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Unlocking Your Path to Happiness: The Science of Well-Being for Teens – A Free Course to Transform Your Life
Laurie Santos is a psychology professor behind Yale University’s popular happiness course, “Psychology and the Good Life.” She is on a mission to help teenagers and the world find greater happiness. She recently launched a free six-week course called “The Science of Well-Being for Teens” to address the alarming rise in anxiety, depression, and suicide…
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Tops off for the ladies at local lifeguard training
Jacksonville is making headlines across the country this week after things went awry at the city’s annual lifeguard training. Before I get into the details, I need to clarify my editorial decision in referring to a lifeguard trainee as a girl. At the time of publication, neither the city nor the media have released the…
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‘Secrecy for security’ excuse is a bit iffy
It is puzzling why Republicans in Tallahassee would shut down access to public records. The instrument was SB 1616, which was approved by the Florida Legislature this week. It excludes travel by the governor on state business from the public records. Public records and meetings are covered by what are popularly known as the sunshine…