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U.S. President Barack Obama speaks to both houses of Congress during his first State of the Union address at the U.S. Capitol on January 27, 2010 in Washington, DC.

Is The State Of The Union Address Obsolete?

The annual speech, which President Obama is set to give Tuesday night, provides an opportunity to put current events in calm, codifiable context.

The inimitable Bruce Campbell. Here seen in "Evil Dead 2."

Rants and Raves: Happy Birthday Bruce Campbell

Hail to the King, Baby!

Wes Anderson, known for "Rushmore" and "The Fantastic Mr. Fox," once wrote a short story called "The Ballad of Reading Milton."

College Literary Magazine Republishes Short Story By A Young Wes Anderson

When he was an undergrad, the director of "Rushmore" and "The Fantastic Mr. Fox," published a short story in a University of Texas literary magazine. Its newest editor has made it available online. Is that a good thing?

Yes, this ad was really in the newspaper – from the October 1, 1922 New York Tribune.

People Be Triflin', From 'Bills, Bills, Bills' To The Bible

The word "trifling" (or, as it may be more commonly said, "triflin'"), used to blast folks as lazy, good-for-nothing cheaters, goes back quite a ways.

Noboru Takahashi, branch manager of Okada Aiyon in the city of Morioka, Japan, stands in front of a "grapple" used on heavy equipment to recover bodies. They're sold out.

Crisis Boosts Demand For Some Japanese Companies

Some companies are doing a brisk business following the earthquake and tsunami in Japan. Those kept busy by the calamity include an excavation equipment manufacturer and a used car salesman.

SD Residents Cautioned About Wildfires

With stretches of dry, warm and windy weather expected this autumn and city budget cutbacks in the works, it is essential for San Diegans to do all they can to protect themselves from fires, authorities stressed today.

Josh Brolin's Dwight falls hard for Eva Green's Ava in the new movie "Sin City 2: A Dame to Kill For."

'Sin City' Sequel Delivers Babes, Blood And Beatings

Seductive Visual Style Can't Hide Film's Shortcomings

Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn's "The Conspiracy of the Batavians under Claudius Civilis," c.1666 (Oil on canvas)

Simon Schama's Power Of Art: Rembrandt

Airs Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 11 p.m. on KPBS TV

Malcolm Thomas #4 of the San Diego State Aztecs handles the ball against Alex Oriakhi #34 of the Connecticut Huskies during the west regional semifinal of the 2011 NCAA men's basketball tournament at the Honda Center on March 24, 2011 in Anaheim, California.

Aztecs' Magical Season Comes To An End In Anaheim

San Diego State battled valiantly against a quick and determined UConn team, but fell short, 72 to 67. The Aztecs were eliminated from the NCAA Tournament.

The space shuttle Atlantis lifts off from the Kennedy Space Center Friday, July 8, 2011, in Cape Canaveral, Fla.

Atlantis Blasts Off On Shuttle Program's Final Mission

The shuttle blasted off almost on time, after concerns about the weather were overcome. Its mission to the International Space Station is scheduled to last 12 days.

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