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Your significant other's facebook relationship status reads "Why me, God?" ... and 99 other signs you're in the wrong relationship from Radar Mag.

Did you know your $25 can start a business and help someone escape poverty? Learn about microfinance from CNN.com.

'Top 10 Bad Places to Break Up' from AskMen ... because who wants to drop this bomb on day one of a week long vacation.

Radar Mag uncovers that overly-litigious Scientology is FINALLY under what could be a successful attack by determined faceless online hackers cramming their fax machines, overloading their websites, and wearing 'V for Vendetta' masks.

Break away from the debt- laden pack ... 'How to Fool Yourself Into Saving Smarter' from Money Magazine.

Can you survive eating only food bought at a 99-cent store? One New York Times writer tried in 'How to Survive in New York on 99 Cents'.

Get the details of Oliver Stone's new movie about our beloved President Bush, starring Josh Brolin as Prez W. and possibly Paul Giamatti as values-champion Karl Rove ... courtesy of NY Mag.

As stock fluctuates and Wall Street trembles at the thought of recession, figure out 'Where To Stash Your Cash Now' with the help of Money Magazine.

Sleep aids and Starbucks not enough? Real Simple taps slumber experts to solve 9 sleep problems for their 'How To Get A Good Night's Sleep'.

Swap spring cleaning for spring traveling with the 'Top 10 Easy Spring Weekend Getaways' from Sherman Travel.

Time for a bit of practical financial info ... Tax Tips for Gen-Yers from Generation Y Blog.

Strong and ambitious women are apparently the new trophy girlfriends and wives-- learn how to snag one with 'What Strong Women Want' from Men's Health.

While your brain has gone numb with the busy work in cubicleland, New York Mag has been compiling 'The Best Novels You've Never Read'.

Need a date idea? Check out the '50 Best Date Movies Ever' from nerve.com.

If you're one of those people who strives to be perfect even as you're struggling to figure out who you are [who, us?!?], here's some help -- 'Learn to be Happy, Without Being Perfect' courtesy of the Today Show.

The Washington Post explores one of the big questions now that parents are invading Facebook --
to 'Friend' or not to 'Friend' your parents?

Goodbye '50s gender roles ... a new Elle/MSNBC study finds men prefer working women and very few mind if their significant other brings home a fatter paycheck.

If you're getting antsy waiting for your career, your love life, your money AND your purpose to finally come together, you're not alone. At all. A suitably angsty twenty-something muses on 'Dealing with Life Impatience'.

You home may or may not be filled with sex toys. Take Women's Health's quiz to find out if you can tell the difference, 'Sex Toy or Household Object?'

Did you know stress is a bigger health risk than heart disease or cancer? Neither did we. Get '19 Stress Management Tips' from Men's Health.

Your boss may be judging your capabilities based on how you keep your desk, according to Forbes Magazine. Learn what your office style says about you.

Yeah, yeah...pick-up lines went out of style before we even started dating. But for those of you who could still use some help starting up a conversation with the opposite sex, AskMen has their 'top 10 pick-up lines'.

As the wedding season is approaches, become an expert at the most fun part -- the bachelorette and bachelor parties! eHow shows you how.

Job search making you crazy or depressed? The New York Times offers practical advice for job seekers who run out of steam after a few months in 'Still Looking for a Job? It's Time to Refocus'.

Apparently there is a God -- it's possible to eat burgers, ice cream and fast food while still shedding pounds. The Today Show nutritionist offers 'Smart Swaps: 10 Diet-Friendly Comfort Foods'.

Are you a renter who doesn't know your rights? MSNBC.com to the rescue with ' 10 Tips: Renting Rather Than Buying?'

Watching the '60 Minutes' piece on Gen Y entering the workforce, you'd think we all acted like self-entitled whining children and are afraid to work, but take a look at 'The Millennials Are Coming' video to see how much we're impacting the workplace and to see how much power we actually could have!

NY Mag takes a look at one of the most high-profile twenty-somethings around in 'The Evolution of Chelsea Clinton' ... and even they think she's a natural when she steps up to campaign for Hill.

Forget slaving away at the office … all it takes to get ahead at the office is tooting your own horn, according to Details Mag’s 'Welcome to the Age of Self-Promotion'.

