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SOUTHERN HUMOR  

Capturing the economic anxiety of consumers everywhere, Rodney Southern won the $5,000 prize in Associated Content's "Ultimate Call for Content" contest, the company announced on Tuesday.

If you place an old bathtub or toilet in the yard and fill them with flowers, if you use tires or other objects for decorating purposes, you're considered a redneck gardener; but it's a good way to add southern charm to your home and garden.

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A humorous look into meal creation in the Southern United States of America

My Baptist preacher father didn't allow dancing in our home. I thought I was done for when he caught me kicking up my heels.

By looking at Flannery O'Connor's "Revelation," one can see her message about the wrongness of judging others. Her gothic style creates a deceptive situation which causes the reader to investigate personal biases through the eyes of her characters.

Tired of IHOP, Waffle House, and Zaxby's? Try this.

Joshilyn Jackson gives us an interesting, character in Arlene Fleet, a self-professed murderer and fornicator looking for absolution. The reader travels with Arlene as she returns home to Possett, Alabama and the family she thought she had lost.

This culinary street festival, now in its third year, has 40 participating restaurants, and has scheduled three groups of live entertainment, but don't be fooled. Downtown Burbank is unexpectedly tiny and tree-lined with a small-town atmosphere.

Lost in the mountains of rural North Carolina? Can't understand the locals? This guide will help you learn and understand the native language.

Comedian Vic Henley who has appeared on over 500 college campuses nationwide, Late Night With David Letterman,and a Comedy Central Special,appeared at a free concert in the Reynolds Room on the University of Arkansas/Fort Smith campus on Monday night Aug. 20.

The query letter marks your first impression, making it worth learning how to put your best foot forward with a polished opener.

The AP reported that Larry the Cable Guy, aka: Dan Whitney, has launched his own beer line known as Git-R-Done beer with the help of a local microbrewery.

If you are a Civil War fanatic, then I am sure you have visited many Civil War sites. This is a list of, what I consider, the top Civil War fans sites.

Is what we see on TV getting worse every season? Yes. Here are some outstanding examples.

Most of us born Southerners spend a lifetime protesting unfortunate stereotypes about our kind. Then, of course, there are those who live up to them.

Southern fiction is becoming more and more common-place. Author Mary Kay Andrews gives us insights into an antique-picker's life as she tries to solve the mystery of missing antiques and the dead body of her most hated enemy.

Today's interview is with Maxx, Co-Host of the Paralore podcast and Co-creator of the Paralore website. Paralore is also a paranormal investigation team based out of Southern California.

I changed jobs, (twice), and became a thirty-three year old freshman at college. Ten weeks of anxiety, humor, triumph and tears.

Underneath his holy facade, Republican presidential candidate, Mike Huckabee, reveals a dark humor that Jesus wouldn't laugh about.

The giant pope and Italian church statues lead you into the bright red dining room at Buca di Beppo, a place to enjoy Southern Italian food, family style. Here's what to expect on your visit at the Orlando location.

Trace Adkins is to me just about what country music should be! He is good looking, all man, wears a cowboy hat and he seems to have a great humor which is obvious by listening to his music.

Are you from the South? Do you have friends and family from/or residing in the South? If so, then more than likely you have tasted southern cooking. Baking with a southern flair takes style, a love of butter and a stocked pantry.

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This is my graduate thesis proposal that I presented at an English Department Conference at Southern Connecticut State University. The thesis was never actually written, but the proposal is the beginning of a somewhat tongue-in-cheek and full of anacrhronisms memoir.

Not only does it have touches of humor, but Black Snake Moan is a deep self-help drama with great performances from Samuel L. Jackson and Christina Ricci. Sadly, the film has a few faults that come close to ruining everything good about it.

Supreme Court Candidate Jim Kitchens stopped by Howell's Restaurant in Flora for an interview and a hearty lunch of southern cooking before heading on to Rankin County for another campaign stop.

Just a few of the unique, fun museums in southern California.

Donald Pennington hails from Texas, adores his children and helps the homeless. He has a terrific sense of humor. And he outreaches to other writers. If you don't watch out, he'll interview you! Wait....That's a good thing!

With the writer's strike over, the 80th Annual Oscar show was able to go on as scheduled. Host Jon Stewart handled the staid show with topical humor, although a couple of slip ups nearly threw John Travolta and Colin Farrel off the stage.

