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Exploring the Rich Culture of Angola and Portugal


While the People Sleep, Misery Remains Awake
An African family walks home beneath the setting sun, a quiet symbol of resilience and unity. The scene reflects both the warmth of...

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Oct 55 min read


When Dictators Meet: The Impact of the SCO Summit in Tianjin
Sub-title Tianjin 2025: Xi, Modi, and Putin rehearse an alternative order to the West Introduction On September 1, 2025 , the port city...

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Sep 110 min read


Dancing Tongues: Confessions of a Multilingual Mind
Ever paused mid-sentence, eyes darting as if searching a mental dictionary for just the right word—only to realize it doesn’t quite exist...

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Jul 199 min read


You Are Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
Innovation is never an isolated spark—it is a continuum of human endeavor, built by the tireless efforts of those who came before us....

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Feb 227 min read


The Bridge of Copper and Roots
A journey between heritage and future, written by Elmiro Chaves A symbolic bridge — roots and circuits connecting tradition and technology On the golden edge of an ancient river, where adobe houses lean into each other like shared memories, lived a man named Elmiro. He was born between the echoes of Angola and the silences of Portugal, and carried in his gaze the restlessness of someone who knows the past is not a place, but a force. Each day, Elmiro walked to the bridge — a

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Nov 12 min read


The Call of Chaves: Between Heritage and Mission
From Silenced Stories to Resilient Voices Introduction Inheriting more than a name, my family has carried with it the ancient...

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Jul 207 min read


From a Disco Ball at the Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit (IES) to the Altar of the Five Wounds Church: Our Love Journey
Today, as we celebrate our 45th wedding anniversary, I look back with emotion on how our story began: a classic Disco-era dance at the...

elmirochaves
Apr 262 min read


In Memory of Saint Francis, the Pontiff
Titulus: In Memoriam Sancti Francisci Pontificis Sanctus Franciscus, humilis pastor et defensor pauperum, vitam egit exemplari caritatis...

elmirochaves
Apr 262 min read


The Spirit of the Lusitano: Nobility, Heritage, and Portugal in Motion
By João Elmiro da Rocha Chaves, Makalé In every fiber of the Lusitano horse pulses the soul of a people. It is not merely an animal — it...

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Apr 132 min read


Crises, “Daily Nightmares,” and National Awakening
The Current Climate of ‘Daily Nightmares’ Many Americans today feel that the country is lurching from one crisis to the next. In fact, a...

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Mar 2311 min read


Rising Above: Unmasking Thought Control and Combating Radicalism
In an era defined by the relentless flow of information, our cognitive landscapes are under siege from forces that seek to mold our...

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Mar 19 min read


The Russia-Ukraine Conflict: A Historical and Geopolitical Analysis
The ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, which began in 2014, has escalated into a complex and multifaceted war, deeply rooted in...

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Mar 12 min read


The Putanization of America: A Political Satire
Introduction In contemporary political arenas, we are witnessing the emergence of terms loaded with acid humor, which, although jocular...

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Mar 17 min read


The New World Order Is a Mineral Heist—and the Elite Don’t Care About You
I’ve seen this game before. Growing up as a Cold War victim—born in Angola and uprooted as my family faced the relentless tide of...

elmirochaves
Feb 289 min read


Neuro Link: A Novel Interconnect for Distributed GPUs and the Emergence of “Neuro Nodes”
Abstract In today’s era of high-performance computing (HPC), the relentless pursuit of greater parallelism and enhanced data throughput...

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Feb 1628 min read


America Is Not a Democracy; It Is a Constitutional Republic
1. Introduction: “America Is Not a Democracy; It Is a Constitutional Republic” The phrase on the poster—**“America is not a democracy; it...

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Feb 145 min read


From Colonies to Provinces: Portugal’s Post‑1950 Journey of Integration and Nation‑Building in the Ultramar
Introduction In the aftermath of World War II, as the world witnessed the collapse of old empires and the rapid rise of decolonization...

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Feb 229 min read


Sharing Data with Third Parties: A Firm Commitment to Your Privacy and Digital Security
In today's digital era, trust and transparency are the cornerstones of any robust relationship between users and online platforms. At...

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Feb 24 min read


The Trade War's Toll: A Historical Perspective on Tariff Turmoil and Its Human Cost
Over the past several years, a series of high‐profile tariff decisions have not only reshaped international trade but have also hit...

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Feb 29 min read


Bridging Worlds: A Multilingual Tapestry of History, Culture, and Art
Elmirochaves.com emerges as a digital sanctuary where personal memory, cultural heritage, and literary artistry converge into a rich,...

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Feb 16 min read
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