Almost everyone will date at least one completely psychotic girlfriend or boyfriend in their lifetime. AskMen.com gives the essential info on 'Breaking Up with a Psycho'.

Twenty-somethings around the globe are making an impact with their own businesses and the corporate world is taking notice. Get inspired as The Financial Times investigates 'Investing in Young People'.

Java junkies rejoice ... caffeine is now proving to be good for your body. Men's Health breaks down how to best use caffeine to think faster, exercise better and live longer.

Going corporate doesn't have to mean selling out. The AP investigates how companies are giving more and more opportunities to give back AND advance your career at the same time. Learn how 'Volunteer Work Can Be Good For Career'.

What do you do when you know a friend is making a serious mistake and they won't listen? CNN has advice on how to handle self-destructive friends.

Kick ass at your next job interview after learning the '15 Biggest Job Seeker's Mistakes' from Career Builder.

Learn what happens when you swipe that plastic with Real Simple's 'Credit Cards 101'.

If moving your mouse isn't giving you quite enough exercise to work off the lunchtime burrito, take advantage of Men's Health's research and check to see if you live near one of the '30 Best Gyms in America'.

We could all use to save some money, especially when trying to cut costs for personal vacations. CNBC gives the lowdown on 'Tricks of the Trade: Get the Best Airline Deals'.

As of 2006, 24% of the entire American population had gotten inked...find out the '5 Most Painful Places to Get a Tattoo' from Newsweek.

A guide to 'Surviving 2008 as a 20-something' from Bankrate.com -- because more help is always appreciated.

TIME Mag claims to know 'What Gen Y Really
Wants'. Do you fit the profile?

If you've made it into your twenties without your own wheels, About.com guides you through 'How to Buy Your First Car'.

It's kinda comforting to be told to takes some risks and calm down about debt. The Brazen Careerist offers up advice for 'Creating a Path Through Your Twenties'.

Brownnosers beware. Details Mag claims you need to 'shake the protégé label before your office mentor becomes a liability' ... but they tell you 'How to Break Up With Your Boss'.

You want to beat the winter blahs with some hard-earned beach time, but your significant other wants to explore historical sites. What to do? The Today Show offers 'Trips for 2 Personalities'.

Get a lesson on "How to Love a Crazy Job" from the power women running the 2008 presidential campaigns on both sides of the aisle, courtesy of Glamour Magazine.

Your V-day Day Survival Guide

- The editors of Men's Health offer up a special V-day dinner edition of 'Eat This, Not That', from appetizers, to dessert, to your cocktail.
- Need V-day inspiration? Browse the sexy Valentine's lingere fashion show from the Today Show.
- Just because you can't stomach another traditional V-day celebration, you don't have to shun the holiday entirely -- here's our list of 'Alternative V-Day Ideas for the Coupled Up and Happily Single'.

CNBC previews this year's Super Bowl ads and analyzes the strategy behind them. [Heads up: there's another ad near the end in the midst of their analysis].

You grew up loving American Gladiators. Now that it's been successfully revived, New York Mag offers 10 more shows from the '80s they want to see back on the small screen. Remember Small Wonder?

Glamour's "Ask Jake" gives the "5 Laws of Living Together", based on experience.

Make 2008 the year you not only get your finances under control, but set yourself up for life. Men's Health provides the answers to your biggest 2008 money questions.

When it comes to white lies in relationships, both sexes are guilty of the crime. iVillage dishes on the "10 Lies Men Tell Women" and AskMen.com spells out the "5 Lies Women Tell Men".

Whether you're already raising your own kids or you are contemplating parenthood within the next few decades, Details Magazine asks THE important question -- "Are You Raising a Douchebag?"

Details Mag examines the thriving douchebag population ... chances are, if you see them everywhere, you're close to being one yourself.

Popular Science rounds up the good, the bad, and the ugly from the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

Ever wonder how to upgrade your eyes, strengthen your knees, or increase overall flexibility? Learn that and more with Outside Magazine's interactive guide to your body.

Beware med school and law school patrons -- the New York Times claims these are the new "Falling-Down Professions".

