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This article presents the callousness that some people display toward the less fortunate, thinking that they are being sympathetic.

When you get down to it, elitism is really an element of perspective; anyone can be a snob whether they live in an unincorporated town or a booming metropolis.

Vomitoriums represented the ultimate in snobbery; while others were starving and begging for scraps of food, the elite and wealthy were gorging on massive amounts of food then purging to make room for more.

This is a voice from the upper class who is clearly a rich, self-conceited snob.

Many people have heard the word kitsch but most would have difficulty making it clear in one sentence exactly what 'kitsch' is.

A little snobbery is an easy overcompensation for the things that make us feel not-as-good as the woman next to us. And we all find ways to feel not-as-good as the woman next to us. It's in our nature.

More US citizens should drop their right-wing, conformist hang-ups like Barack did and focus on the real issues plaguing this nation.

An excellent book by Max Barry that is a corporate satire.

High Tea is a common British tradition, but it's influence is felt worldwide. If you've ever considered hosting a traditional high tea party here is proper etiquette in addition to some creative ideas to make a fun event all of your own.

Save your friends, family, and co-workers from a life surrounded by bad beer.

This is a brief conversation topic regarding Jane Austen's "Northanger Abbey."

Perhaps the biggest local rivalry in sports, I subjectively examine what makes Yankee and Mets fans tick.

This film adaptation of HP Lovecraft's short stories illustrates beautifully the horrors only found in dreams, or life.

In order to fully understand all of the power and influence of the Great Gatsby, we must first strive to understand the first chapter of the classic work.

'Mister Cory' was a Tony Curtis 'sleeper.' Here's why...

Feature on a wine bar in Grapevine, TX.

Tanner's weekend away.

Have you ever moved into a delusional neighborhood of people who think they are more than what they are?

Learning to live with Colorado's growing population.

If you have a bad habit that you want to get rid of, here are a few tips.

This 87th essay of "A Rational Cosmology" warns of the dangers of today's hyper-specialized and intolerant scientific orthodoxy, which prevents the progress of human knowledge and inhibits the emergence of new Renaissance Men.

With all the current buzz about illegal immigrants in America, outsiders, like me, cannot help but ponder over what constitutes an American.Can one really define an American in the unambiguous, clear cut manner that would identify, say, a Britisher?

while there have been many advances in coffee technology these last years, many people still haven't had the worlds best cup of coffee

Konidela Siva Shankar Vara Prasad is famously known as Chiranjeevi in the Telugu film Industry, which produces the highest number of films every year in South India. In this fictional interview session, he interviewed me. I consider him my brother.

The only thing stupider than global warming is a stupid concert full of stupid musicians.

The tea kettle reigns over all other pieces in the tea set arrangement. It is the vessel that holds and warms the water for the tea, and, that when poured, brings the delightful drink to life.

If something looked good, but tasted like mulch, would you still spend over thirty dollars for it? You might not, but there are others who would. And this, my friend, is a problem.

One of the highlights of Geneva's shopper's paradise is The Little Traveler. This sprawling mansion first opened in 1922 and today has 36 rooms filled with fine clothing, housewares, jewelry, antiques and more, with lots of items at unbelievably low prices!

Stroll into any big market in Bangkok and you will find locally made shirts alongside the 'designer labels'. The latter probably will cost five times as much.

Every kitchen should have a few items to make dinner preparation go faster. These items are time and energy savers.

This piece reflects one experience I had while wanting to volunteer to help the local branch of my party, and how some in it see the Working Class as a Slave Class.

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Wine trends happening behind the scenes and among wine lovers and collectors. Stay in the know about what's happening in the wine world and chat up a wine lover at the next company event or holiday get together.

A high-level look at the generations of the twentieth century and their characteristics leading to the current generation.

In Tennessee William's A Streetcar Named Desire, the common elements in the old South way of life and Blanche's way of living make Blanche a metaphor for the old South.

London can be hip as opposed to stuffy. Here are three hot hotel choices for the hip crowd.

