Rodney Southern
Living in greensboro, NC
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On AC since: 07.09.07
Bio:
My name is Rodney Southern and I have a lovely wife, Julie, and two beautiful twin daughters, Brooke and Valerie. Also, I was the 2008 Ultimate Call for Content Winner, and awarded a Top 1000 badge for Associated Content.
My name is Rodney Southern and I have a lovely wife, Julie, and two beautiful twin daughters, Brooke and Valerie. Also, I was the 2008 Ultimate Call for Content Winner, and awarded a Top 1000 badge for Associated Content.
Education/Experience:
Guilford Technical College
Guilford Technical College
Interests:
writing about: sports, family, movies, how to articles, kids, parenting, electronics, medical news, writing, animals, herpetology, marine life, oceanic life, birds, tragedy, animals, animal attack, shark, snakes, snake bites, good living, Christianity, Jes
writing about: sports, family, movies, how to articles, kids, parenting, electronics, medical news, writing, animals, herpetology, marine life, oceanic life, birds, tragedy, animals, animal attack, shark, snakes, snake bites, good living, Christianity, Jes
Motto:
Live, laugh, love, cause life is a short pony ride
Live, laugh, love, cause life is a short pony ride
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This article explains how to safely and effectively get great photographs of snakes in the wild, without getting bitten even once.
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/19/2009 | Read more »
NCAA Tournament office pools will be popping up all over the country, and everybody from Sally in accounting to Spot in the backyard will be picking the NCAA Bracket winners.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/12/2009 | Read more »
Rihanna and Chris Brown have been the talk of the town for the last few weeks. Why is her latest decision potentially going to hurt thousands of little girls?
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/7/2009 | Read more »
This article looks at the top ten cartoon characters from a cartoon Walt Disney production. Who would you add to the list?
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/25/2009 | Read more »
Over the past forty years, I grew up. I became a bona fide adult living my life in a world where knowledge is something akin to the latest fad of the day.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/24/2009 | Read more »
When Tatiana Del Toro was not voted into the top twelve during the round of 36 last week, it begs the question...Will the judges bring the drama queen back?
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/23/2009 | Read more »
The great Stephen King has been sharing his horror with us through movies and books for decades. Which movie of his was the best?
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/22/2009 | Read more »
I love television. I admit it. I am a TV junkie. That said, I am constantly bombarded with annoying commercials.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/18/2009 | Read more »
American Idol Season 8 began tonight with quite the bang as twelve of the top thirty six finalists took to the stage for the first time for America. How did they do?
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/18/2009 | Read more »
In the world of professional wrestling, their are really two major players left. WWE is still the king of the wrestling ring, but TNA wrestling has grown to some extent in popularity as well.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/17/2009 | Read more »
Having been a lifelong fan of professional wrestling, I have learned that there is a language of wrestling that is unique to wrestlers and those fans that are aware that it is not real.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/16/2009 | Read more »
This article is about some of the more unusual fears that are shared by parts of our society. You will not believe some things that are found scary!
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/16/2009 | Read more »
Sleep problems such as insomnia are among the most irritating hassles known to mankind. Having spent a number of years suffering from insomnia, I have become a bit of an expert at natural, free cures for insomnia.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/16/2009 | Read more »
Childhood toys are as unique to individuals as fingerprints, and every person's list would certainly be different.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/10/2009 | Read more »
Do you know how to call in sick to work and get away with it? Let a former manager give you some advice.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/10/2009 | Read more »
This article delves into what an ecosystem is, and why you should learn to respect it. The loss of life in our world is often due to ignoring our ecosystems.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/9/2009 | Read more »
Teaching your child to read is the single most important thing that you can do as a parent. Having raised two identical twin toddlers, I have learned some games that work wonders with reading.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/9/2009 | Read more »
Can Country Stars Rock Like Rockers? Read on and find out!
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/7/2009 | Read more »
My Aunt Toby was always the Aunt that you could not wait to see. She lived in Florida, and many of you may recognize the name from an earlier article I wrote about my Uncle Jack.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/6/2009 | Read more »
There is a reason that I wear Jesus Christ on my sleeve. It is not to convert every person that I come into contact with. It is not to make myself feel as though I am above the crowd or better than anyone else.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/3/2009 | Read more »
With the new Friday the 13th movie hitting theaters now, I thought it might be fun to look back on the other 10 movies in the series.
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/31/2009 | Read more »
Friday the 13th has been redone and many horror fans are seriously excited. It appears that Jason Voorhees, the killer made famous by the Friday the 13th series, is seriously amped up in this version.
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/30/2009 | Read more »
Years have a way of stretching into only brief flickers in our mind when we consider our past. People, places and things tend to melt into the mist of our future plans, and if we do not find a way of capturing them in a permanent way, they disappear.
