The Universe manifested itself as Douglas Palermo on October 16th, 1977. He grew up in the town of Hopatcong, NJ, and attended Hopatcong public schools from K-12. Doug has a History and American St...view moreThe Universe manifested itself as Douglas Palermo on October 16th, 1977. He grew up in the town of Hopatcong, NJ, and attended Hopatcong public schools from K-12. Doug has a History and American Studies degree from Drew University. He worked many years as a deli slicer, took care of old people, and taught two years in the South Bronx. Doug is currently calmly awaiting December 21st, 2012 back home in Hopatcong.view less