Archive
August 9, 2013
21 Sci-Fi Movies With A Strong Message
Elysium is far from the only sci-fi movie that hits you over the head with its message. Warning: SPOILERS ahead!
San Diego Mayor Bob Filner Is Done With His "Intensive" Therapy Early
According to Filner's chief of staff, the mayor entered a behavioral clinic one week earlier than he said he would. His two-week program is now, apparently, over.
State Department Will Reopen 18 Diplomatic Posts That Had Been Closed Due To Terror Threat
"On Sunday, August 11, the Department of State will re-open 18 of the 19 embassies and consulates that were closed recently," the State Department said in a statement. The U.S. Embassy in Sanaa, Yemen and the U.S. Consulate in Lahore, Pakistan will remain closed.
Controversial "Feminist" Hugo Schwyzer Has A Very Public Meltdown
Schwyzer "quit the Internet" late last month and was exposed for exchanging dirty texts with a porn star. On Friday, he came back in a big, messy way.
Miami Man Who Posted Facebook Confession Is Charged With First-Degree Murder
Derek Medina is being held without bail and could face a death sentence if he is convicted.
Do You Know These Quotes From Kids' Books
Can you remember these great quotes from the best stories of your childhood? Inspired by Brian Galindo's post 35 Childhood Books You May Have Forgotten About.
How To Grill Your Breakfast
The most important meal of the day. Grilled.
Janet Mock And B. Scott On Trans Identities And The "Power Of Defining Yourself"
"As a society we’ve been conditioned to believe that a person has to be ‘exactly’ this or ‘exactly’ that. My spirit truly lies somewhere in between."
Obama As Zinger-In-Chief
Obama had fun at the mics Friday.
Everything You Need To Know About Leonardo DiCaprio's Man Bun
It's not just any bun.
25 Ways To Make Your Wedding Funnier
And, most importantly, pun-ier. Give your guests something to remember your wedding by with these nifty ideas.
16 Ways You Know You're About To Lose Your Job
If you get an all-office email containing any of the following, it's probably time to start up the job search.
Will Email Ever Be Secure?
According to the privacy community, this isn't the end of encrypted email. It's a call to action.
Obama: "We Are Not Going To Completely Eliminate Terrorism"
The President said we can weaken terror threats by working with our partners overseas.
10 Ways To Reduce Stress At Work
Find your happy place... even at work.
Obama: "I Don't Think Mr. Snowden Was A Patriot"
President Obama said Friday that Edward Snowden was not a patriot for releasing documents detailing the surveillance practices of the U.S. government. "My preference, and I think the American people's preference, would have been for a lawful orderly examination of these laws."
Al-Qaeda-Inspired Man Who Sought To Blow Up Federal Reserve Bank In New York Sentenced To 30 Years In Prison
He attempted to detonate a 1,000-pound bomb in October 2012.
Obama: "Mixed Success" With Putin
"I've encouraged Mr. Putin to think forwards as opposed to backwards with mixed success."
Amanda Bynes Will Stay Hospitalized
Her mother, Lynn, has been granted temporary conservatorship; Bynes' psychiatric hold will continue for another 30 days.
20 Memories Only '90s Anime Fans Have
Dude, I heard Blockbuster just got a bunch of new box sets in!
10 Royal Baby Dolls That Will Haunt Your Darkest Nightmares
Gosh it really is a shame you don't have your own Royal baby. But perhaps you might like one of these...
Obama Administration Launching NSA Transparency Website
And the NSA is releasing a paper explaining some of its methods.
J.C. Penney And Billionaire Hedge Fund Manager Engage In Extremely Awkward Public Fight
Activist investor and board member Bill Ackman is telling the world that he wants certain things for J.C. Penney. J.C. Penney is like, we are not at all happy with you.
Republican Mayoral Candidate Doesn't Want To Explain Weiner's Sexting To Granddaughter
"If he really had an interest in improving the city of New York, he wouldn't be exposing us to having to explain to our children what it is he did that made him a celebrity," Republican candidate George McDonald says.
15 Ways To Make Raw Vegetables Taste Amazing
Oh yes, it CAN be done.
In Open Letter, California Sen. Barbara Boxer Tells Bob Filner He Should Resign
"To avoid hurting your victims and the people of San Diego more than you already have, you should step down immediately."
AOL's CEO Allegedly Fired Someone For Trying To Take A Picture At A Meeting About Layoffs
"Put that camera down. You're fired." Updated with a link to the conference call audio and link to Armstrong's apology.
The Business World's 9 Favorite Sports Metaphors
Want to talk like you're in business? Start watching sports.
Grand Theft Auto IV: Vanessa Carlton Mod
This GTA mod is made from hell. VANESSA CARLTON STOP YOUR LIFE OF CRIME.
Wisconsin Official Fired After Saying Undocumented Immigrants Remind Him Of "Satan"
"You may see Jesus when you look at them. I see Satan."
