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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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April 2008
- Gourmet Tea: The New Coffee
  
  newser | Portfolio | Apr 8, 08 4:32 PM CDT
  
  Cappuccinos are commonplace, but new gourmands get their caffeine fix from tea. After falling out of favor during the Revolutionary War, tea is experiencing a comeback in the US; sales have tripled since 1990 and gourmet tea can cost thousands per pound. Portfolio pours a cupful of tips for would-be drinkers: Beware the bag: Bagged teas are usually considered lower-quality. More »
- DIY Home Care—Not So Hard
  
  newser | Detroit Free Press | Apr 8, 08 4:04 PM CDT
  
  Homeowners can save big bucks on maintenance and keep their houses shipshape by mastering 10 simple skills, Allen Norwood observes for McClatchy Newspapers: Swap out your door locks: Remove a few bolts and screws and easily replace an existing lock for a new one. Become familiar with your filters: Note the size of your air-conditioning and furnace filters, where they're located and how to change them. More »
- 25 Memorable Movie Musicals
  
  newser | Entertainment Weekly | Apr 8, 08 9:52 AM CDT
  
  With Sweeney Todd now out on DVD, Entertainment Weekly rounds up the mag's 25 favorite movie musicals. Some you've surely seen ( West Side Story, Grease, the Sound of Music ) but here are 10 you may have missed. Funny Girl (1968) Swing Time (1936) More »
- Hollywood's Hottest Bromances
  
  newser | ABC News | Apr 7, 08 4:54 PM CDT
  
  Tabloids have speculated that "Gossip Girl" star Chace Crawford and former 'N Sync-er JC Chasez are more than friends, but the two insist they just love to hang out. They're not the only ones: ABC News has compiled a list of the top 10 high-profile "bromances." Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau, best known for co-starring in Swingers , actually met on the set of Rudy . More »
- Top New Chefs: Read 'Em & Eat!
  
  newser | Food & Wine | Apr 7, 08 1:58 PM CDT
  
  Food & Wine has posted its Best New Chef awards for 2008. Look for their profiles in the July issue, but take a peek at the winners here: Jim Burke: owner of James , a modern Italian restaurant in Philadelphia's Bella Vista neighborhood. Gerard Craft: owner and chef at Niche in St. Louis, where bacon and eggs sandwich and braised pork belly top the menu. More »
- 17 Best Peace-Loving War Films
  
  newser | Entertainment Weekly | Apr 2, 08 11:41 AM CDT
  
  Stop-Loss is hardly the first blockbuster to take a hard line on war. Entertainment Weekly lists 17 of the best anti-war films of all time. All Quiet on the Western Front (1930): One of the earliest anti-war films follows naïve German troops into battle in WWI. Paths of Glory (1957): Kirk Douglas stars as a WWI colonel in Stanley Kubrick’s first box office hit. More »
- Top 10 Historically Flawed Flicks
  
  newser | Yahoo! | Apr 1, 08 1:10 PM CDT
  
  Most historical films forgo a few facts for dramatic flair, but these flicks leave truth to the cutting room floor. Yahoo lists the most inaccurate movies ever: 10,000 BC : Woolly mammoths weren't around to help build the pyramids. Gladiator : Emperor Commodus didn't kill his dad... chickenpox did. 300 : Spartan warriors wore bronze armor, not leather Speedos. The Last Samurai : 19th-century Japan did have war advisers, but they weren't American. Apocalypto : Mel's Mayan saviors actually killed off 90% of the indigenous people. More »
March 2008
- The World's Least Sexy Lads
  
  newser | Boston Phoenix | Mar 31, 08 1:40 PM CDT
  
  It takes more than comb-overs and beer bellies to make the world's 100 unsexiest men list. The Boston Phoenix factors behavior into its list of oh-so-fugly gents. A peek at who snagged the top (dis)honors: Roger Clemens: baseball (and steroid?) star. Spencer Pratt: Heidi's smarmy boyfriend on The Hills. Larry Craig: backpeddaling, bathroom-busted congressman. Tom Cruise: movie star turned Scientologist wingnut. More »
- Play Ball! (Yes, Even Outside Boston and NYC)
  
  newser | Time | Mar 31, 08 12:03 PM CDT
  
  Opening Day is fun for fans around the nation—not just the perennial media darlings in Boston and New York. Time runs down the top story lines that don’t involve the Red Sox, Yankees or Mets: Watch Detroit. With new acquisitions Miguel Cabrera, Jacque Jones, and Edgar Renteria, the Tigers should be one of the best offensive teams ever. Indicted home-run king Barry Bonds is still circulating his resume—will anyone sign him? More »
- Tech Toy Splurges for That Tax Return
  
