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Superflex Floods A Life-Size Replica of McDonald’s
Danish art collective Superflex built a life-size replica of a McDonald’s and then filmed it being flooded. The film work is currently on display at…
A Tour of The New York Times
A couple of weeks ago when I was in New York, my friend Nick Bilton invited me over to The New York Times for a…
Maker Faire Bay Area 2009 Call For Makers
Maker Faire has announced their Call For Makers: Maker Faire Bay Area 2009, this year’s focus is on Re-Make America, inspired by President Obama’s call…
Ask a Scientist Queries Douglas Long About San Francisco’s Ice Age
On Tuesday February 3rd, at Axis Cafe in San Francisco, Dr. Douglas Long holds forth on the Bay Area’s ultimate cold front… Set your time…
Whiz Burgers Drive-In, San Francisco
On the way home from the San Francisco Metblogs meetup tonight, I stopped by Whiz Burgers Drive-In in the Mission. I highly recommend thier fresh…
The San Francisco Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt 2009
The Chinese New Year Treasure Hunt 2009, organized by veteran San Francisco private investigator Jayson Wechter, takes place this Saturday, February 7th in San Francisco.…
Doctor Popular Creates The World’s Most Collectible Sandwich
We imagine that being a sandwich collector is much like being a film critic; you don’t have a curio shelf to display your finest works…
In Soviet Russia, Squid Eat You!
Nancy Dorsner (aka Dot) created a wonderful squid illustration for us “In Soviet Russia, Squid Eat You!”. For more cephlopod goodness, check out her free…
Zombie Prom at DNA Lounge
The undead senior class of Hubba Hubba High School presents the Zombie Prom, this Friday, February 6th at DNA Lounge in San Francisco. Pretty Prom-Dresses…
TED Talk Featuring Scott McCloud on Understanding Comics
The TED conference recently released their 2005 TED Talk featuring comic artist and theorist Scott McCloud, who spoke about the concepts in his books “Understanding…