Archive
May 22, 2012
Deval Patrick Defends Bain Capital: "Not A Bad Company"
Democratic Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick appeared on CNN and defended the Boston-based company Mitt Romney led, saying it wasn't "a bad company." Patrick added “I respect what Bain does and its role in the free market system," he said.
Barrett TV Ad Buys More Than Doubled In Wisconsin Last Week
Dems ramp up their ad buys as the race increasingly leans toward Walker.
Weird Things Your Favorite Teen And Child Stars Are Up To Now
In the recent months, we've learned that Alicia Silverstone is bird-feeding her kid, Mayim Bialik is still breast-feeding her three-year-old kid, and that Lark Voorhies looks absolutely nothing like she used to. I guess that means it's time to figure out which of our other fan favorites are doing weird things in 2012.
15 Incredibly Awkward Moments
Ugh, animals have absolutely no social skills. I honestly don't even know why we hang out with them sometimes.
"Marvel Heroes" Is Basically "Diablo" With Superheroes
And that's more than okay. Marvel's foray into the MMO sphere is being orchestrated by David Brevik, who created and developed the original Diablo title.
Joffrey Baratheon Is The Perfect Target
Talk about cathartic release. Just not sure it was such a great idea to put this on a shirt.
Nicole Richie Wore A Mullet...Dress And Other Links
Hey, at least it wasn't her hair. Plus, MIT has solved the conundrum of ketchup getting stuck in the bottle and did you know we're fighting a war in Yemen?
Donald Trump Pleads For RNC Speaking Slot
A keynote slot, at that.
Marvel To Host Astonishingly Super Gay Wedding
Apparently the fictional world has become more tolerant than the real one. First DC announces this and now one of the X-Men is marrying his long time boyfriend. Congrats NorthStar and Kyle!
The Unabomber's 50th Reunion Notice
Not your ordinary #humblebrag. Ted Kaczynski's Harvard class of 1962 is celebrating its reunion in Cambridge this week.
Democrat Defends "Propaganda" Bill
Smith stands behind the amendment allowing domestic information campaigns. The argument: electoral accountability will be enough to safeguard against the spread of propaganda.
Men On The Internet Who Would Like To Have Your Babies
And they'll tell you all about it via online dating messages. Because nothing gets a young, single, fertile woman hot like mentioning pregnancy on OKCupid.
A Brief History Of All The Times Bain Attacks Didn't Work
Obama says he's not backing down from attacks on Romney's business record. But history shows this approach has rarely worked.
New Obama SuperPAC Ad Hits Romney For Ampad
A new ad from the pro-Obama superPAC Priorities USA features the testimonial of a former Ampad employee who lost her job as a result of the acquisition of Ampad by Bain.
Mitt Romney In 2002: "I'm Basically In The Investors Hall Of Fame"
Romney has come under fire this week from Democrats for his role leading the private equity firm Bain Capital. Romney, though, is proud of his work, as he said while running for governor: "I wish I could bat 1.000, I can't, but I'm basically in the investors hall of fame."
The Next Ten Years Of CGI In One Video
Before you see them in movies and video games, the most interesting new 3D, physics, and video effects get shown to pros at SIGGRAPH. Here's the amazing stuff they'll see this year.
Kind Of Creepy Stock Photo Of The Week.
Mom looks concerned. Should she be?
Artur Davis Considering Congressional Bid In Virginia — As A Republican
Source close to the former Alabama Congressman says he's weighing a bid for Gerry Connolly's seat in 2014. "No need for me to declare affiliation" for now, he told BuzzFeed.
The Tonight Show Imagines Romney And Obama's "Call Me Maybe" Duet
Jay Leno showed us that whether you are a Democrat or Republican, "Call Me Maybe" makes you put all your differences aside and just dance.
Romney Backer Says Bain Is Fair Game
...but that Obama's not being fair about it. Accuses the the Democrat's campaign of "cherry-picking" and "distortion."
As Candidate, Obama Promised To Raise The Minimum Wage Annually, But It Remains The Same
In 2008 candidate Obama promised to annually raise the minimum wage. But the federal minimum wage, controlled by Congress, today remains at $7.25 an hour, the same rate it has been since January of 2009 when the last round of wage increases signed into law by George Bush went into effect.
11 Things You Should Never, Ever Do On Facebook
There are a lot of things you shouldn't do on Facebook! But especially THESE things. Otherwise nobody will be your friend. Ever.
In New Ad, Democrats Say Private Equity Isn't About Creating Jobs
A new ad from the DNC hits Romney for his role at Bain Capital saying his role in private equity wasn't about creating jobs, but money for his investors.
Reminder From Obama Super PAC: Plenty Of Republicans Don't Like Bain
As Republicans gloat about Cory Booker's support for Bain, Priorities USA responds in kind. New ad shows Republicans attacking Romney's "vulture capitalism."
Black Democratic Stars Prove Fickle Allies For Obama
The "Joshua Generation" rose with the president, but some of the highest-profile have gone public with their doubts. "I'm not involved in supporting the Obama campaign," says Davis.
