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Portraying our Brazilian Politics. A Painting is better than 2000 words Jo達o Naccarato started his musical career at age 16. More than a musician and composer Naccarato is also a visual artist, and graduated in Architecture and Urbanism,a mixture of all these elements influenced his art and creative process.
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With all the noise caused by the shouting of different opinions, the impeachment process finally started and President Dilma Roussef is suspended for 180 days, until the final decision is made to impeach her or not. The people have suffered enough, watching little by little, their financial situation worsen by the day. The unemployment of 11 Million citizens, two digit inflation, poor public transportation, no health system support, and lack of education. The country needs urgent attention. As the process advanced it became obvious that the country needed a refresh, to start with a series of serious measures to reverse the downfall of its economy and social-politic situation. Despite the many attempts of Ms. Dilma Roussef to attract a different base to her government, it was all in vain, due to her lack of parliamentary support, showed in the senate and lower house, voting results. Brazil is a great Nation, one of the top 10 Nations in the world, with a great potential, once the corruption is cleared and the economy takes a better path, we will see a better future. Let’s hope for the best and for better days coming. President in charge Michel Temer has spoken, Order and Progress is the word of the day, with a confident look in the future. He has a hard task ahead and put together a winning team of Ministers. Let’s hope for the best. Laiz Rodrigues Editor in Chief The Hotspotorlando
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Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs Joins Prince Harry of Wales, First Lady Michelle Obama in Welcoming Wounded Warriors to Invictus Games Source Text and Photos Orange County FL.
Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs proudly showed her support for wounded warriors from all over the world as a guest for the Opening Ceremony of the 2016 Invictus Games at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. The ceremony, on May 8, featured His Royal Highness Prince Harry of Wales, First Lady Michelle Obama, President George W. Bush, Morgan Freeman and musical guests, including James Blunt, Laura Wright and several military performances. “Showcasing the athletic abilities and competitive spirit of wounded warriors from around the world at the Invictus Games helps pay tribute to their service, and to all who have helped defend freedom,” Mayor Jacobs said. “We could not wait to roll out the red carpet for these remarkable competitors and their families, and to repay in some small quantity the debt that we all owe for their sacrifice.” The ceremony kicked off the Games, which continue through May 12. This year, two Central Florida Wounded Warriors will be competing as part of the U.S. Team. Michael Roggio, retired Petty Officer 3rd Class from the U.S. Navy, will compete in the swimming competition. Roggio’s hometown is New Smyrna Beach and he currently lives in Oviedo. Javier Rodriguez, retired Chief Petty Officer from the U.S. Navy, is from St. Cloud and will compete in wheelchair basketball. Rodriguez enlisted in 2002 with the desire to serve his country and see the world. He served aboard several submarines and a variety of naval bases. In 2011, he was the victim of a hit-and-run accident. Rodriguez sustained severe trauma to his lower extremities and battled through extensive surgeries and physical therapy before ultimately having his left leg removed.
Before his injury, Rodriguez played basketball and volleyball in high school. Since participating in adaptive sports, he has competed in three Warrior Games; 2014 Invictus Games inLondon, 2015 Défi Sportif AlterGo in Canada, 2015 U.S. Volleyball National Championships and 2014 National Wheelchair Basketball Championships. Rodriguez said participating in adaptive sports has been an essential part of his recovery. “It’s been crucial. It got me out of bed and moving forward with life,” Rodriguez said. “I always had a positiveattitude but adaptive sports showed me that there is always a way and anything can be achieved no matter the circumstances.” Source OCFL First Lady Michelle Obama
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Jaguar Land Rover North America Sponsors U.S. Armed Forces Team for Invictus Games Orlando 2016 Jaguar Land Rover to present the Invictus Games Orlando 2016 - the British- founded international sporting event for Wounded, Ill and Injured Service Members - taking place May 8-12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida • Jaguar Land Rover North America to support the U.S. Invictus Team of 115 military personnel and veteran athletes competing across 10 sports at Invictus Games • First Invictus Games medal opportunity to take place on May 7 during the Jaguar Land Rover Driving Challenge
Jaguar Land Rover North America will extend its support of the 2016 Invictus Games in Orlando, Florida as lead sponsor of the U.S. Team, which will compete against 14 other nations' teams in the multi-sport event for Wounded, Ill and Injured Service Members, May 8-12. Jaguar Land Rover, presenting partner of the inaugural games in London 2014 and this year's games in Orlando, will continue its commitment to the Games by renewing its role as sponsors of the UK team.
Jaguar Land Rover is proud to back the U.S. armed forces teams to compete in the Invictus Games in Orlando this May," said Joe Eberhardt, President and CEO, Jaguar Land Rover, North America, LLC. "The men and women on the U.S. team, as well as those on the competing teams of other nations, represent the courage, determination and bravery of our armed forces, and we wish them the best of luck in Orlando." The Invictus Games use the power of sport to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and generate a wider understanding and respect for Wounded, Ill and Injured Service Members. Launched in 2014 by Prince Harry, the second edition of the Games will take place from May 8-12, 2016 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando. Earlier this month, Prince Harry himself passed the Invictus Games Flag to U.S. team captain Will Reynolds at Buckingham Palace. That flag will tour the United States prior to the Games, making stops at the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, the UK Embassy and White House in Washington, D.C. and more, before its final stop in Orlando.
have shown in the face of true challenges." Reynolds will lead the US team of 115 athletes, competing across 10 sports. The rigorous selection process was based on the benefit the Invictus Games will give an individual as part of their recovery, combined with performance and commitment to training. The full U.S. team will begin training later this month in Tampa, Florida. In addition to their partnership with both the Games and the U.S. and UK Teams, Jaguar Land Rover will also provide all competing nations with the first opportunity to win an Invictus Games 2016 medal through the Driving Challenge which takes place on May 7. Two team members from all 14 competing nations will take on the role of driver and navigator in the two time-trials which make up the challenge. Each pair will compete in both the Jaguar XE and Land Rover Discovery Sport, testing their communication, team-work and strategic planning skills. Jaguar Land Rover's commitment to the Armed Forces and Veteran community was further extended last week as details of the new Jaguar Land Rover CALIBRE Partnership were announced. This collaboration will fund the training and hiring of 180 U.S. Service Members this year across North American retailers, and follows the recruitment of over 200 Transitioning Service Members, Veterans, and currently serving members of the National Guard and Reserve in the UK since 2013.
The Invictus Games are the only international adaptive sporting event for Wounded, Ill, and Injured WII Service Members, both serving and veteran. The inaugural Invictus Games, held in London in September 2014, saw over 400 competitors from 13 nations compete in nine sports. Invictus Games Orlando 2016 will see 500 competitors from 14 nations compete in 10 sports including Athletics; Archery; Indoor Rowing; Powerlifting; Road Cycling; Sitting Volleyball; Swimming; Track and "I am so proud to be leading the U.S. team Field; Wheelchair Basketball; Wheelchair in Orlando this year," said Reynolds. "The Rugby, and a new sport for 2016, WheelGames celebrate the determination that chair Tennis. each and every one of these competitors
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O ator Umberto Magnani Netto, que interpretava o doce Padre Romão em 'Velho Chico', faleceu na manhã desta quarta-feira, dia 27 de abril, no Rio de Janeiro, aos 75 anos, em decorrência de um Acidente Vascular Encefálico (AVE) hemorrágico. Ele estava internado no hospital Vitória, na zona oeste do Rio. Umberto Magnani era casado com Cecília Maciel Magnani e deixa três filhos, Ana Julia Magnani, Beto Magnani, Graciana Magnani, e duas netas. O velório acontecerá hoje, 27, a partir das 21h, no Teatro de Arena Eugênio Kusnet, em São Paulo (Rua Teodoro Baima, 94 - Vila Buarque). Amanhã, dia 28, às 11h, acontecerá um breve momento para despedidas no Palácio da Cultura Umberto Magnani Netto (R. Conselheiro Dantas, 220 - Bairro São José, Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo), na cidade natal do ator, Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo. O sepultamento será às 14h, no Cemitério Municipal de Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo.
