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Here is another cause for you and your friends. It might not be 'sexy', but it is important!
#World RefugeeDay
There has been so much in the news,
worldwide regarding refugees. The ones that are called 'legal' and
those who are called 'illegal'. I would remind you and your loved
ones, teachers, and clergy that America and most every other country
was built and strengthened by refugees. 'Legal' and otherwise.
There is a basic truth: That there is 'good' and 'bad' in every
group. Every group!
It is easy to blame those who are 'outsiders' or different than they are, for their problems. Instead of taking responsibility for one's one actions and to acknowledge that people, overall, are good. That it is easy to say that they would never do what others do for survival. But that is probably wrong.
May we all 'Stand on the right side of history'.
What They Took
With Them
UNHCR,
the UN Refugee Agency
What makes you special?
Mariana Atencio | TEDxUniversityofNevada
Click here.
More Excerpts from the book,
TEENS! IMPROVE YOUR LIFE - DON'T OVERLOOK
THE OBVIOUS
Don't over-promise.
People will likely remember the broken promises
More than the kept ones.
~~~~~~~~~~
You need to learn
Your parents', siblings', or others' moods.
Once you do,
So many things will go much better for you!
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The Balancing Act
By: Kathy Paauw
"The average office worker receives more than 200 messages a
day via snail mail, email, express mail, cell phone, landline,
wireless Web, bicycle messenger, singing telegram, you name it.
Taking in information these days is like trying to drink from a fire
hose." --Dr. Martha Beck
Did you know that one Sunday edition
of The New York Times contains more information than all the written
documents in the world during the 15th century? Does it seem like
life is spinning out of control? The pace of life just keeps picking
up! And with it, job satisfaction is on the decline.
In an
Associated Press article, Marc Greenbaum, a 50-year-old professor at
Suffolk Law School, stated that "I'm personally happier but I
observe more people that are more miserable. There's more pressure
on them to produce, more problems with maintaining a boundary
between work and family, even maintaining a boundary between work
and the outside because of things like e-mail, voicemail and the
Blackberry. They can't get away."
According to the Families
and Work Institute, over 47% of U.S. workers surveyed feel
overworked. In addition, 59% of Americans describe their lives as
very busy according to an NBC news survey. According to Dr. Richard
Swensen, author of Margin: Restoring Emotional, Physical, Financial,
and Time Reserves to Overloaded Lives, the average American will
spend one year in his/her life searching through desk clutter
looking for misplaced objects. We are working harder and faster than
ever. Being more organized can help reduce stress, save time, and
improve efficiency.
We celebrate National Get Organized Week
the first week in October. Most people think of "getting organized"
as a physical act - clearing piles of paper, putting things away,
etc. What many people overlook is the mental part of getting
organized. And I always say that organizing your physical
environment without first clarifying your priorities is like
rearranging deck chairs on the Titanic!
Here are 8 tips to
help you with the mental part of getting and staying organized. I
encourage you to read through the whole list, and then go back and
choose two or three ideas to implement.
1. Understand the
difference between URGENT and IMPORTANT. If it's important, it may
be a vital priority for you. If it's urgent, it's time-sensitive,
but it may or may not be important. Be sure you are clear about the
difference when deciding what deserves your time. Check out the time
management matrix at www.orgcoach.net/timematrix.html, which
beautifully illustrates the difference.
2. Find time for
yourself. Schedule time away from your work and your family. Use
this opportunity to tune in to what you want and need. Don't feel
that you're being selfish; you have a responsibility to yourself to
take care of your needs. Studies show that productivity dramatically
increases when you are well rested.
3. Check for balance
between these four vital areas of your life:
Well-being - caring for your physical, mental, spiritual,
and social needs
Family relationships
Work activities
Service activities - volunteer work, being a good neighbor,
practicing random acts of kindness
4. Live your life in the
present! Quit saying, "I'll do this when I get around to it." I have
yet to find a person who said on their death bed, "I wish I had
spent more time at the office."
5. Increase productivity by
planning your week and fine-tuning your workday. Block out time to
handle priorities.
Important tips to remember as you plan your week:
Have
unscheduled time in your calendar for handling unexpected but
important tasks.
Plan to work on creative activities during the
time of day when you are at your best.
Schedule "protected time"
to work on projects that need your undivided attention. If
interruptions are eating you alive, close your door and ask that
people come back to see you at a designated time.
Temporarily
turn off the audio feature on your cell phone, pager and email
account. Pick and choose when you respond and when it's appropriate
to let calls go into voice mail.
Be realistic about your
expectations. Don't set yourself up for failure by planning too much
in one day.
Leave work at a reasonable hour so you have time for
those other three areas of your life - self-care, family, and
service to others.
6. Reduce your stress by being
underwhelmed. Here are a few tips to help you avoid getting
overwhelmed:
NO is a complete sentence. Don't bite off more
than you can chew. When someone makes a request, buy some time
before answering. Say, "Let me think about it," or "I'm in the
middle of something right now. I'll call you back and let you know."
This will give you time to evaluate the situation and decide if it's
something you truly want to do.
Delegate as much as you can.
Focus your time on activities that you enjoy and are best at.
7. Stay out of e-mail jail. Here are a few tips to help:
Determine frequency of checking for e-mail messages. Some
people choose to check it throughout the day and even use such
devices as the Blackberry when on the road, while others only check
for messages a couple times a day. You are the only one who can
determine what will work for you.
