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Military suicide rates dropping in 2013! Good new?

Without a clear reason given by those that are attempting to address the suicide situation among the military ranks, we are left wondering why are they going down and will this last? Current rates have been dropping in direct correlation to the numbers of the returning troops from over sea's, and I do not think this is a coincidence.  Even the smallest ray of hope will change the direction of those considering the suicide option.  The hope of seeing their loved one's again, hope that they will not have to be deployed again, hope that they may return to a normal way of life without protocol, and/or the thought of having to follow orders that puts lives in peril. Do I believe that this is a temporary dip in the suicide rates?  My prediction for 2014 is yes. Once the holiday leave for our military is over, mass seperations from the service to reduce the numbers being deployed to stem military spending, and the reality sets in that relationships can not be repaired beca...

Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval...supports suicide prevention

Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval (left), and Matthew D. Dovel president of International Suicide Prevention (right). Governor of Nevada supports suicide prevention efforts! Thank you Governor Sandoval.. Lowering suicide's in the military, veterans, and our teens is a top priority. Matthew D. Dovel, President, International Suicide Prevention a 501(c)(3) public charity nonprofit. http://www.supportisp.org

What is your sense?

What you’re about to read is a basic life skill that should be taught in every elementary school to improve communication skills, and enhanced learning. Even people that are truly ambidextrous, equally proficient at using both hands, about 1% of the population, will still favor one hand over the other.   If you’re seeking a reason, than let’s just say that it is out of habit. We have five senses; sight , smell , hearing , taste , and touch .   Just like handedness, we favor one of the three of our senses when receiving input for memories.   We will favor either; sight, sounds, or touch (emotional).    When learning new concepts or, when we want to get the most out of an experience, it is essential to know what kind of person you are!   And, to improve drastically the learning skills of children, you should know how your children perceive the world.   Do they see it?   Do they hear it? Or, do they feel it? For thos...