This time I created 20 posts based on the latest upward-trending Google keywords, and put in even less effort to make them anything but cursory. In addition, I slapped AdSense ads above and below the posts to see if I could catch any of the visitors on the way out.

Though I’m choosing these keywords at random from Google’s list of trends, last time I happened to pick a topic with legs (as it were), “Amanda Knox”. Though the web was full of info about this young woman, my post of pics was enough to triple my traffic. And as new developments occurred in her murder trial, my inane post returned to the top slot in my traffic reports.

This time I didn’t have that golden combination of sex and death working for me. Most of the hot keywords were pretty mundane, with the possible exception of the gay porn-star cat burglar, and the obligatory “Tiger Woods Affair photos” post, which continued to be popular even after the photos themselves disappeared. Perhaps if I could have been bothered to host them myself, this would have been a bit more popular.

In any case, I struck gold nonetheless. Unpredictably, this recipe for “Crack Pie” has proved unbelievably popular, generating about 8000 visitors in two days. As I write this at 5:00 pm on Thursday, Google Analytics says I’ve has over 6500 visitors so far today alone. The post has also been linked to by several prominent sites, which will no doubt increase my profile immensely in terms of Google. In fact, I’ve already seen my rankings improve for my primary keywords, thanks to this ridiculous little exercise.

As for the ads, only 1-2% of visitors actually click on them, which isn’t spectacular. However, with every day that goes by, my time putting together the posts becomes more profitable. Right now that time may have netted $10 – 15/hour, but by tomorrow that could be $20 or $25. By next year, who knows?

So should I do it again? That’s something to think about. It’s certainly not making the internet a better place, but I’m not sure that’s my job.

Nobody dreams of growing up to run a junkyard…

Tiger Woods Affair Photos

Tiger Woods Affair Photos

Here are complete list of alleged mistresses of Tiger Woods with their photos:

Rachel Uchitel	Jaimee Grubbs	Kalika Moquin
Jamie Jungers	Mindy Lawton	Cori Rist
Holly Sampson	Julie Postle	Unidentified Mistress No. 9
Unidentified Mistress No. 10	Veronica Siwik-Daniels a.k.a Joslyn James

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Big Ten Expansion?

Commissioner Jim Delany is not the only person within the Big Ten who supports expansion, Penn State coach Joe Paterno has come out in favor of adding an extra team as well. Wisconsin head coach Bret Bielema has also thrown his support towards adding a 12th team.

For what it is worth, Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald has spoken out against the idea of expansion, citing wanting to stick to traditions.

If the Big Ten is looking to expand, then the question becomes, who is the lucky 12th team? Here are a few names that have floated around, and some reasoning behind these choices.

Rutgers: The Red Raiders have vastly improved in the last few seasons despite having a down year in 2009. Adding in Rutgers will expand the Big Ten to the East coast as well as give them inroads to the New York media outlets.

Syracuse: Cuse was on the wish list for the ACC a few years back, but the Big East fought hard to keep them in place. If the opportunity arises again, the Big East may not be so lucky. Syracuse has had a historical football program that has hit on hard times. However, they do add a big gain when it comes to basketball.

Pittsburgh: Bringing in Pitt brings in the possibility of creating an instate rivalry between the Panthers and Penn State. Pitt has put together a solid program over the past seasons and would help the overall strength of the Big Ten.

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Brian Setzer collapses

Brian Setzer rushed to Albuquerque hospital
Three-time Grammy winner left stage Dec. 14 during a sold-out concert

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – Three-time Grammy Award-winner Brian Setzer was rushed to an Albuquerque-area hospital after cutting short a concert.

Setzer, former frontman of the Stray Cats, had performed three Christmas-themed songs with his Brian Setzer Orchestra when he left the stage Monday night during a sold-out concert at Isleta Resort and Casino.

A publicist for Setzer didn’t immediately respond to phone and e-mail messages left by The Associated Press.

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787 First Flight Video

787 First Flight Video:

CNBC broadcast the Boeing 787’s first flight video. Here’s the video with Phil LeBeau’s commentary:

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Boeing 787

Boeing 787 VIDEO:

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Actovegin

Actovegin: What is Actovegin?
The manufactures claim that when actovegin is injected, it increases oxygen concentration and promotes healing by increasing glucose uptake into the tissues. The product is readily available over cyberspace either in a pill form or an injectable. Since the product has a number of protein components, sports experts indicate that the oral pill is not effective as the protein is most likely inactivated in the stomach by the acid. However, the injectable product may have some activity. There have been no scientific studies to demonstrate the benefits of actovegin.

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Cupcake Hat

Cupcake Hat: These adorable hand-knit cupcake hats are the perfect way to satisfy your sweet tooth. Bright delicious colors and super cute! This listing is for a cupcake hat ready to ship in size 1-3 years old or 3-5 years old. It has chocolate “cake”, raspberry “frosting” and a cherry with a stem on top.

Hand or machine wash in a lingerie bag in cold water gentle cycle. Dry flat or tumble dry on low in lingerie bag.

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Matthew Morrison

Matthew Morrison: Matthew Morrison is an American musical theater and television actor. He is best known for starring in multiple Broadway and Off-Broadway productions, including Link Larkin in Hairspray on Broadway, and most notably for his role as Will Schuester on the Fox hit television show Glee.

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Roman Shades Recall

Roman Shades Recall:
The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using the product immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Roman Shades “Weren’t Built in a Day”

Units: About 2,000 units

Importer: Airtex Design Group Inc., of Minneapolis, Minn.

Retailer: The Land of Nod, of Northbrook, Ill.

Hazard: Strangulation can occur when a child places his/her neck between the exposed inner cord and the fabric on the backside of the blind or when a child pulls the cord out and wraps it around his/her neck.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves all Roman shades sold by The Land of Nod. The 100% cotton shades with black-out lining were sold in solid blue chambray or in beige with pink, blue or green stripes and measure 36 inches or 48 inches wide by 63 inches long. A label sewn on the lower right back of the shade states “The Land of Nod” and “Made in China.”

Sold exclusively at: The Land of Nod stores in Illinois and Washington state, its catalog and Web site from February 2007 through August 2009 for between $109 and $129.

Manufactured in: China

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