Use the F.A.T. (File, Act,
Toss) method to keep your email inbox from piling up. If a message
needs to be filed for future reference, place it in the appropriate
email subject or contact folder. Place a red flag next to those
items you need to act on but don't have time to do right at the
moment. Immediately toss (delete or forward) anything you don't need
to keep.
Remove your name from subscription lists that do not
provide value to you.
8. Set up your work environment to keep
your focus on what's most important. Here are some tips:
Arrange your workspace so you have the most commonly-used things
close in. Store things used less frequently in less accessible
space.
Create a filing system that enables you to find things
instantly. The #1 reason that people pile instead of file is a fear
of not being able to find it when they need it. Visit
www.orgcoach.net/PaperTiger.html for some ideas.
Create a tickler
file system to remind you of important follow up at the appropriate
time. The #2 reason that people pile is a fear of forgetting to do
something that is out-of-sight and out-of-mind. A good tickler
system reminds you to follow up on the appropriate date, and
provides an alternative to that "I'll just set it here for now"
pile. Visit www.orgcoach.net/products/tickle.html#ticklerfile to see
what a good tickler file system looks like.
Use the F.A.T. (File,
Act, Toss) method to process your mail daily. Review our Trim the
F.A.T. tip sheet at www.orgcoach.net/trimthefat.html.
Keep only
what you plan to focus on today on your desktop. Remove visual
distractions from your workspace so your attention is not pulled
away from what you've chosen to work on today! Everything else
should be put away until it's time for you to focus on it.
Author Bio
Wouldn't you love to stumble upon a secret library of
ideas to help you de-clutter your life so you can focus on what's
most important? Kathy Paauw offers simple, yet powerful ideas, on
how to manage your time, space, and thoughts for a more productive
and fulfilling life. Visit www.orgcoach.net
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The following
is not what you probably want to know.
But that doesn't
mean that you shouldn't know it.
Why STDs Are Skyrocketing
(The Young Turks)
Click here.
Showing off,
Whether grades, talent, or... ,
Will likely turn off
Those whom
You seek to attract.
MARCH FOR OUR LIVES
On Saturday, March 24, there will be an unprecedented number of teenagers marching in Washington, D.C. for an end to gun violence and for logical gun controls. Similar marches will take place, nationwide. Please respect these fellow young people who are standing up for lives, in a peaceful way.
Listen to this song, Song4the17, dedicated to those 17 who died last month, needlessly, in Florida. Click here.
Check out this SPRING BREAK 'GUIDE' !
Spring
Break Dangers Are Many
Please Do Not Take Them Lightly
College students, nationwide, traditionally,
look forward to letting loose during that annual time known as
'Spring Break'.
Now, far be it from us to want students stressed
out and unable to relax and have some fun. However, the type of fun
makes all the difference in the world.
Aside from the obvious
warnings about rape, drug & alcohol abuse, reckless driving... There
needs to be caution exercised about where one goes to vacation.
The U.S. State Department, the Texas Department of Public
Safety, and Stratfor (a global intelligence business), among others,
continue to warn Americans about the dangers of traveling to Mexico.
Yes, much of the violence appears to be tied to the drug cartels and
political power. Yet, innocent foreign travelers have not been
immune from falling victim to some of the horrors that have spoiled
much of Mexico's beauty and centers of attraction. Acapulco, Cancun,
and other tourist locales cannot be looked at as being perfectly
safe.
So please, use common sense. Wherever you choose to go.
Too Much. - Much Too Much
What a waste! Imagine. A high school Prom King dies from something that could easily have been avoided. Except that he decided to roll the dice and ignore warnings.
First, our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased, Logan Stiner of LaGrange, Ohio. We bring up the cause of his premature death in the hopes that those of you who read this will learn from this tragedy.
Logan ingested a
powdered form of caffeine that resulted in an irregular heartbeat
and, ultimately, his death, according to the corroner's office.
Available on the internet, the powder claims that it can increase
one's alertness and endurance, among other things.
The real
danger appears to come from the huge amount of caffeine in even a
teaspoon of the powder. It would have approx. 1,600 milligrams of
caffeine. Compare that with approx. an energy drink that has 280
milligrams. Or, approx. 34 milligrams in a 12 ounce can of Classic
Coke. Or, approx. 178 milligrams in a medium brewed cup of Dunkin
Donuts coffee.
The warning label on at least one type of powdered
caffeine says that a micro-scale should be used for measuring.
What ever happened to
simply eating properly, sleeping enough, and exercise in moderation?
No one thinks that indulging in these dangerous activities will harm
them.
Only someone else. Well, you could be that
someone else
who another person envisions.
'Nuff said.
And, You Think That You Have It Tough!
Everyone has obstacles to overcome. Some of ours will appear to be
more or less difficult or important when viewed by others. The fact
of the matter is that to us, our own issues are truly
serious and probably life-altering. I offer you the glimpse of a
special teenager. This is not meant to depress you, but rather
to motivate you!
Believe in your own potential. Because
you have it. Perhaps today might seem impossible, but
tomorow... Well, who knows?! Hang in there!
How a 13 year old changed 'Impossible' to 'I'm Possible' | Sparsh Shah | TEDxGateway
5 DIY Gift Ideas for Your Boyfriend!
Treat
Stepsiblings
Well.
They also had their lives
up-ended.
