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Neil Gaiman back at Marvel for ‘Ultron’ — what about Miracleman?
Hero Complex - movies, comics, pop culture - Los Angeles TimesCelebrated novelist and children’s book author Neil Gaiman will return to the medium that launched his career: comics. Marvel announced ...... -
Go, Pauline! Dad hacks Donkey Kong for daughter, adds girl power
Hero Complex - movies, comics, pop culture - Los Angeles TimesWhen Mike Mika's 3-year-old daughter said she wanted to play Donkey Kong as Pauline and save Mario, like a good ...... -
Douglas Adams’ 61st birthday: A hitchhiker’s puzzle filled with clues
Hero Complex - movies, comics, pop culture - Los Angeles TimesDouglas Adams' 61st birthday is being marked with a Google Doodle that would make the author of “The Hitchhiker’s Guide ...... -
Douglas Adams: Don't panic, unless you're facing a right hook
Douglas Adams, the subject Monday of an interactive Google Doodle, is the man behind "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," a five-part "trilogy" that snagged the imagination of generations of fans who appreciated its blend of science fiction and comedy....
Tags: BBC, Google Inc., Terry Jones, Entertainment, Michael Palin
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How much higher can Donkey Kong characters jump if they're on Mars?
It's not quite Mother's Day in America yet, but you can send your parents cool footage of a physicist talking about rubber bands. Welcome to your post-weekend trends report for Monday, March 11, 2013. Richard Feynman's discussion of hacking elasticity...
Tags: Detroit Pistons, Brandon Knight, DeAndre Jordan, Google+, Google Inc.
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Google Doodle honors author Douglas Adams
Today's Google Doodle marks the birthday of Douglas Adams, author of the hilarious "Hitchhiker" sci-fi book series. Adams himself wrote five novels in the trilogy(?!) about the travels of earthling Arthur Dent, alien Ford Prefect and others, beginning...
Tags: Google Inc., Authors
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Aaron Swartz: North Shore teachers recall Internet prodigy
Many people in Highland Park, where Aaron Swartz was raised, continue to struggle with his suicide at age 26 earlier this month as he faced federal prosecution for downloading millions of academic articles without authorization. "He was challenging in...
Tags: Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., Education, Prosecution, Awards and Prizes, Aaron Swartz
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Booksellers' catch-22
If you've ever walked into a Barnes & Noble, you have no doubt noticed the new releases pyramid front and center. If a book is in the news or written by a celebrity author, you will find it in this display. I always give it a quick circle and often...Tags: Books and Magazines, Books, Magnificent Mile, Book, Joseph Heller
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Feedback: If you could dine with an author, who would it be?
Definitely Christopher Fowler, who writes the "Peculiar Crimes Unit" and "Bryant & May" series. He has such a great sense of humor and knows so much about the history of London. His books are so much fun to read. — Rena Gorman, Aurora I would...Tags: Manhattan (New York City), Thomas Pynchon, Philip K Dick, Harry Potter (fictional character), Michael Chabon
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Bike-lane supporter pedals his views
The Road Warrior w/Dan HartzellJohn Sharpe of Allentown steered some opposing traffic my way regarding the city's proposal to eliminate traffic lanes on Linden and Turner streets, basically replacing them with dedicated bicycle lanes. John strongly favors the plan. Actually, my Jan. 13... -
Allentown bicycle plan would eliminate traffic lanes
Q: Allentown seems to be pushing forward with proposed bicycle-lane 'improvements' that concern many residents and businesspeople along the affected routes. Officials want to eliminate traffic lanes on parts of Linden and Turner streets, which would be...Tags: Technology, Muhlenberg College, Cycling, Anglicanism, Religion and Belief
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Vivian Adams: Oct. 13, 2011
Vivian Claudette Adams, 69, wife of Don Adams, of Hall Road, Nicholasville, formerly of Georgetown, died Oct. 13 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Herman and Gertrude Delph O’Neal Johnson and her stepfather, John Henry Johnson....Tags: John Henry Johnson, Georgetown
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