Greetings from the Capitol of our great nation! I tried to get Obama to do an interview for the site, but he was busy, and the secret service did not appreciate me trying to get into the White House via fence hopping. Oh well, maybe next time. On to the news.
STORY OF THE WEEK (1 hr. read)
What: Department Of Justice Releases Ferguson Report
Why: Because although the DOJ found Darren Wilson to be innocent, the findings against the Ferguson police department in total is damning. Read the full report here. Related – Obama remarks on 50 years since Selma.
ECONOMIC THING OF THE WEEK (3 min. read)
What: Yup, We’re Screwed
Why: Because law school was a terrible choice.
TECH THING OF THE WEEK (2 min. read)
What: The iWatch Lives
Why: Because Apple events have changed the world multiple times, and this is the first time in years that they are introducing a new product.
CAR THING OF THE WEEK (4 min. look)
What: Mercedes-Benz F 015
Why: Because this thing is driving itself around SF this week. Please bring it to me if you catch it.
SPORTS THING OF THE WEEK (2 min. read)
What: Say It Ain’t So!
Why: Because the 49ers owners are quickly becoming my least favorite part of the team. Second only to the new stadium.
MOVIE THING OF THE WEEK (3 min. read)
What: A Bad Week In Movies
Why: Because people had better things to do I guess.
MUSIC THING OF THE WEEK (3.5 min. listen)
What: Hey I Just Met You And I Really Like You
Why: Because Carley Rae Jepsen is back for more.
PHOTOGRAPHY THING OF THE WEEK (4 min. look)
What: At Least The Ad Is A Good Idea
Why: Because these are the best stock photos you need.
BLOG THING OF THE WEEK (3 min. read)
What: Matt Haughey Steps Down From Running Metafilter
Why: Because Metafilter is one of the best run blogs on the Internet (besides Webtacular World, of course).
VIDEO GAME THING OF THE WEEK (10 min. browse)
What: GDC And PAX East
Why: Because that’s a lot of game news for one weekend. Also, I’m stoked for the potential for VR, which stole the show.
INTERNET THINGS OF THE WEEK (∞)
What: Hockey Hair Glory; Be Cool; Oh, So THAT’S Where I Left You!
Why: Because Internet.
THING YOU SHOULD GET BRIAN OF THE WEEK
What: Mercedes-Benz F 015
Why: Because Brian deserves it.
Webtacularly yours,
Brian
Managing Editor, Webtacular World
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