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In Itatiba over 70 producers cultivate around 160 hectares preferred for its climate adaptability and ease of management splits his cultivation between 300 Rama Forte trees and 250 Fuyu trees the latter valued for better post-harvest conservation "Fuyu is harvested firm and goes straight to consumption Current producer prices are about $0.57 per kilo a rise from the $0.19 to $0.29 range in 2023 Manual and selective harvesting remain prevalent with pruning occurring between June and August to induce budding Itatiba's proximity to consumer hubs like Campinas and São Paulo aids in market access with some producers also venturing into rural tourism diversifies income by creating persimmon-based products He remarks on an unexpected yield improvement "I left more branches on the trees because the orchard was still recovering from a hailstorm two years ago but it produced a lot of good quality fruit." Source: Abrafrutas Frontpage photo: © Joseph Mathew | Dreamstime FreshPublishers © 2005-2025 FreshPlaza.com In a lush corner of Itatiba, Brazil, Felipe Hess Arquitetos chooses to lean into the complex terrain rather than smooth it over, with its Patios House. The weekend residence in São Paulo’s countryside skips the mountain-top statement and opts instead for near invisibility the architecture is less a megaphone and more a whisper that responds to the terrain The Patios House isn’t perched atop its site — it’s planted The one-story home wraps around a central landscaped courtyard with the main volume slipping between boulders like it was always meant to be there Felipe Hess achieves a lightness by partially burying sections of the house into the sloped site The result is a residence that feels more like an extension of the landscape than a disruption of it where vegetation flows fluidly from indoors to out and the structure seems to exhale into the scenery images © Fran Parente The spatial organization of the Patios House by Felipe Hess Arquitetos is as considered as its siting. Private spaces — bedrooms and quieter zones — are positioned by the architects at the back of the home shielded by elegant wooden sunshades that allow filtered light inside while maintaining privacy from neighbors These screens modulate sunlight and create a gentle dialogue with the rear courtyard social areas orbit the central garden patio giving the home a dual character: introverted in some places The movement between these sunlit zones unfolds slowly and intentionally Felipe Hess Arquitetos designs the Patios House as a discreet weekend retreat in Itatiba The material palette which shapes the Patios House reinforces Felipe Hess Arquitetos’s ethos of architectural humility no ornamentation — just honesty in form and finish Textures and tones are kept quiet so that the surrounding geology can speak louder The house adopts the posture of a guest on the land: restrained with subtle geometries that nod to the natural contours of the site rather than override them the Patios House is an exercise in coexistence By embracing rather than erasing the site’s original features especially the giant stones that once posed a design challenge the house turns its constraints into compositional elements drawing light and air through every corner while the courtyard becomes both heart and hinge A place where contemporary living is not carved into nature but grown with it the home is partially buried to reduce its visual impact and connect it with the landscape the Patios House is embedded into a sloped site dotted with large natural boulders movement between the sunlit home unfolds slowly and intentionally indoor and outdoor spaces flow together to create a continuous experience with the garden the one-story residence is organized around a central landscaped courtyard bringing light and air into the surrounding rooms the house adopts the posture of a guest on the land: restrained and respectful architect: Felipe Hess Arquitetos | @felipehessarquitetos photography: © Fran Parente | @franparente design team: Felipe Hess, Lucas Miilher, Manuela Siffert interior designer: Felipe Hess, Patricia Sturm engineer: Zappacon Engenharia structure: Benedictis Engenharia Ltda., Eng. Eduardo Duprat foundations: APOIO Assessoria e Projetos de Fundações landscaping: Flavia Tiraboschi Paisagismo electrical, hydraulic: Ramoska&Castellani Proj. Assoc. Ltda lighting: Cia de Iluminação joinery: Bretas Marcenaria happening now! partnering with antonio citterio, AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function, but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style, context, and personal expression. the Fazenda da Grama Residence takes advantage of the uneven topography to arrange the lives of the residents in a countryside oasis diluting the limits between intern and extern spaces A combination of striking lines and overlapping volumes – sometimes aligned composed of zenithal openings and transparency allows strategic framings of the landscape and creates unique relations between inside and outside instigating the curiosity of those who lives there guests and services) spreads over three levels and 1300 sqm the Fazenda da Grama Residence was designed following the premise of family's private life protection and an inviting appearance without giving up on its predominant horizontality On the lower level are the service and social accesses an extensive staircase leads to the intermediate level where house’s main attractions are concentrated – the social block with a multifunctional room connected to the patio with grass and swimming pool a pergola shades the path and connects to the marquee crossing the volume and connecting all sectors isolated from other uses and with guaranteed privacy Transitional paths are very well worked out providing different space experiences; from the route traced by the user And it is precisely the functional and efficient design that results in the versatility of uses and calibrate privacy levels.The landscape design by Renata Tilli and Juliana do Val (Gaia Projetos) reinforces the integration with nature since the house seems to delicately rest on a pre-existing garden a fishpond and organic lines pulverizes the limits between interior and exterior to the point of rising the question: are we inside or outside the house vegetations is also applied as physical and visual barrier positioned laterally to the social sector and closing off