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Simple Wisconsin Budgeting Math

My family is going to get a tax raise of $4,800. My husband is a state employee of Wisconsin.

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Reagan for Unions?

Here is a surprising quote from Ronald Reagan that my neighbor brought to my attention:

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Rice Christmas Treats

On a whim I think I invented the next wave of deliciousness in the form of a Rice Krispie Treat. After trying these out this afternoon, I am convinced they are the best treats I've ever had.

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What is your favorite stuffing?

I volunteered to bring stuffing to Thanksgiving dinner at my in-laws house. I love stuffing that is savory and sweet, so I put in apples, dried cranberries, onions, celery, carrots, and pork sausage.

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Ouch! Why did I just do that?

Last night while hot gluing polka dots onto a white shirt for my daughters "Polka Dot" day at school, I hot glued my fingertips on accident. Has anyone else recently caused themselves silly bodily injury?

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An Epiphany About Wealthy Republicans

This morning while showering and thinking about the world and why things are the way they are, I had an epiphany about wealthy republicans and business. There is a very good reason they are "conservative".

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Good Bye to Congressman Steve Kagen

Congressman Steve Kagen represented Northeastern Wisconsin in the House of Representatives for the last two terms. He did not win his bid for re-election last night, and I am very disheartened by this loss.

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"Here Comes Science" - They really are Giants of music.

They Might Be Giants recently released a CD and DVD called "Here Comes Science". I bought this set because I heard the group interviewed on NPR's Science Friday earlier this month and I thought my kids would enjoy the music. It turns out that I really enjoy the music as well.

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10 Reasons Everyone Should Know About the Earth: The Value of Earth Science Education

In today's schools, Earth Science is becoming a dying science. In many school districts, it historically was a class required of all students in high school.

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Former President George W. Bush Library Opens

The Presidential Library for George W. Bush opened yesterday with little fanfare or attendance. Fox news was present at the opening to show former president Bush at the ribbon cutting ceremony.

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Swine Flu Conspiracy Theory

Since Newsvine seems rampant with Conspiracy Theorists on many different topics, it seems that one regarding the current swine flu news is appropriate. In Wisconsin, there have been many different variations of influenza and gastrointestinal illnesses going around.

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Have You Been Impacted By A Suicide?

After reading the vitriolic comments regarding the suicide of the Freddie Mac CFO, David Kellerman, I wondered how many people have been impacted by a suicide. I have been impacted by a suicide.

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Big Banks are limiting credit and raising interest rates

"Thank you for being a valued customer. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you. We periodically review our customers' accounts to ensure we are offering each cardholder the most appropriate credit line.

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Turkish-Canadian Plots to Control Americans Through Beer

On Tuesday April 7th, 2009 a Turkish Canadian flew a stolen flight school aircraft from Thunder Bay Ontario to Elsinore, Missouri. He was trailed by Wisconsin Air National Guard for approximately five hours. The plane landed and was abandoned on a highway in Elsinore, Missouri.

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Season of Stomach "Flu"!

The virus causing stomach "flu" is definitely in Wisconsin. This is a bad one! Our daughter had a mild case in February, lasting only 24 hours. Our son, however, has been battling this for 5 days.

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The Case for Chef President

The idea that President Obama should focus on one thing (the economy) only and is making bad decisions because he is multitasking by speaking to the country on talk shows and town halls is ludicrous.

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