The Orange County Register sold to – 2100 Trust LLC – a Massachusetts-based venture

The owner of The Orange County Register announced today that the paper has been bought by 2100 Trust LLC, a privately-held company led by a Massachusetts investor who previously planned to buy The Boston Globe. *** Today’s announcement is the latest in a major sea change in U.S. newspaper ownership as the industry struggles to …

Super Hero Film Festival – May 18-21 – from the Los Angeles Times

Friday, May 18 7:00 pm – Dawn of the Dead (2004) Special guests: Zack Snyder and Robert Kirkman 10:00 pm – Shaun of the Dead Special guest: Edgar Wright   Saturday, May 19 12:00 pm – RoboCop Special guest: Peter Weller 4:00 pm – A Clockwork Orange Special guest: Malcolm McDowell 8:30 pm – SUPER …

Who are the best green characters of all-time?

Yoda The Hulk Frankenstein Wicked Witch of the West Kermit Shrek & Fiona The Grinch Oscar the Grouch Godzilla Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Jolly Green Giant Gumby… Check out pics of all 15 via LA Times – Top 15 green characters in pop culture

San Onofre Nuclear Plant shut down after leaking 82 gallons/day of radioactive steam

The NRC’s preliminary event report says plant operators estimated the steam leak at 82 gallons per day. That may sound like a lot but regulators consider it small compared to ruptures in steam tubes at other plants between 1975 and 2000 that vented as much as 630 gallons of radioactive steam per minute. via OC …

Crime Lineup from the 1930's – Los Angeles Police Department (photo)

May 9, 1936: Suspects line up during a Los Angeles Police Department “show-up,” now known as a lineup, as victims or witnesses try to identify alleged crime perpetrators. via LA Times 130th Anniversary

Crime Lineup from the 1930’s – Los Angeles Police Department (photo)

May 9, 1936: Suspects line up during a Los Angeles Police Department “show-up,” now known as a lineup, as victims or witnesses try to identify alleged crime perpetrators. via LA Times 130th Anniversary

Child actors from the 1920s – freckles, curley q's, and very tall socks (photo)

From left to right are Allen Hoskins (Farina), Joe Frank Cobb, Jackie Condon, Mickey Daniels, Johnnie Downs and Mary Korman. Members of the ensemble of child actors to star in Hal Roach’s Our Gang series of comedy shorts hold their contracts. Assembled more for their physical characteristics than their acting experience, the changing groups of …

Child actors from the 1920s – freckles, curley q’s, and very tall socks (photo)

From left to right are Allen Hoskins (Farina), Joe Frank Cobb, Jackie Condon, Mickey Daniels, Johnnie Downs and Mary Korman. Members of the ensemble of child actors to star in Hal Roach’s Our Gang series of comedy shorts hold their contracts. Assembled more for their physical characteristics than their acting experience, the changing groups of …