Archive
March 13, 2012
Stan Van Gundy Doesn't Care If You Fire Him
If you don't love Stan Van Gundy, you don't love what's good about the NBA.
The 2012 Republican Primary's Five Hottest Conspiracy Theories
It's easy to mock Alabama and Mississippi Republicans today for their views on Barack Obama's religion. But that's hardly the only unfounded, persistent belief lurking below the surface of the political season.
Why Those Old Videos Won't Go Away
In 2012, campaigns and the media are caught in a time warp. Is "new to me" new enough?
David Lynch PSA Turns Litter Into Terror
Rats have eerily human fingers up close. In 1991, Lynch created the world's most disturbing reminder that rats eat trash.
Olivia Munn "Apologizes" For SXSW Absence And Other Links
Wait, does this mean SXSW leaked those nude pictures? Why else would she send them this? Also, baby cheetahs are painfully adorable and underage smoking may lead to accidental arson. These and other Buzz that flew under the radar await your clicking pleasure.
Mountain Thaw Creates A River Of Ice
This is what Narnia looked like before the return of Aslan. The original site is in Russian but if Google translate is at least partially right, this was a winter snow that started to melt and then flash froze into these surreal shapes.
Why Can't We Brag On Twitter?
Twitter is basically designed for bragging. Not even humbly! So why is it so hard to pull off?
Rick Santorum's Bracelet Doesn't Actually Talk
Santorum described his "bracelet that talks" on Hugh Hewitt's radio show today. Campaign says his bracelet is non-verbal.
Reminder! Phones Don't Need Genders
What makes a cellphone a lady cellphone? According to gadget companies: A higher price, worse performance and the color pink.
POLL: Which Shirtless Man Would You Vote For In The General Election?
Beefcake politics.
How A Cat Sees The World, Captured On Film
Debuting at SXSW Film, documentary "CatCam" shows footage and stills of images taken from a tiny camera attached to a cat's collar. The golden age of kitty auteur cinema has begun.
One Creepy Obama Advertisement From Germany
A CNN affiliate in Deustchland is trying to sell its smartphone app.
The Ex-Microsoftie Who's Trying to Fix Windows 8
For the last six months, Microsoft has been liveblogging the development of Windows 8. It's been interesting and vexing and most of all just very Microsoft. Now, from a worried and slightly obsessed former Microsoftie: Fixing Windows 8.
Republican Senator Doesn't Understand Why The History Channel Doesn't Show History
Senator Chuck Grassley is no fan of Ice Road Truckers, Swamp People, or Pawn Stars.
Santorum Campaign Releases "Pubic Schedule"
A common, but unfortunate, typo gets sent to reporters.
Metta World Peace Throws Shade At Jeremy Lin
Or "Why I Am Disappointed In The Diminishing Craziness Of The Artist Formerly Known As Ron Artest."
Top 5 Employers Of U.S. Twentysomethings
A survey of over 4 million Facebook profiles discovered some pretty depressing statistics.
Temple Run Forever
Running is for the unprepared. The simplest solution is usually the best solution.
Alabama Governor Didn't Actually Endorse Rick Santorum
The campaign hyped it up, but Alabama governor Robert Bentley just voted for Santorum. Says on his Facebook page it wasn't an endorsement.
Time To Come Home
It's getting hard to find a politician who doesn't want to bring the troops home from Afghanistan.
Former NBA Star Is Accused Of Punching A Chinese Fan
Stephon Marbury, once a star in the NBA, is currently playing basketball for the Beijing Ducks of the Chinese Basketball Association. On Sunday night after a tough and controversial playoff loss to the Shanxi Brave Dragons, Marbury was accused of punching a fan following the game.
Mitt Romney's 1994 Letter To The Log Cabin Republicans
Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney doesn't spent much time during the Republican primary talking about his past support for gay rights. But in a 1994 letter to the pro-gay Republican group The Log Cabin Republican seeking their endorsement Romney said he would cosponsor Federal Employment Non-Discrimination Act, eventually support gays serving openly in the military, and said he would help achieve equality for gay and lesbians that his opponent Ted Kennedy could not.
In 2005, Romney Said He Would Keep The Pro-Choice Status Quo
Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney often says he governed as a pro-life Governor. In this May 2005 press conference on stem cell research, Romney reaffirmed his position that he would keep the pro-choice status quo in Massachusetts. This press conference came after a May 2005 USA Today interview which Romney announced his views on abortion were "in a different place" and is widely perceived as where Romney first announced his flip-flop on abortion rights.
Yahoo Is a Patent Troll Now
Yahoo is claiming that Facebook stole its entire "social network model," and they're hoping for a payday. This isn't a good look, guys!
Watch Jay-Z's Entire SXSW Performance Online
It's like getting free seats to a Jay-Z show. Only your seats are on stage and move throughout the show to ideal angles. Another way to look at it is that it's a professionally filmed performance. (via Ology)
Wampug Strikes Back
Chubbs the Wampug is back. Here's to hoping they make an all-pug remake.
Richard Nixon's Love Letters Make Rachel Maddow Misty-Eyed
"Someday let me see you again? In September? Maybe? You're pretty swell regardless." Not too shabby, Dick.
Norquist Calls Nevada Governor A "Rat"
Republican-on-Republican attacks over taxes.
