Bill Rosen
I have travelled expensively throughout the United States and finally settled down in New England. A former auto parts manager, my leap into a career as a newspaper reporter helped me launch a life in writing. I currently freelance and specialize in humor. I have composed press releases, blogs and satires but, basically, I am in it for the sport- come what may. I have co-authored a book that is pending publication. (Soon to appear in a bookstore near you!)
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Penn Center Academy, PhiladelphiaInterests
Music, art, literature, Maine, northern California, fishing, sailing, lobster, dogs, cool breezes, swimming in the ocean, making people laugh, road trips, dining out, watching movies, weekends, the Caribbean, the Outer Banks and the Philadelphia Flyers!Motto
Just remember, multiple choice tests only tell you how much the test giver knows about the subject. Alex RosenAffiliations
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I Went Under the Knife and Lost 51 PoundsMost surgery is considered the last route to go. Safer alternatives should be explored carefully before placing yourself or anyone you love "under the knife". (But for a 'pumpkin-bypass' it's a no-brainer!) -
TV Commercials and SatanBy the time we die, the average person has subjected themself to somewhere between 8,000 and 9,000 hours of television commercials (and that's if your antenna works). -
Miami's First Snowfall of 2012The costly computers couldn't agree on the storm's path and many arguments broke out among them. The not-so-perfect-storm was an unprecedented 800 miles wide but fortunately it was only one mile long. -
George McGovern and the Election of '72Once I was old enough to vote I was determined to exercise this right and nothing could stop me. -
Camden, New Jersey: The Beverly Hills of CrimeHistorically, Camden has broken records and leads other cities by a wide margin- too bad it's in the wrong direction. -
A Dream About a Large Gray DogSearching for home seems to be a pastime for many of us these days. If only in a dream, and only for a little while, I was lucky enough to go home. -
How to Really Annoy Other DriversNowadays, with supplimental restraint systems, roll over protection, dynamic stability traction control, anti-locking brakes, and more onboard computers than Apollo 13 had, cars, in many cases, are smarter than the people driving them.
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Intelligence Has Its Limits but Stupidity is InfiniteCreating theories and then trying to validate them has serious limitations. Imposing some of these theories is "scientific imperialism" or the arcane belief we know more than God.
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How to Get Skinny and Rich the Easy Way with Fung ShuiA satirical look at proponents of Fung Shui and how rediculous this institution is. "There's a sucker born every minute" and the ones that know this cash in on those who are naive and gullible. -
Aliens, Sex, Existentialism, and McDonaldsOh, they're real alright and they have high standards. We find them fascinating but they only see us as amusing creatures. I wonder why?
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Reincarnation for DummiesNot everyone believes in reincarnation but for those who do- watch out!
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Time Travel ExplainedThe UFO sightings are not extra-terrestrials but our own descendents in the future visiting us. -
TUFTS Health Plan HMOCollusion between the state government and business is a crime against the American people. Furthermore, mandatory health insurance is Unconstitutional. Where does it stop? -
My Favorite DivorceSometimes the things we fear most turn out to be great blessings. -
Aliens: They're All Over the PlaceWe're looking in the wrong places exactly as they want. It's time to open our eyes and have a real look around. -
Breaking and Entering into Home SecurityVacation homes are often targeted for breakins. Protect your real estate investment by learning about pertinent security issues relating to homes that may be vacant intermittently throughout the year. -
My Favorite Art Book is Actually a Treasure MapStill only scratching the surface of visual art, this book will open your eyes to the beauty that surrounds us. I recommend consulting this book when traveling. Whether on business or pleasure you may easily find yourself in a serendipitous situation. -
General Buford Boswell "Butterfingers" Beauregard (1828-1865)The South shall rise again! Some people make things happen. Some people watch what happens. And some wonder what just happened. Are you with us or against us? -
Use the Word 'Liberal' ConservativelyBoth Liberals and Conservatives are certain they have everything figured out and know what's best for America. While America looks for strength in unity, the very system we created is tearing us in half and leaving us in a vulnerable position. -
Speed Bumps, Junk Mail, and Mr. Know-It-All- It's Time We Put Our Foot DownAmericans are soft. It's time we get tough. This is a good place to start.
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Why Doesn't Somebody Put the United States Postal Service Out of Its Misery?The demand is there. Why can't the Post Office supply adequate service? We're not talking rocket science here.
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Fishing is a Frame of MindWe decided ahead of time we'd release everything we caught and somehow the fish sensed this and attacked us mercilessly. Maine's Fish and Game Department is doing a great job, I can vouch for this.
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Hotel PhiladelphiaDon't listen to the media! Flying saucers are real- it's the Air Force that doesn't exist. Find out how things really unfold. (And remember: God is a comedian whose audience is afraid to laugh.)
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Home Improvements in ScumcroftBala Cynwyd is the wealthiest, snobbiest, aristocratic town near Philadelphia and with cars up on cinder blocks in our front yard, we were proudly the scourge of the neighborhood.
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New York's Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest - Only in AmericaThe annual Hot Dog Eating Contest in New York has become an American tradition but not too many people about the new tradition this event has secretly spawned.
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The Best Vehicle I Ever Owned was a Vintage 1965 BMW MotorcycleThe smooth ride it provided was beyond comparison and invoked many smiles. In fact, we're still getting the bugs out from between our teeth.
