So, this happens to us all the time.  We're away for a while, we fall a bit behind here and next thing you know, we're drowning in items to share.  Invariably, an all-too-familiar sloth sets in, and many of these nuggets fall to the wayside.  Not this time, however.  ...

It’s Bloody Stupid Friday so today we ask you Why should the American war criminals George Bush and Dick Chaney walk free ? Thankfully, President Obama DID NOT PARDON BUSH OR CHANEY: therefore they’re fair game for the Special Prosecutor who will hopefully be appointed by our US Attorney...

Before completely writing me off, I know it must seem a bit strange to compare an Oscar-nominated and award-winning film with a small movie that flew under even the cultiest radar in 2007. But hear me out: I absolutely think that "The Wrestler," while maybe not inspired by, was preceded in theme by ...

Filed under: Celebrities with Style Style Evolution: Michelle Obama The debate about the new First Lady's style choices continues with the release of her official White House portrait. Wearing a simple black dress and classic pearls would seem a safe bet except for the frock's lack of sleeves. Obama...

Oooh la la. Photo courtesy Lord-Jim via LAist Flickr Photo Pool. UCB is blowing it UP this week, with Billy the Mime, new Harold improv teams, and some lovely lady stand ups to close out the weekend. Also, the LA Comedy Shorts Film Festival starts on Thursday and runs the weekend, so head downtown f...

A minor constitutional outrage in Parliament tonight. Pendle MP Gordon Prentice had persuaded 216 MPs  of all parties to support his plea for a curb on foreign donation to political parties. The list of names of all parties filled two pages of the Order Paper. This is a great achievment and a ...

So much going on, and so little time: COMICSAdAge has a 3-minute daily video. The topic on February 20: Could Kindle put the KABOOM on Comic Books? (February 26 discusses the Tropicana packaging debacle.)But not all is bad in comic book land. Marvel, bucking economic trends, actually set a revenue r...

Well, let’s just drink a cool glass of water and get some perspective. Here’s what we know: 1. There will NOT be a vote Tuesday night in the Park Slope Food Coop to ban Israeli products. That’s because, despite the rumors, the proposed ban is not on the agenda. And, as many have po...

Well, let’s just drink a cool glass of water and get some perspective. Here’s what we know: 1. There will NOT be a vote Tuesday night in the Park Slope Food Coop to ban Israeli products. That’s because, despite the rumors, the proposed ban is not on the agenda. And, as many have po...

OXFORD, Miss. - With just 2:14 gone, Mississippi coach Andy Kennedy called a timeout, gathered his players around him, balled his fists next to his face and laid into the Rebels for a less-than-lackluster start against Georgia....