Dakrat
My wife and I are the adoring parents of seven children. That's basically my life. Oh, and I am in the Air Force and love serving my Country.
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A Humorous Take on High Fiber CerealYour body needs fiber. Your smile needs this tutorial. -
Five Things that Wig Me OutWhat do forgotten veggies and Roanld McDonald have in common? Nothing good, that's for sure.
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Holy Mackerel!While perusing the pantry, I found some cans of mackerel. Aha, quick protein! I knew my kids wouldn't eat it plain (can you say cold dead boney fish on a fork five times fast?), so I Googled "canned mackerel recipes." -
Top Ten Reasons "You Know You Have Young Children at Christmas When...""You know you have young children at Christmas when..." -
The Missing Episode Chronicles:Question: What do the kids' shows Roadrunner and Wylie Coyote, Barney, Bob the Builder, Yo Gabba Gabba, The Wonder Pets, and Teletubbies have in common? Answer: They are all missing at least one important episode. Possibly the only one you'd like to see. -
The Art of CommunicationThe advertisers are speaking to me again. But what are they trying to say? -
Let Me Paint You a Mental PictureIn my house. It wasn't there five seconds ago. What is this, the Twilight Zone? -
How to Save the World in 7 StepsLife as we know it would end should all email servers die simultaneously. The Earth would stop rotating on its axis. Probably. Consequently, it is your civic duty, nay, your moral obligation to understand and abide by proper email checking technique. -
Bugs and Truth; Life and DeathHere's your daily dose of unfiltered life truths. Can you handle the truth? -
The Cleanup Game Version 2.0You likely played it as a child, and if you're a parent you have probably used it to motivate your own kids at one time or another. There are many versions, each with unique rules and rewards. Today I will tell you about one that works for me. -
The Burger King IdentityDo you know who you are? I mean really know who you are? You might be surprised. -
Why You Should Read ReviewsI felt it would be a disservice to humanity if I didn't warn my fellow Earth dwellers that it is really a malevolent mind control device designed by super intelligent mutant moles who throughout their lives have suffered from mankind's cruelty. -
Daylight Savings Time: The Dark TruthSpring forward, fall back. That's how I was taught to remember it. Oh how deceptive those terms are. -
How to Write Breaking News Stories About Completely Mundane EventsHow can you write a breaking news story about completely mundane events? Just follow a few simple steps and you will soon experience the thrill of reeling in readers with the most commonplace events... sensationalized! -
Some Words Are Just Plain, Well ... WeirdThe English language is quirky at best and downright confusing at worst. Some words are rife with meaning, and others are well, just plain weird.
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Internet and Information Sharing - Synergy or Collective Absurdity?Does the Internet allow us to pool resources, making our combined intelligence a super brain capable of solving complex problems with the click of a mouse; or is it simply a venue to seek validation by finding those who share our own opinions?
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Understanding Credit and Getting Out of DebtCredit is a blessing and a curse. Used appropriately, credit can allow us to purchase things like a home and car. However, misunderstanding or abusing credit is dangerous. A large part of staying out of debt is viewing credit appropriately. -
Use Multiple Online Bank Accounts to Your BenefitGood budgeting is an important part of financial security. Most people understand the basic concept of setting and keeping a budget, but not many people use online banking resources as well as they could to take the sting out of bill planning and paying. -
It's Your Money - Why Not Keep It?Get moving down the path to financial freedom and security by starting with this one simple tip.
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New Year's Resolutions DebunkedMany books, classes, websites, etc. have been dedicated to helping make and achieve goals. This article is not an attempt to duplicate any one of them in a thinly veiled act of plagiarism. Instead, I am here to debunk a common goal setting myth.
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Got Enough Kids?If you have ever been publicly assaulted for having "too many" kids, you were likely frustrated because you didn't have just the right thing to say to help them realize their own ignorance and/or stupidity. Here you will find some helpful suggestions.
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My Opinion About the Overly OpinionatedHave you ever met one of those people who have an opinion about everything? I find it interesting how their opinions are quite obviously the only acceptable ones and how dare you or anyone else feel differently!
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When Did Customer Service Lose the Service and Forget the Customer?From scripts to language barriers and plain ignorance, customer service often rings hollow from companies and their call centers. Recently I had one of those customer service experiences that had little to do with customers and nothing to do with service.
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Protesting for a Cause, or Protesting Just Because?Twice in the last seven or eight days there have been protestors outside the Vandenberg Air Force Base main gate. They demand PEACE, but do they really know what their asking for?
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The New Sport of Infant Fighting Takes Hold Around the GlobeMove over Michael Vick! Dog fighting is out - infant fighting is the new rave. Underground fight clubs and tournaments are popping up all around the globe as this controversial sport starts to take hold in the hearts and minds of parents everywhere.
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Algebra for InfantsA mathematical equation to describe life with newborn twins.
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Sometimes Ignorance Really is BlissI've used it nearly all my life and never knew what it meant... until now.
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Think Then Speak Brain -- First Think, Then SpeakMy wife was looking for a sympathetic ear. Instead, I opened my lips and got a mouthful of foot.
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When You Dial Right, but It's Oh so WrongI recently attempted to put together a crib in anticipation of the addition of twins to my happy family. However, I quickly ran into a bit of a problem when I tried to phone the manufacturer's customer support department.
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What Would You Do with $1,725? What Would You Do If You Lost It?Burglars look for signs or indicators that you are away from home before breaking into your house. Fortunately there are some fairly simple things you can do to help minimize or eliminate these indicators and make your home more secure.
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Tell the Easter Bunny You Only Want the Good Stuff This YearGo ahead and be picky with your candy this year and let me show you how.
