It was only less than three months ago when Benazir Bhutto returned to Pakistan after eight years of exile in London and Dubai. The former Prime Minister of Pakistan was killed on Thursday while campaigning in Rawalpindi -- she was standing in the open sunroof of her bullet-proof car. According to an Interior Ministry spokesman, Bhutto had a fatal skull fracture for being hit by the lever of the sunroof, not by any of the bullets fired.

Bhutto was buried next to her father and brother in southern province of Sindh. Thousands of Pakistanis mourn the death of this leader during three days of national mourning, enacted by President Pervez Musharraf.

The Pakistani government suspects al-Qaeda's involvement in the killing. They claim that they have a taped conversation of a Taliban leader congratulating a friend for the assassination.

Hot Searches from December 27, 2007:
1) Bhutto assassination -- Carried out by the Talibans?
2) Benazir Bhutto -- Buried next to her father and brother.
3) Martyred -- Taliban leader congratulates a friend for killing Bhutto.
4) Pakistan -- Thousands mourn the death of Benazir Bhutto.
5) Tiger attack -- Tiger walls are below recommended height.
6) Mischa Barton -- Arrested for DUI.
7) Do not call -- Connecticut governor wants to create a new registry for residents.
8) Emma Watson -- Returns to star in 'Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince.'
9) John McCain -- Got hit in new Mitt Romney's ad on taxes and illegal immigration.
10) Hulk Hogan -- Hosts 'American Gladiators.'
11) Keira Knightley -- Nominated for Best Actress for her role in 'Atonement.'
12) Kwanzaa -- Celebration continues.
13) Chris Stokes -- Allegations retracted by Raz-B in a video.
14) Denver International Airport -- More than 100 flights canceled due to storm.
15) Fergie -- Engaged to long-time boyfriend actor Josh Duhamel.
16) For Sale by Owner -- Find homes for sale.
17) Tiger -- Sousa saved his friend before getting killed.
18) Pamela Anderson -- Tries to work out her marriage with Rick Salomon after filing a divorce.
19) Jessica Alba -- Engaged to baby's father Cash Warren.
20) Martha Stewart -- Shows off her ceramic Nativity scene she made while she was in jail.

The holidays are supposed to be a time for family and joy. The Sousa family in San Jose will remember this Christmas forever -- 17-year-old Carlos Sousa died from a tiger attack in San Francisco zoo on Christmas Day. The 300-pound Siberian tiger, named Tatiana, also attacked two young men before the police shot her. This is not the first time Tatiana has attacked humans -- in 2006, she mauled a zoo keeper's arm in front of a crowd.

San Franciscans are outraged by the attack, some even commented on the San Francisco Chronicle Web site that the zoo should be closed. Police and zoo officials don't know if Tatiana escaped because of human intervention or if she jumped over a 14-foot-high wall.

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom called on zoo officials to make immediate changes. "The mayor expects immediate improvements in protocols and facilities so that tragedies such as this never happen again," said Newsom's spokesman Nathan Ballard. The zoo director said they will install surveillance cameras and a new metal barriers for the tigers and lions.

Hot Searches from December 26, 2007:
1) Jeanne Carmen -- 1950's pinup girl dies from lymphoma at 77.
2) Word Crunch -- Play word puzzles online.
3) Tiger attack -- How did the Siberian tiger escape?
4) Brian Wilson -- Honored at Kennedy Center.
5) Polar bears -- May be included as 'threatened' under the Endangered Species Act.
6) Salvia divinorum -- Hallucinogenic herb to be banned in the state of Illinois.
7) Boxing Day -- Australian Retailers Association project Aussies spend $3 billion.
8) Jesse McCartney -- Lends his voice as Theodore on 'Alvin and the Chipmunks.'
9) Year End Hot Searches -- Which celebrity is the hottest in 2007?
10) Stock market quotes -- How is the market doing?
11) 'Grey's Anatomy' -- Katherine Heigl marries musician Josh Kelley in Utah.
12) Halo -- Will there be a movie for this popular game?
13) Tiger -- Find pictures of this big cat.
14) Unemployment -- Insurance hits the highest level in two years.
15) Carla Bruni -- Vacations with the French president in Luxor.
16) 'American Idol' -- Back in January!
17) New Year's -- Find local events to celebrate the New Year.
18) Jenny Craig -- Queen Latifah joins Kirstie Alley as a spokesperson.
19) Kwanzaa -- Seven days of celebration begins.
20) Michael Klein -- CEO killed in a plane crash along with his 13-year-old daughter.

