It\'s November, and you know what that means: the abandonment of basic hygiene to raise awareness for turkey inequality (or was it prostate cancer?). That\'s right, "No Shave November" is here. If you are looking for other reasons why you should ditch your razor and any potential job prospects, look no further - Flyby has got your back with some practical reasons for growing a beard this month.

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Find out above!

Election day is almost here, and the IOP is hosting a few events this week to gear up for November 7. While we can't all celebrate election night at the IOP, these events beforehand are open to all undergraduates.

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"I\'m too busy" is never a good excuse to skimp on exciting and delicious food escapades. In this new series, explore the culinary scene of Boston and Cambridge with Jane, your Crimson foodie who may be picky, but will still try anything on the plate at least once (except maybe chicken feet).

If you thought Boston was a mere college town, then think again. Home to some of the best restaurants in the world, Boston boasts a myriad of cuisines in its diverse neighborhoods, from authentic Italian in the North End to high-end classics in Back Bay. To help hungry eaters navigate through this eclectic culinary scene, Boston magazine publishes an annual list of top 50 Best Restaurants in the area.

This year, 13 restaurants in Cambridge made the cut, including three local favorites from Harvard Square. In this edition of Food Talk, you can vicariously experience a five-course gastronomic journey as we explore a dish each from five different Cantabrigian restaurants that made this year\'s list.', [])

Breaking news: Yalies can get jobs. Surprising as it may be, Yale alumni are the second most employable group of college graduates, according to a New York Times survey.

While Harvard topped the charts (and we\'ll get to that later), let\'s first look at other top schools and where they stand in the rankings.

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We've all heard about the supposed health risks of drinking soda—there's too much sugar, it's bad for you, it'll rot your teeth, it'll rot your mind, etc. With so many studies and reports being published, it's hard to tell what to believe. Recently, a Harvard teaching facility has admitted to promoting inconclusive data while another Harvard study links soda consumption to increased aggression.\xa0", [])

In this mini-series, Flyby profiles one of the seven fall 2012 IOP Fellows each week. This week: James E. Doyle.

After four decades away, Harvard Law School graduate and former Governor of Wisconsin James E. Doyle has returned to Cambridge as an IOP fellow, noting that many aspects of the Harvard Square atmosphere have changed.', [])

With Election Day just a\xa0week away, the Springfield Republican just became the last of\xa0Massachusetts\'s\xa0major dailies to weigh in on the state\'s U.S. Senate race. The paper, which\xa0serves\xa0much of central and western Massachusetts, joined the Boston Globe and\xa0The Harvard Crimson in\xa0endorsing Harvard Law School professor Elizabeth\xa0Warren.', [])

Yes, you did just hear the Lowell Bells ring. Yes, it was midnight. Yes, it was for Halloween. No, that's not really a reason. Yes, Lowell did it anyway.

From all of us at Flyby, have a very Happy (bell-free, please, Lowell?) Halloween!

There's never a dull moment reading through the Flyby Tip Box submissions. From entries that really should have remained between the curious searcher and his/her own hand (see Sept. 10) to unsolicited statements about movies and food stuffs (see Oct. 6 and Oct. 16), the mistaken searches and comments submitted through the Tip Box are always a riot to read, if not one of my finest daily pleasures. Below, a selection from September and October.

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Some people distract themselves from heavy workloads by taking a walk, others de-stress by eating, while still others spend hours looking up cute pictures of animals on the internet. Winthrop tutor Wendi X. Zhang is now making it easier for everyone to procrastinate with a new\xa0tumblr dedicated to her beloved corgis, Fizzy and Chief.

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"I\'m too busy" is never a good excuse to skimp on exciting and delicious food escapades. In this new series, explore the culinary scene of Boston and Cambridge with Jane, your Crimson foodie who may be picky, but will still try anything on the plate at least once (except maybe chicken feet).

You would be immediately censured as shallow if you judged people based on their looks. But when it comes to food, looks matter. Prettier food just tastes better.

One such restaurant that focuses on the quality of presentation as well as the taste is Chez Henri, which offers a dynamic fusion of French and Cuban cuisine. Since it opened its doors in 1994, Chez Henri has received wide acclaim in the culinary world, having won several Best of Boston awards like "Best French Restaurant," "Best First Date Restaurant," and "Best Fusion."', [])

The Crimson has taken presidential election polls since at least 1884, when James Blaine beat out Grover Cleveland by just 20 votes among Harvard men. Harvard picked Alfred Landon and Wendell Wilkie over FDR in the 1936 and 1940 polls. At Harvard, Dewey really did defeat Truman, by a margin of more than 2:1.

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While you spent the day in pajamas scrolling through your newsfeed thinking about all the homework you should be doing, Harvard University Dining Services went about their business as usual, grilling your veggie burgers and dishing out quinoa. When all of Harvard shut down for the third time in its entire history, HUDS was one of the few staff services that did not get to stay home. For their hard work, students and staff decided to show their gratitude through a standing ovation.', [])

Last Saturday, Harvard students launched the first burger into space.

"Some friends and I were sitting together and wanting to do something different," said Nuseir Yassin \'14, who put the project together along with four other Harvard students.', [])

Three days ago, the Obama campaign released a video titled "Your First Time"—your first time voting, of course. You\'ve probably already seen it. The video elicited many different reactions, some of which are cropping up at Harvard as well.', [])