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Originally posted on The Fiction Stroker:
The recent news of the collapse into administration of Jessops, HMV and Blockbuster within the space of a week refocuses the question of exactly how much longer the high street can survive. At one point…

Originally posted on theproverbial.org:
Sao Paulo is under constant development and refurbishment. As in many large cities, the sounds of building work are a near-constant accompaniment to daily life – power tools, delivery trucks, steel and concrete fabrication, the…

Originally posted on Falsa Carioca:
This weekend was the most fun and action packed weekend so far in Rio. Like I mentioned in an earlier post, Friday night was the free Seu Jorge concert in Copacabana/Leme beach. The “Batalha das…

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Call Me Stormy The brain guides our lives, yet we understand so little about how it works. We are learning more about the brain by using new technology to monitor epilepsy patients during surgery. In a short animated talk, Moran … Continue reading →

Originally posted on rosegimenes:
The project Escola de Bamba promotes cultural values among public schools in Rio de Janeiro and the students are invited to create their ‘Samba Enredo’ for the Carnival. The result can be seen at the site…

Originally posted on Save Alexandra Parks Trees:
I spent an hour in Alexandra Park on Saturday 2nd February in the area due to be destroyed for the creation of six tennis courts, hoping to capture just a few of the…

Originally posted on The Beauty In The Dark:
If the cover art of Da Rocinha isn’t revealing enough, here’s some background info that might suffice: Sango‘s experimental project Da Rocinha refers to the largest favela or slum in Rio De Janeiro. On…

Originally posted on A Small Press Life: Books. Art. Writing. Life. Tea.:
My mom works and lives downtown. She takes different routes to and from her job, depending on weather, inclination, and schedule. She’s lucky to see the city from…