Mechanic jailed in fatal van accident
The school van crash was a horrible mistake. The mechanic had learning disabilities, just like the kids in the van, and was off his meds. His alcoholic mother gave him up for adoption.

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Crazy hype
College kids stock up on FDA-disapproved malt liquor Four Loko. by Chet Hardin In the morning, news broke that the Food and Drug Administration had told companies marketing caffeinated alcoholic beverages to remove the caffeine or face legal consequences. That evening, Weber Street Liquor sold 17 cases of Four Loko, the most-hyped and -publicized target of the FDA’s ire.… [ Read more …

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Mixed Reaction to Proposed Drink Ban
CARBONDALE — The crack down on caffeinated alcoholic drinks like Four Loko has come to Illinois.

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Letters to the editor published Nov. 17, 2010
The Chetco River Coast Guard contingent under the command of Master Chief Clemens are to be complimented and thanked for their display of Patriotic fervor this past Veterans Day.

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Feds may block sale of alcoholic energy drinks
Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq hinted Wednesday about closing a legal loophole that allows pre-mixed alcoholic energy drinks containing an unlimited amount of naturally derived caffeine to be sold in Canada.

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Nigel Hamilton: George W. Bush — and Selective Memory
At the heart of former President George W. Bush’s jokey new memoirs is the serious matter of war — in fact two wars, waged on…

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Caffeine, alcohol makes dangerous mixture | News
Alcoholic energy drinks, like Four Loko, Sparks and Joose, have recently come into the spotlight following several hospitalizations on college campuses. Washington state, where nine Central Washington students were hospitalized after consuming large amounts of Four Loko, will temporarily ban alcoholic energy drinks. During the 120-day ban, the state may …

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State and local authorities question safety of alcoholic energy drinks sold in stores
An alcoholic energy drink that trends towards an older crowd locally may face prohibition in North Carolina this week as the governor and area law enforcement feel the caffeinated beer-based beverage could pose health risks. The N.C. ABC Commission…

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Nine Railroaded Men (Not Boys) Hit Broadway
Is that the Chattanooga choo-choo? Track twenty-nine. Boy, you can gimme a shine.

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Alcoholics Anonymous chapter puts lives on track
Thursday November 18, 2010 PITTSFIELD — Standing before three dozen people at the SIOGA Club, Thomas Szcezpaniak wavered a moment before introducing himself.

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Over-consuming alcohol is less than classy
We have all seen them: On the weekends, drunken students seem to come out in masses, falling against everyone in the bars and throwing up on the streets. Students seem to increase their level of alcoholic intake while in college. Through the over-consumption of one (or more) kinds of alcohol, they are left incapable of caring for their own physical or mental well-being. I am not saying that …

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Razorbacks’ D.J. Williams wins Disney Spirit Award
FAYETTEVILLE — Quarterback Ryan Mallett took charge of Monday’s weekly Arkansas media press conference as easily as he takes charge of the Arkansas Razorbacks’ huddle.

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Three rosettes for Vicky’s at Mugg and Bean

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Rush is on to stock up on Four Loko before it disappears
Just days before it must be pulled from store shelves, Four Loko is becoming a bit of a phenomenon — from 20-somethings stocking up on the drink to the shirts, songs and Facebook pages dedicated to its memory.

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Calgary flame-out: Brett Sutter punches cabbie after being booted out of Phoenix bar: Police
Calgary Flames rookie Brett Sutter sucker-punched a cab driver after being kicked out of a Phoenix bar.

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In ‘Exley,’ boy looks for truth through a work of fiction
Clarke is at home with obsession. “I wouldn’t have written this book,” he acknowledges, “if I hadn’t first read and loved Frederick Exley’s great ‘fictional memoir’ ‘A Fan’s Notes.’ ”

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NY woman sentenced in antifreeze margarita death
A woman drew a 23-year prison sentence Wednesday for killing her alcoholic boyfriend by lacing a jug of margarita cocktails with antifreeze at her apartment in western New York.

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Washington could ban alcoholic energy drinks
Gov. Chris Gregoire (GREG’-wahr) has called a news conference after Wednesday morning’s state Liquor Control Board meeting on alcoholic energy drinks.

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