vmenard

@vmenard (895)

United States • Age 53

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Gen. Casey Says America Can Be In Iraq and Afghanistan For a Decade

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 11 Jul 10

Gen. Casey let it be known that the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan may take another 10 years. “We are not going to succeed in either place by military means alone. You are only going to succeed when the people perceive there is...

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United Farm Workers Union Tells Americans To "Take Our Jobs"

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 11 Jul 10

The United Farm Workers Union has announced a new campaign titled, "Take Our Jobs." convinced Americans do not want the low paying, physically challenging jobs that are currently done by many illegal immigrants. The union...

americans

illegals

united farm workers union

9 Year Old Boy Shots and Kills 2 Year Old Brother

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 11 Jul 10

A 9 year old boy was playing with a loaded gun in Los Angeles when he accidentally shot his 2 year old brother. The toddler died at the hospital. What a sad tragedy. Another tragic example of the need for guns to be locked and...

9 year old shots and kills brother

guns

shoting

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More Deaths in Afghanistan

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 10 Jul 10

The war continues on in Afghanistan, and so do the deaths. The search for the Taliban continues and while several were captured, it hasn't been without objections from the civilians in Afghanistan. During a protest a crowd...

afghanistan

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Kevin Durant Signs Extension Without Press Confernce

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 10 Jul 10

Kevin Durant is one of the best players in the NBA. The 21 year old received MVP votes last year while leading the Oklahoma City Thunder to the playoffs a great turnaround from their previous season. Durant has said how much...

kevin durant

lebron james

nba

oklahoma city thunder

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Older Lady Dies in Philadelphia During Heat Wave

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 6 Jul 10

A 92 year old women has died due to the heat wave that has currently crippled the northeast. The heat and humidity on the east coast has been horrible. I live in Connecticut and today has been unbearable. You sweat just sitting...

philadelphia death due to heat wave

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JaMarcus Russell In Trouble Again, NFL Career Over?

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 6 Jul 10

Ex Oakland Raiders QB, JaMarcus Russell is in trouble again, after being arrested for possesing codeine without a prescription. The former #1 pick is currently without a team, and his arrest makes it unlikely a team will sign him...

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Help me Understand The Lady Gaga Fascination

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 5 Jul 10

Maybe it's because I'm getting older, but I can't understand the fascination with, Lady Gaga. Perhaps it's because I've seen it all before when it was done, better by Madonna. I don't know why she wears the outrages outfits, or...

lady gaga

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Why do we Lose Friends?

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 5 Jul 10

I have a friend, who I was very close to. Now, we're not close at all. It's sad how people allow time, life, to diminish their relationships. At one time we'd talk everyday either at work, on phone. We'd see each other out of work...

friends

friendship

losing friends

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If You Could Bring Back a Lost Loved ONe For a Day Who Would It Be?

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 4 Jul 10

I love that movie A.I. it reminds me of my mother. She died when she was only 37. If I could bring anyone back, it would be her. It would be hard knowing I only had one day with her, but I'd say everything i didn't get a chance to...

death

losing a loved one

mother

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Sick of Publishers Clearing House Emails?

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 4 Jul 10

Does anyone else get countless emails from publishers clearing house? I admit I may have filled out one email a while back, but never ordered anything. They keep sending me emails promising a chance of possible millions. I wonder...

junk email

publishers clearing house

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US Soldier Ryan J. Grady Killed in Afghanistan July 3rd

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 4 Jul 10

Last night US Soldier Ryan J. Grady was killed in Afghanistan by a roadside bomb. He was only 25 years old. This amazing young man served in Iraq previously, then went to Afghanistan leaving behind a wife and daughter. As we...

afghanistan

us soldier

LeBron James is Going To....

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 3 Jul 10

whatever team he wants pick a team at some point, but not before we're all sick of hearing about it. monopolize all sports media until he decides on a team be a very rich man, does he need all the attention too? know...

free agency

lebron james

nba

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Jellyfish in Motion, the Interesting, Mythical Creature

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 3 Jul 10

The jellyfish is one of the most interesting creatures in the world. Having existed before the dinosaurs, makes them even more interesting. With several different species their are several amazing varieties to view. While...

jellyfish

mythical creature

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The New England NightMare Women's Football Team in Connecticut

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 3 Jul 10

The New England NightMare is a new women's tackle football team in Connecticut. The team just finished it's inaugural season in 2010 with a record of 2-6. The have joined the Women's football alliance a 45 team league with...

new england nightmare

nfl

wfa

Some of Best Characters on TV Are Women: Hawthorne, Grace, Closer, Nurse Jackie

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 3 Jul 10

It's nice to see the television landscape full of women, who happen to be over 30 years old. Some of the best shows on television today feature strong female lead characters. Saving Grace which ended this year featured the...

Arnold Schwarzenegger Plans to Pay California State Workers $15,080 a Year

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 3 Jul 10

The state of California is set to pay its state workers minimum wage of 7.25 an hour. Based on a 40 hour work week the workers would make, $15,080 before taxes. How does Schwarzenegger, or anyone expect someone to live on...

arnold schwarzenegger

california state workers

minimum wage

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Jobs Lost in US During June, What Economic Recovery?

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 3 Jul 10

As politicians try and asure Americans that the economy is headed in the right direction, many have yet to see it. Not only are many still unemployed, even more are underemployed. With prices on food, gas, electricity, and other...

When Will Theatres Offer Healthy Alternatives to Popcorn?

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 3 Jul 10

I know how tasty movie theatre popcorn can be, but when are patrons going to have the option of something healthier? Many people would enjoy a snack as they watched the film, but don't want the fat, calories, or salt contained in...

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No More Paris Hilton, Lindsay Lohan, and the Like

vmenard @vmenard (895) • United States 3 Jul 10

On the eve of the 4th of July, it's sad to see news resources are still wasted on people like, Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan. The people who fought to give us liberty, didn't do so with the hopes of leaving the country to a...

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