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Philip K. Dick's Early Novels: The Sixties, Before They Happened (Vulture)

Fri, 16 May 2008 21:30:05 GMT

Courtesy of the Philip K. Dick Trust, Tor Books What was one of the quintessential sixties writers like before the sixties happened? The mind-blowing novels of Philip K. Dick ( A Scanner Darkly , Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? , and scores more) are often thought of as still-relevant artifacts of the sixties counterculture. But reading Dick's early novels from the fifties — in handsome new editions...

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List-making Time (Hipster Musings)

noreply@blogger.com (Isabel) — Sat, 17 May 2008 00:13:00 GMT

Hit: Best friends, Reach for the top, summer jobs, Vice magazine, riot grrrl, high-waists, comfy clothes club, bright yellow, no more high school, moving out, geeks, frosh week, free money, buying online vintage, baby farm animals, womens studies, American Apparel, tapestry purses. Miss: America's Funniest Home Videos, male chauvinists, worms, fuschia, how badly I want acid wash jeans, American Apparel...

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Book Review: Misspelled edited by Julie E. Czerneda (Grasping For The Wind)

Fri, 16 May 2008 17:55:13 GMT

* Genre: Short Fiction, Fantasy * ISBN: 0756404754 * ISBN-13: 9780756404758 * Format: Mass Market Paperback, 48pp * Publisher: Penguin Group (DAW) * Pub. Date: April 2008 I like themed anthologies. I like it when and editor takes a topic or notion and collects a series of stories around it. It allows me as a reader to have general background on the tale, and provides for easier reading of short fiction....

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Researchers Document Rapid, Dramatic 'Reverse Evolution' in the Threespine Stickleback Fish (YubaNet.com)

Fri, 16 May 2008 15:44:10 GMT

Evolution is supposed to inch forward over eons, but sometimes, at least in the case of a little fish called the threespine stickleback, the process can go in relative warp-speed reverse, according to a study led by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and published online ahead of print in the May 20 issue of Current Biology (Cell Press).

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Olivia Palermo Fills Her Bedroom-Size Closet With $2 Dresses (Show & Talk - New York Fashion Week Blog - New York Magazine)

Fri, 16 May 2008 21:39:12 GMT

Photo: Getty Images Olivia Palermo isn't just a stylish girl from the block who sits front row at Fashion Week. She's also a college student, and a darn thrifty one at that. "Shockingly, whether it's a vintage store or the Salvation Army, you can find some fabulous pieces and just mix and match," she told us at the Operation Smile gala last night. The socialite finds the Salvation Army store in West...

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Plater Claims Pole for AIM Yamaha at NW200 (londonbikers.com)

Fri, 16 May 2008 23:53:07 GMT

Steve Plater has claimed pole position for the start of the two Supersport races at the Kennedy International North West 200 races on Saturday while AIM Yamaha teammate Ian Hutchinson was fourth fastest and will start from row two. Plater had been running pole for most of the session until Alastair Seeley posted a quick lap towards the end of Thursday's final qualifying to take over at the top of...

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Leeds 58 Wakefield 12: McGuire and Sinfield lead Rhinos on rampant charge (The Independent)

Fri, 16 May 2008 23:00:01 GMT

Leeds moved seven points clear at Super League's summit with a vintage display that saw Danny McGuire claim a fine hat-trick and Kevin Sinfield equal Andy Farrell's scoring record.

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The Best Zinfandels from a Bad Year (Business Week )

Fri, 16 May 2008 21:02:00 GMT

The 2005 zinfandel vintage in California may have been the worst in years but there are still some wines worth discovering

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Consumer Spending in the U.S., Piece by Piece (PSFK Trend: PSFK)

Fri, 16 May 2008 20:44:29 GMT

We hope some of you had the opportunity to swing by your local Likemind coffee morning today. PSFK was lucky enough to meet some likeminds in both Brooklyn and Manhattan and share in the mutual enthusiasm over Rob Walker’s soon-to-be-released book, Buying In (thanks, Random House!). The book and conversation inspired us to do a [...]

