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content of the day
Friday, September 29, 2006
Randy Smythe's Glacier Bay DVD was one of eBay's top sellers until his store abruptly closed last January. Eight months later, Randy posted the reasons behind his eBay departure in What is the E! True Hollywood Story About eBay's Former Top Seller Glacier Bay DVD?
Why is Smythe speaking now? His story has already grabbed the attention of BusinessWeek Online. View it here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/66123/what_is_the_e_true_hollywood_story.html Thursday, September 28, 2006
When Jason Lindhom wrote The Best Lost Theory You Haven't Heard Yet, season three was still months away. Now that the season debut is less than a week away, the spotlight is once again on this popular show.
Before tuning in to next week's season premier, check out Jason's theory and in-depth Lost analysis. He has an interesting spin, and might just help you better understand next week's episode. Not a Lost viewer? Check it out and you'll see what the fuss is about. View it here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/36387/the_best_lost_theory_you_havent_heard.html Wednesday, September 27, 2006
Paula Neal Mooney has quickly become a top-rated Content Producer since signing up with AC a little over a month ago. Yesterday Paula added to her growing collection of popular AC content with New to Associated Content? Raise Your Clout Index!
Paula's tips focus on writing, marketing, and other Insider secrets. View it here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/63832/new_to_associated_content_raise_your.html Tuesday, September 26, 2006
Mardi Gras may have some serious competition in the future. Tales of the Cocktail, a five day New Orleans annual event celebrating food and mixology, drew the largest crowd this summer.
Content Producer Patrick Buchanan traveled to the Big Easy to attend the 2006 event, and reflects on post-Katrina life and Tales' highlights in Tales of the Cocktail - Sippin' for the City. View it here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/62178/tales_of_the_cocktail_sippin_for_the.html Monday, September 25, 2006
Last month, former Major Leaguer Jim Bouton created the Vintage Base Ball Federation (VBBF).Content Producer Stephen Sullivan has been playing vintage baseball since 1994, and quipped about Bouton's league in Debunking the Vintage Base Ball Federation.
This Saturday, Stephen's article was mentioned by the Wall Street Journal. WSJ's Stephen Barbara wrote: Stephen Sullivan, a member of the Vintage Base Ball Association, recently published a scornful article on the VBBF for the Web site Associated Content. The cause of his discontent? Gloves. "The Vintage Base Ball Federation will be using gloves, gloves were not used in the 19th century and those who did use them were considered 'Unmanly." View it here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/56929/debunking_the_vintage_base_ball_federation.html Friday, September 22, 2006
The NBA season is right around the corner. Look no further than CP Brian McCormick for your hoops reading.
Brian is a California-based certified strength and conditioning specialist and basketball coach, and has been publishing with AC since April 2005. His latest article The Economics of Basketball Development explores the lack of financial support for youth programs in the US. View it here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/61177/the_economics_of_basketball_development.html Thursday, September 21, 2006
Search the term "parenting" on AC and you'll come across nearly 10,000 results of personal and professional advice tailored to moms and dads.
Content Producer Jeremy Still recently published content for the other half. He presents four simple steps to his parent-fooling strategy in Gaining Your Parent's Permission: A Guide for Teens. Jeremy writes "Yes, parents can make your life miserable, but when you learn to play their game, they can be cooler than P. Diddy." View it here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/63647/gaining_your_parents_permission_a_guide.html Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Graham, a British Content Producer and Intelligence Analyst in the Royal Air Force, analyzes public web trend data in eBay: More Bad News on Views.
Graham credits the recent decline in eBay's traffic to the poor quality of short duration listings, including scams. View it here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/63610/ebay_more_bad_news_on_views.html Tuesday, September 19, 2006
A new site rating feature sparked discussion in the AC forums and inspired Content Producer Michelle Devon to write Posting on Associated Content.
Michelle's popular article highlights the benefits of being a part of the AC community and includes tips for getting your content rated highly. View it here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/62778/posting_on_associated_content.html Monday, September 18, 2006
News spread quickly last week of an e-coli outbreak. Consumers were warned not to purchase bagged spinach after reports of more than fifty infections and one death in Wisconsin.
