Was the GOP dumb to plan its convention in Florida during hurricane season?

THE ROMNEY CAMPAIGN Was the GOP dumb to plan its convention in Florida during hurricane season? Tropical Storm Isaac has upset Mitt Romney's much-hyped coronation, and some critics are berating Republicans for setting themselves up for failure NASA Remembering Neil Armstrong: A humble hero and legendary astronaut "That's one small step for [a] man, one giant leap for mankind," Armstrong said as he set foot on the moon and inspired generations of people around the world THE APPLE UNIVERSE Why the iPad Mini is getting its own October launch event: 4 theories The Apple rumor mill is convinced we'll get a new iPhone in September, and a new, smaller iPad in October. Why not just have one event? OSAMA BIN LADEN The many threats facing the Navy SEALs' tell-all author: A guide Now that Matthew Bissonnette has been IDed as one of the commandos who killed Osama bin Laden, revenge-seeking jihadists are eagerly calling for his death SEX AND RELATIONSHIPS Morning-after photos: The latest sexy wedding trend After you've documented the cake-cutting, the first kiss, and the bouquet toss, how about memorializing your first night of married passion? NASA The Curiosity rover: The jaw-dropping HD footage of its descent to Mars New footage allows earthlings to visualize the "seven minutes of terror" the Mars rover endured as it made its descent onto Martian soil FROM OUR PARTNERS AT AOL 14 amazing treehouses: A slideshow Treehouses aren't just for kids. With expansive skylights, spiral staircases, and modern luxuries, these arboreal abodes will make you long for a life in the woods SEE ALL CARTOONS SLATE Isaac following "eerily similar" path to Katrina NEW YORK MAGAZINE The lesbian couple trying to scare straight people in Provincetown NEWSER James Holmes warned classmates: I'm 'bad news' TECCA 20 spectacular space images SALON Study: Political conservatives more likely to twist facts Bringing up (unaffordable) baby The out-of-whack cost of childcare in America — and more in our collection of surprising facts and figures         Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser.  unsubscribe from this list | update subscription preferences | privacy policy  Copyright © 2012 The Week, All rights reserved.