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Samba

Posted on April 17, 2016 by agogo22

Originally posted on mit kleinen Schritten…:
It’s  saturday evening. Walking home and still have that sound and rhythm in my ear. After four week in Brazil I saw the first original samba band this evening for the first time in…

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Aso Jinja, one of Japan’s oldest shrines, hit with extensive damage in continuing earthquakes

Posted on April 16, 2016 by agogo22

Both the shrine’s large gate and hall of worship have collapsed. http://en.rocketnews24.com/2016/04/16/aso-jinja-one-of-japans-oldest-shrines-hit-with-extensive-damage-in-continuing-earthquakes/

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Traffic causes chaos in Manchester City Centre

Posted on April 16, 2016 by agogo22

Originally posted on mcrnewsstories:
As part of the council’s attempts to “future proof” the city, residents of Manchester have been experiencing ridiculous levels of traffic and congestion. With the average travel time around the city comfortably doubling over the last…

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Identity: Carnival Cutouts

Posted on April 15, 2016 by agogo22
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JPS & Michael Jackson

Posted on April 15, 2016 by agogo22

Originally posted on STREET ART RAT:
Older piece by UK street artist JPS depicting Michael Jackson on a rock. His amusing stencils infuse some humor into the day of every passerby. ~ By JPS ~ Photo: streetartutopia.com Click here to…

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Brazil’s Dilma Just Lost a Last-Ditch Effort to Avoid Impeachment Vote

Posted on April 15, 2016 by agogo22
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Type Cycle.

Posted on April 12, 2016 by agogo22

What a nice combination of typography, 3D animation, and bikes. The video below is from Marcel Piekarski. It is a personal project he designed highlighting two things he loves, bicycles and type. He has created an entire alphabet, with posters and … Continue reading →

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UK Coffee Week

Posted on April 12, 2016 by agogo22

We are in the midst of UK Coffee Week  2016 which means yes you can order up another as it all helps raise funds to support the communities that grow our coffee.  This nationwide initiative encourages professionals in the trade, coffee … Continue reading →

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Behind the scenes with abuelas

Posted on April 12, 2016 by agogo22

Originally posted on View From Casita Colibrí:
The poster announces, Lanii xh’tee búul (La fiesta de los abuelos)  — the annual Festival of the Grandparents in Teotitlán del Valle that occurs five days immediately following Easter.  Pre-Hispanic in origin, masked “ancients,”…

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Carnaval de Sitges

Posted on April 12, 2016 by agogo22

Originally posted on Vuelvo a España:
If one can be sure about anything, it’s that the Spaniards and the Catalonians very much inclusive love a fiesta, and whether it’s carnivals, football matches or flamenco shows, there’s always something going…

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