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[gastronominho]

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[allthebrazilianpolitics]

A U.S. Farming Giant Gets a Message 11 Stories Tall

Two weeks ago, on a rooftop 11 stories above São Paulo, a popular Brazilian street artist, Mundano, sat on an overturned bucket, mixing water, varnish and ash collected from fires that had ripped through a Brazilian rainforest to create a palette of gray tones.

Over the ledge awaited a newly whitewashed, 15,000-square-foot wall of an elegant apartment building in plain view of the buses and cars heading down a main artery leading to the city center.

That evening, he and five assistant artists would start painting a massive mural of an Indigenous leader, Alessandra Korap, in a scorched Amazonian landscape, holding up a sign urging Cargill, the Minnesota-based agricultural giant, to rid its supply chain of crops grown on recently deforested land.

The project is a collaboration with the conservation nonprofit Stand.Earth, which is funding the mural as part of a campaign targeting Cargill.

The final result is to be officially unveiled on Wednesday, though it is hardly a secret to the supermarket shoppers, passers-by and those who work in the small shops that surround a parking lot below the mural.

“I’m already tired and we haven��t started yet,” said Mundano, whose (rarely mentioned) first name is Thiago.

The mural is near a main street leading into the center of São Paulo.

Over long days and some nights, Mundano and his assistants worked from eight suspended scaffolds (like the ones window-washers use).

They used paints made with ash from fires in the Atlantic Rainforest in Brazil, mud from floods that destroyed swaths of the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, charcoal from charred Amazonian trees and clay from drought-plagued river basins across the country.

“I’m connecting the droughts and the floods and the fires because it’s all linked,” said Mundano, who claims this will be Brazil’s largest mural painted with only natural materials (plus a water-based acrylic varnish), a style that has become his trademark.

The final step was to fill in the six-story-high sign held in the mural by Ms. Korap, a member of the Munduruku tribe who was raised in Pará state. It reads: “Stop the destruction” in English and Portuguese, with the hashtag #KeepYourPromise.

The “promise” refers to a pledge Cargill made in November 2023, setting 2025 as a deadline “to eliminate deforestation and land conversion from its direct and indirect supply chain” of soy and other crops in Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. Cargill is one of the largest exporters of Brazilian soy.

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[tangyangie]

HI!!!! Ur writings r literally the cutest it makes me cry omg, could u write karma with a very versatile social chameleon fem! s/o who is highly feminine and intellectually and emotionally mature yet exudes an energy and a sense of humor deemed as more “guy like” (get it because women can’t be funny or autistic so I just can’t possibly be a woman) and though all of e class really understood each other, there was still ofc a mild difference in the social habits of not only groups but between genders bc gender norms and generalization yeah? But instead of having a specific group that they exclusively talk to because of similar social behaviors, she prefers to weave into the situations and actually project the manner of others- so like she’s very feminine presenting and witty yet also is like a dumb high school boy. Like she could be decked out in a whole gyaru look and- think of a disney channel movie bully moment- be approached by someone and clap back with the most precise and hilariously dumbfounding response, like it’s perfectly catered to the energy the person gives off in order to deliver a blow that actually gets across and hurts ! Basically a very unexpected obscure mixture of a person that isn’t afraid of getting a joke across, even if that means wearing a mustache made from mascara and a fishing shirt to truly stand for what our country stands for🇺🇸🦅make the green m&m sexy again america

𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐥𝐮𝐞 🌀

desc. karma x fem!unexpected!reader!!

notes. i'm not gonna lie that was really hard to summarize but tysm for the compliment and req!!! this was so fun to write and i could tell as soon as i saw this request

also i assume this is headcanons so please tell me if that's not what you had in mind!!!

you are karma's favorite person ever.

you're smart and you're funny. it's like he's found his twin flame. except she's 100x more intense.

it's almost as if you adapt to the person you're talking to as well. he just thinks you're so interesting.

one second, you're making dirty jokes with rio—and the next, you're talking with nagisa calmly about ways to kill korosensei.

you're decked out in a long, flowy dress and screeching like an eagle, flapping your arms.

and don't get him started on how much he loves your reaction to class A.

one of them begins berating a classmates for being in class E? you're over there coming up with the most creative insults ever. combinations you didn't think were possible.

karma lives to see the look on their faces after you've delivered their personally catered insult. they're actually dumbfounded.

you're constantly the center of attention together. you're going on about why birds are actually government drones and karma's starting to throw birds into the room to try and kill korosensei.

you adapt to your surroundings. god knows how many different jokes you have with different people because of this.

you play fighting games on the whiteboard with the rest of your classmates. your character is an umbrella and you have a rain buff??

it's impossible to count how many times you've used an american country accent and gone on about how much you love women and fishing.

— "LONG LIVE BASS PRO SHOPS"

it's been at least a few months since you've been dating karma. he's still figuring you out.

you both are rubbing off on each other. now karma's calling people ingrown toenails, and you tease him because he stole that from you.

the big 5 of class A still never leave you guys alone.

teppei's pushing his tests in your guys' faces with a smug look. you push your glasses (imaginary or not) up your face and sniff, mocking him.

"actually," you sniffle. "according to my calculations, you've got as less rizz than an easy-bake oven. go get some girls and then we'll see how envious we are." you say, with a wink.

the rest of the class is laughing their asses off while teppei's got the most flabbergasted look on his face that's possible. wide eyes and eyebrows to the sky, he drops the paper and runs way crying.

you make a remark about how you love making america great again by making boys cry.

the rest of the class doesn't know how to label you. you fit in with everyone.

yet, you've also got a very distinct personality. you also make references to the weirdest things, like a specific game that got really popular in 2020, especially among middle school boys...

but, they love you nonetheless. even though sometimes, you make jokes that would send you to class ZZZ.

notes: assuming i understood what you meant correctly, i have like 10 friends like this. perhaps some of these are based of of them... (you know who you are 🩷)

[victusinveritas]

Summer 1962. Rio de Janeiro. At the Veloso Bar, a block from the beach at Ipanema, two friends—the composer Antonio Carlos Jobim and the poet Vinícius de Moraes—are drinking Brahma beer and musing about their latest song collaboration.

The duo favor the place for the good brew and the even better girl-watching opportunities. Though both are married men, they’re not above a little ogling. Especially when it comes to a neighborhood girl nicknamed Helô. Eighteen-year-old Heloisa Eneida Menezes Pais Pinto is a Carioca—a native of Rio. She’s tall and tan, with emerald green eyes and long, dark wavy hair. They’ve seen her passing by, as she’s heading to the beach or coming home from school. She has a way of walking that de Moraes calls “sheer poetry.”

Legend has it that Jobim and de Moraes were so inspired by this shapely coed, they wrote a song for her right on the bar napkins. It’s a good story, but it’s not quite true.

While Helô inspired the song, it was another Carioca who carried it beyond Rio. Astrud Gilberto was just the wife of singing star João Gilberto when she entered a NYC studio in March 1963. João and Jobim were making a record with tenor saxman Stan Getz. The idea of cutting a verse on “Ipanema” in English came up, and Astrud was the only one of the Brazilians who spoke more than phrasebook English.

Astrud’s child-like vocal, devoid of vibrato and singerly mannerisms, was the perfect foil for her husband’s soft bumblebee voice. Jobim tinkled piano. Getz blew a creamy smooth tenor. Four minutes of magic went to tape.

A year later, the song was casting its quiet spell of sea and sand on the charts, washing past the Beatles’ “I Want To Hold Your Hand.” It peaked in mid-June at No. 5, selling over two million copies.

“The Girl From Ipanema” went on to become the second-most recorded popular song in history, behind “Yesterday.” Covered by an A-Z gamut of performers, it’s become the ultimate cliché of elevator music—shorthand for the entire lounge revival of the ’90s.

Over the years, Helô Pinheiro (her married name) enjoyed country-wide fame, ranking with Pelé as one of the goodwill ambassadors of Brazil. She never settled on an occupation, dabbling in acting, then running a modeling agency. In 1987, she posed nude for Playboy (and again in 2003, with her daughter Ticiane). In 2001, Helô opened the Girl From Ipanema clothing boutique in a Rio shopping center.

Shortly after, the heirs of Jobim (who died in 1994) and de Moraes (who died in 1980) filed a lawsuit, claiming Helô was only inadvertently involved in the song’s creation and didn’t have the right to use it for commercial purposes.

Helô says, “I never made a cent from ‘The Girl From Ipanema,’ nor do I claim that I should. Yet now that I’m using a legally registered trademark, they want to prohibit me from being the girl from Ipanema. I’m sure that Antonio and Vinícius would never question the use of the name.”

