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Personal Recovery Stories
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You Can Quit Drinking
No matter how far your alcoholism progresses, not matter how bad it gets, you can quit drinking.
Mary B's Story
Living life on life's terms and having to do everything sober for the first time was scary.
Brief Intervention - E.R. Good Opportunity for Brief Intervention for…
Research shows that brief interventions conducted in urgent care or hospital emergency room situations when people seek help for alcohol-related issues can be very effective in reducing harmful drinking.
Benefits of Alcohol Recovery - What Are the Benefits of Alcoh…
When you quit drinking after years of alcohol abuse, not only will your body begin to reverse the effects of the excess alcohol on your body, you will simply feel better.
Valerie Describes Her Journey as a Liver Disease Survivor
Nine years after she was given Last Rites due to her failing liver, Valerie is close to getting a college degree.
Can Alcoholics Learn to Drink Moderately?
One of the most common questions people who try to quit drinking ask is if they really have to stop forever. Can they learn how to drink in moderation? Can they become social drinkers? Is it true that they can never have another drink?
The Dangers of the Marijuana Maintenance Program
In order to stop drinking, some people who are dependent on alcohol will take the controversial step of substituting the use of marijuana for alcohol, a practice that is known as the Marijuana Maintenance program.
Beating Drug Addiction and Powerlessness
When people become addicted they can feel trapped in a deadly cycle that they are powerless to stop. There simply seems to be no way out for the addict.
The Legacy of Alcoholism in the Family
Growing up with two alcoholics is tumultuous to say the least and a nightmare to say the worst.
Addiction to Prescription Drugs Can Sneak Up On You
Very few people wake up one day and decide to become addicted to drugs. It usually happens slowly, over time so insidiously that people don't realize they are becoming addicted.
Billie D.'s Story
When family members become addicted, it affects those who love them. It is especially heartbreaking for parents when their children are caught in the throes of alcoholism or addiction.
D.J.'s Recovery Story
There is a saying around the rooms of recovery that some alcoholics never find help in this lifetime. In other words, they never get to the point of reaching out for help and they continue drinking all the way to the grave, all the while denying they have a problem.
Christy C.'s Recovery Story
In May of 2006, I rushed to the emergency room because my hands, arms, feet and legs cramped so bad that I couldn't move them and my face was tingling. I was dehydrated and malnourished. My body was trying to tell me something and I was forced to listen.
Kathy H's Recovery Story
My cocktail hour had turned into all day long. I drank, passed out, drank, passed out. Like all alcoholics, I thought I might be drinking a little too much, but I had it all under control.
John K's Recovery Story
I made a deadly discovery that changed my life. I realized that you could remove your next-morning hangover by drinking. It wasn't long that I was drinking all day every day. Eventually I became dependent, mentally and physically.
Christine's Recovery Story
It was the only lifestyle I knew: hustling for my next hit, doing my next one til it was gone, then beginning the nightmare all over again. Breaking the law, going to jail, doing my time and hitting the streets to do it all over again!
Craig's Recovery Story
I was the classic functioning alcoholic. I worked, held a good job, and drank heavily every day. I had everyone including myself fooled.
Sarah T's Recovery Story
I sold many things to get cocaine. I began to hate it, but I needed it. One night I had a wreck. My mother found out I was on drugs and sent me to rehab. I relapsed after rehab. The cocaine addiction got worse. So did the drinking.
Jennifer's Recovery Story
Then things went to hell. I started using again. I ended up locked up in jail for 13 days and put on probation for drug charges. When I got out and never went to probation, so I got a violation and got locked up again, this time for 55 days.
Aceman's Recovery Story
Now after four detoxes, loosing a good job, getting divorced, loosing my house, not seeing my kids for three years, I think I've finally come to grips with my addiction.
Bill G's Recovery Story
One guy said he had been sober for 12 years, and that went right over my head. Another said he and been sober for two weeks, and that got my attention. Why would anyone stop drinking for two whole weeks and how did he do that anyway?
Craig D's Recovery Story
I have known for many years that sooner or later this daily consumption of alcohol would catch up with me. I considered AA several times in the past, but never attended a meeting. I really did not want to give up my best friend. That is what the booze was for me, my best friend.
June's Recovery Story
My thinking got me drunk for the first time when I was 42 years old. I was feeling sorry for myself because of a family disaster, Alcohol numbed my senses and for the ensuing 12 years I lived to have that powerful drink, that would change me into a woman who was the total opposite of what I really am.
Danny S's Recovery Story
I was in bed, naked, sweating and shivering cold, and coming off a blackout. I had relapsed. I have no memory of what happened to me from the time the insanity of the first drink entered my thoughts, to the time I came to.
Bill A.'s Recovery Story
As I tried to piece together the night before, and the day or two before that, the thought haunted me that the blackouts, which for the last few months had progressed from occasional to inevitable, were a symptom of - not alcoholism, no, never that - insanity.
Kimberly F.'s Recovery Story
I woke up this morning and decided not to drink or use today, and that is where I am. I hope that I can do the same tomorrow, but today I have to concentrate on today.
Erinn T.'s Recovery Story
The weekends started sooner and sooner and then I was drinking everyday! I was drinking so much at that point that I couldn't handle any amount of sobriety. I was full of shame and remorse.
Diana's Recovery Story
Many people at this point had asked me when the baby was due. My liver was so swollen that I looked nine months pregnant and I didn't even see this physical and obvious medical problem while I drank. I was in denial.
Beth C.'s Recovery Story
I was born seventh out of eight kids, in a small New England town, and both of my parents were alcoholics. I started drinking when my dad started molesting me, at eight years old. I tried to tell my mother, but she wouldn't believe me. So I drank alcohol to escape.
Cheryl G.'s Recovery Story
It took being on the run for 14 months, not being able to see my son, losing my family, my dignity (we all know what addicts do for a fix), and finally prison for me to stop.
Katy's Recovery Story
One night my best friend asked me if I wanted to raid the liquor cabinet with her. I did it, and found heaven. Being drunk made me forget about all the pain and deception. I was thrilled.
Mark R.'s Recovery Story
I know that I would not be sitting here today were it not for that man and many others along the way reaching out to help another alcoholic like me.
Theresa's Recovery Story
I came into recovery because I got tired of losing all the time. I lost my first set of children and turned around was about to lose my second set. But even that's not the reason why I came into recovery.
Marion's Recovery Story
When I was drinking I would use alcohol to avoid the things I didn't want to deal with or accept. I would wallow in the past with my memories and my bottle or I would fantasize about a future I could never realize unless I let go of the alcohol completely.
Gary W's Recovery Story
God decided enough was enough, I was just sick and tired. Treatment gave me time away from alcohol, the AA rooms continued the recovery.
Roadway Jack's Recovery Story
The courts sent me to AA in 1958. I was 20 years old and didn't want it. The courts sent me back again in January 1975. By then I was sick and tired, ready to listen, and asking God for help.
Jeanette D's Recovery Story
I was a completely different person when I drank. Trouble brewed wherever I appeared. Yes, some times were fun and I behaved, but majority of the time I was terrible. I did things I would have never done sober.
Choney's Recovery Story
When I was 16 years old a family friend introduced me to heroin. I grew up a sheltered, only child and had no idea how dangerous the drug was. I just wanted to appear cool like so many others that age.
Pam R's Recovery Story
I was 37 when I truly fell in love. I married him and later figured out that I hated him, but loved the crack that he introduced me to. I divorced him and would continue my love affair with crack cocaine for the next five years.
Grateful's Recovery Story
People, places, and things don't disturb me as much as they used to because focus on the positive, I promptly admit when I make mistakes, and I have given up reading people's minds.
Nancy H's Recovery Story
I got married at 21 and we drank and fought together. We were together three years and after the marriage ended I really went wild. Drinking became even more important to me and a whole string of relationships followed.
Sheri N's Recovery Story
They took my children away from me and put them in foster care because I didn't care. I didn't care about my children, myself, or my family. I just didn't care about anything. Everyone has there very own bottom, that was my final one.
Don W's Recovery Story
As the years moved on, so did my addiction. By the 80s, I was slamming methamphetamine and robbing people and connections as a way of life.
MB's Recovery Story
I find now that dealing with all my emotions is a challenge, but I welcome it. I am still alone, but I welcome that too. It is hard to believe that I missed three years of beautiful full moons because I was passed out before the sky got dark in the evenings.
Kathy EF's Recovery Story
All of a sudden one day I had no choice to look at my life and how I was living. By then I had a little girl that ended up living with the same chaos as I did, but to her it was just normal.
Gwen R's Recovery Story
I drank to get drunk from the start. I was a blackout drinker from the start. I never knew if it would take two drinks or 20 to get me to the place I wanted to be. That place was anyplace else.
Jill C's Recovery Story
Only after eight years in Al-Anon did I admit that I too am an alcoholic. I stopped drinking 13 years ago after a shock when I thought I had dropped my baby girl over the side of a fishing trawler in a blackout.
Taryn A's Recovery Story
October 19 was the day. It was my junior year of high school. That day was when I chose to pick life instead of death. I realized that I had so much to live for, and that life was waiting for me.
Madeline J's Recovery Story
I lay in the ER from a atempted overdose, that I didn't succeed at doing. I had tried it three times in the past two years. I had to find peace, serenity, happiness. That day was Easter Sunday. I knew I had to go back to AA.
Richard T's Recovery Story
My sober date is Jan. 7, 2000. Prior to that I lived in a cardboard box for the last 17 years. I never had the desire to stop drinking. I had nothing to gain at the time: no family friends no job skills, and never really worked.
Eileen D's Recovery Story
For the next year I quickly went downhill, but it wasn't just me going down and in pain, it was my whole family. My girls were hurt and angry they stopped enabling me. No more secrets. They were talking to their teachers at school and their friends.
Mary S's Sobriety Story
Through this last treatment I realized that regardless of the fact that I have this disease called alcoholism, I am responsible for my actions. All of those times I was told I had to be sober for me, I wish someone could have told me to pay attention to what my kids were seeing.
Debbie's Story
That night I wrote my suicide letters to my family. I wanted to die rather than taking another drink. I called a friend thinking to leave a message on her machine. I wanted to tell her where my body could be found so I wouldn't lay there alone in death for long.
Deanna's Story
The domestic violence calls were all the time - me being the one causing the disruption and him being the one to enable or provoke, not being able to handle the situation.
Alcohol Recovery Stories
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Publish Your Personal Recovery Story
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Kerry Collins - Turning It Around
It has been a long road back from his battle with alcohol for the New York Giants quarterback who lead his team in Super Bowl XXXV.
Confessions of an Alcoholic
"I am happy to tell the whole world that I have not touched alcohol for the last 11 years."
Lois W's Story
In 1951, Lois followed the suggestion made by her husband who had crafted the 12 steps of recovery in Alcoholics Anonymous to create a similar 12-step program for the family and friends of alcoholics.
Mark's Story
"I was in complete denial of what alcohol was doing to the chemical make up of my body."
Ship in a Bottle
"I was the Invisible one. I chose to escape from the fear by turning into a little chameleon, recoiling into the corner at every argument."
The Life & Times of an Al-Anon!
"I am the person responsible for what happened before the program. My Higher Power, sponser, and friends can take some responsibility for how it is today."
My Lowest Point and Where I Am Today
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What do u look forward for?
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Where and when is it?
- AUGUST 6th 2011 (Friendship Day EVE)
- Starts 09:00 P.M.
- Balthazar, Juhu Tara Road, Santacruz (W), Mumbai.
- Landmark : Just a little ahead of SNDT college towards Juhu, on the same side of SNDT just before u take the right turn for Juhu while coming from Santacruz. Opp.Lido Petrol Pump
- Nearest Station : Santacruz
Finally…. How much is it?
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Anyone notice his by-line into the DMN and DMN Blog entries missing since about FRI? He did have any entry into the Blog this mornng.
Seems pretty clear he didn't travel to PIT or report on the pre-game/game. Wonder if this in response to his little exchange with WP on WED. Seems to me he crossed the line from reporting to becoming part of the story.
DAL Sports press corps has been notoriously bitchy over the years, but especially so since Parcells came to town.


