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1987 Video of Apple Imagining a Future Apple in 1997
Here’s a bizarre “Time Capsule” video from 1987 showing Apple imagining what the Apple of 1997 would be like. I’m still holding out for the…
W. – Oliver Stone’s Film About George W. Bush (Trailer)
Here’s the first trailer for “W.”, the new film by Oliver Stone about he life and presidency of George W. Bush, which is being released…
Mark Twain: Original Prankster
It’s important to remember the great culture-jammers of the past. And Mark Twain is definitely on the short list. With roots in San Francisco (well,…
A Computer Glossary by Charles & Ray Eames (1968)
In 1968 Charles and Ray Eames produced the wonderful animated short film “A Computer Glossary” for IBM, with music was scored by Elmer Bernstein, which…
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 – High-End Wide Angle Compact Camera
The new Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 high end, wide angle compact camera looks promising. It features a 24-60mm f LEICA DC lens, which should improve shooting…
Twitter Cookies
“Twitter Cookies” by Neven Mrgan via Scott Simpson
Comic Book Tattoo – Tales Inspired By Tori Amos
Released last week, Comic Book Tattoo is a collection of over fifty stories based on the songs of Tori Amos. A collaboration of over eighty…
Understanding Comics – The Books Of Scott McCloud
Scott McCloud’s Understanding Comics: The Invisible Art is a richly insightful exploration of the medium of comics told, appropriately enough, in comic-book form. Originally published…
Model of San Francisco Made Using 100,000 Toothpicks
Rohnert Park artist Scott Weaver has built a 9′ tall model of San Francisco using 100,000 toothpicks. The installation “Rolling Through the Bay” took 35…
Get Your War On, The Animated Series
“Get Your War On”, the brilliant satirical web comic by David Rees, is returning in the form of a new weekly animated series featured on…