Carnival (or in Portuguese: Carnaval) is the worldwide best known outing of Brazilian popular culture. Carnival is even that important to Brazilians that a year is being divided into two parts: before and after Carnaval…

After New year, everyone in Brazil will be preparing for the Carnival event. In January and February not much else of any significance happens; to Brazilians, the year 2017 will actually start after Carnival !

The most famous Carnaval in Brazil is of course the one in Rio de Janeiro. However, also in Rio de Janeiro there are several ways to celebrate the festival.

Furthermore, in almost every settlement of any size in Brazil you will be able to join in Carnival events. After Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the most famous Carnaval festivals are the ones of Salvador and Pernambuco

I can perfectly relate to this. As kids we have indulged in such things with no money 😀 and the joy our parents got to see our smiles I bet they too like you felt rich and wealthy.

I am glad to hear everyone had a great time and left happy. I try to take my son to things like this when I am able to but every year they keep going up on the prices.

This funeral I bet will go down in history with so many bizarre attitudes. Whatever be it glad that he is now laid to rest. May his sould rest in peace.

That looks delicious but I think there is a difference to the agar-agar of your friend than the agar-agar we cook in our place. In our place the ingredients include fruits like cubed apple, papaya, cherries, pineapple and many more. But in here the brown sugar is one of the ingredient. I actually thought this is a nata de coco which our place really good in making this.

But the most important is the many recipes we can make from the coconut fruit. We sometimes make buko salad which comprises of many kinds of fruits with the main ingredient of the coconut. This is just good for this Christmas season.

You always share great recipes. I need to go back and revisit your posts. 🙂

nice and healthy food is good for well living

Will never forget the first time I tasted lychee. First of all, I was attracted to it because it’s my favorite color but when I taste it? I was very happy! 🙂

When I was growing up my favorite time of the day is when I got to get a yummy treat.

Kids love when that get treats it excited them.especially if they get to help make them. And I’m sure you remember growing up it was so much fun to get to help make treats.

I always enjoyed when I got to help make cakes and pies, best part was when I got to lick the bowl the mixture was made in.
Ain’t nothing like spending time in the kitchen with the family getting all creative.
My favorites were ice cream cakes(we did ours a lil different) and kool-aid pies.

Both of these were really fun to make. There really yummy too.

Here’s how we made our ice cream cakes.
-BOX OF ICE CREAM SANDWHICHES
– VANILLA BESN ICE CREAM
– WHIPPED CREAM
– CHOCHLATE SYRPT

+ Place two rows of ice cream SANDWHICHES down 3 in each row layer some vanilla ice cream on top shape it up put two more rows of ice cream SANDWHICHES layer with wip cream then drizzel some CHOCHLATE SYRPT on top.

(Make in a cake plate that can be placed in freezer)

you can also make cake is big as you want just use more ingredients.

ORANGE SHERBET KOOL-AID PIE

+2 packs of orange kool-aid
+1cup of sugar
+1 12oz wip cream
+ 1 pie crust

Blend KOOL-AID,wipe cream and sugar together place mixture in pie crust.

FUN DELICIOUS TREATS THE KIDS WILL LOVE

ANY FLAVOR KOOL-AID IS GREAT.

This a great for spring and summer

Ancient Chinese legend has it that dedication to the health benefits of lychee prompted consumption of several hundred lychees per day. The results of this practice aren’t reported. But there is medical proof that lychees can relieve coughing, ease abdominal pain, and have a positive effect on tumors and swollen glands. The seeds are prescribed for testicular inflammation and neuralgia pain.

Tea made from lychee peelings is said to cure smallpox and diarrhea. In India, the seeds are ground to make tea for stomach trouble. Parts of the bark, root, and lychee flowers are gargled for sore throat.

Lychee is rich in dietary fiber to help maintain optimum regularity and a healthy weight. One of this fruit’s most plentiful and unique nutrients is oligonol, which contains a number of valuable antioxidants with the ability to fight flu viruses, improve blood flow, and protect the skin from UV rays.

Lychee is loaded with vitamin C, providing 119% of the recommended daily value in one serving. This further protects against colds and other infections, helps the body develop resistance, and fights inflammation.

Other nutritive ingredients in lychee include high levels of B vitamins, such as vitamin B6, as well as potassium (which helps help control heart rate and blood pressure and stave off strokes and heart disease), thiamin, niacin, folate, and copper (which produces red blood cells, maintains healthy bones, prevents thyroid problems, and anemia). All these are vital for maintaining carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolization.

However, consume lychees in moderation because they contain fructose, which may be harmful to your health in excessive amounts.

white rose is looking beautiful

It is legal to kill the drug smugglers because one drug smuggler becomes the enemy of thousands of innocent men ans women I say those who support the drug smugglers support the social evils in any country. It is a social evil spreading all over the world.

