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Timothy Sexton was Associated Content's first Content Producer of the Year. He is a member of the Society of Professional Journalists and has published over 6,000 articles and two novels.
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I want to earn enough money that I can get away from everyone"--Daniel Plainview
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The attic can potentially be a great place for a home office.
What three kinds of tape should every household have? And what are some good uses for them?
Horatio Alger essentially invented the rags-to-riches story that typifies the American Dream. What is less well known is that he was a child abuser.
There are several different types of resume styles. Increase your chances of being hired by using the best resume style.
There are two NYC hotels that are better than any other hotels in the city for those who make their living writing.
So you have decided to throw a party with an angel them. Here are some ideas to consider.
Hey, what's a guy from Florida know about snow skiing?
A look at some very good choice for biographies for 4th graders to read.
A look at the best movies to watch during the major holidays in America.
The paralegal or legal assistant needs to add some important elements when writing their resume.
Know what to look for when buying a winter coat? Not all winter coat shopping should be the same.
Remember the Paul-is-dead clues found in all those Beatles albums? Well,now there are apparently clues pointing to Michael Jackson faking his death. Get out your records and play them backwards.
Just a piece of fiction, folks, don't get alarmed.
It was a bad decade, let's face it. Still, a few great songs did manage to get made.
Rudolph the Red-Nosed reindeer has been sending a dangerously fascistic message to kids for decades now. Palin and Beck must be the show's biggest fans.
Glenn Beck for some reason thinks he is the 21st century incarnation of the uber-liberal Thomas Paine. In fact, he is the incarnation of Les Nessman.
I have my own personal holiday and now I am willing to share it with you. Take the day off this year, fry up some pork chops, and have happy Cromulence.
London Calling was released December 14, 1979, but sounds fresher than any music that has been released in the past fifteen years.
Sandra Day O'Connor will not be remembered as the first female Justice on the Supreme Court. She will--and should--be remembered for overriding the will of the American people because she wanted to retire.
Entry into Novel Writing contest. The first chapter of an unfinished novel (3/4th completed) titled The Sound of the Midnight Knocking.
Fantasia or perhaps Hayzi Fantayzee regrouping to sing Shiny, Shiny at the masquerade ball held in honor of Pres. Chuck Norris.
One of the most insightful and use books about scripture, religion, and reality that I have ever read.
The reason that the War of the Worlds hoax fooled so many is that it seemed so real.
Review and analysis of the Swedish film Let the Right One In.
A review of No Limits by Sara Morgan. This is an excellent book about what it takes to become self-employed.
Orson Welles' 1938 War of the Worlds panic was actually just a warm-up for the real show that took place in Ecuador 11 years later.
Real liberals should not fear about conservatives taking over Congress in 2010 and here's why.
Is it really possible for someone who hates cheese to love Mexican food? Yes. Yes it is.
Why a broom as the iconic symbol of witchcraft?
An interview with John Stork, who was Hyper-Strike in the second season of Who Wants to Be a Superhero. Very fascinating guy.
A movie review of Happy Birthday, Harris Malden. One of the most engaging, funny, and quirky movies of recent years.
Keep your money from the Halloween superstore this year and make rotting flesh with something you may already have in your pantry.
It's always good to learn something. Read this and learn about what kinds of animals are found in the Great Basin Desert.
Some good advice on cleaning shiny wood, dull wood and wood that has been used as a canvas by crayon-wielding kiddie artistes.
The story of the kallikantzaroi is one that most people outside of Greece have never heard of. Imagine a Christmas goblin bigger than a house and hairier than Robin Williams.
A little information about what to pack if you plan on cooking while camping.
A look into the background and efficacy of policosanol.
Advice on how to track down the best restaurants in a town with which you are unfamiliar.
A few reasons why you might want to visit Cancun.
Patrick Warburton is the enormous and enormously talented star of The Tick, Less than Perfect, and the Emperor's New Groove. Howard Cosell is the late sportcaster who rose to prominence on Monday Night Football.
Joe Wilson's tolerance for Presidential lies seems to be quite low for some and criminally high for others.