the pool area The choice of light tones and nature derived materials dialogues directly with the initiative of harmoniously blend house and landscape The stone that covers the exterior also enters the house and wraps around the walls blurring the definition of beginning and ending of spaces; the same goes for the woody ceiling another element that refers to the surrounding vegetation and brings warmth up the spaces the metallic elements on the marquee bring lightness and contemporaneity to the house “The goal was to create a harmonic decoration combining architecture design and client’s needs” To meet the family's desire for a cozy and relaxed environment wood was widely used in furniture such as the bookshelf in contrast to the neutrality of the tiled floor and stone walls.Earthy and warm tones are present throughout the decoration and add layers of complexity to the project It is possible to notice the subtle variation of colors in carpets which reinforces the sensation of a continuous gradient the family achieved their dream of having an antique piano prominently featured in the generous social area spacious tables that comfortably accommodate guests for the long and lively lunches organized by the family.As the sun sets the luminaires work to reinforce the much-desired cozy atmosphere in different environments "We managed to achieve synergy between the architectural project the interior decoration and the clients' desires which reveal the intense connection with the house where they return on the weekends in order to enjoy intense contact with nature and reinforce the bonds of family coexistence" The CompanyAbout usOur ResponsibilitySuppliersPress & MagazineCareersBackDr Oetker Purpose "Creating a Taste of Home" has been lived here for almost 100 years three strong brands ensure dynamic business in the country which is rich in contrast in many respects "That's a typical saying in the sun-kissed which also has the strongest economy on the continent Mavalério and Wilton are managed under one corporate roof Which products also make the range in Brazil unique Brazil is one of the largest of the more than 40 Dr as well as in four logistics centers and in the fieldforce Brazil is almost as big as the entire European continent While Brazil has a population of around 215 million there is an average of 25 inhabitants per square kilometer comparisons are alwayshard," smiles Carolina Stauffenegger and therefore adds: "It is not only the size of Brazil but also the structure of the food business that brings challenges Oetker Brazil's business focus and product range are unique." employees4logistic centers3brandsThree strong brands "We Brazilians also place a lot of value on hospitality," says Marketing Manager Sabrina Torquato adding: "This quality is very well expressed in the product portfolios of Dr Whether for dessert or baking: Brazilians traditionally like it sweeter than Central Europeans! 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You can find out more about cookies here Please note that some features of the website will not work without cookies BILLINGS — The Professional Bull Riders' Unleash The Beast series is ready to buck at MetraPark for the 28th consecutive year will be held Friday through Sunday at First Interstate Arena Saturday's second round begins at 6:45 and Sunday's final-day event starts at 1:45 Among the weekend's expected competitors — according to the daysheet posted on the PBR's website — is Brazilian rookie Cassio Dias Dias recorded his eighth 90-point ride of the season last Sunday to win the First Premier Bank PBR Sioux Falls event It was Dias' sixth victory of the 2024 UTB season as he continues what is being considered the best rookie campaign of all time Others expected to compete include another rookie 2022 PBR world champion Daylon Swearingen of Piffard as is 2018 world champ Kaique Pacheco of Itatiba Dias leads Crimber by 580.5 points in the standings with just four regular-season events remaining before the PBR World Finals beginning May 9 in Fort Worth Volborg bull rider Jess Lockwood is not expected to compete is yet to ride on the Unleash The Beast circuit this season Browning's Dakota Louis has been competing this year on the PBR's Velocity tour The June 2024 commissioning of the expanded and upgraded wastewater treatment plant in Itatiba provided the city with a much-needed increase in sewage treatment capacity The Penetron System of crystalline waterproofing products was specified to permanently protect the plant's concrete structures from the aggressive environment of the treatment tanks Itatiba is situated 80 km (50 miles) north of São Paulo and offers popular outdoor attractions the self-healing capabilities of Penetron technology ensures current and future hairline cracks in the concrete will seal automatically when exposed to water The recent completion of a major upgrade of Itatiba's municipal wastewater treatment plant enabled SABESP Brazil's largest water and waste management company to meet the latest environmental guidelines and to increase treatment capacity by 500 liters/second Because Itatiba's concrete structures – the wastewater treatment plant's concrete treatment tanks – are exposed to chlorides and an array of corrosive compounds and various chemicals added during the plant's treatment processes the project engineers at Stemag Engenharia required a particularly durable waterproofing solution for the expanded and upgraded facility also the general contractor for this project to waterproof all concrete structures exposed to groundwater from below and effluent in the tanks above," says Cláudio Neves Ourives CEO and Managing Partner of Penetron Brazil Once applied to the surface of the concrete structure the active ingredients in PENETRON penetrate deep into the concrete matrix to generate a non-soluble crystalline formation throughout the concrete This crystal formation permanently seals microcracks pores and capillaries against the penetration of water or liquids from any direction "The Penetron System provides concrete with long-term protection from deterioration caused by carbonation ultimately preventing corrosion of the embedded reinforcing steel even under the harsh conditions of a wastewater treatment plant," concludes Cláudio Neves Ourives As a result of the Penetron waterproofing and protection solution waterproofing-related maintenance or treatment will be virtually eliminated at Itatiba." The