Archive
February 8, 2013

28 Crafty Ways To Stay Busy And Cozy When It's Snowing
Now's your chance to catch up on all those projects you've been meaning to finish.

Cayman Investments Were Previously Not An Issue For Top Treasury Post
Republicans could make hay out of Jack Lew's Cayman investment, but noticeably took no issue with Henry Paulson's.

Everything You Need To Know About The Ongoing U.K. Horsemeat Scandal
Turns out a lot of people in Europe have been unknowingly eating horsemeat, and they're not happy about it.

14 Eerie And Gorgeous Instagrams Of Boston's Road Closure
In light of the massive snowfall Massachusetts is expecting tonight, Boston has ordered a subway shutdown and road closure, leaving the city empty.

Suspected LAPD Killer Found $8,000 And Returned It To An Oklahoma Church In 2002
"'It's an integrity thing,' Chris Dorner told Enid News and Eagle. 'I didn’t work for it, so it’s not mine. And it was for the church.'"

23 DIY Projects Inspired By Snow
Stay warm and cozy even while a storm rages outside. Hot cocoa optional, but very highly recommended (spiked, if need be).

8 Amazing Necklaces Made From Bangles
At Chadwick Bell's New York Fashion Week show, the only thing better than the clothes was the jewelry made out of other jewelry. It's a super easy DIY.

How To Calm The Eff Down About A Blizzard
It's called the Nemo Flip Out — in honor of unreasonable snow mania — and it tastes delicious.

21 Tumblr Posts Hilariously Hijacked By Fandoms
Sorry not sorry. Some people on Tumblr try to post serious things, or hipster things. But resistance is futile; all posts will be assimilated.

Watch Supermodel Karlie Kloss Bake Cookies In A Leotard
Cause why wouldn't you? It's actually a baking demo video from Lucky Peach magazine and it's delightful and weird.

29 Cozy And Delicious Things To Make On A Snowy Weekend
Stay home. Wear pajamas. Make the house smell like cookies.

Congressman Posts Picture Of His Unusually Adorable "Secret Service" Detail
Well played, Congressman Tim Bishop of New York.

Republicans Using Twitter, Facebook To Troll Obama On Sequester
"President Obama created the sequester, and he is entirely responsible for the devastating consequences," top Boehner aide says.

No, Path Isn’t Against the Law. Not Yet Anyway.
Social networking for kids isn't illegal. For internet companies, the secret is knowing what not to ask.

30 Adorable Treats To Make When It Snows
It's not like you'll have something better to do than bake a pizza shaped like a snowman.

21 Incredibly Effective Tip Jars
Keep the change ya' filthy animals.

Why Aren't There More Games For Grownups?
And why don't some people in the gaming industry seem to want them?

Is LeBron James Going To Be In The Dunk Contest?
What's up with his tweet?

LAPD Killer Sends Anderson Cooper A Package With Bullet-Riddled Coin
As the manhunt for Christopher Dorner continues in California, CNN's Anderson Cooper receives a package that the suspect sent days before he began his killing spree. (via CNN)

The Most Embarrassing Way For A Great College Basketball Team To Lose
No. 1 Indiana was supposed to destroy Illinois. Instead, Cody Zeller fell asleep.

The Best Craigslist Ads Of Snowstorm Nemo
"You will soon have a free supply of water. It is called SNOW."

New Jersey Fire Fighters Sworn In On iPad Bible App
Four Atlantic City, N.J., firemen were promoted to the rank of battalion chief Friday morning. But when officials at City Hall couldn't find a Bible for the oath of office, they decided to use an iPad Bible app instead.

An Embarrassing Moment In "Jeopardy" History
The first time everyone has finished with zero dollars in a tournament, according to Alex Trebek.

Lesbian Couple And Hairdresser Sperm Donor To All Be Listed On Baby's Birth Certificate
A Florida judge has approved an adoption allowing three people — a gay man and a married lesbian couple — to be listed on the birth certificate of their 23-month-old daughter.

U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Tyler Clary Looks Like An Alien
Thanks physics! Serendipitous timing and surface tension merge to create an amazing photo.

20 Million People LinkedIn Just Tricked Into Tweeting About LinkedIn
LinkedIn sent out emails notifying 20 million people they were in the top 10% of most viewed profiles. These people couldn't resist bragging about it on Twitter.

How One Michigan Recruit Became An Ohio State Hero Overnight
This guy will drink free in Columbus.

Bill Clinton Warns House Democrats "We Need An Economic Strategy Here"
Former president gives blunt and sobering assessment of the landscape Democrats will face in upcoming midterm elections.

Snowstorm Nemo Hits The East Coast
The latest on the "historic," "two-pronged monster" blizzard heading for the East Coast.

Why Does Everyone Make Fun Of My Hotmail Account?
Don't let the haters get you down. Unless you're just being lazy.

Family Surprised By "Well-Behaved Kids" Discount
Note to parents: Your children's polite behavior could save you some money.

The Difference Between Silent Film & Talkie Make-Up
The first movie stars must have looked terrifying on set.

True Facts About The Land Snail
Nature's kinkiest creature. Not kidding. It's crazy.

How Facebook, A Pixar Artist, And Charles Darwin Are Reinventing The Emoticon
What comes after the smiley? Facebook is trying to find out.

Noted Soccer Expert Hulk Hogan Predicts This Weekend's Premier League Games
Only the most degenerate of gamblers would take these picks.

The Definitive Ranking Of Disney's Most Insane Villains
There's evil and then there's unhinged. At least 19 of Disney's animated villains may actually be psychopaths.

Finally, A Fashion Show For The Freaks
Burgeoning label Chromat — which made the costumes for Beyoncé's Super Bowl backup dancers — debuted at fashion week with a wonderful celebration of weird. Like every subculture of Tumblr come to life.

71 Reasons Candy Hearts Are Stupid
Just look.

The 28 Dumbest Questions Asked By Paris And Nicole On “The Simple Life”
Nobody ever said that Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie were the brightest crayons in the box.

The Massive Nor'easter, As Seen From Space
This blizzard could dump three feet of snow on parts of New England. Nemo approaches. Gulp.

Bush Family Emails Hacked, Reveal George W. Bush As Budding Artist
A hacker has accessed several accounts belonging to the political dynasty and given candid photos to The Smoking Gun. The most revealing pics show off the self-portraits of amateur painter and avid bather George W. Bush.

There Is A Very Serious Movement To Bring Back SURGE
This is real. There are billboards. Only you can make it happen.

Obama's Changing Of The Guard Leaves Anti-Genocide Figure Out
Accomplishments in Libya, frustration elsewhere for Samantha Power. "She doesn't have the sharp elbows," says Galbraith.

The 4 Rules For Writing A Road Comedy
Identity Thief screenwriter Craig Mazin breaks down what's important when sending your characters on a road trip. And why he wishes the film had a different setting.

Facebook Error Takes Down Countless Major Websites
CNN, BuzzFeed, The Washington Post, Gawker and others were all effectively taken offline on Thursday evening. A mysterious bug with a common factor: Facebook.

Thomas Kinkade Factory Continues To Churn Out Paintings A Year After His Death
The "atelier" will carry on the "Kinkadian tradition to create art that will stand the test of time and be treasured for the ages." (h/t Zac Bissonnette)

Two Mistakenly Shot During Frantic LAPD Manhunt
"We have a trained and heavily armed person who is hunting for police officers," Riverside Police Chief said.