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I see molecules. I see light. I see colors and shapes in the middle of the night. And finally I'm right; finally you're wrong. Finally I dance with confidence to songs that sing of hope and love and truth. When you're nothing, you're still something. You're molecules. Education/Experience: BSBA Information Systems & 20 years of IT/Government consulting Interests: software design, datamarts, call centers, humor & satire, comedy of the absurd Motto: Finally I dance with confidence to songs. Affiliations: NASA, AmishOnLine, theBarefoot Blog URL |
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Breaking news...Woman beaten to death in bizarre supermarket tragedy. Police are not baffled, nor are they surprised.
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Rumors are flying that Madonna plans to remake the iconic movie Casablanca. The Barefoot Celebrity Buzz and Scatological Research Group, LLC (Paparazzi Division), has the inside scoop.
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Divorce is ugly. There are no winners only whiners. But how did it come to this? What can men do to please these female creatures?
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Vogue's cover has the wires humming with accusations of racism. This is why we're all afraid of Vogue.
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Issue by issue. Hot topic by hot topic. Let's score the candidates and see who comes out on top.
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Six cases of people fainting at Obama speeches are confirmed. What is next for the charismatic Senator from Illinois?
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If you are using these expression, please stop talking to me right now. Better still, take a vow of silence.
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Explore the symbols and legends of St. Nicholas and discover the roots of some modern Christmas traditions.
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Other than his generosity and a white beard, the real St. Nicholas bears little resemblance to Santa Claus. St. Nicholas spent more time at the local docks than in church. No doubt, this is where St...
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"I'm voting for Hillary Clinton because she is the first woman to run for president." This quote comes from the other side of a recent conversation I had. It got me thinking, those who don't know th...
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Everyday items are left at the Vietnam Memorial. What happens to these tokens and what prompts people to leave them? What makes the Vietnam Memorial different from all the monuments in D.C?
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It is a short walk from cornbread to bumping your head on one of life's glaring lessons. Why do you have Jiffy Cornbread Mix in your pantry? The answer may surprise you.
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My wooden deck is celebrating its 15th year, a virtual old man in deck years. It's time to think about replacing it, but it sure has been good to me. Something tells me this isn't going to be a do-it...
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I used to think Columbus Day was lame. Slowly, I've come to realize Columbus Day is the perfect holiday. Columbus Day celebrates the misguided slacker in all of us. Con-men and screw-ups unite! Ce...
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Do you want to be an astronaut? Perfect timing. NASA is looking for talented professionals to carry on the great tradition of space exploration. Do you have the right stuff to be a real astronaut? ...
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Lawn maintenance is harder than it looks. Here are 5 easy steps to ensure you kill every green thing in your yard. It's easy, fast, and effective. Just follow me into the dust bowl that is my lawn.
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PRP may be the wonder invention of the year. This NASA spin-off uses micro technology developed in orbital experiments to safely eliminate oil spills. It's bio-degradable and perfect for water and l...
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If we had a succinct score card of the candidates and where they fall on the issues, how would that change our perception? In our media-shaped culture, could we cut through the gloss and vote for the...
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Mapping the human brain is one step closer. New CAT scan images are unlocking the key to how the brain process spatial information. How much is in our genes and what is learned is still in question....
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So you think there is an afterlife. Join the latest reality game show still in progress. Falwell's passing converts atheist into agnostics. Agnostics are pushed to the fringe of belief.
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May Day has past us yet again. What is May Day? International Worker's Day. A day that every good socialist loves to celebrate not with a May pole, but with a megaphone. Were we were celebrating t...
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Blaming anyone other than Cho Seung-Hui is a futile exercise in Monday-morning quarterbacking. The facts of Cho's life leading up to the event indict each of us.
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Even the best writer can fall prey to these killer phrases. Maybe you're tired. Maybe you didn't edit sufficiently. Maybe you don't know better. These are the phrases that detract from your writin...
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Need a pocket collection of one of the world's best bands? Check out the essential collection of REM videos available via the mysterious magic of Youtube. There are probably a few memories in here f...
