Archive
June 20, 2012
Be Cooler
Every time I buy an air conditioner it's a sweaty late-afternoon act of desperation. Don't be like me — read this guide to buying the perfect window unit. Related: I have never felt such lust for an inanimate object as I do for the Friedrich air conditioner mentioned here. A quiet window unit? What????
45 Fabulous Hats From The Royal Ascot
See what the Queen, Prince Harry's ex, and more random flamboyant people are wearing to the UK's famous races.
Something's Not Right Here And Other Links
Indigenous people don't wear flip flops! Plus, we'll see how many of you caught that sarcasm and a collection of ridiculous sex tips from Cosmo Magazine.
When Marco Rubio Didn't Endorse Mitt Romney
The Senator from Florida endorsed Mike Huckabee over Mitt Romney in the 2008 Republican primary because he was a "Reagan conservative." The Romney campaign downplayed Rubio's endorsing his rival in 2008, noting he had been endorsed by three former Speakers of the Florida House, and saying "three speakers beat one."
What's Your Animal Personality Type?
The Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is an expansion of Carl Jung's ideas about personality types, expressed in one of 16 four-letter acronyms that express your dominant traits. The official test is available online.
Catholic League President: "Jews Had Better Not Make Enemies Of Their Catholic Friends"
A flame war with Rabbi Waskow. Child rape and long noses.
Here's What The New Windows Phone Looks Like
There's a lot of fascinating new behind-the-scenes stuff in Windows Phone 8, and some bad news for people who want to upgrade their current Windows Phone handsets, but the biggest change is the new homescreen. This is probably the most elegant widget system out there right now.
This Whale Just Spewed Rainbows
It's like Nyan Cat, only real.
PSA Shows Us A World Without Math
Damn math, why you gotta be so crucial to all aspects of civilization? There are millions of kids who'd love to be able to complain about how hard geometry is. Let's help them.
21 Pictures That Will Restore Your Faith In Humanity
People aren't always awful. Sometimes, they're maybe even just a little bit wonderful. Here are 21 pictures to remind you of that fact.
How To Animate Your Twitter Avatar
Ever wonder how people get animated Twitter avatars? Or why yours don't work? Here's the secret to making your Twitter avatar 100 times better and/or more obnoxious.
10 Photographs From Barack Obama's First Trip To Africa
Barack Obama first visited his father's birthplace of Kenya in 1987, which he later wrote about as a transformational moment in his life. These little-seen images come from that trip of a 26-year-old exploring his family's roots.
How To Get Republicans Off Your Facebook
If you want to stay friends in real life, it's probably for the best.
9 High-End Makeup Dupes That Could Save You Lots Of Money
We compare 9 popular but expensive beauty products to their low-cost counterparts, just to see if the splurge is really worth it. You might be hesitant to buy a dress or shoe knock-off, but as far as makeup goes, no one will ever know the difference. And in some cases, the cheaper version is actually identical or better.
How To Get Democrats Off Your Facebook
Obama Obama Obama enough already.
Exclusive! George Takei Is Headed For Riverdale
Oh myyyy! In the world of comics, you are forever young.
#GPOY Actually Isn't Gratuitous At All
Why young women posting pictures of themselves on Tumblr is about far more than racking up reblogs.
ABC's Censors Couldn't Keep Up With The Miami Heat's Cursing
They won the game and the Al Swearengen Award for language.
24 Fees Mitt Romney Tried To Raise In Massachusetts
Mitt Romney often hits President Obama for calling for tax increases on the wealthiest Americans. But a Democratic source forwards to this rather lengthy list of fees Romney raised in Massachusetts. He was struggling to close a budget gap without raising taxes; but many of which citizens of the state saw them hidden tax increases nonetheless.
Mitt Romney Is Terrible For Traffic
We admit it, and so do other bloggers and editors: Nobody seems to want to read stories about Mitt Romney. For the candidate, a blessing or a curse?
