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The summit of President Barack Obama with his counterparts from Mexico and Canada was a missed opportunity to relaunch the 20-year-old free trade agreement among the three countries, but it produced a little-noticed plan that may have a big impact on North America's economic and cultural integration in coming years.
While much of the media coverage of Wednesday's summit in Toluca, Mexico, focused on the presidents agreements on energy and security issues, their most important talks may have centered on a dramatic increase of academic and student exchanges, as well as joint scientific research and innovation centers.
According to senior Mexican officials, at a U.S.-Mexico meeting during the summit, Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto showed Obama a poster with a graphic explanation of a new Mexican plan to increase the number of Mexican students in U.S. colleges from the current 13,800 to 100,000 by 2018.
The poster, a copy of which was e-mailed to me, shows that Mexico plans to double its students in U.S. colleges to 27,000 this year, add another 46,000 by 2015, 64,500 by 2016, 82,000 by 2017 and 100,000 by 2018 — for a combined total of 319,500 students over the next four years.
The Mexican plan, known as "Proyecta 100,000" also contemplates increasing the number of U.S. students going to Mexico from the current 4,100 to 50,000 between now and 2018.
The plan is geared at turning Mexico into the second or third source of foreign college students in the United States, after China and India, says a background paper entitled "Proyecta 100,000: Toward a Knowledge Economy."
Right now, the level of Mexico's student exchanges with the United States is pitiful. While China has 194,000 students in U.S. colleges, India 100,000, South Korea 72,000 and Saudi Arabia 34,000, Mexico's 13,800 students are way down the list, according to U.S. figures. Even tiny Taiwan, Japan and Vietnam have more students in U.S. universities than Mexico, or any other Latin American country.
But if Mexico's study-abroad plan is carried out as planned, it will be one of the most ambitious ones of its kind. Obama's "100,000 strong in the Americas" calls for increasing the number of U.S. students in all Latin American countries to 100,000 by 2020. Brazil has launched a "Science without borders" plan aimed at sending 100,000 Brazilian graduates to pursue advanced degrees mainly in science and engineering all over the world, and Chile has its own study-abroad program aimed at sending 6,000 students abroad annually.
Student mobility, especially that of foreign students to U.S. colleges, is considered a key issue in today's race for competitiveness, because all major world university rankings agree that U.S. universities continue to be by far the best in the world. They produce the bulk of scientific research and patents within the world's academic community.
Mexican officials say they plan to pay for the massive increase in student exchanges with public and private funds. The Mexican Congress has already earmarked an increase in funds for education exchanges this year, and the government will now ask Mexican and U.S. companies to contribute their share, as they will be the first to benefit from highly skilled scientists, engineers and technicians, officials say.
Sources close to the Obama-Peña Nieto meeting told me that, during the bilateral meeting, the Mexican president cited several areas in which the U.S. government could help speed up the student flow, including easing the U.S. visa paperwork and cost requirements for Mexican students. In coming months, Mexico will also ask several U.S. states to offer in-state tuition to Mexican students, in exchange for the same treatment to U.S. students in Mexican universities.
Also, to encourage an increase of U.S. students going to Mexican universities — there are now fewer U.S. students in Mexico than in Costa Rica, Brazil and Argentina — Mexico has asked the Obama administration to change the State Department travel advisories to make it clear that many areas of Mexico are violence-free, Mexican officials say.
My opinion: It's a real pity that Obama, Peña Nieto and Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper didn't use the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the three countries' North American Free Trade Agreement to relaunch the trade bloc.
They could have, for instance, announced plans to lift all remaining trade and services barriers across the board, to make multinational companies' supply chains more efficient, and compete more effectively with China. The Obama administration, however, has decided to focus its energies on creating the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a much wider economic bloc that will include much of Asia, as well as Mexico, Chile, Peru and Canada.
But if Mexico carries out its massive student mobility program to U.S. universities over the next four years, it may mark the beginning of a cultural phenomenon that could have a big impact on U.S.-Mexico ties, and set the stage for a much more integrated North American community.


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Aptly named Nepal cross-country skier Dachhiri Sherpa has no illusions about his third Olympics.
"I think there is a very big chance I will finish last," he told Agence France-Presse. "But the placing is not important if I can teach young people in Nepal about the Olympic spirit. This spirit is in my heart."
Sherpa, 44, is going to his third Winter Olympics. He was 94th out of 96 finishers and 92nd out of 95, respectively, in the 15km at the 2006 and 2010 Olympics, according to sports-reference.com.
"I have taken four months off work [as a bricklayer] and skied every single day since December to train for this event," Sherpa told AFP, "but I'm not perfect."
He lives and trains in France, according to the Himalayan Times, and has been a construction worker and ran marathons in the Himalayas, according to reports from past Olympics.
"I will go to Everest next year," he told the Telegraph at the 2006 Olympics.
Sherpa is the third Nepalese Winter Olympian, according to sports-reference. Jay Khadka skied cross-country in 2002, and a man named Tejbir Bura won an Olympic gold medal in Mixed Alpinism at the first Winter Games in Chamonix, France, in 1924. Bura's story is told here.
These will be Sherpa's final Games.
"I need to find the next young talent," he said, according to AFP. "The problem is that most people in Nepal can't watch international TV, so very few people will see the race. Plus, there is no place to ski in Nepal."
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Yes, but only to those not easily offended by profanity.
The book is a collection of short stories, so there wasn't a grand finale.
Dick has a gruff voice that takes a little bit of time to start to enjoy -- however, he voice does grow on you. The reading has background sound effect and intro music -- which does help add to the performance.
Each of the stories had their own charms. The famous "leg lamp" story and the "Easter ham" are my favorites.
The stories are just a random collection of short recollections that have very little to do with Christmas, with the exception of the BB-gun story. I actually like the movie better -- it somehow takes most of these stories and puts them in a related order leading up to the climax of the BB-gun story finale. Also, the movie is family friendly -- but this book is laced with plenty of profanity.
