American TV Neglected the Saddest Story in the Olympics: I can't believe that the IOC would let something like this happen.

Very funny Buffy shout-out on last night's Colbert Report: A bold choice from Colbert.

Howard Schultz Explains How Square Will Caffeinate Starbucks: I think that the deal between Square and Starbucks is pretty interesting, but Steven Levy's article contains this familiar trope:

\"So here’s a reasonable scenario for the future. You’re walking down the street. It’s hot. The Starbucks a block away sends you a message that your favorite hot-weather order – venti skinny latte on ice — is available to you at a dollar off. You accept the offer, and with a few taps, add an almond biscotti to the tab. Then you stroll into the Starbucks. Everything is ready when you arrive – you simply pick it up, the barista checks out your punim, and you’re out the door.\"