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John Sammon has 20 years experience in newspaper, magazine and web writing including business, education, personality profiles, interviews, celebrity interviews (Clint Eastwood), historical pieces, investigative and crime. He was selected as "Most Valuable Reporter" for California's oldest continually operated newspaper, and did investigative pieces that led to government reforms, for example, a school district doing its first-ever financial audit, and a Nevada state roll-back in home heating oil prices for fixed-income senior citizens who depended on it.
He is the author of articles that appeared in national publications like USA Today, and is the author of three novels. He is also a website columnist and humor writer, magazine writer, script writer, as well as a standup comic and Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) actor.
He is a freelance reporter for the Monterey Herald and Santa Cruz Sentinel newspapers, and wrote a veterinary/pet care column that was self-syndicated in eight California newspapers.
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He is the author of articles that appeared in national publications like USA Today, and is the author of three novels. He is also a website columnist and humor writer, magazine writer, script writer, as well as a standup comic and Screen Actor's Guild (SAG) actor.
He is a freelance reporter for the Monterey Herald and Santa Cruz Sentinel newspapers, and wrote a veterinary/pet care column that was self-syndicated in eight California newspapers.
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I'm Mista' FyedHere is a misunderstanding in the spirit of Abbott & Costello's classic Who's on First Sketch. -
Who Picks Military Names?Some of the titles given to military operations make you wonder. -
Slobs Take OverWe are lving in the era of the slob. Take an airline flight. You'll see. -
Run-Down on CandidatesHere are bios of the potential GOP front-runners for 2012 -
I Made YouA private conversation between Barack Obama and Hosni Mubarak of Egypt. -
Dick Cheney, Love Me, Kiss My GunThis is a tribute to Dick Cheney. -
10 Reasons Why Conservatives Seldom Serve in the MilitaryConservatives generally avoid military service like the plague. -
Predictions for 2011Here are some predictions for 2011 that show that as fast as things seem to change, they often don't change at all. -
Cloning, the Pros and ConsWhat are the pros and cons of cloning? -
Bigorexia is Big TroubleBigorexia is the compulsion to be big, the opposite of anorexia. -
Barbara Boxer Secret MomentThis was a private moment between Boxer and her confidants. -
Does Phone Sex Qualify as a Date?Whether phone sex qualifies as a date depends on how you say it. -
American Greatness a Result of Possessivism, Anti-ChristianityAmericans like to think they are the greatest. But are we as great as we think we are? -
I'm a Russian JewI'm writing comic material for Sasha King whether he likes it or not. -
The Amazing Adventures of Sam and GoogieSam and Googie are pals through thick and thin. -
The Pros and Cons of Human Spontaneous CombustionWhat are the reasons for this phenomenon, and what are the pros and cons?
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Racists Can Switch WordsThe use of these words instead of the old racist ones can smooth relations so we can all get along.
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Foolish AmericansWhat happens when you let two un-won wars drag on and a third war breaks out?
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Scrooge was a RepublicanScrooge wasn't a bad guy at all, but an American right-wing frugal hero.
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Wikileaks Shows America is Not a DemocracyThe part of governing the general public knows about is like the tip of an iceberg.
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Obama, G2 and MistakesObama should have made joblessness priority #1.
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China BoomThe idea of having a dictatorship as a friend is a dangerous delusion.
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The Theory of Birdie Num Num WomenThere is scientific proof women are descended from birdlife
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Martial ArtsWhere did people get the idea that martial arts is a civilized activity?
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Why Pro Ana People Hate My ViewpointI believe anorexia is not a physical disease like cancer, but a compulsive self-destructive psychological act.
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Pro AnaWebsites that promote starving are common on the web and aren't regulated.
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Pros and Cons of Astro ProjectionYou too can be a split double with astro projection.
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Christmas MysteryHow does a German fat man on your roof figure in the holiday observance of Christmas?
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Why Adam's Apples?Men have big Adam's Apples and women don't.
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Toyota Recall, Reasons ForToyota got too successful and like American makers before them let success go to their heads.
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Little LuluThey've made everything else into a film. Why not Little Lulu?
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Pros and Cons of Brain FingerprintingCan reading the brain bring terrorists to justice?
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Female LogicLosing car keys is just an example of illlogic.
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Pros and Cons of Hip HopHip Hop dance is seen as freedom of expression to some, baffling to older folks.
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Pros and Cons of Genetic EngineeringWhat are the pros and cons of genetic engineering?
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Liz and I on General HospitalI developed an admiration for the ability of the soap actors to read dialog and make it realistic. This was the first episode for Thaao Penghlis and he was a little nervous.
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I'm Not a NarcissistA narcissist is someone who only thinks of themself. Occasionally I think about other people.
