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Is There a Doctor )Or 100,000( in the House?
by Claudine Zap Need a doctor? Too bad. Turns out, they are a precious resource. With the passage of the healthcare bill, more people will be eligible for doctor visits. But that's also the problem: There aren't enough doctors to see all the newly insured. Various medical groups, including the Association of American Medical Colleges , have warned of as much as a 125,000-doctor deficit by 2025. That's nothing to sneeze at.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
This Really Happened
by Mike Krumboltz According to CNN, Elton John performed at Rush Limbaugh's recent wedding. Some are reporting that Sir Elton was paid $1 million to show up. Ahhh, now it makes a little more sense.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Jane Lynch Weds, Rafael Nadal Wins, MTV Music Awards Wow: What's the Buzz
by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. MTV Music Awards )Searches increased by 846%(. Some of the buzziest moments have to be watched to be believed. New iPhone 2010 )+761%(. The next generation iPhone is expected to be unveiled today . Weekend Box Office )319%(. For the third weekend in a row, no movie can touch the green monster . Rafael Nadal )+316(. After losing last year,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
The Gores, Guatemala, and an Ad for McDonald's: Buzz Week in Review
by Michael Krumboltz A shocking separation! An astonishing sinkhole! A controversial commercial! Below, we sum up some of the week's hottest stories. You might want to go ahead and drop your jaw now. Al and Tipper call it quits Former Vice President Al Gore and his wife, Tipper , announced that they were separating after 40 years of marriage.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
"Splice" Girl: Meet Delphine Chaneac
by Claudine Zap We have seen the future. And wow is she weird looking. The sci-fi movie " Splice " is getting plenty of attention for the topic â" genetic cloning â" and its two main stars, Adrien Brody and Sarah Polley . But it's a supporting actor who is generating the most buzz: Otherworldly beauty Delphine Chaneac , who plays the part-woman, part-beast hybrid hellion created by Brody and Polley.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Where Are They Now: The 'Star Wars Kid'
by Mike Krumboltz He was one of the Web's first true superstars. But unlike other Internet celebrities, Ghyslain Raza , better known as " the Star Wars Kid ," never wanted the fame. Mr. Raza skyrocketed to geeky glory eight years ago when a video surfaced of him wielding a pseudo-light-saber from the "Star Wars" movies. The then-adolescent was a bit on the chunky side and clearly had more enthusiasm than coordination. The video was seen by hundreds of millions of people,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
The New Megan Fox, Bud Selig's Call, Brooklyn Bridge Makeover: What's the Buzz
by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Rosie Huntington Whiteley )Searches increased by 1,429%(. Meet Megan Fox's replacement on "Transformers 3." Bud Selig )+1,138%(. The Baseball Commissioner says he won't reverse the bad call that messed up the pitch perfect Detroit Tigers game. Flip flops )1065%(. If you're shopping for the beach shoes, you should know: Some are better for feet than others. Brooklyn Bridge )+903(.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Missed Spellings in Searches
by Vera H-C Chan Sometimes, it's not a misspelling, but a case of missed spelling. Hundreds upon thousands of unfamiliar words pelt people every day. Many go to search engines, like Yahoo!, to figure out the details of a story. And, as any kid schooled in phonics knows, if you don't know what a word is, sound out what you hear â" or, as is often the case, mishear. For instance,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
These Boots Were Made for Hot Weather: Top Summer Fashion Searches
by Claudine Zap Now that you've dusted off the barbeque grill and switched on the AC, you might be wondering what to wear. If search is any indication, the look will be long, it will be white, and it will be paired with cowboy boots . Seriously. Summerista lookups on " summer dresses and cowboy boots " are rocking the Search box 1,000% in just one week. Hey, we're all for it. Sandals are so last year. So kick up those cow-gal heels and get some boots for summer.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Greek, Splice, Marmaduke, Killers: Movie Review Roundup
by Mike Krumboltz Hollywood is releasing four very different flicks this weekend. There's " Get Him to the Greek ," a raunchy comedy starring Jonah Hill and Russell Brand . For horror fans, " Splice ," feauturing Oscar winner Adrien Brody , may provide some gory thrills. Families with young kids and a high threshold for pain can take a chance on "Marmaduke." And, finally, there's " Killers " with Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl .
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Gay-Friendly McDonald's Ad Goes Viral
by Mike Krumboltz A new commercial for McDonald's in France is generating a tremendous amount of Buzz online. In the spot, a teenage boy sits in a McDonald's booth, looking at his class picture, when his phone rings. "I was just thinking about you," he says, with obvious affection. "I miss you, too" he replies, and then says that he has to go. His dad is coming to the booth with their food.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Homer Simpson Is the Best, Florida Beaches Brace for Worst, Prince Harry Comes to NYC: What's the Buzz
by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Homer Simpson )Searches increased by 1,429%(. The yellow cartoon dad was named best TV character in the past 20 years. Woohoo! Florida beaches )+1,213%(. Remember the good old days, when all we feared were sharks ? Natalee Holloway )702%(. Joran van der Sloot, once a suspect in the disappearance of the Alabama teen, is wanted for murder in Peru. Prince Harry )+645(. Sure, the royal polo player is coming to the U.S.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Lawsuit: Citibank Hates Hotness
by Claudine Zap Talk about a fashion crime: A Manhattan banker is suing her former employer, claiming she was fired for looking too good. We know, we know: We also suffer from this problem at work. But seriously, the woman, one Debrahlee Lorenzana â" whose name alone could headline a soap opera â" says she was fired for her fashion. Here's the story. As reported in the Village Voice ,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Ideas for Stopping the Oil
by Mike Krumboltz The experts are at a loss for how to stop the millions of gallons of oil from continuing to pollute the Gulf of Mexico. So, why not solicit ideas from the amateurs? There is already a slew of plans and schemes floating around the Web, especially on the video-sharing site YouTube. Some are surprisingly well thought out. Others...well, others are a bit more whimsical.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Where Is...Everything?
by Mike Krumboltz In honor of the 99% of Americans who can't name all nine Supreme Court justices , we tracked down some of the most popular "where is" Web searches from the past week. Thanks to the Internet, people can search for answers to questions they might otherwise be embarrassed to ask. Not that we're judging... Amid the top 100 "where is" terms, there is a healthy mix of legit questions. " Where is where the oil spill? " and " Where is Area 51?
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Al Gore Gets Divorced, Donald Glover Wants to Be Spidey, Charlie Sheen's Dropped by Hanes: What's the Buzz
by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Al Gore )Searches increased by 9,701%(. After 40 years of marriage, Al and Tipper decided to call it quits . Donald Glover )+1,743%(. If Twitter were the decider, it would choose this guy to star in the next "Spider-Man" movie. Israeli raid video )855%(. Forget "He said, she said": Now it's competing YouTube clips . Summer salad recipes )+441(.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Paying the Toll Takes a Toll
by Claudine Zap We've heard of road rage, but toll-booth rage? That's a new one. New York City got a dose of publicity thanks to drivers who registered their complaints of toll-collection abuse . So maybe being a toll collector in the Big Apple isn't the most fun job in the world. But from the sound of it, some of these government workers have some serious anger management issues. As detailed by the New York Daily News ,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
The High Price of the Oil Disaster
by Claudine Zap While oil is hemorrhaging deep under the sea, BP , the company responsible for the Gulf of Mexico spill, is losing pots and pots of money. Not that a lot of people are crying for a bunch of oil executives. Except, maybe, their stockholders, who suffered a 14% one-day drop on the stock price. One gloomy analyst noted that with the potential for even more damaging news, the company reeked from the " smell of death ." Estimates of total losses,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Searches Surround Gore Split
by Mike Krumboltz Al and Tipper Gore are separating after 40 years of marriage. The surprising news led to an immediate surge in Search box. Here's a rundown on some of the most popular terms to spike. Gore daughters â" Al and Tipper are proud parents to four children, including a son, Albert III . However, with apologies to young Al, it's the three daughters who captured the attention of searchers. Almost immediately, Web lookups on " Karenna Gore Schiff ,
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
Sinkhole Madness
by Mike Krumboltz Photos of the massive sinkhole in Guatemala City have created a stir on the Web. The giant pit was created by rains from Tropical Storm Agatha, the first tropical storm of this season. The storm is responsible for at least 150 deaths, however, according to the Associated Press , no injuries have come from the sink hole. You can check out images here . It may look like Photoshop, but it's the real deal.
author: Yahoo! Buzz
publisher: Yahoo! Buzz
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