The benefits of public transportation

Many of Ian Fleming's Characters were Based on Real People and Plots Based on Truth

This is a research article about children's literature, mythology and popular culture. It tries to understand the important role that the very different religious sensibilities of authors like C.S. Lewis and Philip Pullman are playing in our culture.

Chapter 22 of "The Best Self-Help is Free" gives ten habits which will aid you in keeping the money you have earned and protecting yourself against common financial pitfalls.

If you are comic diehard, a casual fan, or someone shopping for a comic-related gift, this guide will give you all the info you need about comic shops in the Philadelphia area.

It is easy to get intimidated by the idea of picking out a good domain name for your new Web site. We will take some mystery out of it and give you some solid information you can work with for this important decision.

This paper sheds light on Elaine in Cat's Eye and her attempt to come to terms with her adult female sexuality in a very strict and confining culture.

A curious fallacy pervades our society - the idea that the quality of a good obtained is proportional to the sacrifice of goods, comfort, and convenience required to obtain it. The "no pain, no gain" philosophy inflicts tremendous pain, while resulting in no gain.

In celebration of the one-year anniversary of my conversion, I have compiled a list of specific ways God has changed me. God Almighty alone is to be credited for the changes described below, and He alone deserves every bit of the praise, honor, and glory.

One series of paperbacks that has always intrigued me is The Armed Services Editions (ASE). These books which were published from 1943-47 were distributed to soldiers at the front in World War 2.

I make no apologies for being a huge fan of Tess Gerritsen's work. Having read several of her books -- The Surgeon, The Apprentice, The Sinner, and Gravity -- I thought it about time I went to where it all began: Harvest.

This is a research paper written for WGU. It concerns arming the army spouse with tools to help their marriage life be successful in the military atmostphere.

A brief review of the important plot points of the sonnets that make up the Young Man and Dark Lady series of Shakespeare's poetry.

Extramas: Christmas Done Cheap

Think tasting parties are only for wine-drinking, nose-in-the-air socialites? Think again! With the explosion of the craft beer scene, thousands of new styles are up for the tasting, and you can be the first on your block to have a party featuring these great beers.

The winners at the first Grammy Awards in 1959 tells us a lot about what the agenda was in the creation of the Recording Academy two years earlier. Nevertheless, the unintentional consolidation of some musical categories was prescient...

What makes friendship with a horse such a wonderful part of a child's healthy growth? Why are horses a great way to invest in a child's development and future?

He was far more than just another Ed Wood. Ray Dennis Steckler not only came up with the most original movie title ever, Incredibly Strange Creatures Who Stopped Living and Became Mixed-Up Zombies, but he also beat the Batman series to the punch.

The entire story is a poignant and heartbreaking demonstration of the conflict between Modernism and Victorianism.

I'll share some of my favorite "supercharged" Baskin Robbins "recipes" for shake, malts, and sundaes that you can try. If nutrition and rational pricing are of little concern, then by all means rush right out to your nearest BR store and indulge to your, er, heart's content.

A personal essay on bigotry. Addresses racial, educational, and sexual prejudices.

It's been over 10 years since Ritchie Blackmore left the final incarnation of Rainbow to form Blackmore's Night - a fusion of Renaissance music, folk music, and rock and roll that really can't be classified as any one of them, yet has elements of all of them.

This paper performs a critical analysis of Dark Shadows.

Manhattan's charming West Village is packed with a variety of great cappuccino spots. These four top picks include a hangout where NYU kids study over a mug of java, a chic gourmet coffee bar, an urban oasis, and a quirky neighborhood institution.

Why are critics afraid to call a mutt a mutt? This article lists the 25 worst or most overrated movies ever made. The list goes from box office bombs to cash cows and from obvious flops to Oscar winners.

Not a celebrity tour, but a guide to the L.A. bars that really rock! Read on for the best-kept secrets of the L.A. underbelly.

Expressing his pessimistic opinion through satire and wit, this influential writer used one of his many controversial writings, Candide, to indirectly express his views of Enlightenment and what he believed needed reform.

