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"It was the best of times, it was the worst of times." Even Dickens saw the need for balance when looking at the world, even when dealing with something as devastating as the French Revolution. We seem to have lost that ability today.

The most useful sites for effectively earning more via pageviews on Associated Content.

This free newsletter features local event listings in six major cities. In Miami, this newsletter bypasses the predictable nightclubs and large concert venues, to highlight offbeat entertainment in a city on the upswing.

Television news shows in the morning offer special features and spotlight interviews, but often bog down with tired, cutesy banter between the co-hosts. "Robin and Company" on CNN Headline News, returns to a more traditional form of news reporting, with a few fresh changes.

Odd news from around the nation.

What does a lettuce thief, a duck rescue, and a missing dog have in common? Give up? They're all things that happened this weekend and will make you scratch your head and say, "Whaaat?"

May 25 has been unofficially declared "Towel Day" as a memorial to cult author Douglas Adams.

Looks at some interesting, odd and funny articles from the 16th October.

Working as a writer is not an easy job. There is always the constant fear that you'll run out of ideas and then it happens.

You do not want to be known for only one style of writing on Associated Content. It could hurt you.

In Indianapolis, Indiana a heroic teenager rescued tourists that were in a carriage pulled by a runaway horse in truly old west style.

CiteULike has filled the academic bookmarking niche by allowing users to collect and organize research links, manage citation details, and even extract bibliographic data from a web page automatically.

The Drudge Report is the most popular political news website on the planet. Articles it features are guaranteed millions of views. Due to his immense reach, Drudge shapes what the political media deems important. He is at once feared and coddled by political campaigners.

A whimsical look at some offbeat Super Bowl news stories.

When the 350 employees of the Washington Department of Corrections headquarters evacuated their building on Friday, they didn't know what they were afraid of, only that it was probably unpleasant and possibly explosive. Only one of these proved to be true

Whether you want serious news about public transit as a cultural institution or just silly stories about people on buses and subway trains, these are public transit blogs worth reading.

The softly buzzing culture of NPR listeners is ever-growing and quite loyal. For those needing an introduction to National Public Radio, I have assembled a brief overview of the corporation and a guide to NPR programs that are especially well-executed.

CNN.com is the official web site for the CNN news organization. Right from the home page you can tell that the site provides a wealth of varying information.

You just missed the first two new episodes of this season of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" on FX. Too bad they won't likely rerun them again before next - oh wait, it seems that they will be running them a few more times. So don't miss it again!

Mark Hamill has appeared on more Simpsons DVD commentary tracks than John Swartzwelder, the man who has written more episodes than any other writer. Thanks to a sneaky trick by producer Mike Scully, fans finally get to hear Swartzwelder himself.

Just the design alone on this Logitech model looks classy. The square, silver base makes it attractive--and the microphone itself (a vertical, arched shape as most computer mics are designed) is a sleek black color.

Not familiar with the poetry of Ogden Nash? Sure you are. You just didn't know it.

Let's not forget about other pop culture events in history where millions tuned in to available media to watch a major event unfold...both happy and shocking ones.

An introduction to the cast of Big Brother 8 as well as what is new and not so new about the eight season.

Social media is the new Sun on the horizon. Though many people are not much aware of it, social media articles are increasingly becoming popular to attract traffic. Here is an account on how to go about.

Social media is the new Sun on the horizon. Though many people are not much aware of it, social media articles are increasingly becoming popular to attract traffic. Here is an account on how to go about.

When Mark Ewing walked home last Wednesday (June 20), he brought home a normal pizza, and was ready for a normal dinner. But his dog Charlie, a black lab, had other plans. As Ewing watched on, Charlie jumped into his car and knocked the vehicle into gear...

It is normal to find a snake in your green bean patch in the summertime, but how about a snakehead in your green beans at dinner?

It's amazing how many people I still run in to recently who say they don't know much about software that can help you finally get a song realized you've always wanted to write. My suggestion to those looking for the right software always is: Try Finale.

The world record for the most hotdogs eaten in a short time span of 12 mintues was broken at the weekend by a man from California, the Associated Press reports.

Nineteen years ago, Janek Grzebska, was living in communist Poland, where the streets were grey, food was rationed and Grzebska was a railway worker who sustained serious head injuries on the job that sent him into a 19 year coma.

There is dignity in our ancestral memory of hunting. There is no dignity in the way we carry it out today. Everyone lines up for a boxing match between two greats. But a battle between Mike Tyson and Stephen Hawking would generate only perverted viewers.

Ever feel as though you always reach for the moon and always land amongst the stars when it comes to promoting your content in order to get more page views? Do you want to make the money without the hassle and time of promoting? Well, now you can!

Look for the fliers to come to a city near you. With child support agencies collecting $23 billion in backed child support for 17.2 million children in 2005 alone there is definitely a need for change in our approach to provide for our children.

This review of Web 100's top twenty websites will surprise you in some cases, amuse you in others, and sometimes even educate and entertain you. There is a little something for everyone here.

Controversial comic Sarah Silverman has been officially named as the host for this year's upcoming MTV Movie Awards. The Awards will be broadcast live, a first for the annual ceremony.

Too easy. Way too easy. Too bad there wasn't more competition.

Jellybeans were first linked with Easter in the 1930s, when people began tucking them into Easter baskets likely because of their resemblance to small eggs. Former USA President Reagan's self professed favorite brand of Jelly bean is the Jelly Belly brand.

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It's a dumb phrase that used to have no real meaning. Alas, lest not a single word be uttered without somebody getting offended.

A look at the new wave of media advertising.

Legendary comedic duo Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara were honored with a joint star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Friday.

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What happens when your toddler lets loose with a tantrum onboard an airplane?

Television fans have plenty to look forward to from the DVDs new to the shelves this holiday season. Try an overlooked comedy gem, a smart cliffhanger packed with twists and turns, or a critically acclaimed family drama from the creative minds at HBO.

These blogs will recapture your childhood candy memories or show you the worst and best candies currently being made. From the exotic to the bizzare to the sinfully sweet. Some people are just passionate about all things candy.

Do you find yourself pining away over the newest and sleekest phones, Mp3 players, digital cameras and computers? Find 10 Gadget blogs here.

Four close-knit friends head to Myrtle Beach for some fun and sun. What they find is a lot more than they expected. Good thing they're dorks, otherwise the beach is toast!

A nostalgic and state of the art treatise long over due, here lies a brash and bold encapsulation of titles old and new for the definitive baseball video gaming fan, a review copy tome unbound or biased by byline or review site ad revenue.

Ray Romano's hit series 'Everybody Loves Raymond" ran from 1996 to 2005 on CBS. This article relates how he got his start as a comedian and his chance to become a national celebrity.