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Slowly but Surely

Posted on September 28, 2015 by agogo22

I don’t know the artist of this latest mural at the end of the Tib Street Substation in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, but I do like its cheerful, vibrant colours. Linked to Monday Murals Copyright Debbie Smyth, 27 September 2015 http://travelwithintent.com/2015/09/28/slowly-but-surely/

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The Existential Adventures of Tim Maia: an animated introduction to the bizarre life of a Brazilian musical legend

Posted on September 28, 2015 by agogo22

Happy birthday, Tim Maia. https://alfredogarcia70.wordpress.com/2015/09/28/the-existential-adventures-of-tim-maia-an-animated-introduction-to-the-bizarre-life-of-a-brazilian-musical-legend/

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Still in Brasil: A Slice of Bahia

Posted on September 28, 2015 by agogo22

I just finished a wonderful photography workshop in Bahia (a coastal region of central Brasil), with Ernesto Bazan. Ernesto is a terrific mentor and a man with the ability to explore new worlds, make connections with locals, and share his … Continue reading →

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In Blow to Big Money, Brazil Bans Corporate Donations to Parties, Election Campaigns | Shobhan Saxena – The Wire

Posted on September 28, 2015 by agogo22

Source: In Blow to Big Money, Brazil Bans Corporate Donations to Parties, Election Campaigns | The Wire By Shobhan Saxena on 21/09/2015 The Brazilian Supreme Court ruling that corporate funding of election campaigns is “unconstitutional” because “it is for citizens to elect … Continue reading →

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Merkel Calls for Security Council Reform To Reflect 21st Century Realities

Posted on September 28, 2015 by agogo22

It is now time that the United Nations Security Council is reformed to reflect the real distribution of power across the world in the 21st century, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said on Saturday. “We need a new method of work … Continue reading →

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September 26, 2013

Posted on September 28, 2015 by agogo22

Teachers in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil – on strike since early August over proposed wage cuts and loss of job security – occupy the City Council chambers before a vote on the proposed plan. A series of further actions led … Continue reading →

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Using Cognates to Expand English Language Learners’ Vocabulary

Posted on September 27, 2015 by agogo22

Originally posted on Pencils, Post-Its, and Patience:
As part of my RETELL training (see more about this here), we have been discussing different ideas and techniques for making academic content more accessible for English language learners (ELLs). Recently, in response to…

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Animals | Saffron Toucanet

Posted on September 26, 2015 by agogo22

Follow Us On Twitter Description from photographer if any: http://ift.tt/1tJsznn By andreinidio Source: 500px.com https://thepicturesshow.wordpress.com/2015/09/25/animals-saffron-toucanet-6/

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Gal Costa and tropicalismo

Posted on September 26, 2015 by agogo22

When tropicalismo erupted on the horizon of Brazilian popular music in the late 1960s, the Brazilian military dictatorship was in full swing. Not surprisingly, resistance, irreverence, and political confrontation became defining features of the movement, which in turn led the … Continue reading →

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Brazilian Wood Sculptures

Posted on September 26, 2015 by agogo22

“Buíque, Pernambuco – Brazil. September 19, 2015 – Works of José Bezerra, Catimbau Valley sculptor.” Photo By: Tiago Henrique © RoverImages, 2015 Photo Set on RI: http://bit.ly/1OwNUco http://blog.roverimages.com/2015/09/25/brazilian-wood-sculptures/

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