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Me like writing about stuff and teeching peeple. Me think me smart and reely like you reed my words and stuff. Me like food and riding bike and every morning I say hi to Mr. Sun cus he make me happy.
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A.A.S. Chemical Engineering Technology, Broome Community College, Binghamton, NY; B.S., M.S., Chemistry University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NYInterests
Science, Cycling, Education, Travel, Cooking, Science Education of Cooking while traveling on a bikeMotto
If it wasn't for disappointments, I wouldn't have any appointments.Affiliations
Centerville Ace Hardware Propane Club, Fox and Hound Mug Club, Automobile Association of America (AAA)
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Rents Due Part 3The party animals get evicted. -
Why College Textbooks Cost as Much as a CarAfter teaching for 16.5 years, I have crystallized some thoughts regarding the borderline corrupt system that protects the outrageously inflated costs of college textbooks. -
Maybe It's Time We Thought About Natural GasNatural gas seems like a very viable, but neglected source of independent, clean energy for our country. Yet, our inertia as a society seems to be fracking killing us! -
If I Were Ted Williams AgentTed Williams, the overnight rags-to-riches phenom, is only a few days into his career. Yet, it is being horribly mismanaged. -
Mick on Video Games, TSA Pat-downs and MoreMy set from a local benefit show. The Make a Kid Smile Show helped gather donated toys for kids post-surgery at Children's Medical Center. This was a great crowd. I think I was lucky enough to get the "sweet spot" about 2/3 of the way through the show where the crowd was warmed up, but not ti -
The True Meaning of the HolidaysIt's about spending time with family and focusing on what's important. -
The Wussification of AmericaA brief summary of how we as Americans, are becoming gradually more and more wussified. -
Stand-Up Comedy: Three Nights, Thirty BuckA sort of video blog of my trip to two bar shows, a contest and a lodge show. In my first year, it's all about getting experience on stage. -
Man Vs. Nature and Mick Vs. Goose GuyLove 'em or hate 'em. Canada geese abound. And, we have to deal with them as well as ignorant people. -
Rent's Due Part DeuxThe Tenants form an association. -
The New NormalMy thoughts on the changing paradigm. -
My Cowardly Battle with ProstatitisThe story of the time I had some weird feelings "down there" and the doctor put his finger in my fanny. Well, there's more to it than that, really, but these are the things that stand out in my mind. -
Rent's DueIt's tough being a landlord. -
Childrens Drawings; a Window to the MindA collection of drawings and their psychological evaluation from a guy who has read at least three books by psychologists. -
9 Months in 45 SecondsMy back yard from October to June. Music permission from Atomic Potato. -
St. Leon Road RaceA video documentary of the 2010 St. Leon Road Race in St. Leon, Indiana.
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You Guys Would Have Totally Loved the Stuff I Tried to PublishStuff I tried to slip past the AC editor lately
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Making Important Silly Statements with Altered Marquis SignsSome fun things you can do with marquis signs if you can run fast.
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Villians of the Bike Commuter UniverseBeware yourself, bike commuter!
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You and Your Cat and Your 2009 Tax ReturnTimes are tough, and all of the sudden, the federal government is becoming creative in the way they plan for the future. So, maybe you should be too.
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Go Nads!Once upon a time, I had a pain in my crotch. And through a circuitous chain of events that began through my fanny, we found out I was probably going to be okay.
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Cialis Has Questionable Marketing PracticesSome observations of the marketing of the ED drug Cialis. Certainly, they pulled a boner.
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How to Deal with EBay-diotsSome of my time-tested, seller-approved techniques for dealing with that problem eBay-er. Trust me, I have a 100% rating.
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The 2009 ASSY AwardsAn underground version of the 2009 awards doled out to Associated Content writers, er, uh, sources, er, uh, content producers or whatever they are called this week.
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The Pros and Cons of Camelbakin'After much introspection, Mickey plans to race with a Camelbak on his bak, next year.
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Some E.D. UcationMy firm thoughts on the advertised consequences of E.D. drugs.
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Preparation HA deep, probing analysis of the uses and history of America's most popular over the counter hemorrhoid ointment.
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Removing a Road Bike Bottom BracketQ: What goes round and round and creak creak creak? A: A dirty bottom bracket.
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Food Review Part 2: Stuff They Can't Legally Call Ice CreamA review of Dairy Frozen Dessert from Kroger.
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Food Review Part 1: the Vienna SausageThe utility and beauty of Vienna Sausages as both a food and a projectile.
