The money appears to be back in the contemporary art market: "The price rose at breakneck speed as five collectors vied for the classic image, … [Read more...] about Andy Warhol’s ‘200 One Dollar Bills’ Goes for $43.7 Million
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News: A-Rod, Ballot Measures, Rio, The Universe, Cubs, Uganda
NYT: Six tests for equality and fairness. "Three jurisdictions — New York, New Jersey and the District of Columbia — seem tantalizingly close to … [Read more...] about News: A-Rod, Ballot Measures, Rio, The Universe, Cubs, Uganda
News: Ken Cuccinelli, Detroit, Rumer Willis, Malaysia, Britney Spears
Gay Detroit City Council candidate Charles Pugh under scrutiny after Detroit Free Press pulls endorsement because of foreclosure on condominium. … [Read more...] about News: Ken Cuccinelli, Detroit, Rumer Willis, Malaysia, Britney Spears
Largest Reproduction of Mona Lisa Goes on Display
It's a paint-by-numbers and it's on display at a Welsh shopping mall..."Dozens of adults from community groups and youngsters from … [Read more...] about Largest Reproduction of Mona Lisa Goes on Display
First Look: Adam Lambert’s Album Cover ‘For Your Entertainment’
Not sure what I was expecting, but it wasn't this. Have to say I love the unexpected.First thoughts: androgynous, Photoshop, P!nk, Nagel, retro, … [Read more...] about First Look: Adam Lambert’s Album Cover ‘For Your Entertainment’
Now you Can Sample Robert Pattinson
For Twilight fans who are handy with a needle and thread, The Guardian provides a cross-stitch pattern for a Robert Pattinson sampler. … [Read more...] about Now you Can Sample Robert Pattinson
Harvey Milk, Gavin Newsom, Nancy Pelosi in Massive SF Mural
What's being described as "the world's largest mural portrait" is set to be unveiled on Sunday at the Bob Pritikin Mansion in San … [Read more...] about Harvey Milk, Gavin Newsom, Nancy Pelosi in Massive SF Mural
Da Vinci Fingerprint Raises $19K Painting’s Value to $150 Million
A 500-year-old fingerprint thought to be that of Leonardo da Vinci's has caused the potential value of a painting of a young woman to skyrocket: … [Read more...] about Da Vinci Fingerprint Raises $19K Painting’s Value to $150 Million
Celebs Customize Shepard Fairey for Marriage Equality
More than 80 entertainers and political figures including Julia Roberts, Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Mayor Gavin Newsom, Scarlett Johansson, Chris … [Read more...] about Celebs Customize Shepard Fairey for Marriage Equality
Missed Connection, M4M, 29, Hairy Bearded Swimmer
Harry Bearded SwimmerSaturday, September 5, 2009- m4m - 29 (astoria)we were both swimming around 5-6 in astoria pool. we ended up walking the … [Read more...] about Missed Connection, M4M, 29, Hairy Bearded Swimmer