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What One Trillion Dollars Looks Like
Personal finance service Mint presents a visualization of One Trillion Dollars. It’s official, trillion is the new billion. No longer is government spending talked about…
The 15th Annual Brainwash Bike-in Walk-in Movie Festival
The 15th Annual Brainwash Bike-in Walk-in Movie Festival takes place July 31st and August 1st at American Steel located at 1960 Mandela Parkway in Oakland,…
Doctor Popular’s 2004 Interview With Harvey Pekar Published As A Comic
In 2004 Doctor Popular interviewed Harvey Pekar by phone turning their conversation into a wonderful comic which was published in the Minneapolis/Saint Paul alt weekly…
The White House Has a Ban on Twitter
White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs tells CSPAN that Twitter is blocked on White House computers. UPDATE: Mediaite is reporting that The White House is…
Flynn Lives, The Trailer for Tron Legacy
“Flynn Lives” is the new trailer for Tron: Legacy, the sequel to the 1982 sci-fi cult classic film Tron. The film is scheduled for release…
Hot Tub Time Machine
Hot Tub Time Machine is the tale of four friends, staring John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson and Clark Duke, who travel back in time…
E.T. Hanging From A Fire Escape
I recently came across E.T. hanging from a fire escape in the Mission. Poor guy, he just wants to phone home.
Simon’s Cat in “Fly Guy”
Simon’s Cat is back in the new animated short “Fly Guy” by Simon Tofield.
Charles Bukowski Giving a Tour of Hollywood
Charles Bukowski in 1985 giving a tour around Hollywood Blvd and Western Ave in Los Angeles from the back of a convertible, pointing out his…
Google Pays Tribute To Comics, 40th Anniversary of Comic-Con & Launch of iGoogle Comic Themes
Today’s Google logo features a DC Comics design by Jim Lee in honor of the 40th anniversary of Comic-Con which opened today San Diego as…