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Suburban GangstasGangstas up to no good by da Aero Sto'! Music by Fun Lovin' Criminals
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Venues for BandwatchingA review of small music venues in the Midwest and Northeast.
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Son of Godzulla 8Video documentation of this year's Son of Godzulla and post-race party. Music is "make a circuit" covered by The Phenomenauts, originally by The Polecats...
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Change is Different and Not at All the SameRambling about some of my life's history with giving up things for something else.
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Fun with online feedbackThe possibilities are endless when it comes to corporate online feedback sites.
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Always factor in PhotoShopWhy is that guy holding his arm in that funny position? It's all part of the grand scheme of things...
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ID Card PicturesA couple of my ID photo shots.
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Things Overheard During My Dad's Week-long VisitWhen you receive a visit from a retired free-thinker with 10 patents (or is it 14?) you had better brace yourself for some statements from out in left field! That's what we love about the guy. Safe trip home, Dad!
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I Should Now Have Two Orbitey Thingies Around My Planet Thingy!I'm a level 7 now. So best you watch out.
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Come Do Hill Repeats with Me!Up Linden Ave. Down 275. Rinse and repeat.
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Things Are Happening!Stuff is going on now like never before.
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Curses! My Eye Has Swollen Up!Health care would be totally reformed if people were more like me.
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Curses! I Have Punctured My Leg!Health care would be totally reformed if people were more like me.
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The Story of Cluckey, the Urban Homeless Missing ChickenCluckey has apparently, flown the coop.
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Mick and Chelsey Sullenberger Patch Things UpStory of reconciliation.
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How Mickey's Dad Mows His Lawn1) Drive stake in center of yard. 2) Attach a strong tether to mower on one side. 3) Tie dead man's lever down with a zip tie and start mower. 4) Watch mower make crop circles. 5) Do NOT forget your cold drink.
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Rules of the Coffee ShopCaffeine makes me edgy...
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College Textbooks 101Insider perspective on why college books are expensive.
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Halloween DummyAn idea for scaring little children who dare come to your house for candy on Halloween. Step 1: Make a scary dummy and set if outside of your house a few days before Halloween. Step 2: On Halloween, get inside the dummy's costume. Step 3: Be the dummy that frightens the tick or treaters.
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Freakish Friend RequestsA summary of the weird friend requests you might receive on Facebook or other social networking sites.
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Chicken on the FreewayLos Pollos in concert.
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Some Sexy Stimulus Package IdeasYa know, with Cash For Clunkers going by the wayside...
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Mickeys New HelicopterMy Dad narrating while I launch my new helicopter. Has anyone seen it? Maybe it's already made its way to where Morag is ...
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My Clunker Lives to See Another Day!The story of my old car and how it failed me, but not until two days before I was going to get rid of it.
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What Mickey Did This SummerImages from where Mick has been for most of August. Sorry I haven't been able to read much of your stuff lately...
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The PhenomenautsSome background and results of my night with The Phenomenauts in Toronto, ON
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Airborne Rodents Are TerrifyingWhen humans and rodents intersect, the result is usually not pretty.
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Dear VisaA letter to the people who sent me some propaganda for the new Visa Black Card.
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How To Change Your Own OilYou can change your own car oil. It's not that hard and it will save you twenty bucks. Music by The Phenomenauts.
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What to Do when Your Childrens Dolls Experiment with SexA parenting guide that addresses doll sexual activity and curiosity.
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Food is Good for YouFood is good for your body.
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Let's Talk About the WeatherSome tips about weather media.
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Mickey Busts a MoveA brief synopsis of the history of my silly dance moves.
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FAQ About the TDFThe Tour De France is coming! Lance is in the mix! Some basic things about bicycle road racing so viewers can enjoyably take in this year's tour.
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Mickey Applies for a PassportThe story of all the hoops Mickey needed to jump through in order to visit Canada for a day.
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Auto Review: 2009 Pontiac Vibe, Part 1Part 1 of my personal review of the 2009 Pontiac Vibe
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The Economy StimulatorSome thoughts about how we might stimulate the economy...
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The Story of Professor FrankThe story of my co-worker of 15 years, professor Frank, who passed away last week.
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Car Pricing 101Those who take this course will learn the rigorous mathematical theory behind pricing a car. Prerequisite course: Advanced Calculus.
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Mickey's 2009 New Car GuideI am shopping for a new car. And, I have come to the realization that there are a few that I would never buy, no matter what.
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Newmark Criterium Cycling Race 2009Some highlights and behind the scenes action of the Newmark Criterium circuit race in Dayton, Ohio.
