Category Archives: General

The Fight Against Uber Is Getting Violent In Brazil

Posted on October 2, 2015 by agogo22

Uber has over 5,000 drivers and 500,000 users since launching in Brazil a year ago, and aggression by politicians and taxi drivers alike has been mounting in lockstep with its growth. http://techcrunch.com/2015/10/01/the-fight-against-uber-is-getting-violent-in-brazil/

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The Saga Of Biorn

Posted on October 1, 2015 by agogo22

A Heaven is a relative term… http://vfxserbia.com/2015/09/30/the-saga-of-biorn/

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Wealth tax controversy in Brazil

Posted on October 1, 2015 by agogo22

Wealth tax is applied in different countries around the world. In Brazil, there has been an attempt to institute a scheme for wealth tax since the 1988 Constitution, but so far, it hasn’t even been regulated. Imposto sobre Grandes Fortunas … Continue reading →

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Brazil’s Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon Talk About Graphic Novel “Two Brothers”

Posted on October 1, 2015 by agogo22

LINK: Bá & Moon Do Things Differently With “Two Brothers” Graphic Novel http://thisisdarkmatters.org/2015/10/01/brazils-gabriel-ba-and-fabio-moon-talk-about-graphic-novel-two-brothers/

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Projecto Tamar

Posted on October 1, 2015 by agogo22

Project Tamar is a marine conservation centre in Brazil that is internationally recognised marine conservation programme that involves coastal communities directly in its socio-ecological research and activities. The primary mission of the Tamar, is research, conservation and management of the five … Continue reading →

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If you can’t buy it, MAKE IT!

Posted on October 1, 2015 by agogo22

Hey everyone! Today I have been designing and finally bought myself an overlocker, I have wanted one for ages but couldn’t justify spending the money. However I have realised now that I majorly need one to do what I want … Continue reading →

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A small victory for Manchester’s homeless

Posted on October 1, 2015 by agogo22

Manchester council took some of the homeless people to court over the homeless camps they were residing in. The councils aim was to have them sent to jail. Their crime was having nowhere to live and wanting to create an … Continue reading →

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The Property Revolution; Buildings, Spaces + People.

Posted on October 1, 2015 by agogo22

The fundamental purpose of most buildings is to accommodate people. But are buildings really focused on people or value? Look back ten years and the world of UK property was, by and large, pretty mundane in terms of buildings being … Continue reading →

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Feature: Wahaca Manchester – Corn Exchange

Posted on October 1, 2015 by agogo22

The Corn Exchange is a grade II listed building (situated near the printworks, ew!) and it’s a bit of a looker – that curve gets me every time. Recently Pho set up shop in there, followed closely by Byron and … Continue reading →

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Ghibli FIlms You Must Watch // Part 1

Posted on October 1, 2015 by agogo22

Originally posted on the reader's compass:
Hi! I know I mostly post book reviews but my lord and savior Hayao Miyazaki just announced that he’ll be opening up a theme park based on his Studio Ghibli films! (news link…

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