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Is famed investor Warren Buffet an enabler of “too big to fail?” [The Street] Forbes releases its list of the world’s 100 most powerful women. [Forbes] Ever wonder how Apple is run from the inside? A look inside the halls of the world’s most popular tech company. [Fortune] Fears grow that August employment data will reveal a net loss in jobs. [CNBC] Disappearing money. A look at economics and the Federal Reserve from the left. [Huffington Post] Sweating after a workout may be disgusting, but it’s also good for you. [CNN Video] Sorry ladies, Surgeon General says the inconvenience of redoing your hair after exercising is annoying but it’s no excuse. [NY Times] Can you have too much of a healthy thing? (The answer’s yes.) [Huffington Post] If female action movie stars are as thin as supermodels, how are we supposed to believe they’re strong enough to defeat the bad guys. [NY Magazine] Some FAQ’s about the recent earthquake answered. [cnn.com] New technology for fishermen can help to protect marine species while at the same time not hampering the fishermen’s ability make a living and put fish on our table. [nytimes.com] Two interesting maps about the effects of climate change thus far. [latimes.com] State Fairs across the country typically receive exposure for their unusual, deep-fried and unhealthy meals. Kentucky is one upping every other state by banning bicycles from the fairgrounds. Now you cannot even shed some calories on your ride home after eating the deep-fried Twinkie. [brokensidewalk.com] The Politics of Speed Nissan has run into several problems as the drivers of its trucks and SUVs are reporting transmission failures. [New York Times] High-MPG SUVs and trucks are the wrong answers to the question of improving fuel economy. At least according to this Prius and Leaf driver. [Huffington Post] More on the demise of the Mazda RX-8 and the “nice” 2012 Toyota Camry. [Jalopnik] Here the question is posed: is the Fiat 500 out of Italy New York’s new “It car?” [New York Observer] It is official that the most expensive car ever sold publicly is a 1957 Ferrari Testa Rossa prototype that sold for $14.9 million on August 20th. [Jalopnik]
Steve Jobs resigns as CEO of Apple. [Bloomberg] Texas Governor Rick Perry makes powerful bid for Republican front-runner. [Politico] Glenn Beck speaks at the Temple Mount: no word on whether he plans to ride a donkey. [Guardian] Former Vice-President Dick Cheney says his soon-to-be-released autobiography will have “heads exploding” in D.C. [MSNBC] The Politics of Laughter Devastation in downtown Washington D.C. after yesterday’s earthquake. [picture] How did I die exactly? [Feel Afraid] One more dog comic. Just for laughs. [Gun Show] Every single time. [comic] Oh David, that little scamp. [pictures] The Popsicle joke writers no longer seem to be trying. [picture] The neglected and often ridiculed Los Angeles River is now open for kayaking and canoeing. Could this be a new beginning for the butt of so many L.A. jokes? [CNN] Read one reporter’s harrowing journey alongside a prisoner in Guantanamo…and their attempt to leave. [Esquire] Keep yourself posted on news about Hurricane Irene; emergency officials say the storm could be the first one to seriously threaten the U.S. in three years. [NY Times] Jaleel White, also known as Urkel, is making a comeback as the stylish star of the Cee Lo music video Cry Baby. [GQ] One presidential candidate who isn’t getting as much media attention as the rest: Ron Paul. [Politico] Jann Wenner, the founder of Rolling Stone and the owner of US Weekly and Men’s Journal, is getting a divorce. Could a divorce settlement be the end of the Wenner media empire? [NY Magazine] Here’s a list of the top magazines you’re likely to find in doctors’ offices and hair salons. The results might surprise you. [Ad Age] Writer David Foster Wallace’s colloquial writing could be said to be the first voice of the Internet age. [NY Times] Try some amateur reporting with Storyful, a website that allows you link tweets, videos and images to tell a story. [Storyful] Have you ever heard of a mankini before? What about jeggings? Have no fear! You can now find them in the Oxford dictionary! [Glamour] Have you heard? Sex and the City 3 could be coming to a theater near you! [MSNBC] In what was deemed our own ‘royal wedding,’ Kim Kardashian wedded Kris Humphries this past weekend. Check out the first pics of her gown: [US Magazine] Say what? There is a new fashion capital! Check out what city took the top spot: [Glamour] Politics of Tech If you haven’t already heard, Google has acquired Motorola Mobility. Very nice get for Google as they look to expand more into the mobile market. [The Google Blog] A 13-year-old boy increased the efficiency of solar panels by 20-50 percent by using them to mimic the form of tree branches and leaves. Wow, way to go, kid! [The Atlantic Wire] A restaurant in North Carolina is being forced to pay $30,450 in statutory fees for “illegally playing” four unlicensed songs. This should be illegal. [techdirt] 27,000 South Koreans are suing Apple for $26 million for claimed privacy violations due to location information. [MSNBC] Google wants to map the Amazon river like they have done with streetview. Please do! [BBC]
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