Penetron Group is a leading manufacturer of specialty construction products for concrete waterproofing The Group operates through a global network offering support to the design and construction community through its regional offices For more information on Penetron waterproofing solutions please visit penetron(dot)com or Facebook(dot)com/ThePenetronGroup email CRDept(at)penetron(dot)com or contact the Corporate Relations Department at 631-941-9700 Corporate Relations, The Penetron Group, 631-941-9700, [email protected], www.penetron.com Do not sell or share my personal information: a global leader in clean and eco-efficient technologies has introduced the first compact turbocharger for flex-fuel engines to the Brazilian market Currently equipping the entire Volkswagen TSI lineup BorgWarner is increasing turbocharger production in Itatiba facility to match the automaker’s recent push to increase the supply of the all-new Volkswagen T-Cross SUV and other passenger cars "We are implementing our global expertise and extensive knowledge of local turbocharger engineering to develop a compact and high temperature resistant component for Volkswagen models," said Vitor Maiellaro "With the automotive industry’s recent challenges in developing increasingly efficient vehicles we expect the use of turbochargers to increase in the coming years 43% of the world's combustion vehicles used turbochargers; that number is expected to rise to 59% by 2027 The trend will be turbocharging on all types of engines BorgWarner's turbocharger technology delivers improved energy efficiency engine performance while reducing emissions and fuel consumption BorgWarner’s B01 turbocharger uses advanced materials and technologies to meet engine needs withstanding exhaust temperatures of up to 1,050 degrees Celsius Other features include an aluminum compressor wheel an electrically actuated waste gate and advanced noise reduction which allows for a smaller engine but provides excellent performance and fuel efficiency A BorgWarner introduziu o primeiro turbocompressor compacto para motores flex no mercado brasileiro © BorgWarner Inc. | Legal Policies & Privacy | Your Privacy Choices | Site Information | Contact The house has its own independent pool house The architects made sure the house is orientated so that it makes the most of natural sunlight year-round. Photography: Estevam Trabbold A swimming pool is set a few steps below the main house. Photography: Estevam Trabbold slim columns and glazed openings make sure the views towards the nature outside remain unobstructed. Photography: Rafaela Netto A gap between the entrance and the main living spaces secures the owners’ privacy. Photography: Rafaela Netto The house consists of a balanced composition of white cubic volumes. Photography: Estevam Trabbold Neblina House in São Paulo state’s Itatiba municipality uses its cubed form to conform to nature while manipulating light and shade through its orientation For more information, visit the FGMF website escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox Daven Wu is the Singapore Editor at Wallpaper* he has been covering Singapore and the neighbouring South-East Asian region since 1999 and travel for both the magazine and website He is also the City Editor for the Phaidon Wallpaper* City Guide to Singapore The workshop was held from March 18th to 21st in Itatiba in the interior of São Paulo (photo: Aline Latini) Workshop brought together Brazilian and American experts to discuss new opportunities for collaborative research in the face of increasing volumes of information By José Tadeu Arantes  |  Agência FAPESP – With the expansion of cyber threats, the protection of digital infrastructures has become a major global challenge. In this context, Brazilian and American researchers met in an immersive workshop to discuss advances in cybersecurity and seek scientific collaborations. The event, “NSF-FAPESP Workshop on Cybersecurity and Privacy,” promoted by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) and FAPESP focused on three main areas: network security; artificial intelligence and security; and information ecosystem “Network security is a consolidated field, but it faces growing challenges with the increase in the volume of information and the emergence of new technologies, such as 5G networks, quantum communication and the rise of artificial intelligence,” says Marcos Simplício professor at the Engineering School of the University of São Paulo (POLI-USP) and coordinator of the event Simplício points out that encryption protocols and intrusion detection and prevention systems are fundamental to ensuring the reliability of digital infrastructures It is worth remembering that firewalls are security devices that control traffic in and out of networks or computers “The zero trust approach has been gaining ground because it’s based on the principle that no entity should be trusted as a matter of principle regardless of its location in the network,” the researcher comments The goal of the workshop was to foster connections between Brazilian and American researchers and to create opportunities for collaborative research capable of producing innovations and making a difference in their respective fields executive director of the Harris Institute for Assured Information (HIAI) at Florida Tech (Florida Institute of Technology) and co-organizer of the workshop The event brought together 28 Brazilian researchers and 26 U.S they selected eight or nine collaborative research proposals with their respective teams to submit to the NSF and FAPESP Still on the subject of artificial intelligence Carvalho adds that the principles being used are not new What has exploded is the processing power to do the matrix calculations required for this type of application And what made this possible was the gaming industry which created processors that could do the tasks required So models that would’ve been limited to very specific applications are being popularized for anyone It’s very good because the more people use it the more artificial intelligence improves and the more it helps people solve problems Much of what we do today is already being mediated to some extent by AI What researchers are doing is basically monitoring this process and adjusting the capabilities of artificial intelligence to get the best out of its use,” Carvalho explains Another major cybersecurity challenge is the emergence of quantum computers