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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Love those curves
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- Shannon said...
Nice job Rob. Had you thought about not cutting back the entire shoulder behind your double tenon and dovetail but rather stepping it back to but up against the inside of the side rail? I was thinking about that as I watch this wide board and the tiny bit of joinery up front. I can't imagine it would strengthen the join all that much but I wonder if it would have advantages once you get to the drawer installation. Liking this design a lot.
- October 28, 2010 at 9:53 AM
- Rob Bois said...
Shannon, I did give a lot of thought to whether to extend the rails (or even trim them on the back). In the end I was worried the aprons are not thick enough to support an additional set of tenons, and the dry fit of the rails is actually fairly sturdy as it is. I will be doing a twin dovetailed drawer divider that spans both rails, which will add additional strength, plus the top rail will be cleated into the desk top, so I'm fairly comfortable with the joinery. It's the same construction one would use on a straight front, the curve just means the rails have to be a bit wider. Also, I may be going with a less traditional method for the drawer guides, so stay tuned.
- October 28, 2010 at 11:25 AM
It's easy to see how the tenons and DT will fit into the leg. Will the inward portion of the rails be connected in any way to the sides of the case rails? I sense there will be a lot of torque on the tenons and DTs of those rails.
- October 31, 2010 at 3:09 PM
- Jeff Waggoner said...
I like what you did with the top and bottom bearing bits. I could have used that last weekend I was removing my template and trying to reattach it on the other side. What do you do when you are cutting a profile and not using a strait bit so you can't cut from the other side.
- November 30, 2010 at 3:26 PM
- Rob Bois said...
There's nothing worse than having to remove a template and try to reattach it on the other side. It can be very difficult to get it to match up. If you are using a profile bit that's not symmetrical top to bottom, this strategy unfortunately doesn't work. That is one of those instances where material selection and grain orientation become really important. Or if you can use progressively sized bearing bits to take lighter passes, that can help as well, but becomes a bit time consuming. I feel your pain on that one!
- November 30, 2010 at 4:05 PM


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A Valentine's Vase Sleeve will add a festive touch to the flowers that you give to your Valentine! This DIY vase cover is easy to make, too, using a pair of socks or tights!
I did the deed. I took down my Christmas decorations. (Why is it always so much more fun putting them up…??) It took me an entire night, and I am still finding bits and pieces of Christmas around the house, but it is mostly done. And suddenly it looks so bare around here!
Now it's time to put up some Valentine's Day decor…but I am basically starting from scratch this year. Unlike Christmas, where I have bins and bins of decorations, I have hardly anything for V-day! Ruh-roh!! So… I did what I do best: I raided the house. I opened up every drawer, closet, cupboard, and bin…and pulled out anything I might be able to rope into Valentine's Day decor. First up? Vases, old tights & matchless socks to make a vase cover.
How to Make a Valentine's Vase Sleeve
Take a look at these poor tights I pulled out of the drawer in the girls' room. My girls are hard on tights. Maybe it has something to do with their love of playing "puppy"…… (although I have to admit, as long as they are playing it on their own and not asking me to join in, I let 'em at it – ruined tights and all 🙂
I just cut off the worn feet and chopped the legs into sleeves of various lengths (depending on the height of your vase). Then I found our bucket of matchless socks and pulled out this cute little red one. And what do you know…? It comes pre-folded for cutting out hearts! 🙂
I used Aleene's No-Sew Fabric Glue to attach the hearts to the Valentine's vase sleeve:
And voila!
Almost embarrassingly easy…I know. But sometimes the easiest things are best! It's a great way to recycle old tights and dress up a simple vase, and what I love most is the fact that you can change the sleeve to match the season! (No more buying vases in every color…where are you supposed to store all those, anyway??)
Isn't it sweet?
Not to worry, this little vase has some friends and is establishing a little life for itself here at our Lemon Tree Dwelling. More on that soon…but for now, I'd just like to say:
Valentine's Day, I'm glad you're (almost) here!
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Duaine M here;
Before you start reading I want to insert my thoughts on this members article.
important to know that in SOS there is a diversity of thought and just about
everything is debated. So what you read may be agreed on my a large
majority of members or a small minority of members.
final authority is........... "You"........... the member.
What I
want to draw your attention to is the use of language and the appearance that
there is agreement in SOS that addiction is some how a physiological illness, a
disease and that the person who has become addicted is not held responsible for
his or her actions.
I think
putting such a easy simple explanation on this very complex issue is a
disservice to those who have put a great deal of though and research into the
nature of addictions.
We have
Support groups where you can talk to others and maybe get a full
picture of SOS in action.
Duaine Metevia
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Friends and Families --Set up to meet the needs of
friends and families of those who are or have
been addicted.
Family members
and friends of alcoholics and
addicts are very welcome at SOS
They may attend whether or not
the person they are close is
continuing their addiction or is
in recovery. Although, family
and friends may not be addicted
themselves, their lives are
greatly affected by the
addictive behavior of a loved
one and they too need support,
advice and the opportunity to
share and learn. SOS offers support from people
who have been on both sides -
the experience of recovering
addicts and other who have had
to deal with the problems related to active addiction and
the recovery process.
Many family and
friends of alcoholics and
addicts come to recovery groups desperately searching out for
help and answers to their
problems. SOS provides support
and help on understanding and
coping with the problems by
providing information about chemical dependency and its
consequences for relationships.
Family and
friends of alcoholics and
addicts often suffer as much or
more physically and psychologically as the addicts
themselves. They can get caught
up in the behavioural crises of addicts in ways which then
affect their own behaviour and
physical and mental health. Moreover, their well-meaning
actions may not work and they
find that their actions are only
further alienating the person
and causing problems in their
relationships. Living with an
alcoholic and/or addict
is incredibly stressful. The
advice and support of other who
have or continue to face this
situation, as well as speaking
to recovering alcoholics and
addicts directly themselves, is
critical to helping you help
yourself and your loved one.
By coming to
SOS, family and friends can
learn about the illness and arm
themselves against its negative effects.
Understanding the illness
rationally is the first step
toward defending oneself from its
destructive influence on you and
your close ones, and also
allowing YOU to free YOURSELF
from its clutches, as well as
helping you to aid your loved
one in a more constructive way.
