Spontaneous problems tossed out during the competition are either linguistic or mechanical in nature and are evaluated on creative answers and speed. Capyk, invigorated by the artistic energy generated by their joint project, awaits their departure on May 30 with all the repose of a vibrating tuning fork. They have chosen to incorporate humour in the plot and lyrics of their presentation, and feel it will be a great asset to their final marks. While some of the humour will be buried in the ode itself and therefore subtle in nature, other touches will be more apparent, such as the knight on a scrawny horse that adorns the SOSS team s Arthurian tapestry and flag. The numbers tell a reassuring story.
Teen pregnancies are down, significantly down over the past decade.
There is so much reflex tut-tutting over our young people that it is necessary to remind ourselves that things are getting better. A study by the McCreary Centre shows that the age of sexual activity is increasing among our teenagers. Not only are they waiting longer, they are being more responsible when they do become active. The centre notes that the relationship between our teens and our family physicians has been an important factor in this process. There is a natural tendency to focus on the things our teenagers do, whether for good or for harm.