Category Archives: General

Originally posted on AULA Blog:
By Fábio Kerche* Rodrigo Maia (center), Speaker of the House of Representatives, gives an interview to the Brazilian press. If President Temer loses the House, Maia may replace him as President. The political situation in…

It was highly fitting that the skies were overcast and winds blustery on the opening day of The Omega Project; the latest body of work by progressive street artist Rone. A soon-to-be-demolished house in the inner-city suburb of Alphington, Melbourne…

Originally posted on Transportation History:
The Takutu River Bridge, which links the town of Lethem in Guyana with the municipality of Bonfim in Brazil was opened to traffic. Construction of the bridge was a project within the Initiative for the…

Originally posted on Math Plus Culture:
The National Library of Brazil holds the largest collection of books in South America. Although there are many intriguing volumes on its shelves, I found the library most notable not for any particular book but…

Originally posted on greenygrey3:
Being in space and looking at things from a distant objective overview kind of way does have its benefits, providing a cooler view of matters on ‘the only one of the eight planets in our solar…

Originally posted on Gorton, Manchester:
Far Lane is a road in Gorton, Manchester, which still retains its country lane aesthetic, bordered on both sides by woodlands it comprises of a cluster of private residential cottages.  All of these cottages overlook…

Originally posted on Jonathan Fryer:
Last night, shortly after dinner, we heard gunshots not far away from the house, followed by police sirens, and this morning the story was all over town. An 18-year-old youth had shot dead another and…

Originally posted on Ramblings of the Claury:
Research in 2008 showed that Asian bees and European bees can understand each other, and research in 2012 showed that bees can recognise human faces. A honey bee’s wings beat about 200 beats…

Ancient, but Well-known Medicinal Plant that belongs in everyone’s kitchen today. Native to Africa, Aloe Vera is a hardy succulent that’s easy to grow inside or outside of your own home. It thrives in poor soil and requires very little … Continue reading →