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What Maria Says is TrueI dare you to you read this and find out how much of a risk taker and daredevil I am.
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Randy's Family Has a Garage SaleFellow AC Source, neighbor and all around good guy, Randy Linville held a garage sale today.
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Things to Do If I Get RichHow I would like to change the world if I ever ran into a lot of money.
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How to Dupe that Wiley AC EditorLessons learned in my first 100 (soon to be 99) articles...
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Three Relatively Obscure Bands with More Schtick Than You Can Shake a Stick At!Some great, original bands you can see live for $10-$20 without pushing and shoving your way around an arena.
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Tales from the Fish BowlThey shouldn't make meeting rooms with glass walls.
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How to Ensure Proper Asparagus Patch SecurityProtect your turf with these simple tips. Get it? Tips!
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The 50+ Mpg CarI once owned a 1988 Honda CRX HF that got 50 mpg Highway. So, what's the big whoop?
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More Adventures in Random Text MessagingOnce in a while, I get text messages from strangers. I started answering back...
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I Wish Our Happy Hour was as Happy as Your Happy Hour!My initial failings at making a happy hour group catch on.
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The Easiest Wreck I've Ever HadMy first road racing wreck. It only took me 8 years.
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Statement of the Obvious Series #1The story of my stock certificate for Boston Celtics.
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Mickey is a Bike RacerThe story of how Mickey became a road cyclist and racer.
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When Geese AttackI was mobbed by a goose yesterday.
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MAC Hoops ChampionshipMy stay-at-home excursion to watch my alma mater lose in the 2009 MAC basketball championship.
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2009 NCAA Basketball Tourney Selection GuidelinesMy Guide to picking winners for this year's NCAA Tourney bracket.
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Some Business Ideas I've Had.Some things I would spend my time pursuing if I wasn't busy fighting for Goose rights.
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The Story of How Dumb Luck Caused Me to Make a Lot of People AngryA while ago, I published a piece of Chesley Sullenberger and someone ostensibly posted it somewhere and thought I was serious. Got lots of people mad at me. Got lots of page views, though.
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Some Things that Drive Chemists CrazyPet peeves involving chemical mix-ups.
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In Memory of Squeek the FishSqueek The Fish, the fish who single finnedly set the world poop record, passed away yesterday.
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Cod Killa'Hip Hop parody of the controversial 1992 song by Body Count with a Lenten "Angle"...
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The Mystery of My Dad's Roof Octagon Thingy is RevealedMy Dad recently told me what his roof octagon structure was for. It seems like a good way to stick it to the utility company man.
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Fat TuesdayHappy Fat Tuesday! Some thoughts about triglyceride and dieting.
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Little Sliver SoapHopefully humorous poetry.
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I Got ToastedAn Im promptu road trip to see my favorite ska band.
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Naked Mud WrestlingThe adventures of learning how to play bass in your "bass"ment. Hah hah! Ok, that wasn't very punny.
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Enjoy Love ResponsiblyMy thoughts on overzealous public love displays.
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University of Buffalo Athletics Has Reached Another Level!University of Buffalo Athletics is doing so well, I see people wearing the garb 7 hours away in Ohio. They don't know what it is or what it means. But, baby steps, UB...baby steps.
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Oh My Gawd It's Credit Fraud!The story of my recent bout with credit card fraud.
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1,847 Deaths Blamed on Winter StormA recap of the icy inept aftermath of last week's snowstorm in the Midwest
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Your ResumeSome thoughts on the ramifications of a poor resume for the budding professional.
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The International Bowl - University of Buffalo Alumni Road TripOn January 3rd, 35 (then, later 32) University of Buffalo alumni rented a limo bus and traveled from Buffalo, NY to Toronto, ON, Canada to watch the 3rd International Bowl featuring Connecticut vs. Buffalo. Connecticut won the contest, or at least that's what people told us...
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How to Maximize Your 2008 Tax RefundThese are some sure-fire techniques that will make your tax refund bigger. They might get you audited or arrested, so please, contact your tax professional prior to filing and feel free to tell them my name is Morag Mortimer-Smythe...
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Some Observations on the New AdministrationI wish President Obama could dunk.
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More Pro Football Teams Contemplating Bird NicknamesThe New York Jets might be changing their name. Okay, not really.
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Chelsey Sullenberger; Hero or Goose Killer?In light of yesterday's US Airways mishap, no one is mourning the loss of innocent geese or fish who were killed...
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How to Deal with Argumentative PeopleA user's guide to dealing with argumentative people.
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I Said Good Day!Another interesting text conversation with a person who thinks I am "Torri" the hoops star.
