PAMA Magazine - FIRST EDITION

Table of Contents

WELCOME

Nelson Leite

FIRST EDITION

Silvia Costa

WHO WE ARE

#GeracoUNIDA

PAMA AND THE QUAKES

Celebrating 11 seasons with the San Jose Earthquakes

PORTUGUESE PROBLEMS

Show & Premier

HERBAL INSIGHT

chamomile

WHAT MAKES US PORTUGUESE

Devin Meireles

MY TIAS CORNER

Recipes from your Tia emprestada!

PUT YOUR MONEY WHERE YOUR MOUTH IS.

What makes us Portuguese

MONTHLY BOOK REVIEW

Daiane hella reads

EDITOR-IN-CHIEF MANAGING EDITOR

CONTENT DIRECTOR

Welcome to PAMA

This is the first issu Our magazine follow have been created o English and may or may not speak Portuguese, yet want to know about our culture and our communities.

This is a one-of-a-kind project in English and will focus on not just Portuguese communities, but communities in general, with issues that affect us all.

We want this to be a new form of information and education while keeping our culture in the middle of all of it. Our contributors and staff are from all backgrounds and will enrich the content of this monthly online publication. As always, PAMA keeps an open door policy for community advocates, leaders, and organizations to help spread the word about all issues, events, information, etc. and this magazine will be yet another means to do so.

I am formally inviting you to join our list of subscribers and if you want to be a contributor, that door is very open as well. In the name of all our team, WELCOME, and we hope you join us from today on…

Sincerely,

NelsonLeite PAMA MEDIA

FIRST EDITION

“ O AMOR COM AMOR SE PAGA”

Translation: “Love is paid by love in return” emphasizing that love

Translation: “Love is paid by love in return” emphasizing that love

Translation: “Love paid by love return” emphasizing that is a sentiment but is seen as an exchange that can only effectively is a sentiment but is seen as an exchange that can only effectively is sentiment but is seen an that only effectively function when shared. function when shared. function

This magazine is just that, a return. We are not paying you, you have

This magazine is just that, a return. We are not paying you, you have magazine that, paying you, paid us! Our beautiful culture has allowed us to make bonds paid us! Our beautiful culture has allowed us to make bonds paid us! has us unimaginable. It’s an exchange. We want to pay the community for unimaginable. It’s an exchange. We want to pay the community for unimaginable. an exchange. want to all the love we have received. all the love we have received. all love

But, just as the quote says “it can only effectively function when

But, just as the quote says “it can only effectively function when “it only function when shared”. This magazine is us sharing all of you, and your friends, shared”. This magazine is us sharing all of you, and your friends, shared”. magazine is us sharing all you, and friends, Tios, bis-avos, and whoever you want to share your Portuguese love Tios, bis-avos, and whoever you want to share your Portuguese love bis-avos, and to Portuguese with! with!

As PAMA magazine’s content director, I strive to highlight the

As PAMA magazine’s content director, I strive to highlight the As magazine’s content director, I strive to highlight creators, organizations, and businesses that help keep our culture creators, organizations, and businesses that help keep our culture organizations, and businesses that alive. It is my generation's responsibility to keep our culture rich in alive. It is my generation's responsibility to keep our culture rich in alive. It generation's in the U.S. so we can pass down a legacy of Luso descendants for the U.S. so we can pass down a legacy of Luso descendants for so we of years to come. years to come. to come.

-Silvia Manuela Costa -Silvia Manuela Costa Manuela (Host of the New Friends Podcast on PAMAtalk) (Host of the New Friends Podcast on PAMAtalk) (Host of New Podcast PAMAtalk)

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PAMA & ‘THE QUAKES” PAMA & ‘THE QUAKES” PAMA & ‘THE QUAKES”

It was April 26, 2014, a cool, crisp night at Buck Shaw Stadium at the University of Santa Clara, California's oldest operating institution of higher learning (est. 1851). This has been the home for the San Jose Earthquakes since 2008. It was a home game vs Chivas USA, and something new was happening, history…

The very first Portuguese play-by-play in its entirety was being broadcast worldwide on the Internet via Radio Comunidade USA. Nelson Leite, who always had a passion for the game, was finally getting his long-time wish - to be a play-by-play announcer. There had been several attempts for this to happen, even years prior, as in 2009 in New Jersey for the Red Bulls, when that organization refused to allow him to do so, however, nothing panned out for him.