The first thing
is to understand the Cycle
of Addiction which your
loved one is in and into which you have become
entrapped. By understanding that
addiction is a physiological
illness, based on chemical
dependency, which then dominates
and warps the psychology of the
addict, one is better able to
see that the addiction is solely
an individual journey for that
person. The addict must break
their own denial and come to
accept and acknowledge
their addiction THEMSELVES, if
they are to recover. It is not
your fault or responsibility.
You are no more responsible for
or able of curing cancer, if it
befell a close one. Like any
other life threatening disease,
the best you can do is find ways
you wish to
Once your
loved is sober and in recover,
you also need to understand the
Cycle of Sobriety
and the addict's Sobriety
Priority. This will help you to
make sense of the decisions
which he or she takes in
everyday life. Moreover, as
recovery progresses, you will
find a « new » person emerging
from the shell of addiction.
This may be a wonderful and
longed for thing. However, it
can cause relational problems
also, as the person goes through
changes, confusion, as well as
mood swings, which are part of
recovery. Possibly, you may
find to your surprise that this
« new » person is not what you
want or expected. In a
perverse, unconscious way, you
may even feel more secure with
the « old » alcoholic/addict you
once knew. Unconsciously, you
can contribute to undermining
the person's recovery, if you
are not careful, or you may
come to decide to separate from
him or her. You will find that
YOU also will begin to change as
you become free of a direct
relationship with an active
alcoholic/addict. You can begin
to change and grow and find a «
new » person within yourself,
with a clearer idea of your own
needs and direction. SOS will
help you to understand better
many of these processes taking
place in your loved
one, yourself and your
relationship. This will arm you
to deal and cope with the
wonderful, but often complex
road of recovery for YOU and
your loved one.
Family & Friends Recovery Cycle
is the fundamental basis from
which to approach all other
questions for you as a
It allows you to free YOURSELF
from the feelings of
responsibility, anger and other
feelings connected to being the
close one of an alcoholic/addict
and to go on to prioritise
YOUR OWN WELL BEING on a daily
1. Knowledge of Addiction &
Sobriety Cycles
2. Daily
Acknowledgement & Acceptance
Daily Prioritisation of Own
Discover that you are not
alone with the problem. Attend
as many SOS meetings as you can,
and other recovery groups, where
possible or necessary. Talk
informally with recovering
alcoholics and addicts and other
family and friends. Get their
phone n°s and email addresses.
Be gentle on yourself and
the alcoholic/addict in your
life. Remember you too are
recovering from the psychological effects
of living with the addiction. Be
good to yourself ! Make sure to
get rest, eat properly and have
treats. Also bear in mind that
sobriety skills are
not developed overnight either
for you or your loved one, so
give yourself credit for being
SOS stresses
that sobriety must be the
priority for the chemically
dependent person.
The Sobriety Priority is the
alcoholic/addict's bottom line.
You too must learn to make your
own well-being (and not the
addict's) YOUR PRIORITY. You can
call it what you like - your
« Health Priority »,
« Sanity Priority »,
«Happiness Priority ».
Start making this your bottom
line for decision-making .
Believe that the choices you
make by prioritising your own
well-being are the best thing you can do for the chemically
dependent person.
Principles of SOS Family &
Family and friends may be
invited by SOS groups to attend
meetings with recovering
alcoholics and addicts, as well
as having the right to form
separate SOS Family and Friends
meetings, if they wish.
Honest, clear and direct
communication of feelings,
thoughts and knowledge aids in
recovery. Support in choosing
non-destructive, non-delusional
and rational approaches to
living sober, rewarding lives
helps in developing healthier
In SOS, family and friends
gain insight into the workings
of other recovering persons, as
members share experiences,
information, strengths and
encouragement in friendly,
honest and supportive group
SOS guards the anonymity of
all those who attend meetings
and the contents of the
discussions from those not
within the group.
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aiding family and friends
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New Red Rock Water Pollution Control Plant to support cleaner waterways in Nipigon Bay
The governments of Canada and Ontario are committed to investing in local infrastructure that ensures Canadians and their families have access to modern, reliable water and wastewater services that meet their needs. These investments safeguard the health and well-being of residents, protect provincial waterways and preserve local ecosystems.
The Honourable Patricia A. Hajdu, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Labour and Member of Parliament for Thunder Bay-Superior North, on behalf of the Honourable Amarjeet Sohi, Minister of Infrastructure and Communities; the Honourable Michael Gravelle, Ontario Minister of Northern Development and Mines and Member of Provincial Parliament for Thunder Bay-Superior North; and His Worship Gary Nelson, Mayor for the Township of Red Rock, today announced federal-provincial funding for the Township of Red Rock's Water Pollution Control Plant project.
The Government of Canada is contributing up to $8.57 million to this project through the Provincial-Territorial Infrastructure Component - National and Regional Projects, representing up to one-third of the estimated $25.71 million total eligible project cost. The Government of Ontario is contributing two-thirds for approximately $17.14 million.
Thanks to this investment, residents of Red Rock and the Nipigon Bay area will benefit from an improved, modern, and reliable wastewater system that can accommodate future growth and economic development throughout the area. Once the project is complete, the Township of Red Rock will be in compliance with existing provincial regulations as well as federal water quality regulations that will be enforced starting in 2030. This project is essential to keeping local waterways clean and surrounding communities healthy and livable.
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- The Government of Canada will invest more than $180 billion over 12 years in public transit projects, green infrastructure, social infrastructure, trade and transportation routes, and Canada's rural and northern communities.
- $26.9 billion of this funding will support green infrastructure projects, including $5 billion that will be available for investment through the Canada Infrastructure Bank.
- Ontario is making the largest infrastructure investment in hospitals, schools, public transit, roads and bridges in the province's history – $230 billion over 14 years. To learn more about what's happening in Red Rock, visit Ontario.ca/BuildON.
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"This is an extremely important project for the Township of Red Rock and is an excellent example of the federal and provincial governments are working together to ensure that residents have access to modern and reliable wastewater services. Investments like the one announced today are helping ensure that Northern communities like Red Rock remain strong and vibrant and provide a high quality of life, while also contributing to cleaner waterways and a healthier environment."