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We know this is fantasy, but imagine the possibilities:
Here is how I would draw it up:
Top 16 Fighters across 140-154 divisions to be selected for a year-long tournament to be held once every 3-4 years. Catch weights could be sorted out by a predetermined formula, where the catch weight would be closer to the weight division of the higher ranked fighter. Biggest draws (Mayweather, Manny) would get a percentage of total tournament revenues).
Round 1 in March, Round 2 in June, Semifinals in Sept, and Final in December
Las Vegas Division
1. Floyd Mayweather
16. Kell Brook
9. Marcos Maidana
8. Lucas Matthyse
San Antonio
5. Erislandry Lara
12. Keith Thurman
13. Austin Trout
4. Danny Garcia
New York
3. Juan Manuel Marquez
14. Miguel Cotto
11. Shawn Porter
6. Manny Pacquiao
Carson California
7. Canelo Alvarez
10. Ruslan Provodnikov
15. Devon Alexander
2. Timothy Bradley


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New Images of "Diagon Alley" in OrlandoNews
The UORBuzz twitter has posted new photos of Orlando's "Diagon Alley" expansion of the Harry Potter theme park. The photos, with the scaffolding taken down to allow a clearer view, are of Diagon Alley's water front. This will be the entryway into the park. The outside of the entryway looks like several London buildings connected together--from King's Cross on one end, to Grimmauld Place on the other--a cannon facade for the magic and fun held, tucked away from muggle eyes, beyond the entrance. The photos of the Diagon Alley entrance can be seen here. Many thanks to Hypable for the tip.


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Snow causes disruption across the region
The region has been shivering in what is expected to be the coldest weekend in March for 50 years.
Snow has fallen in many areas. Football matches have been postponed and the police are warning drivers to take care as the freezing weather continues.


