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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.â&#x20AC;? Nelson Mandela

Em minha memoria o Sete de Setembro era acompanhado de desfile das escolas, bandas muita animação. Era um dia feliz! Espero que continuem ensinando as crianças esse senso de orgulho, essa alegria de participar voluntariamente e de se sentir importante honrando o seu país Sim, concluo que hoje, o cidadão brasileiro precisa novamente se libertar, do voto irres ponsavel, do voto por favores, por dinheiro, que nos levou a isso, essa realidade horrivel e incerta que vivemos. Precisamos entender e nos tornar responsaveis por nossa propria historia, aprender a decidir o nosso destino, sem favores. Não podemos ter medo de expressar aquilo que sentimos ou pensamos, precisamos ser defensores de nossa propria historia, aprender, ensinar e romper com aqueles que nao servem esse proposito. Desejo que o Brasileiro seja independente, que pense melhor, que possa se educar, comer, ter teto, sonhar com o dia de amanhã, e acima de tudo, voltar a ser o Brasileiro que faz a sua historia.

CONTRIBUTORS Ademar Rodrigues

Our CEO Brazilian, great photographer and with a mind set to detail. The ground person.

Laiz Rodrigues Editor in Chief, PR., project creator. Brazilian. Responsible for the visual of our site and digital magazine. President at CFBACC

Giuseppe Ranzini Brazilian Artist Atelier G. Ranzini Arts and GM at NEXUM Consultoria em Marketing Empresarial

Daniel Braune

ELS Educational Services, Inc. Exchange Student in Melbourne Soccer and Sports enthusiast. Freshman at PUC-Rj Journalism and Communication

Ana Maria Ribas Professora e Pesquisadora do Departamento de História do Colégio Pedro II. Editora Responsável e Parecerista da Revista Encontros. Colaboradora da Área de Humanas do Instituto Nacional de Estudos e Pesquisas Educacionais Anísio Teixeira (INEP/ MEC). Doutora em História.

Elita Freitas

Brazilian, lives in Boca Raton,g reat mom and friend, with a special vision of life and great baking skills that she shares with us every month.

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ORLANDO Business HOTSPOT A busy month for all involved in betterment of the business multiculbusiness and the corporate world tural community. where time runs twice as fast. Here we have a few of the key events. The reception was attended by the Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Bright House Hosted a Meeting at Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of The Citrus Club Metro Orlando, Hispanic Business For Comunity Leaders Initiative Fund (HBIF), African American Chamber of Commerce and the Bright House Networks hosted a Asian Chamber of Commerce. reception for the leaders of the multicultural chambers of commerce in the Metro Orlando area at the Citrus Club to reaffirm Bright House Networksâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; commitment to the multicultural community and to thank them for their partnership and exceptional From the left Iris Gonzalez, Marva Johnson and Monica Correa from Bright House networks work for the

Left to right: Back Row Itu Otu, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce John Davis, president African American Chamber Luis Otero-,controllerr HBIF

Front Row Jhon Newstreet, president Osceola/Kissimmee Chamber of Commerce Monica Correa Bright House Networks Diana Bolivar, president Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

Iris Gonzalez Bright House Networks Gail Rayos-Asian Chamber of Commerce Laiz Rodrigues, president Brazilian Chamber of Commerce Cristina Pinto, Past Chair HBIF

HBIF Stories Of Success Luncheon

Every Year HBIF celebrates Small Businesses who partner with them and succeed above their expectations. This year three companies won the trophy designed by SUNDAX, also a success story from HBIF. Congratulations to all winners!

In the pictures, top left, Laiz Rodrigues, Carlos Velez, Edson Terceiro from ConstrueMAX. Top right, Luis Martinez and owners at 4Pets. Bottom right, All three brothers owners at Brazilian Winner ConstrueMAX

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Orange County Welcomes Emirates to Orlando International Airport

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joins His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief E thority Chairman Frank Kruppenbacher in a cake-cutting ceremony.

Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs joined regional leaders to celebrate Emirates Airlinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; newest gateway to the United States: Orlando International Airport. The Dubai-based airline began its daily nonstop passen-

ger service from Orlando to Dubai this week. Not only is the new passenger service the first of its kind in Orlando, it is also the first time an Airbus A380 aircraft has ever landed in Orlando

Orlando Is Emirates’ 10Th U.S. Destination. This new passenger service, and its global gateway to the Middle East and Asia, is expected to impact Central Florida’s economy significantly. “The benefits of this new service will be measured not only financially with a $100 million economic impact annually to the region, but also for decades to come as our business community takes advantage of efficient access to new destinations on several continents,” said Frank Kruppenbacher, Chairman of the Greater Orlando Aviation Authority (GOAA).

Emirates is the newest international airline to launch service to Orlando International Airport. The airline will add to the airport’s growing international traffic, which Executive of Emirates Airline & Group, and Greater Orlando Aviation Auincreased 9.6 percent in 2014, representing 12 percent of the airport’s total traffic activity. Last year, Orlando welcomed more than 1,000 new international passengers every day and Emirates’ will further boost that number.

“With Emirates’ new daily service to Dubai and other popular destinations throughout Asia and Africa, we will be able to extend out world-famous brand to even more potential visitors and guests, as well as corporate leaders and executives,” said Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs. “Since 2004, Emirates has carried more than 11 million passengers on its U.S. flights and this new route will open up even more options for passengers traveling to Orlando,” said His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman and Chief Executive of Emirates Airline & Group. “Additionally, the aircraft on this each direction every day, which route has the capability to car- will support Florida’s export marry more than 17 tons of cargo in ket.”

The launch of Emirates’ passenger service through Orlando International Airport is perfectly timed, as the state is investing $145 million in the world-class airport for an expansion of the South Terminal Complex, which will boost domestic and international passenger service. Emirates’ inaugural flight to Orlando flew a VIP delegation, a contingent of international media and passengers from 29 different countries to Orlando. Journalists embarked on a familiarization tour upon arriving in Orlando, which was hosted at the University of Central Florida’s (UCF) College of Medicine in Lake Nona. The agenda included an overview of Orlando’s economy and regional developments as well as tours of UCF’s College of Medicine and the Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute..

Mayor Teresa Jacobs and Orange Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office of Economic Development recently met with leaders of the Central Florida Brazilian American community to discuss business and tourism partner opportunities in the region. Laiz Rodrigues, president of the Central Florida Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce (CFBACC), discussed additional opportunities that could enhance and strengthen ties with the Brazilian American community, including more local events that could attract Brazilian tourists and potential new business partnerships. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We are committed to connecting the global tourism marketplace with the thriving hospitality, business and trade sectors in Orange County,â&#x20AC;? Mayor Jacobs said.

Central Florida Brazilian-American Community Leaders Visit Orange County

“We have an incredibly strong relationship with Brazil, already one of our top international tourism partners, and we remain focused on strengthening and growing that important cultural and economic connection.” The Central Florida Brazilian community leaders also discussed developing support and partnerships among business and community leaders in Orange County. To encourage more Brazilians to explore business and tourism in Central Florida, the CFBACC is embarking on an economic development mission to Brazil in October called “Doing Business in Brazil.” The mission team will bring information on the new regional branding campaign – “Orlando. You don’t know the half of it.” – to Brazil. The branding initiative is designed to boost awareness of Central Florida’s businesses and

innovation assets among targeted industry leaders and site selectors to encourage economic development and job creation. The U.S. National Travel and Tourism Office named Brazil one of the top 20 tourist generating countries in the United States in 2014. Almost 770,000 guests from Brazil visited Orlando in 2013. In May, Central Florida’s tourism economy further solidified the region’s position as the No. 1 global destination with Visit Orlando’s momentous announcement of 62 million guests visiting the region in 2014.

Florida Simulation Summit To Be Held on September 16 Hosted by Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and the National Center for Simulation

Orange CountMayor Teresa Jacobs and the National Center for Simulation will host the Florida Simulation Summit to highlight the state’s multi-billion dollar simulation industry and help identify opportunities for businesses to commercialize simulation. Simulation is a key enabler in a multitude of industries beyond defense, including entertainment, education, healthcare, energy, transportation and manufacturing. Learn from the simulation experts at Walt Disney World®, University of Central Florida, Space Florida and many others about how simulation enhances companies’ operations, safety and bottom line. The event will be held at the Orange County Convention Center on September 16 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event cost is $25 in advance or $50 at the door. For registration and directions,

visit the National Center for Simulation’s website at www. simulationinformation.com. Speakers include: • Michael Tschanz, Director of Technology and Analysis, Walt Disney World® • ·Dr. Mohamed Abdel-Aty, PE, Professor and Chair at University of Central Florida Center for Advanced Transportation Systems Simulation • ·Dr. Robert Amyot, President of CAE Healthcare • Dale Ketcham, Chief of Strategic Alliances at Space Florida WHERE: Orange County Convention Center, South Concourse, Room 320. at 9899 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 WHEN: Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2015 -8 a.m. to 5 p.m. INFO: (407) 384-6111 or email ncs@simulationinformation. com

Mayor Jacobs Reads to Orange County Head Start Pre-Schoolers to Support Just 1 Book More than a dozen children from Orange County’s Head Start program joined Mayor Teresa Jacobs recently in the Board of County Commissioners Chambers for a reading of Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak. The reading took place in support of Just 1 Book, a charity that collects and distributes books to children in need, including Head Start Programs and other community organizations.

Teresa Jacobs. “It was such a delight to read to these bright and inquisitive children at our Orange County Head Start program. According to literacy organizations, less than half of young children in this country are read to regularly – so it’s imperative that we spend 10 or 15 minutes per day on this little investment that goes a long way.” Orange County has proudly supported Dewitz throughout her charitable journey, including the donation of the Just 1 Book Mobile, the van used to distribute books to families across Central Florida.

