Tag Archives: Brasil

‘Beautiful’ beach volleyball arena opens on Copacabana Beach — OlympicTalk

The beach volleyball arena on famed Copacabana Beach is sure to be among the most vibrant venues of the 2016 Olympics. via ‘Beautiful’ beach volleyball arena opens on Copacabana Beach — OlympicTalk

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Folks, Please Do NOT Try this! — MaryO’Studio

A high-flying pianist took music to new heights when he played while suspended in the air over Sao Paulo. Ricardo de Castro Monteiro and his spectacular Flying Piano was a highlight of the Brazilian city’s annual Virada Cultural festival on … Continue reading

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Brazil’s Temer Received $300,000 Bribe: Whistleblower

Reblogged on WordPress.com Source: Brazil’s Temer Received $300,000 Bribe: Whistleblower

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Researchers develop wheelchair controlled by facial expressions — Global News

Researchers at a Brazilian robotics startup have developed technology that allows a person to control a wheelchair with simple facial expressions. via Researchers develop wheelchair controlled by facial expressions — Global News

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#Travel #500px : Brazil – Maranhão, Alcântara. by VanessaCurci by VanessaCurci #photography#IFTTT — TonyJCronin

Brazil – Maranhão, Alcântara. via 500px http://ift.tt/1qvxMhq via #Travel #500px : Brazil – Maranhão, Alcântara. by VanessaCurci by VanessaCurci #photography#IFTTT — TonyJCronin

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Brazil: ‘there’s a surprise around every corner’

Carnival parades and spiritualists, ayahuasca ceremonies and barbecue restaurants … Brazil is a constant source of fascination http://thelifeofourtimes.com/2016/05/16/brazil-theres-a-surprise-around-every-corner/

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Impeachment of Brazil’s Dilma Rousseff is a setback for the whole country — New Internationalist

Increased political polarization has fueled the growth of the far right wing and repression of social movements, writes Sarah Roure. Source: Impeachment of Brazil’s Dilma Rousseff is a setback for the whole country — New Internationalist

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#Travel #500px : Sunset by marcelocosantos by marcelocosantos #photography#IFTTT — TonyJCronin

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Massive Coral Reef Discovered in the Amazon River — FOX40

American and Brazilian researchers collected this sample of coral. (Courtesy: Lance Willis/UGA) (CNN) — The Amazon River, known for its array of wildlife from pink dolphins to flesh-eating piranhas, has revealed a new treasure — a massive coral reef that … Continue reading

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The story of cities #15: the rise and ruin of Rio de Janeiro’s first favela | Cities | The Guardian

Since it was first built by war veterans in 1897, Morro da Providência has become a complex symbol of poverty, violence and sentimentality, fetishised in popular culture. But where do the favelas fit into Brazil’s vision for the Olympic Games? … Continue reading

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