Photo exhibit illustrates Brazil outside the World Cup
Related posts:Music legend Rubén Blades writes Editus to praise Costa Rica’s World Cup achievements ‘Cathedrals of Soccer’ worships the stadium Final World Cup showdown, viral theater, and other happenings around Costa Rica Costa Ricans racked up credit card debt on TVs, travel during World Cup In 2013, three photographers decided to fly to Brazil and take pictures of the people there. They knew about the impending World Cup, and they knew thecontroversial politics of FIFA in Brazil. They wanted to document regular folks – especially in poor communities, which have benefitted little from the international soccer championship.The fruit of their labor is “Fora Dos Estadios” (“Outside of the Stadiums”), a photo exhibit now on display at Maya’s Lounge in Ciudad Colón. The collection of 12 large prints and 50 or so smaller photographs illustrates their journey to the South American nation.“The project happened so fast that I didn’t really have expectations about the things I would find there,” says Leticia Perelstein, a 32-year-old Argentinian who has spent several years in Costa Rica. For the project, Perelstein collaborated with documentary photographer Alison Domzalski and Roberval Almeida, a native Brazilian. “I’ve always been interested in art. Photography for me has always been more about people. So we all decided to join forces and do a project in Brazil.”Two years ago, Perelstein earned a master’s in Peace Education from the University for Peace in Ciudad Colón, and she has done community work in Costa Rica ever since. As an extension of that work, the trio’s goal was to conduct photography workshops in the favelas of Pernambuco, near one of the World Cup stadiums. Their goal was to give instruction, hand out digital cameras, and put together a final portfolio. Perelstein estimates that between 180 and 200 students participated in these workshops.Ultimately, they plan was to contribute to a public art series called the Inside Out Project. The project was established by French photographer J.R., who displays massive collages of portraits in urban spaces. Perelstein, Domzalski and Almeida wish to extend the project to Pernambuco, and they have begun an Indiegogo campaign to fund the endeavor. Courtesy Leticia PerelsteinAlthough Perelstein grew up in a nearby Argentina, she had never visited Brazil before, and she speaks only basic Portuguese. (In contrast, having spent much of her life in New York City, Perelstein’s English is flawless). She and her collaborators decided not to wait for funding, as the grant-writing process could take forever. They spent their own money and organized the workshops themselves.Initially, Perelstein expected to use photography to condemn the World Cup and FIFA’s presence in Brazil. “At first our intention was to criticize,” she said. But as they spent more time spent in the country, the tone of the project evolved. “Once we started to work in the communities, it became more of a celebration and less of a criticism of the World Cup. They were proud, of course. They’re Brazilian. They love soccer. Now [the exhibit] has more of a neutral perspective.”Perelstein was also pleasantly surprised by the openness of the people – not because she doubted Brazilian hospitality, but because she knew the power of her lens. “I tend to sometimes be judgmental about foreign people coming in and taking photos,” she recalls. “But I was surprised by their warmth. I admired the welcome we received from everyone.”At the same time, working in Brazil has affected Perelstein’s lifelong relationship with soccer. “I’ve been reflecting on it a lot,” she says. “I grew up watching the World Cup. It’s always been a big affair for me, even though I don’t watch soccer the rest of the year. But this year I’ve been less enthusiastic about it. I’ve been thinking a lot about the other side – the other realities that I think are disappointing.”“Fora Dos Estadios” continues through July at Maya’s Lounge, Ciudad Colón. Free. Info: “Fora Dos Estadios” Indiegogo site. Facebook Comments
Sponsored Stories “I don’t know why they are inciting people now. Right now, villagers from outside our place are gathering,” the priest said, adding, “God help us.”However a neighbor who tried to resolve tension said that Islamists from outside the village came and held a conference in the mosque calling for revenge for insulting the Quran, but security officials intervened and prevented escalation. The priest and the resident spoke on condition of anonymity, fearing reprisals.Rights groups say allegations of contempt of religion are on the increase. Many are made against Coptic Christians, showcasing the tenuous position of a minority estimated to make up 8 to 10 percent of the population.Some of the accusations are made by members of radical Islamist groups, whose political clout has risen since the 2011 popular uprising that overthrew President Hosni Mubarak.A flurry of criminal investigations in recent weeks comes amid heightened tensions over an anti-Islam film produced in the United States, which sparked protests across the Muslim world.The most recent case is a rare example of minors being accused of contempt of religion. Local cleric Sheik Gamal Shamardal said residents of the village of Ezbat Marco saw the boys, ages 9 and 10, bring pages of the Quran behind a local mosque and urinate on them. Associated PressCAIRO (AP) – Egyptian authorities on Thursday released of two Coptic Christian boys taken into in juvenile detention for allegedly urinating on the Quran, but they will remain under investigation, a security official said.Even as news spread that the boys would be freed, their village remained tense.According to priest in the village, located in the province of Beni Suef south of Cairo, local leaders of Gamaa Islamiya _ once a prominent militant group _ took to mosques, rallying Muslims to rise up against the order to release the boys. How Arizona is preparing the leader of the next generation (Copyright 2012 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.) Comments Share Construction begins on Chandler hospital expansion project Police on Tuesday arrested the boys, and a crowd of angry residents gathered outside the police station. Fearing violence, security forces surrounded the village and the boys were taken to a nearby juvenile detention facility.The neighbor said that the boys are illiterate and could not have recognized the Quran.