Click on the image to listen to Nelson’s goooooaaaaalll.

Nelson had been contacted weeks prior by a familiar name, Taylor Amarante, a young man who was an Account Executive for the Quakes and had reached out to all Portuguese media for a special dinner to introduce a wellknown Portuguese player, Yannick Djalo. Yannick was on loan from Benfica, which was a huge deal for the Portuguese Community.

That night, Nelson was talking to several club leaders about his experiences with the Red Bulls when he lived in New Jersey, and out came the question from Jed Mette who was, at the time, Vice President of Marketing and Communications. “Would you consider doing the play-by-play for us in Portuguese?”, he asked. Nelson would take advantage of the opportunity, it was something that he had always wanted to do at a professional team level. Earthquakes! Major League Soccer! It was a challenge since he had never done a play-by-play, especially in Portuguese, so there were more flashes in the first few games, but that night in April it all changed!

At the wobbly press box at Buck Shaw, Nelson was doing the play-by-play, and Taylor joined him for the second half at a 0-0 tie, Yannick came into the game, and if you believe in magic, Nelson was doing the call when Yannick, on the 66th minute, scored his first goal for San Jose! Nelson and Taylor both screamed the goal on the radio, and it was a truly magical moment for Nelson, Taylor, Yannick, and the Portuguese Community, not only in San Jose but in the entire United States.

Even though there isn’t an actual recording of that ‘golo” in Portuguese, the video is available below.

After several seasons, the evolution to the PAMA platform, and the move to the state-of-the-art Avaya Stadium (Pay-Pal Park today), Nelson brought in several additions to the broadcast, like Anderson Terra, and Michael Rocha.

Michael Rocha, a Quakes superfan, and successful entrepreneur keeps the Portuguese connection alive and well, while displaying the vast knowledge of the game as an in-game commentator.

As Nelson’s professional and personal life became increasingly busy, the command torch was passed to Michael Rocha; he and Anderson have been doing majority of the coverage for the last 6 seasons.

Anderson and Michael have been the two familiar voices for the last few years, with Nelson occasionally joining them.

Anderson the Brazilian broadcaster is the perfect fit to connect the Quakes to the Brazilian fans and also make that connection with the Brazilian players on the team as well.

The dedication from the entire PAMA MEDIA team, who mostly lives in the San Joaquin Valley, over 100 miles from the Stadium, and covers every home game, was the reason why in 2022 the Earthquakes awarded the Anderson, Michael, and Nelson with the Devotion Scarf, a very selective recognition to only a handful of individuals for their devotion to the club, for all of the hard work that they had put into each home game.

Last month, the team welcomed their newest addition, Danny Pinto ( Host of the Seleção Podcast on PAMA1 ) - another huge Portuguese soccer fan, and now part of the PAMA Quakes play-by-play team in the 11th season.

We invite all of the community to join us for every home game from Pay-Pal Park exclusively on PAMA Classic and tell all your friends and family, and be a part of something special.

Outside of the PLAY-BY-PLAY we are fortunate enough to Host Livestream Content from inside the PayPal Park during “Portuguese Heritage Night” Don’t forget to say “Olá” if you see us!

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PREMIERE!

A special Thank you to the Portuguese Kids and Taylor Amarante for inviting PAMA to be a part of the one of three premiers. We were able to capture the energy of the very first premier in San Jose ,Ca at PBSJ (Banda Velha). We want to express our gratitude to Julie Leite, Denee Pepé, and Daiane Dutra for having all hands on deck for this event.

