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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
- How to Weather a Roman á Clef
  
  newser | Portfolio | Nov 2, 07 12:05 PM CDT
  
  Lauren Weisberger's thinly veiled tell-all, The Devil Wears Prada , raked Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour over the coals. Wall Street speared Ivan Boesky. Survive an embittered underling's shenanigans with these tips from Portfolio : Request an advance copy from the author, not the publisher. Get together with your legal and PR teams. Make a joke out of it. More »
- America's 12 Germiest Places
  
  newser | Health.com | Nov 1, 07 2:15 PM CDT
  
  The trash smells worse than the kitchen sinks, but it's not necessarily less prone to germs. Health gives you the 12 germiest places: Kitchen sink and counters—Use antibacterial product. Airplane bathrooms—Flushing sprays germs everywhere. Wet laundry—E. coli, courtesy dirty skivvies. Use bleach, dry high heat. Public drinking fountains—Up to 2.7 million bacteria per square inch. More »
- America's Best Regional Brews
  
  newser | Food & Wine | Nov 1, 07 12:28 PM CDT
  
  Beer isn't alcohol's second-class citizen any longer. To California chef and beer expert Sang Yoon, it's worthy of as much respect-—and connoisseurship—as any of its grape-based cousins. Food & Wine asked the "beer provocateur" for her five favorite regional brews: Alaskan Brewing Company Alaskan Amber (Juneau, AK) Deschutes Brewery Black Butte Porter (Bend, OR) More »
October 2007
- The Greatest Novel Never Read
  
  newser | Slate | Oct 31, 07 8:10 PM CDT
  
  Just because they're accomplished writers doesn't mean they've made it through Ulysses . Slate asks contemporary authors to confess to the must-read classics they've never read: Amy Bloom, Moby Dick Stephen Carter , Harry Potter Jennifer Egan , Buddenbrooks More »
- 25 Films Worth Screaming About
  
  newser | Time | Oct 31, 07 12:10 PM CDT
  
  You're never too old to go trick or treating. Well, yes you are. So instead of fighting the little ones for the next sugar high, you can check out Time's top 25 scary movies: Shaun of the Dead, 2004 Red Dragon, 2002 Audition, 1999 More »
- Seven Spooky Spots
  
  newser | Forbes | Oct 30, 07 3:10 PM CDT
  
  If you want to walk in Dracula's footsteps, hobnob with lake monsters, or bed down with aliens, Forbes recommends these locations: Bran Castle, Brasov, Romania Tower of London, London, England Catacombs, Paris, France More »
- Ghosts and Ghouls Invade Virtual Worlds
  
  newser | Wired | Oct 30, 07 12:26 PM CDT
  
  Take a break from scarfing candy to join in silly spookiness online. Wired gives you the inside scoop on special events and areas in your favorite virtual worlds dedicated to the holiday: Halo 3: A seasonal addition to the matchmaking playlist should keep players entertained for the 27 hours surrounding Halloween. Lord of the Rings Online: Until November 11, you can compete in horseraces, bob for apples, pick geodes, or dance the night away at the Harvest Festival. More »
- The 100 Biggest Brains in the World
  
  newser | Daily Telegraph (UK) | Oct 29, 07 4:38 PM CDT
  
  The Daily Telegraph jumps to point out that a quarter of its list of 100 living geniuses are British, and that that's one living genius per 2.5 million people—a higher proportion than for any other country. Americans still dominate the list, though, with a hefty 43 geniuses. Albert Hoffman, Swiss, chemist Tim Berners-Lee, British, computer scientist George Soros, American, investor and philanthropist More »
- Don't Let Facebook De-Face You
  
  newser | MarketWatch | Oct 29, 07 1:35 PM CDT
  
  Social-networking sites make it easier to connect with friends and make new ones, but they also let casual acquaintances like co-workers—or your boss—look you up on a whim. Protect your privacy with these six steps from MarketWatch : Look for tools that allow you to restrict access to your profile, like the "private" setting on MySpace or the "limited profile" function on Facebook. More »
- Seriously Spooky Hotels
  