Fair warning: the Jack Black Mii looks like he actually posed for a caricature. Learn how to make this and other incredible Wii Miis.
Just a few thoughts on conservative fear of children learning something, the effect of NASCAR on the brain, and how Democrats are more impotent than Tom Cruise at a wet T-shirt contest.
The sense of smell is the most evocative we possess. Make your haunted really come alive by adding some smells that resonate of death, ghouls and burning flesh.
Conservatives can't seem to help themselves when it comes to making fools of themselves, but the disconnect at the heart of their tax revolution really tops them all.
Few things are more likely to put a scare into you than these Halloween costumes.
Good often springs forth from evil and American legislators need to take steps to make sure that something positive is bought about as a result of Jaycee Dugard's ordeal.
Some friendly advice on tipping a pizza delivery person.
Wittgenstein is almost as much fun to read as Kant. That, there, is sarcasm.
An examination of two of Billy Wilder's best movies and how each is representative of film noir.
Debunking the myth of aging a dog.
The Big Bang Theory has a fatal flaw: where did the little speck that exploded into the universe come from? What if it came from what was left when the previous universe collapsed?
If you love America, please join me in making this advice heard by Pres. Obama. He needs to follow this advice right now before it's too late. If it's not already too late.
Pete Duel's suicide has been attributed to many things, but was it really the result of Hollywood's ultra-conservatism?
With his most recent concession to GOP insanity, Barack Obama has officially given up his dream of becoming the FDR of this century. His legacy will be far worse.
After treating King of the Hill like crap while treating the crap known as Family Guy like comedy genius, Fox finally gives the show it's due with a series finale.
Here are some free ideas for those looking to write a movie but are facing a little idea block.
If you want to keep other people from enjoying that iPod on which you downloaded so many songs, take this advice to keep your luggage out of Scottsboro, AL.
The key strategy to attacking crossword puzzles is to look at every clue as a word game in itself that can contain hints you may not notice at first glance.
There is a bit more to Orlando than Disney World and Universal Studios.
Plans are in the works to remake John Carpenter's masterpiece, They Live. Oh, I'm sorry, did you think I was talking 2001: A Space Odyssey or, for some bizarre reason, Blade Runner?
My entry into the Flash Fiction contest.
People need to raise money, but let's face it: you can only wash so many cars or feet with your tongue. Here are some ideas for raising funds that are nearly as wacky as putting Dick Cheney in charge of the military.
Mary Jo Pehl is perhaps best known as Pearl Forrester on Mystery Science Theater. This interview reveals that she is neither the Yoko Ono of MST3K nor Crow T. Robot's secretary.
You can play war with toy army men, but you do other stuff as well.
Want to lose weight, but hate the treadmill, recumbent bike, or jogging trail? Try these forms of exercise that don't feel like exercise.
Looking for a job away from the madness of that oxymoron that is so-called business ethics? Here are some wacky ways to make good money and find a little alone time.
You've seen 'em. You love 'em. But I'll bet your list doesn't jibe with mine.
Librarians across the country are breaking laws that applies to rest of us. How do these thieves get away with it?
Jesse, we need you, big guy.
What cannot be assimilated must be destroyed, especially when repressed desires bubble to the surface in an atmosphere of oppressive morality.
What America needs is more Lord Love A Duck, Twin Peaks, and Pushing Daisies and less On the Waterfront, L.A. Law and Family Guy.
A review of Gorham's Bluff, the most amazing hotel/resort I've ever stayed at and a place I one day want to call my home.
A review of the astoundingly awful movie Public Enemies.
A chance meeting between Martin Luther King and Nichelle Nichols kept Lt. Uhura from disappearing into space and television obscurity.
What is acceptable to wear to church changed quite a bit over the last quarter of the 20th century.
There are really only two simple tricks to finding exercise DVDs that really work. But you'll have to read the article to find out the secret.
I wish I had done the research before getting my Seagate Free Agent 500 GB hard drive. Many, many, many users have reported the exact same problem of the drive having just suddenly stop working with no fix in sight.
A tribute to the late, great Jack Cassidy.