Yup! You did not ask for your folks to get divorced. Despite all of
the arguing, yelling, and slamming of doors, they were still your
parents! For better or worse. You were one of the 'lucky ones', you
thought, because you did have an intact family. No one needed to
know what happened behind closed doors!
Well, they divorced. And
now your custodial parent has remarried. Some 'jerk' or 'bimbo'.
And, to make matters worse, they brought with them into your home,
their kids from some other relationship. You're supposed to become a
family like that show from the olden days: The Brady Bunch. - Well,
that will never happen, you vow!
Newsflash! These kids didn't
ask for their parents to split. Or, for their custodial parent to
marry yours. Did they have a choice as to where they lived? And with
whom? I think not!
Do you really imagine that they relish the
idea of sharing a home, even a bedroom and bathroom with you?
So what should you do? How about begin by realizing that you owe
it to your parent to make an effort to get along with these
stepsiblings. How? Try showing respect and common courtesy. Talk
with them about how difficult this situation is for you. Ask them
how they feel. (Don't assume that you know what's going on inside of
them.)
Take things slowly. Think of it as growing a friendship
with someone who might well be in your life longer than your first
high school crush or your current best friend.
Down the road,
you might discover some common ground. Perhaps end up confiding in
them. Having fun together. Realizing that they are not 'the enemy'.
No one likes his or her life upended. Let alone having a move
forced upon them.
So help yourself, these new kids, and the rest
of your new family to adjust to your new reality. (If you end up
never liking them, remember that eventually you will each move on
with your own lives, having only to be civil at the holidays or
other 'family special occasions'.)
'Nuff said.
10 Foods You'll Never Buy Again After Knowing How They Are Made
'I HAVE A DREAM' - An important piece of history and our lives, now.
Click here: Martin Luther King, Jr. I Have A Dream Speech
Massive Open Online Courses
These free, online courses are offered in 1,000's of topics. Offered
largely by institutions of higher education, including the likes of
MIT.
Learn a bit about them from the videos below. Then, Google
'MOOC'.
It might be something that will lead to great and
positive changes in your life!
What is a MOOC?
By Dave Cormier
http://www.youtube.com/embed/eW3gMGqcZQc?version=3&hl=en_US
Success in a MOOC
By Dave
Cormier
http://www.youtube.com/embed/r8avYQ5ZqM0?version=3&hl=en_US
MERRY CHRISTMAS !
2017 Garey High School Christmas Celebration Concert
Highlights
Click
here.
Salpointe Catholic High School 2017 Annual Christmas Video
HAPPY HANUKKAH !
Hanukkah Song Mashup - Dance Spectacular! - Elliot Dvorin | Key Tov Orchestra - שירי חנוכה
The Maccabeats - Candles on the Sill - Hanukkah
A Sensitive Topic
Everywhere you look these days you will see or hear something about
the men who have been abusing women whom you thought would never be
the target of predators. Famous actresses and singers. Even males
have been sexually abused.
Harassment knows no bounds.
You will not always be able to avoid sexual harassment.
Yet, you should avoid putting yourself in dangerous situations, if
you can.
Pamela Anderson is an actress of TV and film fame.
Years back, many teens had her poster from the original Baywatch TV
show on their bedroom wall. Yet, who knew back then that she had
been sexually abused by both genders, when growing up. Despite that
and knowing how painful an experience it is, physically,
emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually, Ms. Anderson also
knows that you need to practice some 'common sense'.
You
wouldn't want to leave your car keys in the ignition with the
windows open while you go shopping at the mall, because you
recognize signs of potential problems. Use your 'Spidey' sense in
other areas of your life, as well.
Remember 'Stranger Danger' that parents taught you? Warning signs of pedophiles seeking to prey on children? Well, even when you become older, an adult, there are often warning signs that could possibly protect you. - Ms. Anderson, for example, says that if someone invites you to a meeting, at night, in a hotel, then opens the door attirted in a bathrobe, the odds are that they have more than work on their mind. - Likewise, strangers online who vow to always love you, even though you have never even met, are probably planning to harm you in some way.
Bottom-line, realize that sometimes things happen that we cannot foresee. But, there are also often signs of danger that are tempting to ignore: Don't.
Food Network kid chef winner Gibson Borelli cooks for Thanksgiving
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QSB7h0xzdrE
and
"MasterChef Junior" Champion Nathan Odom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TjaMBrA2mjQ
10 Things Body Language Says About You
The level of accuracy presented here might be disputed by some. I
personally believe that much of it is probably 'right on'.
What
do you think?
https://www.YouTube.com/watch?v/=EhFPMTWSsso
Give It A Second Thought
You've completed approximately 2 months of college. It's been a tremendous adjustment for you. And, perhaps not an easy one. Or one that you have yet to meet, successfully.
Some of you have found the stresses of being on your own to be
overwhelming.
You have to be certain to eat. You need to do your
own cleaning and laundry. Then there are classes to attend, homework
and studying to do, and choices to make. Choices such as: Staying up
late or going to bed in order to be rested. To party or not to
party. Whom to hang out with. Do you drink alcohol or not? Take
drugs or not? Have sex ort not? Getting along with a roommate can be
a hassle.
Weight gain or loss is a big issue for many students, especially freshmen. Avoiding anorexia or bulemia can be awfully difficult. Just as not giving in to binge eating can be.
