Author: NEWSPAPER The Brasilians
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China plans to place a probe on the far side of the moon
In discussing the topic of space exploration, China confirms the country’s plans to send a rover to the unexplored side of the Moon, that is, the dark side in 2018 and to place a rover on Mars in 2020. The official document, released by the Information Department of the State Council, states that the mission…
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American Airlines Named ‘Airline of the Year’
American Airlines announced that Air Transport World, the leading global and commercial airline magazine, has named American Airlines as the “Airline of the Year.” The editors of ATW selected American from over 10 global competitors in recognition of the achievements driven by its leadership and employees over the past year. The successful integration of American…
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What does Trump want to do in the first 100 days of his presidency?
Donald Trump took office as President of the United States on the last day of the 20th with a list of actions to implement right in the first 100 days of his presidency. A summary of his proposals follows: • Propose a Constitutional Amendment to impose term limits on all members of Congress; • Freeze…
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Changes Ahead for the H1B Visa
A bill proposing radical changes to the H1-B visa program, which allows skilled workers from other countries to be employed in the U.S., has been reintroduced in Congress by two lawmakers who claim that the measures would curb abuses that they assert are occurring. The bill, among other things, raises the minimum salary for H-1B…
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Several American States Raise Minimum Wage
Nineteen American states have raised or are in the process of raising the state minimum wage per hour, reaching $11.50 in some states. Among the states offering the highest minimum wages are Massachusetts and Washington, according to the Associated Press. In Arizona, the wage jumped $1.95, from $8.05 to $10.00. The increase is expected to…
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Brazilian government authorizes the concession of four airports
The National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac) published, in the Official Gazette of the Union (DOU), the concession notice for four international airports: Porto Alegre (RS), Salvador (BA), Florianópolis (SC), and Fortaleza (CE). The auction will take place at the São Paulo Stock Exchange (BM&FBovespa) on March 16, 2017. The initial payment for the concessions of…
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Satellite to Increase Broadband
Brazil will have, this year, a new satellite communication system capable of handling the information traffic of the Armed Forces and also allowing for the expansion of broadband. This way, Internet access will be faster and more effective for Brazilians in remote regions. The Minister of Defense, Raul Jungmann, along with the president of Telebras,…
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Nando Reis and Os Infernais
After four years on the road with the “SEI” tour, Nando Reis is performing with his band Os Infernais, which features Felipe Cambraia (bass and vocals), Diogo Gameiro (drums and vocals), Alex Veley (keyboards and vocals), and Walter Villaça (guitar and vocals), along with Gil Miranda and Hannah Lima on backing vocals, in the new…
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Visite as Carolinas
Carolina do Sul O estado da Carolina do Sul está cheio de cultura vibrante, belas praias, campos de golfe e muito mais. A hospitalidade do Sul está entranhada em cada cidade desse estado, com cidades pequenas e casas com varandas na frente, e os moradores locais recebem os turistas com braços abertos e uma xícara…
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Interview: Leonardo Picciani
UN Radio: Is Brazil, specifically Rio de Janeiro, ready to host and inaugurate the Olympics on August fifth? Leonardo Picciani: Look, Rio de Janeiro and Brazil are absolutely ready for the start of the Olympic Games on August fifth. Most of the sports facilities are already delivered and prepared to host the events. At the…