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<!--Generated by Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/) on Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:46:34 GMT--><rss xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" version="2.0"><channel><title>SCINA News and Announcements</title><link>http://www.scina.org/home/</link><description></description><lastBuildDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:15:44 +0000</lastBuildDate><copyright></copyright><language>en-US</language><generator>Squarespace Site Server v5.11.81 (http://www.squarespace.com/)</generator><item><title>World Services Conference - 2012 - Albuquerque, New Mexico - April 20-22, 2012</title><dc:creator>Administrator</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 22:05:57 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.scina.org/home/2012/1/25/world-services-conference-2012-albuquerque-new-mexico-april.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">351349:3736576:14731553</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>This Year the World Services Conference will be Held in Albuquerque, New Mexcico - Not too far from us in Southern California - It can be a great way to experience the fellow ship with other members of Nicotine Anonymous From all over the world. &nbsp;Plus, Southern California is Hosting the COnference in 2013 - so its a great opportunity to find out what A World Services Conference is all about to help prepare for our turn to host it!</p>
<p>You can get More information by Clicking the Link Below.&nbsp;<a href="http://nica-wsc2012.com/">World Services Conference Website</a></p>
<p><a href="http://nica-wsc2012.com/?page_id=66">Register online</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.scina.org/information/2012%20NicA%20World%20Services.pdf">Download Mail-in Registration Form</a></p>
<p>The Host hotel for the conference is:</p>
<p><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town: 800 Rio Grande Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104</span></strong><br />$109.&deg;&deg; per room/night-single or double occupancy&ndash;conference rate code:<strong>1204NICOTI</strong></p>
<p>Call toll free at 800-237-2133 and ask to be connected to reservations.</p>
<p>Rates honored 2 days before and 2 days after the conference.&nbsp; Convenient to ABQ&rsquo;s International Sunport, AmTrak, Railrunner Express, ABQ Ride. And a short ride to the beautiful Sangre de Christo mountains and the cultural and artistic meccas of Santa Fe, and Taos.</p>
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<p><a href="http://www.hotelabq.com/" target="_blank">Hotel Albuquerque</a>&nbsp;Information<br />Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town provides comfortable accommodations, free wi-fi in rooms, free parking, pool, jacuzzi, and fitness center.&nbsp; The climate is mild, arid, and cool at night. The hotel is located in Albuquerque&rsquo;s historic&nbsp;<a href="http://www.albuquerqueoldtown.com/" target="_blank">Old Town</a>&nbsp;district, a serene village that has been the focal point of the community since 1706.</p>
<p>Within walking distance of Hotel Albuquerque at Old Town are several attractions:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.nmnaturalhistory.org/" target="_blank">New Mexico Museum of Natural History &amp; Science with LodeStar Astronomy Center</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cabq.gov/museum/" target="_blank">The Albuquerque Museum of Art and History</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.yelp.com/biz/explora-science-center-and-childrens-museum-albuquerque" target="_blank">Explora! Science and Children&rsquo;s Museum</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.rattlesnakes.com/" target="_blank">American International Rattlesnake Museum</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.turquoisemuseum.com/" target="_blank">Turquoise Museum</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.albuquerqueoldtown.com/" target="_blank">Historic Old Town</a></li>
<li><a href="http://stylepeterson.com/new-mexico-photos/old-town-jewelry-vendors" target="_blank">Native American Indian jewelry vendors</a>&nbsp;on the&nbsp;<a href="http://www.itsatrip.org/photos-videos/gallery.aspx?categoryID=5" target="_blank">Old Town Plaza</a></li>
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<p>Take a five-minute drive and enjoy:</p>
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<li><a href="http://www.cabq.gov/biopark" target="_blank">Albuquerque Biological Gardens &amp; Aquarium</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.cabq.gov/biopark/zoo" target="_blank">Rio Grande Zoo</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/prd/rgnc.htm" target="_blank">Rio Grande Nature Center &amp; Park</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.indianpueblo.org/" target="_blank">Indian Pueblo Cultural Center</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.itsatrip.org/travel-tools/neighborhoods/downtown.aspx" target="_blank">Downtown Albuquerque Business District</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.balloonmuseum.com/" target="_blank">BaMu &ndash; the&nbsp;Balloon Museum</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.sandiapeak.com/" target="_blank">Sandia Peak Tramway</a></li>
<li><a href="http://nmrailrunner.com/albuquerque.asp" target="_blank">Railrunner Train</a></li>
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<p>Meetings are Sunday @ 4:30 pm and Tuesdays @ 7:30 pm are Temporarily moved to &nbsp;Dick Church's Restaurant, 2861 Costa Mesa , CA FWY, Costa Mesa, CA by the golf course @ Mesa Dr, THrough March 1, 2012 and then they will return to &nbsp;the College Hospital Location. &nbsp;CAll Angela if you have any questions at 949-302-8465.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.scina.org/home/rss-comments-entry-14590744.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>NOTICE - Monday Meeting in West Hollywood - Down for two weeks!</title><dc:creator>Administrator</dc:creator><pubDate>Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:21:43 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.scina.org/home/2011/12/18/notice-monday-meeting-in-west-hollywood-down-for-two-weeks.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">351349:3736576:14162191</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Due to Rennovations at the West Hollywood Recovery cnter - THe 001 &nbsp;Meeting in West Hollywood will not meet for two weeks. &nbsp;Regular Meeting Schedule will resume on January 2, 2012.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.scina.org/home/rss-comments-entry-14162191.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Primary Purpose Telephone Marathon Meeting - Saturday November 19, 2011</title><dc:creator>Administrator</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 16 Nov 2011 01:35:00 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.scina.org/home/2011/11/15/primary-purpose-telephone-marathon-meeting-saturday-november.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">351349:3736576:13740476</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>&nbsp;</p>
