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Irish811

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shoulder replacement surgery — anyone had it?

Posted in health & fitness on April 18, 2011

I am told after an MRI I have osteo arthritis in my shoulder.  I have had some pain in the arm and shoulder as there are pieces of bone and cartilege that…

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freedom of religion and the building of a mosque

Posted in news on March 30, 2011

Did anyone see this documentary about the Muslims in this community purchasing land to build a mosque because they can no longer fit inside their current building?  It was a good program,…

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Access to the Capitol in Wisc

Posted in news on March 06, 2011

MADISON, Wis. —

A Democratic lawmaker tackled by police as he tried to enter the Wisconsin state Capitol when it was under lockdown said Friday both he and the officer…

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Governor cuts funding to hospitals

Posted in health & fitness, news on February 25, 2011

In my state, our governor made a lengthy speech about the budget and the cuts needed to maintain fiscal health.  When I read his speech, I was pleased to see he understands…

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Military interventions by the US

Posted in news on February 01, 2011

As we continue to pour blood and money onto foreign soil, I got to thinking about all the military interventions of the US in my lifetime.  I was having trouble recalling which…

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my comments

Response to: hate the new design

Comment posted on April 28, 2011 at 6:36 am:
"I am also disliking the new format. The right column text runs over into the middle column. Navigating is not very user friendly. What happened to "news & POLITICS," was politics too heated? I have been visiting less and less (following Sand..." (read comment)

Response to: What a Woman!...

Comment posted on April 24, 2011 at 12:59 pm:
"The unemployment rate in my state is nearly down to 5% at this point, sure you don't want to relocate??..." (read comment)

Response to: Planned Parenthood left Alone...It's a Deal

Comment posted on April 24, 2011 at 12:52 pm:
"I don't know why you can't "fathom" what your daughter does, it is very rewarding work. The money that supports the developmentally disabled in their group home is FEDERAL.  They get Supplement Security Income (welfare program for those who cou..." (read comment)

Response to: Five Year Old Brings Gun to School in Texas

Comment posted on April 24, 2011 at 12:25 pm:
"Parents are the ones who should be punished, not a 5 year old!..." (read comment)

Response to: Planned Parenthood left Alone...It's a Deal

Comment posted on April 23, 2011 at 3:19 pm:
"My third try posting a reply. First, on the "why" question:  I think people don't necessarily think of the fetus as a person until he/she can survive outside mother's body.  Certianly not in the first trimester.  Same reason people do..." (read comment)