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Nascido no dia 25 de abril de 1941, em Santa Cruz do Rio Pardo, em São Paulo, Umberto dedicou a vida às artes cênicas. Com intensa atividade no teatro, foi ator premiado, marcando presença na cena nacional não somente como intérprete, mas também como realizador dos espetáculos em que atuou.
Como homem de teatro, assumia não só funções artísticas, mas também atuava em direção de produção e administração de vários espetáculos, dentre eles: ‘A Capital Federal’, de Artur Azevedo (1855 - 1908), direção de Flávio Rangel, produção de Cleyde Yáconis, em 1972; ‘Reveillon’, de Flávio Márcio, direção de José Renato; em 1975; ‘O Santo Inquérito’, de Dias Gomes, direção de Flávio Rangel; em 1977; ‘Honra’, de Joanna Murray-Smith, direção de Celso Nunes; em 1999.
Em 1965, iniciou o curso de interpretação na Escola de Arte Dramática (EAD), em São Paulo. Neste período de formação, participou de montagens com direção de Alfredo Mesquita, tendo sido dirigido também por Antunes Filho, em ‘A Falecida’, de Nelson Rodrigues. Dois anos depois, ainda na EAD, fez um exame de comédia em ‘Este Ovo É Um Galo’, de Lauro César Muniz, com direção de Silnei Siqueira. Ruth Escobar assistiu ao espetáculo e convidou quatro integrantes para remontá-lo profissionalmente no Teatro Ruth Escobar, estreando em 1968. No mesmo ano, seguiu para o Teatro de Arena, substituindo Antonio Fagundes em ‘Primeira Feira Paulista de Opinião’, de Lauro César Muniz, Bráulio Pedroso, Jorge Andrade, Gianfrancesco Guarnieri, Plínio Marcos e Augusto Boal, com direção de Boal. Sua primeira produção em teatro ocorreu em 1971, com ‘Palhaços’, texto de Timochenco Wehbi, dirigida por Emílio Di Biasi. Fez uma incursão como ator no Theatro São Pedro, em ‘Frank V’, de Friedrich Dürrenmatt, sendo dirigido por Fernando Peixoto, em 1973. No ano seguinte, participou de ‘Um Homem Chamado Shakespeare’, de Barbara Heliodora e Ana Amélia Carneiro de Mendonça, uma direção de Antonio Ghigonetto e Bárbara Heliodora. Ganhou Troféu Mambembe e Prêmio Molière de melhor ator em 1981, por sua atuação em ‘Lua de Cetim’, de Alcides Nogueira, com direção de Marcio Aurelio. Na crítica ao espetáculo, recebeu um elogio de Sábato Magaldi: "Umberto Magnani aproveita a melhor oportunidade que teve como ator e vive um Guima comovido, mentindo-se no fracasso e bebida, marcado pela tragédia". Recebeu o Troféu Mambembe e o Prêmio Governador do Estado de melhor ator em ‘Às Margens do Ipiranga’, texto e direção de Fauzi Arap, em 1988. Ganhou o Prêmio Governador do Estado novamente em 1989, agora em ‘Nossa Cidade’, de Thornton Wilder, direção e adaptação de Eduardo Tolentino de Araújo, numa
Foi dirigido por Francisco Medeiros em ‘Uma Vida no Teatro’, de David Mamet, que ganhou o nome de Avesso na montagem brasileira, com tradução de Edla Van Steen, em 1996. Neste espetáculo, atuava ao lado do filho Beto Magnani, discutindo a relação entre dois atores nos bastidores de um teatro. Por vários anos, pai e filho percorreram cidades do interior de São Paulo e do Brasil com esta montagem. Em muitos de seus espetáculos como intérprete, atuou também como produtor. Foi o caso de ‘Palhaços’, em 1970; ‘Mocinhos Bandidos’, em 1979; ‘Lua de Cetim’, em 1981; ‘Cabeça e Corpo’, em 1983; ‘Louco Circo do Desejo’, em 1985; ‘O Jogo’, em 1994; e ‘Uma Vida no Teatro’, em 1996.
Umberto Magnani trabalhou continuamente em televisão, tendo também algumas incursões no cinema nacional. Entre televisão, teatro e cinema foram mais de 40 personagens. Televisão e cinema Na Globo, além de 'Velho Chico', trabalhou nas seguintes novelas: ‘Sétimo Sentido’, em 1982; ‘Felicidade’, em 1991; ‘História de Amor’, em 1995; ‘Por Amor’, em 1997; ‘Corpo Dourado’ em 1998; ‘Laços de Família’, em 2000; ‘Mulheres Apaixonadas’, em 2003; ‘Cabocla’, em 2004; ‘Alma Gêmea’, em 2005; ‘Páginas da Vida’, em 2006. E nos seriados: ‘Anarquistas Graças a Deus’ em 1984; ‘Grande Sertão: Veredas’ em 1985; ‘Memórias de um Gigolô’ em 1986; e ‘Presença de Anita’, em 2001. No cinema, atuou em ‘Chão Bruto’, em 1976; ‘Jogo Duro’, em 1985; ‘A Hora da Estrela’, em 1985; ‘Kuarup’, em 1989; ‘Cronicamente Inviável’, em 2000; ‘Cristiana quer Casar’, em 2003 e ‘Quanto vale ou é por aquilo?’, em 2005.
Foto: Umberto Magnani, em ‘Velho Chico’. Crédito: Globo/Caiuá Franco
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THE SHOW WILL NOT GO ON
By Barbara Goldberg
Even after the Ringling elephants perform their Elephants take a final bow last headstands in Sunday at Ringling Bros and shows in Wilkes Barre, Barnum & Bailey Circus on Pennsylvania and ProviSunday, ending a 145-year dence, Rhode Island, a total spectacle that delighted of 69 elephants will still be fans but enraged animal in the possession of smaller activists, who say the highly U.S. circuses and traveling publicized retirement is not acts, with some too cripenough. pled to be exhibited and some kept for breeding, The last 11 elephants said PETA spokeswoman touring with "The GreatKatie Arth. est Show on Earth" will leave behind their enorOther wild animals conmous studded tiaras and tinue as circus headliners, begin traveling on Monincluding at Ringling Bros, day to Ringling's 200-acre which tours with 28 tigers, (80-hectare) Center for six lions, one leopard, two Elephant Conservation in kangaroos and three pycentral Florida, said thons, Payne said. Stephen Payne, spokesmanfor the circus' parent com- At least 17 countries have pany, Feld Entertainment. outlawed circus acts featuring wild animals, but the Bonnie, Juliette and nine practice remains largely other female Asian elelegal in the United States. phants are retiring earlier Hawaii is poised to be the than originally planned, first state to ban them and reflecting shifting U.S. atti- more than a dozen municitudes toward animal enter- palities have enacted their tainment. SeaWorld Enter- own prohibitions. tainment Inc & SEAS,N&gt is phasing out killer whale While glad that the Ringshows at its amusement ling elephants are leaving parks, halting the breeding their traveling days behind, of orcas in captivity as of animal activists are critical last month and replacing of the company's Polk City, the extravaganzas with Florida, facility that will what it terms educational serve as their retirement encounters by 2019. home.
confined to small, virtually barren paddocks."
