Category: Destaque
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A Brazilian in NY
I wake up in the morning and look out the window The sun is shining and looks perfect As winter advances and retreats Spring flowers bloom in Central Park I grab my cup of coffee It tastes like Brazil and smells like NY I put on a light blue coat and rush to my doctor’s…
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The Success of Designer Tati Vitsic in NY
The crayons and colored pencils of childhood traced the destiny of carioca designer Tati Vitsic, who today is thriving in New York, serving major brands such as GAP, Lucky Brand, Reebok, and Macy’s.Her entrepreneurial spirit is evident in the stationery products of her company “Pommy New York,” which has earned her several awards, including the…
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The five biggest reasons why American schools should offer more Portuguese classes
I grew up in a neighborhood near Minneapolis in the state of Minnesota and graduated from Minnetonka High School, perennially ranked among the best high schools in the state and, consequently, the country. Of course, that was many years ago, in fact in 1990, before there was even anyone who knew what email or the…
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Everyday English Idioms & Where They Come From – Part I
You probably use a bunch of expressions, idioms, and slang phrases every day that don’t make sense literally. If you’ve ever thought a lot about why you say something in a specific way, you could probably take a guess. However, some expressions in English are so peculiar that it’s impossible to guess where the hell…
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The Success of Designer Tati Vitsic in New York
The crayons and colored pencils of her childhood traced Tati’s successful journey as a renowned international graphic designer. With a client list that includes major brands like GAP, Lucky Brand, Reebok, and Macys, she needed much more than luck to succeed in her field. Academic preparation, entrepreneurial skills, and talent are all important ingredients for…
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Parintins Festival is a Major Attraction for Amazon Tourism
Since 1965, the people of Manaus have staged the legend of the boi-bumbá in the Amazon during the Parintins Folklore Festival. One of the most popular events in northern Brazil, it attracts nearly 100,000 people, both locals and tourists, to celebrate regional culture. The festivities always take place on the last weekend of June and…
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Christ the Redeemer with Open Arms for Humanity
The idea of building a large statue atop Corcovado was first suggested in the mid-1850s when Father Pedro Maria Boss proposed placing a Christian monument on Mount Corcovado to honor Princess Isabel, regent of Brazil and daughter of Emperor Dom Pedro II. In 1889, the country became a republic, and with the official separation of…
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Natal, the City of the Sun
With beautiful beaches, areas of white sand dunes, and a rich and diverse culture, Natal offers its visitors a unique experience of leisure and entertainment. The city received this name (“Natal” means “Christmas” in Portuguese) because, on December 25, 1597, Admiral Antônio da Costa Valente and his men entered the shallows of the Potengi River,…
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The Beaches of João Pessoa
The beaches of João Pessoa, the capital of the State of Paraíba, are its main attractions. With warm weather present throughout the year, visitors enjoy spending their days in the warm waters and on the white sands, and then savoring the restaurants that serve seafood dishes. The Ponta do Seixas, known for being the place…
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Flirtatious Girls or Flirt Dolls, the Young Women at the Window
The story has surprisingly deep origins from the colonial times of the state of Minas Gerais. It features young women who, after their household chores, would often sit by the window and look out onto the street at an unspecified point. At the same time, they flirted with the men passing by on the street.…