the buzz log

Your nice long weekend is almost here. But before you can relax, you'll first have to get where you're going. And this time of year, that's easier said than done.

Thankfully, road warriors can turn to the Web for help. Queries on "traffic reports" and "road conditions" are beginning to clog the Buzz arteries. Strong searches on "airport delays" suggest many travelers are preparing for long lines and grouchy flight attendants.

Of course, it's Thanksgiving, so the snarled roads and packed planes are (mostly) worth the hassle. But if you disagree, we know one place that'll be totally crowd-free: work. Well, unless you're in retail...