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Class Is In Session Aug 09, 2019

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It's the time of year when I try to arrange school talks. The demand on schools time makes it hard for people like me to get some time in their schedule to talk to the teens about making good choices when it comes to alcohol and drugs. To be able to impact even one young mind to make better choices before a problem occurs makes the talk worth every valuable minute.

Riding With Friends Aug 07, 2019

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Positive Alternatives 5 Minute Thoughts - In this episode I talk with my good friend Rita Kreslin as we promote the 17th Annual Bikers Take AAIM fundraiser coming August 25th. It should be a great day and it's for a great cause.

2019 Bikers Take AAIM

Danger on the Road Aug 02, 2019

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Jennifer Cifaldi, Illinois Traffic Safety Resource Prosecutor, has worked long and hard to keep impaired drivers from endangering our families. With the recent legalization of marijuana in Illinois, Jen is working hard to make sure our officers are prepared to properly identify drug impaired drivers. With all of the drugs available, it's a real challenge to know what's what out there.

There Goes The Neighborhood Jul 31, 2019

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Positive Alternatives 5 Minute Thoughts - The Homeowners Association where I live ordered the basketball hoop to come down so down it came. What also came down is the kids outside playing and the energy in our neighborhood that their activity brought. We have been lessened by that short sighted decision. I also discuss the mixed messages from the marijuana crowd. Which way doth the wind blow today?

Listening In To The Council Debate Jul 26, 2019

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In this episode I share some of the actual comments I recorded from last week's Naperville City Council discussion on whether or not to sell recreational marijuana in their city. The discussion was open to the public and open to any and all comments. Most of those who showed up opposed the sale of recreational marijuana. The City Council's position was much closer as they voted 5-4 to opt out.

The Court Call Is Not As Demanding Jul 24, 2019

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DUI Court is not as busy these days. I've noticed this trend for the past year. I am left to surmise that perhaps ride-sharing businesses are having an impact. A very positive impact. We all benefit from the safer highways and byways.

Normalized Hypocrisy Jul 19, 2019

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Outside my door and around the corner there are many, many places to buy alcohol. Grocery stores, gas stations, and numerous restaurants. Alcohol is entrenched in our psyche as normalized. On the discussion of whether or not to allow two businesses to sell recreational weed to adults, suddenly; family values prevailed in my community. They voted to Opt Out.

Will They Buy What is Being Sold? Jul 17, 2019

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Positive Alternatives 5 Minute Thoughts - Don't close your mind to opposing opinions. The tricky part of growing your position is when you don't allow yourself to listen to people who just might have something to teach you. If you shut your mind to the possibility, you truly will never know what you might have missed.

Talking to The Brute Jul 12, 2019

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Former Professional Wrestler and Current Wrestling Manager, The Russian Brute (George Petraski) takes time to share some pro rasslin' stories with this long time fan of the sport. The Russian Brute is also very giving in that he also spends valuable time promoting reading programs at elementary schools while dressed up in his Russian Brute persona. Did I mention he has a sandwich named after him. You have to listen to find out where you can find it!

TRB Sports

Small Picture Thinking Jul 10, 2019

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Positive Alternatives 5 Minute Thoughts - Too many distractions can keep us from being focused on the bigger issues. Don't "tilt at windmills" and miss the chance to work together and positively impact your world. Teens need adults clear headed thinking.

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