After much ugliness in and out of court, Helô was able to keep the name for her boutique. Today, she reflects on the early ’60s in Ipanema with nostalgia. “I like the time when everything was prettier because of love, as it says in the Portuguese version of the song. I am still touched when somebody plays the song in my honor.”

—By Bill DeMain

Image: As a teenager, Helo Pinheiro was a regular on Rio's Ipanema Beach

[argyrocratie]

"In the case of car culture, the problems of sprawl and automobile dependency did not inevitably result from the automobile itself, but from the power interests that redesigned society around it. The problem was created by subsidies to monoculture development, freeways systems imposed by eminent domain, and legal prohibitions — like zoning — against mixed-use development.

Before the rise of car culture and car-centered urban design, the norm was the compact, mixed-use city or town where residences were within foot, bicycle, bus or streetcar distance of the downtown district where people worked or shopped. Increased population was accommodated primarily by modular proliferation — e.g. the railroad suburb — rather than outward sprawl.

Absent the imposition of car culture by the federal and local governments and by the local real estate industry, the automobile would have served a useful niche function in cities laid out in the old fashion. Its primary market would have been people like farmers in the areas outside cities, where population concentrations were insufficient to be served by streetcar or rail lines. For periodic trips into town and back, perhaps in a small truck capable of conveying a load of vegetables to the farmers’ market or bringing home groceries and dry goods, a light internal combustion engine or electric motor would have been sufficient. With no need for rapid acceleration on the freeway, there would be no point for heavy engine blocks with six cylinders, and the overall weight of the vehicle could be reduced accordingly. With flat body panels capable of being produced on a cutting table, there would have been no need for Detroit’s two- or three-story stamping presses. The automobile industry would have been an affair of hundreds of local factories.

Hence it is not true that “[p]ast a certain threshold of energy consumption, the transportation industry dictates the configuration of social space.” Rather, the configuration of social space dictates the forms of transportation adopted, which dictates the level of energy consumption.

Illich’s tendency to see the proliferation of managerial bureaucracies and their unwilling clienteles as an expansionary phenomenon in its own right with no need for a causal explanation, rather than a secondary effect of larger class and power interests, is also illustrated in his treatment of squatters.

Both the non-modernized and the post-modern oppose society’s ban on spatial self-assertion, and will have to reckon with the police intervening against the nuisance they create. They will be branded as intruders, illegal occupants, anarchists and nuisances, depending on the circumstance under which they assert their liberty to dwell: as Indians who break in and settle on fallow land in Lima; as favellados in Rio de Janeiro, who return to squat on the hillside from which they have just been driven — after 40 years’ occupancy — by the police; as students who dare to convert ruins in Berlin’s Kreuzberg into their dwelling; as Puerto Ricans who force their way back into the walled-up and burnt buildings of the South Bronx. They will all be removed, not so much because of the damage they do to the owner of the site, or because they threaten the health or peace of their neighbors, but because of the challenge to the social axiom that defines a citizen as a unit in need of a standard garage. [emphasis added] Both the Indian tribe that moves down from the Andes into the suburbs of Lima and the Chicago neighborhood council that unplugs itself from the city housing authority challenge the now-prevalent model of the citizen as homo castrensis, billeted man.

Illich’s framing of this as some inherent expansionary logic or hegemonic drive inherent in the “managerial-professional classes” themselves, and not the outcome of a much larger, long-term process of land privatization and enclosure driven by capitalist class interests, is a major critical failure."

-Kevin Carson, ”The Thought of Ivan Illich: A Libertarian Analysis“

[rayleeschobel]

Some of my favorite interactions I’ve had my first three days of vending at the Rio Grande Valley Bird Festival

Pretty much what the title says! I’ve had so many amazing interactions and I wanted to put them somewhere so that I don’t forget that amazing people are still out there.

• I was talking to a friend from Parks and Wildlife about *probably* designing the shirt for the 2026 Texas Birding Classic, when a super sweet guy starts flipping through my print racks. His eyes light up and he smiles really big at nearly every new one he sees. Once I start talking to him, he asks if it’s okay if he takes a couple photos to have his partner choose which print to get (of course it is). He comes back later to get one of my last copies of an older print of a crow on a paintbrush. Before he leaves, he tells me that he’s been working at this festival for 10 years and that I have the coolest booth he’s ever seen there. I didn’t cry, but I was incredibly close.

• One girl working with a binocular company vending there went to her hotel room to measure her suitcase to see if one of my framed copies of “Bottled Loon” would fit in it for her flight home. The suit case was too small, but she bought it anyway and is going to mega bubble wrap it and check it as a second bag. She came back today and also bought one of my artist proofs of my thesis kingfisher print.

• Did I say that I’m probably going to design the 2026 Texas Birding Classic shirt?

• Super duper nice couple from DC talked to me about printmaking for like 30 minutes. She showed me a proof of a loon in a bathtub print she’s working on. They bought a print but I can’t even remember which one since I was having such a good time talking to them.

• An older lady and I chatted a little bit about birds and I mention that I’m trying to see a Green Kingfisher before I drive home (the only Texas kingfisher species I haven’t seen). She said she’s seen them often at a certain pond at the Edinburg Butterfly Center, who also has a booth at the festival. She came back about 20 minutes later with a map she grabbed from them and showed me where she gets the kingfisher.

• Encountered someone working at a different binocular company, and we definitely recognized each other but couldn’t place from where. We realized that we had met back in December when I was in Corpus Christi searching for a vagrant Cattle Tyrant. He had been leading a tour group from Indiana (I think) and we joined forces to find the bird. Then I tagged along with their group to a different area of Corpus to search for a vagrant Bar-tailed Godwit, which we didn’t find. He told me today that one of the guys in his tour group that day had been crushing on me really hard

• The girl who bought the framed loon print brought one of her friends back to the booth later, and they saw my risograph mtg bird tokens. Apparently they also play mtg and D&D, and listen to the Adventure Zone (my D&D podcast of choice is Tales from the Stinky Dragon, but I’m working through the Adventure Zone comics). I didn’t realize I’d still find mega nerds in the birding world!

• I did an art trade with Nora Steele, a super cool artist from Ohio! I gave her one of my owl beanies and a sticker, and she gave me a green jay print and SO MANY stickers.

• Someone that works with the gift shop for one of the national wildlife refuges said that places are always looking for greeting cards to sell, and that if I got into that she’d 100% buy some cards from me. Also said that if I do that I should email all the refuges about partnering with them too. So a good chance that I’ll be making some greeting card prints of some of my bird paintings?

TLDR my ego has been boosted way more than any person should get. Planning to be back at this festival next year if only for the good vibes. Also birding people are SOOOOOO nice and I’m so glad to be in this community.

Also the Mexican food down here is FIRE and even the gas station tacos are better than most tacos I could get from the Houston or Austin area.

[bodyalive]

On the Texas Border, Folk Healers Bring Modern Touches to Their Ancient Practice

Known as curanderas, they carry on a tradition long revered in local Hispanic culture.

By Edgar Sandoval

Photographs by Verónica Gabriela Cárdenas

Edgar Sandoval grew up in Mexico and the Rio Grande Valley, where Verónica Gabriela Cárdenas lives and where both covered this story.

Dec. 16, 2023

On a recent day, Chriselda Hernandez heard a knock at her door in the Texas border town of Edinburg. It was a college student who said she was suffering from a string of bad luck. A drunken driver had crashed into her car. Then someone broke into the new car she was driving and stole her laptop. “I need a limpia,” she pleaded — a spiritual cleanse.

Ms. Hernandez moved to an altar in her living room that bore an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe. Slowly, she mixed a concoction of sage and palo santo, a wood native to South America, and lit it with a match. Then she turned back to the young woman and waved the healing smoke over her body.

“You are holding on to something,” Ms. Hernandez whispered to her. “Let it go. There is no shame.”

For generations, Hispanic communities along the Southern border have turned to curanderas, or folk healers, like Ms. Hernandez, often seen in the popular imagination as old women with candles and religious icons operating in the shadows of society out of rusty shacks.

But the ancient healing art has entered the age of Instagram. More and more younger people are taking on rituals they learned from their grandmothers and deploying them against 21st century problems. They conduct limpias on public beaches, trade recipes online for blocking “envy energies” and sell artisan candles bearing the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in shops. Their clients are often college-educated, like Clarissa Ochoa, the young woman who went to Ms. Hernandez for help.

“I think it’s an honor to be a curandera; it is something very beautiful, but also very limiting,” said Ms. Hernandez, 42. “I feel like we are breaking those boundaries, that curanderas are just herbs and little old ladies. My calling is just to heal whoever I can.”

A culture of folk healing preceded the arrival of Spaniard conquistadors to Latin America and Mexico. Over time, curanderos, a term used for healers of both genders, began mixing Indigenous rituals with elements of Catholicism and influences from Asian and African folk traditions along the way.

