According to a new study led by Portuguese researchers, the process thought to obstruct antibiotic resistant bacteria, might actually make them stronger. Bacteria acquire resistance to antibiotics through mutations in their chromosomes and by incorporating new genes, either from the surrounding environment or from other bacteria. The research team at the Portuguese CBA research (University […]
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Portuguese researchers disclose bacterial resistance to antibiotics – Portugal
Posted on 02 August 2011.
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Annual Convention of Portuguese Organizations – Maui, Hawaii
Posted on 01 August 2011.
The Maui Portuguese Cultural Club will host the annual Hawaii State Convention of Portuguese Organizations scheduled for August 5-7, at the Maui Beach Hotel. Portuguese organizations from Oahu, the Big Island and Maui will be in attendance. The three day event will focus on the theme of “Education: The Key to Cultural Revival” which will […]
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Portuguese food and wine at the Society of Wine Educators Conference – RI
Posted on 01 August 2011.
Portuguese wine and food will be celebrated at the 35th edition of the Society of Wine Educators annual international conference taking place August 3-5, in Providece (RI), at the Crown Plaza Hotel, sponsored by Johnson & Wales University. Over 50 sessions will highlight the theme “A Food and Wine Experience” celebrating the food and wines from […]
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José Carlos Príncipe winner “2011 IEEE Neural Network Pioneer Award” – People
Posted on 01 August 2011.
José Carlos Príncipe is the first Portuguese researcher to receive the “IEEE Neural Network Pioneer Award.” The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is the world’s largest technical association. The award will be presented on 3rd August during the 2011 IJCNN (International Joint Conference on Neural Networks) gala dinner in San José (CA). The […]
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Connie DeSousa finalist at “Top Chef Canada” – People
Posted on 31 July 2011.
Portuguese Canadian Chef, Connie DeSousa, was a finalist at the “Top Chef Canada” contest on the Food Network Canada. Dale MacKay, who won over Toronto chef Rob Rossi (second place) and Calgary chef Connie DeSousa (third place), earned the title and a prize of $100,000, a GE Monogram kitchen worth $30,000 and the right to call […]
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Madeira: 97th Feast of Blessed Sacrament – New Bedford, MA
Posted on 31 July 2011.
The 97th Annual Feast of the Blessed Sacrament will take place August 4-7, in New Bedford (MA). Founded in 1915, by the immigrant community from Madeira, the event has become one of the largest Portuguese feasts in the United States and the largest ethnic festival in New England. Over 100,000 people are expected to gather […]
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