The key to AdSense is that not only are the text ads relatively unobtrusive, but are targeted to a page's content. So my individual entry on a certain vacation report would bring in a high per-click rate on flights, hotels and cruises for geriatric travelers. Ticket brokers could advertise on my sports posts, and you can bet your ass I'd write something specific to web hosting, which is a high-priced term, since a sign-up is worth a ton in the long run to the hosting service.

Google makes all potential AdSense carriers apply, and I had to confirm that I'd read all of their Terms and Conditions. In reality, I scanned it for about 30 seconds. So I was a bit surprised when I got this response:

Hello Paul,

Thank you for your interest in Google AdSense. After reviewing your application, our program specialists have found that the website currently associated with your account does not comply with our policies. Therefore, we're unable to accept you into Google AdSense at this time.

We did not approve your application for the reasons listed below. If you are able to resolve these issues, please feel free to reply to this email for reconsideration when you have made the changes.

Issues:

- Inappropriate language

Inappropriate language? This from the company that hosts the largest online porn site (Google Images)? This from the company that could ban "inappropriate" terms from being searched but doesn't (as a default)? This from the company that has me ranked No. 8 for "MILFS" on a search results page that is littered with porn ads? This from the company that on Wednesday night allowed visitors to arrive at PK.com by searching for "competition for best thong ass" and "daisy fuentes bound and gagged?"

Argh. In truth, however, I don't blame Google too much. They're protecting against complaints from advertisers who may not want to be associated with sites tossing out f-bombs or calling Manny Ramirez a stupid ass (which he is).

So it looks like there's still only one sure-fire way to make decent money with a personal site: be a hot chick who sucks off pizza delivery guys while "hubby" takes videos. Then increase your exposure by placing ads on Google's MILFS results page.

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• Striking Funeral-Home Workers Heckle Mourners — One of the most despicable acts I've ever read about in a supposed civilized society.

• Professor Resigns After Student Undresses in Class — Hey, I would have done it for a guaranteed A, too.

• Jesus Demands Creative Control Over Next Movie — The Onion reports on The Passion of the Christ.

• One-Handed Golfer Sinks 3 Holes in One — I've got him beat on that Tiger Woods video game, though.

• Woman Guilty of Stabbing Husband 193 Times — What was that, like 188 times for good measure? Ugly, ugly story.