Archive
April 5, 2012
Jewish Liaison Flap Exposes Rift Between Chairwoman, Campaign
Gilbert was hired over staff objections, on Wasserman Schutlz's insistence, three Democrats say. A denial from the DNC.
15 People Disgruntled By Beyoncé's First Tweet
That's 15 obviously crazy (and occasionally, pretty funny) people.
Missing From The Historical Record: Obama's Handwritten Notes On Civil Rights Course Material
Has anybody seen this thing?
How To Pay Rent Like A Heroine
Wait, is this not how everyone pays rent? How have you people been doing it?
Only The Supreme Court Can Save Us From A Privacy Apocalypse
Police may not be able to plant GPS trackers on your car without a warrant, but they can track your phone — for a price. FWD's resident lawyer explains.
In 2004 Press Release, Romney Adminstration Touted Ability To Get Food Stamps
President Obama often finds himself the target of Republican attacks for his record of increasing food stamps for poor Americans: Newt Gingrich alled him the "food stamp president." Presumptive Republican nominee Mitt Romney has charged the President wants to turn America into a "European social-welfare state." But in a 2004 press release, Governor Romney's office boasted of receiving a grant of $1.25 million for their ability to operate the programs efficiently.
No Chicken And Beer, Red Sox Still Lose
Austin Jackson's walk-off single, had the Red Sox picking up right where they left off last year. Losing.
Funny Female Writing Duo Coming To TV
Sarah Haskins (of Target: Women fame) and writing partner Emily Halpern have just signed a two-year deal to develop shows for ABC. One step closer to "peak vagina!"
Phyllis Schlafly Concedes: Not All Feminists Are Ugly
But tells cadets at the Citadel not to date any.
Wisconsin Dems Speculate That "Union Thugs" Will Scare Walker Away From Brewers Opening Day
In union-built Miller Park, no less!
In 2008, Obama Promised Entitlement Reform In His First Term
The President made reforming entitlement expenses a first term priority in 2008. But he and the House Republicans were unable to make a deal, and the can has been kicked until after 2012.
Professor Obama Singled Out Scalia's "Cramped Approach"
He's no stranger to criticizing the Supreme Court. In exam answer keys written during his years a law professor at the University of Chicago, Barack Obama criticized Justice Antonin Scalia's views of the substantive rights afforded to citizens under the Constitution's Due Process clause.
Kendall Jenner's Exotic Eye Make-Up And Other Links
Did she trip and fall into Ziggy Stardust's paint kit? Plus, autocomplete is training us to be dumb and birth control for men is real, effective, and terrifying. These and other Buzz we missed await your clicking pleasure.
Not Even A Million People Pay For Spotify
This means that Rhapsody — Rhapsody! — is still bigger, in terms of paid customers. Are you all listening to your music on YouTube or something?
Watch Reince Priebus Talk About The War On Caterpillars
The RNC took to the airwaves to compare the GOP's "gender problem" to a war on caterpillars.
You Can Finally Get Drunk On Peanut Butter & Jelly
Still waiting on someone to invent ham sandwich gin.
Wikipedia's Kiddie Porn Problem
Wikipedia's self-policing isn't working.
Iconic Movie Characters As Easter Eggs
This is some eggs-cellent craftsmanship. U.K. based company LMC Design held a contest to see who could create the best pop culture persona in egg form, with awesome results.
Mitt Romney Called Harvard Education "Terrific" In 2006
The presumptive Republican nominee attacked President Obama for his connections to Harvard today commenting that the President "spent too much time at Harvard." But Romney is no stranger to Harvard himself, from which he holds a JD and MBA. Here's a 2006 interview with Brian Lamb in which Romney called his Harvard education "terrific."
South Pointe Church Is A Cool Church
This sign is totally working. I want that iPod Touch.
"Captain America 2" Dates Announced
Steve Rogers, you get down from that car this instant. They had cars during WWII and you know that's not how you use them.
DIY Disco Ball Bike Helmet
Fashionable bike helmets are few and far between. Instructables designer Natalina walks you through instructions to make the ultimate light-reflecting bicycle helmet. But she warns you should be using acrylic tiles for obvious safety reasons.
In 2005 Interview, Santorum Said States Could Ban Birth Control
The former Pennsylvania Senator said states could bar the pill on federalist grounds.
KONY 2012 Target Their Critics In Part 2
Invisible Children just unleashed their their follow-up video, "Beyond Famous". Their latest is a mere 20 minutes long and for some strange reason Jason Russell is absent from it completely.
Jesus Was Not A Zombie
The more you know. And knowing is half the battle. Easter is not the celebration of the world's most famous zombie, as shown in this air tight rebuttal.
Kittens Rescued From House Demolished By Tornado
A scrap of good news in the wake of the powerful twisters that swept through Texas, destroying homes and hurtling semi-trucks through the air. Fortunately no one was killed or seriously injured during the dozen or so tornadoes that hit the Dallas/Ft. Worth area.
What We Really Want From Google Glasses
Your move, Google. (via Bobby Finger)
Texts From Hillary
I'm gonna go ahead and call this the best political meme of the election cycle so far.
The Pomp And Circumstance Of Nike's New NFL Uniforms
Nike convened the football universe in a movie studio in Brooklyn to reveal their new uniforms. It was just as audacious as it sounds.
Rich Kids Discover Startups
Prepare to grit your teeth: "While many of them don’t know how to program code, they have a powerful combination in the start-up scene: wealth, wits and a well-connected family."
Romney Campaign Doesn't Have Spanish Version Of Website
The former Governor will need Latino votes in the fall, but his website lacks a Spanish version.
What Google Glasses Will Really Be Like
At least we'll all look cool.
Republicans Brace For The Romney Pivot
Some Republicans hope, others worry, that with the primary ending, the candidate will turn on his party. Schmidt advises "appropriate distance" from the Republican brand.
Scott Walker's High School Yearbook Photo
Are those puka shells?