“We brought one boy and asked him if he knew this is the Quran. He didn’t know it was the Quran. He can’t even read or write, like most kids in the village. They are illiterate and even those who go to school don’t know how to read. If you bring a Quran, he wouldn’t recognize it,” he said.When police officer came at night to take the boys, “we begged him to leave the kids. They can’t spend night outside their home. The officer said he feared for their lives and he wanted to keep them with him.”He said a third of the villagers are Christian and the rest are Muslims.“We visit each other, we are together in weddings, funerals and everything,” he said. “We became a target. When anything happens outside, we bear the results.”Father Abdel-Qouddos Hana, deputy of Archbishop Estafanous with whom the boys’ village is affiliated, believed that the over-reaction to the boys’ action was related to the anti-Islam movie. Mary Coyle ice cream to reopen in central Phoenix Four benefits of having a wireless security system Arizona families, Arizona farms: A legacy of tradition embracing animal care and comfort through modern technology Top Stories Bottoms up! Enjoy a cold one for International Beer Day Former Arizona Rep. Don Shooter shows health improvement “I think this is all about the movie,” he said. “We stood by our brothers here in their protests, but some people have bad souls,” he said.Security chief Gen. Attiya Mazrou in Beni Suef province south of Cairo said that authorities ordered the boys to be released after five days in detention, and they were taken to a police station to await their parents.It was not immediately possible to reach the boys’ family for comment.Seventeen cases of alleged contempt of religion have been filed since the January 2011 uprising, including at least five in recent weeks, the Egyptian Initiative for Personal Rights said.The cases include a Christian teacher in the southern province of Assiut who received six years in prison for posting anti-Islam material on his Facebook page.A female Coptic teacher in another southern town was also summoned for interrogation last week and detained for a night after her students accused her of speaking offensively about the Prophet Muhammad in class. The teacher was released from detention, but prosecutors are still investigating her, human rights activists said.A Coptic Christian activist, Alber Saber, is facing trial for posting material on his Facebook page deemed offensive to religion. He was first detained after neighbors complained he had posted the anti-Islam film, but investigators didn’t find it. Nonetheless, within days he was put on trial on charges of contempt of religion. His trial began last week.
Top Stories Former Cardinals kicker Phil Dawson retires Calais Campbell took the money. The Jacksonville Jaguars reportedly gave him $30 million guaranteed through the first two years of his contract, and it’s fair the 30-year-old took the deal on what could be his last big contract of his career.Even though he’s leaving Arizona, the outgoing Cardinals defensive end won’t forget the mark he left.Campbell took out a full page of The Arizona Republic on Sunday to thank Cardinals fans for his nine-year NFL career in the desert. Derrick Hall satisfied with D-backs’ buying and selling Today, @Jagurs DL @Campbell93 took out a full-page ad in the Arizona Republic.Excited to see his impact in the Jacksonville community! pic.twitter.com/AKzTCvM9AL— Tad Dickman (@Tdickman89) March 12, 2017The veteran thanked young people, fans and community members for their support, and he also promised he would continue helping with his efforts in the Valley through the Charles Richard Campbell Foundation, which he founded.Full text of Campbell’s message to Arizona’s fan reads as follows.“Over the past nine years, the people of the Valley of the Sun have become my family. For every fan that cheered each sack, for every community member that volunteered and supported the CRC Foundation, and for every young person that inspired me to never settle for less, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. It has been my honor to represent you on the football field and in the community. I promise to carry on the CRC Foundation’s work here and will continue to fund Calais’ Kroc Stars, our daily after school program. This community believed in me and supported me unconditionally since day one and for that I am forever grateful.— Calais Campbell”Here is a look at the ad in print. Former #AZCardinals DL Calais @Campbell93 takes out full page ad in AZ Republic to say thanks to AZ.. #Ding pic.twitter.com/Jw2I4C40w7— Paul Calvisi (@PaulCalvisi) March 12, 2017 Comments Share Grace expects Greinke trade to have emotional impact The 5: Takeaways from the Coyotes’ introduction of Alex Meruelo