“We are beyond thankful for the overwhelming support and feedback we’ve been getting from our family, friends, and fans from all over the world! We’ve been performing for 20yrs now, and to finally get this opportunity to put out a show for us, and our community is a dream come true. We hope that this season of Portuguese Problems makes everyone proud, and continues to peak the interest of the next generation of Portuguese descendants. Obrigado”

-Derrick & Brian

CHAMOMILE CHAMOMILE

THE PRETTY HERB THAT COULD THE PRETTY HERB THAT COULD

BY: YVE SOTO

BY: YVE SOTO

Let’s talk about herbs! Many of us see flowers and vines while on hikes and scenic drives, but do we really know what they are, or how they benefit us? Years ago, I dove headfirst into building my garden, and decided to focus on herbs. Not just any herbs, but herbs I felt I could use either fresh or dried. Let’s face it - gardening is a lot of work. I don’t want it to simply look pretty, I want it functional!

I always loved herbal teas. So, with a little research, I looked up the easiest herbs I could plant that I wouldn’t kill within the first two weeks! And, I found Chamomile! So, what’s the deal with Chamomile anyway? I’ll just list a few benefits of Chamomile you probably never knew!

Helps with diabetes and blood sugar

Can ease menstrual cramps

Can help with osteoporosis

Anti Inflammatory

Aides with sleep and relaxation

Immune health and eases cold symptoms

Can help with mild skin conditions

Simply to name a few - isn’t that an AMAZING list of benefits? Chamomile belongs to the Asteraceae family - it produces small pretty flowers that look like daisies and those can be used in multiple ways Chamomile also contains chemicals called flavonoids, which is most likely what contributes to all of the awesome benefits listed above.

What can we do

Here’s one of my favorite recipes for Chamomile tea!

**Youcanbecreative!

Add some lavender, ginger, and a splash of lemon juice!IloveaddingabitofgingertominewhenIhave acold Ithelpsmerelaxandsoothesmysorethroat

***I am not a doctor! If you have serious medical conditions,alwaysseekthehelpofaprofessional

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We are all Portugal, as long as we want to be.

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RECIPE BY ARMINDA GRAÇA

Sardinhas Asadas e Algremoes

Sardines-if frozen-defrost lightly salt & let sit 30 minutes

BBQ on grill 5 min total flipping on both sides

Algremões

(BBQ Sardines and Green Bell pepper tomato grilled salad)

1 head of garlic (I like alot of garlic) optional 4-5 Green Bell Peppers

5 tomatoes

Either roast on grill or in the oven. When peppers start to turn black-ish put them into a sealed plastic bag (for easy peeling)

After peeled - cut or slice as desired into a bowl, repeat with tomatoes. Add the garlic

( if it’s too cooked- mush it in) mush it in the salad bowl.

Add Olive oil, a little red wine vinegar, salt & pepper

Enjoy, along w/ sardines and a glass of your favorite Portuguese wine! Coisa Boa!

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Put your money where your mouth is.

BY;Marina Soares

For $50,000 a year, you could wake up to Belgian waffles with your university’s logo stamped onto it, but is it worth it?

Each student's housing depends on their choice of living, independently or rooming with others, students who live on campus must pay for a meal plan. Most campuses offer a variety of plans, these can include how many meals a week you may eat at the local dining halls and other amenities varying by cost. But does the price match the quality of the food, or does the repetition of choices not match the price tag?

At California Baptist University, they offer an extensive selection of meals ranging from “good meat, sushi, make-your-own omelets, and a salad and fruit bar.” Makena Martinez, a freshman at the private university, loves the variety of foods they have to offer. Roughly, the meal plans are $2,000 to $4,000 per semester for this university. Although Martinez pays more, she never gets bored of the plethora of food being served.

