Just because they’re in the background doesn’t make them any less important.
Which Random Disney Background Character Are You?
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NASCAR Is Pumped About Daniel Suarez, Its First Full-Time Latino Driver
Daniel Suarez has been lighting it up as part of NASCAR’s Drive for Diversity program. In news first given to BuzzFeed, Joe Gibbs Racing announces Tuesday that Suarez is joining the NASCAR Nationwide Series.
NASCAR, which has long wanted to broaden the appeal of its sport, announced Tuesday morning that Daniel Suarez will become the first full-time Latino and first Mexican driver in its Nationwide series, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing.
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How Good Are You At Spelling?
Let’s see how much attention you were paying in class.
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Martin O'Malley Makes New Friends, Keeps Old Ties In New Hampshire
The governor is spending a lot of time in the early primary state these days.
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When he arrived on Sunday afternoon at the small, shaded park in Somersworth, N.H., Martin O'Malley cut across the lawn, looking for an old friend. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, his boss three decades ago on the Gary Hart campaign, was about to leave the Democratic county picnic when O'Malley wrapped her in a hug.
About an hour later, after a short speech and dozens of handshakes, O'Malley was greeted by a new familiar face, when Louise Korn, a 70-year-old Democrat from the nearby city of Rochester, approached his picnic table. "I met you in 2012, and we're still working for you," she said. "I'll see you when you're president."
"Hey, thank you," O'Malley replied. "I accept your nomination!"
The stop in Somersworth, an annual picnic for the Strafford County Democratic Committee, marked the Maryland governor's third trip in nine months to New Hampshire, home to the first presidential primary. Many attendees had met O'Malley before, underscoring his political and personal ties to the state.
Some relationships stretch back three decades, to the 1984 campaign, when a Hart staffer arranged for O'Malley to stay on a friend's floor in Manchester. Others are still fresh. Democrats in the state remember the governor's speech late last year at the party's Jefferson-Jackson dinner, about fighting crime as mayor of Baltimore. Or they recall seeing him afterward, at the Puritan Backroom bar in Manchester, playing with Marty Quirk, the Irish musician about town.
After years of campaigning for Democrats in the state — and more recently, as he's considered pursuing his own White House bid — O'Malley has become a somewhat familiar figure on the New Hampshire political scene.
"Now I'm starting to see people that remind me that we met," O'Malley said in an interview at the picnic, before he left to headline a fundraiser for New Hampshire state senate candidates. "What I hadn't fully appreciated until that Jefferson-Jackson dinner about a year ago was the number of people I had met in coming here almost every four years for somebody," he said, ticking off names like John Kerry, Hillary Clinton, and Maggie Hassan, the current governor.
"I've made other new friends in the course of things," O'Malley said. "People have been very kind to me here in the early going."
Kathleen Kelley Arnold, an active Democrat whose father hosted O'Malley in 1984, has watched the governor develop those relationships over the last 30 years. "He has some strong ties in New Hampshire," said Kelley Arnold, whose husband is running for Manchester mayor. "I probably didn't recognize it at the beginning, but he certainly has kept those strong connections going."
O'Malley has also gotten the attention of a new generation of activists in the state. After the Jefferson-Jackson dinner last fall, he was joined at the Puritan Backroom by a bevy of young aides and volunteers from Shaheen's ongoing Senate campaign — many of whom had never met or seen O'Malley until that night.
"They loved him," said Will Kanteres, a Manchester real estate executive who worked with O'Malley on the Hart campaign. "They could relate to him on a generational level."
The governor has barely registered on the early 2016 polls — some surveys show him at under 1% — and would face a very deep fundraising challenge to compete against Clinton. Hart, the U.S. senator from Colorado who went up Vice President Walter Mondale, was polling just as poorly before his upset in the primary. Friends from that campaign talk about the Hart experience often. Some say the memory drives O'Malley forward. Others cast Clinton as a Mondale.
"We say we don't believe in miracles," said Dan Calegari, a senior Hart aide who helped get the win in New Hampshire. "Martin and I and the others participated in one. After seeing it once, why can't it happen again?"
In Somersworth, O'Malley didn't dismiss the comparison. "Perhaps these things are cyclical, but I do sense a tremendous yearning out there that was also present in 1984 for a new generation of leadership and to hear a new perspective from a new generation of leaders that will help us solve our problems," he said. "That's very resonant now. Maybe that's part of what people are hearing or saying."
"Everywhere we go, Democratic activists will say phrases like, 'I'm glad we have new leaders,' 'It's good to hear from new leaders,'" O'Malley went on. "I hear that a lot. I heard that here. I heard it in Iowa. I heard it in Mississippi the other night."
"Maybe that's what they see."
Dan O'Neil, an alderman in Manchester and a friend of O'Malley's, said Democrats in the state are still waiting to see what Hillary Clinton does, but recognize that "she has not been here," he said. (Clinton has not returned to New Hampshire since the 2008 primary, but she is scheduled to appear in Iowa next month, at the state's premier Democratic Party event, the Iowa Steak Fry.)