Martin Scorsese must have one huge man-crush on young Leo. He certainly doesn't keep tapping that empty well because he gets great performances from the man.
A look at the difference between HDTV and analog TV and a call to reject them until we get something worth making that investment viable.
I understand manners have gone out of style, but has common sense? It doesn't even take a genius to figure out most of these tips, yet so few are practiced by museum visitors.
One man's terrorist is another man's freedom fighter. Unless you're British, there is no way view Michael Collins as anything other than a heroic fighter for freedom.
Ingmar Bergman's films of the 1950s suggest a film noir that goes beyond the moral ambiguity of American film noir.
Francis Coppola's The Outsiders may at first glance seem to be a jarring departure from his Godfather films, but a closer examination proves that it is consistent with many of the themes forwarded in those two blockbusters.
Does Pulp Fiction qualify as film noir or not? Not!
An analysis of why Daniel Day-Lewis should be considered the greatest screen actor of all time to come to Hollywood via the British theater.
It is important for celebrities to understand there is a media hierarchy attached to their deaths. Elvis and Michael Jackson could have told that to Groucho Marx and Farrah.
A little story about how I came to love Ghoulagogo, the strangest, yet most compelling little cable access show I've ever seen.
The National Aquarium in Washington, D.C. is a disgrace. Strike it off your list of things to do in Washington, D.C.
Things to do in the town with more nicknames than any one town needs.
A look at the Dolphins in Depth special experience at Epcot.
What ever happened to the traditional detective show on TV? The crime scene investigation show killed it, that's what happened to the traditional detective show on TV.
We missed the Museum of American History last year, but made it this year. I almost wish we hadn't. What an enormous letdown.
An overview of the type of tourist attractions families can visit in Washington, D.C.
Some of the greatest music in pop history was forged by the rebelliousness engendered by class warfare; then there's rap and country music in which class distinction created the desire for assimilation into the capitalist ideology.
Drugs took the life of an amazingly funny stand-up comic even before I got the chance to know him. This is my tribute to a would-be legend taken from us way too early.
Weddings are one of the oldest and longest-lasting rituals known to man. The joining of a man and a woman in matrimony is a rite of passage shared by civilizations across the planet.
Thinking of investing in the Wii Active? The customer reviews so far have all been so glowing that methinks a viral marketing campaign is in the works. For a more realistic review, read this.
It is possible to smell autumn in the air, so why not taste summer? There is something about this soft drink that actually makes it taste like summer.
A look at some of the stuff you can expect to find at mainly the Smithsonian Institution of Air and Space and flying thingies.
A pictorial remembrance of my recent visit to Washington, DC.
This is a video featuring several of the animals that you can expect to get up close and personal with at the Global Wildlife Center in Louisiana.
Step-by-step, slowly you turn. And next thing you know you've got yourself a simple wooden stool for use at the bar or anywhere else.
Despite the cries of the delusional, the announcement of John Madden's retirement is surely cause for celebration. Now the next step: Convincing Fox to hire Frank Caliendo to do commentary in his guise as John Madden.
Confused as to how long you should roast a turkey, a ham, or a beef tenderloin? Get your answers here and make perfect meat every time.
I did not receive notification of most of these articles having been published so I assume most subscribes did not. I simply want to bring attention to the fact that I was published this week. Not a lot, but here are some you may have missed.
UP does what I thought was impossible: It replaces Finding Nemo as Pixar's greatest achievement.
Some artistic works seem to purposely try to be as mysterious to understand as possible. Does this kind of art have any meaning in the today's world?
Yes we can? Oh no, you didn't! Obama's acceptance of preventive detention means suspects can be jailed without evidence based on what they might do in the future. Is Obama really just Cheney in disguise?
Rave Motion Picture theaters is not actively encouraging illegal movie downloads, but their business practices sure aren't helping the helping any argument against this practice.
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian won't go down in history for any cinematic achievement, but it has made history by being the first to use humans for product placement. The humans: The Jonas brothers.
This is the opening theme for my musical about the Bush administration, titled "Cheer Torture"
If it ever actually gets built, the Little Mermaid may become the greatest ride at Disney since Mr. Toad's Wild Ride.