  newser | Tripso.com | Oct 29, 07 10:30 AM CDT
  
  These hotels are known for more than complimentary breakfast. Tripso.com gets in the Halloween spirit with its rundown of haunted accommodations: The Myrtles Plantation, St. Francisville, La.: An abused slave poisoned her master with oleander cake; a host of ghosties now appear at guests' bedsides. Hotel Monteleone, New Orleans: Doors fly open and former staff members roam this building in the historic French Quarter. More »
- Five Worst Hangovers Ever
  
  newser | CNN | Oct 27, 07 5:48 PM CDT
  
  Think you know how to tie on one? You're a piker compared to these historical debauches: Admiral Edward Russell's 17th-century throwdown. His punch had 250 gallons of brandy, 125 gallons of Malaga wine, 1,400 pounds of sugar, 2,500 lemons, 20 gallons of lime juice, and 5 pounds of nutmeg. More »
- Dial in Style This Fall
  
  newser | PC World | Oct 26, 07 8:00 PM CDT
  
  Don't let iPhone users have all the fun—other manufacturers are coming out with slick little products that have some nice features of their own. PC World finds the top five worthy of your attention: Sprint Touch: Touch screen features give it an iPhone like feel—only simpler. Samsung u470 Juke: Uncommonly slender its innovative design makes it a winner. More »
- Rock N' Roll's Worst Lyricists
  
  newser | Blender | Oct 25, 07 11:57 AM CDT
  
  Just because you can play a guitar doesn't mean you know how to string a sentence together. Blender looks back at rock's cringe-worthy lyricists: Sting Neal Peart, Rush Scott Stapp, Creed More »
- Where Do the Hotties Live?
  
  newser | Travel Leisure | Oct 25, 07 7:15 AM CDT
  
  If you want to see the most beautiful people in America, head to Miami or San Diego. That's what Travel & Leisure 's readers think. Here are the 10 cities with the most head-turners: Miami San Diego Charleston, S.C. More »
- The Easy Way to Eat Organic
  
  newser | New York Times | Oct 24, 07 11:41 AM CDT
  
  Switching to organic food doesn't have to upend your family's eating habits or strain your wallet. In the New York Times , Dr. Alan Greene, author of Raising Baby Green, suggests starting with these five easy foods: Milk Potatoes Peanut butter More »
- Before You Take That Cruise ...
  
  newser | USA Today | Oct 23, 07 6:04 PM CDT
  
  Don't travel blind on your first cruise. USA Today has some tips for novices: Find the right cruise for you by consulting CruiseCritic.com, TripAdvisor.com, or a travel agent. Need formal wear for dinner? Probably not, but check out the eating arrangements before you pack. More »
- 10 Jobs Not Long for This World
  
  newser | Forbes | Oct 23, 07 9:54 AM CDT
  
  Getting a job is hard enough—you don't want one that won't be around in five or 10 years. Forbes pulls out its crystal ball to see which jobs are not long for this world: News analysts, reporters, and correspondents Economists Radio announcers Travel agents More »
- The Worst Songs of All Time
  
  newser | Blender | Oct 22, 07 7:09 PM CDT
  
  Cheesy lyrics. Bad melodies that get inside your head and won't leave. Ever. These are the hallmarks of truly bad songs, and the folks at Blender offer their list of the worst ever: Starship, “We Built This City,” 1985 Billy Ray Cyrus, “Achy Breaky Heart,” 1992 Wang Chung, “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” 1986 More »
- Boo! Where to Go for Halloween
  
  newser | Reuters | Oct 22, 07 5:56 PM CDT
  
  If you like being scared, this is your time of year. Here are nine of the best sites to visit in the US and Canada in honor of Halloween, according to Reuters: Six Flags Parks in the US and Canada Universal Studios, Hollywood The Haunted Adventure, Toronto More »
- Save Money; Buy Used
  
  newser | MSN Money | Oct 20, 07 6:01 PM CDT
  
  Some things, like lingerie and toothbrushes, are best purchased new. In other cases, used is just as good—and far cheaper. MSN Money gives you the lowdown: Books CDs and DVDs Little kids' toys More »

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list 1 / list / • n. 1. a number of connected items or names written or printed consecutively, typically one below the other: consult the list of drugs on page 326 writing a shopping list. ∎ a set of items considered as being in the same category or having ...

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