Archive
October 1, 2012

Scott Brown To Elizabeth Warren: "I'm Not A Student In Your Classroom"
The Massachusetts Senate debate gets contentious.

The Only Rule About Having Sex With A Flashlight
Don't tweet about it.

8 Tiny Comfort Foods You Can Eat In One Bite
Maybe you'd like a recipe for the smallest of Bloody Marys rimmed with crumbled bacon?

Trypophobia Makes Your Skin Crawl
The most disturbing phobia you didn't know you probably have. Who knew clustered holes would make you feel physically ill?

Designing Hogwarts Textbook Covers And Other Links
Someone needs to publish all the Hogwarts school books because hey, free money. Plus, earthquakes rocked Texas over the weekend and Goyte talks unexpected viral fame.

DC Comics Unveils NYCC Exclusive Covers
Well this is nightmare fuel. Is Joker wearing Batman's cowl or did he staple his skin to poor Bruce Wayne's face? Questions you never thought you'd ponder.

Mitt Romney Was Super Excited To Hear Michael Moore Hates RomneyCare
From a Utah fundraiser in June 2007. "Great!."

The Twitter Deluge Is The New Press Release
Nancy Pelosi, Gavin Newsom, and Mike Bloomberg were among 20 public figures to tweet-blast a new study by the Center for American Progress. "We needed to try something out of the box," said a CAP spokeswoman.

"Uncle Obama" Song Is One Big Penis Euphemism
Sample lyric from Sister Deborah's dancehall jam out of Ghana: "Uncle Obama, I like the size of your banana. Can I give it to my monkey? It will be so very happy!"

Police Log Report Contradicts Romney's Account Of 1981 Arrest
The liberal blog Blue Mass Group got a copy of a police blotter report, published in the Natick Sun newspaper in 1981. Romney previously gave a version of the events in 1994 that excluded the charge of operating an unregistered motorboat and had said he was let go without bail.

Red Sox Fan Romney Invested In The Yankees
The former Mass. governor had an undisclosed share in the Yankee empire in 2007. The stake appears to have been sold off by 2012.

This Doritos Hack Will Change Your Life
Guys, this is important.

Marvel Heroes Go Pink For Breast Cancer Awareness
Iron Man looks quite fetching in light red. The final five covers for the October awareness campaign are revealed!

The Coolidge Adminstration Had The Best Presidential Pets
There is no question.

This Is The Best Moustache Of The 2012 Election
Anonymous, cryptic moustache man and the National Republican Campaign Committee bring heat against North Carolina Democrat Mike McIntyre in this ad. Political hipsters, weep at your inadequacy. [Updated]

The Ladies Of "Batman" In Beautiful Profile
Batman has some stunning (and sometimes unexpected) allies. And boy is he going to need them.

From Drab To Fab: 48 DIYs For Average Tin Cans
Warhol was on to something with his tin can fanaticism — these versatile little containers can be used to make everything from flower vases to napkin rings to wine racks. A helpful hint for ALL of the below projects: invest in one of these can openers that creates a smooth (not sharp) opening.

Security Flaw Lets Hackers Steal Twitter Accounts
"People should be changing their passwords," says a victim whose account was hacked — and even put up for sale.

Joe Biden In 2007: "We Are Reaping What We Have Sown" On Katrina, Virginia Tech Shooting, Darfur Because Of The GOP
Speaking at the National Action Network in April 2007, Biden claimed Republicans were responsible for the "politics of polarization" that led to Hurricane Katrina, the Virginia Tech shooting, and Darfur among other tragic events. "The seeds of destruction and the seeds of malcontention."

Quietly, Gillibrand Raises Big Money For Female Candidates
With a wide lead in her own re-election, Kirsten Gillibrand is raising money in the homestretch for female Dems like Claire McCaskill. A machine in the making?

Miniature Donkey Gets A New Lease On Life Tops The Morning Links
Only having three legs should never slow you down. Also, electric car sales are still limping along and this bear's only weakness is angry women.

Aurora Survivor Returns To A Movie Theater For Gun Violence PSA
Stephen Barton, who was shot in the face and neck, asks the presidential candidates for their plans to end gun violence.

The First Time Barack Obama Ever Praised RomneyCare
He thought it was a "bold" idea in 2006.

Donald Trump's Libyan Hindsight
He made the case for Libya intervention, now he says he knew all along. Prediction: He will not acknowledge the contradiction.

How To Get A Big Bear Off Your Backyard Deck
Easy peasy.

How The Economy Collapsed (As a Political Issue)
Republicans and Democrats no longer have the same facts. It's the perceptual bias, stupid.

Obama, Just An "OK" Debater, Hits Las Vegas To Prep
He’s booked up most of the rooms at a luxury resort 45 minutes outside of town. JFK-style debate prep for three days in the sun.