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August 23, 2012
A History Of Donald Trump Trolling (1990-Present)
He's been at this while. Today he came out against vaccines.
Biologists Discover Real Life Jawas In South America
Turns out they're cockroaches. Utinni!
How Nine Jurors Could Change Tech Forever
The nine jurors in the massive Apple v. Samsung patent case have phenomenally tough job: "[T]he 20-page verdict form presents around 700 extremely specific questions, divided into 33 groups. These questions exhaustively cover everything at issue in the trial, down to exact, per-device dollar amounts Apple and Samsung might owe each other for copying various kinds of intellectual property."
Obama Supporter Suggests Anti-Mormon Whisper Campaign
"I'm thinking that even though we don't LIKE campaigns to get nasty, we in the south (TN) come to EXPECT it," a "team member" writes on the campaign Dashboard. The campaign removes the post after an inquiry.
What Happened To Baby Toby From "Labyrinth" And Other Links
You remind me of the babe. Plus, find out why "B" batteries aren't a thing and some truly awful BDSM tips.
How Ron Paul's People Took Over A State
In Iowa, the Paul contingent made the leap into establishment politics. A model for the Republican Party — or a cautionary tale?
You've Been Eating Tic Tacs Wrong For Years
THIS IS IMPORTANT.
Life Philosophies Of Famous Authors
How do you condense your world view into a single sentence? With aplomb if you're any of these world-renowned authors.
COPS: Skyrim Edition
Another day, another crazy old man ranting about dragons. Skyrim is a rough beat.
The First Facebook Update Everybody Actually Likes
Facebook just updated its notoriously slow and buggy iOS app. It might look the same, but it's totally different.
Young, Cool...and Into Online Influence Metrics?
Meet #YungKloutGang, an otherwise typical group of friends who are really proud of their social media game.
Anti-Obama SEALs Plan "Surprise" At Republican Convention
Three Special Forces veterans groups critical of the White House are planning to take their message to Tampa. Billed as "a high-energy tribute to the men and women" in the military, it will include former SEAL Team Six members and "surprise guests."
Eric Cantor, Key Ryan Ally, Won't Speak At Convention
While plenty of Republican lawmakers will be speaking from the podium, House Majority Leader Eric Cantor won't be one of them. Sheriff Joe Arpaio plans to speak to Western Republicans, outside the zoo. [UPDATED]
Microsoft Gets Its First Real Logo
Every past logo was a just a word. Now it's got iconography, too: four simple squares, making a literal window.
At 2004 Book Forum, Obama Said "Slash-And-Burn Politics" Was Damaging To Democracy
President Obama has come under fire for the negative tone of his 2012 reelection campaign. In a 2004 speech at a forum of his best selling book, Obama condemned negative "slash-and-burn" politics as damaging to democracy and especially Democrats.
Paul Ryan Had Attacked Generals' Budget Recommendations As "Not True Advice"
At a forum today on defense in Fayetteville, NC Paul Ryan attacked President Obama for defense cuts build into the Budget Control Act that he voted for. Ryan authored legislation to stop the defense cuts contrary to the advice of top brass, saying "we don't think the generals are giving us their true advice."
US Olympic Track Star Runs A Five-Minute Mile While Chugging Beers
Even Olympians like Nick Symmonds love the beer mile.
A Touchscreen Keyboard You Don't Even Have To Look At
I tried it, it works. An extremely aggressive autocorrect tool designed for the blind is a pretty good preview of where autocorrect could be going.
Doctor Who Dresses Up As Doctor Who
Doctorception? Poor Rory, he's stuck holding all the costume changes.
What The Obama Campaign Is Thinking
An expanding electorate to counter Romney's cash, and while "media and ads mean less in the fall," says an Obama aide at a background briefing. Middle class people will frame the podium in Charlotte.
The Cast Of Archie Cosplaying As The Cast Of "Star Trek" [Exclusive]
To boldly go where no comic has gone before. Is anyone else bemused by the concept of Jughead as Spock?
Robin Williams To Sell Picturesque Vineyard Tops The Morning Links
All this could be yours for the low, low price of $35 million. Plus what secrets are hiding in the Tootsie Roll factory and can robots feel shame?
NASA Names Curiosity Landing Site After Ray Bradbury
NASA nerds are the best nerds.
Young Barack Obama's Genuinely Hilarious Self-Parody
This article, written by Obama and his fellow graduating seniors for him under the name "Baroque Yo' Mama," was published in the "Harvard Law Revue," a parody of the Review done by the law school's graduating class. The article gives a look into how young Obama's life narrative was already being cast during his time in law school and serves a preemptive send-up of Dreams From My Father.
The Paul Ryan Gun Show Has Arrived
Perhaps Ryan's handlers were listening when BuzzFeed pointed out that the 42-year-old's wardrobe was a bit too baggy, because the Wisconsin congressman has been rocking a form fitting polo that really promotes his right to bare arms.
New Facebook PSA Campaign
Advises you to be careful what you "like." Via India.
