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Brexit’s £100 Million Campaign Has Social Media Users In Splits – DesignTAXI.com

Some locals think the budget could have been used more wisely. Source: Brexit’s £100 Million Campaign Has Social Media Users In Splits – DesignTAXI.com

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Literacy in a digital world

UNESCO The digital revolution is changing our world faster than ever and unleashing new opportunities. Basic services are being transformed into e-services and learning is increasingly happening online. But without literacy, the opportunities of the digital world turn into obstacles: … Continue reading →

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Brazil Supreme Court judge says Lula deserves retrial – Reuters

BRASILIA (Reuters) – A Brazilian Supreme Court justice believes jailed ex-President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva deserves a retrial after leaked social media conversations appeared to show the judge hearing Brazil’s largest-ever corruption case collaborated with prosecutors. FILE PHOTO: Judge … Continue reading →

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“Holy Water” — DEL ROSSO CARTOONS

“Holy Water”: A Cartoon About the Burning Amazon Forest via “Holy Water” — DEL ROSSO CARTOONS

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Guy Lists 8 Global Problems You Don’t See In Front Pages And It Goes Viral

Did you know that almost all of the media that the average American consumes – including 24-hour news stations, newspapers, publishing houses, Internet utilities, and even video game developers – in the hands of just six media companies? This concentration of … Continue reading →

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29 August — International Day Against Nuclear Tests

On 2 December 2009, the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly declared 29 August the International Day against Nuclear Tests. http://www.un.org/en/events/againstnu…

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Sao Paulo shrouded in darkness as Amazon rainforest continues to burn — Global News

According to Global News meteorologist Ross Hull, a few factors came together at “just the right moment” to place Sao Paulo under a shroud of darkness. Continue reading → via Sao Paulo shrouded in darkness as Amazon rainforest continues to burn … Continue reading →

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Put Words into Action with ‘Gerry’, a New Font Created From the Silhouettes of Gerrymandered Electoral Districts

Apologies to anyone who shares the name, but two designers in Chicago are taking on electoral gerrymandering in a new font called Gerry. The font, created by Ben Doessel and James Lee, is composed of 26 districts whose absurd boundaries … Continue reading →

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Singapore Abolishes Exams Because “Learning Is Not a Competition”  – My Modern Met

“Learning is not a competition, but a self-discipline they need to master for life.” Lately, governments around the world have been taking extra steps to ensure the well-being of younger generations. In Oregon, students are encouraged to take mental health … Continue reading →

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Neighboring Communities Playfully Connect Atop Neon Pink Teetertotters Slotted Through the U.S.-Mexico Border Wall

Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello have long worked in activating structures in projects that blur the line between art and architecture. The Oakland-based duo, who self-describe as pursuing “applied architectural research”, also have a longstanding interest in the United States-Mexico … Continue reading →

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Disease Is Soaring in Brazil. So Why Isn’t Bolsonaro Taking It Seriously?

Hundreds have died of dengue this year, and scientists predict it’s only going to get worse.   Authorities in Brazil have reported an explosion in the number of cases of dengue fever as increasingly extreme weather patterns fuel the spread … Continue reading →

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How I figured out the Achilles heel of Vladimir Putin | William Browder | TEDxBerlin

TEDx Talks Published on 14 Aug 2018 For more information on William Browder, please visit our website http://www.tedxberlin.de.

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