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October 1, 2013

Joe Lhota On de Blasio: “Where Is He?”
The Republican candidate for mayor of New York City accuses the frontrunner of a Rose Garden campaign. “This is reminding me of Where’s Waldo?”

Rob Schneider Hasn't Made A Movie In California In 7 Years Because Of "Democrats"
He's that guy who was on SNL who said "Makin' copies." Oh, and he was the "You can do it" guy in The Waterboy.

12 Highly Compelling Reasons Armor Needs A Fashion Comeback
Because if street style is going to be fierce, it might as well be fierce. Designer Pink Absinthe creates truly stunning one-of-a-kind pieces.


FreedomPop, Unlike Apple, Sees An Opportunity In Cheap Smartphones
Stephen Stokols and his company, FreedomPop, want everyone to have a smartphone. With a free plan, that is.

What It's Like To Be A Woman At The Gym
"Hey, do you come here often?"


26 Pieces Of Wanderlust-Inducing Art You Can Buy On Etsy
A little something to decorate your home when you're not busy traveling.

San Francisco Group Launches Campaign Against Pharmaceutical Companies
Yes On D will air an ad Tuesday and formally launch its campaign Thursday.

John Hodgman Retweets Dozens Of Health Nightmares
This morning, comedian John Hodgman tweeted that young people should sign up for Obama's Affordable Care Act. He then received and retweeted dozens of intense personal stories about illness and health care.

Republican NYC Mayoral Candidate Blasts GOP "Extremists" In Washington Over "Radical" Shutdown
Joe Lhota says the fight over Obamacare "loses the forest for the trees." Using congressional tea partiers as a foil in the race against Bill de Blasio.

Peter King Goes Off On Ted Cruz And His Supporters: "They Led Us Down This Dead-End Street"
"Ted Cruz is to blame, and those in the House who stand with him have brought about this train wreck," he said.

13 People You Won't Believe Actually Exist
This is not a dream. This is real life.

This Is What The Government Shutdown Means For You
What a government shutdown means is "nonessential" government services are no longer being provided. Some agencies will be able to survive for a few weeks based on leftover money, but the longer this goes on, the less they'll be able to do.

This Is What The World Looked Like The Last Time We Had A Government Shutdown
Think blue eyeshadow, puka shells, and "The Rachel."

4 Times Carl Icahn Contradicted Himself On CNBC Monday
Carl Icahn gave a post-game report on last evening's dinner with Apple CEO Tim Cook on CNBC this afternoon. It was...interesting.

Russian Lawmaker Invites European Counterparts To A Moscow Gay Club
"I've never been, but witnesses say it's very nice," Sergei Naryshkin said, defending the climate for LGBTs in Russia.

19 Government Shutdown Front Pages That Show Nothing's Changed Since 1995
The New York Daily News still knows how to do it.

The Government Shutdown Is Exactly Like "Mean Girls"
You can't sit with us, Ted Cruz.

22 Times The Justice League Proved Their Superpower Is Sass
Can one universe handle this much snark? Potential League members must be able to kick ass and cut a biting retort at a moment's notice.

GTA V Orbits The Sun Every 12 Days — Can Such A Planet Exist?
We asked scientists.

Get Ready To Obsess Over This Girl's Hilarious YouTube "Tutorials"
If you're interested in dismantling the patriarchy with a feminist beauty DIY or becoming the life of a party by means of cardboard One Direction cutouts, you are going to love tadelesmith SO MUCH.

37 Black And White GIFs That Will Melt Your Brain
The sublime world of GIF art. TEST PAGE WARNING: flashing images.

Nearly 1,000 Iraqis In The Last Month Have Been Killed In Horrific Sectarian Violence
The surge in violence in Iraq has been linked to the rise of Islamist extremist groups fighting in Syria. (WARNING: Disturbing images)


Obama: "The Longer This Shutdown Continues, The Worse The Effects Will Be"
House Republicans "demanded ransom just for doing their job," the president said from the White House on Tuesday. "That's not how adults operate."

29 Awesome New Ways To Style Your Natural Hair
These hairdos are elegant enough for a wedding and easy enough to wear everyday. No heat styling required.

How The Government Shutdown Is Ruining Americans' Vacations
“I’m extremely disappointed that instead of working together to pass a reasonable funding solution, Congress has placed this burden on hard-working Americans," Rep. Tulsi Gabbard laments. Here in Hawaii, Volcano National Park is shut down.

The Sex Jihad That Never Happened
Stories of women entering Syria on a "Sex Jihad" have taken the media by storm. But are any of them actually true?

