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Missile Envy
Why spend billions on turbofans, alloys, and other missile parts when Adobe Photoshop costs around $650? Then again, perhaps the Iranian Revolutionary Guard doctored an image of Iran's missile tests because three missiles just didn't present the pleasing symmetry that four would. News organizations around the world picked up the photo of Iran flexing its missile muscle, including Yahoo! News, the Financial Times, and the Los Angeles Times. According to NPR , however,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Sex and the Sopranos
HBO , giddy over the success of its " Sex and the City: The Movie ," may be going back for another dose of Carrie and company. But, wait, that's not all! There are also rumors " The Sopranos " might be getting "made" for the big screen. Bada bing, indeed! We'd love to tell you HBO is planning a cross-over flick where characters from the two iconic shows meet up )"Samantha, meet Paulie Walnuts..."(, but the alleged plans actually involve two separate movies. And, please note,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Buzz Multiplex: Hell Before Earth
The Buzz Multiplex takes its summer destinations seriously this week, as Eddie Murphy visits Earth, Brendan Fraser goes to the center of it, and Ron Perlman as Hellboy goes straight to, well, New York. 1. " Hellboy II: The Golden Army " )PG-13(. Expect big box office from this sequel, now hovering in the top 1,000 searches, with its plot as light as cotton candy but special effects as heavy as a double-chocolate fudge brownie.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Airlines Want Your Help
Fed-up consumers are vocal about high gas prices, and airlines are hoping to take advantage of their anger. The troubled industry has asked its customers to write letters to Congress regarding the high price of oil. Our first reaction upon reading the news? The airlines have clearly lost their mindsâ"since when does Congress actually do anything? But, according to several articles within the Buzz, that may not be the point.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
The Secret Is Out
Being in the ABC Family way has taken on a whole new meaning. The cable network, a kind of Hallmark Channel for teens, has had its share of breakout hits )as breakout as you can get for a cable network(. Programs like " Kyle XY " and " Wildfire " have grappled with issues such as alienation, immigration, and, well, horses. Now the buzz surrounds " The Secret Life of the American Teenager ," which premiered July 1st and broke ABC Family records . No,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Quentin Hearts Brad
When Quentin Tarantino announces that he's making a movie, people listen. The auteur behind " Pulp Fiction " and " Kill Bill " recently revealed that he has not only finished the script for his next film )" Inglorious Bastards "(, he's already thinking about casting. According to several articles in the Buzz, Mr. Tarantino would love Brad Pitt for the lead in the World War II film. Alas, there may be a few snags with that plan. First, Mr.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Walk a Mile in McFly's Shoes
1989 was a big year. The Berlin Wall fell. The Exxon Valdez spilled its guts. And there were protests in China's Tiananmen Square . But those were just side attractions to the year's most memorable momentâ"the debut of Nike's " Air McFly " sneakers in " Back to the Future 2 ." The film, which largely took place in the year 2015, introduced viewers to many a futuristic wonder, but none were so iconic as the light blue high-tops worn by Michael J. Fox .
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Fire, Ice, and Total Darkness
Staycation? With glaciers splitting and total darkness taking over parts of the earth, this is no time to have your thighs stuck to the Barcalounger. Plan your trip to witness the natural universe at work... or re-stock the underground shelter and prepare for the end as you heed three recent Search signs of the Apocalypse. " Perito Moreno Glacier ." Glaciers rupture on a regular basis, but they usually have the decency to wait for the summer tourist season.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Mrs. McCain's New 'Do
The presidential election is like one really big reality show with one really big prize. Every move is analyzed and debated, so it should come as no surprise that Cindy McCain 's new hairdo)s( caused a bit of a stir in the Buzz. The wife of presumptive Republican nominee, Senator John McCain , lowered her locks and cameras took notice. The stately blonde normally keeps her tresses up in a bun, but she showcased not one, but two free-flowing styles this past weekend.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Sunscreen Under the Microscope
Anybody who's ever had a mom knows what it's like to wear gobs and gobs of sunscreen : Sticky but )we're told( necessary. However, a new study reveals that many sunscreens fail to work as advertised. Was Mom wrong all along? An article from LiveScience breaks it down. According to the Enviormental Working Group )EWG(, 80% of the roughly one thousand sunscreens analyzed provide "inadequate protection from the sun or contain harmful chemicals." Uh, oh. Furthermore,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Defining Moments
Searching for definitions online has long been a quick and dirty method to finding meaning. It's tempting, though, to read something deeper into the seemingly random patterns of "define." For instance, questions about " define nursing paradigms " likely stem from an educational assignment, but is there deep societal frustration that gives rise to the flurry of " define complacent " or " define apathetic " queries?
