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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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To: AZamericonnie

Hey Connie!
That was really good!
Thanks for the ping!! :)


501 posted on 03/29/2006 12:27:14 PM PST by MeekMom (Praise Jesus! We have so much to be thankful for!)
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To: Old Sarge; AZamericonnie; GoldStarBrother; minor49er; MoJo2001; StarCMC; CMS; radu; Radix; ...
 

A Little Bit of "Horsey Relief"

TO GET YOU THROUGH THE DAY!!!

The Arabian

  Somewhere in the inhospitable deserts of the Middle East, centuries ago, a breed of horse came into being that would influence the equine world beyond all imagination. In the sweet grass oasis along the Euphrates and Tigris Rivers in the countries that are now known as Syria, Iraq and Iran, and in other parts of the Arabia peninsula, this hearty horse developed and would soon be known as the Arabian horse. Historically the Arabian has maintained a reputation as the  horse of beauty, intelligence, courage, endurance, and romance. When imported to England, the Arabian became the progenitor of the Thoroughbred. In Russia, the blood of the Arabian horse contributed largely to the development of the Orloff Trotter. In France, the animal helped make the famous Percheron. And in America, again it was the Arabian horse, which became the progenitor of the Morgan and through the English Thoroughbred, to make the Trotter. A beautiful, delicate head characterizes the Arabian, often with a "dished" or concave profile below large, prominent eyes; a high-set, arched neck, a naturally high tail carriage, and the back is short and straight.

Information Gathered From: The Arabian Home Page

If you would like to be pinged to my Horsey Reliefs, Please FReepmail me and ask to be added to the Horsey Relief ping list.

Note: I copied the words directly from the website because our R key is broken and it is hard to type when you are typing alot. Follow the link (above) to see the rest of the information.

 


502 posted on 03/29/2006 12:40:28 PM PST by USA Horse Lover (Yes, I'm obsessed with Horses. At least I don't share Tom's obsession with Tom!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; AZamericonnie; All
Newest note from Ev, and apparently he will be home a bit sooner than I thought...he leaves there in 7 days, so he'll be here in maybe 8 or so, depending on connecting flights, delays, etc.

"Hey mom, what's new-i'm getting pretty excited to get up & out of here. While us medics are all taking turns on leave, the two remaining guys (me & oody right now) have to work 12 on 12 off every day. Kinda sucks, but there's really no other way. So as you can imagine, i'm getting pretty sick of wearing this uniform every day.Today we went out & reconend a site to land a blackhawk. On saturday we're supposed to be doing an air mission drill complete with casualties & dustoff medevac. It'll prolly be fun, i've done it a couple of times before but never in the desert.. i can imagine it will get pretty sandy... It's getting warmer here but still not TOO hot. at the hottest it's hit 100 degrees in the sun, maybe the lower 90s in the shade. It still doesn't compare to the perpetual hell that is mississippi.I would go on longer about what's new, but of course, there really isn't anything.. so, so long, only 7 days left- see you soon- Evan"

Note to any Mississippians who are reading this: he does not have anything agianst your fair state, just the weather, in particular, the heat & humidity (& hurricane!) he endured there last fall.:)

503 posted on 03/29/2006 12:41:18 PM PST by MozartLover ( My son, my soldier, my hero. Protect him, Lord, wherever he goes, and keep him strong.)
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To: MozartLover

Tell us when he arrives!!! :-)


504 posted on 03/29/2006 12:45:45 PM PST by USA Horse Lover (Yes, I'm obsessed with Horses. At least I don't share Tom's obsession with Tom!)
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To: AZamericonnie

Hehe!


505 posted on 03/29/2006 12:48:12 PM PST by Diva Betsy Ross (Embrace ;]peace- Hug an American soldier- the real peace keepers.)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

Did you find my Diamond-studded cross neclace? I've scouted every place this side of the mississippi. Keep an eye out.


506 posted on 03/29/2006 12:51:31 PM PST by USA Horse Lover (Yes, I'm obsessed with Horses. At least I don't share Tom's obsession with Tom!)
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To: MeekMom

It was too good not to share! Afternoon Meek Mom....hope your day is good!


507 posted on 03/29/2006 12:52:43 PM PST by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org~Serving those who serve us!~)
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To: USA Horse Lover

I will, I will!


508 posted on 03/29/2006 12:53:11 PM PST by MozartLover ( My son, my soldier, my hero. Protect him, Lord, wherever he goes, and keep him strong.)
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To: Diva Betsy Ross

WOW!!! I could live with a little bauble like that!


509 posted on 03/29/2006 12:55:48 PM PST by luvie (A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desparate for freedom! GWB)
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To: USA Horse Lover
Yay!!!! My favorite breed of horse. They are just beautiful when they run. My favorite book growing up was "The Black Stallion" which was about an Arabian horse.
510 posted on 03/29/2006 12:59:10 PM PST by luvie (A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desparate for freedom! GWB)
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To: LUV W

ooooooooooooo! I want to read that book!! Our church library doesn't have that book. :-(

Glad you liked the Horsey Relief! ;-)


511 posted on 03/29/2006 1:00:58 PM PST by USA Horse Lover (Yes, I'm obsessed with Horses. At least I don't share Tom's obsession with Tom!)
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To: USA Horse Lover

You need to read the whole series by Walter Farley. I think I liked "The Island Stallion" as well as "The Black Stallion". He wrote wonderful tales of horses. I know you'd love them! Maybe you can find them in a used book store...or on wonderful eBay! LOL!


512 posted on 03/29/2006 1:04:36 PM PST by luvie (A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desparate for freedom! GWB)
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To: AZamericonnie

I love my cats, but that necklace is for someone who is better armed to defend it. I am well armed...


513 posted on 03/29/2006 1:05:55 PM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)
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To: LUV W

eBay.....I'm sure they'd have it.... ;-)


514 posted on 03/29/2006 1:06:39 PM PST by USA Horse Lover (Yes, I'm obsessed with Horses. At least- I don't share Tom's obsession with Tom!)
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To: MozartLover

Seven days instead of nine? WOOHOO!!!!! That's even better! I know you're not at all excited! Have you started cooking all his favorite foods yet? LOL!


515 posted on 03/29/2006 1:08:24 PM PST by luvie (A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desparate for freedom! GWB)
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To: USA Horse Lover
Yep! My favorite place to shop! ;o)
516 posted on 03/29/2006 1:09:06 PM PST by luvie (A free Iraq . ... will serve as an amazing example for people who are desparate for freedom! GWB)
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To: USA Horse Lover

Thank your for the horsey relief! No "r"? On no! *Hugs*


517 posted on 03/29/2006 1:09:11 PM PST by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org~Serving those who serve us!~)
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To: USA Horse Lover
Genuine horsey relief:




518 posted on 03/29/2006 1:09:20 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

Funny Picture :-)


519 posted on 03/29/2006 1:11:05 PM PST by USA Horse Lover (Yes, I'm obsessed with Horses. At least- I don't share Tom's obsession with Tom!)
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To: USA Horse Lover

I live for humor.


520 posted on 03/29/2006 1:18:16 PM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)
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