Dating is often considered to be a rite of passage for college students. But, what if you truly are not ready or interested in doing so. There's a huge amount of peer pressure in this and other areas of your life.
What can and should you do about these pressing and life-altering issues? Well, one thought would be to communicate with your folks. Yet, for many of you, this can be or at least feel impossible. So, perhaps you should look into the college counseling center. Don't think that there is a stigma to avaoid. You would be surprised by how many of your peers have gone that route. - For some of you, there is a peer counseling center handy. I remember being a college peer counselor back in the... Well, we'll skip that. But the fact is that free or sliding fee scale services are available at almost any college/university. Also, don't overlook any religious counseling that might be available for you. - Then, there are free/inexpensive health centers in almost every college town.
The choice is obviously yours to make. I simply urge you to consider your stress levels and what counseling might help you with. - I wish you the best in life.
Stalking is a serious problem for many of you. It should not
be taken lightly.
Check out
this advice offered by the U.S. Justice Department.
Mayim Bialik from The Big Bang Theory and others
celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year
It's Rosh Hashanah- Happy Jewish New Year!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0sKHcdjJPg
Dip Your Apple - Fountainheads Rosh Hashanah
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlcxEDy-lr0
Yom Kippur In 60 Seconds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0BewJfSwNU
Separating Job Scams From Legit Job Offers
College expenses are high. And loans can 'swallow' future earnings, if you are not careful.
So, it's natural to try checking out online/work from your dorm job opportunities. But you really need to be careful. Extremely few (emphasis on the words 'extremely few') of these offers are legit.
Take a few minutes to watch this video. It could save you time and money!!
8 Tell-Tale Signs of a Job Scam
No Such Thing as a 'Perfect Body'
Every gal, guy, woman, and man should read and see this.
Advice for the College Student - Follow or Not - Your Decision
The 8 Habits of 4.0 Students
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RtRRx70B_qs
Please Don't Give This Away
Okay. You've heard this before. And you dismissaed it as 'Those girls were just being foolish. Their boyfreinds were jerks. But my boyfriend really loves me." -- He loves your body. He would never betray you. He wanted the sexy and nude photos of you so that he could always think of your warm body and hot passion for him, alone.
Well, the many Burrillville High School girls who sent their guys nude photos have discovered that the very personal photos appeared in Dropbox where many boys got to gawk at them, at you.
Never allow yourself to disrespect who you are. Whether or not you want to hear this, you have not had enough life experiences to know true love. In time you will be there! But not yet. The same goes for guys at this age. - It's okay to date, now. But nude photos and sex should not be on the table. Not yet.
By the way, you guys can be duped just as easily. So that the above advice applies to you, as well. Heed it, please. For your own sake.
Following are a very few of the many known instances of this problem. And they are only the tip of the iceberg.
http://nypost.com/2017/07/14/high-school-rocked-by-years-long-nude-photo-scandal/
'The Dark Side of the Sun'
So, it's beach weather, at last! And, you're ready for some serious sun.
While it's great to get the rays, you need to be very careful no to burn. And more than that, even tans can lead to serious problems. - Don't believe me? Well, you could check out the American Cancer Society that states more than half of the million new cases of skin cancers diagnosed each year are the result of too much outdoor tanning. Even dark skinned people can get skin cancer as a resault of too much sun.
The following advice is from the media-acclaimed book, TEENS! IMPROVE YOUR LIFE - DON'T OVERLOOK THE OBVIOUS, available from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other retailers!
Personal hygiene matters.
And, should.
~~~~~~~~~~
College
Will prepare you
For only part of adult life.
Personal experiences
And the advice of others
Will help to
fill the gap.
~~~~~~~~~~
If you want a pet
Do not
expect your parents
To be it's primary caretaker.
WHAT PARENTS OWE YOU, AND...
By Russell Irving
You're right!
Parents do 'owe you'. - A number of things, based
upon your state's (or other government entity's) laws, as well as
morally.
But, that said, there are limits. And, guidelines
that they are entitled to establish. - No different in theory, than
the limits that you set with others in your life, now, and will
continue to do in your future.
But first...
You do deserve
parental respect. - How much and when depends in part upon your
behavior. As you might disrespect a parent for ignoring you, doing
drugs, yelling, ignoring all of your requests,... They have the
right to ignore at least some of your expectations when you act out.
Or, otherwise show them and siblings, disrespect.
Your
parents are not obligated to tolerate bad behavior. But, they should
not abuse you, as a consequence of it, either. (If you are abused,
seek help from an adult professional.)
Parents (gulp!) do not
owe you an iPad, expensive sneakers, an Android phone, a flat screen
TV in your bedroom... If they give it to you, then show
appreciation. And not simply a mumbled, 'Thank you.'
Parents
might choose to spoil you, but the rest of the world will not. So,
your folks do you little good when they give in to all of your
requests, demands, or desires.
Everyone has stress in their
life. So, as you want them to hear about your crappy day or the guy
or gal who dumped you, ignored you, threw a slushy at you,... They
might appreciate it if you cut them some slack when they had a lousy
day. (They don't have to burden you with the details.)
Now, what
is stressful and worthy of your time or theirs does not have to make
sense to either one of you. But, because it is important to them or
you, it is important. Period.
If they turn down a request,
know that pouting, yelling, or otherwise throwing a temper tantrum
is not likely to make them change their mind or believe that you are
maturing.
