Archive
April 22, 2013
7 Cities That Defy Terrorism
"You have enemies? Good. That means you've stood up for something in your life." -Sir. Winston Churchill"
10 Celebrity Tweets You Missed Today
Happy Earth Day! Here's what went down in the celeb twitterverse.
6 Mind-Blowingly Ridiculous Conspiracy Theories Surrounding The Boston Bombing
The tragic bombing in Boston a week ago has set off speculation and claims of conspiracy from a variety of sites.
The Latest Twitter Trend: Manual Retweet Shaming
The backlash against the "RT:" is getting nasty. Let's try to figure out some rules here, shall we?
What's Ryan Lochte's Favorite Movie?
You'll never guess. It's just not possible.
Netflix Allows Account Sharing Now
With a $12 family plan. Expect a lot more companies to do this.
Todd Akin Interview Teased As "The Greatest Comeback, Ever"
Local TV news at its best/worst.
"X-Men: Days Of Future Past" Director Knows What Twitter Is For
To stir the slumbering fans into a frenzy of hype, obviously. The movie isn't scheduled until 2014 but that just gives Bryan Singer another year to tease us. Here's what he's leaked so far.
Anonymous' Anti-CISPA Campaign Falters
Websites, including Reddit, say the protest was premature.
Key Republican Senator Calls For Hearings Over FBI Handling Of Boston Bomber
"I don't want to live in a police state, no one does. [But] I want to live in a place that can defend itself," says Graham.
In Memoriam: The Last Blockbuster In Hollywood
Saying goodbye to the movie rental store.
10 Vines From Boston's Moment Of Silence
How the city marked one week since the deadly marathon explosions. (Click each Vine to play.)
Boston Bombing Sparks Transparency Debate In China
Lu Lingzi's death in Boston reopened the battles over media transparency, the one-child policy, and China's vast community of bereaved parents.
How Long Hours Keep Gender Segregation Alive
Jobs that expect employees to work overtime perpetuate gender segregation in occupations, a new study has found — and it's affecting mothers most of all.
White House Backs Plan To Tax Online Sales
Obama supports Durbin's Internet Sales tax.
"Star Trek Into Darkness" Clip Reveals Kirk And Uhura's Sexy/Ridiculous Wetsuits
The Enterprise is underwater, Spock is in danger, and the camera keeps missing Kirk's butt. Pay attention, camera!
Authorities Investigating "Boston Bomber"'s Possible Connection To 2011 Homicide
An unsolved crime. "Tam"'s former friends have been suspicious since the bombing
Khloe Kardashian Out At The X Factor
Don't worry though, Mario Lopez will be back.
Will Fast-Break Teams Suffer In The "Grind-It-Out" Playoffs? No. (We Don't Think.)
Denver and Houston, whatever else they might have to worry about, are OK with playing slow.
16 Street Gangs You'd Totally Join
If only you were cool enough.
23 Delightful Pieces Of Faux Taxidermy Where No Animal Actually Died
Make or buy these awesome, cruelty-free home decor items and rest easy knowing the blood of a jackalope is not on your hands.
How To Deal With A Gchat Pest
And how to be gentle with annoying family members on Facebook. Also: Twitter etiquette during a tragedy.
Charges Announced Against Boston Bombing Suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev
He won't be treated as an enemy combatant, but he does face charges of conspiring to use a weapon of mass destruction. Because the Boston bombings resulted in death, Tsarnaev could face the death penalty.
Reddit Apologizes For "Fueling Online Witch Hunts"
General Manager Erik Martin hopes the site can "learn to be sensitive of its own power." The creator of /r/findbostonbombers calls the subreddit a mistake.
The New Grand Theft Auto Is Going To Make Fun Of Scientology
*If this viral promo is any indication.
FIFA Twitters Get Jacked By "60 Minutes" Hackers, Fake-Confess To Massive Corruption
Twitter, you give the best gifts sometimes.
