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Frank B. Sousa, Jr. (1946-2011)

Frank B. Sousa, Jr., 65, president of Colonial Wholesale Beverage Co., passed away July 25 unexpectedly. Beloved husband of Helene (Rousseau) Sousa. Born in Fall River, he was the son of the late Frank B. and Herminia “Minnie” (Medeiros) Sousa. Loving father of, Frank B. Sousa, III (wife-Jennifer); doting grandfather of Eleanor and Jacqueline; brother of Barbara […]

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Passos Coelho: “No time lost” meeting bailout commitments – Update

Portuguese Prime Minister, Pedro Passos Coelho, said Friday on Parliament that the country is “on track”  with the implementation of its bailout commitments and that although his administration has “lost no time” it still faces a “colossal effort.” Passos Coelho announced that a provision was being considered for cuts in social security contributions by businesses and that he would […]

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Maria Dias: From food lover to successful entrepreneur – People

By Miguel Carvalho, Guest Editor (*) — For Maria Dias family traditions are important to keep and share. “Portuguese food is my passion,” she told the Portuguese American Journal. “It’s important that we share our family recipes, traditions and culture with the next generation,” she added. Last year, when her daughter Lisa asked her to […]

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2013: Pope Benedict XVI to visit Rio de Janeiro – Brazil

Eduardo Paes, Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, announced Monday that Pope Benedict XVI will visit the city, in 2013, at the occasion of the World Youth Day (Jornada Mundial da Juventude) sponsored by the Catholic Church. In a statement to the press, Pares said the city is ready to host the Pope. “We will […]

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Culinary arts courses for international students – Portugal

The Turismo de Portugal Hotel Schools, in partnership with École Hôtelière de Lausanne (Switzerland), is sponsoring culinary arts courses to provide technical training in Portuguese cuisine to international professional cooks. The courses, scheduled for the academic year of 2011-12, have a duration of 3 semesters and are taught at the Hotel School of Estoril and […]

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Website expedites marriage and divorce – Portugal

Portuguese citizens and Brazilian residents in Portugal can expedite a marriage or divorce process through a service offered online. Applicants are able to initiate the marriage or divorce process by logging onto the Civil Online website which allows for data to be entered into required fields and fees to be payed with a credit card. […]

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