by Mike Krumboltz Most people don't want to burn bridges when they leave a job. But not everyone. This past week, two people made very public, very over-the-top departures. Well, at least one person did. The other one, a young woman who allegedly quit her job via a series of emailed photos, turned out to be a hoax. Check out those stories and more with the Buzz Week in Review.

by Claudine Zap It's official: San Francisco is Scrooge when it comes to fast food. The city has proposed a ban on toys included in kids' meals that are short on nutrition but big on fun. That's right: A McDonald's Happy Meal could just be' something kids eat when their parents don't want to cook. If the ban goes through, eateries would need to cut French fries portions in kids' meals, or add fruits and veggies to make the Happy Meal also a healthy one.

by Mike Krumboltz Poor Snooki. The bronze-hued star of "Jersey Shore" can't seem to catch a break. The latest indignity: A diss from the United States Patent and Trademark Office. The Smoking Gun recently broke the news that Snooki )real name: Nicole Polizzi( applied to trademark her nickname "Snooki" back in May. Alas, the application was denied for a rather comical reason. The folks at the Trademark office felt that "Snooki" was likely to be confused with "Snooky,

by Mike Krumboltz Auto company Dodge recently found itself in PETA's crosshairs after the carmaker aired a commercial starring a monkey dressed up like Evel Knievel. But, unlike many who draw the ire of PETA, Dodge fought back in a most amusing way. Below, the original ad that inspired PETA to pen an open letter condemning Dodge for using a monkey, "given the well-documented abuse that young chimpanzees and orangutans suffer in the entertainment industry.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Kelsey Grammar )Searches increased by 1,493%(. The "Frasier" star is expecting a child with his flight attendant girlfriend. Bugatti Veyron )+797%(. Check out rapper Birdman's sweet new $2.5 million ride . Gay marriage )+676%(. A California judge ruled that same-sex marriages can resume next week . Ellen DeGeneres )+547%(. The talk-show host showed her hip hop moves on "So You Think You Can Dance.

by Claudine Zap Sure, Michael Cera )Scott Pilgrim( is undoubtedly the star of " Scott Pilgrim vs. the World ." The fantasy flick directed by Edgar Wright )" Shaun of the Dead "( is based on the graphic novel series - and is part fantasy, part video game, part pop-culture commentary. But what would Scott Pilgrim be without his high school girlfriend, the woman of his dreams, and the woman in his band? Meet the ladies behind the man in the movie.

by Vera H-C Chan Whenever a Friday the 13th approaches, a mild case of triskaidekaphobia , aka fear of the number 13, hits Yahoo! searches. In these rational times, though, Friday the 13th doesn't pack the paralyzing punch it used to. In fact, as recent queries reveal, the date usually becomes more of an excuse to brainstorm " friday the 13th party ideas ," host a marathon of " friday the 13th movies ," and maybe toy with the idea of inking " friday the 13th tattoos .

by Mike Krumboltz This is the weekend boyfriends have feared. It's time for " Eat Pray Love ." Starring Julia Roberts and based on the best-selling memoir, the film focuses on one woman's soul-searching journey through Italy, India, and Bali. It's fair to say that the hype has been heavy, and reviewers are starting to chime in with their thoughts. Let's start with the good. A.O. Scott of The New York Times gives "Eat Pray Love" a strong review. He writes,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Alanis Morissette )Searches increased by 10,404%(. You oughta know: The singer is pregnant . Anna Kendrick )+4,683%(. The "Twilight" actress says she won't do nude scenes . Jane Lynch )+4,368%(. The "Glee" star will host "SNL" in the fall . Chernobyl )+636%(. Just one more worry from the wildfires in Russia: Radiation risk, which is said to be low . Paris Hilton )+586%(.

by Mike Krumboltz The comic-book flick "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" opens in theaters this Friday. In addition to the usual advertising blitz, stars Michael Cera and Jason Schwartzman did something a little unusual to help promote the film. They did the weather in Atlanta. Check it out below... and watch out for the bus!