"A Christmas Story Doesn't Disappoint"
These stories are familiar to anyone who loves the movie of "A Christmas Story", but what's really great about the audio book is that we find out a lot of back story for the characters and situations that were combined for the screenplay to make a 2-hour movie. Some of the original stories take place at times other than Christmas, but the screenwriter did a great job picking situations that could fit into the Christmastime storyline and adapting them; hearing them more fleshed-out enriched our memory of the movie. The long story about the Bumpasses was really fun and rather un-PC. We learn more about the background of the Dad and how he won the Major Award. It was exactly the right length for a drive down from Seattle to Portland on Christmas Day (3 hrs, 20 m), so it was perfect for us. We really enjoyed hearing it and we could run the movie in our heads. Although it's too bad there was no recording of Jean Shepherd reading it, Dick Cavett was a very good substitute.
"A great adult Christmas read"
Funny - heart-warming - characters you can identify with
the famous leg lamp, of course
He really helps the story come to life; you can clearly picture each scene.
If you like the movie you'll love the book!...there is some language so not appropriate for little ears.
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A classic. If you liked the movie, you will love this audiobook. Dick Cavett seemed, at first, to be an odd choice, but he does a marvelous job. Highly recommended!
"Make it a Christmas Tradition"
This is a great listen. It is not the movie, but the performance by Dick Cavett is destined to be a legend in "kiddom." The subtle sound effects add a dimension to this that will delight both young and old. The book is a group of short stories that cover several types of special occasions; the "dogs stealing the holiday meal" incident is much funny in the book. Jean Shepherd is a superb writer. At 3 hours it makes a great Christmas Eve listen. Turn off the TV and the lights and listen while your own family Holiday magic surrounds you.
The book is a group of short stories so you don't have to listen to them all and you don't have to listen to them in order. The "Red Rider BB Gun Story," is first.
I found this gave me a greater appreciation for the film because the essence of each story is wove into one story in the film. I use it when teaching adaptation in my screenwriting classes because it's so well done.
Listen to a sample and I know you'll want to download it.
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ADDISON COUNTY NATIVE Anais Mitchell sings on Tuesday night at the annual Festival on-the-Green in Middlebury. The festival has been dubbed "off-the-Green" this year because of its move to the Middlebury Recreation Park.
CHILDREN AT THE Brown Bag Lunch performance of Mr. Chris on Tuesday at the Festival on-the-Green join in with the fun. The festival will continue the lunchtime performance on Thursday, Friday and — new this year — Saturday.
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THIS YEAR'S ANNUAL Festival on-the-Green moved to the recreation field near Mary Hogan Elementary School in anticipation of train tunnel construction work that was scheduled to disrupt access to the Middlebury town green. Crowds on Tuesday spread way out on the lawn to enjoy the music and entertainment.
KAT WRIGHT AND the Indomitable Soul Band rock the tent at the Middlebury Rec Park Sunday evening as the first act in this week's Festival off-the-Green. The festival, which for 35 years has been held on the town green, is being staged at the recreation park because of planned construction downtown.
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Wal-Mart CEO Bill Simon has said his company will take "full responsibility" of a truck crash that badly injured actor and comedian Tracy Morgan, "if it's determined that our truck caused the accident."
In a written statement on Saturday, the CEO said that one of the company's trucks had been involved in the crash and said he was praying for the family and friends of McNair and everyone involved:
– Wal-Mart CEO Bill Simon
We are working quickly to understand what happened and are cooperating fully with law enforcement to aid their investigation.
The facts are continuing to unfold. If it's determined that our truck caused the accident, Walmart will take full responsibility.
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White Chocolate Cake Batter Hearts
After 4 hours of surgery yesterday, my mom is doing well. Right after the surgery everything was well and she was feeling understandably tired. So far the doctor has been positive about the results of the surgery and the future. Hopefully I will hear more as the day goes on.
These cake batter hearts would be a really cute Valentine's Day present to hand out. It's like a jumbo sized white chocolate candy cup stuffed with cake batter, except it's formed in a cookie cutter. After the candy has been devoured the cutters can be used to make festive cookies! It's a two-for-one gift. These could also be made in silicone molds, such as petite or regular hearts. Just pop them out after they set and wrap in plastic or place in a cute bag.
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Makes about a dozen (depends on cookie cutter size)
Festive cookies cutters
16 oz. vanilla candy coating wafers or almond bark
1 cup dry white cake mix
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 of a 14 oz. can sweetened condensed milk
4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
2 Tbsp sprinkles (I used festive colors)
- Line cookie cutters on parchment paper or aluminum foil greased with a little oil.
- In a large bowl, combine dry cake mix, powdered sugar, sweetened condensed milk and melted butter until thoroughly mixed. Fold in sprinkles. Cover with a damp paper towel to prevent mixture from drying.
- Melt candy coating or almond bark according to package directions. Place a couple spoonfuls into each cookie cutter and help spread evenly into the curves of the cookie cutter. Take a tablespoon of the cake batter candy and press into the candy mold. Spoon more melted candy on top and top with sprinkles. Place in the fridge to harden.
- Pop out and enjoy, or give as gifts!
Source: Adapted from Confessions of a Cookbook Queen and Peas and Crayons.
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Are you kidding me?! BFFs forever.
Yay for good news about your mom, hope she continues to do well!
These hearts are insane, out of this world awesomeness!
Good to hear about your mom. These are gorgeous!
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Hike into the Lower Satellites. When the A-7 Boulder is up to the left and the BBC is up on the right, this problem will be on your right just off the trail. Zero G starts low on the right and climbs up and left to the top, using a variety of handholds and trickery. Benningfields guide does not mention a sds, but do it with the sds and the problem is closer to - if not actually - V5. An easier problem, called Across, V0, in this database, starts off the huge edge on the left and goes to the top.
