Author: Camelia Kirk

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The agreement guaranteeing the payment of minimum nursing wages to about 150,000 workers in private hospitals in the state of Minas Gerais was signed on Tuesday (25), in Belo Horizonte. The agreement was signed after six months of negotiations mediated by the oversight body of the Ministry of Labor in the state. It is expected that the floor will be paid in three installments. The first, i.e. 40% of the total due, will be disbursed in the October payroll, which will appear in the worker’s account in November. Two more installments of 30% each are scheduled to be paid in…

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1 of 2 Items to be auctioned by the Federal Revenue Service in SP – Image: Disclosure Items to be auctioned by the Federal Revenue Service in SP – Image: Disclosure The Federal Revenue Service of São Paulo is holding an auction on Wednesday (25) for 214 lots made up of goods seized during inspections and “abandoned” items, such as those that stop at customs and buyers are not responsible for import duties. Sales will be carried out through the Federal Government’s e-CAC portal. Interested individuals and legal entities can Submit bid proposals by 6pm on Tuesday (24th)This is done…

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NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope has detected a high-speed jet stream passing over Jupiter’s equator. This phenomenon moves at a speed of about 515 km/hour, which is twice the wind speed of a Category 5 hurricane, which is the strongest here on Earth. An article about the discovery was published on October 19 in the magazine Nature astronomy. The jet stream extends more than 4,800 kilometers above Jupiter’s equator, or about 40 kilometers above the main cloud layers. Although this stream is not as visually clear as the Great Red Spot, a massive storm on Jupiter, it provides a stunning…

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The Public First study, commissioned by Google, estimates that generative AI tools could put the country at the technological forefront. To achieve this, says Bernardo Correa, Google’s Portugal director, entrepreneurs must be “bold”. Tools like ChatGPT from OpenAI, or Bard from Google, have put the potential of AI at the center of attention. It is precisely this type of generative AI that has the potential to boost the Portuguese economy by €15 billion, equivalent to 6% of GDP, a study has revealed. Commissioned by Google from Public First, Released this Tuesday.In addition to the potential to accelerate economic growth, there…

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Research conducted in the United Kingdom found that some seabirds (seabirds) have managed to develop immunity to bird flu. This information is published by the country’s Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). The work was carried out by a consortium called Flu Map led by the British agency. Seabirds are those that easily adapt to the marine environment and find their habitat and food source there. According to APHA, researchers have developed laboratory analysis tools that allow the immune response of these birds to be evaluated. Investigations that are still being treated as preliminary have shown that a small sample…

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Everyone knows that feeling: wanting to eat some fast food when you’re tired or too lazy to prepare a meal after a stressful day. No wonder delivery has become our best friend these days, right? However, when it comes to wanting to lose weight, these eating motives (or habits) make everything much more difficult. Read more: Good for Everything: Learn the surprising reasons to include more oats in your diet So, nutrition specialist Bruno Roy highlighted the importance of our daily habits in our health: “Our body is the result of our habits. One meal or food alone will not…

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The Prime Minister made 5 promises for this year; He stated that economic growth would also be a priority The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, Rishi Sunak, promised today, Wednesday (January 4, 2023), to reduce inflation in the country by half in 2023. According to him, the measure seeks to “Reducing the cost of living and giving people financial security”. The announcement was made during his first speech this year. Read the complete (634 KB, in English). At the time, Sunak promised that the country’s economic growth would be a priority for his government this year. He stated that…

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Dear friends,In September, our dear Tati faced an unexpected challenge when she suffered a stroke that damaged her right side and her ability to speak. Despite the difficulties, Tati is recovering and will be released from the hospital soon. Living in the coastal area of ​​Saco do Mamangua, the family had to rent a house in Paraty for her rehabilitation (due to its proximity to the hospital and her need for some tests and medical appointments).Now, we face a crucial new phase. In the first two months after discharge from the hospital, Tatiana will need intensive care, including monitoring by…

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Labor rights in Brazil have always been supported by the cornerstone known to all as the FGTS (Time in Service Guarantee Fund). By providing financial protection to workers, this fund faced many administrative challenges. Among these, bureaucracy has always been an urgent figure. This scenario required change, which came through FGTS Digital, a promising and innovative system that will revolutionize FGTS management. FGTS Digital is emerging as a platform to streamline operations, eliminate additional costs, and ensure worker data security. One of the new features is its connection to Pix, an instant payment mechanism, which promises speed and reliability in…

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The technology behind the popular messaging app, WhatsApp, has offered many advancements and features since its inception. The latest promises to revolutionize the world of digital communications, offering the option of single-view voice messages. But what exactly is this and how will it affect the way we use the app? WhatsApp is undoubtedly the most popular communication tool in Brazil, and this addition is expected to bring major changes in the way the app is used. But what does this mean? How to send single-view voice messages on WhatsApp? To send single-view voice messages on WhatsApp, users must tap on…

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