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September 10, 2018 Are Smartphone Users Weeding Out Facebook? A new survey suggests that Facebook users are aggressively deleting the app from their phones—but are they really? In the latest episode of eMarketer’s “Behind the Numbers,” we dig into the data about social network users and their attitudes about privacy. How is Facebook’s usage holding up amidst continuing scrutiny of its business? Listen In The Reported Death of Email Has Been Greatly Exaggerated Download our latest white paper to uncover five use cases where leveraging email addresses as a key identity marker to de-anonymize consumers and tie together disparate pieces of their identity will provide your business with the greatest return. View now. How Bid Shading Is Changing Programmatic Auctions Adam Soroca, head of the global buyer team at Rubicon Project, spoke about how advertisers use bid shading to mitigate the difference in prices between different types of programmatic auctions. Read Interview An interview with: Adam Soroca Head of Global Buyer Team Rubicon Project Last Chance to Register: Best Practices for Local Area Marketing Webinar Getting marketing materials ready for local markets can be a tough challenge. Join eMarketer tomorrow for a Tech Talk Tuesday webinar featuring Catherine Josef, project manager at Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide and Ted Lesher, managing director of BrandMaker, who will share secrets on how to maintain brand consistency in materials for your partners and distributed teams. Reserve My Seat More Product Searches Start on Amazon Google might leave Bing and Yahoo in the dust for visits, but the popular search engine has been losing some shine as the go-to platform for product search. A number of consumer surveys have shown that more US digital shoppers now start their searches on Amazon. Read Article on eMarketer Retail ©2018 eMarketer, Inc. 11 Times Square, New York, NY 10036 eMarketer Daily is published by eMarketer, Inc.

Bebel Gilberto
September 3 @ 8:00 PM
City Winery

The multi-Grammy-nominated Bebel Gilberto's latest album, Tudo, which means “everything” in English, showcases Bebel’s ethereal vocals and wistful, dreamy song writing in each of the CD’s 12 tracks. Bebel splits her time between Rio de Janeiro and New York City; she’s exquisitely synthesized musical influences from both cities in every track. Bebel’s sultry tonality is constant throughout Tudo as are the warm and playful Brazilian rhythms that include wood bongos and shakers. The gorgeous melodies are shaped by touches of electronica, and Bebel’s intimate vocals hint at a fantastical Rio de Janeiro. 

More information: https://citywinery.com/newyork/bebel-gilberto-9-3.html

Beatriz Bracher presents I Didn’t Talk

Conversation with translator Adam Morris, moderated by Eric Becker - Wine recenoittion to follow.
September 11 @ 7:30 PM
Greenlight Bookstor 

Beatriz Bracher’s novel I Didn’t Talk represents the English-language debut of a master stylist: a compassionate but relentless novel about the long, dark harvest of Brazil’s totalitarian rule. As a professor prepares to retire from São Paulo to the countryside, it isn’t the urban violence he’s fleeing: what he fears most is the violence of his memory.  

More information: https://www.ndbooks.com/event/beatriz-bracher-adam-morris-with-eric-becker/

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OSGEMEOS at Artists in Residence
September 21 - April 2019
Mattress Factory - Pittsburgh, PA

Artists in Residence: William Earl Kofmehl III, Laleh Mehran, OSGEMEOS, Karina Smigla-Bobinski, and Christina A. West

September 21, 2018 - August 4, 2019

Each artist will create a new, site-specific, room-sized installation for the exhibition. Several installations will include opportunites for direct visitor interaction. Participating artists include William Earl Kofmehl III from Pittsburgh, PA; Laleh Mehran fron Denver, CO; Gustavo and Otavio Pandolfo, better known as OSGEMEOS, from São Paolo, Brazil; Karina Smigla-Bobinski from Munich, Germany; and Christina A. West from Atlanta, GA.

Nilson Matta's Brazilian Jazz Voyage
September 1st @ 8:00 PM
Maverick Concert Hall - Woodstock, NY  

Samba! Bossa Nova! Choro! Afro-Brazilian!
NILSON MATTA| (Joe Henderson, Yo Yo Ma) on acoustic bass & percussion
DARIO ESKENAZ | (Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente) on piano
JORGE CONTINENTINO | (Red Hot Chili Peppers, Gilberto Gil) on sax & flute
MARCELLO PELLITTERI | (Winton Marsalis, Kenny Barron) on drums

Considered one of the greatest bassists in the world, Grammy nominated Matta has been a force in the evolution and popularity of Brazilian jazz.

More information:  https://culturalbrny.us14.list-manage.com/track/click?u=dee06c146fb36de5e03c90fff&id=8fc9b9f9d6&e=82a96d6890

Clecio Lira at the Governors Island Art Fair 2018
September 1–30 (Saturdays and Sundays, 11am – 6pm)
Governors Island, Colonels Row  

For the 2018 edition, Governors Island Art Fair will feature a wide range of artists from across the U.S. and international artists from as far at Iran, Israel, Ireland, Poland, South Korea, and Brazil. The featured artists were selected by 4heads co-founders Laemmle, Robinson, and Zito from more than 800 proposals submitted through the nonprofit’s open call. The selection includes artists new to the 4heads community, as well as those that have shown previously at either or both GIAF and Portal art fair. Returning artists make up an important aspect of the 4heads mission, which is focused on both providing presentation opportunities for artists and supporting artists through the ongoing development and evolution of their careers. GIAF continues to offer fair participation to artists free of charge, with 70% of sales also going directly to the artists.  

