Archive
March 21, 2013
The One Hilarious Mistake In What Was Otherwise A Perfect Game
Top-seed Louisville blew out their opponent, 16-seed North Carolina A&T. Doesn't mean everything went right.
It's Obama, In Israel
Now, the story of a wealthy country's president on a visit to the Middle East.
How To Blow A Huge Upset
14-seed Davidson led by four with 20 seconds to go against 3-seed Marquette. This is how it all fell apart.
Sequester Protests Take Place Across The Nation
Federal employees were rallying to end the effects of the sequester before furloughs and layoffs take place.
10 Science Fiction Holidays Based In Reality
Even aliens celebrate Christmas.
Colorado Governor Signs Bill Legalizing Civil Unions
A victory for LGBT rights in the Centennial State.
29 Awesome Ways To Tell Everyone You're Preggers
These are surefire ways to get you SO many Facebook likes.
Battle Brews Over Labor Demands As Immigration Talks Enter Home Stretch
"Every time you make progress … the unions come in the next day and throw something else on the table. They keep moving the goal posts," says a lobbyist.
Over 80% Of New York's LGBT Students Have Been Harassed
And 29% have been pushed or shoved by other students because of their orientation, according to a new report.
Apple's Podcast Disaster Is Coming To An End
A major update to a woefully neglected app.
Ohio's Republican Governor Endorses Civil Unions, Then Takes It Back
John Kasich's office says he was using the term "loosely" when he said he supported civil unions.
Australia Apologizes To Thousands Of Women For Forced Adoptions
A horrifying policy from the 1950s-1970s gets formal government acknowledgement.
American Bridge Chief Welcomes New Republican Competition
“They’ll learn it’s not as easy as it looks,” says Mollineau.
Michele Bachmann's Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week
A string of misadventures for the congresswoman.
Catching Up With The Original King Of Twitter
Six years ago, Austin blogger Paul Terry Walhus was anointed by Slate, The New York Times, and Salon as the most popular man on Twitter. A look back with the former king.
What The Hell Is TruTV?
It's the question on everyone's mind this March Madness.
Why Does Apple Ban Political Games?
The Supreme Court thinks games are protected speech. But America's most powerful company doesn't.
The 10 Commandments Of Cooking For Passover
The Jews didn't wander the desert for all those years just so you could make schmaltzless matzoh balls. Do it right.
Woman Publicly Fired For Tweeting About "Sexual Jokes"
When Adria Richards was fired for complaining about sexually inappropriate comments at a tech conference the internet erupted. And now it looks like internet activists are attacking the people involved.
31 Unexpected Ways To Show Your Mom You Love Her
Use these ideas for Mother's Day, or really for any day when you feel like celebrating the best person on the planet. BRB, calling my mom right now.
Girls May Leave Science Because They're So Good At Everything Else
Girls are more likely than boys to have both high math and high verbal skills, which could give them more career options, according to a new study.
17 Clever Gardening Tips For City Living
You don't need an outdoor space to grow plants. Promise.
Biden, Bloomberg Present United Front On Assault Weapons Ban
Reid has dropped it from the Senate bill, but Bloomberg calls for an amendment vote. "I'm not going to rest, and neither is the president, until we do all of these things," Biden says.
The Ultimate Ranking Of Easter Candy
Limited Edition, unlimited joy.
Twitter Promotes Mitt Romney's Campaign As A "Success Story"
The social network's case study touts Romney's Twitter presence as a model for future campaigns. There's just one minor problem.
Why Is Google 100% Certain This Man Is An Eggplant?
It's a conspiracy.
Move Over, Sweet Brown, Here Comes "KABOOYOW" Lady
Michelle Clark was interviewed by NBC 2 in Houston about hail that recently hit her neighborhood. She had some interesting things to say.
Twitter's 7th Anniversary Video Is Absolutely Terrifying If You Set It To The "Inception" Theme
*Logs out.* *Steps away from keyboard.*
10 Things Legalized Gay Marriage Could Pay For
Barring same-sex couples from marrying actually costs the government money — an estimated $10 billion over a 10-year period. Here are a few things that cash could buy.
Obama Chides Israelis For Settlements, Calls For Palestinian State
Settlements are "counterproductive to the cause of peace," Obama says.
The Island Where Video Game Characters Come To Life
Mario, Link, and Guybrush Threepwood walk into a room...
16 Breakfast Cereals That Should Be Obliterated
Seriously, do not eat these if you want to have a good day.
Obama Heckled In Israel
President shakes it off. "I wouldn't feel comfortable if I didn't have at least one heckler."
"Star Trek" International Trailer Gives Us A Good Old-Fashioned Vendetta Movie
New tantalizing hints to the identity of Cumberbatch's villain are sprinkled throughout. Kirk might have finally found his no-win situation.
Is This Year's Statistical March Madness Darling Made Of Sabermetric Fool's Gold?
Florida's players might have done a little too well in Stats 101.
How Foreign Governments Make Sure You Don't Know They're Lobbying You
Countries from Uzbekistan to Ukraine use a loophole to try to quietly influence the United States. A "foreign agent" by any other name.
How Washington's Immigration Momentum Could Collapse At Any Moment
"There’s going to be a constituent backlash against this thing soon," Rep. Steve King warns. Citizenship is only one of many landmines in the way of reform.