But the United States has a long way to go, say animal activist groups including People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the International Fund for Animal Welfare and The Elephant Sanctuary.
Ringling Bros said elephants will eat high-quality hay and local produce, go on occasional walks and possibly pull old tricks.
"(It's) nothing more than a breeding facility, where elephants are chained for approximately 16 hours a day or more in concrete-floored barns and still beaten with bullhooks," PETA's Arth said. "When they're allowed outside, they're
Payne brushed off the criticism as an effort by "animal rights extremists to score cheap publicity" and accused PETA of lacking firsthand knowledge of what it takes to care for an Asian elephant. The center focuses on conservation, breeding and research, including studies to determine why elephants face a lower risk of cancer than humans despite their far greater body mass, the center's website says. A Reuters reporter who toured the camp in October saw dozens of elephants corralled in groups of twos and threes in scrub-filled areas about the size of suburban back yards that gave them enough room to walk around and included toys. At night they stay in large barns, with their feet often chained to keep them from stealing each other's food. "Free-range sanctuaries that are as large as possible are a much better option," said Katie Moore, animal rescue program director with the International Fund for Animal Welfare.
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"Elephants actually do stand on their heads in the wild, I've seen it," Payne said. Officials with the IFAW, PETA and The Elephant Sanctuary said it is more likely the elephants, which can weigh about 6,000 pounds (2,700 kg), will never again perform that circus shtick unless they are forced to do so. "That is the most ridiculous thing I have heard in 30 years of knowing elephants in the wild," said Vivek Menon, senior advisor to the IFAW. Additional reporting by Barbara Liston in Florida; Editing by Scott Malone and Frances Kerry. SOURCE REUTERS
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Kiehl's Since 1851 Supports Envirmental Causes With New Product Launches And In-Store Programs In honor of Earth Day and the brand's commitment to the environment, Kiehl's Since 1851, the venerable New York-based purveyor of fine quality skin and hair care is proud to announce two new products and programs that directly impact the environment.
with free product for bringing in their empty Kiehl's bottles, tubes and jars for recycling. Since 2009, Kiehl's has recycled more than 3,000,000 bottles. In order to further decrease the company's environmental footprint, it is no longer issuing printed Recycle and be Rewarded! cards. Instead, customers' recycle count will be tracked First, the company will donate digitally. $50,000 to Recycle Across America™, the not-for-profit organization dedi- In other product news, Kiehl's has incated to delivering society-wide solu- troduced a new skincare formula ustions that eliminate public confusion ing quinoa husk extract, derived from around recycling, stimulate the en- discarded quinoa husks, meaning vironmental economy and expedite that what was once considered waste progress. These funds will be used to is now a unique skincare innovation. create 65,000 standardized recycling For the first time in a facial skincare labels for 650 K-12 schools in the product, quinoa husk extract has United States. been formulated into the company's new anti-aging overnight treatment, The funds will be raised from Kiehl's Kiehl's Dermatologist Solutions™ Limited Edition Creamy Eye Treatment Nightly Refining Micro-Peel Concenwith Avocado, featuring art by socially trate. The formula offers accelerated conscious influencers Nikki Reed, Ga- cell turnover to reveal refined texbrielle Reece & Laird Hamilton. 100% ture, improved skin tone and softer, of net profits, up to $50,000, from this more radiant skin. Earth Day campaign will benefit Recycle Across America™. To date, Kiehl's Quinoa Husk Extract is sustainably has already raised $300,000 for the sourced from the protective outnon-profit, supplying recycling labels er shell of the Quinoa seed without to 4,500 schools, including School chemical alteration and with minimal Districts in San Diego, Houston, Scott- environmental impact. In this formusdale and Culver City. la, its powerful exfoliating properties work to help accelerate surface skin's "We've been working with Recycle nighttime cell turnover process to reAcross America since 2012. Their mis- lease dull surface skin. sion to introduce solutions that make recycling more simple, comprehen- In partnership with Bolivian supplisive and effective in the United States ers and a foundation that sustainably is perfectly aligned with our values," source the quinoa husk from local says Chris Salgardo, President, Kiehl's farmers, and promote the conserUSA. Through our Recycle & Be Re- vation and responsible use of natuwarded program, Kiehl's has collect- ral Bolivian resources, Kiehl's use of ed 3,000,000 empty Kiehl's bottles this ingredient targets to provide in from our shoppers and recycled them 3 years socio-economic development on their behalf. We hope to reach the for 250 Bolivian farms and their fam3,500,000 mark this year!" ilies as well as contribute to protect the environment. Kiehl's is strongly In tandem with the launch, Kiehl's is supporting the project to restore and encouraging its customers to recycle enrich the soils in order to prevent by giving every customer a compli- erosion through the planting of namentary Kiehl's tote with every pur- tive legumes, bushes and herbaceous chase of $100 or more, in any Kiehl's plants. store and at Kiehls.com, through April 27th. The company is also celebrates For more information on these projits own renewed Recycle and Be Re- ects and to find a Kiehl's store near warded! program, in which custom- you, please visit www.kiehls.com. ers at Kiehl's stores are rewarded
University of Central Florida defeated nine other finalist teams to win the 2016 National Collegiate Cyber Defense Competition, earning the title of National Champion for the third year in a row. The championship NCCDC competition was held here April 22-24, with the top 10 college and university teams from across the nation facing off to protect a network against constant cyber attacks.
detected and defeated in the real world.
More than 180 colleges and universities participated in regional competitions that led to this year's national championship, which was sponsored by Raytheon.
In addition to University of Central Florida 's top finish, Brigham Young University placed second, and DePaul University placed third. The 10 schools that competed at the championship were: University of Alaska Anchorage, At Large Regional CCDC Winner Liberty University, Mid-Atlantic Regional Winner DePaul University, Mid-West Regional Winner Dakota State University, North Central Regional Winner Northeastern University, Northeast Regional Winner Columbia Basin College, Pacific Rim Regional Winner Brigham Young University, Rocky Mountain Regional Winner University of Central Florida, Southeast Regional Winner University of Tulsa, Southwest Regional Winner Cal Poly Pomona, Western Regional CCDC Winner Sponsors of NCCDC include government agencies, colleges and commercial companies. Raytheon was the title sponsor. Other sponsors included:
"Congratulations to the three-time champion, University of Central Florida," said David Wajsgras, president of Raytheon's Intelligence, Information and Services business. "As global networks face nearly constant attack, NCCDC is a perfect extension of Raytheon's global Cyber Academy initiative, helping to develop the next generation of cyber defenders." "Everyone recognizes we need to find and train more cyber professionals. Competitions absolutely help to meet that need," said Dwayne Williams, Director of the NCCDC. "Across the nation, the competition gets harder and teams get better each year." Modeled from real-world scenarios, NCCDC was the first national cybersecurity competition designed to test how well college students operate and manage a network infrastructure similar to those found in the commercial sector. The competing teams used cutting-edge cybersecurity tools, including: Forcepoint™ SureView™ technology to detect insider threats, Forcepoint™ TRITON® RiskVision™ to monitor network activity, and Forcepoint Threat Protection for Linux® to detect risks in large Linux server environments. Equipped with state-of-the-art security software, the students can see how threats are
At the end of the competition, University of Central Florida earned the highest score and took home the coveted NCCDC Alamo Cup. This summer, Raytheon will bring the winning team to Washington, D.C., to tour some of our nation's top research and national security cyber sites.
