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Red Curtains, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

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Ready To Crumble

Originally posted on Yolkava:
It’s very sad to see these huge mills go down built to last forever! Acrington bricks and solid steel or iron supports inside. If money was in my hand the roof would have a football pitch,…

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President Dilma Rousseff visits Manchester University

Originally posted on John Gledhill, anthropologist:
Yesterday Manchester University’s Global Development Institute hosted a meeting in which staff and postgraduate students had an opportunity to meet and talk with former Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff. ? Elected for a second term…

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Brazilian Attitudes About World Cup 2018, Summarized in Three Cartoons

Originally posted on Best of Brazil Blog:
Like their meme-generating countrymen, Brazil’s political cartoonists have not been silent with regard to the 2018 World Cup, especially as it relates to Brazil and Brazilians. Here are three political cartoons pretty much…

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Sonic Gems: Tom Ze – Defeito de Fabricacao

Originally posted on ALOHA PROMISES FOREVER:
Born on October 11, 1936, Brazilian songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer Tom Ze formerly known as Antonio Jose Santana Martins was influential in the Tropicalia movement of 1960s Brazil.  After a military crack down on…

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Originally posted on sanpiano:
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Dilma declared innocent:

Originally posted on The Net Projection:
DCM Purchase of Pasadena refinery: declared innocent in TCU investigation. Obstruction of Lava Jato: declared innocent in PF investigation. Money abroad: declared innocent in MPF investigation. Fiscal manoeuvres: declared innocent in MPF investigation. Abuse…

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Theatre review: “Happy Days” by Samuel Beckett

Originally posted on Julia's books:
I consider fortunate to live in Manchester with its wonderful theatres. I grew up in and spent many years working in central London where you are spoilt for choice for theatre and the Arts,…

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Judge’s ruling confirms the Guarujá triplex belongs to OAS, not Lula

Originally posted on The Net Projection:
Judge rules on the seizure of the company’s assets, amongst them the famous apartment attributed to Lula in operation Lava Jato – translation of article found at Brasil de Fato Revista Fórum* Courtesy/lula.com.br Judge…

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Margaret Mee and the Moonflower

Originally posted on TheKittyCats:
https://youtu.be/2x8MtfdPEpE Brazilian documentary film directed by Malu De Martino, about the work and legacy of British botanical artist who moved to Brazil in the 1950s, produced over 400 illustrations about Brazilian flora and, used her art…

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