Monthly Archives: September 2015

A glimpse at Brazil’s intellectual convict

The PCC in Brazil.Source: InSightCrime In 2006, a prison gang managed to shut down one of the largest cities in the world. The culprit takes the name of the PCC (Primeiro Comando da Capital), a criminal organization imprisoned with and…

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The Big Smoke (and mirrors): Stories From Forgotten Space

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Manchester shortlisted for England’s Home of Sport

Originally posted on The Marketing Manchester blog:
After a long campaign over the summer I am thrilled to announce that Manchester has been shortlisted in VisitEngland’s search to find the country’s Home of Sport. The search to establish England’s ultimate…

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Aíǰe

Originally posted on A Book of Creatures:
Variations: Aíge, Spirit-Tadpole The Aíǰe is associated with the Bororo of Brazil and Bolivia, and in particular the Páiwoe and Aróroe clans. It is a gigantic tadpole, somewhat like a hippopotamus. Rubúgu of…

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Residents of Rio’s Alemao shantytown protest against drug-related violence

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Meet the family who have all got 12 fingers and toes

A family of football and music lovers are able to take their hobbies to the next level thanks to a unique genetic anomaly which has left them all with six fingers on each hand. Source: Meet the family who have … Continue reading

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WordCamp Rio de Janeiro 2015

Karen Alma As I mentioned here and here, I was recently in Brazil at WordCamp Rio de Janeiro. My colleague, Erica Varlese and I talked to the attendees about how to do great support. Here’s those slides: View original post

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DIY Carnaval Headpiece

Originally posted on Inspire Her Action:
Step 1: Find a crown you want to use, mine is from JoAnn Fabrics it was $1 Step 2: Hot glue a piece of felt the same color of your crown or of your…

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Life Update: 1st Week of Break

I have an awful habit. Whenever I get a break, I huddle at home and do nothing but watch movies, play games, go on Youtube etc. I don’t have the energy to drag myself out of the house. I do … Continue reading

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Antbird Antics

At first sight it is a small, brown bird under the dark rainforest canopy poking around in leaf litter, not very remarkable.  Yet a fascinating drama can unfold before your eyes….   In a family of over 200 species (Thamnophilidae)  … Continue reading

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