Category Archives: General

Is there a Brazilian model of development? – development@manchester

By Armando Barrientos and Edmund Amann. Originally published in Policy In Focus, a publication of the UNDP’s International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth. As the world begins to wake up to the dire social and economic consequences of rising inequality, we … Continue reading

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Crowded Bus by CharlesTorres

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On Mario Cravo Neto and Afro-Brazilian Identity

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Rumours that GM mosquitoes may inadvertently have caused Brazil’s epidemic could potentially cost lives

Originally posted on The Logical Place:
By Mark Lynas. First published in the Guardian, 4 February 2016 Conspiracy theories are not unlike viruses. Mostly they circulate harmlessly on the fringes of society, but every now and then a mutation for…

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Review: ‘The Boy and the World’

Originally posted on Dallas Film Now. :
A sparkling gem, The Boy and the World lives up to its title, following a young boy whose search for his father leads him to all corners of his native land, both for good…

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We black people should be proud of our blackness too!

Originally posted on Angie's Inspiration:
Hello friends! How are you all doing? It’s almost Friday! Are you ready for the weekend? I sure am! 🙂 Can’t wait for the weekend to get here. Anyway, today I just wanted to…

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Ford Pinto / Corcel case

Originally posted on Dani Translator:
[English:] In 1971, Ford introduced new product, named “Pinto”, derived from the pinto horse. In contrast to Ford expectation, Brazilians viewed differently the product, because “Pinto” in Brazil meant penis. This language problem resulted in…

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Review: Postal Blue – Of Love & Other Affections

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Global Methane Forum – Speaker Highlights

Originally posted on Methane International:
GMI and our partners at the Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) have many interesting and exciting speakers lined up for the Global Methane Forum. Here is a little information about two of them. ? Terry…

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Marianne North (1830–1890)

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