Crazy facts about Science Fiction films from the greats!
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20 Age-Inappropriate Movie Romances
In The Lifeguard , now in theaters, 30-year-old Leigh (Kristen Bell) falls for 16-year-old Little Jason (David Lambert). Here are 20 other films with cross-generational romances that will make you feel uncomfortable.
New Line Cinema
New Line Cinema
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The 20 Hottest Male Models We Shamelessly Follow On Instagram
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55 Essential '80s Songs Alt-Rock And New Wave Tracks You Need At Your Party
These classic songs will get you on the dance floor.
The Clash "Should I Stay or Should I Go"
Dexys Midnight Runners "Come On Eileen"
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California's Massive Rim Fire May Have Been Sparked By An Illegal Marijuana Operation
“We know it’s human caused. There was no lightning in the area,” a fire chief said. The blaze near Yosemite National Park has torched more than 213,000 acres — the state’s fifth largest ever recorded.
Todd McNeal, chief of Northern California's Twain Harte Fire Department said in a recent community meeting he didn't know the exact cause of the Rim Fire but it was "highly suspect that there might have been some sort of illicit grove, a marijuana-grow-type thing."
McNeal has 23 years of experience at the U.S. Forest Service, the National Park Service and other agencies in the Sierra Nevada.
McNeal's comments on the fire's possible cause can be seen at the 6-minute mark of this YouTube video.
Officially, "the cause is still under investigation" a spokesman for the U.S. Forest Service said.
AP
The Rim Fire has destroyed 111 structures, including 11 homes, and poses a threat to ancient giant sequoias.
AP
The fire is 35% contained, officials said Friday.
U.S. Forest Service / Reuters
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New Group For Young Conservatives Looks To Drown Out GOP Cranks
Young Republicans revolt. “The party and the leadership has given [young people] no attention, has done nothing in terms of outreach, and we’re going to change that,” says Nass.
A new organization for young conservatives will kick into gear next week with the express goal of "drowning out" the cranks and cooks who have "hijacked" the Republican Party, and converting a generation of dissatisfied Democrats and independents on college campuses across the country.
"The thesis of our organization is that young people are not liberal," said Josh Nass, a Brandeis student and founder of the group, Voices of Conservative Youth. "They vote for Democrats but that is not a function of their genuine political philosophy. And that's not their fault, it's ours. The party and the leadership has given them no attention, has done nothing in terms of outreach, and we're going to change that."
Nass, who describes himself as a "21-year-old, ambitious, yet slightly insecure college kid," said the group plans to build a national network of university chapters, maintain an active and aggressive social media presence, and work with a public relations firm to get young conservative activists on outlets like Comedy Central, MTV, and Univision. It has already collected a mailing list of 1,000 college students in the northeast, and predicts it will quickly balloon to 10,000 once it starts advertising itself online next week.
While the outreach they are doing is meant to fill the void left by Republican leaders, Nass stressed that they will break from the GOP establishment on key issues.
The most obvious example is that Voices of Conservative Youth supports marriage equality and plans to elevate conservatives like Stephanie Petelos, a college Republican who made headlines last week in Alabama for going to battle with party poobahs over comments she made about the marriage issue.
"I've been told by countless people not to do this — not because it wouldn't improve the party's image among young people, but because they said, 'You're gonna be met with a lot of resistance. You're gonna create a lot of enemies for yourself," Nass said. "And that's true, but it will be all the right folks; the Ralph Reeds of the world, the Tony Perkins of the world, the people who have held the party back and have basically hijacked it."
Nass pulled no punches in his assessment of the party's failures, criticizing the Republican National Committee ("does a lot of talking"); Rick Santorum ("anyone who says he's going to win the presidency needs to get their heads checked"); and the College Republicans, a group he abandoned citing its inability to recruit a single non-conservative to the cause.
But if Nass plans to upset certain elements of the party, he does have the support of at least one major GOP player: Sheldon Adelson. Nass, who proudly self-identifies as a "Zionist," said he is close to the Jewish mega-donor and that Adelson has provided ample "moral support." They even appear together in a photo on the group's homepage. (Nass declined to comment on the organization's donors.)