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How to Increase Home and Personal SecurityYour home probably isn't as safe as it could be from criminal entry. Here are seven areas in which you can take some easy steps to tighten security to have a safer home
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Three Foods to Avoid in Your Colombia, South America TravelsIt's an exciting culinary experience to try new foods in new locales, but be warned that some foods are best avoided. I've decided to help you avoid three of the worst Colombian "delicacies." Don't blame me if you skip this article and end up eating one out of ignorance.
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Too Cliché or Not Too Cliché -- that is the Question.Earlier today I was pondering the saying, "healthy as a horse." For most of my life, I thought it was just another nonsensical cliché like "I slept like a baby"...
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Top Ten Reasons to Be a Cat in Your Next LifeHave you always wondered why cat's always seem so pleased with themselves? It's because they are living the good life and they know it. Read on to find out the top ten reasons why cats are loving life.
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Things that Make You Say, "Huh?"I was at a thrift store a short time ago looking for a computer desk (no luck there by the way) and ran across one of those oddities of life in this world that makes you stop and ask yourself the age old philosophical question, "Huh?"
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Online Quizzes Are EverywhereThere are so many online quizzes nowadays that claim to test everything from your IQ to what kind of Superhero you are to what vegetable you were in a former life...
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Odd HumorTo laugh or not to laugh, which makes you odd?
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Alternatives to Prison: Why Imprisonment Doesn't Work and What to Do About ItCriminal sanctions must serve one or a combination of four different purposes: rehabilitation, retribution, incapacitation, and deterrence -- Prison doesn't measure up well against any of them.
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Crime and the Certainty of Punishment"Get tough on crime" laws such as "three strikes and you're out" and mandatory minimum sentencing are meant to deter potential criminal acts, but data suggests that they don't work.
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Ten Novel Things to Do when It's Freezing (literally) OutsideCold weather doesn't have to be a bore. Check out some novel ideas to stay entertained during the cold months.
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Get Married Now While You Still Have a ChanceGuys, have you found the right girl but are just procrastinating asking her the big question? (Yes, I mean proposing.) Well, there's at least one reason you might want to reconsider and take the plunge now.
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Food for ThoughtWould you like a chewy bite of cow hoof? I'll bet you already have...
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Celebrity 'Pollution': The Smog Over America's Social Consciousness Could Be Worse Than Global WarmingWhat do Elizabeth Edwards, Ann Coulter, John Edwards, Anna Nicole Smith, Angie Everhart, Don King, Vivica Fox, Angie Dickinson, Beyonce Knowles and Britney Spears all have in common?
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Breaking News: Division of Air and Space ForcesGeneral T. Michael Moseley, Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, announces the proposed creation of the United States Space Force.
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Cell Phones: Parasites or Appendages?It is clear to me that my cell phone has in fact become an appendage of sorts. I guess this is my first step toward becoming a cyborg.
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Why Nuclear Weapons Are FunWhat to do when you're buried 60 feet underground behind two eight-ton blast doors for 24 hours at a time, and nuclear missiles under your command.
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The Life and Times of a 3 Year-oldAh, the candid innocence of youth. Sometimes you can't help but laugh... and you might just go nuts if you don't.
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Super Glue and YouHaving trouble keeping it together? Check out some not-so-common uses for Super Glue.
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How to Have April Fool's Fun Without Crossing the LineYou were born with a funny bone - two in fact. This fine and noble holiday is the perfect opportunity to put them to good use.
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The Elder Scrolls IV: OblivionThe Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion is available for PC, Xbox 360, and soon Playstation 3 (PS3). The gaming world is huge (and growing thanks to expansion packs), the AI is credible, the environment is stunning, the gaming is immersive, and the quests are plentiful.
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How to Avoid the Scams that Spam BringsCriminals are looking to take your money and identity using internet based fraud such as Auction and Retail Schemes, Business Opportunity/"Work-at-Home" Schemes, Identity Theft and Fraud, Investment Schemes and Credit-Card Schemes. Find out how to protect yourself.
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Five Guaranteed Steps to Overcome Procrastination ForeverKick that Procrastination Habit once and for all. You can't fail with this new scientifically proven solution.
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The Erosion of IronyThe abuse and misuse of words today is rampant. I heard a song on the radio today that I couldn't get out of my head, not because of the catchy tune, rather because of the artist's choice of lyrics.
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InsatiableAnother life lesson about the power of words. Be wary of that which you cannot satisfy.
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A Theory on Time TravelFor those of you out there who are skeptics of time travel, carefully consider the following.
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The Oddity of Language and the Words We UseWhat an odd concept jargon is. It refers both to highly specialized speech used within a narrow field (such as legal jargon) and absolutely meaningless babble.
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Personality ProblemsHave you ever noticed how some people phrase a request so that your only two options are accepting the request, or looking incompetent and lazy?
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Road Weary: How to Survive Driving DrowsinessFive techniques to help stay awake on a long road trip.
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The Power of Priceless JunkJust because the item in front of you is on sale doesn't mean you're saving money when you buy it.
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The Reality of Perceived TruthCan you really tell the difference between what's inside your head and outside? Usually the answer is yes -- what you might find surprising though is that sometimes what's in your head is the more substantial of the two.
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Sensory Perception WoesI've often wished we could selectively turn off our senses and simply receive brain notifications that certain things are happening.
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RememberOne of the most powerful concepts in the English language is embodied in a single word, "Remember"
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Deep Thoughts and TruismsSome things are just universally true, even if you never thought about it before.
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A Moral StoryHungry and unable to find a good block of wood to chew on at home, a termite walked down to his local hardware store where he could usually find a wide selection of fine woods on which to dine.