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 As a prisoner of war in Vietnam, Eagle Scout George Coker refused to write a statement denouncing America. And so he was forced to stand against a wall, arms over his head, for 13-hour stretches, day after day after day. Coker tried everything to survive those long hours: praying, counting to himself, thinking about his family. By the end of two months, however, he could barely remember his own name. But he remembered the Scout Oath. "The very last thing I could consciously hold onto was the Scout Oath," he said. "By the end, I could only get out the first verse: 'On my honor I will do my best.' That forced my brain to function and say, 'I will do this again. I will not do what they want me to do.' " Scouting Magazine - January - February 2007
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Campus Abstinence In an effort to counter the trend of college students casually hopping into the sack, a couple at Harvard College has formed a student group aimed at promoting abstinence, although some students are questioning the group's reasoning.
Seniors Sarah Kinsella and Justin Murray, who founded True Love Revolution last June, said Harvard University Health Services is promoting the wrong message about sex by supporting the use of contraception in its programs. Harvard Split on Campus Sex Scene
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What Did the Archbishop Say? The new head of the Italian bishops conference has made political waves by asking on what basis may incest and pedophilia be denied if Italy legalizes same-sex unions and other alternatives to the family.
Archbishop Angelo Bagnasco of Genoa, who was appointed last month to lead the Italian Bishops Conference, is spearheading efforts of the Catholic Church in Italy against legislation giving unmarried unions – including same-sex ones – legal status and benefits. If We Don’t Say No to Same-Sex Unions, then Why Not Incest and Pedophilia Says Archbishop
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Family Concerns
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 Stress—the dictionary describes it as "mental, emotional or physical tension; strain, distress." I’d add to that: "feeling pressured or upset." It’s a condition that most of us are all too familiar with. It’s a normal part of everyday life, and none of us can get through a day without experiencing it in one way or another.
We live in a fast-paced world that places more demands on us with each passing year. People are hurrying everywhere, and they’re often rude and short-tempered. Many people are experiencing financial stress, marital stress and the stress of raising children. Is Stress About to Get You Down?
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 Health experts recommend that Americans consume 5 to 13 servings of fruits and vegetables every day for optimal health. Fruits and vegetables are filled with vitamins, minerals, phytonutrients and fiber for relatively few calories. By topping your favorite Healthy Classics cereal with fruit and eating veggies for a snack and with your dinner, you'll be sure to get 5 a day. But why not try for more? The Power of Vegetables |
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