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Some cities change for the better, and Brazil contributes good examples! Curitiba, the capital of Paraná state, won the title of the smartest city in the world in 2023 this November. The award is called Global Smart City Awards, awarded by Fira Barcelona. This globally prestigious award honors cities with policies, public programs and smart urban planning actions that drive social and economic growth and contribute to environmental sustainability. Curitiba beat fellow finalists: Barranquilla (Colombia), Cascais (Portugal), Izmir (Turkey), Makati (Philippines) and Sunderland (United Kingdom). Winners for the first time in 2023, the capital has already reached the final on…

At the end of this month, workers across the country are eagerly awaiting the first installment of their thirteenth salary. This is a labor right guaranteed by the Federal Constitution, and the deadline for paying this premium is November 30. This additional income helps many Brazilians balance their accounts, organize their budget as well as invest in a personal project. The thirteenth salary is a benefit granted to every worker under an official contract. It is equivalent to the value of a full month’s salary, and can be obtained in two installments at most. The first, as mentioned, must be…

King Charles is said to have accepted the invitation, but did not attend the christening of his youngest granddaughter, Princess Lilibet, even after exchanging letters with Meghan Markle about the emotional distance between them, according to the new royal book by biographer Omid, “Endgame.” Mirror.Speculation about family relationshipsPrincess Lilibet’s christening ceremony was held earlier this year in California, in the presence of her parents, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and her older brother, Prince Archie. However, members of the royal family, including Charles, Prince and Princess of Wales, chose not to attend, leaving royal fans wondering if they had been…

BTG (BPAC11) assessed that Temporary Measure (MP) 1,185, which deals with federal taxes in cases of government subsidies to businesses, could impact profit margins in the retail sector, although businesses could raise their prices to try to partially offset the increase in taxes. . The bank notes that high household debt and compressed profits may limit the attempt to compensate through higher prices. Read also MP 1,185, in August, changed the system for using federal tax credits on incentives that states grant to businesses through Tax on the circulation of goods and services (ICMS). Currently, government investment subsidies are deductible…

Elgin Marbles in the British Museum Photo: BBC News Brazil As European countries built their empires around the world, they acquired many treasures that are now displayed in their museums.Recently, some of these items have been challenged and returned to their original owners – including the Benin Bronzes and the Kandy Cannon. However, the UK government holds the Elgin Marbles in the British Museum in London.Some other items are too fragile to be returned – such as the headdress of Aztec king Montezuma. What is Elgin Marble?The Elgin Marbles – or Parthenon Sculptures – are more than 30 ancient Greek…

In general, the division of powers and the guarantee of interdependence and independence between them are protected through legal texts. The legal basis for ensuring interdependence and independence between authorities is determined by constitutional texts, specific laws and the operation of the legal system in each country.These provisions are usually found in a country’s constitution and may include articles or specifications that define the separation and balance of powers.In Brazil, the 1988 Constitution devoted an entire chapter to dealing with the legislative, executive, and judicial powers, and achieving independence and harmony among them. Moreover, specific laws can also be enacted…

Follow preferences on WhatsApp The night session this Tuesday (11/29) for the feature film Napoleon V Cinema tour City Mayor Rafael Greca and First Lady Margarita Sanson were among those in attendance. Accompanied by Joao, Regina and Lucia Casillo; From the head Curitiba Cultural FoundationAna Castro; Executive Director of the Curitiba Institute of Arts and Culture (ICAC), Marino Galvão Jr., Greca and Doña Margarita watched the story of the French strategist and military commander through the lenses of British director Ridley Scott. “We will follow the story of Napoleon in this beautiful…

Unlike these bots, Amazon Q does not have a specific basic model of artificial intelligence – these are algorithms trained with a large amount of data and capable of performing such different tasks that they can be adapted for other activities.Amazon’s new chatbot is a mixture of these technologies, all available on the Bedrock platform, which connects Titan (Amazon), Claude (Anthropic), Llama 2 (Meta) and others.Behind the curtain“Amazon Q was created to be secure, not to hallucinate and to provide reliable answers, because when I talk about companies, I can only provide reliable information,” explains Alex Coqueiro, AWS CTO for…

You probably take some precautions when using the kitchen, but there are practices that go unnoticed and are often harmful to your health. In this case, the use of certain materials and failure to take hygienic measures creates problems. See also: No shortage of jobs: 10 easiest areas to find work In addition to making the environment less comfortable, due to unpleasant odor, bacteria accumulation and other conditions, there is a tendency to infection. So do not neglect your health and start identifying possible mistakes. Don’t make any more mistakes! Discover what practices are unacceptable in any kitchen Use wooden…

The first service will be cell phone number verification, which will be performed on an ongoing basis, ensuring stronger authentication.Services that use mobile phone numbers and one-time passwords via SMS, such as transportation apps, food delivery apps and banks, for example, can use this constant verification as a way to become more secure. The API certifies whether a person using one of these services with an advertised phone number is actually using a cell phone with that number.Another API will help to check whether the SIM card, the common one, has been changed. Through it, it is possible to check…