More information:http://www.4heads.org/governors-island-art-fair-2018/

Carin Kulb Dangot at Scale 
September 4 – October 14
Deanna Evans Projects 

 

Deanna Evans Projects is excited to announce, SCALE, a group exhibition featuring Carin Dangot, Sam Jablon, Alison Kudlow, Dana Powell, Andrew Schwartz, Elisa Soliven, Rhian Swierat and Leah Tacha. The exhibition focuses on the effect of scale on a work of art.

More information:: https://www.deannaevansprojects.com/scale/

Think about something with me for a second:

It's been 53 years since the Voting Rights Act became law, strengthening our democracy and ensuring that every American could exercise their right to vote.

That might seem like a long time, but when you think about our country's history, it's really not long at all: Just a few decades since all those brave men and women -- knowing they'd be intimidated, turned away, or even beaten -- stood up to fight for their right to cast a ballot anyway.

These courageous leaders didn't lead that movement for themselves alone. They led it for future generations, too. They led it for us.

Now, it's our turn. We need to honor their legacy. We need to continue their work. And that's why I'm reaching out to you today, Sula:

I want you to join me and When We All Vote, my new initiative to make sure every eligible American casts their vote on Election Day.

The right to vote is the most powerful tool we have to make our voices heard as citizens. And if we want to keep this movement alive, it's up to us to make sure everyone exercises that right in November.

There are so many ways you can help When We All Vote in this final push before Election Day:

Host an event in your neighborhood to register voters. Train your friends on how to spread the word to others. Fire folks up to do their part in our democracy. Talk to everyone you know.

There's too much at stake this year to sit it out, Sula.

Join me on the When We All Vote team -- and say you're ready to get to work:

I'm in

Thank you,

Michelle Obama

PAID FOR BY ORGANIZING FOR ACTION.

