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Las Fallas: Ogoh-ogoh ala Spanish

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SCENES from the 10-day study tour mission of AKBAYAN PARTYLIST Rep. Barry Gutierrez in Brazil to learn about the country’s ‪#‎ZeroHunger‬ program

Originally posted on BRIGADA NI BARRY:
Yesterday, Rep. Barry arrived home from the tour bearing personal lessons about the country’s Zero Hunger Program and the Food Purchase Program wherein smallholder farmers produce and supply the needed food requirements of school…

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Arvo Pärt in Manchester: music that fulfils a deep human need

Originally posted on That's How The Light Gets In:
During the interval at last night’s magnificent Arvo Pärt concert at the Bridgewater Hall I sneaked a look at the latest news on my phone. At the Brussels eurozone summit,…

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Welcome to the jungle

Brazil’s Army is expanding its jungle training course for officers and NCOs to allow for more units to be deployed in the Amazon region. During a press trip to Manaus in Brazil, Shephard was briefed on the Army’s plans. ?…

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One Froggy Evening (1955)

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Song of The Day: José Mauro – Apocalipse

Originally posted on blog hit sally inside:
A beautiful, Proggy Tropicalia arrangement, complete with strings, from Lindolfo Gaya, with exceptional production values, courtesy of Roberto Quartin. From the 1970 LP, Obnoxius. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WRbaEZOka0

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Carnaval in Cádiz

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CÂNDIDO PORTINARI – Frevo – 1956

Originally posted on carnaxequadros:
Salientamos que o FREVO é uma dança típica do  Carnaval da cidade de Recife, estado do Pernambuco (PE), no Brasil.

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A Shorter Workweek & Re-Releasing a Classic

Originally posted on The Wingfield Blog:
Hey Everyone, So by now I think you all know that I like to share a bunch of interesting stories from time to time. Here are two stories that I really enjoyed seeing, and…

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From September in Europe it will be possible to eat açaí and save Amazon rainforest from deforestation

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