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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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Machado de Assis in English
A classic master of Brazilian and world literature, Machado de Assis is receiving well-deserved recognition in the United States, thanks to the release of “Collected Stories of Machado de Assis” by Liveright. The 930-page book brings together for the first time in English all the stories written by Machado during his lifetime. Machado de Assis…
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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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The Month of Football Has Arrived
Brazil is often considered the country of samba and football, and it would be a difficult task to decide which is more popular. Football is the main sport in Brazil, with millions of fans. Players from the smaller teams to the biggest give their heart and soul during matches.There are entire industries and traditions dedicated…
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Brazil Reaches Record in Distributed Solar Energy
For the first time, Brazil has reached the mark of 250 megawatts of installed capacity in photovoltaic solar systems for micro and mini-generation, according to a study published by Absolar, the entity that represents this sector in the country. These results consider the distribution of solar energy to residential, commercial, and industrial consumers, in buildings…
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Brazil Expects Record Wine Production in 2018
Driven by extremely favorable weather conditions and an increase in the production of wines and wine by-products, the Brazilian wine industry sees 2018 as a turning point for the sector, which suffered significant quantitative losses in 2015 and 2016. Furthermore, the Brazilian Wine Institute (Ibravin) forecasts that this year’s harvest will be the best in…
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Brazilian Government Against Homophobia
The Federal Government, in partnership with the federative units of the country, signed a pact to materialize Brazil’s commitment to the fight against homophobia and violence against the LGBTI community. In 2017, the Disque 100 service, through which people can report human rights violations, received more than 1,700 notifications of abuses against lesbian, gay, bisexual,…