Tim Skillern
I am the director of news-editorial for Yahoo! Contributor Network on Yahoo! News. Before that, I was a videographer, copy editor and/or sportswriter for the Rocky Mountain News, the Boulder Daily Camera and the Austin American-Statesman. Long before that, I was a generalized peon at the Wendy s on Union Boulevard in Lakewood, Colo.
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Memorial Day in Their Words: Reflections from Veterans, Servicemembers and Their FamiliesYahoo! News asked veterans, current servicemembers and their families to share their brief ruminations on Memorial Day -- what it means to them and how they're impacted. Here are their thoughts, in their words.
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Voters on Joe Biden: Should He Stay or Go?Yahoo! News asked readers to briefly state the case for why President Obama should -- or shouldn't -- keep Joe Biden as his running mate. And if not Biden, who? Here's a sampling from Tuesday.Also published on:
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Readers' Photos of the Solar EclipseYahoo! News asked readers to snap photos of Sunday’s eclipse. From China to the West Coast to the Great Plains, here’s a sampling of their work.
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Best Stargazing Spots in the United StatesA lucky 6.6 million Americans, says Space.com, live in the path of this weekend’s annular eclipse, which means they’ll boast the best glimpses of the sun’s corona.
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Readers Remember Maurice Sendak, 'Where the Wild Things Are' and MoreMaurice Sendak fans shared this morning their most vivid memories of reading Sendak, and how his work molded their lives and is passed onto their children. Below are a few excerpts from readers' appreciations that were published on Yahoo! News.Also published on:
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Osama Bin Laden's Death and the Election: How Voters See ItA year after Osama bin Laden’s death, the focus isn’t on its international implications or revised terrorism strategy. It’s on politics and how voters might perceive Barack Obama or Mitt Romney vis-à-vis the demise of Terrorist No. 1.
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Afghan Abuse Photos: Military Veterans' TakesYahoo! News asked veterans of different conflicts and branches to weigh in. Some wrote that they had seen eerily similar situations during their tours. Here’s a sampling of their thoughts.
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Republican Voter Reaction: Santorum Suspends CampaignSad. Relieved. Dismayed. Worried. Proud. Those are some of the sentiments Rick Santorum supporters used Tuesday to describe the news that the second-place candidate would suspend his campaign.
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Wisconsin, Maryland Voters Still Mixed on GOP NomineeOn Tuesday, GOP voters will cast ballots for last time until April 24, starting a 21-day stretch that will provide Republicans with plenty of time to consider whether Mitt Romney is cementing his case as the “inevitable” candidate.
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Should Newt Gingrich Give Up? His Supporters DebateRepublican voters who back the third-place candidate -- the one-time but short-lived GOP frontrunner -- are torn about his campaign’s announcement that he’s cutting staff but remaining in the race.
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Is the Individual Mandate Fair or Constitutional? Readers Weigh InThe individual mandate is at the heart of the debate. And at the heart of health care are individuals. So we asked them: Do you support the individual mandate? Is it constitutional? Is it fair? Is it expensive? Below is a sampling of what they wrote.
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What Issues Swayed Alabama, Mississippi Voters?Social Security? Jobs? Afghanistan? Just plain beating Barack Obama in November? What is the one single issue that is swaying some voters?
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Share Your Super Tuesday Stories, Opinions and PhotosVoters in 10 Super Tuesday states will help decide which GOP presidential hopeful inches closer to the party’s nomination. Meanwhile, outside the voting booth, Yahoo! News is asking you to weigh in, too – by using your voice instead of the ballot box.
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Super Tuesday GOP Voters: Back Romney or Stick to PrinciplesDo Mitt Romney’s twin victories in Michigan and Arizona solidify GOP voters’ choices heading into Super Tuesday – the March 6 primary juggernaut that features 10 state contests?
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Naughty or Nice, Politicians Could Use a Few Christmas GiftsChristmas comes but once a year. Thankfully, for some voters, presidential elections are much less frequent. Still, as we’re mere days from the Jan. 3 Iowa caucus, our nation’s leaders could use a few valuable Christmas presents -- now more than ever.Also published on:
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Iowa Caucus Voters: No Clear FavoriteAsk Iowa voters about their favorite Republican presidential candidate – just one month from the Jan. 3 caucus – and you’ll hear many say they haven’t made up their minds.
