Test Demonstrates Texting While Behind The Wheel Can Be Even More Dangerous Than Impaired Driving
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SOURCE:
Car and Driver
"Text messaging is on the rise, and undoubtedly, some "texters" or "tweeters" are sending and receiving messages while driving. In December 2008,
more than 110 billion messages were being sent each month, up from less
than 10 billion just three years ago. To gauge the effect of these road
messagers, Car and Driver magazine decided to conduct a road
test to determine just how dangerous texting and driving can be. The
results were eye-opening."
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Outlet: Youth Leadership Opportunities
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Youth
Panelists make a difference by sharing their personal stories to a wide
variety of people, including other youth, staff, counselors, med
students, etc. If you're interested in becoming a panelist, please
contact
Dulce at dgarcia@chacmv.org
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are you feeling worried, sad, angry, stuck, or a million things at once?
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Consider calling an LGBTQQ Youth Hotline:
The Trevor Project(866) 4-U-TREVOR (866) 488-7386 24 hrs / day trevorproject.orgGLBT National Youth Talkline 1(800) 246-PRIDE
1(800) 246-7743
Mon-Fri, 5pm to 9pm
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 youth e-news
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monday, july 6, 2009
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Greetings!
We hope you had a great weekend. CHAC is closed today to observe the 4th of July holiday. We will not have Monday Night Group tonight.
We invite you and your friends to join us this Thursday for our special movie night event. Please see more details below!
Take it easy,
Jun-Fung, Dulce, Eileen
Outlet Staff
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Outlet Special Movie Night Event: "Trevor"
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Short Film Screening and Discussion
on LGBTQQ/Youth Suicide and Prevention
6-8pm, Thursday, July 9th @ CHAC
Please join us for a special short film and discussion. The Trevor Project has generously donated their award winning short film, Trevor.
In light of the ways our communities are affected by depression and suicide, we invite you to join the conversation as we watch the film and dialogue on these pressing issues. Allies are welcome. Snacks and beverages provided.
 Click on the image to view the trailor! |
Outlet Event: De Ambiente
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6-8pm, Friday, July 10th @ CHAC
Somos un grupo para chicos gays, bisexuales, downe,
indecisos, curiosos y en general a todos aquellos que disfrutan la
compañía de otros chicos y buscan cultivar nuevos amigos.
De Ambiente is a bilingual Spanish-speaking space for community that meets every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.
Contact: Dulce, dgarcia@chacmv.org
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Outlet Event: Safe Sex Workshop
(HIV/STD Prevention)
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4:45-6pm, Monday July 13th @ CHAC
Join us for an interactive and fun workshop on how to protect yourself from HIV and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) / Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). This event is open to allies.
Contact: Dulce, dgarcia@chacmv.org
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De Anza GSA - First Friday Artwalk
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LGBTQQ Social, First Fridays of the month, San Jose
Join De Anza College's Gay Straight Alliance for First
Friday Artwalk. Every First Friday night, there's music and open art museums in
San Jose. Outlet
Youth are welcome to attend this free public event with De Anza College's Gay
Straight Alliance. They'll be meeting at Cafe Trieste (315 S 1st St, Downtown San Jose) at
7:30PM.
Contact: deanza.gsa@gmail.com
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Transgender Youth Study
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June - Summer 2009
Youth Interviews
We are conducting 1-2 hour personal interviews with youth and young
adults between the ages of 15 and 24 who identify as transgender or
genderqueer. You can use any name you want, and what you say is
confidential. We will ask you questions about your experiences and
relationships.
Parent/Guardian Interviews
We are also conducting 1 hour personal interviews of parents and/or
guardians of transgender youth. If you think your parent or guardian
might be interested, have them contact us! They will be interviewed
separately, and a parent's participation is not required for you to be
part of the study. transgenderyouthstudy.com |
Beyond
Hatred - Documentary on PBS
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Showing: Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at 10PM (90
minutes)Check your Local Listings
In
September 2002, three skinheads were roaming a park in Rheims, France, looking
to "do an Arab," when they settled for a gay man instead.
Twenty-nine-year-old François Chenu fought back fiercely, but he was beaten
unconscious and thrown into a river, where he drowned.... View the Trailer top |
Internships: Young Audiences of Northern California
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YANC(Young Audiences of Northern California) is seeking interns for 2009-10! 10-20 hours per week
Internships are unpaid but course credit may be available.
Since 1958, Young Audiences of Northern California (YANC) has been
committed to making the arts - classical, contemporary and
multicultural - an essential part of every child's education and life.
Serving communities in seven counties from San Francisco to the East
Bay and San Jose, YANC's programs include both in-school and
after-school activities... For more info, visit ya-nc.org
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Annual Youth Volunteer Guide
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From the Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley
Opportunities are arranged
according to areas of interest and include all necessary contact
information
and age, position and travel requirements. Areas to choose
from include:
Animal Care, Art Museums and Media, Child Care, City Services, Data Entry and Office
Work, Disability Services, Environment, Food and Meal Programs, Health and Hospitals, Housing and Shelter, Human Services, Senior Services, Special Events, Tutoring and Education, Youth Serving
Youth
The Annual Youth Guide
is an indispensable resource for
teen volunteers wishing
to complete
their community service hours. Order the Annual Youth Volunteer Guide
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Camp Ten Trees
for LGBTQ Youth and Youth of LGBTQ Families
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Register by August 1st, Seattle WA
Camp Ten Trees is a non-profit summer camp in the Pacific Northwest
featuring a week for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and
questioning (LGBTQ) youth and their allies, and a week for children of
LGBTQ families.
Click here for more information or to register: www.camptentrees.org |
Scholarships
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1. The Los Angeles-based California Community Foundation
has announced scholarships totaling nearly $105,000 to help thirty-eight
students attend college. The gifts, ranging from $500 to $10,000, are supported
by the Adiba Shaby Scholarship Fund, which is administered by the
foundation.
For
more information, please contact Chris Salazar at (213) 413-4130. www.calfund.org
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End Notes thanks for reading :)
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1. Want to invite Outlet to your GSA meeting or school? Drop us an email in advance and we'd be happy to visit your campus! Here's some ideas for what we can do:
- Facilitate a presentation
- Facilitate a group discussion
- Transgender 101
- Bring a guest speaker
2. Know of any LGBTQQ Youth-related scholarships? Please let us know so we can share it with other youth!
3. Corrections? Let us know so we can make the change. Thank you!
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