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"The Ontario government is committed to improve water quality for residents of Red Rock and Nipigon Bay. Our investments in this new plant are part of our commitment to protect provincial waterways and the environment as well as drive future economic development in the area."
Michael Gravelle
"On behalf of the Township of Red Rock, I would like to thank the federal and provincial governments for investing in Red Rock's Water Pollution Control Plant. Today's investment will allow Red Rock to be in compliance with existing provincial regulations and federal water quality regulations that will be enforced starting in 2030. This investment will also provide the Township with a reliable wastewater system that will accommodate future growth and development."
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When you're on Ideal Protein protocol, cooked onions are not permitted. The reason is that when onions are cooked, that process breaks down the complex carbs into more of a sugar that will stimulate insulin. You may eat the onions boiled or raw.
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I thought and thought and THOUGHT about this "under" theme and finally came up with this card:
The "under" being the owl under the pretty sparkly stars.
The owl is a Forever in Time sticker - could not resist, so fun and bright. The Birthday stamp a partial sentiment from a Studio G stamp, the "who's" a custom cut on my Silhouette Cameo and the stars are also cut from vinyl - a few with an offset to add interest. I had fun with this card.
Today's one small thing is my observation of the days.
Apples are being picked. The air is scented with a heady mixture of apple pulp and mulch as wind-falls are consumed back into the fertile soil and grass. There is a definite edge to the nights which becomes a chill by morning. Soon this chill which condenses dew on every blade of grass shall become lacy frost. The sky is an impossible turquoise and the clouds generally wispy as a horse's tail in the wind. There is a beautiful brightness to the very atmosphere and each day's "golden hour" the more golden, almost begging us to take advantage of this unique time to capture photos. It is hope of a good harvest. But a harvest either paltry or abundant we are thankful for. We put away summer, clothes in drawers, gardens sorted - plants uprooted or protected. I want to ride my bike.


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To get a residency visa you will have a medical check for things such as HIV and malaria and have a chest xray.
5 August 2014| Last updated on 10 September 2017
The application for the Kuwaiti work visa requires a written medical report as well as a number of tests. It will more than likely be organised through your employer's PRO, and they will give you details of the relevant medical center or clinic you need to visit to conduct your medical. If this isn't the case, you can have a visa medical through your personal GP or doctors clinic.
You will need to take with you your original passport to prove your identity and a passport size photograph.
SEE ALSO: Getting a Residency Visa
The Kuwait visa medical includes:
Medical examination and report
Chest X-ray
Blood tests:
- Syphilis
- Hepatitis B & C
- Malaria
- Filaria
- Pregnancy test for women
Once completed, your report should be ready within 72 working hours from the time of your medical.


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Senior administrators at the Lester B. Pearson School Board continue their push to have their complaints against LBPSB chair Suanne Stein Day addressed by the board.
Seniors LBPSB administrators push to have complaints addressed
Senior administrators at the Lester B. Pearson School Board want to make three things perfectly clear: They have a problem with LBPSB chair Suanne Stein Day. They have lost confidence with the LBPSB council of commissioners. And their beefs have nothing to do with an ongoing investigation of the board's International Programs by the province's anti-corruption squad UPAC and a government-appointed auditor.
In December, LBPSB members of the Association Québécoises des cadres scolaires sent the board's council of commissioners a letter requesting a meeting to discuss their relationship with the council and with Stein Day.
The AQCS is an organization which represents the interests of senior administrators from school boards throughout the province.
The letter stated that the LBPSB members of the AQCS were "appalled" with the way the council handled the announcement in November that it was Stein Day who had breached the board's code of ethics on three occasions last year. At first, the council had protected the name of the councillor in breach of the code. When Stein Day went public, council immediately and unanimously voiced its support of her.
The letter stopped short of demanding Stein Day's resignation.
"Our letter has nothing to do with the International Program," AQCS representative Jeff Wood said. "Our letter has to do with the chairman and the way our membership feels they are treated by the chairman."
The board has agreed to meet with the administrators, but Wood told the Montreal Gazette last week that the AQCS members would only meet if certain conditions were met. He would not elaborate on the conditions, but said that if the meeting was not fruitful, they would go public with the complaints.
Wood wanted to make it clear that the administrators have a good relationship with LBPSB director general Michael Chechile.
Stein Day said she has little contact with the people who signed the letter beyond exchanging pleasantries in the hallway.
"They are making accusations, but everything is so vague," Stein Day said. "The director general hasn't come to me with any complaints.
"I don't know where this 'bullying' on my part comes from," she added. "I'm really at my wits' end. If someone would just tell me, maybe I could learn from it. As it is now, I have to live with the hurtful comments. I don't know what's going on."
Wood said AQCS members are wary about approaching council with specific complaints following the dismissal of International Programs senior administrator Carol Mastantuono in September. He said that Mastantuono was the one who launched the breach of ethics investigation and he sees a direct link between her requesting an investigation of the chair and her consequent firing.
Stein Day has flatly denied there is any connection between the two actions.
"Individual councillors encouraged people to come forward with complaints and because someone did, an investigation took place and the chair is found to have breached the code of ethics," Wood said. "Then the council turns around and supports her."
After Stein Day's Nov. announcement, the council said the matter was closed and it was time to move forward.
"It's not forgotten for us," Wood said. "Our membership has zero confidence in the council. We are looking for ways to make things better. We'll see how the meeting goes. If things aren't resolved, there could be a public meeting."


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Ukrainian designer of accessories Konstantin Kofta released a collection of backpacks IMAGO in the form of a process of life of insects. The collection is dedicated to nature, its beauty, the theme of metamorphosis and the earth's color palette.
Studio Kofta is engaged in the production of sensual backpacks and bags, that is, those that look beautiful, elegant and with a hint of surrealism. All the collections of the studio are sequentially linked, and IMAGO is a certain stage of the studio's maturity. Designers lay this very meaning in the concept:"Imago is the last stage of insect development, it is a process of growth and development. Maturity means not old age, but sensitivity level. Nature does not need a cladding to reach the peak of perfection."
