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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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May 2008
- Celebs Who Dress (Way) Down
  
  Nerve | May 2, 08 2:45 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Just because they have tons of money and access to the hautest of couture doesn't mean they actually have to take advantage of it. Nerve highlights richie-riches who refuse to advertise their wealth with high-class duds. (Or sometimes showers.) Amy Winehouse: Even smokes crack "just to keep it real." Courtney Love: Takes grunge a little too far. More »
- Gisele Repeats Atop Model Money List
  
  Forbes | May 2, 08 11:45 AM CDT
  
  (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 »
- Philly Best for Young Grads
  
  MSNBC | May 1, 08 8:29 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Cheesesteaks aren’t the only things luring young people to the City of Brotherly Love, MSNBC reports. A survey by Apartments.com and Careerbuilder that factors in the cost of apartments, job opportunities, and the number of 20-somethings, puts Philadelphia—$962 for a one-bedroom compared with $1,520 in NYC— atop its list. The rest of the top 10: More »
April 2008
- Kate Hudson 'Most Beautiful'
  
  People | Apr 30, 08 6:35 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - People Magazine has released its annual list of the 100 most beautiful people, and Kate Hudson leads the way. Here's the top 10: Kate Hudson Salma Hayek Mary J. Blige Rumer Willis (daughter of Bruce Willis and Demi Moore) More »
- Best American Ballparks
  
  Chicago Sun-Times | Apr 28, 08 1:36 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - In choosing the best place to watch a ballgame, Chris De Luca decided to keep the team and city out of the discussion. With that in mind, the Chicago Sun-Times presents his list: Fenway Park: the flawed classic. Safeco Field: the high-tech home of the Mariners. Yankee Stadium: sadly, not long for this world. More »
- Favorite Celeb Companions
  
  Nerve | Apr 28, 08 8:43 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - The death this month of Martha Stewart's beloved canine Kublai Khan Paw Paw Chow Chow (just Paw Paw to his pals) got Nerve's Nicole Pasulka ruminating on her top celeb best friends. A sampling: Millie, First Dog for the first President Bush: "Pet lovers that we are, we’d much rather have Bush dog as prez than Bush son," Pasulka writes. More »
- Why We Love Gossip Girl
  
  New York | Apr 27, 08 2:49 PM CDT
  
  (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 »
- 50 Favorite Cult Books
  
  Daily Telegraph (UK) | Apr 27, 08 10:53 AM CDT
  
  (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
  
  (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 »
- Drinking Water Myths Tough to Swallow
  
  NPR | Apr 22, 08 3:30 PM CDT
  
  (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 »
- Lies We Tell at Work ... But Shouldn't
  
  CNN | Apr 22, 08 2:24 PM CDT
  
  (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 »
- Live It Up While Going Green
  
  Forbes | Apr 21, 08 2:30 PM CDT
  
  (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 »
- Mr. Hip Hop, You Need to Stop
  
  Yahoo! | Apr 20, 08 11:40 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Before Chingy or Master P came Shaq's failed try at rap. And before him were many other shameful attempts at the lyrical flow. Yahoo lists the worst rappers ever: V anilla Ice : The "Ice Ice Baby" king also failed as an actor in Cool as Ice . MC Hammer started a fashion craze—thankfully brief—with "U Can't Touch This." More »
- Why You're Still Chubby
  
  ABC News | Apr 18, 08 11:15 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - If you've mustered the energy to lose weight, nothing is more frustrating than not seeing results. Men's Health lists some common mistakes: Too much carb consumption You're eating low-fat foods, but more of them Skipping breakfast can lead to sugar bingeing More »
- Biggest Busts of the NFL Draft
  
  ESPN | Apr 18, 08 10:42 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Hype is mounting for this year's NFL draft class, but plenty of hopes are dashed each year. ESPN catalogs the top 50 picks who fizzled: Ryan Leaf: drafted No. 2, behind Peyton Manning, but racked up 14 TDs to 65 sacks in 4 seasons Lawrence Phillips: had troubles with the law and with his own attitude More »
- Top 10 Celebrity Tax Troubles
  
  Access Hollywood | Apr 15, 08 5:39 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Tax day can be a hassle, but at least most of us don't have to worry about the glare of the media spotlight, too. Access Hollywood rounds up the top 10 celebrity tax controversies. Damon Dash: New York State billed the music mogul $2 million. Joe Francis: Girls Gone Wild guru indicted for tax evasion. Willie Nelson: Nicked for $16.7 million by the IRS. Wesley Snipes: Could face jail time over shaky books, failure to file. Marc Anthony: Had to pay $2.5 million in back taxes. More »
- Top 10 Beers for a Tax(ing) Day
  
  The Snitch | Apr 15, 08 1:10 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - What better time to drown your woes in beer than tax day? Whether you're mourning the death of your bank account or dropping some of that refund, SF Weekly put its spin on Draft magazine's top booze for the occasion: Abita Turbodog tastes far better than TurboTax Nothing's more patriotic than Sam Adams Utopias Stoudt's Fat Dog Stout: At 9% ABV, it'll be April 16 before you know it More »
- 7 Ways to Raise Your Credit Score
  
  Today Show | Apr 15, 08 12:19 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Credit scores are key if you're getting a new cell phone, new home, new car—even a new job. The Today Show offers 7 simple steps to give your score a boost: Fix errors on your reports: A mistake on one report can sink a score. Be timely: Payment history affects about a third of your credit score. More »
- You Hate Me, You Really Hate Me!
  
  Radar | Apr 15, 08 7:43 AM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Critics in cyberspace can stay incognito, which makes them especially nasty. Radar lists the 10 most-scorned players on the web: Lori Drew: Her comments on a MySpace account drove a 13-year-old girl to suicide. John Fitzgerald Page: An online dater whose cruel remarks got world-wide coverage. Julia Allison: A sassy sex columnist who worked the web for a 6-figure gig. More »
- Ditch the Assistant, Organize Online
  
  ComputerWorld | Apr 14, 08 12:50 PM CDT
  
  (Newser) - Paper is so last century. PC World has tracked down websites—like one that puts phone dictations on Google Calendar—that best support your OCD ... or totally forgetful ... nature: Remember the Milk is one intense task manager: It even lets others—say, your boss—add items to your "honey-do" list. Never forget another brilliant idea; text it to Backpack. More »

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