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Here's another celebrity you can add to the hot mom list: Jessica Alba. She and long-time boyfriend Cash Warren are expecting a baby in late spring, early summer. How pretty will that child be?

Before the official announcement to People magazine, the 26-year-old actress tells Ryan Seacrest on his radio show earlier this week, "Let's put it this way, I need a significant amount of time off."

Another Jessica also makes our list today -- Jessica Biel has been voted the cleanest female celebrity by users of SoCal Cleanse Detox. Yes, really. David Beckham snags the cleanest male celebrity award while Jessica Alba is the fourth cleanest female celebrity.

For the dirty clan, Amy Winehouse and Tommy Lee top the list (in my opinion, it should have been Britney Spears for her walking barefoot in a public restroom). Paris Hilton is the runner up and Tara Reid takes the third spot for the dirtiest female celebrities.

Surprisingly, Matthew McConaughey is no. 4 in the cleanest list. I thought he would've been on the dirty list -- is it just me, or isn't it time for him to put a shirt on?

Hot Searches from December 12, 2007:
1) Jessica Alba pregnant -- Confirmed by her rep.
2) Cash Warren -- Expecting a baby with Alba.
3) Ike Turner -- Dies at 76 of unknown cause.
4) Hollywood California -- 40th day of writers strike.
5) Mafia -- Montreal wealthy businessman Saputo denies ties to Mafia.
6) Tina Turner -- Refuses to pay tribute to ex-husband.
7) Blue Shield of California -- Sued by the state of California for $12.6 million for claims of canceled coverage.
8) Hewbrew alphabet -- Hanukkah celebration ended on the 12th.
9) Cavalier King Charles -- Pricey puppies for holiday gifts.
10) Cherry pie -- Democrats educate Iowa supporters using baked goods.
11) 'Kid Nation' -- Tears and hugs fill the season finale, but will there be 'Kid Nation 2?'
12) Mitchell Report -- Close to 80 MLB players are reported to have used performance-enhancing drugs.
13) 'America's Next Top Model' -- Saleisha Stowers wins.14) Deviled eggs -- Find recipes for your holiday events.
15) Recycling -- Got a Christmas tree? Don't forget to treecyle!
16) NFL picks -- How good are you with football predictions?
17) Drew Peterson -- Son testifies for the second time.
18) Debt consolidation -- Lower your monthly payment.
19) Garth Brooks -- Donates his cowboy hat to the Smithsonian.
20) Jessica Biel -- Voted the cleanest female celebrity by clients of a detoxing company.

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The nominees for the Grammy Awards were announced yesterday. Kanye West snags eight nominations while Amy Winehouse snags six.

I wonder if Amy Winehouse gets the nominations because of the attention that she has been getting in the tabloids, but her 'Back to Black' album did sell 1.3 million copies in the U.S. Among the nominations that she receives are Record Of The Year, Album Of The Year, Best New Artist, Song Of The Year and Best Female Pop Performance. By the way, what is the difference between record of the year and album of the year? And why do we still call it 'record?' I myself have never seen a record player in my life!

Sorry to digress, back to the Grammy nominations ... I'm disappointed that one my favorite artists, Corinne Bailey Rae, only gets nominated for one category (Song Of The Year). And am I the only one who doesn't like the song 'Hey There Delilah?' It must be, since it's also nominated for Song Of The Year. I just think it sounds so depressing.

While we're waiting to see if Amy Winehouse will make it to the ceremony, check out the full list of Grammy nominees on Spinner.com.