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/16/2009 | Read more »
Online user reviews are a dime a dozen these days and can be found from blogs to business sites. Which ones are real and which ones are manufactured?
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/12/2009 | Read more »
You know how when you are little, your friends are the center of everything in your life? Man, I wish it were so as you get older, but that simply is not the case.
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/11/2009 | Read more »
Cue the evil, foreboding music...The New York Yankees have gone out and bought themselves a monster baseball team and it is the best thing that could happen to Major League Baseball.
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/8/2009 | Read more »
They say that the love song speaks to your heart and makes you remember....If that is the case, then my top ten greatest love songs was easy to list.
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/5/2009 | Read more »
My wife is the most wonderful woman on the planet. She is beautiful. She is sexy. She is perfect in every way, except...The Woman Code. What the hell is this woman code and why do they use it? This article explores the notion.
By Rodney Southern | Published 12/29/2008 | Read more »
Looking straight into his eyes, I saw that he was getting the ball. From my free safety position, I knew that if he went to my right I was to be the only thing between him and the end zone.
By Rodney Southern | Published 12/26/2008 | Read more »
It is hard to imagine that we are in the seventeenth week of the NFL football season and that after this week, the playoffs will begin.
By Rodney Southern | Published 12/23/2008 | Read more »
A Good Friend Died Yesterday. Rest in Peace Bo! This is a tribute to an unusual friend.
By Rodney Southern | Published 12/17/2008 | Read more »
Week sixteen of the NFL football season is upon us and dare I say it? Are you ready for some football!! The playoffs are beginning to become clear, and the teams are jockeying for position as they wrap up a 2008 season for the record books.
By Rodney Southern | Published 12/17/2008 | Read more »
So the NFLPA has decided that good old Plaxico Burress did not deserve to be fined and suspended, eh? In a move that boggles the average mind, the National Football League's Players Association has decided to make themselves look like morons.
By Rodney Southern | Published 12/9/2008 | Read more »
Is it really possible that week fifteen of the NFL season is upon us? In a year where the improbable has become commonplace in the NFL, the playoff season is shaping up to be rather familiar on some fronts.
By Rodney Southern | Published 12/9/2008 | Read more »
Everybody has someone in their life that affects them in a quiet but profound way. This person may not even know that they had such an effect. Over time, the years fold into one another and the memories fade a bit.
By Rodney Southern | Published 12/6/2008 | Read more »
Week Fourteen of NFL action is when the real playoff push begins, and for many NFL teams it will make or break their season. Every NFL fan loves the action this time of year, because virtually every game has some type of NFL playoff importance.
By Rodney Southern | Published 12/3/2008 | Read more »
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you pigskin pickers out there. I welcome you back to the NFL Final Football Word and our NFL picks and predictions.
By Rodney Southern | Published 11/26/2008 | Read more »
Week twelve of the NFL Season is upon us, and the momentum is starting to swing firmly in the direction of the FInal Football Word. In Week eleven we went a solid 12-4 and this week might be even better.
By Rodney Southern | Published 11/20/2008 | Read more »
Week Eleven NFL Picks and Predictions are here, and though they are last minute with the Thursday game this week, there were a number of last minute answers needed to pick the games correctly.
By Rodney Southern | Published 11/13/2008 | Read more »
Week Ten of the NFL football season is fast approaching and the season is shaping up as one of the better ones in recent history. No less than five hundred (snicker) NFL franchises are in the running for the Super Bowl
By Rodney Southern | Published 11/5/2008 | Read more »
The great white shark is one of the most legendary animals on the planet and with good reason. The great white shark is an apex predator.
By Rodney Southern | Published 11/4/2008 | Read more »
Many people are working for Demand Studios and Associated Content. Which company is the better paying online writing website?
By Rodney Southern | Published 11/1/2008 | Read more »
The gaboon viper, a generally laid back venomous snake, has an incredibly dangerous bite. Why would someone want to have one as a pet? This snake bite encounter underlines the point clearly.
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/29/2008 | Read more »
Every time you suggest a fantastic idea that many seem to like, it gets shot down. Whether it is within your circle of friends, family, or work setting, nothing is more frustrating than to have your good ideas shot down.
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/29/2008 | Read more »
We have now reached the halfway point of the 2008 NFL football season and nothing seems to be the way everyone expected it to be.
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/28/2008 | Read more »
Getting sick from food poisoning is not fun. Preventing food poisoning is certainly a high priority for anyone who has ever experienced this horrible sickness. Here is how to prevent food poisoning.
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/28/2008 | Read more »
So far this NFL 2008 season, the Rookie of the Year is still a little murky. There are certainly some contenders coming to the surface, but it is not like their is a clear winner.
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/28/2008 | Read more »
Going on a road trip can be a ton of fun if you think ahead and plan for the things that you may need. At the top of that list of things to take on a road trip would be the emergency car items.
