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And like those who are alcoholic and go to Alcoholics Anonymous when they’ve got a problem, Mitt Romney should go to a place where he could learn what his problem is and really try to change his ways.
Half the table was dry – either AA (Alcoholics Anonymous) or NA (Narcotics Anonymous) – and the other half were very politely having a glass of wine.
We met in Alcoholics Anonymous, he's six years sober ... When I first came into the room, I was such a mess and I remember him staring at me from across the way. He kept his distance.More quotes »
Newsday's coverage
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'Bill W.' review: An inspirational film
20th century, "Bill W.," as he was known, dragged himself up from being a hopeless drunk and founded an organization -- Alcoholics Anonymous -- that now has 2 million members, operates in 150 countries, has inspired dozens of other 12-step programs and publishes Read more »
Around the web
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Romney’s ‘Latino problem’ similar to alcoholism, says Rep. Xavier Becerra
A top House Democrat on Friday made an unusual comparison in describing Mitt Romney’s struggle to woo Hispanic voters, arguing that the first step for the former Massachusetts governor, as for an alcoholic, is to acknowledge that he has a problem. House 5/29/12 from The Washington Post Read more »
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Earning Lasting Fame for Being Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous has tens of thousands of groups worldwide today, but it had an identifiable beginning with its co-founder Bill Wilson. In their documentary, “Bill W.,” Kevin Hanlon and Dan Carracino recount Wilson’s biography, which is inextricably from The New York Times Read more »
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Stearns County felony sentencings, December 2011
Felony sentencings during December 2011 as reported by Stearns County. James Arnold Popp, 33, Rice; violation of a domestic abuse no-contact order, Sept. 8, 2011; sentenced to 23 months in prison, serving 15 1/3 months in prison and 7 2/3 months on super from St. Cloud Times Read more »
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WHAT’S ON: Sunday and Monday
La chorale Écho du Nord meets at St-Joseph Church, corner of Eyre and Jubilee in Timmins, at 2 p.m. For more information call 705-264-8936. Alcoholics Anonymous Porcupine group meets at 184 Third Ave., Timmins, at 8 p.m. Open meeting. Call the help line from Timmins Daily Press Read more »
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Community Calendar - Week of May 27
n Poetry Reading, 10 a.m. at Open Circle Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, 19 E. Third St. Features published poet Max Garland reading from his works and the works of others. Readings will focus on the spiritual dimension. Open to everyone, free. n Alco from The Fond du Lac Reporter Read more »
