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Monday, October 24, 2011

I Support You

This is an excellent and courageous video by an Ottawa student relating to the suicide of Jamie Hubley.

TV Time Discouraged for Kids Under 2

Parents should limit children under the age of two from watching TV, say paediatricians who advise against having it on in the background.  See full article.

Meet The Boy the Bullies Broke - Heather Mallick

Jamie was only 15, which is why I'm journalist ethics-wise allowed to refer to him by his first name, as if her were a friend of mine.  And how I wish he had been.  This kid could have helped my sadness, I could have helped his, he would have brought credit and affection and candour to everyone who knew him, but now he's dead, no chance now.  See the full article.

Foster Child Suicide Decreases With Time

A study by researchers at the University of Manitoba suggests that foster children are much more likely to commit suicide than other kids, but that likelihood decreases as they spend time in care.

Falling with Style...

If you like adventure...Cool video with music from AWOLNATION

Sesame Street Takes on Bullying

It's not just a 'bandwagon' effort and it works on many levels.  This is the program that had to be temporarily taken down due to hacking.  The "Shaping Youth" website is also excellent.

Metropolis - A New York Timelapse

Watch this in full screen if you can - Breathtaking!  YOu might also like the soundtrack.

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