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...stretch as far as the distance from Earth to the moon. The most intense outbursts explode a billion tons of material off the sun's searing (11,000[degrees]F) surface at speeds of millions of miles an hour. If these electrically charged particles happen to slam against Earth's atmosphere, they can imperil astronauts, push satellites out of orbit or fry their circuitry. If they hit the ground, they can turn compass needles topsy-turvy, knock out electrical-power systems and possibly change the planetary climate. No wonder scientists dream of one day being able to predict storms...
LONDON: The Royals are on the offensive after being slam-dunked last week by the tabloid press. Prince Charles is pleading for the British media to give his sons space to deal with their mother's death. "The last thing they need is to face a blast of flashguns," said a palace spokeswoman. Meanwhile, mourners continue their pilgrimage to Buckingham Palace; Sunday's crowd appeared to be the largest of the week. The only survivor of the deadly crash, bodyguard Trevor Rees-Jones, has emerged from his coma, but police say it will be some time before he can talk...
Seniors today are undermined by admirable traits. Says Bruce Gebhardt, who heads the FBI office in Phoenix, Ariz.: "They grew up in a more polite age, and they can't hang up the phone." Or slam a door in a con artist's face. Many are trusting to a fault: they cannot believe that well-dressed, well-spoken, solicitous young men can be ripping them...
Gibson displays his impressive ability to act the role of a completely paranoid man; his jumpiness and fidgety behavior are both comical and discomforting. He never shuts up throughout the entire movie (except when he's staring into Alice's eyes), which makes you want to slam your hands on his shoulders and shake him into speaking coherent sentences. Patrick Stewart brings a fine creepiness to the role of the shrewd, vicious Dr. Jonas. He's a villain you love to hate, especially when Jerry finally gives him his comeuppance...
...Picking a winner in the PGA Championship: don't trust anyone over 30. Golf's youth movement goes for the Slam with Woods, Els, and Leonard each looking for their second majors starting Thursday at Winged Foot. The early favorite: 27-year-old Phil Mickelson...