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October 17, 2012
After Binder Gaffe, Romney Releases Ad Full Of Women
A new ad from the Romney campaign features three women who worked in his Massachusetts cabinet. "He totally gets working women."
Is Intel The Next RIM?
I only agree with about four of these seven reasons that Intel is allegedly in "a fight for its life," but still: that's a lot of reasons! It is astounding just how completely the largest chipmaker in the world missed out on mobile.
Journalists In Their Natural Habitat: The Debate Spin Room
Inside the press den, nature rules and it's everybody for themselves.
More Truth in 80 Seconds Than In 90 Minutes of the Debate
#truth is subjective but not that hard to find if you talk to college students.
Honey Boo Boo Reads Christopher Walken Lines
The Internet circle of life is complete.
Romney Would Treat Middle Class Like His Dog, According To New Super Pac
Another SuperPac! "Don't Be Mitt's Bitch."
If A Track Suit And A Snuggie Had A Baby
It would be this abomination. Who would buy the Lazy Grow Leisure Suit? Don't answer that.
FORTUNE: Meet The Man Reinventing The News
October 17, 2012 – "Jonah Peretti has made a massive bet that smart people -- specifically writers and editors -- are key to the success of a next generation media company." - FORTUNE
TechCrunch: BuzzFeed Hires Former FINS Director Of Product Management, Dao Nguyen, As “Director Of Growth”
October 17, 2012 – "The company, founded by CEO Jonah Peretti, is on a mission to create its own vertical as a publication, and has taken a step today to grow even more." - TechCrunch
Paul Ryan Visited Browns Practice, Mistook Colt McCoy For Brandon Weeden
This is why politicians shouldn't pretend to know sports unless they're positive they know what they're talking about.
Claustrophobic Vintage Asylum Containment Baths And Other Links
In 1938, "continuous-flow baths" were on the cutting edge of mental health technology. Plus prison slang words to help you seem tough and the FBI shut down a terror plot in New York.
This Peeling Wall Lamp Is The Coolest
This lamp makes it look as if your wall is folded over like a piece of paper and it is really neat.
FORTUNE Names Ben Smith And Jonah Peretti "40 Under 40"
October 2012 – "These new media pioneers teamed to create the unlikeliest force in this year's election coverage." -FORTUNE
In 2010, Obama Advocated For Fiscal Details Coming Out After An Election
The President attacked Mitt Romney at a campaign stop in Iowa today for not giving specific details in his tax plan. "He says he will let you know after the election. Now, here’s a tip. Usually when a politician tells you he’ gonna wait until after the election to explain a plan to you, they do not have a pleasant surprise in store for you,” Obama said. But in 2010, President Obama argued for not releasing fiscal details until after an election to avoid political posturing and "because nobody will have an honest conversation."
Does Your Pizza Motivate You?
Would it help if it looked like this?
The Onion Talks: So TED, It Hurts
In the first offering from their new TED Talks satire, the Onion nails pretty much every element of the thought leader experience. "Imagine," says Onion Talker, "what other ground-breaking ideas could I be thinking of?"
Marvel Teases Pages From "Deadpool #1"
Come see the softer side of Deadpool. And by softer, I mean squishy. Ew.
Romney To Obama: Be Specific
Taking a page from Democrats' playbook, Romney slams Obama over lack of agenda for second term.
The Presidential Debate Gets Auto-Tuned
The Gregory Brothers put a Keytar in moderator Candy Crowley's hands and you know the rest.
Swing State Newspapers Call Debate A Draw
A contrast with the insiders and instapolls who called it for Obama.
How To Make 5 Perfect Dinners For $10 Each
Five recipes, one grocery list, and an essential cooking technique shown step by step. You're going to use this constantly.
24 Surprisingly Easy Halloween Party DIYs
Turn your refrigerator into a ghost, or make a jack-o'-lantern out of a pineapple.
Amar'e Stoudemire On His New Book For Kids
We asked Amar'e about Home Court, the first book in his S.T.A.T. Young Adult series.
Slicing Crosswise Vs. Lengthwise Explained In Pictures
People who write recipes aren't trying to confuse you. But sometimes they do.
The Creepiest Part Of The Presidential Debate
Politicos are even weirder than celebrities. More lasagna, less conversation.
Arizona Voting Document Lists Incorrect Election Date, But Only In Spanish
The date listed in English was correct.
Most Extensive Face Transplant Ever Tops The Morning Links
The before and after pictures will seriously shock you. Plus, real life Robocops and McJordan BBQ kind of still exists.
19 Best Ways To Eat Pumpkin At Breakfast
No it's not the new bacon, but you should still put some in your oatmeal.
Quiz: Guess Who These College Students Are Voting For?
Mitt Romney, Obama, Undecided, or Other? I asked a bunch of college students at Hofstra University who they were voting for. Take the test.
Guess Her Muff 2.0: Girl #3429
Do you think you can guess how a babe keeps her muff based on how she dresses? Does your co-worker's carpet match the drapes? Is that geeky girl in your class secretly a sex kitten who shaves it bald? The answers might surprise you... This is GuessH…
Finally Fired Up?
Early voting, Boca Raton, and Bruce Springsteen. “We have 20 days after tonight to get our voters out and persuade the undecided,” says campaign manager Messina.
Romney Touts His "Whole Binders Full Of Women"
In response to a debate question about women's employment, Mitt Romney discusses his headhunting strategies to find talented women to work for him as governor. Whole binders full!
The Hofstra Presidential Debate, As Told By GIFs
Obama and Romney's most contentious debate yet, looped in GIF-form forever.
Chris Matthews Is Back From The Ledge
The MSNBC Hardball host's post-debate analysis tonight couldn't have been more different from his Oct. 3 meltdown. Obama "punched him hard."
Romney: In 2014, "I Presume I'm Gonna Be President"
In the first question of the debate, Romney flexes his confidence. "When you come out in 2014," he tells a college student, "I presume I'm gonna be President."
Obama To Romney: My Pension's Not As Big As Yours
The president regains his feet in the second debate.
Meet The Former Soviet Citizen Keeping The Left On Its Toes
Or trying to. Vladimir Jaffe is "brave enough" to take on Occupy Protesters, says Judge Napolitano.
25 College Democrats Describe Republicans In Three Words
I asked 25 Democratic students at Hofstra University to describe Republicans in ONLY 3 words. Post your own in the comments!
25 College Republicans Describe Democrats In Three Words
I asked 25 Republican students at Hofstra University to describe Democrats in ONLY 3 words. Post your own in the comments!
