Archive
October 17, 2013
Does Notorious B.I.G. Deserve A Street Named After Him In Brooklyn?
Some Brooklyn residents think he was too misogynistic and fat. Others are fighting to honor the Brooklyn-born performer who many consider the best rapper of all time.
13 Things That Happened While D.C. Was Obsessed With The Shutdown
Oh, yea, that thing over in the Middle East.
Here's A Picture Of Diddy In Full Beastmode At A Bloomberg Terminal
Diddy went to Bloomberg today for a charity event and used a Bloomberg Terminal. Mo' money, mo' monitors.
Faker's Gragas Is Unstoppable: Behind The Scenes At Gaming's First Super Bowl
A startup you've never heard of sold out the Staples Center to fans of a franchise you've never played. The enormously weird and weirdly enormous cult of League of Legends.
Vulnerable Republicans Are Already Taking Tea Party Heat For Their Shutdown Votes
The fight in Washington over funding the government may be over for now, but the political fallout for GOP incumbents has only just begun.
Yiddish Words You Should Be Using Right Now
It'd be pretty fakakta not to.
Professor Accused Of Racial Slurs In Front Of Hispanic Cops Blasts Allegations
He tells BuzzFeed he is being thrown under the bus to help oust an assistant police chief who has made enemies in the force for scrutinizing overtime abuses.
Montenegro Braces For Second Ever Pride Parade, Months After First Attempt Ended In Violence
The group Queer Montenegro plans a pride march for October 20, just three months after the Balkan nation's first pride march ended in violent protests.
19 Puzzling Differences Between "Time" Magazine U.S. And International Covers
There may be a reason why Americans don't know very much about international news. The U.S. editions of Time magazine are often a little...different from the ones that go out to the rest of the world.
24 Kids Who Are Clearly Being Raised Right
Take notes, new and expecting parents.
Design Firm Removes All Reference To Its Work On Obamacare From Its Website
Teal Media was founded by a former member of Obama's campaign design team. The firm says it took down all reference to its work on HealthCare.gov "in consultation" with the administration. Update: Teal Media put Heathcare.Gov references back on their website following this report. The firm did not respond to a request for comment on the changes.
Google Beats Expectations As Its Stock Inches Toward $1,000
Meanwhile, one of Google's core important metrics, cost-per-click, continues to fall. But its overall advertising volume appears to be increasing.
9 Books All Mothers Of Teen Age Girls Should Read
Tools for surviving the third circle of hell in parenting.
12 Subtle But Ominous Hints From Google That Prove The World Is Ending
The clues have always been there, it's just taken until now to find them.
10 Easy Halloween Costume Ideas Using Only Black Light Makeup
Super spooky. And cheap too!
23 Most Glorious Balls Of Cheese You've Ever Seen
If you've never dipped a Ritz cracker into a turkey-shaped cheese ball in front of a football game on Thanksgiving then you've got some living to do.
We Should All Be Sad That Modern Social Media Wasn't Around For George W. Bush
Because, imagine...
Former SC Politician Trolls Twitter By Attacking Trans People
There are trolls, and then there's Todd Kincannon. Trigger Warning.
Glenn Beck's Newsroom Is Renting Space From Struggling Tea Party Group
Even more rapprochement between Beck world and FreedomWorks.
13 Starbucks Hacks You Might Not Know
Cinnamon dolce oatmeal?? OK, I want that.
23 Life Lessons We Learned From "The Sims"
Your time on Earth is limited and precious. Also, cats are jerks. Thanks to the Quora community for the inspiration.
Michelle Obama's Vegetable Garden Is Being Cared For Again
Our long national nightmare is over.
What If Iran Already Has A Nuke?
As American and European officials celebrate what they call a breakthrough in talks with Iran over its nuclear program, Israel is left on the sidelines.
Bloomberg Gets Another Chance To Ban Large Sodas
The New York Court of Appeals has decided to hear the sugary-soda ban case.
Get Drunk Every Day Of The Week With These Fall TV-Themed Cocktails
Because drinking's more acceptable when it's themed.
How Well Do You Know Your Tongue?
Tests to leave you salivating for more.
Michael Bay Attacked By A Man With An Air Conditioning Unit On The Set Of "Transformers 4"
"He lifted seven guys up and tried to bite them," says Bay. This is not a story for The Onion, promise.
14 Surefire Signs You're Part Of Finance Twitter
When will you be on CNBC again? #inflation
How To Piss Off Everyone In L.A. In 47 Seconds
Because the people of Los Angeles only *seem* super chill.
What Do All Of The Ten Most Pirated Movies Have In Common?
None are available to stream legally. And just three are available for paid digital rental.
