Archive
June 7, 2013
"Direct Access" Is The Defining Phrase Of The NSA Scandal
A lesson in how to say something without really saying anything at all.
Ranking The "Buffy The Vampire Slayer" Vampires
Not all bloodsuckers are created equal: check out this ranking of Buffy's fanged enemies, allies, and occasional boyfriends.
How To Deal With Millennials In The Workplace
A handy training guide. A new business strategy for a new generation of employees
What Happened To Melissa McCarthy's Face In The UK Poster For "The Heat"?
She looks...different.
Va. Republican Lt. Governor Candidate Said Birth Defects Were Caused By Sin
"It is the principle of sin, rebellion against God and His truth which has brought about birth defects and other destructive natural occurrences."
When Fanfic Becomes Porn
Axel Braun, son of porn pioneer Lasse Braun, is reinventing the porn parody. And lots of people are watching.
22 American Fast Foods That Aren't About To Apologize For Anything
♫ "...And I'm proud to be an American, where nothing comes fat-free..." ♪
10 Animals You Didn’t Know Existed
So weird... So cute... So scary...
Mitt Romney Is Done With Running For President
"I got my chance," Mitt tells Fox. "I took my message to the American people. I wasn't successful." After two attempts at the White House, there won't be a third.
AdMonsters OPS Mobile Summit - "Plotting Native On Mobile" - New York, June 18, 2013
Speaker: Jonathan Perelman, Vice President of Agency Strategy and Brand Development, BuzzFeed 4:10-4:50pm Pier 60 Chelsea Piers New York, NY 10011
Pope Francis Has Very Cute Q&A With Kids
Pope Francis answered children's questions at a meeting with Jesuit school students at the Vatican.
Top Democrat: Ideology Is A Losing Strategy On Obamacare
The man in charge getting Democrats elected to the House says voters want problem-solvers, not ideologues. "If you relitigate the ideology on the ACA, it's a losing strategy," says Israel.
Snooping Story Becomes A Talking Point For Autocrats
"The United States is no exception," says Putin's man in New York.
Sharethrough - "The Native Advertising Summit" - Atlanta, June 27, 2013
Speaker: Andy Wiedlin, Chief Revenue Officer 2:10 pm - 2:40 pm W Midtown 188 14th St NE Atlanta, GA 30361
House Fire And Shooting In Santa Monica Leaves Several Dead
At least 5 people are dead following a house fire and shootings near Santa Monica College in California according to law enforcement.
Confession: I Spy On My Daughter's Facebook
Teenagers: pay attention. Your mom totally knows what you are up to on Facebook. One mom fesses up.
Top Democratic Congressman Mocks Republican Failures To Win In California
"Kevin McCarthy has no credibility on that." Update: McCarthy responds
Marketing Science Institute - "Applying The Science Of Social Contagion: Insights From BuzzFeed" - New York, June 25, 2013
Speaker: Jonathan Perelman, Vice President of Agency Strategy and Brand Development, BuzzFeed 11:15 am - 11:45 am New York University, Stern School of Business, New York, NY
A Guide To Snapchat's Secret Filters
Here are the commands to unlock secret Instagram-style filters and drawing tools. UPDATE - Dec 20: Snapchat just released a new version - here's our new guide.
Texas Actress Arrested For Sending Ricin-Laced Letters To Bloomberg And Obama
Shannon Guess Richardson, who once played a zombie on The Walking Dead, had accused her husband of sending the poisoned pro-gun messages.
Are You Ready For The Krispy Kreme Sloppy Joe?
Alright, let's just agree that all foods should probably be sandwiched between the halves of a donut.
Yankees Fan Catches A Foul Ball, Celebrates For About Five Freakin' Hours
A very exciting moment for the young man.
17 Aerial Photos Of Germany's Perilously Flooded Towns
The rising waters are believed to be the worst in the region in 400 years. Seventeen people have died and thousands have been evacuated.
The Definitive Guide To Minding Your Manners On Snapchat
How to be nice on that photo-sharing app with the little ghost on it.
Acting That Doesn't Make You Cringe: Coming To A Game Console Near You
Naughty Dog's The The Last of Us and the quest to make game acting not suck.