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I'm here spilling secrets about my book Imaginary Girls. As the cover says, "Secrets never stay below the surface." I guess not, because here's another one bubbling up now…
Secret #8: Music shaped Imaginary Girls more than you know.
Sometime ago, I was listening to a CD my sister told me I'd love: You Are Free by Cat Power. I was staring at a blank page, headphones in, willing words to come. Suddenly they did, and those words were the opening paragraphs of the story that would become the novel you now know as Imaginary Girls. There was something about a particular song—a favorite of my sister's that I made into her ringtone on my cell phone whenever she called or texted me—that gave me ideas about the plot. In "Fool," Chan Marshall sings this:
Come along, fool
A direct hit to the senses, you're disconnected
It's not that it's bad, it's not that it's death
It's just on the tip of your tongue, and you're so silent
The last two lines, especially, found their way into my story. And this wasn't the only time music my little sister introduced me to informed the book. She sent me a song called "Hanging High" by Lykke Li, an artist I'd never heard of before, and the idea of what happens when Chloe returns home after two years away can be found in these lyrics:
Oh I'm hanging high
Oh won't you let me down
Back where I started at
You know I'm a little lost
Clearly my sister is an inspiration for Imaginary Girls—and not just her, her music. Thankfully I don't quote these lyrics in the book (or I'd have to pay permission fees to music companies), but I am absolutely sure the book wouldn't be what it is without them, even if the connection is obvious only to me.
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Here are links to the songs, if wanted, from YouTube:
"Fool" by Cat Power: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LBE1uxe8j2c
"Hanging High" by Lykke Li: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qsoDSGMRFI
Chloe's older sister, Ruby, is the girl everyone looks to and longs for, who can't be captured or caged. When a night with Ruby's friends goes horribly wrong and Chloe discovers the dead body of her classmate London Hayes left floating in the reservoir, Chloe is sent away from town and away from Ruby.
But Ruby will do anything to get her sister back, and when Chloe returns to town two years later, deadly surprises await. As Chloe flirts with the truth that Ruby has hidden deeply away, the fragile line between life and death is redrawn by the complex bonds of sisterhood.
With palpable drama and delicious craft, Nova Ren Suma bursts onto the YA scene with the story that everyone will be talking about.
You can read an IMAGINARY GIRLS sampler here.
I have one (1) signed finished copy of IMAGINARY GIRLS to giveaway to a winner in the US. To enter, fill out this form. Open to entries until July 8th, 2011.


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The tipping point is pretty much right now. We are 3-5 with 2 losses in our own division. We are hurting, and hurt. But as the great Bluto would say.... When the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor...Well it ain't over.
Either way, we have a ton to fix coaching wise and personnel wise. I'm going to put a few things down that need to be addressed, but I'm really interested in what you guys have to say. Difficulty: No trading Sanchez or Tebow, because one it's beyond doubtful it will happen and two well it makes things interesting to figure out a way to get it worked.
So here's my things to do:
First off: time for Rex and Sparano to have a come to Jebus moment. They must figure out what is this offense and what do you want it to be? The plan has not worked. It seems as if we go with the throw crap on the wall and see what sticks method of playcalling. A great throw by Sanchez is followed by Tebow jam up the middle for a yard. A 10 yard run from the wildcat is followed by a Greene up the middle run for a yard...etc. It's time to figure out a game plan that does not seem to have a purpose. That's step one, come up with a legitimate game plan. Set up your drives and not individual plays. When something works, stick with it. When it doesn't find something and repeat the last step.
Secondly choose someone: Either Slauson or Ducasse has to get the job. Enough of the swapping in and out. Throw your confidence behind one and stick with him. Ducasse has seemingly made progress, I'd rather go to him first, but hey it's just me. Just don't keep the carousel moving. Arguably this is high, but I think the Oline needs to start playing like a unit and this would help them start that process?
Third: Can we figure out a good way to open holes for Greene or the running game in general? Look at the plays in Miami when he had a hole, he busts 4-5 yarders. When he gets nothing it's a yard. How many plays did the Jets have someone in the backfield around Greene's ankles? For that matter, if Greene is between the tackles guy can we hole start using Mcknight or Powell a lot more once they come back outside? We know Mcknight was drafted to be that home run guy. How about letting him step up to the plate more than on kickoffs? So once again, figure out what the running game is all about and get the Oline on the same page.
Fourth: Get stick'em lots of it for Hill. Or make him catch 100 passes every day until he doesn't drop one.
Fifth: Remind Sanchez that this is playoff territory. It basically becomes that. Maybe he steps it up...
Sixth: Rex and Pettine must figure out the running defense. There's just way too many issues. Is it slow linebackers? The line getting no rush? Either way, figure it out now. You have time, so let's get that sorted. You have what you have, make it work.
Seventh: Find a way to get the pass rush going. Maybin has been in witness protection program this season. Coples looks good on some plays but not on them all. Find something that works and stick with it.
Lastly: Use Tim Tebow other than decoy or a tebow slam on offense. He's like having a missile without any guidance system. Find a way to get him in the game plan more than he is now. Or find a way to make his 5 plays have a good impact on the game.
That's all I got, did I forget or miss something? (FYI for everyone wondering why Sanchez wasn't mentioned more, I think at this point you really can't do much, just hope he has a good streak and if he sucks again, it's tebow time)


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NBAA Commends FAA Decision on SMO
A decision by the FAA that the landing-fee structure at California's Santa Monica Airport (SMO) unjustly discriminates against certain types of aircraft has won praise
from NBAA, which last year filed a complaint with the agency.
NBAA member companies Bombardier Aerospace and Dassault Falcon Jet also filed a complaint about the fees with the agency. They argued that the fee schedule was discriminatory and unlawful.
"The determination made by the FAA is great news for anyone opposed to discriminatory landing fees in the U.S.," said NBAA president Ed Bolen. "Santa Monica Airport has been unfairly discriminating against business aircraft operators, in violation of federal law. We commend the FAA for upholding the law and supporting the concept of fair and equal access for all airport users."
The landing fee structure used by the city of Santa Monica for the airport has been the subject of controversy since 2003, when the city implemented a new fee schedule reportedly to fund an "Airside Surfaces Maintenance Program (ASMP)" to maintain airport pavement. Developers of the fee schedule contended that operators of larger aircraft should bear a significantly larger share of the ASMP cost than operators of smaller aircraft.
But the FAA found that the landing-fee schedule at SMO differed from those at most airports. Instead of designating landing-fee increases in consistent, per-1,000-pound weight increments for aircraft, the fee schedule at Santa Monica assigned wide-ranging fees to aircraft of various weights. As a result, operators of certain types of large business aircraft bore a disproportionately and inconsistently high landing-fee cost.
In a 55-page analysis, the FAA concurred, stating that the SMO schedule violates federal law and is "fundamentally flawed in that it fails to provide a reasonable relationship between the revised landing fees and the costs of maintaining the pavement at SMO." Until the city withdraws its landing-fee structure, Santa Monica Airport will be ineligible for federal funds under the FAA's Airport Improvement Program.
The city could appeal the FAA's ruling, but Bolen said, "We are hopeful that the FAA's decision will eliminate the need for further, unnecessary legal action for all involved," adding, "We are pleased that the FAA has taken a strong stand on behalf of business aircraft operators."
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Nextwave Archives - Comics Should Be Good! @ Comic Book Resources
Frantic as a cardiograph scratching out the lines, Day 277: Nextwave #8
Every day this year, I will be examining the first pages of random comics. This month (for a while) I will be showing pages chosen by you, the readers. Today's page is from Nextwave #8, which was published by Marvel and is cover dated November 2006. This page was suggested by BeccaBlast, who unfortunately could not find a first page in which Travis Pelkie is referred to as a "drillrod." Enjoy!
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Comics You Should Own Archive
Here are links to all the Comics You Should Own essays I have written so far. Plus, I've added some explanation. Enjoy!
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text: They talk about Kuo putting up All-Star numbers and saying that Kuo shouldn't be overlooked for the AS game. I haven't finished it, but it's been a nice read so far. I know set up men rarely make the All-Star team, but there have only been a handful of other relievers who have been as dominant as Kuo this season. I wouldn't mind if he didn't make the team because of all the risk associated any time he pitches, but he deserves to make it and then hopefully not go but he would officially still be an All-Star.