Handmade backpacks are made of leather, mostly of shevret (leather that is made from sheepskins by the method of chrome tanning) and a special coloring pigment developed in the studio.
Konstantin Kofta – designer bags, clothes, shoes and accessories of the underground style. This is a young, but already popular fashion designer, born in Kiev, Ukraine.
The new brand, created by the designer is consonant with his surname: Kofta offers people unique things made in one, unique specimen. Its products are presented in the skin.


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A Glimpse Into Grassois Exports To Brunei {The 5th Sense in the News}
An article in the Borneo Bulletin offers another glimpse into the perfume dupes labels and market developed by Grassois firms. This time we hear about a label titled "Lou Anne" which will be the main staple of a new perfume bar opening tomorrow in the capital city of the Sultanate of Brunei in Bandar Seri Begawan,
"Its concept is unique: Customers can bring their own empty bottle or choose from Mercier's collection of refillable perfume bottles and purchase the desired amount from the perfume bar.
Lipstick size perfumes are also available for the convenience of the ladies, perfect to be carried in handbags. Mercier Boutique, the master franchise for 'Lou Anne' perfume in Brunei, brought in 22 different types of fragrances resembling designer perfumes at affordable prices."
If everything works out fine there will be more Lou Anne perfumes to choose from, up to 50.
Read more in Brudirect.com.....
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Dennis Erickson is Happy at Arizona State
May 9, 2007
For nearly 25 years, Dennis Erickson has approached his career the same way that he teaches his quarterbacks to approach the line of scrimmage: See what's before you and make the best call. The rest will take care of itself.
"I guess the plus or the minus of my career is that I just kind of played on the day and the time and the season and never worried about the next week much," Erickson said.
That's the thing. The most complicated part of Erickson is his résumé. He is a titan in his sport without a titan's ego. As he walked out of his office at Arizona State recently, wearing the Official Erickson Office Garb – golf shirt, khaki shorts – it counted as an upset that he wore sandals.
Usually, he's barefoot.
Erickson's approach to football has been simple: win, push, climb. By and large, Erickson's focus has served him well. He won at schools in the middle of nowhere (Wyoming, Washington State, Oregon State) and in the middle of the mother lode of football talent (Miami). His teams at Miami and Oregon State developed reputations for rough play. Erickson pretty much shrugged it off. Always, he pushed. Nearly always, he won.
In 18 seasons since 1982, Erickson has won 148 games, 11th among active Division I coaches, and two national championships, same as Bobby Bowden of Florida State, Joe Paterno of Penn State and Pete Carroll of USC. Those men became institutions at their respective schools.
Erickson continues to coach as if he has a U-Haul attached to his dealer-donated car. "Sometimes I think back," Erickson said. "If I had stayed there [Miami], shoot, who knows what would have happened over the years? But no, I didn't."
No, he didn't. He stayed at Miami six seasons, which is two seasons longer than he has stayed anywhere else in a career that began in 1969. Once he left a collegiate head coaching job after two seasons. Twice he left a collegiate head coaching job after one season, including last December when, 10 months after his triumphant return to Idaho – the school where his collegiate head coaching career began in 1982 – Erickson left to replace Dirk Koetter at Arizona State. It is, Erickson says, his last stop, and the snickers in Idaho echo the length of the Rocky Mountains.
The Sun Devils' players say their new coach demands accountability, and the people in the Pacific Northwest do a collective spit-take. Accountable? By now, they say, it should be clear that Erickson stows his gear in a carpet bag. "There's no question in my career that I regret some of the moves that I made," Erickson said. "There's not anything I can do about it. I do think I've left something positive at every place that I've left. I guess I look at it from the other side than some people would. I've got to."
Erickson is not a reflective man. He turned 60 years of age at the end of the first week of the Sun Devils' spring practice. Erickson resisted a couple of requests that he look back instead of forward. Once he agreed, however, Erickson judged himself with the same cold eye that he applies to football talent.
On leaving Idaho for Arizona State: "I didn't think this kind of opportunity would come about. I wanted to coach and I could have been happy coaching there. I really gave them an idea of what they needed to do to get that thing going in the right direction, in fundraising and some of the things they needed to do facility-wise. "Was the timing right? No. Were there people upset? Yes. I think I left them something, made it better than it was before I got there. My timing hasn't been good at times. It's not done purposely. Did I want to leave Washington State after two years [1987-88]? No, but I mean, golly."
Golly, as in Erickson left the Palouse for Miami, where he won two national championships in three years (1989, 1991). The Hurricanes played for a third in 1992. Say this about Erickson's peripatetic nature – he might live in mortal fear of a 15-year mortgage, but every job he has taken has been a step up the ladder. There have been no lateral moves, no power struggles where he left in a huff. Erickson went from Idaho (I-AA) to Wyoming (I-A) to Washington State (Pac-10) to Miami (top five) to Seattle (NFL). After the Seahawks fired him, Erickson returned to the Pac-10 at Oregon State, where he led the Beavers to their only BCS game, a 41-9 rout of Notre Dame in the 2001 Fiesta Bowl. The Beavers finished 11-1 and No. 4 in the nation. After that game, both USC and Arizona State made a run at Erickson.
And you know what? Mr. Grass Is Always Greener didn't leave. He stayed in Corvallis, turning down two schools with more of the resources necessary to finish No. 1.
"I always think you can win a national championship wherever you're at," Erickson said. "To me, we were close that year. If you come that close, you feel you can do that." Three years later, Erickson left again for the NFL. He succumbed to the lure of the San Francisco 49ers in order to redeem his mediocre record in Seattle and prove he could get to the Super Bowl.
"Naive," Erickson calls himself now. "I guess my ego got in the way." Because of salary-cap problems that Erickson would have seen if he had bothered to look, Erickson lost the core of his team after the first season. After going 2-14 in his second season, the Niners fired him. "Of all the moves I've made, going to San Francisco [and] leaving Oregon State was the worst," Erickson said. "That was – that was stupid. Other than that, as I look through it, I don't know that I would have done any[thing] different."