The practice has taken hold in Texas’ Rio Grande Valley, located a stone’s throw from the Mexican border, in large part out of necessity. Hidalgo County, home to McAllen and a majority Hispanic population, has one of the highest rates in the nation of people without health insurance, and many people rely on curanderas for lack of other affordable options, said Servando Z. Hinojosa, a professor of anthropology who teaches a class on Mexican-American folk medicine at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.

Mr. Hinojosa said many Hispanic residents also tend to be mistrustful of the medical establishment. This is especially true when it comes to mental health. A recent study by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention found that while the number of Black, Asian and white people who have sought mental health care treatments has climbed in recent years, there has been very little movement among Latinos.

“There’s an element of distrust, but there is also structural alienation,” Mr. Hinojosa said. “They are a population that will seek affordable resources, and they will go to where the products are and where the advice is to be found.”

In the past, the medical establishment has warned people not to rely on folk remedies for physical ailments, some of which can be harmful. Many Latino children have fallen ill and even died after consuming such remedies known as albayalde, azarcon and rueda, powders often used for stomach-related illnesses that have been found to contain lead.

Curanderismo has become so accepted in the Rio Grande Valley that it is not unusual to see street signs and TV ads advertising folk healing services.

Ms. Hernandez said her great-grandmothers had both been parteras, or midwives. When she was a little girl, she said, she discovered that she possessed her own set of gifts; as she grew older, she said, she began interacting with an entity she believes to be the Angel of Death, Azrael. She works at a cellphone call center and lives with a girlfriend in a modern house in the suburbs of Edinburg, a city close to the border.

“You make it your own. There is no right or wrong. You do what’s right for you,” Ms. Hernandez said.

Another modern folk healer, Danielle L��pez, 39, a former student of Mr. Hinojosa who said she also learned she had a don, a gift, as a young girl, has embraced the moniker of millennial curandera. She has combined the old traditions she learned from the grandmother who raised her, Consuelo López, and an aunt, Esperanza Rodriguez, with new skills learned at institutions of higher education.

Her academic record includes a master of arts in interdisciplinary studies with a concentration in Mexican-American literature, medical anthropology and Latin art history at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. She is completing a doctorate in English with a focus on borderlands literature at the University of Texas at San Antonio, where she is also a lecturer.

“For me it’s a continuity,” she said of her spiritual work. “I feel like we need it more now.”

It is not unusual for people to ask her for trabajitos, little jobs, including blessings, limpias and home remedies, when she is not buried in books. Not long ago, Ms. López got a request to bless a new business for a friend. When Ms. López cleansed the establishment with a bouquet of roses, six petals fell, prompting her to warn her friend that six people “did not have good intent.”

“They may say they are happy about her new business, but they are not.”

She also sometimes offers more science-based advice. When people tell her that they are feeling anxious or cannot sleep, she recommends that they cut their intake of sugar or caffeine. Because the advice comes from a curandera, she said, people tend to trust that she has their best interests at heart.

The concept of a curandera is so pervasive in Latino enclaves that in September the Texas Diabetes Institute, a state-of-the-art facility operated by University Health on San Antonio’s west side, a historical Mexican-American neighborhood, brought back to its lobby a sprawling wall-size painting, “La Curandera,” by the Chicano painter Jesus Treviño, who died early this year. The painting had been removed for restoration.

Still, when it comes to luck and matters of the heart, many people avoid professional help and turn to curanderas, because there is no substitute, said Sasha García, 39, a curandera who is known for her fire-red hair.

In northern Mexico, where Indigenous culture is not as widespread and the Catholic Church’s hold is stronger, Ms. García said, her ancestors often operated in the shadows to avoid the stigma associated with folk healers. By contrast, on the American side of the border, she not only feels freer to practice openly, but some Catholic priests stop by for her counsel, she said.

Ms. García welcomes clients at La Casa de la Santísima Yerberia in the city of Pharr, near McAllen, next to two imposing statues of La Santísima Muerte, skeletons each wearing red and black robes. Ms. García reminds people that while the image of La Santísima, a Latina version of the Grim Reaper, may evoke frightening emotions, death is to be revered.

“If you pray to her properly, she can heal and deliver love, freedom and wealth,” she said. “I only ask her for positive things.” (She laments that criminal elements along the border and in Mexico have appropriated the image.)

On a recent afternoon, Jocelyn Acevedo, 27, a frequent client of hers who runs a credit repair service, arrived for her monthly limpia. She had heard about Ms. García four years ago and after the first limpia, she said, she saw her business begin to boom. She was so convinced by the session that she since has regularly driven 60 miles from nearby Starr County, near the Rio Grande, for her sessions. She now has a tattoo of La Santísima.

Ms. García instructed Ms. Acevedo to rub three coconuts all over her body. Ms. García then broke them on the ground to release what she said was the negative energy her client had been carrying.

“Did it work? Of course,” Ms. Acevedo said.

Ms. García has embraced touches of modernity along with the old customs, including consultations now offered over FaceTime. Her clients have responded with their own offerings from popular culture, including a sign one brought in that now hangs on the front door: “Witch Parking Only.”

“No one listens,” Ms. García said with a smile. “The word may be becoming more modern, but we curanderas are still here. Just don’t park in my spot.”

Edgar Sandoval covers Texas for The Times, with a focus on the Latino community and the border with Mexico. He is based in San Antonio. More about Edgar Sandoval

[mywifeleftme]

212: Blaze Foley // Live at the Austin Outhouse

Live at the Austin Outhouse Blaze Foley 1999, Lost Art (Bandcamp)

I wept over Blaze Foley’s grave. I didn’t expect to. I was visiting Austin at the beginning of a roadtrip, and my friend asked if there were anything around the city I wanted to see before we set off west toward Big Bend and the Rio Grande. It occurred to me that maybe Townes Van Zandt might be buried somewhere in the area, and I thought it’d be nice to go say my respects. It turned out that Townes rests in Tennessee, but the subject of doomed country singers and their graves brought to mind a story I’d heard about Townes and his friend Blaze, how after Blaze was murdered in 1989 Townes had had him temporarily exhumed in order to get at the front pocket of the suit he’d been buried, where there was a pawn shop ticket for a guitar the dead man had hocked shortly before his passing. I figured I wouldn’t mind seeing the place, so we drove down to the little green cemetery in Manchaca where his small stone faces a pasture of grazing longhorn cattle looking like myths or advertisements, and then I sat there and cried. I cried over the magpie offerings on the stone, earrings and poker chits and an empty beer can (literal trash elsewhere, but respectful in this context and careful placement); I cried at the big cows; I cried over the inscription of Blaze’s face and a guitar with the titles of his best-loved songs; I cried because I was hungover, and because I had done a bunch of fucked up things in the preceding years, and I was so full of shame, overwhelmed by the weight of amends; and I cried because this man had been fucked up and he was dead and people still loved him. I guess at the time I needed a sentimental image of a damaged man who does right more than I’d known. And so, the tears came.

My Blaze fandom has always centered on Live at the Austin Outhouse, the low-slung 1988 two-night stand recorded barely a month before his death that first saw wide release (in excerpted form) on CD in 1999. (The full four-hour-long tapes just hit streaming platforms this year.) Foley’s discography is brief, and all of it worth the listen, but he was never in better voice, or more warmly recorded, than he was at the Outhouse. If you’ve heard Van Zandt’s Live at the Old Quarter, Houston, Texas, the experience is similar: amid clanking bottles and bar chatter, the most desolate, acoustic songs of yearning sit side by side with wry character sketches and a helping of the dumbest, most adorable stage patter yet recorded. The predominantly solo album is a showcase for Blaze’s remarkable abilities as a country blues picker, and that unmistakable worn, lorn baritone of his.

Though Foley lacked Van Zandt’s overtly poetic predilections (e.g. “Lungs”; “Silver Ships of Andilar”), at his best he was Townes’ equal as a romantic and his better as a wit. For my taste, there isn’t a more genuinely moving love song than “Oooh Love,” a song that sounds like an old junkyard dog surprised to find himself being stroked after years in the rain. There’s brilliance in the slow reveal of its opening verse, his lover complimenting this big hairy man on his “pretty blue eyes” rather than the reverse:

Blue eyes She said pretty blue eyes Said I had pretty blue eyes See me again She wants to See me again She's such a pleasant surprise

It puts the masculine speaker immediately in an unfamiliar, vulnerable position, the one feeling the wonder of being unexpectedly chosen. On the other side, there’s “Officer Norris.” Foley does the best job anybody’s done of lambasting the cops since Kristofferson’s “Best of All Possible Worlds,” dressing down the titular officer for everything from cribbing free coffee cakes to chasing after married women to being abandoned by his mother because he was an unlikable baby. Blaze gives us “If I Could Only Fly” too, a quintessential (and rendingly) sad country song, and “Christian Lady Talking on the Bus,” a wholly unsentimental look at faith and self-delusion. And above all, there’s “Clay Pigeons,” a song of disappointment and humour and endurance and crooked optimism that strikes something true in me like almost no other song has. As someone who’s started over quite a few times at this point, it’s become an anthem, and more than anything else, it’s why I convinced my pal to take me out there south of Austin to pay my respects in person. Music has never fixed anybody, but it can bring who you are into focus. Lord knows I needed that.

