Archive
June 4, 2013
Hot Pizza Delivered By A Drone
The DomiCopter will be delivering hot Domino's pizza to your neighborhood if a franchise in the United Kingdom has its way.
What Hedge Fund Conferences Can Teach Us About Being Average
At the Bloomberg Hedge Funds Summit, industry members discussed their reluctance to bring their products to the masses. But some were on the side of the little people.
Zynga's Pre-IPO Raid On Electronic Arts Executives All For Naught
Prior to its IPO, Zynga raided the executive ranks of its top competition, particularly Electronic Arts. Two years later, many of those top hires are already gone.
Exclusive: J.C. Penney CTO Out As Purge Of Former Apple Execs Continues
Kristen Blum, J.C. Penney's chief technology officer since January 2012, is the latest ex-Apple executive to leave the company after former CEO Ron Johnson was fired in April.
How The "Lady In Red" Became Turkey's Most Inspiring Meme
A photo of a young woman being pepper-sprayed becomes a symbol of the protests in Taksim Gezi Park.
What Teenagers Are Really Doing On Facebook
Chatting. And little else, even among the obsessed. That isn't news advertisers want to hear.
10 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Here's what happened today!
Inside Silicon Valley's Original "Lean In" Circle
Sheryl Sandberg's book has inspired women to start consciousness-raising groups for career women. This elite Bay Area group, the first in the country, agreed to let me in.
The Most YOLO Congressman On Facebook
You Only Legislate Once.
Acting IRS Head Says Big Spending On Conferences Was "Inappropriate And Should Not Have Occurred"
"This conference is an unfortunate vestige from a prior era."
Cory Booker Says He's Ready For Senate Run This Fall
"For several months now, Mayor Booker has been taking the steps necessary to run," the mayor's office says.
14 Things You Really Don't Want To Know About Your Groceries
Apologies in advance.
15 Actors You Didn't Know Guest Starred On "Hercules/Xena"
Everyone starts somewhere. These campy classics were the springboard for many a sci-fi/fantasy career.
36 Surreal And Defiant Photos From Istanbul's #OccupyGezi
These are the quirky, tired, and dramatic faces of Turkish activism.
What Are The Best Ways To Drink Incognito?
Because not being drunk in public is for suckers.
The Problem With Cyberpunk Games
Big budget power fantasies like Remember Me aren't cyberpunk.
Chris Christie Calls For Special Senate Election In October
A primary in August, and a general just three weeks before Christie's own reelection. "For all of you who are bored of the governor's race, I have solved your problem."
One Photo Showing Why The Military Has Trouble Addressing Sexual Assault
No actual victims testified on the day's first panel.
Watch A Man Cook And Eat A Plate Of Cicada Scampi
No! Don't do that. Ew. No. Noooooo.
The Problem With The New Girl Scout Cookie Coffee Creamers
This is an obvious one.
Dodgers Phenom Caps Off Debut In Coolest Possible Way
Nice arm, rookie.
See Beautiful Outer Galaxies In Ultraviolet Light
NASA, along with Penn State University, was able to capture Magellanic Clouds at ultraviolet wavelengths.
Watch The NBA's Best-Dressed Sideline Reporter Throw Down A Monster Slam
Who says journalists aren't athletes?
This "It Gets Better" Video From NASA Will Make You Cry
Fair warning -- these space experts' stories are really touching.
Congresswoman Wears The Most Amazing Hats In The World
Frederica Wilson, hat genius.
Average Guest Speaker At IRS Conference Made More Than $9,000
Between 2010 and 2012, the agency spent $50 million on such conferences.
The 14 Worst Hats Justin Bieber Has Ever Worn
An official ranking.
Your Favorite Nintendo Characters Made With Tetris
What is this wizardry? Just the magical world of computer science!
How To Grill Any Steak In 5 Easy Steps
Essential summer skillz, right here. Keep it simple.
James Holmes Reappears In Court, Judge Accepts Insanity Plea
Holmes is suspected of killing 12 and injuring 70 at an Aurora, Colorado, screening of The Dark Knight Rises last summer.
17 Laziest Life Hacks Ever
Extreme laziness or pure genius? You make the call!
21 Actors Who Almost Got The Part
Things could have been SO different.
Dog, Family Of Ducks Traipse Through Ongoing Sporting Events
Indy cars make way for ducklings.
Splitsville
Troubled gaming company Zynga was forced to lay off 520 employees, or 18 percent of its staff, Monday. The company has lost about $5 billion in value since going public.
The 18 Most Insane Sex Toys For Sale On Etsy
Do. It. Yourself.
The Family Ties That Bind Urban Outfitters
Turns out being a relative or associate of an Urban Outfitters executive or board director is pretty lucrative.
10 Behind-The-Scenes Secrets To Obama's 2012 Victory
From dishing to the "Latina Oprah," to nixing a Pawlenty/bin Laden joke on the eve of the terrorist's assassination, here are some of the juiciest tidbits in my new book, The Center Holds: Obama and His Enemies.
3 New Cookbooks You Need To Own
They don't quite exist yet. But they will soon!
American Woman Gang-Raped In Indian Resort Town
The latest attack in a country still reeling from last year's death of a 23-year-old rape victim.
Neil Patrick Harris Pranks David Letterman With Bogus Tony Awards Rehearsal Footage
The prankster has become the prank-ee.
Chinese Netizens Remember General Who Refused To Deploy Against Protestors
This week is the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown. Xu Qinxian told his friends, "I'd rather be beheaded than become history's criminal."
Marilyn Monroe, 1959
1959
Man Stabbed To Death In Russian Village In Homophobic Attack
This is the second crime in less than a month that police have said was motivated by homophobia. Russian authorities usually resist classifying such attacks as hate crimes.
Anthony Weiner "Bored" At New York City Mayoral Debate
The former congressman, disengaged from the other candidates on stage, was just not into the mayoral forum Monday night. "You were bored, too!"
Florida Police Had To Subdue A Llama With A Taser Because Florida
Oh, and the llama's name was Scooter.
12 Things From The Oldternet That You Should Have Seen By Now.
Welcome to the Internet– I'll be your guide!
What You Need To Know About The Bradley Manning–WikiLeaks Trial
Bradley Manning's court-martial is taking place this week. Here's a guide.
Scenes From Zynga After The Fall
Earlier today, Zynga CEO Mark Pincus said he would lay off 520 employees and shut down offices in New York and other places. Here's what it was like for the employees who got their pink slips.