At another university, UC Davis, the meal plan is $1,600 to $2,200 per quarter depending on the plan chosen. A first-year student, Mateo Espinoza, believes the food is worth the price. “The food is definitely better than the average college dining commons. Espinoza loves the wide variety of choices Davis has to offer. With a pizza stand with different toppings each day, or Mongolian food next, Espinoza never gets tired of the food being served each week. Darren Sza, a dining employee and resident at UC Santa Cruz, loves the food each dining hall brings in. Santa Cruz is home to five different dining commodities, each with different themes and styles of food choices. The meal plans range from $1,200 to $2,500 per quarter. “I personally have seen the chefs and sous chefs put in real effort towards making the food for students and staff members to eat,” Sze says. “It can very easily get boring and tiring after a few weeks.” It’s very easy for students to become frustrated with the same choices of food given each week.

Specifically, if they are of the same theme or taste. However, Sze is proud of the options Santa Cruz tries to offer. “It is an unlimited buffet that upholds standards across all dining halls.”

At CSU Cal Poly, the meal plans offered range from $6,000 to $8,000 for the entire year. The variety of dining options consists of multiple fast-food restaurants. These include Chick-fil-A, Taco Bell, Subway, and Panda Express. Other amenities include different themed restaurants like Mexican, Chinese, Italian, Indian, and more. Each quarter a specific amount of cash is loaded onto the students’ “Poly Card.” With this, they can purchase any meals from any location on campus.

Amanda Beteta, a first-year at Cal Poly, enjoys the various restaurants she can feast at. “I have really appreciated having these comfort food options because they’re always a safe choice in case I don’t want to try anything new.” However, Beteta believes she could have saved more money if she didn’t have to pay for a meal plan. “I could spend much less on buying my own groceries for the week and making my own meals.” With such a wide variety of restaurants, Beteta isn’t worried about getting bored of her options.

A common problem for university students is the repetition of food. At CSU Fresno, students have made countless remarks on the same variety of food given every week in the single dining hall on campus. The two meal plans offered for first-year residents are gold and platinum. Each cost around $4,500 to $5,000. Each day, Fresno State offers three main courses in its dining hall. These meals change for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For the most part, the meals are the same each week besides a special option that is only sometimes available. This can be pasta, pho, salad, tacos, and others. The dining hall does offer a salad bar that does not changeKobie Perryman, a freshman resident, enjoys her routine. “It does get repetitive, but I just get creative with my options.” Perryman is prominent in keeping a clean diet as best as she can.

“I make what I can out of the food given to me.” Fresno State’s dining options aren’t her ideal choices, but she makes do with what she has. “At the end of the day, It’s not that bad.”

Another freshman at Fresno State, Evelyn Hernandez, offers a different outlook on her dining experience. “The food is the same every day of the week.” Hernandez is a fan of spicing things up and opting for change constantly. “They make the food no one wants, which leaves us eating the bad, unhealthy, everyday options.” With frustration for limited options, Hernandez says, “It’s garbage!”

The dining hall is not the only restaurant for Fresno State students to dine at. Other buildings include Subway, Fresno Snack Shacks, Panda Express, and Juice It Up. Unfortunately, this area closes at 5 p.m. each weekday. The Resident Student Union is home to options like Toss-N-Chops, The Habit, and Taco Bell. This building is also closed by 7 p.m. each day. Besides the dining hall, all options are closed on weekends, leaving residents with just one place to go. Hernandez wants variety, maybe not in her life, but at least in the food she chooses to pay and eat for. Perryman is content with the food, only because she has a creative technique to never get bored with her dining experience. This sparks the question of whether the school's income is the issue or the psychology of repetition. When a student is given limited options, and their dining hall consists of the same food each week, they are left with a feeling of hopelessness. Having the same schedule each day could cause some to go mad, it’s the same with our food. Not everyone may feel inclined to a spontaneous schedule, whether it’s day-to-day or just their food options. But, lots of individuals require an unpredictable lifestyle as they continue to grow.

My Thoughts:

BOOK REVIEW DAIANE’S

WHAT TO EXPECT Psychological Thriller Mystery Plot twist

MONTHLY

TW: infidelity, domestic abus relationship, muder, death (there m

As far as thrillers go, this one was pretty high up there for me wi

By:DaianeDutra

I liked that I could not fully predict the book (which I can do unexpected plot twists which helped keep me engaged. There w was going to happen or set an idea on a character and had the things that made me cringe in a "keep me on the edge" kind of way if this were a movie. The anxiety!