Platinum sponsors: Department of Homeland Security (DHS) – Science and Technology, Accenture, and Walmart Program sponsors: National Security Agency, 780th Military Cyber Brigade, the U.S. Space and Naval Warfare Systems Command (SPAWAR), and the University of Washington Bothell Gold sponsors: Boeing, Facebook, FireEye, and Uber Silver sponsors: Amazon, Hershey's, and Palo Alto Networks Other sponsors: The Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association (AFCEA), 12-Sided Technologies, No Starch Press, G-C Partners, Lares Consulting, Microsoft, and Kyrus
University of Central Florida becomes winningest National Collegiate Cyber Defense champion
Student team wins cybersecurity competition three years running
Nedko Bucev ’m academically taught, artist. I had studied for 10 years how to draw from observation, copying life-models, linear perspective, color theory, traditional composition etc. In those 10 years, there wasn’t a single day I had the chance to learn something about the abstract way of expression. During the70s at the School of Art in Bulgaria, painting abstract was prohibited and later in the 80s at the Cuban University of Arts, again abstract was not part of the academic curriculum. There was spread the opinion that “in order to paint abstract there’s nothing to study, you just do it”. I studied art in two of the most communist countries in the world where art was always or almost always supposed to sent social messages to the mass. At the university, for example, the concept “art for the art sake” was explained as an “expression of the retrograde individualism to satisfy the perverted taste of the bourgeoisie”. Less Education: Art School Kazanlak, Bulgaria University of Arts Havana, Cuba Events: www.nedkobucev.com Exhibitions: Orlando City Hall Terrace Gallery Exhibition PAINT April-June 2016
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Pizza Touch started in Portugal as Touch and Pizza, Italian machine as it is in the US, imported ingredients. It was a success, ready to be launch in the US. This is a long time dream, and countless efforts were made to get it ready. From machine choice, business structure, importing process, emotional Investment and FDA Approval, it was all timed with a great amount of work and dedication to be completed two years later, crowned with the launching cocktail at Fogo de Chao to celebrate.
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“What we're going to pass to the youngsters, to the new generation, is how to behave, to be there. That is very important to me and I thank God to give me this opportunity to pass this to the kids," Pele, now 75, who led Brazil to three World Cup victories, told a news conference on Thursday. “Pele: Birth of a Legend,” is directed by brothers Michael and Jeff Zimbalist, and traces Pele’s rise from poverty to become the man considered by many to be the greatest soccer player of all time. Pele recalled how, as a nine year old, he found his father in tears when Brazil lost the 1950 World Cup final. “I didn't know what to do. I said, 'don't worry, I'm going to win one World Cup for you!' I swear I said this when I was 9-years-old. And God was good for me, He gave me three World Cups. I won three World Cups."
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“Pele: Birth of a Legend”
Brazilian soccer legend Pele, in New York for the premiere of a new movie about his career at the Tribeca film festival, said he hopes the film will inspire a new generation of players.
SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER Be a part of history when Copa America, the largest sporting event in Orlando since the 1994 World Cup, arrives at Camping World Stadium (formerly Orlando Citrus Bowl) next month. This marks the first time the soccer tournament has been staged outside of South America in its 100-year existence. The 16-country championship features several of the best national teams and world-class players from South and Central America. This once-in-a-lifetime opportunity will showcase why Orlando is the #1 sports destination in the world. Orlando is proud to host three Copa America group stage matches in early June: • Costa Rica vs. Paraguay, Saturday June 4, 5:00pm • Panama vs. Bolivia, Monday June 6, 7:00pm • Brazil vs. Haiti, Wednesday June 8, 7:30pm • CFBACC has teamed up with Copa America and its partners, the Central Florida Sports Commission, Orlando City SC and the City of Orlando, to offer special employee pricing for the first two matches that will take place at Camping World Stadium on June 4 and 6. To take advantage of a discount up to 20% off the price of your match tickets, simply click on the link below and enter the promotional code. This offer is available until May 22, 2016. • LINK - http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/278605/2179595 • OFFER CODE - PBF95
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PANDORA Jewelry Opens New Store In Miami
The New Lincoln Road Store Is The First Pandora Store In The Premier Shopping Destination Of Miami Beach PANDORA Jewelry, one of the world's largest jewelry brands, has opened a new owned-and-operated store in Lincoln Road Mall, South Florida's premier outdoor shopping, dining, and entertainment destination in Miami Beach, Florida. The new PANDORA Jewelry store is located in the Lincoln Road Mall at 653 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach, FL, 33139, offering a unique shopping experience. The mile long, pedestrian-only promenade boasts a happening street scene with throngs of local and out-of-town visitors, excellent shopping, and terrific dining options. For store hours, please contact 786-275-6605. For more information on PANDORA, please visit http://www.pandora.net. Connect with us using #PANDORAstyle and join the conversation on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
A 1 billion dollar Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi theme park project to open in 2018, World’s
Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabiwill bring together stories and characters from the Studio's unparalleled portfolio of DC Comics Super Heroes universe including Batman, Superman and Wonder Women as well asWarner Bros. Cartoons such as Bugs Bunny, Scooby-Doo and Tom and Jerry. Guests of all ages will be able to step inside Gotham City and Metropolis, and experience the cartoon worlds of Looney Tunes, Hanna-Barbera and more, all under one roof.
Located alongside the world’s first Ferrari branded theme first Warner Bros. branded hotel to follow park, Ferrari World Abu Dhabi, and the iconic Emirati themed mega water park, Yas Waterworld, Warner Bros. Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates- 19 April 2016: Mi- World Abu Dhabiwill help Yas Island take its annual visral and Warner Bros. officially announced that a Warner itor tally from 25 million in 2015, to 30 million in 2018, Bros. themed destination is set to open in Abu Dhabi. reinforcing Yas Island’s leading position as home to ultimate leisure and entertainment experiences. Situated on Yas Island, one of the world’s leading business, leisure and entertainment destinations, the development His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairwill include the only Warner Bros. branded hotel along- man, Miral, said: “It is incredibly exciting to announce side the immersive theme park. that we are bringing the iconic Warner Bros. brand to Yas Island. Miral’s investment in the Warner Bros. World Abu The first phase of the project, Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi theme park is estimated at 1 billion dollars and is Dhabi, is set to open in 2018. Construction is underway a milestone in the emirate’s journey to put Abu Dhabi on and rides are in production. the global map and become one of the world’s leading tourist destinations.
YAS ISLAND TO OPEN WARNER BROS. THEMED DESTINATION IN ABU DHABI
“By meeting the global, regional and local demand for a world-class entertainment destination, supported by an equally world-class travel and tourism infrastructure, we are fulfilling Warner Bros. CEO Kevin Tsujihara (left) and His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Miral Chairman (right), after our ambition announcing that Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi will open in to drive visitor 2018 numbers and enrich the UAE’s appeal as a truly international destination that appeals to both residents and travelling guests.
entertaining audiences for more than 90 years with the world’s most-loved characters and franchises. Working with our partners at Miral, we’ll bring this expertise to Yas Island, one of the world’s leading entertainment destinations, to create a fully-interactive, innovative and unique experience that will allow fans of all ages to experience the most exciting aspects of Warner Bros. in a completely immersive environment.” Mohamed Abdullah Al Zaabi, CEO of Miral, said: “Yas Island will continue looking to expand on its offerings for its visitors through strategic partnerships with world leading organizations. The Warner Bros. themed destination will be a major step in maintaining Yas Island’s momentum and is expected to create more than 1000 jobs for the Emirate.
