the most comprehensive autograph collections of our era, acquiring thousands of handwritten letters, manuscripts, and musical compositions, as well as inscribed photographs, drawings, and documents.…
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Newark Airport: Modern and Closer than You Think
Newark Liberty International Airport is one of the three major airports serving the New York Metropolitan Area (the others are John F. Kennedy and LaGuardia in NY) and the main airport serving the state of New Jersey. A recent modernization has made this airport a preferred option for many travelers. The United Airlines, the largest…
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An Afternoon for “Little” Readers
Author and editor Beti Rozencwajg (photo) will offer a one-and-a-half-hour workshop after school for children, based on her two illustrated children’s books, “Stolen Spirit” and “Without Words”.The two books provide a brief overview of Brazil’s early history while encouraging young readers to reflect on their Brazilian heritage through their personal experiences as immigrants or as…
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“Nossa Chape” Documents a Tragedy in Brazilian Football
“Nossa Chape” follows the reconstruction of the football club Chapecoense in Brazil, after the plane crash on November 28, 2016, which left only three players alive. With exclusive access to the families of the deceased, the new team, and the three severely injured players in recovery, the documentary explores the many challenges faced by the…
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Citi Concerts Series at Today: Have You Ever Been?
The Citi Concerts Series at Today is happening in New York. Have you always wanted to go to a show but didn’t know how? Check out the dates and details of the upcoming concerts. The TODAY shows are free and open to the public. General admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. For security reasons,…
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Discover Chapada Diamantina
Chapada Diamantina National Park, created in 1985, is an oasis in the Bahian Sertão, featuring impressive waterfalls, nature-sculpted mountains, and rich biodiversity.
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U.S. Supports Brazil’s Entry into the OECD
The U.S. support for Brazil’s candidacy to become a member of the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) would be beneficial for both countries, indicated the executive director of the Brazil-U.S. Business Council, Cassia Carvalho (photo), in an opinion piece published by the political news site The Hill. Carvalho wrote: “Brazil would immensely benefit…
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Technology is Fundamental for Jobs in Latin America
New technologies offer a pathway to poverty reduction and can usher in a wave of greater productivity and growth across Latin America and the Caribbean, according to a new report from the World Bank. At a time of growing fears of a future where automation replaces workers, technological innovation can create more and better jobs…
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Carsharing Improves Service in Brazil
In the rapidly developing global gig economy, where long-term economic relationships are being replaced by short-term “gigs,” carsharing (instead of car ownership) is becoming a very popular option. While personal mobility is as important as it has always been, owning a car seems increasingly unnecessary. In major urban centers, the growth of ride-hailing, ride-sharing, and…
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Diet vs. Exercise: Which is Better for Weight Loss?
What is more important: diet or exercise? Anyone who has tried to lose weight and maintain a healthy lifestyle has probably asked this question. Sixty-eight percent of people want to lose 10 pounds or more, according to a recent Harris Poll survey on behalf of Nutrisystem. It’s always a good time to start working on…