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New research shows parents who smoke, drink and otherwise put their health at risk are more likely to have teenagers who experiment with sex. The National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, a school-based study of adolescents, shows that children of parents who smoke are 50% more likely to have sex by age 15. Teenagers whose parents engage in risky health behaviors are also more likely to smoke, drink, use drugs, and engage in delinquent behavior. But teenage girls who have close relationships with their mothers wait longer to have sex for the first time.
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The recent flooding of European cities has made scientists wonder if the weather is permanently changing. There is growing evidence of a link between global warming and the floods and droughts that have devastated parts of Asia and Europe this year.
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The September 6 New York Times reports that a team of weapons inspectors studying satellite photography have identified several sites in Iraq where they suspect nuclear weapons are being made. These are sites with new construction that has taken place since the last inspections four years ago.
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Once again, Live365 is not working, but we have been–working to get Dreamland on a better internet radio platform, that is. We’re going to be moving shortly. After the move, pressing the “Listen Now” button on the homepage will spawn a Windows Media Player and you’ll be able to listen without the problems associated with Live365, the waits, the popup ads and all the frustrations. We hope to get the new system in place by Thursday, September 12.

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