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8 Secrets to Healthy Skin
8 Secrets to Healthy Skin
Dec 30, 2007 12:52 PM CST

8 Secrets to Healthy Skin

Quit smoking, get some sleep, and don't go crazy with the beauty aids

(Newser) - You can't fight getting older, but you can keep the signs of wear and tear, not to speak of stress, off your face with these tips from the New York Times beauty expert:
  1. Get rid of old beauty products after a year—pots and tubes can develop micro-organism communities
  2. Quit
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The Best Unsung Books of 2007
The Best Unsung Books of 2007
Dec 30, 2007 11:07 AM CST

The Best Unsung Books of 2007

Mark Sarvas and Laura Miller recommend the best works to be overlooked this year.

(Newser) - Looking for a read off the beaten path? NPR asks two literary bloggers—Laura Miller of Salon and Mark Sarvas of The Elegant Variation—for the best works, fictional or factual, that were overlooked by mainstream book-review sections in 2007.
  • The Farther Shore, by Matthew Eck: "A new kind
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Things That Won't Shake The Media World in 2008

BusinessWeek columnist takes a stab at '08 predictions

(Newser) - Overloaded with prediction lists, Business Week polishes the crystal ball and looks ahead to see what won't happen in the media world  in 2008.
  1. The writers won't win the current strike
  2. DreamWorks isn't going to leave Paramount after all
  3. Apple won't reinvent TV viewing
  4. "Juno" won't win an Oscar
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Best, Worst Celeb Do-Gooders
Best, Worst Celeb Do-Gooders
Dec 28, 2007 10:45 AM CST

Best, Worst Celeb Do-Gooders

Jolie tops list of high-profile humanitarians

(Newser) - From Angelina Jolie (nominated as a UN Goodwill Ambassador) to Madonna (the Malawian adoption controversy), these stars topped a Reuters poll that asked: Who gave the best—and worst—name to “celebrity humanitarianism” in 2007? The best:
  1. Angelina Jolie
  2. Bono
  3. Desmond Tutu
  4. Bill Gates
  5. Bill Clinton

Traveling Green? US Cities Getting Better

More US hotels meet green standards

(Newser) - Traveling green still ain't easy States-side. US hotels lag behind Europe in water waste, car rentals, and chemical-free eateries. Quick fixes don't help either—recycling programs and low-flow showers may just be "greenwashing." Real green starts with original design. But some US lodges are stepping up to impress...

Go Ahead, Spoil Yourself
Go Ahead, Spoil Yourself
TRAVEL
Dec 23, 2007 3:03 PM CST

Go Ahead, Spoil Yourself

Top spas around the globe make great winter getaway destinations

(Newser) - Wave goodbye to the winter blues and hello to blue skies at these luxurious spa resorts selected by Conde Nast Traveler:
  1. The Nam Hai, Vietnam
  2. Las Ventanas al Paradiso, Los Cabos
  3. Banyan Tree Seychelles

7 Common Medical Myths
7 Common Medical Myths
Dec 23, 2007 10:49 AM CST

7 Common Medical Myths

Seven quack ideas doctors pass on to patients

(Newser) - Some medical misconceptions are so widespread that even doctors believe them. LiveScience rounds up the seven biggest myths, according to the British Medical Journal:
  1. We only use 10% of our brains
  2. You should drink at least eight glasses of water a day
  3. Fingernails and hair grow after death

Rolling Stone Picks 2007's Best
Rolling Stone Picks 2007's Best
Dec 23, 2007 9:30 AM CST

Rolling Stone Picks 2007's Best

Jay Z, Newman, Winehouse, Springsteen among the best in mixed-genre ranking

(Newser) - Rolling Stone has picked its top 100 songs of 2007, and they span the genres from country to disco. The top 10:
  1. "Roc Boys"—Jay Z
  2. "A Few Words in Defense of Our Country"—Randy Newman
  3. "Umbrella"—Rihanna
  4. "D.A.N.C.E"
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Hit the Slopes in Style This Year
Hit the Slopes in Style This Year
Dec 23, 2007 8:36 AM CST

Hit the Slopes in Style This Year

Outside magazine selects the best gear of the season

(Newser) - If you hear "snow" and think "skiing" or "snowboarding," then this gear is for you. Outside magazine picks the hippest and best-performing pieces of the current season:
  1. Alpine Skis: Head Monster 88, $950
  2. Soft Shells: Arc'teryx Hercules Hoody, $325
  3. Snowboards: Palmer Honeycomb 164, $749

Hit the Winter Festival Circuit
Hit the Winter Festival Circuit
TRAVEL
Dec 22, 2007 7:27 AM CST

Hit the Winter Festival Circuit

Things are heating up around the globe

(Newser) - Even though it's freezing outside, you don't have to shut yourself up at home. Party on three continents at these amazing festivals, selected by Sherman's Travel:
  1. Barbados Jazz Festival, Jan. 14–20
  2. Buenos Aires Tango Festival, Feb 22-Mar 3
  3. Carnival in Rio, Feb 2–5