I think that Drug trafficking is a global illicit trade involving the cultivation, manufacture, distribution and sale of substances which are subject to drug prohibition laws.

At current levels, world heroin consumption (340 tons) and seizures represent an annual flow of 430-450 tons of heroin into the global heroin market. Of that total, opium from Myanmar and the Lao People’s Democratic Republic yields some 50 tons,

while the rest, some 380 tons of heroin and morphine, is produced exclusively from Afghan opium. While approximately 5 tons are consumed and seized in Afghanistan, the remaining bulk of 375 tons is trafficked worldwide via routes flowing into and through the countries neighbouring Afghanistan.
The Balkan and northern routes are the main heroin trafficking corridors linking Afghanistan to the huge markets of the Russian Federation and Western Europe.

The Balkan route traverses the Islamic Republic of Iran (often via Pakistan), Turkey, Greece and Bulgaria across South-East Europe to the Western European market, with an annual market value of some $20 billion.

The northern route runs mainly through Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan (or Uzbekistan or Turkmenistan) to Kazakhstan and the Russian Federation. The size of that market is estimated to total $13 billion per year.

different games are found in world it look like wrestling little bit differ

It is anew game invented by Ry the Russian people but it is dangerous for men body may be break and crack. Actuallu Concerns are being raised about a brutal new team fighting sport in which two teams of five engage in a brutal battle using fists and feet until only one is left standing.

Although there are rules involved in TFC, and five referees inside the ring to ensure they are followed, it is considered acceptable to keep clubbing a man in the face when he is on his back, kick him when he is down, and for two or more to team up on one unlucky opponent.

TFC is considered so brutal that even though cage fighting and “Ultimate Fighting” are allowed it is currently banned. However the US does have a TFC team which recently competed in an international tournament in Latvia.

First, everybody did boxing, then kickboxing got popular, then MMA became the next thing,” TFC USA head coach Jody Poff explained to Vice. “As a sport, we’re going to go through the same growing pains as MMA [mixed martial arts] and the UFC went through. Yeah, we’re a little crazy, but we’re pro athletes and we want to explore what’s next. The next level.”

peachpurple..very nice research.Parents play a pivotal role in the life of their child.There are many who are very rigid.They dont even like to talk to them or listen to what he or she wants to say.They scold them and sometimes punish them. When they come to know that their child has not completed his or her homework, they would say: you cant have your dinner.You go and finish your home work first. Parents should change their way of thinking. They should not insult their child.

Those statistics are very alarming. And it’s quite unfortunate that this really is happening in our society. And sometimes it’s very overwhelming to the parents sometimes. At that age th3 kids get really agitated with small things, they become unruly and talking to them can be a bit cumbersome, and very frustrating, but that should not make th3 parents get discouraged and turn away from their rebellious children. Most of the time suicidal thoughts come into being when the kids are not satisfied with their surroundings or they are not confident with themselves. So when parents notice these kids becoming miners and rebellious that’s the time they need to get close to them and talk. Not that it’s going to be an easy task but trying can make a difference in their lives. All they ar3 looking for us attention and when that attention is not found them they seem solace in the suicidal thoughts, oters become sick, others depression sets I and that’s when things get really bad. It’s always good to also once in a while check what your kids are watching and listening to, because that could also be a cause that may lead to the kind of thoughts that they may be having.

Teenage suicide is the major problem of modern age but I think it shows the darkest mood of the teens due to some severe disappointment> I explanis suicide in these words as Teen suicide is a growing health concern. It is the third-leading cause of death for young people ages 15 to 24, surpassed only by homicide and accidents, according to the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention

National suicide prevention efforts have focused on school education programs, crisis center hotlines, screening programs that seek to identify at-risk adolescents, media guidelines (suicide prevention strategies that involve educating media professionals about the prevalence of copy-cat suicides among adolescents, in an effort to minimize the impact of news stories reporting suicide) and efforts to limit firearm access.

Screening programs have proven to be helpful because research has shown that suicidal people show signs of depression or emotional distress. Referrals can be made for treatment, and effective treatment can be employed when signs are observed in time. Intervention efforts for at-risk youth can put them in contact with mental health services that can save their lives.

