the buzz log
Tapout, Billionaires, Being Frugal: What's the Buzz
By Claudine Zap
Thu, March 12, 2009, 10:58 am PDT
Our top picks from the day's hottest searches.
- Tapout (Searches increased by 3,373%). The co-founder of the popular clothing company Charles Lewis Jr., known to MMA fans as "Mask," was reportedly killed in a hit-and-run accident.
- What are earmarks (+727%). Pet projects that congressmembers slip into massive legislation, such as the latest spending bill, that have not been requested by the administration. Obama said he wants to end them next time around.
- Forbes 2008 billionaires (+602%). Even the billionaires are having a tough time — this year there are 30 percent fewer of them. Even though he made less this year, Bill Gates still tops the list.
- Flight deals (+538%). The drop in gas prices finally is making a dent on airfare.
- Being frugal (+490%). It's the new aspiration: Saving, not spending. The website gives tips on how to be the new, frugal you.
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