quantum computers can break most current encryption systems due to their ability to perform calculations exponentially faster than classical computers “The field of cryptography is going through a phase of transition to new methods because of the advent of quantum computers So the community is already working hard on a new generation of algorithms which should make up the so-called post-quantum cryptography,” Dahab points out Brazil has the intellectual capacity to take off in cybersecurity the main cybersecurity research centers in Brazil today are USP and UNICAMP with relevant work in network security and cryptography as well as the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE) and the Center for Advanced Studies and Systems of Recife (CESAR) which focus on malware (malicious software created to infect damage or gain unauthorized access to devices and networks) and cyber-attacks “Initiatives such as the National Data Protection Authority [ANPD] the National Cyber Defense Committee [CNDCyber] and the Hackers do Bem program are examples of positive cybersecurity actions taking place in Brazil One of the major challenges is to guarantee the privacy of users while at the same time enabling the investigation and prevention of cybercrime,” says Simplício Subscribe INX began operations in South America four years ago by acquiring one of the country’s leading manufacturers of flexographic and gravure packaging inks in São Bernardo the company opened a new two-piece metal decorating facility in Itatiba and has since increased its portfolio by establishing two smaller metal decoration operations in Colombia and Paraguay ‘This development is in alignment with the company’s goal to be a cohesive global organization Our initial acquisition in 2016 allowed INX International to have a physical presence in South America with a successful company that had a strong reputation and management team The solvent ink manufacturing facility occupies 97,000 sqft and its business is doing well and growing,’ said John Hrdlick president and CEO of INX International Ink business at the metal decorating manufacturing facility in Itatiba has flourished since it first opened as a 24,000 sqft facility in September 2018 ‘We have increased its footprint to 32,000 square-feet to accommodate the increasing amount of ink it produces we have plans to increase its capacity in 2021,’ added Hrdlick Operations in Colombia and Paraguay that began in 2019 are experiencing similar success supplies metal decorating for a liquid ink market that continues to develop in the region Paraguay is distributing the same type of ink and Hrdlick is pleased with the progress all of the operations are exhibiting ‘We are very excited about the current and future opportunities in South America It will likely lead to improving our solvent ink manufacturing capabilities continue to develop our metal decorating business and also explore other product lines where we can utilize existing INX technologies Our plans include a facility in Paraguay for 2021 to generate additional opportunities in Argentina and Chile,’ concluded Hrdlick Gain knowledge with articles and videos collated from Label Academy books 43,000+ global companies doing business in the region 102,000+ key contacts related to companies and projects news and interviews about your industry in English who started the weekend outside of the Top 10 of the world standings 6 spot after winning the PBR Wrangler Invitational Brazil) rode three more bulls and moved up to world No As the 2022 Unleash The Beast (UTB) season moves toward a dramatic finish with just three events remaining in the regular season before the May 13 start of the PBR World Finals in Fort Worth Richardson’s 3-for-4 showing could not have come at a better time Rounding out the Top 5 of Friday night’s Round 1 the 22-year-old then dominated the field on Saturday night to win Round 2 As Sunday began and he sat atop the leaderboard Richardson was paired with Bubba G (Dakota Rodeo/ Brian & Ashley Pintar/ Clay Struve/ Chad Berger) in Round 3 for a resounding 88.5 points Selecting Pookie Holler (Dakota Rodeo/ Brian & Ashley Pintar/ Clay Struve/ Chad Berger) as his opponent for the weekend’s championship round Richardson was the final rider of the night having already clinched the win before the chutes opened Richardson blew out of the chutes and battled hard in what appeared to be a qualified ride but was immediately flagged for review Judges determined that the ride fell just short at a devastating 7.99 seconds Despite the disappointment of no score in the championship round Richardson still clinched the event win – his second of the 2022 UTB season – and set his sights on the world title race ahead “It’s just keeping a positive mindset and going at each bull as hard as I can,” Richardson said “(This win is) a real confidence-booster heading toward World Finals I’ll just try to keep it up and give it everything I’ve got.” The Texas cowboy earned 160 world points and $44,290 over the three-day weekend in which the world’s top cowboys tallied 52 qualified rides For video highlights of Round 3 and the championship round, including Richardson’s winning ride, courtesy PBR, click here. [ftp.pbr.com] With just over four weeks remaining until the PBR World Finals world leader Joao Ricardo Vieira (Itatinga going 1-for-3 and not qualifying for the championship round Vieira now sits a mere 48.34 points ahead of No went 2-for-4 and collected 62.5 world points but fell outside the Top 5 of the event Washington) earned a second-place finish for the weekend going 3-for-4 and earning 117 world points Matched with WSM’s Nasty Wishes (WSM Auctioneers/ Clay Struve/ Dakota Rodeo/Chad Berger) Kolbaba had the Washington crowd at full volume in Sunday’s opening round Besting his bovine opponent for 88.75 points he punched his ticket into the championship round While Kolbaba was hot on Richardson’s heels as the championship round rolled to a close he cemented his runner-up position after bucking off of Safety Meeting (Hruby/ Kainz/ Clay Struve/ Dakota Rodeo/ Chad Berger) in 4.37 seconds setting his sites on catapulting into the Top 10 before the season ends The 25-year-old cowboy also earned $21,626 Taylor was paired with X-Factor (Paradigm Bull Company) in Round 3 collecting an 84.25-point score and greenlighting his ticket into the championship round The 22-year-old then chose Ridin Solo (Cord McCoy/ Bill McCarty) for