The dislikes i had was that if this were a movie, Millie would really bother me. I didn't love her character. Some moments were a little eye rolling for me. I also could have gone without the repetitiveness of her back round.... honestly... How many times do we need to mention she was in prison?

If you are new to thrillers or enjoy reading them from time to time, I would highly recommend this book and this author. If you are an avid thriller reader/lover this book may not excite you so much but I would still highly recommend this author.

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“Welcome to the family,” Nina Winchester says as I shake her elegant, manicured hand. I smile politely, gazing around the marble hallway. Working here is my last chance to start fresh. I can pretend to be whoever I like. But I’ll soon learn that the Winchesters’ secrets are far more dangerous than my own....

Every day I clean the Winchesters’ beautiful house top to bottom I collect their daughter from school And I cook a delicious meal for the whole family before heading up to eat alone in my tiny room on the top floor

I try to ignore how Nina makes a mess just to watch me clean it up How she tells strange lies about her own daughter And how her husband, Andrew, seems more broken every day But as I look into Andrew’s handsome brown eyes, so full of pain, it’s hard not to imagine what it would be like to live Nina’s life The walk-in closet, the fancy car, the perfect husband

I only try on one of Nina’s pristine white dresses once Just to see what it’s like But she soon finds out and by the time I realize my attic bedroom door only locks from the outside, it’s far too late

But I reassure myself: The Winchesters don’t know who I really am They don’t know what I’m capable of....

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PG&E Customers to Receive Up to $140.63 California Climate Credit on Spring Energy Bill

California’s Cap-and-Trade Program Continues to Benefit PG&E Customers through the California Climate Credit

OAKLAND, Calif In April, more than five million Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) customers will automatically receive the California Climate Credit on their energy bill. Residential households with an active electric account will automatically receive an electric credit of $55.17, an increase from last year’s credit of $38.39. Residential households with an active gas account will automatically receive a credit of $85.46, an increase from the $52.78 credit in 2023. That is a total credit of $140.63 for customers receiving both gas and electric service from PG&E.

“This credit highlights our partnership with the state to champion environmental responsibility,” said Vincent Davis, Senior Vice President, Customer Experience “It encourages sustainable practices, moving our communities toward a brighter, greener future ”

The California Climate Credit is part of the state’s efforts to fight climate change and is distributed by PG&E to customers as directed by the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). This credit is from the California Cap-and-Trade Program, which requires power plants, fuel providers, and large industrial facilities that emit greenhouse gases to buy carbon pollution allowances The bill credit is designed to help utility customers during the transition to a lowcarbon future

Residential customers receive biannual electric credits during April and October, while natural gas customers receive an annual credit in April Eligible small business customers receive identical electric credits, distributed twice a year Both sets of customers will receive the second electric credit in October PG&E will also distribute over $36 million to eligible industrial customers on behalf of the CPUC Eligibility requirements and other details are online here

In addition to the California Climate Credit, customers are encouraged to explore other ways to save energy, reduce costs on monthly bills, and contribute to building a sustainable future.

PG&E Assistance Programs for Income-eligible Customers

•California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE): offers a discount of 20% or more each month on energy bills.

•Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA): offers a monthly discount of 18% on electricity bills for households with three or more people

•Energy Savings Assistance (ESA): provides energy-saving improvements at no charge

•Relief for Energy Assistance through Community Help (REACH): offers a one-time energy credit of up to $1,000, doubling the previous amount of up to $500 based on past due balances. This is to help with sudden hardship and to prevent service disconnections

•Low Income Home Energy Assistance (LIHEAP): a federally funded assistance program overseen by the state that offers a one-time payment to help low-income households pay for heating or cooling in their homes, provides emergency assistance in energy crises, and home weatherization

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