Extremely Earnest Children Sing Of Romneypocalypse
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TED Talk's Hashtag Gets Trolled
A fake rumor started on Twitter that bikes were being stolen from outside the Toronto TEDx Talk. And then tossed into a pile of burning bicycles. Sounds believable.
Source: media.photobucket.com
A TEDx talk was held in Toronto today. If you were following along with the #TEDxToronto Twitter hashtag, you'd notice that mixed in with effusive praise for the enlightening speakers, something sinister was afoot. It appeared that there was a scandal where the police were cutting the locks of bikes outside the event, and tossing them into a giant bicycle bonfire.
Of course, that probably wasn't happening, although I have no actual confirmation that the Toronto PD did not construct a fiery bicycle golem.
If there is a true and just God, I pray that he will allow similar thing trolling to happen on every TED talk hashtag henceforth. Hear my prayers, merciful Provider, grant us this joy, alight our lives with some harmless pranking of TED Talk enthusiasts. Amen.
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Transsexual Lioness Discovered And Other Weekend Links
This Botswana lioness was born with the physical characteristics of a male due to a genetic anomaly.
5 really creepy war stories. - [Cracked]
Meanwhile, in Mexico City, 800 clowns gathered for a festival. - [Neatorama]
The White House has its share of ghost stories. At least 4 spirits are said to haunt the grounds. - [MentalFloss]
Seriously, it's time to end the ban on women in combat roles in the US military. - [TheDailyBeast]
Wait what? The WWE is teaming up with ABC family to make a Christmas movie. - [BleacherReport]
Even BUILDINGS aren't safe from being subjected to ridiculous costumes. - [Flavorwire]
The tag line for the new Die Hard movie is awful. Just...awful. - [Uproxx]
If fighting games were realistic, they'd be both hilarious and boring. - [CollegeHumor]
Christina Aguilera is not a fan of bloggers. - [TheSuperficial]
Headline Story: After years of being shunned by her species, this lioness has finally been accepted by the local pride. - [DailyMail]
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Exclusive: Obama And Romney Campaign Ohio Memos, As Annotated By The Opposite Side
Republican contests Obama data. Democrat derides “fauxthusiasm” and other “bullshit.”
AKRON, Ohio — With 10 days until election day, presidential campaign headquarters in Chicago and Boston have been making the case furiously to the press and their own supporters that each is winning Ohio.
Obama and Romney aides been sending out dueling memos and press releases for more than a week, litigating arcane points and spinning the press and their supporters that things are working out for them.
What's clear is that both campaigns want to win Ohio, and the Romney campaign needs to win here.Until the final ballots are cast, both sides will exude confidence in hopes of picking up any voters waiting to jump on what appears to be the winning bandwagon.
The major disagreements come down to evaluating just who has voted — and whether the Obama campaign is ahead or behind its 2008 turnout operation. And indeed there's a hefty amount of trash-talking involved.
BuzzFeed asked the Republican National Committee to annotate the Obama Campaign memo; and asked a well-informed Democratic operative to annotate the Romney Camapign's memo.
Here they are. Judge for yourself.
The RNC Annotates The Obama Campaign Ohio Memo
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10 Ways To Stay Entertained When The Power Goes Out
As your parents used to tell you, only boring people get bored.
- A flashlight or two.
- Batteries.
- Candles.
- Battery powered radio and/or a fully charged iPod.
- Water and non-perishable food so you don't die.
- Condoms.
- If you're anticipating a power outage, invite over your friends and neighbors. Groups = more fun, less panic.
- Having a cat to snuggle with is optional, but desirable.
If you have a fireplace, use it.
Also, invite all of your friends who don't have fireplaces over if you're anticipating a power outage, otherwise you're a selfish jerk. Once there is fire, you can:
- roast marshmallows, hot dogs, your cold little toes and hands
- tell ghost stories
- see what happens when you throw various household objects into the fire*
* don't actually do this.
Via: ctsweep.com
Finally start reading that book you've been thinking about starting to read for years now.
It's probably by either David Foster Wallace, Thomas Pynchon, or Don Delillo. Dudes are intimidating, I know, and you'll probably spend the first 50-200 pages hating it, them, me, and the English language. But once you get past the hump? Time will fly. Really!
Draw or paint.
Read this story by cartoonist Phil McAndrew for inspiration. Everyone drew pictures when they were little, so why did you ever stop? This is a great time to start again, and the darkness might actually help loosen your inhibitions. Try drawing a map of the street you grew up on, outfits you wish you knew where to find / how to make, favorite characters, scary monsters, or adorable animals.
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20 Photos From The Whitest Music Festival Ever
The Sensation dance music festival just hit NYC and brought its all-white dress code with it. Think any of these people who went packed a bleach pen?
Angela and Stacie
Sharon and Sam
Kelvin and Laurence
Kieu-Nhi, Nancy and Hanna
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28 Photos You'll Want To See Before The Frankenstorm Decimates The East Coast
Essential reading before the Frankenstorm washes the world away.
If you didn't already know, the Northeast is about to be slammed by potentially one of the worst storms in history.
See:
Via: bloomberg.com
Via: cnn.com
Via: npr.org
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The Most Blasphemous Ad Of The Week
If you're a devout Christian, prepare to get your knickers knotted.