Arizona State athletic director Lisa Love hired Erickson in part because he has failed. "He has said that in many of the occurrences of his life that he's experienced great growth," Love said. "He uses the word humbled." Love paused for a moment. "If you capitalize on those experiences, you become an even better teacher of 20-year-olds, in football and in life." Since Arizona State is Erickson's eighth head coaching job since 1982, his pronouncement that he has found a home comes with a grain of salt at no extra charge.
"I can sit back now," Erickson said, "and look back at some of these things now and probably evaluate a little better and smell the roses a little bit more. But this is really going to be fun because this is a great opportunity to have success. People are dying for it around here. That's what's fun about it, and so are the players. This is a good way to end my career. It really is."
Before you arch your eyebrow just so, consider that Erickson might be telling the truth. At Arizona State, Erickson has just about everything a coach could want: modern football offices, an indoor practice facility on the way and at least 43,000 season-ticket holders who remain rabid despite a total of two Pac-10 championships in 29 seasons. He might have to recruit against USC's Carroll, considered unstoppable in the living room, but Erickson brings to Tempe the eye for assessing talent that found receivers Chad Johnson, T.J. Houshmandzadeh and tailbacks Kenny Simonton and Steven Jackson at Oregon State and turned them into stars.
Erickson has already begun to recruit in Florida again, even as he tries to adjust to what recruiting means in the modern day. He interrupted an interview to talk to a recruit from the Sunshine State, and then apologized. "I've never recruited in March before," he said, shaking his head.
The rules change, the game evolves, and 60-year-old Dennis Erickson believes his focus is as sharp as ever. "I don't feel any different than when I was 50," he said. "I've got much more energy than I had when I went to Oregon State [in 1999]. I just feel like I do. Maybe that's because I'm a couple of years [removed] from getting drained out in the NFL. The only years I've ever gotten drained out in football were the six years I spent in the Not For Long league. I'd probably live until I was 120 if I hadn't spent six years there."
Erickson is happy. He is back in college football, relevant again after five years away. Maybe, just maybe, he can unhitch the U-Haul from his car.


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Les Vegas hosts this girls-only pool party at Artisan on August 13 from 10 p.m. until 2 a.m. Mix and mingle with local ladies to network, make friends or even fall in love. DJ ReRe will be spinning top tracks from the 90s to your favorite 2016 summer jams. The Vegas Polecats will give an aerial hoop performance, and there will also be food and drink specials all night. Tickets, which are $30 in advance and $40 at the door, also allow entry into the Artisan Afterhours party, which doesn't stop until after the sun's high in the sky. Ages 21 and up.
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As far as venues goes, Foxwood House is truly unique. From the incredibly hardworking owner, Jeanine, to the vast array of vintage props and styling items you can borrow from, to the fun, vintage chic backdrops throughout the property, Foxwood House is perfect for the bride that is looking for a wedding where every corner is completely Instagrammable and unique, and will truly provide guests with a one of a kind experience!
photo courtesy For Keeps PhotographyWhat style of wedding is your venue good for? Foxwood House can do any style of wedding the bride chooses. Elegant, vintage, shabby, rustic. You name it, we can do it! We have a gazebo for wedding ceremonies, or if couples would like a wedding in the woods we have 5 acres of trees and make a beautiful location for a rustic, country wedding.
photo courtesy Looyenga PhotographyWhat makes your venue unique? Foxwood House works hard for each bride. Brides can come visit Foxwood House as many times as they need. Once you book with Foxwood House, brides are like family. Brides and grooms get the use of Foxwood House grounds from 9am to 11 pm. Foxwood House has a 1800's looking saloon for beer and wine to be served out of.
photo courtesy For Keeps PhotographyHow many people can you accommodate? Foxwood House can seat up to 300 wedding guests. What are your catering guidelines? Bride and groom are welcome to hire the caterer of their choice. Caterers must have their catering license. What advice do you have for couples planning a wedding? I think it is very important to hire a wedding planner/ coordinator/ stylist. Brides should be able to enjoy the planning of their big day. The person you hire should be able to save you all the stress most brides go thru. Your family and friends should not be asked to coordinate your day. They need to enjoy your day along with you!
photo courtesy For Keeps PhotographyWhat's included in your package? Wedding couples have the use of Foxwood House grounds from 9am to 11pm. Tables, chairs and linens are included in the price. Foxwood House does the set up and tear down of these items. We also have many prop pieces to style your wedding day, all included. We have ample onsite parking, even room for a few motor homes if need be. Plus space for a helicopter to come in and take bride and groom away! Our total price for everything included is $3,200.00.


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Handel's Messiah and Candlelight Christmas Highlight Advent SeasonNovember 7, 2014
The Department of Music Eastern Nazarene College will celebrate the Christmas and Advent season with performances from choral and instrumental ensembles. All performances are open to the public, for any questions please call 617-745-3715.
December 5
A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers – Advent Chapel, 10:25am, Wollaston Church of the Nazarene
Symphonic Winds and 4 O'Clock Jazz Ensembles – Annual Holiday Concert, 7:30pm Cove Fine Arts Center
Highlights include classic holiday selections and "Fantasy on a Bell Carol" written by local composer Edward Madden.
Refreshments served in Rehearsal Room following concert
December 6-7
Choral Union – Handel's Messiah, Wollaston Church of the Nazarene
December 6, 7:00pm and December 7, 3:00pm
Performance includes selections from oratorio, including "Hallelujah Chorus".
Featured Soloists: Diana McVey, D'Anna Fortunato, Arthur Rishi, Don Wilkinson
December 11
A Cappella Choir and Chamber Singers – Candlelight Christmas, 7:30pm, Bethany Congregational Church, Quincy
Suggested donation: $10/adults, students and seniors pay-what-you-can, free for children 12 and under


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Everybody wants to live more green. We all have reusable bags in the back of our cars and pledges to ride our bike to the farmer's market. But if we don't refuel our fire to do these things, we very often forget about them. The best way to keep that fire burning through our every day lives is to fill our minds with content that resolves for us why it is so important. It's not always information that's easy to ingest, but the more often we do it, the closer we all get to some change. Here's a Boutique Next Door guide and homework list of all the best books, movies, podcasts, and social media accounts to remind you to be kind to the earth.
