The 2nd of May is National Ukulele Day dedicated to all things ukulele. Also known as “National Play Your Ukulele Today” it is the time to reflect and learn about the history of this unique Portuguese four string guitar-like instrument which became a symbol for the people of Hawaii. The story goes that the ukulele […]
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2nd of May is National Ukulele Day – Heritage
Posted on 02 May 2011.
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Fatima celebrates beatification of Pope John Paul II – Portugal
Posted on 01 May 2011.
Thousands of people are gathered today, May 1st, at St. Peter’s Square in Rome honoring Pope John Paul II on his beatification. In Portugal, an outdoor mass was scheduled for May 1st and the Shrine of Fatima had planned a concert in memory of the former Pope. On May 13, the Portuguese Episcopal Conference is […]
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Out of the Gutter Comedy is serious laughter – Fall River, MA
Posted on 01 May 2011.
By Carolina Matos, Editor – Out of the Gutter Comedy is a theater production company based in Fall River (MA), run by first generation 30 something Portuguese Americans. Manager Derrick DeMelo, 31 years old, doubles as a performer. Other performers are Albert Sardinha, Jason Casimiro, and Brian Martins. Danny Martins is the technical director. All […]
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Birth rate one of the lowest in the world – Portugal
Posted on 30 April 2011.
A study released by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), revealed that, from 1960 to 2009, the average number of children born in Portugal has decreased from 3.1 to 1.32 per woman. According to the report based on information from 2009, out of 31 countries participating in the study, Portugal had the second lowest birth rate […]
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Craig Mello exhibit at Museum of Flores – Azores
Posted on 29 April 2011.
The life and scientific work of Portuguese American Nobel Prize Winner’06, Craig Mello, is the topic of an itinerant exhibit now taking place, from May 3 to June 3, at the Museum of Flores in the town of Santa Cruz, Flores island. The exhibit “Craig C. Mello, Nobel Prize for Medicine,” aims at encouraging young […]
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James Franco to add another doctoral degree – People
Posted on 29 April 2011.
James Franco was admitted at the University of Huston for a doctoral degree in literature and creative writing, adding yet another college degree to his long list of accomplishments. The university has confirmed to CNN that he plans to enroll in September 2012. The Portuguese American 33-year-old actor, who is currently studying for a Ph.D in […]
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