Chapel is a bar in Auckland.
Ad agency: Ogilvy New Zealand.
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GOP Rep. Roscoe Bartlett Laments Working Mothers
“This isn’t the politically correct thing to say, but…”
U.S. Rep. Roscoe Bartlett, R-Md., voting during the primary election in Ballenger Creek, Md., Tuesday, April 3, 2012.
Image by Luis M. Alvarez / AP
Rep. Bartlett, 86, is the second-oldest member of the House of Representatives and is a founding member of the Tea Party Caucus. He has been serving Maryland's 6th congressional district since 1993, but he is on shaky ground this election since his district has been redrawn.
The Washington Post reports that despite his newfound Democratic constituents, Rep. Bartlett is is still willing to speak his mind – in front of reporters. "This isn’t the politically correct thing to say, but when we drove the mother out of the home into the workplace and replaced her with the television set, that was not a good thing," said Rep. Bartlett, speaking at a campaign stop with the owner of the Winkler Automotive Service Center.
Just last month, Bartlett apologized after comparing student loans to the holocaust.
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How To Make Delicious Caramel-Apple Jello Shots
Just like the sticky treats of your youth, but with a hint of frat house . (Also: They're not sticky!)
These are inspired by the brilliant blogger behind That's So Michelle, who made hers with Butterscotch Schnapps. Find her original recipe here.
You could definitely swap out the vodka for bourbon, use coconut milk instead of evaporated milk, and regular hot chocolate mix if you can’t find caramel hot chocolate.
ACTIVE TIME: 30 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 4 hours, 30 minutes
Makes 40 Jello Shots
INGREDIENTS
Fresh lemon juice from 1 lemon
5 apples (Granny Smith work best)
1/2 cup water
1 envelope caramel hot chocolate mix (Nestle or Land o Lakes; regular hot chocolate is ok too; each envelope is about 1 oz.)
1/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup caramel sauce
1 envelope unflavored knox gelatin
1/4 cup sugar
1 cup vodka
PREPARATION
Cut the apples in half lengthwise. Using a melon baller, scoop out the inside of the apples, taking care to create a shell of even thickness. Set apple halves into cups of a muffin pan and squeeze or brush lemon juice onto cut apples to reduce browning. Place in fridge until filling is ready.
Make filling: In a medium saucepan, combine water with hot chocolate mix and whisk until the cocoa dissolves. Add evaporated milk and caramel sauce and whisk again to combine. Sprinkle gelatin onto mixture evenly and allow to sit about 2 minutes. Heat the mixture over medium-low heat, whisking occasionally, until it just reaches a gentle simmer — this is to ensure gelatin is fully dissolved.
Add sugar and simmer gently for about a minute. Turn off the heat and let mixture cool to warm. Add vodka. Transfer to a container with a spout.
Fill each apple cup with caramel jello mixture. Refrigerate a few hours or overnight.
To serve, place apples flesh-down (Jello down) on cutting board. Cut lengthwise in half, then in half again. Trim off any brown parts with a paring knife. Serve immediately. (The lemon juice can only prevent the browning for so long).
CREDIT: Adapted from That's So Michelle
Cut 5 apples in half lengthwise.
Using a melon baller, scoop out the inside of the apples. This part is the least fun...
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The Sexiest Halloween Costumes On Earth
Purely atomically speaking.
(love the attack alligator sign)
Alas, these three comely lasses probably got their precious idea from American Apparel's popular annual Halloween page.
Still, 9/10 for execution (-1 for the black bra).
Source: reddit.com
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Lance Armstong Rewrites His Biography
Lance Armstong made a small but important tweak to his Twitter profile this week.
Lance Armstrong quietly edited his Twitter profile this week.
Source: bobdebird
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Movie Cats Improves Iconic Movie Scenes By Adding Cats
A cat-mazing series of posters by illustrator Brian Kirk for the MovieCat app.
A Clockwork Cat
Forrest Cat
The Incredicats
Cat In Translation
Via: mymodernmet.com
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Ladies! Interested In A "One Nite Stand?"
This guy is going to be sore from all the sexing. Signs put up in New York City.
Quite a layout.
If you want some grub, it's Dutch fast food only. Otherwise, you see your other date options—ranging from a "cigarette meet date" to the zoo. (I'm assuming that's Dutch, too.) "Walk date." Hilarious.
Drew Grant from the New York Observer called the number. This was the message:
“You have dialed a real number, and we’ll be here. If you are serious, leave your name and number. If not, just hang up.”
Snapped at the entranced to the West 4th St. subway station.
Via: observer.com
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Impressive Fully-Functional Instagram Costume
Eric Micotto's Instagram costume takes pictures which are instantly transmitted to the back panel onto a mounted iPad.
Via: facebook.com
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How To Clone Animals
Animal cloning: Who has beef with genetic engineering?
We spent some time on a clone farm to learn how genetic engineering works and why it is so controversial.
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A Very Special Corgi Halloween Costume
Corgnelius dressed as Slurms McKenzie, from Futurama
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13 Terrifying Halloween Gifs
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Photos From The Old "How I Met Your Mother" Opening
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Cat Can't Believe How Good This Show Is
Just a Russian cat hanging out and watching cartoons.
Cat is watching a cartoon
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