Hot Searches from December 6, 2007:
1. Gennifer Flowers -- Former reporter who claimed having an affair with Bill Clinton considers voting for Hillary.
2. Bernie Ward -- Talk show host is charged with Internet child pornography.
3. Grammy nominations -- Announced on Thursday, December 6.
4. Grammy awards -- Kanye West and Amy Winehouse dominate.
5. Djimon Hounsou -- Named 'The Most Beautiful Black Man Alive' by TV One Access.
6. NFL Network -- Sen. Kerry asks for broader distribution of the Patriots-Giants game.
7. Anna Rawson -- Model earns entry into LPGA.
8. Mormonism -- Gets a lot of attention after Mitt Romney's speech.
9. Breast cancer -- New study links nail polish and lipstick to breast cancer.
10. GE recall -- 92,000 microwave ovens are recalled due to fire hazard.
11. Space shuttle -- Atlantis to launch this weekend.
12. Von Maur -- Shootings at a mall in Omaha shock shoppers.
13. Mitt Romney -- Vows to serve the nation's interests, not the Mormon church.
14. Pearl Harbor -- Victims are honored today.
15. School closings -- Students in the East coast gets the day off because of snow.
16. Levitz Furniture -- Closing its doors.
17. Ellen -- Jenna Bush calls her parents on show.
18. Kim Kardashian -- Robbed at an airport.
19. Washington Redskins -- Beat Chicago Bears.
20. 'Grey's Anatomy' -- Meredith and Lexie are becoming friends?

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I recently had a baby girl and wow, how my life changed! I found myself humming nursery rhymes during my commute and my magazine rack is now full of parenting magazines instead of fashion magazines. More importantly, I now pay much more attention to children's health topics. For example, I insisted on getting a thimersol-free flu shot because of the possible link to autism -- there is no evidence that thimersol causes autism, but I figured that it wouldn't hurt to be extra careful.

I wasn't too surprised that autism came out to be the number one searched children's health topics on AOL Search. Back in September, Jenny McCarthy and Holly Robinson Peete were on 'Oprah' to talk about it. Of course, anything on 'Oprah' gets a major boost in interest. Also, remember Jason McElwain, the autistic kid from Rochester who scored six three-pointers in the last four minutes of a high school basketball game last year?

It's great that autism is getting a lot of attention. Autism is more common than pediatric cancer, diabetes and AIDS combined according to Autism Speaks. A CDC study on autism and developmental disabilities in 2007 found that one in 150 8-year-old children in multiple areas of the U.S. had an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Also, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, three to six children out of every 1,000 will have autism.

So whether or not your child has autism, learn about it so you can learn the signs and show your support to parents of autistic children. Search for autism on AOL Search or go to AOL Body for more information.

This month's top searched children's health topic on AOL Search:
1) Autism
2. Lyme disease
3) ADHD
4) Head lice
5) Strep throat
6) Chicken pox
7) Meningitis
8) Asthma
9) Constipation
10) Impetigo

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I love the show 'Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?' Kellie Pickler was on the show last night, and it was exactly as I thought it would be: painfully funny.

There were so many moments when I gasped and laughed, but let's just do several highlights here. First, when asked about Budapest, she blurted out that she thought Europe was a country. By the way, it seems that many people don't know about Budapest either since that's one of our Hot Searches today. When asked about how many 'E's' are in a word, she looked puzzled because doh! There are no 'E's' in the word 'word.' Sigh ...

The best part was when her strange logic on a question about US presidents landed the correct answer. She picked Franklin Pierce as the answer because her ears are pierced and her last name starts with a 'P.' She dropped out when asked about the number of canine teeth in a typical adult human mouth.

You can't get mad at her for not knowing a lot of the answers. She was entertaining and she won $50,000 for American Red Cross and AARP. Plus, she just seems really sweet. An awww moment happens when Jeff Foxworthy told her that she was smart at the end of the show.

Anyway, it was a fun show to watch and I'm sure Kellie Pickler learned a lot. FOX needs to bring her back to the show!

