First Post: Friday, February 26, 2016

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(From top) J.L., Harry, Carl Laemmle still spellbinding the masses

Looking down on the Entertainment-Industrial Complex that is your San Fernando Valley. Continue reading

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Nocturnal Submission: Freestanding Edition 206

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Rest assured, the original contents of this sack were not of the fancy steel-cut variety

How would each of the presidential candidates handle losing at the racetrack? That’s the question! Continue reading

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First Post: Thursday, February 25, 2016

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‘Ridi, Pagliaccio!’

Greetings from No. Holly! It’s doubtful that That One Presidential Hopeful You’re Most Closely Associating With This Establishment will be comparing his clownishness against that displayed by this 32-foot-high signage. Pity. Continue reading

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First Post: Wednesday, February 24, 2016

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Hello, Yellow!

A little color and sunshine for your otherwise bland and grey existence today… Continue reading

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Tuesday Sniping: Tack Box Edition

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Shed row

Good morning (PST) now. Continue reading

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Monday Boxing: Immortal Shayne Gostisbehere Edition

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Philly phenom

Here he is, No. 53 from your Philalala Flyers, Mistah Shayne Gostisbehere (pronounced GAW-stis-beer), who has had either a goal or an assist in each of his last 15 games; that streak is an NHL record for a rookie defenseman. He looks to extend that streak tomorrow evening when his team faces off against the Carolina Hurricanes. Best wishes. Continue reading

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First Post: Sunday, February 21, 2016

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Please…do not bite your screen…

Now that he’s got plenty of time on his soft, uncalloused hands, Jebrico Bushzales should take his so-called Establishment Tookus and $7 of the $21-million remaining in his SuperPAC and hightail it over to NYC for one of these Dannie Meyer fried-chicken sandwiches. This nominal expenditure will be well worth the money, unlike the previous $80-million he went through in Campaign 2016. Continue reading

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First Post: Saturday, February 20, 2016

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A testament to the book (but not The Book)

Always remember: Reading is fundamental. Continue reading

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Nocturnal Submission: Freestanding Edition 205

What’s the last book this assaulter read? Well, at least he has written a few! Continue reading

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First Post: Friday, February 19, 2016

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That includes you, Wile E. Coyote

In the high background, a cinematic-type house on Mulholland Dr. Continue reading

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