A crashpad.
My feeling was that this is a good problem done as follows: Start matched on the jug on the right, traverse left and around the corner to the large rail of "Across", then top out.
Deserves more than 2 stars, I think.
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Sterling Brunch Buffet - Bally's Las Vegas
- Address:
3645 Las Vegas Blvd S
Las Vegas, NV 89109Neighborhood:
Bally's Hotel & Casino
- Cuisine:
Contemporary AmericanPrice: $50 and over
Sterling Brunch Buffet - Bally's Las Vegas
- Dining Style: Casual Dining
- Website: http://www.ballyslasvegas.com/restaurants/buffet.html
- Phone: 7029677258
- Hours of Operation:
Saturday and Sundays 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
- Payment Options: AMEX,Diners Club,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Contemporary American
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Weekend Brunch
A word from Sterling Brunch Buffet - Bally's Las Vegas
Bally's Las Vegas invites you to delight in the finest Las Vegas buffet, 25 years running. Start your Sunday with the exquisite Sterling Brunch served in the rarefied setting of Bally's Steakhouse; voted Best Brunch by the Review Journal. Champagne, Sturgeon caviar and lobster mingle with freshly prepared sushi, omelets and beef tenderloin at our weekend classic that guarantees a diverse dining experience. Tempting desserts and time-appropriate drinks (mimosas, anyone?) round out the selections. If only all Sunday meals could taste this good.Continued
Last reservation at 1:30pm.
Last reservation at 1:30pm.
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Awards voted by OpenTable diners
- Diners' Choice WinnerContemporary American
- Diners' Choice WinnerGreat for Brunch
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Sterling Brunch Buffet - Bally's Las Vegas reviews from OpenTable diners
36 reviews since May 4, 2014
- Food4Service4.3
- Ambiance3.8Noise LevelModerate
great for brunch (23)special occasion (19)fit for foodies (11)romantic (8)good for groups (4)great for lunch (3)hot spot (1)neighborhood gem (1)Show More
- Please Do Not Waste Your MoneyOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/24/2014Horrible service. The "lobster" is a joke. Half a lobster and two bites of meat. The waiter we had was extremely obnoxious. Did not remove our dirty plates. Did not ask or offer anything. The man serving the lamb was extremely rude. Every employee working there other than the hostess looked like it was the worst day of their life. The only thing that was good (not excellent) was the lobster bisque. Bally's - this is not even close to how it use to be. Future diners - you would be better off going to Golden Corral. Shame
- OpenTable Diner Since 2005VIPDined on 8/24/2014We come from Los Angeles on Sundays and always looked forward to Sterling Buffet as a first stop.We were excited restaurant reopened this summer. WE WILL NOT BE BACK! What did you do??? So here goes .... The restaurant had a coffee shop feel and look. Food selections were so limited and food trays were empty. Less selections with good quality ok but Oysters were poor quality and lobsters and Prime Rib were dry but no worries, they weren't available anyway. Caviar was good but we could never find our server. Dessert station was pathetic. It looked like we were at Circus Circus. Seriously, nothing made to order!?? Bellagio is wayyyyy better for less than half the price and for $12.99, you get unlimited drinks. So sad and disappointed!
- Outstanding BrunchVegastravellerDined on 8/24/2014We had an excellent experience with Tony and James being our servers. This was our second visit in the past two months and the food options, food quality and the incredible service remain hallmarks. We tried the lobster bisque, Caesar salad and lobster egg benedict for the first time and were wowed. The champagne flowed and was of excellent quality. Other dishes such as the rock shrimp and chive frittata, lobster tail, grilled filet mignon and the breaded pudding French toast with caramelized bananas were amazing. The dining area is larger and much better laid out than the old Sterling Brunch before BLT Steak took over the area and the food and dessert options increased. We cannot recommend Sterling Brunch and its staff more highly.Special Features:
- Disappointedlarryc518aolcomVIPDined on 8/23/2014This was our second time at this brunch. Althought the choices were plentiful the quality was not there. $85.00 per person is a little expensive for the choices. The service seemed a little confused. I realize that they just re-opened but it was disappointing compared to the first time we were there. Maybe it will improve, but I'm not eoncinced it will.Special Features:
- Best Brunch ever!gourmetshortcutsDined on 8/17/2014Worth every $$$$ and bottomless glasses of Perrier Jouet! New BLT restaurant is a first class steakhouse.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Greatest brunch!808WarriorDined on 8/17/2014Although the items offered have been reduced since their remodel, quality is better, although it was already great! More items come out of the kitchen meaning they are fresher and not 'sitting' on the buffet line. Service impeccable as usual. Whenever we're in visit, i try to be sure we're here on a Sunday. NEWS ALERT, THEY ARE ALSO OFFERING BRUNCH ON SATURDAY. Not sure if this will last, though since not well known. Try it at least once, and you'll be convinced that this is the best!Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2013Dined on 8/16/2014The service and food was outstanding. There was an issue with my rewards credits not showing up and they took care of it right away.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Sterling Brunch 8/10/14LadyTee12Dined on 8/10/2014Our server (James) was great. Our glasses were never empty of champagne. We had a late seating (1:30), so some of the food seemed dried out for my tastes. The lobster tails were overbooked. I had a delicious lobster omelet. The cavier and filet seemed to be a hit with the rest of the group. The crab claws were a lot smaller than they used to be before the takeover. They shut everything down before we finished eating, so I wish we would have had an earlier reservation.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best meal in Vegas!homebrewguruDined on 8/10/2014The Sterling Brunch was truly one of the highlights of my recent trip to Vegas. My friends and I do not have a lot of money but we agreed to splurge on this brunch. Although the meal was pricy ($90/each) the endless champagne and quality food items were wonderful. Steak, lobster, crab, three types of eggs benedict and a dessert bar that was pretty enough to be photographed for a food magazine. Sergio took great care of us and we never felt rushed or overlooked. Do not miss this!Special Features:
- Too expensive!RosieDined on 8/10/2014They redid it, removed 50% of the dishes, very few choices. When paying 95 usd for a brunch, u dont serve mushy spinach! The lobster quality was very low, badly cooked The rack of lamb was tough! They removed the american caviar, and the sushi chef Not going back.