A note on the versions of this recording

Blaze played nearly 30 songs over the course of his two nights at the Outhouse. I’ve been going through the full tapes today (which contain at least as much audio of the Duct Tape Messiah goofing with his friends in the crowd as it does music). While of the original cassette that was passed around Blaze’s friends and fans in the late ‘80s contained 21 tracks, it’s now clear how much my sense of Austin Outhouse as an “album” comes from the work Lost Art Records did when they put out their condensed 12-song CD edition. Lost Art left in a smattering of the choicer bits of Blaze’s rambles and winnowed the tracklist down, turning what could’ve been a double-live record (or a for-true-maniacs boxed set) into a digestible introduction to the man’s work. In order to keep things on one disc, the 2020 vinyl issue (also from Lost Art) leaves out what stage patter had remained, which makes it a smoother repeat listen for those already well-familiar with Blaze’s bits. Still, the CD/streaming version remains definitive for me because it was how I “met” the man.

All that said, the chance to hear versions of other Foley classics recorded in the same space as the familiar cuts is a thrill. If you’re already a fan, I strongly encourage you to try out the live versions of the two studio cuts from the original, and takes on “Springtime in Uganda,” “Long Time,” “Oval Room,” “Someday” and many more. Be forewarned though; it is beyond eerie hearing Blaze talk with obvious affection about (and even do an impression of) his friend Concho January, the elderly pensioner whose son Carey would shoot Foley dead just a few weeks later. By Concho’s own courtroom testimony, the burly country singer died trying to prevent Carey from yet again robbing the old man of a welfare cheque. It was a squalid, hero’s death, and he deserved better.

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12.26.22 Headlines

WORLD NEWS

Japan: Heavy snow leaves 17 dead, dozens injured (AP)

“Heavy snow in large swaths of Japan has killed 17 and injured more than 90 people and left hundreds of homes without power, disaster management officials said Monday.”

Ukraine: Drone attack on Russian bomber base leaves 3 dead (BBC)

“A Ukrainian drone attack on an airbase for bombers in southern Russia has left three people dead, Moscow says. Air defences shot down the drone near the Engels base, but falling debris fatally wounded three technical staff, the defence ministry said.”

Spain: 7th body discovered after bus plunged into river (AP)

“Spanish authorities announced Monday that they had recovered another body after a bus plunged 30 meters (100 feet) from a bridge into a river on Christmas Eve, raising the toll of the fatal crash to seven dead and two injured.”

US NEWS

Winter Storm: Frigid monster storm across US claims at least 34 lives (AP)

“Millions of people hunkered down against a deep freeze Sunday to ride out the winter storm that has killed at least 34 people across the United States and is expected to claim more lives after trapping some residents inside houses with heaping snow drifts and knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and businesses. The scope of the storm has been nearly unprecedented, stretching from the Great Lakes near Canada to the Rio Grande along the border with Mexico. About 60% of the U.S. population faced some sort of winter weather advisory or warning, and temperatures plummeted drastically below normal from east of the Rocky Mountains to the Appalachians, the National Weather Service said.”

New Orleans Shooting: 2 teens killed, 4 hurt (AP)

“Two teenagers were killed and four others were hurt in a shooting early Monday in a neighborhood in New Orleans, police said. A 19-year-old man and 19-year-old woman died at the scene of the shooting, New Orleans police said in a statement.”

Mall of America Shooting: 5 arrested in deadly shooting (AP)

“Five people were arrested in the fatal shooting of a 19-year-old man at the Mall of America that sent the sprawling commercial center into lockdown on one of the final days of the holiday shopping season, police said Saturday.”

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rio . i would take you on a date to like. a shopping center (this is local to my area but im thinking abt zona rosa) and walk around going to different stores and buy like. clothes and books and jewelry and we can go look at the cats and dogs up for adoption there and also we can have lunch and frozen yogurt/ice cream and also try those weird popcorn flavors they have at one of the stores there. they also have rly good cherry limeade btw. then we take a nap

YONNAAA youre getting a second date. i love u this is so sweet.... i havent had frozen yogurt in years that sounds like so much fun :3

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PETROLIA

A "California do Nordeste"? E por que seria? Fale-me ao menos uma razão. A Califórnia é o estado de maior produção agrícula dos Estados Unidos. Petrolina é a cidade com maior produção agrícula no Brasil?Ao menos no nordeste?

A resposta é obvia, não.

É sétimo lugar no nordeste e vigésimo sétimo no Brasil. Precisamos falar sobre IDH? Não, o da Califórnia beira 1,0 enquanto o de Petrolina é de 0,7. Quer que eu pare com as comparações?

Então vamos falar sobre Petrolina.

Muito se diz que aqui é a terra das oportunidades. Dito popular este, primeiro porque o custo de vida é muito alto, de maneira que não há o que justifique isso.

Deixa eu simplificar para você.

Eu já morei em um apartamento em Salvador com 3 quartos, sala, cozinha, banheiro, área de serviços e ainda uma varandinha que custava R$ 600,00. Ficava em uma das principais avenidas da cidade, muito próximo a Praia da Paciência (15min de caminhada).

Encontre uma única casa em Petrolina que possua as mesmas características, em um bairro periférico e você verá valores em torno dos R$ 1000,00? Faz sentido?

Quais são os serviços e bens que a cidade oferece em retorno?

Há 1 Parque Munincipal, bom para passeio, mas sem grandes possibilidades de usufruto. Há praças em médias cidades brasileiras com bem mais atrações. A orla é altamente elitizada, com a grande maioria dos espaços tendo valores inacessiveis para a maioria da população e que serve apenas uma minoria que vive lá mesmo nos arredores.

O Bodódromo é um delirio coletivo, o que se oferece lá, é ofertado também na grande maioria dos pequenos e médios restaurantes pela cidade. Mas parece que essa é uma razão suficiene para tornar as pessoas de lá crentes de que vivem no mais nobre e belo bairro da cidade.

O único shopping center da cidade é na verdade uma galeria de lojas com uma praça de alimentação comun, mas pequena, um cinema que parece estar largado as tralhas pela péssima qualidade do serviço e não há absolutamente mais nada alí que você não possa encontrar em outro lugar pela cidade. Talvez o ar-condicionado.

As ilhas de praias de água doce, em sua maioria são distantes, mas a pior parte não é o valor do transporte, que existe. Mas os preços das serviços, como se você estivesse no litoral, passando férias. A ilha do Fogo é excessão, mas lá o Estado só chega para reprimir com operações corrilheiras que dizem querer combater o tráfico de drogas, tráfico este que funciona normalmente em convivência com a população que lá vai para aproveitar a prainha, raramente com casos de violência. O lixo é o maior problema ali, é simplesmente um crime ambiental deixar tamanha qualidade de lixo ir parar no rio, o mesmo rio que é a única razão da existência deste canto.

Educação?

A nível Estadual não é destaque no ensino fudamental, cidades muito menores como Triunfo-PE tem índices muito superiores. Sabe por que? O foco e a qualidade estão nas escolas privadas, o mesmo vale para as escolas estaduais a nível médio. Nada o que se exaltar. Bem mais do mesmo.

A nível superior há de fato mais opções do que a média da região, mas há diversidade suficiente? A Universidade Federal do Vale do São Francisco têm um dos menores orçamentos entre todas as instituições federais no país. Na mesma proporção o Instituto Federal do Sertão têm um foco no ensino agricula, de maneira que a tecnologia, as humanidades e as artes são áreas onde falta muita oferta, isso leva muitos jovens a migrarem.

Vamos falar de emprego? Entreviste 100 pessoas na rua e pergunte sobre o mercado de trabalho. Você verá que todo mundo acredita que para conseguir um emprego é necessário ter contatos. Já ouvir histórias de esquemas de pirâmide onde alguém dá metade de seu salário inicial a outro em troca de uma indicação para uma vaga. A corrupção é tida como algo rotineiro.

Quer falar sobre política?

A mesma família se alterna no poder com uns poucos aristocratas o tempo todo. Tudo aqui é Coelho. O parque, A rodovia, O aeroporto, Inúmeras ruas, praças e escolas.

