Category Archives: General

Police shooting rates in different countries

Originally posted on World Policing:
In light of recent events in the U.S., this article discusses police shooting practices across several countries. Differences in culture, violent crime, and police training lead to wide variation in the numbers of people shot…

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Os Mutantes – Panis et circenses

Originally posted on Kaleidoscope Path:
The Os Mutantes were a Brazilian psychedelic rock band. This song from 1968 is one of my favorites.

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Cleaner Fuels to Fight Global Warming: The Brazilian Case

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New Hulme

Originally posted on Down by the Dougie:
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Comment: Bridgewater Cycleway

Originally posted on Dom Cycling:
Bridgewater Cycleway overview map Manchester City Council’s proposals for the Bridgewater Cycleway are currently in consultation, with the closing date for comments being 10 July. The following are my comments on these proposals that I’ll be…

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Manchester Airport on an upward path

Originally posted on LATTE Luxury News:
The number of people using Manchester Airport increased again last month, with 2.8 per cent more people using the airport this May than during the same month last year. The news comes despite none…

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Ancoats

Originally posted on PHOTODIGITS:
Ancoats is an inner city area of Manchester. Since the 1990s, Ancoats’ industrial heritage has been recognised and its proximity to the city centre has led to investment and substantial regeneration. I drove past this place one day and loved…

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Big anti-austerity demonstration, 4 October, Manchester, England

Originally posted on Dear Kitty. Some blog:
This video from London, England says about itself: On the 20th of June 2015 an estimated 250 000 people marched through the streets of London, protesting against austerity. The march started at the…

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Brazilian pianist Ricardo de Castro Monteiro performs suspended in the air at São Paulo festival.

Originally posted on AMAZUNA BLOG:
Ricardo de Castro Monteiro stunned the crowd at São Paulo’s Virada Cultural event when he played his piano hanging above spectators, and was then joined by dancing acrobat Sandra Miyazawa who danced above him as he…

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