Founded by Sarah Dewitz when she was only 10 years old, Just 1 Book has donated more than 200,000 books to children in Florida since its founding in 2010. The charity is thriving and plans to expand services to New Head Start is a readiness program Jersey this year. that provides comprehensive education, health, nutrition, and parent Reading to children is vital to their involvement services to pre-school development. In fact, reading to a children from low-income families. child for at least 10 minutes a day can significantly impact their literacy. Mayor Jacobs hopes to encourage parents to read to their children daily, to help give them advantage upon starting school. “I have four adult children now, but when they were little we always read together,” said Orange County Mayor

World Cup Champion Uswnt To Face Brazil At Orlando Citrus Bowl On October 25

The Friendly Is Part Of A 10-Match Victory Tour Central Florida soccer fans can chalk up another milestone this year as the U.S. Women’s National Team returns to the Orlando Citrus Bowl for the first time since 2013, as part of the 10-match Victory Tour to celebrate the 2015 FIFA Women’s World Cup championship. The Orlando City Soccer Club and the City of Orlando, with the support of the Cen-

tral Florida Sports Commission and Florida Citrus Sports, have partnered to host the World Cup champions as they face historic rivals and current sixth-ranked global soccer power Brazil on October 25. Kick-off is set for 3 p.m. ET.

Tickets are on sale through ussoccer. com and by phone at 1.800.745.3000. Groups of 20 or more can obtain an order form at ussoccer.com or call 312-528-1290.

Ultimate Fan Tickets (special VIP packages that include a premium ticket, a custom-made official U.S. National Team jersey with name and number, VIP access to the field before and after the game, and other unique benefits) are also available exclusively through ussoccer.com. Tickets are also available at all Ticketmaster ticket centers (including most Walmart locations) as well as the Chase Box Office at Amway Center (open Monday-Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.) [Note: Tickets are not sold at the Orlando Citrus Bowl except on the day of the event. Orlando City Season Ticket Members will receive a special pre-sale offer for this match. “Central Florida continues to grow into an international hub for professional soccer and it’s a great honor for us to host the FIFA Women’s World Cup Champions with our partners,” said Orlando City Founder and President Phil Rawlins. “Considering the massive support for top-caliber soccer in Central Florida, we will continue evaluating all opportunities to bring the highest levels of the sport to the market.” The U.S. team has a long history in Orlando, which was the training base for the U.S. team for the 1995 and 1999 Women’s World Cups and the 1996 Olympics. The USA played two matches at the Citrus Bowl during the 1996 Olympics. In November 2013, in front of 20,274 fans at the Orlando Citrus Bowl, the USA defeated Brazil 4-1 in the last friendly that year with two memorable goals from Sydney Leroux and a penalty kick from Abby Wambach. At the time, it was the largest crowd to see the USWNT in a stand-alone friendly in the southeast, as well as the highest attended home match for the women’s team of that

year. In late June, an international friendly between Mexico and Costa Rica took place at the Orlando Citrus Bowl – marking the Mexican team’s first visit to Orlando since the 1994 World Cup. Over 54,000 supporters attended that event. It is anticipated that Central Florida will once again show their support for the reigning Women’s World Cup champions on October 25. “We are proud to continue giving our community the soccer it craves,” said Mayor of Orlando Buddy Dyer. “It’s very evident that the soccer legacy has grown exponentially over the years, and opportunities like this one with the U.S. Women’s National Team will only strengthen Central Florida’s prominence on the global soccer scene.” “We’re so excited that the world-champion U.S. Women’s Soccer team and their Brazilian counterparts are coming to Central Florida,” said Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs. “The physical fitness and capabilities of these athletes is simply remarkable, and their commitment to teamwork sets a wonderful example for us all – especially for our young people. It’s such an honor to have been selected as the location as part of their Victory Tour. I can’t wait to help fill the Citrus Bowl on October 25th for these world-class athletes.” Orlando City boasts one of the nation’s most competitive girl’s youth clubs featuring high-performing teams in the prestigious Elite Clubs National League (ECNL)—the highest level of play for girls in the United States. Orlando City’s U-14 girls’ team won the Florida Premier League title, while the U16 girls’ qualified for the ECNL Champions League National Finals.

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SELF HELP CENTER On September First, a major step was taken towards Community wellness. Orange County Clerk of Courts Tiffany Moore Russell welcomed all to the new Self Help Center, that will offer hands on assistance to self represented littigants. The Self Help Center will provide information which will guide you through any Family Law, small claims or residential Landlord Tenanr case, and also help youwith any court matter, without the assistance of a lawyer. You will be able to: • • • • •

Schedule a cost effective attorney consultation Learn about Court Process and procedures Purchase and fill out the forms you need. Review legal publications and self help resources Prepare and finalize the filing of your legal case

Present at the ribbon cutting ceremony were • Orange County Clerk Tiffany Moore Russell • The Honorable Chief Judge Frederick J. Lauten • President of Orange County Bar Association Jamie Moses • Exec. Director of Legal Aid Society Mary Anne de Petrillo • Exec. Director of Community Legal Services Kimberly Sanchez • John Terwilliger • Self Help Center Manager Roberta Walton. The center was dedicated to

During remarks O.C. Clerk of Courts Tiffany Moore Russell spoke of the importance of Lydia Gardnerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s presence and inspiring work at the Courts. Lydia Gardner who sadly died early in 2013 after a long battle against cancer, left behind a legacy, remembered to this day. Lydiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s picture and jacket were framed and unveiled at the SELF CENTER opening ceremony, along with her family, husband, daughter, and grandchildren. It was a very special moment.

The Clerk’s Self Help Center is designed to provide legal assistance to Orange County citizens who do not have a private attorney. The Self Help Center will assist only with the following case types: • • • • • • •

Family Law (excluding injunctions) Child Custody/Child Support Divorce Paternity And more Small Claims Residential Evictions

Services include: Attorney consultations Form completion assistance Notary and copy services Attorney consultations are available and may be scheduled in 15-minute sessions, for up to 1 hour per day, per person. The cost for an attorney consultation is $1 per minute. All attorneys are referred by the Orange County Bar Association in collaboration with the Clerk’s Office. The services provided are not based on income.

Center Hours Monday-Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM Location Orange County Courthouse 425 North Orange Ave. Room 340 (3rd floor) Orlando, FL 32801 Telephone (407) 836-6300

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Happy Birthday NELSON! Our friend Nelson Junior reunited a few friends to celebrate his Birthday! What a great surprise! We all know Nelson is not a fan of gatherings but he made an exception this year and we were all happy to attend. Among friends several Orlando City Soccer team members were present, Carlos Velez from the Orlando Magic, family members and employees, all happy to be a part of this moment. Nelson is a great supporter of the Brazilian American Chamber of Commerce, the Orlando Magic and the Orlando City Soccer, he is an

outstanding business person, working hard to establish his brand BoiBrazil Steakhouse, which is ready to open its doors in Winter Park, with one more great place. His growth as a business man has accelerated since he left Nelore Steakhouse, and started his own brand BoiBrazil, and today is domi nating the Brazilian presence among the restaurant businesses in Orlando. Good quality, good pri ces, ethics and professionalism has set the difference and prooved to be important allies when you are in this market. It was a great night, it will be remembered by all guests.

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Honorary Mouseketeers for A Day with Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida In this magical afternoon, children residents became â&#x20AC;&#x153;Honorary Mouseketeersâ&#x20AC;? wearing crowns with mouse ears, participating in activities and being special guests at the show Disney On Ice-100 Years of Magic Produced by Feld Entertainment. The best part of it, was meeting a surprise guest. Mickey Mouse! The Coalition for the Homeless present, volunteered to bring these kids, adding so much to their lives. It was unforgettable

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About Her

What are your professional goals? What age did you begin skating I just want to stay happy and excitand why? ed doing what I do for as long as can. When I was 10 Years Old I used to practice gymnastics from What are your major life goals the age of 4 to 9 and stopped cause outside of your career? I didn't like competitions. So after I want to have my own place one that I was looking for a sport that day, with my own dog. was similar to gymnastics and I found figure skating. What’s something a lot of people don’t know about you? What are your favorite pastimes? People often forget I’m from I love to do dance classes anytime Brazil, I guess just because I’ve been I can, Contemporary is my favorite speaking English for so long. But I kind of dance. I also like to run , make sure to remember! I love being from there. Who inspire you? My mom :) What is your favorite memory on or off the ice? What has been your toughest Playing with the show in my homechallenge in your career? town and having my whole famBeing away from my family for so ily, skating club and best friends long wasn't easy, but internet helps watching me in one night - it was a lot these days and they always awesome! manage to come visit me.

Adriana Krause If you could be a professional athlete in any other sport, what would it be and why? I would actually want to be a professional dancer, I'm not a competitive person. But if I had to choose a sport, it would be volleyball, except I'm too short for that. What is your most prized possession? My skates of course!

What is the best and worst thing about living on the road? The best is for sure getting to know people from all over the world. You live so close to people that have such a different culture from each other, and we all kind complete each other in our ways. I don’t think you can get that anywhere else. The worst - living with 2 suitcases and trying not to overpass the luggage weight at the airport every week. That’s a challenge!

What does the future hold for you? While on tour, what is your faHopefully enough money that I can vorite thing to do during your take care of a lot of dogs! free time? Explore the city and hang out with Is there a particular cause that my friends you support? No, but I'm an animal lover, and my How do you keep fit? family has always have dogs. I've I like to do yoga classes with a friend been living with dogs my whole that teaches it on tour; she’s great. life, so we often rescue abandoned I also enjoy running outside and dogs from the streets. finding dance classes in each city. Do you have any special skills not featured in the show (sewing, cooking, juggling, etc.)? I went to school for Contemporary Dance, and I loved it and still do! I go to classes whenever I can.

What are your tips for frequent travelers? Keep it organized. It makes everything way easier, at least for me! What item(s) can’t you live without on the road? Tupperware!

