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Charlie Chaplin Time Traveler Revealed

The world is abuzz with the latest Charlie Chaplin time traveler using a cell phone found in a previously unreleased footage of Chaplin’s 1928 film…

Copying

In Praise of Copying by Marcus Boon. A very interesting free read. Go ahead and copy. Copying seems to manifest as a pressing issue at…

The New York City That Never Was

Some men like to dream big. In 1911, Dr T. Kennard Thomson wanted to expand New York City by 50 square miles. He wanted to…

Madless Men Sunday One

A weekly Sunday look at the 60’s advertising age. Since Mad Men went off the air till next season, here is a way to celebrate…

And the Pursuit of Happiness

And the Pursuit of Happiness is a happening site. Maira Kalman an illustrator from New York City is in pursuit of American democracy through her…

Ask the Atheist

The hardships of life and how it relates to religion or lack of it lead many to question the existence of God. Many are turning…

We are all Africans

We are all Africans according to some scientific circles. The cradle of humanity began in Africa and we spread throughout the globe. Just how big…

The Allen Ginsberg Doll

The Allen Ginsberg figurine is a curiosity at best. I am happy to know that it is officially approved by the Allen Ginsberg Estate. (…

Artistic Pets Trading Card Set

Illustrator Chet Phillips is letting his world go to the dogs. His artistic trading pet cards poke fun at famous artists with doggone cute references.…

How Americans see Europe

It may sound surprising or even offensive to some, but for many Americans, their perception of the map of Europe can be quite perplexing. Building cross-cultural understanding and dispelling stereotypes requires concerted efforts in education.

WPA Posters From Library of Congress

In an effort to boost the economy in the early part of the 20th century, the government commissioned over 2000 WPA posters by creating the…

Icing on the Cake

At times, we tend to overlook the significant sacrifices that parents make on behalf of their children. In a society abundant with resources, numerous narratives…

It’s Your Life

If there is one thing that people hate it is other people who complain about their lives. Here is one simple piece of advice. Get…

Baby Boomers Killing Economy

Are the Baby Boomers killing the economy? Many are starting to cash in their chips as many are retiring. Others are finding themselves in dire…

Everything is a Remix

http://blip.tv/play/gb8Vgfy5LgI%2Em4v Ever get the feeling that many things in your life is basically a remix of something old. If you are in the entertainment business…

Titanic 2 the Movie

Titanic II the movie is a bad idea from the start. Not surprising the film company behind this is The Asylum. Who in their right…

The History of Surfing

The roots of surfing began as an outsider activity for the maverick water sport. Bruce Brown chronicled the early surf movement of the 60’s with…

Seedless Watermelon

A strange thing is happening to the watermelon. The seeds have disappeared. Where is the fun in spitting seeds. Apparently none. The consumer has spoken…

Out of Nothing Comes Something

Stephen Hawking’s new book The Grand Design is creating a stir. The search for the Holy Grail is over, God did not create the universe.…

Vintage Calculator Museum

The internet seems to hold just about everything. Even a vintage calculator museum. With a gratis virtual Windows based calculator there is not much need…

Vegetable Art By Ju Duoqi

If there were a perfect time to not eat vegetables, it would be now. Ju Duoqi would give you a compelling reason not to because…

Life in a Day

As you prepare your daily ritual each day, the world spins with billions of other souls doing the same. Would it not be great to…