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<h1><b>President's Notebook</b></h1><br><br>
<br>
<h1><b>National Federation of the Blind</b></h1><br><br>
<br>
<h1><b>Mark A. Riccobono</b></h1><br><br>
<br>
<h1><b><a href="mailto:officeofthepresident@nfb.org">
officeofthepresident@nfb.org</a></b></h1><br><br>
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<h1><b>(410) 659-9314</b></h1><br><br>
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Dear Fellow Federationists,<br>
<br>
Happy Halloween week! What is really scary is how quickly October has
vanished. Not to mention the monstrous Red Sox crunching the Dodgers in
five games (which did not hurt my feelings after they used a little dark
magic to eliminate my Brewers). What is really powerful and not
other-worldly is the tremendous work that is happening in the National
Federation of the Blind. I just returned from our Washington affiliate
where the Federation spirit is alive and well. The number of new people
coming into the organization gives me great hope, and it also means we
have a lot of teaching to do.<br>
<br>
Let me give a big thank you to Ever Lee Hairston who transitioned out of
the presidency of the National Federation of the Blind of California this
past weekend. She continues to provide significant service as a member of
our national board. Congratulations to Tim Elder who was elected and will
begin the process of learning by doing after a brief vacation with his
family.<br>
<br>
We are continuing to strengthen our Connections database at the national
level. The next step is to make sure we have an updated list of every
affiliate board of directors. Once we have each affiliate board in the
database, the process of updating the list after elections should be much
easier. Please give your prompt attention to the request below and
respond quickly. <br>
<br>
I have been reviewing our needs for an affiliate-president gathering
prior to our Washington Seminar. I have determined that our 2019
gathering will be focused on newer affiliate presidents. If you meet that
criterion, you will be receiving an invitation in the next week or so
inviting you to participate in our presidents gathering. A number of
others will be invited to help. We will have a brief meeting for all
affiliate presidents at the hotel on Sunday evening, and those details
will be forwarded to you very soon.<br>
<br>
If you do not yet have your candy ready for tomorrow night, I urge you to
review the list at the bottom of this message, which was shared with me
by Everette Bacon of Utah. I will be enjoying Halloween in Detroit where
I will be on assignment for the Federation.<br>
<br><br>
<h2><b>Critical Actions This Week:</b></h2><br><br>
Election Day:<br>
Remind your members to get out to vote either in early voting or on
Election Day, Tuesday, November 6. As we have had in recent elections,
there will be a blind-voter-experience survey available. More details on
the survey will be included in the next notebook. <br>
<br><br>
<h2><b>News:</b></h2><br><br>
Walmart Lawsuit:<br>
Several members of the NFB of Maryland, the NFB of Maryland affiliate
itself, and the NFB have sued Walmart over the lack of accessibility in
self-service checkout kiosks. More information is available in
the<a href="https://nfb.org/walmart-sued-blind-maryland-residents-over-self-service-checkout-kiosks">
press release</a>. <br>
<br>
Affiliate Board Contact Information:<br>
We would like to confirm that we have up-to-date contact information in
Connections for all the affiliate board members, as well as ensuring that
they are identified properly and linked to the affiliate. Please send the
name, position, phone number, email address, and mailing address for each
board member to Beth Braun at
<a href="mailto:bbraun@nfb.org">bbraun@nfb.org</a>. <br>
<br><br>
<h2><b>Dates to Keep in Mind:</b></h2><br><br>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://nfb.org/state-conventions">Fall conventions</a>
</ul><br>
<h2><b><a name="_Hlk523813585"></a>
· November 1, 2018: NFB
scholarship application period begins</b></h2><br><br>
<br>
<h2><b>· November 15,
2018: Dr. Jacob Bolotin Award application period begins</b></h2><br><br>
<ul>
<li>January 4-6, 2019: BELL Academy Train the Trainer seminar
<li>January 28, 2019: Great Gathering-In; Washington Seminar begins
<li>February 8-10, 2019: BELL Academy Advanced Training Seminar
<li>March 28-29, 2019: Jacobus tenBroek Law Symposium
<li><a name="_Hlk527968851"></a>June 16-22, 2019: NFB EQ, Baltimore,
Maryland
<li>July 7-12, 2019: <a href="https://nfb.org/convention/2019">NFB
National Convention</a>, Las Vegas, Nevada
</ul> <br>
The National Federation of the Blind knows that blindness is not the
characteristic that defines you or your future. Every day we raise the
expectations of blind people, because low expectations create obstacles
between blind people and our dreams. You can live the life you want;
blindness is not what holds you back.<br>
<br>
Mark A. Riccobono, President<br>
200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230<br>
(410) 659-9314 |
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Here's the most popular Halloween candy in every state<br>
Caroline Simon, <i>USA TODAY <br>
</i> <br>
As Halloween is fast approaching, not all Americans agree on which candy
is best this trick-or-treat season. The Candy Store, an online seller of
bulk candy, has been tracking candy sales in every state for the past 11
years, and it released an annual list of the most popular Halloween candy
in every state, based on the number of pounds ordered over a given year.
