Necrophilia in a Cemetery Lands Man in Jail

by Michael Hone Posted on June 5, 2012

Brazil News

Police in Northeastern Brazil arrest a man for necrophilia after, they say, he violated the corpse of an elderly woman
Tomb broken open by necrophiliac (photo: Civil Police/G1)
FORTALEZA, Brazil – Police in Northeast Brazil arrested a 27-year-old man for necrophilia in a cemetery after he sexually violated the corpse of an elderly woman. The suspect broke open the tomb containing the body of the 86-year-old woman – buried in a public cemetery last week in rural Tamboril, Ceará – broke open the casket and had sexual relations with the corpse, reported online media.

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Snow Forecast for Southern Brazil

by Michael Hone Posted on June 4, 2012

Brazil News

Hard Frost in Southern Brazil May 2012
Hard Frost in Southern Brazil May 2012 (photo: Liane Castilhos)
PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil – Snow forecast for Southern Brazil this week as a heavy mass of polar air brings freezing temperatures. In Rio Grande do Sul, the State Foundation for Agricultural Research (Fepagro) forecasts possible snow in the state on Wednesday.

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Santos Municipal Orchidarium Reopens

by Michael Hone Posted on June 3, 2012

Brazil News

Santos Municipal Orchidarium and Zoological Park
Santos Municipal Orchidarium and Zoological Park (photo: G1)

SAO PAULO – Santos Municipal Orchidarium reopens its gates to the public on Tuesday (June 5), at 10 am, after being closed for three years. According to the city, the park just completed its largest renovation since its inauguration 66 years ago.

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Happy 33rd Birthday Morena Baccarin!

by Michael Hone Posted on June 2, 2012

Brazil News

Happy 32nd birthday Morana Baccarin
Morena Baccarin turns 32 (photo: Wikipedia)

RIO DE JANEIRO – Happy 33rd birthday Morena Baccarin! The Brazilian actress turns 33 today, June 2nd. Born in Rio de Janeiro in 1979 to journalist Fernando Baccarin and actress Vera Setta, she has lived in the United States since age 6.

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18-Carat Gold-Plated Vibrator taken by Robber

by Michael Hone Posted on May 31, 2012

Brazil News

Vanessa Baldini, sex boutique owner shows off the 18-carat gold-plated vibrator, Nea
$4,000 dollar golden vibrator (photo: G1/Rafaelo Céo)

BRASILIA – An armed man robbed a sex shop in the capital on Wednesday evening, taking only an 18-carat gold-plated vibrator. The robber forced the clerk to take the item, called Nea and sold by special order only, from a display case. The vibrator retails for about U.S. $4,000 dollars.

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Legalization of Marijuana Focus of Protest

by Michael Hone Posted on May 26, 2012

Brazil News

Marijuana March in Brasilia calling for legalization of Marijuana on Friday 25 May 2012
Marijuana March in Brasília 2012 (photo: tribunahoje.com)

BRASILIA – Activists in the nation’s capital occupied the Esplanade of Ministries on Friday afternoon, agitating for legalization of marijuana in Brazil, reported online media. The protest began promptly at 4:20 pm, the time associated the world over with marijuana culture.

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Brazilian Poker Club Robbed

by Michael Hone Posted on May 25, 2012

Brazil News

Ypiranga Texas Club in Porto Alegre Brazil robbed on Thursday night 24 May 2012
Ypiranga Texas Card Club Porto Alegre (photo: Ronaldo Bernardi/Zero Hora

PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil – A gang of armed men assaulted a Brazilian poker club in Porto Alegre on Thursday night, taking hostages and robbing employees and patrons, reported online news media. Located in the posh Moinhos de Vento neighborhood of the capital, the card club is a popular destination for poker players.

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