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Historical Art on Currency - Gazeta Mercantil Ads (GALLERY)
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In the West, online publication is a core of modern literature. It’s now been proven that in China, the same can be said for journalism and the web.
Roughly 20 per cent of bestselling books in China now stem from online literature. A press release from the Frankfurt Book Fair likens writing for …[More]
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I have never seen a more moving animation than this PSA entitled “Burma Viral,” from the beautiful imagery and soul-touching music to the potent message. The 90 second clip was created by Shilo for MTV and Ogilvy to bring awareness to Burma, or Myanmar.
The animated public service announcement…[More]
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My father, a German living in Beijing, sent me a beautiful article from Bild.de, the online version of a popular German newspaper. It was a moving piece that was supplemented with touching photos like those in the gallery. It got me thinking how a natural disaster can leave over 42,000 individuals k…[More]
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Karl Fisch created Shift Happens, the most favourited presentation on SlideShare. In April 2007, Michael Arnold got the high school teacher’s permission to take it to the next level by turning it into a video.
Fisch discusses global shifts occurring and the impact globalization will have on educ…[More]
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While it's hard for most of us to image, not everyone can afford to have their hair washed and trimmed, and that includes children. In eastern India, a new initiative is seeing around 4,000 barbers volunteer their services to school-aged children who could otherwise not afford a hair cut.
They'll b…[More]
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If you're a rockstar traveling through Amsterdam, where are you going to stay? You could book a room at the Backstage Hotel, a themed accommodation in the Netherlands.
It's rumored that a few pop and rock bands have already stayed there, so if that's true, it would be ideal if you're looking to ho…[More]
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Japan has vending machines that dispense cigarettes, and just like similar machines in Europe, they provoke issues with underage children buying tobacco. To help prevent access to cigarettes by minors, Japan has come up with a new sensory technology that is meant to detect the age of the buyer by me…[More]
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Are squirrels the new tofu? Apparently, the little rodents have recently earned themselves the reputation of being an ethical delicacy in the UK. "Suburban 'free-range' meat," was what TreeHugger called it, and the Guardian described it as, "The ultimate ethical meal."
We've mentioned before that t…[More]
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Criss Angel, the young rock magician and escape artist, is collaborating with Cirque du Soleil to launch Believe, a new Las Vegas show at the Luxor Hotel and Casino.
The teaser for the much-anticipated show has finally been launched, and can be seen above.
The show kicks off in about five months…[More]
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Recently, Amnesty International has been extremely active in producing intense and thought-provoking campaigns. The latest addition is "Picture" which was inspired by infamous Abu Ghraib images of prisoners being tortured and ridiculed.
The campaign ingeniously uses the logo of Amnesty Internationa…[More]
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The Kokopelli’s Cave Bed & Breakfast is a luxury hotel located in New Mexico near the Mesa Verde National Monument. The entrance to this usual B&B;is located in the cliff face. It can only be reached by walking down a steep path in an alleyway which is paved with irregular sandstone steps. The cav…[More]
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Who knew Gothic architecture could be so unbelievably funky and hip? Kruisherenhotel, located in Maastricht, Netherlands proves that it can be. We've seen renovated churches as homes, but this 15th century monastery is a beautiful example of how the ancient old world architecture can thrive today an…[More]
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The fake giant river painted on Dutch streets a few months ago must have been a hit, because now another giant street mural has been created in the Netherlands, this time featuring images of giant fried eggs.
The Art Aggcident will be on display in a giant urban square for the next six months in L…[More]
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The HOMA Libre, or Hotel of Modern Art in the Yanshan District of Guangxi, China can well be described as extreme eclecticism in terms of architecture and design.
With bedrooms featuring giant silver, padded headboards, the HOMA Libre mixes ultra modern furniture with rugged, Tarzan-style canopies…[More]
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ABC has launched a new initiative in conjunction with several US universities that would be every journalism student’s dream. They are setting up on-campus broadcast stations in which students can work with ABC directly to gain hands on experience.
The company is committed to getting younger dem…[More]
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If you've ever dreamed of living inside a museum, here's your chance!
While Trendhunter.com has featured hotels that look like museums, the 21c Museum Hotel in Louisville, KY actually is one, it's even funded by the International Contemporary Art Foundation!
The newly opened modern art hotel has …[More]
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A lot of exotic destinations, including Rio de Janeiro, have two sides to them: the beautiful, touristy side shown in the media, and the "real," sketchier side.
Not everyone wants the postcard experience; in fact, some companies are actually paid to set up traffickers and tourists. Private Tours, …[More]
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The prestigious architecture firm Foster and Partners have won an international competition to design a highly sustainable mixed use complex for Beach Road in Singapore. Occupying an entire city block, they will create a 150,000 square meter ecologically-friendly quarter in downtown Singapore with c…[More]
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Playgrounds are made for kids to have fun and enjoy their years of innocence. That's the general thought in most parts of the world, but in some Soviet countries, playgrounds house evil-looking, nightmarish statues that illustrated the elements of Slavic fairy tales.