We at Miral are very excited to see Warner Bros. World Miral is central to this development with a number of sig- Abu Dhabi take shape over the coming months.” nificant and exciting projects in the pipeline,” continued Al Mubarak. Miral is developing Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi under license from Warner Bros. Consumer Products. Kevin Tsujihara, Chairman and CEO, Warner Bros. Entertainment commented, “Warner Bros. has been
YAS ISLAND TO OPEN WARNER BROS. THEMED DESTINATION IN ABU DHABI
An incredible lineup of new attractions and experien ces will debut this summer across all four Walt Disney World theme parks and beyond.
• Across the park, guests can experience wondrous new nighttim experiences and entertainment celebrating marvels in nature and enjoy long-time favorites such as Expedition Everest, DINOSAUR, Kali River Rapids and more - in a whole new light.
A flurry of fireflies awakens the iconic Tree of Life with colorfulanimation and the songs of Disney's new hit film Epcot "The Jungle Book" come to life on Discovery River, just two of the many new experiences as Disney's Animal • Anna, Elsa and other characters from the blockbuster Kingdom introduces evening hours for the first time in film, “Frozen,” will give the summer season a warm the park's 18-year history”. hug at Epcot and several other Disney parks this June. Meanwhile “Turtle Talk with Crush” makes • "Frozen," the top animated film of all time, comes to fun waves and Soarin takes guests to new heights. life for the first time in an enchanting, music-filled at- • Anna, Elsa and their latest-generation Audio-Animatraction in the Norway pavilion at Epcot. tronics co-stars will welcome guests aboard the new Frozen Ever After boat ride that sails into a “Frozen” • Princesses Tiana and Rapunzel join a rousing show on world at the Norway pavilion. the grandest stage of all in front of Cinderella Castle • Guests will also find new additions at “Turtle Talk at Magic Kingdom Park. with Crush” beginning in early-May with characters from Disney--Pixar’s “Finding Dory”. When Crush the • An awe-inspiring new Star Wars fireworks and projecsea turtle swims up to the “Human Tank” at Epcot, tions spectacular premieres at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Magic Kingdom • Disney Springs premieres more top shopping desti- Classic Disney characters will join contemporary aninations and celebrity chef restaurants in a glittering mated film stars this June in a new extravaganza on the new setting. grand Cinderella Castle stage, and Magic Kingdom guests can experience a new dining adventure. Across its four theme parks, multiple resort hotels and diverse shopping and dining offerings, guests will find un- • For the first time, modern Disney characters Tiana of forgettable experiences to share with family and friends, “Princess and the Frog,” and Rapunzel of “Tangled,” making every moment as magical as it can be. co-star with Anna and Elsa of “Frozen,” and a host of classic characters in the new Mickey’s Royal FriendDisney’s Animal Kingdom ship Faire. Performed on the grandest stagein the kingdom, the star-studded tale of friendship presents For the first time in its 18-year history, Disney’s Animal Mickey Mouse and his troupe of Merry Makers - MinKingdom will debut new day-into-nighttime experien ces nie Mouse, Donald, Daisy and Goofy - who invite 10 that celebrate the magic of nature on Memorial new friends from different animated worlds to join Day Weekend. the celebration. • This“timeless fairytale” of a show combines grand • The park’s iconic Tree of Life will awaken each night dance, fireworks and stunts with memorable music, amid a lively celebration of Discovery Island music an original song and special effects. and dance. • Disney Parks will welcome its first princess inspired • Kilimanjaro Safaris transitions to a new nighttime adby diverse Latin cultures. Elena of Avalor will appear venture in the extended orange glow of a setting sun. at Walt Disney World Resort laterthis summer and at For the first time, hyenas and African wild dogs join Disneyland Resort in the fall, following her television the safari trail creature feature. debut in a new animated series this summer on Dis• Discovery River becomes the stage for music and ney Channel. pageantry in a limited-engagement show inspired by • Next door to the legendary Jungle Cruise, guests can Disney’s hit live-action film The Jungle Book. enjoy the bold flavors of “World Famous Jungle CuiThe Jungle Book: Alive with Magic is a live show sine” served by the wisecracking crewof the new Junfilled with music and special effects. gle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen. It’s the firstDisney full-service restaurant themed after a specific • Hungry adventurers can have lunch or dinner at the park attraction. new Tiffins signature restaurant on Discovery Island Memorial Day Weekend.
This Summer Magical New Experiences Will Debut Across All Four Walt Disney World Theme Parks
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• Disney Springs and Water Parks Make a Splash
Classic Disney characters will join contemporary animated film stars this June in a new extravaganza on the grand Cinderella Castle stage, and Magic Kingdom guests can experience a new dining adventure.
• Guests will find many ways to enjoy this summer at Disney Springs as the area continues to double its offerings and near completion on the largest expansion in its history. Disney Springs is a one-of-a-kind retail, dining and entertainment experience brought to life with the same focus on storytelling For the first time, modern Disney characters Tiana of "Princess and attention to detail that goes into Disney theme parks, reand the Frog," and Rapunzel of "Tangled," co-star with Anna and sorts and cruise ships. Inspired by Florida’s waterfront towns Elsa of "Frozen," and a host of classic characters in the new Mickand natural beauty, this charming waterfront district, comey's Royal Friendship Faire. Performed on the grandest stage in prising The Landing, Marketplace and West Side, will debut the kingdom, the star-studded tale of friendship presents Mickey its fourth neighborhood, Town Center, next month -- adding Mouse and his troupe of Merry Makers - Minnie Mouse, Donald, more shops, dining venues and opportunities for guests to reDaisy and Goofy - who invite 10 new friends from different anilax, refresh and reconnect with each other. mated worlds to join the celebration. • As Disney Springs continues to expand and diversify its din• This "timeless fairytale" of a show combines grand dance, fireing, shopping and entertainment, more exciting high-profile works and stunts with memorable music, an original song and tenants are coming on board, including Anthropologie, Under special effects. Armour, kate spade new york, • Disney Parks will welcome its first princess inspired by diverse • Sephora and Lucky Brand, among others. Other new shops Latin cultures. Elena of Avalor will appear at Walt Disney World opening in 2016 include Zara, Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer, Resort later this summer and at Disneyland Resort in the fall, UNIQLO and PANDORA. following her television debut in a new animated series this • More than 30 new tenants will be coming to Disney Springs summer on Disney Channel. this summer, including retail shops and dining venues. • Next door to the legendary Jungle Cruise, guests can enjoy the bold flavors of "World Famous Jungle Cuisine" served by • Home to world-class dining, Disney Springs is shaping up to the wisecracking crew of the new Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. be a culinary dream. With its chic style and Pan-Asian flavors, Skipper Canteen. It's the first Disney full-service restaurant Morimoto Asia offers just a taste of what’s to come as more themed after a specific park attraction. new eateries are gearing up to open in the coming year, including Tablas Frontera by Chef Rick Bayless; Homecoming Disney's Hollywood Studios Florida Kitchen and Shine Bar by Chef Art Smith; In the galactic wake of Star Wars: The Force Awakens, new StarWars-themed experiences shift into light speed.