Having step-siblings might 'rot', in your mind.
But, realize that they did not choose you or your parent, either!
They might well wish for their 'old', intact family.
So, instead
of treating them like dirt, try being nice. It might take a bit of
doing. Especially, if they were the ones who had to give up their
old home and neighborhood friends in order to live with you and your
biological parent.
Unless required by law, parents do not owe
you a free, college or vocational school education. If they do
provide one, be ever so grateful and don't blow the chance. (Unless
there are real, serious reasons to drop out. And, speak with them
about it first/ get some professional guidance.) Especially in this
economy, consider such things as getting scholarships, working
part-time (yes, non-losers do this), living at home, or going to a
less expensive college.
Think about your requests for
material goods. What might your folks have to sacrifice in order to
buy them? If they use credit cards, the item will ultimately cost
them more $ in the long run. Will they forgo clothes for themselves
or medicine or... simply so that you can have the latest high-tech
toy or outfit?
Don't think for a moment that I'm recommending
that you live a life that 'sucks'.
I simply want you to think of
your family and parents' obligations to you... And, yours to them...
In a different light than you probably have thought of them, before.
Because grasping 'reality' now and developing skills to deal with it
can serve you so well in your future life.
'Nuff said!
Breast Implants and Labia Surgery for Graduation??
What's wrong with your body? Are you too short? Too tall? Your nose
too big? How about your breasts? Even your labia?
Well, I know
that some of you will be graduating, soon, and have asked for the
gift of plastic surgery. Perhaps some of your friends have had it
done. Perhaps others have suggested it to you. Or, you simply look
at models and media stars and have decided that in order to succeed
in life, including romantically, you need to go under the knife (as
they say).
Well, I'm here to ask you to reconsider that. No one needs to remind hat the money spent on the surgery could get you some other things that you desire or even go toward furthering your education or that first apartment. But there are also great risks to your life. Yes, some have died after the surgeries. But, more often than that, the surgery can go wrong. All you have to do is use Google, Bing, or some other search engine to find out. YouTube has it's share of women whose face or form appears disfigured or simply gross, Then there is the fact that some breast implants have to be replaced approx. every 10 years! Imagine having to go through that financially and physically, again and again!
Allow me to share a little secret. Men don't only want a woman with
large breasts. I know! That's what a lot of teen boys will say they
want in a woman. And, maybe at that moment they think that they do.
But, the reality is that for every build, there is someone who will
desire you. I remember back in college there was a student who had
very small breasts. And, most of her friends seemed to be fairly
'well-endowed'. Yet, she was very popular with the guys. One day,
someone in our group of friends asked her if she was self-conscious
about her breasts. She quickly responded that she had been for
years. Then one day, her young brother blurted out that he knew why
they were so small: So many guys wanted to hug her that they didn't
have a chance to grow!
Now, we can laugh at that, but the reality
is that She was popular. Because of who she was. And, the fact is
that many people prefer someone who is not large. While others do.
Look at models and movie stars. You will find a large assortment of
shapes and sizes.
Now, for the labia. You would be hard-pressed to find many women who are pleased with it's shape or size. But, other than juvenile guys, men who are inlove could care less about how it looks. And, do you or should you be obsessing about it? Really! And, I know that some of you are concerned because you want to sext photos or videos of yourself. Well, don't! It's stupid and demeaning. Plus it can be dangerous or have serious consequences. Think of the stars and teens whose photos that they thought would only be seen by a boyfriend, somehow gets shared online or throughout a school. Aside from the fact that many teens are being charged with sharing pornography and have to register as sex offenders. All, in all, a simply terrible idea.
A prom to remember: Teens battling cancer dance night away
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GDQj_RVXFgU
Teen dads: the reality show we need | Cameron Logsdon | TEDxUNO
Check out this heartfelt talk by a teen father. Young men whom often do not have a 'public'/media voice.
Who Would Have Thought?
Of course, social media and competitions can be great! But, there is also a darker and very seriously dangerous side to these, as well.
Too many teens are playing a bizarre, 'stamina activity' involving ordinary erasers. The idea is to see if you could recite the alphabet (or something else) while rubbing away at your skin. The person with the biggest wound is the person who will win the challenge.
How about not giving yourself serious, potentially life threatening wounds (that can become greatly infected), and keep those erasers as a symbol of school life before Delete keys could wipe away an incorrect answer?
Talent! It's Everywhere!
Check out: FOX 2 9AM TEEN TALENT DANCER SAMANVITA
And: Sofie Dossi: Teen Contortionist Captivates in Shining Performance - America's Got Talent 2016
And: Incredible Boy Plays Street Piano in New Orleans
And: Reluctant Teen Singer Goes Viral
Please Don't Make This Impulsive Decision, Possible Mistake
It's started! College decisions
arriving in the mail.
Do you open the envelope? Are you correct
in judging what thin or thick envelopes mean?
Well, for many of you, there will be a decision to make: Do you go to that gorgeous, far-from-home campus? The one with the cute guys, sexy girls, with a great night life... Or, commute to the local university that can be reached by bus/subway, and means that you won't be partying in your house?
Well, let's think about it. 4 or 6 years at an expensive/country
club-type of school or the same time at an 'okay'-sort of one?
#1
Do you want to carry a lot of student loan debt? Think about your
career path's earning's potential. If your chosen path likely pays
$35,000 to $40,000, how long will it take you to pay off a total of
$100,000 versus $40,000?
