Tommie Sandlin

Gilmer, Texas, UNITED STATES


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What is Wrong with Google Trends?

November 2nd 2009 06:11
What is Wrong with Google?
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I know that Google is not typically considered as 'Tinseltown', but Google is a multi million dollar conglomerate, and I do have a complaint..

I would really like to know what has happened to 'Google Trends'?

Recently Google has gone from the top 100 search trends, to the top 40 search trends...which brings me to the question, 'What is wrong with Google search trends?".

Tonight, November 1, 2009, I found this topic on Google Trends...'Worse poison to men's souls", plus a lot of other "gobbeldy gook".

There was NO news articles referring to this 'hot trend', only references, which had absolutely NOTHING in common with the hot search trend.

If this is the scenario, then why were so many people searching, if no news articles were available? I would have to assume that MANY people had heard the phrase "Worse poison to men's souls", somewhere!

It seems as if Google Trends is no longer the same as it once was.

Dropping from the top 100 trends, to the top 40 trends has not enhanced the 'web viewers' experience. It has limited that experience. We need Google's top 100 searches in order to make some kind of sense from the rest.

What is wrong with Google Trends?

I don't have the answer to that question, all I know is, you should NEVER try to fix something that is not broken...why drop to the top 40 search trends Google...WHY?
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Creole Coating for Shrimp

October 23rd 2009 04:15
Creole Coating for Shrimp
Creole Coated Fried Shrimp


This is a very easy and economical coating for frying shrimp. The perfect blend of seasonings are achieved with the garlic, Creole spices, and salt.

This Creole coating is never overpowering. It adds a subtle Creole flavor, enhancing the taste of the shrimp.

* 1 and 1/2 cups flour
* 2 tsp. Creole seasoning
* 1 tsp. garlic powder
* 1/2 tsp. sea salt

Dredge shrimp in Creole coating and fry.
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Cheesy Bread Sticks
Cheesy Bread Sticks


These easy cheesy bread sticks taste wonderful by themselves or try them dipped in warm marinara sauce.

If you can't get to Cici's to savor their cheese bread sticks, try my easy cheesy bread sticks at home. You won't be disappointed. These are delicious.

What is needed.

* a shallow pan, suitable for baking
* pastry brush
* rolling pin
* plastic wrap
* 1/2 package frozen dinner rolls thawed (any brand)
* 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
* 1/2 cup melted margarine or butter
* 1 tsp. garlic powder (more or less, depending on your taste)
* 1 tsp. dried parsley flakes
* small amount of flour

Place the thawed dinner rolls onto a floured surface. Kneed just enough to form one solid ball of dough.

Using the rolling pin, roll the dough to match the shape of your pan, making sure the rolled dough is slightly smaller. This allows room for the dough to expand as it rises.

Coat the bottom of the pan with a small amount of melted butter, using the pastry brush. Place the bread stick dough into the pan.

Brush 1/2 of the melted butter across the top of the bread stick dough. sprinkle the garlic powder evenly over the top of the buttered surface and sprinkle with dried parsley flakes. Loosely cover with plastic wrap.

Place the pan of bread stick dough in a warm, draft free area to allow to rise. This takes about an hour. When the bread stick dough has roughly doubled in size, it is time to proceed.

Gently remove the plastic wrap. Sprinkle the 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese evenly over the top of the bread stick dough. Drizzle the remaining butter over the top of the cheese.

Place the cheesy bread sticks into a pre heated 425 degree oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Watch the cheesy bread sticks carefully. You don't want them to over bake or the cheese to scorch.

Remove from the oven and cut into sticks. Serve warm.
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Who would have ever thought that Marge Simpson would be on the cover of Playboy? Well, she will be in the November issue. Playboy has stated that the cover featuring Marge Simpson, is in honor of the 20th anniversary of the Fox animated sitcom, 'The Simpsons


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Welcome to Good Eats

October 8th 2009 19:50
What's for Dinner?
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Welcome to 'Good Eats', formerly titled 'Southern Home Style Cooking on a Budget'. I decided to change my Blog around a little as budget friendly meals are limiting my ability to share a lot of wonderful recipes. Thus, I changed the title to simply, 'Good Eats


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Dancing With the Stars
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Kelly Osbourne became an instant hit on ABC's Dancing With the Stars. The clumsy little ugly duckling has discarded her shell and emerged as a beautiful, graceful swan


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Dancing With the Stars
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Dancing With the Stars premiered this Monday and Tuesday and is promising to be the best season thus far. The stars are more talented, which will make the competition a bit more interesting


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Lady Gaga a man? Hermaphrodite?

August 10th 2009 17:50
Lady Gaga
Lady Gaga


Rumors are abundant over speculation about a suspicious bulge, protruding in Lady Gaga's underwear, during a concert


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Erin Andrews Videos

July 31st 2009 18:42
Erin Andrews Photo credit: Wiki Commons
Erin Andrews Photo credit: Wiki Commons


Erin Andrews is a 'Hot Topic" on Google Trends. Rather, her nude videos are. The nude video of Erin Andrews has been removed from reputable websites, however, it is unknown how long the video of Andrews has been posted on the Internet. It is believed that the video of Erin Andrews was posted in February and just recently been noticed


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7 Year Old Steals Car

July 30th 2009 21:35
I wanted my first post on my new blog to be fun, so I chose the hot topic, "7 Year Old Steals Car".

It seems that a 7 year old boy from Plains City, Utah stole his daddy's car in order to get out of going to church


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Recent Comments

Comment by Tommie Sandlin
on The Bachelorette, Jillian Harris

May 15th 2009 04:35
Yes, I am excited too! She deserves all the best!

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on Italian Food - Good, Fun, Filling

May 14th 2009 17:57
This sounds like a wonderful place to eat. We have one a few miles away, I will have to give it a try!

Yes, there are many, many scams out there. I believe I have encountered them all! I am interested in hearing what you have come across that actually pays.

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on The Reality of Fast Food

May 14th 2009 13:47
Yep, it doesn't change the taste.

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on Apple Crumble

May 13th 2009 19:04
I have had a sweet tooth all morning. This looks delicious!

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on Change of Pace

May 13th 2009 17:49

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on Promotion Successful!

May 13th 2009 05:04
It must be that time of the month! I got my new domain yesterday! Congratulations!

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on About Me

May 13th 2009 02:31
Yea, but the article indexing problem with Google is cutting the PV's way down!