"When they meet with O'Malley one-on-one, he's very personal. That's important," said O'Neil. "They expect politicians to reach out and touch you here."
A staffer for Ready for Hillary, the super PAC gathering an extensive list of Clinton supporters, also attended the picnic, a "Ready" button pinned to her lapel. The group maintains a Northeast headquarters, located in Manchester.
Lou D'Allesandro, a longtime state senator, referred to "the Hillary situation." Other candidates enjoy "pockets of support" in New Hampshire, he said, but Clinton's fanbase would be "hard to crack at this point in time" for anyone.
David Lang, the president of the Professional Firefighters of New Hampshire, a powerful group in the state, said he's also heard from Joe Biden, another possible candidate. The vice president invited Lang to "come over and say hello" at the airport as he was traveling during a recent visit to the state, Lang said.
But still, O'Malley maintains a notable distinction in the state: He is the only Democrat openly acting like a presidential candidate. He is raising money for his PAC, visiting early voting states, and campaigning aggressively for Democratic candidates.
O'Malley's efforts have become more aggressive in recent months. After tens of thousands of immigrant minors flooded the U.S.-Mexico border — and as President Obama seemed open to expedite deportations — O'Malley called the children "refugees" and argued they be given due process. The White House called O'Malley to complain and then leaked the call to the press. ("I just focused on what we could do together," the governor said Sunday. "And I'm far more concerned about what happens to these kids than I am about whether somebody in the White House press office got their feelings hurt.")
In April, O'Malley convened more than 60 people at the Baltimore Hilton for lunch and a discussion about his record in Maryland, the 2014 midterm races, and his path forward. The group included friends, former advisers, and political supporters he's known for years from Maryland and other states.
After lunch, a group discussion veered into questions about O'Malley's decision-making process ahead of the 2016 race. One attendee described the meeting as a "brainstorming" session with the people he's close to. "The feeling was overwhelming, 'Martin, run. Go ahead and do it," the person said.
The scene was the same at a "young professionals" event late last month in Washington that helped raise money for O'Malley's PAC.
"There was palpable energy there," said one former aide who attended and still sounded surprised weeks later by the crowd. The two-floor venue, at a bar called Local 16, was filled with people. At one point, the person recalled, he turned to another former O'Malley staffer and said, "Oh my god, this is real."
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21 Socially Awkward Situations For Forgetful People
“Sorry, what was your name again?”
Talking to people you've shared a class or worked with for years.
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"So, how do you two know each other?"
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Putting something down anywhere for just one second.
"It was literally just here a second ago. HOW COULD IT HAVE GOT LOST IN THAT TIME?"
Walking into a room to do something.
"I...came in here to do a thing. A very important thing..."
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The Heartfelt Speech This Coach Gave His Little League Team After The World Series Left Them In Tears
After they lost the game, Dave Belisle told them: “I love you guys. I’m gonna love you forever.”
ESPN captured the moment on camera yesterday. You can watch it here:
"Heads up high. Heads up high. I've gotta see your eyes, guys. There's no disappointment in your effort – in the whole tournament, the whole season. It's been an incredible journey.
We fought. Look at the score – 8-7, 12-10 in hits. We came to the last out. We didn't quit. That's us! Boys, that's us!
The only reason why I'll probably end up shedding a tear is that this is the last time I'm going to coach you guys. But I'm going to bring back with me, the coaching staff is going to bring back, you guys are going to bring back that no one other team can provide – that's pride. Pride.
You're going to take that for the rest of your lives, what you provided for the town of Cumberland. You had the whole place jumping, right? You had the whole state jumping. You had New England jumping. You had ESPN jumping. OK? You want to know why? They like fighters. They like sportsmen. They like guys who don't quit. They like guys who play the game the right way. If everyone would play baseball like the Cumberland Americans, this would be the greatest game.
The lessons you guys have learned along the journey, you're never going to forget. We're going to have some more fun. We have two more days of fun. When you walk around this ballpark in the next couple of days, they're going to look at you and say: "Hey, you guys were awesome!'
Everybody has said: You guys are awesome. Awesome. Awesome. Absolutely awesome.
It's OK to cry, because we're not going to play baseball together any more. But we're going to be friends forever. Friends forever. Our Little League careers have ended on the most positive note that could ever be. OK? Ever be.
There's only going to be one team that's going to walk out of here as World Series champions. Only one. We got down to the nitty-gritty. We're one of the best teams in the world. Think about that for a second. In the world! Right?
So, we need to go see our parents, because they're so proud of you. One more thing. I want a big hug. I want everyone to come in here for one big hug. One big hug, then we're going to go celebrate. Then we're going to go back home to a big parade.
I love you guys. I'm gonna love you forever. You've given me the most precious moment in my athletic and coaching career, and I've been coaching a long time – a looooong time. I'm getting to be an old man. I need memories like this, I need kids like this. You're all my boys. You're the boys of summer.
So, for the last time, we're going to yell 'Americans': One, two three – Americans!