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The desire of the Armenians of Cyprus is to be officially designated a community and not a religious group, and to have a vote in parliament, its representative in the House said.In an interview with the Cyprus News Agency, Vartkes Mahdessian stressed that they were not seeking any changes at the moment.“We, me personally, are not seeking this at this moment, to change the constitution, because things are already complicated with the Cyprus problem and I do not want to add more difficulties,” he said.Armenians, Maronites, and Latins (Catholics) are considered religious groups, part of the Greek Cypriot community. They have one elected representative in parliament who does not have a vote.“Ours is a token presence, yes we are members of the House education committee and are present in the plenum, but we cannot vote, submit a bill, and so on,” Mahdessian said.He expressed hope for a settlement, and only after that they can change from group to community and have a right to vote in parliament.One of the main problems faced by the community in Cyprus is preserving its customs, culture, language, and religion.Armenians are nominally Christians and members of the country’s own Church.“This fight is very difficult; a lot of efforts are made and I must confess that the community is quite organised,” he said.A lot of Armenians applying for jobs in the public sector, professional associations, but also those wishing to become army officers, face a language problem since exams are conducted in the Greek language, putting them at a disadvantage.The island’s official languages are Greek and Turkish.But in recent years knowledge of the Armenian language has followed a downward trend in the community, with a simultaneous rise of Greek.Many parents wonder why they should send their children to Armenian schools since it would affect their future, Mahdessian said.You May LikeFigLeaf Beta AppHow to Become Fully Anonymous Online in Less Than 3 Minutes? Better safe than sorryFigLeaf Beta AppUndoClassmates.comLook For Any High School Yearbook, It’s FreeClassmates.comUndoTruthFinder People Search SubscriptionOne Thing All Liars Have in Common, Brace YourselfTruthFinder People Search SubscriptionUndo Pensioner dies after crash on Paphos-Polis roadUndoTurkish Cypriot actions in Varosha ‘a clear violation’ of UN resolutions, Nicosia saysUndoRemand for pair in alleged property fraud (Updated)Undoby Taboolaby Taboola
Non-resident bank deposits registered a 13 per cent drop in 2018 as a result of stricter anti-money laundering (AML) policies adopted by the banking sector, the central bank of Cyprus (CBC) said on Friday.Including special purpose entities, non-resident deposits dropped by €1.4bn, or 12.7 per cent year-on-year in 2018, compared with a 2.1 per cent fall in 2017.“This is partly due to the stricter guidelines to banks as part of reinforcing AML practices,” the CBC said in its annual report.As regards local deposits, the report said the uncertainty created by the sale of the co-operative central bank stabilised the deposits of Cyprus residents, which chalked up a €2.1 per cent rise on an annual basis compared with a 5.5 per cent increase at the end of 2017.In June last year, the CBC had instructed supervised banks to avoid business with “shell and letterbox companies.”The term ‘shell companies’ refers to non-public traded, limited liability companies and other entities to which any of the following could apply: There is no physical presence, i.e. “a meaningful mind and management” in the country they are domiciled other than a mailing address, the companies have no established economic activity, they have little to no independent economic value lacking documentary proof to the contrary and the jurisdiction in which they are registered does not require the submission of independently audited accounts.The CBC report coincided with a report on money laundering by the US State Department’s Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs.According to the report, at the end of 2017, Cyprus had 217,588 companies registered, many by nonresidents.“The Cypriot financial system is vulnerable to money laundering by domestic and foreign criminal enterprises and individuals, although proceeds generated abroad pose a greater threat,” the report said. “Despite legal requirements to identify beneficial owners to government authorities, some Cypriot law and accounting firms help construct layered corporate entities to mask the identities of financial beneficiaries.”The report said organized criminal groups and others have reportedly used Cypriot banks to launder proceeds, particularly from Russian and Ukrainian illicit activity.It warned that the gaming sector may pose new, “potential vulnerabilities as the Cypriot authorities adjust to supervising casino-based activity.”The State Department acknowledged that Cyprus continues to upgrade its AML legal framework and has finalised its first AML/CFT national risk assessment (NRA) on November 30, 2018.“The NRA assesses the money laundering threat as high to the Cypriot banking sector and medium-high to trust and company service providers, lawyers and accounting firms.”The NRA identified numerous areas for improvement, including more effective implementation of AML laws and regulations, enhanced capacity building and awareness training in all sectors, and specialised training for prosecutors, investigators, and the judiciary.The report said the CBC circular on shell companies has led banks to close noncompliant accounts and refuse to open new ones that did not meet the criteria.The Bank of Cyprus alone has terminated 8,070 customers, some with multiple accounts, and has rejected 4,354 potential new customers. As a result, it has incurred a loss in turnover of €4.5bn between 2015 and 2018 and a €13.3m in net profit.The lender said it also eliminated hundreds of professional intermediaries – from 1,601 in 2014, the bank now has 287.The other big bank, Hellenic, has reportedly closed over 10,000 accounts in recent years. Deposits from high-risk countries have been reduced by more than 50 per cent and currently account for less than five per cent of the total.The lender has lost €2om in profits because international business de-risking and has also cut introducers by 50 per cent since 2014.You May LikeCalifornia Earthquake AuthorityWe protect our home with earthquake insuranceCalifornia Earthquake AuthorityUndoLivestlyChip And Joanna’s $18M Mansion Is Perfect, But It’s The Backyard Everyone Is Talking AboutLivestlyUndoPopularEverythingColorado Mom Adopted Two Children, Months Later She Learned Who They Really ArePopularEverythingUndo Concern over falling tourism numbersUndoCypriot tycoon launches ‘Bank of Cannabis’UndoNicosia will use ‘all diplomatic means at its disposal’ to counter Turkish actionsUndoby Taboolaby Taboola