Ask Amy: Parents normalize teen’s drinking at home
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:02:41 GMT
Dear Amy: My daughter and son-in-law allow their 17-year-old son to drink alcohol in their home — and not just a sip of wine.They believe that he will become normalized to drinking and not consider it “forbidden fruit” when he goes away to college.Since there is a history of alcoholism in our family, I’m not convinced this is wise.Am I wrong?— Concerned GrandmaDear Grandma: I’m wondering why any parent would want their teen to become normalized to drinking.Surely these parents don’t imagine that their son will enter the binge-drinking atmosphere of the typical college campus limiting his own excess due to the sophistication he’s acquired by being a social drinker at home.(“Sorry, Delta Tau Chi brothers, I’ll pass on that kegger as I slowly sip my fine Merlot.”)If these parents drink at home with their son, that’s their business. But if they think doing this will make him less vulnerable to problems with alcohol outside the home, they’re mistaken.There are very few campus...What is the EU doing to reduce air pollution?
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:02:41 GMT
Air quality affects people’s health. Parliament is fighting for stricter rules to regulate pollution.Poor air quality can cause respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and cancer. But its devastating effects also extend to biodiversity, as it poisons crops and forests, causing significant economic losses.As part of the zero pollution ambition set out in the EU's European Green Deal, the European Parliament has proposed setting stricter air quality standards by 2030 with targets for particulate pollutants. The health cost of air pollutionAir has been polluted for decades by nitrogen dioxide, ozone and particulate matter, with higher concentrations in populated urban areas.Particulate matterParticulate matter refers to tiny particles or droplets. Being smaller than a hair, they can pass into the bloodstream through respiration. They can include organic chemicals, dust, soot and metals.Chronic exposure can lead to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases that may be leth...Single-family residence in Pleasanton sells for $1.8 million
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:02:41 GMT
590 Touriga Court – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 500 block of Touriga Court in Pleasanton was sold on July 19, 2023 for $1,755,000, or $761 per square foot. The house, built in 1979, has an interior space of 2,305 square feet. This house presents a roomy floor plan, featuring four bedrooms and three baths. On the exterior, the house is characterized by the use of wood shake roofing / shingles. Inside, a fireplace enhances the ambiance of the living area. Additionally, the home is equipped with a three-car garage, accommodating vehicles and storage needs efficiently.Additional houses that have recently changed hands close by include:A 2,645-square-foot home on the 3100 block of Chardonnay Drive in Pleasanton sold in October 2022, for $1,685,000, a price per square foot of $637. The home has 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Marsala Court, Pleasanton, in July 2022, a 2,251-square-foot home was sold for $2,400,000, a price per square foot of $1,066. The home has 4...Horoscopes Sept. 12, 2023: Jennifer Hudson, listen to your inner voice
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:02:41 GMT
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Ryan Potter, 28; Emmy Rossum, 37; Jennifer Hudson, 42; Benjamin McKenzie, 45.Happy Birthday: Don’t give away your secrets. Be discreet regarding what you know and the changes you adopt. Stay focused on your endgame, and stop fretting over things you cannot control. Listen to your inner voice, be true to yourself, take pride in your work and embrace challenges. You have plenty to gain if you are willing to go the distance. Your numbers are 4, 15, 22, 28, 31, 39, 45.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Do something exhilarating. Once you start, you’ll get into the groove and enjoy the process. A high-energy approach to life and love will help you tap into something you excel at and enjoy. Don’t settle for less when you can achieve more. 5 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Stick close to home and protect yourself and your possessions from anyone trying to exploit you. Put your energy into doing your best and avoid appearing vulnerable to someone tryin...Fernando Santos’ future as Poland coach is uncertain after poor start to Euro 2024 qualifying
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:02:41 GMT
WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Fernando Santos’ position as Poland coach remained uncertain Tuesday after he met with the president of the country’s soccer federation following the team’s poor start to European Championship qualifying.The 68-year-old Santos, who has only been in the job since January after spending eight years as coach of his native Portugal, will hold further talks with Cezary Kulesza this week and no final decision has been taken on his future, federation spokesman and team manager Jakub Kwiatkowski said.Poland, with star striker Robert Lewandowski, is fourth in its five-team European Championship qualifying group — behind Albania, the Czech Republic and Moldova — after losing three of its five games so far. The results and performances have prompted criticism from fans and national media.Santos parted ways with Portugal after last year’s World Cup in Qatar. He is Poland’s third foreign-born coach, after Leo Beenhakker and Paulo Sousa.He was t...Beijing afirma que un ciudadano estadounidense encarcelado de por vida en China era un espía condecorado que trabajó sin ser detectado durante décadas
