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Tech Toy Splurges for That Tax Return

You haven't already spent that tax refund, have you?

(Newser) - 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.
  1. Casio Exilim Pro Ex-FI high-speed digital camera: Snag 60 frames in a single second, to
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Glitzy Heathrow Terminal a Destination Unto Itself

Tiffany's, 42 restaurants, and a booze-friendly cinema

(Newser) - 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...

Her Least Favorite Things
 Her Least Favorite Things 
Mar 29, 2008 10:30 AM CDT

Her Least Favorite Things

How not to annoy your significant other

(Newser) - 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."...

Swank Suites Sweeten Stadiums
 Swank Suites Sweeten Stadiums 
Mar 27, 2008 2:45 PM CDT

Swank Suites Sweeten Stadiums

New stadiums taking private boxes to the next level

(Newser) - Private boxes are great on game day, and sports clubs are taking it to the next level, giving well-heeled fans super-sumptuous treatment—in return for deluxe bucks. Forbes rundowns some of the priciest stadium suites:
  1. Yankee Stadium’s Legend Suites: $2,500 per front row seat per game, or $1
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Top Reasons to Ogle DWTS
 Top Reasons to Ogle DWTS  
Mar 27, 2008 10:49 AM CDT

Top Reasons to Ogle DWTS

Over-enthused celebs to crazy costumes, dance craze has something for everyone

(Newser) - 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.
  1. Stars dancing with gusto, no
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America's 10 Cleanest Cities
 America's 10 Cleanest Cities 
Mar 26, 2008 1:26 PM CDT

America's 10 Cleanest Cities

Forbes picks top 10

(Newser) - 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:
  1. Miami, Fla.
  2. Seattle, Wash.
  3. Jacksonville, Fla.
  4. Orlando, Fla.
  5. Portland, Ore.

10 Most-Wanted Luxury Brands

Forbes runs down the luxury brands we most desire

(Newser) - 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 Musical Movie Moments
 Top 10 Musical Movie Moments 
Mar 25, 2008 2:51 PM CDT

Top 10 Musical Movie Moments

The perfect sound clip can make a scene unforgettable

(Newser) - 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:
  1. “Born to Be Wild” blasting while Peter Fonda and Dennis Hopper ride down the highway in Easy Rider (1969)
  2. Mr. Blonde
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Who Profited Most From Sex ?
 Who Profited Most From Sex? 
Mar 25, 2008 2:27 PM CDT

Who Profited Most From Sex?

A look at the bank behind Sex and the City's biggest stars

(Newser) - Manolos, cupcakes, cosmos: As a trendsetter, Sex and the City had the golden touch. But did all that glimmers rub off on its stars? Portfolio lists their recent gigs and market value.
  1. Sarah Jessica Parker: With an estimated value of $25 million, the show’s star has posed for Garnier
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Essentials for Your Survival Kit
 Essentials for Your Survival Kit 
Mar 25, 2008 11:43 AM CDT

Essentials for Your Survival Kit

You'll be glad you packed this gear if that 3-hour tour hits a snag

(Newser) - 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:
  1. Knife, vital for shelter, food prep, campfires, and countless other tasks.
  2. Lighter and tinder, like waxed cotton, to start fires in wet
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When Dumb Lawsuits Attack
 When Dumb Lawsuits Attack 
Mar 23, 2008 5:00 AM CDT

When Dumb Lawsuits Attack

Damages claimed for mistaken impressions, aggressive toilet seat

(Newser) - 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:
  1. 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
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When to Dump Your Doc
 When to Dump Your Doc 
Mar 19, 2008 6:30 PM CDT

When to Dump Your Doc

If you leave feeling worse than you did when you arrived, find a new physician

(Newser) - 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."
  1. Your personalities just plain clash.
  2. Your doctor doesn't give you enough information about your health and
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How to Get Booted From a Plane
 How to Get Booted From a Plane 
Mar 19, 2008 6:01 PM CDT