I will describe some of the major differences between northern cultures and southern cultures. I was born in Akron, Ohio and went to school in Ohio and at the age of 29 I moved to the south. There are many differences and challenges I have made here.

funny movies: humor is subjective depending on your style.

Besure to get plenty of rest and eat correctly while traveling.Know that a vehile can breakdown anytime anywhere. Have a good sence of humor no matter where you are or what happens.Traveling can be

I thought something was missing. Yep. No racquetball. They don't play racquetball in Southern Italy. In fact, I'm not sure if they play racquetball ANYWHERE in Italy.

The "Bible Belt," a slang term used to describe a geographical region in the Southern and Mid sections of the United States where you will find large groups of fundamentalist Christians.

Before June 1, few people had heard of the minor league Mississippi Braves and their manager Phillip Wellman. Now, thousands have seen his elaborate antics following an ejection. Wellman is continuing a baseball tradition combining humor, frustration, and the game itself.

Fans of the show will be glad to get their hands on Dragnet 1967. Current audiences might find the show dated and unrealistic, but the show's humor, both intentional and unintentional, is enjoyable.

On December 22, 2006 the Counselor's granddaughter joined a family tradition and became a nurse. The Counselor had been a nurse during WWII. Her mother had met her father as a nurse in 1917.

Need a little good old Southern pathos with your rock? Looking for a little twang for your thang? Check out the Old 97's.

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Every June, the tiny town of Bell Buckle Tennessee throws a spectacular party celebrating the Southern tradition of RC Cola and Moon Pie.

A feng shui expert sees bad things for humor columnist Jason Love.

It's good to know that in today's world of PC dominance, some people still have a sense of humor. In the new 2007 batch of Topps baseball cards, New York Yankee shortstop Derek Jeter shares the spotlight with President George W. Bush and Mickey Mantle.

You don't have to be Irish to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, and you don't have to travel to Ireland either. These are great celebrations to check out around the southern U.S. We love a party!

An article discussing the life and success of southern funnyman Larry the Cable Guy.

The Presleys' Country Jubilee is one stop you don't want to miss! Located on the strip, Country Boulevard 76, you'll make this a tradition.

A review of the movie Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan

Sacha Baron Cohen's Borat character is arguably one of the most thoughtful, and ingenious ideas in the history of popular culture. Those who find his material offensive should not consider resulting to comedy when in need of entertainment.

One of the consequences of suffering a stroke can be weeks or even months of physical therapy. Recently, though, studies have been started that have replaced the human physical therapist with robotic therapists.

Marketing is the bane of every freelancer's existence (in fact, EVERY business owner's existence). So, how do you get the most out of it? By following the steps outlined below, you should easily double -- maybe even triple -- client response rates.

Monkey Jungle in the Miami area is a very fun spot to bring the family.

This paper discusses the subplots and characters of "A Good Man is Hard to Find" in an effort to show how the author, and her work, painted vivid pictures of human depravity and redemption.

Time to get off your soapboxes, folks. Think you're making a statement by protesting the "racism" in BORAT? Why the outrage over the movie is only adding to the film's punchline.

Television has been serving up some serious new drama this year.

It is still 1990 - and Tom Mendelson finally remembers everything unusual out of his youth and early adulthood ... and discovers that his time traveling "partner" is behind just about all of it. In the interim, a terrible event happens to his new friend.

"Son of a Church of God minister, professional boxer, factory worker, skydiver, songwriter supreme - Paul Thorn has done it all." Thus reads a portion of Paul Thorn's bio. However, there's a fair chance that you've never heard of the young man from Tupelo, Mississippi.

Atlanta writer meets with the author of "Confessions of a Former Dittohead."

The Idlewild soundtrack by OutKast is one of this years most creative albums this year with its mixture of jazz, blues, and hip hop. In this article, I give you an description of the top ten songs from this album.

The state of Florida is the home of scandal, storm damage, and hanging chads. What is that special something that keeps residents here and has visitors and new residents arriving in record numbers?

An interview with Galen Stevens, morning show DJ and program director of KKLR radio station. Discusses the advantages of small market radio stations and what they bring to the community through the eyes of a local DJ.