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STK Orlando, a modern steakhouse with the ambience of a sleek lounge;
• Sprinkles, the world’s first cupcake bakery; Blaze Fast-Fire’d • The next generation of Star Wars-themed fireworks shows, Pizza, a modern-day “pizza joint” with artisanal pies; and the "Star Wars: A Galactic Spectacular," will premiere this June reimagined, Planet Hollywood Observatory with new outdoor with new themed fireworks, lasers, special effects and video terrace and live entertainment. projections of iconic characters and scenes from the complete • Celebrity Chef Rick Bayless and Chef Art Smith join master saga, all set to the iconic score of the film series. Chef Masaharu Morimoto in a growing collection of James Beard Award winning chefs at Disney Springs. • The live stage show "Star Wars: A Galaxy Far, Far Away" de- • At Cirque du Soleil’s “La Nouba,” the new B-Boys hip-hop, buted April 4, celebrating iconic moments from the Star Wars breakdancing threesome showcase a rare mix of rhythm, saga with live vignettes featuring popular characters such as strength and “how-did-they-do-that?” moves. As part of the BB-8, Kylo Ren, Chewbacca, Darth Vader, and Darth Maul. show’s ongoing evolution, the masterful Aerial Bamboo act joins recent additions of madcap clowns and a breathtaking • The March of the First Order Stormtrooper procession led by rolla bolla juggling act. Captain Phasma from the Star Wars Launch Bay to the park's • Meanwhile, Disney water parks will ramp up with playful spirCenter Stage adds menace to the entertainment. The justits and summer fun faster than Olaf can beg for warm hugs. opened Star Wars Launch Bay showcases large-scale artifacts and encounters with characters including • At Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park, Olaf from Disney’s animated hit“Frozen,” will be living his “In Summer” dream as he • Kylo Ren. The re-imagined Jedi Training: Trials of the Temple and Kristoff host experience also features new characters. And at Star Tours - • The “Frozen” Games of friendly, fun competitions. The Adventures Continue, guests buckle up for an enhanced • Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park castaways can splash high-speed journey with new down on a sandy summer beach with a cold ale and savory snack after a wild slide on • Star Wars: The Force Awakens characters and a visit to Jakku. • Crush ‘n’ Gusher water coaster. • In the park's Hyperion Theater, the Royal Historians of Aren- • Disney guests will have a magical summer experience wherdelle host a jolly sing-along tale of their "Frozen" kingdom ever they play, dine, relax or celebrate at Walt Disney World with special appearances by Anna, Elsa and Kristoff. And at theme parks, entertainment venues and resort hotels. Celebrity Spotlight, guests can meetOlaf and give him a warm hug. •
This Summer Magical New Experiences Will Debut Across All Four Walt Disney World Theme Parks
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort Expanding Solar Energy Collection Efforts with New Tampa Electric Installation
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort and Tampa Electric are partnering on a 2-megawatt solar energy project that will produce electricity — and shade — for visitors at the popular vacation destination, a project announced today as part of an Earth Day commemoration at the resort #BuiltForKids. Beginning this spring, Tampa Electric will install a canopy of solar panels over the resort’s preferred parking lot, adjacent to the theme park entrance. When operational later this year, the solar photovoltaic installation is estimated to produce enough electricity to power up to 250 homes annually, while shading more than 600 vehicles. Tampa Electric will own and maintain the solar array, with all power entering TECO’s electrical grid for the benefit of its more than 725,000 customers, including LEGOLAND Florida Resort. The solar energy project is one of several ongoing environmental initiatives at the site, which includes the iconic theme park, a 5-acre water park and 152-room themed hotel. In order to manage resources in a sustainable and responsible way, the resort has established a “Green Wave” committee to coordinate the efforts of multiple departments. Recent efforts include: Covered Parking 2 Nearly 1 ton of LEGO® brick has been collected on site
for recycling. After melting or grinding the toys down to their core material, the plastic is then redistributed to manufacture new products. In the theme park, the 12 electric vehicles at the Ford Junior Driving School attraction are charged entirely with solar power, letting kids take the wheel for a quiet, energy-efficient circuit around a mock road. A 30-kilowatt solar panel array is mounted atop the park’s Imagination Zone venue. The system supports Tampa Electric’s Renewable Energy program, which lets the company’s customers purchase a portion of their electricity from renewable sources. Resort guests driving electric or hybrid vehicles can now take advantage of a two-car charging station recently installed in front of LEGOLAND Hotel. Under the Citrus Connection Universal Access program, all Model Citizens employed at LEGOLAND Florida Resort can enjoy unlimited, seven-day-a-week rides on the transit agency’s bus routes throughout Polk County, resulting in 22,581 fewer vehicle trips on area roads in 2015. During its first several months of operation in 2015, LEGOLAND Hotel distributed 384 bars of soap to Clean the World. The Florida nonprofit delivers recycled hygiene products donated by the hospitality industry to domestic homeless shelters and developing countries suffering from high death rates due to acute respiratory infection and diarrheal disease.
Last year, the resort’s environmental efforts saved… …48,406.80 kilowatt-hours of energy and an estimated 5,700 gallons of oil by recycling cardboard. That’s enough oil to fill the giant Joker Soaker bucket in LEGOLAND Water Park more than 19 times! …102,500 kwh of energy, 425 trees and 175,000 gallons of water by recycling paper. That’s more than half the water in Build-a-Raft River at LEGOLAND Water Park! How’s that for refreshing? …7,363.74 kwh of energy by recycling steel. …more than 1,000 cubic yards of landfill space by recycling cardboard, paper and steel. LEGOLAND Florida Resort conserved enough energy though paper, cardboard and steel recycling efforts in 2015 to power its newest theme park land, Heartlake City, for a year! According to Miguel Velez, the resort’s waste & environmental supervisor, the many environmental initiatives reflect the philosophies of LEGOLAND parent company Merlin Entertainments, among them a compassionate, caring approach to its businesses and their impacts. “There’s a set of values that we live by,” Velez said. “By managing our resources responsibly we are able to show our guests that we care. Some of those efforts can be seen firsthand, like at Ford Junior Driving School, where we’ve installed solar panels to run the vehicles solely by the power of the sun.”
Today, in commemoration of Earth Day, LEGOLAND Florida Resort will offer several fun activities designed especially for kids. Brick by brick, kids can help Master Model Builders create an Earth Day-themed LEGO mural as well as a large LEGO tree. In addition, several vendors will offer conservation tips and kids can take some of the fun home by picking up a free TECO activity book and colored pencils. As it has in years past, LEGOLAND Florida Resort has purchased enough renewable energy credits to power the entire 150-acre theme park on TECO’s solar grid for the full operating schedule on Earth Day. For more information about visiting LEGOLAND Florida Resort, including savings on advance purchase of admission tickets, multi-tier annual passes, special events, VIP experiences, educational programs, services for guests with disabilities and themed accommodations at LEGOLAND Hotel, visit www.LEGOLAND. com/florida.
Orlando City lança LionNation Programa de fidelização oferece experiências e oportunidades exclusivas Dimayma Belloni OCSC
O Orlando City SC anunciou o lançamento de um programa de sócio torcedor exclusivo: LionNation. O LionNation permite que os torcedores fiquem mais próximos do Orlando City, Orlando Pride e OCB por meio de conteúdo dos bastidores, experiências exclusivas e recompensas, parceiras para descontos e muito mais. "Nosso clube agora é global, e este momento é um marco fundamental no crescimento contínuo da equipe, não só aqui em Orlando, mas em todo o mundo", afirmou Alex Leitão, CEO do Orlando City. "Outras organizações de futebol como o Real Madrid, Barcelona e Bayern de Munique têm tido enorme sucesso com programas de sócio torcedor. Tanto os detentores de season tickets (boletos de temporada) quanto quem compra ingressos de jogos individuais terão a oportunidade de chegar mais perto do nosso clube com este programa revolucionário”, explicou.