The riddle of coalition-building is one Republicans have been actively trying to solve since Election Day 2012, universally acknowledging the need to attract more young people, but disagreeing vehemently about how to do it. And while token outreach platforms — like The Daily Show and Twitter — have come up more than once, few have been as aggressive as Nass' group about advocating for the elimination of certain planks in the party's platform.
But Jimmy LaSalvia, the former executive director of the conservative gay organization GOProud and a board member for Voices of Conservative Youth, said embracing gay rights is an essential step the party must take.
"It's especially important that conservative organizations recognize the world we live in today, and I am pleased that VOCY is making the effort to engage with young gay Americans because gay people are very much a part of America in 2013," LaSalvia said.
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88 Funniest Signs From This Summer
Humans sure do like making signs. There’s an 88% chance that you’ll laugh at at least one of these.
Running for mayor in Germany.
Via reddit.com
A redditor then made the perfect gif.
Via reddit.com
Via transitionmarketing.tumblr.com
Every sign has a story...
Via i.imgur.com
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9 Longform Stories We're Reading This Week
Do you know where your unagi comes from? This week, BuzzReads explores the strange, cutthroat world of baby eel fisherman. Read that and other stories from BuzzFeed and the rest of the web.
The Eel World: Inside Maine's Wild Elver Turf War — BuzzReads
In an economically depressed Maine county, Bill Sheldon is the kingpin of a $40 million baby-eel empire that may be doomed to extinction. Peter Andrey Smith finds out what happens when a community full of armed fishermen and elver dealers stop being polite and start getting real. Read it at BuzzReads.
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The Gangster in the Huddle — Rolling Stone
Paul Solotaroff's much talked about piece about how former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez came to be on trial for murder. This run in with the law is only his most recent; why did the NFL turn a blind eye? Read it at Rolling Stone.
Josh Reynolds / AP
“¡Libertad!”: Cuban Metal Bands Get Their First Taste Of Freedom — BuzzReads
After spending their lives making extreme music under oppressive circumstances, a handful of Cuban bands — with the help of writer David Peisner and a filmmaker — finally got the chance to play in the U.S. The hardest part: deciding whether they could ever go home again. Read it at BuzzReads.
Photograph by Tracey Noelle Luz
The Outsiders: How Can Millennials Change Washington If They Hate It – The Atlantic
Ron Fournier discusses a dichotomy: while Millennials have an incredible volunteer spirit, they're unlikely to see government as a means to change the world. As Boomers retire, this will leave an unfortunate hole in Washington. Read it at The Atlantic.
Photography by Richard A. Bloom for The Atlantic
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Nelson Mandela Still In The Hospital, South Africa's President Says
Contradicting earlier reports that Mandela had been discharged, the anti-apartheid leader “is still in hospital in Pretoria and remains in a critical but stable condition,” South African President Jacob Zuma said in a statement Saturday.
Nelson Mandela
Chris Jackson / Getty Images
After news agencies claimed Mandela had been discharged from a hospital Saturday, President Jacob Zuma issued a statement saying the reports were "incorrect."
Reports by BBC News, Sky News, and CNN from earlier:
The BBC was first to report that Mandela had returned to his Johannesburg home.
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Japanese Velociraptor Prank Is The King Of Pranks
Amusing, yes, but also terrifying.
So imagine you're this guy, just leaving the office at the end of the working day.
Via youtube.com
When this happens.
And then this happens.
Via youtube.com
You'd be overcome with panic and terror, right?
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The Most Ridiculous And Fabulous Recreation Of Lady Gaga's Live "Applause" Performance
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32 Life Lessons From 30 Rock's Jack Donaghy
Your favorite mentor will be with you forever.
Learn how to make an entrance.
NBC / Via youtube.com
Dress to impress.
NBC / Via russellshawblog.com
Seriously. Clothes reflect how people see you.
NBC / Via winchsterr.tumblr.com
Master the element of surprise.
NBC / Via izifunny.com
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14 Magical Rounds Of Harry Potter "F@#K, Marry, Kill"
Perhaps one of the most heated debates since the Goblin Rebellions Of 1612.
