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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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And after Dilma goes? — news and views

Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff isn’t accused of participating in the Lava Jato scandal. There is zero evidence linking her to this. Instead, she is accused of allowing a misleading presentation of the budget deficit by including funds from state-owned banks. … Continue reading

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Brazil Announces Exhibition Theme for 2016 Venice Biennale — Archy Naija

Responding to curator Alejandro Aravena’s theme “Reporting from the front,” the Fundação Bienal de São Paulo has selected Washington Fajardo to present an exhibition titled “JUNTOS.” The project for the Brazilian pavilion will highlight stories of people who have fought … Continue reading

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Candomblé: The Epilogue

It’s been awhile now since that fateful night…afraid and alone in a favela…confused, squished, and sweaty…and I’ve had some time to reflect. First and foremost, I was not prepared for the ritual. Yes, it’s probably half my fault for being … Continue reading

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