Archive
August 24, 2012
The Best Movies You've Never Heard Of On Netflix
The NYC-set Premium Rush is picking up solid reviews, but what if you want to see a side of the city that no longer exists? Plus 90 minutes of an angry guy literally punching holes through people.
Protest Organizers Deny "Anarchist Plot"
Tampa activists say reports of possible violence are overblown. "They're afraid of anything that moves."
"Mass Effect 3" Leviathan DLC Trailer Drops
You have come too far. Leviathan takes us where no Mass Effect game has gone before.
Guardian Splits With Conservative Writer Over Malaysia Ties
Trevino's Israel views had drawn criticism at liberal paper, but both sides say that's not the reason.
George Lucas And Seth Green Debut New "Star Wars" Cartoon
How do we feel about this? On the one hand, the super deformed character design is wonky but on the other hand, it's actually funny.
Alzheimer's Affects Women's Brains "More Severely And More Widely"
Researchers aren't sure why Alzheimer's impairs women so intensely, but if they can find out, it could be key to understanding the disease.
How Child Porn And The Other Awfulest Things Ever Get Scrubbed From The Internet
Machines are long way from being able to automatically remove the most awful images mankind has to offer — child porn, beheadings, forced bestiality — from our favorite sites and social networks. An invisible workforce has emerged to look at it so we don't have to. (Warning: You may find this piece upsetting.)
The Tangled Web Of Online Video
Where do you rent what? How do you watch it? A truly useful and wonderfully terrible diagram will answer all your questions.
Satirical Summer Migratory Species And Other Links
Ah yes, fascinating specimens. Plus, a new type of make-up that's fireproof and Celine Dion still looks amazing.
Stop Slicing Fruit Like A Friggin Caveman
We don't live in goshdang caves anymore, so why are you cutting your food like you just discovered fire? Instead of just a knife and a cutting board, fill up your kitchen drawers with a whole array these incredibly specific items that do one thing and one thing only!
Ann Romney Gets Choked Up At Michigan Campaign Stop
The would-be First Lady has a moment when she's greeted by thousands of supporters in her home state.
The 14 Most Important Sex Ads Of The Republican National Convention
"Let's compare PAC's!" Is Tampa America's sketchiest city?
27 Ways To Rethink Your Bed
It's where the magic happens. Whether you need a new bed or just some extra storage, here are some clever ideas to turn your bed into the sanctuary it deserves to be.
Criminologist: This Summer May Be "Extraordinary Period" For Mass Shootings
Overall homicide has dropped nationwide since the 1990s, but mass shootings haven't declined. Instead, crime data reveals a series of valleys and spikes — and there's good reason to suspect we're seeing a spike right now.
NBA Rookie Vs. A Folding Chair
What happens when you put a 275-pound center on a folding chair? This.
32 Fierce Looks From India's Fashion Week
Shut up and take my money. India's fashion designers brought a wide range of styles with the common theme of combining patterns and textures.
Crowd Loves Mitt Romney's Birther Joke
An aide says it wasn't supposed to be a crack about Barack Obama's birth certificate, it just came out that way.
Bill Nye Takes On Creationists For The Children
In a very even-toned, kind way. Bill Nye argues for teaching evolution in American schools.
Mitt Romney Makes A Birth Certificate Joke In Michigan
"Nobody ever has to see my birth certificate. They know this is the place where I was born and raised." Whoops.
How To Advertise High Speed Internet
Friday Favorites is back, with a funny German commercial.
Nevada Republican Was Accused Of Assault By Ex-Wife In 1988 Court Documents
Rep. Joe Heck strongly denies the charge and tells BuzzFeed that "anyone perpetuating a story like this ... demeans the pain that so many victims of domestic violence experience and the courage it takes to confront it."
Young Hippo Dies During Attempted Rescue
R.I.P. Solly. What should've been a feel good story about saving a hippo ended in tragedy.
Unstable, Collapsing Roads In China Roads Tops The Morning Links
The most recent collapse comes only ten months after construction finished. Plus, find out what k-pop hit Gangnam Style is about and how Prince Harry's scandal is affecting the British media.
Republican Convention Will Focus On Romney's Faith
Drawing a contrast with Obama, and an attempt to humanize the Republican.
David Letterman Says Hurricane Approaching RNC Is Act Of Female God
He also joked that to avoid scandal, convention attendees might want to refrain from "naked texting" and "making offensive remarks about women."
The News Process, 2012
Random acts of violence beget "random acts of journalism."
Ron Paul To Be Paid Tribute Via Video At Republican Convention
No speaking slot, but the longtime Congressman will get a video tribute on Tuesday night. Will it placate his people?
Conservative Nonprofit To To Honor Miriam Adelson At Convention
YG Network, founded by former aides to Eric Cantor, name their convention space after the wife of Republican super donor Sheldon Adelson.
28 Political Facts Pundits Won’t Discuss
Behind the numbers behind the statistics.
