Archive for May 19th, 2009

Rise in US teen pregnancies - Irish Times

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
Rise in US teen pregnancies
Irish Times, Ireland
The second increase in teen pregnancy rates has fuelled the debate over federal funding for sex education programmes, writes ROB STEIN . THE RATE at which teenage girls in the United States are having babies has risen for a second year in a row,
Teen pregnancy is on the rise again The Free Lance-Star
Rise in teen pregnancy rates should spur action Louisville Courier-Journal
Abstience-plus act should reduce teen pregnancy rate SCSU University Chronicle
The Nation. - Medical News Today (press release)
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Baby's body found in plastic bag in east Vancouver - Calgary Herald

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
Baby's body found in plastic bag in east Vancouver
Calgary Herald,  Canada
VANCOUVER - Vancouver police have confirmed a new-born baby was found dead in a plastic bag in east Vancouver on Thursday. Const. Jana McGuinness said a homeowner in the 2500-block of Charles St. found the bag about 11:30 am and called 911.

Proposals for grandparent leave could help make a more caring Britain - Mirror.co.uk

Tuesday, May 19th, 2009
Proposals for grandparent leave could help make a more caring Britain
Mirror.co.uk, UK
leave" - and "grandad leave" for the men who don't want to be left out - as part of a new family agenda. A more caring Britain needs new thinking and flexible working. Kids with grandparents are lucky and we should help them see more of each other.