Suicide is a relatively rare event and it is difficult to accurately predict which persons with these risk factors will ultimately commit suicide. However, there are some possible warning signs such as:

Talking About Dying — any mention of dying, disappearing, jumping, shooting oneself, or other types of self harm

Recent Loss — through death, divorce, separation, broken relationship, self-confidence, self-esteem, loss of interest in friends, hobbies, activities previously enjoyed

Change in Personality — sad, withdrawn, irritable, anxious, tired, indecisive, apathetic Change in Behavior — can’t concentrate on school, work, routine tasks

Change in Sleep Patterns — insomnia, often with early waking or oversleeping, nightmares

Change in Eating Habits — loss of appetite and weight, or overeating Fear of losing control – acting erratically, harming self or others

Low self esteem — feeling worthless, shame, overwhelming guilt,
self-hatred, “everyone would be better off without me”

No hope for the future — believing things will never get better; that nothing will ever change

Nice research!!! great

yes you are right parent has to come forward and fill the gap between teenagers and themselves let them feel free to talk and things to do by them not by forcing them. If you want your child go ahead. so first know what your child need fulfill them child goes high and high in success path

Yes, the moon was mega size and it happens after seventy years on earth but the sight was very beautiful and fascinating for the watchers. But its effect will be on the country on the moon was shining according to astronomy.

A Supermoon happens when a Full Moon or New Moon coincides with the Moon’s closest approach to Earth; also called perigee. A Super Full Moon looks around 12% to 14% bigger than its counterpart, the Micromoon.

The Moon’s orbit around Earth is not a perfect circle, but elliptical, with one side closer to Earth than the other.
As a result of the Moon’s elliptical orbit, the distance between the Moon and Earth varies throughout the month and the year. On average the distance is about 382,900 kilometers (238,000 miles).
The point on the Moon’s orbit closest to Earth is called the perigee and the point farthest away is the apogee

When a Full Moon coincides with its closest approach to Earth, it is called a Super Full Moon. A New Moon that takes places when the Moon is around its perigee is known as a Super New Moon.
A Micromoon, on the other hand, is when a Full or a New Moon is farthest from the Earth, around apogee. It’s also known as a Minimoon, Mini Full Moon, or a Mini New Moon.

Load shedding is a regular feature here. We have a home UPS that takes care of lights, fans, tv and my pc when the current goes off.
I had plans to watch the moon but completely forgot about it.

SuperD, well done, dear! when you express your views and share them with others you encourage them,you solve their problems and clear their way.Your post is one of those who have guided the newcomers and have paved their way to success. This success may not be very big but it has its significance and meaning. Let me explain my point. For example if I get some amount, say one dollar, it is not one dollar only, it is one dollar plus the feelings and blessings of those who have benefited from your experience.So keep it up.

Yes, you say right that when someone gets payment he feels happiness on receiving it at home. I think you are one of them I congratulate you on getting the payment in time.

Happiness is the consequence of what we do and how we behave. So when a person who is unhappy shifts their focus and does something different they help themselves to become happier. Trying to think yourself happier is difficult, happiness comes when you change what you do.

We tend to think of happiness as subjective well-being, with a set of emotions and feelings.

And of course, if you ask someone if they are happy they will probably reflect on how they feel. An unhappy person will bring to mind their feelings of sadness, perhaps some negative emotions or absence of joy. And most would say they want to feel better.

It’s not easy, as any unhappy person will tell you, to think yourself happy. But you can boost your happiness by your actions. And you can sustain and nurture your happiness by what you do. Simply put, if you want to be happier you have to do something different – you have to do new things.

Am very happy to this and read it, every hard work surppose to be paid, this very testimony will make people to work more harder than ever to earn from literacybase, I got more strength to work hard, because I know it is not easy to write, and literacy base should also continue to maintain they geniueness in the plight of other, keeping promises make people to trust you, i see literacy base have keep they promieses, literacy base go on and be the best among others, although i never received anything from them but base on peoples testimony i said maybe it is true.

Congratulations and may you get many more payments for your efforts.

Hello freind, congrats, all of us feel that way if received the fruit of our labor.That was also what I have felt the first time I received a pay from the first writing site that I was in for 2 years.That site paid me $350 equivalent to 30 articles at 300 words each in one month hehehe quite many, but one main title with key words each of at least 5 was repeated 3 times. Meaning to ay one topic with 2 split titles and contents differed.That was my first pay and it was like that and the next pay I received was higher almost double, but I always slept late almost 12:00-1:00 a.m.The next site was blog job at $100 monthly, but sad it went off and may never resurrect.Then Bubblews, Mylot,and now Literacy Base. I had received one payment yet.

Once again congrats friend and make it happen every month.

Yes, there are some crimes that becomes mysterious for the police and also for the government because they cannot understand its real nature and the criminals. They commit crimes in a cunning way that none can understand who has done it without finding any proof on earth.

Philippine National Police chief Director General Ronald dela Rosa said Monday they already have an idea on who the mastermind is in the Davao blast which claimed the lives of 14 people and injured 70 others.
“Mastermind of the bombing … we already have an idea on who they are or who he is. Meron na kaming idea but hindi pa namin ipapa-public because we are still [in] the process of case buildup against him, against them,” Dela Rosa told reporters in Lipa, Batangas where he led the launching of the PNP Cup.

