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

http://ift.tt/1PkFwYN http://ift.tt/1RGp8tf via 500px http://ift.tt/1qPoXQ0 via #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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Love in times of Carnaval

Rio de Janeiro, Feb 2015. https://travelkatphoto.wordpress.com/2016/02/04/love-in-times-of-carnaval/

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You must be nuts!

I bet you don’t know what these are … … or maybe you do if you’re from Brazil or Thailand, but I had never heard of cashew fruit or juice before coming to Brazil. Yes, of course I knew what cashew … Continue reading

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Carnaval in Recife, Brasil |Segundo

Last year we were full of excitement. Not just the typical thrill of joining the most beautiful party in the world, we were even more ecstatic to reunite with our friends we had met over in Barcelona. To celebrate life with … Continue reading

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Golden Rain by CharlesTorres

A fantastic day where, through a gap in the clouds, the sun crossed them, reaching the city and illuminating the rain. From 500px http://ift.tt/1NvzeEL https://bestpicpicpic.wordpress.com/2016/01/25/golden-rain-by-charlestorres/

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