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Cargill, Stewart inducted into Camperdown Hall of Fame
DECEASED Reggae Boy and former national captain Peter Cargill was fondly remembered as team player and ultimate professional as he along with former national 100m champion Raymond Stewart were inducted into Camperdown High School's Hall of Fame on Saturday evening.
Cargill, who died in a car crash on the north coast of Jamaica in April 2005, was a key member of the Jamaica team which qualified for the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France.
His award was presented by Jamaica Football Federation (JFF) president, Captain Horace Burrell, who told the Jamaica Observer that Cargill could always be depended upon.
"Peter has been an outstanding footballer both at the local and also at the international level. I can recall Peter being named the "119" player and it tells you he was always very reliable, responsible, and one who took the game seriously at all times," he said.
Stewart, who was a ward of Mills during his days at Camperdown, earned a silver medal as part of Jamaica's 4x100m relay team at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games and then at age 19 was the youngest person to compete in an Olympic Games 100m men's final.
He held a national junior record 10.21 seconds in the men's 100m which stood until Yohan Blake broke it during the Carifta Championships in 2007.
He later became a coach but received a lifetime ban from track and field athletics in 2010 over his involvement in a doping scandal.
Cargill, who also plied his trade in Israel before returning to Jamaica in 1996 to become a part of the historic France World Cup campaign was revered by Burrell in his memorial.
"He could also inspire the youngster to excellence at all times. He was a true stalwart and I believe that his school in honouring him on this occasion has certainly done the right thing," said Burrell.
As Jamaica continues on its bid to try to qualify for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, the football executive hinted to the Observer the kind of message Cargill would have been able to pass on to the current crop of players.
"Peter stood for team unity. He was a great team player, and in addition, he was very professional in his approach and would inspire everyone on that field to be professional," said Burrell.
"The way he felt about his job and (he) certainly did a great deal to help Jamaica qualify in the 1998 campaign and so the lessons learnt is if you're going to qualify you have to be professional, you have to be serious about your job and certainly you have to display all those qualities and the results will come."
Three other persons -- Basil Bryan, Dr Muriel Lowe-Valentine and Irene Walter -- were also inducted into the Hall of Fame. Veteran track and field coach Glen Mills was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award.
Mills was inducted into the Hall of Fame during its inaugural year in 2011. The veteran coach made a record at the recent Olympic Games in London where he became the first coach to condition the top three athletes in the mens' 200m final -- Usain Bolt, Yohan Blake and Warren Weir.
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Nicaragua Trip 2012
Drew Teora-Sexton fundraising for THE ORPHANETWORK
I'm raising money in hopes that I will be able to take my third trip to Nicaragua to work with orphanages and feeding centers around Managua
About three years ago, I traveled to Nicaragua for the first time with Spring Branch Community Church. My team and I worked closely with Casa Bernabe Orphanage to grow relationships with the children there that would last a lifetime. On my second trip to Nicaragua, I was given the oppertunity to serve at a feeding center, where the children there had never even seen a white person before. Both experiences allowed for so much personal growth on my part and gave me an outlook on life that I will never give up. It is now a life mission of mine to go back to Nicaragua and help the people there as much as they helped me.
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You guys are going to slaughter me in this post but I have to ask the question. Lost in this disappointing defeat, was another positive showing by Darby. Has hell frozen over? I can't believe I am saying this, but Darby might finally be showing some proof that he is NFL worthy. During the first half in Tampa, our running game was on fire. SJax was ripping up the field so much so, that our coaches decided to give Darby and Toston a go for fun.
Toston got some positive yards but nothing to write home about. Darby, however, showed me that he had great hands and speed. He took his opportunity and ran with it.....AGAIN. Yes, I said again. Who could forget the moment that SJax got his drum stick ripped off against the Skins and all looked bleak. The only comfort Rams fans had was that we had Darby on the sidelines to save the day (note the blatant sarcasm). We all prepared for the worst, and then...... well the worst didn't happen. Darby was very productive, even scoring a touchdown. By the next game, SJ was duct taped together and Darby was forgotten.... until this last Sunday. My question for all of my fellow TSTers is this. Is it possible that Darby has turned a corner? We have all watched him and yawned. We all begged for a back up running back after roster cuts. Did this light a fire that was somehow missing in Darby? I can't believe I am actually about to say this, but I wouldn't mind Darby getting some more chances. Nothing overdone, I still want SJ on the field as much as possible. However, there is something more to Darby than I had thought before this season started. I would like to see more of him to get a better idea of whether or not we need to go get another running back in the coming off season. Maybe his two good showings were just that. TWO good showings from a sub par player. None the less, he has only had two opportunities and he has done well with both. To me, that makes him at least deserve a third opportunity. What do you guys think?


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The Phillies have designated J.C. Romero for assignment
Romero was released by the Boston Red Sox in June of 2007 and promptly signed with the Phillies, posting a 1.24 ERA in 36 innings of relief. He later re-signed with the Phillies in Niovemer for a 3 year, $12 million deal, and signed with them once more this January.
In 24 games, 16.1 IP, this year, Romero had posted a 3.86 ERA with ten strikeouts and twelve walks.
Ray Searage can obviously take care of a pitching staff. Romeros walks are a little rediculous, but his ERA isnt bad. Im curious what everything may think about giving him a shot?


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Police chief Dan Parkinson speaks with children at East Front Public School.
CORNWALL, Ontario - For students at East Front Public School story time Monday took on a special tone.
Guests ranging from Cornwall Police Chief Dan Parkinson to Upper Canada District School Board Director David Thomas taught 220 students the value of literacy as volunteer readers during the 2013 East Front Public School Family Literacy Day. The star readers, including professional boxer Tony Luis and Cornwall firefighter Ian Robertson, used the day to teach students valuable lessons ranging from the importance of safety, to the urgency of chasing your dreams.
The event was held to emphasize the value of reading and where it can take you, said Principal Joe Harty. It was also organized to build connections between the community and East Front, and to encourage families to experience the joy of reading at home."This is a celebration of family literacy," said Harty on Monday. "For some families, their perspective on literacy is much different (than for others). We want to increase awareness about the importance of reading and get everyone involved." The hope is that by showing East Front students key community leaders modeling the relevance of reading, it will encourage parents to read to their children at home, said the principal. Parkinson read the picture book Officer Buckle and Gloria by Peggy Rathmann, which detailed the story of a safety conscious police officer and his police dog Gloria. In the story, few students pay attention to Buckle and his safety tips during his school tours. However, that all changes after he is assigned the K-9 officer to help with the tours. Officer Buckle's safety seminars suddenly become popular with students. While he believes it is his work that has suddenly become popular, he doesn't realize it is actually because Gloria is performing tricks behind his back demonstrating the safety tips. When Buckle finds out about Gloria's actions, he stops doing the safety seminars with drastic consequences. Thomas read I Cannot Accept Not Trying, by basketball legend Michael Jordan. The book chronicles Jordan's childhood and rise to fame and his famous story of not making the high school basketball team. The failure resulted in Jordan adopting his training regimen of 1,000 shots a day. He later made the high school team and then went on to greatness in school and professional basketball. The story demonstrated for Grades 5 and 6 students the value of hard work and chasing your dreams. In the afternoon, students rotated through different literacy stations set up around the school and enjoyed activities such as writing paragraphs, guided reading and shared reading.