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Stephen King is King of the Short StoryWith access to a library or a book store, all you'll need is a strong heart and a thirst for adventure to enjoy the best short stories in print. This is truly mind over matter: Stephen King's mind over your grey matter.
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The Griswold's Summer Vacation at the Outer BanksEverything started out okay but when my wife ate a bad clam it nearly became an international incident.
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A Georgia Cat Tail TaleIt takes a generous heart to rescue someone in need, to give them a home, to care for them... well my cat did exactly that. She took me in and accepted me for what I am, put up with all my faults, and even allowed me to spoil her.
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My Favorite Car was a Real TriumphSome say the English don't make computers because they never found a way to make one that leaks oil. Their sports car, however...
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Sailing Awakens the SoulWhether piloting the inland waterways hidden in Maine or braving the San Francisco Bay, this is something everyone should try on a clear, sunny day.
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GLADS: Gotta Laugh All Day Syndrome is No JokeSome people are too happy which has prompted science to come up with a solution to this dilemma. See how it all started.
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The African Barkless Basenji is Anything but MuteContrary to popular belief, not only can Basenjis sing but they can shatter glass if they hit the right frequency. If you encourage them, they can learn to do this on command and please the crowds.
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The Life You Save May Be Your Dog'sWhen human life is threatened we dial 911. Now we have something like this for our best friend, the dog.
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Enlightenment: You Can Lead a Horse to Water.My wife and I are different religions so when it came time to instill the fear of God in the kids, as a compromise, we chose the Unitarian Church which is committed to non-commitment.
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Winner of Four Academy Awards, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is the Best Western of the Silver ScreenBButch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid is an award winning classic western film starring Paul Newman and Robert Redford. Many consider this movie the best western ever. The chemistry between these two Hollywood icons has never been matched since.
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A Cemetery in Halifax, Vermont, is No Place You Want to Be During a Full MoonOnce, a long time ago, my girlfriend and I found ourselves in a graveyard in New England that dated back to colonial times. I had not believed in ghosts up until this point but this changed quicker than you can say "quasi perceptual anomaly".
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Warning: Laughing Causes Impotence in White MiceDid you ever get the feeling we can't trust Big Brother? Would you like to see what goes on behind the scenes? Read this imaginative story and keep an open mind. What was once hazy might be come into clear view now.
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Vincent Van Gogh's Painting, 'Sunflowers', is Technically a Still Life but it Pushes the EnvelopeLook closely and observe Van Gogh's painting, Sunflowers, with your heart and and mind. You will discover this painting is a portal into your imagination and insight.
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The Smartest Person I Ever Knew was a Yellow Labrador RetrieverIntelligent but lazy, this animal relied on brains rather than brawn. He'd put on his "hungry orphan look" and people fell for it every time.
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Me, George, and the CockroachNever, ever, under any circumstances rent an apartment over a delicatessen. You will have to share the place with unwanted guests that come out of the woodwork at night.
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Golf: A Humiliating Sport I Wouldn't Wish on an EnemyThere are spectator sports and there are sports we participate in. Whether watching or playing, golf can be fatal. I know because I nearly killed someone with a titanium #9 iron one fine day in May. Learn and laugh from my stupidity.
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Confronting Abuse and Neglect in Nursing HomesFinding a good nursing home for loved ones is not enough. Read this commentary and learn how to recognize the signs of neglect and abuse that many people miss.
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GEICO: 15 Minutes Could Cost You a Small FortuneCar insurance is something responsible people need but are the insurance companies really out to help us or gouge us? Let us examine this infestation of greed a little closer.
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Mark Twain's Ghost is Alive and Well and Living at Hartford, ConnecticutEnlightening, educational, interesting and fun, Mark Twain's Victorian house in Hartford, Connecticut represent his happiest and most productive 17 years with his wife, Livy, and his three daughters.
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How to Be Your Dog's Best FriendFriendship is a two-way street so if dogs are "man's best friend", should this work the other way too? Read this article and make your dog so proud of you he'll brag to the other dogs about you.
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A Clockwork Orange: A Real Eye OpenerA unique view into the innerworkings of Anthony Burgess's sci-fi, psychological, futuristic directed by the late Stanely Kubrick, this review helps satisfy the controversy that has followed this cult classic through the decades.
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1st Place Winner in the Annual Texas Chili CookoffAward winning chili hailed as "the best" by anyone who has enjoyed this hearty dish that can (and has) outshined the Super Bowl.
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"Philadelphia" and "Trout Season" Are Words that Should Never Be in the Same Sentence . .Three ten year old Philadelpia boys get up at three in the morning to go trout fishing and have many humorus adventures along the way.
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Fireworks, Stupidity and How the "Gangbuster" Firecracker Got Its NameThis is a true story about teenage life as a Hell's Bagels gang member and one of the many hilarious adventures we had involving firecrackers and harmless fun growing up in Philly.
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Let's Meet in ParadiseA poem about a romantic island somewhere in the South Pacific where time does not exist.
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A UFO in Washington County, MaineAmong many witnesses, an identified flying object was seen on a clear day in August, 1968, during the late afternoon.
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Mental Telepathy: MemoirMy daughter and I, both, have had precognitive dreams during our lives but last Father's Day we experienced something new. Together!
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The Ghost: A PoemThis is a poetic analogy of an unemployed senior citizen and an old grey wolf.