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My Dad Built a Roof Octagon ThingyI went home to discover my dad built an octagon on top of his house. What does it do? Why ask such meaningless questions?
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The Should Be Rules of Cover SongsI hate cover songs. What's even worse? I'm kinda mad at my seventh favorite band.
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What Santa Did Last ChristmasLast year, Santa had a mishap.
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Squeek the Fish Has an Intestinal ProblemThe continuing saga of how my fish almost died and now has chronic poo problems.
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Sagging Economy Forces Workforce Reductions at Santa's WorkshopThe recession has affected the North Pole, but Santa says Christmas is ON for this year despite labor issues.
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Financial Crisis Fun with Super GlueHere is some fun you can have gluing quarters to the sidewalk and filming passersby. Music by They Might Be Giants. Human behavior during financially unstable times.
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Sibling RivalryThese things always end this way... Music by NOFX, Flossing a Dead Horse.
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Maybe it Would Be Better If You Fired the Cable GuyA potential cost cutting move during these hard times might be to eliminate cable TV. I'm hoping no one is doing it because the financial crisis isn't that bad...
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Stuff They Don't Make No MoreSome products that provided some good memories. I wish I could still buy them.
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2008 MAC Football Championship GameA video of the Buffalo's upset of #12 Ball State at the MAC Championship game in Detroit and the activities that followed. Seven weary souls have traveled great distance to Detroit, Michigan to see their UB Bulls play for the MAC football title. They may have had a few drinks...
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Tales from the Fish Bowl/BoxThe true story of how I saved my fish from my cat and then the fish was full of crap.
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Tom from Math Bakes Own CookiesTom baked his own cookies in preparation for the SME holiday party. But this carried with it some skepticism.
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Iceland Still Struggling to Recover from BankruptcyA silly fictional tale of how Iceland might manage to claw itself from bankruptcy by selling organic ice.
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At Least SOMEONE was Paying Attention.Some quotes from my 11am lecture class.
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Stupid Football Announcer Cliche's I HateI really hate hearing this stuff when I watch football.
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A Night with the AquabatsDespite my age and level of responsibility in life, I recently broke away to Cleveland, Ohio to see one of the most unique and creative bands I'll ever know...The Aquabats.
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My Limited Experience with PetsI have had maybe a half a dozen pets in my life. But I also have a half a dozen funny stories that might make you want to read this for a half a dozen minutes.
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I Can Make it Happen!A story of how I made the Buffalo Bills lose four consecutive Super Bowls, the Buffalo Sabres lose in the NHL finals and now tonight, my alma mater lose to Akron.
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Here's Another Letter: Proctor and GambleI wrote a letter to proctor and Gamble. Then, I wrote them another letter. I think I had better quit at that.
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How to Talk to Your Kids About the Financial CrisisAre our kids really more perceptive about financial matters than we think? No! And you should take full advantage of that.
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My State is BlueA silly poem inspired by the presidential election.
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Stupid Letters Series Number...I Forgot: C.B. Fleet, IncKeep your friends close and your enemas closer; here's a letter I wrote to the makers of Summer's Eve, enemas and other fine personal (female) feminine hygiene products...
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Farmlifting Becoming a Problem with Poor EconomyFarmers have reported an increase in late night milk raids, egg and manure thefts.
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Spending Habits Are Formed Early; A Case StudyA domestic study of two young females and their spending & saving habits. It's not too hard to realize why there's a world fiscal crisis.
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Supid Letters Series Number 5A letter I wrote to Bob Evans Farms under the guise of an morbidly obese, raw sausage eating man.
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Click on This to Win a New Article!My computer was recently infected with spyware and malware. Click on this to learn how I got rid of it and possibly win a vacation to Hawaii.
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Stupid Letters Series Number 4: Laura's Lean BeefThe second letter I wrote to Laura's Lean Beef Co. where I begged them to tell me the method by which they killed cows so I could better live with myself.
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The Conscious and Unconscious MindWhat I learned from a seminar titled "Dealing with Difficult People" and how I applied my findings to a guy who came in to lab drunk.
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Stupid Letters Series #3: ReaLime Lime JuiceHere's a letter I wrote to the makers of ReaLime lime juice. I was using guise of a guy who actually squirted lime juice into his mouth from the little plastic limes you see in the grocery store. Weird? Yes. True? No.
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Tales from the Post OrificeA somewhat disturbing account of how a piece of mail can vary so dramatically in regards to the price of postage.
