LA firefighters on New Year's alert amid arson attacks - Yahoo! News
Firefighters prepare for a long New Year's Eve after putting out at least 30 blazes in recent days.
Saturday, December 31, 2011
New Year's photos from around the world:
New Year's bonanza Photos | New Year's bonanza Pictures - Yahoo! News
New Year's photos from around the world
From Sydney Harbor to London's Big Ben, dazzling displays of fireworks light up the night sky. See the images
Childhood pics of New Year's Eve hosts:
New Year's Eve TV Hosts Past and Present: Before They Were Stars - Yahoo! TV
Childhood pics of New Year's Eve hosts
TV personality Ryan Seacrest had a slightly different look in his high school days. Dick Clark as a teen
Woman finds missing ring in odd place:
Swedish woman finds wedding ring after 16 years, on a carrot - Yahoo! News
Woman finds missing ring in odd place
Lena Paahlsson makes a surprising discovery while picking the last carrots in her garden. 'I had given up hope'
Gamer's edgy, tough-looking Zelda tattoo:
Is this the toughest Zelda tattoo ever? | Games Blog - Yahoo! Games
Gamer's edgy, tough-looking Zelda tattoo
Only serious video game fans will spot the meaning behind this stark, all-black design. No cute characters here
Boy and sea otter race around the zoo:
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Boy and sea otter race around the zoo
At first, these two pals appear to just be coincidentally moving in the same direction. Best videos of 2011
Most ridiculous lawsuits of 2011:
The 10 Most Ridiculous Lawsuits of 2011 - Yahoo! News
Most ridiculous lawsuits of 2011
A convict's gripe against the couple he kidnapped tops an annual poll of outlandish legal actions. Full list
Four resolutions with the biggest bang:
4 Resolutions with the Biggest Health Bang | Healthy Living - Yahoo! Shine
Four resolutions with the biggest bang
These lifestyle changes may not be easy, but you'll reap big health benefits. Start with just one, an expert says
Guys' rules for a smooth breakup:
How to break up with a woman
Guys' rules for a smooth breakup
Most women would ask for just one thing when it's time to have "the talk." What to do if things get emotional
2012 festivities start around the world
New Year's bonanza Photos | New Year's bonanza Pictures - Yahoo! News
2012 festivities start around the world
Fireworks in the shapes of butterflies, hearts, and a waterfall light up the sky in Australia. See the images
Designer takes on toilet paper covers:
Toilet paper goes chic with designer covers - Yahoo! Finance
Designer takes on toilet paper covers
Kimberly-Clark seeks to draw in consumers with the brightly colored new accessories. 'Final frontier'
America's wackiest New Year's celebrations:
Wackiest New Year’s Eve Ball Drops - Yahoo! Travel
America's wackiest New Year's celebrations
Revelers in one Wisconsin town count down until the cheese-drop at midnight. Also, a sardine, acorn, and giant Peep
Best businesses to get into for 2012:
Yahoo! Finance - Financially Fit
Best businesses to get into for 2012
The healthy living trend means opportunities from frozen yogurt stores to benefits consultants. 5 strong areas
The right way to handle common stains:
Tackle Common Stains | At Home - Yahoo! Shine
The right way to handle common stains
Use club soda and salt to treat one kind of mess, and baking soda for another. What to do if the first attempt fails
Clooney's New Year's plans with girlfriend:
How Stacy Keibler and George Clooney are Spending New Year's Eve - Yahoo! Movies
Clooney's New Year's plans with girlfriend
Stacy Keibler says two elements will definitely play into her celebration with the actor. Other celebs with them
Secrets to keeping indoor cats happy:
5 Secrets of Supremely Happy Indoor Cats | Pets - Yahoo! Shine
Secrets to keeping indoor cats happy
These five simple suggestions should keep your furry companion from going stir-crazy. Rule No. 1: Think vertical
Foods that do the weight-loss work for you:
7 Foods that Do the Weight-Loss Work for You | Jumpstart 2012 - Yahoo! Shine
Foods that do the weight-loss work for you
Increasing your fiber intake is an easy way to encourage your body to shed nagging pounds. Seven suggestions
Best headphones to use while working out:
The Best Headphones For Your Workout - Yahoo! Shopping
Best headphones to use while working out
Flimsy models keep slipping while you exercise or will disintegrate after heavy use. Not these three, however
Stunning game-winner likely illegal:
Should Wagner’s circus fallaway buzzer beater have counted? - The Dagger - NCAAB Blog - Yahoo! Sports
Stunning game-winner likely illegal
College referees seem to have forgotten the rules on this circus shot at the buzzer. Announcer astonished
Skittles shoes prove costly for NFL star:
Deep Posts: Marshawn Lynch learns the price of Skittles - Shutdown Corner - NFL Blog - Yahoo! Sports
Skittles shoes prove costly for NFL star
Seattle's Marshawn Lynch could have bought lots of his favorite candy with the sum he just got fined. See his cleats
Bizarre interruption at college bowl game:
Video: Marvin McNutt narrowly escapes ESPN’s skycam attack - Dr. Saturday - NCAAF Blog - Yahoo! Sports
Bizarre interruption at college bowl game
Play is halted at the Insight Bowl after a familiar object falls from above and nearly hits a stunned player.