- $85 to be ignoredOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/3/2014We did the brunch 10 years ago at $50 a person - it was wonderful. Sunday, August 3, 2014 at 1:30 pm went back at $85 a person. My wife and I were seated quickly. Nobody, that's nobody, came to our table for over 10 minutes, check the videos if you have it. Finally, the head waiter came over and said Jim is your waiter and will be with you. He never came over for another 20 minutes. He waited on other tables beside us. Other waiters were servicing tables beside us. We finally got up and went to the buffet. $85 a person to be ignored?
- Top quality brunchBellGellDined on 8/2/2014This is a high quality buffet, with excellent produce and we enjoyed the free flowing champagne. It is not the standard huge Vegas buffet, as it is more refined with some of the items ordered from the server and delivered fresh from the kitchen. Would recommend for those who enjoy fine food and champagne.Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/2/2014Even better since the remodelling. Chef Eric is still there. The room is much more comfortable. Can't wait until Dec. when we get to go back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Mixed.........SlappyDined on 7/27/2014To start, the food quality was a notch down from the previous Sterlings in the past. Disappointed to say the least. Champagne and popovers were amongst the top choices. Sad but true. However our server Javier was on top of our stay as he usually is. A+ Javier. Ambience reminds us of a modern day cafe. Noisy and open. Seems like the idea of changing with the times might have lost the elegance which once graced this brunch? We used to be happy to take our family and friends here whenever in town. But maybe "changing with the times (brunches), isn't such a bad idea? We'll have to see. I wonder what Elarrio would say?????
- Excellent brunchSebastienDined on 7/20/2014If you prefer quality over quantity this is the place for you. The caviar, the tuna tartar, the lobster bisque and the rack of lamb are among the highlights. The champagne was excellent and the service was incredible. Ask to be seated in Xavier's section.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Bucket list placeFamilytxmanDined on 7/20/2014This was the best dining and food experience of a lifetime! We will definitely return!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Skip the BrunchElizabethDined on 7/20/2014The old Sterling Brunch was excellent, the "new" Sterling Brunch doesn't compare! Wait staff was excellent & attentive; that & the free Champagne didn't make up for the lack of food selection & quality. I raved to my companions about my experience 2 years ago & insisted we come. There is now only one lackluster buffet line offering what seemed to be re-heated or overcooked items and our reservations were at 10:00AM. Seafood wasn't up to Sterling standards either. Desserts were arranged on the bar at the front of the restaurant...certainly not many to choose from. What happened to all those buffet tables & selection the old brunch offered? The highlight was the lobster bisque & pop over bread. Disappointing. For the price, skip it.
- best brunch buffet evercar1958Dined on 7/19/2014The service was outstanding the food was top notch it was quiet and peaceful. It was an excellent place for us to go for anniversary. We would recommend it to anyone It's well worth the price.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Disappointed CustomerBrunchNoMoreDined on 7/13/2014We tried the Sterling Brunch a few years ago prior to the remodeling. It was a nice surprise to see the remodeled restaurant which was beautiful. Our reservation was at 1:30pm. What disappointed us this time was the food quality. Everything looked like it had been out for a while and old. The lobster was tough and really dry on the outside from being out for a while. The Filet Mignon looked old and dry. The server was nice but was not attentive as he looked like he was doing end of shift duties. We definitely didn't feel the value was worth it compared to the last time we visited. It shouldn't matter whether we dine at the beginning of brunch or at last seating, the food and service should stay consistent especially when the price is $85.
- Simply Scrumptious!!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/13/2014As a very special treat, took my niece, a Marine, to this fabulous buffet. She got to dress up like a girl and it was the perfect spot to be girly and waited upon. While the buffet is serve yourself, they had items that could be specially prepared, such as the lobster eggs Benedict. The whole buffet is a seafood lovers paradise and the filet mignon wasn't too shabby either. You are going to pay a dear price for the experience and food. The staff is upscale and at your service. Never was my champagne flute or coffee cup empty, nor my niece's glass of OJ. Completely worth it!! Will definitely partake of this experience again!Special Features:
- Wonderful brunchBestLVDined on 7/13/2014Sterling Brunch Buffet is the best brunch in Las Vegas - easily. Jasmine is the second best. The others are one level or more below these two.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best brunchSteakloverVIPDined on 7/6/2014Actually was planning to dine at a nearby restaurant. Originally, this brunch came to an end months back when the steakhouse that hosted the brunch was to be remodeled. Staff was unaware if the brunch would be back. This was very disappointing news for us as we all loved this brunch. So, we were elated that it was back. Food variety appears to be about the same (maybe less) than before. It is pricey but when you compare the quality of the food and free flowing Perrier Jouet against the average price at equivalent restaurants, it is a steal. $85 for Harrah's rewards member ($90 otherwise). Now for the food, they have lobster, King crab, filet mignon, prime rib, salmon, etc.Special Features:
- brunch review for visit 7/6/14artie5ddDined on 7/6/2014If anyone has been to the previous Sterling Brunch, they will find this disappointing. The ambience is not what one would expect or desire for the cost. Though the food was excellence, there was little variety. Very noisy. There should also be some kind of dress code. I am sorry to say that it appears that Ballys has made a serious mistake in changing what they had, which was an excellent venue for upscale dining.