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/28/2008 | Read more »
Christmas is coming and this is a challenge to all of my readers. Can you commit to five minutes to promote this article and idea?
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/24/2008 | Read more »
Have you ever wished that someone would keep unwanted advice to themselves? This article will help you to deal with that situation and walk away with class.
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/22/2008 | Read more »
As a Christian I am challenged every day to hand over the anxieties, troubles, and problems that each day brings. God wants to carry the weight of these burdens to ease us through life.
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/22/2008 | Read more »
After seven weeks of NFL action, yours truly is hanging in there with a 63-39 prediction record. In some seasons this would be very bad, but this year has been the year that got turned upside down.
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/21/2008 | Read more »
The Boston College Eagles are looking at trying to improve upon a campaign in 08 that saw them lose 17 games for the first time in many years. The good news is that hot shot guard Tyrese Rice is back, and with a little more depth to boot.
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/21/2008 | Read more »
By adding Tuna to the mix, the Dolphins came into the 2008 season with good reason to feel optimistic. Bill Parcells has always positively impacted every team he has ever been associated with.
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/20/2008 | Read more »
Sonic the Hedgehog is a cute little video game character that many kids and adults have enjoyed for years. Most people do not know that the real hedgehog is just as fascinating, and adorable as it's cartoon namesake.
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/17/2008 | Read more »
After yet another week of unbelievable upsets throughout the NFL, my record took a bit of a beating. Thankfully, the NFL season is not a short one, so there is still time to right the ship
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/15/2008 | Read more »
The crossing pattern is one of the best wide receiver routes in football when executed properly. While it is very effective, it requires excellent timing from your quarterback and receivers.
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/15/2008 | Read more »
When you are trying to stay in a budget, making that small room seem bigger might not seem to be high on the list of priorities. With some simple inexpensive solutions, you can have your space and live in it too!
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/15/2008 | Read more »
Week six is already upon us and I can honestly say that the parity in the NFL this season is playing hell with every pigskin picker I know.
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/6/2008 | Read more »
The Central American bushmaster is one of the most fascinating snakes in the world. This article tells you all about the longest pit viper in the world, and helps to understand the dangers to humans as well.
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/3/2008 | Read more »
Cat's use their tails to communicate, and this article helps you to understand in simple terms how to understand. Is your cat happy, sad, angry, or content? His tail and this article will tell you!
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/1/2008 | Read more »
It appears that anything violent can and will happen when you least expect it. Violence is finding its way into every segment of society. I saw something today that absolutely blew my mind.
By Rodney Southern | Published 10/1/2008 | Read more »
Week five picks for your office pool. Come on in and enjoy some of the best Free picks on the net!
By Rodney Southern | Published 9/29/2008 | Read more »
Masked hunters are fairly common in the Eastern and Central United States. Here is what you need to know to recognize, eradicate, and avoid these biting bugs in your neck of the woods.
By Rodney Southern | Published 9/26/2008 | Read more »
Well, folks a promise is a promise is it not? I told you that I would come back strong this week and I did. After a solid 12-4 week, we are right back in the driver's seat for the season of NFL football picks.
By Rodney Southern | Published 9/22/2008 | Read more »
Week three picks and predictions. Come on in and have a good time!
By Rodney Southern | Published 9/15/2008 | Read more »
When the end of the summer comes along, certain items start getting reduced in price. Knowing which items are great buys and when they are on closeout is the secret to saving a ton of money. Here are five of those items that go on sale at the end of the summer.
By Rodney Southern | Published 9/13/2008 | Read more »
The red back spider of Australia is not as well known as the deadly Sydney funnel web spider but it is still a spider to watch out for.
By Rodney Southern | Published 9/11/2008 | Read more »
After a stunning opening week, the 2008 NFL football season is underway. I predicted a pretty solid week of picks and have an 11- 5 record to start the season.
By Rodney Southern | Published 9/8/2008 | Read more »
One of the most common requests for parenting advice of identical twins is how to dress them. Should you dress them identical since they are identical twins?
By Rodney Southern | Published 9/7/2008 | Read more »
This is a comprehensive back to school list for toddlers that reviews all of the things they will be requested to bring. Individual teachers may request other supplies as well, but these are the regular requests.
By Rodney Southern | Published 9/2/2008 | Read more »
Annoying sayings and idioms in particular really irritate me for some reason. I guess it is because they end up getting used by everyone, and half of the people do not even know the meaning of the idiom itself.
By Rodney Southern | Published 8/29/2008 | Read more »
The Pharisees knew long passages of the Bible so well that they could quote every line. They spent virtually every moment in the Bible, and learning the rules. Yet they came up short of what God wanted. Why?
By Rodney Southern | Published 8/27/2008 | Read more »
Teaching respect is all about modeling the behavior. This article will help you to teach your child what it means to respect one another.
