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How Far Will You Go For the Made In Britain Cause?
Originally posted on Creative Process:
Earlier this year I was looking for British manufactured ‘Made in the UK’ and washcare labels for my garments. It’s not simply a case of finding the ones you like and buying them. Because ironically…
That “Lebanese” President of Brazil You’re Proud Of Is Very Corrupt, Like Lebanese Politicians
In the surge of Lebanese pride that one of their “own” is now the president of Brazil, while the country celebrates its second year without an actual Lebanese president in Lebanon, not one outlet has bothered to look into Mr. Michel Temer, beyond … Continue reading
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Tagged Brazil, Corruption, Dima Roussef, Lebanon, Michel Temer, Scandal
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Vice President Michel Temer (of Lebanese origin) to be the next Brazil president?
Originally posted on Adonis Diaries:
Vice President Michel Temer (of Lebanese origin) to be the next Brazil president? “The real plan behind Rousseff’s impeachment is to put an end to the ongoing investigation, thus protecting corruption, not punishing it.” Michel…
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Curitiba, the Most Livable City
Curitiba has a population of 2.5 million, and is the first Brazilian city to have delegated bus lanes as part of its integrated transport system. Buses The Bus Rapid Transport (BRT) system has four elements: Direct line buses, operating at … Continue reading
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Tagged Brazil, Culture, Curitiba, green exchange, green space, housing, Sustainability, transport, waste
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Brazil: Reasons NOT to impeach a president
Following my last post, I decided to follow up. Just to clarify the matter, President Dilma Rousseff impeachment are allegations of accounting tricks that broke budget laws and allowed her to spend more to boost the economy during last year’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Brazil, BRIC, emerging economies, Emerging Markets, impeachment, social media
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Japanese Cherry Blossom Cakes
This post is coming a little late in the season now that the last of the cherry blossoms have finally all fallen, but I still can’t help but do one last sakura-themed post! I had always been interested in trying … Continue reading
Back to my roots – Hacienda Classical review
Take a world-class forty piece orchestra, add two revered house music DJs, and challenge them to recreate the heady Madchester clubbing days of the late 80s and early 90s. On paper, it sounds risky. In real life, against the stunning … Continue reading
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Tagged Classical, clubbing, Hacienda, HoUSe, house music, Lancaster, Manchester, music
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Brazil – Rio Carnival 2016 Street Parties
Originally posted on Boundless Voyages:
The party kicks off as soon as we land in Brazil. Carnival Street Parties in Rio De Janeiro are nothing to be taken lightly, and they are every bit of enthusiasm and craziness that they are known to be.…
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