by Mike Krumboltz If you came of age in the late '80s or early '90s, several stories may have really hit home this past week. Danica McKellar , who played the unattainable Winnie Cooper on the sitcom " The Wonder Years ," announced that she was pregnant. Blockbuster , the seemingly unstoppable juggernaut of new releases and late fees, told investors that a bankruptcy may be on the horizon. The stock reacted accordingly.

by Molly McCall Military recruiters thought they had a tough job. But when it comes to enlistment and deployment, the Army could take a page from two giants of the cosmetics-industrial complex: Avon and Mary Kay . These makeup powerhouses truly know how to draft new blood; make house calls; and maintain a sweet-smelling, rosy-cheeked, powerful force. In recent years, both firms set up shop in China. Both contribute to the $29.

by Claudine Zap If you're in the market for a used car, have we got a find for you: Queen Elizabeth II 's Daimler Majestic V8 Jaguar . )Yes, as in, the Queen of England (. Turns out, her royal highness likes to drive. And not, "Jeeves, take my car out so I can give the people a royal wave" kind of driving. The monarch relishes time behind the wheel, which harks back to her days as driver and mechanic in World War II.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Joslyn James )Searches increased by +4,537%(. Just when Tiger Woods thought it was safe to return to public life, his former mistress released "sext" messages she claims are from the golfer . Murray State University )+674%(. The little-known school advanced in the NCAA tourney with its big upset over Vanderbilt . Bernie Madoff )331%(. The Ponzi schemer was reportedly assaulted in prison. Organic Liaison )+353%(.

by Claudine Zap What's better than Batman: Arkham Asylum ? How about a 3D version ? That's right, the already critically acclaimed video game is coming out with a Game of the Year edition, and it's going to be in 3D . You won't just play it. You'll be inside it. Do not adjust your set. According to the site ShackNews , the latest version will use TriOviz 3D technology, which will work with "standard- and high-definition TV sets." Two pairs of 3D glasses are included.

by Mike Krumboltz Jennifer Aniston's track record for starring in quality films is spotty at best. Does her latest, "The Bounty Hunter," co-starring alpha-male Gerard Butler, buck the trend? Also opening this weekend: satirical sci-fi flick " Repo Men ," starring Jude Law and Forest Whitaker, and "Diary of a Wimpy Kid," based on the best-selling series of kid's books. What do those lucky sons-a-guns who are paid to watch movies, aka the critics, think?

by Mike Krumboltz Warren Buffett is not your average investor. One of the most brilliant financial minds in the history of capitalism, Mr. Buffett has earned a personal fortune that regularly places him among Forbes magazine 's wealthiest individuals. And yet, unlike so many of his fellow billionaires, Buffett isn't afraid to make fun of himself. In a newly released promotional video for Geico Insurance , Mr.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Sandra Bullock )Searches increased by +1,519%(. First news of Kate Winslet's marriage ending, and now this year's Oscar-winning actress is leaving her man . The "Oscar curse" lives. Dennis Kucinich )+704%(. A liberal hold-out on the heath care bill says he will vote for it . Tinsley Mortimer )331%(.

by Mike Krumboltz Romanticus Interupticus! " Harry Potter " star Emma Watson recently split with longtime boyfriend Jay Barrymore . But wait, there's more! Now, the rumor mill is reporting that Ms. Watson, currently studying at Brown University, has "grown close" to fellow student Rafael Cebrian . Nothing is confirmed, but that hasn't slowed the searches. Web interest in Mr. Cebrian, apparently a musician of some renown , is at an all-time high. Over the past several days,

by Mike Krumboltz They're not as bad as mechanics or lawyers, but taxi drivers do have a bit of reputation for inflating their fares. But is this true or just an urban legend designed to keep Midwesterners out of Times Square ? Unfortunately, it appears to have a ring of truth to it. We're not saying all taxi drivers are scamming. Far from it. But a recent story about New York cabbies overcharging their customers has set off a firestorm of buzz.