Hot Searches from November 15, 2007:
1) Brigadoon -- Finding of a WWII P-38 fighter reminds people of the mythical Scottish village.
2) Skybus Airlines -- Low-cost carrier expands operations.
3) Budapest -- Kellie Pickler now knows that Budapest is the capital of Hungary.
4) Natalia Livingston -- Leaves 'General Hospital.'
5) Barry Bonds -- Indicted for lying about using steroids.
6) Dr. Phil -- Gets in a car accident while giving an interview on his cell phone.
7) 'CSI' -- Sara says goodbye.
8) Angelina Jolie -- Her adoption of Zahara is legal.
9) 'General Hospital' -- An Emmy-winning actress leaves the show.
10) 'Grey's Anatomy' -- Dr. Bailey gets flirty.
11) 'Beowulf' -- Opens this weekend.
12) Larry King -- Stuns Marie Osmond by asking about her son in rehab.
13) Marie Osmond -- Her 16-year-old son enters rehab.
14) 'Star Wars' -- Possible animated TV series?
15) Lil Wayne -- Says that Jay-Z is the best rapper alive.
16) Kellie Pickler -- Not smarter than a fifth grader.
17) Stuffing -- Find Thanksgiving recipes!
18) Jessica Simpson -- Wants a family guy.
19) Jordana Brewster -- To star in 'Not Forgotten.'
20) Rachael Ray -- Upset about rumors on her marriage.

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Many pregnant women conceal their pregnancy until after they pass their first tri-mester. But what to do if you were a celebrity? Getting your belly analyzed by media and fans all the time can't be much fun. A slight bump on your belly always means pregnancy, right? It could be the Taco Bell that you had last night, but reporting pregnancy possibilities is much more interesting!

The latest female celebrity to join the prego club is Jennifer Lopez. The singer-actress confirms at her concert in Miami that her husband Marc Anthony and her are expecting. So congrats to the couple ... I'm sure their kid will be as beautiful as they are!

Hot Searches from November 8, 2007:
1) Spirit of Nantucket -- Cruise ship is run aground after taking on water.
2) Michael Vick -- Prosecuter who handled Vick's dogfighting case wins re-election.
3) Estonia -- EU to scrap border controls across much of eastern Europe.
4) Erin Andrews -- ESPN reporter talks to a blog.
5) Suzy Kolber -- ESPN 'SportsCenter' anchor reports on Nextel Cup race.
6) Aqua Dots -- 4.2 million toys are recalled because of link to date-rape drug.
7) Ron Paul -- Republican presidential candidate raises $4.2 million in 24 hours.
8) Thanksgiving -- Less than two weeks away!
9) Local forecast -- Search for your local weather forecast.
10) Jennifer Lopez -- Confirms that she and Marc Anthony are expecting a baby.
11) Kellie Pickler -- Abandoned as a baby by her mother.
12) Toy recalls -- See what's been recalled before buying holiday gifts.
13) 'Star Wars' -- Warner Bros acquires the UK publisher of Lego Star Wars series.
14) LeAnn Rimes -- In Kenny Chesney's 2008 Poets and Pirates Tour.
15) Ellen -- Continues with her talk show despite writers strike.
16) Hillary Clinton -- Launches a Web site to rebut offensive charges and reports.
17) Thanksgiving graphics -- Decorate your computer with a Thanksgiving theme.
18) Jessica Alba -- To star in a broadway play?
19) 'Grey's Anatomy' -- Stars support writers strike.
20) Angelina Jolie -- Receives Freedom Award for her work with refugees.

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What is it with athletes these days and substance abuse? Athletes are role models who should follow healthy lifestyles -- isn't that one of the reasons for their success?

The latest athlete in the news about this is Martina Hingis. The five-time Grand Slam champion tested positive for cocaine, but she said that she has "never taken drugs" and that she's "one hundred percent innocent." She also claimed that her fruit drink may have been spiked.

On Thursday, November 1st, she announced her retirement from tennis for the second time. She stated that "I have no desire to spend the next several years of my life reduced to fighting against the doping officials."

Do I believe her? It's hard to since she's tested positive. Maybe her fruit drink was spiked as she claimed, but it's time for her to retire from tennis anyway to make room for some new stars!


