25 April 2011
By Carolina Matos, Editor – Ricardo Rebelo, 37 years old, was born in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, in 1974. At 3 years old, Ricardo immigrated with his family to Fall River (MA) in 1977. He was educated at Saint Anne’s School and attended Durfee High School, before joining the Navy in 1993. Later he […]
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25 April 2011
The Sport Club Portuguese (SCP) is organizing a Portuguese wine and cheese tasting event for April 29, to be held from 6pm to 9pm, at the SCP Hall, located at 55 Prospect Street, Newark, (NJ). Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy the delicacies of Portuguese cheese and wine. Alentejo to the Mountains of Serra da […]
Posted in Community, Entertainment, Food & Wine, Organizations, Social networks
24 April 2011
The Hotel Pestana Casino Park located in Funchal city, Madeira, was ranked 7th among the 10 top casino hotels in the world, according to ratings given by tourists and reported by hotel review sites. The 45 year old hotel overlooking Funchal Bay was designed in 1966 by Brazilian Modernist architect Oscar Niemeyer, remaining to date […]
23 April 2011
The Estoril Open, one of the most popular international tennis competitions — for both men and women — is underway. The event is taking place at the Estádio Nacional in Oeiras, Portugal, from April 23 through May 1, 2011. The 2011 editon has the participation of two of the world’s top 10 players — Robin […]
23 April 2011
With huge debts, a declining economy and steady investor flight, Portugal is set to become one of the last countries in Europe to pull out of the current recession. According to the latest projections from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) the Portuguese economy is expected to contract to about 1.5 percent in 2011 and 0.5 percent in […]
22 April 2011
Thought-provoking and lyrical, The Notebook records the last year in the life of José Saramago. In these pages, beginning on the eve of the 2008 US presidential election, he evokes life in his beloved city of Lisbon, revisits conversations with friends, and meditates on his favorite authors. Precise observations and moments of arresting significance are rendered with […]
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