Kevin Mannis
The musings of a citizen of the world, a seeker of truth, a creator, an observer, an inventor, a reporter, an equalizer, a traveler, a theorist, a listener, a speaker, a finder, a keeper, a giver, a taker, and enjoys this ride called life with a passion.
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Politics, Physics, World Events, Art, Human Behavior, Music, Business, Human Nature, World Religions, Paranormal, Science, Astronomy, Law, Engineering, Corruption, Human Rights, Environmental Issues, SustainabilityMotto
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Safe Food and Trust in AmericaFood safety and the safety of the ingredients used to make our food in the U.S.A. has been entrusted to the companies and manufacturers that make our food for decades.
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The Angry Easter BunnyA rebellious poem of protest from the Easter Bunny.
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Proof that Great Men Are Still Being MadeCNN's Robin Meade covered a story about an act of gratitude that was astounding!
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Farewell to Sherwood SchwartzCommentary on the passing of television writer and entertainment industry icon Sherwood Schwartz.
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Moishe's LamentThe old western tale of what happened to a man who's horse broke down in the middle of a blizzard.
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LIONBased on the image of a lion hunting in the rain. -
The Time TravelerA limerick with a paradigm shift
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Portland Police Claim "Mace" Didn't Contribute to Burning Man's DeathBrief overview and commentary on the death of a Kansas man that was aided by the actions of one of the Portland Police Bureau. -
1,000,000 Orphans in Haiti! 9,000,000 People in Peril!Perspective on the issue of how bad the disaster is in Haiti.
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Haiti: A Question of GivingWhat is the reason for giving aid to Haiti?
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The Best Healthy Burger AlternativesA couple my favorite healthy burger alternatives.
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How to Care for the Caregiver10 suggestions that can be put to immediate use that will aid any person trying to provide a high quality level of care and understands that the finest care is given to others by those who take good care of themselves.
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Top 10 Most Extreme Ways to Say, "Will You Be My Valentine?" in Portland, OregonThis is a list of things that can be planned and gifts that can be given that are simply outrageous. The ideas have been presented in general terms so that they can serve as general guidelines for those who might be romantically challenged.
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Top 10 Most Extreme Ways to Say, "Will You Be My Valentine?" in Portland, OregonThis is a list of things that can be planned and gifts that can be given that are simply outrageous. The ideas have been presented in general terms so that they can serve as general guidelines for those who might be romantically challenged.
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Flowers for MeAn odd ode to love. -
How to Make "Nuage Dans Tulipe". an Extravagant, yet Simple, Valentine's Day DessertStep by step instructions on how to make a Valentine's Day dessert that is sure to be a culinary climax.
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How to Skate - Part 3Part 3 in a series of how to learn to skate the correct way from the very beginning.
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How to Skate - Part 2This article takes up where Part 1 left off and turns basic locomotive moves into smooth skating strokes
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The Correct Way to Begin Ice or Roller Skating in a Forward or Reverse DirectionThe best way to learn to skate is to learn the basics correctly, and practice them from the beginning. -
The Question of Faith Healing Verses Medical Care in Portland, OregonA brief overview of the recurring matter of children being allowed to die while families rely upon prayer rather than medical care to treat and cure in Portland, Oregon. -
Camping 101: The Dangers of Exposure to the ElementsIntroduction to a series of articles on camping and basic survival.
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In the Name of a God - Part 3Continuation of a discussion on the claim by certain Muslims that only Islamic believers have an exclusive right to use the word "Allah" when referring to a God.
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In the Name of a God - Part 2Continuation of a discussion on the claim by certain Muslims that only followers of the Islamic faith have the right to use the word "Allah" when referring to a God.
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In the Name of a God - Part 1Part 1 of a series of article discussing the claim by certain Muslim factions that only Islamic believers should be allowed to use the word "Allah" when referring to a God. -
Camping 101: Making a Basic Water TrapA very basic guide to making a survival water trap to procure fresh rations of drinking water.
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Camping 101: How to Make a Survival Fire Using a ShoelaceA how to guide to creating a fire for survival that could save your life.
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A Father's Job is Never DoneThe last time I spent some quality time with my dad. One of the strangest visits we've ever had. -
My Top 10 New Year's Resolutions for 2010These are my my top 10 New Year Resolutions for 2010. -
A Machine that Generates Energy with No Moving PartsThe basic theory of construction behind what I believe is a revolutionary new concept in energy production and management. -
Making a Living on Craigslist.Com Part 2Part of a continuing series of articles about how some people make a living on craigslist.com
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San Diego, California to Portland, Oregon: The Worst Travel Experience I've Ever Had!A 1000 mile travel log of the worst road trip I should have never have taken.