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Punisher: War Zone Teaser Poster Hits (Superhero Hype)

Fri, 16 May 2008 20:41:10 GMT

UGO has debuted the new teaser poster for director Lexi Alexander's Punisher: War Zone , hitting theaters on December 5. The action-thriller stars Ray Stevenson, Dominic West, Doug Hutchinson, Colin Salmon, Wayne Knight, Dash Mihok and Julie Benz.

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Vintage Weapons? (Tactical Gamer)

Fri, 16 May 2008 20:38:46 GMT

I pride myself on my knowledge of WWII era weaponry and have a passion for collecting these weapons. Even though I don't own any right now, I want to start. The closest thing I own is a Mosin-Nagant carbine. I was wondering if anyone here is knowledgeable on the price ranges. I was at the Gun Store today and saw a M1 Carbine that caught my eye. It was the full stock version and it was kind of beat...

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McGraw-Hill Construction's Architectural Record Announces 2008 Advertising Excellence Awards at AIA 2008 Convention (PR News Wire )

Fri, 16 May 2008 20:38:00 GMT

BOSTON, May 16 /PRNewswire/ -- Architectural Record, McGraw-Hill Construction's prestigious monthly publication, the magazine of The American Institute of Architects (AIA), and part of The McGraw-Hill Companies (NYSE: ), today presented its 12th annual Advertising Excellence Awards to 33 companies and agencies in recognition of the most effective ads in the building and design marketplace. The awards...

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1983: Byte Magazine reviews the very first Compaq clone PC - 28 pounds and portable! (CrunchGear)

Fri, 16 May 2008 20:30:32 GMT

I’ll let the article do the talking here. Who doesn't love this vintage computing stuff? I hardly understand most of it since I grew up with DOS, Windows 3.1 and Mac OS 6 more than anything else, but it's great to take a trip to the deeper past every once in a while. My favorite [...]

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Sincerely, Gossip Girl? (Fashionista.com)

Fri, 16 May 2008 20:07:28 GMT

We hear Jordache, maker of vintage jeans and employer of Heidi Klum, is more than a little upset with Gossip Girl . See, according to a GG insider at the CW upfronts, Jordache claims to have invented the 'XOXO' brand and they're not thrilled everyone's associating the phrase, (is it even that'), with Kristen Bell's voice and Blair Waldorf's sex life. After all, the denim legend plastered it all over...

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Punisher: War Zone Teaser Poster Hits (ComingSoon.net)

Fri, 16 May 2008 20:07:07 GMT

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Get Your Vote in for Lulu's People's Choice (Lulu's Vintage)

Fri, 16 May 2008 19:57:02 GMT

There are only 4 more days left to cast your vote for Lulu's People's Choice Top 10 Vintage Clothing Websites! Click on this link to cast your vote!

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Fashion Fridays! Vintage Inspired Wicker & Straw Purses from Kate Spade (Lulu's Vintage)

Fri, 16 May 2008 19:51:58 GMT

Kate Spade wicker clutch with bright yellow leather accents. You can purchase this new purse for the sale price of $149.90 over at Nordstrom Kate Spade white woven PVC purse with leather handles. You can purchase this new purse for...

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USB Awesome Laptop Speaker Is Bendy, Looks Vintage-y [Laptops] (Gizmodo)

Fri, 16 May 2008 19:10:00 GMT

If this self-declared Awesome Laptop Speaker is like most of the wares you buy at Urban Outfitters, you're probably paying a hefty mark up for poorly made crap on the basis of its pseudo-vintage...

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James Frey Stops By CNN on Comeback Tour (Radar)

Fri, 16 May 2008 18:33:36 GMT

"There were days when I definitely didn't want to get out of bed," fabulist James Frey told a sympathetic Lola Ogunnaike on CNN this morning, following a Tuesday reading from his new book, Bright, Shiny Morning (HarperCollins), at New York's Blender

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'Curious George' comparison draws fire (Political Intelligence)

Fri, 16 May 2008 14:18:49 GMT

A T-shirt comparing Barack Obama to cartoon monkey Curious George is drawing fire both from supporters of Obama's presidential campaign and the publisher of the book series, Boston-based Houghton Mifflin. Click play below to watch the NECN report....

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