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If You’re Going to Brazil This Summer, You Can’t Miss This Beach
There is a beach destination located about 85 km from the city of Natal that almost always appears on lists of the most beautiful beaches in Brazil. We are talking about Praia de Pipa, which attracts tourists from all over the world. To get there, visitors can take the Rota do Sol (Rota do Sol).…
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Marked by popular participation, Brazilian Constitution turns 35
Born from the process of redemocratization that ended 21 years of dictatorship (1964–1985), the Brazilian Constitution celebrates its 35th anniversary this month. In effect since October 5, 1988, it is the seventh constitutional text promulgated since 1824, when Emperor Pedro I imposed his first set of laws on the country. Although the text approved by…
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“Pictures of Ghosts” will represent Brazil at the Oscars
The Brazilian Academy of Cinema and Audiovisual Arts announced the film “Pictures of Ghosts” (“Retratos Fantasmas”), by Kleber Mendonça Filho, as Brazil’s representative in the race for a spot in the Best International Feature Film category at the 2024 Academy Awards.The film competed against five others, which had been selected from 28 Brazilian productions. “It…
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Healing Leaves: The Myth of Orisha Ossanhe by Luzia Castaneda
“The work began in the Poconos Mountains, Pennsylvania, in the summer of 2020. I was painting and a leaf fell onto my watercolor – it was a calling. Throughout the following year, I explored different forests in the U.S. and Brazil, searching for leaves that could create a wonderful beauty over my watercolor, and then…
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“O Arado Torto”: The New Book by Itamar Vieira Junior
Acclaimed as the most important Brazilian novel of the century so far, this best-seller’s unique blend of magic and social realism has earned it three literary awards and global acclaim. ‘I heard our grandmother asking what we were doing. “Say something!”, she demanded, threatening to rip our tongues out. Little did she know that one…
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This Fall, Older Adults Should Protect Their Health
With the flu and cold season approaching, it’s time for older adults to protect themselves not only from these seasonal threats but also from other health risks.
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Are You a Medicare Newbie?
Approximately 4.4 million Americans will turn 65 in 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. While age is just a number in some respects, this particular birthday marks the time when Americans become eligible for the federal health insurance program Medicare. And if you’re reaching this milestone soon, you’re in good company, as athlete, entrepreneur,…
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Two-Thirds of Consumers Are Willing to Switch Providers Due to Fraud Experiences
The flood of scams that flourished during the COVID-19 pandemic and still proliferates today has increased public anxiety regarding fraud. Rampant fraud is also reshaping individuals’ expectations of organizations’ obligations to protect them – and the concessions they are willing to make to enhance security – according to a new study on consumer fraud from…
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Survey: Farmers Observe Significant Impacts of Climate Change on Their Farms
71% of farmers say that climate change is already having a significant impact on their farms, and even more are concerned about the future.
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Ipanema Welcomes Latin Pop Icon Shakira as Brand Ambassador
Ipanema, a renowned Brazilian footwear brand, announces an exciting partnership with the influential icon of Latin pop culture, Shakira. Shakira becomes the face of Ipanema in the upcoming Spring Summer 2024 in Brazil, starring in an exclusive global campaign for the brand’s Sempre Nova collection, which features a variety of classic Ipanema styles at the forefront of…