Some information on the development of motor skills and the possibility of a genetic predisposition for clumsiness.
Isn't it time to relegate the Catholic Church to the same peripheral status we give to Flat-Earthers and right-wing militias and neo-Nazi skinheads.
What you need to know, I mean really need to know, about warranties for digital media players.
The introduction to the person who is going to give the real speech needs to fulfill four distinct components.
A little lesson in time efficiency.
Disinheritance is a very real legal maneuver that can get quite tricky.
Forget The Big Bang Theory. The second funniest show on TV right now is Glenn Beck's nightly stand-up comedy routine. Simpsons remains number one, of course.
To paraphrase a comedian whose very voice is like a dentist's drill in my head: You might be in credit card debt trouble if you can recognize yourself in any of these warning signs.
The rainbow is a mysterious and miraculous little natural wonder.
In this era of standardized test mediocrity, the ability to think creatively is becoming a lost art.
A simple explanation of origination fees and points.
Here's how to remove a one-piece faucet in the bathroom.
The new Pepsi Throwback marketing gimmick allows fans of Mountain Dew to taste Mountain Dew as it was meant to be tasted. Once you drink sugary Dew you'll never go back to the Satanic corn syrup.
Aside from just cutting back on the drinking, there are other ways to stop having bloodshot eyes.
You may not know how to play snooker, but if you decide to pick it up, here's some things you'll need to know.
An overview of basic machine tools that can be used in the home.
Thinking about adopting a collie? Here's a few things to consider to make sure you are the right type of person for this breed.
They don't make anti-drug movies like they did in the 1960s that were shown in elementary schools. The anti-drug movie I saw an impressionable did not glamorize drugs at all. Is that so hard today?
Described as the perfect knight, due to his innocence and purity, Galahad has biological ties to King David and character ties to Jesus.
Wicked in novel form and Wicked in musical theatre form are almost two completely different stories. Which you prefer may depend upon your capacity to enjoy complexity.
What is in fondant? How long has it been around? Why does some fondant taste better than other fondant?
The Religious Right called Hurricane Katrina punishment from God. And yet tornadoes hit the conservative stronghold every single year. Who is God really punishing?
An overview of the tools you might want to consider when considering whether you want to consider becoming an electrician.
Things are about to become hysterically funny as Keanu Reeves tries to create two characters when he has so far been unable to create even one.
Ever see that episode where SpongeBob acts dumb to make Patrick look smart in front of his parents?
Just some advice on not looking like a spaz on the softball field.
A little helpful info about sunscreens.
If you have kids who love animals, you really owe it to them to take a private tour at the Global Wildlife Center.
I just wanted to take a chance to publicly announce my love for my wife. And for no other reason than those she is already aware of.
Be aware that in order to get yourself the room and rate you are hoping for, you may have to book well in advance.
Can you be an agent provocateur without even realizing it? MSNBC should hire Rush Limbaugh to find out.
A little examination of the common problems our feet experience, plus some tips on staving them off and treating them after it's too late.
Brain-dead conservatives who actually believe that Obama has done more damage to the country than Bush are pushing for secession all over the South. I say give 'em Texas and let them appoint Rush Limbaugh fuehrer.
Learn how to determine which hand held a coin while you back was turned.
Ever wonder why supermarkets seem to have been laid out by a drunk?
Did you know that the sex part of the Kama Sutra takes up just once chapter?
Some ways for those suffering from the mistakes of Bush and Cheney's reliance on voodoo economics to make a little extra cash, and maybe even a lot of extra cash, without leaving their living room.
My list of my top ten favorite songs from my favorite band.
Attttt laaaasssssssttttt.
In the market for a computer router? Here's how to locate the perfect router for your price needs.
A breakdown of the different types of investments available.
In the future, ringtone readers will probably join palmists, phrenologists and tasseographers in the field of divination.
Did you know that cats can pass the Black Death to humans?
The race on Star Trek that most closely resembles humans are not the humans, but the Ferengi.
We all know a movie about Susan Boyle is coming. Who will play her? Helena Bonham Carter and Boyle look to have been separated at birth, but wouldn't an actress be a better choice?