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By NICK MARIANO
A Mt. Vernon woman with a prior criminal record was arrested shortly after midnight Thursday for allegedly burning or defacing several campaign signs in the city belonging to two circuit court candidates, Jefferson County State's Attorney Douglas R. Hoffman said.
Hoffman said he expected to file formal charges of criminal damage to property against Marty Lynn Brumley, 41, of the 1100 block of Oakland Avenue. He added charges would be filed either late Thursday or today.
Brumley was in custody at the Jefferson County Justice Center as of Thursday afternoon in lieu of $1,000 bond for the Class A misdemeanor. Hoffman said arson charges are not applicable because the damage caused by the fires has to be valued at $150 or greater.
Hoffman said police allegedly observed Brumley "acting suspiciously" near a large Nicole Villani sign after they conducted a bar check at a nearby restaurant on Salem Road. Villani is running for circuit court judge in Jefferson County.
Upon inspection, police discovered the sign had been defaced with a marker, Hoffman said.
Brumley had left the area on foot south on Salem Road. As police moved in that direction, they came across two other Villani campaign signs that were on fire at the time, Hoffman said. Police were able to extinguish those fires.
Police then discovered another campaign sign, belonging to Jefferson County Circuit Clerk John Scott, that "had burned completely," the state's attorney said.
The Scott sign was located in the yard of a residence at the intersection of Salem Road and Oakland Avenue, near Brumley's residence, Hoffman said. He also said that upon her arrest, she was allegedly in possession of a lighter. She was also given a ticket for open alcohol.
According to Hoffman, Brumley has a prior misdemeanor conviction in Jefferson County for resisting arrest, and a conviction for possession of cannabis in another county.
"When police mentioned Villani to Brumley, she became very agitated," Hoffman said.


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Fight day has finally arrived. Floyd Mayweather and Canelo Alvarez, once a fight fans felt wouldn't be made in the interest of protecting Golden Boy's two cash cows (even if Floyd isn't "technically" Golden Boy's fighter).
But it was made and we have gotten to fight day with both fighters in tact, no training injuries or cuts have delayed this superfight.
But we're still several hours away from the fights (which start at 9 p.m. ET on Showtime pay-per-view) and there needs to be something to help pass the time.
So why not spend some time watching Floyd Mayweather's last bout, his May clash with Robert Guerrero, while you wait for the start of "The One?"
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China's external debt reached highest since its economic reforms in 1985. This has happened even as debt-ridden local governments have been barred from issuing bonds directly to raise revenues.
The rising debt is adding to concerns whether it may undermine China's fiscal position and cause economic harm, a report in the China Daily said today.
According to data released by the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE), the country's total debt increased by 8.1 per cent from $695 billion three months earlier to $751 billion.
The proportion of short-term debt rose to a record high of 74 per cent, well above the international alert level of 25 per cent, the Daily report quoted.
SAFE said the increase in short-term debt is closely related to the rapid development of China's foreign trade.
Meanwhile, China has halted plans to allow local governments to issue bonds directly, as policymakers increase their scrutiny of regional debt risks and call for improved fiscal management at the local level.
The central government will continue to sell bonds on their behalf, official media here reported.
According to National Audit Office, the provinces' debt was stated to be around 10.7 trillion Yuan ($1.68 trillion) by the end of 2010, in which local governments are responsible for 70 per cent of the debt repayment.
Some experts have expressed concern that the cancellation of direct debt issuance will put local authorities under greater financial strain.
Mr Jia Kang, director of the Finance Ministry's Fiscal Science Research Centre, said the move does not reflect the actual requirements under current economic conditions.
"It is imperative to open the bond market to local governments as a proper financing channel. It is also a chance to prevent further hidden debt and prevent risks," China Daily quoted Mr Jia as writing in his micro blog.
But now that the door is closed, local governments will face increasing fiscal constraints from decreasing land sale revenues and increasing expenditures on people's livelihoods, Mr Xiang Songzuo, Chief Economist of Agricultural Bank of China Ltd said.
"Expanding financing channels for local governments and letting them be responsible for their own debt repayments is a basic direction of China's fiscal reform, and that should not be changed," Mr Xiang said.
However Mr Ye Yanfei, Deputy Head of the Statistics Department of the China Banking Regulatory Commission, said the new move will barely affect the repayment of current loans made to local governments through financing.


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Today, as an adult, saving may not seem like second nature with all the additional expenses you didn't have as a child, but, saving – even if it's a small amount, should still be a priority. And it pays to do so. In fact, according to Foxbusiness.com, a 25-year-old worker who saves $5,000 a year throughout her career will amass nearly $1.3 million by the time she's 65, assuming eight percent annual growth.
…regardless of what your long-term goals are, saving money will help you achieve them…
Although starting to save can be overwhelming due to the fact that it's hard to know where to start, it's important to set money aside. Don't get overwhelmed by trying to keep track of every purchase, instead focus on a few areas where you can spend less. Try to eat in more and avoid things like impulse buys. Remember, spending less means saving more, so every dollar counts.
A good way to start saving is by mapping out your expenses. By documenting your spending, you can quickly determine where certain expenses can be reduced. It might be surprising to see how much money is spent on certain things like dining out and fueling your car. Try to avoid the situations where you look at your bank statements and wonder where your money is going. Those "small" miscellaneous purchases can add up.
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Creating a budget, even if it's partial, can help you save more. An easy way to start is by putting more of your paycheck into a savings account. Giving yourself less to spend might be difficult at first, but you will thank yourself later. Also, if you have some form of savings strategy written down or a budget mapped out, you will have a better understanding of where your money is spent. Understanding where it goes is essential to help minimize your spending.
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Regardless of what your long-term goals are, saving money will help you achieve them. No matter the amount of money you set aside, it's better to save than not. Extra money gained through saving can help you reach your goals and handle life's unexpected events.


