Archive
September 12, 2012
Anti-Islam Figures: Don't Blame Us
Mysteries swirl over an anti-Islamic movie.
13 Images Of Vladimir Putin Doing Things
Guy has got an outfit for everything.
The Long, Remarkable Life Of The Dock Connector
Eight years and hundreds of millions of devices later, Apple's weird, flat, ubiquitous plug is heading to the great tangled cord drawer in the sky.
Snoop Dogg Wants Obama To Unclog The Toilet
Snoop Lion — formerly Dogg — gives a "four more years" endorsement to President Obama.
Putin On Her Good Face
Don't ya just love the Internet?
Pi In The Sky
See some weird clouds in the Bay Area around noon? They're just a little piece of pi.
Meet The New "Justice League" Artistic Team
And by "new" I mean "incredibly famous and well known". Starting with JLA #15 artists Ivan Reis and Joe Prado will take the helm.
Apple's Manufacturing Utopia Has No Suffering Because It Has No Humans
Apple, whose manufacturing practices are under fire again this week, brings its factories to the forefront in a new video. One catch: There's not a human in sight.
The One Thing Everyone Wanted From The iPhone 5
We thought people might be upset about having to use a new cord, but it turns out all they wanted was a longer one.
The World's Most Endangered Species And Other Links
There's only four of these guys left. Plus 5 things no one deserves and bitter SNL feuds revealed.
Inflammatory Anti-Muslim "Movie" May Not Be A Real Movie [Updated]
The clumsy dubbing suggests that the footage comes from different films entirely. And there's no way that it cost $5 million to make.
The Only Thing You Need To Read About iPhone Launch Day
Well, it's here. Everything you need to know about the new iPhone (and iPods).
Long Box And Maru
What is Maru going to do with the long box?! He is going to get in the long box, is what he's going to do. Like a fucking champion.
Joe Biden Forgets Which College He's At
The crowd was quick to correct him.
Bush Administration Criticized Danish Cartoons: "We Found The Cartoons Offensive"
The Bush administration criticized the cartoons that mocked the prophet Muhammed, but made clear they stood up for freedom of the press at a State Department press briefing in February 2006. The Obama Administration is under fire for expressing (then retracting) a similar sentiment about a video.
New "Wreck It Ralph" Trailer Reveals More Plot
Without giving away the entire plot. Well played, Disney.
President Obama: "There Is No Type Of Justification To This Type Of Senseless Violence. None."
The president said he would work with the Libyan government in "bringing to justice the killers that attacked our people."
The Proper Way To Be A Television Fan
Like the things I like! Or you are dead to me.
20 Horrific Images From The U.S. Consulate In Libya
The images reveal the devastating nature of the attack on the US consulate on Tuesday.
Peggy Noonan: "Romney Is Not Doing Himself Any Favors"
"In times of great drama and heightened crisis ... I always think discretion is the way to go."
Foreign Policy Hands Voice Disbelief At Romney Cairo Statement
"Bungle... utter disaster...not ready for prime time... not presidential... Lehman moment." And that's just the Republicans.
25 Things I Learned At TechCrunch Disrupt
At the startup world's most important conference, even Death can't stay off his smartphone.
Flock Of Flamingos Form Giant Bird Tops The Morning Links
Our avian brethren are good a improv formations. Plus, photos of Manhattan in 1928 and McKayla Maroney broke her leg.
After Embassy Attacks, Romney Doubles Down On Obama Criticism
Repeats claim that the White House "sympathized" with the attackers. Eager to get back on offense after a week of bad news.
Who Does It Better: Justin Bieber Or President Obama?
The most important thing you'll see today. Vote wisely.
Hillary Clinton's Moving Remarks Regarding The Attack In Libya
The Secretary of State's words received an enthusiastic thumbs up from John McCain.
One Of The X-Men Was Just Straight Up Murdered
Dude. DUDE. Marvel goes heavy on their own spoilers for Avengers Vs. X-Men #11.
Diplomat's Death in Libya First Reported on Gaming Site
News of U.S. official Sean Smith's death first broke on a gaming site, where he was remembered fondly as "Vile Rat," an avid player of Eve and a good friend to other online gamers. Chillingly, Smith was online chatting when the attack on the American Consulate in Libya happened: His friend says that he typed "FUCK" and "GUNFIRE" before getting disconnected. (via Talking Points Memo.)
President Calls Attack On US Consulate "Outrageous" And "Senseless."
The President strongly condemned the attack.
Romney Balances 9/11 Civility And Outraged Cairo Response
A midnight embargo, abruptly lifted.
US Embassy In Cairo Deletes Controversial Tweets
In response to a firestorm of domestic controversy, the U.S. Embassy to Egypt deleted tweets standing behind a controversial statement from their official twitter account. See screenshots below.
Romney Calls Embassy Statement "Disgraceful"
Religious sensitivity vs. free speech in a campaign year. Romney claims the the White House "sympahtizes" with attackers.
Top Democrats Celebrate Weakened Tea Party
The words were barely spoken in Tampa. “I think I helped move the process along a little bit but the fundamental building blocks were there,” says Schumer.