Brazilian Performer at Disney On Ice

What have you learned by being on the road? This world has an infinite amount of things to explore and learn from, a crazy amount of amazing people we should meet down the road, and we shouldn't miss out on that by being in one place. We only get one life anyways! Career

might you be doing for a living? Good question! Before Disney On Ice I was going to college for a Bachelor in Dance, so I guess performing was always the way for me. If I couldn’t perform I think I would join arts somehow. What year did you join Feld Entertainment?and where did you audition? In 2012, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

What do you enjoy about performing? Everything! The energy, the effort, the smile on people’s faces, even What did you do prior to joining the way it makes me tired every Feld Entertainment? week. I just love it. I was doing college, Bachelor in Contemporary Dance. How would you describe your performance style? What countries have you travI’m very energetic, and I try to put eled to while working for Feld that on the ice every show. Entertainment? USA, Canada, Argentina, Chile, BraWhat do you want the audience zil, Puerto Rico, Qatar, South Africa, to get from your performance? Scotland, England, Ireland, France, My energy and hopefully they’ll get Spain, Portugal, Switzerland and to see my smile! Belgium What advice would you give to kids who want to be a performer? Never give up. When you want something so bad, everything is possible. Words from a Brazilian girl who learned how to ice skate at a grocery store in Rio de Janeiro. If you weren’t performing, what

Who was your coach/instructor? Simone Pastusiak and Lucy Pastusiak. How would your friends and family describe you? Someone honest, with lots of energy and that loves a good laugh

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USA Elections - 2016

Despontando no cenário politico, o impetuoso Homem de negócios, vem construindo sua reputação no mundo politico. Ao contrario do que América precisa encontrar em seu novo presidente, Donald Trump se coloca nos limites entre teátrico e provocador, invadindo as fronteiras do politicamente correto e aceitável. Trump ao mesmo tempo que agrada a muitos eleitores da extrema direita, consegue levar Hispânicos, Africanos Americanos e milhares de imigrantes a completo estado de revolta, ele acredita que México envia criminais e estupradores para a América, que crianças nascidas em solo Americano de pais ilegais não merecem a cidadania Americana e ainda, Que todos os milhões de indocumenta-

dos devem ser deportados e repatriados através de outro sistema, ainda nao definidoCom certeza uma manobra radical e indiscutivelmente controvertível.

USA Elections 2016

Estamos passando por momentos difíceis, por mais que se discuta, o cenário politico mundial de 2016 nem se compara ao de 2008, quando Presidente Barack Obama foi eleito em seu primeiro mandato.

eleito para a próxima administração encontra uma América fortalecida, com empregos, e o melhor com crescimento, mas para contrabalancear esse cenário, a politica econômicamundial atravessa um momento deplorável. Sem dinheiro, potencias Europeias caem, Guerras no oriente, multidões procurando asilo e na América do Sul milhões sofrem sob uma ditadura de violência, corrupção e crime. Brasil em uma situação critica, jamais vivida, atravessa a pior critica socioeconômica de sua historia.

A América do Sul passa por uma forO slogan “Yes we Can” tão popular te onda de negativismo, e não podeem 2008, não se aplicaria somente mos avaliar por quanto tempo, ate as mudanças necessárias dentro do que uma solução satisfatória, amecontexto Americano. O Presidente nize todos os problemas gerados.

USA Elections 2016 As conse quências são desastrosas. alto, nos guiando a uma economia Alguns acreditam que o Brasil pode- de resistência, forte, que não irá sucumbir sob os efeitos do caos global, e ainda capaz de resolver seus problemas internos de imigração, saúde e assistência ao idoso. O desafio pertence ao povo, aos que exercem seu direito democrático de voto, e que no momento mais do que nunca, precisa de nossa atenção. De nosso voto, vai depender nossa sobrevivência. rá retomar seu crescimento somente em 2019. Agora, mais do que nunca, precisamos pensar no perfil do futuro presidente da América. O mundo esta claramente enebriado por ódio, diferenças sociais e religiosas, gerando caos econômico. A América deve se fortalecer, estabelecendo um exemplo. Cabe a nos eleger a pessoa que nos conduzirá a um patamar mais

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As sports arenas rise up around them and the houses of neighbours are reduced to rubble, more than 20 families refuse to leave their favela, or squatter settlement, on the border of the Olympic Park in Rio de Janeiro, vowing to fight eviction whatever the cost.

With just a year to go before the Games come to Brazil, over 90 percent of residents in the slum of Vila Autodromo have already left after accepting compensation and their homes destroyed. Some 50 or so families remain, living in a ghost town with spora dic access to water and electricity and having suffered violent run-ins with police. About half of those families are digging in their heels. The 450 families that have already been moved from the favela are just a small

part of more than 20,000 families re-located since 2009 in the state of Rio de Janeiro alone, many of them to make way for Olympic projects. Around half of the families still living in the favela say they are open to negotiating with local authorities about their resettlement. The holdouts of Vila Autodromo have become a powerful symbol against the use of the Olympic Games to modernise Rio, a move critics say is only benefiting the rich. The run-up to the World Cup last year was marked by the largest street protests in decades by Brazilians angry about the billions spent to host the event. While few are predicting similar demonstrations against the Olympics, social discontent is bubbling just below the surface.

The Olympic Dilemma for Rio Residents in Brazil demolished. "We have the right to stay and I think that those rights need to be respected," Penha said, referring to land titles given to resi dents by the state government in 1994. Rio's City Hall says some of these titles are invalid as the properties are in an area under environmental protection, while other parts of "I don't want to leave, I don't want to negotiate the sale of my house. I want to stay," said Maria da Penha,

50 years old, who has lived in Vila Autodromo for nearly half her life. She recently had her nose broken in a scuffle with police as holdouts tried to stop a home from being the favela need to be cleared to make way for access roads into the Olympic Park. The Mayor's office said fami lies who are neither inside the environmental zone nor where the roads will be built can stay. Residents say tactics on the ground go against such assurances.

Located off a main avenue in Rio's accusations it used violence or disprosperous beachside suburb of respected residents. In interviews with a dozen holdouts, residents described the neighbourhood as a "paradise” compared with other poor areas of Rio. "It is a community where there is no violence and where a lot of the residents have lived for Barra da Tijuca, Vila Autodromo is over 40 years. Most of them have a small strip of houses and unpaved gone now, but those that remain roads bordering a lagoon. make me want to stay,” said Jose Gomes, 65. “Money won't buy me.” The buildings vary from ramshackle cinder block homes, typical of squatter settlements, to well-built spacious houses overlooking the water. The City Hall says the negotiation process has been transparent and denies any

"Several countries are going through serious crisis, but Brazil, I think, has a special characteristic: we are, in fact, going through an extremely difficult moment," Rousseff said. However, she believes the country will be able to weather the downturn quickly. "We believe Brazil has the structural fundamentals to recover quickly. It isn't just a matter of believing it or not. We're betting on this, not because we have a rosy outlook of the situation. We don't. We believe Brazil has solid fundamentals because we know that what pushes inflation is conjectural, not structural. Inflation is being pushed

by relative price readjustments," she added. Brazil's annual inflation rate rose for a sixth straight month in June to 8.89 percent, up from 8.47 percent in May and nearly twice as much as the government's target of 4.5 percent. Inflation in Latin America's largest eco nomy has spiked in recent months after the president authorized hikes in utility rates and other government-set prices following her re-election to shore up public finances and fend off fears of a credit downgrade. Brazil is on the verge of recession and is also seeing rising budget deficits.

The Month In Review On Brazilian Politics & Economics "Reporting by Alonso Soto; Editing by Christian Plumb and Eric Meijer

see anything that justifies the start of that process. A severe economic downturn and widening corruption scandal that involves dozens of lawmakers has undercut confidence in Rousseff's leadership and raised public supBut her finance minister, in an in- port for her impeachment just six terview, professed his confidence months into her second term. in her ability to ride out this political storm and the talked up the These political tensions have prospects for a fiscal austerity dragged the Brazilian real to plan aimed at keeping Brazil's in- its weakest in more than 12 vestment grade credit rating.Â years against the U.S. dollar and prompted doomsday warnings The ratings agencies themselves from big investors aren't concerned with something that's a flash in the pan, they're worried about whether we'll have growth," Finance Minister Joaquim Levy told Reuters at his office in Brasilia. Levy dismissed the chances of impeachment for Rousseff, saying it was "an absolutely remote hypothesis. I don't Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff is struggling to keep allies on her side as she faces accusations of doctoring fiscal accounts, calls for her impeachment, and record-low approval ratings.

Levy, a former banking executive and known fiscal hawk, is seen as the force behind Rousseff's shift to adopt more market-friendly policies to regain the trust of investors in the once-booming economy.

wages, have complicated his efforts to rebalance the public accounts.

However, Levy said the government will take "necessary measures" to reach its future fiscal targets. He expressed confidence the government would Levy, an economist educated at the meet its reduced primary (before payUniversity of Chicago, which is known ing interest surplus target for this year. for its neoclassical, free-market stance, tried to calm markets by warning in- He conceded, for the first time, that the vestors who fret over political noise government could consider a rule to and leave Brazil may well end up losing limit the annual increase of obligatory money.have seen other sell-offs in Bra- expenditures, which make up about 90 zil. In general they pass and who stays percent of all budget spending. ends up winning," Levy said. "We need to maintain our dialogue with FISCAL BATTLE Congress... with patience and perseverance," Levy said. "Like in every He acknowledged that some recent Congress there are moments of defeats in Congress, which this week more or less effervescence. approved a bill to raise government

The Month In Review On Brazilian Politics & Economics "Reporting by Alonso Soto; Editing by Christian Plumb and Eric MeijerMaria Carolina Marcello, Silvio Cascione and Anthony Boadle; Editing by Lisa Von Ahn Brazilian Vice President Michel Temer denied rumors that he was dropping the job of handling President Dilma Rousseff's relations with her coalition allies in Congress.

missed suspicions in her party that he was angling for her job.