Dela Rosa insisted on his earlier theory that the bombing has something to do with narco-terrorism but he refused to elaborate.
“Hindi muna ako magsalita hanggang hindi pa namin ma-connect. We have to connect all the dots to have an airtight case against the suspects. So hindi ko masabi na sila yung narco-politicians na tinutukoy natin who funded the bombing … that terror attack,” he said.

The PNP chief believes that when they arrest the suspected bomber, that person would subsequently identify the mastermind.
“Kung makuha natin yung suspect … then tutuga na siya sa nag-fund, then airtight na yung ating kaso,” he said.
He assured the public that they are doing everything to arrest the bomber who is now hiding in Central Mindanao.

On my own contribution, Trump win the because american knows that they suffering under president barak Obama they have been praying to God very big expectation from God and now is that time they are looking for, america is under bondage for many years ago. Am every sure with the massive vote the citizens voted Trump in means they want a real the Democrat in that country america, am sure he will do well and restored the lost glory of America,

You’re entitled to your opinion.

Um? Does anybody want to address the possibility that the election might have been rigged? LOL. LOL. LOL. It could have been done by Russian hackers. After all, Putin called and congratulated him after the win and the Russians were partying in the streets of Moscow. I’m sorry! It’s funny but it’s also suspicious. I would not have thought about it were it not for the fact that Trump is the one who mentioned it!

One of my brothers used to say: “You know sometimes when people accuse others of doing something, it’s cause they did it! They’re just checking to see if you know that’s what they did! In other words: They want to see if they did it and got away with doing it?” LOL. LOL. LOL. Sorry. The more I think about it, the more hilarious it sounds and the more it seems to be a very real possibility the election was rigged.

Anyway … America will be America for the next 4 to 8 years and Que sera sera! Whatever will be, will be. 🙂

Good one! Didn’t think of that either! LOL. LOL.

Is this what Nostradamus foresee, he he. I remember that even Pope Benedict has this kind of news when he was chosen as the new Pope. Funny we have heard many of this kind of end of days story.

Every body should keep in mind that in every country election is won on the ground of greed, dishonesty and wealth spending on the voters underground. There is no example of fair election in any country because gentle men neither can run country nor save country from enemies external and internal.

Corrupt people run the country and save country. Think for a while to save country what the politicians do a gentle man cannot do or a religious man cannot do as well.

Voters are befooled in the name of democracy because democracy is fraud. Think, what any politician does becomes the public decision?
I think as It is a tribute to the designers of the US Constitution that the Electoral College mechanism still exists. It’s almost as if though they might also have already suspected long ago that there could be illicit efforts in the future to change an election outcome simply by stuffing the ballots in a few locations.

The indirect US electoral system has saved the country from a big crisis brought on by election fraud. Instead of changing the Constitution future election reforms should focus on making vote fraud impossible or extremely difficult to carry out.

Yes. Finally, it has to be accepted that the reasons for Donald’s winning the elections are many.

Anti-propaganda or negative propaganda by whatever name we call it has fetched him a lot.

Mr. Donald was abused and his followers were amused. Even wearing the T-shirts by his supporters was amused and pointed out as weird and mentioned as ‘never-heard-of’ method in any U.S Elections.

The media outrightly supported Mrs. Clinton. Her statements became sweet and that of Mr. Donald were ‘soar’. Totally biased blogs, articles, and writing became the day of events and found a place in the Newspapers and Magazines.

The Moderates abused him as ‘lunatic’, ‘crack’, ‘negative minded’, ‘mad’ and what not. Every word of abuse was used against him. Vulgarity became routine Time and again the Tax-evasion became a topic of debate as if the Moderates were the only sacred and prompt on the planet Earth.

When Mr. Donald said that he would make the U.S great he actually mean it. Neither the China nor the Russia needs to invade it or occupy it. Whatever bad had to occur had already occurred to the U.S.

It should be remembered that the US owes more debts to the China and Japan The debts of the U.S to China is running in billion dollars

China owns $1.2237 trillion worth of U.S Government securities and Japan this figure stands at $1.2244 trillion. The U.S trade in goods with China since the year 2011 to 2015 do not exhibit any improvement towards reducing the imports which are always on the increasing side

In the above context, the statement of Mr. Donald was hailed by the U.S citizen. They accepted him . They welcomed him to be their President instead of welcoming a candidate involved in more dangerous email scandal.

His winning the election is not by chance or by any lines of fate.

Mrs. Clinton was supported from nook and corner of the globe. Everybody including the leaders of the other countries wished for her victory.

Mr. Obama endorsed Mrs. Clinton openly for the best reasons of QUID-PRO-QUO . The media supported her. Mr. Donald was made single to fight the Elections. He had no support of his own party members. Every- one tried to off their face from him.

But, Mr. Donald was never disappointed.
The people of U.S were always with him though the whole world stood against him.

Wow