How to Get Booted From a Plane

Skimpy dress, smelly passengers test airline staff

(Newser) - 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.
  1. Group cheers: Fans of a British soccer team broke
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5 Actors Who Rock 'Stink Chic'

Poor personal hygiene, grooming, and dress habits don't stop paychecks coming

(Newser) - Clean-cut is so five years ago. Today, it’s all about the “stink chic” of rumpled clothes and unwashed bods, MSNBC reports. Its top five actors who look like they smell bad:
  1. Colin Farrell: The butt always dangling from his mouth is just icing on his greasy-hair-scraggly-beard-creased-clothes cake.
  2. Matthew
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13 Must-See Heist Movies
 13 Must-See Heist Movies 
Mar 13, 2008 11:11 AM CDT

13 Must-See Heist Movies

In the mood for a caper? Rent one of these.

(Newser) - Did The Bank Job leave you itching for more scheme-heavy heist films? Entertainment Weekly names 13 greats:
  1. Ocean's Eleven: Ex-con George Clooney gathers a gang to filch $150 million and get back his girl, Julia Roberts.
  2. A Fish Called Wanda: John Cleese and Jamie Lee Curtis are among the double-crossers
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Americans Get More Liberal With Age
Americans Get More Liberal With Age
Mar 10, 2008 1:00 PM CDT

Americans Get More Liberal With Age

Long-term study shows elders trending left

(Newser) - The older a person gets, the more conservative he or she is likely to be, right? Wrong, say scientists who studied more than 46,000 people who responded to a US government survey from 1972 to 2004. In fact, a lead researcher tells LiveScience, "More people are changing in...

11 Rides to Scratch Off Your List
11 Rides to Scratch Off Your List
Mar 9, 2008 3:02 PM CDT

11 Rides to Scratch Off Your List

Consumer Reports says don't waste your money on these wheels

(Newser) - Beauty may be in the eye of the beholder, but performance isn't. Here are the 11 vehicles Consumer Reports rates the worst in this year's testing:
  1. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited: Handles like a tank
  2. Hummer H3: Poor visibility, fuel economy
  3. Jeep Liberty Sport: Noisy, poor finish, fuel economy
  4. Chevrolet Aveo5: Sluggish,
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8 Worrying Drug Side Effects
8 Worrying Drug Side Effects
Mar 7, 2008 7:14 PM CST

8 Worrying Drug Side Effects

FDA-approved medications pass clinical trials, but the real world uncovers more

(Newser) - Despite rigorous testing, some drugs have side effects that only rear their ugly heads when introduced to the general population. Forbes catalogs some of the weirdest:
  1. Anti-smoking drug Chantix can cause insomnia and nightmares.
  2. Diet drug Alli can have unforeseen gastrointestinal side-effects; these can be counteracted by eating a low-fat
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Mama's Top Brand New Bags
Mama's Top Brand New Bags
Mar 7, 2008 5:54 PM CST

Mama's Top Brand New Bags

Forbes picks its favorite luxury purses of the year

(Newser) - After spending thousands of dollars on a handbag, you might not be able to afford anything to put inside it—so choose wisely. Forbes outlines the best in "it" bags:
  1. Hermes Kelly Bag, $5,000 and up: Embrace your inner Grace Kelly with the original "it" bag, made
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Get Creative at Top Artsy Hotels
Get Creative at Top Artsy Hotels
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Mar 2, 2008 3:50 PM CST

Get Creative at Top Artsy Hotels

Pitched tent, disco balls enliven lodgings on Budget Travel list

(Newser) - A good hotel provides comfort; a great hotel ... inspiration? Artists touched up the staid look of these hotels, selected by Budget Travel for their fake-fur tapestry, psychedelic mazes, and speckled French graffiti:
  1. The Winston, Amsterdam: This avant-garde hotel once displayed dead leaves; check out the Playnation room's trippy ceiling mural
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