Aside from the fact that P.G. Wodehouse lived to age 94, and could bend down and touch his toes (straight-legged) most of those years, fans remember him best for the Jeeves & Wooster books.

Cultural Exploration of the development of South African Literature.

On October 28th, some of the biggest bands from Orange County (and one from San Diego) got together for a night of spooky costumes, brief movies, and great music.

An expected luxurious stay at a premium hotel turned into a comedy of errors on a weekend jaunt to New Hampshrie.

Here is what you should know about visiting the museums in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

My battle with Hale's Disease

Larry Garner has been around: the scene, the block, the industry, the world. You name it, the man has been there, done it, and probably sold out a show in the process.

Naming your band takes thought, consideration, and a kick-butt anecdote. Try these tips to avoid the worst mistakes.

A guide to online resources for recipes of all kinds.

In the 1950s and 60s, South Dakota native Mamie Van Doren was one of several blonde bombshells who appeared in movies. While admired for her beauty and sex appeal, Ms Van Doren was also tough and lived life on her own terms in Hollywood.

How many different ways can you say, "I have to go to the bathroom?" Or how many different terms are there out there that we use for "toilet"? Yeah. I know. Hear me out....

In The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain, the discussion of racism has increased since its debut. The novel has been banned by some public school systems and even censored by public libraries; have a look deeper in the true purpose and decide.

Rae-Ray is a treat for the Memphis music scene with humorous and crafty songs.

At least 15,310 people are aware of Mr. Wright's hilarious bulletins, ragging on the tacky introduction messages people send out. But, let's meet the man behind the bulletins.

Jerry Lewis famously opined that women aren't funny as men. Following are women who have proven him wrong - writers, actresses and personalities have proven that you don't need a penis to be funny.

Mention the Ozark Mountains in Missouri and Arkansas and many Americans immediately think of classic hillbillies like Jed Clampett or Jethro Bodine. But are today's Ozark residents hillbillies or just Americans like you?

Prison Break is a gripping, suspenseful series that will have you on the edge of your seat!

A brief rundown of the 20 year history of the greatest game franchise of all time, from the NES days right up to Wii's opus.

Kenton Ngo is a gifted young man with his eyes on the future. A future in political office. Read about this remarkable teen and the steps he's taking to secure his future.

Being rounded up and prepared for rest and treatment are the Libzard Commanders responsible for so much devastation in the land of the free

Reviews of NBC primetime line-up.

The United States of America is a melting pot for many different people, from many different ethnicities and cultures. In no state is this more true than in California, where the two particular cultures I studied, Asian-Americans and Mexican-Americans.

This article discusses the life and work of comedian and actor Will Ferrell

D.C has some of the most remarkable live music venues in the country. Every conceivable form of music can be heard here every day, but blues and jazz really take center stage.

Rehab is a great way of telling the world you really did not mean any of the trouble you started. Get a taste of the tropics on your next rehab moment.

This year's edition of the New Directors/New Films festival is a typically mixed bag, with accomplished and original works alongside far less compelling ones.

Seasonal depression is called by other names such as "winter blues", seasonal affective disorder (SAD), holiday blues,….etc. It can be contributed to by a number of things. There are also ways to combat SAD with and without professional help.

Al Pacino is fairly adept at playing the Devil. In some cases literally, but mostly he disguises it through characters who exude a know-it-all attitude and would be happy to share their secrets with you but only at a huge cost.

Written by a pair of certified rock snobs, Vanity Fair columnists David Kamp and Steven Daly, this dictionary of rock-and-roll terms is both witty, cantankerous, and of course, snotty enough to satisfy any rock snob's quest for information.

Capote is a film as much about a book, In Cold Blood, as it is the author, Truman Capote.

There are many ways to celebrate birthdays aside from the hum-drum of predictability.

Imagine. A complimentary eight-day stay in a picturesque village in Spain at a plush hotel built on 15 acres in the midst of the Gredos mountains with panoramic views in all directions. Imagine. A "working vacation" far from the ordinary.

This isn't some wacky race with bar fights and boobs poppin' out of bras, not that there is anything wrong with that. Instead, it's a hard-core endurance test that pushes the envelope, not only for the cars, but for the drivers as well.

Sinclair, the author of such liberal works as The Jungle and The Brass Check, entered the realm of practical application in 1934 by running in the Californi