Category Archives: General

Brazil’s Right finds its voice

Originally posted on Trip Wire:
On the face of it Brazil has been governed by centre-left parties for twenty one years. From 1994-2002, the Brazilian Social Democratic Party – PSDB – held the presidency and since then it has been…

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The Pantanal

Originally posted on The Enrichment Year:
(My dad whatsapped me saying “looks like your bottom is having a good time.” Seriously rethinking my theme whilst I feel deeply disturbed). We left Parati early in the morning. The first bus journey…

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All Dogs are Blue

Originally posted on Geek Upbringing:
All Dogs are Blue, written by Rodrigo de Souza Leão, and translated by Zoe Perry and Stefan Tobler. This is the first real book I read as part of my challenge. In the beginning of the year, i had…

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Eduwhinge 3: Who’ll stand up for our kids?

Originally posted on Things that Occur to Me:
I know I can’t do much as just one person, but, I thought, surely, if I can get a few important people on side, I can get people at least talking about…

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The Parlour – The Ainscow Hotel – Chapel Street

Originally posted on My Manchester, By Cheryl x:
Oooh we all know that sullen ache from working on a big project. The low after the high of pulling something you didn’t think you might quite manage off. Then your back…

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Nutrition guidelines: a match played on the dining table

Originally posted on To Bite or Not To Bite:
Last month Brazil issued the new dietary guidelines. The 143 pages document has received worldwide attention for the way it was drawn up. Contrary to most nutrition guidelines in other countries,…

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Bicicleta Sem Freio – New Design Work

Originally posted on Bizarre Beyond Belief Magazine:
Previous BBB interviewees Bicicleta Sem Freio have been up to a lot of great things these days and focusing on more fine and design work is one of them. The Brazilian group has…

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Rest cabins in airport

Originally posted on Blog Rent a Local Friend:
English: The Airport of Recife, Brazil, has rest cabins now. The person will have a bed, TV, wifi and a table, right in the airport lounge! It’s round US$ 16 the first…

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The Last days of the Cornerhouse

Originally posted on The Puzzle Factory:
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