The Internet exploded with delight and amazement at the nuptial news, while reverberations of the Facebook IPO continued. The NASDAQ debut of Facebook was the second-biggest such deal in history, and we had plenty of analysis and info about that on our weekend plates at the same time. Beyond that, there was a cacophonous cornucopia of delights, refreshingly eclectic in their variety and practically begging you to click and read each and every one.
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News & Opinion Essentials
Who is Zuckerberg’s Bride, Priscilla Chan? [PICS]
Mark Zuckerberg’s Very Big Week [PICS]
What You Can Learn From Zynga’s Cool Company Culture [PICS]
‘Harry Potter’ Web Series Made by Hardcore Potter Fans with Skills
Ecommerce in China: How the World’s Biggest Market Buys Online
SpaceX Replaces Faulty Rocket Valve for Space Station Flight
Microsoft Launches So.Cl Network Amid Facebook Hubbub
Top 10 Twitter Pics of the Week
Pakistan Blocks Twitter, Citing ‘Blasphemy’ [VIDEO]
Facebook Has Gone Public in More Ways Than You Might Think
Anonymous Hackers Claim to Take Down Chicago Police Website
China Approves Google’s Motorola Mobility Deal [VIDEO]
Will Facebook Reduce Taxes By Going International?
Changed Windows 8 Desktop Revealed, Interface Improved [VIDEO]
On Facebook IPO Day, Twitter Sentiment Correlated With Share Price
Sunday Solar Eclipse: How to Safely Photograph the ‘Ring of Fire’
SpaceX No Stranger to Launch-Day Rocket Glitches
Get a Ride in the Synergy Airplane for Pledging $100 or More [VIDEO]
Facebook Is Worth More Than McDonald’s and 4 Other Giant Brands
The Best U.S. Cities for Tech Jobs Might Surprise You [VIDEO]
The State of Windows 8: Cheap Upgrades, Better Apps [RUMORS]
SpaceX’s Historic Launch Aborted at Last Second [VIDEO]
Google Further Integrates Google+ Profiles Into Gmail [VIDEO]
Why Digital Accelerates Political Change
Former Yahoo COO Who Almost Bought Facebook Shows Up on IPO Day
Helpful Resources
Terefic Takes the Guesswork Out of Job References
5 Fascinating Things We Learned From Reddit This Week
5 Smart Companies Using Tech For Good
Mobile Marketing by the Numbers [INFOGRAPHIC]
44 Digital Media Resources You May Have Missed
6 Ways to Get a Tech Job Without a Tech Degree
7 Hot Startup Tips for Raising a Killer Seed Round
9 Top Comments on Mashable This Week
Why Social Learning Benefits Your Business
How to Open a Beer Bottle With a Chainsaw [VIDEO]
Weekend Leisure
SNL’s ‘Lazy Sunday 2′ Hits the Web
10 Delightful Nyan Cat Accessories
Ca$h Cats: Tumblr’s 20 Funniest Filthy Rich Felines
7 Fun Accessories for Your Geeky Pet
Ebay a Hassle? Check Out This Platform for Secondhand Fashion
English Premier League: The Social Media Season
Hey Space Geeks: Help This Guy Build a Real Starship Enterprise [VIDEO]
How to Watch the SpaceX Launch Online
Which TV Shows Are Getting the Most Social Buzz During Finales Week?