Orlando Pride, OCB e da Youth Academy, que é a academia de base. "Nossos torcedores são o combustível do clube e estamos muito animados para finalmente lançar o LionNation, um programa que premia nossos fãs mais dedicados e leais", disse Phil Rawlins, fundador e presidente do Orlando City. "Nossos torcedores conhecem apenas o que é padrão na MLS, NWSL e USL. Nós queremos que o LionNation seja o programa que irá definir um novo modelo de como os clubes retribuem seus fãs". O sistema de recompensas do LionNation é um programa baseado em pontos, os membros podem ganhar pontos por assistir jogos, comprar on-line com as lojas da rede LionNation, se engajarem nas ações do clube e muito mais. Os membros podem converter esses pontos em oportunidades e experiências inesquecíveis, como camisas usadas nos jogos, almoços com a comissão técnica, acesso ao camarote do proprietário do clube, Flávio Augusto da Silva, itens autografados, entre outros.
O programa está sendo lançado com mais de 18.000 membros, incluindo os donos de boletos de temporada de 2016, que têm a adesão ao programa oferecida como cortesia. Já quem tem ingressos de temporada para o Orlando Pride e o OCB terão Os membros LionNation também terão desconto para se associar ao programa. voz nas decisões do clube, como a votação de atributos do futuro estádio, por exemO LionNation é oferecido aos torcedores plo. Recebem ainda descontos em proao redor do mundo por US$ 9 mensais dutos Orlando City, ofertas especiais dos (com US$ 12 dólares de entrada) ou US$ parceiros das equipes, oportunidades de 99 ao ano (sem entrada). pré-venda exclusiva para jogos e eventos, e muito mais. Ao aderir ao LionNation, os fãs vão poder assistir conteúdos especiais e receber Para mais informações sobre benefícios oportunidades exclusivas, como, por ex- adicionais ou para se tornar um membro, emplo, o documentário sobre o Orlando visite: LionNation.com. City "Making History". Além de acesso a experiências em campo, ou a braçadeira Acompanhe o Orlando City em de capitão usada por Kaká ou Alex Mor- www.OrlandoCitySC.com, Facebook, gan. Os lucros do LionNation serão inves- Twitter, YouTube e Instagram. tidos no departamento de futebol, retornando benefícios para o Orlando City,
Gomez triumphed over 500 km of trails in Brazilian jungle
Gomez triumphed over 500 km of trails in Brazilian jungle Hard Enduro rider Alfredo Gomez crossed waterfalls, rivers and mines in Belo Horizonte to become the Red Bull Minas Riders champion on Wednesday. The first Hard Enduro event of the season, Red Bull Minas Riders saw Spanish rider Gomez triumph over more than 500km of natural obstacles. British riders Graham Jarvis and Paul Bolton took second and third. Local rider Rigor Rico won the Silver category. “It was a great event. I pushed as much as I could the final day,” said Gomez. “I took it easy early in the morning only, but during the rest of the day I got a very good pace and I went as hard as I could until the end. “I would like to ride here again. The Brazilian crowd is amazing. It’s full of people everywhere, even on the trails. They scream and push you all the way until the end.” “It was a good day for me, but unfortunately I couldn’t reach Gomez,” added Jarvis. “But I’m happy with my ride. I would compete again in Red Bull Minas Riders – but now I know what to expect from the Brazilian trails.” The riders will now get into gear for the next Hard Enduro Series stops: Hare Scramble (Austria), Romaniacs (Romenia), 111 Megawatt (Poland), Sea to Sky (Turkey) and Roof of Africa (Lesotho). Overall results Gold 1. Alfredo Gomez 2. Graham Jarvis 3. Paul Bolton 4. Philipp Scholz 5. Lars Enöckl 6. Gustavo Pellin 7. Bruno Crivilin 8. Thiago Pimenta
rio olympics-staying in the favelas
- Stunning views of iconic Sugarloaf Mountain, a sundrenched patio nestled in the hills of Atlantic rainforest and rooms costing a fraction of nearby hotels.
Noblanc arrived in Rio with the notion that all the city's shanty towns were centers of heavily armed gangs and drug trade violence. "Now that I'm here, I am impressed," she said. "It's better than my imagination. For me, it was to be so dangerous, with the guns and everything. Actually, that's not the case."
The Favelinha hostel, like others in several of Rio's more than 1,000 shanty towns, offers more than just cheap housing for the more adventurous among the estimated 500,000 foreign tour- Without question, the ists expected to arrive for majority of Rio's slums the Olympics in August. suffer from intense violence. What critics call The establishments also heavy-handed policing, open the rich culture of coupled with drug factions the city's slums for travel- fighting among themselves ers, giving them a glimpse for territory, leads to daiinto one-time "no-go" ar- ly shootings and deaths. eas where about one-fifth of Rio's population lives. Brazil, according to United Nations' statistics, French tourist Sabrina No- has more gun deaths blanc took selfies with a than any other country. friend on the deck of the Favelinha hostel in the Rio's state government Pereira da Silva slum, or implemented a program "favela," located in cen- in 2008 to "pacify" slums tral Rio on a steep hill, by pushing the gangs out where the city's traffic din of areas mostly locatfades away to the squawks ed near richer neighborof jungle birds and hoods or Olympic venues. squeals of kite-flying kids.
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But the effort has had mixed results and is losing steam because the security budget was slashed this year amid Brazil's economic crisis. Solange dos Santos manages the Favelinha hostel, where the daily rate for a double bed room is about $30, compared with $250 at nearby threestar hotels. "It is difficult to establish a hostel inside a favela, with everything that we know goes on in favelas," she said. "But that is changing because people are coming and interacting with the people, and saying, 'Wow, this isn't anything like what we've heard about!' There is peace and tranquility here."
(Reporting by Thales Carneiro; Writing by Bradley Brooks; Editing by Daniel Flynn and Dan Grebler)
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Chanel Invades CUBA By Sarah Marsh
First came U.S. President Barack Obama and the Rolling Stones. Now global fashion's glitterati including supermodel Gisele Bundchen are descending upon Cuba for Chanel's runway show extravaganza last Tuesday. Chanel will be the first major fashion house to send models down the catwalk in Cuba, highlighting warming relations with the West. The exclusive show is also a reminder of new inequalities on the Communist-ruled island. Karl Lagerfeld, who has been at Chanel's creative helm since 1983, has said his latest inter-seasonal Cruise collection was inspired by the "cultural richness and opening up of Cuba." Former Cold War foes the U.S. and Cuba, formally agreed to restore diplomatic relations last July. Cuba has since improved relations with other western nations. Chanel Fashion Chief Bruno Pavlovsky told Reuters the label was uncertain at first if it could hold the show but said Cuban authorities had been "very welcoming and helpful." Some Cubans are critical. Chanel goods are not sold in Cuba and most locals could not even dream of affording them, given even a small handbag costs thousands of dollars. Images source: reuters
About 70 percent of Cuban workers work for the state with an average salary of $25 per month. Pavlovsky said it was too early for Chanel, which has fewer than 200 boutiques worldwide, to set up shop in Cuba.
sewed details like a satin bow onto her brown and cream work uniform. "Just because I can't afford it doesn't mean I want to deny others that luxury. And who knows, maybe one day. It's important to dream."
"This is an event for very few people," said student Heidi Lopez, 23, as she left the University of Havana for the day. "We can't enjoy it... and even less aspire to buy any product."
