Healthcare
It’s true. All the accusations are accurate. I am an exercise nut. I love it. I exercise 6 days a week with a minimum of 30 minutes cardio. Add in strength and weight training, and Monday - Friday amount to a 60 - 80 minute regimen. I believe it’s good
Issue
Nathan Hale... the bold young captain in the Continental Army, who went behind enemy lines, hoping to gather intelligence in the American Revolution, who was then captured and hung by the British, whose purported last words were, "I only regret that I have but one life to give for
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On Friday Pres. Obama altered U.S. immigration law via executive order. In one of those mind-boggling moments that quietly reveals the hypocrisy on both the established right and left (and makes the Intramuralist sarcastically snicker), the use of executive order has come under increased scrutiny. Let’s objectively
Daily Life
As commencement speeches become snoozingly predictable and rhetorical, creative overtures are especially appreciated. One address, given last week by English teacher David McCullough at a Massachusetts high school, was not appreciated by all. The now ‘gone-viral’ speech is colloquially known as “You’re Not Special.” The following words are
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I’ve decided I’m not too keen on this concept of being “religious.” So many of us seem too religious. We are religious about our work schedules, our workouts, eating, drinking, reading, looking good, our morning crosswords, shopping, iTunes accounts, iPods, iPads, iSomethings, word choices, kids’ sports, etc. Being
Daily Life
Scanning the headlines from the week in review, I find the following actual leaks and laments... “Game On! 2012 Battle Lines Are Drawn” “Bloomberg Versus the Big Gulp” “Wisconsin Race Seen as National Barometer” “Bill Clinton Said What?” “What's the Matter With Bill Maher?” “Why Dems Don'
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Who will lead us now? Friends, I’ll be honest. Actually, I think that’s a fairly funny saying. If we say, “I’ll be honest,” does that imply we were always previously dishonest? The Intramuralist will always be honest. I am concerned at the levels of polarization in this
Current Event
Today’s the day Wisconsinites gather for more than a Packer game. (Granted, Lambeau Field seems far more unifying.) Today is the recall election for the state’s chief executive. For more factual details on what has progressed to this point, please read our week old post entitled “Discerning What
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This week Mayor Michael Bloomberg proposed a ban on super-sized soft drinks in New York City. While his stated goal was portion control in an effort to reduce obesity, it was ironically amusing, as the announcement came 24 hours before National Donut Day, an observation the mayor’s office
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Over the holiday weekend I witnessed it once again. It’s been around seemingly forever, and yet it still can make me uncomfortable. Obviously, it makes many uncomfortable; otherwise, society wouldn’t struggle dreaming up creative ways to avoid it. We instead label the struggle and scheming as something else.
Current Event
One week from today a historic election will be held in the Badger state. For those comfortably identified as a “political junkie,” it’s actually rather fascinating. For those who prefer politics be kept far more than even an arm’s length away, it’s an event that will fly
Holiday
On Memorial Day weekend, the Intramuralist salutes our veterans and those in active duty. I’d like to say the rest of us are empathetic. I’m not sure that’s actually true. You are brave. You choose sacrifice. You know loss. When those 3 aspects are combined, most of