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Word Up
At a time when technology keeps shortening words to four letters or fewer, are dictionaries still meaningful? You betcha. Even when school's out )for most(, searches for dictionaries are up 14% compared to this same period last year. Throw in foreign language look-ups, and the need to know goes up 18%. Besides vocabulary, searches for medical dictionaries rose 63% compared to last year. And we thought " cyberchondria " was so last year . )No,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Scrabble Scramble
Philologists , rejoice. Wordsmiths worked themselves up in a lexical lather after Merriam-Webster recently added more than 100 new words. Now their wordly obsessions can reach a new level with Scrabble's new online game . Or will they? Hold your Qs and Js... isn't there already a fabulous, albeit contentious, version made popular by Facebook? After all, Scrabulous probably spurred the leap in " scrabble dictionary " searches,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Kings of the Road
When is a car not just a car? Two specific examples come to mind. First, when it's )partially( powered by solar panels. And second, when the voice of KITT from Knight Rider spews directions. The Toyota Prius , already the poster-car for eco-friendly driving, may be planning a model with solar panels. According to The Daily Green , the panels "will produce enough electricity to keep the air conditioner running, eliminating a summertime drain on the gas tank.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
'Friends': The Film
Following in the high-heeled footsteps of " Sex and the City: The Movie " comes another film that's sure to make boyfriends around the world run for cover. Prepare thyself for " Friends: The Movie ." Mwa ha ha! That's right, kids. Rumor has it that there is renewed interest in bringing the six fabulously perky and quirky New Yorkers to the big screen. You can either thank or blame "Sex and the City" for this news.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Rain Man Goes to London
" Rain Man " was an Oscar-winning film about an autistic man and his self-absorbed brother getting to know each other. Now, in an acknowledgement that the theatrical community is just as starved for ideas as Hollywood, the film is being adapted for an on-stage production at London's West End. Near as we can tell, it's not a musical. So, you needn't worry about a ballad dedicated to Judge Wapner or a rousing refrain on "excellent drivers." Phew!
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
The Return of Brenda
Before Dawson went up a Creek, before the Girls who Gossiped, before we were rudely welcomed to "The O.C." there was " Beverly Hills, 90210 ." As you've probably heard, the granddaddy of all teen angst dramas is getting a reboot. And rumor has it that Shannen Doherty may return to the zip code that made her a star. Several sources within the Buzz are in a tizzy over the news. iVillage writes that Shannen is interested in reprising her role as "bratty Brenda Walsh,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Sorry, Can't Talk Now
Today is a big day in California and Washington. Drivers who chat on their cell phones must use a handsfree device or speaker phone or they risk facing the wrath of John Q. Law. The new law is no surpriseâ"drivers have had ample warning, and many have taken the opportunity to acquire )or at least search for( the necessary equipment. Queries for " bluetooth headsets " have soared 2,751% during the past 30 days.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
June 2008 Buzz
Leading June's fastest moving searches, newsman Tim Russert's unexpected death triggered an astonishing outpouring online. His passing was followed by comedian and cultural commentator George Carlin. The international soccer tournament besieged Search, while Tiger Woods bogged down Internet traffic during his knee-buckling win. Meanwhile, Gina Gershon moved from entertainer to newsmaker with the stroke of one Vanity Fair article and much political buzz .
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Nicole's Very Special Soundtrack
Giving birth is a miracle unlike any other. Alas, for the woman performing the miracle, it's also a bit painful. Women in labor need all the comfort they can get, so it's no surprise that many expectant moms want to choose the music they'll hear in the delivery room. Nicole Kidman 's selection of tunes recently hit the Web and caused a stir in the Buzz. Nicole's musician husband, Keith Urban , will get plenty of airplay during her upcoming hospital stay. However,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
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