- Get out of your PJs and into P-JOpenTable Diner Since 2011VIPDined on 7/6/2014Free-flowing Perrier-Jouet, caviar with blini and condiments, a tower of sashimi-grade tuna, filet mignon, smoked salmon and a dessert station that would make Willy Wonka kick Mike TeeVee in the holster: This is the place to be for an elegant, chill-paced brunch experience, the very antithesis of the stereotypical Las Vegas brunch wherein every new steam tray is greeted by a Pamplona-style rush to chow down. Not here; a truly civilized experience---special thanks to our keeper, Sergio, and his assistant Edwin (hope I got that right, sir).Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Best Brunch Ever!SanjaneDined on 7/6/2014This was a fantastic experience. The buffet items were flawless, crab three ways, fillet mignon, oysters, lobster, rack of lamb, prime rib etc. they even serve Yorkshire Pudding as the bread hot and covered with cheese, my goodness! Then there are the custom choices, caviar, lobster bisque, benedict every which way, it is overwhelming with the delectable offerings. The service from Sergio and Hugo was amazing nothing was too much trouble - they take your plates at the buffet and place them on your table so you have the freedom to add other choices if you need more in one walk through. The excellent Pierre Jouet champs. was refilled constantly. The desserts were a work of art. Our 10th anniversary in heaven! Dim the lights and eat!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FabulousLucky44Dined on 6/15/2014Excellent for Sunday brunch bottomless champagne,great food much better since revamp.Service a bit slow this time top value for the money will always make sure we book whenever we visit Vegas.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The following 186 reviews are from the Sterling Brunch Buffet - Bally's Las Vegas reviews archive.
- Great food, poor serviceArleneDined on 1/19/2014Food was wonderful! Service was terrible. We needed utinsels to crack the crab legs and the two waiters we asked to bring them never did. We finally got one of the cooks to give us the tools we needed. We had to ask for drinks and usually the waiter(s) forgot to bring it. We would have to ask at least three times before the champage and juice was delivered. They were slow to take away the dirty plates. We wound up putting our dirty dishes on an empty table next to us.Special Features:
- Always a good experienceKarenatorVIPDined on 1/19/2014We arrived 35 minutes early for our reservation and were still seated right away. With only two weeks left before the Sterling Brunch closes, we were happy to find that the food and service qualities were still up at their usual high standards. The Brunch closes on February 2, 2014 so the restaurant can change, and will hopefully return when the steak house reopens in mid-May.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- The BEST brunch in Las Vegas!LinnieDined on 1/12/2014This was our first time at the Sterling Brunch, but it definitely will not be our last. This was delicious, very high quality, perfect preparation, hot and wonderful. Cannot say enough about this brunch - Bally's hits the jackpot with this brunch!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- It's closing Feb 2014 :(HefeboyDined on 1/5/2014Everything over the top fabulous! If you get the chance GO, but it's all done and over at the end of this month forever. I'm glad I had the opportunity to enjoy this once in my lifetime. Thanks for the experience.
- (Almost) PerfectLasVegasVisitorDined on 1/5/2014Except for the duck dish (overdone, dry, slicked thick), everything else was top notch. It is worth experiencing the culinary delight that this brunch offers.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Please DON'T CLOSE!!!!!DarciDined on 1/5/2014This is one of the BEST EVER places to eat while in Las Vegas, it's amazing!!! Granted, a bit pricey, but very, very much worth every single penny spent!! I will be sooooooooooooo unhappy if there is no longer a Bally's Sterling Brunch after February 2014!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FabulousJg21Dined on 12/29/2013Took my daughter there on her 21st birthday.she said that of all the things we did on our trip to Vegas, this was the highlight and sh usually does not like buffets. The Sea bass was the best I ever had. The lobster bisque and the lobster ravioli were also fantastic. My daughter said she would come back just for the lobster bisque. It is very exspensive but worth it for a special occasion.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- WORST SERVICE EVERJBarkerDined on 12/29/2013My husband and I have been to this brunch several times before and enjoyed it HOWEVER WE WILL NEVER return again. The service was just abusive we had to ask for coffee several times as our server was too busy waiting hand and foot on just ONE of his 10 tables. The lobster was tuff even when made freash and the only way to get bread was for the waiter. Who was absent to bring it. Needless to say NEVER got any bread. The fruit that was normally fresh and sweet was bruised and bitter. When my husband had to go to the front desk to ask for our check they did NOTHING to resolve the problem. I realize this is a BRUNCH. But. For 200.00 dollars I expect CUSTOMER SERVICE. At least some warm coffee. We will never return.
- Tastebud Elegance w/Superb AmbianceFineDine7Dined on 12/29/2013The Sterling Brunch was recommended by a family member several times and since we were in Vegas celebrating the Holidays and a simpler life (semi-retirement), we thought it would be a good way to start 2014. My family member and Sterling did not disappoint! Everything was over the top! From the décor, appearance and attentiveness of staff, to the wonderful presentation of the exquisite palate pleasing food and drink. It was like going on a fine food vacation!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- FantasticAnviDined on 12/29/2013I loved food and I tried all restaurants in Vegas. This is the best place and worth every pennies. Brunch but better than dinner and absolutely I will be back soonSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Love Lobster Once Only no moreLobsterLoverVIPDined on 12/22/2013I love seafood, so this is a great place for me to get as much as seafood as I can. I started with 3 lobster tails. They are large but very very salty. My goal was eating 8 but I just cannot go on after 6... Champaign is good but I had asked them to refill a few times It's bunch but you have to ask for coffee. It's not ready available for you or offer to you, so you have to ask for it. Oysters were not too great, very small and hard to get the meat off. Sushimi is also ok. You really have to be a lobster lover and don't mind salty food to enjoy this place I had prime rib too and it is not too bad. I think once is enough for me I will not go back.Special Features:
- PerfectKimCDined on 12/22/2013The service and food were impeccable. My champagne glass was never empty. The food quality was outstanding. It was well worth the cost and one of the highlights of our Vegas trip!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Always Great!NOLAnativeDined on 12/22/2013I always make it a point to visit this place for Brunch when I am in Vegas. $85 with Total Rewards card. It may seem pricey, but the service is first class and the food is plentiful and prepared & seasoned perfectly. You can't go wrong with Chilean Sea Bass, Lobster Tails, Sushi, Filet Mignon, Boiled Shrimp, Ceviche and much, much more!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Memorable Brunch1AKMDDined on 12/22/2013Took all my family (Son and daughter in law living in New York, Son living in San Francisco, Daughter living in Washington DC. and my wife) for brunch. Each of them said "The brunch was fantastic" we have to come back whenever we are in Las Vegas My wife commented "We have missed this while living here for 15 yrs? Lets come often" Will recommend this to friends and anybody who likes fine brunch/dining. AK, MDSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.


