Friday, January 29, 2016



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Reestruturação ajusta companhia à nova realidade do setor de óleo e gás e amplia controle sobre decisões de executivos

Nosso Conselho de Administração aprovou, em reunião realizada nesta quarta-feira (27/01), a nova estrutura organizacional e o novo modelo de gestão e governança da companhia.
A reformulação ocorre como parte da nossa resposta à nova realidade do setor de óleo e gás, que tem nos levado a priorizar atividades mais rentáveis, tornando-nos mais competitivos.
A reestruturação envolve a redistribuição de atividades, a fusão de áreas e a revisão do modelo decisório. Um dos objetivos centrais é ampliar os mecanismos de controle e conformidade. Adicionalmente, estima-se uma redução de custos de até R$ 1,8 bilhão por ano.
Saiba mais sobre os novos mecanismos de controle e conformidade e estimativas de redução de custos na matéria completa.
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The White House, Washington
One day last year, two female executives in my company came to me and said we might be paying women less than men.
This was a complete surprise to me. It didn’t occur to me that inequality could creep into our company culture at Salesforce. We then looked at the salary of every employee in the company, and it turned out we did have a pay gap.
Now, we are spending $3 million on closing the gap so that women and men are paid equally at Salesforce, and we’ve instilled equality as one of the core values of our company.
The President has said that a world in which women are treated as equal to men is safer, more stable, and more prosperous -- and I wholeheartedly agree. I believe that businesses are more successful when equality is built into the fabric of the company.
But we will never solve the issue of pay inequality if CEOs and business leaders continue to turn a blind eye to what’s happening right in their own organizations.
Businesses are the greatest platforms for change in the world -- and business leaders, as well as government leaders, must set an example when it comes to equal pay for equal work.
Today, the government is taking a big step toward building a better world where every woman is paid the same as her male counterpart. Under the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's proposal, many businesses would be required to report their pay data by gender and race so that we can know when and how wage discrimination is happening.
Watch live at the White House today at 12:10 p.m. ET to hear President Obama talk about new steps the administration is taking to promote equal pay.
It’s time for every leader to make equal pay for equal work a top priority. Going forward, we will be judged on whether we made the world a more equitable place for all.
I applaud the President and his team for continuing to look for ways to close the pay gap and bring more attention to this important issue.
Thanks,
Marc Benioff
Chairman and CEO, Salesforce
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Growing up in Buffalo, New York, I was lucky to have teachers in my local public school who found creative and exciting ways to introduce me to all of the STEM (science, tech, engineering and math) disciplines. Hands-on experiences with innovative technology built my confidence and skills for the future and helped me understand that STEM, especially computer science, could be used to make the world a better place.
And now, we have the chance to work together to expand that hands-on learning experience to all children across America, with President Obama's new Computer Science for All (#CSforAll) initiative.
The President's bold new proposal will empower students from kindergarten through high school to learn computer science, equipping them with the analytical skills they need to be creators in the digital economy, not just consumers, and to apply their passion and enthusiasm to solving problems using technology.
The United States has been home to so many amazing digital inventions -- from Silicon Valley to its counterparts like Austin, Boston, Eastern Kentucky, Louisville, Boise, Salt Lake, Atlanta, and more. Last year, there were more than 600,000 high-paying jobs across a variety of industries in the United States that were unfilled, and by 2018, 51 percent of all STEM jobs are projected to be in CS-related fields.
Our economy and our children's futures can't afford to wait.
Elementary students in Baltimore, Maryland with the author.
We’ve made real progress, but we have a lot of work left to do. In 22 states, computer science still doesn’t count toward high school graduation requirements for math or science, and 75% of schools don’t yet offer a single high-quality computer science course. Plus, stereotypes perpetuated by media portrayals, unconscious bias, the unsung history of CS heroes like Grace Hopper, and outdated classroom materials often discourage many from taking these courses -- they often 'opt-out' of CS even when it is offered.
The good news is innovators in education are already solving these challenges and leading the way all over the country. We recently recognized just a handful of these Americans at the White House Champions of Change for Computer Science Education event. These students, teachers, and community leaders are proving what’s possible, like the Spanish teacher in Queens who co-created a “Digital Dance” experience, bringing code into school dances. Or the high school and college students who tutor their younger peers in these skills, solidifying their own knowledge through mentoring.
As a kid, I was lucky to be exposed to CS -- but a lot of my generation didn’t get that chance. Let’s get all-hands-on-deck to make sure every child is learning to code as a new 'basic' skill ­-- so they can all be part of the next generation of American ingenuity, problem solving, adventure, and deep economic impact.
Find out how you can get involved today, whether you are a student, teacher, techie or an interested citizen. There's something we all can do.
Megan Smith
U.S. Chief Technology Officer
@USCTO
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Photo by SulaCosta/Costa Consulting Co
   

