From the monthly archives:

August 2008

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Milton’s 400th anniversary.

Milton’s 400th anniversary.
Great art is great not because it enters an academic curriculum, and neither is greatness affirmed by the awarding of prizes or …

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Washington Post: Why NBC’s Olympic Coverage Doesn’t Mention Who Designed the Bird’s Nest

Washington Post: Why NBC’s Olympic Coverage Doesn’t Mention Who Designed the Bird’s Nest
“During the fantastic opening ceremonies, as well as many hours of broadcasting …

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double standard

double standard

Poster Boy NYC posted a photo:

double standard

Poster Boy Subway Art…

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National Geographic Map of the Day

National Geographic Map of the Day
Once a day, a zoomable map from their archives depicting an historical news event or milestone, accompanied by a …

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Scholars: Kafka’s Porn Stash Wasn’t Porn (Yes It Was) [Books]

Scholars: Kafka’s Porn Stash Wasn’t Porn (Yes It Was) [Books]
We were excited when a researcher exposed a stash of pornography—long ignored by uptight scholars—in …

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Doma Cafe & Gallery (2)/5) on Yelp.com

Doma Cafe & Gallery (2)/5) on Yelp.com
Pricey but precious, and buzzing with activity: much in the vein of another cramped West Village coffee bar …

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