Dê uma volta nas proximidades da orla, onde vivem os mais bem abastados aristocratas que desde a época da República das Espadas se beneficiam da conjuntura Política, depois vá até o João de Deus, bairro periférico tido por muitos como o mais perigoso da cidade.

Se esta é uma cidade que floresce com o trabalho agrícula, o trabalhador rural que vive na cidade, vive com muita dificuldade e precisa desviar dos egotos a céu aberto.

O comércio é muito forte! Irão falar.

Mas o povo tem um transporte público insuficiente para chegar até o trabalho e no ônibus o próprio motoria acumula a função de cobrador, não recebendo salário por dupla função.

Se o asfalto é lizinho no centro, aqui na quebrada é poeira para tudo que é lado. As ciclovias estão, em sua maioria, em péssimo estado de conservação.

Petrolina é grande!

Grande em que? Todo o perímetro urbano é ínifimo, a maior parte da cidade é zona rural. Roça tem em todo canto também, é só dar uma voltinha pelo resto do Brasil interiorano. Tenha a oportunidade de ver a cidade do alto, em um avião ela será quase imperceptível.

Falando em avião, se você for até o aeroporto que existe em Petrolina verá que ele é um reflexo do que a cidade é de fato. Pequena e com opções muito limitadas.

Petrolina é na verdade uma cidade pequena, muito pequena, mas com um orgulho cego que não a permite enxergar-se como é de fato.

Se houvesse um senso de humildade à cidade, como há na maior parte da população, Petrolina cresceria assustadoramente.

Esta é uma cidade universitária, mas é preciso que o Município entenda seu potencial e busque maiores investimentos, diversificação das áreas de formação e um investimeto maior ainda na educação fundamental, porque todo o futuro desse canto de mundo está ali, nas crianças.

Há muito potencial de fato, por que não se tornar-se uma cidade verde? Por que não buscar investimentos em energia limpa? Por que não ser modelo de gestão e de atendimento a população?

No dia em que Petrolina acordar, se olhar no espelho e reconhecer todos os seus problemas, buscar solucioná-los e tratar o trabalhador rural, o comerciante, o dono da fazenda e o gerente do banco da mesma meneira, este pode muito bem vir a se tornar de fato a Califórnia do nordeste.

J.C. GONÇALVES

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It is the second-largest city in South America (after São Paulo) and the largest city in Argentina. Most of the population is of Spanish and Italian descent. The official language is Spanish. Buenos Aires means 'nice/fresh air' in Spanish. It is located in the eastern part of South America in the region called Rio de la Plata. It is divided into 48 local districts. The climate in Buenos Aires is humid and subtropical. Summers are humid and hot, and winters are mild. Note here: January is the hottest month and the average temperature is around 25-31 °C. As a result, the coldest season is July. There are two different rates. First install official, second dollar blue [embed]https://youtu.be/oTDXnAXw66Y[/embed] Art and Culture in Buenos Aires It is possible to find many cultural activities, art centers, museums, and bookstores in Buenos Aires, which draws attention with its architecture that is highly influenced by the European style and its rich cultural life. Especially Palermo and Recoleta region hosts many museums for cultural trips. The main ones are: Teatro Colon - A world famous opera and theater house - at 9 de Julio Avenue MALBA - Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires - in Palermo National Museum of Fine Arts (Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes) – at Recoleta In Fundacion Proa - La Boca Faena Arts Center - in Puerto Madero Usina del Arte - Av. At Don Pedro de Mendoza Buenos Aires Museum of Modern Art - in San Telmo Buenos Aires is also a very developed city in the field of literature. Reading culture is very common. There are more than 700 bookstores in the city. It is possible to find many second-hand bookstores on Corrientes Avenue. Historical places such as the famous Cafe Tortoni and Cafe La Biela have an important place in the history of literature. The city's architecture reflects Colonial, Art Deco, art Nouveau, Neo-Gothic and French Bourbon styles. Places to Visit in Buenos Aires Florida Street You can find many big and small spots here, from the big shopping center called Galerias Pacifico to the vendors selling trinkets on the ground. The first stop of our Buenos Aires trip was Florida Street; because we had to convert our dollars to pesos. In Argentina, the government takes a lot of commission from the money exchange transactions you make from the banks in order not to pave the way for money exchange too much. For this reason, foreign exchange brokers have sprung up on the streets, and you can come across these people every step of the way on Florida Street. Of course, they don't do it publicly, they take it to a closed place and convert your money there. You are considered very profitable from this shopping as they convert from banks at a more suitable rate, but it is useful not to be alone while making this transaction. Don't forget to take your cash Solar or Euros with you when you come to Argentina. Plaza De Mayo Plaza De Mayo is one of the most famous squares in Buenos Aires. It took its name from the 25 May 1810 revolution, which was the beginning of the republican regime. Plaza De Mayo is the heart of Argentine political life. There are many structures worth seeing around Plaza De Mayo. The government building, which draws attention with its pink color, Casa Rosada, Metropolitan Cathedral of Buenos Aires, the May Pyramid (dedicated to the mothers who lost their children during the regime change), the city hall, and the headquarters of the national bank are located in this area. 9 July Avenue (Avenida de Julio) It got its name from Argentina's Independence Day, July 9, 1816. With 18 lanes and a width of approximately 130 meters, Avenida de Julio has achieved the title of the widest boulevard in the world. It may take some time to cross the boulevard, it is possible to be caught in the light a few times while passing. The long thin white monument (Obelisco de Buenos Aires) in the middle of the boulevard was built in 1936 in honor of the city's founding anniversary.

In addition, Teatro Colon, which you can find on this street, is a world-famous opera and theater building and is worth seeing with its magnificent structure. Recoleta Walking on the streets of Buenos Aires, especially in this area, is quite enjoyable. Because you come across extraordinary structures every step of the way. In particular, the influence of Italian, Spanish and French architecture is undeniable. Recoleta is one of the regions with high income distribution. Recoleta Cemetery is one of the most famous touristic places of this region. The National museum of Fine Arts (Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes) and Pilar Church may also be of interest to you. Built in 1822, the Recoleta Cemetery is more like an open-air museum than a cemetery with its magnificent statues and custom-built monuments, and is simply fascinating. If you go in the heat of summer, be sure to take your hat. Because you can be fascinated by this beautiful open-air museum and wander for hours. The graves of Eva Peron, granddaughter of Napoleon and many famous families (authors, journalists, political leaders, actors, etc.) are here. Not to mention that some of these mausoleums are worth millions of dollars. The cafés in the Recoleta area are perfect for resting and having a drink at noon. Beer fries aren't bad. Palermo Palermo is also a very pleasant region for tourists. There are sweet cafés on the streets. You can find beautiful places especially in Palermo Soho. For those who are interested in design, the market called 'Ferio Plaza Serrano' may be interesting. For those who are interested in Latin American art, MALBA-Latin American Art Museum of Buenos Aires, located in this region, can be a good choice. La Boca La Boca is located at the head of the most famous and colorful areas of Buenos Aires. Located in the southeast of Buenos Aires, this interesting area is one of the most original areas you can see in Buenos Aires with its colorful streets and Italian-influenced style. The sweet houses on Caminito Street were built from the eaves of old ships and painted with boat paint. It is said that the region was named Boca, which means mouth, because it is located at the mouth of the river. You can come across people doing tango in the streets and spend time in Italian taverns. The stalls where tiny souvenirs are sold on the sidewalks will also decorate your trip. La Boca is home to the world famous Boca Juniors football team. I'm sure you will be interested in the yellow and dark blue stadiums of Boca Juniors (La Bombenara Stadium), where Maradona also trained. Puerto Madero Another must-see in Buenos Aires is Puerto Madero. This is a port amongst modern buildings, and there are many beautiful but slightly expensive restaurants around the port. There are also budget-friendly cafés to relieve fatigue. In the middle of the port, 'Puente de las Mujeres' meaning 'Women's Bridge', built by the architect Calatrava, stretches with its interesting structure. In the middle of the harbor, an old ship said to have traveled the world 40 times welcomes its visitors as an open-air museum. San Telmo San Telmo may be the place where you will love the energy the most in Buenos Aires. After getting off the subway, we reached San Telmo on a sightseeing tour through lush parks and quiet but graffiti-colored streets. Our first stop is a large passage full of vintage and antique shops. The interior of the old passage, which we cannot compare to anything from the outside, is almost a paradise for lovers of antiques. From a ball gown or bag from years ago to silver tea plate coasters and spoons, you come across many things. If you realize that you are hungry when you leave, you will see the 'La Brigada' sign at the exit of the passage. This is a restaurant we read about in many places. The interior of the place is decorated with football-themed items, but it has a very pleasant decoration that makes you feel that it is of high quality.