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I Invented the SkateboardThe skateboard came about because of a desire to copy beach party surfing movies.
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Flow ChartI decided that using logic we could iron out our differences. No such luck.
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The Pros and Cons of String TheoryYou'll be able to turn yourself into pure vapor.
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Lick Towns Around the USLick towns can be found everywhere. My buddy Jonathan has been to some of them and he ponders about them here.
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I Am the World's Largest Albino PigmyPigmies haven't been given a fair deal until my leadership.
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My Daughter and IGetting along with a teenage daughter requires some patience.
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How to Stage a Menage a Trois when You're ShyYou too can be popular.
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My Role in the Movie "It Lives Again"It lives Again was made because the first film It's Alive was financially successful. That's why sequels are made in Hollywood.
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Waste WordsThere are words no one uses and words that have double meanings and words that mean the same thing.
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The Truth About HoneyThere's more to honey than just the bees.
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Misuse of the Word "Fight"Politicians and cancer patients use the word "fight" to give themselves the psychological allusion that they are in control of a situation when in fact they're not.
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Bring Back the ButtsWas the producer of the Little Rascals a pervert with a butt fetish?
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Pros and Cons of Un-Erectile DysfuntionalIf you have lustful thoughts over 90 percent of the time, you could have a problem. What are the ramifications?
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Astro Projection SexTo do this you simply relax and imagine all the possibilities.
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Acting with Logan Ramsey in the Chicago Conspiracy TrialThe Chicago Conspiracy Trial was an enactment of the real trial of seven anti-Vietnam War activists accused of plotting a riot at the Democratic National Convention in 1968. The play had a cast of wonderful actors and was a smash hit.
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Is God White?Is God a white-looking-like-man? It is cause for thought. What do you think?
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Viva Las VegasLas Vegas has many things to offer the Chamber of Commerce doesn't mention.
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Tiger is Victim of Flynn Chaplin Kennedy SyndromeWhen other celebrities cheat on their wives, nobody cares. Why Tiger?
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Why God Bless America?If God blesses America, what about the other countries of the world?
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Lindsay Lohan Subconscious InterviewThe first nude nun will give way to the first all-singing musical about the Manson Family.
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Withdraw John Wayne's MedalCongress gave John Wayne a medal for being a movie star. It should be withdrawn.
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Tiger Woods, Why?What's all the fuss about Tiger Woods? He cheated on his wife. So did Bill Clinton, and plenty of people still like him.
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Get Outta' Here!Anti-social behavior is a bad habit that is difficult for some to overcome until they see the light.
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You Too Can Be a Radio TV DemagogueYou can be a radio television fanatic spreading hatred and intolerance if you follow my easy-to-follow steps.
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The Battle of the FlagsThe weapon in this photo is clearly not an American make.
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The Face of HateThis photo clearly shows why to this day the world has a problem with North Korea.
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Captain SixtiesThe sixties had the greatist music and the best hot dogs and baseball teams where you knew the players names because they were the same players year after year and the best TV shows and everything else.
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Golden Gate GripesSan Francisco is like a lot of big cities. You often get more than you bargained for when you go there.
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New SportsLet's invent some new sports to be relevant to what's happening today.
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North Korean Propaganda LeafletTo a North Korean soldier, loss of face is devastating. In the propaganda war that still continues to this day, there are no rules.
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Mounted HeadsGeorge Bush and Stormin' Norman evidently have the money and free time to hunt exotic animals on the Endangered Species List.
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Why Golf?Golf is silly. You hit a little white ball toward a hole in the ground again and again.
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Why Santa Hats?Wearing Santa hats didn't exist in 1955. This is a new fad because people are starved to attract attention to themselves in the supermarket.
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Wikipedia, I Must Make ItWikipedia is the dividing line between who is notable and who is not.
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A Woman President?It's time for the first American woman president. Women as a general rule are more honest than men.
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The Theory of Quantum Metaphysical Cognitive EllipsisIonized particles with positive and negative charges are able to project objects through a time and space warp.
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I Did it to ChristmasChristmas puts great stress on people, fnancial and emotional. Here's a few tips on how to lessen the strain.
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Thanksgiving Good and BadThanksgiving is among the most American of holidays and involves pigging out on a steroid-fed turkey.
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Not Me This HalloweenLast year the last time I did Halloween it was a disaster. Not this time.
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Low Self-EsteemAre you the kind of person who would take a self-esteem session but don't feel worthy enough to attend? Here are a few tips.
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Toyota Too ToughMy Toyota has 350,000 miles on it and still going strong. Try and do that with an American car.
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First DateWhen I went on my first date I was as nervous as could be. I couldn't get my tongue to talk.
