Archive
May 29, 2013
25 Nerdy Gifts For English Majors
Want a Foucault action figure? Sure.
Huma Abedin Helping Fundraise For Anthony Weiner
Weiner's wife, Hillary Clinton's closest aide, is doing call-time for the campaign. "It's not a secret that Huma is 100 percent committed."
9 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Happy hump day y'alll!
A Costco Employee Is Fatally Shot After Allegedly Threatening Officers
The Loudoun County Sheriff's Department in Virginia was called to the Costco because the worker was acting strange.
Letters To Mayor Michael Bloomberg Test Positive For Ricin
One letter was reportedly sent to Bloomberg's gun control advocacy group headquarters.
Democrats Plan To Run Against Michele Bachmann Anyway
A disappointed party seeks a way to fight its favorite enemy after she leaves the political stage. "I think that some of that thrill is gone" said Adam Graves, the son and senior adviser to Bachmann's would-be Democratic opponent.
Pope Francis's Atheist Outreach
The new leader of the Catholic Church is the first pope in recent years to reach out to non-believers instead of demonizing them.
Why "The Hangover Part III" Actually Wasn't A Disaster
For one thing, it had the highest debut for a comedy this year.
The Harlem Globe Trotters Dribbled Around The White House
And reporters almost fell over trying to chase them.
The President Of The United States Just Tweeted A Picture With The Guy Who Used To Date Britney Spears
His name is Justin Timberlake and he used to be in 'N Sync.
Virginia Republican Party, Cuccinelli Campaign Take Terry McAuliffe Out Of Context
A blog post quotes a line from McAuliffe's book but doesn't doesn't provide the context.
I Got Seduced Into Newsweek
IAC Chairman Barry Diller is plotting to sell the digital remnants of once-proud Newsweek magazine. Of his 2010 deal to merge the title with The Daily Beast, Diller said at the D11 conference Wednesday, "I got seduced into Newsweek."
Play Actual Skee Ball On Your Computer Right Now
You're bored. Google's Roll It! is here to help.
The Social Media Editor is Dead
Every reporter works for Twitter now.
Photos Show Pole Dancing At New York Parks And Rec Party
Two male supervisors are accused of giving professional rewards to female workers who stripped for them. Ron Swanson does not approve.
How To Make Boozy French Toast
BRUNCH PARTY! Get some whiskey and invite everyone over.
50 Things That Look Just Like Your Childhood
"Cherish the mems."
A User's Guide To The White House Scandals
Forget the "birthers," his Muslim background and training as a secret socialist spy. A set of more serious inquiries have hit the White House in force.
How Instant Messaging Rules The Internet
Win the messaging game and you win the internet. But success is often short-lived.
Teenagers Are Recreating Facebook On Instagram
Status updates, interests, memes. And most importantly: fewer parents.
What It's Like Signing Up For OkCupid For The First Time
Who knew it was possible for a person's emotions to shift so dramatically so quickly?
9 Reasons You Should Actually Care About This Zombie Game
Yes, The Last of Us is yet another zombie game. No, you should not ignore it.
This Seth Green Anti-Smoking PSA Is Just Really Uncomfortable And Random
Seth Green alone in a bathroom with the man in the tie dyed shirt.
30 Incredible Rooftops You Should Be Lounging On Right Now
Because swimming, day-drinking, and doing absolutely nothing are all so much better when you're closer to the sky.
This Might Be The World's First Vine Wedding Proposal
A looping 6-seconds of pure happiness.
Craziest Things In Nature You Won't Believe Actually Exist
Mother Nature is one busy lady.
7 Reasons J.C. Penney's Social Media Team Is Probably On The Verge Of A Nervous Breakdown
After J.C. Penney alienated customers and lost $4.3 billion in sales last year, its social media team has been faced with trying to appease a virtual mob day after day.
Gender Swapped "Lord Of The Rings" Casting Is Perfection
Tilda Swinton, Helen Mirren, and Cate Blanchett? Looks like Annis did all the casting, now Peter Jackson just needs to wrap The Hobbit and sign on.
Did Goldman Sachs Twice Cook This Pork Deal?
Goldman Sachs Group Inc's fingerprints are all over the deal by Chinese pork processor Shuanghui to buy Virginia-based Smithfield Foods.
