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From “The Great Bambino” to “MegaTron:” Creative Nicknames in Sports

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From "The Great Bambino" to "MegaTron:" Creative Nicknames in Sports “The Sultan of Swat.” “The Colossus of Clout.” “The Great Bambino.” No, I’m not talking about that wimpy deer, I’m talking about “The Babe.” There…
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A Fine Point: David Rees and the Art of Artisanal Pencil Sharpening

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A Fine Point: David Rees and the Art of Artisanal Pencil Sharpening “Artisanal pencil sharpener” isn’t a career you see on many business cards, but for David Rees the art of the hand-sharpened pencil is both a passion and a full-time…

Pencils and Pop Culture: High Fashion at Super Bowl Half Time

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Pencils and Pop Culture: High Fashion at Super Bowl Half Time So there I was, watching the Super Bowl, nominally interested in the game itself (I was busy paying attention to the commercials), when they announced that the half-time show was…

Pencil Artist of the Week: Jeff George

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This week’s featured pencil artist is Jeff George, a color pencil artist and signature member of the Color Pencil Society of America. His color pencil art has been featured at a number of exhibitions up and down the west coast and has won…

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