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Paperblog Editor's Pick

• Sakhalin, 1894 - 1905

  

  The Sakhalin Island near the Far Eastern coast of Russia was inhabited until the 19th century only by its ancient natives: the Nivkhs in the north and the Ainu... Read more

  The 22 September 2011 by   Gerard
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• The True Story Of Captain Kidd

  

  image credit William Kidd (c. 1645-1701) was a Scottish sailor remembered for his trial and execution for piracy after returning from a voyage to the Indian... Read more

  The 22 September 2011 by   Gerard
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• The Wow! Gorillas Exhibition

  

  image credit An army of 60 life-sized gorilla models have gone on display outside City Hall on the south bank of the Thames in London to celebrate the 175th... Read more

  The 22 September 2011 by   Gerard
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• Tata Nano Goes 'Bling'

  Strange. The world's cheapest car manufacturer reveals what probably is one of the most expensive cars in the world. The Tata Nano is an inexpensive,... Read more

  The 22 September 2011 by   Gerard
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• The Taj Mahal: A Collaboration

  

  In the spring of 2000, I went to India to do an author visit at the American Embassy School in New Delhi and was taken to see the Taj Mahal. Despite all the... Read more

  The 21 September 2011 by   Carolinearnoldtravel
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• On the Boards: Comprehensive Plan for the Reconstruction of Jacmel, Haiti

  

  A proposed comprehensive development plan by architecture and urbanism Trans_City for the reconstruction of Jacmel, Haiti located on the edge of the city. The... Read more

  The 21 September 2011 by   Architechnophilia
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• Jim McElvaney at No Walls

  

  Bringing together an eclectic mix of figurative drawings, paintings and prints Stop Looking at the Walls, look out the Window encourages the audience to look... Read more

  The 21 September 2011 by   Invisiblemadevisible
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• Featured Abstract Artist: Frederick Choisel

  

  The abstract paintings of New York artist Frederick Choisel have a weighty textured presence that feels almost sculptural. Interestingly, he begins his work wit... Read more

  The 21 September 2011 by   Abstractartbylt
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• Review: Schoolhouse Rock Live! (TheatreBam Chicago)

  

  Director and creator Scott Ferguson has assembled a wonderful cast with great synergy. It feels like a real labor of love and reminiscence. Let the kids stay... Read more

  The 21 September 2011 by   Chicagotheaterbeat
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• Pakistani Truck Art

  

  Pakistani truck drivers have a long tradition of painting their vehicles. It started out as a way for truck drivers to take reminders of home with them on long... Read more

  The 21 September 2011 by   Gerard
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