Archive
April 30, 2013
It's Sexy Time For Mark Sanford In South Carolina
In the final days of the special election he hopes will return him to Congress, Sanford gets trolled by Larry Flynt and AshleyMadison.com. Democrats are having fun watching, but are not going to turn the "endorsements" into ads.
8 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Here's what happened today in the celeb twitterverse!
Play This Hypnotic And Free New Game From The Creator Of Minecraft
It will test your spelling and your vision and your sanity.
The Real Victims Of Facebook's Nefarious New Messaging Fees
Charging $15 to message a celebrity hurts the people we care about most: celebrities.
FDA Approves Over-The-Counter Sale Of Morning-After Pill For Ages 15 And Up
Cashiers will check customers' IDs.
57 Times Cates Tweeted About #TornadoWeek
PLEASE SEND HELP.
Kirsten Gillibrand Kicks Off Ambitious 2014 Fundraising Campaign In NY
The Democratic powerhouse is in New York City Thursday for Off the Sideline's kick-off funder. Gillibrand wants to double her 2012 haul for women candidates.
Instagram Has Unbanned The @thatlookslikeadick Account
A couple days ago Instagram banned the immensely popular @thatlookslikeadick account for violating the terms of use, luckily for the account's 34,000 followers, it's been brought back. Obviously, this post is NSFWish.
What Would Happen To The Media If Facebook Collapsed?
MySpace became irrelevant practically overnight. What would happen to the media if Facebook did the same? Call it the Facebook Contingency.
Hines Ward Doesn't Think The NFL Is Ready For A Gay Player
Ward said he would support an athlete if he did come out, though.
The Sexiest, Smartest Colleges In The Country
The statistics have spoken — these schools combine the highest intellectual standards with the hottest scholars. Brag accordingly.
Russ Feingold Being Considered For State Department Post
May become a special envoy to the Great Lakes region of Africa.
25 Signs You're Addicted To Diet Coke
Welcome to Diet-Coke-Aholics Anonymous.
IMPORTANT REMINDER
TOMORROW.
23 Reasons Why John Stanton Should Be On The Hill's Most Beautiful People List
Let us count the ways.
Retta Did Standup On "Late Night" Last Night
Treat yoself and watch this because Retta is hilarious.
47 Cringeworthy Tattoos Being Regretted As We Speak
Shaking my head.
Joint Chiefs Chairman Says Military Force Might Not Work In Syria
"It's not clear to me" military intervention would fix Syria's problems, Dempsey says.
26 College Graduation Presents To Make You Feel Like An Actual Adult
Entering the ~Real World~ is terrifying. Here are some material objects to at least make it look like you have your life together.
How China's Grieving Parents Are Creating A New Web Culture
China's one-child policy has created tens of thousands of parents who have lost their only child. A growing population of "shidu" parents meet one another online to find solace and demand better state welfare.
Obama: I Have The Juice
President tells reporters he can still do stuff. Except when he can’t.
Little Girls' Creative Superhero Costumes Turned Into Epic Art
Less gratuitous skin, more stuffed animal sidekicks. Artist Alex Law started this project to chronicle the amazing costume kids create to give homage to their favorite superheroes.
Geoff Johns And Jeff Lemire Talk Too Many Justice Leagues
Two is company, and three is a war. The new Trinity War story line pits the World's Greatest Heroes against one another.
Meet The Three Main Characters Of Grand Theft Auto 5
Michael, Franklin, and Trevor are here to make your acquaintance.
32 Photos That Will Make Your Stomach Drop
Whatever you do, don't look down.
The True Ages Of All Your Video Game Heroes
And, for reference, celebrities who are the same age. You will never look at any of them the same way again.
Obama Comments On The First Openly Gay NBA Player
"America should be proud."
Obama Lashes Out At Congress Over Mandatory Spending Cuts
“They’re worried about their politics. It’s tough. Their base thinks compromise with me is somehow a betrayal. They’re worried about primaries," Obama says of Republicans.
18 Unexpected Ways To Enjoy Sangria
There's no wrong way to consume the nectar of the gods.
Syrian Chemical Weapons Haven't Changed The Game Yet, Obama Says
The president won't specify which options are actually on the table after evidence of chemical weapons by Assad's regime. "I've got to make sure I have the facts."
13 Pieces Of Life Advice From Joe Biden
You too can some day be vice president!
How To Throw The Most Awesome Superhero Party Ever
Capes, masks, and cake: what could go wrong? For your little superhero or heroine...or the grown-up superhero in you.
Jason Collins Describes Getting A Call Of Support From President Obama
Collins' Sports Illustrated cowriter followed up with a piece on what the first openly gay male NBA player's monumental Monday was like.
Ahead Of Possible 2016 Bid, Andrew Cuomo Gets A Book Deal
Both he and Hillary Clinton have memoirs set for release next year. A "full and frank look" at the New York governor's "public and private life," says HarperCollins.
New Hampshire Man Loses His Life Savings At Local Carnival Trying To Win An Xbox Kinect
He did, however, win a stuffed banana wearing dreadlocks.
Here's What Google's Self-Driving Car Can See
The T-1000 of midsize sedans.
3 Easy Dinners You Can Make On Busy Weeknights
With a grocery list and a game plan.
2 Insanely Easy Kids' Toys You Can Make Yourself
Sometimes a simple, inexpensive toy can keep 'em occupied for way longer than anything from Toys R Us.
23 Genius Ways To Use An Ice Cube Tray
You can make MINI CHEESECAKES.
American Jihadi In Somalia Is Still Alive
After a tense standoff with his former allies on Monday, Omar Hammami is tweeting again. A fatwa may have saved him.
2013 Tony Award Nominations Announced
Kinky Boots, the musical scored by Cyndi Lauper, leads with 13 nominations, followed by Matilda The Musical with 12.
Is This The First Ever Web Page?
It just might be.
Republican Immigration Nightmare Could Recur
In 2007, Republicans waged culture war on undocumented immigrants — and they've been paying for it at the ballot box ever since. Back in the bunker.
Amazing Photos Of Saturn's Hurricane
NASA's Cassini spacecraft has provided scientists the first close-up images of a hurricane swirling around Saturn's north pole. The hurricane's eye is about 1,250 miles wide, NASA says.
Is This The Worst Craigslist Job Posting Ever?
A painful lesson in the art of copy/paste "Emoticons. Format."
What Happens When You Try The Weirdest Celebrity Beauty Tips
Olive oil? Sure, why not. But.. leeches?
Colbert Busch Calls Obamacare "Extremely Problematic"
Elizabeth Colbert Busch seeks to distance herself from national Democrats "It’s cutting into Medicare benefits and it’s having companies lay off their employees because they are worried about the cost of it," she said at a debate.
Mark Sanford Pretends Not To Hear Criticism Of His Affair
Democrat Elizabeth Colbert Busch brought up former South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford's extra-marital affair during a debate. Sanford says he couldn't hear her.
Sports Broadcasting Legend Thinks The Jason Collins Story Is Stupid
Yeah, the historic moment of the first active male professional athlete coming out of the closet isn't compelling at all. You're totally right, Francesa.