Sick of the bar scene? The Today Show offers an Online Dating 101 with the essential dos and don'ts for finding online love.

Reflect on the year that was with TIME Magazine's 50 top 10 lists of 2007, including top 10 quotes, top 10 underreported stories, top 10 movies, top 10 songs, top 10 medical breakthroughs, and top 10 awkward moments.

So you landed the entry-level job that you'd been pining for all through college. Now what?!? Learn how to get promoted, courtesy of the New York Post.

6 tips to beat the break-up blues from the Today Show.

Learn to play your cards right and you can reap huge rewards ... learn "How to Date Out of Your League" from Men's Health.

A twenty-something reflects on a mental and emtional growth spurt in "A New Year's Resolution Breakthrough".

Learn what you can do with that egregiously hideous gift from Aunt Maude -- "7 Rules for Re-Gifting Without Regret " from the Today Show.

Experience the thrill of adventure, escape on a mini-vacation or explore another culture with the Chicago Tribune's list of their favorite books of 2007.

YOUR HOLIDAY SURVIVAL GUIDE
- The perfect present for any type of guy or girl -- Men's Health's gift guide
- Holidays on a budget? Real Simple offers gifts under $50 for the whole family
- Get that perfect gift for an adventourous gear-head with the help of Men's Journal's "Gear Guide"
- Find a gift for the tech-lover on your list with Men's Health's 2008 tech guide -- 93 products they love
- Save dough but score big points with Real Simple's "50 gifts under $50"
- Tips for greener packing from Real Simple
- Seize back the reins of your holiday -- 40 tips for surviving the holidays from Men's Health
- Eliminate the guesswork -- New York Magazine offers a Holiday Tipping Handbook.

Who needs to actually fulfill a New Year's resolution?? Just learn How To Seem Cooler Than You Are from AskMen.com.

Avoid making 2008 memorable for the wrong reasons and learn 5 Tips to Prevent Identity Theft, from the Today Show.

Make sure to get a tissue to clean up the drool on you computer before checking out AskMen.com's "10 Cars to Drive before you Die".

Fight back against the declining health of America -- Men's Health investigates the "20 Worst foods in America".

In honor of the holiday season, Oprah's magazine offers way to create new traditions, or just ditch tradition all together.

If you love wine, why not make your obsession your job? eHow's "How to become a wine critic".

"Wine and Dime" ... check out Radar magazine's guide to drinking on the cheap.

Are twenty-something women acting like the new tweenagers? Details Mag investigates.

Pucker up ... the Today Show has tips on how to be a better kisser.

Mom didn't always know best -- the Today Show and Cosmo have "7 Love Rules You Need to Break".

What is the world coming to when Money Magazine publishes a real article on "How to meet and marry a billionaire"?

Dr. Oz lays out your aging enemies ... and explains that red wine, dieting and exercise can help.

Tackle the roadblocks to your own personall success with Men's Health's "Are You Your Own Worst Enemy?"

How to outsmart any opponent ... brought to you by Men's Health.

Tour ultra-swanky bachelor pads across the country with the New York Times.

Feel like you can never keep money in your wallet or bank account? Who doesn't. Find out if your city is a debt trap and browse the debt rankings from Men's Health.

While you're trying to get out of debt, learn how to handle life's big financial milestones with help from the Today Show.

Details Magazine explains why you, theintelligent, mall-averse twenty-something, may actually belong in the land of the cul de sac, the garden gnome, and the 4,500-square-foot starter house ... the suburbs.

Why call someone a mere loser when he's really a "jackass of all trades"? Give your lame language a much-needed makeover with urbandictionary.com.

If you're so overwhelmed by emails at work to the point of having office ADD, Men's Health has a way to de-clutter your work life so you can actually do you your job.

What would happen if you followed every rule in the Bible for a year? Author A.J. Jacobs did just that.

Earn more than your man? The Today Show has 5 tips to make sure your high salary doesn't ruin your relationship.

Did the free credit card offers in college mangle your credit? Newsweek has 6 credit cards that cater to you and can help get you back on your way to good credit.

Get escape plans for your biggest money worries from Men's Health.

Avoid becoming a workaholic without taking a pay cut with Men's Health's "10 Ways to Save Time at
Work
".