Reggie Bush's cool gifts to teammates:
Reggie Bush buys Segways for his entire offensive line - Shutdown Corner - NFL Blog - Yahoo! Sports
Reggie Bush's cool gifts to teammates
Miami's offensive linemen react like little kids to their gifts from the grateful star. See them in action
Why school won't let player be near dad:
DeAnthony Arnett can move home for his sick dad, but only on Tennessee’s terms - Dr. Saturday - NCAAF Blog - Yahoo! Sports
Why school won't let player be near dad
Tennessee receiver DeAnthony Arnett wants to transfer so he can be closer to his ailing father. The problem
Organic milk in short supply around U.S.:
As Supply Dwindles, Organic Milk Gets Popular - Yahoo! Finance
Organic milk in short supply around U.S.
Growing demand and a production shortage create a “double whammy” for consumers. Why prices will rise
The year's most dramatic celeb makeovers:
2011's Most Dramatic Celebrity Makeovers | Beauty - Yahoo! Shine
The year's most dramatic celeb makeovers
Lindsay Lohan, Ben Affleck, and Beyoncé, all revamped their signature looks. Some for the better, some not
NFL player's surprising admission:
Peyton Hillis believes in the ‘Madden Curse’ now - Shutdown Corner - NFL Blog - Yahoo! Sports
NFL player's surprising admission
Peyton Hillis shrugged off fears he may have set off a curse in May, but now he believes. What's happened
NFL fines star player for wearing hat:
Ochocinco congratulates ‘pasty pilgrim’ Welker on $10,000 fine - Shutdown Corner - NFL Blog - Yahoo! Sports
NFL fines star player for wearing hat
Wes Welker is stunned to find out that he owes the league money for this harmless act. What he did wrong
UFC star's surprising announcement:
Overeem retires Lesnar in UFC 141 main event - UFC - Yahoo! Sports
UFC star's surprising announcement
Brock Lesnar quickly loses in his return to the Octagon and then makes a stunning decision. What he said
Sports icons who died in 2011:
Sports figures who died in 2011 - Yahoo! Sports
Sports icons who died in 2011
Raiders owner Al Davis and boxing legend Joe Frazier are just two big names that we lost this year. Photos
10 ways to make email less annoying:
10 Golden Rules for Writing the Perfect Email | Work + Money - Yahoo! Shine
10 ways to make email less annoying
A well-composed message makes your job easier and won't irritate your co-workers. Basic rules, big benefits
Skin care resolutions to make for 2012:
10 Skin-Care Resolutions to Make This Year - Yahoo! Shopping
Skin care resolutions to make for 2012
A few simple changes will keep you looking your best throughout the new year. Tips for face, hands, and body
Why gas has become top U.S. export:
In a first, gas and other fuels are top US export - Yahoo! News
Why gas has become top U.S. export
Companies make history with their fuel business, even though the nation isn't close to energy independence. Shift
Most outrageous CEO payouts of the year:
2011′s Executive Compensation Highlights (and Lowlights) | Daily Ticker - Yahoo! Finance
Most outrageous CEO payouts of the year
MF Global's Jon Corzine negotiated a hefty retention bonus just months before the firm folded. Who got $100 million