[BLOG] Some Wednesday links

[rfmcdonald]

• blogTO shares vintage pictures of University Avenue.


• Centauri Dreams imagines, with the help of the Impressionists, deep time.


• The Dragon's Gaze links to a paper examining ancient hot Jupiter KOI-183b.


• The Everyday Sociology Blog considers ways violence can be understood as a contingent sociological phenomenon.


• A Fistful of Euros' Edward Hugh does not think that criticizing Germany for its economic policies is a good idea.


• Joe. My. God. shares Australia's stunning anti-immigration ads.


• Languages of the World's Asya Perelstvaig shares an old post noting Russia's significant issues.


• Marginal Revolution notes that low female participation in the Japanese economy threatens the country's future.


• Torontoist shares an argument in favour of lowering speed limits to save lives.


• Towelroad notes American criticism of a new anti-gay law in Kyrgyzstan.


• Window on Eurasia notes that Russia's economy is likely to stagnate and warns Ukrainians that Russian imperialism towards Ukraine is popular and will outlast Putin.