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Captain MuppieWhere have all the weird kiddie show hosts gone. I'll volunteer to be one.
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Shrinkage! Shrinkage!Is my male organ shrinking along with the rest of me? Am I turning into Tom Thumb?
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Impact of MarijuanaMarijuana is used as a drug to get high by most users.
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Pot SpeakeasyPot peddlers are trying to sell the stuff under the guise of medicine.
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Why Fingernails?Fingernails serve no logical purpose.
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Saudi AmericaWe should occupy Saudi Arabia and make it an American colony. Think of the oil, the sand and sunshine. It could be a brand new retirement community for boomers.
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Are You a He-Man?Being a he-man usually boils down to the ability to beat someone up.
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What Does a Woman Want from a Man?Women want more in a man than just a boyish grin.
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What Does a Man Want from a Woman?I want a woman who will share my soul.
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DaughterWhen you take on children your life changes forever.
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Primer on World ReligionsDifferences between religions are largely a result of different interpretations by man.
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Oh No, Not That!Government officials are horrified at the leaks of formerly secret documents that might allow the American people to see what's happening in the war.
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You Should KnowHere's a different take on the Abbott & Costello Who's on First What's on Second routine, only set in a travel office.
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10 Reasons Why Christmas is RidiculousChristmas has a number of fallacies and illogical inconsistencies about it that make it a silly holiday.
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See You in the CaveSlang idioms are for slang idiots.
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Slacks and PursesMen wear clothes until they rot off. Women keep purses with relics of the distant past in them.
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Human Transferal RefractionHuman Transferal Refraction. This stuff is way out there. Cosmic.
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Are You a Floot, or a Nooter?Have you been to a Swedish porn movie?
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Pros and Cons of SchizophreniaSchizophrenia has good and bad things about it.
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Michael Jackson was a Sign of TimesMichael Jackson was symbolic of a deeper problem.
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Why Testicles?Testicles have always been a puzzle to me and they follow me wherever I go.
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My Role in the 1978 Movie DeathsportThe movie combined the cheap B-grade attributes of sci fi and motorcycle racing.
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The Wasilla HillbilliesShe's gonna run again.
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Sammon SemenAll you need to do is shoot into space little cotainers of your sperm and wait for aliens to pick up on them.
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What is a Winner or Loser?Most people consider winning or losing simply the attainment of money and things.
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Use of Pajamas?Why would anyone wear pajamas? And why do we all have to dress the same?
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Why Ow?Ow was a word formed back in the mists of time when men were men.
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Poker DreckPoker is a game that only takes a few cheap-shot tricks to master. These are so blatant nobody will accuse you of doing them.
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Vile VialsGive your vicious boss something he will remember. A personal keepsake all your own.
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Auto Erotic StimulationUse of tactile stimulation can erase wrinkle lines not to mention fire up your sex life.
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Dueling Non SequitursThe non sequitur is a language bizarro in which the person speaking alludes to something as a ridiculous figure of speech that has nothing to do with the point being made. People often do this without thinking.
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A Fiery Cylindrical VortexThere is an unknown race of space explorers due to impact us soon.
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Call Me LaterTwo men have a little miscommunication.
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The Philosophy of Naaa-YuckDon't appear to be lower on the scale of evolution by doing any of these things.
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Peace with Honor for Afghanistan?Peace with Honor was a way to exit a nasty un-winnable war by making it seem that we hadn't lost, but had achieved something in between winning and losing.
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A Man Needs a HobbyWe all need some ways to feel appreciated. Here's some tips how you can and have fun too.
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Swammy AdviceThis is where letter writers seek wisdom for their troubled lives.
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Sarah Palin Subconscious InterviewThis interview with Sarah Palin was conducted without her knowledge.
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Snail SlimeThe slime from snails can give you the most velvet skin you ever had. I'm hooked on them.
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Word "Platonic" Swings the Other WayTwo ancient Greeks who had sweet feelings for each other changed the course of world history.
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Can I Be Frank?Interplay between a boss and the employee he has to terminate.
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Men Are Going ExtinctOver the centuries men are evolving with fewer manly chromosomes. The end is in sight.
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Interview with Clint EastwoodClint Eastwood granted a rare interview in which he talked about his early life, the challenges of land development, and his love for the game of golf.
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End the British MonarchyDoes the wearing of a crown have any relevance today? I think bloody not.
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How to Spot a Transvestite CougarCougars used to be wild cats, but are now considered wild women after younger men. But you don't have to be a woman to be a cougar.
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Bathroom PalatialPlease don't foul my Greek temple with your disgusting needs.
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Diary ComplaintsYou can learn a lot about yourself by reading your wife's diary.
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Aliens of the TranisiucAliens from outer space are invading earth by blending in among us as salesmen.