Hot Searches from November 1, 2007:
1) Martina Hingis -- Tested positive for cocaine.
2) Pizza recall -- Totino's and Jeno's pizza with pepperoni toppings are recalled due to E. coli.
3) Malinda Williams -- Ex-husband Mekhi Phifer welcomed a baby boy.
4) Sophia Bush -- Dating Tony Romo?
5) Katarina Witt -- Promotes her farewell tour 2008.
6) Duane Chapman -- Apologizes for using racial slur in a conversation with son.
7) Oni Souratha -- Welcomed a baby boy with fiance Mekhi Phifer.
8) 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' -- Show is suspended because of Chapman's remarks.
9) Dr. Oz -- Shows how to add years to your life on 'Oprah.'
10) Tucker Chapman -- Son of 'Bounty Hunter' sold tape to a tabloid.
11) Westboro Baptist Church -- Pays $11 million to the father of a Marine killed in Iraq.
12) National Enquirer -- Posts taped conversation between 'Bounty Hunter' and son.
13) Oprah Winfrey -- Talks to Dr. Oz about reversing age.
14) Tony Romo -- Denies dating Britney Spears.
15) Imus -- Fired shock jock to return to radio with a new morning show.
16) Linda Stein -- Real estate broker to stars is found murdered in her penthouse.
17) 'Grey's Anatomy' -- Lexie and Alex an item?
18) Thanksgiving -- Start planning for your Thanksgiving dinner!
19) Black Friday -- Holiday sales start early this year.
20) Heather Mills -- Says that McCartney initially agreed to announce he was at fault.

You've seen their commercials with the slogan "What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas." Is that really true? I don't know because I've never been to Las Vegas. What's wrong with me? I always manage to avoid going there for some reason. Whenever I go on a vacation, I usually end up at a Caribbean beach.

I decided to put Las Vegas as one of the places I'd like to visit and started a list of things to do while I'm there. I love Cirque du Soleil, so going to see one of their shows is a must. Of course there are David Copperfield and Celine Dion shows. I'm not into Celine Dion's music, but as an avid 'So You Think You Can Dance' viewer, I'll put her show in my list of performances to go to so I can see Mia Michaels' choreographed dance. Of course, there are always shopping and the casinos.

While doing my research on traveling to Las Vegas, I pulled top searches for Las Vegas to see if there's anything I should add to my list of to-dos while I'm there. I think I'll skip No. 9, thank you. Is there anything else that should've made the list?

To find hotels and other Las Vegas travel needs, check out AOL Travel. Also search for Las Vegas hotels on AOL Search.

Top Las Vegas searches on AOL Search:
1. Las Vegas hotels
2. Las Vegas shows
3. Las Vegas weather
4. Las Vegas entertainment
5. Las Vegas casinos
6. Las Vegas strip
7. Las Vegas news
8. Las Vegas vacations
9. Las Vegas weddings
10. Las Vegas coupons

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The first time I felt like an official grown-up was when I got my first mortgage. The entire process, from gathering information on my assets and signing pages and pages of documents, to stepping into my own house, was a big deal. Even though I had to reduce my shopping budget to pay for the mortgage, I was ecstatic. I could finally decorate the house however I wanted, and of course, get my own dog!

That was seven years ago and since then, I've done one refinance and signed another mortgage when I moved into my current house. That means I have paid over 80 months of mortgage, with close to 50 months for my current house and I still have at least 300 months of payments to go. That seems like a lifetime, but I really don't mind.

I really do enjoy paying my mortgage. It is a big chunk of my budget and a huge amount of debt, and every time I look at the monthly statements it's depressing to see how much is allocated to interest versus the actual mortgage. However, it dereases my tax bill (except last year, ouch!) and it makes me take care of my house more. Granite countertop? Done. New patio and a fence in the backyard for the dogs? Done.

So month after month, I happily send a check to my mortgage lender. When I'm ready to move or to refinance, I'll be happy to complete my paperwork and sign pages and pages of documents.

Anyway, if you are in the process of looking to refinance or to find a new mortgage company, check out the top mortgage searches on AOL for some more resources. For example, did you know there are so many mortgage calculators out there? Besides calculating the usual information, such as how much mortgage you can afford, you can also calculate how much you'll save in taxes, if you should pay points or not and more.

Wherever you are in the process with your mortgage, good luck and I hope you'll be as content as I am when you send a check to your lender.

For more information on mortgage, go to AOL Money and Finance. Also search for mortgage on AOL Search.

Top mortgage searches on AOL Search:
1. Mortgage calculator
2. Mortgage rates
3. Reverse mortgage
4. Mortgage news
5. Mortgage loans
6. Mortgage companies
7. Mortgage insurance
8. Mortgage lenders
9. Mortgage complaint
10. Mortgage brokers

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Ever since the Bush twins stepped into the White House, they have been scrutinized for everything, mostly for their partying habit while they were in college. From charges of underage drinking to attempting to use fake IDs, they were the opposite of Chelsea Clinton, who kept a very low profile while her father was in the White House.