MSNBC's "Countdown with Keith Olbermann" acts out, "Dragnet" style, the police report that landed "I'm not gay" Senator Larry Craig in hot water.

President Bush answers a question on Iraq with the infamous Miss South Carolina map answer ... don't miss this hilarious video from funnyordie.com.

Can't figure out why you're still single? Snarky Radar Magazine offers up 100 reasons, including #57) You own a 60-inch flat-screen plasma television but sleep on a broken futon.

Learn where to live to live it up when you are still single. The new best cities for singles list is out.

Get the 411 on the fall's potential Oscar-worthy movies from MSNBC.

Did you know that many famous people throughout history were missing body parts when they were buried? CNN investigates.

Life goal #136) Read The New York Times' investigation into the popularity of life lists.

Turn an obsession with Top Chef into delicious food with Bravo's recipe finder.

Pick the perfect present in no time with Real Simple's "50 Gifts under $50".

You can own a part of the Soprano's Bada Bing club.

Need money or career direction? The Today Show helps you figure out how to turn hobbies into successful business ventures.

Have trouble falling asleep after hours at the computer? Learn from Newsweek why you're confusing your body and five other things to avoid to have a good night's sleep.

Being in your twenties means dreaming about what your life will (hopefully) turn out to be ... Men's Health offers up "Things to Do Before You Die" to get you started on that long list.

Learn what to do with your scrawny paychecks so that you can actually afford to retire one day ... MSNBC.com gives you "Five Tips for Young Investors".

Men's Health gives away highly prized secrets in "7 Financial Habits of Highly Laid Men".

It's starting to heat up out there. Men's Health gives you "33 Ways to Seize the Summer".

Benefit from the wisdom of Real Simple writers and learn "How to Negotiate Discounts on Anything".

Guys sometimes do appear completely clueless to the opposite sex. Men's Health gives guys the tips they need to seem in-the-know with "50 Things She Wishes You Knew: Universal truths that all men should--but don't--understand".

"How to Make A New Job Pay", advice for taking advantage of the benefits of a new job from Men's Health.

Feeling completely stuck in your current job? eHow provides a welcomed tutorial ... "How to Change Careers In Your Twenties".

"How to Ask for What You Want and Actually Get It" from Real Simple.

Boss out of the office? Here are the Top 5 Games to Play at Work.

Can't figure out what you want to do with your life? Life Work's Career Finder not only gives you a list of careers that fit your skills, but it also includes essential salary info. For stats on over 300 careers, check out CollegeGrad.com's Career Finder.

Issues with the roomie? OhMyApt.com can help you figure out how to resolve this one with "Top 5 Roommate Disputes".

Have a bright idea but no idea how to turn it into an actual thriving business? Check out StartUpNation.com's "10 Steps to Start Your Own Business".

It's summer. Grab a gallon on vanilla ice cream and whip up one of these 9 recipes from Real Simple.

Harry Potter star Daniel Radcliffe is growing up and trying to break away from his wizard image. Details Magazine has an in-depth interview as well as a slideshow and online video with the brooding British teenage star.

Jane Magazine claims that detoxing is "all the rage" and offers a "Dirty Girl's Guide to Detox", with lots of instruction on how to cleanse your body, inside and out.

Ever wonder what happened to your favorite '80s TV child stars? Details Magazine catches up with eight of them in a photoshoot and in online video interviews.

The hazy, hot and humid summer is upon us. Real Simple tells you how to save money, resources and the planet this summer with "Cut Your Energy
Costs
".

Just in time, the Today Show tells you how to "Throw and affordable, last-minute July 4th party".

Go green with ease with the Today Show's "9 quick, easy tips to help save Mother Earth".

In anticipation of this summer's Harry Potter movie and the release of the last Harry Potter book, the Today Show has set up an entire Harry Potter page where you can catch up on the latest buzz, test your Hogwarts knowledge, and even win a trip. Not a bad way to waste time while at work, huh?

If you're lucky enough to be taking a well-earned vacation this summer, ease the mental stress with a "Pre-Vacation Checklist" from Real Simple that won't let you leave anything behind.

