[BLOG] Some Wednesday links

• 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.