Some major changes were rolled out here in the wee hours in the morning, though they may not be particularly apparent, as many of them are aimed at search engine optimization, hence Frans has dubbed it "the SEO release." Frans made this forum post outlining the changes for those who are interested in what's going on under the hood, which includes new URL structure for articles and single-story views and those single story views now include a new sharing widget, related story links via Google, and 75% less ugly. Huzzah and kudos to Frans.

R.I.P.: Robert B. Parker, Best-Selling Mystery Writer, Dies at 77. Thanks Joker961.

SEO Links:	Thanks Ant and Mike Martinez.
Play:	Defense 1942. Mecharon.
Links:	16 Awesome Fictional Firearms. Thanks Slashdot. Charting the Beatles. Thanks Devicer. A Timeline of Film's Favorite High School Nerds. Thanks Digg.
Science:	Too much sitting can kill: Official. Analysis shows genetic link between major mood disorders.
Images:	LEGO Diablo.
Media:	Insane Chinese CGI depicting the Leno/O'Brian Dust-up. Thanks Digg. Restricted Trailer For MacGruber.