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The Promising Gaming Industry in Brazil
The Brazilian Association of Game Development Companies (Abragames), in collaboration with the consulting firm Nordicity, has launched a new report outlining the Brazilian gaming industry. Titled “The Golden Opportunity: How Brazil Can Leapfrog into a Global Leader in Video Games,” this white paper provides an overview of the current state and potential of this industry…
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30 Years Ago, the Real Plan Brought Down Hyperinflation and Stabilized the Economy in Brazil
One of the most innovative plans in the world economy completed 30 years last month. Exactly three decades ago, the cruzeiro real, a currency ravaged by hyperinflation, was replaced by the real, which stabilized the Brazilian economy. A risky bet that involved a kind of social engineering to de-index inflation after successive failed economic plans.…
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Brazil Apologizes for the Persecution of Japanese Immigrants
The Amnesty Commission, an autonomous advisory body of the Ministry of Human Rights and Citizenship, approved the recognition by the Brazilian state that Japanese immigrants and their descendants born in the country were politically persecuted during World War II (1939-1945). The admission of persecution and/or complicity by the state was a response to the request…
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Confused by nutrition labels? You are not alone
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Shopping at the supermarket can feel like navigating a maze: so many options in every aisle, food packaging covered in marketing claims, and little guidance on what is actually healthy and what is not. People want to make healthy choices for themselves and their families, but how can they when the information available is so…
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Have You Heard of Compounding Pharmacies?
Most consumers know how a traditional pharmacy works. Far fewer are familiar with an alternative option: a compounding pharmacy. Here’s everything you need to know about these specialized health facilities and how they have the potential to improve your well-being. What is a compounding pharmacy? A compounding pharmacy employs the art and science of creating…
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Understanding Your Credit Score
When you apply for a loan, a cell phone, a rental property, or a number of other activities, lenders and potential financiers will examine your credit score to assess your financial stability and the risk of defaulting on a financial obligation. The better your score, the more options will be available to you, including higher…
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Brazilian Researcher to Assume Presidency of the International AIDS Society
Brazilian infectious disease specialist and researcher Beatriz Grinsztejn will be the first Latin American woman to preside over the International AIDS Society (IAS), which brings together professionals working with the disease. Grinsztejn, a researcher at the Evandro Chagas National Institute of Infectious Diseases (INI/Fiocruz), stated that she will bring Brazil’s positive experiences in HIV treatment…
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Building an App Can Help Your Business Grow. Here’s How to Do It
In today’s world, apps are crucial for business growth and customer experience. Artificial intelligence can help anyone create theirs quickly and cost-effectively.
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US Rival, Brazil to Compete in Seven Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Finals in Paris
Brazil will send seven representatives to the medal phase of women’s artistic gymnastics in Paris, including multi-champion Rebeca Andrade, who qualified for four individual finals.
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Lençóis Maranhenses, in Brazil, becomes a World Heritage Site
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The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared the Lençóis Maranhenses National Park a World Heritage Site. The decision was announced on Friday (26) during the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, held in New Delhi, India. The park, located about 250 kilometers from São Luís, the capital of the state…