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"Naked Prom" is the main musical event of 2017; but it's forbidden to have an erection

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At first glance, it may seem like a joke. But it's not. On the 17th of this month, the Massarandupió beach, a refuge of naturists in the interior of Bahia, was the scene of the event "Forró Nu". The poster (featured picture), in which all people appear without clothes, promised "gifts, play and sexual freedom." In addition to paying a ticket of BRL 80 (more ou less USD 25) for each couple, the other requirement of the event is that everyone would be without clothes. The event has very clear rules. Only couples can enter, sex in public is prohibited and the presence of children is prohibited. One of the organizers of the event ensures that the prom attracted people from other states: "We have many clients from various states, including from Rio de Janeiro, looking for us," said the organizer, before pointing out that no one can have sex at the party. "Forró Nu is an event that follows the code of ethics, which does not allow for publ...

Globe Books launches series of albums with original Tintin comics in Brazil

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The Brazilian publishing Globe Books announced the launch of a collection of albums in hardcover of the Tintin character, with the title The Adventures of Tintin. The character was created by the Belgian cartoonist Hergé in 1929. The comic will be released as originally published in the 1930s, as a facsimile version of the series - these volumes are in black and white. Remember that, over the decades, Hergé redrew and modified several of his stories, is due to adapt to the new times or to correct some inconsistencies. The first titles that still arrive in this month to bookstores are Tintin in the Congo, Tintin in America and the Cigars of the Pharaoh, all in format 21 x 28 cm and priced at BRL 59.90. These albums are already on pre-sale on Amazon Brazil with discounted. In Brazil, the news generated a great controversy due to the announcement of the original publication of the work Tintin in the Congo, because various social groups in the country rank the book as being r...

Officials of the transit company are parking the official cars in prohibited places

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A fact that has become common in the city of São Paulo: cars of municipal transit company were caught parked in prohibited places. Parking spaces for seniors, for disabled people, bus stop, bike lanes and sidewalks lowered are locations that have become the preferred target for government officials to park the prefecture's vehicles on the streets. Worst of all this: the mayor doesn't take actions against the involved people.