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Arizona Boycott Gets Social
by Vera H-C Chan Even before Gov. Jan Brewer signed Arizona Senate Bill 1070 , which gives police officers free reign to stop, question, and detain people over their legal status, many â" including the state's own Democratic congressman â" called for a boycott to stop its passage. Now, organizers have gone online to amplify their message. Rallying cry Protests via the traditional channels are well underway, with California cities proposing legislation to cancel contracts,
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Nightmares and Vengeance: Movie Critic Roundup
by Mike Krumboltz He's one of the original slashers. Freddy Krueger, the clawed killer who haunts the dreams of teenagers, is back for a " Nightmare on Elm Street " remake starring Oscar nominee Jackie Earle Haley . Also opening in wide release: " Furry Vengeance ," a family comedy starring Brendan Fraser as a hapless land developer who does battle with forest creatures intent on protecting their turf. Critics? What say you?
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Glenn Beck Losing Viewers
by Mike Krumboltz According to Media Matters , Glenn Beck's audience for his TV program has shrunk by a third since January. Media Matters speculates that Democratic congressman Eric Massa 's bizarre and rambling appearance on the Beck show in March is the reason. A look at Yahoo's Search data seems to back up that theory. Since Massa showed up on Beck's program, Web searches for " glenn beck " have fallen over 37%.
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An Old Rival Returns
by Mike Krumboltz Long before she was the scourge of liberals across the country, Sarah Palin was just another contestant in the Miss Alaska beauty pageant. Despite rocking the sash with typical Palin confidence, the future vice presidential candidate was denied the tiara. Maryline Blackburn took home the title in 1984. Flash forward 26 years and Ms. Palin is the poster woman for conservative politics. But her old rival is looking to join the game,
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Julia Roberts Is Most Beautiful, Arizona Is Boycotted, David Letterman Starts Record Label: What's the Buzz
by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Arizona boycott )Searches increased by +2,473%(. The state is bracing for an onslaught of hotel cancelations and business boycotts in response to its anti-immigration law . Alexander McQueen )+1,105%(.The 40-year-old fashion designer's death has been ruled a suicide . David Letterman )693%(. No joke: The late-night comedian has formed a record label and signed punk band Runner Runner. Palm )+492%(.
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The Top-Searches NBA Jerseys
by Mike Krumboltz Kobe Bryant had another spectacular season. And his fans noticed. Kobe's jersey )#24 for the Lakers( was the league's number-one seller . But when it comes to which NBA star's jersey draws the most lookups online, Kobe's only third best. The champion of jersey searches is none other than LeBron James . In fact, it ain't even close. Web searches on Lebron's #23 are more than twice as common as those for Kobe's #24. Michael Jordan , long since retired,
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100 Years Old and Not Going Anywhere
by Claudine Zap She may use a walker, but don't underestimate the staying power of one Agnes Albinger . Like many Americans she faces the nightmare of foreclosure . But at 100 years of age and having spent 60 years on her farm, she certainly won't leave now, debt be damned. And you kind of have to believe her. The woman many call Aunt Aggie, according to a story in the Chicago Tribune , raised 40 foster kids single-handedly, and farmed the 70 acres of land herself. The widow,
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Tecmo Bowl Returns
by Mike Krumboltz Down! Ready? Hut hut hut hut hut hut... If you recognize the above gibberish from the classic Nintendo game " Super Tecmo Bowl ," then you're likely over the moon about the release of Tecmo Bowl Throwback , an updated version, for Xbox 360. The game is available to download now for $10, but old timers beware - official NFL rosters are nowhere to be found.
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OMG! 'Glee' Auditions Online
by Mike Krumboltz Love it or loathe it, " Glee " is the one TV show that everyone is talking about. But the mania doesn't stop at the office water cooler â" would-be Gleeks are singing about their favorite show in hopes of winning a chance to join the cast. Allow us to explain. "Glee," a musical-comedy show about a high school glee club, is accepting auditions from fans. Folks aged 16 to 26 )no geezers,
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SJP's New Museum Job, Molly Ringwald's New Book, Porsche's Problems: What's the Buzz
by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Molly Ringwald )Searches increased by +29,857%(. The "Pretty in Pink" star has a book out to help us through our awkward middle-aged years. Porsche Panamera )+1,318%(.Toyota isn't the only company facing recall woes: The high-end, Euro-car maker has alerted customers to its faulty safety belts . William Shatner )684%(. Nerd alert: William Shatner's motorcycle and vintage "Star Trek" scripts are up for auction .