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What is the most vital nutrient required for human survival? – Chris
There is one nutrient that's vital for our everyday balance of wellness. Too much of it depletes sodium and causes cells to fill with water, which causes our brains to swell, putting added pressure on the brain, and causes our lungs to fill with fluid. Too much of this nutrient causes hands and feet to swell, along with headaches, vomiting, and, sometimes, death. But not enough of it also causes headaches, vomiting, and, eventually, death. We may also experience dizziness, light headedness, muscle cramps, heart palpitations, and dry mouth. Studies show that not getting enough of it increases the our amount of infections, gastrointestinal problems, and need for antibiotics.
What is this most-vital nutrient? Water.
Depending on our bio-individuality, genetics, and body-fat level, humans can live up to 10 days without food, but it's rare to find someone who can live more than four days without water. Dehydration (the result of not enough water) and hypernatremia (the result of too much water), which flushes out our electrolytes, are the two illnesses caused by clean water. A perfect balance, however, supports sustained wellness.
We're all aware that hydration is important, but we know less about how water impacts our health, or why it's a life-sustaining and functional nutrient in every aspect of our cellular structure.
Body water, which makes up approximately 60-75 percent of our weight, is found in our blood, tissues, bones and cells. Variations in age, gender, weight, diet, geographical location, and our overall health impact the average percentage. This intracellular fluid found in our cells accounts for roughly two-thirds of our body water, whereas extracellular fluid (water found in our blood, organs, tissues and bones) makes up for the remaining third. Not only does water make up a quantitative amount of our body systems, it's also the solvent that moves nutrients, oxygen, enzymes, antibodies and hormones through our bloodstream, cells, bones, and lymphatic system.
Our brain is the hard drive for our body, sending signals for cells to take action. While only one-fiftieth of our body weight, and using only one-twentieth of our blood supply, brain tissue is made up 85 percent of water. Dehydration decreases energy and functionality, and increases fatigue, depression, migraines, and confusion.
Water aids our ability to simply breathe, because, in order to take-in oxygen and breathe out Co2, our lungs require moisture. The body regulates temperature through perspiration, and water lubricates our joints for greater mobility. It's also vital to the health of our kidneys by dissolving acid, urea, and lactic acid.
The amount of water required to keep the human body hydrated depends directly on bio-individuality. Every person requires an individual, specific daily amount of water to maintain functional health. Some people need four glasses of water per day, for others it may be eight or more. Some articles and medical professionals stress that eight glasses of water per day is the minimum for each person, but keep in mind that humans digest water through food, too. Through experimentation and tracking, we can hone in on the amount of water required to be consumed each day through drinking and the amount of water-rich foods that need to be eaten to equal our perfect hydration balance.
Fruits are ripe with water. Watermelon carries the highest water content, while melons, citrus fruits, and berries are also high.
Non-processed foods don't hydrate us, but most don't require water to aid in digestion. For example, grains or rice aren't processed, but if they're undercooked, they require water to aid in digestion, thus depleting our water levels.
Then there are processed foods, which decrease the amount of water stored in our bodies because of the high sodium content and the amount of water required for digestion and absorption.
Beverages that decrease hydrations are anything with caffeine or alcohol, which can act as diuretics or suppress thirst. Drinks high in sugar or enhanced with chemical-based vitamins, or flavored with chemical-based flavors or colors don't aid in hydration due to the body's reaction to attempting to digest or absorb the sugar, sodium, and chemicals. But non-caffeinated, unsweetened, non-carbonated type beverages (e.g. freshly squeezed juice, frozen juice concentrate, and coconut water), are good sources for water. Vegetable, meat, or poultry broth are also viable resources.
And if you're one of those people who find plain water boring to taste, try adding fruit to a glass of water like berries, lemon, oranges or cucumbers, which add natural flavor and provide a chewable snack, too. If that's doesn't do it, just remember how water aides in the wellbeing of our body, thus supporting our ability to live life well.
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Well with the NBA draft combine coming up in Chicago and understanding that its pretty much worthless except for getting accurate measurement, I only really want to talk about a few prospects and not even ones on the Pistons radar.
I think like alot of Americans I like a good redemption story, and this combine will showcase potentially three of them: Glen Rice Jr., Ricardo Ledo and Norvel Pelle.
Rice is probably the most well known, the guy who was kicked off Gerogia Tech and took his talents to the Rio Grande, a 6'6 205 pound SG/SF he took the D-League by storm with 25 pts and 9.5 bounds in their playoffs. Guy has an awesome jumper and can get steals and blocks (but only if he's feels like working for it.) Glen Rice has rocketed up boards from 2nd rounder to mid first rounder (Draft Express 24 Chad Ford 18.) I'm rooting for Rice because it would be another feather for the D-League. Something I think is sorely under utilized in the current NBA.
Next Ricardo Ledo a 6'7 195 pound SF/SG he was committed to play for the Providence Friars, but never got onto the court. Coming out of highschool Ledo had an 89 ranking from ESPN and was a Providence, RI native to boot. But Ledo was known for having a rough background and as Rodney Dangerfield said
"the neighborhood I grew up in was tough, they asked a kid to prove the law of gravity... he through the teacher out the window."Maybe it wasn't that bad for Ledo but he did do 4 High Schools in 5 years. The last time Draft Express checked in with Ledo was 2011 and they saw someone who had alot of positives when it came to scoring, perimeter, pullup and attacking the basket and had worked on his negatives with mixed results (defense). NBA Draft has him at the 60th pick while Draft Express has him 46th out of the top 100.
Last but not Least Norvel Pelle listed anywhere from 6-9 to 7'1 and 199 to 215 pounds. This big man has not competed against anyone in two years. He was supposed to go to St. Johns but grades kept him out and then Iona, but he opted for the draft. He's been bouncing around prep schools and community colleges, and his work ethic and drive were questioned. But at private workouts and according to his trainer that is no longer an issue. He was known for shot blocking, baseline speed, and defending multiple positions. He is Draft Express's 99 out of 100.
I'd like to see at least two of the guys make it two the draft and possibly all three. I was a big Herb Pope supporter last draft, and was sad that he had to kick off his career in Israel so to see these guys get in will make me happy and have some underdogs to route for. until they do something to show they're not good at basketball. The combine, why else watch it?


