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In major blow to Brazil, US suspends meat product imports
Workers prep poultry at the meatpacking company JBS, in Lapa, in the Brazilian state of Parana, Tuesday, March 21, 2017.
2017-06-23, Rocky Mount Telegram
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — In a major blow to Brazil, the United States on Thursday announced the immediate suspension of all imports of beef products from Latin America’s...
Son of a famous drummer, CU alum Van Halen makes own name in track2017-06-24
Denver Post: SACRAMENTO, Calif. — His favorite song is “Hot for Teacher.” His go-to selection on karaoke nights happens to be “Panama .” And whenever steeplechaser Aric Van Halen tells someone his name, he waits for the inevitable question:...
Dani Alves fuels Man City transfer rumors2017-06-24
Xinhua: RIO DE JANEIRO, June 23 (Xinhua) -- Brazil international full-back Dani Alves has admitted he could leave Juventus during the summer...
The new silk route, for horses, from Rotterdam to Shanghai2017-06-24
Xinhua: By Jesse Wieten ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, June 23 (Xinhua) -- The 69th edition of one of the most prestigious equestrian events in Europe takes place in Rotterdam from June 22 until June 25, with the organizers already dreaming of such an event in China, one...
Official says Eletrobras CEO to stay despite controversial remarks2017-06-24
The Times of India: By Rodrigo Viga Gaier RIO DE JANEIRO, June 23 (Reuters) - Eletrobras' chief executive, WilsonFerreira Jr, will remain in the post at the state-controlled holding company despite controversial remarks he made about some of the company's managers, Deputy Energy...
Executive's Resignation2017-06-24
Public Technologies: LIGHT S.A.Corporate Taxpayer's ID (CNPJ/MF): 03.378.521/0001-75 Company Registry (NIRE): 33.3.0026316-1 Publicly Held Company MaterialFactLight S.A. ("Company" or "Light"), in compliance with the provisions set forth in CVMRule 358, of...
Notice to Debenture Holders - Payment of the fourth installment of the half-yearly interest of the 5th debenture issue2017-06-24
Public Technologies: NOTICE TO DEBENTURE HOLDERS Payment of the fourth installment of the half-yearly interest of the 5th debenture issue Rio de Janeiro, June 23, 2017 - Valid Soluções e Serviços de Segurança em Meios de Pagamento e Identificação S.A. ('Company') (BM&FBOVESPA:...
Son of a famous drummer, Van Halen makes own name in track2017-06-23
Post-Bulletin: SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — His favorite song is "Hot for Teacher." His go-to selection on karaoke nights happens to be "Panama ." And whenever steeplechaser Aric Van Halen tells someone his name, he waits for the inevitable question: Are you related to THE Van...
Petrobras authorizes resuming negotiations with Sete Brasil2017-06-23
Public Technologies: Rio de Janeiro, June 23, 2017 - Petróleo BrasileiroS.A. - Petrobras informs that its ExecutiveBoard has authorized the Company to resume negotiations with Sete...
While Emma Coburn plans their wedding, Joe Bosshard plans her workouts2017-06-23
Denver Post: BOULDER — They first met as teenagers when their coach took them to the Florida State Relays. Emma Coburn was a raw talent from Crested Butte who knew nothing about track and field, because running to her meant floating like a deer over mountain trails....
Petrobras to amend pre-salt riser contract with TechnipFMC2017-06-23
The Times of India: By Rodrigo Viga Gaier RIO DE JANEIRO, June 23 (Reuters) - Petroleo Brasileiro SA is in talks to amend terms of a contract on pipeline connections supplied by TechnipFMC Plc to ensure smooth exploration and production activities at the Brazilian oil company's...
Usiminas inks slabs supply deal with CSA2017-06-23
BN Americas: Steel slabs from Rio de Janeiro's CSA mill will supply Usiminas' Cubatão plant, in neighboring São Paulo state. <p> <a href="https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/metals/usiminas-inks-slabs-supply-deal-with-csa">...continue reading</a>...
Unpaid Rio orchestras play the blues2017-06-23
Daily Star Lebanon: When Filipe Moreira, principal dancer at the Rio de Janeiro ballet, takes to the stage, his grace and athleticism wows the audience. ......
An Interview with Photographer Joe McNally2017-06-23
PetaPixel: Joe McNally is a photographer and a storyteller. The word photography comes from Greek and means to write with light. That, in a nutshell, is what McNally does: he a writes with light, whether it be daylight or Speedlight. And for a student who started out as...
Brazil's prosecutor general: law to privatize Cedae unconstitutional2017-06-23
BN Americas: Rio de Janeiro state government seeks to privatize Cedae to pay off expenses with the proceeds. <p> <a href="https://www.bnamericas.com/en/news/privatization/brazils-prosecutor-general-law-to-privatize-cedae-unconstitutional">...continue...