Archive
March 7, 2013
The First Ad Of The 2016 Iowa Caucus
No, really. A Tea Party Super PAC commercial attacks Gov. Bob McDonnell for tax increases in Virginia.
National Security And Defense Lose Their Sacred Status For Republicans
Whether it's political calculation or war fatigue, Republicans are more willing to sacrifice a once-core issue.
8 Times Being Player Two Didn't Suck
Ugh, being the younger sibling or the visiting friend when it came to video game controller dominance was the worst. But not all secondary characters were created equal.
The Human Test Volume 2
Mandatory. If you fail, more tests are needed.
Is Gaming On The Verge Of Its Gay Moment?
Electronic Arts and the new gay gaming.
International Student Workers Claim McDonald's Exploited Them For Cheap Labor
"We paid $3,000-4,000 each to come to the United States on this program, expecting a cultural exchange... Instead, we became exploited workers at McDonald's restaurants in Pennsylvania."
Naked "Game Of Thrones" Star Forces Broadway Theater To Increase Security
Emilia Clarke has a nude bubble-bath scene in the stage version of Breakfast at Tiffany's, and GoT nerds can not handle it.
The One True Harlem Shake Video
This is what our children's children's memes will be like: reduced to their component parts, stripped clean, and reassembled into perfectly efficient concept delivery machines. (Related: I am terrified of the future.)
Democrats Give Excuses For Not Joining Anti-Drone Filibuster
Just one Dem participated in Rand Paul's thirteen-hour filibuster against drone strikes. The defense: "A distraction" that just "didn't feel like a constructive venue."
An NBA Team Is Playing Something Called The "Manwich" Defense
And we have exclusive insider diagrams.
11 Deeply Disturbing Foods Shaped Like Babies
Who's going to change the diaper on this hot mess?
A Third Of Americans Think Horsemeat Should Be Fed To Poor
But only 13% would eat it themselves.
Men Vs Women At The Facebook News Feed Event Today
18 to 1. At an event discussing a social network that is over 60% women.
Meet The Barbie Man
Stanley Colorite, who calls himself the "Barbie Man," owns more than 2,000 Barbies and 1,000 Ken dolls.
Democratic Senator Applauds Filibuster, Will Vote Against Brennan's Nomination
Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) will vote against Obama's pick for the top CIA spot. But the advocate of the old-fashioned filibuster didn't join in Wednesday because Obama deserves "timely up-or-down votes," his press secretary says.
The Secret Life Of A Work From Home Employee
It's not all daytime television and and naps. However, there is a certain lack of pants.
Facebook's Been Secretly Testing Its New Design For A Year
And parts of it came from user ideas. They asked for less of Facebook and more of their friends, according to Facebook's tech lead.
Which Pundits Stood With Rand Paul?
Rand Paul's filibuster made for strange bedfellows in the punditocracy. Here's a breakdown ranked from most supportive of Rand to least.
Yes, This Congressman Is Holding An Axe In The Middle Of Washington DC
Rep. Sean Duffy will chop right into your heart.
31 Fantastic Passover Desserts
Isn't it time you settled down with a nice kosher chocolate cake?
Meet Zhang Jiale, China's 22-Year-Old Tomboy Heiress
Photos of her glamorous lifestyle recently went viral on China's version of Twitter.
Sofia Vergara's Literal Gun Rack For "Machete Kills"
This just looks painful. What is it with pop culture shooting bullets from women's breasts?
15 Less-Than-Subtle Jury Questions From The Jodi Arias Trial
"What is your understanding of the word 'skank'?" Thanks to an uncommon state law, the "Killer Romance" jury directly asked Arias nearly 150 questions on Wednesday.
Behold The First Trailer For Joss Whedon's "Much Ado About Nothing"
The trailer for Joss Whedon's next film (starring Amy Acker, Alexis Denisof, Nathan Fillion and other Whedon TV show alums) has hit the internet. (h/t: Whedonesque)
Say Hello To The New Facebook
Mark Zuckerberg showed off your new Facebook homepage today. Here's what it looks like.
30 Creative DIY Ways To Show Off Your Plants
Bloom where you're planted. Especially if where you're planted is an eggshell or a lightbulb.
Local Newspapers: Sequester Cuts Are Hitting Home
Local communities prepare for the automatic federal budget cuts.
Insurance Industry Targets New York Senators On Medicare
A new ad from the Coalition for Medicare Choices, an industry-backed group, groups ObamaCare's cuts to the Medicare Advantage program with the sequester, and urges seniors to call Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand. The ad begins airing tomorrow, a source says.
Animals March Madness, Round One: Chameleons Vs. Red Pandas
Round one continues with our first (and only) cold-blooded contender. See the full bracket here.
John McCain Rips Into Rand Paul's Filibuster: "Was Not Helpful"
"To allege that ... our government would drop a drone hellfire missile on Jane Fonda ... that brings the conversation from a serious discussion about U.S. policy to the realm of the ridiculous."
This Is How The Internet Responded To A 13 Hour Rand Paul Filibuster
Rand Paul ended his filibuster early Thursday morning after 13 hours of criticizing the Obama administration's drone program. The internet responded with pee jokes.
Airplane Window: The Movie
I could watch this for hours.
32 DIY Prom Accessories That Will Make You The Coolest Kid In School
Chances are, you don't have an unlimited budget to buy designer duds for your special night. Here are some cool and unexpected ways to add a personal touch and stand out from the sea of satin and chiffon.
Rand Paul, Glenn Beck Welcome Support Of Van Jones And Code Pink
"This is an issue that does get people together who believe in liberty – on the left and right."
10 Things Worth Obsessing Over At The SXSW Film Festival
Over 130 feature films and 150 panels will unfold at the SXSW Film Festival, which plays alongside SXSW's Interactive and Music festivals in Austin, Texas. From Bates to the Beatles, these are the most exciting.
New Controversial Anti-Islam Ads In The D.C. Metro
Pamela Geller's American Freedom Defense Initiative won a court battle, and now the posters are going up.
How Twitter Helped Drive Rand Paul's Filibuster To The National Stage
"Twitter is woven through the DNA of this filibuster, taking an obscure legislative process into the public space," says Wilson.
Rand Paul Ends Nearly 13-Hour Filibuster
He needed to use the bathroom.
Heart Attack Killed A Suffering Chavez
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez last words were: "I don't want to die. Please don't let me die."
Rand Paul Tweets His Own Filibuster
Senator Rand Paul filibusters vote on CIA director nominee John Brennan over the use of drones against Americans on U.S. soil. Here are the highlights.
The Sexquester Hits D.C.'s Craigslist
Congressman Underwood, Zooey Barnes is on line one.
