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Like Seasonal Produce? European Autumn Fruit Is Full of Pesticides, Group Says
A substantial portion of various fruit grown in Europe has traces of pesticides, according to the Pesticides Action Network Europe (PAN Europa).

How to See If Your Personal Info Was Exposed in the 2022 TAP Hack (Ours Was)
If you’ve had the pleasure of flying TAP, strangers are likely doing horrible things to your email address on the darkweb right now.

Portugal house prices rise most since 2010 | Bloomberg
Or, as your broker probably told you, a great time to buy!

Getting Thrifty: The Second-Hand Stores of Lisbon
Vintage, up-cycled, second-hand, or just plain USED: whatever you call not-new clothes, here’s where to find them in Lisbon, from bargain bins to boutiques.

Momentous Eventus: Momentous Hiatus Edition
“If you get tired, learn to rest, not quit.”
Banksy.

Momentous Eventus: Be Kind, Be Fair, Get Lucky Edition
“Forgiveness is the fragrance that the violet sheds on the heel that has crushed it.”
Mark Twain.

Reflector #37: Weather Report – “Lusitanos”
Weather Report saxophonist Wayne Shorter’s first wife was Portuguese, but that only partially explains this song. If at all.

Momentous Eventus: Humans, Orangutans, and Selfless Selfies Edition
“What is tolerance? It is the consequence of humanity. We are all formed of frailty and error; let us pardon reciprocally each other’s folly – that is the first law of nature.” – Voltaire.

Reflector #36: Paul Banks – “Lisbon”
Interpol’s Paul Banks released his first solo album in 2012 under his own name and the song “Lisbon,” according to him, is lan invitation.

Momentous Eventus: August Dreams Edition
“Reality is wrong. Dreams are for real.”
Tupac Shakur.

Reflector #35: Christian Kjellvander – “Portugal”
The waters of Portugal appear to be the jumping-off point for Swedish singer-songwriter Christian Kjellvander’s first song on his 2003 album.