Archive
July 6, 2012
Polar Bear Cub Hitches A Ride And Other Weekend Links
Pick me up, Mom! Also, Hollywood is already talking Spider-Man sequels and you can buy camel burgers now.
Fearing Paulites, Nebraska GOP To Tighten Security At State Convention
Spurred by what happened at other Republican state conventions, Nebraska will beef up security measures at its own next weekend.
People Crying To The Super Mario Bros. Music
When are the wrenching sounds of human misery totally fun to hear? When they're played side-by-side with the music from the original Super Mario Bros. game. YAY CRYING!
The 25 Most Absurd Hillary Clinton Photoshops
I can't even.
John Roberts' Malta Class: The Supreme Court In Historical Perspective
The course taught by the Supreme Court's Chief Justice is for only one credit and meets six times with a take home exam. "The Supreme Court In Historical Perspective" examines "how the role and operation of the Supreme Court have changed since the nation’s founding, with particular emphasis on the role of the Chief Justice."
What Happens When You Cross An Animated GIF And A Snowglobe?
Well, this. The magical cinema snowglobe.
The Most Awesome Asian Action Flicks On Netflix
The New York Asian Film Festival is in full swing this week. If you aren't able to make it over there, though, there's plenty of options from Netflix to salve the pain.
Steampunk Spider-Man
Resident steampunk hater and my boss, Scott Lamb, is out today so I POST WHAT I WANT. Help enable my addiction by basking in the amazing art of Denis Mendri.
Obama Suggests He Struggled In First State Senate Election To Raise Cash, But Didn't
"When I was running for State Senate, I could not afford television commercials," Obama recalled in Pittsburgh today. "And Michelle and I we used to go door to door and pass out fliers that had printed out at Kinko's, and march in 4th of July parades. It is was hard work." But according to an article that ran in the Hyde Park Herald Obama, raised a significant amount of his money for his primary, $60,000. He ran unopposed after petitioning to get his four primary opponents kicked off the ballot.
Eye-Bombing Is The Latest Fad And Other Links
Summer wouldn't be complete without some new photography stunt to annoy all your friends with. Plus, superheroes that still need movies and deciphering cop speak.
Restaurant Owner Serves President Obama Breakfast, Dies
Ann Harris was "ecstatic" to meet the president.
How To Blow Up The Internet
Just go here, add the link to your bookmarks bar and DESTROY EVERYTHING. A wonderfully satisfying little script, and a perfect way to deal with awful comments. It's the browser equivalent to the head-crusher trick.
This Is A Cat With A Mustache
And a red t-shirt. Dapper!
Kim Jong-Un Has A New Theme Song
Today in propaganda: North Korea's leader has a new, majestic-sounding signature song.
Republicans New Video Hits Obama As Out Of Touch On The Economy
A new video from the Republican National Committee hits the President as out of touch for saying the latest jobs report were "a step in the right direction."
Now Presenting: Channing Tatum On Demand
Time Warner Cable is wisely capitalizing on the Magic Mike madness with a section in its On Demand offerings exclusively dedicated to Channing Tatum.
Super Westeros World
In the game of Mario, you win or you restart. Redditor Titan413 reworked the world map from Super Mario World into everyone's favorite fantasy dystopia.
14 First World Problems From The 90s
Our insignificant inconveniences sure have changed in the last 20 years. Pleated Jeans really stumbled onto a treasure trove of nostalgic entitlement.
The Past And Future Of Freedom And The Internet
1.) The Internet's roots are inherently libertarian. 2.) The internet's future, in some ways, destroys personal liberty. A wonderful pair of posts.
Bobby Jindal Wishes He Had A Summer Friday Too
Keep dreaming, my friend.
Obama Hit Hillary In 2008 Mailer For Individual Mandate Penalty
The mailings went out across Ohio during the heated 2008 primary, and hit Clinton for the individual mandate and penalzing those who don't buy health insurance. Hillary Clinton said the mailing was a lie and seemed "almost if the insurance companies or the Republicans wrote it."
Romney Takes Firmly Pro-Vacation Stance
A new campaign promise? A jet ski in every lake!
Dissecting Romney's "Day One" Promise On Repealing ObamaCare
BuzzFeed's McKay Coppins joins CNN's Out Front with Erin Burnett to talk about whether Romney's promise to repeal ObamaCare on his first day in office, if elected. Coppins said, "This will be a long, drawn out fight in Congress."
Romney Slams Obama Over Jobs Numbers: "There's A Lot Of Misery In America Today"
"It doesn't have to be this way."
Why You Should Worry About The New Jobs Numbers
It's not just a bad month: Employment growth has "settled into a slower trend," writes former Obama Administration economist Jared Bernstein. "Today’s report suggests that the downshift looks real."
Hillary's Fierce Warning: Clinton Says China, Russia "Will Pay A Price" Over Syria
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton slammed Russia and China's efforts to block the removal of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad at the Friends of Syria conference in Paris.
Romney Campaign Lets Outsourcing Attacks Go Unanswered
The Romney camp stays silent as Obama pours millions into Bain-bashing commercials. "Never let an attack go unanswered. It's a rule for a reason," says Wilson.