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:02:41 GMT
(CNN) — Beijing afirma que un ciudadano estadounidense encarcelado de por vida en China a principios de este año es un espía condecorado que había trabajado para la inteligencia estadounidense durante más de tres décadas, mientras intensifica una campaña de advertencia a los ciudadanos para protegerse del espionaje extranjero.John Shing-Wan Leung, ciudadano estadounidense de 78 años que también tiene residencia permanente en Hong Kong, fue condenado a cadena perpetua por un tribunal chino en mayo por cargos de espionaje.En ese momento, las autoridades no proporcionaron detalles sobre su caso, excepto que fue detenido por agentes de seguridad del Estado en abril de 2021.Meses después de la sentencia, el Ministerio de Seguridad del Estado, la principal agencia de espionaje civil de China, afirmó en una publicación en redes sociales este lunes que Leung había sido reclutado por agencias de inteligencia estadounidenses en 1989 y recibió lo que denominó una “medalla al mérito” por ...La democracia de Israel se encuentra en una encrucijada mientras su tribunal superior debate una ley que limita su poder. Esto es lo que debes saber
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:02:41 GMT
(CNN) — La Corte Suprema de Israel abre audiencias este martes sobre una ley para limitar sus poderes, en un caso que podría poner al poder judicial en rumbo de colisión con el gobierno de línea dura del primer ministro Benjamín Netanyahu después de meses de protestas masivas por la controvertida legislación.El tribunal escuchará argumentos a favor y en contra de la primera parte del plan de reforma judicial de Netanyahu para ser aprobada por el parlamento: una ley que restringe la capacidad del tribunal para anular acciones gubernamentales que considere “irrazonables”.Más allá de las cuestiones legales que rodean la ley y los jueces que deciden sobre sus propios poderes, sigue existiendo la cuestión de si el gobierno de Netanyahu siquiera acataría un fallo judicial (posiblemente dentro de meses si llega) que derogue la ley. Eso prepararía a Israel para una crisis judicial y política sin precedentes.Netanyahu siempre ha afirmado que tiene el control total de este gobierno, sin...El tren blindado que transporta a Kim Jong Un entra en Rusia antes de la reunión con Putin
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:02:41 GMT
(CNN) — El tren privado fuertemente blindado de Kim Jong Un cruzó a Rusia antes de una cumbre esperada y observada de cerca con el presidente Vladimir Putin, informaron los medios estatales este martes, en medio de advertencias de Estados Unidos de que los dos líderes podrían llegar a un acuerdo de armas.El tren viajaba hacia el norte a través de Primorsky Krai, en la región del Lejano Oriente del país, informó el martes la agencia de noticias estatal rusa RIA. El Ministerio de Defensa de Corea del Sur dijo que creía que el líder norcoreano había entrado en Rusia a primera hora de la mañana de este martes (hora local).El líder norcoreano abandonó brevemente su tren para reunirse con funcionarios locales en la estación fronteriza rusa de Khasan antes de reanudar su viaje, informó Reuters, citando a una fuente con conocimiento del asunto. CNN no puede confirmar de forma independiente que Kim abandonara el tren. Desde entonces ha cruzado un puente ferroviario sobre el río Razdoln...Libyan health official says they have so far buried 700 people killed in the flooding in the eastern city of Derna
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:02:41 GMT
CAIRO (AP) — Libyan health official says they have so far buried 700 people killed in the flooding in the eastern city of Derna.SourceLas 5 cosas que debes saber este 12 de septiembre: supervivientes en Marruecos, abandonados a su suerte
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 13:02:41 GMT
Anuncian cambios en el Impuesto a las Ganancias en Argentina. Aumentan el cultivo de coca y la producción de cocaína en Colombia. Trump explica exactamente cuán salvaje sería su segundo mandato. Esto es lo que debes saber para comenzar el día. Primero la verdad.1. Supervivientes en Marruecos, abandonados a su suerteLos equipos de rescate de Marruecos trabajan contra reloj para encontrar supervivientes del fuerte terremoto del viernes. El difícil acceso a la vasta zona afectada por el seísmo ha dificultado las labores de entrega de ayuda. Aunque en algunos lugares se han instalado campamentos de emergencia, los habitantes de otras zonas inaccesibles se han visto abandonados a su suerte.Cómo ayudar a las víctimas del mortal terremoto de Marruecos¿Cuáles han sido los peores terremotos de la historia?¿Tenías planeado viajar a Marruecos antes del letal terremoto? Todo lo que los viajeros deben saber¿Dónde fue el epicentro? Este es el mapa de las zonas afectadas2. Kim Jong Un va rumbo a R...Latest news
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