<p>Call (858) 707&ndash;3071, PIN: 766237#</p>
<p>A Marathon &nbsp;Telephone Meeting - Wherever you are! - Just call in and Particiapate.</p>
<p>7:00 AM to 2:00 AM EST</p>
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<p>9:00 Miracles Mtg<br />11:00 Gratitude Pt. 1<br />1:00 Tips for Freedom<br />2:30 Our Path to Freedom<br />4:45 Our Five Tools<br />6:00 Speaker Mtg and<br />Smobriety Countdown!<br />8:00 Serenity Prayer Mtg<br />10:00 Gratitude Pt. 2<br />11:00 The Book Part II<br />1:00 AM Audio Books</p>
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<p>Time: 6:30 p.m. Dinner on Your own</p>
<p>Where: The Sizzler, 1401 North Harbor, Fullerton</p>
<p>Special Guest Speakers 7:00 p.m.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.scina.org/home/rss-comments-entry-13740419.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Sad News....</title><dc:creator>Administrator</dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 23 Aug 2011 20:47:31 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.scina.org/home/2011/8/23/sad-news.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">351349:3736576:12604023</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>It is with much sadness that I let you know that Jan F, former Nic A World Servant and wife of Joe S died&nbsp;a few days ago. There will be a &nbsp;memorial &nbsp;in a couple of weeks:&nbsp;</p>
<p><span>Saturday, September 10 &bull; 1:00pm - 4:00pm<span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">&nbsp;</span></span>Newport Beach Yacht Club&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1099 Bayside Drive&nbsp;Newport Beach, California</span></p>
<p>Thoughts and Prayers go out to Her family and Friends.</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.scina.org/home/rss-comments-entry-12604023.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>This just in...California smoking rate hits historic low!</title><dc:creator>Administrator</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 05 Aug 2011 15:35:11 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.scina.org/home/2011/8/5/this-just-incalifornia-smoking-rate-hits-historic-low.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">351349:3736576:12403213</guid><description><![CDATA[<p></p><p>Check out this article from LA Times:</p><p>Californians are kicking the habit. The rate of adult smoking has dropped sharply over the last two decades, reaching its lowest level on record, largely because of aggressive tobacco control campaigns by state and local governments, officials said. </p><p>To read the full article, click on this link or copy and paste it into your browser: http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/money_co/2011/08/smoking-rate-reaches-historic-low-in-california-.html<br /></p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.scina.org/home/rss-comments-entry-12403213.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>The August 2011 Meeting List Is available.</title><category>Directory</category><category>Meeting Directory</category><category>Meetings</category><category>Out Reach</category><dc:creator>Administrator</dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jul 2011 04:16:05 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.scina.org/home/2011/7/21/the-august-2011-meeting-list-is-available.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">351349:3736576:12215978</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>Make sure you have the latest list of Available Meetings - Go to the <a href="http://www.scina.org/information/August%202011%20SCINA%20Meeting%20Directory.pdf">Website download folder </a>&nbsp;and Get it now.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>]]></description><wfw:commentRss>http://www.scina.org/home/rss-comments-entry-12215978.xml</wfw:commentRss></item><item><title>Hey, Did you know that Nicotine Anonymous Telephone Meetings are available?</title><dc:creator>Administrator</dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:14:36 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.scina.org/home/2011/7/20/hey-did-you-know-that-nicotine-anonymous-telephone-meetings.html</link><guid isPermaLink="false">351349:3736576:12198937</guid><description><![CDATA[<p>You may not be aware - But Telephone Meetings are a valuable resource in working the program. &nbsp;In Some areas of the Country - there are no in person meetings available, and phone meetings are the only way that some people are able to share the program of Nicotine Anonymous.&nbsp;</p>
<p>There is a lot of need for People who have Time at the telephone meetings - as many &nbsp;of those you use the meetings are newcomers. &nbsp;A great way to be of service - is to participate in Sharing your experience, strength and Hope - or to volunteer to act as a long distance sponsor for someone who is a member of a phone meeting.</p>
<p>One Telephone Group is Based in Southern California.</p>
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<h3><strong>The Primary Purpose telephone group meets at the following times (PST):</strong></h3>
<h4>Tuesday at 6:00PM<br />Wednesday at 4:00PM<br />Thursday at 6:00PM<br />Friday at 6:00PM<span> </span>Step Study (10 Min Speaker share)<br />Saturday at 6:00PM Beginners Meeting<br />Monday through Friday at 9:00AM 3rd Step Prayer</h4>
<p class="p2">Phone: <a href="tel:858-707-3071"><span class="s2">858-707-3071</span></a>,&nbsp;</p>
<p class="p1">Enter the PIN -766237#</p>
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<h4><a href="http://www.scina.org/2011-nicotine-annonymous-picni/">2011 Annual Picnic is Coming up!</a></h4>
<h4>Sunday, September 18, 2011&nbsp;</h4>
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<div>Food, Fun &amp; Games</div>
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<h3><strong><span>Bring something to share!</span></strong></h3>
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<h3>Election of Officers for 2011/2012</h3>
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<div>Join the Nicotine Anonymous Community in Southern California</div>
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<h3>Where:</h3>
<div><strong><a href="http://www.scina.org/2011-nicotine-annonymous-picni/">Veterans Park Palms,</a></strong></div>
<div><strong><a href="http://www.scina.org/2011-nicotine-annonymous-picni/">4117 Overland Avenue,</a></strong></div>
<div><strong><a href="http://www.scina.org/2011-nicotine-annonymous-picni/">Culver City, CA,&nbsp;90230</a></strong></div>
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