Richard Blake
Journalist and writer, I received a "Project Censored Award" in 2001 for my story, "Genetic Bullets" published in the Washington Free Press. I am author of the children's book, possibly to soon be a featured animation, "A Dolphin's Tale." Colorado Press Association 1991.
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Red Rocks College, Lakewood, Colorado, Parks Junior College, University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado, Chaffey College, Alta Loma, CaliforniaInterests
Geology, Geography, Politics, History, Alternative Energy, Future Technologies, Cosmology, Quantum Physics, Ecology, Outdoor Recreation, Movies, Art, Travel, Business, Space, Technology, Prospecting, Lifestyles, DesignAffiliations
Red Rocks College, Golden, Colorado, Society of Mining Engineers of AIME, Colorado Press Association
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Words of Warning to the Would-be Investigative ReporterIs one of the bravest of all occupations that of the investigative reporter?
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Is America Becoming an Oligarchy?Is America in danger of becoming an oligarchy? Recent trends point to a grim answer.
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Beware of Predatory Elder Law and Probate LawyersPredatory Elder Law and Probate Attorneys have created a cottage industry based on seizing the assets and estates of elderly, "at risk" elderly and estates from their rightful owners to pay for onerous fees.
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The Trillion Dollar Economic Stimulus that Would Cost NothingThe very simple idea of a tax amnesty for the trillion dollars that US corporations have parked overseas seems like a no-brainer in terms of stimulating the economy. Why isn't it happening?
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Some Thoughts on the 10th Anniversary of 9/11Most impressed by the outpouring of national identity and national unity following 9/11, it would be great to get that back. Perhaps we can.
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'Remember Flight 93' Tells True Story of American CourageInspired by the heroism of the passengers and crew of United Flight 93 on 9/11/01, their full story will be told on the stage on 9/11/11 in Arvada Colorado -
Has Geothermal Potential Been Downplayed?An MIT report concluded that geothermal energy could provide a significant portion of the nation's electrical supply with minimal investment and minimal environmental impact. Why has geothermal apparently stalled?
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OFFICIAL NOTICE: from Now on the Word Official Must Be Spelled OffishoffalOfficial Notice: The correct spelling of the word official, is in fact, offishoffal, meaning an origin in the excrement of fish
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Charlie Sheen Leaves for Libya to Be Gaddafi Minister of InformationGaddafi toasts Sheen, Sheen toasts Gaddafi
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Pakistani Intelligence-CIA Split Presents Extraordinary DangerThe now official split between Pakistani intelligence and the CIA threatens everything from the US effort in Afghanistan to the specter of a suitcase nuke attack on a US city
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ACLU, CAIR Sue to Stop FBI Surveillance of American MosquesThe ACLU and the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) are suing to prevent FBI surveillance of American Mosques possibly endangering many Americans
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Pakistani Christian Woman Sentenced to Death for Blasphemy - What You Can DoA Pakistani Christian woman has just (11/11/2010) been sentenced to death for "blasphemy" against Mohammed. She denies the "charge." Regardless, the existence of such a law is not the act of a civilized nation. -
Ghost Stories from South Park, ColoradoIts October now and so I am submitting some of my favorite ghost stories from one of my favorite locales, South Park, Colorado
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Koran Burning May Endanger Millions of Christians in Islamic NationsThere are 250 million Christians that are minorities in nations where either a government and/or (mostly and) a majority of citizens are hostile to their existence. Koran Burning endangers them most -
Financial Armaggedon? Fed May Be Printing Money "Under the Table"If reports that the Fed is printing money out of thin air prove to be true, worldwide economic chaos may follow -
Why Anti-Bullying Programs Are EssentialAnti-bullying programs are often derided as ineffective because of the difficulty of enforcement resulting from the code of silence that children often adhere to.
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Ouija Boards Are Real and Should Be Avoided at All CostsOuija boards are real and should be avoided at all costs.
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Product Comparison: Various Dog Collars and HarnessesBecause dogs cannot verbalize anything but the most egregious pain, dog collar and harness manufacturers often make false claims pertaining to comfort.
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Swine Flu Highlights Need for Sick Leave BillThe recent swine flu, whether it is a pandemic or just a scare, highlights the fact that half of US workers have no guaranteed sick leave.
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Is the Swine Flu Outbreak the Dreaded Pandemic?Since the outbreak of the Spanish flu that killed millions in 1918, scientists have predicted that another pandemic was definitely on the horizon.
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What an Obama Win Will MeanOne consequence of an Obama win and Democratic supermajorities in the House and Senate will likely be the repeal of the General Mining Law of 1872 and further loss of opportunity for the little guy, and paradoxically further environmental degradation
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Save on Heating Bills with Do-It-Yourself Passive Solar UpgradesWith the winter season just around the corner and heating oil and natural gas prices at record levels, it makes sense to finally make use of solar energy to help or completely heat your home this winter
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Hurricane Ike: Oil Companies Unfairly Profiting Off of National Tragedy?Just hours after Huricane Ike came ashore in Texas there were reports stating that gas prices had risen to $5 a gallon on the east coast. My neighborhood station's price had gone from $3.65 a gallon yesterday to $3.79 a gallon today. Profiteering? Obviously.
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Sarah Palin? SuperstarThe McCain pick of Sarah Palin and the media reaction to it has propelled a once obscure governor of the most obscure state in national superstardom.
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DNC Makes for Great Theater, Great Ratings, Terrible PrecedentsA look back at the Democratic convention reveals that the Democrats put on a good, if not great show. Bizarre events and undemocratic precedents make for a troubling legacy
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Alex Jones' DNC Confrontation with Michelle Malkin and MyselfThe Alex Jones confrontation with Michelle Malkin seemed like a tempest in a teapot at the time, but it has since grown legs.
