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How to Fix Brazil – By Eduardo Mello and Matias Spektor September/October 2016 Issue — Just Sayin’

Brazil has rarely had it so bad. The country’s economy has col­lapsed: since 2013, its unemployment rate has nearly doubled, to more than 11 percent, and last year its GDP shrank by 3.8 per­cent, the largest contraction in a quarter … Continue reading

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Brazil’s Domestic Workers — Edge of Humanity Magazine

Photographer Andre Penteado is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of this social documentary photography. These images are from his project ‘Maid 2009-2013‘. To see Andre’s body of work click on any image. André Penteado was born in Brazil in … Continue reading

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Local lobsterman hauls in a rare blue lobster off Plymouth – The Boston Globe

It was Wayne Nickerson’s second blue lobster over his 35-year career. Officials say the odds of catching one are 1 in 2 million, although sightings have increased recently in Massachusetts. Source: Local lobsterman hauls in a rare blue lobster off … Continue reading

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Influencia on Vimeo

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Mural illustration at 1925 on Vimeo

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Do you live in the best city in the UK? (It’s not London) — Metro

Manchester is better than London for liveability (Picture: Alamy)Manchester is a better place to live than London, according to annual rankings of cities around the globe. The capital held its place as the 53rd most liveable city in the world, … Continue reading

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Community garden – doctor dolittle

Purdon Street, Glasgow Source: Community garden – doctor dolittle

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Urban Wildlife

A leopard on the prowl in the 13th arrondissement and another nearby in more playful mood.     Both are the work of Mosco (or Mosko) and associates, urban artists who specialise in bringi… Source: Urban Wildlife

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‘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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The Secret Life of Pets — Carla Renata’s Corner

Have you often wondered what your pet does to occupy his/her time while you are away? I have often envisioned my Maltese having a card party complete with cocktails and snacks while I’m away. Why? He just seems way to … Continue reading

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