the final round but was dispatched quickly in a mere 1.45 seconds Taylor collected $9,000 and 73 world points 15 in the world standings as the weekend began to No Paired with Drago (Jeb Fredericks/Dakota Rodeo/ Chad Berger) in Round 3 Utah) launched from the chutes but came down quickly bested by the powerful bovine at 2.16 seconds Entering Sunday as one of nine riders who had covered both of their bulls thus far in the weekend recording qualified rides in Friday’s Round 1 and Saturday’s Round 2 the 24-year-old Navajo rider selected I’m Busted (Ken Barnhart/ Clay Strive/ Dakota Rodeo/ Chad Berger) for the championship round knowing he needed to catapult himself up the leaderboard and Whitehorse was only scored 80.25 points the only qualified ride in the championship round 20 spot in the world standings after starting the weekend at No collecting 71.5 world points and a check for $16,992 for his 3-for-4 weekend 2018 PBR World Champion Kaique Pacheco (Itatiba Brazil)rounded out the Top 5 of the weekend The surging Pacheco has now successfully made the 8 on 13 of his last 16 bulls capitalized on Vieira and Swearingen’s shortcomings to move up one spot in the world standings now sitting 160.5 points from the world No Pacheco was paired with Facetious (Paradigm Bull Company) in Round 3 his selection of Mezcal (Paradigm Bull Company) had the crowd cheering but he came crashing down after 7.51 seconds the Brazilian former World Champion earned 43.5 world points Blue Duck (Cord McCoy/Grin/ Jacobson/ Davis Rodeo Ranch) earned the YETI “Built for The Wild” Bull of the Event title after his matchup with eight-time PBR World Finals qualifier Matt Triplett (Canton The dynamic animal athlete was marked 45.5 points after launching Triplett to the dirt in 3.02 seconds The PBR Unleash The Beast next travels to Tulsa and The BOK Center for the PBR Express Ranches Classic presented by Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, on Friday The 2022 UTB season will conclude with two regular-season events remaining: the PBR ZipRecruiter Invitational on April 22-23 and the PBR Cooper Tires Invitational the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour was in action in College Station while PBR Australia’s season continued in Toowoomba Veteran Colorado rider Elijah Mora (Wiggins Colorado) reached a crucial career milestone at the Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour’s Boot Barn Classic in Aggieland Mora won his career-first expansion series event inside Reed Arena catapulting him more than 20 positions in the world standings With just two regular-season events remaining before the 2022 PBR Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour Finals in Corpus Christi surging to the event lead when he covered Axel Surgeon (Halpain Bucking Bulls) for 87.5 points Mora remained atop the leaderboard as Championship Saturday got underway winning Round 2 when he made the requisite 8 atop Major Nelson (3J Ranch) for an unrivaled 88 points While he failed to reach the whistle in the final round brought down by Bougee (UTC/Sellers Bucking Bulls) in a quick 1.2 seconds Mora’s opening-round scores proved enough to clinch the victory The 27-year-old earned a crucial 44 world points 54 in the race for the 2022 PBR World Championship Australia) topped two rounds of competition en route to clinching the event win at the Monster Energy Tour’s Toowoomba Invitational at Meatstock 5 in the race for the 2022 PBR Australia Championship While Kleier’s outing at the Toowoomba Showgrounds began in less-than-ideal fashion bucked off by Double Dealings (ST Bucking Bulls) in 5.76 seconds in Round 1 the reserved Queensland contender was quick to rebound as Championship Saturday got underway Kleier first topped the field in Round 2 when he covered Mickey Mouse (Peter Wallace) for a commanding 86 points conquering Pirate Patch (Running Gold Bucking Bulls) for 83.5 points While Kleier was unable to cap his event with a qualified ride bucked off by Bull of the Event Pretty Boy (Peter Wallace) in 3.14 seconds in the championship round his back-to-back round-winning scores were enough to clinch the win at the PBR Toowoomba Invitational at Meatstock Kleier collected a crucial 100 national points Should he win his unprecedented fifth consecutive national title at season’s end he would become the winningest bull rider in PBR Australia competition New South Wales) for most Australian national titles won by one rider in league history PBR Unleash The Beast - PBR Wrangler Invitational Event Leaders (Round 1-Round 1-Round 2-Round 3-Event Aggregate-Event Points) the mesmerizing views and the necessity for privacy were carefully considered when planning the distance from the street and when developing the desire to integrate the house with gardens all images by rafaela netto neblina house by FGMF arquitetos features volumes with different dimensions and heights for the rooms these volumes arise sometimes set on the ground and other times floating above a large front garden a thin concrete structure with a cantilever strengthens the program visual approach the resulting glass living room is visually integrated to a large swimming pool but far enough to permit isolation along the year the service areas were partially hidden in a certain quota with a green roof being disguised in the landscape and working as a kind of retaining wall this containment created a plateau hidden from the public view a living room was projected as a glass resulting from the upper volumes hovering the water mirror and towards this awesome view type of construction: residential single family site area: 1.810m² building area: 400m² project beginning: 2014 rodrigo marcondes ferraz coordinators: gabriel mota ana paula barbosa contributors: adriano soares foundation and structural engineering: benedictis engenharia electrical and plumbing installation: ramoska castellani AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style – As the first-ever PBR (Professional Bull Riders) Unleash The Beast (UTB) event in Everett came to a close on Wednesday night and the 2022 world title race intensified 2018 PBR World Champion Kaique Pacheco (Itatiba collecting his second consecutive event title after going 2-for-2 inside of the Angel of the Winds Arena Just one week after a sweeping win in Sioux Falls 6 in the world standings as the night began Pacheco concluded the one-day event in Everett as the No With just four UTB events