36 Stunning Bohemian Homes You'd Love To Chill Out In
Lush exotic fabrics, perfectly disheveled pillows, and overgrown foliage — these are the trademarks of the cozy yet eclectic bohemian aesthetic. Time to drop everything you're doing and hit the flea market.
The Brave US Senators Using Vine
There are very few.
Here's Richard Simmons Gettin' Down With Some Dancers
Warning: can't be unseen.
Jamie Dimon: Calling Young People Entitled Is "Hogwash"
The affable JPMorgan CEO had some kind words for a generation of underemployed millennials.
Do You Live In A Dog Or Cat State?
Does your home state have a higher percentage of dog owners or cat owners? And how does it stack up to the rest of the nation? We crunched the data from the American Veterinary Medical Association's "U.S. Pet Ownership & Demographics Sourcebook (2012)" to answer these questions.
18 People Having The Best Summer Ever
Carpe diem. Because summer is only once a year.
11 Stars Who Have Performed At Wal-Mart's Annual Shareholder Meeting
For the price of one Wal-Mart share, you can see some of the biggest stars in music and movies perform. Here are 11 stars who have been guests at the big box retailer's annual shareholder meeting.
White House Back In Campaign Mode As Obamacare Sales Pitch Kicks In
Behind the scenes, a familiar operation to sell Obamacare.
The Great M&M Depression Of The 1980s
The '80s were a real low point for the M&M.
Obama On Government Snooping Leaks: Nothing To See Here
"Nobody is listening to your telephone calls," Obama says. The internet snooping doesn't involve US citizens or US residents. "Modest encroachments on privacy," the president says.
Obama Loses Cool, Snaps At Staffers In Speech Mixup
"Folks are sweating back there right now."
Why Democrats Love To Spy On Americans
Besides Sens. Ron Wyden and Mark Udall, most Democrats abandoned their civil liberty positions during the age of Obama. With a new leak investigation looming, the Democrat leadership are now being forced to confront all the secrets they've tried to hide.
15 Ways To Make Everything Taste Like Bacon
Bacon grease is actually liquid gold. Thanks to these ideas from Bacon Nation author Marie Rama, you'll never dump money down the drain again.
We're STILL Trying To Figure Out Lauryn Hill's Defense Of Homophobic Lyrics
Lauryn Hill's response to accusations of her new song's homophobia makes very little sense.
32 Staircases That Will Give You Instant Vertigo
Stairway to heaven? More like STAIRCASE PLUNGING TO YOUR DEATH.
For National Donut Day, The Best Donut Ad In The History Of Donuts
Because, DONUTS.
8 Spoilers Scott Snyder Spilled About "Superman Unchained"
It's a bird, it's a plane, it's a boatload of spoilers! The Superman writer spoke to Buzzfeed over the phone about what to expect from the new series.
A Complete Cleaning Guide For The Germaphobe In You
Everything you touch is gross. Here's how to clean it. All of it.
The American Economy Is Basically Unchanged In The Last Year
There are a few more jobs and a few more unemployed people. And it doesn't look it's getting much better anytime soon.
Obama Has Lost The War On Leaks
Whoever is leaking top secret NSA documents to the press doesn't appear to be afraid of the White House. Leakers as heroes.
Awesome Brian Williams Rap Mash-Up Of "Regulate"
Jimmy Fallon strikes again, this time with "Regulate" by Warren G.
Government Youth Militiamen Attack Offices Of Gays And Lesbians Of Zimbabwe, Activists Say
"GALZ is not taking this incident as a random act," the gay-rights organization says after five men wielding hammers disrupted a meeting of LGBT activists in Zimbabwe.
Tech's Two Unstoppable Trends
As companies ask for more data from their users, the government asks more of the companies. And nobody's putting up a fight.
The Debate Over Spying Will Be Secret Too
Classified debates among the members of Congress who authorized the program in the first place. There may be changes, but they won't tell us.
9 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Here's what happened today!
Every Tech Company Is Denying NSA Spying
Note the very careful wording.
11 Penguins With Attitude Problems
Even the cutest of creatures get mad sometimes. These penguins have a sassy side and they aren't afraid to show it.
