Amy Barnes
Educated in: Psych., Computers & Programming, Criminal Justice, Accounting.
Career experience: policing, retail, digital media production (15yrs), web design, tech support, psychology, social services, teaching.
Has children, hubby, dog, life.
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Career experience: policing, retail, digital media production (15yrs), web design, tech support, psychology, social services, teaching.
Has children, hubby, dog, life.
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How to Get Rid of Mosquitos and Their Bites!Save money, time, and especially energy controlling mosquitoes and getting rid of bites!
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First Person: A Protester's 24-hour Diary of a Day at Occupy Atlanta., Part 1A protest has turned into a government and civics revolution movement and has swept across America: What IS government? WHY are people protesting all over America? A protester speaks out.
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5 Lies Your Internet Provider Tells YouHere are several sticky points that you need to bring up when considering internet service.
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Cobb EMC Explains the Patronage Capital Allocation NotificationsCobb EMC released a Patronage Capital Allocation Notification. I'm reporting on what staff had to say, and the secret behind those Missing Money ads you see online.
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Need Linux Drivers for Wacom Tablets? Problem Solved!Do you want to use a Wacom Bamboo tablet with Linux? Here are the direct links you need to access this new Linux spin that carries built-in support for the Wacom tablet!
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Marietta City Traffic Court: Address, Phone, Tips, & More!Did you get a traffic ticket from Marietta City Police? This guide covers Traffic Court contact information and common-sense advice from a ticketed driver who has won the battle several times.
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Vindication Feels Great: New Law Requires 3-foot Rule on Passing Bicyclists!Passing a bicyclist with less than 3 feet is now not only safe, it's required by law. Bicyclists call it a victory, motorists call it a source of frustration, and I call it Vindication.
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Blockbuster: Now Showing at Marietta Gas Stations!Gas stations are hoping to snag that last dollar from your wallet with Blockbuster kiosks, which are now in Marietta. This new market plan may bring Blockbuster out of bankruptcy and into a real market share.
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Georgia's Immigration Law May Cause Long-term Food Shortages NationwideGeorgia lawmakers did not think about your dinner plate when they passed HB 87, and the results could permanently affect our food supply through nationwide long-term food shortages.
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Lockheed Martin's Hacked Website Turns the Job Search into a Joke SearchLockheed Martin's job search website was hacked, turning the job search into a joke search! -
Bank of America Faces Billions in Losses Over Countrywide ScandalCountrywide lawsuit results are being used to hold Bank of America responsible for fraud. Billions of dollars in assets are at stake. Is Bank of America stock at risk?Also published on:
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End the Fed protest and rally - Atlanta, GA - Nov 20, 2010End the Fed held a protest rally at the Atlanta Fed building. -
The Retail Detail: Attorney General Seeks Victims of Fake "courtroom."A PA lawsuit reveals that a fake courtroom, Sheriff's Deputy lookalikes, and implied arrests may have been used to deceive debtors into handing over cars, money, & bank data, according to the PA Attorney General.
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The Retail Detail: Brother Releases Drivers Installer for Linux UsersThe Retail Detail covers the Brother printer drivers installer, which covers all supported Brother printers. This tested good on Ubuntu 10 with the MFC-440CN model.
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The Retail Detail: Microcenter is Now HiringMicrocenter is now hiring nationwide. The Marietta, GA store has a Now Hiring sign and several Atlanta area jobs are now open.
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The Retail Detail: The US Postal Service is Now Hiring!Job Hunting? Career searching? You have before Nov 1 to apply for several jobs available across GA at the USPS. Read for more details!
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The Retail Detail: 12 Easy Ways to Sell Your CarSelling your car should be easy - here are 12 steps to jump-start the sale of your car. -
8 Great Ways to Get More Money for Your Used CarIf you are selling your used car, here are 8 free or cheap ways to bump up the selling price! -
The Retail Detail: Angry Vendors Bail Out of North GA State FairVendors at the North GA State Fair have decided to leave earlier than planned, citing the early winter chill and lost profits due to Recession austerity.
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First Person: The American Dream is within reachWhile news polls reveal a lack of faith in the American Dream, I live it every day as I play with the kids in my own home, run errands in my paid-for car and cheer as statements from two retirement accounts show growing funds in a recession economy. -
The Retail Detail: Fry's of Duluth is Now HiringWork is available for several job openings at Fry's Electronics in Duluth. A dedicated table at the front desk contains applications.
