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Datajunkie is having a bit of a Flash Gordon fest.

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It's "Planet of the Apes" Month over at Jon's Random Acts of Geekery.

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Check it out: Jerry Lewis meets Wonder Woman!

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Sad news: Rock'n'roll pioneer Bo Diddley has died at age 79, The New York Times reports.

His first single, ''Bo Diddley,'' introduced record buyers in 1955 to his signature rhythm: bomp ba-bomp bomp, bomp bomp, often summarized as ''shave and a haircut, two bits.'' The B side, ''I'm a Man,'' with its slightly humorous take on macho pride, also became a rock standard.

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Former "Doctor Who" companion Freema Agyeman is joining the cast of the BBC's Surivors," a remake of the 1970s sci-fi series created by longtime "Doctor Who" writer Terry Nation.

Set in the present day, the drama series focuses on the world in the aftermath of a devastating virus which wipes out most of the world's population.

1 comment:

  1. Thanks for the mention, John! I was wondering if "POTA Month" was going to be noticed anywhere!

    Jon

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