I think we were to taste the best meat and wine I have ever eaten in La Brigada. Since the number of four-legged cattle per capita is quite high in Argentina, meat dishes are plentiful here. The wines are also very good and reasonably priced. Please don't say you can't eat undercooked meat, at least it should be medium cooked, the meat here should not be overcooked. Then we find ourselves in the famous San Telmo neighborhood market. The stalls here have everything you can look for, from beautiful old records to bohemian accessories and clothes, from trinkets to souvenirs. At every corner, a different street artist band accompanies your tour with their pleasant music. There may be a sweet couple dancing tango in front of you all of a sudden. Before you forget, go to San Telmo on Sunday so you don't miss this market. The market is located in Plaza Dorrego. Tigre Delta Our last stop in the delightful city of Buenos Aires is Tigre. Its distance from Buenos Aires is about thirty kilometers. You can come by train from Retiro train station. This is a different settlement built around the place where the Parana River empties into the sea. The best activity to do in Tigre is to visit the shops selling pleasant leather, wooden products, decoration items and souvenirs and to join the boat tour where you can watch the houses and greenery on the delta. There are also large and small restaurants and cafes in the area where you can have something to eat. During the boat tour, it is nice to observe the people who take a canoe, swim in the river, and brew in the garden of their house. The color of the water we pass over is a mud-like color. Because a lot of mud and clay were carried from the river to the delta. But those who enter and swim do not seem to complain. Recommended Things to Do on a Trip to Buenos Aires First of all, take your cash dollars (I recommend dollars rather than euros. They exchange euros at a higher rate) with you as you think will be enough for your trip, and find and exchange it with fellow stockbrokers on Florida Street. Do this job with two people, I personally would not prefer to be alone. If not, you will lose almost half as banks and exchange offices will break them at a very high exchange rate. The same logic applies to the use of credit cards. Do not choose unsafe areas for accommodation because it is cheap. Don't let your vacation be spoiled by a cheesy case of theft. There are places where you can be very satisfied with Airbnb, both in terms of price and comfort and security. If your trip coincides with Argentina's winter (like July-August), dress warmly. I would like to remind you that there is no heating in the houses. I guess they rely too much on their insulation. Eat meat in nice meat restaurants. I can't say anything if you are vegetarian or vegan. Markets are fantastic for breakfast business. You can try their empanada, mince and cheese pastries. Try Mate. People get used to drinking. Mate, which is drunk to warm the heart, especially during tango nights in winter, is consumed abundantly in summer with the thought that it gets hot (does it sound familiar?). It tastes like green tea, a bit stronger. Go to the El Ateneo Grand Splendid Theatre. This is a baroque theater that has been chosen as the second most beautiful bookstore in the world by The Guardian. The gigantic, pompous theater we've seen in period films, this is one of the opera houses, and it's truly fascinating. Spend a Sunday in San Telmo. Discover Tigre. Don't miss the stunningly beautiful Recoleta Cemetery. Wander among the colorful houses in La Boca. Don't miss Palermo Soho.

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Introdução à Engenharia de FundaçõesO Papel das Fundações no Desenvolvimento UrbanoTipos de Fundações Utilizadas em Áreas UrbanasA Engenharia de Fundações e a SustentabilidadeAnálise de Impactos AmbientaisPráticas Sustentáveis na Construção de FundaçõesExemplos de Projetos SustentáveisConclusão Introdução à Engenharia de Fundações A engenharia de fundações é um ramo essencial da engenharia civil que se concentra no desenvolvimento de soluções para sustentar edificações e outras estruturas, garantindo sua estabilidade e segurança. No contexto urbano, a engenharia de fundações se destaca pela sua capacidade de adaptar-se às condições complexas e variáveis dos solos encontrados nas cidades, onde a demanda por construções seguras e duradouras é alta. Historicamente, o desenvolvimento urbano tem sido marcado pela evolução das técnicas de fundação. Desde as antigas civilizações, que utilizavam pedras e materiais rudimentares, até os dias atuais, em que técnicas avançadas permitem a construção de arranha-c��us e infraestruturas pesadas, a engenharia de fundações tem sido um pilar central no crescimento das cidades. Este avanço possibilitou que as cidades se expandissem verticalmente, otimizando o uso do espaço urbano e atendendo às necessidades crescentes de habitação e infraestrutura. Definição: Engenharia de fundações é o estudo e aplicação de métodos para garantir a estabilidade e segurança das edificações a partir de sua base. Importância: Essencial para a segurança e durabilidade das construções, especialmente em áreas urbanas densas. Evolução: De técnicas primitivas a métodos avançados, adaptando-se ao crescimento das cidades. O objetivo deste artigo é explorar o impacto das fundações no crescimento das cidades, destacando como a engenharia de fundações contribui para o desenvolvimento urbano. Discutiremos como as fundações garantem a estabilidade de edificações, a adaptação das soluções de fundação às particularidades dos solos urbanos e como minimizam os impactos ambientais. Este conhecimento é vital para planejadores urbanos, engenheiros e investidores que desejam participar de projetos urbanos sustentáveis e seguros. O Papel das Fundações no Desenvolvimento Urbano As fundações desempenham um papel crucial no desenvolvimento urbano ao garantir a segurança e estabilidade das construções em áreas densamente povoadas. Em um ambiente urbano, onde o espaço é limitado e a necessidade por edificações mais altas e complexas é crescente, as fundações sólidas tornam-se indispensáveis. Elas não apenas sustentam edifícios, mas também contribuem para a longevidade e segurança das infraestruturas, minimizando riscos de colapso e danos estruturais. No contexto de construções urbanas, as fundações são a chave para suportar o peso e a pressão das edificações. Em áreas com solos instáveis ou sujeitos a variações climáticas, como enchentes e terremotos, a escolha de uma fundação adequada pode determinar o sucesso de um projeto. Por exemplo, em cidades como São Paulo e Rio de Janeiro, onde o terreno pode ser irregular, técnicas avançadas de fundação, como estacas escavadas e fundações profundas, são frequentemente utilizadas para garantir a estabilidade de arranha-céus e pontes. Edificações residenciais: As fundações garantem que os edifícios suportem o peso de vários andares, proporcionando segurança para os moradores. Construções comerciais: Estruturas como shopping centers e escritórios dependem de fundações robustas para acomodar grandes volumes de pessoas e equipamentos pesados. Infraestruturas: Pontes, viadutos e túneis, fundamentais para a mobilidade urbana, são suportados por fundações que asseguram sua integridade estrutural. Dados e estatísticas recentes apontam para um aumento significativo na altura e complexidade das construções urbanas. Segundo o Conselho de Edifícios Altos e Habitação Urbana (CTBUH), o número de arranha-céus no mundo ultrapassou 1.500 em 2022, um aumento de mais de 300% em comparação com 2000.

