Category: Geral
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Cosmetics Market Grows Amid Crisis in Brazil
Due to the high demand for products that provide beauty care and also help with immunity, the supply of nutraceuticals and dietary supplements increased by 30% during the pandemic. The beauty sector grew by 8.2% per year over the last decade and is among the top ten segments in Brazil. To give you an idea,…
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In the Land of the White Deer by Chen Zhongshi
In the plain that names the book, the Bai and Lu families, part of the same clan, alternate in power. We follow three generations of these families as they witness the wave of changes and destruction that the Chinese people were subjected to in the first half of the 20th century. With the end of…
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New York Will Reopen on July 1, 2021
Summer is approaching, vaccinations are increasing, and New York is ready to reopen on July 1. Local small businesses are returning to activity, and outdoor markets are popping up all over the city. One of these markets, ‘Spring Up’, is an immersive dining and shopping experience in Bryant Park until June 20. The market is…
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The Royalty and the Others
The world was hypnotized by television in April due to two seemingly unrelated events to the Covid-19 pandemic. One of them was the funeral of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, with all its colorful pageantry and pomp that distracted ordinary people for a few hours, allowing them to forget their fear and dread of…
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Letter to Parents: A Fight Against Drugs
Drugs are everywhere and may be closer to you and your family than you think. And for those who believe they are free from being surprised by the ghost of drugs, I recommend paying close attention, as this kind of thinking reveals ignorance and alienation regarding the subject, which is an extremely dangerous stance. If…
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The Necessary Discovery of What We Have and Who We Are
We live in a moment where contradictions are used to justify why many fit into a certain group while others close ranks in opposition. Something along these lines: “If I think this way, I logically cannot think that way, and that’s it!” This restricted view is directly linked to a culture that insists on telling…
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The Lovings Paved the Way for Interracial Marriages
Mildred and Richard Loving fought all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court to legalize interracial marriages, paving the way for millions of unions.
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Women Lead the Fight for Human Rights, Democracy, and Justice
“Courageous women standing up for their rights inspire a better world,” said U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Blinken and First Lady Jill Biden hosted the 15th annual International Women of Courage Award in a virtual ceremony on March 8. The ceremony honored a group of brave women, nominated by U.S. embassies around the world,…
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Biden Ends Discriminatory Immigration Bans
Calling them “just plain wrong,” President Biden, on January 20, ended restrictions on visa issuance for individuals from many Muslim and African countries. Under Biden’s new proclamation ending discriminatory bans, Executive Order 13780, from March 6, 2017, and proclamations 9645, 9723, and 9983 have been revoked and are no longer in effect. Under the revoked…
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When COVID-19 Knocks at the Door and You Are Far Away
It has been a year since the pandemic began. We have gone through lockdowns, quarantines, and an endless fear of contracting a deadly virus. It was only today that it truly hit home. Now I can truly understand the gravity and the transformative experience this represents for the world and for my own life. It’s…