Most Secure American Cities
Most Secure American Cities
Dec 21, 2007 7:48 PM CST

Most Secure American Cities

From Corvallis, Ore., to Ithaca, NY, places to feel safe at home

(Newser) - There's no place like home, especially if home is nestled safely in one of the most secure places in America. The bestplaces.net website breaks down the top 20 small towns, mid-size cities, and large metro areas: Population less than 150,000
  1. Corvallis, Ore.
  2. Harrisonburg, Va.
  3. Ithaca, NY

Best Places to Educate Children
Best Places to Educate Children
Dec 20, 2007 5:31 PM CST

Best Places to Educate Children

(Newser) - Wondering where’s the best place to educate your children? Compiling scores from various criteria--strength of the public school system, options for private schools, library popularity, the abundance of higher-learning institutions—Forbes magazine made a list of the best educational environments. Here’s the top ten:
  1. Washington, DC-Arlington, VA
  2. Madison,
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How to Make Kids $$$$ Savvy
How to Make Kids $$$$ Savvy
Dec 20, 2007 5:06 PM CST

How to Make Kids $$$$ Savvy

12 ways to teach the value of a dollar

(Newser) - It's never too early to get savvy about money. The Journal's Jonathan Clements explains how he's put his teens on the right track.
  1. Delayed gratification: When they spend their own cash, they make better decisions.
  2. Pace yourself: The Clements kids had to make a 3-month allowance last.
  3. Family values: Stories,
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Quote of '07: Don't Tase Me, Bro!
Quote of '07: Don't Tase Me, Bro!
Dec 19, 2007 1:36 PM CST

Quote of '07: Don't Tase Me, Bro!

Miss Teen South Carolina takes second with 'US Americans' ramble

(Newser) - As he was being arrested at a John Kerry rally, a college student yelled, “Don’t Tase me bro!” He was Tasered anyway, and that yell is the top quote of 2007, according to the Yale Book of Quotations. Here’s the rest:
  1. Miss Teen South Carolina’s
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2007's Weirdest at-Work Hijinks
2007's Weirdest at-Work Hijinks
Dec 18, 2007 9:50 AM CST

2007's Weirdest at-Work Hijinks

Some crazy stuff happened at the office in 2007

(Newser) - Not everyone burns down the office in retaliation over a lost stapler, a la Office Space's Milton, but some pretty strange stuff goes on at work. The weirdest occurrences of 2007, according to CNN:
  1. Worker eats 32 vending-machine items to win bet with co-workers (and $300 for charity).
  2. Pepsi worker
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Oh, Baby! Ten Tots With Clout
Oh, Baby! Ten Tots With Clout
Dec 17, 2007 4:07 PM CST

Oh, Baby! Ten Tots With Clout

Brangelina's tots dominate list of 10 most influential celebrity babies

(Newser) - It's no surprise that many kids of celebrities attain star status, but sometimes the media attention can take on a life of its own: Consider the change in the tone of coverage of Tom Cruise after Suri came along. Forbes looked at web and press coverage for megastar kids under...

America's Vainest Cities
America's Vainest Cities
Dec 17, 2007 1:45 PM CST

America's Vainest Cities

(Newser) - With Americans flocking to undergo plastic surgery —11 million went under the knife in 2006—Forbes crunched the numbers to determine the most nipped, tucked, enlarged, and liposucked cities. And while shoo-ins like LA do appear, top billing went to... Salt Lake City?
  1. Salt Lake City
  2. San Francisco

Escape the Flu This Season
Escape the Flu This Season
Dec 17, 2007 11:35 AM CST

Escape the Flu This Season

Tips for keeping the bug from sneaking up on you

(Newser) - No one wants to come down with the flu, especially during the holidays. Follow these tips to protect yourself:
  • Wash your hands often.
  • Avoid crowds. Shop online and cover your face if someone sneezes near you.

Vista Tops Tech Disappointment List
Vista Tops Tech Disappointment List
Dec 17, 2007 7:52 AM CST

Vista Tops Tech Disappointment List

(Newser) - When PC World decided to whip up a list of 2007's most disappointing tech, was there really any doubt what would headline the list? Vista wasn't awful, but neither was it, you know, good. Here's how the list broke down:
  1. Vista
  2. The Hi-Def Format War
  3. Facebook Beacon
  4. Yahoo
  5. Apple's iPhone
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9 Hotels With Incredible Perks
9 Hotels With Incredible Perks
TRAVEL
Dec 16, 2007 7:11 PM CST

9 Hotels With Incredible Perks

At these lodgings, you can expect more than a mint on your pillow

(Newser) - Some hotels will go out of their way to guarantee guests a memorable experience. Forbes Traveler picks nine that break into "outrageous" territory:
  1. Helicopter transfers, Hilton Sao Paulo Morumbi, Brazil
  2. Sleep concierge, The Benjamin, New York City
  3. Custom scents, Palazzo Magnani Feroni, Florence

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