Occupational alphabet, circa 1844 (rad). Trash-sucking tubes (exciting). (via Flavorwire.) Runaway subway (terrifying). Demolition is beginning in Coney Island (sad). (via Movie City News.) Vintage calculators (simplicity).
The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals continued Judge Vaughn Walker’s stay pending appeal. On the plus side (and I’m grasping here), the appeal was expedited, which means the process will…
How much does language shape our thinking capabilities? Does it exist only as a tool to reproduce/translate thought or does it take an active role the production of thought? Lera…
This week: m.g. martin’s book launch at Space Gallery, explore some linear and visceral expressions of time, Jennifer Jajah Hearts Hamas, and celebrate the birth of another Mission art gallery…
That’s the thing, I love Cirque du Soleil, Doug, but fuck the Beatles, man. That’s why I wrote one based on Kiss’ “Destroyer.” So first, I need you to help…
Some times you don’t have to try and sugar coat these things. Department of this-world-is-totally-terrifying-and-awesome: Peru battles rabid vampire bats. Look, lets be totally honest here, conceptual electricity pylons is…
The great MFA usefulness debate continues with a piece by Lev Raphael. (Here’s my contribution if you’re interested.) Barbara Jane Reyes gives Reginald Dwayne Betts’ book four of five stars.…
I can’t say I agree with the premise that it’s more difficult to discover new and interesting music, but I can promise you I’ll be spending some time on Daytrotter.…
What goes into the formation of an icicle? Arguing can be good for you, apparently. Tried to see the Perseids meteor shower on Thursday night, but down here light pollution…
It’s my little sister’s 40th birthday today. I doubt she’ll thank me for mentioning that here. HTMLGIANT jumps on the book club wagon (and we’re glad to have them). Their…
The Rumpus Proudly Presents: Where’s Steve? Click here to buy tickets! On September 13th at The Make-Out Room, 3225 22nd Street, San Francisco. 7pm. Featuring authors Creston Lea, Katie Crouch,…