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Shameless, just shameless. Here is Chris channeling Stevie Ray. Advanced CDs now on sale! Only $10. Just contact: chrisberryandtheretrofitters at hotmail dot com. And read the interview with Chris h...
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Learn what to expect when publishing an article on Associated Content. Get answers to commonly asked questions. Know what to expect before you struggle to learn it the hard way.
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Reluctant to carry a gun? This new invention may be just the thing for you. A quantum leap forward in personal self defense just hit the market. This product is so simple that even a child could us...
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Advanced CDs now on sale! Only $10. Just contact: chrisberryandtheretrofitters at hotmail dot com. And read the interview with Chris here at AC by theBarefoot.
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New music isn't always new, but now that The Retrofitters have release a new CD, new may just be new again. Experience the Blues with a Western spice. Chris Berry talks to AC about his new CD "The E...
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As most of the free world and a couple of isolated Eskimo tribes know, Al Gore won the "best documentary" Academy Award for his global warming warning "An Inconvenient Truth" at the 79th annual Academ...
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A soon-to-be-released study explains why people are bad drivers and how dangerous they really are. Are you one?
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Netflix.com is reading my mind and all the foil hats in the world can't stop them. But the jokes on them. I'm not me.
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After inventing gunpowder, you would think the Chinese could do a better job launching a missile and blowing up a satellite. World governments' reactions vary and the literal fallout is unknown.
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Here are four over-look vacation spots that the whole family can enjoy on a budget. Pack your bags, get the kids, and board the dog because now you too can afford to take a luxurious vacation. Get r...
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Have you been wondering if people are reading your latest content? Are the lack of comments driving you crazy? You believe you write well, but still have no readers? Learn the 7 biggest reasons you...
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There is a time and place for every thing. Talking to your dog groomer is not appropriate when holding up the line at the grocery store. Think before you flip that phone out and start a "private" co...
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These are simple rules to make your shopping experience better and why everyone should be compelled to serve their country. You'll learn so much about yourself.
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An article for anyone new to Associated Content. Here are answers to the most commonly asked questions about being a content producer for AC. Read this first!
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I've spent the better part of my life trying to figure out what women want. After 25 years of wedded bliss, I've finally discovered what women want. It's pretty simple, but not pretty.
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New lyrics for the classics in the spirit of Christmas and in memory of Tom Cruise.
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Ever felt like the doctor wasn't listening? Ever felt rushed through your appointment? Let's remember that doctors are mere humans and prone to the same mistakes that we all make.
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Astrology began as man tried to order the world around him. It led to the first calendars. But you have to ask yourself, "Astrology, what have you done for me lately?"
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Thanksgiving can be exhausting, but these tips will get you through the day, especially if family is coming. Memories, food, and fuzzy memories await.
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The rules of behavior and the dirtiest secrets of what it is to be an author for AC. You can't know the players without a program. Get your program!
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You know they are coming back...for the holidays. You don't want to donate your brain, so buy them this!
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Email. Love it for the convenience. Hate it for the spam. Email is an integral part of most people's daily life. Here are some fun things to do with email when your sanity starts slipping.
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Having a bad day? Spread the joy. Here are some great stress-relievers you can use during you next visit to the pharmacy.
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Soldiers are a breed apart. We would not enjoy our freedoms without their sacrifices. One day of remembrance each year is not enough. I remember my soldier 365 days a year. Here is why.
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After only one day of celebrating the Democratic Party's victory, Nancy Pelosi put a damper on the festivities by laying out a Washington-politics-as-usual agenda. Expect deals, posturing, and power-m...
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Doing the most mundane things is rife with warnings, instructions and prohibitions that will drive you insane. Don't microwave your popcorn before you read this article.
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I can only say that my wife is brilliant, astute, observant and always right (she made me add that last one). Let me now apologize for men everywhere and the women that endure them.
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Are you haunted by ghosts? Does unexplainable fear run your life? Are supernatural powers out to get you? Hire the Anti-Psychic today and reclaim your life if not your sofa.
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Leaving your comfort zone can be a very rewarding exercise. For the last two weeks, I've participated in an experiment at work that culminated in one of life's biggest rewards.