With her popularity at rock bottom and the country sliding into recession, Rousseff has relied on Temer to push through Temer has become Brazil's virtual prime austerity measures in Congress to try to minister since Rousseff put him in charge reduce a fiscal deficit and save of her ties with an unruly coalition. But his Brazil’s investment-grade credit rating comment that the nation needed someone to resolve its political crisis caused A split with Temer would further underfriction within Rousseff's Workers' Party. mine the Rousseff administration’s crediRousseff called Temer in for a chat ac- bility and increase calls her resignation in cording to an aide to the vice president. the midst of massive corruption scandal at state-oil company Petrobras and the Valor PRO financial news service report- worst economic downturn in 25 years. ed that Temer, who leads the Brazilian Democratic Movement Party (PMDB), Rousseff's main ally, told the president at their meeting that he was throwing in the towel as political go-between. The rumors that I have stopped handling the political articulation are unfounded,” Temer said in a Twitter message. “I continue. I have a duty to my country and President Dilma.” The Temer aide told Reuters that Rousseff said she trusted the vice president and dis-

Brazil poses a larger threat of contagion for global financial markets than other emerging economies, far eclipsing Russia and China, Fitch Ratings said on Wednesday, giving highlights of an upcoming survey of European fixed-income investors

Although the investors did not elaborate on the reasons for their choices, Fitch analysts Shelly Shetty and Monica Insoll noted that foreigners are heavily invested in Brazil's debt at a moment when the country faces severe economic headwinds.

The investors, who manage an estimated 7.8 trillion euros in assets, considered economic imbalances, political challenges and U.S. interest rates to select the two biggest contagion threats from a list of five major emerging market countries that also included Turkey and India.

An expected recession, coupled with rising inflation and budget deficits, is making it tough for President Dilma Rousseff to meet her fiscal savings goals, putting at risk Brazil's coveted investment-grade sovereign rating.

Seventy-six percent of the respondents selected Brazil, while 38 percent picked Russia and 36 percent chose China. Turkey and India were chosen by 30 percent and 7 percent of investors, respectively.

The Month In Review On Brazilian Politics & Economics A growing political crisis related to ian corporate debt, which explains a corruption scandal at state-run their growing unease about the future of Latin America's largest economy. "The number of inquiries that we have from all types of investors about Fitch's opinion on Brazilian and Latin American risk has absolutely rocketed," Insoll said in a phone interview. "Brazil has been very popular as an emerging market, reason why investors are being very careful about trying to oil firm Petroleo Brasileiro SA also quantify their risk."

has weakened Rousseff and raised questions about her ability to pass austerity measures in Congress. Brazilian companies are further constrained by their strong reliance on dollar-denominated debt at a moment when interest rates are rising at home and abroad, the analysts said. Besides that, investors have recently increased their exposure to Brazil-

The Month In Review On Brazilian Politics & Economics Brazil needs a temporary tax increase to reduce a budget deficit that threatens the country's debt rating, the presidential chief of staff said in an interview published on last Sunday.. Aloizio Mercadante did not say which taxes would need to be raised, but told Folha de S. Paulo that a tax increase could help speed up an economic recovery in the longer term.

include passing bills to reduce each rmarked expenditures and simplify sales taxes, Mercadante said. The government has been discussing alternative sources of revenue to avoid a budget deficit next year, President Dilma Rousseff said in a radio interview broadcast on Friday

Failure to run a budget surplus could convince ratings agencies to strip Brazil of its investment-grade rating, worsening the political and economic crisis. Brazil is headed to its worst recession in 25 years this year, with economic growth ex"We need to raise taxes tem- pected to return only in 2017. porarily so we can, for example, open room for interest Mercadante, a senior member of rates to drop faster," Mer- the Workers' Party and within Rouscadante said in the interview seff's inner circle, is under investiconducted on Thursday. gation for allegedly receiving illegal campaign donations linked to a A tax hike would help the corruption scandal at state-run oil government avoid the 30.5 company Petrobras S.A. billion reais ($7.9 billion) deficit penciled in next year's Reporting by Silvio Cascione; budget bill. Other measures should Editing by Robin Pomeroy)

Despite protests by hundreds of thousands of Brazilians against President Dilma Rousseff and ongoing calls for her impeachment, little suggests radical change in Brazil anytime soon.

studied Brazil’s protests and growing discontent with its political class. “For real change you need new ideas and new leaders and that is totally absent.” The outcomes Rousseff’s fiercest critics hope for – impeachment or resignation – ap-

With the country hobbled by legislative gridlock, a lack of viable alternatives to the established political parties and an economic reversal so complete that its currency is trading at a 12-year trough, there are no easy or fast fixes. The latest in a round of demonstrations across Brazil this year came as the economy reels from its sharpest slowdown in three decades, a vast corruption scandal ensnares political and corporate kingpins and a federal audit considers rejecting the government’s 2014 book-keeping. Together, the problems amount to a giant reversal for a country that, buoyed by a commodities boom and a consumer binge, appeared ready to make a longsought leap into the league of economic heavyweights when Rousseff first took office in 2011. They have also left Brazilians frustrated by what they believe is a lack of leadership across the political spectrum. Two- pear distant, if not impossible. The authirds of them want Rousseff’s impeach- ditor reviewing accounting tricks in last ment, polls show. year’s budget recently gave her more time to explain the maneuvers. But rather than any radical shift in a country now in its 13th year of rule by And no criminal evidence as yet implithe leftist Workers’ Party, what many ex- cates Rousseff in the corruption probe pect is a deep and protracted slog. around state-run energy company Petroleo Brasileiro SA, or Petrobras, even “There may be lots of people on the street, if she chaired the company when much but that’s not likely to change much,” of the fraud occurred. says Esther Solano, a sociologist who has

The Month In Review On Brazilian Politics & Economics

Few legal grounds, then, exist to impel a complex impeachment procedure.Rousseff is undeterred by single-digit approval ratings, the worst for any president during Brazil's three decades of democracy, saying repeatedly she will not step down.

support for much-needed economic reforms or an austerity package meant to curb public spending as opponents and erstwhile allies leverage her weakness to pursue their own ends.

Though Congress is controlled by the Brazil Democratic Movement Party, an CROSS PURPOSES ostensible ally of the government known as the PMDB, the party is ideologically One way out of the morass would be to amorphous and its members often work steer Brazil's economy toward recovery. at cross purposes. But Rousseff is finding little legislative

Though Congress is controlled by the Brazil Democratic Movement Party, an ostensible ally of the government known as the PMDB, the party is ideologically amorphous and its members often work at cross purposes. After the head of the Senate last week unveiled a raft of pro-

posals meant to support Rousseff's CROSS PURPOSES austerity drive, his PMDB brethren One way out of the morass would in the lower house said not so fast. be to steer Brazil's economy toward recovery. But Rousseff is finding little "The system is bicameral," said Edulegislative support for much-need- ardo Cunha, a PMDB populist and ed economic reforms or an auster- avowed obstructionist who heads ity package meant to curb public the lower chamber. spending as opponents and erstwhile allies leverage her weakness The opposition is as splintered as it to pursue their own ends. is dissatisfied.

The Brazilian Social Democracy Party, or PSDB, the centrist party that came close to unseating Rousseff when she clinched a second term last year, has failed to speak with a unified voice on issues ranging from impeachment to its strategy for the next elections.

Using social media, coordinated text message campaigns and word of mouth, grassroots groups with names like "Revolted" and "Free Brazil" are channeling the frustration more effectively than established political parties.

"Vem Pra Rua," or "Come to the Street," the group led by Chequer, a former financier turned communications executive, blared speeches from beneath a giant yellow balloon it hoisted for a march along the Rio de Janeiro shoreline on Efforts by the party to align itself more Sunday. closely with Sunday's protests did not fuel any noticeable spike in participation Followers chanted for Rousseffâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s ouster or resonance with voters. and decried corruption and the stagna"Voters are having a hard time relating to tion in Congress. "There is no consenany of the parties," says Rafael Cortez, a sus in the parties or in the government," political analyst at Tendencias, a consult- Chequer says. "But the politicians must ing firm in Sao Paulo. "They are all talking know that there is consensus on the past one another." street." Reporting by Paulo Prada; Though the recent protests are Editing by Kieran Murray tepid compared with massive demonstrations in 2013, when Brazilians blasted public spending on the World Cup soccer tournament just as the economy was slowing, they are consistent with a prevailing sense of disgust

TeleUP Inc., o inovador serviço de TV via internet para americanos e brasileiros que vivem no exterior, participoudas celebrações do Brazilian Day 2015 em Manhattan, neste Domingo passado, dia 6 de Setembro. O Brazilian Day, comemorado em todo o mundo a cada ano, celebra a independência do Brasil de Portugal desde 1822. Esse ano, a celebração antecipada do Brazilian Day em Nova York,comemora o 30º aniversário de uma tradição anual muito apreciada pelos americanos brasileiros, expatriados e todos os que apreciam a música, a comida e a rica cultura do Brasil. Para ajudar as pessoas que querem participar da festa, a TeleUP lançou um site bilingue altamente informativo (Português e Inglês) para o evento deste ano: http://www.brasilday.com/.

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TeleUP é uma empresa que se orgulha de ter proprietários brasileiros. Representantes estarão disponíveis durante todo o dia para fornecer informações e serviços aos participantes do Brazi TeleUP permitiu aos espectadores as- lian Day 2015. http://www.teleup.com sistir e gravar programas de TV do seu

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Star Wars - Themed Lands, chegam a Walt Disney World e Disneyland Resorts Revelado na EXPO D23 2015

The Walt Disney Company Presidente e CEO Bob Iger anunciou perante uma platéia de mais de 7.500 fãs que a Star Wars -Themed Lands chegarão nos parques Disneyland em Anaheim, Califórnia, e Hollywood Studios no Walt Disney World Resort em Orlando, Fla, permitindo que os fãs do Star Wars entrem nas histórias de uma galáxia muito, muito distante. Os ambiciosos planos de trazer Star Wars a vida nos dois parques incluem a criação da maior expansões individual temática da Disney com 14 hectares cada, transportando os hóspedes para um planeta nunca antes visto, um porto comercial remoto e uma das últimas paradas antes do espaço onde personagens do Star Wars e suas histórias ganham vida.

coloca os hóspedes atrás dos controles de um dos naves mais reconhecídas na galáxia, a Millennium Falcon, com eles assumindo uma missão secreta personalizada. Iger também compartilhou imagens do conceito de Star Wars dando aos fãs um vislumbre do que está por vir para os parques da Disney.