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JACKSONVILLE, FLA – July 22 2014 – A local nonprofit organization is better equipped to train its members and volunteers after a donation from Comcast. The Girl Scouts of the Gateway Council received ten netbook computers and free Comcast services, including high speed internet and cable television.
"We've been serving girls in Northeast Florida since the early 1920's. Technology has changed a bit over the decades. The generous gift of high speed internet access and ten Acer Netbooks from Comcast will enable the Girl Scouts of the Gateway Council to train girls and adult volunteers, " said the Girl Scouts of Gateway Council CEO Mary Anne Jacobs. "Not all of our Girl Scouts and adult volunteers have access to high-speed internet. Almost everything we do is moving into a robust digital environment. Comcast's donation will provide Girl Scouts access to the information girls need to be ready for college and a globally competitive workplace."
"Comcast is proud to support the great work of the members and volunteers of the Girl Scouts of the Gateway Council through this donation," said Bill Ferry, Comcast North Florida Senior Director, Government and Regulatory Affairs & Community Investment. "Comcast is committed to giving back to organizations like the Girl Scouts in all of the communities we serve."
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JONESBORO, AR (KAIT) -A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect from midnight Sunday to 3 p.m. Monday for the following counties: Baxter, Cleburne, Fulton, Independence, Izard, Jackson, Stone, White, Woodruff.
A disturbance bringing snow and sleet to the southern plains will move into Arkansas overnight and potentially create travel problems in Region 8 by sunrise.
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The downtown area is becoming the candy center of La Grange with the opening this weekend of a fifth store selling chocolates or other sweet treats.
"People love candy," said Robert Ware, executive director of the that serves La Grange. Americans eat an average of 23 pounds of candy every year per person, with Hershey's chocolate bars being the top-selling candy, he said.
Lilett Candy Gourmet Chocolate Shop, 104 W.Calendar Ave., known for its toffee, according to Ware, joined , , and in selling candy within a two-block area of downtown. Trader Joe's also sells a limited amount of candy.
Trying to explain the increase of these shops, Ware said downtown La Grange is a central location, with lots of pedestrian traffic and parking. "La Grange is an upscale community full of people with taste buds in their mouths, from kids to grandmothers."
He added, "It's a good, healthy sign that we have a good, healthy environment in this community."
Lilett, which has a shop in Brookfield with "limited hours," opened a full-service gourmet shop, according to owner Karen Gula.
Other candy shop owners praised La Grange as a good place to open a business.
"I love the area," said Julie Procich, owner of Sweetness, which has been at 21 S. LaGrange Rd. for more than a year. She had been looking at locations for two years in downtown areas of Western Springs, Hinsdale and Downers Grove. She said she loves her landlord.
John Paladino has owned We're Nuts, 8-1/2 Burlington Ave., with his two brothers for a little over six years and said they had looked all over. "We like La Grange; it's a nice town."
Jean Kuhn has owned Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 50 S. La Grange Rd., since 2002, when there were not as many retail stores downtown, according to Jessica Neely, store manager. "When she saw it, she thought it would be a good place to start." Kuhn and her husband, Bruce, since have opened another Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory in Orland Park.
The owners of the three shops had a variety of backgrounds.
Paladino and one brother are retired Chicago police detectives, while the other brother had a son-in-law who owned a nut-processing facility in Chicago. Kuhn worked at a marketing company. Procich managed a Hallmark store in Western Springs and was part of a management team for a restaurant.
Paladino said the brothers were, "looking for a niche." With the nut-processing background, they learned about popcorn, for which he said We're Nuts is best known.
We're Nuts sells a variety of popcorn—cheese, caramel, cheese-caramel mix, chocolate-covered, and a different flavor every day. On the day of the interview, he was selling a party mix: cherry, banana, orange and blueberry flavors.
They also sells candy and, "any nut you can process"—mixed nuts, cashews, pistachios and almonds.
Paladino claims the store has the lowest prices, because of the many children who patronize the store along with commuters. A sign on the door states, "Check out our price before you walk down the street."
If you treat the children well, they will bring back their parents, he said. The store also offers a 10 percent discount on a selected day to students of a particular area school: Cossitt Avenue School; Park Junior High; Ogden Avenue School; St. Francis Xavier; Lyons Township High School and Nazareth Academy.
It also has a small variety of sugar-free chocolate, raisins, peanuts and bridge mix.
The most popular candy at Sweetness, 21 S. LaGrange Rd., is nostalgia candy, said owner Julie Procich.
"The old-time candy is what people come in looking for. I think we're just a fun place to be."
She gets a lot of questions about whether a certain candy is still around. "A lot, we know if it's available."
The store just started stocking Curly Wurly, similar to the Marathon candy bar. On order are Bonomo Turkish Taffy-chocolate, vanilla, strawberry and banana. Blackjack, Beeman's and Clove gum come out only three times a year and she is waiting to hear when it will arrive.
"The fun part is when people see things they hadn't seen in years and tell stories from their childhood."
Favorite candies from her childhood were Bub's Daddy bubble gum, Hershey's chocolate bars, Snaps and Good & Plenty. "I like licorice," she said. The latter two are sold in the store on the bulk candy table. Wrapped and unwrapped candy are sold in bulk.
Customers are split almost 50-50 between kids and adults, she said.
Services include a candy buffet for weddings and showers; centerpieces; goodie bags; candy bouquets and gift baskets.
One of the top sellers at Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, 50 S. LaGrange Rd., is its caramel apples—20 different varieties, especially in the fall season. But the caramel apples are sold year-round, said Neely, store manager for the past five months.
Besides plain and a different topping of nuts—almost everything but cashews and Macadamia nuts—some specialties are apple pie: white chocolate, cinnamon and brown sugar; and Snickers: nuts, caramel and chocolate. They also came up with their own variety: a peanut butter lover's apple- a caramel apple rolled in peanuts, covered by white chocolate and peanut butter mixed together.
In the morning, the store may get someone from a marketing or advertising company buying as many as 20 apples for a meeting or to give to customers. Corporate sales are common in the fall and winter.
Evening customers mostly are teens or people going to the movie, she said. All are greeted outside the door by Truffles the stuffed bear. "It's an attraction," she said.
Other best sellers are English toffee and bear claws similar to turtle candy.
They sell chocolate-covered pretzels, graham crackers and potato chips; truffles; nut clusters; chocolate-covered strawberries, orange peels and cherries; frozen bananas; candy corn, gummi bears; jelly beans; hand-made fudge; and ice cream.
Neely contends the quality of their chocolate is a higher grade than even Godiva chocolate.
Sugar-free candies are English toffee, pecan bear claws, chocolate-covered pretzels and some truffles.
Fannie May, started in 1920 at 11 N. La Salle St. in downtown Chicago, operates dozens of shops in the Chicago area, including at 2 S. La Grange Rd., until its parent company went bankrupt in 2002. Alpine Confections bought the chain in 2004 and started reopening stores. In 2006, 1-800 Flowers.com bought the company.
The chain sells milk and dark chocolate; creams; caramels; mints; fudge; chocolate-covered fruit: and ice cream. No-sugar added candy is mint meltaways, assortment and Pixies.
Trader Joe's, 25 LaGrange Rd., sells tubs of chocolate and some chocolate bars.
Representatives of the candy shops say they believe all the stores will survive, as Paladino says, "because of the unique product we have that no else has."
"I think we're all doing well, everybody in their own distinct difference," Procich said.
Neely said, "I know a lot haven't (survived). There's no other shop like it."


