Roy Barnes

Roy A. Barnes seeks out the Lake Norman Monster in North Carolina, but finds more insights into human nature via the process.

On Wednesday, May 7, Al Sharpton was arrested for protesting and blocking New York City traffic over the Sean Bell case results. Does civil disobedience work?

Hillary Clinton backer Harvey Weinstein allegedly threatened House Speaker Nancy Pelosi with cutting off Democratic funding if his plan for re-voting in Michigan and Florida wasn't accepted, though he...

Bus riders wanting public transportation in Oxnard, California need to use the Gold Coast Transit. Here's more about this essential service.

Roy A. Barnes dined at three places in Charlotte, North Carolina, and savored some great collective surf and turf action via slow food and sushi restaurants. Read on to find out more about Mimosa Gri...

When going for a job interview, potential employees are often worried about all the questions they are going to get from the boss or HR director, but they should also be focusing on questions to ask t...

Roy A. Barnes got the ice cream pedicure spa treatment in Charlotte, North Carolina. Read more about his chocolate-filled adventure!

Dancing with the Stars personality Karina Smirnoff has been reportedly seen with E! Entertainment's Michael Yo after allegedly breaking up with Mario Lopez, who she's lived with.

For celebrity, tv, and movie hounds, William A. Gordon has a book for you called The Ultimate Hollywood Tour Book. Read on to find out why Roy A. Barnes recommends it!

On Friday night, April 25, 2008, Bill Moyers' interview of the former pastor of Barack Obama, Jeremiah Wright, aired. Wright came across as a passionate, insightful, and rational man on the PBS show.

My favorite NBA playoff moment from all time comes from the 1977 season, when I was just 10 years old. Read on to find out what sent chills down my spine when I see replays of it today.

Those in Fresno, California can get "faxed" in more ways than one, especially if they are using the city's public transportation.

Memorial Day is coming, so why not reflect on it by reading two poems by Roy A. Barnes!

You never forget your first real love. Roy A. Barnes shares this summer love story that took place some 29 years ago, where a night at a bowling alley set the stage for a decision at a fateful crossr...

Roy A. Barnes shares two original father's day poems he created one Saturday afternoon.

John McCain wants a temporary halt in the federal gas tax, but such a plan is more negative in consequences than positive!

For those traveling to Barcelona, Portugal, Morocco, and/or Prague, don't forget to download some free restaurant menu decoders, courtesy of BudgetTravel.com.

The Bible has not only been the source of inspiration for countless people, it's also reportedly saved people from physical harm by stopping bullets!

The Colorado Springs area is served by the Mountain Metro, which takes public transportation bus passengers around.

MedicKey makes a USB flash drive that's good for travel, making your Personal Health Record information easy to carry around and more accessible in emergency cases.

LegiStorm has gone too far in publishing Congressional staff information that's too personal and has nothing to do with making government more accountable.

Pueblo, Colorado has a public transportation bus network. Read more about Pueblo Transit.

In the midst of the subprime mortgage crisis, HUD Secretary Alphonso Jackson is to step down on April 18.

Mandi Hamlin was forced to remove her nipple rings by TSA officials before boarding a flight in February. Here's more on this incident, as well as my bizarre story with the TSA.

The man who allegedly likes doing it with his socks on has been linked to yet another prostitution ring. This time, it's Kristin "Billie" Davis who's allegedly a "Spitzer Girl".

Our society is obsessed with both sex and celebrity, so when the two are combined, the obsession is even more fueled. Read Roy A. Barnes' thoughts on this societal fascination.

Bus riders can use the public transportation system called the COLT when they are in Loveland, Colorado. Here's more about this service.

Keith Olbermann, the know-it-all host of Countdown, acts so high and mighty. But he himself may not be so high and mighty if he used his influence to get his lack of journalism experienced bed partne...

Jenna Bush and Henry Hager are purportedly ready to get married this spring. Here's more about that as well as a rundown on the most ostentatious event that I, such a simple being, can recall attend...

Eliot Spitzer has resigned in disgrace as New York Governor, and the woman at the center of his sex scandal has been identified as Ashley Alexandra Dupre.

The Colorado Front Range city of Fort Collins has a public transportation bus system called the Transfort.

High blood pressure affects tens of millions of people in this nation. It's important to know the causes so you can take action if need be.

On Friday, March 7, 2008, I witnessed political history by watching Hillary Clinton stump for caucus votes at Laramie County Community College, in Cheyenne, Wyoming!

Lauren Burk is of the latest college students who've allegedly died from foul play. This article will go over five steps to help college students stay safe.

Former San Francisco politician Matt Gonzalez is running for Vice President on Ralph Nader's ticket. But does it really matter?

The afternoon tv show Oprah has been profiling people who save lots of money by making the most of discarded goods, which are still useful! It's called the freegan lifestyle.

Once again, another NFL player is in hot water over an incident at a nightclub. Despite this, it's not the NFL League Office's job to enforce moral behavior.

The Casper Area Transportation Coalition is a city bus service that serves Wyoming's centrally-located city. Roy A. Barnes' article will give you the important information regarding this public trans...