Some classics Milky Way, Candy Corn and Skittles are beloved across the
country, but other states have particular favorites: Connecticut
residents love Almond Joy, and Louisianans can't get enough Lemonheads.
See what candy is most popular in your state. <br>
<br>
Alabama <br>
Favorite Candy: Candy Corn (62,067 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Tootsie Pops (48,386 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Hershey's Mini Bars (39,391 pounds) <br><br>
Alaska <br>
Favorite Candy: Twix (4,995 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Blow Pops (4,396 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Milky Way (3,634 pounds) <br><br>
Arizona <br>
Favorite Candy: Snickers (956,333 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Hot Tamales (766,617 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Hershey Kisses (502,310 pounds) <br><br>
Arkansas <br>
Favorite Candy: Jolly Ranchers (241,483 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Hot Tamales (210,104 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Butterfinger (71,776 pounds) <br><br>
California <br>
Favorite Candy: Skittles (1,620,736 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: M&Ms (1,283,715 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Assorted Salt Water Taffy (891,953 pounds) <br><br>
Colorado <br>
Favorite Candy: Twix (5,707 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Milky Way (5,321 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Hershey Kisses (3,350 pounds) <br><br>
Connecticut <br>
Favorite Candy: Almond Joy (2,598 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Milky Way (1,715 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: M&Ms (989 pounds) <br><br>
Delaware <br>
Favorite Candy: Life Savers (20,806 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Candy Corn (17,981 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Skittles (9,595 pounds) <br><br>
Florida <br>
Favorite Candy: Snickers (660,689 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Skittles (578,790 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Reese's Cups (214,314 pounds) <br><br>
Georgia <br>
Favorite Candy: Jolly Ranchers (142,983 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Swedish Fish (101,236 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Hershey Kisses (47,908 pounds) <br><br>
Hawaii <br>
Favorite Candy: Skittles (275,811 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Hershey Kisses (266,495 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Butterfinger (125,531 pounds) <br><br>
Idaho <br>
Favorite Candy: Candy Corn (89,673 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Starburst (58,953 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Snickers (38,279 pounds) <br><br>
Illinois <br>
Favorite Candy: Kit Kat (169,089 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Sour Patch Kids (137,257 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Snickers (91,494 pounds) <br><br>
Indiana <br>
Favorite Candy: Hot Tamales (100,469 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Starburst (73,692 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Jolly Ranchers (30,653 pounds) <br><br>
Iowa <br>
Favorite Candy: Candy Corn (61,271 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: M&Ms (52,499 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Reese's Cups (51,737 pounds) <br><br>
Kansas <br>
Favorite Candy: Reese's Cups (245,135 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: M&Ms (225,421 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Snickers (138,422 pounds) <br><br>
Kentucky <br>
Favorite Candy: Swedish Fish (73,822 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Tootsie Pops (53,300 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Reese's Cups (26,260 pounds) <br><br>
Louisiana <br>
Favorite Candy: Lemonheads (108,025 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Reese's Cups (85,166 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Blow Pops (36,927 pounds) <br><br>
Maine <br>
Favorite Candy: Sour Patch Kids (63,630 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Starburst (40,409 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: M&Ms (15,831 pounds) <br><br>
Maryland <br>
Favorite Candy: Milky Way (41,128 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Reese's Cups (28,689 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Hershey Kisses (11,740 pounds) <br><br>
Massachusetts <br>
Favorite Candy: Sour Patch Kids (78,924 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Butterfinger (72,546 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Dubble Bubble Gum (39,984 pounds) <br><br>
Michigan <br>
Favorite Candy: Candy Corn (150,805 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Starburst (132,594 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Skittles (78,426 pounds) <br><br>
Minnesota <br>
Favorite Candy: Tootsie Pops (202,210 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Candy Corn (96,432 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Candy Corn (96,431 pounds) <br><br>
Mississippi <br>
Favorite Candy: 3 Musketeers (115,314 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Snickers (99,497 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Butterfinger (52,733 pounds) <br><br>
Missouri <br>