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World AIDS Day: First-Person Experiences from HIV/AIDS CaregiversDec. 1 is World AIDS Day. Writers from Yahoo! Contributor Network who have cared for HIV/AIDS patients shared their thoughts about the disease, its victims and the continuing struggles against the pandemic. Below are some excerpts from their submissions.
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Eagles Among Turkeys: Politicians to Be Thankful ForYahoo! News asked voters across the country what politicians they’re thankful for this holiday season.
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A Year from 2012 Election, American Job-Seekers See Stagnancy, HopeThere are countless variations on the same theme: Zero luck in finding employment. Plenty of low-pay part-time work, but little hope for full-time gigs. Lots of jobs – just not in a job-seeker’s once-burgeoning field.
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Afghanistan Stories: Perspectives on War's True CostsYahoo! News asked readers and contributors, especially those directly affected by Afghanistan, to share their first-person perspectives. Here are some stories we’ve highlighted. -
Readers' Stories: How September 11 Changed UsHow did September 11 change you? That's the question Yahoo! is asking its contributors and readers as we approach the 10 years since the attacks on America.Also published on: -
Obama's Jobs Speech: What Americans Want to HearWhile jobless numbers illustrate the unemployment story, it's everyday Americans who put a human face on the statistics. Yahoo! News asked them: What should Obama talk about in his jobs speech to Congress?
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Obama's Jobs Speech: What Americans Want to HearJobless numbers illustrate one side of the story, but it's everyday Americans who put a human face to statistics. To get an idea of how they are coping with listless job market, Yahoo! News asked them: What should Obama talk about in his jobs speech to Congress?
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Share Your Story: How Has Sept. 11 Changed New York?Yahoo! is asking New York residents how Sept. 11 affected them and their perspective on the city: How were they changed personally? How has the city transformed? How is life different for residents of the city that never sleeps?
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'Scariest 30 Seconds of My Life' and Other Readers' Earthquake StoriesYahoo! News asked readers and members of the Yahoo! Contributor Network to write about their first-person experiences with the quake. A few are excerpted here. To share your story, sign up with the Yahoo! Contributor Network.
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Would You Re-Elect Your Representatives? Voters Are MixedIn spite of political bickering, giant triple-digit plummets in the markets and a roiled American constituency, it's not necessarily President Barack Obama who's getting hammered at the polls. It's Congress.
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Readers' Stories: Thank You, Space Shuttle, and FarewellAs the space shuttle program ends, we asked readers, contributors and NASA veterans to share their memories.Also published on: -
AIDS at 30: First-Person Experiences from HIV/AIDS CaregiversYahoo! Contributor Network writers who have cared for HIV/AIDS patients share their thoughts about the disease, its victims and the continuing struggles against the pandemic.Also published on:
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$5 gas? What would Americans do?Americans are feeling the pinch at the pump, and some fear the days of $5 gas will arrive soon.
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Viewers Share Favorite Royal Wedding MomentsCountless viewers watched Friday's royal wedding of Prince William to Catherine Middleton. We asked royal wedding enthusiasts and casual observers for their quick-hit reactions: What were their favorite moments?Also published on: -
Royal wedding viewing parties across the United StatesCan't afford that last-minute flight to London for Friday's royal wedding? Don't feel like watching William and Kate tie the knot via lonely webcast? Or, do you merely fancy a party '" no matter the occasion?
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Recession turns more American workers to the WebMore Americans are relying on the Web to weather rough patches in the still-downturn economy. At the Yahoo! Contributor Network, we asked readers and contributors to share their stories.Also published on:
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Stories of Contributors' Civil War AncestorsApril 12 marks the 150th anniversary of the Confederacy's attack on Fort Sumter that triggered the start of the U.S. Civil War. At the Yahoo! Contributor Network, we asked readers and contributors to write short pieces about their Civil War ancestors.Also published on: -
Royal Wedding RoundupFrom the costs of William and Kate's nuptials to royal weddings throughout history, here's an ongoing wrap of content written by Yahoo! Contributor Network writers about the upcoming wedding.
