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Taggers protest the commercialization of street art
In São Paulo, taggers stormed a popular gallery exhibiting streetartists, and tagged the sh*t out of it, spray painting over all of the works and completely defacing the gallery. It's amazing that these kids have shook up the art comminity by reminding us of the rebellion that gave birth to graffiti. In São Paulo, taggers stormed a popular gallery exhibiting streetartists, and tagged the sh*t out of it, spray painting over all of th... more
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Brazilian President suspends Brazil spy chiefs over phone taps
By Raymond Colitt
BRASILIA - President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva suspended the entire leadership of Brazil's intelligence agency on Monday after it was accused of spying on the Supreme Court chief and members of Congress.
The presidential office said in a statement that Lula had decided to suspend the top officials until an investigation into the allegations was complete.
Opposition leaders had earlier demanded an inquiry into a magazine report about the spying, the latest scandal to hit Lula's government.
The scandal is unlikely to dent Lula's strong approval ratings buoyed by a booming economy, and his government said the alleged spying was "abominable," but it could sour his relations with Congress and the judiciary.
Veja, the country's leading news magazine, reported on the weekend that the Brazilian Intelligence Agency, or Abin, spied on Supreme Court President Gilmar Mendes and tapped his telephones. It published what it said was a transcript of a private telephone conversation Mendes had with a member of Congress.
An Abin agent who provided the transcript said such illegal phone tapping of authorities was common and also included the head of the Senate and two cabinet members, Veja reported.
Lula held urgent talks for most of Monday with Mendes, the Senate speaker and several Congress members who expressed their concern and demanded those responsible to be punished.
"Somebody has to be sacked. If the justice minister is at fault, let it be him then," said Demostenes Torres, of the opposition DEM party.
Lula was surprised and outraged at the possibility of the Supreme Court chief being secretly recorded, his spokesman Marcelo Baumbach told reporters earlier.
Abin said it was investigating the accusations but had confidence in its staff.
Other government officials joined the opposition in condemning the alleged spying as an attack on democracy and a throwback to the days of Brazil's military dictatorship when intelligence services uncovered dissidents, some of whom were tortured or killed.
LACK OF CONTROLS
"I think these phone tappings are abominable," said Vice President Jose Alencar.
Critics say Abin, which reports to Lula's institutional security adviser, lacks transparency and external controls.
"There is complete lack of control in the state apparatus," Mendes told reporters.
Most of the legislators suspected of being spied on are in opposition parties, and Mendes is presiding over a high-profile case involving a prominent banker, politicians and businessmen.
"The rule of law has been broken, the credibility of our democratic institutions has been damaged," said Sen. Jose Agripino of the DEM party.
The party will call the minister of justice and other authorities to testify in Congress, Agripino said.
Since former union leader Lula took office in 2003, several of his cabinet members, including his finance minister and chief of staff, have resigned over corruption scandals.
Lula himself came close to facing an impeachment process in 2005 after his ruling Workers' Party admitted having illegally financed election campaigns of legislators.
Even though it requires a judicial authorization, tapping phones is common in Brazil and media regularly leak private conversations of politicians and businessmen.
Congress had already launched an inquiry into the matter before the latest scandal broke. By Raymond Colitt ... more -
Nina Pandolfo - Swaroski e resina per i sogni dei bambini
I principali temi dei lavori di Nina Pandolfo, artista brasiliana nata a São Paulo nel 1977, sono i bambini, il loro mondo interiore, i loro rapporti con gli adulti, e la natura.
Volti maliziosi dagli enormi occhi attorniati da piccoli animali e insetti dipinti con tecniche miste e applicazioni di cristalli Swaroski o sculture in resina, lattice e stoffa che rappresentano momenti ludici, come se i problemi siano poco importanti, l’impossibile non esistesse e i sogni si potessero sempre avverare. All’interno altre opere. I principali temi dei lavori di Nina Pandolfo, artista brasiliana nata a São Paulo nel 1977, sono i bambini, il loro mondo interiore, ... more -
The World's Sugar Daddy
Vanguard's Mariana van Zeller travels to the "Saudi Arabia of Ethanol", and has a few drinks while she's at it.
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AMAZZONIA: SCOPERTA LA TRIBU' DEGLI UOMINI ROSSI
Scoperta la tribù degli 'uomini rossi' in Amazzonia
Una delle ultime tribù indigene del Sudamerica, ancora isolata dal mondo esterno, è stata fotografata in una remota zona della selva amazzonica, al confine tra Brasile e Perù. Le immagini scattate dall'aereo che sorvolava la zona mostrano un gruppo di una quindicina di persone, i volti dipinti con pigmenti rossi e armate di arco, che guardano con terrore verso l'alto. In questa foto si vedono chiaramente i guerrieri che tentano di colpire il velivolo con le frecce. Nelle immagini anche quattro capanne di paglia di medie dimensioni, piuttosto vicine una all'altra, in una piccolissima radura circondata da piante enormi. Il governo brasiliano ha detto di aver inviato la missione di ricognizione per verificare l'esistenza della tribù e per proteggere il loro territorio.
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Brazilian Hunk da who
Who is this guy? Parang i have seen him in commercials already..What's his name? Is he even really a Brazilian?..blog, Brazil, Brazilian hunk, commercials, hunk, photos, Pinoy Who is this guy? Parang i have seen him in commercials already..What's his name? Is he even really a Brazilian?..blog, Brazil, Br... more
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I give up, says Brazilian minister who fought to save the rainforest
Brazil has been accused of turning its back on its duty to protect the Amazon after the resignation of its award-winning Environment Minister fuelled fresh fears over the fate of the forest. The departure of Marina Silva, who admitted she was losing the battle to get green voices heard amidst the rush for economic development, has been greeted with dismay by conservationists.