Orchestra of Contagem is part of a non-governmental organization that provides free classes for string and wind instruments, music theory and English for more than 250 children and adolescents from socially vulnerable communities in the metropolitan region of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Music education is the main power that directs their work, whose goal is to act in the awareness and training of the fundamental principles of citizenship: respect, solidarity and human dignity. This directly reflects upon the family, making many of these family values that perhaps may have been overlooked, renewed through art, in this case the music making.
The results can be confirmed during the working years: students are placed in courses at universities, technical courses and as teachers in public schools.
In 17 years of operation the orchestra counts over 200 concerts in Brazil and 70 international concerts, It already totals about 200 thousand spectators, and since its foundation, 1,400 students passed through this NGO.
This year, for the first time, the Orchestra will perform in American soil. Through this project, these young musicians have been in countries such as Austria, France, England, Germany and Luxembourg. This time, the 2013 Tour has the Youth Orchestra performing six concerts at Casa do Brasil in New York City, Pennsylvania State University, as well as in Washington DC, Winchester, Chicago and Miami.
2013 also marked the year that the Orchestra reached higher artistic and recognition levels. To celebrate that, "The Orchestra Jovem de Contagem" changed its name to "Orquestra das Gerais" as a tribute to the state of Minas Gerais, the home state of the orchestra and to consolidate its musical direction and goals
Casa do Brasil is honored to be the site of their New York Debut Concert.

Any proceeds from this concert will help in part to minimize some expenses - Casa do Brasil New York, a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promote the overall well-being and sustainable socio-economic development of the Brazilian community in the United States through culture, information, education and citizenship.

Press contact: promohauzny@gmail.comOrchestra Director: Carlos Aleixo
General Coordinator: Renato A. Almeda
Master Teacher: Rosiane Reis
Guest Pianist: Cenira Shreiber
Cultural Producer: Gabriel Henrique

Tuesday, January 26, 2016



                       Mr. Roberto Barros, orchestral conductor contributing with the social project in the Casa Do Brasil in New York.


                        Casa do Brasil team!
Benito Romero Chied director, Claudio Rabelo, Maria, Runner Peace and Sula Costa, working together for the brazilian community!



You're Invited - Focus On Cross Border Insurance Coverage Issues for Policyholders Doing Business in Latin America and US
Join us for our next edition of programming hosted by the Atlanta office of
Hunton & Williams LLP.
Focus On Cross Border Insurance Coverage Issues for Policyholders   

Wednesday, February 17, 2016
5:30 p.m. Registration 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. EST 
Reception to follow.
Hunton & Williams LLP
Bank of America Plaza
600 Peachtree Street, N.E., Suite 4100
Atlanta, Georgia 30308
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You're Invited - Focus On Cross Border Insurance Coverage Issues for Policyholders Doing Business in Latin America and US

Panelists:
Walter J. Andrews, Partner, Hunton & Williams LLP
Sergio F. Oehninger, Counsel, Hunton & Williams LLP
Shawn R. Burnsworth, Vice President, International Leader, Lockton Companies, LLC 
Topics:
  • What are the principal risks facing companies doing business cross-border?
  • Do you have appropriate insurance for your cross border activities and exposures?
  • How to best protect energy, oil, gas and mineral companies against pollution claims and other risks relating to climate change.
  • Where do financial services, retail and consumer product companies need to focus their attention in terms of cyber and other emerging risks?
  • Protecting yourself against severe weather/natural catastrophes with property, business interruption and contingent business interruption insurance.
  • The use of trade disruption insurance to cover risks that are not covered by business interruption insurance.
  • Use of reps and warranties insurance in transactions as a way to offset indemnity obligations.
  • Structuring your multinational insurance program to meet international standards. 