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The top 8 reasons why I and you should hate MySpace. We all need perspective. Here's your fisheye lens.
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Fiction is stranger than truth. At least that's what one of CBS' latest stories tells me. See how CBS has crossed over into the ranks of the true believers of Bush-hate.
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I am trying to have a positive outlook about growing older. They say age brings wisdom. I am looking forward to that, but in the meantime, my body is just mocking me.
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A tongue-in-cheek take on how CNN, FoxNews and MSNBC would report stories from the past, present and future.
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Sometimes advice that sounds good isn't the best advice to heed. Here are some common fallacies about trying to save gas.
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Gas prices have dropped 21% in the last 10 days while President Bush's approval rating climbed 12 points to 42%. Is the Administration manipulating gas prices in an effort to manipulate the mid-term e...
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Only 41 recordings of Robert Johnson's 29 songs survive today, but in 29 songs, Johnson established himself as the father of Rock and Roll.
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A poem to commemorate my 2006 family reunion.
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With the release of their first album, "77," Talking Heads ushered in the minimalist rock music genre. Here is a non-traditional list of 10 of their best songs.
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As a nerd, I latched on to Devo the 1st time I heard them cover the Rolling Stones. In retrospect I was pretty cool, considering that David Bowie and Brian Eno were both early fans, too. Here are 10...
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In a move that bucks current trends to offshore telemarketing jobs to countries other than the U.S., Verizon Wireless committed to building its newest customer service and support center in Huntsville...
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The B-52's are icons in the music industry, but when they premiered in the early 1980's not everyone appreciated the camp. Here are 10 of their best songs and why they rock.
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Picking the 10 best Ramones songs is almost impossible. Their library is huge and every song rocks, but here's an attempt at picking the best from the Godfathers of punk rock.
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A brief conversation with a workmate got me thinking, laughing, and worrying about the ongoing human impact of Hurricane Katrina.
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Why does every movie, book, and tube sock get a MySpace page? The limit is reached and the top is blown. Enter here for venting steam.
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NASA's official web site, www.nasa.gov, hosts a wealth of information for everyone from kindergarteners to teachers to researchers. You'll spend hours browsing this fascinating web site brought to yo...
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If you are seeking cures seek professional medical advice either from a licensed physician or well-schooled holistic practitioner. This book contains nothing resembling medical advice.
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If you are in need of tooth whitening, see your dentist or try some major brands available at any drug store. WhiteOverNite is useless, dangerous, and a scam.
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Until now NASA only had the innocuous name Crew Exploration Vehicle for the next generation of space craft. Though still on the drawing board, NASA finally has christened its new class of ships.
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My brain keeps spitting these inventions out, but I'm no inventor/engineer/financier. When you develop one of these and make your first million, please remember the staving author.
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It doesn't matter if you have a business plan. It really doesn't matter if you even have a product; in fact it helps. Read how to successfully create a product, launch a business and market your way t...
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A recent change to NASA vision statement sent shockwaves of fear into the US Senate. It's time for change that is good for the American public.
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The TSA has tightened security at all U.S. airports. Liquids and gels are no longer allowed in carry-on luggage. They reason for all of this of course is terrorism, but why are we terrified and what...
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I miss the good old, cold-war days. Remember when Soviet leaders would have a cold for a week, catch pneumonia for a month, go on retreat to recover, and be reported deceased? All the while they were ...
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If you want fast and efficient service when calling a customer support line, there are some definite guidelines to follow. These tips will make your experience much more enjoyable and effective.
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Short and to the point, the Kids need work. They struggle to make their mark, but I've made more impressive skid marks.
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Pharmacists now have the option to decline to fill your legal prescription. When did the pharmacist's opinion start meaning more than the doctor's?
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Finally driven to distraction, the author has compiled some driving tips to help you stay safe and keep your name from being combined with derogatory adjectives by other drivers
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The bottom line drive many business outside the US. In the global economy, customer service is not a candidate for offshore solutions. One consumer, with inside info explains why.
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I don't know when it happened, but somehow I've become the traffic concierge in my town. I guess it is because I look like a local. People make so many baseless assumptions and they make them in an ...
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