After the indecisive < ref name =" British historian Townsend Miller "> British historian Townsend Miller: “ But, if the outcome of < nowiki > battle of </ nowiki > Toro, militarily, is debatable, there is no doubt whatsoever as to its enormous psychological and political effects ” in The battle of Toro, 1476, in History Today, volume 14, 1964, p. 270 </ ref > Battle of Toro in 1476 against King Ferdinand II of Aragon, the husband of Isabella I of Castile, he went to France to obtain the assistance of Louis XI, but finding himself deceived by the French monarch, he returned to Portugal in 1477 in very low spirits.

Today in Portugal the county mayor can still be referred to as ' edil ' ( e. g. ' O edil de Coimbra ', meaning ' the mayor of Coimbra ').

Today, many Eastern Europeans ( especially Ukrainians, Moldovans, Romanians and Russians ), as well as Brazilians, are making Portugal their home.

Today there are around 12, 000 Jews in Spain and 2, 500 in Portugal ( although it must be taken into account that, when expelled from Portugal, Jews were allowed to stay if they converted to Christianity, resulting in a high percentage being assimilated in the Portuguese population.

Today, in Portugal and Brazil, Dom is ordinarily employed only for higher members of the clergy, and for superiors of religious orders, such as the Order of Saint Benedict, wherein it is also associated with the status of Dom Frater.

Today, the sport is still rather marginal in Portugal, but there is a stable number of practitioners organized in two federations: the Federação Portuguesa de Jogo do Pau and the Federação Nacional do Jogo do Pau Português.

Today the MLSTP / PSD has friendly relations with political parties in other Lusophone countries, including the Social Democratic Party ( PSD ) in Portugal and the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola / Labour Party ( MPLA / PT ).

Today the CBCS, or " Scottish Rectified Rite " ( Rite Ecossais Rectifié ) has several " great priories " throughout the world: Switzerland, U. S. A., France, both the Waite's & Leslie Dring's great priories in England, Germany, Belgium, Spain, Portugal & Brazil with prefectures and lodges of Saint Andrew as well as Rectified Craft lodges existing everywhere from Italy to Brazil to Romania.

Today, the neighborhood is sometimes referred to as " Little Portugal " or " New Jersey's Portugal " owing to its large Portuguese community.

Today, immigration from Portugal is practically nonexistent, but the Lusophone ( Portuguese-speaking ) population is stable thanks largely to immigration from Brazil and several Lusophone countries in Africa, especially Cape Verde.

Today, Cursillo is a worldwide movement with centers in nearly all South and Central American countries, the United States, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, Puerto Rico, Great Britain, Ireland, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Germany, Austria, Australia, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, the Philippines, Sri Lanka and in several African countries.

Today, Lusitanos are bred mainly in Portugal and Brazil, but maintain a presence in many other countries throughout the world, including Australia, the United States, Great Britain, South Africa, and other European countries.

Today, outside of Portugal and Spain, breeding, showing and registration of both Lusitanos and Andalusians are often closely linked.

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Today, ISEP is one of the biggest engineering schools of Portugal, with around 6, 000 students and 500 faculty members.

Today StatSoft, Inc. is a privately owned corporation headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA, with offices in 24 countries including Australia, Brazil, Bulgaria, China, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Korea, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the United Kingdom.

Today, it is the largest polytechnic institute of Portugal, with seven schools and 15, 729 students enrolled for the 2007-2008 school-year.

Today, Saint Lawrence is home to Little Italy ( between Saint-Zotique and Jean-Talon streets ), Mile End between Mount Royal and Van Horne Avenues, Montreal's Little Portugal, clustered around Duluth and Rachel Streets, Montreal's Chinatown ( between Viger Street and René Lévesque Boulevard ), a bar district ( roughly between Sherbrooke and Duluth streets ), and a small red-light district.

Today, Millbrae boasts over 21, 000 residents.

Today the city boasts churches, schools, and numerous businesses.

Today, Lantana covers and boasts a year round population of about 10, 000 residents.

Today, Shoshone still has one bar, but also boasts a cafe, a movie theater, and a grocery store — unusual for such a small town.

Today it boasts a carnival, games, contests, marathons, and music.

Today, Nashville boasts a thriving tourist industry based upon the original works of resident artists and upon the area's natural beauty.

Today, the Station stands just two-doors from one of the city's oldest home ( rebuilt in 1908 ), which still boasts some of John B. Ford's original plate glass works.

Today the town boasts a museum that celebrates Pyle's life and career.

Today, Newburgh boasts a lively historic district along with Castle High School that competes in statewide competitions in both athletics and academics.

Today the community still boasts of several businesses, which draw customers from the regional area.

Today the city boasts that it has more antebellum homes than any other city in the US, as during the War, Natchez was spared the destruction of many other Southern cities.

Today, South Ogden boasts a comfortable balance of residential areas and business districts.

Today, Wapato boasts one of the most Hispanic populations in Washington State ( 76 % in the 2000 census ).

Today, the WPRA boasts a total of over 800 sanctioned tour events with an annual payout of more than a three million dollars.

Today Dominica's music scene boasts of a variety of genres including all the popular genres of the world.

Today the area boasts a premium for housing prices.

Today, the league boasts twenty-four franchises divided into two conferences each drafting from a separate player pool.

Today Sandown esplanade boasts some fine Victorian and Edwardian hotels ( many of which have been unsympathetically extended by breeze block annexes ) which overlook the golden sands of the beach below.

Today, the long-running float program still boasts floats designed and constructed entirely by students year-round on both campuses.

Today the University of Pisa boasts eleven faculties and fifty-seven departments, with high level research centres in the sectors of agriculture, astrophysics, computer science, engineering, mathematics, medicine and veterinary medicine.

Today it boasts a large collection of paintings, sculptures and engravings.

Today, Centennial boasts industry partnerships with major manufacturers, including Honda / Acura, Toyota, General Motors, Ford, Volvo Trucks, Freightliner and Canadian Tire.

Today the development boasts a modern and sizeable medical centre including a doctors ' practice and pharmacy ; a private medical establishment incorporating NHS dentists and a physiotherapy clinic ; a local store ; food take-away stores ; a hairdresser ; three pre-schools / nurseries ; a community centre ; a leisure centre ; a sizeable recreation ground having football, cricket and tennis provision ; numerous children's playgrounds ; a supermarket, petrol station, a restaurant and cafes ; a skate park ; a three form entry primary school ; and maintained wooded areas.

Today CASA boasts of a membership of 25 student associations representing over 300, 000 students.

Today, Mountshannon boasts 4 pubs, one of which is a hotel, a corner shop / cafe, a restaurant, a garage / shop and a pizzeria.