It's not until the 2004 Presidential Election that Barbara and Jenna Bush started coming to light in a positive way. Their remarks to the Republican National Convention were light-hearted and well received. They followed their father on his campaign trail and they even gave an interview and did a photo shoot for Vogue magazine. Nice!

I guess all girls grow up to be women. Just recently, Jenna Bush announced her engagement to her long time boyfriend, Henry Hager. His father is John Hager, the chairman of the Virginia Republican Party. He worked as a White House aide and he is currently attending University of Virginia as a graduate student.

It's already rumored that Jenna is pregnant, but the White House insists that pregnancy is not the reason for her engagement. Also, some people predict that her wedding will be like the Diana/Charles wedding, hopefully minus the puffy sleeved wedding dress. Whatever the reason for the engagement and whichever wedding style Jenna chooses to have, big congrats to her and Henry!

For more information on Jenna Bush, check out AOL News. Also search for Jenna Bush on AOL Search.

Hot Searches From August 22, 2007:
1. China Barbie -- Mattel sues a 'Barbie' adult entertainment site.
2. Eddie Griffin -- Dies from crashing his car into a moving train.
3. 'Obama girl' -- Not popular in the Obama household.
4. Jennie Finch -- In the final two of AOL Sports hottest female athletes.
5. Juanita Bynum -- TV minister is attacked by her preacher husband.
6. Findlay, Ohio -- Deepest flood in a decade displaces hundreds.
7. Maria Sharapova -- Unveils her U.S. Open outfit from Nike.
8. 'America's Got Talent' -- Ventriloquist Terry Fator wins.
9. Jenna Bush -- Engaged to her longtime boyfriend.
10. Dita Von Teese -- Marilyn Manson's snoring lulls her to sleep.
11. 2008 Honda Accord -- Bigger, bolder and more powerful.
12. Terry Fator -- Wins 'America's Got Talent.'
13. Lauren Jones -- Model stars in new reality TV show 'Anchorwoman.'
14. Ashley Force -- Faces Jennie Finch in AOL Sports hottest female athletes.
15. Bridget Moynahan -- Welcomes a baby boy with ex Tom Brady.
16. Megan Fox -- 'Transformers' to be in IMAX theaters.
17. Cas Haley -- Snags the runner up spot for 'America's Got Talent.'
18. 'America's Got Talent' winner -- Ventriloquist beats singers.
19. Jessica Biel -- Finally shows PDA with Justin Timberlake.
20. Mariah Carey -- Speaks out about her nervous breakdown.

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I've been obsessed with savings since I was little. I don't remember how old I was when I got my first piggy bank, but I remember that I always tried to save every bit I could. I still remember the time when my parents doubled my allowance after finding out how much money I'd saved. If only that were still the case today!

Now that I'm older, I'm obsessed about saving for my retirement. I don't get tired of hearing my financial advisor drilling me about putting more in my 401(k).. I scrutinize my monthly statements to see how much I've gained or lost in my IRAs. The only things that I don't play with are stocks. I just don't want to stress over every single one. I know it's all for the long term, but how could you not think about it all the time when the ticker is right in front of your eyes? I much prefer mutual funds so I don't put all of my eggs in one basket.

Sometimes I wonder if I'm too serious about savings for retirement, considering that I have another 35 to 40 years to retirement. I have to remind myself that it's never too early to save for retirement. A recent article in Money Magazine shows a comparison of retirement planning at different ages. They calculate how much money you'll have at age 65 if you contribute 10 percent in your 401(k) starting at 30, 35 and 45, with a starting salary of $40,000 and a 4 percent annual raise. They estimate that the 30-year-old will have $1 million while the 45-year-old will have $461,000. There, that makes me feel better!

One of these days, I'll fill out the paperwork to increase my 401(k) contribution so maybe I can retire earlier than I've planned. Any advice on saving for an early retirement?

For more information on retirement planning, go to AOL Money and Finance. Also search for retirement on AOL Search.