Este crescimento reflete a necessidade de soluções de fundação cada vez mais sofisticadas, capazes de atender às exigências de projetos modernos e sustentáveis. Em suma, a engenharia de fundações não é apenas um suporte físico para as edificações, mas um elemento estratégico no planejamento urbano, essencial para o crescimento ordenado e seguro das cidades. Tipos de Fundações Utilizadas em Áreas Urbanas O desenvolvimento urbano exige uma diversidade de soluções em fundações para atender às especificidades de cada projeto e terreno. As fundações podem ser classificadas principalmente em dois tipos: diretas e profundas, cada uma com suas subcategorias e métodos específicos, como as estacas escavadas. Fundação Direta: Também conhecida como fundação rasa, é utilizada quando o solo superficial possui boa capacidade de suporte. Exemplos incluem sapatas e radier. Estas são frequentemente empregadas em construções de pequeno a médio porte. Fundação Profunda: Aplicadas quando as camadas superficiais do solo não têm a resistência necessária. Este tipo inclui estacas e tubulões, sendo adequado para edifícios altos e estruturas pesadas em solos instáveis. Estacas Escavadas: Um método específico de fundação profunda, onde as estacas são perfuradas no solo e preenchidas com concreto. Particularmente útil em áreas urbanas devido à sua capacidade de reduzir vibrações e ruídos durante a construção. Tipo de FundaçãoAplicaçõesVantagensDesvantagensFundação DiretaCasas, edículas, pequenos prédiosCusto reduzido, rapidez de execuçãoLimitada a solos com boa capacidade de suporteFundação ProfundaArranha-céus, pontes, torresAlta capacidade de carga, estabilidade em solos fracosMaior custo, tempo de execução prolongadoEstacas EscavadasEdifícios urbanos, estruturas em solos variadosRedução de ruídos, adaptação a diferentes solosComplexidade técnica, custo elevado Escolher o tipo de fundação apropriado é crucial para o sucesso de qualquer projeto urbano, influenciando diretamente a segurança, durabilidade e custo da construção. Cada método possui suas vantagens e desvantagens, que devem ser cuidadosamente pesadas em função das condições do solo, características do projeto e restrições orçamentárias. Consultores especializados e engenheiros civis desempenham um papel vital ao recomendar a solução de fundação mais adequada, garantindo que as construções urbanas sejam erguidas sobre bases seguras e eficientes. O Papel da Engenharia de Fundações no Desenvolvimento Urbano A Engenharia de Fundações e a Sustentabilidade A sustentabilidade na construção civil é uma preocupação crescente, e a engenharia de fundações desempenha um papel crucial na minimização dos impactos ambientais. A escolha e execução adequadas das fundações podem reduzir significativamente o consumo de recursos naturais e a emissão de poluentes. Análise de Impactos Ambientais As fundações sustentáveis têm o potencial de minimizar os impactos ambientais de diversas maneiras: Redução de resíduos: Técnicas como a reutilização de materiais de escavação podem diminuir a quantidade de resíduos gerados. Menor consumo de recursos: O uso de materiais recicláveis ou de baixo impacto ambiental ajuda a conservar os recursos naturais. Controle de emissões: Métodos de construção que utilizam menos energia e emitem menos CO2, como o uso de equipamentos elétricos ao invés de diesel, são preferíveis. Práticas Sustentáveis na Construção de Fundações Para integrar a sustentabilidade na engenharia de fundações, algumas práticas têm sido adotadas: Projeto otimizado: Utilizar softwares de modelagem para otimizar o projeto das fundações, reduzindo o uso desnecessário de materiais. Incorporação de novos materiais: O uso de concreto ecológico e a incorporação de fibras naturais são alternativas sustentáveis. Técnicas de construção inovadoras: Métodos como estacas prensadas ou helicoidais, que minimizam a vibração e o impacto no solo, são mais sustentáveis.

Exemplos de Projetos Sustentáveis Alguns projetos destacam-se pela integração de fundações sustentáveis: Edifício Alvorada: Utilizou concreto reciclado para suas fundações, reduzindo em 30% o uso de cimento tradicional. Ponte João Cruz: Adotou estacas helicoidais, reduzindo a emissão de ruídos e vibrações em áreas sensíveis. Complexo Residencial Verdes Mares: Implementou um sistema de estacas que reutiliza água de chuva para a mistura de concreto, promovendo a economia de água. Esses exemplos demonstram que, ao implementar práticas sustentáveis na engenharia de fundações, é possível construir de forma responsável, promovendo o desenvolvimento urbano sem comprometer o meio ambiente. A busca por inovações e o compromisso com a sustentabilidade são fundamentais para o futuro da construção civil. Conclusão Ao longo deste artigo, evidenciamos a importância das fundações no desenvolvimento urbano, destacando como elas são essenciais para a edificação de estruturas seguras e duradouras. Desde a estabilização de edifícios residenciais e comerciais até a sustentação de infraestruturas críticas como pontes e viadutos, as fundações são o alicerce sobre o qual nossas cidades se erguem e se expandem. As fundações não apenas garantem a estabilidade das construções, mas também desempenham um papel crucial na adaptação às particularidades dos solos urbanos. Com o aumento da urbanização, a necessidade de fundações adequadas se torna ainda mais evidente. Por exemplo, em áreas com solos moles ou instáveis, as técnicas de fundação devem ser cuidadosamente planejadas para evitar problemas como afundamentos e deslizamentos. À medida que o mundo continua a crescer, a engenharia de fundações enfrenta novos desafios e oportunidades. O aumento da urbanização e a demanda por construções mais altas e complexas exigem avanços contínuos em técnicas e materiais de fundação. Além disso, a integração de práticas sustentáveis é crucial para minimizar os impactos ambientais e garantir um futuro mais verde para as cidades. Por exemplo, a utilização de materiais reciclados e técnicas de fundação que reduzem a pegada de carbono são tendências que estão ganhando força. Um aspecto importante a ser considerado é a inovação tecnológica na engenharia de fundações. O uso de softwares avançados para modelagem e simulação permite que engenheiros realizem análises mais precisas e desenvolvam soluções personalizadas para cada projeto. Isso não apenas melhora a segurança das estruturas, mas também otimiza o uso de recursos, contribuindo para a sustentabilidade. A Geosystems, por exemplo, é uma empresa que tem se destacado na aplicação de tecnologia de ponta em projetos de fundação. Portanto, é imperativo que engenheiros, arquitetos e planejadores urbanos considerem a engenharia de fundações como um componente vital em seus projetos. Convidamos todos os profissionais envolvidos na construção civil a priorizar soluções de fundação eficientes e sustentáveis. Isso não apenas garantirá a segurança e a longevidade das construções, mas também contribuirá para um desenvolvimento urbano responsável e sustentável. Além disso, a colaboração entre diferentes disciplinas, como a geotecnia e a arquitetura, é fundamental para o sucesso dos projetos urbanos. A troca de conhecimentos e experiências pode levar à criação de soluções inovadoras que atendam às necessidades específicas de cada local. A Associação Brasileira de Geologia de Engenharia (ABGE) é um exemplo de entidade que promove essa integração, oferecendo cursos e eventos que reúnem profissionais de diversas áreas. Em conclusão, as fundações desempenham um papel fundamental no crescimento e evolução das cidades. Ao adotar práticas inovadoras e sustentáveis, podemos construir um futuro onde o desenvolvimento urbano e o respeito ao meio ambiente caminhem lado a lado. A engenharia de fundações não é apenas uma questão técnica, mas uma responsabilidade social que deve ser levada a sério por todos os envolvidos no processo de construção.

Portanto, ao planejar novos projetos, lembre-se da importância de uma fundação sólida e bem projetada, pois ela é a base do nosso futuro urbano. Solicite sua proposta hoje mesmo no WhatsApp da Alps Fundações: WhatsApp: (19) 3834-2120. O Papel da Engenharia de Fundações no Desenvolvimento Urbano Agora que soube mais sobre: O Papel da Engenharia de Fundações no Desenvolvimento Urbano, faça hoje mesmo seu orçamento e conheça mais sobre os nossos serviços de fundações. Para maiores informações, consulte a ABNT. Escrito por: João Atilio Scaravelli Junior Engenheiro Civil - CREA 5070913012 Tags #fundacoes #destaques #equipamentos #escavacoes #estacasescavadas #sondagensdesolo Assine nossa Newsletter e fique sempre por dentro das novidades

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burqueno scrolling in the tags of some breaking bad post and saw U wanted to come to ABQ to see the breaking bad filming sites, I just want to warn you against visiting walter's house if you come bc the owner is very mean spirited, the burque subreddit is constantly full of tales of how she's yelling at people for just walking nearby bc she's had so many tourists. instead check out the cast brba statues in the convention center, the candy lady shop (sells blue meth candy!), and the los pollos hermanos on central and rio grande :) enjoy burque :D

Thank you for the heads up! I appreciate it c: I'm more so interested in seeing the businesses like Pollos or the car wash or Saul's strip mall from afar- I definitely don't want to bother the house owner.

I'm not sure when I'll make it to ABQ but I'm looking forward to it!

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Lark Austin in Austin, TX

Many students prefer one bedroom student apartments near University of Texas location. It’s a perfect room if you don’t want to have roommates. If you want to be familiar with those apartments for rent units, start by checking out the website of Lark Austin. By the way, their site is informative, well-designed and user-friendly. The building is caffeinated, too. As such, you can get lost in work in the private study rooms and business center. When you snap out of it and realize you’ve spent the last six hours working on a project, they’ll set you up with another double espresso from the coffee bar. Lastly, furnishings, Internet, electricity, water and trash disposal are included on your rent.

Austin, TX

Nowadays, many people love to make a travel plan or an itinerary. There are many wonderful travel destinations featured online, too. If you’re creating one today, you can check out these Eventbrite posts. First, there will be a free activity named Longhorn Market this coming Sunday, November 3, 2024, at around 12:00 in the afternoon at Etter-Harbin Alumni Center. Second, the Progressive Youth Ministry Conference 2024 is scheduled on November 14-16, 2024, at Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary. Lastly, you can also opt to attend The Purge II A HALLOWEEN COSTUME PARTY, today, October 26, 2024, at around 9:00 in the evening at Regal Room.

