Abby Sunderland: Australian Team Makes Contact With Teen Sailor
Missing and feared lost at sea, Abby Sunderland successfully linked up with an Australian search-and-rescue team early Friday morning.
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Why are Snooki and John McCain Tweeting At Each Other?
Over taxes, of course.
Quotes: Twitter User on Google Background Change
If Apple ran Google.com, they would’ve never added a background image. They would’ve made the white background whiter.
— JAYFANELLI, tweeting about Google’s one-day background change. (via Twitter)
Sports’ Longest Championship Droughts
The Chicago Blackhawks relieved a 49-year-old burden last night when they hoisted the Stanley Cup after a tense overtime game 6 win. Here are some of the other long-denied franchises in major sports.
Why Does Google Have a Background?
The search engine is looking a bit more colorful today.
Quotes: Oil Spill Kills the Twitter Fail Whale
“I’m sad to report that the oil spill in the gulf has killed the Twitter Fail Whale. Take a minute to remember the good times it brought us.”
— UNTRUE TWEETS, tweeting on the iconic Twitter whale, who comes out when the service …
Jack White and Conan: The Palest Duo Ever?
The duo has something in the works for Nashville tomorrow night.
Israel To Let Snack Food Into Gaza
Pressure must be getting to Israel, huh? After a widely-criticized raid on a flotilla that left nine dead, the country is ready to let up a bit by letting Chips Ahoy into Gaza.
The Gore Family: Continuing to Shed Marital Bonds
On the heels of Tipper and Al announcing their separation on June 1, Gore daughter Karenna and her husband, Andrew Schiff, are also parting ways. According to the New York Post, the two have been in marriage counseling for …
Quote: Radiohead’s Thom Yorke on the Music Industry
“[It’s] only a matter of time — months rather than years — before the music business establishment completely folds,”
— THOM YORKE, lead singer of Radiohead, on the music industry’s future. (via Spinner)
Jon Stewart Humbly Suggests Ass for Obama to Kick
Obama getting, um, stern? taciturn? slightly shy of angry? attracted the attention of Jon Stewart, who launched the president on Ass Quest 2010 on The Daily Show last night.
Glee Finale Thoughts From James Poniewozik
On his Tuned In blog, TIME TV critic James Poniewozik gives his take on the Glee finale and the show’s first season: “[The finale] makes me want to tell Glee what a coach might tell a team. That was an excellent effort. And it …