Category: Education
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How St. Patrick’s Day Gained New Life in America
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Every March 17, the U.S. transforms into an emerald country for a day. Americans wear green clothes and drink green beer. Green milkshakes, bagels, and grits appear on menus. In a trick worthy of a leprechaun, Chicago even dyes its river green. Revellers from coast to coast celebrate all things Irish by raising pints of…
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Francisco Cândido Xavier
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The greatest medium of all time is not only admired by Spiritists but also by people from all religious, political, and social segments—both national and international—who recognized the seriousness of the postulates he embraced and exemplified during his 92 years of life. He was even nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1981 and was…
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February 29: What Would Happen If We Didn’t Have Leap Years?
The time it takes for the Earth to orbit the Sun does not correspond to an even number of days. A solar year actually has 365 days, 5 hours, 48 minutes, and 46 seconds, according to calculations by NASA. As a result, every year, the 365-day calendar falls about a quarter of a day behind…
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These Are The 10 US Cities With The Best Quality Of Life
US News and World Report recently released its annual ranking of the cities in the United States with the best quality of life. The cities were ranked based on the following factors: • Crime rates • Quality of education • Well-being • Transportation • Quality and availability of healthcare • Air Quality Index (AQI) •…
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Florida Tries to Pass Legislation That Will Prohibit Children Under 16 from Having Social Media Accounts. What Do You Think?
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The Florida House of Representatives has approved legislation that will prohibit anyone under the age of 16 in the state from maintaining accounts on certain social media platforms. The bill now goes to the desk of Republican Governor Ron DeSantis. The legislation – Online Protections for Minors – will require some social media platforms to…
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Thousands of Ancient Artifacts Found in Brazil May Rewrite the Country’s History
Forty-three human skeletons were found during excavations for a project in the State of Maranhão, Brazil, where the construction company MRV is building residential condominiums under the federal housing program Minha Casa Minha Vida.
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Mineiridade. What is that?
Estava eu quieto no meu canto, aí aparece alguém e me pergunta o que mineiridade. Tomei algumas palavras emprestadas aqui e acolá para poder explicar com jeito e na mais singela tradução um pouco do nosso mineirês… O escritor mineiro João Guimarães Rosa, traduziu Minas Gerais por meio daquilo que os mais de 20 milhões…
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Lula proclaimed 2024 as the ‘National Year of Fernando Sabino’
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The Brazilian president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva approved the law that will declare 2024 as the ‘National Year of Fernando Sabino’. The aim is to celebrate and recognize the significant contribution of the author to Brazilian literature on the centenary of his birth. He would have turned 100 years old on October 12 of…
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U.S. Offers English Course for 300 Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous Youth
The Embassy and Consulates of the United States in Brazil, through the Regional English Language Office (RELO), in partnership with the +Unidos Group, are selecting 300 young people for the Access E2C 2024 program (English to Connect, Communicate, Catalyze), a course that promotes language teaching for the Afro-Brazilian and Indigenous population. Interested individuals must reside…
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Actress Jodie Foster Says Generation Z Can Be ‘Really Annoying’ in the Workplace: Do You Agree?
In a recent interview, Jodie Foster criticized Generation Z for lacking ideal workplace ethics, stating they can be really annoying. She noted trends in younger employees wanting more control over their work environment.