A parceria entre a Disney e a Lucasfilm remonta a 1987, quando o sucesso da atração Star Tours, inspirada pela lendária série de filmes de George Lucas, Star Wars, abriu na Disneylândia. A atração foi então redesenhada, emergindo como "Star Tours - The Adventures Continue" em 2011 e com mais de 50 histórias diferentes ea possibilidade de visitar cinco "Estou muito feliz em anunciar o próximo planetas diferentes. capítulo da história longa e emocionante entre Disney Parks and Star Wars", disse Há 60 anos, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts Iger. "Estamos criando um novo mundo tem encantado milhões de pessoas com de cair o queixo que representa a nossa histórias fantásticas, entretenimento exmaior e única expansão temática Estas cepcional e experiências extraordinárias, novas terras na Disneyland e Walt Disney a criação de lugares onde os hóspedes World vão transportar os hóspedes a um podem fazer memórias ao longo da vida novo planeta da Star Wars, incluindo uma com seus amigos e famíliares. Este anúnaventura épica de Star Wars que o coloca cio marca um momento de crescimento bem no meio de uma batalha épica entre sem precedentes com desenvolvimentos a Primeira Ordem e a Resistência. " emocionantes acontecendo ao redor do mundo - da Diamond celebração do DisEstas terras autênticas terão duas atrações neyland Resort com a abertura prevista de de assinatura. Junto com a experiência Shanghai Disney na China. emocionante da batalha, outra atração

Star Wars -Themed Lands, Coming to Walt Disney World and Disneyland Resorts Unveiled at the D23 EXPO 2015,

The Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced to an audience of more than 7,500 fans that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and Disney's Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Fla., allowing Star Wars fans to step into the stories from a galaxy far, far away. Ambitious plans to bring Star Wars to life in the two parks include creating Disney's largest single themed land expansions ever at 14 acres each, transporting guests to a never-before-seen planet, a remote trading port and one of the last stops before wild space where Star Wars characters and their stories come to life.

puts guests behind the controls of one of the most recognizable ships in the galaxy, the Millennium Falcon, as they take on a customized secret mission. Iger also shared concept images of the Star Wars-themed lands, giving fans a glimpse at what is to come for Disney parks.

The partnership between Disney and Lucasfilm dates back to 1987, when the successful Star Tours attraction, inspired by George Lucas's legendary Star Wars film series, opened at Disneyland. The attraction was then redesigned, emerging as "Star Tours - The Adventures Continue" in 2011 and featuring more than 50 different story outcomes and the pos"I am thrilled to announce the next chap- sibility to visit five different planets. ter in the long and exciting history between Disney Parks and Star Wars," said For 60 years, Walt Disney Parks and ReIger. "We are creating a jaw-dropping sorts has been delighting millions of new world that represents our largest people with fantastic storytelling, exsingle themed land expansion ever. ceptional entertainment and extraordinary experiences, creating places where These new lands at Disneyland and Walt guests can make life-long memories Disney World will transport guests to a with their friends and families. whole new Star Wars planet, including an epic Star Wars adventure that puts you in This announcement marks an unprecethe middle of a climactic battle between dented time of growth with exciting dethe First Order and the Resistance." velopments happening around the world - from Disneyland Resort's Diamond These authentic lands will have two sig- Celebration to the anticipated opening nature attractions. Along with the thrill- of Shanghai Disney Resort in China. ing battle experience, another attraction

Star Wars - Themed Lands

Walt Disney Company Chairman and CEO Bob Iger announced at D23 EXPO 2015 that Star Wars-themed lands will be coming to Disneyland park in Anaheim, Calif., and Disney's Hollywood Studios in Orlando, Fla., creating Disney's largest single-themed land expansions ever at 14-acres each. These authentic lands will have two signature attractions, including

the ability to take the controls of one of the most recognizable ships in the galaxy, the Millennium Falcon, on a customized secret mission, and an epic Star Wars adventure that puts guests in the middle of a climactic battle. (Disney Parks) Source: The Walt Disney Company

Star Wars Launch Bay Coming to Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World Resort -- This interactive experience will take guests into the upcoming film, Star Wars: The Force Awakens, with special exhibits and peeks behind the scenes, including opportunities to visit with new and favorite Star Wars characters,

special merchandise and food offerings. Star Wars Launch Bay will be located in the Animation Courtyard at Disney's Hollywood Studios and in Tomorrowland at Disneyland park. (Disney Parks)

Star Wars - Themed Lands

The reimagining of Disney's Hollywood Studios will take guests to infinity and beyond, allowing them to step into the worlds of their favorite films, starting with Toy Story Land. This new 11-acre land will transport guests into Andy's backyard. Guests will think they've been shrunk to the size of Woody and Buzz as they are surrounded by oversized toys that Andy has assembled. Using toys like building blocks,

plastic buckets, and game board pieces, Andy has designed the perfect setting for this land, which will include two new attractions for any Disney park and one expanded favorite. (Disney Parks). Also joining the fun is the chance for guests to live in the world of Buzz and Woody as they enter an all-new 11-acre land themed to the hit series of animated feature films,

Toy Story Land

Toy Story. Guests will enter Andy's backyard featuring life size versions of your favorite characters and enjoy two new signature attractions. Toy Story Land Slinky Dog Ride Slinky Dog Roller Coaster - This family friendly roller coaster will zip and zoom, plunge and coast as it takes guests on a thrilling, toy-filled adventure throughout the new land on the back of Slinky Dog. Alien saucers attraction - The famous little green aliens from the movie will take guests around for a spin in their very own flying saucers, while "The Claw" looms overhead. Toy Story Mania! - This existing attraction located in the park's popular Pixar Place will be expanded with an additional track.

New Details Revealed About Pandora

The World of AVATAR at Disneyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Animal Kingdom in Orlando

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Additional details have been officially announced about the land currently under construction at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park at Walt Disney World Resort themed to the blockbuster James Cameron movie, "AVATAR." These details along with new after dark enhancements coming to the park were recently revealed at the D23 conference in California. “Rivers of Light” - Expected to open next spring, will be an innovative multi-sensory nighttime show, combining live performers, floating lanterns, water screens and swirling animal imagery. A new area within footsteps of Expedition Everest is being constructed to allow for unobstructed views of the show. Kilimanjaro Safaris - One the park’s original and most popular attractions will be extended for a new nighttime adventure next spring. The African savanna will included enhanced lighting effects along with a two new animal exhibits for African wild dogs and hyenas. Opening in 2017, the new land will transport guests into the lush alien world of Pandora from the 2009 film, “AVATAR.” Visual elements from the movie are being brought to life including floating mountains, a bioluminescent forest and the flying Banshees.

A Celebration of Harry Potter

"A Celebration of Harry Potter" Terceiro Evento Consecutivo chega a Universal Orlando Resort de 29-31 janeiro de 2016 Os pacotes de férias de no Islands of Adventure especiais estarão à venda da Universal e O Mundo Máa partir de 19 de agosto gico de Harry Potter - Beco Diagonal no Universal StuA Universal Orlando Resort dios Florida. Além disso, viae Warner Bros. vai sediar a jar no Expresso de Hogwarts terceira edição anual "A Ce- entre as duas terras para porlebration of Harry Potter," um tadores de ingressos de parencontro especial de fãs de que para parque(universal e Harry Potter ao redor do glo- Islands of Adventure). bo. O evento de fim de semana de três dias terá lugar Pacotes de férias especiais, entre 29-31 janeiro de 2016 incluindo pacotes para pase contará com uma série de sholder anuais, estarão à experiências. venda ao meio-dia EST em 19 de agosto . Osl pacotes de Todos os visitantes do par- hotel começam a US $ 235 que com admissão geral te- por adulto por noite e inrão a oportunidade de: cluem benefícios exclusivos, • Participar de Q & A sessões como acesso de convidado com o talentos do filme Har- especial para o "A Celebrary Potter (linha completa de tion of Harry Potter" Expo, a talentos serão anunciados admissão a uma recepção à em uma data posterior) noite privada no Mundo Má• Experimentar e participar gico de Harry Potter e acesso nas exposições interativas e de convidado especial para únicas no "A Celebration of painéis e demonstrações. Harry Potter" Expo, com parceiros da marca Harry Potter, Os pacotes também incluem como a Warner Bros. Studio acomodações de hotel de Tour London, Pottermore, três noites, três dias parScholastic, MinaLima, e Har- que-a-parque bilhetes para ry Potter: The Expo ambos Universal Studios da • Desfrute de painéis espe- Flórida e Universal Islands of ciais e demonstrações sobre Adventure, um pacote espevários aspectos das histórias cial de boas-vindas e muide Harry Potter to mais. Para obter detalhes completos do pacote, visite Além disso, os hóspedes po- www.universalorlando.com/ derão visitar o Mundo Mágico celebration. de Harry Potter - Hogsmea-

Third Annual "A Celebration of Harry Potter" Event Coming to Universal Orlando Resort January 29-31, 2016 Special Vacation Packages Go On Sale August 19 Orlando, Fla. (August 12, 2015) Universal Orlando Resort and Warner Bros. will host the third annual “A Celebration of Harry Potter,” a special gathering of Harry Potter fans from around the globe. The three-day weekend event will take place January 29 – 31, 2016 and will feature an array of experiences. All general admission park guests will have the opportunity to: • Attend Q&A sessions with Harry Potter film talent (complete talent lineup will be announced at a later date) • Experience and participate in the interactive and unique exhibits at the “A Celebration of Harry Potter” Expo, featuring Harry Potter brand partners such as Warner Bros. Studio Tour London, Pottermore, Scholastic, MinaLima, and Harry Potter: The Exhibition • Enjoy special panels and demonstrations regarding various aspects of the Harry Potter stories Additionally, guests will be able to visit The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Hogsmeade at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley at Universal Studios Florida. Plus, ride the Hogwarts Express between the two lands with a park-to-park ticket. Special vacation packages, including annual passholder packages, will go on sale at noon EST on August 19. Onsite hotel packages start at $235 per adult per night and include exclusive benefits such as special guest access to the “A Celebration of Harry Potter” Expo, admission to a private evening reception in The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and special guest access to panels and demonstrations. Packages also include three-night hotel accommodations, three-day park-to-park tickets to both Universal Studios Florida & Universal’s Islands of Adventure, a special welcome parcel and more. For complete package details, visit www.universalorlando.com/celebration.

