Archive
November 1, 2012
7 Reasons To Always Keep Ginger In Your Kitchen
It makes everything better. You'll see.
What Mike Bloomberg's Endorsement Means
A return to the politics of climate, just in time for Barack Obama.
French PlayStation Ad Features Woman With Four Breasts
Two in the front, and two in the back. There's a (sort of) logical reason for this.
Mayor Bloomberg Endorses Obama For President, Slams Romney On Climate Change In Wake Of Sandy
Bloomberg cited climate change as a major reason for why he's voting for Barack Obama's reelection.
Climate Change Heckler Interrupts Romney Rally
Outside Richmond, a protester began shouting, "What about climate? That's what caused this monster storm!" The heckler, holding a sign that said "END CLIMATE SILENCE," was escorted out — as the crowd booed.
Once A Tea Party Favorite, Illinois Congressman Now Courting Democrats
Redistricting and a national election push a House Republican to the center. "The Illinois Democrat."
Ann Romney Compares Election Bids To Her Pregnancies
Campaigning today in Ohio, Ann says she told her husband after the his 2008 run that she was "never doing this again." Romney's response: "You say that after every pregnancy!"
Ann Romney: "Help Is On The Way"
In a powerful moment at an Ohio rally Thursday, Ann Romney told supports she constantly hears the voices of those who need help "echoing in my head and in my heart," she said. "The only thing I can tell them is that help is on the way."
When Mitt Romney Mocked Barack Obama For Wanting To Stop The Rise Of Oceans
This line doesn't look so good in the wake of Hurricane Sandy.
Hurricane Sandy Insta-Charities Go Viral On Facebook
They're blowing up users' Facebook feeds, but red flags abound. The FTC warns to be cautious of overnight charities. Updated.
Five People Who Thought John McCain Would Win
So, at least, they said in the final days of 2008. So don't mistake bravado for actual knowledge this time.
Every NBA Fan In 180 Seconds
Toronto: "We're like Cleveland with health care." BOOM. Roasted.
NJ Democratic Congressional Candidate Equates Opponent To Hurricane Sandy
Democrat Shelly Adler, who is running against Republican Congressman Jon Runyan for New Jersey's 3rd Congressional District, ran a radio ad in the lead up to Hurricane Sandy equating the storm's potential destruction to her opponent. "She should be embarrassed," says the Runyan campaign.
Republican John Koster Doesn't Believe In Abortion For "The Rape Thing"
Because abortion is "putting more violence on a woman's body." A new day, and Democrats point to another Republican making the case against abortion in the case of rape.
UPS Delivers To Hoboken, Hurricane Be Damned
These Amazon orders aren't going to deliver themselves. To everyone out there working through this disaster, thank you.
New Zealand Flight Safety Presented By "Hobbit" Characters
An unexpected briefing. And thus, New Zealand completes its transformation from a country to a realm of Middle Earth.
Lynched Obama Truck Roams The East Coast
One man's strange campaign has shocked Americans from Manhattan to Florida. Not, he says, racist.
Romney In Virginia: Game Back On
Comes out swinging after a hurricane-caused truce. Obama back on the trail too.
George Lucas Talked To Mark Hamill About Episode VII
What does it all mean!? Back in August, Lucas took Hamill and Fisher to lunch to talk about the new trilogy, according to Entertainment Weekly.
Researchers Can Predict Trending Twitter Topics Almost Every Time
New research hints at a new kind of SEO: reverse-engineering Twitter from the inside.
The Worst Border-Crossing Attempt Ever Tops The Morning Links
And it would've worked too, if not for that meddling fence.
25 Best Suggestions For Novel Openers
November is National Novel Writing Month ("NaNoWriMo"), a challenge to write a novel in 30 days. Twitter has suggested a few ideas for a first sentence. For the record, I'd read all of these.
"It's Global Warming, Stupid"
Bloomberg Businessweek editor Josh Tyrangiel tweeted "Our cover story this week may generate controversy, but only among the stupid."
Inside Tech Companies' Private Bus System
Tech shuttle buses have taken over San Francisco's streets, creating a transportation caste system. I wanted to know what it was like inside. So I got on.
The Best Campaign Ad Of 2012
30 seconds of serenity.
Larry Flynt Offers $1 Million For Proof That Pregnancy From Rape Is "Something That God Intended"
Full-page ad running in today's Indianapolis Star addressed to Republican U.S. Senate candidate Richard Mourdock.
The Definitive Guide To Post-Halloween Candy Trading
Everything you need to know to get ahead in candy trading. Everything.
"This Is The Price You Pay If You Want To Live By The Water"
On Brooklyn's wrecked coastline.
Sandy Forces Media And Politicians To Talk About Climate Change
Chuck Todd said what few reporters, and fewer pols, have acknowledged: "It's called climate change, folks." "When the surge of water comes straight at the media capital of our home planet, it may really make a difference," says Bill McKibben.
Rand Paul Allies To Make Six-Figure Ad Buy In Missouri
Support for Todd Akin. A source says the decision comes as Missouri polls tighten.
"Ghostbuster" Gets Busted
He backflipped off a cop car and over a cop! Can't tell if he's dressed as "Egon" or "Ray."
First Look At The Wicked Witch From "Oz: Great And Powerful"
Rachel Weisz as the green-skinned baddy. The most evil witch in all of Oz has never looked so good.
Romney Campaign Says Victory Possible, But Not Certain
Less chest-thumping, more math. “This is a very tight race that’s very far from being decided," says Newhouse.
Congressional Candidate Disowns Former Campaign Manager, Twitter Troll @ComfortablySmug
Hurricane Sandy's most malicious tweeter, Shashank Tripathi, slammed by his old boss. "Shocked and disgusted," says the candidate.
Objects Found In Google Satellite View Become Stunning Mosaics
Jenny Odell captures a truly unique bird's eye view by stitching together images of airplanes, pools and even nuclear cooling towers from Google Satellite View. The effect is both bizarre and alluring.
Posters For Real Life Horror Movies And Other Links
The horror, the absolute horror!
4 Times Joe Biden Couldn't Remember What State He Was In
But wherever he goes, he is always Joe Biden.
Neil Gaiman Talks All Hallow's Read, Ceiling Cat, And Social Media
Buzzfeed submits 13 pieces of interview evidence proving the Sandman creator is the best. We sat down to talk about the Halloween book-giving tradition, but we got distracted.