What's the Buzz: A Cold Front Is Coming
by Claudine ZapAug 25, 2008
...Big chill. According to the latest edition of the Farmers' Almanac (+738%) it's going to be a colder than usual winter. The publication, which since 1818 has forecast long-range weather predictions, says to expect "below-average temperatures for most of the U.S.," according to the Seattle Post-Intelligencer. Bundle up and hunker down.
...Museum blockbuster. One way to warm up is to take in the Frida Kahlo (+468%) show in San Francisco. But you better hurry—it closes on Sunday. If you can't make the show, you can check out the 2002 movie about the artist, Frida (+537%), starring Salma Hayek.
...Let the political games begin. The summer Olympics have ended, but there's still reason to park it in front of your TV: the Democratic National Convention (+85%). Members of "Team D" who are going for the gold include Michelle Obama, (+1532%), Al Gore, and Ted Kennedy, Searches for the "democratic national convention schedule" are up 156% as convention prepare for wrestling matches between Hillary and Barack, cheering and flag-waving competitions, and spin control contests. Where's Michael Phelps when you need him?