Archive
September 26, 2012
Catholic League Responds To Controversial Artwork With Obama Bobblehead And Fake Feces
"I am not just the head of the Catholic League...I am an artist too."
Inside Google's Internal Meme Generator
How do Googlers blow off steam? They make memes, for internal use only. Until now.
The Mystery Of Gary Johnson's Peace Sign Shirt
Is it the same shirt? Different copies of the same shirt? (Updated)
Hillary Clinton Is A Doodler
Secretaries of State — they're just like us!
House Ways And Means Google Results Hacked
"Collection of documents blaming the U.S. Senate and the Democrats for all problems," is probably not the description the Republican leadership of the committee had in mind.
Extremely Detailed Gamer Aprons
I need these because of reasons. But not to cook in because they are too magnificent to stain.
20 Photos Of Mitt Romney Doing Dirty Jobs
Mitt Romney campaigned alongside the host of Dirty Jobs Mike Rowe today in Bedford, Ohio. Here are twenty photos of Mitt Romney doing "dirty jobs."
Psychedelic Guide To The Perfect '70s Decor And Other Links
The height of interior design sure looked different forty years ago. Plus, why we christen ships with champagne and celebrities that have seen UFOs.
This Classroom Is The Doorway To Adventure!
Hats off Ms. Poppe, we could only dream of having a teacher like you.
"The Guild" Debuts Season 6 Trailer
October 2nd can't come fast enough. Codex and the gang return with their numerous endearing neuroses.
"Dirty Jobs" Host Campaigns With Mitt Romney
The Discovery Channel personality who spends each episode doing a different type of manual labor appeared alongside Romney in Ohio.
26 Ways To Make Glitter Your New Smokey Eye
One good thing about the cold weather is it means you won't sweat off all your eye makeup. But instead of just doing the same boring old dark gray smokey eye again next time you get dressed up, you should definitely consider something a little more disco.
Mormons Plan To Fast For Romney
Conservative Mormons circulate an e-mail calling for a day of fasting and prayer on September 30th for Romney to do well in the debates. Asking God to rain blessings on a struggling candidacy.
Should "TheFacebook" Be Allowed On Your Campus?
In 2004, students at Brandeis University had a lively debate about privacy, security and other issues with Facebook. And also talked about ConnectU!
"Call Of Duty: Black Ops 2" Zombie Trailer Drops
Zombies and Call Of Duty are about as inevitable as death and taxes. Anyone else getting a serious Left 4 Dead vibe from this trailer?
In 2009, Mitt Romney's Introduction Was All RomneyCare
Romney probably wouldn't like the introduction for a segment on the Early Show in August fo 2009. He was still pushing Massachusetts health care reform as model for national reform back the.
The Sexiest Victorian Drag King
This lady is a dapper gentleman, your argument is invalid. Turning social norms on their head was just another day in the life of Vesta Tilley.
20 Years Of The Scroll Bar
From Xerox to iOS. (via)
9 Steps To The Perfect Online Dating Message
How to message the object of your internet affection. This is the correct way.
Sorry, But Mitt Romney's Nickname Is Not "The Stench"
Not everyone grasped that Paul Ryan isn't really going around referring to Mitt Romney as "Stench," as a Politico satire suggested. "Yes, the Stench!" exclaims O'Donnell.
Ahmadinejad, Existentialist Dictator
CNN's chyron operator is having way too much fun with the Iranian president's speech to the U.N.
Modern Day Noah's Ark Tops The Morning Links
Of course it's not a fully operational sea station yet. Also, J.K. Rowling is not living up to some expectations and Target is making movies now.
Adweek: BuzzFeed Report To Publishing Partners Demonstrates Power Of Social Web
August 29, 2012 – "At its core, BuzzFeed is all about the data, which the site is constantly collecting through a publishing partner network." - Adweek
The New Republic: The Tweeps On The Bus: How BuzzFeed Is Remaking Campaign Coverage
August 24, 2012 – "BuzzFeed...is the defining media outlet of 2012." -The New Republic
Bloomberg TV: Steinberg: We're All About Sharing & Social
July 26, 2012 - "We're exclusively focused on creating shareable content for both brands, individuals and all different kinds of content that our editors create, so we're all about sharing and we're all about social." -Jon Steinberg, President & COO, BuzzFeed
Business Insider: BuzzFeed Surpasses 30 Million Users And Is On Track To Triple 2011 Revenue
July 24, 2012 – Take a look inside Jonah Peretti's memo, "The Top 7 Reasons Why BuzzFeed Is Killing It."
