Archive
February 19, 2014
Signs That You're An Everyday Daredevil
Some men just want to watch the world burn.
Gap Raising Minimum Wage For More Than 65,000 U.S. Employees To $10 Next Year
The owner of Gap, Old Navy, Banana Republic, Athleta, Piperlime, and Intermix said it will raise the current $7.25 minimum wage for its workers to $9 this year and to $10 in 2015. Update: Gap executive Art Peck tells BuzzFeed, "It's coinciding with the national debate, but honestly, this was a business decision."
33 Pairs Of Unbelievably Beautiful Custom TOMS
"A great artist can paint a great picture on a small canvas." - Charles Dudley Warner
Why Facebook Had To Have WhatsApp
The messaging service is hugely popular outside the U.S., with over 450 million users. Facebook just bought the only app that could truly call itself a Facebook killer.
U.S. Bans Visas For 20 Top Ukrainian Officials In Wake Of Violence
"Today we moved to restrict visas, to ban visa issuance to some 20 senior members of the Ukrainian government and other individuals who we consider responsible for ordering or otherwise directing human rights abuses related to political repression in Ukraine," a Senior State Department official said Wednesday.
14 Floral Arrangement Hacks That Are Simply Divine
Hooray for flower power.
22 Woes Of Having Clammy Hands
Get a grip.
New York Police Department Rarely Provides Translation For Non-English Speakers, According To Lawsuit
The NYPD's failure to translate the warnings of a woman before she was murdered has lead to further scrutiny of the department's treatment non-English speakers.
Facts That Make You Wanna Dance
No excuses, shimmy like a champ.
In Ukraine, Russia Peeks Out From Behind The Curtain
"The Russians are the crack dealer," one Western diplomat said.
Watch Americans Try To Interpret German Nursery Rhymes
...with only the illustrations as their guide. A for effort?
The Winklevoss Twins Really Are Identical
Find the differences in their bios. (h/t Stephen Foley)
The Battle To Become Your Next Homescreen
It's 2014. Do you know where your homescreen is? The most popular apps on your phone are fighting a different battle than you think.
A Georgia Teenager Was Allegedly Shot By Police After Answering The Door While Holding A Wii Remote
Christopher Roupe was shot point-blank in the chest by police after he answered the door Friday.
Highly Racist Email Forward Found In Scott Walker Investigation Documents
"THE NIGHTMARE ... 'I can handle being a black, disabled, one armed, drug-addicted Jewish homosexual ... but please, oh dear God, don't make me a Democrat.'" A 2010 email forward from then Milwaukee County Executive Scott Walker's then-chief of staff, Thomas Nardelli, to his deputy, Kelly Rindfleisch. Update: Another racist email.
What Is Your Inner Potato?
Hey there, spudmuffin.
Newtown Will Ask For $8 Million For Mental Health Counseling
Newtown, Conn., will apply to the Department of Justice for an 18-month grant, the Danbury News-Times reports. "This is a very costly endeavor to create," First Selectman Pat Llodra said Tuesday.
What Is Virgin-Shaming?
Like slut-shaming, virgin-shaming involves making fun of someone for their personal choices regarding sex.
9 Tatuadores latinoamericanos que deberías estar siguiendo en Instagram
Todos ellos dejaran sus marcas en tu piel. ¡¡Pero que lindas marcas!!
U.S. Weighs Response To Anti-Gay Bills In Uganda, Nigeria As Activists Say Washington Didn't Do Enough
"We felt abandoned [by the international community] and we still feel that way," said leading Ugandan LGBT activist Frank Mugisha.
Sens. McCain And Murphy Working On Ukraine Sanctions Bill
A Magnitsky Act-style bill would target those behind violence that has killed dozens of protesters in Ukraine. Updated with statement from McCain and Murphy.
35 Buenos consejos para llevar a tus hijos a Disneyland
Asegúrate de que tu visita al Lugar Más Feliz De la Tierra sea grandiosa.