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The Royals: Princess Roundup
by Claudine Zap The Princess of Sweden ends her engagement amid rumors of a philandering fiancé. Meanwhile, rumors of a happier sort have started a royal wedding watch. Plus, Princess Beatrice sets a royal running record. That's right, it's the princess report. So put on your monocle and read up on the Buzz royal roundup. Princess of Sweden calls it off Princess Madeleine hails from Sweden. Although she doesn't normally make international headlines,
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Jellyfish Survival Story
by Mike Krumboltz In December, a ten-year-old Australian girl named Rachel Shardlow was attacked by one of the most venomous creatures in the world, the deadly box jellyfish. And, Rachel wasn't just stung. According to CNN , the box jellyfish completely enveloped her until she lost consciousness. Normally, when a person meets a box jellyfish, the result is near instant death for the human. But Rachel not only survived her encounter; several months later,
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The Peanuts Gang: Worth More Than Peanuts
by Mike Krumboltz You're a valuable man, Charlie Brown. Newspaper publisher and TV station owner E.W. Scripps Co. is selling the licensing rights for the "Peanuts" gang to Iconix Brand Group, which owns Joe Boxer, Candies, and Danskin, for $175 million. The news of the upcoming sale sparked a slew of searches on Chuck, Snoopy, Lucy, and the gang. Web lookups on " snoopy comics ," " peanuts sale ," and " peanuts gang " all posted triple-digit gains.
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Idol Talk: Feel the Heat Map
by Vera H-C Chan Welcome to your top 10 of " American Idol ." Not the contestants. The Fox reality show is now down to six, which means it's time to pay attention to the top states which have been the most invested in Season 9's singing competition. Cue the map: Top "Idol"-Seeking States, past 7 days As in seasons before, Hawaii remains faithful to the show, although the show hasn't always treated the Aloha State so well,
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Hugh Hefner Saves the Day, Women Cause Earthquake, Maybe, and Gizmodo iPhone Flap: What's the Buzz
by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Hugh Hefner )Searches increased by +3,844%(. Thanks to a huge donation from the Hef, the Hollywood sign is saved . Taiwan earthquake )+3,429%(. A protest of a Muslim cleric who blamed women for earthquakes occurred during the Taiwan temblor. Coincidence ? Alicia Silverstone )814%(. After playing a pregnant woman in her Broadway play, "Time Stands Still," the star " can't wait to be a mother .
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Hotrod for Teacher: Stolen Ride Returned Tricked Out
by Claudine Zap Usually, when your car has been stolen, you can kiss it goodbye. Most likely, your ride has been taken apart, piece by piece â" and sold for parts. At least, that's what Brooklyn resident Amanda Pogany figured three years ago after she learned her 1996 Honda Accord had been snatched. The cops told her to forget about it. So she and her husband canceled their insurance and assumed the car was gone for good. But amazingly, all these years later,
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"Clash of the Titans" Rules Overseas, Abby Sunderland Ends Her Quest, Advice on Aliens: What's the Buzz
by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Abby Sunderland )Searches increased by +2,923%(. The 16-year-old will dock her sailboat in South Africa for repairs, ending her quest to be the youngest person to sail around the globe . Weekend box office )+533%(. In foreign markets, "Clash of the Titans" dominates, but that popular streak is expected to end when "Iron Man 2" opens overseas . Foursquare )+228%(. The VH1 network is jumping on the location-based,
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An Octopus, a Shark, and a Shy Jellyfish: Buzz Week in Review
by Mike Krumboltz Never turn your back on a curious sea creature. Off the coast of New Zealand, a cheeky octopus stole a photographer's underwater camera and refused to give it back. Out in Hawaii, a shark bit a surfer's board in half, before giving the shocked man a ride on its back. And in the Gulf of Mexico, cameras caught very rare footage of a giant jellyfish doing its thing. Put on your swim floaties and take a dip with the Buzz Week in Review.
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Warning: Curves Ahead. Buzz Over Bra Ad
by Claudine Zap Call it bra-gate. In a new lingerie ad , the model is gorgeous and scantily clad. Sure, we've seen this before. Except in the past, the company was Victoria's Secret . And the models were wafer thin. The ad that Fox and ABC both say can't be shown during their prime "family hour" is for Lane Bryant . And the modelâ"one very curvaceous Ashley Graham . Does the bigger size make a big difference? Here we have a difference of opinion.
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Riverdale's First Openly Gay Student Arrives
by Mike Krumboltz Archie, Betty, Veronica, and Jughead have been going to Riverdale High School for a loooooong time )Archie Comics was founded in 1939(. But throughout the gang's illustrious academic career, they have never had a classmate who was openly gay. Until now. In a move that is generating a lot of buzz on the Web, the publishers of Archie Comics recently announced that they are bringing in an openly gay character, Kevin Keller, starting with the September issue.
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