Three People Missing After Plane Crashes Into Two Connecticut Homes
Two children and the pilot of a small plane are believed to be missing following a plane crash in a residential Connecticut neighborhood.
Anonymous' Secret Presence In The U.S. Army
"There are people who I only know as screen names but I have put my career in their hands." One member tells all.
15 Things Your Introvert Friends Want You To Know
Yes, I know I have resting bitch face. I'm not sorry.
Congressman Suggests "Arab Persons" Might Disguise As Hispanics To Cross The Border
Republican Rep. Buck McKeon was speaking at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 10049 in Simi Valley, California Wednesday on immigration reform where he suggested terrorists from the Middle East might disguises as Hipanics to cross the border. McKeon serves as the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee.
The Most Necessary Nerd Pilgrimages For Every Kind Of Geek
Where would you most like to geek out?
The World's Most Vice-Prone Countries
Pick the habits you like and kick the rest! An interactive ranking of countries according to all the things mommy told you not to do.
How To Make Hush Puppies, The Greatest Fried Food Of All Time
Just some cornbread that fried and went to heaven.
Insane Confrontation At Oklahoma Congressman's Town Hall Over Obama's Birth Certificate
"I believe what you're saying," said freshman Republican Oklahoma Rep. Markwayne Mullin. Note: The YouTube video appears to have been posted by a person sympathetic to the woman in the video.
These Haunting Videos Of Video Game Worlds Are The Most Beautiful Things You'll Watch Today
Other Places, by ultrabrilliant, turns familiar game locations into transfixing tone poems.
Terry McAuliffe Dismisses Reporter's Question On Transportation Project As "Cute"
The Democratic gubernatorial nominee and former DNC chairman wouldn't take a position on a major northern Virginia transportation project connecting two of the state's counties at Friday's gubernatorial forum. McAuliffe said he doesn't make decisions until he has all the facts in front of him.
20 Easy Tricks To Make Living With Roommates So Much Better
No matter how much you love them (or not), sharing space with other living humans can be tough. Well, NOT ANYMORE.
Dronestagram Brings Drone Strikes Abroad A Little Closer To Home
Drawing on information from the Bureau of Investigative Journalism and other media reports, British blogger and artist James Bridle compiles Google satellite images to show what the areas where drone strikes hit really look like. You can check out his website to read more about his mission and methodology.
How A Democrat Dodges A Question About Wall Street Donations In One Easy Step
A great question from Daily Show's John Oliver is masterfully avoided by Democratic Senator Kirsten Gillibrand.
29 Clever Organization Hacks For Elementary School Teachers
Combat the chaos of the classroom with these inspiring organization tips.
82 Cute Drink Stations That Are Ready To Party
Let's get down to business.
Batman And Catwoman Take A Vacation From "Li'l Gotham"
Even the Dark Knight needs to unwind. Whether he likes it or not.
31 Truly Beautiful Ice Cream Cakes
The day they legalize dessert marriage, you'll find me at City Hall.
How Jackie Chan Became The Most Hated Celeb On The Chinese Internet
"I've never met anyone so eager to give Beijing a rimjob." On Chinese social media, Jackie Chan is persona non grata.
12 People Running Your Internet From Behind The Scenes
OK, maybe not so secretly. Here are the lead engineers and minds behind the most-used products on the internet.
Watch Anthony Weiner Struggle To Take A Reporter With A British Accent Seriously
"I just have a feeling I've like stepped into a Monty Python bit." Probably the first Weiner interview to end with a weather forecast.
Poussey Is The Most Underrated Character In "Orange Is The New Black"
Accent a droite, bitch.
Testing Embed GG
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16 New Jersey Workers Have A Winning $448M Powerball Jackpot Ticket
A group of employees from the Ocean County Vehicle Maintenance Department bought one of three winning tickets in Wednesday night’s Powerball jackpot. Now there's no need for that employee discount.
Democratic Gun Politics In Arkansas Senate Race Are Already Confusing
Sen. Mark Pryor gets an assist from Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand to save him from Bloomberg's money, then cuts the ribbon at an ammunition factory. Gun control advocates are fine with the factory thing, but not Gillibrand's money. Welcome to Arkansas 2014.
U.S. Evacuates Pakistan Consulate Over New Terror Threat
UPDATED: The U.S. has pulled most of its diplomats from the consulate in Lahore over a specific terror threat. The State Department also warned U.S. citizens not to travel to Pakistan.
Alec Baldwin To Host New MSNBC Prime Time Show, Report Says
Yes, that Alec Baldwin. An NBC source tells BuzzFeed: “We’re fans of Alec but we’ve got nothing to say regarding this unconfirmed report.”
Dr. Sanjay Gupta Changes His Mind On Medical Marijuana
CNN Chief Medical Correspondent Dr. Sanjay Gupta says he was wrong about medical marijuana and that "we have been terribly and systematically misled for nearly 70 years in the United States, and I apologize for my own role in that."
