19 November 2014
This book examines the nature and function of the main female characters in the nine novels of Machado de Assis. The basic argument is that Machado had a particular interest in female characterization and that his fictional women became increasingly sophisticated and complex as he matured and developed as a writer and social commentator. This […]
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19 November 2014
Portugal was named World’s Best Golf Destination at the World Golf Awards at a gala ceremony which took place over the weekend in Algarve, southern Portugal. The World Golf Awards, recognizing excellence in the golf hospitality industry, was presented by the same organization that hosts the World Travel Awards, known as the “Oscars” of the […]
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19 November 2014
House Speaker John Boehner has appointed Portuguese American US Rep. Devin Nunes to serve as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee. Nunes, 41, is a six-term republican representing California’s 22nd congressional district in the San Joaquin Valley. He will replace Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers, who decided not to seek another term. “Today we face a […]
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18 November 2014
Portuguese Interior Minister Miguel Macedo has resigned following the arrest of several top administration officials under suspicion of involvement in a corruption ring linked to the “golden visa” scheme – a government program designed to attract wealthy foreign investors. The police raids “Operation Labyrinth” was conducted last week and detained at least 11 senior officials, including […]
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16 November 2014
The International Institute of New England, Lowell Office, has announced it is honoring entrepreneur and philanthropist, Luis Pedroso, with the 1st American Dream Award at a ceremony scheduled for December 11, starting a 5:50pm, at the United Teen Equality Center in Lowell, Massachusetts. The American Dream Award is presented “to an individual who embodies the work ethic, ingenuity and […]
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15 November 2014
‘On Emerging from Hyper-Nation’ represents Ronald W. Sousa’s attempt to answer the question, “Why do I smile on reading one of Saramago’s ‘historical’ novels?” Why that reaction of emotional release? To answer the “smile question” the book engages in a critical mode that could be described as “discourse analysis.” It combines several critical strains and […]
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