13 Pinterest-Famous Celebrity Quotes That Are Totally Fake
"LIVE. LAUGH. LOVE." - AUDREY HEPBURN MONROE
First Gay Couple Married In France
Vincent Autin and Bruno Boileau exchanged vows in the southern city of Montpellier three days after 150,000 opponents of the country's new same-sex marriage law rioted in the streets of Paris.
SEC Says Facebook's Public Trading Exchange Was Not Ready For The IPO
Facebook's first day as a public company was marred with technical issues. And the blame lies in part with Nasdaq.
The New Gmail And The Return Of Inbox Zero
Gmail will soon split your inbox into four pieces: one mailbox and three feeds.
Obama Shows Up To A Speech With Lipstick On His Collar
POTUS joked around about having received an unusually warm reception.
This Art Exhibit Projected Onto A Museum Is Absolutely Mesmerizing
It looks like the set of a Kanye concert or something.
Missing Man Found After Walking Up To Reporter Reporting On How He Was Missing
After missing for 14 hours, a reporter and camera crew found the man they were reporting on.
Last Night's Subway Series Game Was The Best Baseball Game Of The Season
The best sporting event on TV last night may, inconceivably, have been a May baseball game.
This Adorable Couple Has Worn Matching Outfits For 35 Years
Lovers who dress together, stay together.
9 Perfectly Good DIY Wedding Tips (Really)
Save money on your wedding with a little DIY magic.
What Your Computer Wants You To Listen To
Go to the full library of your iTunes or Spotify or what-have-you, hit shuffle, play, and post the first song that plays in the comments. Bonus points for posting the video!
6 GIFs Celebrating Larry King's Move To "Russia Today"
The video that announced Larry King's new show on cable news network RT was just begging to be gif'd.
How Much Burger Meat Per Person Should You Buy
If you think 6 ounces per burger isn't enough, then you can eat two burgers.
19 Grilling Gadgets That Should Not Exist
If you've ever seriously considered using a meatball grilling basket, go ahead and smack yourself upside the head right now.
Tim Cook Just Signaled A Huge Change In Apple's iPhone Strategy
Cook opened the door to the possibility of third-party developers getting their hands on the iPhone's features. This is a pretty big shift in the company's typical tenor.
Hedge Funds To Turn Cold Shoulder On Advertising
Hedge funds are not likely to embrace their impending freedom to advertise and market to the masses. They view exclusivity, discretion, and mystique as superior qualities to attract clients.
A Brief History Of Kim Kardashian's Pregnancy Footwear
Fashionable, sure, but painful? Almost definitely. #FreeKimsFeet
The 23 Most Important Comb-Overs Of Congress
It's a breeze!
The Baby Who Was Trapped In Sewage Pipe Is In Good Condition
Chinese media have released photos of the infant boy, who is reportedly ready to be released from the hospital after being stuck for hours below a toilet.
"Angry Beavers" Are Very Real In Belarus
A fisherman bled to death in March after being bitten by one of the large rodents. More injuries are being reported as the beaver population grows in regions around the world. WARNING: Graphic image of beaver bite within.
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In Tax Trial, Prosecutors Seek Jail Term For Dolce & Gabbana Design Duo
Along with three business associates, designers Domenico Dolce and Stefano Gabbana are accused of tax evasion to the tune of nearly a billion Euros — the money allegedly funneled through a "shell company" in Luxemboug. As a trial begins in Milan, prosecutors seek a two-and-a-half year jail term.
18 Songs About How Record Labels Suck
Don't bite the hand that feeds you, or, you know, do.
Deep Inside NBC Universal's Corporate Culture Makeover
Chief Executive Steve Burke has methodically dispatched with nearly every high level executive from the Jeff Zucker regime. Now it's "all business" — for better or for worse.
Michele Bachmann Won't Seek Re-Election
In a video posted to YouTube late Tuesday evening, Rep. Michele Bachmann said she would not be seeking re-election in 2014.
Allen West, Washington Outsider, Returns To Washington
The tea party star didn't stay away from D.C. for long after losing re-election last year. "People believe that I'm a trusted agent," he says.
Boston Marathon Survivor Throws Out First Pitch
Jeff Bauman, who survived the Boston Marathon bombings, threw out the first pitch at tonight's Boston Red Sox game.
Mayoral Candidates Take A Backseat To Anthony Weiner "Mini-Circus"
The comeback kid sucks the air out of the room at an education forum for Democratic candidates. A "distraction," says candidate Sal Albanese.
