Brazilian population’s life expectancy has risen from 69.66 years, as of 1998, to 72.86 years, in 2008. Last year, the average life span for men was 69.11 years, and for women, 76.71 years.
The data were taken from the Complete Table of Mortality, issued December 1st by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE) and published in the Official Gazette. the Diário Oficial.
According to the IBGE, it should take some time before Brazil attains high levels such as those of Japan, Hong Kong (China), Switzerland, Iceland, Australia, France and Italy, where the average life span is higher than 81 years. According to the survey, Brazil will only reach that level around 2040. (more…)
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Brazilian PresidentLula was in Ukraine on Wednesday for talks on aerospace and trade with the former Soviet republic. The two countries are planning to place satellites into orbit using Ukrainian rockets launched from Brazilian territory, in a joint venture.
Lula met with his Ukrainian counterpart Viktor Yushchenko in discussions on the project, after a troop review ceremony. The two leaders signed an agreement to cancel visa requirements for citizens travelling between Brazil and Ukraine.
Negotiations on direct air connections between Kiev and Rio de Janeiro were nearing completion, with the first flights likely to take place by June 2010, Yushchenko said at a press conference. (more…)
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Police Capt. Pricilla Azevedo is the commander of a new community policing unit in Rio de Janeiro.
The residents of Rio de Janeiro’s slums are accustomed to seeing the police come in with guns blazing.
But in Santa Marta, one of Rio’s oldest slums, or favelas, the police are trying an entirely different approach, one officials want to replicate citywide ahead of the 2016 Olympic Games.
Efforts at community policing already are bringing positive change, and residents are cautiously optimistic.
When police go into the favelas, they go prepared for combat — with helmets, assault rifles, armored personnel carriers and, often, helicopter support. (more…)
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General Motors
The Brazilian Ministry of Environment Tuesday issued a ranking of different-grade environment-friendly cars according to their pollution reduction capability.
On the list of 402 domestic and imported vehicles, only 22 received the five-star evaluation, the highest score provided by the so-called Green Note methodology.
Environment Minister Carlos Minc said the ranking was aimed at creating positive competition among motor manufacturers to make less polluting vehicles. (more…)
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Both France and Portugal miss out on a crucial seeding spot
The decision will no doubt be perceived as ‘payback’ for France’s controversial qualification to the World Cup.
The World Cup winners in 1998 and finalists in 2006 will not be a seeded team at the 2010 World Cup, setting up the potential for group stage clashes with teams such as Brazil or Spain.
The seeding only fuels widespread media speculation that France would be ‘punished’ by Fifa after persistent protests by the Irish Football Association.
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So much going on sometimes, you don’t know where to start so the Paraiba Paradise team here in Joao Pessoa have put together a few pointers to steer you in the right direction. The “What’s on?” guide for Joao Pessoa on the main site covers everything in detail including maps and information on how to get there. If you know of an event in Joao Pessoa that everyone else should know about please let us know by contacting us.
Stanley Jordan, the American guitarist returns to João Pessoa on the 4 December to close the final edition of the music project Sete em Ponto in Teatro de Arena do Espaço Cultural. The show starts at 19h. The Paraiban guitarist Zé Filho will open the show. Tickets cost R$ 30 (full) e R$ 15 (half).
LEONI plays in The Arena, Espaço Cultural on Saturday night at 21.00
The talented singer, composer guitarist takes the stage for this one off show. More info on 8107-7999 or 3221 6272
The glorious Casa da Praia set in Intermares, Cabedelo-PB, continues the festival theme with some of the north east’s most popular acts
More Information: (83) 3250-1052 or (83) 9303-1168
That Grande old Lady of Joao Pessoa, Teatro Santa Roza celebrates 120 years this year (1889-2009) and there will many special shows ill the end of December. So keep an eye on our “what’s on” page.
After the astounding success of Espaço do Humor, now it’s the turn of the Best of Ceará Humoura on the Mezanino 1 of Espaço Cultural, more information on 8860-0544 or 3221 6272
The shows play to packed theatres all over Brazil and this year, the 20th show will feature Zé Modesto, Paulo Diógenes ( Raimundinha ), Lailtinho Brega , Augusto Bonequeiro (Boneco Fuleiragem) and Ciro Santos (Virgínia Del Fuego) ,
Quebra Quilos moves to Teatro Ariano Suassuna (PIO X school), 8866-2182
The story of two exchange life in the fields for a life in a Sertao Vila who then have to come to terms with the new metric system being imposed by the government. Saturday at 8.00pm
Pense Grande –or “Think big” a critically acclaimed exhibition that came about because of comments made about the poorly educated and culturally bereft people of the northeast. The exhibition features work by multi-artist W.J. Solha, in which he shows small portraits of some of Brazils most famous and eminent artists and politicians showing till 31 of December in Galeria Archidy Picado, in the capital, from Monday to Thursday 14h to 18h e Friday from 8h to 14h. Entry is free.
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Nobody seems to be laughing in Brazil at the joke told by Robin Williams to David Letterman in his Late Show on how Brazilians were able to bring the Olympics to their country. Rio’s mayor called the joke rude and senseless. The governor of the state refused to talk about it and Rio’s Olympic committee is threatening to sue the comedian in a US court.
Commenting on why Chicago lost to Rio in Copenhagen with Brazil being chosen to host the 2016 Olympic Games, Williams said: “Chicago sent Oprah and Michelle. Brazil sent 50 strippers and a pound of blow.” (more…)
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Neide Mota Machado
A Brazilian anesthetist accused of involvement in almost 10,000 illegal abortions was found dead in her car after apparently committing suicide, authorities said Monday.
The body of Neide Mota Machado, whose medical license was revoked earlier this year, was found Sunday afternoon by a farm worker outside a ranch that she often visited, police in the state of Mato Grosso do Sul said.
The authorities are investigating whether the death was a murder or a suicide, as a hypodermic syringe, a personal diary and jars of Lidocaine anesthetic were found with the body. (more…)
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