Category: Geral
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Time Is Money, But How Much? Here’s What Americans Think an Hour of Their Time Is Worth
If you weren’t born in this country, the first thing you learn when you arrive is that “time is money.” Time in America is short and precious. So, to assess how precious time is for Americans, the financial planning company Empower asked 2,204 adults between March 11 and 14 of this year how much money…
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Rodolpho Parigi Exhibits in New York. Discover the Work of This Emerging Brazilian Artist
Rodolpho Parigi (b. 1977, São Paulo, Brazil) is part of a new generation of Brazilian artists who emerged in the early 2000s. This Friday, May 2, he opens his first solo exhibition in New York at the Nara Roesler Gallery. Approximately 35 works of art will be on display, including a reinterpretation of the famous…
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Cora, Carolina, Conceição…
Cora Coralina “The folkloric elements that were part of Anna’s daily life served as inspiration for that fragile woman to become the owner of an unmatched voice, and her poetry reached a level of literary quality never before attained by any other poet from the Brazilian Midwest.” “A master of powerful words, Anna wrote with…
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How about a “Rolé” in the Carioca Favelas?
With elements that translate the best of the territories, Rio de Janeiro offers, in addition to traditional tourist attractions, a variety of cultural attractions in the favelas scattered throughout the city that you need to know. There are plenty of options for those who want to take a rolé like a native carioca, praising initiatives…
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How to Navigate an Election Year Regarding Your Finances
During election years, uncertainty about the future can shake investors’ confidence. To help you navigate your finances during this election cycle, work with a certified financial planner and consider these tips and insights: • Study the past to calm anxiety: A quick look at historical data can help you make balanced investment decisions during a…
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Protecting Americans’ Access to High-Quality Healthcare
Accepting Medicare is becoming increasingly unsustainable for doctors, resulting in many clinics refusing new Medicare patients or even closing their doors. At the same time, millions of additional Americans are expected to rely on Medicare in the coming years. With a 3.37% reduction in Medicare imposed earlier this year, the American Medical Association (AMA) says…
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How Much Do the U.S. Spend on the Military?
In 2023, the U.S. military spent approximately $820.3 billion, or about 13.3% of the entire federal budget for that fiscal year. In March 2023, the Department of Defense (DoD) requested $842.0 billion for 2024 — a 2.6% increase. With the third largest army in the world, with nearly 1.3 million active-duty troops, the U.S. estimates…
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Brazilian Geopark Receives UNESCO Recognition
The Terra dos Gigantes geopark in Uberaba (MG) has been designated a UNESCO Global Geopark. Now, Brazil has six internationally recognized units.
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Palmas: The Youngest Capital of Brazil
Designed by the famous Brazilian architect Oscar Niemeyer, Palmas, the capital of the state of Tocantins, was inaugurated on May 23, 1989. It is the youngest capital in Brazil and was conceived as a functional and organized city right in the middle of the rich landscape of the cerrado biome. Its urban parks, giant squares,…
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May is National Small Business Month: 3 Tips to Help Entrepreneurs Stay Focused
May is National Small Business Month, an annual opportunity to support the hard work of small business owners. The backbone of the country’s economy, small businesses employ 45.9% of the entire U.S. workforce and represent 99.9% of all American businesses, according to the U.S. Small Business Administration. Unfortunately, some small businesses lack many resources and…