2008

SouthDacola book club

 

The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder seems like an interesting read. I just found out about the book yesterday. I guess the MSM had a blackout on reviewing the book, until recently because it now is a bestseller. The author says he got most of his press through grassroots orgs like blogs, which is cool. I think (well-informed) American people are starting to realize our MSM are a bunch of losers and if they want the real story they need to go on the internets. Which is sad, since there is so much garbage on the WWW, but apparently the shit is a lot deeper in news rooms across this country.

Teen Pregnancies on the rise

From KELO TV:

A new national report suggests teen pregnancies are at a 15 year high. And government health officials say they’re numbers worth watching 

The last peak in teen pregnancies was in 1991. Since then it’s been a falling trend. But The National Institutes of Health is now reporting that trend may be over. In its most recent report on the well-being of America’s children, the Institute found more teens between the ages of 15 and 17 are getting pregnant. 

In 2005, 133,000 girls in that age group gave birth. That number rose to 139,000 in 2006. Researchers say the spike is small, and they’re not sure why the numbers increased. The data indicates that pregnant teens are less likely to get prenatal care and gain the appropriate amount of weight. 

The report also shows that fewer 8th graders are smoking. In 2007, just 3% of 8th graders reported smoking daily – that’s a decrease from the 4% in 2006. And a dramatic drop from the 10% reported just a decade before. 

In South Dakota, the latest numbers from Kids Count 2008 show that birth rates for 15 to 17 year old girls was up slightly in 2005. But that same year, 18 and 19 year old girls had fewer babies.

Here’s a clue; STOP FUNDING ABSTINENCE ONLY EDUCATION!

Sioux Falls CIP Hearings start today!

Capital Program Hearings

 

 

Sioux Falls, South Dakota: The City Council will review Mayor Dave Munson’s 2009-2013 Capital Programs, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 15, 2008, and Thursday, July 17, 2008. The hearings, which will feature representatives from the various City departments, will be held in the City Council Chambers, at 235 W. 10th St. The public is invited to attend the hearings.

A public hearing will be held during the City Council Meeting on Monday, July 21, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.

The City Council will take action, to adopt the plan, at their 7:00 p.m. meeting on Monday, August 11, 2008. The hearings may be viewed online at www.siouxfalls.org and on Channel 16.