Here's A Video Of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev Losing A High School Wrestling Match
It's called "Nate Fights Terrorist" and the soundtrack is, of course, "America, Fuck Yeah!" Language NSFW.
Republican Lawmaker — And Former FBI Agent — Defends Bureau's Handling Of Boston Bombing
"They did an exceptional job ... you cannot expect the FBI is randomly investigating American citizens," former FBI agent-turned-congressman Michael Grimm says.
8 Ways Terrorists Use The Internet For Recruitment
Islamic militants adapt to the viral web.
The Internet Is Raising Money For The Boat Destroyed In Boston Standoff
Watertown's David Henneberry needs $50,000 to fully restore the "Slipaway II." A crowd-funded campaign is helping him get there.
White House Posts First Vines
LeVar Burton and Bill Nye star in first-ever six-second White House video press release announcing 2013 White House Science Fair.
74 Of The Tiniest, Most Tasteful Tattoos Ever
They're so cute, you kind of want to collect them all.
Stunning, Heartbreaking Photos Of The Devastating Earthquake In China
An earthquake in China Saturday has killed at least 186 and injured thousands more.
Flight Crews Blame Sequester As Delays Kick In
The federal budget cuts hit air traffic controllers. "#usa #usa #usa"
Facebook Home Gets Savaged In The Android Market
Hundreds of thousands of downloads and just 2.2 stars out of 5. A rocky start for the Facebook Phone.
Lindsey Graham Says Misspelling Hid Bombing Suspect's Russia Trip
“He went over to Russia, but apparently when he got on the airplane, they misspelled his name, so it never went into the system that he actually went to Russia."
Progress Kentucky Leader Once Met With Potential McConnell Opponent
In 2011, Shawn Reilly tweeted picture of his meeting with Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes.
Advice For Your Younger Self
Not that younger you would listen. But what would try to shove into your thick skull?
Don't Blame Chechnya For The Boston Bombings
No simple answer in the Caucasus.
Rand Paul Throws Cold Water On Fast Moving Immigration Bill
Influential Tea Party conservative demands hearings on Boston bombing, additional National Security protections before passage.
Harsher Laws Don't Mean Fewer Sex Crimes
The states with the most severe punishments for rape also have the highest rates of the crime. A BuzzFeed original analysis.
Carl's Jr. Is Selling A Pop-Tart Ice Cream Sandwich
Finally someone realized that a Pop-Tart sandwich is the perfect delivery method for food.
Alleged Mitch McConnell Bugger Applying For Journalism Jobs
The former Progress Kentucky volunteer's cover letters start with, "This is off the record."
26 Home Theaters You Wish You Owned
Suddenly your couch seems really inadequate.
The 16 Most Insane Stadium Foods Money Can Buy
Going to a ballpark this summer? It's your duty to get your hands on some of these.
A Real Life Mario Kart On The Streets Of Tokyo
Toad's Turnpike, indeed.
How To Turn Boring String Lights Into A Rainbow Extravaganza
All it takes is Mod Podge, cheesecloth, and *imagination*.
5 Dead In Shooting In Washington State
Five people were shot to death at a Federal Way apartment complex late Sunday, KOMO news reports. There is no known motive, and police believe the gunman was killed at the scene.
Why Being Single Is Totally Underrated
Check it out on youtube.com
How Much Food Does $5 Buy Around The World?
Check it out on youtube.com
"Boston Bomber's" Former Friends Suspect Him In Triple Murder
Tamerlan Tsarnaev's best friend was among the victims in the bloody 2011 homicide. Surprised "Tam" skipped the funeral.
22 Weirdest Campaign Buttons At The Nixon Library Fair
There will be puns. Proudly geeky members of the American Political Items Collectors showed off their stuff at their annual fair in Yorba Linda, Calif. over the weekend.
Baptist Preacher Ridicules "White Man, GOP Conservative" Mark Sanford
Influential Florida minister Mac Brunson also has harsh words for the "bright people" of South Carolina for voting for Sanford in GOP primary.