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The biggest retail destination in the South West could be getting bigger.
Thirteen million people spend half a billion pounds a year at The Mall in Cribbs Causeway.
To cope with future demand, the owners want to expand by up to two thirds its current size, with another flagship store key to the development.
South Gloucestershire Council is currently examining the feasibility of such a move as part of its future retail policy.
But other retail centres in the area, such as Broadmead in Bristol and Weston-super-Mare are concerned with the effect it will have on their trade.
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Reliance Ventures, HSIIDC to set up 25,000-acre SEZ in Haryana
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Chandigarh , June 19
Reliance Ventures Ltd (RVL) and the Haryana State Industrial and Infrastructure Development Corporation (HSIIDC) on Monday signed a joint venture agreement for setting up the country's largest special economic zone (SEZ) in the State, spread across 25,000 acres, at an overall investment of Rs 40,000 crore.
RVL also proposes to set up a power plant of 2,000 MW to meet the requirements of the SEZ and is contemplating a cargo airport, subject to necessary approvals.
Speaking at a conference, Mr Mukesh D. Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, said: "It is a significant development in our history. It is the first time that Reliance Industries will be investing Rs 25,000 crore in a project outside Western India. We see this as a move whereby India will come into the centrestage of global economy."
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He added that the board of the new company would finalise the financial structure of the project.
Under the agreement - signed by Mr Anand Jain, Director of Reliance Ventures, and Mr Rajeev Arora, Managing Director of HSIIDC - a joint venture company called Reliance Haryana SEZ Ltd has been formed with Reliance holding 90 per cent stake and HSIIDC the rest.
The agreement paves the way for the controversial transfer of about 1,395 acres, which were acquired by HSIIDC for setting up an SEZ near Garhi Harsaru in Gurgaon district.
The decision to integrate the two sites was taken to avoid internal competition and to achieve synergy in implementing the zone.
The location of the SEZ falls in Gurgaon and Jhajjar districts and would be abutting the proposed Kundli-Manesar-Palwal Expressway on both sides.
HSIIDC proposes to transfer the land by realising the total cost of acquisition upfront, interest capitalised as holding cost at the rate of nine per cent a year, and administrative cost at the rate of 15 per cent of the cost of the acquired land.
This would translate into an amount of Rs 360 crore against a compensation of Rs 300 crore paid by HSIIDC.
In addition, HSIIDC would get sweat equity without any investment at 10 per cent of the total equity.
Mr Ambani said: "The SEZ will create infrastructure for services industries, manufacturing industries and agri-business. The challenge for us is to think in terms of `Team India', where we can compete globally with countries such as China, Malaysia, Singapore, and Dubai."
He added: "We will attract capital to our SEZ in a way that is most competitive. We will create an infrastructure showpiece that can catapult India into the mainstream of global investment."
The SEZ would focus on emerging industries like nanotechnology and biotechnology, he added.
Overall, the SEZ would catalyse an investment of over Rs 1 lakh crore and generate direct and indirect employment for over five lakh people.
On the returns that Reliance Industries is expecting from the project, he said that the company was looking at returns to the tune of 18-20 per cent.
For a three-member board, HSIIDC would nominate one director and Reliance Venture two. In case the board strength exceeds six directors, HSIIDC will nominate two directors.
Reliance also plans to list the company, although it has not given a timeframe.
The Haryana Chief Minister, Mr Bhupinder Singh Hooda, said that the revenue of the State would rise by Rs 10,000 crore per year on account of the project.
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EXCELLENT all-round performances from Jake Young and Aussie Kris Corbett could not prevent Droitwich from slipping to a one-run defeat against Worcester Nomads in County League Division One.
Needing four runs from the last over with only one wicket left at St Peter's Fields, young spinner Ryan Kilminster was run out off the penultimate ball as Spa missed out on victory.
Earlier in the day, Droitwich bowled with good control through opening bowlers Corbett and the miserly Phil Thomas, who claimed 1-19 from his 10 overs with the new ball.
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I've been hearing a lot about how Jon Fitch has "earned" a title shot. This, of course, raises the interesting question: how does one "earn" a title shot, or a rematch?
I think the answer to this quesiton is simple: the way anyone "earns" a fight with an established fighter is raising a legitimate prospect that you might win. A secondary factor, from a "business" rather than a "sport" perspective is what fight the fans want to see. In general, the fans want to see exciting fights - where there is a chance either combatant might win and where there is likely to be a lot of action or an exciting finish (although what is "exciting" is subjective). From that perspective, doing a good job trash-talking and finishing a lot of your fights (as opposed to winning decisions) can help you "earn" a fight from a business perspective.
Another factor is that champions and fighters have to fight someone. Is there a better match that can be made? If not, sometimes an unappealing fight gets done.
Finally, a last factor is novelty. In general, new fighters deserve a shot at the belt. Otherwise, you'd have the same two guys fighting over and over if we determined a priori that they are the two best. Problem is, without new blood, there'd be no way to prove that they really were the best.
Personally, I don't believe winning streaks or supposed No. 1 contender fights are determinative. Of course, they are often an excellent way to tell if someone has a legitimate prospect of winning. If Okami or Jon Fitch are on big winning streaks, than logic says that they have a good chance. It's wrong to ignore someone's record - we shouldn't make predetermined judgments about whether people will win - we should let them fight and see what happens. But the ultimate factor is whether it looks like you have the best chance to win - not whether you met some formal requirements.
I also don't think a previous fight is determinative. Although novelty is important, we should remember that close fights can often go either way. A rematch or even a trilogy is not a bad thing if that's the best fight available.
I don't think any of that is controversial.
Now let's apply these principles to Jon Fitch and Chael Sonnen. From one perspective, Jon Fitch has "earned" his rematch title shot with GSP. He has beaten everyone the UFC has matched him up against, including top contenders Paulo Thiago and Thiago Alves. On the other hand, he lost very decisively to GSP and he has not (in my eyes) improved since then. I can't really see things going any differently a second time around. Further, Fitch is boring. Sorry if you don't like it, but it's true. He's more boring than Sonnen, another decision machine. Sonnen threw about three times as many punches in the first three rounds of the Silva fight as Fitch did against Alves.
A lot of people say Fitch has earned the GSP rematch. But is anyone really saying he might win? Sure he's "earned it." But do you really want to pay to see it?
The real question is: is there a better fight out there right now? And I think the winner of Kampmann/Shields would be more interesting. (This is all assuming GSP beats Koscheck of course - a big assumption). A Silva/GSP superfight would also be better.
That's what makes this situation different from the Sonnen fight. Unlike Fitch, Sonnen was clearly winning the fight until he lost. If they fought again, the fight could go easily go the other way. Additionally, there are not a lot of great MW contenders right now, outside of Okami and Belfort, neither of whom have any more claim to the shot than Sonnen does.
So, oddly, I'd be more in favour of a Silva/Sonnen rematch than a Fitch/GSP one, even though Fitch has definitely "earned" a rematch by beating top WW contenders.
I still think the UFC should stop screwing around and do GSP/Silva fight, whatever it takes. The longer they tarry, the more likely that Koscheck or Belfort or some other dangerous challenger will ruin the whole thing.
Anyway, I guess the main point is that rematches/title shots are not something that is mathematically earned. Every fight should feel like anyone could win. The fans shouldn't get stuck with rematches they don't want, or denied the rematches they do want, based on a formula that ignores the reality of what happens in the cage. On the other hand, the promoter should respect the records people build up and not deny them shots purely on the basis of fan interest. It's a tough line to draw, I guess - and people should understand that Joe Silva has a tough job.


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By Martha Neil
Although Lindsay Lohan hasn't yet been criminally convicted of a misdemeanor theft charge concerning a California jeweler's $2,500 necklace, a state court judge determined Friday that the conduct violated the actress' probation in an earlier driving-under-the-influence case.
Rejecting a defense argument that Lohan didn't intend to take the necklace, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Stephanie Sautner sentenced her to 120 days for the probation violation, reports the L.A. Now blog of the Los Angeles Times.
Her sentence also includes 480 hours of community service—120 hours of which Lohan is to spend doing janitorial work at the county coroner's office, reports another L.A. Now post.
Prosecutors are considering an appeal of another ruling by the judge on Friday, reducing the charge against Lohan from a felony to a misdemeanor.
Lohan spent about four hours Friday at the Los Angeles County jail before posting $75,000 bond, the Hollywood Reporter says. She will remain free on bond until her criminal trial is held.
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GIANT gourds were exhibited at Sawrey's annual Marrow Day which attracted visitors from the USA and Australia.
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Roger Jones grew the giant for his step daughter Rachael who has been in Australia for the past year "It was a good way of keeping Rachael in our minds," said Mr Jones. "I've been sending her updates and pictures on Facebook since the spring.
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