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Top 10 Diet Myths of the YearWe give one final effort to dispelling some hard to believe thoughts about dieting and healthy nutrition.
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Oregon: Scenic Gateway to the Great Pacific NorthwestOne of the greatest things, and there are many, about living in Portland, Oregon is the proximity of outstanding and breathtaking scenic areas that are literally within an hour of the metropolitan area.
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Making a Living on Craigslist - Part 1This is the first in a series of articles about some of the unconventional ways people are using craigslist.com to actually make a living.
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Herbal Therapies: Basic Principles of SimplingThis article presents and defines the three basic principles that are paramount considerations in the practice of herbal healing.
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Herbal TherapiesAn introduction to the 8 basic methods used to administer herbal therapies.
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How Volatility Affects Options TradingA look at volatility, the variable in options trading that is most often misunderstood, and in some cases, completely ignored.
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Old JoeAnother bedtime adventure I wrote for my nephew, Samuel.
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The Dibbuk BoxA major motion picture being produced by Sam Raimi, and scheduled for release in 2010 by Ghost House Films, this is the original Ebay auction listing I posted several years ago for an item that is now known by millions around the world as the Dibbuk Box.
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A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Halloween Party!This is the true story of how my most favorite Halloween costume tradition began. -
Duck!Round, and round, and round we go! A humorous little short story that ends right back where it started.
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Granny, and Our ConundrumA lesson about pets. Things are not always as they seem to be.
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My Poor Opinion of Liberal Business Owners in Portland NeighborhoodA few words about the pretentious, underhanded article written in the June 27th edition of the Oregonian about the Dixie Mattress Company in Portland, Oregon, and a few more words about the self-entitled, arrogant, and unerring hatemonger neighbors.
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The Best Japanese Restaurant in Portland, OregonA brief article about the best kosher Japanese restaurant this side of Osaka. -
Cell Phones and Their Relationship to Auto AccidentsA brief article on the absurdity of giving teens a huge metal projectile, and something that will distract them while trying to control that projectile as it hurtles along at 55 miles per hour.
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The MiracleA funny, and then really touching documentary of the first day of a life. -
Top Neighborhoods in Portland, OregonA brief article about the best neighborhoods in Portland, Oregon, and a few other things to keep in mind about "Stumptown". -
Unpaid Items on eBayA brief article about how eBay treats unpaid items and non-paying buyers. -
How to Time a Sale on eBayA brief article about how to make sure that the sale of a product on eBay is timed well.
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Shipping Products After an eBay SaleA brief article about shipping methods and logistics companies used after selling an item on eBay.
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eBay and the Value of Good ServiceA brief article on the value of giving good service during any transaction conducted as a result of an eBay sale.
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eBay and the Solutions DirectoryA brief article about eBay's Solutions Directory and the resources it offers to buyers and sellers.
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EBay and Intellectual PropertyA brief article about how eBay handles matters related to Intellectual Property.
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The Traditional Mother's Day Games and Activities at Our HouseA description of weird-functionality and its inner workings on Mother's Day.
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Frauds and Scams You Might Encounter While Doing Business on EBayPeople Get "Conned" Because They Seldom See The "Con-Man" Coming! A brief but vitally necessary discussion of some common situations eBay business owners should be aware, and beware of.
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eBay Selling: Building Feedback on EBaySome hints about how tho increase your feedback rating on eBay.
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eBay Selling: The Importance of Your EBay Listing PhotosA few words about the importance of taking care when taking photos of the Items you sell on eBay.
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eBay Selling: Importance of a Good Description for Your ProductA look at the 1st of ten critical areas of concern to people doing business on eBay
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My Last Traffic Ticket Made Me Feel Like I was Raped with Barbed Wire and a 2 X 4!An account of one man's struggle in vain to preserve the notion that Americans are innocent until proven guilty.
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How Many Times Will Poland Be Allowed to Remove Our Eyes and Rape Our Empty Skulls?An apology from the Poles at this late date is like putting a band-aid on an amputated thigh. Here is what I think of the Poles and their apology.
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Portland Craigslist Buyer's / Seller's ReviewCraigslist is the greatest thing since sliced bread. I have used craigslist on numerous occasions and have had outstanding results every time. Here are a few examples
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Vintage Clothing Stores in Portland, OregonA review of the best place in the Northwest to find those vintage clothing items that are usually snapped up and highly overpriced by the time you find them in one of thos trendy little boutiques that have been springing up over the last ten years.
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Math Madjik - A Dicey SituationA simple magic trick using dice and math.