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Nine Ways a Foreclosure Can Kill YouForeclosed homes can be deadly traps, and there is almost nothing you can do about it, because the banks aren't maintaining them well enough. A Marietta, GA real estate hunter reveals some alarming finds on foreclosures. -
Legally Antisocial - Two Easy Pranks that Twist Peoples' MindsHere are two ways you can cause an uproar and get away with it!
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The Retail Detail: Save Money on CoffeeFrom behind the service desk: this article details 4 fast tips that can save you thousands of dollars each year on great coffee. -
Georgia Senators to Work for Free? Cobb Elections Office Posts Blank SalariesThe Cobb County Elections office posted blank salaries for the 2010 Qualifying GA Senate and Representative offices in a funny mistake that led to a search for the real numbers. -
The Personal Experience: Two Easy Ways to Free Laundry DaysLaundry services can cost you an arm and a leg, so here are two easy ways to cut down costs. -
2 Children Are Dead: Cobb County Police Search for Hit & Run DriverA hit & run on Austell Road has left local residents grieving the loss of a baby and a child. Police have started a search for the suspect, described by witnesses as a black male in a tan 4-Runner. -
The Graveyard Shift Reports: SUV Slides on Ice, Slams into CemetaryAt around 11:00pm, an SUV Slammed through the fence of the Marietta City Cemetery, possibly damaging a grave site. Dangerous driving conditions are forcing Marietta City Police to issue public warnings; read on for more details in today's news! -
Snow Storm Hits Cobb County, GA, on February 12, 2010.Details the heavy snow storm that hit Cobb County GA, leaving behind dangerous driving conditions and several inches of snow. -
Amy's Reviews: Hidden Gems in my Front YardChildren need to witness the quiet beauty that nature offers, away from the standard everyday life indoors. -
the Retail Detail: November 2009The Retail Detail, started in 2001, is a cartoon series that makes fun of everything Retail-related. -
Amy's Reviews: Get Paid to Sound Off About Scams!Amy Barnes reports: I just found a great way to start collecting spare change while doing a good deed by reporting scams & sham products!
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Shelter Buddies: Doggy is My Daughter's Guardian Angel!I checked out the local shelter one day & found the perfect match for my zany daughter, now 2. Doggy has healed grief, licked away tears, pushed play-time, and he has helped us become more humane. Read on to find out how Doggy has changed our lives.
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Health Care Reform & Illegals: A Free Market IdeaIt's time to stop chatting and start doing: Illegal immigrants have taken center stage in the latest health care reform debate. Here are 3 easy solutions to the money problem that care for illegals has caused.
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"No Cash, No Gas." Frozen Debit Cards Leave Marietta Workers StrandedFaith in banks is falling off a cliff in Marietta, GA, as card carriers have been forced to use cash or checks in the wake of the Heartland hack. Are you at risk for a card freeze? Don't get stranded - get the facts, tips, & more from the news.
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Asthma Emergencies: How to Survive Without Your InhalerAmy Barnes, an asthmatic, offers several cheap, easy & effective ways to stay out of the ER and resolve mild to moderate asthma attacks at home.
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Cobb County Tallatoona CAP: 'We Have No More Money!'Tallatoona CAP cooling assistance funds disappeared at almost record speed: less than one day. Marietta residents griped about the 'river of piranhas' that this economy has created.
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The Worker, the Thief, & the MonsterWhat would you do if your life was stolen?
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Attorneys Blocked from Jails in Pinal County, AZN1H1 flu has killed a jail inmate in Pinal County, AZ, and inmates facing trials have been denied access to their attorneys. However, deputies from these same jails have denied knowledge of this. What is the real story?
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Living Green: 5 Smart Uses for Re-Usable BagsRe-Usable Bags & Shopping Totes are becoming fashionable for more than just carrying groceries. There are several ways to go green with these bags.
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Chattahoochee National Forest: Great Outdoors Month in GeorgiaIt's Great Outdoors Month, and thousands of families will be trekking through Georgia's Chattahoochee National Forest Preserve - it's time you joined in, too! Admission is free, and the forest is waiting.
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Plot Twist Mania: 3am C-SPANC-SPAN can be wildly entertaining. The best material comes on during the wee hours, and it's really a mixed bag. Everyone from politicians to companies to concerned individuals get to have their say. But, sometimes things don't go as planned...