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Collaboration is becoming more important in the nonprofit sector every day. This year's symposium explored how organizations from across sectors can join together in order to achieve positive, lasting change.
Workshops and Events Included:
Keynote Presentation by Ted Hart: Chief Executive Officer of Charities Aid Foundation of America
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VistaJet's audacious deal with Bombardier to buy up to 142 new aircraft raised some industry eyebrows last year, in part because it seemed to signal a massive escalation of a fleet that currently consists of just 37 jets. But fleet replacement is a big part of a company business plan founded on operating only young aircraft still covered by the manufacturer's warranty. The average age of its aircraft now stands at less than two years.
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The First Year
(Copyright 2013-2014)
Sparkles and Mommie
This book was written by Sparkles (the cat) with Mommie's help. All ideas and entries are from the mind of Sparkles. Side commentary is by Mommie.
When Mommie talks or has her ideas they will be in
italics. Everything else is MINE!
It was a regular Tuesday at the Pound. I heard Mommie tell the caretaker she wanted an adult female cat that purred. She walked right past me. Luckily for me there were only two such animals
in the shelter and neither of the cats measured up to her purring standards. On her way out Mommie glanced at me and stuck her little finger into the cage – I guess to tease me or something. That's when I went into my LOUD purring mode.
"Love at first sight." Mommie reached in and held me to be sure the purring didn't stop. I could have pur-r-r-r-ed forever if it meant getting out of that prison. Mommie told the caretaker she wanted a cat today
and if I were available she wanted ME. Just think, someone really wanted me! I guess she didn't care that I was only five months old and male. She just wanted a cat TODAY.
In the office when Mommie was filling out the papers,
she asked if I had a name. Of course I had a name, I just didn't know what it was. Mommie took another look at me as I scurried under the desks looking for something, anything, to go for a run away from the cage. Mommie told the caretaker
about someone called Woffier* and then she said I brought a sparkle to her eyes, so she called me Sparkles which sounded good to me.
*Woffier was Mommie's beloved 11-year old German Shepherd who died six weeks earlier. Mommie was really
sad about that.
(From when I was a baby)
So there are lots of holes in the toilet paper in the bathroom. Okay it was me. But, Mommie,
when you leave me all alone in the bathroom when you go away, I don't have a scratching post. The toilet paper roll does the job nicely. I'm not going to tell Mommie where I go to scratch when she is home because she lets me run all over the house.
It will be a surprise.
But, Mommie, I was just trying to help you clean house by toppling over the "stuff" on top of the air conditioner. Mommie, I know you know that air conditioner tops are not shelves. Remember the chair in the laundry
Yesterday was Daddie's birthday and Mommie took me to see him and to bring him a little chocolate cake she had made.
I love going to Daddie's home. There are a lot of
nice OLD people living there. They like animals that come to visit. They don't pinch and pull tails like the kids do. They just want someone to pet and someone who will lick their fingers and play with them.
I gave Daddie a big kiss on the cheek.
He seemed to like it. He held and petted me for a long time. Mommie was concerned that I might scratch Daddie, but I did my best to keep my claws to myself. I don't really know Daddie very well, but I love him.
Then Mommie brought out the cake.
She had put lots of frosting on the cake, but no candles. Mommie said the cake wasn't big enough to hold all the candles that Daddie would need.
A couple of nurses came in to sing Happy Birthday and to play with me. The nurses usually don't
get much down time – they are always running to help someone. Mommie also brought a bigger cake to give to the staff so they wouldn't be left out. Mommie says sometimes the employees don't get the appreciation they deserve.
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Sparkles, are you a trivia buff or a philosopher? You ask some of the most unusual questions most people wouldn't even think about. My question: why is that?
Mommie says to go to wloltigerlolw2 on YouTube to see a video of cats getting baths. I thought it was funny because I wasn't the one getting the bath. Ha ha.


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Join Date: Jan 2011
Posts: 8
My wife is a crack addict
Hi, I'm new. I was looking for a forum where I can get support and ideas.
My wife came up to me a couple of weeks before Christmas and told me that she had run her Visa up to the limit ($6000) and smoked it all. Her cousin, who's addicted to everything got her hooked.
Being naive, I bought her lines; "I haven't smoked it in weeks and I won't anymore" "I realized that what I want more than anything else is my life with you and I don't want to mess that up."
Well, I found out how naive I am today. She's been a little... not secretive, but conveniently forgetting to tell me about visiting her cousin, or going for a walk (which she doesn't do). Today, she told me she was going to go meet a friend of hers ('Shawn') for lunch. I tried to call her on her cell, but got no answer, so I hit 'redial' on the phone and asked the guy at the other end if I could speak to 'Shawn'. The guy had no idea who I was talking about. I said sorry, wrong number and hung up. When I looked at the phone, this number was stored under the name 'Maria', who is a 'real' friend. Then, he called me back - asked if my wife had left to see him yet (by her name, which I hadn't told him), then said "By the way, I'm 'Darren'.
