Read more 2008 stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/36495/2008.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 10:14:15 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/46887/top-moneymaker-status-comes-with-math-problem.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe annual ranking of movie stars based on exhibitors' sentiment is out. Thing is, the Quigley Poll bases its list on what industry insiders think the stars brought in, not on hard numbers. Gina Serpe of E! takes a look at the discrepancies. Will Smith: Theater owners had a lot...http://www.newser.com/story/46887/top-moneymaker-status-comes-with-math-problem.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 02 Jan 2009 16:42:08 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/46744/green-tops-2008s-most-annoying-terms.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagDid you get your fill of mavericks this year? Or companies claiming to go green? Those words made Lake Superior State University’s list of the most overused words and phrases of 2008, the AP reports. Other annoying winners: Carbon footprint First dude Bailout Wall Street, in comparison with Main Streethttp://www.newser.com/story/46744/green-tops-2008s-most-annoying-terms.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 01 Jan 2009 12:23:28 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/46575/cruise-obama-top-list-of-2008-viral-videos.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagIn the vast, fragmented online universe, videos tend to entice some and disgust others. But every year offers a list of viral vids enjoyed by all. The Washington Post runs down 2008's best: Tom Cruise on Scientology: A rambling, fervent Cruise extols his religion, saying he's the "only one who...http://www.newser.com/story/46575/cruise-obama-top-list-of-2008-viral-videos.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 29 Dec 2008 18:50:21 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/46343/top-new-phrases-of-2008.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tag2008 will be remembered not only for a historic election and financial gyrations, but for the words and phrases that came into use this year. Ben Schott, author of Schott's Almanac , lists some of 2008's most interesting neologisms in the London Times . Terrorist fist jab : A blunt Fox News-ism to...http://www.newser.com/story/46343/top-new-phrases-of-2008.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagFri, 26 Dec 2008 10:55:02 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/45073/google-taps-zeitgeist-finds-palin-a-winner.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagEvery year, Google releases its analysis of the global zeitgeist based on billions of searches around the world. Newsweek reports the highlights: Sarah Palin: "Obama" was the most searched for term overall, but the Alaska governor grabbed the top spot on the fastest-rising list. Beijing 2008: The world was understandably...http://www.newser.com/story/45073/google-taps-zeitgeist-finds-palin-a-winner.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 11 Dec 2008 13:34:35 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/44391/morrison-tops-times-10-best-books-list.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagNobel Prize-winner Toni Morrison's most recent novel and nonfiction books about two wars feature on the New York Times list of the 10 best books of the year. They include: A Mercy : Morrison's tale of 17th-century slaves and masters is "part Faulknerian puzzle, part dream-song." 2666 : Chilean author Roberto Bolaño...http://www.newser.com/story/44391/morrison-tops-times-10-best-books-list.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThu, 04 Dec 2008 15:41:02 CST