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2010 Denver Zombie Crawl PhotosA record-breaking number of Denver-area resident crawled and groped their way through the streets of Denver in October. Here are some photos. -
2010 AC Election ContentAssociated Content Contributors were once again instrumental in providing in-depth election coverage from all corners of the country. Here's a sampling. -
Pick Your 2010 NCAA Bracket with Smart-Aleck Turtles and Al BundyHow should you pick your 2010 NCAA bracket? Here are six obvious -- but often overlooked -- methods. -
How to Choose Images, Photos and Pictures for Associated ContentThis tutorial explains how Associated Content "crops" images for display on articles and category fronts. -
How Do I Claim an Assignment at Associated Content?This four- or five-step process shows you how to claim an assignment at Associated Content. -
Avoid Keyword Problems and Awkward Writing in News StoriesWhen your Associated Content news story lands at the top of search results, it's likely to be seen by thousands of readers. That's why it's important we publish quality content. -
Denver Tornado Sirens, June 14Sound from Denver tornado sirens on June 14, 2009. -
Eating at Tom's in Denver, March 4Eating at Tom's Home Cookin' in north Denver can take more than an hour, but it can be captured in 12 seconds. -
Ping Pong Rally from the Paddle's PerspectiveHere is a first-person perspective from my ping pong paddle using a Flip Mino video camera. That's Tom on the opposite side. -
Selection Sunday 2009: NCAA Tournament Brackets and SeedsOn Selection Sunday 2009, Louisville, Pittsburgh, Memphis and North Carolina nabbed No. 1 seeds on the 2009 NCAA tournament bracket following tumultuous conference battles that knocked likely No. 1 seeds around.
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Text of President Barack Obama's Inaugural AddressFrom the Associated Press, the text of President Barack Obama's inaugural address on Tuesday, as prepared for delivery.
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Mike Shanahan Fired by Denver BroncosThe Denver Broncos on Tuesday fired longtime coach Mike Shanahan following an 8-8 season in which the Broncos blew a three-game lead and missed the playoffs.
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AC's 2008 Homepage Election CoverageNine Content Producers led AC's homepage election coverage, writing in 10 shifts from early Tuesday morning through late Wednesday evening about the 2008 presidential election and major state ballot issues.
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How to Edit Display Only News SubmissionsThis simple seven-step process should eliminate any confusion when you edit a Display Only news submission.
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2008 Electoral Map PredictionsNavigating the 2008 presidential election and electoral map offers differing views, predictions and outcomes. Comparing 2004 with 2008 is telling.
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News Town Hall from Sept. 17, 2008Here is a near replication of the June 18, 2008, Town Hall.
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How to Use AC's Linking ToolHere is a quick and rather rough outline on how to use AC's linking tool in Firefox 2. It's similar in other browsers.
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Full Text of Barack Obama's SpeechHere is the full text of Senator Barack Obama's speech Thursday night at the Democratic National Convention.
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Obama Supporters Filling Invesco70,000 strong are heading to Invesco Field at Mile High Stadium on foot and bicycle this evening in Denver.
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Barack Obama Look-Alike Joins RallyAbout 300 people marched to Denver's Lincoln Park on Thursday to rally for immigration reform.
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DNC Photos at Civic Center ParkProtestors and businesses advertised their views and wares at Civic Center Park on Sunday, Aug. 24.
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DNC Stories, Photos, Videos from Associated ContentHere is a collection of DNC stories, videos and photo slide shows from Content Producers and delegates covering the 2008 Denver convention for Associated Content.
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Report: Joe Biden is Barack Obama's Vice Presidential Running MateDelaware Sen. Joe Biden has been chosen as the Democratic Party's vice presidential running mate. Speculation had focused on Biden, who unsuccessfully ran for the Democratic nomination, for more than a week.
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News Town Hall from June 18, 2008Here is a near replication of the June 18, 2008, Town Hall.
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Tim Russert Dies at 58Tim Russert, the longtime host of NBC's "Meet the Press," died of an apparent heart attack, his family said, according to various media reports.
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Ultimate Call for Content Winner and Runners-UpOut of nearly 1,000 submissions, Rodney Southern's story about survival skills for the American upper-middle class was picked as the winner of Associated Content's Ultimate Call for Content contest.