#2 Will you earn more by going to an expensive, privae college than an inexpensive state one? Well, studies seem to show that with few exceptions, students of similar skill levels, motivation, and potential, will earn approximately the same amount of money over time.
#3 "But the private school is giving me a scholarship whereas the other one is not giving me much in the way of financial aide!" But, is that aid guaranteed for the entire time that you plan to attenbd school there? What happens if your GPA drops, or you become injured and can no longer play sports, or you want to change your major?
#4 Will there still be a large shortfall to make up, even with the large financial aid package?
#5 Yes, the fancy school has lots of nightlife to offer you. But do you have the will power to ignoe it enough times so that your studies do not suffer?
#6 Often, many or most students at expensive colleges come from families where money is of little or no shortage. Even with financial aid, would you be able to afford a proper room and board situation? How about sufficient spending money to enjoy that night life/recreational time with the others? Would you be ordering a cup of soup while they order a 3 course meal?
#7 Are you aware of the famous people who went to state or similar, reasonably-priced colleges? - Ones such as: Sam Shepard, the playwright and film director. - Oprah Winfrey, the 'One-and-Only' billionaire, TV star, movie star, and so much more! - Jim Lehrer, network news anchor. - Billy Crystal, comedian and actor. - Debra Reed, Chairman and CEO of Sempra Energy. - George Lucas of Star Wars fame. - Marillyn Hewson, CEO, Chairman, and President of Lockheed Martin. - Dr. Phil McGraw, talk show host, author, jury consultant. - Michael Jordan, basketball star. - Eileen Collins, the first female pilot and first female commander of a space shuttle mission. - The list could go on and on...
Bottom-line? Think carefully when faced with this decision. Think of all those who came before you and are living in their parents' basement or struggling for years to pay off a great debt that could have been avoided. Think of how many great professors and facilities there are in less-expensive colleges. Just take a deep breath and think long and hard before making your decision.
'Nuff said!
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Believe It Or Not...
IT IS NOT THE END OF THE
WORLD! Trust me on that! I've been there. And over
many years deeply understand the 'Truth' behind that opening phrase.
What am I talking about? Being dumped. When the person whom you gave
your heart, soul, and possibly your body to decides that 'it just
isn't working out'.
Well, I had my share of excruciatingly painful 'dumps'. Sometimes the pain was so strong that I felt I could actually die from it. And there were times when I simply wanted to curl-up and avoid the world. There were times when I wanted to see if my former 'love of my life' was seeing someone else. If they were, I wanted to know who it was. Even 'stalking' them occasionally entered my mind, but that would have been kinda 'crazy', even if it was one of several natural responses.
The reality is that rarely do we ever marry or stay forever with our First Love. Especially when that happens when we are teens or in our early 20's. - Dating is designed to help us determine what we want and need in a lifelong partner. All the while that we are growing and maturing, ourselves.
If you knew me when I was a teen and even in my early college years,
I was basically the nerd who was socially awkward. And when I went
on a rare date, I would either come on too strong or be too shy or
too talkative.
I was also a virgin which even back then was sort
of unusual, at least for college-age students.
During college years, I was finally given some advice by friends and
developed a stronger sense of myself. I became nore confident and
paid better attention to my appearance and mannerisms.
Over the
years I dated a modest amount. Too often 'falling in love', usually
only to be dumped. Experiencing once again the familiar pain that I
thought I had left behind in my teen years.
I eventually became known as the area's 'Singles & Relationship Expert'. I dated more frequently and occasionally became the 'dumper'.
Finally, I met the woman who would eventually become the 'Love of My Life'. We have been married, faithfully, for decades.
Why do I share all of this? So that you realize that it is not the end! So, hang in there! Life does get better!!
Yom Kippur is the holiest day of the year for Jews.
Yom Kippur in 60 Seconds
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0BewJfSwNU
Teens Soul-Stirring Kol Nidrei Duet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iCBzR1s1bxM
Shana tova! - Happy Rosh Hashanah
To our Jewish friends, we wish a Happy and
healthy New Year.
If you do not know about Rosh Hashanah,
following are some sites that will hopefully explain what it is and
what it's importance is in the lives of Jews, worldwide. (Plus a
music video and a directory of services streaming, worldwide!)
http://www.teenvogue.com/story/everything-you-need-to-know-about-rosh-hashanah
http://jewsontheweb.com/HighHolyDay%20OnLineServices.htm
From Bullied to Part of the 'Solution'
Natalie Hampton knows first-hand how it feels to be left out of everyday school-life. And being bullied. You'd never know that by looking at her because she does not fit 'the stereotype' of a bullying victim or someone whom others would not immediately invite to their lunch table.But this simply reinforces the reality that there is 'no type' of victim, per se. She was attacked both in cyberspace and in the physical world.
Well, Natalie is now a Junior at a high school where 'community' is the norm, but not necessarily 'everything'. Anyway, she created an app called 'Sit With Us'. (For the iPhone and iPad.) The app allows for students to become 'Ambassadors'. They post where they are sitting during lunch and that there is an open seat/s that those who feel as if they were 'outcasts' can sit. Those without a seat can use the app to find these 'Ambassadors' and begin to become a part of a community.
Check out the app. Realize that even without the app, you can simply
invite those 'lost souls' during lunchtime.
'Nuff said.
