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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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October 2007
- 10 Businesses Not Long for This World
  
  Entrepreneur | Oct 6, 07 2:32 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - New technology is changing the business landscape as once-profitable ventures like record stores and used book shops close their doors forever. Entrepreneur.com bets against 10 businesses that it says will be extinct by 2017: Record stores Camera film manufacturing Crop dusters More »
- Go Where the $ Is Still Good
  
  foXnoMad | Oct 6, 07 6:23 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - It hurts when even a dollar-friendly country like Canada is giving your green the cold shoulder. Get your money's worth in these countries from foXnoMad : Morocco Thailand Mexico More »
- 10 N.E. Indian Summer Getaways
  
  Travel Leisure | Oct 5, 07 11:03 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Leaves can change, and so can your fall travel plans. If you're ready for something new this year, check out one of these trips from Travel + Leisure : Epicurean excursion in North Haley, Quebec Fall festival season in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia A wine lover's retreat on Long Island's North Fork More »
- After Sputnik: Satellites Today
  
  Wired | Oct 4, 07 4:47 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Satellites have lost a bit of their star power since Sputnik blasted into orbit. But 50 years later, its grandkids continue to look down at the Earth and out into deep, deep space. Here are some of the coolest, according to Wired : James Webb Space Telescope: Putting the Hubble to pasture, this planned telescope will monitor the infrared spectrum to detect new planets. Envisat: Making Al Gore proud, this environmental lab monitors sea-ice coverage and changes to glaciers. More »
- Chicago's Top 10 Contributions to Science
  
  Chicago Tribune | Oct 4, 07 4:20 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - It's not all about heavy winds and deep-dish pizza. A bevy of scientists picked Chicago's 10 most important scientific achievements as a part of a week promoting science: World's first controlled nuclear reaction Invention of the cell phone Development of hormone treatments for prostate and breast cancer More »
- Millionaire Jr.: How to Teach Your Kids About Money
  
  Zen Habits | Oct 4, 07 3:34 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Give your kids a head start in the real world with these tips from Zen Habits: Let them control a small portion of your budget, like $50 a month for eating out. Show them how to save for large purchases. Teach them to reduce expenses to reach goals faster. More »
- Not So Fly: Worst US Airlines
  
  Forbes | Oct 4, 07 1:31 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Lost luggage, canceled flights and appalling delays seem to be par for the course in air travel these days. But some airlines are worse than others. Forbes provides the hit list: Atlantic Southeast Airlines Comair (a division of Delta Air Lines) American Eagle Airlines (a division of American Airlines) More »
- Follow Big Bucks to Small Screen
  
  Forbes | Oct 1, 07 4:50 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - On the boob tube, prime-time stars aren't the ones who are really cashing in. Think daytime talk-show titans, a syndicated sitcom legend, and a reality humiliation expert. Forbes lists the top 20 earners: Oprah Winfrey, $260 million Jerry Seinfeld, $60 million Simon Cowell, $45 million More »
- Sport's Top 100 Power Players
  
  BusinessWeek | Oct 1, 07 8:53 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - In sports you're really only a winner or a loser, so BusinessWeek compiled a list of the 100 most powerful people in sports—whether they're on the field or behind a desk: Roger Goodell, commissioner, NFL Tiger Woods, golfer David Stern, commissioner, NBA More »
September 2007
- 5 Fly Jobs That Serve Up a Change of Scene
  
  CNN | Sep 26, 07 7:09 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - You don't have to be the CEO of an international corporation to go abroad. These jobs will get you there even if you're just out of college: Teacher: Go abroad, and you may make even more than back home. Chef: Are you an established chef? Some hotels will pay you to grace their kitchens plus room and board. More »
- Top Places to Retire in Style
  
  US News and World Report | Sep 26, 07 3:24 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The best places to retire aren't all what you'd expect. U.S. News assembles a list of 1,000 top choices and zeroes in on 10 to get you started. In alphabetical order, they are: Bozeman, Mont. Concord, NH Fayetteville, Ark. More »
- Where to Find Housing Bargains
  
  BusinessWeek | Sep 26, 07 1:48 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Taking into account current affordability, projected growth, and employment opportunities, BusinessWeek pick the best and worst prospects for bargains in the US housing market. The best, in alphabetical order: Austin-Round Rock, Texas Baton Rouge, La. Birmingham-Hoover, Ala. More »
- Gurus Rack Up Ratings With Love and Hate
  
  Forbes | Sep 25, 07 7:09 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Pundits—political and cultural commentators with big opinions—are today's media darlings and Nielsen lightning rods. Forbes picks the loudest, most volatile and incendiary, i.e.: the ones we love to watch: Roger Ebert Bill Maher Bill O'Reilly More »
- 6 Ways to Avoid Yellow Teeth
  
  Newsweek | Sep 25, 07 11:31 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Nothing ruins a smile more then a set of filmy yellow teeth. Newsweek says you can keep your set sparkling by avoiding these habits: Constant coffee or tea sipping—stains teeth. Frequent snacking on sweets—increases the decay-causing bacteria in your mouth. Not drinking water after a meal—water washes away bacteria. More »
- 10 Hotels With a Wild Streak
  
  MSNBC | Sep 24, 07 5:59 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - For travelers bored with the conventional comforts of most hotels, MSNBC offers some more creative choices: Al Maha Desert Resort and Spa, Dubai—desert conservation preserve Anatolian Houses, Turkey—five adjoining volcanic caves Baron Island—nature reserve on volcanic island More »
- Lists Are Taking Over America
  
  CBS | Sep 23, 07
  
  Here's three things you should know about lists: 1. They're everywhere - on TV, in the movies and on the radio. 2. They're getting longer than ever. How about "1,000 Thousand Places to See Before You Die"? 3. And nowadays, there's a list for just about everything, becoming an American obsession. "If you want her to be into you, here's how to do it. If you want your kid to quit calling you from jail every Thursday night, here's the six things that you ought to do," proffered Robert Thompson, professor of popular culture at Syracuse University.
- Lions and Tigers and Bears—Oh, My!
  
  LiveScience | Sep 21, 07 2:16 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Surprise, surprise—the deadliest animal is the mosquito! Carrying diseases like malaria, skeeters cause over 2 million deaths a year. LiveScience tells you what else to keep an eye peeled for: Mosquito Asian cobra Australian box jellyfish More »
- 5 Worst Video Game Deaths
  
  MSNBC | Sep 21, 07 7:57 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Not all video game deaths are created equal. MSNBC selects the top five most gruesome: Spine ripped out: "Mortal Kombat" Sawed to pieces: "Gears of War," "Doom," "God of War," "Star Wars" Stomped to death: "Duke Nukem" More »
- 21 Gadgets for the Green Home
  
  Popular Science | Sep 20, 07 10:46 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Companies are zeroing in on the emerging eco-market with painfully cool items like a batt