To Read// Books:
This Changes Everything, by Naomi Kline
The World Without Us, Alan Weisman
The Sixth Extinction, Elizabeth Kolbert
The Omnivore's Dilemma, Micheal Pollan
Comfortably Unaware, Richard Oppenlander
Climate Wars, Gwynne Dyer
And tons more from this Goodreads List!
To Read // Articles:
BND's Interview With a Vegan WarLord
This NPR account of why we should all eat less meat.
Learn about why the St John's Riverkeeper is suing the city of Jacksonville.
BND's Ethical Eating Guest Post
Or stay tuned to the NY Times Climate Change Section for current climate news!
To Watch:
Food Inc on Netflix
Disruption at watchdisruption.com
Do the Math on YouTube
DamNation on Netflix
Monica Araya's TED Talk on YouTube
To Listen:
Speaking Up, TED Radio Hour
Anthropocene, TED Radio Hour
These NPR podcasts about food waste.
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On the 17th of April every year is World Hemophilia Day. It is a day which is recognised worldwide, in order to increase the awareness inherited bleeding disorders. Not only does this day create awareness, but it also encourages the improvement of care and treatment.
What is it?
It is a bleeding disorder which causes abnormal bleeding and poor clotting. It is quite a rare disease, with only 1 in 10 000 people born with the disorder. Bleeding is most commonly internal and goes into the joints and muscles. It can happen without an obvious cause (sometimes spontaneous), or as the result of an injury. Over time, this internal bleeding ('bleeds') can cause severe arthritis, chronic pain and disability.
There are many different types of Hemophilia, with the most common type being Hemophilia A. This means that the person does not have enough Clotting Factor VIII (Factor eight).
Hemophilia B is the least common. This is when the person does not have enough Factor IX (Factor nine).
The symptoms for both of these types of the disorder is that the person affected bleeds for longer than a person who does not have the disorder.
According to Hemophilia Foundation Australia, "It is an inherited condition and occurs in families, however, in 1/3 of cases, it appears in families with no previous history of the disorder. The genetic alteration causing Hemophilia is passed down from parent to child through generations. Men with it will pass the gene on to their daughters but not their sons. Women who carry the gene can pass the gene on to their sons and daughters. Sons with the gene will have Hemophilia. Most women and girls who carry the gene do not have bleeding symptoms. Others may have a bleeding tendency. If they have low factor levels, they will have Hemophilia."
How can you get involved in World Hemophilia Day?
With the theme being "sharing knowledge", it is important to spread your knowledge of Hemophilia as much as possible. This would mean sharing the knowledge with one another, sharing with social media, and basically sharing in any way or form that is possible. The more people who know about Hemophilia, the more people can be diagnosed and treated. To find out more information regarding this years campaign, as well as more information on Hemophilia in general, please visit http://www.worldhemophiliaday.org/.
Note: All material on this website is provided for your information only and may not be construed as medical advice or instruction. No action or inaction should be taken based solely on the contents of this information; instead, readers should consult appropriate health professionals on any matter relating to their health and well-being. The information and opinions expressed here are believed to be accurate, based on the best judgment available to the authors, and readers who fail to consult with appropriate health authorities assume the risk of any injuries. Errors and Omissions Excepted. Terms and Conditions Apply. https://goo.gl/dAak9u


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Christopher Baldus Named Managing Editor of Austin Daily Herald
A newspaperman whose career has spanned four states, including Idaho, is the new managing editor of the Austin Daily Herald.
Christopher Baldus, 48, a graduate of Augsburg College in Minneapolis, has joined the Daily Herald staff taking the reins from Jason Schoonover, who is pursuing other interests.
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Diego's Ocean Adventure: A Book Of Facts About Ocean Animals (nick Jr. Go Diego Go! )
- Number of Pages: 16
- Languages:
- English (Unknown)
- English (Original Language)
- English (Published)
Discover the creatures of the sea in Diego's Ocean Adventure! When they're done, kids can create their own underwater adventures employing the included fold-out map of the ocean and sea animal stickers! Readers will turn out to be animal scientists just like Diego as they explore the ocean waters and learn facts about Great White Sharks, spinner dolphins, and drastically much more.
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GRAY MOUNTAIN by John Grisham
This book has something for, and about, everyone – rich people and poor people, innocents and the guilty, environmentalists and clear cutters, big law and legal aid, murderers and the murdered, the cheats and the honest, those who love and those they love. Because Grisham is a good writer he can take all these disparate ideas and combine them into a cogent and quick moving novel.
Gray Mountain used to be a primeval wonderland of pristine acreage in the Appalachian Range, but now, after the land has been taken over by big coal, it is a wasteland of detritus and denuded mud leveled into a "stump" of a mountain. Additionally, big coal is the bad guy in an ongoing dispute over black lung and the minors who suffer loss of health and loss of jobs. The downturn of the recent recession makes its appearance and enables suddenly unemployed, but talented, big city lawyers to become legal aid interns in backwater hamlets.
The characters are human and well developed. The conversations and situations are believable and convincing. The good guys and the bad guys are obvious, so if you are a proponent of big coal or cutthroat lawyers you might find yourself cringing a bit.
Altogether a well written, fast paced mystery with a bit of romance and a lot of environmentalism.
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The perfect combination of the contemporary design with a rustic twist, Victors in Hale is the perfect place for a beauty blogging event. Wisteria adorns the ceiling at the front of the restaurant making it the perfect place for an Instagram snap. The atmosphere is airy, yet cosy, making it the ideal place to catch up with old friends or make new ones over some good food and a health kick smoothie. So it is no surprise that last weekend Simply Argan held their latest beauty blogging event there.
As a tired mum of two that can see 30 approaching at a speed I'm not all that comfortable with, I'm becoming increasingly aware of the fine lines appearing on my forehead. I've heard about the anti-ageing properties of Argan Oil so I was keen to hear more about Simply Argan's range of products.
Simply Argan aim to produce the highest quality products by using the highest quality Argan oil. In order to make sure this is the case, with each individual product they source their Argan oil from Morroco and then have it independently tested in a UK laboratory to ensure it matches their standards.
