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We scan the inbox so you don't have to. Today, four items of note:
Best Bets Daily: Gap reinvented the military anorak
Brooklyn Based: Table scraps: 2010 is off to a delicious start
DailyCandy: Spa at home with customizable serums from Absolution
DailyCandy Kids: ZoLi makes advances in baby products like sippy cups, nail clippers
I Heart Daily: Listen in to "Of the Blue Color of the Sky" by OK Go
MUG: A rundown of the best neighborhood joints in New York
Refinery29: Cool hair trends to try out in 2010 (pictured)
Thrillist: Recette leaves the private-dining club for a public spot in the West Village
UrbanBaby Daily: British kids' show Rubbadubbers won't get on parents' nerves
VSL: Walkability scores show how much you don't need a car in any area
WWWD: Channelling Northern Exposure is a smart choice for this weather
The Zoe Report: Matthew Willamson's belt mixes studs and brocade