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August 13, 2012
59 Excellent Dads
Some people say there's a lack of responsible fathers these days. Those people just don't follow enough teens on Twitter.
Ryan Will Dive Into Romney Fundraising Efforts
The base-beloved running mate will speak at a campaign fundraiser this Friday in Virginia.
Luna Lovegood Goes To The "Hunger Games"
This is a cross-over that needs to happen. Evanna Lynch is the living embodiment of belonging to multiple fandoms.
20 DIY Home Remedies You Had No Idea Existed
These alleged fixes for bodily ailments mostly involve things you already have lying around, or can buy from the drugstore for a few dollars. DISCLAIMER: we have no idea if these actually work or not — this is merely a compilation of things a lot of people on the Internet recommend.
Reality? It'll Never Catch On
Paul Miller, a longtime blogger who's been living offline since April, discovers the limits of a digital cleanse: "[N]ow that not having internet is no longer new, just normal, the zen calm is gone. I don't wake with the sunrise while chirping birds pull back the covers. I still have a job. I feel pressure and stress and frustration. I get lonely and bored."
The Teenager Who Wants To Fix Smartphone Gaming
Connor Zwick is a 19-year old with a killer idea and some important friends. But even if his game controller plan fails, he can always go back to Harvard.
Romney Won't Say Where He Disagrees With Ryan On Medicare
Stumping with the conservative visionary — but he won't commit to the vision.
New Senior Romney Advisor Called Ryan Entitlement Reform Plans "Irresponsible...A Bad Idea"
In the Bush years, Ryan wanted to go bigger on Social Security privatization.
What 55 Years Did To Frommer's
It started as an ultra-personal guide, became a travel book empire, and grew into a household name. Today, with a short press release, it began its transformation into a faceless data company. It's kind of breathtaking, really.
When The White House Was Open To Reforming Entitlements
The Obama campaign is gearing up to attack Paul Ryan for his budget which reforms the Medicare program for those under the age of 55. But the White House wasn't always on the offense against Medicare changes, with senior Obama advisor David Plouffe saying in July of last year the President would be open to raising the retirement age.
"Avengers" Chinese Bootleg Subtitles Are Gold And Other Links
Can we officially change Loki's name to Rocky? Plus dinosaurs you never knew existed and the nanny state on junk food is actually working.
Obama Campaign: Romney "Can't Run Far" From Ryan Plan
Stephanie Cutter says Romney can't avoid being tied to the Ryan budget.
Paul Ryan In 1995: Slowing The Medicare Growth Rate Isn't A Cut
One of Mitt Romney's top attacks on President Obama is that he cut Medicare by $500 billion when he slowed the rate of growth for the program over the next ten years in ObamaCare. But two videos posted by the Democratic SuperPAC American Bridge of his new running mate in 1995 as a Senate staffer on C-SPAN's Washington Journal seem to undermine Romney's definition of Obama cutting Medicare. In the two videos Ryan argues that Republican's slowing the growth rate isn't cutting money from the program.
The Problem With A Videogame's "Girlfriend Mode"
Sexism in videogames is about more than terminology: It's about developers marginalizing their players and their games.
Bronies' Dew Dreams Dashed
Nerd aqua vitae Mountain Dew ran a contest to let fans choose their newest apple flavor soda. Bronies earnestly wanted to name it after a popular My Little Pony character. 4chan had other plans.
Massachusetts Democrats Tie Scott Brown To Paul Ryan
Ryan's budget plan is particularly toxic in liberal Massachusetts, and his entry into the race gives ammunition to Democrats trying to portray Brown as extreme.
Libertarians — Finally — Embrace Republican Ticket
Paul Ryan may now hide his appreciation for Ayn Rand, but libertarians see a kindred spirit. "One of us!" — though some Paulites might be a tough sell.
10 Lovely Photos From The Perseid Meteor Shower
Just because it happens every August doesn't mean it gets old. We've been admiring the debris of the Swift-Tuttle comet for over 2000 years.
Romney's Three-Year Business Experience Requirement Would Disqualify His Own Running Mate
Mitt Romney often attacks President Obama for his lack of business experience, but his own running mate has spent his life in government as a Congressional staffer and Congressman since graduating college. At a May event in Las Vegas, Romney enthusiastically told the story of man who proposed amending the Constitution to require all presidents have three years of business experience, a criteria that would disqualify his own running mate.
Disturbing Revelation On How China Trains Olympians Tops The Morning Links
Children ripped from their families and brutally trained to bring home the gold. Plus, the death toll from Iran's earthquakes continues to climb and, to end on a light note, the Delorean hovercraft is real now.
Florida Newspapers: Ryan Could Be A Liability
Not the headlines the Romney-Ryan ticket wanted to see ahead of their campaigning in the state.
3 Reasons Mitt Romney Thinks America Is Awesome
In a speech at St. Augustine, Romney brags about his country. "Better days are ahead," he said, before running through reasons why.
The Official, Animated History Of LEGO
Did you know the company's first toys were made out of wood? That LEGO comes from Denmark? That every LEGO brick is a living organism with feelings and hopes and dreams? Ok, that last part isn't true. But this Pixar-style history of LEGO is just wonderful.
At 2008 Debate, Obama Promised First-Term Entitlement Reform
Democrats prepare to attack Paul Ryan for his proposal to overhaul Medicare for those 55 and under, but lack a clear plan themselves.
In Florida, Romney Hits Obama For Cutting Medicare
The Republican attacks instead of defending.
BuzzFeed Launches Weekly Show On SiriusXM
Co-hosted by Editors Jack Moore and Whitney Jefferson, "BuzzFeed Radio" will give a look behind the curtain at the creation of the web's most social content
BuzzFeed Launches Weekly Show On SiriusXM
Co-hosted by Editors Jack Moore and Whitney Jefferson, “BuzzFeed Radio” will give a look behind the curtain at the creation of the web’s most social content
Republican Candidate Plays President
Boehner-backed Jason Plummer, running in Illinois, had some fun in the Oval Office and on Air Force One. Update: or the Reagan Library.
Sarah Palin Really Doesn't Mind Missing The Convention At All
"This year is a good opportunity for other voices to speak." Chairman Priebus is "disappointed" and a RNC official says she was invited, though it's unclear whether she would have had a prominent role.
Paul Ryan Warned Of RomneyCare "Death Spiral"
The new lower half of the Republican ticket regularly argued against his running mate's signature legislative achievement, saying at a 2010 event that was part of a "death spiral." He warned that it would spread across the country.
