20 September 2013
A rare dinosaur skeleton and one of the oldest in the world has been discovered in the south of Lourinhã, Portugal, about 70 km north of Lisbon. Identified by Portuguese paleontologist Octávio Mateus, the remains under study appear to be of a coelurosaur, a rare relatively small carnivorous dinosaur, less than two meters long, from 150 […]
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19 September 2013
Selma Nunes has joined the National Organization of Portuguese-Americans (NOPA) team to further develop their growing vision to empower US citizens and residents of Portuguese descent. Nunes grew up in the Washington, DC, metropolitan area and is herself of Portuguese decent. She comes to NOPA with a wealth of experience in community development with nonprofits, […]
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19 September 2013
By Len Port, Contributor (*) The unanswered question of what happened to Madeleine is at the root of the McCanns vs Amaral libel hearing now underway in Lisbon. With the hearing in recess for a few days, it is perhaps a good moment to reflect dispassionately on just how polarized public opinion is over the […]
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19 September 2013
An underwater pyramidal structure was identified at a depth of 40 meters off the coast of Terceira Island. The perfectly squared structure was sighted by a private yacht owner, Diocleciano Silva, during a recreational trip. Estimated to be approximately 60 meters high, the enigmatic structure was recorded through GPS digital technology. “The pyramid is perfectly […]
Posted in Azores, Featured, Heritage, People, Terceira, World
18 September 2013
Victor Luís, 46, was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Coach, Inc., the largest U.S. luxury handbag maker. Luís, who also serves on Coach’s Board of Directors, will replace current CEO Lew Frankfort next year. Born in Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel, Azores, at the age of six Victor Luís emigrated with his family to […]
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16 September 2013
By Angelo Paratico (*) One of the most famous incidents—and there were indeed many—caused by British traders in the South China sea was that of the ship Lady Hughes in 1784. When entering Whampoa, a cannon’s salute was fired, an old European habit that greatly annoyed the Chinese. That particular cannon, unfortunately, was loaded with […]
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