Don Labriola
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On the article VOTE: Best Summer Festival in the Southland
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On the article Gas Prices: Have You Hit Your Mad-As-Hell Breaking Point Over Them?
Don Labriola
9:46 am on Thursday, August 2, 2012
ReplyAny type of organized boycott will drive the price of gas down - temporarily. As soon as things quiet down the price will sneak back up. The oil companies pay millions to consultants and marketing firms to know our collective habits better than we do. Yes, 50 cents a gallon is a lot of money. In reality it comes out to maybe $10 to $20 a week for the average motorist. There will always be extremes on the both ends. Of course, that $20 or more is better in our pockets than those of the oil company execs. It pains me to say this, but the only way to lower the cost of gasoline and keep it there for any appreciable length of time is by intervention of the federal government. Think about it, if gasoline prices went back down to $2 a gallon and the public had reasonable assurances that it would stay at that cost for a while our economy would bust through the ceiling. We can dream.
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On the article Gas Prices: Have You Hit Your Mad-As-Hell Breaking Point Over Them?
Don Labriola
9:44 am on Thursday, August 2, 2012
ReplyAny type of organized boycott will drive the price of gas down - temporarily. As soon as things quiet down the price will sneak back up. The oil companies pay millions to consultants and marketing firms to know our collective habits better than we do. Yes, 50 cents a gallon is a lot of money. In reality it comes out maybe $10 to $20 a week for the average motorist. There will always be extremes on the both ends. Of course, that $20 or more is better in our pockets than those of the oil company execs. It pains me to say this, but the only way to lower the cost of gasoline and keep it there for any appreciable length of time is by intervention of the federal government. Think about it, if gasoline prices went back down to $2 a gallon and the public had reasonable assurances that it would stay at that cost for a while our economy would bust through the ceiling. We can dream.
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On the article Beggars Pizza Founder Dies at 55
Don Labriola
12:55 am on Wednesday, August 1, 2012
ReplyI've known Pete and his family for over forty years. You'll never find a harder working and more devoted family man than Pete Garetto. He played a very significant role in bringing Beggar's Pizza to Mokena. Pete, you will truly be missed. My sincerest condolences to the entire Garetto family.
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On the article I Love Mokena! How to Showcase Your Hometown
Don Labriola
12:50 am on Wednesday, August 1, 2012
ReplyThank you Dottie. If you are aware of a cycling organization interested in holding an event in Mokena please forward their contact information to me.
Don
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On the article D159 Board VP Takes Over President's Role
Don Labriola
6:36 pm on Wednesday, July 25, 2012
ReplyCongrats Pat. I'm very confident that you will keep SD 159 marching in a positive direction. A successful school district fosters a successful community, and I'm certain that's what you will bring. It's hard work but you're a hard worker.
Trustee Don
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On the event Mokena Downtown Market
Don Labriola
12:03 pm on Sunday, May 27, 2012
ReplyAnother great job by the Mokena Downtown Market Committee. In five weeks they've created a miracle on Front Street. Every Saturday has been better than the previous one. "Mantenere il buon lavoro, ci piace"! (Keep up the good work, we love it!). Trustee Don
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On the article Patch Poll: Should We Tax Soda To Curb Obesity?
Don Labriola
11:31 am on Sunday, May 20, 2012
ReplyScott makes some great points about the fast food industry and the long history of sugared soft drinks in America. When Coca Cola first came out of the soda shop and onto grocery shelves it was sold in 6 ounce bottles. At that time 6 ounces was considered a full serving, at about 60 calories. In order to increase market share the folks over at Pepsi decided to offer a 12 ounce bottle for the same price as a 6 ounce Coke. Thus began the cola wars, and the rest, as they say, is history.
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On the article Patch Poll: Should We Tax Soda To Curb Obesity?
Don Labriola
11:20 am on Sunday, May 20, 2012
ReplyI'm sorry, I missed the announcement. When was it proven that sugared soft drinks are the main cause of obesity and weight gain? There are numerous temptations and food choices out there. Many obese and overweight have sworn off sugared drinks decades ago and still suffer the same problems. If taxed, most would pay the higher price for the high calorie options. If you're looking solely for a revenue source then congratulations, you've tapped into a gold mine, but don't perpetuate the half truth by announcing this as part of the battle against obesity in America. Next time you go into a fast food place or restaurant take a look at the soft drink choices. You'll find 4, 6, or 8 options for sugared drinks and usually 1 or 2 sugar free. Not much choice there. That's because consumers vote with their dollars, and consumers want either sugared drinks or more sugar free choices. Besides that, the corn industry in America would never let that happen. They would hire every high paid lobbyist and attorney from every corner of the U.S. to protest and delay any such action. And before anyone uses the curtailing of tobacco industry as an example just look at the number of people willing to pay the sin tax instead of quitting cigarettes. Fighting childhood obesity starts at a very young age. We need to teach our kids that just as its dangerous to run out into the street to retrieve a ball so it is with food and drink choices, look both ways first.
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On the article Switch Off: Incandescent Bulbs Soon Will Burn Out for Good
Don Labriola
1:52 pm on Tuesday, May 15, 2012
ReplyHaven't heard anyone address the issue of outdoor lighting. I have six candelabra base decorative small globes for my outdoor garage door coach style lighting. There is very little room in each fixture to accommodate a different bulb. How far along is the industry in addressing specialty lighting?
Don Labriola
2:11 pm on Thursday, August 2, 2012
I nominate St. Donatus Feast and Carnival in Blue Island, Aug 1st thru 5th. 103 years and still going strong!