Top searched retirement planning on AOL Search:
1. Social Security
2. Stocks
3. 401(k)
4. Mutual funds
5. Bonds
6. Roth IRA
7. Money market
8. Certificate of deposit
9. 403(b)
10. Savings

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Online video has definitely played a major role in our lives, whether it's for personal entertainment, or if you happen to be famous, for publicity. Remember the 'I Got a Crush on Obama' video?

Several months ago, Amber Lee Ettinger became a household name among Internet surfers as the Obama girl. In the video, she struts around in tight outfits while lip-synching a song about her love of Sen. Barack Obama. The video attracted millions of viewers and received attention from major U.S. news media. Obama's campaign denies any involvement in the video production.

When I saw the video, I thought it was funny and no harm was done. It's all for fun ... who cares if the Ettinger really supports Obama or not? It's all an act! However, in the Obama household, this video is not taken so well. The Senator's 6-year-old daughter has been asking about it , including saying 'Daddy already has a wife' to his wife. No response from Sen. Obama on how his wife reacts to their daughter's questions, but I wouldn't want to be in her shoes. He wishes that "people would think about what impact their actions have on kids and families."

Judge for yourself. To see the video, go to AOL Search and search for Obama girl -- click on the Video tab above the search box.

Hot Searches From August 21, 2007:
1. Natascha Kampusch -- Calls her kidnapper a 'poor soul' a year after she escaped.
2. Eddie Griffin -- Former NBA players dies in a car collision with a train.
3. Amber Lee Ettinger -- Obama girl upsets Obama's 6-year-old daughter
4. 'America's Got Talent' -- Ventriloquist Terry Fator snags the crown.
5. Terry Fator -- Wins 1 million dollars.
6. Obama girl -- Not popular in the Obama household.
7. Amy Winehouse -- Denies drug abuse as the reason for postponing her concerts.
8. Space shuttle -- Endeavor returns home safely a day early.
9. Taylor Swift -- Sings a duet with a contestant on 'America's Got Talent.'
10. Marine Corps -- A sergeant is charged with murdering an unarmed Iraqi prisoner.
11. NASA -- Three more launches at risk for damage.
12. Princeton Review -- West Virginia University is named the no. 1 top party school.
13. Criss Angel -- Working with Britney Spears on a gig for MTV VMA?
14. 'LA Ink' -- Eve gets tattooed.
15. Crocs -- Find these ugly comfortable shoes online.
16. Johnny Depp -- To star in 'King of Kong: A Fistful of Quarters?'
17. Free stuff -- Search for free stuff online!
18. Philadelphia Eagles -- Shocks fans by releasing linebacker Jeremiah Trotter.
19. 'American Idol' -- Ryan Seacrest to host the Emmys.
20. 'Star Wars' -- Natalie Portman and Hayden Christensen voted for the most unconvincing on-screen chemistry.

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I just tried logging on to Michael Vick's official Web site to see if he's made an official statement about his latest plea deal. Instead, I got a nice error message that 'the server is temporarily unable to service your request due to the site owner reaching his/her bandwidth limit.' I guess I'm not the only one interested in checking out the latest on the Falcon QB!

With his plea deal, Vick can be sentenced for up to five years in prison and fined $250,000. However, AP reported that prosecutors will recommend 12 to 18 months of prison time, according to an anonymous government official.

Animal right advocates hope that Vick's case increases awareness about animal cruelty. People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals spokesperson mentioned that they're getting leads on other cases. They are also offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone involved in dogfighting. The American Kennel Club is concerned that Vick's punishment is inadequate, while the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals praises the U.S. Attorney's office and the USDA for sending a clear message to those engaged in animal cruelty.

As a Virginia Tech alumna, I'm upset about this whole case. I can only name a handful of Virginia Tech football players who have made it big in the NFL, and Vick is one of them. It's embarrassing and disappointing that a superstar has done such terrible things. He has brought shame on himself, his family, his fellow alumni and his fellow athletes. I hope that he NFL doesn't let him play in the league anymore.

While the NFL continues its own investigation, many people wonder if Vick will play in the league again. I personally think that his career is over. Even if he continues playing in the NFL, what company would want to endorse him? It's just a PR nightmare. What do you think?

To find more information on Michael Vick's case, check out AOL News and search for Michael Vick on AOL Search.

