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January 2008

Published on January 23, 2008
Get rich quick is a myth - building wealth is something that needs strategy and time. Get rich quick schemes tend to prey on people with the desire, but not the willingness to truly achieve financial security. This is a list of books that will truly help you to...
Published on January 23, 2008
I thought it would be a good time to give you all an update since returning to London from my holiday in New Zealand, so here it is. 1. The Holiday In case you were not aware, I have just spent a month in New Zealand with family and...
Published on January 22, 2008
This is the first in what is going to be a series of lists on surviving the streets. Living on the streets is not an easy thing - it can be as arduous as a full time job. Therefore it is essential that you carry only the most important things with you. Unlike a...
Published on January 22, 2008
Many great writers of the 20th century (especially American writers) struggled with addictions to alcohol. Some believe that this may have contributed to their great artistic abilities, while others believe that the alcohol served as a medication for other...
Published on January 21, 2008
The Femme Fatale character is not seen often enough in movies, but when she does appear, she is hard to forget. This is a list of the 10 most terrifying women in movies. Be sure to add your own favorites to the comments. 10. Louise...
Published on January 21, 2008
[WARNING: this list contains images that are of an adult nature] Throughout history there have been many unusual relationships and love affairs. Some may seem normal by today's standards, but in their time caused great controversy. This is a...
Published on January 20, 2008
Though highly uncommon, several well known people throughout history have died from the result of an animal. Whether an attack, an indirect occurrence, or some kind of allergic reaction, it does happen. Here are the ten most famous records of death by...
Published on January 20, 2008
I lived for pop long before I was able to gorge myself on beer. I was an aficionado of sorts, and attempted to try all the soda I could as often as I could. Many of my favorite pops as a kid and a young adult have since gone the way of the Dodo; disappearing into...
Published on January 16, 2008
There are tons of awesome inventions in sci fi movies and books. Things like faster than light travel, force fields and bionic implants. There are also some things that, on the surface, seem like they would make life easier and simpler. This is a list of sci fi...
Published on January 16, 2008
I would like to thank all the loyal readers who have stuck around over Christmas commenting and reading the archives. I am pleased to say that we only had a few days without a new list. Today I am driving to Auckland from Wellington (roughly 10 hours with a...
Published on January 14, 2008
J-Horror is a term used to refer to Japanese contributions to horror fiction in popular culture. J-Horror is noted for its unique thematic and conventional treatment of the horror genre in light of western treatments. J-Horror tends to focus on psychological...
Published on January 12, 2008
Men might be the oft leading candidates for the bad-ass heroes in films, but women have had their share of butt-kicking screen time as well. Here are the top ten Bad Ass Women of all time. 10. Linda Hamilton as Sarah Connor 118 Comments | Read more...
Published on January 11, 2008
One of the Hollywood staples is the Road Movie. A film that takes place almost entirely on the road, with races, wrecks, and chases. Here are the top fifteen Road Movies of all time. 15. Convoy (Dir. Sam Peckinpah, 1978) 100 Comments | Read more...
Published on January 10, 2008
In keeping with our tradition of writing movie lists to cause controversy, we have the most boring films of all time. It seems that Hollywood is more concerned these days with pumping out a lot of films rather than creating quality. Here are the 10 most boring...
Published on January 9, 2008
The life of a musician is a treacherous one. Many die from substance abuse, gunfire or even angry fans, whilst many, though seemingly a lot fewer, die of plain old age. There are some though, who have died from plane or helicopter crashes; many of whom are very...
Published on January 9, 2008
As you all know, I am currently on holiday in New Zealand. I have another week left and will then be heading home. You will have noticed that the number of new lists has been considerably fewer than usual which is because I am trying to squeeze in as many visits...
Published on January 8, 2008
Despite brilliant careers, many sporting figures have blown their reputations away by foolishness or crime. This is a list of the top 10. 10. Pete Rose (1941 - Reds, Phillies, Expos - Reds Manager) 177 Comments | Read more...
Published on January 7, 2008
This list is intended to give guys a good guide for improving their libraries. While it does include two fictional works, most are non-fiction. The books here cover many of the various topics that fascinate men, nevertheless, all of these books would be enjoyed...
Published on January 3, 2008
The world is inundated with the most prolific beauties of nature ever witnessed. Nearly everywhere there are inhabitants, an amazing piece of Earth's wonder is never too far away. From huge forests to enormous collections of marine life, our planet shares its...
Published on January 2, 2008
With the New Year having arrived, people have started thinking about resolutions and weight loss is one of the most common. These are some popular diet pills, which (supposedly) provide easy, fast, and guaranteed weight loss. If you are interested in chemical...

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