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Education Ensures Equal Opportunities
Education can expand opportunities for children and young people, said the Minister of Education, Mendonça Filho. Speaking during the award ceremony of the National Order of Educational Merit, he called for more coordination between civil society and the government. No total, 110 personalities were honored for their efforts to improve education in Brazil. “Educating is…
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National Defense is “Essential” for Brazil’s Prominence
The head of the General Secretariat of the Presidency of the Republic, Moreira Franco, assessed last March that developing the national security and defense industry is essential to consolidate Brazil’s global position. “I am a country of global prominence […] Both the defense industry and the organization of the sector in the country are indispensable…
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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…
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Brazilian Dynasty in the World Cup
In less than four months – on June 14, to be precise – the 21st FIFA World Cup will kick off at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, with the hosts facing Saudi Arabia. This gives us plenty of time to enjoy a countdown. Between now and the start of the World Cup, we will take a…
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FIFA World Cup Tickets
356,700 tickets have been allocated (subject to payment) for fans around the world via www.FIFA.com/tickets in the first 24 hours of the first-come, first-served sales window, which started on March 13 at 12:00 Moscow time. The majority of tickets were allocated to Russian fans (197,036), followed by fans from the USA (14,845), Argentina (14,564), Colombia…
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History of the Football World Cup
An international governing body of football, FIFA, was created in 1904. The organization’s goal was to host championship matches between professional leagues from different nations. The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) first conceived the idea of a world football championship back in 1926. FIFA president Jules Rimet envisioned an event that would fit between…
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Eliane Elias Revives a Broadway Musical
Eliane Elias returns with Music from Man of La Mancha, set to be released on April 13, 2018, by Concord Jazz. Recorded with two different trios — one in which the piano virtuoso is accompanied by bassist Eddie Gomez and drummer Jack De-Johnette, and the other with Marc Johnson on bass and Satoshi Takeishi on…
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American Airlines Cancels Flights to Brazil
American Airlines announced the cancellation of several flights connecting the United States to Brazil. The changes will take effect starting August 21. Some flights will be completely discontinued, while others will see a reduction in weekly frequency. According to American Airlines, passengers who have already purchased tickets for flights that will be canceled can request…
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Beija-Flor Samba School Wins Rio Carnival Parade
The Brazilian samba school Beija-Flor de Nilópolis is the champion of the 2018 Rio de Janeiro Carnival, one of the largest and most popular celebrations in the world. Presented by singer Neguinho da Beija-Flor, the samba-enredo “Monstruoso é Aquele Que Não Sabe Amar” drew a parallel between Mary Shelley’s horror romance “Frankenstein,” which celebrates its…