So what did I make of Simply Argan's products?
It's been incredibly difficult getting back into a routine after our Northern European road trip and I've really had to remind myself that although I need to catch up after a nice break away, I need to remember to be kind to myself too. This weekend I decided to take some time to myself, cracked open the biscuits, switched on Love Island, opened up the latest edition of ELLE and set myself up for a good 'ole night of pampering.
Nothing relaxes me quite as well as a nice hot bubble bath, so I ran myself a bath and took some time to soak. Naturally as a mum that meant I had to share my bath with some yellow rubber ducks and a few plastic boats, but it was relaxing all the same.
Simply Argan Shampoo and Conditioner
Before I fell pregnant with the boys my hair was always shiny, manageable and bouncy. But then the pregnancy hormones kicked in, made it prone to grease, it became limp and a complete pain to do anything with. I've tried hair product after hair product, from shampoos that combat build up to ridiculously expensive volumizing serums and nothing has really made much of an impact. Enter Simply Argan Shampoo and Conditioner. From one wash, this shampoo has left my hair clean, shiny and manageable. I have recently had an ombre style bleach put in my hair so the ends aren't quite as nourished as they could be, but I've been told a little tip for that which I'm going to share with you…
Simply Argan Argan Oil
This stuff is AMAZING! I added a few drops to my bubble bath and my skin has been really soft and nourished since. I was also advised to try running some of it through the ends of my hair. I have tried some cheaper products over the years but it just left my hair feeling greasy and like it had a film over it. Simply Argan's shampoo and conditioner however are like a dream and now after one wash I feel like I could rival the models on a hair advert. After nearly 3 years of struggling with my hair, I'm literally over the moon to have found this little gem. I highly recommend it to anyone who has been struggling with their hair since having a baby.
Simply Argan Night Oil
To be honest although this has left my skin feeling a little softer, I'm not raving about this product. It feels lovely on the skin and definitely feels luxurious, but I personally prefer using other night creams that also have a bit more lift and illuminate my face that little bit more.
Simply Argan Scrub
This scrub is for exfoliating the skin and reducing the appearance of stretchmarks and scar. Now I have actually grown to LOVE my tiger stripes, I mean how could I not when they are my special reminder of pregnancy and the mark of my children? But I know a lot of people who are very self conscious about the stretchmarks left on their skin since pregnancy. I decided to test this scrub because I've tried a lot of oils and lotions in the past, but although a lot of them reduced the stretchmarks, I was still left with very large one across my stomach. This scrub is honestly the best product I have ever used for stretchmarks, I actually called Mr. C into the bathroom to show him and even he had noticed a difference. I got a bit emotional about the idea of losing my stretchmarks, so washed off the scrub and then used body wash to remove the oil (that is infused in it) from my skin. If you are looking for a product to remove your stretchmarks though, I really recommend giving this a try.
*Note: I was invited to a bloggers brunch at Victors, Hale and then gifted Simply Argan products in return for an honest review.
Have you ever tried Simply Argan products? What did you think of them? Let me know in the comments, on Facebook and Instagram. You can also follow me on Pinterest.


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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued updated data confirming that requests for evidence (RFE) and denials continue to climb for most commonly used nonimmigrant visas. The rate of RFEs and denials for fiscal year (FY) 2019, especially when compared to statistics from FY 2015, illustrate the contrast in how cases are being adjudicated in light of President Trump's Buy American, Hire American Executive Order.
Key Findings
The following is a summary of the key findings included in the data:
H-1B Petitions
|Fiscal Year
|H-1B Initial Denial Rate
|H-1B RFE Rate
|H-1B Approved After RFE Rate
|4.3 percent
|22.3 percent
|83.2 percent
|6.1 percent
|20.8 percent
|78.9 percent
|7.4 percent
|21.4 percent
|73.6 percent
|15.5 percent
|38 percent
|62.4 percent
|16.1 percent
|39.6 percent
|62.7 percent
*Data is only available for the first three quarters of FY 2019.
- The initial denial rate in the first three quarters of FY 2019 is nearly quadruple the initial denial rate in FY 2015.
- The RFE rate has nearly doubled since FYs 2015, 2016, and 2017.
- The approval rate, even after providing additional information via an RFE, has dropped more than 20 percent since FY 2015.
L-1 Petitions
|Fiscal Year
|L-1 Initial Denial Rate
|L-1 RFE Rate
|L-1B Approved After RFE Rate
|16.3 percent
|34.3 percent
|53.5 percent
|15 percent
|32.1 percent
|55.6 percent
|19.2 percent
|36.2 percent
|49.4 percent
|21.2 percent
|45.6 percent
|52.9 percent
|28 percent
|53.7 percent
|50.7 percent
*Data is only available for the first three quarters of FY 2019.
- The initial denial rate for L-1 visas increased by approximately 32 percent between FY 2018 and the first three quarters of FY 2019.
- In FY 2019, more than 50 percent of L-1 visa petitions received an RFE, marking an increase in the rate of RFEs issued of nearly 56 percent since FY 2015.
- For the third year in a row, the approval rate after an RFE is issued capped out at only approximately 50 percent.
Moving Forward
The data for O-1 and TN visas also show ongoing increases in RFEs and denials, though not at the steep rates seen in the H-1B and L-1 visa categories. Regardless, it seems that the trend is here to stay, at least for the immediate future. It is also important to recognize that a majority of cases are approved at the outset, so the odds of approval are still in an employer's favor. Employers can help minimize the risk of triggering an RFE or denial by providing comprehensive descriptions of the positions they seek to fill, together with documentation detailing the qualifications of the employees they seek to sponsor.
The content of this article is intended to provide a general guide to the subject matter. Specialist advice should be sought about your specific circumstances.


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This big already?! Anyone else?!
