Archive
July 9, 2012
Apple's Green Gadget Certification Goes Dark
Until this week, the world's biggest tech company had 39 EPEAT-certified products. Then it went a step further: It deleted its entire history of green products.
William Shatner Wants Fans To "Get A Life"
Boldly going where no man, in normal clothes, has gone before. Pretty much everything Bill touches turns to ironic gold.
Pro-Israel Voices Blast RNC's Hire Of Paul Staffer
A spokesman's move seen as a concession to the libertarian wing of the Republican Party. Meanwhile, Romney plans a trip to Israel.
What Is An iPad, Asks Tricia Lockwood, An iPad
I did not expect to read a fantastic and surreal poem about the iPad today, or ever. And yet: "I am supposed to run 98.6. I run sometimes as hot as 103. OH CHRIST I am burning up, in the lap of a techno-dad. OH CHRIST I burn up while I read him the news."
30 Definitive Twitter Feeds For Comic-Con
All the benefits of being there without the crowds. And the swag, and the celebrity sightings and the amazing cosplay and...okay it's not the same but it's close.
Yesterday's Future Never Changes
Curated by @tedp, a growing collection of companies' weirdly similar, always slick, never correct videos of The Future.
The Pauls' "Internet Freedom" Crusade
Following her exclusive report, BuzzFeed's Rosie Gray discusses Ron and Rand Paul's new manifesto to defend the internet on HLN.
21 Simple Ideas For Adorable DIY Terrariums
For even the most botanically inept, terrariums are super easy to make and incredibly low-maintenance. They also make pretty much the best gifts or party favors ever.
5 Ways To Fix The Home Run Derby
The Home Run Derby is not the greatest All-Star event in sports. It's not. But it could be.
26 Reasons Why The World Needs Instagram
Instagram isn't just for useless, stupid pictures of your food or feet at the beach.
Does Cindy Crawford Support Mitt Romney?
She endorsed Obama in 2008, but appeared in a video for Romney's fundraising software ComMitt this year. Her team says she's "not politically aligned." Meanwhile, Sarah Jessica Parker and Anna Wintour are firmly pro-Obama.
Saudi Arabia Won't Be Sending Any Female Athletes To The Olympics After All
No Saudi women will compete at the London Olympics, despite the government lifting the ban on female competitors earlier this year. Turns out, years of barring women from sports has left the country without any trained female athletes. The only realistic candidate was equestrian Dalma Rushi Malhas, whose injured horse left her unable to compete two weeks ago.
Buffalo Wing Flavored Milkshakes And Other Links
Hope you weren't planning on eating any time today. Plus, when elaborate lies go wrong and the Imperial System rules despite what Metric System naysayers think.
Your Cellphone Or Your Privacy
"Your cellphone is one of the most common ways you're going to encounter a law enforcement officer," according to the ACLU. And it's only getting worse.
In Hyperlocal Controversy, Concerns Over Mormon Church's Political Role
A zoning fight becomes "a matter of fasting and prayer in the temple." Apostle Elder Nelson intervenes.
The Furby Is Back And I Hate Its Guts
Hasbro is bringing back the Furby toy. Let's examine just what these devious creatures have planned for us as our inevitable ghoulish robot overlords.
Eight Democrats Who Disagree With Obama On Raising Taxes On Those Making More Than $250,000
President Obama called for extending the Bush tax cuts today only for middle class Americans, defined as those making under $250,000. But several prominent Democrats have voiced disagreement with the President's long held postion in the past.
Romney Set to Counterattack on Bain
The L word.
David Axelrod's 1980s Advice For Romney
The Obama strategist offered a bit of advice for then Democratic presidential candidate Massachusetts Governor Michael Dukakis, that could double for advice for Romney today.
How Mitt Romney Became The World's Best Fundraiser
Every aspect of his campaign is geared toward a single goal. After a career spent raising money, a final challenge.
22 Reasons Why Design Was More Awesome In The '80s
They may have been way more advanced back then. Disclaimer: if you don't love unicorns and rainbows, you might be inclined to disagree.
Congressman Compares Social Security To Slavery
The Florida congressman who's "heard" that 80 House Democrats are members of the Communist Party served up another doozy on Fox News yesterday.
Is This Video Why Rob Portman Won't Be Romney's Running Mate?
Rob Portman's close ties to the Bush White House, including serving budget director (seen here in his nomination) will be fodder for Democrats. "The OMB has an essential responsibility of implementing the full range of my administration's agenda"