by Vera H-C Chan Welcome to your Top 12 on " American Idol ." Someone bring the defibrillator. The Fox reality show's ratings are down compared to last year's big stage debut. Yahoo! Searches on Season 9 contestants have fallen by more than half compared to Season 8's crew. Even frontrunner Crystal Bowersox pulls in only 27% of the lookups that Adam Lambert did in Top 13 week )a strange 2009 twist, but essentially same as Top 12 week(.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Carey Mulligan )Searches increased by +23,641%(. It's not enough to be recognized as an Oscar-nominated actress. The star of "An Education" is also being praised by boyfriend Shia LaBeouf. Ciudad Juarez Mexico )+1,099%(. The killing of US embassy workers highlighted the danger of the areaâ€"and prompted government travel advisories. Betty White )737%(. The unstoppable 88-year-old actress will star in a new sitcom ,

by Mike Krumboltz Air travel is never fun, but rarely can a flight be described as a true "flightmare." However, that's the word that's being tossed about for a Los Angeles to New York flight that took 16 hours with delays. The Virgin America flight took place this past weekend, but it wasn't until a story ran on MSNBC that the searches took off. Web lookups on "flightmare" and "flightmare delay" both surged into breakout status. The story, which MSNBC recaps nicely,

by Claudine Zap Let's be clear. Adrien Brody is no Arnold Schwarzenegger . Sure, Brody's got an Oscar. But does he have the bod? Because he's going to need some serious bulk in his next movie, " Predators ." Find more "Predator" movies . Ah-nold starred in the original way back in 1987, about an elite force sent to rescue hostages in Central Americaâ€"while unknowingly being hunted by extraterrestrial life. )The flick not only stars the current governor of California,

by Mike Krumboltz St. Patrick's Day is an incredibly popular holiday. After all, most holidays aren't 100% inclusive, but everybody's at least a little Irish on March 17. One of the holiday's most endearing symbols is, of course, the leprechaun . Not surprisingly, searches on the mythical creature are huge on St. Paddy's Day. For example, Web interest in " what is a leprechaun " and " who created leprechauns " are both up over 500% in the Search box.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. Emilie de Ravin )Searches increased by +3,326%(. The "Lost" star has found a new role in "Remember Me," opposite teen heartthrob Robert Pattinson. GQ Magazine )+1,557%(. John Edwards' mistress bared way too much in a tell-all and photoshoot . Red velvet cake )1,958%(. The dessert is a crowd pleaser. No Child Left Behind act )+764%(. Obama wants to leave behind some of the original law's lowered standards .

by Mike Krumboltz The Nintendo Wii has earned a lot of good press for its ability to get gamers off the couch and exercising. Or, at least getting people to flail their arms to and fro. But the mighty Wii isn't the only gaming device to inspire some real life sweat. Behold, the PokeWalker ! The PokeWalker )a kind of pedometer( is a recently released peripheral that comes with two new Pokemon games for the Nintendo DS .

by Claudine Zap Step aside, Homer Simpson . This real-life Donna Simpson, of New Jersey, could eat circles around you . The 42-year-old already weighs 600 pounds but has a big goal: To be the fattest woman in the world by almost doubling her weight in the next two years. That's a lot of donuts. With first lady Michelle Obama taking on the weighty topic of childhood obesity, it may come as a surprise that one woman would choose to be size very, very large.

by Mike Krumboltz Perhaps this announcement should have waited until April 20, but there was no holding back the news. Harold and Kumar are coming back for a third big screen adventure. A buzzy blog from IGN explains that actor John Cho )aka "Harold"( told Collider that "the film is moving forward and the plan is to shoot this June." The film is currently titled "A Very Harold and Kumar Christmas," and, yes, Neil Patrick Harris is expected to sign on.

by Claudine Zap Our top picks from the day's hottest searches. SXSW )Searches increased by +628%(. The search engine Wolfram Alpha, which delivers actual answers instead of links to queries, won "best in show" at the South by Southwest awards ceremony . Jude Law )+558%(. The "Hamlet" star hosted "SNL" for the second time, and mocked his role in the Shakespeare play . "Mission Impossible" )+396%(. Peter Graves,