Content Producer S. Thompson warned of this danger weeks ago in Bagged Salad: E. Coli Threat. View it here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/52460/bagged_salad_e_coli_threat.html Friday, September 15, 2006
Looking for an Exact Quote for your article or research project, but don't know where to find it?
Look no further than Cary Stuart's video tutorial Use the Google Book Project for Quotes, Verses and More to learn about Google's free online tool. View it here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/video/471/use_the_google_book_project_for_quotes.html Thursday, September 14, 2006
Plan your weekends by searching AC's collection of Fall fairs and activities. Content Producers across the country are sharing their favorite annual outings.
May Monten writes about this season's top music, theatre, food events and more in The Great Big List of Annual Fall Festivals in San Francisco. View it here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/57410/the_great_big_list_of_annual_fall_festivals.html Wednesday, September 13, 2006
An estimated one out of every eight Americans practices yoga. From Bikram to Prenatal to Ashtanga and many styles in between, studios are sprouting up across the country to meet demand.
Professional yoga instructor Bonnie Sauer describes the health benefits of this exercise phenomenon in Why the Average Person Should Do Yoga. View it here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/51685/why_the_average_person_should_do_yoga.html Tuesday, September 12, 2006
AC Content Producers have the option of publishing content using an alias. Some of our favorite AC pen names include Tsu Dho Nimh, Hello Newman, and Jetlag Democracy.
If you're considering a pen name, check out Tsu's Pro and Cons of Writing Under a Pseudonym. View it here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/56805/pros_and_cons_of_writing_under_a_pseudonym.html Monday, September 11, 2006
Five years later, why are 9-11 conspiracy theories still persisting - even thriving? Learn more about the 9/11 Truth Movement and key Truthers in Nathan Comp's They Believe: 9/11 Truthers Spin Shadowy Conspiracy Theories.
View it here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/48319/they_believe_911_truthers_spin_shadowy.html Friday, September 08, 2006
If you've ever felt intimidated by a wine list, David Kaiser is here to help. David draws on his experience as a sommelier and gives expert wine-choosing advice in Wine List Secrets While Dining Out. Secrets range from What you should you do when you're handed a cork? to When should you select a vintage wine?
View it here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/21266/wine_list_secrets_while_dining_out.html Thursday, September 07, 2006
Every now and then we come across something on Associated Content that leaves us speechless.
Liz Copeland's Losing Ashleigh: A Parent's Experience with Child Loss is one of pieces. We thank Liz for sharing her loss on AC and connecting her experience to others in grief. View it here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/42013/losing_ashleigh_a_parents_experience.html Wednesday, September 06, 2006
Michigan-based James McGuire read Jehovah Witness Murder Fetish on AC and signed up to become a Content Producer to publish his own version of the truth.
In the year and a half that Associated Content has been in business, some of the most heated comments have been sparked by faith-based content- from Leaving the Mormon Church to Opus Dei in the United States, and everything in between. James adds his own religious zeal to the AC library with 50-Year Jehovah's Wintess Speaks Out. View it here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/58588/50year_jehovahs_witness_speaks_out.html Tuesday, September 05, 2006
The school year is upon us, and kids are hitting the web hard with homework assignments. With the ever-growing number of kid-friendly portals and other homework sites, how can parents choose the best one?
Content Producer Pam Gaulin is here to help. Pam has managed an online database for K-12 students and puts her knowledge to good use in Parents' Guide to Evaluating Search Engines for Kids. View it here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/49632/parents_guide_to_evaluating_search.html Friday, September 01, 2006
We know. You are an educated consumer. You would never fall for an advertisement of a free cruise. The rational side of your brain is too quick to be deceived by such a gimmick. Still, at least an ounce of curiosity lingers. Is it true? Can you really get a free cruise? Content Producer S du Plessis conducted an experiment and is here to tell you “no” in There is No Such Thing as a Free Cruise.
Read about his findings here: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/52912/there_is_no_such_thing_as_a_free_cruise.html |
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