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June 11, 2012
Fast Foodstagram
You know those annoying people who are always posting photos of their food on Instagram? People are also doing that with their Big Macs.
New York Candidate Advertises Against Soda Ban
Republican Rep. Bob Turner, running for Senate in New York, turns up if you search for "soda ban" or "mayor bloomberg." "Downsize the U.S. Budget Deficit, Not Soda Cups."
The Only Apple Post You Need To Read Today
New MacBooks? Mountain Lion? iOS? Here's everything you need to know in five minutes or less.
Insane Food Prices In Northern Canada
In the remote northern Canadian territory of Nunavut, food comes with a shocking price tag due to transportation costs. The mostly Inuit population there has started a Facebook group with images of food prices to bring attention to the issue.
What If Dolly Parton Were Asian And Other Links
Howard Cao used celebrity impersonators for his "All Look Same" culture and race photo-manipulation series. Plus 11 Earth languages on the verge of extinction and tin foil hats are PART of the government conspiracy, not the cure.
Siri Does Sports Now
"Siri, is it raining at the Yankees game? Does Yankee Stadium serve linguica?"
Romney Campaign Video Takes Obama Wildly Out-Of-Context
A new web video from the Romney campaign claims the President flip-flopped on hiring more government workers. But, in context, he was talking about the decline in public sector employment during the last recession, compared to an increase under Ronald Reagan.
Exclusive Video: Casting Baby Fashion Models On The Streets Of New York
Casting director, kind of joking, kind of not: "Do you think she could lose maybe a few ounces by Friday?"
Just How High Is The New MacBook Pro's Screen Resolution?
Apple's "Next Generation" MacBook Pro starts at $2199 and has the first Retina-grade screen in a laptop computer. Here's what 2880 x1800 looks like. (Click to enlarge.)
Beautiful Anomaly Spotted In Russian Night Sky
In the strictest sense, this is still a UFO. But is it a an extraterrestrial craft or the Russians gearing up their artillery?
Meme Mastery Level: Peter Dinklage
The many faces of Tyrion Lannister. Henceforth, all meme faces will be replaced by that of Peter Dinklage.
The Insane Anthem Of The Brogrammer
"The words 'Micro' and 'soft' don't apply to my penis (or vagina)." This song, accompanied by a sexy dance routine, was performed at a large European developer conference.
A Kansas City Royal Made A Racist Joke About His Teammate On National TV
Bruce Chen was being interviewed for the Royals broadcast, when his teammate Humberto Quintero decided to have some questionable fun.
What Real And Fictional "Mad Men" Can Teach Us About Having It All
After four seasons of reckless self-interest, Don has learned pulled himself together somewhat — just like some of the famous female executives that ran ad agencies in the 60s in the real world, not a fictional one.
Recent College Grads Hit Bird On Cross-Country Road Trip
On their trip across America, four recent grads accidentally hit a bird. What they forgot was that the camera was rolling, and their "unique," reaction would be captured for all to tweet and RT.
29 Photos Of Baby Barack Obama
Love him or hate him now, pudgy little Barry was a pretty cute kid.
John Sununu Finds Wisdom In Romney's Teacher "Gaffe"
Team Romney's best surrogate doubles down on the candidate's statements about jobs for teachers, police and firefighters.
Chris Perez Gets His 20th Save, Projectile Vomits
The guy they call "Pure Rage" is good at pitching. Bad at not throwing up.
Here's Something Apple Definitely Won't Be Announcing Today
Apple's conservative design absolutism is arguably what's made it so successful. But, you know, what if? There's a lot to like in this wishful iOS redesign video, no matter what Apple does with iOS 6.
British Prime Minister David Cameron Forgot His 8-Year-Old Daughter In A Pub
David Cameron, a known "chillaxer," left his daughter in a pub on a day packed wall-to-wall with sports. Did the dedicated tennis fan get distracted?
Watch Bill Murray Have A Kick-Ass Time During A Baseball Rain Delay
One more reason Bill Murray is the coolest man in the world.
Obama's 1990 Article In The Harvard Law Review On Abortion
In this unsigned, and little read Harvard Law Review article, a young Barack Obama considered the obscure question of whether fetuses could sue their mothers. His answer, like most courts': No.
In D.C., A Bipartisan Engagement Party
Secretary Clinton will fete Senator Collins at Whitehaven.
Jeb Bush: No Place For Father, Reagan In Today's GOP
The "dysfunction" is "disturbing," says the former Florida governor. A pox on both parties.
