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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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February 2008
- 10 Tips for the Stylish Gent
  
  newser | Details | Feb 24, 08 11:13 AM CST
  
  Natty British designer Paul Smith outlines his do's and don'ts for the 21st-century gentlemen in a cagey Details interview . Cologne lovers, beware: T-shirts seem easy, but they're a big no-no; go with a collar. A good, bland haircut is better than a failed stylish one. Women first! Don't ignore them in favor of a pal at dinner. Dress for the occasion, but chuck the bow tie if no one else is wearing. More »
- Top Spots for Solo Adventurers
  
  newser | Reuters | Feb 24, 08 4:59 AM CST
  
  Looking to mend a well-trodden heart with a solo adventure? From serene fishing villages to culture-packed cities, several destinations can be just the ticket. For those who prefer to go it alone, IgoUgo readers recommend: Vienna Rio de Janeiro Florence Parque Nacional Volcan Baru, Panama Marseille, France More »
- Top 10 Dating Tips for Rich Guys
  
  newser | TheStreet | Feb 23, 08 8:21 AM CST
  
  Wealth can present its own obstacles to romantic success. Here are TheStreet.com's dating tips for landing a woman who doesn't just love the money: Lose your PDA/Blackberry/etc. Whatever it is, it's not that important. Focus on the person right in front of you. Do pick up the check—it's only right. She can get the next one. Don't pick up the waitress. For that matter, don't flirt with anyone. Don't spend more than $100 on a first date. No. 2 notwithstanding, avoid indulging in ostentatious spending sprees. More »
- How US Tried to Whack Castro
  
  newser | CNN | Feb 21, 08 2:09 PM CST
  
  Despite several assassination attempts against Fidel Castro, the Cuban president stepped down Tuesday on his own terms. The CIA came up with at least eight sometimes-kooky ways to oust the leader, CNN reports, most of which were not carried out: Chemical attack on the air of his radio station. Cigars treated to cause disorientation or his beard to fall out. More »
- How to Be Middle-Class Rich
  
  newser | Forbes | Feb 21, 08 10:26 AM CST
  
  Middle-class millionaires are carving out a luxe lifestyle to define their 16.5-million strong group, Forbes reports. And while the $1 million to $10 million stashed in the bank doesn’t make them all that rich, that doesn't put much of a dent in lavish spending habits: Mega-home improvements, to the tune of $150,000 yoga rooms. Haute couture jewelry, complete with 11-carat diamonds. More »
- 10 'Yeah, Right' Movie Couples
  
  newser | Yahoo! | Feb 17, 08 5:01 AM CST
  
  The silver screen has seen countless memorable romances; unfortunately, it has also produced a host of bizarre on-screen hook-ups. Yahoo! Movies runs down the 10 worst: Julia Roberts and Nick Nolte in I Love Trouble The original Bennifer in Gigli Anne Heche and Harrison Ford in Six Days, Seven Nights Kevin Spacey (Bobby Darin) and Kate Bosworth (Sandra Dee) in Beyond the Sea More »
- GoogleTV Heads List of Best New Internet Hoaxes
  
  newser | ComputerWorld | Feb 14, 08 2:46 PM CST
  
  The Internet probably doesn’t need more false information, but some of the recent hoaxes have been so good that ComputerWorld had to recognize them. Here’s their list of best new tomfoolery: GoogleTV made thousands log into GMail over and over and over. Many thought the UFO Haiti video was proof we weren’t alone. More »
- Best Places for Home Bargains
  
  newser | Forbes | Feb 13, 08 2:13 PM CST
  
  Certain housing markets are better than others for bargain-hunters, Forbes reports, and they're generally the ones with a glut of homes, strong job growth, and a low rate of foreclosures. Forbes rattles off its top 10: Salt Lake City: highest job growth in the country, and low foreclosure Raleigh, NC: expanding economy keeps homeowners in the dough Orlando: sleepier than South Florida hotspots, so not as hard hit by the crunch Charlotte, NC: excess inventory and an influx of transplants from the North More »
- 10 Films Every Man Should See
  
  newser | GQ | Feb 12, 08 3:03 PM CST
  
  Don't worry if you haven't seen any Oscar contenders, says GQ , offering 10 flicks every self-respecting guy should see. Count on blood, revenge, and a little male bonding: Rififi (1955): Trade Ocean's 11 for this heist masterpiece Croupier (1998): In his breakthrough role, Clive Owen is the model of cool The Limey (1999): A Cockney ex-con hungers for vengeance More »
- 10 Best Valentine Getaways
  
  newser | Reuters | Feb 10, 08 5:00 AM CST
  
  With Valentine's Day on the horizon, the luxury travel experts at globorati.com have come up with a list of 10 swank hotels for memorable romantic getaways. Fools for love are crazy about: Las Ventanas al Paraiso: Los Cabos, Mexico L'Hotel: Paris, France Nam Hai: Hoi An, Vietnam Maxim Bungalows: Cofresi, Dominican Republic Tides Zihuatenajo: Zihuatanejo, Mexico More »
- 10 Lies Homeowners Tell Buyers
  