I got extremely suspicious and checked her credit card. Sure enough, nearly $2000 in cash advances in the last 2 days. (After her credit limit was raised by $2000)
I waited for her to get home and confronted her with this. She immediately got P.O.'ed at me and threatened to go stay with her Mom if I couldn't trust her. She also had 'no idea' how the $2000 got withdrawn, and she also had no idea who 'Darren' was, even though she had obviously called him before she left the house, and he sure knew who she was. I panicked and said that I believed her so she wouldn't take off. She suffers from extreme depression and has attempted suicide a few times in the past, and I'm afraid that's what will happen if this charade falls down around her.
I did some reading here and on other sites and saw a lot of lines that I've heard... The ones above, and today: "Go buy a drug test kit!" and when I asked to check her pockets: "I won't be strip searched. I'm leaving!"
Anyways, she's upstairs with serious cotton mouth and I'm downstairs trying to figure out what the hell to do.
Sorry this is so long!
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Location: Marietta, GA--atlanta
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Darryl, I am so sorry, I know what it is like to find out your spouse is a crack addict. My husband at the time, did not have access to that kind of money though. He got my daughter hooked at 14 and it was a huge mess. I got him evicted from my home, but my daughter in treatment. In the end, she would go into about 5 or 6 rehabs before she had to come off my insurance.
She did not come clean until she wanted to and that was AFTER stealing thousands of dollars from me. Your wife will not get clean and you are enabling her by allowing her to have access to that kind of cash. Does she work or do you support her?
She will not be honest with you about anything because she has lost the ability to tell the truth. I would suggest finding an Nar-Anon meeting for yourself. That is an organization for families of drug addicts. They will help you learn to handle your emotions and figure out what is best for you.
I wish the best for you, but it sounds like you're in for the ride of your life.
Recovered from a seemingly hopeless state of mind.
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Pittsburgh area
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Darryl, I am also sorry you are going through this. I agree you need to get some help and support yourself--Nar-Anon or Al-Anon can help.
You will need strength and support to learn how not to enable her. She will not get help until she is ready, but you can lay down what rules you will live with. For example, you can leave her or kick her out and cut off the money stream so it does not fund her drug habit.
You can try talking to her when she is sober and tell her you are going to do these things if she doesn't get help. You can try to get help from family and friends to talk to her also. Try to convince her to go to rehab and/or to NA meetings.
It can be really hard to set the boundaries, but it is really the best thing to force the addict to make some choices.
Praying for you and her today!
Try to get some support and let us know how things are going.
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Northeast
Posts: 81
Darrly - I really feel for you and your wife. It is going to be a tough road for both of you. Peajaye and Chewi offer great advise.
As an alcoholic myself I will tell you to never trust an addict. I have lied to many people that I love just to continue to drink. Nothing I would do if I was not addicted. I pride myself on my honesty - honest to a fault. You just find yourself saying the lie. Your priorities get all screwed up.
My son is an gaming addicted and has also threaten to committe suicide if we did not give his computer back to him - knife in hand. I can't say we always held the line firm but we did make it very hard for him. I tell you this because I wanted to let you know that we know how hard it is to work with somebody that might take that route. Especially if you love them.
BTW - my son is doing better and we did seek professional help to get him to where he is now.
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Thanks very much for your thoughts and suggestions. Just to update, today I got a call at work from her. All of a sudden she DID know the guy who'd called me back and she DID know where the money went. Unfortunately, the new "truth" is almost as hard to believe. She needed to pay back people from last year and she needed yet another $500 or she's "dead" (Saw this one on the list of lies too) Anyways, I asked her over and over, is this all you owe? and she assured me it was. I thought I would give her the benefit of the doubt once and said fine, I'd get the money for her and she could pay them off. Then she called back a half hour later and told me never mind - she'd got the money "from her visa" which is crap, because it's still maxed out from a couple days ago. I just got home and she's not here. I checked and nothing obvious (and worth any $) is missing from the house, so I'm guessing she'll have 'lost' her wedding ring, or scammed one of her parents or something.
I think she's bracing for a big talk this evening, so I guess I'll see if she's willing to tell me any truth yet. If not, there are going to be some serious changes in our lives over the weekend.
I'm only holding out some hope right now because of the fact that she knew she could get $500 from me and she told me not to bother. I'd think the "crack receptors" in her brain would've told her "Take that money too, then we can get twice as much!" But we'll see... she may need another $500 or they'll kill her again. I'll keep you updated and thanks again!
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Lancaster CA
Posts: 4,773
Never underestimate the kniving ability of a crack addict to use reverse psychology on you.
I did the same thing with my dad when I pawned every gun and thing of value in the house while he was in Belgium to "supposedly" pay off a drug dealer. it was all bull**** and 20 years later I had to come clean in my amends to him.
in my own career of crack addiction - I blew 98 thousdand dollars up in smoke and that was just the last year of my using...during a 25 year period - I smoked up 3 homes, 1 marriage, 2 cars, 3 careers, numerous jobs, my relationships, the people I loved, all of my possesions, my self worth, self esteem, my mental stability, and self trust all fit neatly into that crack pipe. I ended up homeless for 14 years on the streets of downtown LA.
I survived it and lived to tell about it - but I didn't stop until I had hit so many life threatening bottoms - that I had finally had enough. I got clean and sober at the age of 41....and I have 8 years now.
Beleive me when I tell you this: do not allow your guilt, your fears, or your love for her - to make you "enable" her addiction for one more day. You will only prolong the inevitible ending - and the inevitible choice is this: either she needs to go to treatment and get clean - or leave the relationship and continue to kill herself. (period).
if she really wants to get help - she will prove it by going into a rehab or taking outpatient classes...joining NA or getting some kind of therapy or psychological recovery help group.
if not - she will find a million creative excuses why she cannot do that. at that point you must recognize that she is not willing.
if you continue to enable her - you are continuing to help her kill herself on the installment plan - hit by hit - lie by lie - and moment by moment - her behavior will deteriorate...and she will pull you down into the pit of insantiy with her.
