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March 15, 2012
Don't Call Utahns Utahans!
Conservative group's attack on Orrin Hatch as out-of-touch backfires with obscure misspelling.
Gay Marriage Advocates Take On The Democratic Party
More than 20 Democratic Senators and gay rights groups are pushing the party to adopt a platform plank in support of same-sex marriage, Huffington Post reported. But President Obama is against it. He says he's "evolving." Here's the language they want in the platform, from the group Freedom to Marry.
The Best Facebook Comments From The Kansas Abortion Wars
Kansas Governor Sam Brownback is expected to sign a restrictive anti-abortion bill making its way through the Kansas legislature. So his official Facebook page is getting a deluge of angry protest comments today; they're coming in faster than his staff can delete.
Why 'The Next iPad' Won't Come From A Startup
If Steve and Woz met in 2012, they wouldn't start tinkering in a garage. They'd start building an app and hiring PR people.
Ben & Jerry's Support Gay Marriage With A New Flavor
In a show of support, Ben & Jerry's UK renamed their Apple Pie flavor "Apple-y Ever After" in order to raise awareness for same-sex marriage. The folks who run this company seem like some very sweet folks.
McGruder Dominates In First Day Of March Madness
Hurry McGruder! I'm sure no one has ever made a joke about his name before.
How Not To Use Pinterest
Is Pinterest a place to "organize and share things you love," or a place to document unspeakable tragedy? There is a right answer.
Rick Santorum: I Think Democrats Are Afraid Obama Will Bow To More Muslims
Newt Gingrich is usually the Republican who attacks President Obama for "bowing to a Saudi King," but in a 2010 interview on Fox News' On The Record, Santorum took the same tack.
Most Depressing Juggalo Twitter Profile
The "saddest wicked clown" you know. via @FamousCeleb.
Watch South Park Season 16 Episode 1
The latest viral buzz from streamepisodesonline.com
Are Pizza Cones The Next Big Pizza Thing?
Pizza cones made a splash at the International Pizza Expo this week. Apparently these pizza cones are a craze in Italy, and you might start seeing them where you live.
Newt Gingrich Defended Mitt Romney On RomneyCare In 2010
Limping Republican Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich regularly attacks Mitt Romney for signing into law the bill that was the basis for ObamaCare. But in 2010 interview with the Christian Broadcasting Network the former House Speaker was defending Romney on bill his saying "Governor Romney's made very clear that he favors absolute repeal of Obamacare and that he believes it's not accurate and not fair to try and compare the two."
Craig Romney Translates Dad's Campaign Message For Puerto Rican Voters
Unfortunately, " Adios, mofo" wasn't part of the script.
Mitt Romney's Long, Careful Health Care Evolution
Mitt Romney's positions can appear confusing. Here's a detailed look at his painstaking political shift, and the forces driving it.
The New iPad Is Apparently Too Good To Review
"It's great, yeah, but you've really got to see it" ~ everyone.
Obama Makes Gains With Ginger Voters
Team Obama picks up the support of a mesmerizing redhead in the battle for America's soulless minority.
The Pizza Tattoo Competition At The Pizza Expo
The only rules were it had to be pizza-related and it had to hurt. Winner got $100.
Mike Bloomberg's Daughter Saves Lives Of Dozens Of Puppies, Pregnant Cat
Participated in an "all-day raid" at a puppy mill in North Carolina.
Someone Finally Made A Better iPhone Mail App
The iPhone mail app hasn't gotten better since 2007. Sparrow feels like it's from the future, or at least the now.
MARCH MADNESS STARTS TODAY: Here's Your Thursday Schedule
Kiss productivity goodbye.
Arkansas Congressman Considering G.I. Bill Fix
Rep. Tim Griffin says he wants to end student veterans delays for tuition, rent. The VA says they're speeding payments after a BuzzFeed report.
Exclusive: First Look At Swamp Thing's True Form
Swamp Thing must be the black sheep of Treant family reunions. With Scott Snyder at the helm, can this character finally crawl out of B-movie infamy and take his place among A-List DC Comic characters? Find out April 4th, 2012.
Did Knicks Players Coup D'Antoni?
BuzzFeed has learned that Knicks players sought to press the front office to can the coach in the run-up to his resignation.