Cuba is fast becoming one of the world's most fashionable destinations, as tourists and the style elite seek to savor faded glamour and Caribbean flair before it changes too much.
Others say the show is giving their dreams wings to fly.
"Hola Cuba!" wrote Bundchen on her Instagram account on Monday, posting a photo of a Havana downtown park that received around 110,000 likes.
"Chanel is very good quality and also very expensive," said Marilia Veliz, 44, an accountant and fashion lover who had
chanel invades cuba By Sarah Marsh
By showcasing its Cruise collection in Cuba, Chanel said it was harking back to the roots of the line originally designed for wealthy Americans holidaying on yachts and cruises in the Caribbean to escape the winter gray.
Secrecy has shrouded the preparations for his runway in Havana, which will take place in the Paseo del Prado, a leafy promenade lined with marble benches, ornate street lamps and bronze lions that leads down to the Caribbean seashore.
U.S. cruises to Cuba were forbidden during the country's standoff with the United States.
Built in Cuba's golden era when it was a wealthy port, colonial colonnades and elegant Art Deco buildings on either side of the boulevard are now in various states of disrepair although some are being renovated.
On Monday, the first U.S. cruise ship to sail to the island since Fidel Castro's revolution docked in the capital, greeted by cheering local residents. Lagerfeld, 82, is known for his lavish show settings and has created a mock casino, supermarket and brasserie in the past.
Founded by Coco Chanel in 1909, privately-owned Chanel is one of the world's most recognized labels and the second-biggest luxury brand behind LVMH's Louis Vuitton. Additional reporting by Nelson Acosta; Editing by Marguerita Choy
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Ricardo Guadalupe, CEO of Hublot, shared: "Hublot is thrilled to share this exciting occasion with the city of New York, where our concept of the Art of Fusion comes to life in full form. Not only are we celebrating our new boutique on Fifth Avenue - the largest Hublot boutique in the US - but we are paying tribute to the iconic and innovative All Black collection that Hublot founded exactly 10 years ago Foto/HUBLOT)
Usain Bolt and Pele at Hublot 5th Avenue (NYC) Boutique Opening
Hublot ama Nova York! Marca de luxo Suíça celebra inauguração da nova loja de conceito global na icônica Quinta Avenida A Hublot, marca de relógios suíços de luxo, celebrou seu amor pela Cidade de Nova York, promovendo uma série de eventos em Manhattan, cheios de surpresa, bem no estilo da Hublot! O CEO da Hublot, Ricardo Guadalupe, aterrissou na Cidade de Nova York para promover algumas celebrações em homenagem a diversos marcos estimulantes da Hublot.
entre o arquiteto Peter Marino e a Hublot. O projeto da butique expõe o DNA da marca de luxo e inovação, combinados com seu conceito da Arte de Fusão (Art of Fusion) de combinações inesperadas.
A nova fachada sensacional, iluminada por LEDs e decorada com painéis de alumínio negro revestidos com pó, para evocar as corO público se aglomerou na esquina da Quinta Avenida com a Rua reias de um relógio, se eleva por 70 pés (21 metros) acima da 57, no início da tarde, quando a Hublot festejou a inauguração Quinta Avenida e é a mais alta da marca no mundo. de sua nova loja conceito na Cidade de Nova York, no coração da cidade, com uma cerimônia única, inigualável, de corte de fita. A decoração da butique reflete o uso pela Hublot de materiais Ricardo Guadalupe e os Embaixadores da Marca Usain Bolt e a únicos, que mantêm um papel proeminente no design de fabrilenda viva (e deus do futebol) Pelé, realizaram a cerimônia de cação de relógios da marca. O interior, com 1.500 pés quadrados corte da fita do lado de fora da butique, antes de convidar os (139 metros quadrados), transmite um estilo contemporâneo, presentes a experimentar o Mundo da Hublot (World of Hublot) com pisos de pedra de lava preta e de madeira, acabamentos em por dentro. Assim que os cavalheiros se reuniram em frente à couro na cor grafite, instalações em vidro e aço inoxidável polido butique, os olhos se dirigiram para o alto, conforme uma dupla e inovações de alta tecnologia, incluindo vitrines com LCD “sem de dançarinos de Bandaloop desceram do terraço e dançaram sombras”, iluminação sofisticada porém discreta, uma parede de em uma fachada incrível, até que atingiram o solo e presente- monitores e um “livro”, com páginas virtuais “folheáveis”, cada aram Usain Bolt com o mais novo Relógio de Edição Limitada, a uma com uma parte da história da Hublot, na vitrine principal da tempo para os próximos Jogos Olímpicos. Quinta Avenida. O novo espaço, no endereço 743 Fifth Avenue (entre as ruas 57 e O espaço revela a fusão entre os materiais especiais e uma estéa 58, no centro de Manhattan), é a última da longa colaboração tica luxuosa, porém moderna.
Hublot Opening Ceremony - Carlito Fuente, Pele, Ricardo Guadalupe (CEO of Hublot), Usain Bolt, Peter Marino and Jean-François Sberro (General Manager of Hublot America) (PRNewsFoto/HUBLOT)
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Stephen Silver Co. Announces Exclusive Hermès Pop-Up at Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel, April 27-May 27
Silicon Valley's elite jeweler, Stephen Silver Co., is pleased to announce an exclusive pop-up presentation for a truly exceptional collection of Hermès handmade timepieces. The pop-up will be presented within one of two Stephen Silver boutiques at the Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel, a 5-star Hotel in Menlo Park, CA. The Stephen Silver “Jewel Box”, a 100 sq ft atelier space, will provide an intimate showcase for this very special Hermès collection. "Stephen Silver’s elegant boutique is in harmony with Hermès values,” says Robert Peterman, the Parisian brand's vice-president of watches, “our most unique and exceptional pieces will be the focus of this creative pop-up presentation”. Some of the stunning pieces presented include: Faubourg Joaillerie, featuring 652 diamonds and quartz, Swiss-made movement. Arceau Ecuyère Aventurine in white gold set with 74 diamonds, and an indigo blue alligator strap. The spectacular dial sparkles with 28 diamonds and features a crown set with a single rose-cut diamond. Arceau H Cube features miniature straw marquetry that adorns the dial, crafting an iconic motif in bright colors of orange, claret-red, fuchsia, coral and purple tones. Numbered from a worldwide limited-edition of ten pieces. Prices are available upon request.
New Porsche Communication Management as standard A familiar environment awaits the driver inside the new 718 Boxster, which has been upgraded with new elements such as the instrument panel. Another defining element of the new interior layout is the Porsche Communication Management (PCM) with cell phone preparation, audio interfaces and the 110 watt Sound Package Plus. The PCM can be enhanced with a navigation module including voice control. Beyond that, the Connect Plus module is available as an extension of the navigation module, providing a wide array of online services. The 718 Boxster and Boxster S go on sale now and will reach U.S. dealers in late June 2016. The 718 Boxster has a starting MSRP of $56,000, and the 718 Boxster S from $68,400, excluding the $1,050 destination charge.
Porsche announces the new 718 Cayman Powerful purity: The new Porsche 718 Boxster and 718 Boxster S 35 more horsepower and up to 36 percent more torque ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Twenty years after the first Boxster made its debut, Porsche is introducing the latest generation of its mid-engine roadsters featuring more power, greater fuel efficiency, and further improved handling. The new models are named 718 Boxster and 718 Boxster S, paying homage to the flat-four cylinder engines that were used in the mid-engine Porsche 718 sports car which won numerous races back in the late 1950s and early 1960s.
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