21 Instagram Food Photos That Look Unintentionally Like Halloween
That Lo-Fi filter turns everything into a goddamned bloody mess.
One Of The Most Important Scenes In Cinematic History Has A Huge Mistake
Oh my god, it even has a typo. (h/t @nycsouthpaw)
The 20 Most Annoying Things About Being A Park Slope Parent
1% of Park Slope parents seem to have it all. The other 99% are seriously pondering a move to Kensington after another crappy co-op shift.
The Shocking Reality Of The World's Strongest Beers
How many "regular" beers does it take to get the same punch as these monsters? The answers might surprise you.
Glenn Beck: John McCain Called Louie Gohmert "Retarded"
Gohmert ally Beck coming to the Texas Congressman's defense.
Killers Of "Chile's Matthew Shepard" Found Guilty
Daniel Zamudio, a 24-year-old gay man, was beaten unconscious and had swastikas carved into his skin in the fatal 2012 attack. His death led to the passage of a hate crime law in Chile and energized LGBT rights movements across Latin America.
Democrats Mock Republican Congressman For Alleged Bathroom Sex
Bathroom sex...reportedly.
9 Reasons Apple Is "Doomed"
Well, not exactly. Here are some common arguments pundits make to claim Apple is on the decline, and why they aren't entirely true.
15 Shopping Sites You'll Wish You Had Known About Sooner
Why bother with a store when they can bring it to your door?
7 Delicious Red Sauce Dinners To Feed A Family
Because every night should be Italian night.
John Boehner's Facebook Wall Is Not A Happy Place Right Now
Lots of talk of balls and RINOs.
Meet The "12 Years A Slave" Actress No One Knows, But Everyone Will Be Talking About
Kenyan native Lupita Nyong'o makes her stunning feature film debut in director Steve McQueen's highly acclaimed chronicle of American slavery. How she got to this point is itself a Hollywood-friendly tale that is equal parts perseverance and great good fortune.
"Ender's Game" Gets Two Awesome Posters From Mondo
EXCLUSIVE: The Austin, Texas based art gallery Mondo commissioned artist Martin Ansin to create this stunning one-sheet (in both red and gold) for the sci-fi film, out Nov. 1.
Obama's Post-Shutdown Message To GOP: "Win An Election, Push To Change It, But Don't Break It."
The president tells Congress to ignore "the bloggers" and come together.
25 Steps To Faking Your Way Through A Business Party
Golf, golf, and more golf.
This Is What It's Like To Be President Of The United States On Twitter
Next time you wish you had 38 million followers, don't. Warning: NSFW language.
Cory Booker's Coming Culture Shock In Congress
The Newark mayor is about to go from hands-on executive to lowest-ranking member of the country's slowest moving deliberative body. "He will have an awe-struck moment of frustration at some point."
Why Pizza Is The Most Overrated Food In The World
It must be said.
Goldman Still Able To Earn $1.4 Billion Despite Major Drop In Revenue
The bank's revenues are down 20% from a year ago thanks to "a period of slow client activity,” said CEO Lloyd Blankfein.
Americans Rejoice As Panda Cam Will Be Back This Afternoon
The government shutdown has ended, and the National Zoo's Panda Cam will be back today. The Smithsonian Museum will also reopen today, with the National Zoo will reopening tomorrow, Oct. 18.
Car Bomb Kills At Least 13 People In Iraqi Village
A car bomb in northern Iraq has killed at least 13 people in an ethnic minority village.
Listen To A Woman Scream About God And Freemasons After House Votes To End Shutdown
"The Constitution would not have been written by Freemasons. They go against God!"
Coming Soon To A Government Near You: Shutdown Fight Part 2
Why the battle in January could be much worse than the one that just ended.
House Republicans Are Now Turning On Ted Cruz
"I could have written this story from day one. If you follow the Cruz plan, you end up exactly where we are," Rep. Adam Kinzinger said.
Cory Booker Wins U.S. Senate Election
The Newark mayor beats Republican Tea Party candidate Steve Lonegan in the off-year special Senate race. Booker won't arrive in Washington until the state has officially certified the election results.
Obama: Let's "Put The Last Three Weeks Behind Us"
After the Senate votes to reopen the government, President Obama tries to move on from weeks of crisis.
Myths You Probably Believe About Your Body
Prepare to have your reality shattered.
DREAMers Put Obama On Notice: New Immigration Push Better Not Be A Play For 2014 Votes
The most influential group of immigration advocates do not want to be a political pawn.
Obama Signs Bill To End Government Shutdown, Lift Debt Ceiling
Congress passed a bipartisan bill Wednesday to end the partial government shutdown after 16 days and avoid default. President Obama quickly signed it into law.