The demon-like playground equi…[More]
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Fee is not a mop! This a wild image was recently taken at a preview of a purebred dog show in Dortmund Germany. The Puli named Fee, a sheep herding dog, was jumping over a bar...the type used in the sport of dog agility.
According to the American Kennel Club, "The Puli coat is unique. There is not…[More]
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Anticipation is rising in Beijing for the Summer 2008 Olympic Games, and that excitement has translated into some pretty unique art. Song of Sand 2008, shown in the above video, is a really creative project that celebrates Chinese art forms and symbolism in conjunction with the Olympic brand.
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True to the country's green nature, Canada's official Olympic 2008 clothing line will be an environmentally-friendly one. In addition to having Canada's patriotic red and white colours, the fashion line is laced with hints of forest green.
The fashion line, which was unveiled at a Toronto fashion …[More]
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We've covered a number of different street style blogs, and recently mentioned The Sartorialist was covering college fashion at Yale. Now the live fashion spotting has spread to events, with Style.com covering the real life fashions of Coachella attendees.
Linlee Allen photographed attendees of Th…[More]
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Freud might say this designer most certainly underwent trauma during his toilet training years. Designer Perry Dixon has built a better mousetrap, or rather, a better toilet. The claim is that the Rocking Horse Toilet provides health benefits because of its unique construction. The "rider" can expel…[More]
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Concierge magazine released a list of the 10 most environmentally endangered locations to visit.
"Isn't it ironic that as it gets easier to travel around the world, there are fewer amazing things to see?" the magazine asks.
The Taj Mahal’s beautiful exterior is suffering possibly irreparable …[More]
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Although extremely popular in North America, the Oreo cookie proved not to be so well received when it was first introduced to the Chinese market. It turns out that the Chinese generally found the original version of the cookie too sweet, the traditional round shape was very different than the more …[More]
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"With great power comes great responsibility," and that is true for holding celebrity status as well. Hollywood A-listers have a huge influence on people, so it's great to see stars like Will Ferrell use their fame for a good cause.
The Anchorman star is known for his funny ways, but through these…[More]
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Beijing looks like they're just about ready to host the Summer 2008 Olympic Games. At the very least, they've got the Beijing Capital International Airport ready to receive athletes, media and visitors from about the world. In fact, the new Terminal 3 building alone is reportedly capable of facilita…[More]
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Japan has a whole realm of sub-cultures that seem utterly bizarre to foreigners. Tokyology is a recently released documentary that covers some of the most unique aspects of Japanese pop-culture, with a heavy emphasis on the Tokyo and individual regions like Harajuku and Shinjuku.
To supplement the…[More]
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Bloggers Defy Great Firewall - Chinese Publishers Embrace Web
Animated Art as a PSA - 'Burma Viral' for Myanmar (VIDEO)
Exposing Humanity Through Photos - Images of China’s Earthquake (GALLERY)
Educational Virals - Shift Happens by Karl Fisch (VIDEO)
Free Hair Cuts For The Poor - 4,000 Barbers Clean Up Indian Children
Rockstar Hotels - BackStage Amsterdam
ID Via Wrinkle Detection - Japanese Cigarette Vending (UPDATE)
Suburban Free-Range Meat - Squirrels An Ethical Meal?
Magic Meets Acrobatics - Cirque du Soleil 'Believe' to Star 'Criss Angel' (VIDEO)
Burning Inhumane Images - Amnesty International Picture Campaign (GALLERY)
Mountain Cave Homes - Kokopelli's Cave Bed & Breakfast (GALLERY)
Hip Gothic Church Hotels - Kruisherenhotel (GALLERY)
Giant Dutch Street Art - Henk Hoftra's Art Eggcident (GALLERY)
Modern Art Hotels – HOMA Libre (GALLERY)
Big Network Reporting on Campus - ABC Recruits University Students
Museum Hotels - 21C (VIDEO)
Sketchy Slum Tours - Rio Favela Trafficking Tours
Eco-Friendly Singaporean Architecture - Beach Road Complex (GALLERY)
Playgrounds from Hell - Slavic Nighmare Parks (GALLERY)
Extreme Dog Photography - Flying Puli (GALLERY)
Beijing Olympic Art - Song of Sand 2008 (VIDEO)
Eco-Friendly Olympic Fashion - Canadian Teams Go Green (VIDEO)
Event Style Blogs - Coachella Fashion (GALLERY)
Rocking Horse Toilets - Perry Dixon's Saddle Toilet
Environmentally Endangered Tourism - Places to Visit While You Can (GALLERY)
Chinese Oreos - Kraft Reformulates Cookie For New Market (VIDEO)
Celebrity PSAs II - Will Ferrell & Jennifer Aniston for Burma (VIDEO)
Mega Terminals - Beijing Terminal 3 is World's Largest Building (VIDEO)
Top 65 Japanese Pop Culture Posts + Tokyology (SUPER GALLERY) (VIDEO)
