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Michaeel New – How Rhythm Works – Music Theory Lesson

Originally posted on I Write The Music:
Michael New·24 videos Nest lesson is up! http://youtu.be/E0RdPSRY5HQ This is the start of a multi-part lesson on rhythm. This first part explains how notes are measured in beats, how to count out a…

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Multicultural colour parades through diverse Leicester

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Podcast with Live in Brazil’s Kevin Porter

Originally posted on born again brazilian:
Check out my podcast with Kevin Porter from “Live in Brazil.” We discussed life in Brazil and what it means to be an “exbrat.” http://www.liveinbrazil.org/lib-10-why-you-should-move-to-sao-paulo-with-maggie-foxhole/ Kevin has inspired me to possibly start podcasting. Thoughts?

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Peach Boy goes to War

Originally posted on Bizarro Twins:
Tomorrow I’m seeing a 1942 propaganda anime, Momotaro’s Sea Eagles, which transposes a traditional Japanese folk tale to the Pacific during World War II.  The movie, 37 minutes long, was released with English subtitles for…

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Five underrated Studio Ghibli films you have to see

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How to Do a Burrito in São Paulo

Originally posted on born again brazilian:
When we were kids, my sister and I used our allowance to buy giant chocolate Easter bunnies… from a health food store in the mall. At least that’s what we thought we bought. They…

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Green-eyed…

Originally posted on Photography Turret:
I may have chosen a slightly misleading title. This is not a post about romantic jealousy. Those who know me well, know I’m not usually the jealous type. Sure, I may slip here and there……

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The Pesseghini Affair | Fernandes on Ultraviolence

Originally posted on The New World Lusophone Sousaphone:
Execution style? The Pesseghini Family Bob Fernandes In April, we reported that a task force of 12 state legislative police (PC, for Polícia Civil) was being formed to investigate a death squad…

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Panama Hatty’s Grill (International)

Originally posted on The Foodoir of a City Girl:
My dining companion for the night, and I, were originally going to go to a restaurant in the city centre, but changed our minds at the last minute to come here…

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Dough: Yes to Pizza

Originally posted on The New Northerner:
If you’re looking for good pizza, there is only one place you need to go. Dough. Nestled in the middle of Manchester’s Northern Quarter, if you’re looking for inspired and generous toppings, this will…

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