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Freeper Canteen, Canteen Kids March 29, 2006 What I learned from the DARE Program
March 29, 2006

Posted on 03/28/2006 6:03:10 PM PST by Kidlett CLR

I am a DARE GRADUATE

Dare means: Drug Abuse Resistance Education

Click here for the Official D.A.R.E. Website

The program taught me

Ten Things Kids Can Do To Stop Violence  

 

Settle arguments with words, not fists or weapons. Don't stand around and form an audience when others are arguing. A group makes a good target for violence.
Learn safe routes for walking in the neighborhood, and know good places to seek help. Trust feelings, and if there's a sense of danger, get away fast.
Report crimes or suspicious actions to the police, school authorities, and parents. Be willing to testify if needed.
Don't open the door to anyone that you don't know and trust.
Never go anywhere with someone you don't know and trust.
If someone tries to abuse you, say no, get away, and tell a trusted adult. Remember, it's not the victim's fault.
Don't use alcohol or other drugs, and stay away from places and people associated with them.
Stick with friends who are also against violence and drugs, and stay away from known trouble spots.
Get involved to make school safer and better-having poster contests against violence, holding anti-drug rallies, counseling peers, settling disputes peacefully. If there's no program, help start one.
Help younger children learn to avoid being crime victims. Set a good example, and volunteer to help with community efforts to stop crime.

There are some really cool D.A.R.E. cars.

black firebird
This is Daren, the D.A.R.E. Lion.

 
cruiser

 


This is the dare officer that I get to see. He's nice, and he loves us kids.

 

DID YOU KNOW?  

 

Smoking accounts for one-third of all heart disease deaths?
The two most damaging chemicals found in cigarettes are tar and nicotine? The major cancer-causing chemical in tobacco smoke is tar, and nicotine is as addictive as heroin or cocaine.
The risk of developing cancer is 10 times greater for smokers than for nonsmokers. That's what you call a bad risk!
Smoking causes 85 percent of all lung cancer deaths, and lung cancer is the No. 1 killer in women?
People who smoke one pack of cigarettes a day decrease their life expectancy by about six years?
Tobacco companies spend over $3 billion every year on advertisements that glamorize smoking?
Smoking hurts your lungs and can cause respiratory conditions such as emphysema, bronchitis, chronic coughs, and a sore throat. Smoking makes it hard for a person to breathe.
Tobacco companies need to recruit 1,200 new smokers every day to replace those who have died.

 



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KEYWORDS: canteen; canteenkids; support; teens; troops
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To: EsmeraldaA

I heard that it was after his accident that he decided to retire. I know I've read a few times where he claimed he was going to retire but then a book would appear! I think he has too much going on in his head to ever stop completely!


481 posted on 03/29/2006 11:26:13 AM PST by beachn4fun ("Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered".......(Thomas Paine))
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To: Diva Betsy Ross; GummyIII; MEG33; LUV W; All
Oh, thank goodness you found it!   I've been looking all over for it!
482 posted on 03/29/2006 11:28:50 AM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross
Boy, I'm sure glad you think it is a good idea. Hmmm, now I'm thinking maybe Rehoboth or some Delaware beach within driving distance.

BTW, need to work on my bathing suit bod, myself! I'm trying something different that you are, though (wink)
483 posted on 03/29/2006 11:30:03 AM PST by beachn4fun ("Tyranny, like hell, is not easily conquered".......(Thomas Paine))
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To: Lady Jag
Hehe. You can always count on me Lady J! I can sniff diamonds from 100 feet. ;]
484 posted on 03/29/2006 11:30:58 AM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Embrace ;]peace- Hug an American soldier- the real peace keepers.)
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To: beachn4fun

Writers are nutty, you know. LOL!


485 posted on 03/29/2006 11:32:51 AM PST by EsmeraldaA
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To: beachn4fun

I bet you will be a bathing suit goddess in no time.


486 posted on 03/29/2006 11:34:34 AM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Embrace ;]peace- Hug an American soldier- the real peace keepers.)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

Emeralds!?! I love them! The diamonds give a nice background.

Been shopping? ;)


487 posted on 03/29/2006 11:36:15 AM PST by MEG33 ( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: EsmeraldaA
Hey Es! I missed you earlier- this is for you- lovely girly girl:


488 posted on 03/29/2006 11:37:32 AM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Embrace ;]peace- Hug an American soldier- the real peace keepers.)
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To: MEG33
(hehe) Oh that old thing! *sigh* I just picked it up a while back on a whim. I am glad you like it!
489 posted on 03/29/2006 11:39:00 AM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Embrace ;]peace- Hug an American soldier- the real peace keepers.)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

Good afternoon Diva!
Ms.B


490 posted on 03/29/2006 11:40:40 AM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross
Ohh WOW!

They are shiny and gorgeous!

Thanks Diva. ;o)
491 posted on 03/29/2006 11:45:47 AM PST by EsmeraldaA
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

;)


492 posted on 03/29/2006 11:46:23 AM PST by MEG33 ( GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)
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To: acad1228

Thanks, acad, for today's daily dose o' da blues. Music to file over.


493 posted on 03/29/2006 11:50:20 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Glad to help. Getting hated on at another thread for owning pitbulls. I needed positive words.


494 posted on 03/29/2006 11:54:11 AM PST by acad1228 (Faithful servant of the Dark Lord Xenu!)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; HiJinx; Lady Jag; SandRat; ...
~Our Heros~

Good afternoon Troops & Canteeners...Hope you are having a wonderful day. The above is a video tribute to our Military heros.


495 posted on 03/29/2006 11:58:30 AM PST by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org~Serving those who serve us!~)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross
I feel much better having them back.


496 posted on 03/29/2006 12:10:08 PM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)
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To: Lady Jag

Excellent! (You are very good at that Lady J!)


497 posted on 03/29/2006 12:11:27 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Embrace ;]peace- Hug an American soldier- the real peace keepers.)
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To: acad1228

Well, I'm enjoying the blues as I sneak in to post and then back to my filing....waiting impatiently for the paperwork to be printed that should have been on Tuesday, but we were off Monday, so Monday's work got done on Tuesday.....there should be a law about holidays on Monday. Friday would do just as well, wouldn't it?


498 posted on 03/29/2006 12:12:26 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Easter and Passover ~)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross; Lady Jag

Good afternoon ladies. Hummmmm......has somebody been in kitties jewelry?:)


499 posted on 03/29/2006 12:15:21 PM PST by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org~Serving those who serve us!~)
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To: AZamericonnie

Me?


500 posted on 03/29/2006 12:16:10 PM PST by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org~Serving those who serve us!~)
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