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Travel/Culture February 2011

Great Eats Around the World Foodies can travel from Italy to Vietnam and Vermont to Texas in search of the best local flavors Read More » Explore the Food and Think blog » Featured Articles ......................................................................................................................................................... Forty Years of Philadelphia Sound Songwriters Leon Huff and Kenneth Gamble composed tunes with political messages for chart-toppers like the O'Jays and Billy Paul Read More » Explore More About Rock and Roll » Gauguin's Bid for Glory Of all the images created by the artist Paul Gauguin, none was more striking than the one he crafted for himself Read More » Explore More About Fine Arts » Canyoneering: Much More Than a Hike in the Park The "Average Joe's" extreme sport takes athletes high atop mountains and deep into canyons Read More » Explore More About Sports » Featured Comment "Sticky rice treats are my madeleines. My mom makes a killer eight treasure rice - a mass of sticky rice steamed with rock candy, dates, lotus nuts, raisins, almonds and whatever other "treasures" are one hand..." — commenter SC on "A Taste of Sticky Rice, Laos' National Dish," a part of the "Great Eats Around the World" package From the Blogs Food and Think Nigella Seeds: What the Heck Do I Do With Those? » Around the Mall See the Breathtaking Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels at Cooper-Hewitt in New York City » Think Fast Sesame Workshop co-produces local Sesame Street shows in how many different countries? 1 18 27 50 *Answer at the bottom of this email -Advertisement- Discover Europe onboard Oceania Cruises. Sail to unique and intriguing destinations and treat yourself to a host of discoveries and new experiences. Book by 3-31-11 and receive 2 For 1 Cruise Fares with Free Airfare on select sailings. Call 1-800-531-5642 or visit www.OceaniaCruises.com/SM. The PBS Hit Downton Abbey is Available on DVD After the Titanic disaster claims the life of the presumed heir, Lord Grantham is faced with the possibility that Downton Abbey might someday belong to a distant cousin. Not only is there drama above stairs, but also below - with Downton's staff. Free Animation Art Catalog from Great American Ink Call or click for your free copy of the new Great American Ink Animation catalog. Vintage original Disney, Warner Bros, Hanna-Barbera Studios cels and drawings. Rare original production art and exclusive limited editions. Beautiful framing. Largest original archives. Call for free catalog. 1(800)552-2847. The Great State of Texas In a state as diverse as Texas, you can enjoy everything from rugged outdoor adventures to relaxing retreats. To plan your perfect getaway, visit TravelTex.com and order a FREE Texas State Travel Guide. The Place You Thought You Knew Visiting a different country should be more than just a vacation. Visiting Mexico is not about choosing the best locations but about deciding the kind of experience you would like to add to your life. For more info visit smithsonianmag.com/mexico. Join our Community: -Advertisement-

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(Think Fast Answer: 18) The Sesame Workshop co-produces local shows in 18 countries. Each country has its own unique and culturally specific cast of characters.