Why have Safe Grad at all
The writer questions Safe Grad programs arguing they normalize heavy drinking at graduation events. They compare outcomes with Dry Grad and adult drinking age rules, suggest teens seek alcohol at other events, and propose simpler gatherings after ceremonies. They warn about mixed messages and long-term alcohol culture shaping graduation memories.
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Don't Worry Be Happy Polls Spark Liberal Debt Debate
Pollsters note high Liberal approval tied to Prime Minister Chrétien's friendly persona. While Canadians embrace optimism, analysts warn of 100 billion in new debt over three years. Rising interest rates and a falling loonie reflect investor concern as foreign lenders pull back from Canadian bonds.
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Porta-Scaffold: A portable eight-inch packed ladder substitute
David and Sherry Lawrence of Crandall, a grain-and-cattle farm couple, designed Porta-Scaffold a light weight portable scaffold. It collapses to eight by eight by 48 inches, weighs 48 pounds, and sells in pairs for 572 dollars. They secured safety approvals from University of Manitoba and Prairie governments and attracted 28 prospects in a week, eyeing rental firms as buyers.
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