A Celebration of Harry Potter

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Cocina 214 in Winter Park Innovates

Cocina 214 in Winter Park just rolled out a new menu with lots of delightful surprises from crunchy appetizers to the crispy main dish and sublime sweetness for dessert – here’s a small selection of the new dishes awaiting guests at the restaurant:

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· Fried Avocado Bites: A whole avocado sliced into large pieces then coated in seasoned panko bread crumbs and fried to perfection. The avocado is crunchy on the outside and

· Churro Bites with Dulce De Leche: 5 house made churro sticks rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with a bowl of warm homemade dulce de leche.

· Fried Cauliflower Taco: Cauliflower lightly breaded with seasoned flour and fried until crispy. Served on a corn tortilla with costal slaw, pico de gallo, and chipotle cream sauce.

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“GrupoM7ART...RETROSPECTIVA !” Texto: By Giuseppe Ranzini Fotos: Anselmo Moura Giuseppe Ranzini Paulo Berti

“M7ART..RETROSPECTIVA” o Grupo M7ART, resolveu possibilitar ao publico em São Paulo, de ver e Dado ao enorme sucesso das duas rever, ainda nesta capital, as obras das primeiras exposições, nas quais o público exposições “Mulheres sem vergonha, paulistano foi surpreendido, tanto pela porque não !” e “Marias, Simplesmente sua extravagância temática quanto pela Marias” numa mostra titulada “M7ART... sua licenciosidade artística, o Grupo RETROSPECTIVA”, na qual, puderam M7ART vem se destacando atualmente também ser apreciados os trabalhos das como sendo o mais novo e inusitado artistas Patrícia Amato e Silvana Ran, movimento artístico contemporâneo nas convidadas especialmente para esta artes plásticas em São Paulo. Recebendo ocasião. por isto, inúmeros convites para que estes trabalhos comecem a privilegiar espaços O espaço não poderia ser mais encantador, expositivos fora da capital paulistana e que as imponentes instalações de um em outros Estados. dos casarões mais charmosos, dos anos No entanto, por sugestão da artista 20, do aristocrático bairro do Ipiranga, Patrícia Amato e pelo convite irrecusável que fica a poucos metros de um dos mais dos diretores do consagrado “Centro visitados museus do Brasil, o famoso Técnico Templo da Arte” em São Paulo, Museu do Ipiranga. Auristela Oliveira e Muhammad Baker,

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Orlando Magic Youth Foundation Spolight: Harbor House of Central Florida By Josh Cohen, OrlandoMagic.com

rman Dan DeVos; Robert R. McCormick Foundation Senior Programs Magic VP of Philanthropy and Multicultural Insights/OMYF President ez; Harbor House of Central Florida CEO Carol Wick; Magic CEO Alex of Central Florida Chief Development Officer Michelle Palmer at the en by Gary Bassing.

Harbor House CEO Carol Wick said this past February when her organization received this financial support. “What this allows us to do is not only shelter everybody that needs that shelter but also help them get back on their feet. “We really feel this is a great influx of funds to be able to help us build a rapid rehousing program and get it going as a best practice here in Florida,” Wick added. The Harbor House of Central Florida was one of 21 organizations in Central Florida that received financial assistance from OMYF-MFF. A total of $1 million was distributed. One of the amazing aspects of the Harbor House is how quickly they offer their support for victims. In fact, they make sure they are involved before those desperate calls to the police

and before abusers lash out in anger. Right from the get-go, Harbor House is ready to educate and evacuate.

Just two months after receiving funds from the Magic, Harbor House was able to move 19 families (52 people total) out of shelters into permanent homes. The startling statistics emphasize just how common and prevalent domestic violence has become in the United States: Ending domestic violence starts with education and prevention. Many victims of abuse are desperate for help, but often don’t know how to tell their story or admit there is a problem.

Domestic violence is the third leading cause of homelessness among families, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development More than four million women experience physical assault by their partners More than three million children witness domestic violence in their homes every year In the past five years, OMYF-MFF has granted nearly $5 million to various organizations throughout Central Florida. In the past 25 years, OMYFMFF has given $19.8 million to 500 nonprofit organizations – funding that has impacted more than two million children and people in need.

There is one local organization, however, that is making it much easier for domestic abuse victims to escape danger and improve their overall conditions. The Harbor House of Central Florida provides shelter for domestic violence survivors and also offers a 24-hour crisis hotline, counseling, emo- That philosophy of giving falls in tional support and legal advocacy line with the vision of legendary for thousands of people each year. owner Rich DeVos, who has stated through the years that it was alEarlier this year, the Harbor House ways his hope to use the Magic as a of Central Florida received a vehicle to assist others and make a $100,000 grant from the Orlando difference in the community. Magic Youth Fund (OMYF-MFF). Now, even more abuse victims can flee unsafe living environments and learn how to overcome mental, emotional and physical trauma. “This money is going to mean a huge difference to the survivors that we serve,”

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“One of the fundamentals of my parents and my family is us giving back with your time, treasure or whatever you have,” said Dan DeVos, son of owner Rich DeVos. “Everybody needs to give a little bit back because we all benefit so much from this community.” The $1 million in funds given to the Central Florida difference-making organizations is raised by Orlando Magic Youth Foundation, and the match provided by the Robert R. McCormick Foundation. After an extensive five-phase process, which began in April of 2014, the beneficiaries were recommended by the OMYF Board and then approved by the McCormick Foundation’s Board of Directors. 2015 OMYF-MFF GRANT RECIPIENTS: Aspire Health Partners – Zebra Coalition, Apopka Family Learning Center, BETA Center, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida, Children’s Home Society of Florida, City Year Orlando, Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida, Elevate Orlando, Florida Hospital for Children, Foundation for Orange County Public Schools, Foundation for Seminole County Public Schools, Foundation for Seminole State College of Florida, Harbor House of Central Florida, Hope Community Center, Jewish Family Services of Greater Orlando, Junior Achievement of Central Florida, Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Osceola County Council on Aging, The Howard Phillips Center for Children & Families and the University of Central Florida Foundation, Valencia College Foundation.

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As part of the Orlando Magic’s Hoops for Hunger program and to tip off Hunger Action Month, the Magic and Outback Steakhouse teamed up with Magic guard Victor Oladipo, Magic Community Ambassadors Nick Anderson and Bo Outlaw to unveil the Magic’s second Love Pantry, this one at Rosemont Elementary. Oladipo, Anderson, Outlaw, FOX Sports Florida broadcaster Jeff Turner, Outback Steakhouse Sanford Proprietor Amy Briscoe, Christian Service Center Executive Director Robert Stuart and Magic volunteers stocked the Magic’s Love Pantry with food and hygiene items for local families in need. They also handed out groceries to youth. The Magic’s first Love Pantry debuted at Hungerford Elementary and Magic staff members joined earlier in the morning to stock that Love Pantry. The Love Pantry is an initiative of the Christian Service Center in partnership with Orange and Seminole County Public Schools. Since program inception in 2011, more than 8,000 family members across 63 different Love Pantries in Orange and Seminole County schools have been provided food, hygiene items and community resource information. Each participating school is provided with a lockable cabinet supplied with emergency food and basic hygiene items which is replenished on a weekly basis by volunteers. When a student or family is in need, the school’s staff member can go to the cabinet to provide enough food for one or several family meals.

O MAGIC’S VICTOR OLADIPO JOINED THE MAGIC AND OUTBACK STEAKHOUSE TO FIGHT HUNGER IN CENTRAL FLORIDA YOUTH Magic and Outback sponsor and stocked the Love Pantry at Rosemont Elementary; event tips off Hunger Action Month

Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo joined Magic Community Ambassadors Nick Anderson and Bo Outlaw, FOX Sports Florida broadcaster Jeff Turner, Christian Service Center Executive Director Robert Stuart, Outback Steakhouse Sanford Proprietor Amy Briscoe, Magic Assistant Director of Community Relations Latria Leak and Rosemont Elementary youth to unveil the Magic’s second Love Pantry in Central Florida on Sept. 1. Photo taken by Gary Bassing, Orlando Magic.

The Orlando Magic is committed to fighting the issue of hunger in Central Florida and in response has developed the Hoops for Hunger program.

left to right: Magic Community Ambassador Nick Anderson, FOX Sports Florida broadcaster Jeff Turner, Christian Service Center Executive Director Robert Stuart and Magic Community Ambassador Bo Outlaw as they prepare to stock the Love Pantry at Rosemont Elementary on Sept. 1. Photo taken by Gary Bassing, Orlando Magic.

As part of the Magicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s commitment to this initiative, the team participates in several activities throughout the year including a full staff service project with UnitedHealthcare staff to assemble 12,000 food packs for the Hi-Five Kids

Magic guard Victor Oladipo helped hand out groceries to youth from Rosemont Elementary as the Magic and Outback Steakhouse unveiled the schoolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Love Pantry on Sept. 1. Photos taken by Gary Bassing, Orlando Magic.

Pack Program through UnitedHealthcare’s Do Good. Live Well. program, support of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services’ Summer Break Spot program to provide free healthy meals to youth all summer long, and serving

on the weekends. To learn more about the Orlando Magic’s Hoops for Hunger program and other community initiatives, visit orlandomagic.com/community.

Thanksgiving breakfast annually at the Coalition for the Homeless. In addition, the Magic sponsors the Blessings in a Backpack program at Nap Ford Community School, which provides backpacks filled with food for underprivileged children

Magic Community Ambassadors Nick Anderson and Bo Outlaw joined Christian Service Center Executive Director Robert Stuart, FOX Sports Florida broadcaster Jeff Turner and Outback Steakhouse representatives to unveil the Magic’s second Love Pantry in Central Florida at Rosemont Elementary on Sept. 1. Photo taken by Gary Bassing, Orlando Magic.

