WordGirl
New kids' show on PBS about a girl superhero who overcomes people with her vocabulary.
Steve Fossett Missing
The record-breaking adventurer's plane is missing in Nevada.
Lifecasting
A video-blogging site called Justin.tv where users can broadcast their lives 24-7 is gaining users and media buzz.
My Second Life
A documentary filmed entirely in the online world of Second Life gets bought by HBO; will head to Sundance and possibly the Oscars.
A Brief Message
A new site on the state of design is getting a lot of blog attention.
Chimera Embryos
Still banned in the US, the British will approve experimentation with human-animal hybrid embryos, raising ethical debates.
Virtual Book Tours
Instead of tediously visiting every Barnes and Noble in small-town America, authors are turning to virtual touring on literary blogs.
Great World of Sound
A part-fiction documentary about song sharking in the music industry brought to you by one of the founders of Homestar Runner. Opens September 14.
Eos Airlines
A luxury service airline with a new business model: No coach.
Ashley Qualls
Fast Company profiles the internet's latest underage millionaire.
Flying Car
Californian company M200x prepares to go back to the future with a new flying car.
Preschool Perfumes
Choose your favorite scent from craft time.
Isolaz
A new treatment that sucks the gunk out of your pores to help you achieve zit-free skin.
Gratuitous Exclamation Points!!
Extra exclamations: A sign of enthusiasm, or visual clutter?
Carrie Brownstein
The former guitarist for Sleater-Kinney is now doing comedy, writing, lectures.
Houseboats
A redesigned boat to be used primarily as a human dwelling like a regular house.
The New Ugly
Garish colors and pastiche patterns define a new style.
The Sexual Relationship Database
A website where you can enter a person's name and find everyone that person has ever slept with.
Britney Spears Gimme More
After showing up again in the tabloids with no pants, this time Britney drops a single instead.
Fred Thompson Announcement
The actor/former Senator will officially announce his candidacy on September 6th.