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I've had to be away from my computer for a few days. This week I'll catch up on the Senate farm bill votes as well as campaign twists and turns from Mitt Romney and Christie Vilsack. For now, here's a weekend open thread. All topics are welcome.
A teenager drowned last week at Raccoon River Park in West Des Moines. Reading about the tragedy reminded me to post this link again: Drowning doesn't look like drowning.
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