NPR's All Things Considered: 9 Powerful Moments In The Day Of A Viral Web Editor At BuzzFeed
June 22, 2012 - "Creating a viral phenomenon isn't just about getting people to click... BuzzFeed's business is built on getting people to go one step further and share on social networks like Facebook or email." -NPR
The Street: What BuzzFeed Can Teach Facebook
May 29, 2012 – "I can't think of a better mobile news app right now....BuzzFeed makes it so easy to share its content with others in a humorous and fun way." -The Street
Romney Schools Ohio On National Debt: "I Mean, What Is A Trillion?"
"It's a thousand billions!" Romney plays up one of the few issues where he still has an advantage over Obama.
CNBC: Fighting To Save 'Face' Book
May 26, 2012 - "Social is really the new starting point for how we consume all new content," -Jon Steinberg, BuzzFeed President & COO
iMedia Connection: How 5 Brands Are Scoring Big On BuzzFeed
May 21, 2012 - "With nearly 27 million unique visitors a month (according to Google Analytics in April), BuzzFeed is clearly a careful steward of its content ecosystem. It also tends to be way ahead of the viral curve." -iMedia Connection
Adweek: Internet Week Winds Down With The Future Of Media Panel
May 18, 2012 - "Some, like Peretti, are banking on the success of the social Web and brands emulating publishers to connect on a more emotional level with consumers." -Adweek
New York Post: It's Worth The Hype - Why Facebook Is Revolutionary, OpEd By Jonah Peretti
May 18, 2012 - "Portals are about impressions, search is about queries and social is about sharing. It turns out that sharing is a richer, more human currency." -Jonah Peretti, Founder & CEO, BuzzFeed
CNBC's Squawk Box: Share It, The New Search It
May 17, 2012 - "BuzzFeed is a different story. The social content hub relies on sharing, not Googling and gets double the traffic from Facebook." - CNBC Squawk Box
Reuters: Is Facebook Worth It?
May 15, 2012 – "It's a phenomenal company when you look at the level of engagement. And there's nothing to compare it to....I think they have a really bright future." -Jonah Peretti, Founder & CEO, BuzzFeed
New York Post: The President's Men Talk Tough
May 7, 2012 – "BuzzFeed, the fastest-rising political news Web site in the country..." -New York Post
Paper Magazine: Jonah Peretti, The Viral Visionary
April 23, 2012 – "A lot of it comes down to understanding human behavior" he says, "which is why it's so quirky and interesting, and why it won't be reduced to a science." -Jonah Peretti, Founder & CEO, BuzzFeed
The New Yorker: What We're Reading: BuzzFeed, "Pulphead," Chekhov, And More
April 19, 2012 – "I contend that “The 21 Absolute Worst Things in the World” is an ingenious specimen of thisness." -The New Yorker
Charlie Rose Interviews Jonah Peretti
April 18, 2012 - "Whether it’s serious or substantive content with reporting or entertaining content, things spread through social channels now." -Jonah Peretti, Founder & CEO, BuzzFeed
Adweek Picks 20 Under 40 Who Are Wicked Smart And Rebooting Your World
March 19, 2012 - "For those seeking to understand the anatomy of a viral hit, Peretti is their man. The 38-year-old entrepreneur has spent much of his career monitoring online social behavior and creating the most buzzed-about Web content." -Adweek
Reuters: BuzzFeed Gets Serious
January 12, 2012 – "We have a very smart audience. Although they came to BuzzFeed for lighthearted stuff, they are people who consume serious news elsewhere. A lot of them will be excited and refreshed that they can now get news in a format that they've loved, that BuzzFeed's provided for them." -Jonah Peretti, Founder & CEO, BuzzFeed
Reuters: BuzzFeed's $15 Million Makeover
January 11, 2012 - "I think the era of one news organization thinking they have to cover everything in the world is over. We want to focus on things things that we think are important and do the best possible job with it." -Jonah Peretti, Founder & CEO, BuzzFeed
How Joe Biden Set Debate Expectations In 2008
The Vice President is starting to play the debate expectations game again now for his debate against Paul Ryan. Here's how he played it in 2008.
New Polls: Obama Is Winning
Surveys from Bloomberg and the New York Times give the president some of his widest national leads yet. Some Republicans continue to argue that the polls are wrong.
Affordable Body Armor For The Casual Weekend Warrior
Can't rationalize spending top dollar for premium protection? Check out some of this barely maimed-in secondhand steel!
Mother Nature's 7 Hottest Pieces Of Real Estate
Run, don't walk, to these up-and-coming neighborhoods!
Romney Trust Traded Foreign Currency
The 2011 Romney trust return shows short-term trades in the Swedish krona, Norwegian krone, and Australian dollar. An unusual investment.
