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May 9, 2012
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Welcome to Planet Facebook
With its new app store, Facebook has finally closed the loop. And we're all inside it.
11 Politicians Who Changed Their Minds On Gay Marriage
President Obama endorsed same-sex marriage today in an interview with ABC News. Here are 11 other politicians who famously changed their minds on the issue of same-sex marriage.
10 Fantastic Pairs Of Comic Book Heels
It might be impractical to fight crime in heels, but that logic does not extend to these fabulous shoes. Sure geeky sneakers are good for every day use, but sometimes a girl needs a little glamour.
This Kid Hasn't Heard Dinosaurs Are Extinct
Didn't he hear about the new theory that farted themselves into exctinction? An animatronic T-Rex scares the bejeezus out of him.
Activist: Obama Announcement "Will Have Enormous Impact"
Twenty years ago, the Democratic fundraiser and activist David Mixner was arrested outside the White House. Now, he's celebrating.
5 Questions For Mitt Romney On Gay Rights
Mitt Romney said today that "domestic partnership benefits, hospital visitation rights, and the like are appropriate but that the others are not." That leaves a lot of gray area, and there are some questions he'll likely have to answer. So, what exactly does he mean by "the like?"
How Polaroid Got Reduced To An Instagram Plugin
Instagram built a billion-dollar empire on Polaroid's aesthetic. Now, amazingly, the 75-year-old company is worshipping at its altar with an app.
Leaked: White House Talking Points On Gay Marriage Flip
After President Obama announced his support for gay marriage today, the White House sent this document to allies. The tone is soothing, not celebratory: "We make it absolutely clear that we are talking about civil marriages and civil laws. This isn’t a federal issue."
Freeze Yourself In Carbonite For Only $100
Han Solo got to do it for free, the lucky sod. All the fun of being locked in stasis with none of the hibernation sickness.
Gay Republicans Attack Obama For Announcing Same-Sex Marriage Support
"Cold comfort," say two leading gay Republican groups. Their position looks increasingly precarious.
Duchess Kate Flashes A Lot Of Leg And Other Links
Now to sit back and wait for the inevitable "Leg-Off" between her and Angelina Jolie. Plus when Skynet goes live we can blame Nevada and it turns out there is such a thing as a stupid question.
Fox News Host Champions Gay Marriage
Sounds like Obama's gay marriage announcement caused Shep Smith to forget he works for Fox News.
ABC Teases: 'Same-Sex Marriage Should Be Legal'
There's no story up yet, but here's the ABC headline.
Mark Zuckerberg Would Like To Sell You Something
How many would you like to buy?
Mitt Romney Is Consistent: He's Always Been Against Gay Marriage
This time, Obama's the flip-flopper.
Scott Brown Spokesman: Ethics Complaint Is "Laughable And Desperate"
Massachusetts Democrats are accusing Brown's staffers of campaigning. Campaign says it's a distraction.
JaVale McGee Dramatically Throws The Game Ball Into The Stands: A Film
Never change, JaVale. Never change.
Insiders Expect Obama To Endorse Gay Marriage Today
The president is talking to ABC's Robin Roberts right now for a segment that will likely air after 2:00 p.m., but Time's Mark Halperin spoke for the insider consensus on MSNBC. “Every expectation that we will, within the next hour, be in a different world, where we will have a President of the United States who supports the legalization of gay marriage," he said.
What's Your Most Recent Facebook Photo?
Out of curiosity, what's the most recent photo you've added on Facebook? $20 says there are going to be a lot of cat photos.
X-Men Are Sick Of All This Avenger Hype
Pretty sure they're the only ones. But here's hoping this does well so we can get Avengers Vs. X-Men on the big screen.
Chinese Students Hooked Up To IVs To Study
And you thought SAT prep was intense. When it comes to education, China doesn't settle for adequate.
Is It Time For Dogs To Have A Social Network Of Their Own?
These local news channels seem to think so.
Amazing Series Of Lee Scratch Perry Guinness Commercials
A brilliant series of commercials from 2008. The Upsetter claims to have eschewed the use of mind altering substances before these were made, but that didn't slow him down a bit.
What A Completely Neutral Internet Looks Like
As of this week, the Netherlands is a legally net-neutral country. Here's what a real, federally mandated free internet looks like.
An Obama Same-Sex Marriage Timeline
A look at how President Obama's views on same-sex marriage evolved over time.
7 Things You Might Believe Aren't Butter
At first I thought it was butter. Then I thought, oh, it must be "I Can't Believe It's Not Butter." Then I realized it wasn't even that. I couldn't believe it.
Former Santorum Staffers To Rally Conservative Youth
Three aides land at a conservative nonprofit that aims to counter the Democratic edge with young people.
Why Facebook Put A Lid On Social Readers
A Facebook rep explains the rollout (and rollback) process: "We try to get things out pretty quickly and figure out what people like about them and don’t like about them, and then iterate on them."
Obama Loses West Virginia Delegates To Prison Inmate
The vote highlights the President's unpopularity in the Appalachian heartland. In 2008, white voters there cited race as a factor.
Gay Rights Group Denies Wrongdoing In Tax Return Leak
Republican lawmakers look into the case of the National Organization for Marriage tax documents that the Human Rights Campaign obtained. HRC maintains that the forms were lawfully obtained.
