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So You Like Lists?

Newser's favorite lists, from the 10 sneakiest taxes to the best DC hotels...for hookers

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November 2007
- Best and Worst US Airports
  
  newser | Travel Leisure | Nov 20, 07 11:35 AM CST
  
  Flight delays are peaking, and there's no sure way to dodge them. But fliers can travel smarter with this new list of best and worst airports from Travel + Leisure : Best: Portland, Ore. (PDX) Salt Lake City (SLC) San Diego (SAN) More »
- Tips for Tasty In-Flight Fare
  
  newser | Budget Travel | Nov 19, 07 6:04 AM CST
  
  With no-frills flying leaving the provisions up to you, packing your own sandwich beats stale airport fare by a mile. Sisha Ortuzar, executive chef at New York's 'Wichcraft, gives Budget Travel tips for a tasty sandwich that'll survive hard travel: Use crusty breads like ciabattas or baguettes for tuna salad or other moist fillings. Spread condiments on opposite sides of the sandwich to max out flavors. More »
- Don't Take the Bait on Phishing Scams
  
  newser | MarketWatch | Nov 18, 07 12:53 PM CST
  
  We've all learned to avoid the obvious e-mail scams—but sometimes it's just hard to tell. MarketWatch gives you some tips from separating the chaff from the wheat: Know what a phishing scam is: an attempt to con you into supplying ID info, account numbers, names, passwords and so forth. Be wary. Do not reply to requests for financial information initiated by someone else. Legitimate businesses will not ask you supply or "verify" account information. More »
- 10 Things a Kid Had to Have
  
  newser | CNN | Nov 18, 07 4:50 AM CST
  
  Demanding kids have been sending crazed parents on a quest for the must-have toy for decades, says CNN. A list of past faves that made shoppers go wild: Mr. Potato Head, 1952 Easy-Bake Oven, 1964 G.I. Joe with kung fu grip, 1974 More »
- Sexiest Men: Salon Adds Steak to Sizzle
  
  newser | Salon | Nov 15, 07 4:56 PM CST
  
  With only the the briefest nod to that other Sexiest Men Alive list, Salon offers its second annual alternative compilation of hot guys—proving that it all depends on what the meaning of hot is. Jon Hamm, Ira Glass, Jacques Pepin, Judd Apatow, and 22 others make the cut. And except for a few obvious throwaways (Matt Damon, Owen Wilson, Britt Daniel), they all come with rather unusual rationales. More »
- Johnny (Sorry, Jay) Top TV Icon
  
  newser | Associated Press | Nov 15, 07 1:49 PM CST
  
  Letterman and Stewart made the cut, but Leno got stiffed when Entertainment Weekly and TV Land did their list of the top 50 TV icons. Leading the list, of course, the guy who started it all: Johnny Carson Lucille Ball Oprah Winfrey More »
- The Awesome New Stuff List for 2007
  
  newser | Popular Science | Nov 15, 07 4:00 AM CST
  
  Popular Science 's "Best of What's New" awards go to the leading innovations of the year. Check out what the future looks like: Automotive: 2008 Audi R8 Aviation & Space: CNES Corot Satellite Gadgets: Apple iPhone More »
- The Very Best of Viral Video
  
  newser | PC World | Nov 12, 07 2:00 PM CST
  
  Humor, embarrassment, obscenity, and silliness are a recipe for success in the age of YouTube. PC World clicks on the classics of a young medium: Bush and Kerry Sing "This Land Is Your Land": JibJab puts itself on the map. The Coke and Mentos Experiments: Geysers of soda set to music? Thumbs up. Back Dorm Boys: Two Chinese students passionately lip-synching to the Backstreet Boys' "I Want It That Way" create an instant classic. More »
- 15 Must-See American Sights
  
  newser | Forbes | Nov 11, 07 8:23 AM CST
  
  Patricia Schultz, author of 1,000 Places to See in the USA and Canada Before You Die, turns Forbes readers onto her top 15: The Pacific Coast Highway Monument Valley, Utah and Ariz. Texas Hill Country More »
- Top Rides of 2008
  
  newser | Popular Mechanics | Nov 10, 07 4:34 PM CST
  
  Popular Mechanics test drove a fleet of upcoming cars and trucks to conceive this list of 2008's best rides, in ten categories: Design: Nissan GT-R Value: Scion xB Energy efficiency: GMC Yukon Hybrid and Chevrolet Tahoe Hybrid More »
- Top 10 HDTVs—Starting at $1K
  
