Archive
May 21, 2012
Gaming The App Store Ratings
An eye-opening report on the various ways developers try to trick you into rating their apps well. Pretty sure this is the software equivalent of being a pickup artist.
Why The End Of Film Is Awesome (Except When It Isn't)
The all-digital cinema is basically here: what the end of film means for you.
DC Comics Teases Reveal Of Openly Gay Superhero
And not some half-formed, new hero to appease their diversifying audience. Who in the DC stable of characters do you think is the most likely candidate?
72 Dr. Pepper Impostors
How many have you tried? I'm a fan Mr. Pibb myself but Dr. Perfect, Dr. Radical, and Doc Shasta sound pretty sweet, too.
Survive The Zombie Apocalypse At Comic-Con
This has got to be one of the best promotional stunts in the history of SDCC. The Walking Dead Escape challenges "survivors" to make it through the stadium without being turned. Or sign up to be the shambling dead.
Mitt Romney's List Of Words He's Not Supposed To Say
"I have a list of words I'm not supposed to say," Romney said at a fundraiser today. "No, I'm just kidding." Or is he?
The Absolute Best Photo From Cannes And Other Links
At least someone was taking a light-hearted approach. Plus, Mount Everest claimed several lives last weekend and one cast member of "Glee" used to pole dance.
"The Daily Show" Co-Creator Lizz Winstead Suggests Older Execs Have Something To Do With The Lack Of Women On TV
"I think if you still have TV shows that are run by men that are really old-school, you're still gonna have old-school problems. But as shows start coming up where younger men and younger women are running those shows, I think they run them the way their lives are—which is full of men and women."
Being Deaf In Tech
"I still feel lonely sometimes. If your reflex is 'everyone feels lonely sometimes,' you would be right. But you would also be understating the loneliness we feel."
Bill Maher: Romney Spent 2 Years "Trying To Brow-Beat Frenchmen Into Joining His Cult"
Silence from the Obama campaign, despite a push to "refute" political attacks on religion. [UPDATED with response from campaign spokeswoman.]
This Is The Last Song Whitney Houston Ever Recorded
Titled "Celebrate," this duet with Jordin Sparks was the last song the legend ever recorded. What do you think about it?
How Facebook's IPO Got Hijacked by Computers
Facebook's IPO taught us one thing: In the financial war against machines, we don't stand a chance.
Former Bain Executive: Romney Bears Blame For Ampad Layoffs
A former Managing Director of Bain Capital who sat on Ampad's board said in 2002 Romney carries responsibility for the plant's closing.
72 Hours In Chicago: Anarchists, World Leaders, And Two More Years Of War
As a top U.S. general vows to fight through 2014, protesters take to the streets. No monopoly on violence at the NATO summit.
Romney Writes: "I Feel Badly That ... The Plant Is Closed"
Mitt Romney and his Democratic critics are fighting over his involvement in the failure of the office supply company Ampad. In 1995, Romney wrote this letter to a former worker who had criticized him, saying it wasn't his fault, but that he'd tried to help. (The letter was first printed with the definitive Ampad story in Bloomberg Businessweek.)
What If Every Internet Meme Went Public Like Facebook Did?
Imagine if the stock market was a bunch of people running around buying and selling meaningless junk that no one cares about it? Oh wait, it is that.
Four Times Obama Promised To End No Bid Contracts
Senator Barack Obama campaigned loudly to put a stop to no-bid government contracts in 2008 and blasted the Bush Administration for giving "sweetheart deals" to companies like Halliburton. As President, the Obama administration has failed to end such contracts and even awarded a $433-million no bid contract for a smallpox vaccine to a company largely owned by longtime Democratic donor.
Premiere: Gotye Pal Kimbra's Joyous Live Video For "Settle Down"
With her new album Vows making its stateside debut tomorrow, Kimbra is ready to strike out on her own.
Fashion At The Billboard Music Awards
Katy Perry brought her grandmother as her date, Miley Cyrus wore the top half of a horrific white pantsuit, and Carly Rae Jepsen out-glammed them all.
The Most Perfectly Timed Photo From The NATO Protests In Chicago
OccupyChicago's press photog Marcus Demery catches an amusing moment during the yesterday's NATO protests in Chicago.
Mitt Romney's Jobs Claims: A Video History
The former Massachusetts Governor's has come under attack by Democrats for claiming to have created over 100,000 jobs while head of Bain Capital. A video history shows how Romney's job numbers have gone up over the years.
In Conservative Media, A "Race War" Rages
They don't care if you call it racist. "In Obama's America, the white kids now get beat up with the black kids cheering," says Limbaugh.
Microsoft's New Social Network Launched Officially On Sunday
It's called So.cl and it's borrowing from Google Plus, Facebook, Pinterest, Flipboard, and many other successful social and sharing sites. Microsoft says it's primarily for students (as Facebook once was), but it's open to all. I decided to check it out for myself...