Favorite Candy: Milky Way (46,001 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Dubble Bubble Gum (32,042 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Almond Joy (24,746 pounds) <br><br>
Montana <br>
Favorite Candy: Dubble Bubble Gum (25,802 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Twix (15,110 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: M&Ms (12,628 pounds) <br><br>
Nebraska <br>
Favorite Candy: Salt Water Taffy (108,819 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Sour Patch Kids (74,728 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Twix (24,433 pounds) <br><br>
Nevada <br>
Favorite Candy: Candy Corn (339,882 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Hershey Kisses (198,868 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Tootsie Pops (151,384 pounds) <br><br>
New Hampshire <br>
Favorite Candy: Starburst (67,939 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: M&Ms (61,343 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Snickers (25,049 pounds) <br><br>
New Jersey <br>
Favorite Candy: Skittles (165,484 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: M&Ms (160,088 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Tootsie Pops (98,613 pounds) <br><br>
New Mexico <br>
Favorite Candy: Candy Corn (84,251 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Jolly Ranchers (61,855 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Milky Way (44,121 pounds) <br><br>
New York <br>
Favorite Candy: Sour Patch Kids (203,705 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Candy Corn (100,484 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Hot Tamales (49,326 pounds) <br><br>
North Carolina <br>
Favorite Candy: M&Ms (101,860 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Reese's Cups (92,437 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Snickers (52,372 pounds) <br><br>
North Dakota <br>
Favorite Candy: Hot Tamales (69,652 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Jolly Ranchers (60,053 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Candy Corn (49,252 pounds) <br><br>
Ohio <br>
Favorite Candy: M&Ms (146,478 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Blow Pops (146,478 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Starburst (103,523 pounds) <br><br>
Oklahoma <br>
Favorite Candy: Dubble Bubble Gum (20,583 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Snickers (9,817 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Skittles (8,346 pounds) <br><br>
Oregon <br>
Favorite Candy: Reese's Cups (92,495 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: M&Ms (60,290 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Candy Corn (40,263 pounds) <br><br>
Pennsylvania <br>
Favorite Candy: Skittles (302,061 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: M&Ms (282,172 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Candy Corn (130,597 pounds) <br><br>
Rhode Island <br>
Favorite Candy: Candy Corn (17,704 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Twix (13,039 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: M&Ms (8,230 pounds) <br><br>
South Carolina <br>
Favorite Candy: Skittles (118,870 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Candy Corn (97,610 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Hot Tamales (39,738 pounds) <br><br>
South Dakota <br>
Favorite Candy: Starburst (26,916 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Candy Corn (21,778 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Jolly Ranchers (7,168 pounds) <br><br>
Tennessee <br>
Favorite Candy: Tootsie Pops (34,832 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Salt Water Taffy (17,251 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Salt Water Taffy (17,251 pounds) <br><br>
Texas <br>
Favorite Candy: Reese's Cups (1,101,040 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Starburst (1,082,409 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Almond Joy (470,571 pounds) <br><br>
Utah <br>
Favorite Candy: Jolly Ranchers (483,545 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Candy Corn (172,832 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Tootsie Pops (148,780 pounds) <br><br>
Vermont <br>
Favorite Candy: Milky Way (31,822 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Skittles (26,056 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: M&Ms (15,344 pounds) <br><br>
Virginia <br>
Favorite Candy: Hot Tamales (160,136 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Snickers (132,370 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Tootsie Pops (64,494 pounds) <br><br>
Washington <br>
Favorite Candy: Salt Water Taffy (220,965 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Tootsie Pops (195,602 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Skittles (71,553 pounds) <br><br>
West Virginia <br>
Favorite Candy: Blow Pops (44,123 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Milky Way (22,139 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Hershey's Mini Bars (18,211 pounds) <br><br>
Wisconsin <br>
Favorite Candy: Butterfinger (118,572 pounds) <br>
Second Favorite: Starburst (118,572 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Hot Tamales (37,588 pounds) <br><br>
Wyoming <br>
Favorite Candy: Reese's Cups <br>
Second Favorite: Salt Water Taffy (23,619 pounds) <br>
Third Favorite: Dubble Bubble Gum (19,844 pounds) <br><br>
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