Tips For Succeeding In High School Chemistry
Author: Robert Bell
High school chemistry and high school physics are two of the toughest courses students encounter in high school. Fortunately, there is more help than ever for students struggling with high school chemistry class. There's no denying that high school chemistry is a hard class, but there are several reasons students do poorly in chemistry, and many of these reasons can be conquered.
One of the top reasons students struggle with high school chemistry is procrastination. Keeping up with the reading, vocabulary, and problems is half the battle when it comes to high school chemistry. Putting off work or reading causes students to fall behind, and it is difficult to come from behind and do well in high school chemistry.
High school chemistry students also experience difficulty if they do not have a good grounding in mathematics. Algebra and geometry help tremendously with understanding high school chemistry. Unit conversions, chemistry problems, and calculating molarity, pressure, temperature, and other properties will be covered in high school chemistry, and students with a better math background will have an advantage.
While practice and preparation are essential for mastering high school chemistry, there is danger in becoming over-reliant on study guides and help books. Reading these books can supplement the main chemistry text used in the class, but there is no substitute for reading and understanding the high school chemistry textbook first.
Another essential study practice for high school chemistry students is working practice problems. Again, using the main textbook from class is important. Sometimes when a particular type of chemistry problem is troublesome, extra practice from similar problems in study guides can help. But mastering the techniques and problems presented in the high school chemistry class is necessary first.
Part of high school chemistry comes down to plain memorization. When students balance chemical equations - particularly on a test - there is not time to look up items like molecular weight for common elements like oxygen and hydrogen. These things require memorization. Techniques used by high school chemistry students to aid in memorization include flash cards, having a friend or parent ask questions for practice, or using computer software and games to test memorization skills.
While memorization is important to learning high school chemistry, it is not the same as understanding the reasoning and fundamentals of chemistry. There is simply too much material, even in high school chemistry, to memorize. Knowing what to memorize in high school chemistry is as important as the memorization itself.
The beginning of memorization and understanding in high school chemistry starts in note taking. Taking notes in class and paying attention can be a difficult balance at times, but practice improves this. Class notes, including notes written on homework papers, are excellent memory prompts and should be a regular part of participation in a high school chemistry class.
Listening to the teacher seems so obvious as to not require mentioning, but it is vital in the hard sciences to listen to the teacher. If for no other reason, listening to the teacher in high school chemistry will often let students know exactly what concepts will appear on tests, and in which forms, such as fill-in-the-blank, equations, multiple choice, or essay questions.
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Heroes Can Be Found Anywhere,
Including During A School Crisis
Many of you are probably aware of the horrififc school stabbing incident, in PA. - A teenage student went on a stabbing spree through his school.
Some stuents ran away. Some hid and took 'shelter in place'.
Some saved the lives of others. There were those who called 911,
pulled a fire alarm, or took the hand of a friend as they fled the
building. Another hero was Brett Hurt who pushed his friend, Gracey
Evans, aside and took a knife wound to his back. Instead of fleeing,
Gracey in turn helped stop the bleeding of a fellow classmate who
had a major wound.
The fact that some students ran for their lives does not make them
cowards. We all react differently to a crisis. And, everyone
involved with that horrific day has had their lives altered forever.
If you or someone you know has witnessed a beating, a bullying, a crime, and done nothing to stop it. You can still do something about it: Talk with a counselor, your parents, clergy... Because that would also be a heroic deed. But, as always, the choice, the decision is yours to make.
25 Things I Wish I Knew Before Freshman Year at College♥
By
IamJustaMakeupLover
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Risky Behavior Often Leads To Dire Consequences
Yea! You've made it! You're now officially a college freshman and
probably 18 or older. An adult in the eyes of many government laws
and in your own mind.
Few constraints exist when you are in
college. You're ofen on your own. But as a famous superhero's
guardian once said (paraphrased): With independence
comes great responsibility.
Much has been made in the news lately of sexual crimes committed
against (mostly) women. And of drinking and drugs that got out of
control. And of fatal car accidents. Abductions. Dating violence.
And, unfortunately, much more.
Also unfortunately is the slant
that these stories often take: That the victim or even the
instigator should not be responsible for their part in the
devastating situation. People like me are often accused of
'blaming the victim'. - However, there is a difference. We ask
the 'victim' to take responsibility for indulging in risky behavior.
Yes! There are risks in everything that we do! Crossing a street.
Eating dinner. SAtudying at the college library.
Yet, not
all risks have equal odds for dire consequences.
Think about
these examples:
* Crossing the street while texting and not
observing traffic. Perhaps the driver coming your way is drunk or
texting and therefore not seeing you.
* Leaving the door to your
dorm room open with money onyour bed or a tablet/laptop resting on
your desk. No one should take it but, what's to stop them?
*
Leaving your drink (alcoholic or not) on a table while you make a
restroom pitstop. What would stop an a__hole from dropping adrug in
the drink?
* Being drunk and going off to a bedroom with someone
you just met (same sex or otherwise). Rape is inexcusable. But
putting yourself in a dangerous position...
* Professor leaves
test answers on her desk. Yes, others might have checked them out.
But your act of cheating is on you!
* Your folks gave you a
credit/debit card. You see great bargains on clothing or technology.
So you burn through your month's food allowance. Your folks do not
owe more money for nourishment.
* You decide to go to the library
late at night by yourself. You think that you're too old to need a
'babysitter' (having a security guard) take you back and forth to
your dorm. And you get mugged or worse.
