the buzz log
Leonard Nimoy, Fire Ants, Fuel Economy: What's the Buzz
By Claudine Zap
Wed, May 13, 2009, 11:19 am PDT
Our top picks from the day's hottest searches.
- Leonard Nimoy (Searches increased by 975%). The original Mr. Spock is having a comeback, appearing in the "Star Trek" prequel and making a cameo on the finale of "Fringe."
- Fire ants (+449%). Researchers have figured one way to fight the pesky biting bug is with brain-sucking flies.
- Pat Tillman (+422%). The parents of the slain soldier spoke out against the new head of Afghanistan military operations, Lt. Gen. Stanley McChrystal. They say the general helped cover up their son's death by friendly fire.
- Fueleconomy.gov (+226%). This government website is getting buzz for listing information on tax rebates for hybrids, along with the latest on the possible cash for clunkers program.
- Charlie Crist (+217). The Republican Florida governor has decided to run for the Senate.
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