Author: The Brasilians NewsPaper
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Government adjusts minimum salary for teaching to R$ 2,5 thousand
The Ministry of Education announced that the minimum salary for teaching will be adjusted to R$ 2,557.74. The increase is 4.17% and is effective from January 1st for public basic education teachers with a high school degree, normal modality, and a 40-hour weekly workload. Since 2009, the adjustment occurs in the first month of the…
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Embraer closes deal with American Boeing
With the approval of the Brazilian government, the Board of Directors of Embraer ratified the approval of the terms of the merger negotiations between the Brazilian company and the American company Boeing. Since July 2018, the two companies have been negotiating a merger agreement, which provides for the creation of a commercial aviation company and…
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100 Years of Military Aviation in Brazil
The vocation for aviation began in 1912, when the Brazilian Aeroclub received part of the land from the Union at the “Invernada dos Afonsos” to build the airfield. In 1913, the first army aviation school, the Brazilian School of Aviation (EBA), was established there, inaugurated in 1914, receiving 60 military personnel from the Army and…
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Woodstock: In 2019, the 50th Anniversary of the Festival
Fifty years after the Woodstock Music & Art Fair that promoted “three days of peace and music,” one of its original organizers announced that he is putting together Woodstock 50 for this summer. The event will take place over three days – from August 16 to 18 – in a 1,000-acre green space in Watkins…
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Biorregion
To better understand what it is about, it is necessary to know or recall the etymology of each word and how they together can provide us with the most complete answer possible on the subject. “Bio” has Greek origins meaning life. The word “Region” has Latin origins and basically means an area or territory that…
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The Best Beaches of the North Coast of Alagoas
Waking up early is essential for those who want to enjoy an intense day at the beach. Filled with vacation homes, Guaxuma, Garça Torta, and Riacho Doce serve well for those looking to hit the beach close to Maceió – in fact, they belong to the capital of Alagoas. The statue of a mermaid amidst…
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Porto Alegre for Readers
From Érico Veríssimo to Caio Fernando Abreu, from Moacyr Scliar to Fabrício Carpinejar – when it comes to literary life, Porto Alegre is renowned for both established writers and the new generations that sustain and renew the culture of letters. The last decade has also showcased names from the new generation, such as Daniel Galera,…
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Remembering Carnival at the Waldorf Astoria
I was studying in Washington, D.C. and working a few hours a day at our embassy. During Carnival in 1974, I reserved a table, which ended up being identified with the name of the embassy, and perhaps because of that, we were given a table on the dance floor. There were seven Brazilian friends, all…
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T. S. Eliot
T. S. Eliot was born in St Louis, Missouri, USA, on September 26, 1888. He was the son of Henry Ware Eliot, a businessman and treasurer of the Brick Hydraulic-Press Company, and Charlotte Champe Steams, a social worker. Between 1898 and 1905, he attended Smith Academy, where he studied Latin, Ancient Greek, French, and German.…
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Recycling Christmas Trees in New York
New York City is known for its trash, both for the amount deposited on the sidewalks day after day and for the “quality” of the trash, which can include objects, appliances, furniture, and books, all in perfect working condition.