The End Of The Power User
How tech companies gave up on the ones that love them most.

20 DIY Halloween Bags, Baskets, And Bowls
Everyone knows candy is the most important part of Halloween, so store yours with style.

31 Delicious Things To Cook In October
Roasted vegetables, welcome back to the regular dinner rotation.

How A Reclusive Texas Billionaire Took Back The Biggest-Ever Donation To A Liberal Arts College
A blow to Centre College is felt by Deutsche Bank. The college administrators won't talk — but Bob Brockman is "furious."

How The Military Is Affected By The Government Shutdown
President Obama signed a bill ensuring members of the military will be paid during the government shutdown, but here are some other effects of the shutdown.

If Karen From "Mean Girls" Had Instagram
I'm sorry for Instagramming that time you got diarrhea at Barnes & Noble. And I'm sorry for regramming it now.

Live Video: Chris Christie Delivers State Of State Address
Gov. Chris Christie of New Jersey is expected to tackle the controversy surrounding the George Washington Bridge lane closures in his speech Tuesday.

Veterans Have Stormed Washington's World War II Memorial, Shutdown Or No Shutdown
If memory serves, WWII veterans have a bit of experience with storming a place and holding their positions.

28 Romantic Movies All Men Should See Before Entering A Relationship
Because there's more to romance than what The Notebook can teach you.

21 Real-World Effects Of The Government Shutdown
The government shut down on Tuesday, meaning that over 2 million federal workers won't get their paychecks. Here are 21 national monuments, memorials, and programs that have closed.

"Who Is Chelsea Manning?" Art Installation Wins Best Project At DUMBO Arts Festival
"I’m hoping that Chelsea will see it, or know word of it, and that will just be some light and some comfort in her darkness, you know?"

Fox News Contributor: Get Ready For "Sob Stories" In Front Of Veteran Clinics
Fox News contributor, and frequent O'Reilly Factor guest host, Laura Ingraham told the team at Fox & Friends that Republicans will cave on the government shutdown after TV camera crews start broadcasting "sob stories" from military veterans.

John Boehner Riding The Wrecking Ball
The Internet: 1, John Boehner: -1000. Although now you have John Boehner's head on Miley Cyrus' body haunting you till the end of time.

This Is The Greatest Car Chase In The History Of "Grand Theft Auto"
And maybe all videogames, ever.

The New York Daily News Front Page Is Perfect Today
HOUSE OF TURDS.

Watch Jon Stewart's Shutdown Tirade
"Did you see the Giants game on Sunday?" he said. "They lost 31-7. Do you know what the Giants didn't say after that game? 'If you don't give us 25 more points by midnight on Monday, we will shut down the fucking NFL.'"

Government Shutdown: How We Got Here
The government shutdown has been almost three years in the making. "I think this might be what finally brings us back from the brink of insanity," said one GOP congressman.

Democratic Congressman Screams At Republicans On House Floor: "Stand Up For America"
Democratic Congressman John Larson of Connecticut had harsh words for Republicans on the House of Representatives floor early Tuesday morning following the government shutdown.

14 Tweets That Shut Down Twitter
Twitter went crazy in the hours before the government shutdown. Here's what you missed.

Pay-The-Interns Advocates Praise White House For Furloughing Interns During Shutdown
"The fact that they're being treated the same as the workers is a step in the right direction."

Watch Obama's Shutdown Message To The Armed Forces
The commander-in-chief's message to the troops as the government shuts down: "You and your families deserve better than the dysfunction we’re seeing in Congress." The message was broadcast on Armed Forces Television at midnight Tuesday.

Republican Whip On Shutdown: "This Is Just Like The Godfather"
"Make him an offer he can't refuse."

CNN Abruptly Switches To Spanish In The Middle Of Government Shutdown Coverage
Hey, it's been a long day.

Sexy Halloween Costumes You Won't Believe Exist
What were they thinking?

How The Government Shutdown Could Wreak Havoc On Obamacare
The president insists that when it comes to the Affordable Care Act, Republicans "can't shut it down." But the government shutdown could seriously impede the law's implementation.

5 Hikers Killed, 1 Injured In Colorado Rock Slide
Five hikers caught in a rock slide were killed Monday in the mountains of Chaffee County, Colorado. An injured girl was rescued but the others could not be reached.

Watch John Boehner Do An Impression Of Barack Obama
On the House floor Monday night, Speaker Boehner reenacted a phone call he got from the president earlier in the evening. He then did a very brief Obama impression.

Your Horoscope As Told By Cupcakes
If anything is going to tell you how to live your life, it better have frosting on it.