Category: Education
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The Pink Words and the Gray Words
One day, without quite knowing why, everything suddenly happened: the pink words disappeared from the planet. What are pink words? They are delicate words, like “thank you”, “please”, “if you don’t mind”, “it’s so important to me”. Words so sweet that they are like honey in the heart. Was it the work of the Gray…
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Federal Court Strikes Down Biden’s Student Loan Forgiveness Program
A federal judge in Texas struck down President Joe Biden’s student loan forgiveness program, declaring it illegal. The lawsuit was filed by a conservative group, the Job Creators Network Foundation, on behalf of two borrowers who did not qualify for the debt relief. Biden’s program had already been suspended since October 21 due to another…
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The Paradigm of (In)Sustainability
The contemporary human, who seemingly enjoys the vastest and most sophisticated resources, perceives himself as powerless and limited in his ability to respond to emerging challenges, and thus often positions himself in opposition to life. In the relentless pursuit of acquiring more and more, he destroys himself, as it is costly for him to recognize…
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What You Need to Know to Vote in the 2022 Elections
In a month, Brazil will head to the polls to elect a new president for the country. Brazilians residing abroad are required to vote only for the positions of president and vice president. However, the exercise of this civic duty is restricted to those who have transferred their voter registration to a polling station abroad.…
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How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Child in the U.S.?
In the United States, the average cost of raising a child from birth to age 17 has increased by 16% since 1960 – when data was first collected. In 1960, the average total spending on a child in a middle-income family was $202,020, adjusted for inflation. By 2015 – the most recent data available on…
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You Can Now Apply for Student Loan Forgiveness
President Joe Biden announced on Monday, October 17, that federal student loan borrowers can now apply online for forgiveness of up to $20,000 of their debt. “This is a game changer for millions of Americans… and it took an incredible effort to get this website up in such a short time,” Biden said. People wishing…
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Halloween
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“Halloween is a traditional North American festival that originated in the British Isles and is celebrated in various countries, including Brazil. This festival takes place on October 31 and is marked by children dressing up as monsters and going out in search of candy. Historians believe that this festival may have originated from celebrations held…
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Protecting Equality in the U.S. for 50 Years
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the groundbreaking U.S. statute that protects individuals from gender discrimination. No person in the United States should, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation, denied benefits, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance,” the law states*.…
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Who is the Superstar of Brazilian Folklore Saci-Pererê?
Saci-Pererê /sassy-perere/ is a type of Saci. Yes, there are many types of Sacis out there. The “Pererê” specimen is usually a boy with very dark skin and one leg, who smokes a pipe, wears a red hood, and travels in a mini hurricane. This description can change sometimes, and Saci-Pererê can also be described…
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The Benefits of Witnessing Acts of Kindness
Witnessing acts of kindness has a profound influence on people. Completely altruistic and selfless actions evoke feelings of peace and tranquility in those who witness them, feelings that remain etched in their minds and endure due to their sudden and unexpected nature. But why is it so beneficial to witness acts of kindness? What makes…