By Rodney Southern | Published 8/27/2008 | Read more »
This year, I am shooting to break my 2005 record of 92 percent. That is the goal for all of my NFL fans and fantasy predictors. Join those office pools and be sure to leave your email address in the comments section to get these picks in your email each week.
By Rodney Southern | Published 8/24/2008 | Read more »
Presidential candidate Barack Obama has named Senator Joe Biden as his Vice Presidential running mate. Many speculated that he might bring Hillary Clinton aboard instead. Why Biden over Clinton? In a word, ego.
By Rodney Southern | Published 8/23/2008 | Read more »
This article explores the continuing encroachment on the western diamondback rattlesnake's territory and the reasons that they are responsible for so many deadly snake bites in the United States.
By Rodney Southern | Published 8/22/2008 | Read more »
The chick flick has long been a catch 22 for us men, and the last thing you want is to be considered emotionally challenged in a relationship. How do you survive chick flick night, and at the same time show emotional maturity? This article will walk you through.
By Rodney Southern | Published 8/21/2008 | Read more »
This article explains the causes of kidney stones, and how to avoid them through simple changes in your nutritional intake. Avoid kidney stones by eating right, and exercising your way through these six simple steps.
By Rodney Southern | Published 8/21/2008 | Read more »
The Baltimore Ravens head into the 2008 NFL season as a team rebuilding. The team lost aging superstar quarterback Steve Mcnair to retirement, and the offensive side of the ball is one of the biggest question marks.
By Rodney Southern | Published 8/20/2008 | Read more »
In this article, I look at the wonderful, beautiful, annoying, disgusting, and fantastic world of babies. Why are they so adorable, and yet, so annoying? The ultimate enigma is the human baby. Here is why.
By Rodney Southern | Published 8/20/2008 | Read more »
I read an article a while back about a movement that is pushing for restitution to Black Americans due to a promise made by the American Government long ago. When I read it, I had mixed emotions.
By Rodney Southern | Published 8/20/2008 | Read more »
Summertime means ticks. These nasty blood suckers are quite dangerous and one should know all they can about them. Knowledge is power when it comes to tick control.
By Rodney Southern | Published 8/18/2008 | Read more »
Free online Scrabble is the latest game craze. This version of Scrabble will let you play for free, as well as without most of the headaches of the original board game. Go check out Scrabble today!
By Rodney Southern | Published 8/16/2008 | Read more »
This Halloween season is coming fast, and the movie business is always coming up with new additions to Halloween night. This year, the movie business had several huge hits that produced some memorable Halloween ideas. Here are five of the best.
By Rodney Southern | Published 8/15/2008 | Read more »
The top ten scariest horror movies of all time are certainly open for debate, though to me the list was fairly clear. Here are what I consider to be the scariest horror movies of all time. What about you?
By Rodney Southern | Published 8/14/2008 | Read more »
Next time you decide to kill a harmless black snake in the yard, think about these five reasons not to do it.
By Rodney Southern | Published 8/14/2008 | Read more »
Have you ever been stereotyped? Well, I am from the South, and my last name is Southern. I have seen my share. Here are some answers to stereotypical questions to laugh at.
By Rodney Southern | Published 8/12/2008 | Read more »
This is an article that looks at the contention that Barack Obama is the Antichrist. Why do Christians think so? Do they have that right?
By Rodney Southern | Published 8/8/2008 | Read more »
Writing online for a living is a real job, no matter who says otherwise. If you want to write full time, and it is possible for you to try, then this article is for you.
By Rodney Southern | Published 8/2/2008 | Read more »
Trying to find a good man but have no idea where to look? Trying to find a good man but you are not sure what they find attractive? Then this article is for you. Easy steps to walk you carefully through how to attract a good man right to your side!
By Rodney Southern | Published 7/31/2008 | Read more »
In this article, we discuss how to identify, and eliminate a brown recluse infestation in your home. This dangerous spider is not one that you want breeding in your box of old clothes.
By Rodney Southern | Published 7/30/2008 | Read more »
A child throwing a fit is one of the most demanding things that a parent goes through. Could it be the key to understanding the fit throwing episode is actually within yourself? This article shows how to understand the behavior, as well as how to stop it.
By Rodney Southern | Published 7/29/2008 | Read more »
Finding out that you are adopted is a difficult thing. What makes it harder is when the adopting parents do not tell the kids the truth. How and when should you reveal to your child that they are adopted?
By Rodney Southern | Published 7/29/2008 | Read more »
I am a very tolerant man. I will overlook pretty much anything that does not harm me or disrespect my family. Disgusting habits are all over the place these days, and I basically just ignore them. What am I to do?
By Rodney Southern | Published 7/29/2008 | Read more »
Do you ever wonder why your kids never hear you? In this tip filled article, Rodney Southern shares the secrets he has learned during a summer with twin five year old daughters.