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Phil Rawlins to Chair Leadership Orlando Class 90

Orlando City SC today announced that team Founder and President Phil Rawlins will chair Leadership Orlando’s Class 90, which starts in September 2015. “I’m thrilled to have this opportunity to work with some of the brightest leaders in the Orlando business community,” said Rawlins. “The Leadership Orlando program teaches our community’s future decision-makers and business drivers the very best of Orlando and the Central Florida region. Our area has so much to offer and I look forward to chairing this class in the coming months. My goal is to show them how they too can Defy Expectations within Orlando!” Leadership Orlando is the largest community leadership program in the country, serving the seven-county region, committed to recruiting, cultivating and encouraging emerging and established leaders to better serve Central Florida. Class 91 begins in March 2016, visit www.leadershiporlando.org for more information. “As we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of Leadership Orlando this year, we are excited to have Phil leading our new class, especially with all the energy that Orlando City and MLS

are bringing to our community,” said Ruth Z. Mustian, President of Leadership Orlando. A native of Stoke-on-Trent, UK, Rawlins founded and developed OnTarget, a highly successful sales and marketing consultancy which worked with most of the world’s leading technology companies. In addition to his tech experience, Rawlins spent over fifteen years in sports management as an owner and director of his hometown English Premier League team, Stoke City FC. Rawlins was voted Orlando’s Downtowner of the Year in 2013 for his work in helping develop downtown and he was honored by MBA Orlando as Community Champion. In 2014 he was also voted CEO of the Year by Orlando Business Journal and Entrepreneur of the Year by I-4 Business magazine. Rawlins was recently inducted into the United Soccer League’s Hall of Fame. The Lions return to the Orlando Citrus Bowl on August 29 to host the Chicago Fire. Kick-off is set for 7:30 p.m. ET. To purchase group or individual tickets, or to purchase 2016 Season Tickets and take advantage of preferred pricing before August 14, visit www.OrlandoCitySC.com or call 1-855-ORL-CITY FREE.

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Flávio A. da Silva é eleito líder mais admirado da nova geração de brasileiros Flávio Augusto da Silva foi eleito o líder nacional mais admirado pela nova geração de brasileiros, segundo pesquisa realizada pela Cia de Talentos, a maior empresa de consultoria da América Latina especializada em seleção e desenvolvimento de profissionais em início de carreira. Foram entrevistados 67 mil formandos de universidades brasileiras. O proprietário do Orlando City aparece ainda na segunda posição entre os líderes mundiais, a frente de nomes como Bill Gattes, Papa Francisco e Steve Jobs e atrás apenas do presidente dos Estados Unidos, Barack Obama. “Gostaria de agradecer a todos que me escolheram”, disse Flávio. “Apesar de outras coisas que tenho realizado profissionalmente nas últimas duas décadas, eu só pos-

so associar essa escolha a algum tipo de retribuição pelo trabalho voluntário que realizo no Geração de Valor, onde tento colaborar há mais de 4 anos com os que estão iniciando suas trajetórias de vida, dando-lhes um pouco do que aprendi nos últimos anos.”

Flávio subiu três posições para liderar o ranking 2015 da pesquisa anual realizada pela Cia de Talentos. Em 2014, o empresário apareceu em quarto lugar entre os líderes da nova geração de brasileiros e na posição número 8 entre personalidades de todo o planeta. Proprietário do Orlando City desde 2013, Flávio precisou de poucos meses para colocar o time na principal liga dos Estados Unidos e do Canadá, a Major League Soccer (MLS), contratar o maior jogador da história da liga, o meia Kaká, e iniciar as obras de construção de um novo estádio de futebol de $130 milhões de dólares, no coração da cidade de Orlando, que terá 25,5 mil lugares.

nageado com o Prêmio Cariocas do Ano, organizado pela Revista Veja, o Prêmio LIDE de Empreendedorismo 2014, o Prêmio Especial do Board do Business Press Awards, realizado nos Estados Unidos, entre outros. Veja os rankings da pesquisa realizada em 2015:

Ranking Nacional 1. Flávio Augusto da Silva 2. Jorge Paulo Lemann 3. Sílvio Santos 4. Roberto Justus 5. Bel Pesce 6. Joaquim Babosa 7. Pai/Mãe Nascido e criado em Jabour, na periferia 8. Dilma Rousseff da cidade do Rio de Janeiro, Flávio Au- 9. Abílio Diniz gusto da Silva tinha apenas 23 anos de 10. Chefe/Ex-chefe idade quando fundou uma escola de inglês, usando como capital inicial R$ 20 Ranking Mundial mil de seu cheque especial, a um custo 1. Barack Obama de 12% de juros ao mês. Em 2013, aos 41 2. Flávio Augusto da Silva anos de idade, ele vendeu sua holding 3. Bill Gates para o Grupo Abril Educação por R$1 bil- 4. Papa Francisco hão e passou também a ser seu segundo 5. Jorge Paulo Lemann maior acionista. 6. Steve Jobs Flávio é hoje um dos principais ícones 7. Sílvio Santos do empreendedorismo no Brasil, tendo 8. Mark Zuckerberg recebido diversas homenagens. 9. Roberto Justus 10. Bel Pesce Nos últimos dois anos, Flávio foi home-

Quando falávamos no país da bola, há alguns anos, era impossível não pensar antes de mais nada em genialidade, talento ou irreverência. Infelizmente, a realidade atual é outra. Foi-se o tempo. Atualmente, quando ouvimos falar de “Brasil”, pensamos sem titubear em desordem, corrupção e atraso. Talvez o terceiro adjetivo citado acima seja o que melhor define a atual conjuntura. Empresários e agentes tendenciosos, diretorias amadoras, cartolões corruptos e conchavos suspeitos. Um sistema quase absolutista que, no fim das contas, reflete dentro das quatro linhas do território nacional. Estamos atrasados. Dentre inúmeros problemas e erros que acercam o futebol no Brasil, um dos mais agravantes e notórios é a famosa e comum política do treinador descartável. Esse tipo de tendência tomada pelo amadorismo administrativo dos clubes brasileiros não é nenhuma novidade, mas sim um velho e tradicional costume, que vem desde os primórdios do mundo da bola no país. O espanto se dá levandose em conta de que esta prática é cada vez mais agravante, ano após ano. Em pouco mais de meia temporada, dez dentre os tachados 12 gigantes já haviam trocado seus treinadores pelo menos uma vez. Desses dez, cinco executaram duas trocas, ou seja, já obtiveram três treinadores em apenas nove meses. Em média, um prazo de noventa dias de paciência, ou melhor, impaciência cedidos para convencer, ou até menos, tal como a passagem relâmpago de Ricardo Drubsky no Fluminense. Dois meses, oito joguinhos e um frio adeus. A falta de paciência e o peso da responsabilidade todo jogado no colo de um indivíduo, a falta de coerência e o a emoção frente à razão dos ingênuos dirigentes brasileiros podem ser a explicação dos atos precipitados que deixam nosso progresso de lado.

No Botafogo, Renê Simões fora demitido após um vice-campeonato estadual extraordinário e deixando o alvinegro na liderança da segunda divisão, caindo após uma sequência de jogos ruins e apenas duas derrotas na série B, o principal foco da equipe na temporada. Como resposta, o glorioso obteve mais três derrotas após a troca. No Internacional, Diego Aguirre era mandado embora após conquistar o campeonato estadual, chegar às semifinais da Libertadores por uma queda de produção no campeonato brasileiro. Como consequência, uma goleada humilhante sofrida para o rival Grêmio por cinco a zero, logo na rodada seguinte. Mas o caso mais absurdo talvez tenha ocorrido há aproximadamente dois meses atrás. Marcelo Oliveira, nome que levou o Cruzeiro ao bicampeonato brasileiro, um título estadual e à histórica marca de clube com mais pontos em uma edição do campeonato de pontos corridos, era mandado embora após a eliminação na Libertadores e uma sequência ruim no nacional. Embora números e fatos comprovem concretamente que o treinador necessita de projeto, tempo e paciência para levar uma equipe a resultados positivos, nada disso tem sido suficiente para que torcedores, dirigentes e presidentes por todo o Brasil possam compreender essa realidade. Na Inglaterra,

o Manchester United manteve um único treinador por duas décadas, o que levou o clube ao topo do mundo.

Na Espanha, Pep Guardiola permaneceu no Barcelona por quatro anos, ingressando o clube na história com um dos times mais eficientes já vistos no esporte. Em próprio território nacional, inúmeros trabalhos a longo prazo vitoriosos podem ser observados.

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Oswaldo de Oliveira, levando o Botafogo de volta à Libertadores após dois conturbados anos de trabalho; Abel Braga, conquistando o tetracampeonato brasileiro com o tricolor das laranjeiras; Tite, levando o Corinthians ao topo do mundo após diversas especulações e ameaças no cargo. Após a eliminação precoce na prélibertadores para o Tolima, jornais já davam como certa a demissão do treinador do Parque São Jorge. Mantido, ao fim do ano, era campeão nacional com o clube. As claras evidências de que o trabalho a longo prazo é o melhor caminho para o sucesso dos clubes, os passionais cartolas que gerem os tradicionais clubes do nosso Brasil parecem querer ignorar a tudo e, não só seguir a tradição de descartar treinadores, mas agravar ainda mais esse índice. Na última temporada, até meados do mês de novembro, eram 21 demissões computadas na primeira divisão nacional. Em 2015, próximo ao fim de agosto, já eram 22 treinadores demitidos, ou seja, com três meses de antecedência, a marca já foi atingida e ultrapassada. Anos atrás, estávamos acostumados a contabilizar cerca de vinte, trinta demissões nos primeiros meses de temporada. Na temporada passada – ano da Copa do Mundo no Brasil – eram 130 profissionais mandados embora em pouco mais de um mês de início de temporada. Neste ano, em menos de um mês de torneios, já eram 50 nomes no olho da rua. Segundo pesquisas, o futebol brasileiro demite, em três rodadas, mais que em toda a temporada francesa.

os tão absurdos e vergonhosos números no país pentacampeão mundial. Contratações sem um planejamento prévio, temporadas sem objetivos concretos, clubes entregues ao “vamos ver no que dá”. Atos amadoristas imperam no Brasil, gerando revolta, impaciência e indignação por parte daqueles que carregam o futebol nas costas: os torcedores. Na menção de resolver o problema provisória e rapidamente, cabe à diretoria – que também pensa como torcida, pelo menos no Brasil – sacrificar e dar o puxar o gatilho na direção daquele que mais próximo está: o treinador. No Brasil, o que vem estragando o seu desenvolvimento e o severo atraso em relação ao futebol europeu se dá pelo fato de que dirigentes não só torcem, mas agem como torcedores nos papéis de dirigentes. É como se chegássemos ao estádio, encontrássemos todos de terno e gravata nas arquibancadas, anotando todas as estatísticas e analisando em silêncio à partida. Seria um tanto estranho e, indiretamente, é o que ocorre nos escritórios dos gerentes de clubes do futebol nacional, só que ao contrário. Temos torcedores como dirigentes.