Hopefully, you get my point. Yes, you are older and
probably wiser than you were in high school. But that does not mean
that you have little if anything to learn about being a successful
adult.
Think about this... 'Nuff said!
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(Note: This video
expresses a very strong set of opinions. While we tend to agree with
much of what is said here,
we do not agree with everything.
Likewise, you need to draw your own conclusions.)
A 'Real Guide' To College Life
Okay! You've arrived,
at last!
You're a grown-up, college student. And, boy, do you
ever expect to spread your wings. Flying off in many directions,
without your parents/guardians there to micro-manage your life. Or,
to know if you sort of, kinda, stretch your boundaries beyond
anything you have done before.
"But, relax,"
you think. You have common sense. You won't get into any tricky or
dangerous situations.
Well, I hope that you are correct! -
That said, allow me to share some real warnings about matters your
guidance counselor and other adults probably did not mention. Or, if
they did, you nodded your head and then blew them off.
Well, I
have no vested interest in you personally, so my advice is based on
reality, not hypebole. After you digest it a bit, it's up to you to
do 'whatever'.
#1 Freshman Weight Gain - Most adults believe that freshmen typically gain 15 pounds during that first year. Between the meal plan which might or might not be decent, late night pizzas, junk food, and booze, weight gain does appear to be common. But many studies put the average weight gain somewhere between 5 and 10 pounds. Whatever the average is, realize that you should pay modest (not obsessive) attention to your weight.
#2 Anorexia/Bulimia
- An all-too frequent problem among high school students, some of
you might find yourself obsessing over your weight for any number of
reasons (stress among them). If you find yourself heading down this
road, male, as well as female, get some help at the guidance center
or community health center in the town. 'Cause you don't want
to be controlled by food. Stopping is very difficult, but not
impossible. But extremely difficult without some professional
help.
#3 Fraternities/Sororities - There are certainly some great ones, from what I can tell. However, hazing can not only be brutal, but deadly. And, that is not an exaggeration. - Hazing is about power and humiliation. It frequently involves sex acts, real or simulated. Alcohol poisoning has truly claimed many lives. The degradation can last a lifetime, psychologically. It seldom is fun for the one going through it.
#4 Pregnancy - Many a promise is made in the heat of passion, horniness, and drunkeness. Most of the promises mean s__t! Likewise, a girl can say that she is on the pill and not be/forgot to take it. Guys can say that they will pull out before ejaculating, but virtually no one has that control, and all you need is for one of those 'little guys' to... An unwanted/unplanned-for pregnancy has ended many a co-eds college plans. Same for the guy who must now get a real job and support this child.
#5 Rape - It is real. Happens much more frequently than you will ever want to believe. - Females often face a difficult time getting either law enforcement or the college administration to believe that the sex was not invited/otherwise, consensual. Guys, you can be automatically believed to be guilty in some locations. Fortunately, there is a Federal movement underway to rectify problems in this area. But the first and most important step involves you not getting into dangerous situations, if you can help it. (And, you cannot always help it... Understood.) Guys, you can also get raped.
#6 Drugs - There are even more drugs available than there were in high school. The problem is that they are as dangerous here, or even more so. A lot of what is out there is not 'pure', meaning it gets mixed with such ingredients as pesticides and other toxic chemicals. Even 'the good stuff' has led to some students getting addicted, dropping out due to poor grades, becoming 'junior dealers' in order to pay for their habit, or trading sex for that next high/fix. - Don't think this is drama or hyperbole. Trust me. I used to work in that field and things have only become more dangerous, in many ways.
#6 Drugs, Continued - Never leave your drink or food alone. There are those who will slip something in it. Perhaps in order to have sex with you, against your will. Perhaps to simply watch how you deal with it. For 'laughs'. The only thing is that the results are seldom funny for the person taking them.
#7 Social media stupidity - Being blunt, your Facebook, SnapChat, Twitter, and other postings will likely be seen by not only the college administration, but by future employers and potential spouses. - Don't believe me? Then do a little bit of Google-ing. See the many instances where that SnapChat sexy photo was saved and forwarded before it was deleted. Check out the guys and gals who lost jobs because even though they kept their Facebook page private, someone else at the party posted photos of you with a bong or having a threesome or vomiting from too much booze. - What is on the Internet pretty much stays there.
#8 Sexting - What a stupid idea! Try to think about how many people students date before settling down for good. (Very rarely is it ever with your college lover.) Those photos will surface, in all likelihood. (Even movie stars such as Jennifer Lawrence is learning this the hard way!) - By the way, depending upon the age of the person in the photos, someone might be charged with 'child pornography'and have to register as a sex offender, for life.
#9 Missing classes - Have some fun while at college, by all means. But remember that you are there for an education that will hopefully lead to a promising career and an income that will support you in the lifestyle that you wish to experience.
#10 The Counseling Center - Almost every college has an on campus counseling center. Please don't worry about a stigma being attached to it. Because you would be amazed by the number of students using it. But, if you can't get past the worry of being 'found out', then virtually every city and college community has a health center where you can go and pay nothing, in many instances. - Remember that it is the s'trong' person does seeks help when they need it.
#10 Don't forget family - Or others whose support over the years, emotionally and financially, have helped you get to where you are, today.
Okay. Enough of this.
Now, go have a great year!
'Nuff said.
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