And you thought your roommate's new "Frathouse Floor" cocktail was the worst drink you ever had ... Chow.com profiles "Craptails: The 10 Worst Drink Concepts of All Time". Now that's a title to live up to.

Wondering how to fix that rattling sound in your car without spending a fortune? Jane Magazine offers their Guide to Cars to help you do everything from change a tire to changing your own oil.

"Love and Money", a stage-by-stage guide for surviving the five stages of couplehood from Men's Health.

Host the perfect easy summer party ... Jane Magazine offers easy-to-follow instructions for a Champagne and Pizza Party.

AT&T is quietly rolling out $10 internet service thanks to a deal with the FCC. Of course there are catches -- the $10 option isn't advertised well on their website (it's only offered after you try to sign up for a higher priced plan) and until the end of the year you need to have AT&T phone service to cash in.

Are you a yuppie, that consumption-crazed upwardly mobile young urban professional of our youth? According to Details Magazine, the yuppie is back with a vengeance. They even have a quiz to see what you have in common with the Chardonnay-sipping ‘80s yup.

Rolling Stone readers debate whether Nirvana put out the most overrated album of all time.

Budget Travel unveils the "Secret Hotels of California Wine Country", profiling inns that charge less than $200 a night.

The iPhone will have stiff competition ... check out Wired's "Greatest Gadgets of All Time".

Singles in Connecticut have the largest case of committment-phobia in the country. Slate Magazine explains why people in the Nutmeg state are saying "I Don't!" ... and also explores what causes people to hold off on marriage. Do you agree?

Jane Magazine profiles a Cubicle Refugee. Luckily, they also provide a guide on How To Become a Cubicle Refugee.

Men's Health explains why it may be good to have a female friend ... and not sleep with her.

Finally, an excuse to take ALL of your vacation days this year! MSNBC.com tells you why you need to "Take that Vacation -- It Could Help Your Career".

Bad news ... men in their thirties today are making less than their fathers at that age. Read the Wall Street Journal's findings to find out why, and how to try to avoid the same fate.

Looking for a good book? The New York Times collected reading suggestions from top authors including Michael Crichton and Stephen King.

Up your game with "10 Minute Seduction" tips from Men's Health.

Summer parties are now a no-brainer. Real Simple does all the work for you with their "Summer Entertaining and Grilling Guide".

Having friends or family over for a weekend? Impress them on Sunday morning with "Top-Rated Brunch Recipes".

"How to Search for Medical Advice Online" will steer you away from the online quacks and may even save you a trip to the doctor's office.

Take a break and enjoy the "Best and the Worst of Summer Movie Trailers".

"Achieve True Career Success" with 4 tips from Men’s Health.

Feeling like you're the only one who had to start at the bottom of the totem pole? Take a look at "Celebrity First Jobs" and realize that your first job may have actually been better than many successful celebs. Use it as ammo when you choose "celebrity" as your new career goal.

Shop with a conscience. Sprig reviews items that help the environment.

Waste not ... Real Simple gives you "5 Ways to Use Leftover Wine".

Detach those headphones from your iPod, plug 'em into your computer speakers, and laugh to yourself for hours at TBS's veryfunnyads.com.

Can't figure out what gift to get a coworker, your significant other's parents, your boss's kid, your Aunt? Real Simple can help with their Gift Finder ... so many options for Him, for Her, for kids, and most importantly, great suggestions for under $50.

Do women really gossip more than men? Do men cheat more than women? Maxim and Tango Magazine go head to head on gender myths with the Today Show's "Men vs. Women".

Need to switch apartments or change cities on the way up the corporate ladder? Feeling the usual stress building in your gut? Let Real Simple help you get organized with their Moving Checklists.

Get salivating with Bon Appetit's "5 Tasty Vacation Recommendations".

What you see is not always what you get. Men's Health teaches you "How to Tell if 'Low-Fat' or 'Healthy' Labels are Lying".

Have a case of the Fridays? Help keep yourself distracted from work with http://boredatwork.net.

"7 Fun Tech Gadgets for Women" from NBC's Today Show.

Time to deal with the results of winter hibernation and make the yearly tromp to Goodwill with a garbage bag of clothes. Check out tips for Spring Cleaning from RealSimple Magazine.