OK. Good job. Let's go. Time to go.
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44 Vintage Photos That Show How Fast Australia Has Changed
Today marks 175 years since the invention of photography.
Today is World Photo Day, marking 175 years since the invention of photography.
Bega Women's cricket team, NSW. Date unknown.
This is the oldest known surviving photograph taken in Australia, snapped in 1845.
Dr William Bland, an ex-convict, was a prominent surgeon, humanitarian, social reformer and inventor. This daguerreotype is the earliest known surviving photograph taken in Australia.
The first Druggist's Shop in Melbourne: Collins Street, circa 1857.
Flickr: statelibraryofvictoria_collections / Creative Commons
Daguerreotype of Stephen King and a young woman, circa 1859.
"Daguerreotype in embossed leatherette case of Stephen King junior and a young woman, possibly his sister Matilda, who is doing needlework. King was a member of the John McDouall Stuart Expedition." Source: State Library of SA.
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University Of Alabama Student Brags Her Sorority Doesn't Have Black Members, Gets Kicked Out
The school has launched an investigation after a Chi Omega sister sent a racist Snapchat over the weekend. Two black women did pledge the sorority on bid day.
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"What was expressed is absolutely reprehensible and completely inconsistent with Chi Omega's values and policies," Whitney Plumpton said. "Chi Omega took swift disciplinary action in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures."
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Cats On Instagram Vs Cats In Reality
Some things no filter can fix.
Cat cuddles on Instagram.
Cat cuddles in reality.
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Sleeping with your cat on Instagram.
Sleeping with your cat in reality.
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Alex Metric's "Heart Weighs A Ton" Video Will Make You Believe In The Magic Of Dance
In the London producer’s new video, a 60-year-old’s dreams of becoming a performer are gloriously fulfilled.
The video for U.K. producer Alex Metric's excellent single, "Heart Weighs a Ton," documents the life of a man named Glenn Bruno.
Bruno is 60, lives in Los Angeles, and on the surface lives a pretty routine life. For work, he assembles smoke alarms.
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OWSLA / Big Beat
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This Sarcastic Guide To Using Hashtags On Instagram Is #Perfect
Graphic designer Djordje Djukanovic wants to show you how to label your pictures with #hashtags without looking like an #amateur.
When you're new to Instagram, it can be hard to know what pictures to post.
But it can be even trickier for newbies to get their heads around this hashtag business.
Inspired by his own friends' accounts, Djukanovic has some tongue-in-cheek hashtag suggestions for popular types of Instagram posts.
Gym selfies
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Watch The Evolution Of Texting In The Past Decade Of Film
We’ve come a long way .
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Sometimes in film, the simplest, most elemental parts of our lives are the hardest to capture accurately. In this clip, Tony Zhou from Every Frame A Painting, breaks down how we moved from the intolerably cheesy and completely unrealistic texting depictions of shows like Dexter, to the now-standard on-screen convention.
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"SNL" Cast Members And Alumni Remember Announcer Don Pardo
Saturday nights will never be the same.
On Monday night, news broke that longtime Saturday Night Live announcer Don Pardo died at the age of 96.
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Don't You Dare Wake This Cat Up Or Else It'll Yell At You Real Bad
It’s like when anything at all wakes you up before your alarm is set to go off. You will literally lose your mind.
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What's The Funniest Thing A Child Has Ever Said To You?
Kids say the darndest things, amiright?
For the most part, children are pretty amazing.
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23 Everyday Objects That Are Delighted To See You
YES HELLO I AM INDEED A TOILET.
This ecstatic trash receptacle.
This cheery doorjamb.
This peaceable and potassium-riddled banana.
This beaming gauge.
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28 Times The Teens Of "Dawson's Creek" Sulked On A Dock
More like Dockson’s Creek .
"This dock tethers me to the earth. Without it, I will float away on a cloud of my own sadness."
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"What are all these happy people doing here on our sad dock?"
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"I wore a sweater, but now it's too warm for a sweater. All is lost."
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"Someone asked me why I was wearing a bowling shirt, when this is clearly not a bowling shirt."
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This Inspiring NYC Stylist Spends Every Sunday Giving Haircuts To The Homeless
#BeAwesomeToSomebody
Meet Mark Bustos, a 30-year-old hairstylist at Three Square Studio, a posh New York City salon.
Every Sunday, Bustos goes around the city offering haircuts to people who can't afford them.
He told the Huffington Post: "The feeling was so rewarding, I decided to bring the positive energy back to New York City."
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What Kind Of Pizza Are You?
In God We Crust.
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29 Things Everyone Who Went To The Lycée Charles De Gaulle Will Understand
Voulez vous parler franglais?
You got used to explaining that this isn't where you went to school.
Sweet, fruity education.
Carol VanHook / Creative Commons / Via Flickr: librariesrock
You were a jaded commuter by the age of 12.
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You know how to tie a scarf, which is important because a courant d'air might incapacitate you for life.
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Life wasn't worth living if you didn't have a K-Way.
Pronounced "kaweh" bien sure.
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