  newser | MSNBC | Feb 8, 08 6:41 PM CST
  
  When a homeowner is desperate to sell and a buyer is ready to fork over the cash, the truth about a house is often swept under the rug, MSNBC reports. Watch out for frequent fibs when talking about: Personality of neighbors and the neighborhood. Status of home repairs (particularly the roof). Insect and rodent infestations. Elevated radon levels. More »
- HS Kids Take Color-Blind View of History
  
  newser | USA Today | Feb 4, 08 1:20 PM CST
  
  Martin Luther King Jr. is the most famous American in history, according to 2,000 high school students asked to name the top 10, reports USA Today. In a dramatic break from the "dead white male" paradigm, African Americans, women, and Arfican-American women dominated the list, with Rosa Parks second, Harriet Tubman at No. 3, and Oprah Winfrey No. 7. More »
- The 11 Best Super Bowl Ads
  
  newser | Entertainment Weekly | Feb 3, 08 2:56 PM CST
  
  There's probably supposed to be a game or something on tonight, but for legions of Americans, Super Bowl Sunday is all about the commercials. EW jumped in its way-back machine and dug up the 11 most memorable big-game distractions. They were: Cindy Crawford drinks a Pepsi (1992) The Ridley Scott-directed 1984 Macintosh ad (1984) Jordan and Bird's Shoot-off (1993) More »
- Music's 10 Top-Grossing Divas
  
  newser | Daily Telegraph (UK) | Feb 3, 08 10:49 AM CST
  
  The Material Girl earned her epithet this year, raking in $72 million on her "Confessions" tour. Madonna nabbed the top spot on Forbes' new list of top-grossing female artists from mid 2006 to mid 2007, reports the Daily Telegraph : Madonna, $72 million Barbra Streisand, $60 million Celine Dion, $45 million More »
- Fortune Names Top Employers
  
  newser | CNN | Feb 3, 08 5:32 AM CST
  
  Thinking of a career move? Fortune Magazine has released its 100 best employers for 2008 list—and the top 10 are: Google (Mountain View, CA) Quicken Loans (Livonia, MI) Wegmans Food Markets (Rochester, NY) Edward Jones (St. Louis, MO) Genentech (South San Francisco, CA) More »
- Ken Jennings They're Not
  
  newser | Reuters | Feb 2, 08 7:15 AM CST
  
  Perhaps there's no sadder commentary on the state of society—or at least society's IQ—than dumb responses from contestants on game shows. Reuters combs a (now-defunct) website for high and low points: Q: What was Gandhi's first name? A: Goosey Goosey. Q: What happened in Dallas on November 22, 1963? A: I don't know, I wasn't watching it then. More »
January 2008
- Top 10 Romantic Movie Moments
  
  newser | CNN | Jan 27, 08 4:11 PM CST
  
  There's nothing like these classic scenes of on-screen romance. CNN's Screening Room lists cinema's top 10 romantic moments: Casablanca : Humphrey Bogart's "We'll always have Paris" monologue. City Lights : When Virginia Cherrill recognizes Chaplin's tramp as her lover. Roman Holiday : Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck's scene at the Mouth of Truth sculpture. From Here to Eternity : Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr kissing in the surf. Am é lie : The young couple's breathtaking bike ride through Paris. More »
- Top 10 US Cities for Jobs
  
  newser | Forbes | Jan 26, 08 6:35 AM CST
  
  Where to get that new job this year? The Lone Star State is boasting work aplenty, but Salt Lake City—still high on tech jobs—takes the top spot. Forbes lists its top10 job-growth towns: Salt Lake City, Utah Wichita, Kan. Austin, Texas Atlanta, Ga. Fort Worth, Texas More »
- Obama's Top 10 List for Dave
  
  newser | Associated Press | Jan 24, 08 10:12 PM CST
  
  Barack Obama tonight became the latest presidential hopeful to appear on David Letterman, where he counted down a list of campaign promises we can be pretty sure he won't keep, the Chicago Tribune reports. Three words: Vice President Oprah Pronounce the word nuclear, nuclear I'll find money in the budget to buy Letterman a decent hairpiece I won't let Apple release the new and improved iPod the day after you bought the previous model I'll rename the 10th month of the year "Barack-tober" More »
- How 'Bout Them Rotten Apples?
  
  newser | Wired | Jan 24, 08 8:59 PM CST
  
  Apple has been around for almost a quarter of a century, but not all of its products were as ingenious as the iPod. Wired highlights the company's biggest flops. The MessagePad (AKA The Newton): Fashioned to revolutionize personal computing, this PDA was too far ahead of its time for consumers. Apple Pippin: Apple's only foray into the world of video game systems got buried by Nintendo, Sega, and Sony. More »

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