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Enter FROM TOP: PETER KRAMER/NBC/NBC NEWSWIRE VIA GETTY IMAGES; CRAIG SJODIN ABC/ VIA GETTY IMAGES 5 POINTERS HUFFINGTON 03.03.13 YAHOO CEO FACES BACKLASH FOR TELECOMMUTING BAN Marissa Mayer, the newly appointed Yahoo CEO who already provoked controversy by taking only two weeks of maternity leave, has sparked a debate by announcing a ban on working remotely. “Some of the best decisions and insights come from hallway and cafeteria discussions, meeting new people, and impromptu team meetings,” said an internal memo from the head of HR. This is likely another attempt by Mayer, who recently announced a makeover for Yahoo.com, to turn around the struggling company. “This isn’t a broad industry view on working from home — this is about what is right for Yahoo!, right now,” a Yahoo spokesperson said in a statement. 6 SETH MACFARLANE CAPTURES LARGER OSCAR AUDIENCE THAT’S VIRAL YOUR BARTENDER PROBABLY HATES YOU IF... The Oscars attracted an audience of 40.3 million people, making it the mostwatched show in three years, according to Nielsen. While many criticized host Seth MacFarlane for making off-color jokes, the Family Guy creator successfully targeted a younger demographic, with an 11 percent ratings increase among 18-49 year olds. But when asked by a Twitter follower whether he would host again, MacFarlane wrote, “No way. Lotta fun to have done it, though.” A selection of the week’s most talked-about stories. HEADLINES TO VIEW FULL STORIES MICHELLE OBAMA DOES ‘THE MOM DANCE’ UH, ZOMBIE CELLS? SETH MCFARLANE’S RIHANNA AND CHRIS BROWN JOKE WHAT YOU’LL WANT FOR CHRISTMAS 2095