I truly can't believe how quickly my stomach is growing I look huge. I literally had to wear my jeans unbuttoned yesterday already. And my hoodie barely fits. My digital test says in 1-2 weeks so I think that means I'm 3week pregnant. This will be my second child. I'm starting to wonder if it could be twins? Is anyone else this big? Lol


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Featured Article:
Wake Up and Smell the Condoms: An Analysis of Sex Education Programs in the United States, the Netherlands, Sweden, Australia, France, and Germany
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While each state should be free to establish a program that most meets the needs of its population, there should be some principles common to all programs. First, the programs should provide comprehensive information about sexuality, relationships, sexual identities and diversity, setting boundaries and respecting the boundaries of others, developing effective communication skills, preventing STDs, successfully using contraception. Sex should be regarded in a positive way; programs should not induce fear or deny the pleasurable aspects of sex. Sexual development should be viewed as a normal part of growing up, and sex within relationships should be presented as an ideal, without condoning other sexual relationships. Students should be encouraged to explore their own sexuality through masturbation before engaging in sex with a partner.
For sex education programs to be effective they must do more than just provide information. Effective sex education programs must influence psychological processes of decision-making and pursuing goals. These programs should be informed by cognitive theories that have been used successfully to address other health behaviors, like drug abuse prevention programs (Schaalma et al., 2004) . Sex education programs need to provide students with decision-making, communication and negotiation skills and an ability to resist social pressure (Schaalma et al., 2004).
One of the most effective means of teaching these concepts is through social rehearsal or role playing activities. These activities provide students with skills to deal with many situations and are especially useful to students who don't yet have actual experience with these situations (Schaalma et al., 2004). Because sexuality is a sensitive topic for many students, a safe classroom atmosphere must be maintained. Students must comfortable participating in activities and asking questions in order to truly benefit from sex education courses. A safe atmosphere can be established by setting confidentiality rules and engaging the class in "feelings-and-values" exercises before introducing the sex education topics. "Feelings-and-values" exercises encourage students to discuss feelings of embarrassment and what they mean, as well as set limits about what information is appropriate to disclose in a classroom (Schaalma et al., 2004).
Media literacy, defined as the ability to access, analyze, evaluate, and communicate messages in a wide variety of forms (Pendleton, Austin, Cohen, Chen, & Fitzgerald, 2008), should be an important component of sexuality education in the United States, where adolescents report that they view television as an important source of information on birth control, contraception, how to talk to a boyfriend or girlfriend about sexual issues, and norms for sexual behavior (Eye, Kunkel, Bialy, & Finery, 2007).
Media literacy has proven to be an effective component of sex education in the past and research has shown that individuals who understand media production recognize that messages in the media are carefully constructed and are better able to identify motives, purposes, and points in the media they are exposed to (Pendleton et al., 2008). Images of sexuality dominate media in the United States and students need to be equipped with skills to analyze and deconstruct the messages they receive.
The United States should also initiate social health programs that support the values being taught in sex education and allow teens access to sexual health services. A national health insurance program should be developed to cover every citizen under age eighteen. This insurance program should fund all reproductive health services. Condoms should be cheap and easily accessible; putting vending machines in school restrooms and other public restrooms would be a good way to spare teens any embarrassment about buying them at a pharmacy. Sexual health clinics should be established in locations that are easily accessible to youth and be open during after-school hours and on weekends.
These clinics should follow the same guidelines as those in the Netherlands: accept teen sexuality and sexual behavior, guarantee anonymity, waive Pap smear and pelvic exams for initial contraceptives, provide nonjudgmental service, and require minimal paperwork and no parental consent (Lottes, 2002). Abortion should be free and legal and minors should not be required to have parental consent. I do support requiring pre- and post-procedure counseling to women of any age who seek abortions, but this counseling should be supportive and nonjudgmental. Finally, national mass media campaigns should encourage safe sex and responsible decision making and make youth aware of the resources available to them in their community.
In summary, the United States has failed its youth and put their health at great risk by denying them adequate sex education and sexual health services. The Netherlands, Sweden, Australia, France and Germany all show better results on measure of teenage sexual health than the United States. While these countries each have unique sex education programs, they all provide comprehensive information about sexuality, STDs, and contraception, and represent sexuality as a normal and positive part of human development. Teen sexuality is normalized in these countries and youth are encouraged to set their own boundaries, respect others, and make informed, responsible choices.
In addition to their sex education programs, all of these countries have social programs in place to provide youth with sexual health services and contraception. The United States needs desperately to abandon the abstinence-only approach to sex education and develop comprehensive sex education programs and should look to these countries for inspiration. Social programs providing sexual health services to teens similar to the ones in each of these countries should be developed to supplement the new sex education programs.
Of course, there are obstacles to achieving these goals. Sex education is a largely moral issue in the United States and many religious groups fight adamantly against anything but abstinence-only programs. Many adults have misconceptions about comprehensive sex education, believing it will cause youth to become sexually promiscuous, which has been proven untrue (Labauve & Mabray, 2002). The foreign countries presented in this paper have much more open, matter-of-fact attitudes about sexuality, as opposed to the puritanical views prevalent in the US. The US will need to adopt a fact and research based approach to human sexuality before any of the programs I suggest can be initiated at a national level.
Discouragingly, even if the US adopts a comprehensive sex education curriculum and funds sexual health services for youth, the entire problem will not be solved. Other major causes of poor sexual health in the US are the high poverty rates and uneven distribution of wealth (Lottes, 2002). As long as high numbers of American youth are living in poverty, US teen sexual health will continue to rate worse than that of other industrialized countries. Addressing these issues is extremely complicated and a topic that must be saved for another paper.
While the US situation appears grim right now, there is hope. The recent election demonstrated a shift to the left in US politics. Hopefully the new administration will abandon unsuccessful abstinence-only policies in favor of research-based comprehensive sex education programs. Citizens should encourage national and local governments to fund sexual health services for youth and push for a national health insurance system that covers all citizens. When these goals are accomplished, we should begin to see a much more sexually responsible youth.
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1.) Data for US teen births differs from previously mentioned data because it is taken from a different study. The previous study did not include Australia.
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Josh Jordan: "It's amazing to see someone as skilled and experienced as Pelosi get completely outmatched by a bunch of first term House reps who refuse to condemn antisemitism within the party."
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Stephen Miller: "It took less than 3 months for Pelosi to lose control of her party. Just wild."
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