  newser | Forbes | Nov 10, 07 6:26 AM CST
  
  Forbes cuts through the confusion surrounding high-res flat-screens, picking 10 HDTVs that will give you a fab picture and a price tag to make you weep—with joy: Sharp AQUOS 37" LCD LC-37D43U, $1,000 Olevia 42" LCD 342i, $1,000 Philips 42" Plasma 42PF7321D, $1,000 More »
- 8 Ways to Keep Cancer at Bay
  
  newser | Men's Health | Nov 7, 07 11:40 AM CST
  
  Here are 8 ways to boost your odds of warding off cancer, courtesy of Dr. Gary Stoner and the Ohio State University medical center in Men's Health . Drink pomegranate juice Eat blueberries Reduce stress More »
- Walter Mosley's Top Literary Picks
  
  newser | Newsweek | Nov 6, 07 4:10 PM CST
  
  Walter Mosley has won accolades from readers and critics alike for his Easy Rawlins detective series, and the novelist has a philosophical side, too. Newsweek presents his list of important works that "most greatly impacted the intelligence, potential and humanity of the people of the world." The Theory of Relativity , Albert Einstein On the Origin of Species , Charles Darwin Das Kapital , Karl Marx More »
- Top 20 International Travel Hits
  
  newser | Forbes Traveler | Nov 6, 07 11:05 AM CST
  
  Money may not be flowing the way it once did, but Americans are traveling more than ever. Forbes Traveler lists the top 20 destinations for Yankee jetsetters: Mexico Canada UK More »
- Dining by the Dozen
  
  newser | USA Today | Nov 5, 07 9:45 PM CST
  
  Care for a cozy table for a 10 or more? More restaurants are embracing the idea of communal dining, in which strangers sit down to eat together at a big table. Dana Cowin of Food & Wine magazine tells USA Today her favorite spots: Cibo, Austin, Texas Resto, New York City Nopa, San Francisco More »
- Just Call Her Queen of Style
  
  newser | Times (UK) | Nov 5, 07 1:28 PM CST
  
  Queen Elizabeth's realm apparently includes the catwalk. The 81-year-old monarch is one of five women over 50 on Vogue 's list of the world's 50 most glamorous women. Noted for conservative but vibrant apparel, the queen has drawn positive commentary from fashion icons like it-girl Agyness Deyn, who said of the monarch, "She's cool." More »
- World's Best Green Hotels
  
  newser | Travel Leisure | Nov 5, 07 10:15 AM CST
  
  Solar-heated pools, energy-conserving lights, composted food scraps . . . hotels aren't all bastions of consumption and waste. Travel+Leisure teamed up with Conservation International to assemble a list of 20 eco-friendly hotels: Spice Island Beach Resort, Grenada Soneva Fushi Resort & Six Senses Spa, Maldives Heritance Kandalama, Sri Lanka More »
- 8 Girls-Only Retreats
  
  newser | MSNBC | Nov 4, 07 1:49 PM CST
  
  More and more women are traveling alone or with their gal pals, industry figures show. MSNBC suggests these getaways that cater specifically to women: Rancho La Puerta, Tecate, Mexico Northwest Women's Surf Camp, Seaside, Ore. River's Edge Kayak & Canoe Trips, Healdsburg, Calif. More »
- Celebs Who Carry a Big Stick
  
  newser | Forbes | Nov 4, 07 5:58 AM CST
  
  Oprah is not just the queen of daytime talk shows. With her wide-ranging cultural, political and philanthropic interests, she's also the most influential celebrity in a new poll from E-Poll Market Research, Forbes reports. The top celeb honchos: Oprah Winfrey Bono Michael Jordan More »
- Best Places to Knock Back a Few
  
  newser | Esquire | Nov 3, 07 8:04 PM CDT
  
  You know a great bar when you're in one, Esquire posits. The magazine knows more than a few, from "Christ-this-is-a-dive" dives to classy cocktail lounges. He're a sample of their favorites, from around the country: Mac's Club Deuce, Miami Beach, Florida Callaghan's Irish Social Club, Mobile, Alabama The Globe, Athens, Georgia More »

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