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80The most perfect cushion cut diamond in the world
As mentioned in a previous hub, cushion cut diamonds are old cuts, generally pre-1920s. They are characterised by smaller top facets ("tables"), and slightly deeper proportions. This results in greater light...
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75I. M. Pei and the New Suzhou Museum
I. M. Pei has an impressive resumé. His work on the Pyramids of the Louvre in Paris have garnered much attention. But equally impressive is his work on the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, OH, and...
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79Rosetta Stone
When I first encountered the term Rosetta stone, I thought it was a precious stone, like a diamond or something of the kind. Hoo boy, was I sooo wrooong... Rosetta stone is an artifact they discovered in...
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76What's Free in Paris?
Hemingway remembered his blissful impoverished life here. Revolutions in art were created by poverty-stricken young artists. But today, what's free? Parks, beautiful walks, major museums, and churches---
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63The Power of Picasso's Guernica and its impact on the Spanish and the World
Guernica by Pablo Picasso - image from Olga's Gallery Sit and watch the visitors to any gallery and you’ll see that most people are there to have a quick “shufty round” or a traipse around an exhibition...
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84Top 10 places to Visit in France
When you are in a country like France it can be a very over whelming experience. Because it is not what you should go see, but what you should start with first. Paris is the largest attraction in France and...
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90Places a tourist MUST visit in Paris
A summary of some of my favorites, the most famous are the most famous for a reason...they're fantastic! Here are my suggestions.
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75Britney Spears bikini photos
The bikini is a two piece bathing suit for a woman. It is designed to cover the least amount of a woman's body that the law, in most states, requires for public dress. It obviously leaves very little to the...
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67THE PORTRAIT OF MONA LISA- IS IT REALLY A PORTRAIT?
THE PORTRAIT OF MONA LISA-IS IT REALLY A PORTRAIT? For as long as I can remember, this name and portrait has come to stay; not just staying but has given so many time to think about how it was created...
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82Louvre Museum for your Paris Holiday: Maps, tickets, history, photos, tips
The Louvre Museum in Paris. Maps of the first arronidisement. Pictures of the ancient and modern Louvre. Touring the Louvre. Videos of the interior of the Louvre. Where to enter and where to buy tickets. Practical advice and tips for visiting the Louvre.
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