About This Week: Celebrating the Best in Music

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This Week There's no shortage of phenomenal artists out right now, even if not all of them are getting radio airtime. Here are some of the year's best tunes to broaden your musical horizons. 10 Best Rap Albums of 2011 The Throne's (Kanye West & Jay-Z) full-length debut got most of the headlines, but this year has seen the release of many other great hip-hop albums. These recommendations from our Guide to Rap Music will get you started. October's Top Rap Albums 50 Greatest MCs of Our Time See More About:  best albums 2011  best rap albums  tyler the creator 15 Great Rock Songs 2011 has seen a number releases from some of rock's standard-bearers, including the Red Hot Chili Peppers and Foo Fighters. Check out where our Guide to Rock Music ranks songs from their newest albums. Billboard Chart Toppers Review: Coldplay's Mylo Xyloto See More About:  best rock 2011  best songs lists  kings of leon Essential Top 40 Hits You may not know their names, but you've probably heard many of these songs if you've turned the radio on recently. Stay in the know with this list of current radio smashes. Top Halloween Songs Albums to Watch This Fall See More About:  pop songs  current songs  top 40 Indie Albums of the Year Album-of-the-year lists no longer seem like bastions of rock-critic nerd-dom. These excellent albums come from some artists you know, and some you may not. Upcoming Release Dates 10 Bands on the Rise See More About:  albums of the year  toro y moi  destroyer This Week Ads Music Music Top 40 Hip Hop Music Songs Rap Music Videos Music Punk Rock Featured Articles Latest Heavy Metal Reviews Forgotten Gems of the '80s Devilishly Good Blues Music Best New Dance Music 20 Most Influential Punk Albums The Latest R&B Albums   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About This Week newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement

About Fitness: Tip to Toe Workout

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Fitness From Wendy Bumgardner, your About Fitness Editor Tip to Toe Workout This short beginner workout starts uses Pilates exercises to work your core muscles from head to toe. It's a great way to get started down the path to flat abs, increased flexibility and a butt to envy. See More About:  pilates routines  pilates beginner  pilates mats Squats and More Squats The squat is a great compound exercise for the lower body, especially the buns and the front of the thighs. Changing up your squat will work even more leg muscles. Here are variations to keep your body challenged. See More About:  squats  lower-body  barbells Yoga for the Hips and Hamstrings If you've been working your lower body, you may want to work on stretching out for increased flexibility and range of motion. Use these moves at home to spend time on deep stretching. See More About:  hip openers  hamstring stretches  yoga workouts Halloween Treats Calorie Calculator It's scary how those treats can add up. Find out how far you'd have to walk or run to burn off the Fun Size bars and pumpkin pie. See More About:  holiday calories  calorie calculators  walking for weight loss Fitness Ads Workout Routines Fitness Program Gym Workouts Workout Plan Best Workout Program Featured Articles Bodybuilding Symmetry Basics Running Safely With Music Skinny Jeans for Cyclists Teach Yourself the Breaststroke   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Fitness newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Fitness Halloween Party Games Lower Body Mix and Match Workout Talk Yourself Into Better Performance Advertisement

About Food & Drink: 14 Days to a Healthy Kitchen

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Food & Drink Today we're giving you a free pass to wolf down the rest of the Twinkies in the cupboard and the Ben & Jerry's in the freezer, for tomorrow is the first day of the rest of your healthy kitchen life, should you choose to accept the challenge. 14 Days to a Healthy Kitchen We all know that having a healthy kitchen in our homes is a good thing--and our Guide to Low-Calorie Cooking has a plan to make that transformation happen in just two weeks. Low-Calorie Lunch Menus Low-Calorie Weekday Meals See More About:  low calorie menus  diet advice  healthy eating Basic Tips for Low-Calorie Cooking Lowering calories in your food doesn't have to mean lowering flavor too. Follow these easy cooking techniques to reduce calories, yet still please your palette. Low-Calorie Snack Ideas Tips on Balanced Meal Planning See More About:  cooking tips  diet tips  lower calorie cooking tips How to Stock a Low-Calorie Pantry One way to help ensure your cooking is low on calories is, of course, to stock your pantry with low-calorie ingredients. Here's a useful guide to consult before your next grocery-shopping excursion. Low-Calorie Ingredient Substitutions How to Calculate Caloric Needs See More About:  grocery shopping  low calorie foods  Top 10 Low-Calories Healthy Recipes Our Low-Calorie Cooking Guide picks her 10 best healthy recipes that are sure to boost your health and tantilize your taste buds. Low-Calorie Baked Pears Recipe Low-Calorie Baked Apple Crisp Recipe See More About:  low calorie healthy recipes  menu planning  Food & Drink Ads Healthy Food Healthy Breakfast Healthy Recipes Healthy Drinks Healthy Meals Featured Articles Cooking Equipment No-Nos Buttercream vs. Fondant Cakes How to Braise Meats Baking Without Butter Tips 10 Low-Fat Vegetarian Meals Succulent Chicken Wing Recipes   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Food & Drink newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Advertisement

About Family: Last-Minute Halloween Costumes

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Family From Jennifer Wolf, your About Family Editor Are you all set for Halloween? I'm 1 for 2, with a little bit of shopping left. Fast & Easy Last-Minute Costumes Sherri lists almost 100 last-minute costume ideas, complete with a list of the supplies you'll need for each one. See More About:  costumes  halloween  holiday crafts Halloween Safety Tips Keep your kids safe with these tips from Dr. Iannelli. See More About:  halloween safety  child safety  halloween costume safety Readers Share Their Easiest Costume Ideas Simple is king. Use these ideas to make getting ready for Halloween a breeze (or at least less stressful than last year). See More About:  kids halloween costumes  more on halloween  holidays Tweens' Favorite Halloween Movies Opt for titles that are scary without being too frightening. See More About:  halloween fun  halloween movies  halloween activities Family Ads Halloween Costumes Costume Ideas Vampire Costume Cheap Costume Hippie Costumes Featured Articles How to Trim Baby Fingernails Sports Injury Prevention Tips Halloween Cookie Recipes Halloween Trick-or-Treat Cards & Signs Double Your Childproofing Efforts Follow About.com Parenting on Twitter   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Family newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Recent Parent Channel Headlines Target Recalls Nearly 3,500 Frog Masks Due to Suffocation Hazard The History of Candy Corn BPA in Pregnancy is Potentially Bad News Advertisement