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Silvio Gazzaniga, the man who created the World Cup trophy
In 1971, Silvio Gazzaniga created the iconic World Cup trophy after Brazil kept the Jules Rimet. The Italian sculptor, now 93 years old, recalls the creative process.
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Brazil Surpasses China and the USA in Agriculture
With the support of the Brazilian government, including through agricultural credit and research incentives, Brazilian agribusiness has become the most efficient in the world. Data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirms the country’s strong productivity compared to other economies, an advantage that has been crucial in driving Brazil’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. According…
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Brazil Invests in Water Management
Approximately 70% of the world’s freshwater is used by agriculture, according to the World Bank. In Brazil, the water used in the fields is predominantly collected from rain, but the government has programs aimed at protecting this resource. Part of the São Francisco River Integration Project, the Spring Plan creates a framework for integrated government…
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Cheerleaders May Be at Risk of Mumps
Thousands of cheerleaders who participated in a national competition last month recently received some disheartening news: They may have been exposed to mumps.Officials from the Texas Department of State Health Services sent letters to individuals who attended the competition — called the National Cheerleaders Association (NCA) All-Star National Championship — warning them that a contagious…
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The Orchid Show at NYBG
Now in its 16th year, The Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden (NYBG) features thousands of dramatically arranged orchids in the Enid A. Haupt Conservatory, with a series of installations created by Daniel Ost. The specially commissioned works pay homage to Ost’s training in ikebana, the Japanese art of floral arrangement. In ikebana,…
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Macy’s Flower Show
The traditional spring reception at Macy’s flagship stores in New York, Chicago, and San Francisco runs until April 8, during regular store hours at participating locations. However, Macy’s stores will be closed on Easter Sunday, April 1. Every year, these locations are transformed into stunning floral scenes with flowers, fantasy blooms and lush plants from…
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Soybean Exports Expected to Grow Even More in 2018
Essential for Brazilian agribusiness, soybeans are expected to continue being a strong engine for national agricultural production in 2018. Estimates from the Brazilian Association of Vegetable Oil Industries (Abiove) point to record numbers in both production and exports of the grain.According to the entity, Brazil is expected to produce 114.7 million tons of soybeans this…
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Is It a Good Time to Invest in Brazil
With the measures taken by the Brazilian government already showing positive effects on the economy, business leaders in the commerce sector claim that the time is right for the resumption of investments in the country. Brazil has entered a new cycle of opportunities, they said. “It is worth investing in Brazil. Brazil continues to be…
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Brazil Assumes the Presidency of CAF
The Minister of Planning, Development, and Management, Dyogo Oliveira, has assumed the presidency of the Executive Council of the Development Bank of Latin America (CAF) for a one-year term. This is the first time Brazil occupies the highest position in the bank’s Executive Council. The mission of CAF is to promote development and regional integration…
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Alcohol vs. Marijuana
With the legalization of marijuana on the rise, an increasing number of studies are exploring the potential harms and benefits of the drug. Scientists from the University of Colorado Boulder conducted a review of existing imaging data that examined the effects of alcohol and marijuana, or cannabis, on the brain. Study leader Rachel Thayer, from…