left in the season before the start of the 2022 PBR World Finals on May 13 in Fort Worth the former World Champion is now 189.5 points behind world leader Joao Ricardo Vieira (Itatinga Vieira was shut out in Everett as the incredible animal athletes of the PBR dominated all but nine cowboys New York) had a rough night in Everett just like the world No being bucked off of his Round 1 bull and not making it through to the championship round He’s a man on a mission and just may be the man to beat,” said CBS Sports Network Commentator J.W He’s doing everything exactly pinpoint perfect.” Pacheco was paired with Surprise Package (Clay Struve/ Dakota Rodeo/ Chad Berger) for Round 1 He fired out of the chutes for 89 points to win the opening round Selecting Pookie Holler (Dakota Rodeo/ Brian & Ashley Pintar/ Clay Struve/Chad Berger) as his opponent for the championship round the stoic Brazilian was the last rider of the night Pacheco had the raucous Washington crowd at full volume as he was in complete control delivering a picturesque 91.75-point ride to clinch the win “I’m so glad for the point I’m at now,” said Pacheco having conquered 12 of his last 14 matchups Pacheco emerged victorious with an aggregate score of 180.75 points He collected 137 world points and a check for $51,936.67 Dougherty finished second to earn $24,667.17 and 86.5 world points 9 spot in the world standings after coming into the weekend at No Dougherty was paired with Facetious (Paradigm Bull Company) for Round 1 His 88-point score punched his ticket into the championship round The 23-year-old Texan then chose Marquis Metal Works Red Clark (Paradigm Bull Co/ Wentz) as his opponent in the final round had not been ridden since early January in New York City Dougherty bested the powerful animal for 90.5 points Australia’s Fielder claimed third place at the inaugural event at Angel of the Winds Arena he was paired with Cold Shot (Jeb Fredericks/ Dakota Rodeo/ Chad Berger) in Round 1 collecting an 82.75-point score and greenlighting himself into the championship round The 22-year-old young gun then chose The Punisher (Jeb Fredericks/ Dakota Rodeo/ Chad Berger) for the final round Fielder collected 65.5 world points and $14,821.17 for his 2-for-2 performance 26 in the world standings as the event began to No Paired with Buckeye (Howell Rodeo Company Inc./ Cow Punch Productions Brazil) rocketed from the chutes to collect an 87.5-point score Barbosa then selected Drago (Jeb Fredericks/ Dakota Rodeo/ Chad Berger) for the championship round knowing he needed to move himself up the leaderboard Barbosa collected a fourth-place finish for the night and maintained his hold on the No he collected 38 world points and a check for $7,948.33 for his 1-for-2 night Richardson was paired with Soup in a Group (Wilks Ranch/ Clay Struve/ Dakota Rodeo/ Chad Berger) in Round 1 his selection of Mezcal (Paradigm Bull Co) had the crowd cheering but he was dispatched just short of 8 seconds the Texas cowboy earned 33 world points to move from No Local fan favorite Derek Kolbaba’s (Walla Walla Washington) night ended early after he was bested by Skeeter Peter (Dakota Rodeo/ Mark Baker/ Clay Struve/Chad Berger) in a mere 2.96 seconds which meant he did not advance to the championship round Ridin Solo (Cord McCoy/ Bill McCarty) earned the YETI “Built for The Wild” Bull of the Event title after his matchup with Keyshawn Whitehorse (McCracken Springs The exceptional bovine athlete was marked 46 points after launching Whitehorse to the dirt in 6.4 seconds The PBR Unleash The Beast next travels to Tacoma Washington for the PBR Wrangler Invitational PBR Unleash The Beast - PBR Everett Invitational the dust settled on PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) 2021 elite Unleash The Beast (UTB) tour with a familiar sight – Brazilian Kaique Pacheco (Itatiba White-hot Pacheco took Saturday’s round win and a nine-ride streak into championship Sunday at the 2021 Lucas Oil Invitational in Louisville’s KFC Yum and again bested the top riders in the world Riding to his league-leading third UTB win on the young season the 2018 World Champion’s 2-for-3 performance on the weekend plus a third-place 15/15 Bucking Battle ride After besting Nailed (Kruger Bucking Bulls) in Round 1 for 88.25 points Winston (Dakota Rodeo/Chad Berger/Clay Struve) in Round 2 to start off championship Sunday The duo danced across the arena floor on the way to Pacheco’s ninth consecutive ride With the first pick in the championship round draft Pacheco chose Mike’s Motive (Blake Sharp/High Voltage Cattle) as his mount ending his perfect streak but still earning the event win Pacheco picked up 136 world points with the win He now leads the 2016 World Champion by 55 points The surging Brazilian also rode to a third-place finish in the 15/15 Bucking Battle this weekend courtesy of an 89.5-point ride on Homegrown (Cord McCoy/Chad Reese) adding an additional 43 world points to his dominant two days in Louisville rode to a second-place finish in the two-day event After Vieira bested Poncho Villa (K-C Bucking Bulls/Bull Creek Bucking Bulls) on Saturday for his 300th career premier series ride in Round 1 he couldn’t handle Red Bones (Dakota Rodeo/Chad Berger/Clay Struve/Kathy Boone/Joe Beaver) in Round 2 Slingin Tears (Blake Sharp/Henry Wilson/Caveman Bucking Bulls) was run under Vieira in the championship round where the veteran went to work for 89.5 points and the round win Taking home $17,813.75 and 95 world points Reigning world champion Jose Vitor Leme’s (Ribas do Rio Pardo Brazil) remarkable streak of 90-point rides came to an end in the Bluegrass State After riding five straight bulls for 90 points or more to start the 2021 season coming into Louisville Twisted (Kruger Bucking Bulls) supplied the bull power for Leme to go 84.25 in Round 1 and Marquis Metal Works Draggin Up (Paradigm Bull Co/Marquis Metal Works) supplied an 88.75-point ride in Round 2 the tough Brazilian drafted Safety Meeting (Dakota Rodeo/Chad Berger/Clay Struve/Hruby/Kainz) in the 12-man championship round Leme’s performance netted 57.5 world points and $10,034.31 The reigning World Champion also finished second in the 15/15 Bucking Battle on the Saturday night conquering Apper’s Mind Freak (JoZ Bucking Bulls/K-C Bucking Bulls/Spark-Lin-Acres) for 90.5 points and adding 49 world points to his weekend total Coming off his first premier series event win last weekend in Kansas City Buckeye Bill (K-C Bucking Bulls/JoZ Bucking Bulls) gave Campbell an 85.5-point trip in Round 1 But Round 2 was not as friendly to the reigning Rookie of the Year as Soup in a Group (Dakota Rodeo/Chad Berger/Clay Struve/Wilks Ranch) tossed him in 1.84 seconds Campbell drafted deep in the championship round matching up with The Undertaker (Cornwell Bucking Bulls/Riley Bucking Bulls) The duo combined for 87.5 points and second in the round Campbell picked up a crucial 60 world points Three-time PBR World Champion Silvano Alves (Pilar do Sul Brazil) continued his march back to the top in 2021 with a fifth-place finish in Kentucky Black Beetle (K-C Bucking Bulls/JoZ Bucking Bulls) was no match for the legend in Round 1 when the two combined for 85.5 points but Crazy Doc (Paradigm Bull Company) sent the Brazilian packing in 5.37 seconds during Round 2 Short Night (Dakota Rodeo/Chad Berger/Clay Struve/Ken Barnhart) was left for Alves in the championship round Alves earned 47.5 world points on for the fifth-place finish in the event along with 28 additional world points courtesy of an 87-point score on Speed Demon (Dakota Rodeo/Chad Berger/Clay Struve/Heald Pro Bulls) during the 15/15 Bucking Battle Rafael Henrique dos Santos (Sebastianopolis Brazil) earned his career-first 15/15 Bucking Battle win on the dirt in KFC Yum taking care of business on Blue Crush (Cord McCoy/Chad Reese) for 91.75 points during the special round on Saturday night Marquis Metal Works Red Clark (Paradigm Bull Co/Wentz) took home the YETI Bull of the Event Honors as the red bovine bucked to an 46.25-point bull score when he threw Andrew Alvidrez (Seminole Texas) during Sunday’s Championship Round in 2.07 seconds Fans can relive each moment from the 2021 Lucas Oil Invitational on Monday ET on RidePass.com or via the RidePass mobile app The Top 30 bull riders in the world return to action in two weeks in Sioux Falls 2021 - Event Leaders (Round 1-Round 2-Round 3-Event Aggregate-Event Points) 2021 Professional Bull Riders World Standings BorgWarner Strengthens its Position as a Leading Supplier of Advanced Turbocharging and Thermal Systems Technologies with its New Engineering Center in Itatiba City 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- BorgWarner expands its product leadership in highly engineered engine and drivetrain components with the start of research and development at its new engineering center in Itatiba City BorgWarner's state-of-the-art 21,500-square-foot (2,000-square-meter) engineering center provides capabilities for application engineering and research and development to create new technologies for the rapidly growing Brazilian automotive market Totaling over 226,000 square feet (21,000 square meters) the  campus in Itatiba also includes a production facility to manufacture several environmentally friendly technologies 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Marcus Jordan has assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of IMCD N.V Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions in our FAQ collection Wild cats — from the small jaguarundi to the large jaguar — are elusive animals Researchers from Brazil and Portugal took measurements of front and hind footprints of several captive individuals of four wild cat species found in Brazilian rainforests — jaguarundi (Puma yagouaroundi) and margay (Leopardus wiedii) — and compared them to those of domestic cats the team found that size and shape of footprints of all the wild cat species as well as the domestic cats were similar “From our data it was impossible to distinguish small felids based on footprint total size and pad size and configuration as well,” the researchers write in the paper “This limitation is enhanced in field studies because it is impossible to distinguish between front and hind footprints in such conditions.” similarity of footprints between the different cat species could pose a problem for researchers conducting surveys in areas that have both wild “Wildlife biologists using only footprints to confirm species presence in such environments should be aware of this bias and adapt their sampling strategy to minimize it.” and it leaves behind larger front and hind footprints The researchers speculate that this could be why the ocelot was the only wild cat species in their study that they could accurately distinguish from the other species based on footprint measurements alone this identification is only accurate if the study area is not inhabited by jaguars or pumas whose juveniles may have footprints with measurements that overlap those of the ocelot in our study,” they warn So using only footprints to identify species could be prone to errors the researchers suggest that animal surveys should incorporate multiple methods in surveys or monitoring studies including felids footprint detection should be used in association with camera-trapping (together with sand plots or in the same track as footprint surveys) scat collection and identification using molecular ecology techniques and face- to-face interviews with local people reporting visual observation of species or hunting activities.” The “fortress conservation” model is under pressure in East Africa as protected areas become battlegrounds over history and global efforts to halt biodiversity loss Mongabay’s Special Issue goes beyond the region’s world-renowned safaris to examine how rural communities and governments are reckoning with conservation’s colonial origins and trying to forge a path forward […] Bacteria and yeasts that tolerate solar radiation water scarcity and temperature fluctuations are found on photovoltaic panels in São Paulo state Researchers say some can be used to develop pigments and biodetergents (photo: researchers’ archive) Researchers say some can be used to develop pigments and biodetergents By André Julião  |  Agência FAPESP – Only well-adapted organisms can survive constant exposure to sunlight and temperature fluctuations during the day, not to mention scarcity of water. Researchers supported by FAPESP identified a group of bacteria and a yeast that have adapted to such conditions on photovoltaic panels The panels are installed in Sorocaba and Itatiba An article reporting the results of the research is published in the Editor’s Choice section of FEMS Microbiology Letters an official journal of the Federation of European Microbiology Societies the microorganisms identified have significant potential to be developed