The best of the internet, chopped into tiny bits and grilled for your enjoyment. Author George R.R. Martin had some exciting news for his fans on his "Not-a-Blog" at the end of last week: HBO exercised its option and purchased the television rights to A Game of Thrones. He cautions not to get too excited, as this still doesn't necessarily mean a TV show based on his fantasy novel is in the works; the project......

The shapeless dough of the internet, formed into tasty pellets and baked to perfection, just for you. You've probably heard about the scandals arising around Senator George Allen. The man has been accused of often using the "N" word in his younger days, and is on tape calling one of his opponent's campaign volunteers a "macaca," which is an ethnic slur in some North African countries. Well, just in case he's managed to miss insulting......

The shapeless dough of the internet, formed into tasty pellets and baked to perfection, just for you. Wendy's Training video rap! So awful and mind-destroying, we had to pass it on to you. (Via) Wil Wheaton is reviewing old episodes of ST:TNG on TV Squad now?! That's so awesome. And don't worry, he pulls no punches. He's particularly brutal when speaking about one Ensign Wesley Crusher... (Via) The trailer for Flags of Our Fathers (Eastwood's......

Even though we are way way past school age, we still get a little melancholy at the close of summer. Fortunately, our friends across the -ist network know that the shenanigans don't need to end just because the big yellow buses are back on the roads. So, grab your sunscreen and your favorite hangover cure, as we take a tour of end of summer fun from -ist cities all over the damn place. SFist Tourist......

If it weren't for our life as an -ist, we're not sure we'd ever leave our apartment. Fortunately, to fully -ist, one must seek out the new, the fresh, and the unknown. Brand new, or just new to us, that's what we're all about this week. Phillyist keeps it fresh by getting a new motto, learning to prioritize, and taking in an experimental indie rock show. Torontoist does their first post in franglais, gets ready......