Archive
October 31, 2012
The Facebookification Of Gmail
Soon, new e-mails will open in a chat-like window, mimicking Facebook's private-message-through-chat interface. One more step in Google's attempt to transform into a social network.
Chill The Heck Out With A Chamomile Tea Cocktail
It's already been a rough week — especially for East Coasters. Your nightcap needs to work a little harder than usual.
12 Types Of Ghosts Caught On Security Cameras
The Internet's favorite variety of ghost-sighting evidence comes in several forms. Some are more terrifying than others. Boo!
President Obama And Chris Christie Tour Storm Damage
The president and the New Jersey governor toured the absolutely devastated New Jersey seaboard from Marine One Wednesday.
Wealthiest Americans Could See Huge Disaster Payouts In Wake Of Hurricane Sandy
Disaster assistance, flood insurance subsidies amongst millions of dollars in funding millionaires have received after past disasters.
Why Campaigns Air False Ads
Because why not. And because the law makes them impossible to stop.
Romney Spokesman Withholds Judgment on Obama's Storm Response
"I refer to Governor Christie's remarks."
Presenting: Overly Attached 8-Year-Old
This kid has a bright future filled with restraining orders.
Chris Christie's Top 5 Criticisms Of President Obama
The New Jersey Governor and the President are surveying the effects of Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey today, but the two are not without their past differences.
Republican Group Makes Last Minute Pitch For 'Next Generation' Of Conservatives
Half-million dollar ad campaign is part of last minute push by outside groups with six days left .
Watch The Sun Go Down Over A Lightless Manhattan
A serene time lapse after a chaotic storm.
How To Make Better Mac 'n' Cheese
Maybe you're eating mac 'n' cheese out of a box right now. It's probably great. But with just a tiny bit more effort, you could be having a hero's meal.
Brooklyn Pet Store's Epic New "Smear Campaign" Dog Bags
"Whose face do you want to use to pick up poop?" A question for the ages.
15 Best Star Wars/Disney Merger Memes
Mergers lead to hate. Hate leads to anger. Anger gives way to hope. The Internet is torn between loathing of corporate takeover and wishing for a better future for the franchise.
Chris Christie Is The Ultimate Hero Of Hurricane Sandy
New Jersey's governor came across as frank, impassioned, and utterly human during the hurricane, like a troubled action movie hero. So obviously, here is a fan fiction interpretation of his tweets.
3 Photos Of Senate Candidate Richard Carmona Getting Sweaty
Barely clothed, running for Senate the Scott Brown way.
Inside The Major League Baseball Tech Startup That Could Change Television
Major League Baseball Advanced Media was a tiny startup inside of a huge organization. Now it's not just on the brink of changing the game, but the rest of television with it.
Sandy's Flood Raises The Dead Tops The Morning Links
Coffins were forced from the ground by rising flood waters in Maryland.
Crying Four-Year-Old Speaks For How Sick America Is Of Politics
Abby is tired of Bronco Bamma and Mitt Romney alike. NPR pushed her over the edge.
"Batman: Li'l Gotham" Brings Stylistic Watercolor To Batman
Robin is a little overzealous this Halloween. Buzzfeed got an exclusive first look inside the pages of this gorgeous new digital series.
2 Charts That Explain What Your Food Says About Your Politics
Conservatives like Cracker Barrel, while Red Bull leans left. Using data from its Trendsetter app, Engage analyzed "likes" from thousands of Facebook users to tie consumer choices to political preference and engagement.
Republican Senate Candidate Pushed For Cuts To Emergency Spending
Amendment by Rep. Jeff Flake would have ended funding for emergency operations centers that helped coordinate response to Sandy.
David Axelrod Bets His Moustache On Victory In Three States
"I will come on Morning Joe and I will shave off my mustache of 40 years if we lose any of those three states (Minnesota, Michigan, or Pennsylvania)," Obama's guru promises.
NBC's Chuck Todd Blames Climate Change For Hurricane Sandy
"Let's not bury our heads in the sand when it comes to something has changed in the Atlantic. The climate has changed. It's called climate change, folks."
The Making Of Romney's Storm Relief Event
A scramble to depoliticize a political campaign, and $5,000 in supplies from Wal-Mart. "Just grab something."
Councilman Pushes For Charges Against Twitter User Who Spread Falsehoods
"I hope the fact that I'm asking for criminal charges to be seriously considered will make him much less comfortable and much less smug," says Vallone
Obama, Christie, And A Tweaked-Out Campaign Entourage Ride The Storm
On the edge, then in command. Weighing safety, the obligations of leadership, and campaign strategy in a national crisis with "The Guv" riding shotgun and a band of brain-fried staffers and reporters in the back.
Deceptive Twitter User Apologizes, Resigns From Campaign
Shashank Tripathi, aka @comfortablysmug, spread misinformation during the storm.
Cell Phones Spammed With Anti-Obama Text Messages
Anonymous texts sent from unregistered websites Tuesday night blasted cell phone users with messages attacking President Obama. The texts span in topic from Medicare to Libya to Planned Parenthood.
Kevin Garnett Refuses To Acknowledge Ray Allen's Existence
The NBA opened its season last night, and it's already a soap opera.
21 Ways To Bling Out Your Brownies
Fudge and nuts is just the beginning, people. Get swaggy.
Anti-Obama Storm-Related Flier
According the Houston Chronicle, the flier appeared at the apartment door of a person in Virginia, and was produced by the Americans for Tax Reform. Update A voter in Arlington, Virginia sends along a PDF of the flier that appeared at his door clearly showing the Americans for Tax Reform logo. Update An ATR spokesman comments "the photo you have is of a photocopy of a piece of mail we sent out in September. Someone is either trying to be cute or deliberately trying to mislead." Update An Americans for Tax Reform spokesman sends over an invoice to show the mailer was designed and paid for in September and a copy sent out in October.
Of Course There Are Already "I Survived Sandy" T-Shirts
Please, no one buy these.
10 Windfall Properties Disney Picked Up In The Lucasfilm Buyout
Lucas didn't just make Star Wars. Whether Disney will do anything with these latent IPs is anyone's guess.
The Annihilation Of Breezy Point, New York
New York City's most charming beachside community was one of the worst horror stories of Hurricane Sandy. How the residents are doing the day after.
Why Disney Bought Lucasfilm
In two words: Star. Wars.
Disney And Lucasfilm Merge
Which may lead to some odd pairings. George Lucas sold his production company to Disney for $4.05 billion.
Facebook Lets People Talk Politics, But May Not Get Out The Vote
A new study shows that sharing your political views online doesn't necessarily increase your feeling that they matter.
