Archive
October 5, 2012
The Fanciest Stag You'll Ever See And Other Weekend Links
Either that or the Forest Spirit from Princess Mononoke is alive and well. Plus, animals that hate their lives and technology can't fix everything.
New Species Named After "Star Wars" Jedi
Meet the Purple Yoda. Or, in the proper Latin, Yoda purpurata.
24 #FashionProblems That Aren't Really Problems
"You try breaking in new leather pants." Stress!!!
11 YouTube Comments That Will Absolutely Break Your Heart
A new Tumblr by director Mark Slutsky finds darkness and beauty in the world's worst comment section. Just try to make it through this without welling up.
Jack Welch Tells "Twitterverse" He's Not "Old" Or "Senile"
The former CEO of GE took to Fox News today to double down on his claim that the Bureau of Labor Statistics cooked their statistics to bring down the employment rate and help President Obama. Welch added "these numbers don't smell right."
Dean Chambers, Original Unskewer, Returns To Tackle Jobs Numbers
The founder of Unskewed Polls isn't buying this month's jobs numbers. Dean Chambers wonders how, weeks before the election, BLS "would magically show" a lower unemployment rate.
First Ladies Love Big Bird
Presidents and their wives come and go, but Big Bird is ageless.
Delicious Apologies And Other Links
When you're really sorry, say it with dessert. Also, Bond movies ranked by Bond girls and weird unexplainable diseases.
Michael Phelps Just Made An 159-Foot Putt
Apparently amazing achievement in one sport just wasn't enough for the greatest Olympian of all time.
Pornhub Is Currently Running A "Save The Boobs" Campaign
For every 30 views of the videos in their "big tit" and "small tit" categories, they'll donate 1 cent to breast cancer research during the month of October. It sure is nice of them to lend a hand?
30 Foolproof Ways To Get Through This Winter
Those dark, cold days are looming. Here are some tips on how to stay sane through the long, miserable winter months.
85 Reasons Why Sesame Street Is Going To Be OK
Scared for Big Bird? Here's 85 reasons Sesame Street will be OK with or without government funding.
13 Simple Projects To Show Off Your Comic Book Pride
Ladies (and gentlemen) don't let your comics collect dust in your closet. Upcycle them into awesomeness.
Senators Demand Village Voice Adult Services Site Be Shuttered
Bipartisan group of lawmakers demand site closure, slam ownership for effort to hide ties to company in wake of sexual exploitation complaints.
Paul Ryan's Congressional Opponent Launches First TV Ad
Rob Zerban outraised Ryan recently.
BLS Office, Avoiding Twitter For The Day, Dismisses Jobs Paranoia
Conservatives are worked up about skewed jobs numbers, but BLS's Gary Steinberg isn't "even looking" at Twitter today. "The data are what they are," he says.
How To Walk In Heels Tops The Morning Links
Ladies have been doing it wrong for decades. Plus, the Swiss create a self-creating robot and old people ruin everything.
Ron Paul Suggests He'll Vote For Gary Johnson
"There are other people who are technically capable of winning because they're on a lot of ballots."
Steve Martin Endorses Nebraska Senate Candidate As Only Steve Martin Can
He takes his time to get to the point. Martin and Bob Kerrey are old friends.
Conan Gets Exclusive "Star Trek 2" Video Clip
Spock! In a volcano! Spoiler free because it's three frames long! J.J. Abrams is a tease.
Now You Can DIY Your $1,500 "It" Bags
Fendi is now selling DIY versions of its famous "baguette" purse. This might be the most expensive/fah-bulous purse crafting kit on the market.
The Internet's March On Washington
Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian just set the Internet's next big political campaign into action — almost by accident. Congressmen, Senators, Hill staffers: brace yourselves for Geek Day.
Press Becomes Punching Bag At Romney Rally
NRA official calls 2012 coverage a "national disgrace" — but a Romney adviser says it's not that bad.
Obama And Romney Draw Large Post-Debate Crowds
Both candidates turned out large crowds of supporters post-debate.
Supreme Court Justice's Son Bids For California Statehouse Seat
"A moderate by San Francisco standards." The Justice has kept his distance from the campaign.