By Rodney Southern | Published 7/29/2008 | Read more »
Are we truly a society that wants to be saved? Crime has become a part of the fabric of America, and many seem to not even care. Crime has always been a part of America, but now the criminals seem to outnumber the good guys.
By Rodney Southern | Published 7/23/2008 | Read more »
Leaving the right items behind when you take your family vacation can mean the difference between a great vacation and a nightmare. Which items do you leave at home?
By Rodney Southern | Published 7/18/2008 | Read more »
Watching Molly Ringwald in "The Secret Life of the American Teenager" is almost like an eighties flashback to the days of "Sixteen Candles" and "The Breakfast Club". Teen angst is Ringwald's specialty after all, but this time she is the Mom.
By Rodney Southern | Published 7/17/2008 | Read more »
"Sex in the City" had such huge success this summer that other television shows are sure to climb aboard. Rumor has it that the "Friends" are about to start their own movie, but what other shows might make a great movie?
By Rodney Southern | Published 7/17/2008 | Read more »
The Arizona bark scorpion at one time was considered to be a killer. Upon further observation, it has now become clear that the Arizona bark scorpion is primarily dangerous to children and the elderly.
By Rodney Southern | Published 7/16/2008 | Read more »
Ted DiBiase Jr. and Cody Rhodes took a giant leap forward in building the WWE Raw tag team scene on tonight's episode. For the first time in recent memory, a real tag team seemed to show up on the scene. More importantly, a real pair of tag team heels showed up.
By Rodney Southern | Published 7/14/2008 | Read more »
Having just gotten back from our family vacation, a wonderful 300-mile trek to the beach, I got a heaping helping of my wife and her driving expertise.
By Rodney Southern | Published 7/6/2008 | Read more »
The Dallas Cowboys have been a great source for NFL fantasy football leagues for several years now. In 2007, the Cowboys held true to form, and provided many viable options to fantasy owners.
By Rodney Southern | Published 6/16/2008 | Read more »
Emotionally healthy children are becoming rarer these days and it is due in large part to parents' mistakes. These are some of the common mistakes we make while trying to raise our children as emotionally healthy children.
By Rodney Southern | Published 6/11/2008 | Read more »
The upper middle class is finding the road difficult in America these days due to rising gas prices, poor health care options, and a slumping economy. Can the poor actually give them a hand?
By Rodney Southern | Published 6/4/2008 | Read more »
Saturday morning cartoons and a bowl of cereal on this fine Saturday morning got me thinking about a part of my life that seems so far away now. I was a little boy living in a home of love, but suffering through an impending divorce.
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/31/2008 | Read more »
The civet is a wonderful cat like animal that inhabits the forests, grasslands, and marshes of Africa and Asia. The civet was once a victim of commercialism through the manufacture of the musk that it emits through its rear, but now is generally safe.
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/30/2008 | Read more »
The coati of North and South America is one of the most unique animals on the planet. This article will tell you how to recognize and where to find the fabulous coati in the wild.
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/30/2008 | Read more »
Jaws... Open Water... Shark movies that put fear in our heart just at the thought of the titles. Why are they so scary?
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/27/2008 | Read more »
I was aware of her death because I was present. I rushed to the house as soon as I heard about it, and stood in the living room just a few short paces from the room it happened in. People were crying, and explaining, and I stood there silent.
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/26/2008 | Read more »
Any Fourth of July party is only as good as its games. Family fun is yours for the taking with these fantastic Fourth of July party games.
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/26/2008 | Read more »
The old dirt road by my house has provided my daughters and I a lifetime of memories. Walk with me down memory lane.
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/24/2008 | Read more »
Finding the simple pleasures in life is easy if you look in the right places. Jesus can show you all the best things about your life if you open your heart to him and give him the chance. Here are my simple pleasures.
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/24/2008 | Read more »
Are hip hop lyrics and the lifestyle of the performers truly indicative of what we want our kids to hear? It is an old argument with a clear answer that nobody wants to hear.
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/22/2008 | Read more »
David Cook has been one of the more original contestants to appear on an American Idol stage all season. At the American Idol Finale last night, Cook showed that he is certainly a contender against the mighty David Archuletta for the title of American Idol.
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/21/2008 | Read more »
DeAnna Pappas lost even though she won on the final episode of "The Bachelor" this past winter. Bachelor Brad Womack jilted Pappas in spite of the fact that she was the final woman on the show. Now, Pappas gets her own 25 bachelors to choose from.
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/19/2008 | Read more »
This is the long awaited to follow up to my article "Top ten ways to lose your woman fast" and I hope that it is as well received as the first one.
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/18/2008 | Read more »
My 20 year affair with death is over. I choose life.
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/17/2008 | Read more »
A difficult Democratic primary has left Hillary Clinton with a tough decision. Is it really that tough?
