Christopher Keelty
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What is the Death Tax?
With Republicans in control of Congress and Donald Trump in the White House, we're hearing a lot about repealing the "Death Tax," better known as the Federal Estate Tax. But what IS the Death Tax, and who actually pays it? Once you know the truth, you may feel differently about repeal.
You can learn lots more about the Estate Tax, and other taxes, by visiting the Tax Policy Center: www.taxpolicycenter.org/topic/individual-taxes/estate-gift-and-inheritance-taxes
#taxes #politics #deathtax
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My Top Halloween Horror Movies
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It's Halloween, and I'm here to help you find the perfect movie for your next graveyard smash. From John Carpenter's 1982 THE THING (my all-time favorite) to more recent classics like IT FOLLOWS and THE BABADOOK, here are a few of my favorite horror movies of all time. #halloween #horrormovies #horror
Five Ways to Improve Your Writing
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#NaNoWriMo is fast approaching, and newbie writers often wonder how to improve their writing. Here are five simple tips to fix things almost every writer gets wrong. #writing #writingtips #revision
Could Silencers Make Mass Shootings Worse?
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Hillary Clinton was taken to task for suggesting that silencers (which Congress seeks to legalize) might make mass shootings more deadly. So what's the truth? To find out, we have to dig in to the science of sound, and exactly how a silencer works. LINKS: Sound / distance calculator: hyperphysics.phy-astr.gsu.edu/hbase/Acoustic/isprob2.html The volume of different types of firearms: www.m1911.o...
Chris's Tips for Running in the Rain
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After a run in a summer deluge, I thought I'd share some pointers for safely running in heavy rain.
Five Reasons You Should Not Self-Publish Your Book
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Self-publishing has officially taken off, and lots of writers wonder whether they should bypass traditional publishing altogether and self-publish their work. Here are five good reasons it's better to stick with the long and frustrating process of breaking into traditional publishing. The following links will help you tell scams from legitimate publishers: 1. Writer Beware (www.sfwa.org/other-r...
Yosemite National Park - Clouds Rest, Nevada Falls, Yosemite Valley
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I spliced together the video footage from my 4-day backpacking trip in Yosemite National Park. It's a bit long, and you get to hear me tell you what day and time it is an awful lot, but if you're thinking about going I highly recommend it it's the most beautiful natural setting I've ever seen. #travel #yosemite #backpacking
The Value of Opinions / Earth is Getting Better!
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All the horribleness of the summer of 2014 led me to question the value of having or expressing an opinion but recent conversations have proven there is value in sharing our perspectives. LINKS: ThinkProgress calls 2013 the "best year in human history": thinkprogress.org/security/2013/12/11/3036671/2013-certainly-year-human-history/
The Lou Gehrig Challenge
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I got tagged to do this Lou Gehrig Challenge thing by my sister, Jennifer. I got the ice bucket all ready, but there were some unexpected results. (You may have heard, but you can make a donation at ALS.org)
Zombies, Short Fiction, and Work in Progress
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A brief update on projects I'm involved with, including Big Pulp's zombie anthology BLACK CHAOS, a new short story published at Revolt Daily, and a novel in progress. LINKS: Big Pulp's Black Chaos at Amazon: www.amazon.com/Black-Chaos-Milo-James-Fowler/dp/0989681211 "Rut" at Revolt Daily: revoltdaily.org/rut-christopher-keelty/ My list of published work: christopherkeelty.com/publications/ My s...
Did Save the Cat REALLY Ruin Hollywood? Story Structure Revisited.
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More than one person took issue with my previous video on Save the Cat and story structure. I wanted to revisit the subject in a little more detail and respond to some of the criticism, while making some other points about Hollywood, creativity, and art vs. commerce. #storystructure #writing #savethecat
Let's Talk Guns
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The United States has a gun problem. I'm not someone who's especially anti-gun, but I am in favor of reasonable regulations, and I'm frustrated by America's inability to even talk about regulations and gun control.
How to Start Running (National Running Day with Coach Corky)
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For National Running Day, Coach Corky joins me to share advice for the beginning runner, share reasons to start running, and talk about her crazy 100-mile in 24-hour race coming up this summer. LINKS: Coach Corky: coachcorkyruns.com Coach Corky's TH-cam: th-cam.com/users/coachcorkyruns Couch to 5K: www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml Back On My Feet 20in24: philadelphia.in24race.com/ Chr...
New Zombie Fiction (and other exciting news!)
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I took a few months off from making videos with good reason: I was writing a novel! It's not near ready yet, but I have some other writing news to announce. LINKS: Order your copy of BLACK CHAOS now: www.indiegogo.com/projects/black-chaos-is-coming#home Jersey Devil Press online: www.jerseydevilpress.com/ More of my writing at: christopherkeelty.com/publications/
Government Prayer and the Supreme Court
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Government Prayer and the Supreme Court
Why is America so Divided? [and what can we do about it?]
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Why is America so Divided? [and what can we do about it?]
Philadelphia Marathon 2013!
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Philadelphia Marathon 2013!
NYC COOKIE CRAWL with SHANNON DEVIDO (Stare At Shannon)
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NYC COOKIE CRAWL with SHANNON DEVIDO (Stare At Shannon)
A Historical Argument Against Conservativism
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A Historical Argument Against Conservativism
Health Care, Breaking Bad, and Virality
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Health Care, Breaking Bad, and Virality
Diversity in Science Fiction and Fantasy
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Diversity in Science Fiction and Fantasy
On Story Structure (and how Save the Cat ruined Hollywood)
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On Story Structure (and how Save the Cat ruined Hollywood)
The Watchers in the Dark (Reading)
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The Watchers in the Dark (Reading)
Get the Olympics Out of Russia (Just Say Nochi)
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Get the Olympics Out of Russia (Just Say Nochi)
NAINAINE RELEASE DAY! Also: Central Park and NYC
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NAINAINE RELEASE DAY! Also: Central Park and NYC
DON LEMON PARTY: CNN Anchor Wrong about Race, Wrong about Harlem
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DON LEMON PARTY: CNN Anchor Wrong about Race, Wrong about Harlem
All Birds Are Dinosaurs! (Why Science is Awesome)
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All Birds Are Dinosaurs! (Why Science is Awesome)
OFFENDER'S GAME: Why I'm boycotting Orson Scott Card and the Ender's Game movie
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OFFENDER'S GAME: Why I'm boycotting Orson Scott Card and the Ender's Game movie
RELEASE DAY! Also, a Lesson on Lovecraft
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RELEASE DAY! Also, a Lesson on Lovecraft
Bedbugs and the Art of Hotel Management
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Bedbugs and the Art of Hotel Management