After a breakup, feelings are often raw and troubling as well as sad. Well, sad love songs not only are cathartic but also can offer hope. Here's my favorite sad love songs to listen to after a brea...

Roy A. Barnes often uses public transportation in Cheyenne, Wyoming; and thus, here's the pertinent information from him on the Cheyenne Transit Program, a city bus service.

When school is let out, most children are hungry and want to eat some kind of snacks. Here's five healthy and quick snacks for the kids after school.

Roy A. Barnes reviews the Country Buffet restaurant, which is located in the Frontier Mall of Cheyenne, Wyoming.

John McCain can run for the Presidency of the United States even though he was born in a foreign land, thanks to a Congressional act passed in 1790.

Roy A. Barnes is a fan of Presidential history. With that in mind, here are ten of his favorite quotes from past Presidents before Congress.

Hillary Clinton is scheming to get the delegations of Michigan and Florida recognized even though they broke party rules by holding their primaries early. Read on to find out why.

On January 24, 2008, Spirit of the Marathon opened in select movie houses. This running-themed film is generating a lot of buzz. Roy A. Barnes gives a synopsis and tells you about his favorite runni...

English-speaking teenagers looking for a unique vacation experience can help Spanish teenagers become more fluent in English by participating in TeenTown. Their room and board are covered in venues t...

The CDC has been getting a lot of recent inquiries about a mysterious and troubling skin condition called Morgellons Disease or Morgellons Syndrome. Find out more about this strange ailment.

Former Michigan Congressman Mark Deli Siljander faces 42 Federal charges for his alleged role in helping an Islamic charity funnel money to a terrorist-sympathetic Afghan Warlord.

Piyush Bobby Jindal was sworn in as Louisiana's first non-white governor since Civil War Reconstruction. Jindal has had a distinguished career in public service for much of his working life.

Another Leap Year is upon us. Read on to find out some interesting facts about Leap Year and Leap Day, coming February 29, 2008.

2007 was a nightmare for passengers of air travel. For 2008, it's been projected by experts that things aren't going to get any better for neither the airlines or passengers for a variety of reasons.

To get the most of your stay in the Outer Banks of North Carolina, why not rent a bike? There are a number of places in this area that offer bicycle rentals for fair prices.

Those wishing to start the new year right fitness-wise in the Cheyenne, Wyoming area can join the Cheyenne Family YMCA to use their facilities.

Single people can cope effectively with the a day that celebrates and glorifies coupling by considering these ten ideas to take part in.

Casper College offers more than 100 degree and certificate programs to potential students. Here's an overview of this Wyoming community college located in the central part of the state.

Actress and pop star Brandy Norwood won't be facing criminal charges for the December 30, 2006 accident she was involved in, where one mother of two was fatally injured.

Mallika Sherawat is a hot Bollywood movie star, and so downloads of wallpaper with her image are very popular.

Countries of the World is a great fact and record keeping logbook for one's journeys! Find out about all the goodies in this compact travel product from The Globetrotter's LogBook series.

Garden lovers will not be disappointed when they visit the Missouri Botanical Garden. It's close to 80 acres in size, and will keep them coming back all during the year or whenever they visit St. Lou...

Laramie County Community College in Cheyenne, Wyoming offers many degree and certificate programs. Here's an overview of this higher education institution.

If you're traveling to a number of major German and Eastern European cities, don't forget to download the free comprehensive instant city travel guides provided by In Your Pocket, that contain a numbe...

According to recent polls taken in Iowa and New Hampshire, Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton is very vulnerable to losing to Barack Obama in both states' upcoming primary/caucus events.

Does your pet have a bad habit of licking itself? Or is your pet coming off of surgery? Well, there's an alternative to those cumbersome funnel-shaped plastic gadgets: the ProCollar protective infl...

Gordon Gekko is one of the most infamous villains in movie history. But as the following ten great quotes will show, Gekko could've been successful in other fields had he chosen not to be so greedy!

Long time assistant NFL coach Emmitt Thomas gets his first shot at being a head coach anywhere for the Atlanta Falcons. This is thanks to the sudden departure of Head Coach Bobby Petrino to the Unive...

The rumored engagement of Queen Latifah to her longtime girlfriend Jeanette is big news for celebrity followers, especially those who've wondered if this star is a lesbian.

A new business has opened up in Cheyenne, Wyoming which provides customers many clothing services, including sewing, alterations, custom designing and leather work. The business is named AHH Jeans.

Those who have food allergies are challenged even more when they travel, especially internationally. Well, SelectWisely sells food allergy translation cards that cover many foods and languages for tr...

Don't know what to get those on your shopping list? Are you short of money and the desire to get into more debt by giving store-bought Christmas gifts? Instead, create some Christmas poetry for your...

Cheyenne, Wyoming is hosting a number of free Christmas music performances in December. Here's a summary of several of these holiday events.

If you'd like to keep travel-related information compact in your wallet, go to BudgetTravel.com to download and print their free travel wallet cards, which include one with handy phrases in 12 languag...

Burt's Bees offers a large line of natural skin and hair care products, including those sized for travel. Read Roy A. Barnes' results from using the company's travel shower kit.

