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  • May 2008

    • Interview Goofs You Can't Make Up

      CNN  |  May 15, 08 1:22 PM CDT

      Interview Goofs You Can't Make Up

      (Newser) - Do research, don't lie, be professional: Interview tips seem basic enough to follow, but CNN reports the many job seekers have committed serious gaffes we all should learn from: Asking interviewer to leave office so you can take a call Admitting you may quit job if your uncle dies and inheritance kicks in Requesting a ride home Smelling your armpits More »

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      list  • job  • job search  • job interviews

    • Curses! 9 Totally Unlucky Films

      Los Angeles Times  |  May 11, 08 12:25 PM CDT

      Curses! 9 Totally Unlucky Films

      (Newser) - Even dramas and spy movies can turn into disaster flicks, either during or after the final wrap. The Los Angeles Times takes a close look at 9 accursed movies. Quantum of Solace : Anything but peaceful, the disaster tally included one lake-submerged Aston Martin, one stabbed technician, and a totaled Alfa Romero. Is it the work of SPECTRE?     More »

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      celebrity  • list  • movies  • car accident  • James Bond  • stunts  • curse

    • World's Most Influential Make Time

      Time  |  May 5, 08 2:47 AM CDT

      World's Most Influential Make Time

      (Newser) - It’s not often Hillary Clinton, the Dalai Lama, and Judd Apatow find themselves on the same list. But they've all made Time's annual pick of the world’s 100 most influential people, ranging from artists and intellectuals to scientists and politicians (including George Bush and all three presidential hopefuls). A short look at the long list: More »

    • 10 High-Tech Survival Items

      Wired  |  May 4, 08 1:09 PM CDT

      10 High-Tech Survival Items

      (Newser) - Wired sees a distinct lack of cool high-tech outdoor gear, and gives its favorite examples of steps in the right direction: The Cocoon, a hanging teardrop-shaped tent/sleeping bag. The Adamant, an earthquake-proof bed. The Bedu Emergency Rapid Response Kit, a keg full of enough essentials to keep a family alive for up to 5 years. The Urban Skiff, a portable sailboat. The Firun Inflatable Sled, a snowsled that folds down into a backpack. More »

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      list  • technology  • GPS  • nature  • outdoors  • wilderness

    • Top Book-to-Movie Misfires

      Entertainment Weekly  |  May 4, 08 11:18 AM CDT

      Top Book-to-Movie Misfires

      (Newser) - With warm weather comes the usual wave of summer blockbusters, but sometimes the best story is buried in a book. Entertainment Weekly lists 23 disappointing adaptations, including: The Da Vinci Code : An utter lack of chemistry between Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou and an uber-creepy Silas (Paul Bettany) made this sure thing a misfire. More »

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      list  • movie  • Hollywood  • book  • movie remakes  • Da Vinci Code  • The Golden Compass  • Memoirs of a Geisha

    • Gisele Repeats Atop Model Money List

      Forbes  |  May 2, 08 11:45 AM CDT

      Gisele Repeats Atop Model Money List

      (Newser) - In the quick-change world of modeling, one thing has stayed strikingly consistent: Gisele Bundchen makes a lot of money. Tom Brady’s main squeeze topped Forbes ’ list of top supermodel earners yet again. Here’s the top 10: Gisele Bundchen ($35 million) Heidi Klum ($14 million) Kate Moss ($7.5 million) More »

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      list  • supermodel  • Gisele Bundchen  • Kate Moss  • Heidi Klum

  • April 2008

    • Why We Love Gossip Girl

      New York  |  Apr 27, 08 2:49 PM CDT

      Why We Love Gossip Girl

      (Newser) - New York magazine writers Jessica Pressler and Chris Rovzar have come out of the closet. No, not that closet—the one hiding adult fans of Gossip Girl . The pair once justified their love for the CW's teen soap opera by calling it "awesomely bad … like Showgirls . Or a Bloomin' Onion." Now they declare it "awesomely awesome." Here are six reasons why: More »

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      celebrity  • list  • television  • New York  • teenagers  • gossip  • Gossip Girl

    • 50 Favorite Cult Books

      Daily Telegraph (UK)  |  Apr 27, 08 10:53 AM CDT

      50 Favorite Cult Books

      (Newser) - It’s hard to define the "cult" book, but the Telegraph compiled 50 of the top contenders that “rewire your head.” The Electric Kool-Aid Acid Test by Tom Wolfe (1968) Baby and Child Care by Dr Benjamin Spock (1946) Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse (1922) The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand (1943) To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee (1960) More »

    • Forget the Hype: Most Overrated Careers

      US News and World Report  |  Apr 22, 08 6:32 PM CDT

      Forget the Hype: Most Overrated Careers

      (Newser) - Cops might look cool on TV, but they do a lot of paperwork off screen. Most chefs churn out the same dishes nightly in assembly-line fashion. Before hopping onto the latest career fad, see US News & World Report 's list of most overrated lines of work:  A great commercial idea shouldn’t attract you to ad executive jobs, which are more about selling than creating. More »

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      list  • doctor  • chef  • teacher  • nonprofit  • career  • attorney  • police officer

    • Drinking Water Myths Tough to Swallow

      NPR  |  Apr 22, 08 3:30 PM CDT

      Drinking Water Myths Tough to Swallow

      (Newser) - With high-end restaurants offering diners tap water and concerns about the health and environmental impact of plastic bottles at an all-time high, NPR sets the record straight about some common myths related to drinking water: Not only is drinking 8 glasses daily not necessary, "nobody really knows" where that advice originated, says one expert. Water  doesn't help the kidneys filter toxins . More »

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      list  • water  • drinking water  • healthy habits  • health tips

    • Lies We Tell at Work ... But Shouldn't

      CNN  |  Apr 22, 08 2:24 PM CDT

      Lies We Tell at Work ... But Shouldn't

      (Newser) - Lying at work, even to be polite, can hurt you in the long run. CNN suggests we all try cutting out these too-tempting lies: I'd be happy to . If you've got too much on your plate, speak up before you drown yourself. No questions . Preface your questions as clarification, but do ask them. More »

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      list  • work  • career  • business tips

    • Live It Up While Going Green

      Forbes  |  Apr 21, 08 2:30 PM CDT

      Live It Up While Going Green

      (Newser) - You don't have to give up the high life to be green. Forbes finds 10 luxurious ways to reduce your carbon footprint: Wear cashmere at home so you can turn down the thermostat. Buy carbon offsets for your private jet. Drive a hybrid Cadillac Escalade SUV. Use occasional perfumed candles instead of lights. More »

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      list  • environment  • luxury goods  • carbon fo