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A survey conducted by the University of Hong Kong's public opinion programme found that young people in Hong Kong spend an average of 20 hours a week online, with 90% using social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter. The survey, commissioned by the Hong Kong Council of Social
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Fundtech employees and clients partnered with local volunteer organization L.A. Works to refurbish the common areas of the Optimist Youth Homes and Family Services campus in Santa Monica, CA. The service project aimed to improve the living conditions of the children and families residing at the facility. Over the
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), one in five U.S. high school students have taken a prescription drug without a doctor's prescription, highlighting a concerning trend of prescription drug abuse among young individuals. The 2009 National Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) revealed that
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As the World No Tobacco Day is celebrated globally on May 31, Haryana Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda has launched a strong appeal to the people, especially the youth, to abstain from using tobacco in any form. The theme of this year's World No Tobacco Day is '
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As the youth unemployment rate in Scotland has almost doubled in the two years since the Skills Development Scotland (SDS) was formed, the quango has been criticized for its lavish spending on stationery, computer screensavers, and hiring minor celebrities to promote its image. According to the Scottish Mail on Sunday,
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The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved $60 million to support unemployed youth in Kenya through the Kenya Youth Empowerment Project. This project aims to increase access to youth-targeted temporary employment programs and improve youth employability, tackling high rates of unemployment and underemployment among Kenya'
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Mayor Gavin Newsom announced the expansion of summer youth programs in San Francisco to address the decline in summer programs within the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) due to state budget cuts. The Recreation and Park Department has responded by increasing its summer day camp programs, offering over 28,
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The National Gallery of Canada has made the decision to cancel several of its art education programs, citing financial difficulties and a need to reallocate resources. The programs being cut include summer and March break camps for students, special tours for seniors, and Family Fundays, which offered hands-on workshops and
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Two outstanding Maine high school students will be selected to join other delegates from each state and the District of Columbia to spend a week in Washington, D.C. observing the federal government in action and participating in the 2011 United States Senate Youth Program (USSYP). The program, which has
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NextGen Healthcare Information Systems, a leading provider of healthcare information systems and connectivity solutions, has partnered with Aunt Martha's Youth Service Center to deploy an integrated electronic health record (EHR) and practice management system. The collaborative effort aims to create a complete social service and healthcare record for
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As prom and graduation season approaches, the Des Plaines Police Department is increasing its efforts to prevent teenage drinking parties hosted by parents. The department is joining a campaign called "Parents Who Host Lose the Most," which aims to educate parents about the risks of underage drinking and
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As prom season starts, Platt Technical High School in Connecticut has implemented a mock crash scene as a preventative measure to educate students about the dangers of drunk driving. The event, which involved the Fire and Police departments, American Medical Response ambulance, and a Life Star helicopter, was organized by
