Archive
June 26, 2012
Rush Limbaugh Says Huma Abedin And Hillary Clinton Tied To The "Muslim Sisterhood"
"Folks, it's Peyton place. It's too much to keep up with."
What Developers Thought About WWDC
A look at what Apple really did last week.
How Do You Write A Gesture?
Design technologist P.J. Onori has come up with a set of icons to describe the touch gestures we use every day, called "Cue." Useful! It reminds me of the icons in those old video game cheat code books, too.
Republican Senators Flip-Flop On Leak Investigations
31 GOP Senators signed a letter calling for the White House to appoint an independent counsel on leaks. They didn't feel this way during the Valerie Plame affair, and in fact defended Karl Rove for his role in the episode.
Fox News Sets Up Shop In Tampa For The RNC
The network has rented out the entirety of the Tampa Bay Historical Center as their headquarters for the Republican convention.
16 Famous People Who Prove That Not All Celebrities Are Horrible People
Here's proof that being famous doesn't mean you have to be a d-bag.
Apple Just Won't Give Up On Podcasts
I will never stop singing the podcast gospel — it's a nearly unlimited source of new stuff to listen to that's often better than radio and totally free. Long buried in the iPod/Music app on the iPhone and iPad, podcasts are finally getting their own official app from Apple, and it's pretty great. Automatic downloads are the killer feature.
Highly Endangered Rhino Gives Birth And Other Links
The Sumatran rhinoceros is near extinction, with less than 300 estimated to live in the wild, but this baby is sure cute! Plus, how to turn a production disaster into movie gold and a floating mansion you'll never own.
Is Kickstarter Getting Punk'd?
A trio of Oakland artists want to build Tom Hanks statues to inspire kids. Or do they?
If The "Diablo III" Trailer Were Honest
Now featuring over TWENTY different imp colors. Sometimes loving a franchise can't save it from itself.
Are Bronies Secretly Running American Politics?
Revealing photographs from the Republican primaries show the secret cabal controlling each candidate's decisions. We know little about this group from a place called Equestria, other than that their main agenda appears to be "friendship".
DIY Sushi Maker Makes Making Sushi Yourself An Easy Thing To Do
Taking a page out of a tobacco rolling handbook, German design firm osko+deichmann has designed this device that will help make making sushi at home an easy task.
Shadowy Playground Heroes Celebrate Imagination
Anyone can be a super hero (or villain) with some sticks and a trash can lid. You just have to believe in yourself and artist Andy Fairhurst.
Romney Sees Win/Win In Coming Obamacare Ruling, Regardless Of Outcome
In Virginia, he previews his talking points. Depending on the verdict, the Republican will cast Obama as a failure, or as the author of an unpopular policy.
13 Best Fandom Friends Forever Necklaces
Being best friends mean obsessing over the same things. What better way to show off your allegiance to each other and your favorite part of pop culture than with jewelry?
Henri The Existential Cat Is Back
This time, he suffers the indignity of a trip to the vet, where they fail to recognize his overwhelming ennui.
The Best Of "The View" Grilling Rielle Hunter
I think it's safe to say that everyone needs a shower after this moment in television history.
Where Charles Barron Is Coming From
A '60s radical on the verge of joining the 113th Congress.
For Obama And Romney, A History Of Flubbing Vital Hometown Baseball Knowledge
The President called the old White Sox stadium "Cominskey Field" instead of "Comiskey Park." Mitt Romney flubbed the years the Red Sox nation waited for a championship, saying "87 long years" when it was 86.
5 Minimalist Writing Applications: Which One Actually Helps You Write Better?
Is more minimal more excellent?
Black Republicans Attack Eric Holder
Herman Cain and Ken Blackwell team up for a video critiquing Holder's stances with voting rights.
This Is What Happens When You Throw A Bag Of Trash Into Lava
Anyone know where I can find some lava in NYC?
How To Run Against Rob Portman
If Ohio Senator Rob Portman becomes Mitt Romney's running mate, Democrats have an obvious line of attack: His service in the George W. Bush Administration. The ads didn't hold much weight with Ohio voters in 2010, when Portman won his race by nearly 20%.
Tim Pawlenty Played Down The Vice Presidency In 2008
The former Governor of Minnesota recently suggested the Romney campaign to "look elsewhere" for a running mate. He wasn't so enthusiastic about possibly being VP in 2008 either.
Technology Sounds Beautiful When You Slow It Down
What happens when you slow down some of the most recognizable tech sounds to 1/8th their normal speed? Beauty! And horror. You're going to want to put on your headphones.