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Celebrating Mother's Day on the Soccer FieldsI found a healthy way to celebrate Mother's Day - sports! My daughter just started running, and we started teaching her soccer.
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Living Green: All-Natural Pest ControlFind out the quickest way to kill house-flies while staying green.
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Amy's Reviews: Best Breast PumpsAmy Barnes reviews breast pumps from a working mother's point of view - what to buy & why, as well as what features really stand out to help you increase & maintain your milk supply.
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100 Days of Obama: An American MessiahPresident Obama may be the new American Hero, but there is more to the story; today's news is a brief overview of the cult-like following Obama has gained.
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100 Days of Obama: Credit Cards Under FireCredit Card laws may give Consumers some protection from credit card companies' usurious practices, but will they get a better deal?
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Caveat RecastAn acrostic poem with numeric patterns through word counts. Describes life's sometimes hideous polishing process - counsellors sometimes have gone through many, many hard times.
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Obama, Health Care and a Focus on EfficiencyObama's new efficiency initiative reduces health care costs - his plan, how it works, and my own experience.
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Raising Hope in a Recession EconomyNot just another face - a Marietta, GA, single mother lives the American Dream in the recession economy and spreads a message of hope. -
Obama's Fair Tax Plan: 5-Minute ReturnsObama has a dream: the 5-minute tax return. Today's news details the benefits and what to watch for as President Obama crusades for tax fairness. -
Georgia Fishing Licenses: Requirements & PurchasingThe GA Dept of Natural Resources offers fishers an opportunity to help support the sport they love through license sales.
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Obama's New Tax Cut: Making Work PayWorkers around Marietta are finding out that they may be qualified for a new tax cut designed to expand the Earned Income Credit. -
Help for Homeowners: Obama's Solution ContinuedObama has proposed a plan to help homeowners who are not yet behind on their mortgages.
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In Marietta, Georgia, Houses Disappear as New "Doughnut" ExpectedThe Marietta and Smyrna area commuters may experience delays as summertime construction heats up. Also, houses will be disappearing as the roads are expanding. Also included in today's news is how you can find out if your house will be claimed next.
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Spring to Action: House Hunting in Marietta, GAThe Spring season is the very best time for house hunting in Marietta, GA. There are several warning signs to watch out for - and Marietta, GA has the perfect weather conditions to reveal these important clues. -
Is Obama a Success? Some Say 'No!'I did an Obama opinion poll. Comments are welcome and are encouraged! Read on for my results. -
Is Obama a Success? Some Say 'Yes!'Is Obama a success? Some say 'Yes!' Read more about how people say that he is a success, and don't hesitate to add YOUR two cents! -
Vacation Traditions: The Amnesty Night BonfireThe Amnesty Night bonfire is a quick & easy way to overcome typical barriers of communication with your teen while handing down some of life's most important lessons - responsibility, problem solving skills, and their legal rights. -
Scooter Repairs: Some Common Problems SolvedFrom a flat tire to rusty metal, scooter repairs can drive owners to the mechanic. Some common problems are best resolved yourself. Fix them with this handy guide.
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Consumer Queen Extended: 5 Weird Ways to Save MoneyThe Consumer Queen has excellent advice on coupons, but the Recession Economy affects all aspects of our lives. Amy Barnes, a Marietta mom of 2, advises the use of networking to save money on day care, car, home, & personal care.
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From Homeless to Homeowner: Buying Real Estate in Marietta, GAReal estate buying is not easy. From the search to the signing of the contract, I made a harrowing and dangerous journey from homelessness to home ownership. The clock was ticking, and I had to act fast.
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Comic Strip Cartoons: the Retail DetailOne manager caught me drawing and threatened to fire me. His boss asked to see my cartoons, laughed, and told me to keep drawing. My friends and co-workers have been laughing ever since. -
One Rule to Lose Weight, Beat DepressionThis proven technique with three exercises have helped many people lose weight and help cure depression. Doctor-approved and recommended by weight loss centers nationwide.
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Winter Snow & Ice in Marietta, GAMarietta, GA finally got some snow! -
Weight LossParody of some peoples' weight loss experience. -
Pulling the Cards on the Economy: Poker is on the RiseThe economy is biting into entertainment budgets nationwide. So people are getting on the Internet to play poker with e-pals or are at home with groups of friends hosting private competitions.