Blanton Museum of Art

As a suggestion, you can visit Blanton Museum of Art in Austin, TX nowadays. It’s perfect for sightseeing, too. The Jack S. Blanton Museum of Art that is often referred to as the Blanton or the BMA at the University of Texas at Austin. Aside from that, it is one of the largest university art museums in the U.S. Then, it has 189,340 square feet space devoted to temporary exhibitions, permanent collection galleries, storage, administrative offices, classrooms, a print study room, an auditorium, shop, and cafe. Furthermore, the Blanton's permanent collection consists of more than 21,000 works, with noteworthy holdings of modern and contemporary art, Latin American art, and more.

Iconic Austin head shop Oat Willie's closing after 56 years

There are many thought-provoking news reports in Austin, TX. In a recent news article, the topic was about the iconic Austin head shop. Reportedly, another piece of "Old Austin" will soon disappear. The legendary Austin smoke shop Oat Willie's announced the closing of its last location after 56 years of operating. It’s based on a report from the Austin American-Statesman. Besides, it was mentioned in the news that the shop first opened in 1968 on 29th Street, and is said to be Austin's original head shop. Lastly, the name "Oat Willie" derived from a cartoon that was entered as a joke into the Austin mayoral race in the 1960s.

Link to map

Blanton Museum of Art 200 E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Austin, TX 78712, United States Head west on E Martin Luther King Jr Blvd toward Congress Ave. Pass by Jimmy John's (on the left in 0.4 mi) 0.5 mi Turn right onto Rio Grande St 0.2 mi Turn right onto W 22nd St 318 ft Turn right onto Nueces St Destination will be on the right 344 ft Lark Austin 2100 Nueces St, Austin, TX 78705, United States

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A Rio de Janeiro Crawl/Uma Crawl Carioca

By: ImagineAW

Hi! Oi! This is my first attempt at a word crawl, so I hope this goes well. This is my version of a virtual trip to Rio de Janeiro, the Marvelous City. The easy way is to pick two challenges from each zone. The hard way is to do it all at once. Boa Sorte!

Há uma versão português aqui! (Deve ser lá embaixo da versão inglês)

North Zone

São Cristóvão Fair: This cultural center highlights culture from across Northeastern Brazil with incredible, food, music, and games. People come to dance and sing though the night. One night, you come over for dinner and end up singing karaoke and dancing with strangers into the next morning Write until the end of this scene.

Maracanã Stadium: If soccer is Brazil’s religion, then Maracanã is the cathedral. What was once the largest stadium in the world has since played host to several World Cup finals and the Olympic gold medal match. You hear that the city’s biggest teams are playing today, and get tickets. Cheer on your team; include something in this scene that will excite your readers.

Samba Schools: Carnaval is a few months away, but many of the city’s samba schools are already preparing. The suburbs are home to many schools, so you decided to spend the evening at their rehearsal dinner. In addition to an amazing show, you have a plate of Brazil’s national dish, feijoada. Pick a song and write for the duration of the song non-stop.

Quinta de Boa Vista: For a period of time, Brazil was home to the Royal Court of Portugal. After independence, it was briefly a kingdom of its own until it became a republic. During that time, this amazing park was home to the palace. The palace was later turned into an amazing museum. The museum largely burned down in 2018, but you can still visit the beautiful park and zoo that surrounded it. Write for 10 minutes.

West Zone

Surfing in Recreio: Far from all the people crowding the beaches of the South Zone, surfers from around the world come to enjoy the waves and tan. You decide to spend a few hours on the beach. If you know how to swim, write 300 words. If not, write 500.

Hang gliding from Pedra Branca: If you’ve ever wanted to see Rio like birds, then here is your chance to fly. Take off happens from inside Tijuca National Park and you land on the beach. Just thinking about it makes your heart race. Flip a coin. If heads, write for 5 minutes. If tails, write for 15 minutes.

Tijuca Forest: The forest that surrounds Rio de Janeiro was mostly planted by hand, after it was destroyed for coffee plantations. Despite being one of the smallest national parks in Brazil, it’s still one of the biggest urban forests in the world. You lace up your shoes one morning and see all the animals and trees living together in the wilderness. Brazil is home to a lot of animals, but not the Fifty Headed Hydra. Try to write 500 words in 5 minutes.

Barra Shopping Malls: Barra is an upper class neighborhood best known for its malls. The shopping centers here are filled with good deals and attractions. You decide to grab a few things while you’re in the area. Add a special item to your scene.

Boat Tour through the Swamp: The opulent neighborhood of Barra was built on top of a marsh that you can still see behind the luxury condos. When one the guys at the dock gives you a great deal on a tour, you give it a try and see caimans and birds. You even grab a snack on the hidden island of Gigoia. Write for 15 minutes.

Downtown /Central

Clubbing in Lapa: Hundreds of years ago, the Lapa arches served as an aqueduct that brought water into downtown. One night, you pass underneath to party at one of the many clubs that line the streets of Lapa. Join the party at the NaNoWordSprints Twitter account!

Santa Teresa: On a hill overlooking downtown and the South Zone is the beautiful neighborhood of Santa Teresa. It has traditionally been the home of intellectuals and artists. You take a trip on the famous tram and see the beautiful architecture. Write for 5 minutes

Escadaria Selarón: A Chilean painter and sculptor named Jorge Selarón began to cover the steps by his house in colorful tiles. He called it his tribute to the Brazilian people, and now people from around the world come to see his work. You take photos and climb the steps to Santa Teresa. Include a little more color in your next description.

Valongo Wharf: Brazil brought more Africans to its shores as slaves than any other country in the Americas and was the last to abolish slavery. Between 500 thousand and 1 million came through this dock, which is now a World Heritage Site. You pay tribute to the people who suffered here. Write 333 words, one for each year slavery existed in Brazil.

Museu de Amanhã: This museum was created just before the Olympics as an intellectual icon of the city. You decide to see the brand new exhibits for a few hours one morning. Write until the next multiple of 1000.

Cinelândia: Rio de Janeiro briefly served as the capital of Portugal when the royal court was escaping the Napoleonic Wars. They also brought over the empire’s institutions and wealth in the process, constructing beautiful new homes for things like the the National Museum of Fine Arts, the Municipal Theatre, and the National Library. You can’t see everything in one day, but you can try. Try to write 200 words in 10 minutes.

South Zone

Sugarloaf Mountain: In Brazil, the most famous landmark of Rio is the beautiful mountain along Guanabara Bay. The cablecar ride to the top of the mountain provides a spectacular view of the whole city. You decide to enjoy the ride early on one day. Write for 6 minutes, the length of the ride.

Christ the Redeemer: One of the New Wonders of the World, this statue of Jesus has been overlooking and embracing Rio de Janeiro for 90 years. One morning you ride the tram up Corcovado to visit it. Include a hug in your scene.

Flamengo Park: Locals love nothing more than getting outside, and this is the perfect place to do it. Beyond the beach and sports fields, it’s also home to the Museum of Modern Art and the Marina da Glória. You start one morning off with a walk, and you can see planes land at Santos Dumont Airport. If you grew up learning that Alberto Santos Dumont was the inventor of the airplane, write 100 words. If you grew up with the Wright Brothers, write 300 words. If you grew up learning about neither, write 500 words.

Botanical Gardens: This 200 year-old garden is dedicated to the diversity of foreign and domestic plants. One of the plants in the garden is the Brazilwood tree, which named the country. Watch your word count grow with the Three Digit Challenge.

Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon: This heart-shape lake is sandwiched between all of the mountains of South Zone. If you get there early in the morning, you can even see toucans flying around. One morning, you have breakfast next to the still water. Write until your word count is a palindrome.

Dois Irmãos Mountain: This hike is well worth the hours of effort. You can see all of the South Zone from the top and beautiful forest all the way up. You can’t get there alone though, you’ll need a mototaxi to get through Vidigal to the beginning of the hike. Go to a write-in, watch a virtual one online, or replay an old one on YouTube.

Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon Beaches: These are some of the most famous beaches on Earth. You spend a whole day on the beach, swimming and tanning. You sip on a caipirinha and watch guys play footvolley on the sand. Take a 10 minute break and have a drink of water.

Hippie Fair: If you want a souvenir, there’s no place better than the Hippie Fair. Tourists and locals like to come here for interesting finds like art and clothes. You dedicate your Sunday afternoon to looking around at all the things people have to offer. Write 250 words.

Capoeira Classes in Vidigal: As a form of resistance, enslaved Africans in Brazil created capoeira. Capoeira is a mixture of martial arts and dance that allowed them practice fighting on the plantation. Today, it is a famous part of Black Brazilian heritage. You sign up for classes with a community organization in Vidigal, one of the favelas in the South Zone. Write for 15 minutes.

Sunset at Arpoador: At the end of a beautiful day at the beach, people gather on the rocks of Arpoador to watch the sunset. As the sun hides behind the horizon, next to Pedra da Gávea and Dois Irmãos, everyone begins to clap. Write 167 words.