into products that entail long periods of exposure to sunlight such as sunscreens and pigments for processed foods as well as more efficient detergents with antimicrobial action for cleaning the panels themselves “We concluded that the composition of this microbiota is very similar to that found on photovoltaic panels in Valencia [Spain] and even in the Arctic and Antarctic,” said Juliane Moura who conducted the study as part of her master’s research for the Program of Graduate Studies in Biotechnology and Environmental Monitoring (PPGBMA) at the Federal University of São Carlos (UFSCar) in Sorocaba with a scholarship from the Coordination for the Improvement of Higher Education Personnel (CAPES) “Although the countries studied have different climates, the surface of panels in all of them is home to a community of microorganisms that have adapted to solar radiation, temperature fluctuation, water scarcity, and the very material the panels are made of,” said Iolanda Duarte a professor in the Department of Biology at UFSCar’s Center for Human and Biological Sciences (CCHB) and last author of the article The samples were collected by scrubbing the panels located in Sorocaba and Itatiba with gauze bandage soaked in sterile saline They were then stored in flasks and shipped to UFSCar’s Applied Microbiology Laboratory the researchers identified similar compositions in all the samples although diversity was slightly higher in the samples collected in the rural area of Sorocaba 16S rRNA gene sequencing is commonly used for identification classification and quantitation of microbes within complex biological mixtures such as environmental samples (e.g The results were similar to those of studies conducted in Spain the Arctic and Antarctic despite the differences in geography and climate The bacterial genera Methylobacterium methylorubrum and Hymenobacter accounted for over 90% of the total microbial diversity observed Understanding communities of microorganisms on photovoltaic panels can also help maintain the panels’ efficiency over time studies show that soiling (accumulated dust and microorganisms) can reduce power production by 11% after 18 months exceeding 50% when extreme weather events such as sand and dust storms occur the dust found on the panels is rich in microorganisms some bacteria cluster in biofilms that line the panels and reduce their capacity to capture solar radiation the researchers isolated a pigmented yeast that is found on solar panels in regions with a cold climate and can be used to produce biodetergents These molecules are considered versatile in terms of applications meaning they reduce surface tension in water to help it blend with water-insoluble substances They also have potential applications as anti-microbials and in bioremediation processes to clean up 8soil and groundwater contaminated by discharged chemicals “Biofilm removal is difficult in many economic activities so the study is an important contribution to the development of novel solar panel management strategies,” Duarte said “Future research involving the biodetergent yeast could offer an alternative route for the formulation of more effective cleaning products for solar panels and other equipment.” Organisms that can withstand and even thrive in conditions such as those found on photovoltaic panels are known as extremophiles Some of the bacteria identified in Sorocaba and Itatiba had previously been detected in soil samples from the Taklamaken Some of the isolates were of particular interest to the researchers because they were pigmented and grew in different temperature bands ranging from 3 °C to 50 °C The presence of pigment may be associated with the capacity to surmount oxidative stress when excessive production of free radicals and reactive oxygen species is harmful to biological organisms Solar radiation and water loss are among the causes of oxidative stress Photovoltaic panels have a smooth and sloping surface designed not to retain water The researchers isolated 63 microorganisms with the potential to withstand ultraviolet rays These will be analyzed in the laboratory to discover their actual resistance to UV and explore possible biotech applications The article “Extremophilic taxa predominate in a microbial community of photovoltaic panels in a tropical region” by Juliane B. Moura, Tiago P. Delforno, Pierre F. do Prado and Iolanda C. Duarte is at: academic.oup.com/femsle/article/368/16/fnab105/6350555 which are already an international affair with racers hailing from Canada will soon to gain another competitor from abroad as Brazilian native Sidnei “Grando” Frigo has announced that he will debut in the category later this year at the controls of a brand new Chevrolet C7 Corvette Frigo’s Corvette which will compete in the PDRA Pro Boost category will receive horsepower and assistance from Eric Dillard and company at ProLine Racing with a twin-turbo Hemi motor set to slide between the framerails The car will also feature some components from Frigo’s native land in the form of a FuelTech FT500 engine management system which was developed in Brazil and is now used by nearly all of ProLine’s customers Sau Paulo resident first appeared in the United States in the Top Alcohol Dragster category with the NHRA Lucas Oil Drag Racing Series where he made history in 201 by becoming the first Brazilian in history to win an NHRA national event with his triumph in Charlotte where he’s competed on a part-time basis since Frigo is still committed to competing in Top Fuel but with the demands of business back home in Brazil he and his team haven’t had the necessary time to prepare and test to compete at the level they’d like to this point in the season Credit to DragsterBrasil.com for the tip and images Build your own custom newsletter with the content you love from Dragzine We will safeguard your e-mail and only send content you request We'll send you the most interesting Dragzine articles We promise not to use your email address for anything but exclusive updates from the Power Automedia Network RAQUEL DO CARMO SANTOS the inclusion of the criterion in epidemiological surveys requires a longer period of training exercises on the part of examiners to obtain an accurate and reliable diagnosis in large populations the injury is often not included has shown that the difference in the prevalence of cavities when considering this lesion is significant enough for it not to be taken into account