By REYHAN HARMANCI, San Francisco Chronicle

Australian actress Rose Byrne, 29, has the unusual distinction of being in two recent movies that involve a common enemy -- the sun -- threatening life on Earth.

Australian actress Rose Byrne, 29, has the unusual distinction of being in two recent movies that involve a common enemy -- the sun -- threatening life on Earth.

Sarah Krasley, 29, a business management student at the University of San Francisco, is buying small amounts of low-priced stock these days -- and advising friends to follow her example.
Planet Out writer Josh Rotter, 30, isn't rich by any means, but this November, he decided to splurge, purchasing heavily discounted tickets to travel around the East Coast during Christmas.

The holidays can be a tough time for anyone, but single folks can have it particularly bad. Holiday parties may require holiday dates (holidates?), and family gatherings are a prime opportunity for uncomfortable interrogations regarding marriage, children or dating.

San Rafael, Calif., real estate agent Lo Mei Seh was shocked when she saw a theatrical trailer for the hit movie "Juno." In one scene, the title character sarcastically tells the rich suburban couple hoping to adopt her unborn child, "You shoulda gone to China. You know, 'cause I hear they give away babies like free iPods.

The thing about John C. Reilly is that he looks so much like John C. Reilly.