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/17/2008 | Read more »
This is a humorous look at how free online games can take over your very existence. Here are the top ten signs that you may be addicted.
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/15/2008 | Read more »
Tonight on Spike TV at 11:00 the new show "1000 Ways to Die" will premiere amid a storm rush of hoopla and controversy.
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/14/2008 | Read more »
Police brutality, profiling, and abuse of power. All claims made against our police forces across the Country. Let us take a look at this from another angle, and try to find the truth. This article will make you think.
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/11/2008 | Read more »
The story of Joshua in the Bible is truly incredible. It is certainly a miracle that Joshua survived being jailed all those years in the Pharaoh's prison. It was unbelievable that Joshua ended up ruling in the land of Egypt after that imprisonment.
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/9/2008 | Read more »
For those of you that read me often, you know that my Mother passed unexpectedly at a very young age of 56 years. With Mother's Day approaching, I thought it might be nice to celebrate by remembering some of the funny things my Mother did in her time here with us.
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/3/2008 | Read more »
Think for a moment about what it must have been like on the night that Jesus was taken. The disciples were there with Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, and had been forewarned of the impending urgency of that evening.
By Rodney Southern | Published 5/2/2008 | Read more »
Nuclear proliferation, or the spread of nuclear weapons, is one of the most serious issues on our planet. Why then are the Presidential candidates so silent on the issue? Does anyone have a plan at all?
By Rodney Southern | Published 4/30/2008 | Read more »
On the American Idol Top Five performance night, Paula Abdul completely fell apart. For years, Paula Abdul has gradually appeared more and more out of it but the American Idol top five show was an all time low.
By Rodney Southern | Published 4/29/2008 | Read more »
With the recent release of Miley Cyrus' Vanity Fair photos done by Annie Leibovitz, as well as increasing sexuality in her performances, are we looking at yet another Disney starlet heading down the teen celebrity scandal pipeline?
By Rodney Southern | Published 4/29/2008 | Read more »
Mako shark attacks are usually a case of mistaken identity and fishing mistakes. This is a first hand account of my experience with a mako shark attack I witnessed in childhood.
By Rodney Southern | Published 4/28/2008 | Read more »
Something annoyed me the other day...
By Rodney Southern | Published 4/26/2008 | Read more »
Men and public bathrooms simply were not made for each other. Whether it is the underlying machismo, or the repeated need to urinate in strange places, a public bathroom just goes against most every male instinct.
By Rodney Southern | Published 4/26/2008 | Read more »
After sitting through another viewing of the movie How to Lose a Guy in Ten Days, my mind could not help but run through how this movie might go in reverse.
By Rodney Southern | Published 4/24/2008 | Read more »
How do we know if Hell is literal? Why do Christians sometimes claim to know all, when it is not possible to? Answers can be found here, friends.
By Rodney Southern | Published 4/17/2008 | Read more »
A look at nicknames and how they affected my life through the years.
By Rodney Southern | Published 4/17/2008 | Read more »
I love the way the light flickers in her eyes. My wife has the greenest eyes you have ever seen. They are a mixture of green, yellow, and pretty if you know what I mean.
By Rodney Southern | Published 4/14/2008 | Read more »
I remember the first time that I realized that my Dad was not perfect. We were standing in the kitchen and debating the dangers of snakes. I had expressed to him that a bite from a rattlesnake could kill a man, if it was left untreated.
By Rodney Southern | Published 4/12/2008 | Read more »
I am all for helpful shortcuts and finding unique ways to make your life better but today's shortcuts are not helpful. Lipozene is glorified fiber, and getting rich comes from hard work and being in the right place at the right time.
By Rodney Southern | Published 4/3/2008 | Read more »
Sitting in my living room earlier this week, I was fighting my way through the mental aerobics that we all go through when money problems find a way into our lives. I was trying to figure how to spread five dollars over the four days we had left before payday.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/24/2008 | Read more »
With the rising cost of gas in our society today, it is very important to learn how to find cheap gas prices in your area. It is not hard to find cheap gas if you know where to look and Google is a great place to start.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/20/2008 | Read more »
When you look back upon your childhood you begin to see what the Bible means when it says "Blessed are the Children."
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/20/2008 | Read more »
When contemplating the idea of adding a rating sticker to books, one must consider the motivations behind doing so. Adding a rating sticker to books would certainly change the industry in a big way.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/19/2008 | Read more »
Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a speech to text software package that can save you a ton of time in article production. What could possibly be better than to be able to speak into a microphone, and have the words magically appear in your word processor?
