Archive
July 11, 2012
First Look: Darren Aronofsky Built An Ark
Genesis 6:14...just Google it. The retelling of this story requires set design of a Biblical proportions.
Joe Williams Sees Vindication In NAACP Boos
The former Politico reporter was ousted after saying Romney was only comfortable with "white folks."
Tragic "Three Bears Story" Embedded In "Shrek"
That's a messed up Easter Egg, Dreamworks. Kid movies can be dark as long as you're sneaky.
Pace Of New Abortion Laws May Be Slacking [Updated]
Lots of abortion restrictions have been proposed at the state level this year, but they've had more trouble becoming law. Groups on both sides of the debate think voters may be fed up.
On Health Care, Pawlenty Has Long Been Romney's Critic
An issue that, until recently, divided the GOP.
Mitt Romney Will Come After You With His "Men In Black Flashlight"
Don't ask him about the vice presidency.
Retro "Daddy Saddle" From 1965
Mommy loves it too! How Kenner Toys thought this was a good idea is either baffling or naively adorable.
30 Tweets That Are So 2006
@kellan made a website called Old Tweets which allows you to search tweets from the beginning of Twitter (March 2006). As you can see, it was a different world back then.
Is There Even Such A Thing As Rich People Tech?
The best gadgets are available to millions, and the ones designed for the rich are a joke. In tech, the advantages of wealth have become more subtle.
"Avengers" Short Gets An Official Poster
Those Chitauri warriors just left their alien tech laying all over the ground. DIBS!
If Comic-Con Had Warning Signs And Other Links
Geekery is serious business, guys. Also, NASA wake-up calls are the best and suicide by tiger has to be a new one.
How NYC And San Francisco Plan To Solve Their Housing Crises
Build tinier apartments.
27 Geektastic Collectibles Only At SDCC This Year
Break out that credit card and start justifying your reasoning on why you can skip rent this month. Or, if you can't make it to comic-con this year, get some tissues and quietly weep.
In 2008 Obama Promised To Stop Offshore Tax Havens
President Obama and Democrats often attack Mitt Romney for having offshore bank accounts. During the 2008 campaign, then candidate Obama promised he would close the same tax loopholes that Romney and his company Bain Capital took advantage of.
Reaction Faces From The Crowd At Mitt Romney's NAACP Speech
This is every single photo available on AP or Getty (as of this writing) of the audience at the GOP hopeful's NAACP speech today.
NAACP Leaders: Romney Can't Connect With Black Audiences
"It's such a big gap," says Manning. Romney's message, an aide says: "He's going to be president of the entire United States.
How VCs Turned My Startup Into A Nightmare
All you hear about in tech today is entrepreneurs and VCs and money changing the world. I was an entrepreneur and I met a lot of VCs and I asked for some of their money. Changing the world is not the business that you think it is.
11 Awkward Edits By Senate Staffers To Wikipedia
A search through the Senate IP address on Wikipedia shows which pages have been edited by Senate staff. The amateur Wikipedians who work for members of the Senate were a little more reserved than their House counterparts.
Awesome "War Of The Worlds" Tribute Poster
It really gives you the feel of the Wells classic. By Kevin Tong.
Romney Struggles To Lock Down Rowdy Delegates
The campaign grapples with demanding state parties and hostile libertarians. A threat to the New York State chairman.
If You Want To Lose, Sign These Basketball Players
Rashard Lewis surrenders 14 more points per 100 possessions than he produces. The Heat just signed him. If you're trying to give up more points than you score, here are some other guys who will help a bunch.
Introducing The Bob Marley Crustacean
A marine biologist at Arkansas State University recently discovered a new crustacean and named it after the famous reggae singer. Turns out its more like an underwater tick than a reggae superstar.
The Somewhat Valiant Return Of Robert Gibbs
Obama’s favorite flak is done with his “cooling off period.” Bonus: He doesn’t have to deal with Michelle Obama or Valerie Jarrett anymore.
Romney Booed At NAACP Convention
After saying he would repeal Obamacare, and then for criticizing the president.
Chris Christie "Joins" The War On The War On Drugs
Watch MSNBC's Lawrence O'Donnell use a heavy dose of snark to welcome NJ Gov Chris Christie to the world of liberalism.
Shane Battier Has The Best Defense Against Being Called A "Flopper"
Leave it to Shane to bring physics into this.
Romney Asks NAACP To Give Him A Chance To Enhance Equality
Slams Obama on rising black unemployment rate.
Mitt Romney's Campaign Encounter With Anti-Mormon Bigotry
At a stop a diner in 2007 Romney attempted to shake an elderly man's hand. The man replied to Romney angrily, "I'm one person who won't vote for a Mormon."
Bush Becomes A Shrine After Lady Gaga Speaks From It
Of course this happened.
A Political Users Guide To The Trolls Of Twitter
They've come slouching out of the comments section and blogs to destroy the social web. Some have jobs.
