HYPEBEAST listed on TIME's 50 Best Websites 2008

In what was definitely a pleasant surprise on our end, HYPEBEAST has made it into the online pages of respected publication Time Magazine’s 50 Best Websites of 2008. The feature itself outlines a short-list of best websites from info & gossip, health, handy tools to hobbies and interests. Each site also has the ability to be rated by readers. However, at the end of the day, big thanks to all our readers. If you get a chance rate HYPEBEAST over at Time Magazine.

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HYPEBEAST listed on TIME's 50 Best Websites 2008

In what was definitely a pleasant surprise on our end, HYPEBEAST has made it into the online pages of respected publication Time Magazine’s 50 Best Websites of 2008. The feature itself outlines a short-list of best websites from info & gossip, health, handy tools to hobbies and interests. Each site also has the ability to be rated by readers. However, at the end of the day, big thanks to all our readers. If you get a chance rate HYPEBEAST over at Time Magazine.

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