This is a list of blogs that deal with the New York City music scene including Central Village and Product Shop NYC

The experience you get at Houston's will be one to remember. With food that will satisfy every tastebud and an atmostphere that will continously draw you back, Houston's restaurant will be on your top five list of places to eat.

There may be times when we parents are baffled at the intolerant and snobby behavior our children are exhibiting and want to put an end to it immediately. This article explores what parents can do about it...

Slim, lightweight, likes popcorn, and sucks! Really sucks! The qualities I seek in a vacuum cleaner.

With technology becoming such a powerful communicative force, many individuals are becoming seemingly more negative in their dealings with the world around them. Are the adoptions of such new standards hurting society?

My review of the low-budget, faith-based film made by Sherwood Baptist Church.

Outlines and examines the idiosyncratic way home coffee brewers doctor and enjoy their java.

The first of several segments to come, told from a former student's point of view, what it was really like to attend the University of Hawaii. Let's just say that the University of Hawaii wasn't all palm trees and pineapples...

Woolf's novel highlights the middle-class search for meaning, the ridiculous institution of "the gentleman," and the struggle to communicate in a society devoted to maintaining appearances.

A Million Little Pieces Book about a drug addict and severe alcoholic as he struggles through rehab was a best seller. An analysis of A Million Little Pieces Book quality and commentary on the James Frey Controversy.

Birdwatching brings us enhanced enjoyment of the ordinary, the easy and the safe, it brings us moments of high drama, gratification, dangerous delight. Simon Barnes explains the allure of this most popular hobby, and what it says about ourselves

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.

An expose of luxury hotel management, specifically its hilarity, insanity, and absurdity.

William Thoma is a housepainter who daily wears a watch so marked with paint stains, he can't see the dial. But Thomas also know fine timepieces and has does what a lot of other wristwatch enthusiast do. Whe he saw the watch he wanted - he bought it.

I'm coming down off a gnarly dishwashing episode. Handling my four Riedel wine glasses, large as cabbages and ephemeral as spider-webs...

Part of a longer research project that included a diverse collection of young people who are thinking about and making music today.

Many of Houston's most popular theater's were founded during the late 1950s. Discover what the Houston area has to offer those interested in community theater.

A definition of the Artful Snob, and why it is important to identify and steer clear of this destructive personality

Along with a slew of summer arts festivals, Bonnaroo returns for a fourth time. Here is my guide to the music and the laws for enjoyment.

This is a transcript and analysis from NPR that highlights the unspoken fact that they pander to a upper-level, higher educated audience and ignore concerns that everyday Americans have. This is authored by an NPR donor.

What constitutes a romantic restaurant in Milwaukee will depend on your preferred scene. Romance should spark anywhere with the right person, but if you want to help it along by choosing a conventionally romantic restaurant, here are six options.

A review of the controversial 2006 comedy, Borat.

Movie Review of 4 classic movies celebrating the Christmas spirit.

The Hillbilly Housewife website claims you can feed your family on $45 a week. Is it really possible? One Mom takes the challenge and finds out herself.

A thesis on the novel "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy

Well-worded, forthright, and endearing, Butcher Boy's Profit in Your Poetry is a welcome reprieve from a UK pop scene full of over-inflated egos and hype-fueled success.

If I were to write an article both extolling the virtues of fine virgin olive oils and aged balsamic vinegars, it could only mean one thing: I have accepted seasonal employment at the local, uber-gourmet, grocery store.

True Crime Author Gary C King granted an exclusive interview to Associatedcontent.com

By awarding additional hiring points to candidates with relevant experience, degrees, and language capabilities, the State Department hopes to enhance its merit-based hiring.

There's nothing wrong with being happy, even if your joy comes from a prescription.

The wine consumption market explodes toward mass-market appeal. Could you have a career in the wine business?

Antsy McClain's Trailercana will allow those of us who grew up in our mid-America world to chuckle and smile with the familiarity of the characters and situations that are painted for us here.

In Urban golf you use the city as your golf course. It's as simple as mapping out a course, hitting the ball and trying your darnedest not to hit any cars or people.

Planning on staying in a hostel during your next vacation? This article offers some must-read advice for an