Matt Ortile / Courtesy of Warner Bros.
Courtesy of Warner Bros.
Courtesy of Warner Bros.
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51 Reasons To Crave A Mint Themed Wedding
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17 Reasons To Love Music In August
Catch up on the month’s best songs, albums, and moments with new music by Lady Gaga, Miley Cyrus, Drake, King Krule, Earl Sweatshirt, and more.
Katy Perry's "Roar" and Sara Bareilles' "Brave"
Many have accused Katy Perry of ripping Sara Bareilles' "Brave" off to make her new hit "Roar," which is fair because the two songs sound basically identical. Also, Katy Perry at one point acknowledged in a tweet how much she liked "Brave," which is somewhat incriminating. The outrage has been pretty minimal, though, and maybe because no one takes either singer very seriously, lots of people just started making mashups of the two songs. In some cases, you end up with a far more beautiful song in the process. This all just proves that no one is really demanding authenticity in vaguely inspirational major key pop ballads. – Ryan Broderick
Diarrhea Planet, I'm Rich Beyond Your Wildest Dreams
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Working Full Time: Expectations Vs. Reality
So, what you’re saying is that I can’t take a nap at my desk?
Expectation: I will make my lunch each morning as to save money to pay for my newfound bills.
Reality: The Jimmy John sandwich artists literally know me by name at this point and were surprised when I didn’t order tuna.
Via giphy.com
Expectation: If I go to sleep at a reasonable time I won’t be so tired when my alarm goes off at 6 a.m.
Reality: Went to bed at 10 and still pressed snooze 8 times.
Via giphy.com
Expectation: I will make great changes to my wardrobe and totally look the part of a 20-something professional working in the city.
Reality: My shirt is wrinkled because it was on the floor.
Via giphy.com
Expectation: I will be so organized at work and be so productive before noon.
Reality: Spent an hour making sure my email signature looked legit.
Via giphy.com
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Never Use Stock Video Footage In Your Political Ad
Oopsy daisy .
Liberal Party video.
Next month, on September 22nd, Germany is holding a federal election to determine the 598 members of the Bundestag, the main federal legislative house of Germany.
The above clip is the official election video released August 26th of the FDB (Freie Demokratische Partei — Free Democratic Party), a liberal party that currently has 93 parliamentary members in the Bundestag.
Notice the happy cycling family shot at 1:20.
The below clip is the official election video released August 22nd of the NDP (Nationaldemokratische Partei Deutschlands — National Democratic Party), the far-right party known as the neo-Nazi party in Germany. It currently has zero seats in the Bundestag.
Notice the same happy cycling family shot at 1:08.
At least both parties aren't overspending on their campaign ads.
Neo-Nazi Party video. Lots of blond-haired tykes here.
Via osocio.org
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The Most Fab And Drab Celebrity Outfits Of The Week
You voted — here are the results. Surprise! Miley takes first place.
5. Ciara Leaving NBC Studios In New York
With 783 "FAB" votes.
Spartano/MaxNY/FAMEFLYNET PICTURE / buzzfeed.com
4. Taylor Swift At The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards
With 796 "FAB" votes.
Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images / buzzfeed.com
3. Allison Williams At The 2013 MTV Video Music Awards
With 797 "FAB" votes.
Jamie McCarthy / Getty Images / buzzfeed.com
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The 24 Greatest Things That Could Ever Possibly Happen To You
“If you can see it, then you can do it. If you just believe it, there’s nothing to it.” –R. Kelly, I Believe I Can Fly
You could catch someone taking a selfie in a one-way mirror:
Via reddit.com
Your dad could wear short shorts in order to support you after your mom called your shorts "slutty":
You could catch a break with the IRS:
Via reddit.com
You could use technology to force a lazy Walmart employee to go and find you a new XBox:
Via reddit.com
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What's Wrong With This Photo Of Robin Thicke?
When you see it…
Have a look at this photo allegedly taken at a VMA after-party.
Twitter: @JenLeadley / Via nypost.com
Did you see it? Here, let this tweet — directed at Robin Thicke's wife Paula Patton — be your guide:
Directed at his wife? That is cold. (And a bit suspicious.)
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