If we're going to make the biggest impact we can, we need to make sure our friends and neighbors are ready to take action on all of the issues they support. You're one of our most active supporters -- and coming up soon, there's a unique way you can help: This fall, we are providing a five-part training series known as the Campaign Organizing Bootcamp. These trainings will prepare volunteers to: share their personal story, have persuasive conversations with voters, engage potential voters and get out the vote, manage staging locations for volunteer events, and organize communities through digital platforms. We know that every community has its own organizing needs. That is why we need you to select a training that is relevant to your community, and teach it to volunteers in the most effective way -- face-to-face. Join OFA volunteers nationwide and host your own Campaign Organizing Bootcamp on Sept. 22. Tell us you're interested, and help your friends hit the ground running this fall. The OFA Training Team will walk you through every step of running your own training. We'll give you access to: A full presentation you can use Recordings of OFA staff running this exact training Tips on how to facilitate discussion in your group A guide to handle all other logistics This is our chance to bring our communities together, and fight for our values. And it's your chance to step up and empower others at this critical time -- with OFA helping every step of the way. Let us know you're interested in hosting a Bootcamp, and a member of the OFA Training Team will be in touch shortly: I'm interested We're closing in on Election Day -- our chance to elect leaders who will stand up for their constituents and fight for progressive values. Affordable health care, reproductive rights, gun violence prevention, and the fair treatment of immigrants -- there are so many important issues at stake this November, and it's time to get involved before these crucial midterms. Join our monthly volunteer call and learn how you can stand up for your community, engage with elected officials, and get ready to VOTE. Here are the details: What: Monthly Volunteer Call When: Tuesday, Sept. 4, 8:00PM ET / 5:00PM PT RSVP for tomorrow night's call here: RSVP Explore events near you. PAID FOR BY ORGANIZING FOR ACTION. https://my.ofa.us/Call-To-Save-SCOTUS PAID FOR BY ORGANIZING FOR ACTION. SEPTEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER - ARTS & CULTURE MUSIC  Bebel Gilberto September 3 @ 8:00 PM City Winery MORE INFO LITERATURE  Beatriz Bracher presents I Didn’t Talk Conversation with translator Adam Morris, moderated by Eric Becker - Wine reception to follow. September 11 @ 7:30 PM Greenlight Bookstor MORE INFO VISUAL ARTS     OSGEMEOS at Artists in Residence  September 21 - April 2019 Mattress Factory - Pittsburgh, PA MORE INFO Also this month MUSIC    Nilson Matta's Brazilian Jazz Voyage  September 1st @ 8:00 PM Maverick Concert Hall - Woodstock, NY   MORE INFO MUSIC - FREE EVENT Brazilian Day 2018    September 2 @ 12:00 PM Little Brazil - West 46th St.       MORE INFO VISUAL ARTS Nothing in Isolation Curated by Gisela Gueiros September 6 - October 14  Pablo's Birthday Gallery MORE INFO MUSIC Zona Sul September 7 @ 8:00 PM Guadalupe Inn MORE INFO MUSIC   Luiz Simas with special guest Kerry Linder September 8  @  7:00 PM 1867 Sanctuary - Ewing, NJ MORE INFO DESIGN Espasso + Motta   September 13 - October 5  Espasso Annex MORE INFO  MUSIC - CHARITY Volunteer Samba Raising funds for St. Jude Children's Research Hospital September 23 @ 3 PM - 6:30 PM DROM MORE INFO PHOTOGRAPHY Clecio Lira at the Governors Island Art Fair 2018 September 1–30 (Saturdays and Sundays, 11am – 6pm) Governors Island, Colonels Row MORE INFO  VISUAL ART   Carin Kulb Dangot at Scale  September 4 – October 14 Deanna Evans Projects MORE INFO  MUSIC The Bossa Nova Sextet September 6  @  7:00 PM Trumpets Jazz Club - Montclair, NJ MORE INFO MUSIC Jair Oliveira September 8 @ 8:00 PM SOB's MORE INFO MUSIC  Brazilian Day Philadelphia 2018 September 9  @  1:00 - 07:00 PM Penn's Landing, Great Plaza - Philadelphia, PA MORE INFO MUSIC   Diogo Nogueira September 13 @ 9:30 PM Melrose Ballroom MORE INFO LITERATURE Support for the Translation of Brazilian Authors Abroad The program is sponsored by the Brazilian Biblioteca Nacional  MORE INFO Ongoing Events VISUAL ARTS       "Pacha, Llaqta, Wasicay: Indigenous Space, Modern Architecture, New Art", with works by Clarissa Tossin   July 13 - September 30 Whitney Museum of American Art MORE INFO EXHIBITIION   "The Magic of Handwriting: The Pedro Corrêa do Lago Collection"  June 1 - Sep 16 The Morgan Library    MORE INFO Upcoming Events FUNDRAISING IPTI-US Annual Event 2018 October 4 @ 6:30 PM Yale Club of New York  MORE INFO  MUSIC     Yamandu Costa   October 20 92Y  MORE INFO  MUSIC     Marcelo D2 e Samba Drive   October 20 Melrose Ballroom MORE INFO PROMOTE YOUR EVENT Please let us know about events that you would like to see posted on future editions of our newsletter. Just email  cultural.novayork@itamaraty.gov.br by the release date (1st day of each month). SHARE THE NEWSLETTER Help us grow our community by sharing this newsletter with family, colleagues and friends who have an interest in Brazilian culture.  Just click on the forward link below.  Forward SEPTEMBER 2018 Our address is: Industry City 220 36th Street, Suite 2-A Brooklyn, NY 11232 Affordability Challenges Keep Millennials on the Sidelines By Suzanne De Vita Affordability is fading fast—and although millennials are eager to enter the market, and succeeding, they're bearing the brunt of the challenge, according to recent research. Sixty-three percent of millennials under 29 are challenged by the cost of homeownership, according to a CoreLogic and RTi Research study. The expense, in fact, is their No. 1 reason for remaining a renter. "One-third of millennial renters reported feeling they cannot afford a down payment to buy a home," says Frank Martell, CEO/president of CoreLogic. "With home prices rising quickly over the past few years and supplies low, first-time homebuyers face ever-growing challenges to find and buy affordable entry-level homes." According to CoreLogic's June Home Price Index, prices rose 0.7 percent month-over-month and 6.8 percent year-over-year. Despite existing inventory in June perking up, demand keeps streaming in, and the imbalance is taking a toll. Additionally, affordability is beginning to encumber sales, says Dr. Frank Nothaft, chief economist at CoreLogic. "The rise in home prices and interest rates over the past year has eroded affordability and is beginning to slow existing-home sales in some markets," Nothaft says. "Further increases in home prices and mortgage rates over the next year will likely dampen sales and home price growth." The findings are in line with the results of several studies this year, including one by Freddie Mac which found that affordability challenges are contributing to a downtrend in young adult homeownership. "More needs to be done to help our first-time buyers join the homeownership class," Martell says.

Houseplants: What to Consider By Zoe Eisenberg Looking to add a little lush life to your living space? Just like picking paint and furniture, it's important to spend time choosing the best plants for your interior. Not only should you be considering the care your new plant friends will need, but also how they will impact your space as they grow to their full forms. Below are several tips for picking the best houseplants. Understand sun exposure. The quickest way to shrivel a houseplant is by giving it the improper amount of sunshine. Take time to get to know the sunniest and shadiest parts of your home, and pick plants that thrive in that environment. Consider maintenance. If you're choosing houseplants that need a good amount of TLC—water, trimming, etc.—make sure you have the time in your schedule and bandwidth in your brain to take this on. If not, pick a plant that needs minimal attention, like a succulent. Pick proper containers. Learn the root length of the plant you're choosing, and how big it's likely to grow, then pick a container that can accommodate it. Consider color. While varying shades of green can feel gorgeously lush, no need to stop there! Add a splash of color to your interior with orchids, peace lilies or prayer plants.