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Rodney Southern Wins Ultimate Call For ContentCapturing 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.
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Kickball Game This SundayKickball Game this Sunday. Bring your cleats.
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The Ultimate Call for Content ContestEvery day, Content Producers at Associated Content have the opportunity to go beyond their own choice of what to publish and pick up one of our many Calls for Content. Today, they can claim a call that's their chance at $5,000.
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John Edwards Endorses Barack ObamaFormer Democratic presidential candidate John Edwards has endorsed front-runner Barack Obama.
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AC Live: Pennsylvania PrimaryFour AC Content Producers blogged about the Pennsylvania Primary starting Monday and continued into the late hours on Tuesday.
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Content Producers Remember Martin Luther King's AssassinationSome AC Content Producers remember April 4, 1968, with alarming clarity: the tension, anger, rioting and the assassination of Martin Luther King. Here are nine accounts from CPs who ranged in age from nine to 20.
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Movies Opening Super Bowl WeekendFor those not in the mood for another Super Bowl Sunday, movie theaters across the country can supply plenty of high-brow and brain-dead entertainment.
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Associated Content Reveals 2007 People's Media AwardsAssociated Content, the leading online platform for people who want to create content, named the winners of its 2007 People's Media Awards, distributing cash prizes and recognition to some of Associated Content's highest-performing Content Producers.
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Heath Ledger Found Dead, New York Police SayActor Heath Ledger has been found dead in his apartment, according to the New York Police Department and several news organizations, including CNN and the Associated Press.
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Associated Content Launches Site RedesignJust in time for the start of a new year, Associated Content unveiled a new look across its site on January 3, 2008, highlighting a cleaner design and more dynamic content display.
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2008 NFL First Round Draft OrderHere is a tentative look at the order of the 2008 NFL draft.
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List of Rumored Baseball Players on Mitchell ReportIn what might be the most-circulated e-mail of the year, the names of dozens of baseball players suspected of steroid use are moving from inbox to inbox on Thursday.
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A Holiday Lights Guide, Coast to CoastIt'd take Santa-like endurance to visit dozens of holiday light displays in every corner of America. We've got Santa one better.
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Oprah's 2007 List of Her Favorite ThingsHere is a list of Oprah's 2007 Favorite Things that she talked about on her show on Tuesday.
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Analysis: One Year Before the 2008 Presidential ElectionWhat can Ron Paul teach Rudy Giuliani about the 2008 presidential race? GOP frontrunners should pay more attention to the fringe candidates.
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Release Genarlow Wilson from Prison, Court SaysGenarlow Wilson, a Georgia teenager who was convicted of aggravated child molestation for consensual oral sex with a 15-year-old girl, will be released from prison, the state's Supreme Court ordered Friday in a 4-3 decision.
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Colorado Rockies World Series Tickets Only Available at ColoradoRockies.comRockies fans waiting since 1993 for a trip to the World Series will need to wait a bit longer -- until next Monday, Oct. 22 -- when World Series tickets will go on sale.
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Eva Longoria Sex Tape? More Likely a HoaxIs there an Eva Longoria sex tape on the Web? Photos and videos showing celebrities in compromising positions particularly without clothes are just about as scorching a topic on the Internet as it gets.
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Smashburger is GoodI was skeptical about Smashburger, a relatively new burger joint in Denver. In part, this is due to its location: Smashburger is in Glendale, commonly referred to as the Armpit of Denver. And online reviews of Smashburger didn't beg me to brave it, either.
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An Interview with Andrew Keen, Author of The Cult of the AmateurAuthor Andrew Keen says amateurs can't write whatever they want - especially on topics like Iraq - because their facts, expertise and judgment are suspect.
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Colorado State Capitol Staffer Recounts Fatal Shooting Outside Governor's OfficeAn employee in Colorado Gov. Bill Ritter's office heard six gun shots Monday afternoon after a man entered the State Capitol, waved a gun and said, "I am the emperor and I'm here to take over state government."
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Media Outlets Have a Different Take on Bush's Meeting with Putin in MaineThe BBC, the Associated Press, Reuters, USA Today and Al Jazeera covered the summit in Maine in slightly different ways.