The Chinese philosopher Confucius had much to say about the political affairs of his day, and his great quotes even apply during this Election 2008 season. Read Roy A. Barnes' favorite ten musings by...

Announcing and then keeping New Year's Resolutions have become almost a cliché-like joke, given that most people seem to break them soon after.

When a writer gets a slew of rejections, it can be very defeating to his or her mindset and confidence. Roy A. Barnes tells you about one of his writing slumps, and gives advice on how to cope with i...

Roy A. Barnes writes a romantic poem about someone he was attracted to, but just couldn't have. The pains of romantic desire are expressed in this 5-7-5 multi-stanza haiku called Distant Lovely Marga...

Roy A. Barnes' favorite pro baseball team is the New York Yankees who play at Yankee Stadium. It's a place that's hosted more than baseball games. Read on to find out some more interesting facts abo...

Cheyenne, Wyoming has many places with current and upcoming opportunities to get a flu immunization shot. Read on to find out more details.

Joe Torre has turned down a lucrative one-year contract offered by the New York Yankees. Well, Roy A. Barnes, a Yankees fan for 30 years, is glad and feels more house cleaning is in order to bring an...

London is known for many iconic venues like Big Ben, Hyde Park, and Westminster Abbey, but there's more to this great city off the beaten path. Eccentric London by Bradt Travel Guides enlightens read...

When the CSU Rams are playing at home, it's possible to do some pre-game tailgating! Not only that, Roy A. Barnes will discuss how this Front Range city helped to inspire some aspects of the Disney t...

Roy A. Barnes reviews three Fort Collins, Colorado restaurants. One of them brings New Orleans cuisine to the Colorado Front Range, while another lets diners sample such exotic meats like wild boar. ...

Did you know that the cheeseburger and the Hot Brown were invented in Louisville, Kentucky? Well, when you feast on these two culinary creations there, you are eating history-like!

Roy A. Barnes' favorite food is KFC. So when he was in Louisville, Kentucky, he paid a visit to three Colonel Sanders-themed attractions.

One of Roy A. Barnes' favorite television shows is MASH. Here's his top ten favorite episodes of one of tv's most enduring and impacting programs.

Roy A. Barnes grew up with syndicated episodes of The Andy Griffith Show and still watches them today. Read on to find out his favorite ten episodes.

While Roy A. Barnes isn't a drinker, he does have a favorite list of drinking-themed pop rock songs. Read on without losing your sobriety!

To Sir With Love. Teacher Teacher. School's Out. These are just a few of Roy A. Barnes' top ten songs about school. Read on and be "educated"!!!

The terms "home" and "house" have inspired many popular songs. Read on for Roy Barnes' favorite ten!

One of pop rock music's top themes is the goings on of people when night comes. Roy A. Barnes' favorite nighttime songs are discussed in this article.

For baseball fan Roy A. Barnes, a trip to Louisville, Kentucky was a highly desirable pilgrimage, not only because of the history-making bats that come from here, but also for their minor league atmos...

Roy A. Barnes reviews RightForFlight Carry On Packs that are made by Arizona Sun. These are natural skin care products that meet the TSA's 3-1-1 liquid rule for getting through their security screens...

ABBA is one of the most popular groups in the world, and also one of Roy A. Barnes' favorite groups. Read on to find out his top ten favorite ABBA tunes!

You might be too old for trick or treating, but you're never too old to listen to Halloween-themed pop and rock music. Roy A. Barnes shares his favorite Halloween time music, ranging from the "fun-cr...

For Roy A. Barnes, watching Leave It To Beaver is like a religious experience in that he's watched many of these tv episodes over and over just like reading Bible passages or attending church services...

Roy A. Barnes' top ten songs about cars and driving include tunes by The Cars, Gary Numan, and The Beatles. Be driven to read Roy's favorite songs about these subject matters!

Roy A. Barnes found many transportation modes to get around and see some of Louisville's gems, including the use of two trolleys, a classic bi-plane, a riverboat, and good old fashioned walking!

Films about General Patton, Ron Kovic, and Henry Hill make up Roy A. Barnes' favorite biographical movies. Read on to find out about the famous and infamous people of history in this article!

Coma. The Exorcist III. The Shining. These are just three of Roy A. Barnes' top ten thriller movies of all time. Read on if you dare!

Roy A. Barnes' top ten romantic movies include the first film he ever saw in a movie theater more than once (without parents), and three movies about Olympic hopefuls who meet with tragedy, fictional ...

If you want your luggage to stand out more in the baggage claim lines, get the unique travel products from YourBagTag.com. Roy A. Barnes discusses these products in this article.

Think about the songs that make you cry when you hear them. Roy A. Barnes has, and just like peeling an onion, he cried often while writing this article on his personal top ten tear-jerking pop rock ...

The subject of travel is a recurring theme in the cinema. Travel writer Roy A. Barnes tells you about his favorite movies regarding this subject matter.

Savor Toasted Ravioli while watching the mighty Mississippi River flow. Have a down to earth dining experience German-style. These options are available when you come to visit the St. Louis area!