Complimentary program and reception.
Hunton & Williams LLP will seek CLE credit for this program in Georgia and Florida. Credit hours are not guaranteed and are subject to approval rules.
Should you have any questions, please contact Michelle Martinez Reyes at mmartinezreyes@hunton.com.
Hunton & Williams LLP
Lockton

Monday, January 18, 2016

I Have Been Given The Go Ahead Friend, Thursday is on!

Hi Friend,

I trust this email find you well & the week has been kind to you so far.

I wasn't sure to be honest, what with all the weather causing meetings to be abandoned, if Thursday's bet was going to go ahead.

But I took the call this morning that gave me all the news I had been waiting to hear.

IT IS ON!

So as I know you like to be part of my 'special gambles' I had to get in touch didn't I

As already mentioned the horse in question runs this coming Thursday (21st)


The word is that this horse is primed & ready to go. I can't say a lot else about it, for obvious reasons but I trust info from this guy 100%

He has given me some nice touch's in the past

Final Assault at Ayr

Franklin D at Lingfield

& Suityaself at Lingfield adv 11/2 backed down to 10/3


From what he has told me, this horse has the beating of the other runners NO PROBLEM. The work it's been doing at home is MILES ABOVE anything else it's going to meet Thursday.


BUT if for any reason this horse does not win as expected. You have my guarantee that I will personally send you Fridays members only information totally free of charge

I have kept the price the same, no new year price increases with AP !


Hope you are able to join me again Friend, I think we are going to clean up with this one.

Cheers,
AP


The White House, Washington
In 2009, when I was thirteen years old, I wrote this in a letter to the President:
"Dear President Obama,
My dad works for a company that manufactures cables for the automotive companies … This industry isn’t doing so well but these guys are still doing ok. I thought it would be nice if you gave them a visit … I am 13 years old and I am worried about my family’s future in Michigan."
That was then. Today, the company my dad works for is thriving again, giving him a brighter outlook to continue his career as an auto supplier. The falling unemployment rate makes me feel more hopeful about finding a career of my own after college. People in Michigan are more confident about the future of our state than they’ve felt in a long time.
When President Obama saved the auto industry, he gave Michiganders like me and my family hope again.
As a 13-year-old girl, I saw a few of my relatives get laid off from the automotive companies they worked for. I felt that it was unfair to them because I knew they were hard workers. Through overhearing my dad talk to customers and colleagues on the phone, I got a sense of just how much the entire industry was struggling then.
When I wrote to President Obama in 2009, I felt hopeful something could be done to improve this terrible situation.
Seven years after the President took steps to rescue the auto industry, so much has changed. I’ve seen foreclosed homes being occupied again, new homes being built, and people going back to work in the auto industry.
I’m proud to welcome him back to the Motor City.
Thanks,
Brianna
Brianna Leathers
Sterling Heights, Michigan
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The first Share Art Program

New York International Contemporary Art Society

Invite!


CASA DO BRASIL 2016 FIRST OPEN HOUSE - FUNDRAISER EVENING
SILENT ART AUCTION, LIVE RAFFLE, ORIGINAL & REPRODUCTIONS  ART SALE and more..

Venue: Saphira & Ventura Gallery - 4W 43 Street  #415  NY- NY 10036
Date: Tuesday, Jan 19 2016
Time: 6-9pm

New York Contemporary Art Society  (NYCS) in partnership with Casa do Brasil US are proud to celebrate MARTIN LUTHER KING and present the ART SHOW INSPIRING & CONNECTING 2016.
A group art show by Brazilians,North Americans and French artists

Works by: LENA MEDEIROS CHERYL APPE, DILZA ARAUJO,MARIO BURGOA, LOURENCE BURBON, ROSE DE GANAY,LEONARDO BUENO, DORIS GERALDI and RICARDO RAPOSO.
Curated by ALCINDA SAPHIRA.





Mr Joaquim Levi/Ex Finance Minister.
Mr.  Joaquim Levi/Bradesco Asset Management (BRAM)/Ex-Finance Minister.
Event: Brazilian Chamber of Commerce - NY.