Tag: Young

Young Advocates Call for a Stop to Tourette Syndrome Stereotypes

 It’s not a joke. It’s not a punchline. It’s not an excuse. Those are the refrains from four Youth Advocates who live with Tourette Syndrome, a neurobiological disorder characterized by uncontrollable movements or vocalizations known as tics. The disorder is often portrayed in movies or TV as a joke, used by those with a platform as an excuse for misbehavior, or is faked on social media for attention. “We felt it was time to make a statement about Tourette Syndrome and what it really is,” said NJ Center for Tourette Syndrome and Associated Disorders (NJCTS) Executive Director Patricia Phillips. NJCTS ... Read more

Steven Young Joins Spirit of Wales Distillery from Boom Battle Bars

 The Spirit of Wales Distillery in South Wales is thrilled to announce that new hire, Steven Young, will be their Brand Ambassador in August 2021 after leaving Boom Battle Bars. Steven Young’s career in hospitality has only been on the up and up since 2006 when he joined a 2-star coach hotel as a server. His love for people and hospitality really came to the fore and soon he became a Duty Manager at the Atlantic Hotel. After Steven moved to Barry, he started working at the Twenty Ten Golf Clubhouse venue at the 5-star Celtic Manor in Wales in ... Read more

Hong Kong – Young persons in custody sit for HKDSE Examination for self-enhancement (with photos)

Young persons in custody sit for HKDSE Examination for self-enhancement (with photos) *************************************************************************************      Seven young persons in custody enrolled in the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination this year have enriched themselves to prepare for further studies or employment after their release.      The results of the HKDSE Examination were released today (July 21). Seven young persons in custody from Pik Uk Correctional Institution (PUCI) and Lai King Correctional Institution, who took a total of 37 examination papers, obtained level 2 or above in 28 papers, or 75.7 per cent of all papers taken. One of them has acquired 16 marks, ... Read more

Young Author From Houston, TX Publishes Debut Poetry Book

Flowers on Jupiter, a new book by V.N. Lou, has been released by RoseDog Books. About the Book This is a collection of poems inspired by many different topics. If you enjoy reading about the things in life that are divinely inspired by anything and everything you will enjoy this book. Flowers on Jupiter tackles emotionally charged subjects like weight, age and love. This book is for any age. This is a book to have in your library to refer to it when you need inspiration. Flowers on Jupiter is a 30-page paperback with a retail price of $9.00. The ... Read more