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Huge Muscles and Bulging PantsMen act the way they do often out of paranoia, and since our government is run by mostly men, the government acts that way too.
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5 Sexual Positions You May Not Have Thought OfI've come up with new unique ways you can experience "ya-haa!"
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10 Reasons Why Republicans Are Close-MindedThe Republican Party has become an extreme party because they view anyone who disagrees with them to be a disloyal American.
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Germans Were the Best Soldiers of World War IIEven though the Germans lost, they fought against more enemies than Allied soldiers.
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John Lennon: Apostle of Peace or Violent Man?John Lennon who sang "give peace a chance," had a volcanic temper he found hard to control. He may have killed from one to three people.
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Space Collecting Has Broad AppealCollecting items connected to the Space Program can be rewarding because of the sheer numbers of people interested in the history. There are a large number of available artifacts to be had.
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How to Collect Antique ToysLook for toys representing figures or themes that have branded themselves in the public mind. The more famous the better.
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Antique Frames Mirror Public TastesTo collect a valuable antique frame condition and rarity are everything.
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Tiffany, the Magic Name for CollectorsTiffany, a name identified with opulence and elegance, made a wide range of collectible antiques, some priced reasonably, others extreme high-end.
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Consider Costume Jewelry in Changed MarketCostume jewelry may be the best investment because you can get started for just a few dollars.
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Antiques Modern & OldModernist collectibles are often reasonably priced and feature a wide selection of possibilities. Key to value is who designed it?
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Consider Art the Lottery of AntiquingWorks of art routinely command the highest values among antiques. There are legions of artists you've never heard of whose works fetch high prices.
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If It's a Famous Name Brand and Real, Snap it UpIf you come across an antique with the name of a company you can recognize, and it's affordable and a real antique, consider buying it. Such items are often worth a lot of money.
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Insider Tip: Collect Vietnam War MemorabiliaThe Vietnam War ended 45 years ago and collectibles associated with the conflict can still be had for reasonable prices.
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What is Folk Art and Where to Find It?Folk art is a weathervane, a trade sign, a game board, almost anything that served a decorative and functional purpose.
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How to Find Antique Meerschaum PipesMeerschaum pipes were carved out of rare clay in a variety of shapes and visual scenes depicting everything from figures of mythology to famous battles in history.
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How to Choose a Pet CatCats come in almost as manay colors as the rainbow, but finding the right for you means starting with the question, mixed or purebred?
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Mechanical Banks, the Gold Mine of CollectingChildren's metal toy banks made in the 19th and early 20th centuries are hot collectors items because of their worth and market stability.
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Why and How to Collect AntiquesAntique collecting is a rewarding hobby that can make you some serious cash if you know what to look for. All you need is a little knowledge of an item's potential worth and its genuineness.
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Eight Warning Signs It's Time to Quit Your JobA bad job can makek you bitter as well as ill. Here are clear warning signs based on real incidents that you can watch out for.
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How to Do Standup Comedy If You Never HaveComedy is simply portraying the truth in a way people find funny.
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How to Set a Record Doing PushupsDo more pushups than you thought you could ever do by putting my plan into practice. It's simple. Just do sets of fives.
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How to Housebreak Your PuppyHousebreaking a dog, especially a puppy, requires the simple understanding that a dog needs to learn where and when to go to the bathroom. Your job is to explain to the pup where his special potty spot is.
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Teach Your Cat a Few TricksTeaching a cat to sit and stay is like teaching a dog, with subtle differences, but still includes praise and reward for the performance of the behavior.
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Do You Understand Your Cat?Watch your cat's ears, eyes, whiskers and tail for signs how the cat is feeling, and how he regards you.
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Teach Your Dog to Mail a Letter and Take Out the TrashYou can easily teach your dog by rewarding him to do a few simple household chores that will develop a closer bond between the two of you.
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Curing the Barking DogA dog who barks too much is either bored or frustrated and can be cured of this habit by a simple change of yard or a distraction.
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Curing the I'm Lovin' Ya' Jumpy DogYou can cure your dog from playfully jumping all over visiting guests by exercises that reinforce the desired behavior.
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Teach Your Dog to Sit and StayTeaching your dog a few simple commands cements a bond between you and results in a happier, better-behaved pet.
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Does Your Dog Respect You?Here are some tips on how to gain the admiration and cooperation of your dog by being involved, fair and above all, deserving of respect.
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Have a Second Freelance Egg in Your Job BasketIf you've been fired or laid off and you've been selling freelance writing in your spare time, you are technically not unemployed. This can be a valuable card to play during economic hard times.
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How to Become God in 5 Easy LessonsYou too can become a deity with my simple plan.