  newser | ComputerWorld | Mar 30, 08 8:33 PM CDT
  
  This year, the government’s economic stimulus package will add $600 to the average $2,300 refund each taxpayer receives. That’s a sizable chunk of change, perfect for a little tech-toy indulgence, reports ComputerWorld. Casio Exilim Pro Ex-FI high-speed digital camera: Snag 60 frames in a single second, to score a shot in which everyone’s eyes are open. More »
- Glitzy Heathrow Terminal a Destination Unto Itself
  
  newser | Forbes | Mar 30, 08 10:46 AM CDT
  
  Heathrow’s new terminal has hit such turbulence with its opening that it may seem an odd time to sing its praises. But once the delays and lost luggage are solved, this massive addition, designed to eradicate the “Heathrow hassle,” will lure fliers with plenty of perks, reports Forbes . From caviar to Krispy Kreme, 42 restaurants fill the terminal Two spas serve up complimentary massages and facials Hyper-fast check-in More »
- Her Least Favorite Things
  
  newser | Men's Health | Mar 29, 08 10:30 AM CDT
  
  OK, she’s clearly ticked—but what set her off this time? Lisa Jones lets Men’s Health in on 8 things guys shouldn't do. Read up, she says, and "you'll be able to stop repelling the women you want to meet—or aggravating the one you have." Nail clippings on the nightstand are a no-no. Observe basic hygiene. Avoid vague talk of the future—is she in it or not? Don't text before the first date. Have the guts to call. More »
- Top Reasons to Ogle DWTS
  
  newser | Entertainment Weekly | Mar 27, 08 10:49 AM CDT
  
  Go on, admit it: Dancing With the Stars has you glued to the tube like a nude bodysuit on a ballroom dancer. Don’t worry—Annie Barrett of Entertainment Weekly is right there with you. She shares the 15 reasons she’s a Dancing fool. Stars dancing with gusto, no matter how goofy. Campy men who get campier as they get older (ahem, Jerry Springer). Out-of-control costumes: sequins, spangles, feathers, masks! More »
- America's 10 Cleanest Cities
  
  newser | Forbes | Mar 26, 08 1:26 PM CDT
  
  Clean air and water makes for happy city dwellers, and clean streets help attract tourists—and businesses. Forbes went coast-to-coast to pick the 10 cleanest big cities in America. The Sunshine State led the way, with four entries: Miami, Fla. Seattle, Wash. Jacksonville, Fla. Orlando, Fla. Portland, Ore. More »
- 10 Most-Wanted Luxury Brands
  
  newser | Forbes | Mar 25, 08 5:01 PM CDT
  
  Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates may actually buy the most designer goods, but when money is no object, we’ve all got expensive tastes. One research group asked 25,000 consumers to forget about price tags and name the luxury brand they covet most. Forbes runs down the top 10: Gucci Chanel (tied) More »
- Top 10 Musical Movie Moments
  
  newser | CNN | Mar 25, 08 2:51 PM CDT
  
  Forget soundtracks. CNN zeros in on fleeting scenes that use image and sound to send a shiver down your spine. The top 10 marriages of audio and video: “Born to Be Wild” blasting while Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper ride down the highway in Easy Rider (1969) Mr. Blonde tapping his toes to “Stuck in the Middle With You” before hacking off a man’s ear in Reservoir Dogs (1992) More »
- Essentials for Your Survival Kit
  
  newser | Wired | Mar 25, 08 11:43 AM CDT
  
  A GPS unit and satellite phone may be handy if you're lost in the wild, but Wired offers a simpler list of cheap essentials for any survival kit: Knife, vital for shelter, food prep, campfires, and countless other tasks. Lighter and tinder, like waxed cotton, to start fires in wet weather. Metal container, to boil water to kill bacteria. More »
- When Dumb Lawsuits Attack
  
  newser | Daily Mirror (UK) | Mar 23, 08 5:00 AM CDT
  
  Emotional trauma because she used the men’s restroom? Surfer in pain after losing his wave? The Daily Mirror digs up the silliest lawsuits ever filed: Whale tale: After their 27-year-old son was found dead on the back of an orca, parents sued SeaWorld for depicting killer whales as huggable stuffed animals. My name’s Jackass, too! A man named "Jack Ass" sued MTV for plagiarizing adopted moniker. More »
- When to Dump Your Doc
  
  newser | Forbes | Mar 19, 08 6:30 PM CDT
  
  Is it time to break up with your doctor? View your next physical the same way you would a date, then decide. Forbes outlines 10 red flags that might indicate "It's over." Your personalities just plain clash. Your doctor doesn't give you enough information about your health and doesn't take the time to explain his or her decisions. You spend way too much time in the waiting room each time you visit, and your doctor doesn't seem concerned when you mention it. More »
- How to Get Booted From a Plane
  
  newser | Times (UK) | Mar 19, 08 6:01 PM CDT
  
  If you've ignored the safety briefing on a flight, consider yourself lucky: A Ryanair passenger was kicked off a plane for talking during one. The Times of London runs down 10 silly reasons why fliers have gotten booted from their flights. Group cheers: Fans of a British soccer team broke out in a salute to underwear. More »

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