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Stupid Letters Series #2: 3MI letter I wrote to 3M in 1999 back when we were very preoccupied with the Y2K problem.
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Stupid Letters Series #1The first in a series of farcical letters I wrote to corporations when I had more time on my hands.
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The Day My House Wet ItselfThe story of how Mickey went on vacation for three weeks and he had problems with his plumbing. Help him pay the lazy plumber by clicking on this article.
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Need to Get Away? Have Some Fun in the Adirondack Mountains!A user's guide to a weekend in the Adirondacks culminating in the time when my mother-in-law almost saw me naked.
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My Experience with WoodchucksI have a lot of good stories about woodchucks (groundhogs). Why don't you click on this story and learn about them so I can earn $0.001?
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The Day Mickey's Dad Almost Went to the Big Garage Sale in the SkyThe story of my Dad's recent heart attack.
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Hospital SprawlEverything is moving to the burbs; shopping, college campuses and now...hospitals, uh, I mean "medical centers".
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Wheat Bread is No!On interview with my seven year old daughter who candidly shares her thoughts on wheat bread after tasting the spoils of white bread.
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I Love You Uncle Sam! Is Everything O.K. At Home?Does anyone know what the "economic stimulus payments" represent, or who paid for them? Maybe asking questions like this will just ruin everybody's fun.
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Give Me Some Credit!My BP Visa card has been declined four times for security reasons, twice in 12 hours this weekend. This has me wanting to take a swipe at something.
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My Strange Text Message PalsAs a valued customer of Virgin Mobile, I have received text messages from people I don't know on several occasions. I view this as a golden opportunity to talk back and mess with people.
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World Wide Marriage EncounterA brief overview of the World Wide Marriage Encounter retreat weekend and how a normal person might choose to deal with it.
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Want Some Weed?My struggle continues in making the earth do what I want. Where I want to grow grass, weeds grow and where I want to grow weeds, grass grows! Arrgh!
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Dog-gone!I barked at two dog owners recently because of their lackadaisical attitude toward their dogs. I am confident they act out of compassion, but in the long run, they are only engangering their pet.
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The Webkinz Are Taking Over..My daughters have entered the wonderfully non-productive and computer bandwidth usurping world of Webkinz. At age 7, she might already need 12-step.
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My Bunny Can Beat Up Your Bunny!The story of a father who struggles to maintain his status as Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny.
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Bachelor Week RecapA detailed summary of a married man's solitary week at home.
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Airborne is a FRAUD!Airborne Health, the firm that produces the herbal remedy "Airborne" has agreed to 23.3 million bucks to the people who believed it actually worked. Now, if they could only repair the damage done to my meatball's reputation...
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Mickey Goes to the DoctorThe story of a man who ignored his cold and paid for it, in the form of a sinus infection and pinkeye. I'm getting better now, thanks to a visit with a doctor with an unpronouncible name.
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It's that Time Again.Election day is exciting. It's the lead up period beforehand that really pulls my levers.
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I See Sick PeopleA poem written by the only person in the midwest who has not yet gotten sick this year.
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MS Vista Needs Permission to Bite MeI recently bought a laptop computer that was pre-loaded with Microsoft Vista. Now, I have to get loaded just to tolerate it.
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Don't Look in the Basement!An adventerous tale of my father's basement. Someday, someone's going to need to clean out the place. And they might just find it easier to pour it full of concrete
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A Letter to 2008A letter to the year 2008. If you need more explanation than that, you should just click here where it says "read more" -->
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Analyze This!A chemist's world is cluttered with enough rewardless tasks. Special requests from left field are not what we thrive on.
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The Mitchell Report: Evidence of Dopey Behavior by DopersProfessional baseball's latest inquiry into performance-enhacing substances proves one thing: Athletes make a living with their bodies for a reason.
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Holiday Capitulation 101A slow start to holiday shopping and decorating isn't always a bad thing. In a logical sense, time spent shopping and decorating for the holidays might be better focused elsewhere.
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Trainer TimeThe low points and low points of riding a bicycle trainer indoors
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Tales from the PottyA compilation of observations and thoughts that result from public bathrooms.
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Can O' MoneyA story of a man's compulsion that leads him to keep all the money has has ever found in his adult life in metal can.
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Serving SuggestionA confused man's look at what "serving suggestion" means when you read it on a food label.
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Turkey StuffSome internal observations about turkey and parts therof.
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Dayton, Ohio, is the 18th Most Dangerous CityMy place of employment, Dayton, Ohio recently ranked 18th on the America's Most Dangerous Cities list. Here are some innovative ideas that might help this city improve it's ranking.