Rick Amandan
Rick Amandan is a nuclear scientist, electronics engineer, and computer programmer who retired after working on several major national research projects. He is a veteran and father of four with significant life experience as an artist, journalist, and broadcast radio personality. His love of knowledge and learning, and for investigating the mysteries of the universe, makes him a true philosopher and his passion has always been to use his multiple talents and wide-ranging expertise to make the future a better place for us all. Throughout his life he has acted on that passion by persistently challenging the status quo and those who seek to perpetuate it just for the sake of sustaining their personal advantages and power over others. He doesn't like bullies of any rank or class. He is a staunch independent voter and a veteran volunteer for numerous progressive political campaigns and causes dating back to the 1960s. And he remains a citizen activist and vocal advocate for free speech, freedom of religion, the separation of church and state, clean and green energy, preserving the environment, space exploration, the right to bear arms, the rights of the poor, the elderly, the sick, and the disabled, and the right to be left alone.
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Degrees in Physics and Computer Science with extensive studies in art, literature, journalism, and religion.Interests
Science, space, politics, religion, philosophy, music, art, crafts, radio, computers, electronics, gadgets, lasers, Linux, Open Source software, conspiracy theories, mysteries of the past, science fiction, free energy, UFOs, SETI, games, movies.Affiliations
Amateur Radio Relay League, Public Citizen, Electronic Frontier Foundation, American Civil Liberties Union, People for the American Way, Ralph NaderFavorites
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A New Hope for Gaming Excitement from Star Wars: The Old RepublicA first look, and player's evaluation (one month after the initial public release), of Bioware's exciting new MMO game Star Wars:The Old Republic.
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Eight Essential Software Tools You Shouldn't be WithoutOne aging geek's short list of software he can't live without; technology you should explore in the coming year.
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New Year, New Gear: Four Ideas for Saving Money on Your Next Tech PurchaseOne geek's approach to saving for, and on, my next computer or consumer electronics purchase.
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Why Rep. Robert C. “Bobby” Scott (D-VA) Deserves Re-ElectionOne voter's perspective on why Rep. Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (D-VA) deserves re-election when so many of his peers should be kicked to the curb.Also published on:
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Winter WindowA simple winter Haiku.
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The Fear of OccupyMany are wondering what's driving the Occupy movement in The Land of Plenty. To one long-time (40+ year) activist for social justice it's no mystery.
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Six Signs the End is NearKnowing when it's time to leave your job is essential to your well-being. Here are some tips to help you make that difficult decision.
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Conservatives Hurt Farmers Just to Spite ObamaQuestioning why some conservative commentators and media organizations are willing to hurt conservative voters just to take shots at Obama. Are they just mean, crazy, or what?
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Too Much Too LittleA father's love for his family expressed in lyrics that have not yet been put to music. With or without music, however, the sentiments stand on their own.
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Bright Spirits on Threads of Fire FlyWhen the wheel of the year turned to autumn, our ancestors gathered around their fires. They ate, drank, sang, and danced to celebrate a successful harvest and to reconnect their hearts and memories with family and friends passed beyond the veil.
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AUTHENTICITYA quality one Independent voter finds essential to breaking the political gridlock and reasons why he supports Senator John Miller for re-election in the 1st District of Virginia