Bill Clinton Condemned The Sort Of NSA Surveillance His Wife May Have Known About
And possibly benefited from.
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21 Haunting Photos Of The Day After The Bloody Clashes In Kiev
Dozens are dead amid the smoldering battleground of Kiev's Independence Square. At least 25 have been killed following a police raid on the anti-government encampment in the Ukraine capital.
The NSA Didn't Like The Movie "Enemy Of The State"
The NSA appears to be image aware.
What If All The Cars In GTA V Were Possessed By Evil Demons?
Rockstar's blockbuster action game turns into a harrowing survival horror epic.
Center Stage
The proposed $45 billion mega-merger between Comcast and Time Warner Cable put the spotlight squarely on Federal Communications Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler. The FCC and Department of Justice will conduct the merger review, looking at such factors as market concentration, pricing power, and broadband access, among other issues, to determine approval or rejection.
23 Delicious Ways To Carb-Load While You Watch The Olympics
All that athleticism really works up an appetite.
25 Anillos de Compromiso Impresionantes que no están Hechos con Diamantes
Los diamantes no son los mejores amigos de todas las chicas, y eso esta bien.
23 Amazing Black History Tumblrs
That's almost one for each day in Black History Month!
58 Comedias románticas que necesitas ver antes de morir
El amor es dolor, por eso es tan divertido reírse de él. Aquí hay 58 de las mejores comedias románticas de todos los tiempos, presentadas en orden cronológico.
Watch Pussy Riot Get Whipped By Cossacks In Sochi
21st Century Russia.
8 Harrowing Documents That Reveal An Inside Look At World War II
In Politics, War, and Personality: Fifty Iconic World War II Documents That Changed The World, Kenneth W. Rendell curates a collection of some of the most revelatory letters and artifacts surrounding the war.
20 muebles para el hogar que son casi mágicos
Un estante es solo un estante, HASTA QUE SE CONVIERTE EN ESCALERAS.
A Brilliant Idea For How Car Touchscreens Should Work
Ever notice how car computer interfaces are incredibly distracting to use? Designer Matthaeus Krenn and his eyes-free concept.
Les 22 moments les plus embarrassants d'un repas
NE ME REGARDEZ PAS PENDANT QUE JE MANGE.
17 Signs Having Kids Makes You Crazy
Your kids know just how unwell you are.
12 Power Couples You Want To Be In A Relationship With
Famous couples you want to be the middle spoon to, in chronological order.
How Many Oscar Nominations Did These Movies Receive?
Every year, films like Jackass Presents Bad Grandpa earn Oscar nods, while others like Lee Daniels' The Butler are shut out. Test your Academy Awards knowledge.
19 fotos que prueban que el amor no conoce límites
Algunas veces se necesita que los animales nos recuerden cómo ser humanos.
How One Startup Is Training Engineers To Handle Real-World Tech Disaster Scenarios
Payments startup Stripe's "capture the flag" annual event is designed to teach engineers how to handle intense, worst-case scenario situations before they arise.
Tony Blair Gave Private Consultation To Rebekah Brooks On How To Handle Phone Hacking Allegations
The former Prime Minister offered his advice to the then News International CEO and Rupert Murdoch on how to react to phone hacking allegations.
Ted Ligety Becomes First American Male Skier To Win Gold In Giant Slalom
Five days after admitting to choking, Ligety is an Olympic champion again.
31 ideas extremadamente románticas para una boda
Porque ¿quién no ama el amor?
CNN Journalists Robbed At Gunpoint In Venezuela
A group of about 20 armed men on motorcycles demanded the network's crew hand over their equipment. The journalists were unharmed in the incident, CNN said.
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Juror In Michael Dunn Trial Speaks Out, Says He Got Away With Murder
The first juror to come forward from the Florida trial reveals why the first-degree murder charge in the shooting death of 17-year-old Jordan Davis ended in deadlock.
The First Full "Guardians Of The Galaxy" Trailer Has Arrived!
Nice abs, Chris Pratt.