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A Few "Backgrounds for Myspace" TipsA few caveates to the uninitiated who are embarking on a quest to find cool backgraounds for myspace spaces and other related products.
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How to Make a Birthday CardA rather morbid tutorial of how to send a birthday card to someone very special.
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Louis Prima, the Unsung Giant of American Pop MusicA list of my top ten favorite songs by the great Louis Prima
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The White Eagle Saloon: One of the Most Haunted Places in Portland, OregonA brief description and personal account of one of the most haunted places in Portland, Oregon.
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My ConfessionThe confessions of an unwitting junkie: One man's story of a journey through hell and back.
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How I Learned to Play the Game of Craps in Fabulous Las Vegas!The all too true story of how I was taught to play the most exciting game in Las Vegas!
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The Great St. Patrick's Day Blintz Knish Fiesta in Portland, OregonOne of the least known, yet vitally important celebrations of diversity in the world today.
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Guns Don't Kill People, Doctors Kill People!I remember the class and the woman that first introduced me to statistics.
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How I Stopped Those Annoying Scam Emails from Africa!A copy of the reply I send that stops scam African emails dead in their tracks.
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A Thought About Ridiculous Post 9/11 Security ProceduresStory of a security situation that went from idiotic to, well, even more idiotic, and then some, on the eve of another horrifying mass murder in America's heartland.
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True Friendship: A Boy & His DogThis is what true friendship really means.
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The Current World WarThoughts on what the future holds for our children and why these times represent the last bastions of true freedom.
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The Wee FolkI hope this poem is as whimsical as the stories my parents told my brother, my sister, and me when we were young. Samuel is six, but insists he'll soon be seven.
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Sweet DreamsDigital media
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Roses Are Red. Racists Are Racists.My response to a so called "black" blogging bigot
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If You Aren't Making 100 Percent ROI, You Aren't Really Trying!This is where we separate the investors from the impostors.
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Beyond the blue horizonAn original artistic digital image created by the artist Mannis (Kevin Mannis) circa 2003.
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Bastard Buddy Borrows Banned Bike - Busted!The reason I consider filling my undergarments with the most horrifying parasites while also volunteering for duty as a venereal wart incubation host rather than make a new friend.
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Terrorist Threats in America TodayThis is the first of a two part series that will identify and discuss various modern (modern is a relative term) day terrorist organizations, their ideologies and their history.
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Bush, Cheney, Libby, and We the People - Shame on Us All!How and why men who define the very concept of treason proliferate throughout this land.
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Hey! Jesse Jackson, You Thought Vomiting Lying Piece of Human GarbageUnless you're brain dead and were born yesterday, Rev. Jerkson calling Don Imus a racist is really a case of the pot calling the kettle black.
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So, You Want to Be a Working Musician: How to Make a Living in the Music Business. Part 3This third article looks at selling the package that has been developed during the series.
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How to Make a Living in the Music Business: Article #2 in a Series About Self Management in the Music BusinessA brass tack look at packaging your live music product.
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Saddam Hussein is Alive and Well!!!A few thoughts about the absurdity of thinking that Saddam Hussein would actually be executed in the most corrupted country on the face of the planet.
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So, You Want to Be a Working Musician? How to Earn Your Living in the Music BusinessThis is the first installment in a series of brass tacks, down and dirty, no frills lessons on how to produce, package, distribute and sell your unique talents, skills and abilities as a musician or band.
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How I Dealt with the Liars, Power Mongers, and Mindless Drones of the Department of Motor VehiclesThe story of one man's all too common hellatious experience while trying to do a simple transaction at the Department of Motor Vehicles
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A Few Words About Cats, Cops, and Air FreshenersThe adventure that came from my quest for a stupid, simple, flippin' air freshener.
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Night SnowI wrote this poem about a magical snowy November night a few years ago.
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No Criminal Charges for Police Involved in Juvenile Shooting DeathNo charges will be filed against three police officers who killed a 17 year old suspect in front of the boy's mother four and a half minutes after arriving at the scene. One of numerous police involved killings in Washington County Oregon during the last month.
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Shocking U.S. Marine Corp Massacre!An answer to the questions: Why? How?
A snap back to the reality of what is going on in the world and what it is that "We the People" are involved in. -
An Urgent Message to Islamic Extremists from Your Brothers, the Infidels!!!A blue collar request to Islamic extremists to stop intolerant behavior and enjoy the time we all share on the planet.
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Sheriff's Deputies Kill 17 Year Old Suspect in Front of His MotherSheriff's deputies shoot and kill a 17 year old suspect just 4.5 minutes after arriving at the suspects home. The shooting took place in spite of the boy's mother pleading with 911 operator not to kill her son who was under the influence of alcohol.