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August 3, 2006
Deconstructing the 'Diamond Song'
Author Tom Zoellner talks to Gelf about his new book The Heartless Stone, in which he uncovers the PR campaign that has turned diamonds from mere rocks into potent symbols of love and power. He also talks about the future of diamond mining as it (hopefully) moves away from the battlefield and into the lab.
Zooming In
June 19, 2006
The Ghana-Israel Connection
Gelf highlights overlooked coverage from local media around the world. In this World Cup edition: An inappropriate booty call; a controversial Israeli flag; and a Brazilian soccer diaspora.
World
May 7, 2006
A Tehran Homecoming
A trip home to Iran brings ass-shots of penicillin, middle-class complacency, and a Uranus toilet-paper holder.
Full article » | by Nazli P.
World
April 17, 2006
Waiting for Frank
A lock-up out of Kafka ensnares a New Orleans volunteer relief worker.
World
April 17, 2006
Balti-less
The worst city in America, crab cakes notwithstanding.
Full article » | by A. Anushko
World
April 4, 2006
Loving and Leaving New York City
Why Bloomington beats the world's most important city; plus, two dissenting views.
Zooming In
March 14, 2006
The Hindi Film-Actor Plague
Gelf highlights overlooked coverage from local media around the world. In this edition: Bangladeshis' movie-star looks cause "social problems"; a missing mystic; and Japanese reaction to a blown call.
World
March 5, 2006
City Seen
A sign-eating tree, a car-tire fire, and other snapshots of the spectacle that is New York City.
Zooming In
February 23, 2006
Good Sports
Gelf highlights overlooked coverage from local media around the world. In this Olympic edition: Norway's newest ally; a controversial Indian luger; and a Swedish miracle.
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