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To celebrate Veterans Day Cosmopolitan and Maybelline New York are planning to set a new Guinness World Record for most lip-print kisses collected in 12 hours on postcards to be mailed to our boys overseas. Think you know everything about kissing? We bet you don't know where XOXO came from.

We're traveling throughout New York City collecting kisses. Participants will be asked to leave their kiss mark on a postcard along with a message of support for our troops to be distributed to military bases overseas on New Year's Eve, so they too can have a kiss at midnight! Check out the celebrity kisses and letters that will be sent to the troops! For every kiss collected, Cosmo & Maybelline New York will donate a $1 to the United Service Organizations (USO), the designated charity partner.

If you're in Manhattan, pucker up and meet us one at one of these locations. First, discover the five lipstick shades that work on everyone.

Can't make it to NYC? Here's how you can still

Butt Padding

Thanks to Beyoncé and J.Lo, a badunkadunk is an essential part of a smokin' bod. But simply having a big ass isn't enough to inspire hip-hop lyrics. This rump fixer-upper puts the junk in all the right parts of your trunk, while sucking in the still unpopular spare tire. (lovemybubbles.com, $55)

Zit Zapper

Friendship means never having to say, "Oh, I hardly noticed that you have a ginormous pimple on your chin." Help your friend tackle her massive acne problem with this zit treatment from Benefit. It has all the right stuff - salicylic acid and camphor - to sabotage boo-boos, so you can move on to other pressing topics, like her unibrow. (sephora.com, $20) See which other products the Cosmo editors love!

Condom Cube

If Slutty McSlutterson is running out of spots to stash her massive collection of condoms, we've got the perfect solution. This chic condom box will hold a dozen rubbers and has a magnetic closure for easy, one-handed access. Just don't

You'd leave if you could...but there's nothing else in sight. So turn your job-from-hell into a happier situation with these tips.

1. Improve Your Workspace

Photos and plants can work wonders, but there's an even better way to infuse new life into a work area. "Get control of clutter," advises Jeffrey McGrew, co-owner of sustainable interior-design firm Because We Can. "Clear off the junk from your desk and you'll feel less stressed." Next, make sure your job doesn't literally make you sick, by avoiding ailments like carpal-tunnel syndrome. Position your computer monitor a couple feet away at eye level, make sure there's no glare, and sit up straight with your feet flat on the floor.

2. Talk Amongst Yourselves

Being social not only makes life more pleasant, but it also can improve your work profile, says Myra White, PhD, author of Follow the Yellow Brick Road. "When you build relationships with your bosses," she explains, "it allows you to highlight your

Whether you're determined to lose those last few pounds or just want to slim down so you can indulge without guilt on Turkey Day, we've got a fat-torching plan that really will subtract up to 5 pounds from your bod in seven days. How? It's all about small sacrifices combined with specific techniques. And rather than giving you a one-size-fits-all regimen, we figure you're more likely to stick with the plan if you pick the eating and exercise strategies that fit your lifestyle.

1. Make One Food Sacrifice

Cutting out one indulgence - such as the chips you have with lunch or the chocolate dessert you eat after dinner - can subtract a few hundred calories from your diet, which translates into less flab, says Blum. "Your body won't even notice their absence." Replace junk food with one of these tasty treats. They practically melt flab away!


2. Do Cardio 30 Minutes a Day

Any workout that gets your heart rate up will burn calories. But you'll use more calories if you pick a cardio

Whether it's a first-time hookup or long-term lusting, these phrases are sure to make a woman put her pants back on - fast. Send this to your guy and tell him to commit this list to memory. And ladies, you'll want to ban these 10 lines from your bedroom library.

"Well, that was fun."
When we sleep with you for the first time, we can't help but wonder if we're just another notch on your bedpost. So when you make a flippant comment, especially if it's followed by a mad scramble for your boxer shorts, it's sure to freak us out.

"Um, I think your Aunt Flo is in town."
Guess what? Only our Great Aunt Mildred would call it that. Be a grown-up and try not to make a big deal having sex while we're on our period it or we'll pretend you have cooties and never have sex with you again.

"Your tummy feels so soft."
We love it when you compliment our body, but you better be damn sure it's a part we're proud of before you praise it in bed. Even the most confident chicks can use a boost to feel

Whether you're addicted to the micro-blogging site or just in it for a few laughs, you'll love these famous tweeters. Some of these oversharing celebs aren't afraid to tweet TMI. Make sure you follow us @CosmoOnline, and let us know your favorite feed.


1. rainnwilson

Cosmo says: Did you even know this celeb is just as hysterical as his character on The Office, Dwight Schrute? Read our interview with Rainn.

Recent tweet: "My new band is called "Fail Whale"."

2. chelsealately

Cosmo says: The funny girl and Cosmo columnist can make a joke out of anything, and does. Got a question for Chelsea? Go ahead and ask.

Recent tweet: "There's a new "15 minutes to flat abs" cover every month on fitness magazines. Call me when someone figures out "4 minutes to flat abs""

3. davesalmoni

Cosmo says: The sexy star of Animal Planet has been one of our biggest crushes ever since he showed us how to be a total animal- in love, at work, and on the prowl. Keeping track of the gutsy zoologist's every move

As the relationship bible, Cosmo knows that love can change the world, and we want you to join us and Estée Lauder in The Cosmo Karma Project mission. Tell us how you are making the world a brighter place by spreading awareness and love with one tiny act of kindness with this Facebook application.

Help us exceed our goal of 30,000 actions by January 31st and get some great Cosmo Karma back for you! Enter to win a spa weekend for two, plus beauty loot from Estée Lauder.

All types of random acts of kindness are welcome. Try one of these ideas.

1. Wear a pink ribbon.

2. Read up on these symptoms so you'll be able to tell the breast cancer warning signs from normal lumps and bumps.

3. Encourage a friend to do her breast self-exam.

4. Buy products from companies who support the cause. Check out these limited-edition beauty products that give back!

5. Take a survivor out to lunch.


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Sure, being single during the holiday season has its charms: one less present you've gotta buy, and a whole lot more flirting on the party circuit. But lots of chicks yearn for a steady guy to ring in the new year with. And hey, if your guy's been acting like a major jerk, maybe you should dump him before '09 is over and find a new guy by New Year's Eve. If that's your MO, grab that guy that you've been hanging out with and try out some of these creative, wallet-friendly (and bond-strengthening) date ideas. They just might tip you two over into "serious" territory by Thanksgiving.


1. Go day-hiking and marvel at the amazing autumn colors on a woodsy trail. You'll both feel alive and connected to nature...and to each other. Check out more almost free dates.

2. Invite him over for homemade s'mores you make on your stove-top. It's a sweet gesture that's not as loaded (or time-consuming) as cooking an entire fancy dinner. Mix up one of these festive cocktails.

3. Meet up at a local college