Archive
May 24, 2012
The Long, Beautiful History Of The Television
Matt Novak, professional old-stuff-finder, performs a fascinating excavation of the television over at The Verge. It's almost too much to digest as a blog post — it feels like it should be a big glossy coffee table book. Or, I suppose, a TV show.
Senate Bill Drops "Propaganda" Amendment
A setback for a controversial measure. Fate will be determined in reconciliation.
Polish Group Demands Apology From Marion Barry For "Polack" Comment
"What the hell?" asks Polish-American leader. "He needs to apologize yet again." (Updated)
Solange Knowles Forgot To Wear Pants And Other Links
But at least she matched her outfit to her jacket? Plus Rihanna and house cats have a lot in common and FootBRAWL might be the manliest sport ever invented.
Googley-Eyed X-Men Are Uncannily Hilarious
Why can't I stop laughing?! This is not a new concept but somehow this tumblr really takes stick on googley-eyes to the next stage of human evolution.
Meet Jeff Barth, State Chess Champion And South Dakota House Candidate
Jeff Barth has ridden an ostrich and he's aiming for South Dakota's House seat. Calls D.C. insiders "horse's asses" in a kooky 5-minute ad.
Female Bosses Get More Slack — Sometimes
Researchers discovered that people are more tolerant of female bosses' mistakes — if they work in traditionally male-dominated jobs.
Shaky Face
Shaky face is this pretty cool thing you can do with your friends. This GIF ought to explain it.
Facebook's Photo Filters Look Exactly Like Instagram's
It's uncanny! Maybe now we know why Facebook really bought Instagram: so it wouldn't look so bad when they copied it.
In West Philly, Romney Faces The Racial Politics Of Education
He called improving schools "the civil rights issue of our time." Outside the school, a heated debate on race, charters, and "if Mitt Romney even knows any Afro-Americans."
11 Photos That Prove Ewoks Are Pure Evil
Their false reign as cuddly bears has come to an end. Do not be deceived by their claim to family friendly entertainment and increased toy sales!
Bill Clinton Meets You, And Some Porn Stars
A fundraising email with the subject line "Meeting you" comes hot on the heels of a photo with porn stars dug up by TMZ last night.
873 Stock Images Combined Into One Video
I can't believe this works so well. It's also surprisingly racy for an ad.
Afghan Minister Threatened Dismemberment After D.C. Dinner, Official Claims
A gathering goes wrong at Cafe Milano. The Afghan commercial attaché claims in an email that the finance minister threatened to chop him up and "kill his family," too, according to a leaked email chain.
Craft Wars: The Beach Bag Challenge
Here are two ways to make your own summertime tote with things you probably already own.
Obama Appeared At 1996 Event Hosted By Socialist Group
It's a reminder that the President presented himself as much more progressive during his time in Chicago. In this little-seen advertisement that ran in the Hyde Park Herald in 1996, Obama was listed on a panel sponsored by the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), University of Chicago Democrats, and University of Chicago DSA. He also supported gay marriage back then.
Joe Biden Can "Have Conversations With White Men" That Obama Can't
So says NBC Latino's Raul Reyes.
All Of The Richest Baseball Teams Suck
If you're not a fan of one of these teams, laugh. If you are, cry.
As Candidate, Obama Promised Transparency By Posting Bills Online Five Days Before Signing
It's the kind of campaign promise that seems silly in hindsight. But as a candidate in 2008 while criticizing the Bush Administration as the "most secretive administration in modern history," then-Senator Obama promised to put all bills online five days before signing to allow the public to comment. It's a promise he's broken on about half the bills he signed.
Bored John Malkovich Discusses Life With Siri
He should have asked her, "What's it like being John Malkovich?"
Donald Trump Floats Self As Vice President
Says he's the "best choice of all" to run alongside Mitt Romney. Earlier this week, he would have settled for the keynote speaking slot at the RNC.
