Category Archives: General

Libraries Matter

Posted on April 1, 2016 by agogo22

Originally posted on dpetrieblog:
Earlier this week the BBC ran a series of stories on the state of the nation’s libraries. Based on a the results of a series of FOI requests, the BBC found that over 340 libraries have…

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Brazilian Supermarket is Changing the Way of Selling Beef due to the Destruction of the Amazon Forest

Posted on April 1, 2016 by agogo22
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The Brink – Manchester

Posted on April 1, 2016 by agogo22

Trendy bar openings seem to be ten-a-penny these days in Manchester, however there’s generally less in the way of new arrivals focused on beer. The latest opening is The Brink, a micropub located in the heart of the city centre, … Continue reading →

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The Hacienda Must Be Built

Posted on April 1, 2016 by agogo22

In A Cavalier History of Surrealism, one of the leading member of the Situationist International (see Moving Images), the Belgian Raoul Vaneigem states that for all the revolutionary intentions expressed by the Surrealists in their manifestos and publications, they were still haunted by the … Continue reading →

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Anatomy of a Self Portrait

Posted on April 1, 2016 by agogo22

So, in the lead up to Christmas I stumbled upon a drawing set someone had given me the previous year; a neat shallow tin of sketching pencils which, I thought, was a pretty cool gift, the kind of nostalgia-laden offering … Continue reading →

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Banksy

Posted on April 1, 2016 by agogo22

Originally posted on 2016 Kingscliff Graphic Design:
“Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.” Banksy is a UK-based graffiti artist, political activist and film director of unverified identity. His work grew out of the Bristol underground scene, which involved collaborations between artists and…

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AcoustiXclusive: Patrick Craig – Begin Again

Posted on April 1, 2016 by agogo22

Originally posted on AcoustiX 'n Stones:
Coffee, music, witty lyrics and a puppet. All of them are ingredients to the new single “Begin Again” by London’s Patrick Craig, and not surprisingly they make a good blend. Stream the video now below.…

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Brazilian Democracy Thrown to the Dogs

Posted on April 1, 2016 by agogo22
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Print Your Guy

Posted on April 1, 2016 by agogo22
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How do you name a car?

Posted on March 31, 2016 by agogo22

Originally posted on Manchester Motoring:
An interesting aspect when discovering new bicycle, cars and motorcycle makers are the names that they choose for their vehicles. This blog post is dedicated to some of the vehicle names from the North-West. Many…

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Defending Democracy in Brazil

Posted on March 31, 2016 by agogo22

Originally posted on Americas South and North:
As I’ve noted before, the Brazilian media has portrayed the anti-Dilma/anti-PT/pro-impeachment protests as a case of the Brazilian people taking to the streets, with the implication that “Brazil” (and thus, the citizens of…

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Brazilians head back to streets in impeachment row

Posted on March 31, 2016 by agogo22

Originally posted on Welcome to Barbrah Musamba Chama Mumba's Blog:
Supporters of embattled Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff were to hit the streets in rallies across the country Thursday aimed at pressuring Congress ahead of an impeachment vote. Pro-government organizations…

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