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The Gaiam balance ball cover could be a great idea -- if it weren't an outrageous $300!

Re: Makeup in the microwave
One good tip is to remove the remaining end of broken-off or mostly-used lipstick, press it into an empty makeup compact (available at many makeup counters) or similarly small plastic case with depressions (which you can purchase at many craft stores), and nuke for a few seconds. The heat from the microwave will slightly melt and "set" the lipstick into the depressions, thus keeping you from throwing out the otherwise worthless bits!

Also, you *should not* nuke your mascara. Due to bacterial growth, mascara should be replaced after three months. Yes, we often stretch it to six months, but once it seems dry it should definitely be trashed. Continued use could increase your risk of an eye infection! You may be able to kill the bacteria by leaving it in the microwave long enough, but it seems better for your eyes and the quality of your mascara to just junk it and buy a new one.

There are no "copyright issues" in reselling your old CDs. Thanks to the First Sale Doctrine, it is perfectly legal to sell you CDs after you rip the music to a hard drive.