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/19/2008 | Read more »
Heartburn and indigestion can be a very debilitating problem if you do not take the steps to prevent it. Once it strikes, curing it can be more challenging. Here are some preventative measures as well as some natural cures for heartburn and indigestion that you can use.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/19/2008 | Read more »
You are swimming in the beautiful Florida pond out behind your grandmother's home and enjoying the Florida sunshine. The alligator is watching you.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/19/2008 | Read more »
Luckily there are some great natural home remedies for nausea readily available in most homes, and in an emergency that can be a huge comfort.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/19/2008 | Read more »
Should a woman be allowed an abortion without the consent of her husband? This article takes on this weighty question.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/19/2008 | Read more »
Apparently it's a prerequisite for a United States governor to cheat on his wife. In yet another ridiculous scandal, Governor David Paterson admitted to several extramarital affairs, including an employee of the state.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/18/2008 | Read more »
As I sat on my front porch the other day contemplating which presidential candidate I should vote for, a number of things ran through my mind. All of the usual considerations danced around inside my head of course, but one taboo subject kept creeping in.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/18/2008 | Read more »
If we attend and join a church, does this mean we are connected with the church's actions, affiliations, and beliefs?
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/15/2008 | Read more »
Teaching my wife the sport of baseball was a very high priority when we first got together. Baseball is a very important part of the fabric of America through the eyes of the average American male.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/13/2008 | Read more »
The black widow spider is one of two dangerous spiders found in the United States and is the most commonly encountered. Getting bitten by a black widow spider is not something that you ever want to encounter as it is very painful and in children the elderly, quite dangerous.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/12/2008 | Read more »
There are many effective ways to predict the outcomes of NFL football games but the use of statistics is a great starting point. If you pay attention to certain statistics closely, even a rookie NFL fan can have success picking NFL games.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/12/2008 | Read more »
Dealing with the death of your Father is a difficult thing regardless of the situation but it is especially hard when you are estranged from him. I was lucky enough to be blessed with a wonderful step father and was never one to do without fatherly love.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/12/2008 | Read more »
Every year, my wife and I watch American Idol religiously and enjoy the week to week drama that it produces. There are certain things that we do to maximize our American Idol viewing experience, and I thought it would be fun to share those things here with you.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/12/2008 | Read more »
Retail establishments encounter tough problems on a daily basis, and angry customers are at the top of the list. How your business handles these problems will determine all your future successes or failures as a company.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/11/2008 | Read more »
Volcanoes are some of the most fascinating natural wonders in the world. It is no small wonder that students everywhere choose this molten wonder for their science project each year.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/11/2008 | Read more »
What is it about a comfortable of shoes? Over the years I have had three fantastic pairs of comfortable shoes. Each one of them was special to me for different reasons, but all these had two things in common.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/11/2008 | Read more »
You've just been invited to a formal dance party. The problem is, you have not been to a formal dance party, either in your life, or in a very long time. What is the proper etiquette at a formal dance party?
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/11/2008 | Read more »
Breezy, chilly air is a wonderful treat during the summer time and a great running air-conditioner is a must. In a world where central heating and air-conditioning is a given, some of us Neanderthals still run window unit air conditioners.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/11/2008 | Read more »
Having a remote control is like holding the keys to a brand new car to my wife. If you happen to be sitting in the living room while she has the remote control in her hand, you may as well figure on not focusing.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/10/2008 | Read more »
The walrus is a very formidable looking creature. A strong bull walrus might weigh in at over 2000 pounds while even the females are close to 1800 pound. A walrus will range from eight to 10 feet from head to toe.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/7/2008 | Read more »
My mother treasured her wedding pearls above anything else as far as family heirlooms were concerned. These wedding pearls were beautiful, though simple. There allure was not so much aesthetics or value.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/6/2008 | Read more »
The story of Nicodemus hits home with many people and for good reason. Nicodemus was a Pharisee in Jerusalem while Jesus walked the earth. The Pharisees saw Jesus as a blasphemous threat to their power, and ultimately had him crucified.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/6/2008 | Read more »
When explaining the Gospels to your children, it is important that you take the time to tell them about the four authors as well. Each of these four men contributed a book about Jesus, yet each of these men were writing with different audiences in mind.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/6/2008 | Read more »
A healthy smile is a key element to a happy child. Tooth decay is one of the most difficult health problems facing our nation's children and much of this is due to a lack of information.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/5/2008 | Read more »
Hitting middle age has been an adjustment for me. I have heard that the middle-age crisis is very difficult, but I never expected it to hit me. Over time I have learned that middle-age craziness is quite real. It also sneaks up on you.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/4/2008 | Read more »
A snake's skin is a fascinating thing. Is made up of two parts, each with multiple functions.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/3/2008 | Read more »
One of the things that you have to do in the military before you graduate basic training is to be placed in a locked gas chamber with your squad. You are given your gas mask and they fill the gas chamber with biological gas.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/3/2008 | Read more »
The Ark of the Covenant was a wonderfully built box that held the Ten Commandments that God provided to Moses on Mount Sinai. The reason behind the box was to remind the Israelites of God's presence everywhere they went.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/3/2008 | Read more »
Here are ten commandments for new grooms that I have constructed to ensure a peaceful, happy marriage.
