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The North Remembers – Tories Cancel Northern Powerhouse Plans

Originally posted on #LeftGate:
In a shocking move, the Conservative Transport Minister Chris Grayling has cancelled a range of high profile transport investment projects in the North. Pledges in the 2015 manifesto promised a significant boost to the Northern economy,…

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How Brazil Does Winter: A Visit to Campos do Jordão

ALL SET CONCIERGE I’m sure the title fooled you. Trust me – when my colleagues in São Paulo showed me the itinerary for my recent VIP trip, I was a bit confused when I saw the words “fondue, wine, fur, … Continue reading

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Just 5 pct approve of Brazilian leader Temer’s government amid scandals, corruption

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Before the vote against him the President gives out 5 billion more in public funding | Brazil News Report Blog

https://brazilnewsreportblog.wordpress.com/2017/07/20/before-the-vote-against-him-the-president-gives-out-5-billion-more-in-public-funding/

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Comparing regional multilingual systems in Amazonia and on the Upper Guinea Coast, by Friederike Lüpke – Crossroads

https://soascrossroads.org/2017/07/19/comparing-regional-multilingual-systems-in-amazonia-and-on-the-upper-guinea-coast-by-friederike-lupke/

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Mighty Manchester

Originally posted on Jasmine & Callum vs The World:
People keep asking why we chose to live in Manchester rather than London. For us it was obvious. London is full of Australians. Also is costs more to live there. And…

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Brazilian Drumming

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Brazilica Festival

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Carnival comes to town – Singapore

Originally posted on Our New Eyes:
Today in Singapore a carnival of sorts turned up near the train station. Even with the busy surrounding and packed night market the carnival itself was eerily quiet. Maybe the terrified horses have something…

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Inspiring Quote – Jo Cox

Originally posted on Nature Knows Best :
“We have more in common that that which divides us”  Jo Cox ? Banner on Central Church, Chorlton cum Hardy. Manchester, 2017  ?

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