by Mike Krumboltz There are three kinds of " Star Wars " fans. The first type is familiar with the franchise and understands that being called a "scruffy-lookin' nerf-herder" is not a compliment. The second variety owns a collection of "Star Wars" novels )yes, they exist( and knows the names of Chewbacca's wife and child )"Malla" and "Lumpy," respectively(. The third type is the kind you'll see at the official Star Wars Celebration V in sunny Orlando, Florida.

by Claudine Zap If your invitation to Rush Limbaugh 's wedding was lost in the mail )like ours(, you're in luck. The conservative talk-show host has posted wedding photos on his Facebook page . The ceremony took place in June, and you'll recall the juicy facts. It's the 59-year-old's fourth marriage. )Four's the charm?( He tied the knot with 33-year-old Kathryn Rogers in Palm Beach, Florida. And Elton John )yes, the one and only( performed for the couple.

by Claudine Zap The U.S. Mint has millions of them. They last years longer than paper money. Just one problem: Nobody uses them. They're that $1 coin that you probably confuse with your quarter if you have one in your pocket. Most likely, you don't. A story in the BBC points out that ever since a law passed in 2007 that requires four new $1 coins each year, the dollars have been piling up â€" with millions of them going unused.

by Mike Krumboltz Running short on testosterone? Can't stand the idea of watching Julia Roberts eat, pray, and/or love? Then, for the love of Lundgren, get thee to a showing of " The Expendables " STAT! Opening this Friday, the popcorn flick stars a slew of old-school action icons including Sylvester Stallone , Dolph Lundgren , Bruce Willis, and Jet Li . The film's poster , which features the cast members lined up next to each other,

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Portia de Rossi )Searches increased by 15,584%(. Now that she and talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres are married, the actress wants to legally change her name to Portia Lee James DeGeneres. iPhone Verizon )+4,823%(. The mobile carrier will " definitely, maybe " get the Apple smart phone in January. Pygmy marmoset )+1,932%(. It's a tiny, tiny hippo born in an Australian zoo . Amy Poehler )+1917%(.

by Claudine Zap Against the concrete walls of the city scape of Manhattan's Upper East Side, a building made only of bamboo and climbing rope has sprouted . The artistic creation is the vision of twin brothers Doug and Mike Starn . The photographers had a vision: They gathered a team of rock climbers â€" who don't have a fear of heights and are good at tying knots â€" to make it real. From the rooftop garden atop the Metropolitan Museum of Art , the sculpture grew.

by Claudine Zap Scientists who have studied the Great Pyramid at Giza have questions. And they're hoping that a futuristic robot will help solve some  ancient mysteries . A robotics team from Leeds University will send one of its inventions into the 4,500 year-old Egyptian structure to explore a tunnel that no human has been able to breach. It is blocked by a limestone door that has successfully kept out the curious. Researchers believe it is hiding something.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Joe Biden )Searches increased by 1,270%(. Even the vice president is hitting the beach . What the heck are we doing at work? Cold pasta salad recipe )+643%(. Here are some ideas that will make you look like a cooking whiz. Weekend box office )+320%(. Step aside, "Inception." "The Other Guys" has taken up number one . Teen Choice Awards 2010 )+373%(. What do teens like? Vampires . Sarah Palin )+100%(.

by Mike Krumboltz The world is weird. And we mean that in a good way. Weird is fun, weird is welcome, weird makes our job easier. This past week, there was a lot of weirdness on the Web. From a UFO sighting that was allegedly covered up by a famous world leader to an unexpected viewing of the Northern Lights by folks who don't live up north. Check out those stories and more with the Buzz Week in Review.

by Mike Krumboltz How much would you pay for the dog of your dreams? $100? $500? How about $600... thousand? It may sound insane in the membrane, but a rare dog breed called the Tibetan mastiff is collecting those kinds of kingly sums in China. What's with the crazy prices? "The Today Show" profiled the nation's love of the pooches , and inspired a slew of Web searches along the way. For those who prefer mutts to purebreds, here's a quick explanation of the newest "it" dog.