Category: Destaque
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U.S. Government Adjusts Entry Strategy for COVID-19 for International Air Passengers
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the U.S. Government (USG) is innovating and adopting a new approach to help keep international air passengers healthy. The new, more effective strategy focuses on the travel continuum and the individual passenger, including pre-boarding and post-arrival education, efforts to develop a potential testing framework with international partners, and disease response.…
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Take a “NYC-cation” in the Five Boroughs
NYC & Company, the official destination marketing organization and convention and visitors bureau for the five boroughs of New York, is encouraging locals and regional visitors to take a “NYC-cation” by heading to a beach in Staten Island, the Bronx River Greenway, or a sculpture park in Queens. Taking a staycation in the five boroughs…
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New York State Office for the Aging Urges Older Adults and Caregivers to Learn the Warning Signs and Symptoms of Sepsis
The New York State Office for the Aging (NYSOFA) urges caregivers and older adults in New York to recognize the early signs of sepsis, a serious and potentially fatal condition, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Jalapão, the paradise of adventures in Tocantins
When you arrive in Jalapão, leave your cell phone at home. Pay close attention to the region’s nature and plan your activities. You won’t need to carry your phone with you. But there’s another good reason for this: there is no signal. Located in a remote area of Tocantins, Jalapão is undoubtedly one of Brazil’s…
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After all, who are we, the Brazilians?
At first glance, the answer to this question seems easy: we are the product of the miscegenation between Portuguese colonizers, the indigenous people who lived in Brazil, and Africans brought as slave labor, in addition to immigrants who arrived between the 19th and 20th centuries – such as Germans, Italians, and Japanese. So far, so…
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Each for Equal
On March 8, International Women’s Day is celebrated. Every year, a different theme highlights the struggles that women around the world face. In 2020, the highlighted theme is gender equality. The organizers of the celebration explain: “An equal world is an enabled world. Individually, we are all responsible for our own thoughts and actions –…
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Grupo Globo Announces Partnership with Pixellot
Grupo Globo and Pixellot – announced their partnership to accelerate AI-driven automated production in the largest media market in South America, expanding coverage for the rights holder of various leagues and sports competitions throughout Brazil. The partnership includes a $3.3 million investment from Globo in Pixellot. The investment in Pixellot and the installation of its…
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Sergio Mendes Celebrates Six Decades of Music with New Album
A common thread runs through the incredibly diverse tapestry of music that producer, composer, keyboardist, and vocalist Sergio Mendes has created over his remarkable six-decade career: the spirit of joy. From his pioneering contributions to the foundations of bossa nova alongside names like Antonio Carlos Jobim, through the era-defining latin-pop sound of his iconic group…
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New York is Azul’s New International Destination
The largest airline in Brazil in terms of the number of cities served and flight departures has announced the launch of daily service between São Paulo – Viracopos and JFK starting June 15. New York will be Azul’s third destination in the United States. Azul already serves Fort Lauderdale and Orlando from São Paulo-Viracopos, Belo…
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The 60th Anniversary of Brazil’s Capital, the Beautiful Brasília
Brasília, the capital of Brazil, celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2020. The city is referred to as the seat of government, as it is where those who administer the country work – the President of the Republic, federal deputies, senators, among others. The project to build the new capital began during the presidency of Juscelino…