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The Largest River On Earth Is In The Sky
What’s the largest river on Earth? If you said “the Amazon”… you’re only half right. Scientists have discovered an even bigger river in South America, and it’s in the sky above the Amazon rainforest. Turns out, this sky river is … Continue reading
An Enthralling Show of Afro-Atlantic History Illuminates Brazil — Repeating Islands
“Afro-Atlantic Histories (Histórias Afro-Atlânticas)” is on view at the São Paulo Museum of Art and the Tomie Ohtake Institute through October 21. Writes, “Afro-Brazilian material dominates [. . .]. And it’s generously interspersed with work, old and new, from other … Continue reading
Mocidade’s caixa pattern
Posted in Batucada
Tagged Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, Carnaval, Carnival, rhythm
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I Just Visited Lula, the World’s Most Prominent Political Prisoner. A “Soft Coup” in Brazil’s Election Will Have Global Consequences.
As the fifth most populous country, what happens in Brazil matters. The current election reflects dynamics that are globally relevant and historically familiar. PRISONS ARE REMINISCENT of Tolstoy’s famous observation about unhappy families: Each “is unhappy in its own way,” though … Continue reading
Braziliansplaining: Brazilian Far-Right Revision of Nazism — Red Trifecta
Over the past few years, it has become a trend in Brazil to assert that Adolf Hitler and his Nazi party were leftists. The idea is based on the simple—and quite literal—fact that the party’s full name translates as German … Continue reading
Engineering secrets of carnival floats
[From the description] Rio de Janeiro – January 29th 2013 1. Wide shot City of Samba where carnival factories operate. 2. Wide two large grasshoppers on a float car. 3. One of the grasshoppers moves. 4. Man soldering in the … Continue reading
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Tagged Art, Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, Carnaval, Carnival, construction, creatives, Culture, samba, sculpture, South America
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Brazil arrests hundreds for violence against women – DW
More than 1,000 people were arrested across Brazil on Friday in a major police operation that authorities said focused on murders and violence against women. About 6,600 police officers participated in “Operation Cronos” across 16 states, leading to the arrest … Continue reading
The world’s most ambitious parenting program
Criança Feliz (Happy Child) is an ambitious new parent coaching program in Brazil. It teaches parents the importance of early childhood learning and development with the goal of fighting inequality. If it works, it might lift millions in Latin America’s … Continue reading
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Tagged Brazil, brazilian style, construction, Culture, infrastructure, Life, Politics, South America
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