Por fim, cabe a nós refletirmos sobre o que pensamos de maneira generalizada. Tendemos sempre a atirar pedras na CBF e nos chefões da entidade, mas esquecemos que, sozinhos, não estariam por lá. O problema inicia-se naqueles que gerem os clubes, de maneira irresponsável e delinquente, com boas ou más intenções. Vemos talentos desperdiçados, joias sendo enferrujadas, clubes endividados, gigantes tradicionais afundando e, consequentemente, treinadores trabalhadores no lixo, como meros copos A falta de paciência e entendimento dos descartáveis. Busquemos, ao menos, reciclá-los, torcedores, amadorismo administrativo dos se é que me entendem. clubes e a emoção frente à razão nos aspectos em que devem ser analisados e executados Sabe-se lá aonde pararemos. Temamos 2016. friamente num meio profissional podem explicar

Campeãs da Copa do Mundo FIFA USWNT enfrentam o Brasil no Dia 25 de Outubro em Orlando no Citrus Bowl Parte de um Conjunto de dez Partidas Amistosas -The Victory Tour-Os fãs do futebol da Florida Central podem se orgulhar de mais esse marco conquistado com o retorno da Seleção Feminina dos EUA ao Orlando Citrus Bowl pela primeira vez desde 2013, como parte das dez partidas - Victory Tour - comemorando o campeonato

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O Orlando City Soccer Club e a Prefeitura de Orlando, com o apoio da Comissão de Sports da Central Florida e a Florida Citrus Sports, fizeram uma parceria para sediar as Campeãs da Copa do Mundo, onde elas enfrentarão rivais históricos e a potência do futebol mundial, sexto do ranking atual, o poderoso futebol do Brasil em 25 de Outubro. Kick-off está marcado para 3:00 ET. Os ingressos estão à venda desde Sexta-feira,

Bilhetes de temporada do Orlando City do, desde a Copa do Mundo de 1994. Mais

de 54 mil adeptos assistiram a esse evenOs membros que possuem bilhetes de to. Prevê-se que a Flórida Central voltará a temporada, receberão uma oferta especial mostrar seu apoio as Campeãs da Copa do Mundo Feminina da FIFA no dia 25 de oude pré-venda para este jogo. tubro. "Central Florida continua a crescer em um centro internacional para o futebol profis- "Estamos orgulhosos de continuar a dar a sional e é uma grande honra para nós para nossa comunidade o futebol que anseia", sediar as vencedoras da Copa do Mundo disse o prefeito de Orlando amigo Dyer. Feminina da FIFA com nossos parceiros", "É muito evidente que o legado do futebol disse Orlando City Fundador e Presi- tem crescido exponencialmente ao longo dente Phil Rawlins. "Considerando o dos anos, e oportunidades como essa com apoio maciço ao futebol de alto calibre a Equipe Nacional Feminina dos EUA só irá na Flórida Central, vamos continuar fortalecer a proeminência de Central Floria avaliar todas as oportunidades para da no cenário do futebol mundial." trazer os eventos de mais alto nível do "Estamos tão animados que a equipe de futebol-campeão mundial feminino dos EUA esporte para o mercado." e suas contrapartes brasileiras estão vindo A equipe dos EUA tem uma longa his- para a Flórida Central", disse Orange Countória em Orlando, que foi a base de ty Mayor Teresa Jacobs. treinamento para a equipe durante as Copas do Mundo Feminina de 1995 e "A aptidão física e capacidades dessas atletas é simplesmente notável, e seu compro1999, e as Olimpíadas de 1996. misso com o trabalho em equipe define um Os EUA jogou duas partidas no Citrus exemplo maravilhoso para todos nós - esBowl durante os Jogos Olímpicos de pecialmente para os nossos jovens. É uma 1996. Em novembro de 2013, na frente grande honra ter sido escolhido como um de 20.274 fãs no Orlando Citrus Bowl, dos locais a fazer parte de sua excursão da os EUA derrotou o Brasil por 4-1 no úl- vitória. Não posso esperar para ver o Citrus timo amistoso naquele ano, com dois Bowl cheio no dia 25 de outubro para asgols memoráveis de Sydney Leroux e sistir a essa atletas de classe mundial. " uma cobrança de pênalti de Abby Wambach. Na época, foi a maior multidão para ver O Orlando City exalta um dos times de fuo USWNT em um stand-alone amigável, tebol juvenil feminino mais competitivo do bem como o jogo em casa com o maior país, caracterizando-se como uma equipes numero de publico para a equipe feminina de alto desempenho na prestigiada Elite Liga Nacional de Clubes (ECNL) - o mais do mesmo ano. alto nível de jogo feminino nos Estados No final de Junho, um amistoso interna- Unidos. O Orlando City U-14 girls venceu o cional entre o México e Costa Rica teve título da Florida Premier League, enquanto lugar no Orlando Citrus Bowl. Marcando a as meninas U16' qualificaram para as Finais primeira visita do time mexicano a Orlan- Nacionais ECNL do Champions League.

Sony Launches "Alpha Universe" Community Site to Engage, Empower and Inspire Photo and Video Enthusiasts

Sony Electronics today has officially launched the "Alpha Universe" website www.alphauniverse.com, an online community site that will serve as a window into the world of the Sony Alpha brand.

The site will feature a variety of engaging photography, videography, instructional and news content designed to educate, inspire and empower individuals throughout the greater imaging community. Highlights include a blog-style home page for feature stories, a continually refreshed "Social" page that showcases select #SonyAlpha posts from various social platforms, an "Artisans" page that features profiles and portfolios from Sony's Artisans of Imagery and an interactive calendar outlining Sony digital imaging events throughout the United States. "Today's photo and video enthusiasts are utilizing Sony cameras to capture imagery with a level of detail and resolution that they never could have imagined," said Neal Manowitz, Deputy Vice President of digital imaging at Sony Electronics. "Alpha Universe gives us an ideal platform to showcase their work. Featuring an innovative and artistic design, the new site shines a bright spotlight on our growing army of ambassadors and their passion for the Sony Alpha brand." Alpha Universe will source its content directly from a variety of contributors, influencers and working professionals while also repurposing and reposting relevant articles and videos from throughout the online community. It will also become the chief outlet for exclusive breaking news and information direct from the Sony imaging team. The main sections/tabs of the site are as follows:

• Home - A "blog style" format with con- to pros. tinually refreshed feature stories and • Calendar - An interactive calendar that upcoming events, plus a link to apply for highlights all Sony Imaging events taking Sony's PRO Support service program for place throughout the country, including working professionals. retail events, trade shows, Artisan work• Artisans - The new in-depth homepage shops and speaking engagements and for Sony's rapidly evolving and expandmore. Users have the ability to filter and ing Artisans of Imagery program. This search by zip code. page features profiles of all 40+ Sony • Discover - An engaging archive page Artisans of Imagery including artist bios, hosting all historical Alpha Universe stofeature galleries and videos. ries. Particularly useful for those looking • Social - This highly visual page will showto expand their photography / videogcase a curated social media livestream raphy knowledge of a certain topic, site of photos that have been tagged with visitors can easily search and access #SonyAlpha by customers throughout content based on a series of pre-selectthe world, ranging from amateurs able keywords/categories.

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Olivia Kim Launches SPACE at Nordstrom, an In-Store Boutique for Emerging and Advanced Designers

A new shop for emerging and Mociun, Sophie Bille Brahe, and advanced designers more. On August 20(th), Nordstrom (NYSE: JWN) launched SPACE, a new shop curated by Olivia Kim, Nordstrom Director of Creative Projects, featuring emerging and advanced designers. SPACE lives in its own boutique-like environment inside the Nordstrom Collectors department alongside other designer collections at the retailer's four flagship stores and online. The shop features a cross-category offering of seasonal collections of apparel, shoes, handbags and accessories collections from designers including Simone Rocha, Marques'Almeida, Jacquemus, Isa Arfen, Anthony Vaccarello, Shrimps, Tricot Comme des Garรงons, Noir Kei Ninomiya, Creatures of the Wind, Vetements, Faustine Steinmetz,

Following the Nordstrom Creative Project team's first initiative of Pop-In@Nordstrom, which launched in October 2013 under the direction of Kim, SPACE continues the team's goals of creating new, interesting and unique experiences for customers and introducing them to the best up-and-coming brands and new talent. "Conceptually SPACE is very boutique-like, offering not just clothing or shoes but a full wardrobe in one small environment," said Kim. "I want this to be a place of inspiration and education. A lot of these pieces are new and directional, but I want it to always feel inclusive. SPACE is a part of the Nordstrom ethos of offering the best of what's out there."

Olivia Kim Launches SPACE at Nordstrom, an In-Store Boutique for Emerging and Advanced Designers

The store design was built with artistic elements and pops of color to distinguish the shop from the rest of the retail floor - think pink mannequins, mixed materials and art objects to accent the area. Kim worked with the Nordstrom design team to create a framework that feels open and airy, then decorated each SPACE with work from artists, furniture makers and artisans so each feels uniquely warm and inviting.

benches and chairs by Max Lamb. SPACE also includes a colorful vintage bench by Verner Panton, petrified stone risers by Matt White, Korean enamel-topped tables from Kwangho Lee, and other one-of-a-kind pieces from Kim's favorite artists sourced from Johnson Trading Gallery in New York City.

Additionally, the SPACE online boutique offers editorialized styling, compelling content and stoThe shop features pieces like Et- rytelling around its brands in a tore Sottsass's Ultrafragola wavy unique site and mobile experineon mirrors and woven rubber ence.

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