You may be looking for a lost pension, or a lost pension may actually be looking for you. Here's how to find out.
Banks love to call these things home improvement loans, but you can use a home equity loan for much more.
Now that you have mastered outdoors cricket, it's time to move the game indoors, wot wot.
Forget all that over the counter medicine. What you may already have inside your home can probably treat that toothache just as effectively, if not better.
An overview of what telekinesis is.
We can all use some extra money in this era of the Bush Depression. Here are three ways to do so.
500 channels of narrowcasting television has been promised for almost thirty years now. The lessons of the march toward 100 channels provides a glimpse of an awful, awful future.
Yes, that's right, how to make your own fire extinguisher.
Tips and hints on how to make your trip to Disney World filled with more pleasure than frustration.
What do you need to know about hangovers? For one thing, the Latin name for the conditions is veisalgia?
Some simple advice on finding a career you love.
Be like Ken Burns and bring you still images to life in DVD form.
Our standardized-test educational ideology in action: I was told by AC to make it clear that this submission, placed into the Humor section, is not actually a piece of real reportage. And unlike Fox News, I decided to comply with such a request.
Lasagnacat.com is easily one of the most surreal and bizarre web sites you'll ever visit.
Woman arrested at Gulf Breeze (FL) High School for wearing trenchcoat and bringing guns to school. Lunatic or sentinel?
Bye-bye Mr. Obama. Who knew you'd be roasting in hell alongside Bush, Karl, and Cheney?
I am looking for someone to help me organize a protest against the actual person who is the cause of America's problems. Would you like to organize a day of tossing dog poop on G.W. Bush's house?
Tired of hearing Marco Polo yet? Here are some swimming pool games so you'll never have to hear that annoying catechism again.
Let's admit it: there are certain songs that have just been used in too many movies, TV shows and commercials already. The madness must end!
No, not about the Lost Colony of Roanoke. This is about the soon-to-be myth of a Republican Party.
That sound you hear is the liberal support for Barack Obama flushing down the drain. Why do Democratic Presidents always slide headlong to the right?
Bobby Collins has been making people laugh for a long time, but in this exclusive AC interview he shows a serious side.
An overview of the meaning behind some popular flowers.
Having trouble sleeping? Pop these movies into the DVD player at night and prepare to drift right off.
Should you go with stainless steel or polished chrome? Brushed nickel or polished nickel? Wrought iron or bronze?
Dick Cheney didn't open his mouth much during all of 2008. Come 2009 he can't keep it closed. He must be afraid his war profits are going to go down, too.
Did McDonald's not realize that they have on their hands what could potentially be the "Where's the beef" of the 21st century?
"Long overdue" agree most TV critics.
Anything is worth getting Michael Bloomberg off TV; especially replacing him with a man who actually knows the value of your dollars.
Still following the story of the Octomom? Watch the Simpsons episode Eight Misbehavin' instead and you will know exactly how this thing is going to turn out...except for the end.
Want to save America? Stick a gun in your Congressman's mouth and demand that the laws regarding mergers and acquisitions be changed or you'll pull the trigger.
Answers you need to know to understand the question.
Think that a CEO can't teach you anything? Boy, are you wrong. I have learned four very valuable lessons that will make my life so much easier and so much more profitable. And that's all that matters.
This should be the real freaking cause of freaking outrage!
A look at the benefits of shock treatment, as it used to be called.
This is my cast for a movie version of the Simpsons that can never be until ALL these people die.
I have a plan to save the economy. This plan is so great that I discarded two other plans. And both those plans were better than any Republican plan. Which, I admit, is not saying a lot, but they really were great plans.
It seems obvious that Joaquin Phoenix's career change is an act. But even when you are in on the gag, practical jokes can still pack a punch.
The song of American sung by Mr. Paine has ever since been corrupted by the annoying hiss of rampant conservatism that apparently has as its prime directive the inhibition of progress at every turn.
I have have picked up enough to accurately instruct amateur do it yourself-ers on how to replace a bathroom fan.
Is a tanning bed really safer than the sun? Are there any bona fide positive effects to using a tanning bed?
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