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Time Magazine has come up with a yearbook of all the top events people have been talking about, and sure to quench the thirst of all “top-10-list-lovers” out there. It’s called “50 Top 10 Lists for 2007“ and divided into 5 categories, namely:

News: The powerful, the profound, the painful and the peculiar – The most noteworthy news events of the year.
Arts & Entertainment: A list of the year’s most exciting artistic achievements.
Science: A look back at the scientific community’s year of significant advancements
Business, Technology & Sport: Here are the best deals and the biggest flops, the hottest tech toys and the most magical sports moments of 2007.
Pop Culture: The year’s most notable quotes, sordid breakups, appalling awkward moments and unexpected slogans.

One example is the ‘top 10 websites’ which I found stimulating. Although focused mainly on the US, it’s nevertheless very interesting:

#1. Lemonade.com: Virtual “stand” filled with products you’d recommend to friends (and earn money).
#2. AskSunday.com: For a subscription the site’s virtual secretaries do tasks for you, like schedule doctor’s appointments, set up dinner reservations or give you a wake-up call even if you are on a trip around the world.
#3. Wink.com: This people search engine sorts through multiple profiles so you can easily find and connect online with long lost friends.
#4. TechPresident.com: For the first time in a presidential election the Internet is playing a central role in deciding who will become the next leader of the United States.
#5. Goodreads.com: Sign up to read book reviews from your trusted network. Swap thoughts on the latest biography or romance novel and even join an online book club to meet new literary friends.
#6. MenuPages.com: Choose the neighborhood you live in, pick the type of cuisine you’d like to order and browse selections from hundreds of eateries. With approximately 25,000 menus from eight cities (US), you’ll surely never have to order plain ol’ pizza again.
#7. DontForgetYourToothbrush.com: Make a checklist of what you need to pack and prepare in advance before you go. The site is simple — sign in with a user name and password, choose the type of trip you’re taking and then start checking off the appropriate to-do items.
#8. VolunteerMatch.com: Make giving back to your community one of your New Year’s resolutions this year by using this site to match you with a volunteer organisation.
#9. Fatsecret.com: Losing weight is a lot easier when you have support from friends. Connect with others who are trying to shed pounds, and to read up on popular diets.
#10. Indeed.com: Bored at work? Look for a new job by using this search engine which spans listings from job boards, newspapers and company employment sites.

Visit http://www.time.com/time/specials/2007/top10/0,30576,1686204,00.html for the complete rundown of Time’s 50 Top 10 Lists of 2007.