Hot Searches From August 20, 2007:
1. Leona Helmsley -- Hotelier 'Queen of Mean' dies at 87.
2. 'Live with Regis and Kelly' -- Daniel Radcliffe to visit the show.
3. Stock market quotes -- Stocks closed mostly higher on Monday.
4. Home loans -- Is it time to refinance?
5. 'Today' Show -- Vote for your favorite couple to win a Martha Stewart wedding.
6. Court TV -- 'Star Jones' premieres with celebrities and ordinary people as guests.
7. Phoebe Cates -- 'Superbad' reminds us of 'Fast Times at Ridgemont High.'
8. 'Good Morning America' -- Teen boards on a flight without showing an ID.
9. USCIS -- Immigrant activists plan a protest for Elvira Arellano's deportation.
10. Belize -- Gets hit by hurricane Dean.
11. NASCAR -- Rain delays Michigan race for the second consecutive time.
12. Virginia Tech -- Classes resume since April's shooting massacre.
13. Michael Vick -- Enters a plea deal for dogfighting charges.
14. Vanessa Anne Hudgens -- 'High School Musical 2' attracts 17 million viewers.
15. News -- Find for the latest news online!
16. Victoria Beckham -- Upset that her tattoo is airbrushed in a Spice Girls photo.
17. Marriott -- To launch a boutique brand with hotelier Ian Schrager.
18. 'Family Guy' -- Show's creator produces short internet videos.
19. Jessica Simpson -- Injures her nose while filming for 'Major Movie Star.'
20. Chicago Bears -- Defeat Indianapolis Colts 27-24 in a preseason match.

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With the recent Utah mine tragedy, it's hard to imagine taking such a risky job. I recently read an article on CNNMoney.com about America's most dangerous jobs. I thought firefighters or miners would have been first on the list. However, fishermen are ranked first with 147 deaths per 100,000 workers, followed by pilots with 87 deaths per 100,000 workers in 2006. The stats are from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Some people are braver than others -- if not, there won't be any firefighters. Then there are those who take dangerous jobs for the money, like the truck drivers on 'Ice Road Truckers' on The History Channel.

These truck drivers deliver equipment to diamond mines in Northern Canada, risking their lives by driving over frozen lakes. They drive 100,000 pounds of truck on just inches of ice. With double digit negative temperature, it's not uncommon for the trucks to freeze and break down. Did I mention the frostbite danger? This job is definitely not for the faint of heart.

The show started in June with the season finale was on August 19. In that a short period of time, the show became the most watched program on The History Channel, averaging 3.9 million total viewers according to Nielsen. Because of its success, the show will have three additional episodes: a one-hour historical show and a two-part reunion show of the truckers since the season ended last winter.

I haven't watched all of the episodes, I've just been watching video clips here and there on the Web. So far, it looks interesting ... I'll definitely add it to my list of shows to TiVo when the new episodes air!

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Hot Searches From August 19, 2007:
1. Will Demps -- N.Y. Giants safety is injured at preseason game at Baltimore.
2. Alex Rodriguez -- Won't be re-signed by NY Yankees if he opts out of his contract.
3. 'Ice Road Truckers' -- Most watched show on The History Channel.
4. F-cup Cookie -- Enlarges your breasts?
5. Map of Jamaica -- Island gets hit by hurricane Dean.
6. Billy Graham -- Recovers from an intestinal bleed.
7. WNBA -- N.Y. Liberty faces Detroit shocks in first round of playoffs.
8. New York Fire Department -- Fire at Ground Zero kills two firefighters.
9. Anne Hathaway -- Book on William Shakespeare's wife to be published soon.
10. 'Batman' -- Vermont Sen. Patrick Leahy in the next 'Batman' movie.
11. NHRA -- Race is postponed to Monday due to rain.
12. 'Dog the Bounty Hunter' -- Book tops NY Times bestselling hardcover nonfiction.
13. Hurricane Dean Path -- Heads toward Yucatan Peninsula.
14. Resumes -- Dust off your resume for a new job!
15. Ocean City, Md. -- Officials vote to oppose slot machines.
16. Boats -- Find new or used boats online.
17. NASCAR -- Michigan race is postponed because of rain.
18. Rihanna -- Has the number one song in Europe.
19. Criss Angel -- Denies dating Britney Spears.
20. NY Mets -- Beat the Washington Nationals 8-2.

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