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DNC Mint Levitation FailsThe attempted Mint levitation, not surprisingly, did not work. -
DNC Coverage: Celebrities in DenverThe number of celebrities descending on Denver for the DNC is almost mind-boggling. Paparazzi take notice.
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At DNC, Terrorism Scare, Anarchists, Abortion Wars, Congestion Put Denver on EdgeTerrorism scare, ominous statements from radical demonstrators, etc., give Denverites a feeling of foreboding.
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The Real South ParkAlthough not the actual name of a town, South Park, Colorado is an actual place which is, in many ways, more interesting and often more humorous than the show of the same name. -
Panning for Gold and Diamonds in the United States: How and WhereIn the 1980s, I made a good deal of money from leasing some gold-mining claims that I filed. With today's gold prices being what they are, well, I'd be a fool not to get back into the game.
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2009: A Look Back at Next YearFrom the vantage of hindsight we can now look at the year that changed everything, 2009, from a more serious and nuanced viewpoint -
In Search of the Great American NovelThe idea of a "Great American Novel" did not come into being, at least in print, until after the Civil War. Now an exploration of the subject produces an appreciation for a great literary tradition
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What Should Be the Last Word on the 9/11 Conspiracy Theory?New tape from Al Qaida's #2 should put to rest 9/11 conspiracy theory but of course it won't
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Genetically Modified Foods May Cause Strange New DiseaseIs the strange new Morgellon's Disease the result of ingestion of genetically modified foods? In the light of intense study revealing no other potential causes and the finding of agrobacterium in Morgellon's biopsies, the disturbing idea may have validity
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How I Quit Smoking Before the Invention of the Nicotine PatchIf you are really ready to quit, you can with this organized approach. I did it without nicotine patches, but if they help you this plan can still work for you. -
Global Warming Both an Economic Boon as Well as Threat to ColoradoThe NOAA facility in Boulder was a pioneer in global warming research, but Colorado natives noticed it years ago
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Evan Almighty Hits the Bottom of the Sequel BarrelWhen the sequel epidemic that now infects Hollywood like the most miserable of influenzas first hit. At this point I am nearing despair. Government intervention is clearly necessary to put a stop to "sequel abuse"
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Time to Rethink Christianity, Reincarnation and Original SinSince a close vote at the Council of Nicaea in 325 A.D., reincarnation has been held to be a heresy. Likewise Pelagianism (Christianity without the idea of original sin) was held to be heresy. In the modern era is it time to rethink both concepts?
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The Beautiful and Mysterious UFO Belt of Intermountain South Central ColoradoJust as the Salisbury plains of southern England area the hot spot for crop circles, certain other areas of the world are "hotspots" for UFO sightings. One of the most mysterious and beautiful of these are the intermountain south central Colorado.
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Best Academy Awards Show Ever!!Almost every award right on, funny host and a near perfect balance of entertainment and serious issues
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The Myth of RaceGenetic research and anthropologists confirm that the idea of race has no scientific basis. No two humans on earth are more than 50,000 years apart genetically meaning that the idea that there is just one human race not just utopian but a scientific fact.
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The Ultimate Guide to TelecommutingTelecommuting enhances national security in at least two significant ways and provides lifestyle advantages to employees as well as a more flexible workforce to employers
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Mysterious Glastonbury West EnglandThe history of Glastonbury is so ancient as to be indiscernible, yet the legends surrounding Glastonbury give a new and deeper meaning to Christianity
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Travel to Cannon Beach and Along the "Graveyard" (Northern Oregon) CoastThe beautiful north Oregon coast is subject to vicious winter storms that have caused shipwrecks earning the area the nickname "The Graveyard Coast"
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The Ultimate Guide to Representing Yourself in CourtAs a very successful pro se litigant, the author has come to realize that a knowledgeable individual in the internet age can successfully and effectively represent themselves in court, much to the consternation of the Brahim-like attorney class.
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Product Comparison: Lint Rollers Vs. StickySheets for Pet Hair RemovalThe two most common types of products for pet hair removal are discussed an d contrasted
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Lieberman Heading a the New Abraham Lincoln Brigade?Progressives, Leftists and Liberals have all seen this before, in 1940
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9/11 Conspiracy Theorists Echo Early Bin Laden Talking PointsIn spite of a patently ridiculous premise 9/11 "Grand Conspiracy" snake-oil salesman continue to attract believers, much to the delight of Islamofascists and their allies
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Accusations of Disinformation, Speculation Make Biofuels Stock a Wild RideNo one really claims to be against the idea of alternatives to the nation's dependence on foreign oil. So why the huge volatility in Biofuel's shares?
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Anti-angiogenesis Cancer Cure Strategies Catching on Slowly in the U.STwo new weapons have been added to the cancer fighting arsenal in the U.S., years after their general usage in European nations. However, the AMA and Medical Schools are doing a poor job of bringing American oncologists up to speed
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Quirky Northwest VacationsHistory and recent television and movies have introduced the public to the sometimes quirky nature of the Pacific Northwest. Blessed with almost perfect summertime weather, a vacation with these stops in mind may well prove unforgettable
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Organic Lawn Care for the Eco-Conscious SuburbaniteThe pressure to have a perfect lawn in the suburbs often puts the homeowner at odds with their own environmental conscience. It doesn't have to be that way.
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United 93 Fails to Live Up to PotentialAs an author of one of the apparently multitudinous screenplays on the subject of Flight 93 (mine was called Remember Flight 93), I was aware of the challenge of portraying the subject in motion picture format. Still United 93 falls far short.