By Rodney Southern | Published 3/1/2008 | Read more »
Children have a natural curiosity about all the things around them. It is vital that as a Christian parent, we introduce our children to the Word of God through the Bible.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/29/2008 | Read more »
Greensboro News and Record columnist and sportswriter Jeff Carlton passed away this week at the tender young age of 36.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/23/2008 | Read more »
A tribute to my Mom
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/22/2008 | Read more »
A story of Fathers and Daughters.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/22/2008 | Read more »
Being consumed by an African lion is a thought that most of us do not have to consider in our daily lives. For those that share a territory with these top shelf predators, it is a very real consideration.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/22/2008 | Read more »
The African lion is considered king for a very good reason. Like any king, it is important that he protect and serve his people. Lions congregate together in what is called prides.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/21/2008 | Read more »
Last night while watching WWE Raw, I actually got a bit of a nostalgic feeling.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/18/2008 | Read more »
Today I received an email from a very kind faithful reader that wanted to know where I get my inspiration for my stories that I have posted on Associated Content.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/14/2008 | Read more »
Every fantasy season when it comes time to draft your fantasy baseball team, there are a handful of decisions that make or break your season. Drafting the right catcher can be one of the most important choices.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/14/2008 | Read more »
As my wife lay prone on the table nervous and shaking, I stood before her the pinnacle of manhood. I stood with the countenance of a Viking, the posture of an English gentleman, and the confidence of a peacock in a chicken's beauty contest.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/13/2008 | Read more »
The 2007 Super Bowl is in the books, and the NFL can put it down as one of the best in recent history. In a match up between the overwhelming favorites, the New England Patriots, and the fifth-seeded underdog New York Giants, the NFL had the stage set.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/3/2008 | Read more »
Why is it so hard for Atheists and Christians to discuss Christianity and what happens when we die? This article answers that very question, and helps to foster understanding between Christians and Atheists.
By Rodney Southern | Published 2/1/2008 | Read more »
The Mexican burrowing snake can be found in the Southern parts of Mexico and stretch all the way to Costa Rica. The Mexican burrowing snake is an incredible example of adaptation for survival.
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/29/2008 | Read more »
Sylvester Stallone has come out and admitted to taking HGH in Time Magazine. What message does this send to young America?
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/25/2008 | Read more »
There is something very spiritual and basic about the urge to help out someone in need. In the grand scheme of things, is it not what makes our species different?
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/23/2008 | Read more »
The death of Heath Ledger has sent reverberations throughout Hollywood and movie goers of America. Heath Ledger was an actor that always seemed to play the part that you related to in his movies.
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/23/2008 | Read more »
What is it that makes the perfect quarterback in today's NFL? Size does not guarantee success, though it certainly does not hurt. A rocket arm is only good if you can control where your rockets are going.
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
This is my first hand account of a military suicide I witnessed while serving my Country. Every American can learn an important lesson from the young man in the story known as Pvt. John.
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
For years now Peyton Manning has been the brother that all NFL fans talked about. While Peyton still is the only Manning with a Super Bowl ring, the younger brother that has been laying low in his shadow is finally stepping into the limelight.
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
The San Diego Chargers and LaDainian Tomlinson head into the AFC Championship game against the New England Patriots injured and beaten up at almost every single skilled offensive position.
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
Ryan Grant has come a long ways from his roots in Suffern, New York. Grant, a rookie who played his college ball at Notre Dame is now lining up behind the legendary Brett Favre, and heading to the NFC Championship game.
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
The mighty power that is the New England Patriots swagger into the the AFC Championship game of the 2007 NFL playoffs with a chip on their shoulders and a resume that cannot be denied.
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
Looking across the most popular search terms one has to notice any search about the upcoming movie Cloverfield is laden with spoilers. Why do we want to know?
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
Many Americans have a television in the bedroom, and it is killing their sex life. Here is why television can cripple your lovemaking.
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
In a world where Sanjaya Malakar dominated the news about American Idol last season, is it any wonder that American Idol success does not guarantee record sales?
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
Waking up to sip my morning coffee and trying to avoid the latest dirt slinging in the Democratic Party, I stumble across the biggest headline of the year. Thank God it is a very short year so far.
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
The recent group sighting of a UFO in Texas brought back a memory I have long tried to forget from my youth, and got me wondering about the phenomenon. Here is the first hand account of my experience with a UFO.
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
Walking to the drink machine and popping in a buck you can get your soft drink fix for the day, but are you doing harm to yourself? No doubt about it. How in the world will you ever quit? Here is your answers.
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/21/2008 | Read more »
In the midst of a panic or anxiety attack, the last thing you want is to read about long term solutions. You want to know how to stop them right now! Here are ten ways to help you out right away.
By Rodney Southern | Published 1/18/2008 | Read more »
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