"She was the environment's guardian angel," said Frank Guggenheim, executive director for Greenpeace in Brazil. "Now Brazil's environment is orphaned."
In a letter to President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Ms Silva said that her efforts to protect the rainforest acknowledged as the "lungs of the planet" were being thwarted by powerful business lobbies. Brazil has been accused of turning its back on its duty to protect the Amazon after the resignation of its award-winning Environment M... more -
São Paulo: A City Without Ads
Adbusters Magazine ran this interesting story last fall (Adbusters #73, Sep-Oct 2007) by David Evan Harris, and featured an interview by On The Media’s Bob Garfield with Vinicius Galvao, a reporter for Folha de São Paulo, Brazil’s largest newspaper, about São Paulo’s ban on visual pollution. São Paulo’s “Lei Cidade Limpa” or Clean City Law, which went into effect last year, put an end to commercial advertising and signage around the city, the fourth largest metropolis in the world. The ban extends to all kinds of outdoor signage and has a greater reach than putting an end to billboard campaigns, and has become an unexpected success. Read more in this fascinating feature about ending visual pollution in São Paulo. Adbusters Magazine ran this interesting story last fall (Adbusters #73, Sep-Oct 2007) by David Evan Harris, and featured an interview ... more
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Incredible Movie FAVELA RISING : The Band, Music,Social Movement, 61 Projects, Int...
Favela Rising is the movie about AfroReggae, a band started by Anderson and Junior, two young men of the Brazilian favelas. Favelas are the 600+ extreme poverty communities in Brazil. In retaliation for the murder of four police by favela drug dealers, the police murdered 21 favela residents who had no connection to drug dealing. Anderson's brother was one of the 21. Instead of vengance, Anderson and Junior moved away from violence and drugs to form the band AfroReggae. AfroReggae is now, 15 years later, not only a band, but a social movement for change,with 61 projects and international tours. The power of AfroReggae is in the story of their struggle to create an alternative to dealing drugs and dying young. Their music,dance and message is powerful and tranforming..Youth the world over and people of all ages will be moved and inspired by this film. Beautifully and sensitively photographed, you will never forget the opening aerial views of the endless sea of hundreds of thousands of favela homes. You will never forget the 21 open caskets laid out in the favela. You will never forget the electrifying music and message of AfroReggae, the drug dealing youth with machine guns, or the police brutalizing kids.You will never forget Anderson's surfing accident and the doctors and spiritual healers who worked with him. If I could suggest only one movie that reflects both the impossible struggle and hope for the extreme poor,this would be it. This is the movie to reach the youth all over the world who have no hope for a better life. This shows an irresistible way out - through community, passion, love, and creativity. See also the films Promises, Water,Warrior of the Light, and Regret to Inform. These movies heal hearts and souls, and will heal our world, no less. Sakanta Running Wolf Bell-Gumaer, MS, Metis, Global Peace Global Healing Favela Rising is the movie about AfroReggae, a band started by Anderson and Junior, two young men of the Brazilian favelas. Favelas a... more
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Ossário
n 2006, Orion created Ossário, an intervention in one of São Paulo's road tunnels, spending 13 nights or early mornings using pieces of cloth to remove some of the thick layer of soot from vehicle exhausts impregnating sidewalls. But the grime was selectively wiped off in such a way that skulls were outlined by the grime left on the walls. The tunnel became a catacomb with over 3,500 hand-designed skulls reminding people that the same black soot impregnating tunnel walls also darkens our lungs and our lives. Our very own archeological site was brought to our notice.
The work was done at night as Orion faced deafening traffic noise, the suffocating sensation of stagnant air, and numerous police checks. But cleaning is not a crime; polluting is. As the work progressed, it became clear that nobody could stop him cleaning up - except by doing the job before him. So a few weeks later, teams of municipal workers turned up to remove grime, but only from the intervention area. The rest of the tunnel was left as it was. As if nothing had happened, Orion continued working until the municipal staff returned. This time, they washed the whole tunnel. The name of the crime had changed: now it was censorship. n 2006, Orion created Ossário, an intervention in one of São Paulo's road tunnels, spending 13 nights or early mornings using p... more -
The Soccumentary
In 2002, producer Jeff Plunkett traveled down south with six of his buddies, to experience the World Cup Brazilian stye.
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24 Hour Parties
Is your local party scene getting dull? Well don't worry, Tashi Wheeler gives us the inside scoop on the top three places to party around the clock. Is your local party scene getting dull? Well don't worry, Tashi Wheeler gives us the inside scoop on the top three places to part... more
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Best Boogie Nights
Travel guru Raphael Richards shows us how to get down and dirty as he travels the globe in search of "The Best Place for Boogie Nights." Travel guru Raphael Richards shows us how to get down and dirty as he travels the globe in search of "The Best Place for Boogie N... more
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Favela Surf Dream
In one of the most impoverished and dangerous neighborhoods of Rio, a bodyboarding surf camp is helping kids stay safe and inspiring them to do more. In one of the most impoverished and dangerous neighborhoods of Rio, a bodyboarding surf camp is helping kids stay safe and inspiring t... more
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Carioca Complex: Aesthetics
From the beach to the ghetto, to the office of one of Rio's most famous plastic surgeons, director Jeff Zimbalist (Favela Rising) explores Rio de Janeiro's obsession with aesthetics. From the beach to the ghetto, to the office of one of Rio's most famous plastic surgeons, director Jeff Zimbalist (Favela Rising)... more
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