I've been there and done that - and I can never undo the damage I caused to some people.
No is it not an easy choice to make to tell the person you love and expected to spend the rest of your life with - to get help or get lost - but that is what an intervention is - it comes down to the hard chocies....sometimes life and death chocies.
my own brother was in your positon and he continued to "beleive her" - and she ended up putting him 60 thousand dollars in debt, sold the SUV he bought her to a drug dealer for some crack, she didn't pay any of the house bills she said she was paying, and she was using the house they lived in to sell sex to strangers while he was at work.
I wish I had been there - but I myself was doing all those things in my own addiction at the time.
when I got clean and spoke with him years later - he admitted that he too was in a type of denial as to how bad it could get and how he was pulled into a dellusional state of mind with her. He paid for 15 years on those debts long after he divorced her....the damage she caused continues to haunt his life and his ability to form new and trusting relationships.
in the meantime - while you are "going thorugh it" - you can come here for support and I will suggest the same thing PJ did - to get to a narnon meeting that will help to support your own emotional health and sanity while you yourself are going to have to make some hard choices too.
one being - that you must love yourself more - than she loves crack.
you could also try to organize a family intervention - but the most important aspect of that - is - once you set boundaries of what you are not willing to do anymore - your most important work is to follow through on those boundaries. and don't cave or back down - because you will only teach her that you cannot honor your own words and your own self.
You cannot make her do anything - but you can narrow the chocies she has available to her - to a fine line - to either get help - or kick rocks.
and please stay in touch here until you get some support for your own self during this process.
light and love
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Join Date: Jan 2011
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Thanks Gail and everyone else. I guess I'm still sort of in the denial phase. We had a talk tonight and I told her exactly what her lies and pushing away have done to me. I asked her twice if she was smoking and got a firm "No" both times. I do know that I WILL hit a wall and there will be no option for me but to give her an ultimatum, but I'm terrified... Working on her - bringing up the confession she made to me, how proud I was that she did that. After all, maybe I've led a sheltered life, but I'd never seen the signs of crack use. When I was younger, there was no crack, coke was too expensive and mushrooms were about as risky as we ever got. Now I know about the cotton mouth and pupils the size of quarters (and I mentioned that to her today too) but telling her honestly (and honestly to me) that if she'd never have told me, I sure as hell wouldn't have known. I'm trying to work on that and hopefully appeal to what's left of her sane mind and love and maybe get another admission. If that happens, then I can push her to go to rehab. If I push now while she's denying, then she'll just disappear, and I'm definitely not in any state of mind to let her go (yet). I'm hoping that the sane part of her brain can still say "Hey, I'm hurting the guy I love" and it can be heard over the addicted part that's saying "Phew, that was close. What an idiot. Let's have a hit!", which I'm sure it's saying to her right now.
I honestly don't care about the money that's gone now. That can be paid off in installments. If the debt gets horribly out of control, then I'll declare bankruptcy. I don't care about money, as long as there's a roof and power. peajaye, to answer your question - she has her own visa that she's had since before we were married. We have a joint account (always empty after bills come out) and that's about it. Once her visa is done, she'll have no access to cash (she can't work because of her depression), but I can't do anything about it because it's in her name, so all I can do is demand that she shut it down, which will have to wait and be added to other demands once I get a grip and decide to deal with this (or hopefully she gives me an opening)
I guess the biggest problem is I read all of everybody's comments and I KNOW you're 100% right, but I can't act out of fear of losing her. I'm sure this will switch over for me at some point, but I've always been a doormat and am so scared of losing her. Yes, this p***es me off, but that's who I am too.
Oh, and she still has her wedding ring - don't know where she got the money, but I don't think she's moved on to stealing or prostitution or anything yet. She is/was a very moral person, and I know that it'll take her getting a lot deeper than she is now before she'll stoop to that. (Not saying she won't, but that's "who she is" - her being, and I know she hasn't lost who she is YET.) My best guess is her greaseball cousin scammed some from his family (again) and actually offered to help out with the drug bills. I know he did help a few times when they were doing this last year.
Thanks again, all. I will go check out naranon. I know that even writing these long missives and reading your replies has helped me personally a LOT. At some point I will be ready to put my foot down, even if it scares me now.
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Location: New Hampshire
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Darryl987, It sounds like you may be at your wits end.As you said you stopped using it ,that is good .As a addict of 39 years before getting clean,I could lie to anyone to get what I needed or wanted.Maxing out the credit card sucks ,you'll have to pay the damm interest that can amount to quite a lot.Try n Naronon or Narcotics Anonymous , they might help you deal with the situation.Sounds like your woman should get in detox and a program to get off that crack ****,it's no good.Keep up your spirit,you have to take care of yourself.
Join Date: Jan 2011
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Thanks, CD. Like I said, sooner or later I will build up the courage to give her an ultimatum, no matter what the consequences are. I just have to work through my doormat personality. You'd be amazed what I've let slide in the past... Catching an ex in bed with another guy and then begging her to come back to me. You can bet I'm definitely not proud of that, but I've never been able to change who I am, and it's going to take time before I've had enough.
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Location: Ireland
Posts: 251
I am reading with interest all the Posts so far.Drug Addiction ,what can I say.Im free now for Years Thank God.All I can say is every Man/Woman for himself/herself.No one could help me but me............I looked after myself .,attended meetings,eventually overcame the withdrawls,and obsessions.
I wont tell you what you should do,all I can tell you Is what worked for me.
I have one memory of what my Girlfriend did the last time I broke out.
She left me while I was asleep. bringing with her our child..."Who is Now 26years by the way":........I was devistated.......I eventually found out where she was........and knew that what I was at was unacceptible and irresponsible and I needed to get help.
I have not looked back sense.
Up until then everyone was enableing me..........that day she did not..........she left me to do what ever I wanted to do.
I really did not want to die..I got Strength and Courage to carry on.
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