#youth — Public Fediverse posts

Healthy Body: #Swimming...Is it the #Fountain of #Youth? #yt

https://youtu.be/_LdHiiVQeHI

Healthy Body: #Swimming...Is it the #Fountain of #Youth? #yt

https://youtu.be/_LdHiiVQeHI

If you are not embarrassed by at least some of what you said and believed at 17 or 18 then you haven't grown since you were 17 or 18.

#growth #beliefs #belief #youth #socialmedia #embarrasing #embarrassment #fundamentalism #scholarship #kids

https://www.europesays.com/videos/93607/ Britain’s youth crisis: growing up in poverty increases NEET likelihood #britain #BritainNeets #BritainNews #BritishYouth #Channel4 #Channel4News #Channel4 #EMPLOYMENT #jobs #neet #NEETS #uk #UKJobs #UkNeets #UKNews #work #youth

Calling all teens! If you're between the ages of 13 and 18, we'd love for you to join our Youth Connect sessions, every Sunday at 10:00, while the adults are in church.

It's a great place to hang out, meet new friends, and have some fun while learning together. Come along and see what it's all about. Everyone is welcome!

#Church #Youth

EU to limit access to social media before age of 15 – POLITICO

Kids’ accounts before 15 The proposal doesn’t set a hard limit on social media access but instead calls…
#Europe #EU #consumerpolicy #Contentmoderation #Dataprotection #DigitalServicesAct #EmmanuelMacron #Enforcement #France #Media #Platforms #Privacy #Services #SocialMedia #UrsulavonderLeyen #Youth
https://www.europesays.com/europe/137990/

Just uploaded these chords. Hopping to Hypnotized by Mason Ramsey. A very honest track. Try playing it tonight. Chord sheet:

https://chordyes.com/chord/mason-ramsey-hypnotized

#guitarstar #guitaridol #american #malevocalist #countrypop #youth #infatuation

Just uploaded these chords. Hopping to Hypnotized by Mason Ramsey. A very honest track. Try playing it tonight. Chord sheet:

https://chordyes.com/chord/mason-ramsey-hypnotized

#guitarstar #guitaridol #american #malevocalist #countrypop #youth #infatuation

Chords are up now. Transitioning to Drunk Off A Kiss by Mason Ramsey. A very loving track. Time to harmonize. Score:

https://chordyes.com/chord/mason-ramsey-drunk-off-a-kiss

#guitarchords #music #american #malevocalist #countrypop #youth #romantic

Chords are up now. Transitioning to Drunk Off A Kiss by Mason Ramsey. A very loving track. Time to harmonize. Score:

https://chordyes.com/chord/mason-ramsey-drunk-off-a-kiss

#guitarchords #music #american #malevocalist #countrypop #youth #romantic

Chords are up now. Transitioning to Drunk Off A Kiss by Mason Ramsey. A very loving track. Time to harmonize. Score:

https://chordyes.com/chord/mason-ramsey-drunk-off-a-kiss

#guitarchords #music #american #malevocalist #countrypop #youth #romantic

Chords are up now. Transitioning to Drunk Off A Kiss by Mason Ramsey. A very loving track. Time to harmonize. Score:

https://chordyes.com/chord/mason-ramsey-drunk-off-a-kiss

#guitarchords #music #american #malevocalist #countrypop #youth #romantic

Chords are up now. Transitioning to Drunk Off A Kiss by Mason Ramsey. A very loving track. Time to harmonize. Score:

https://chordyes.com/chord/mason-ramsey-drunk-off-a-kiss

#guitarchords #music #american #malevocalist #countrypop #youth #romantic

Here's another song. Vaulting to Bad Intentions by Mason Ramsey. The rhythm is a bit syncopated. Check the lick. URL:

https://chordyes.com/chord/mason-ramsey-bad-intentions

#guitarvirtuoso #guitargenius #american #malevocalist #countrypop #youth #betrayal

Here's another song. Vaulting to Bad Intentions by Mason Ramsey. The rhythm is a bit syncopated. Check the lick. URL:

https://chordyes.com/chord/mason-ramsey-bad-intentions

#guitarvirtuoso #guitargenius #american #malevocalist #countrypop #youth #betrayal

Gold Never Gets Old: USA Win 12th FIBA Women's World Cup Title – USA Basketball https://www.rawchili.com/nba/834996/ #3x3 #Basketball #coaching #fiba #NBA #ncaa #Olympics #Sports #TeamUSA #USA #WorldCup #youth

Romania soccer introduces black card to 'combat abusive behaviour' from parents

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7586821/2026/09/12/football-black-card-referee/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49686134

#HackerNews #Romania #soccer #black #card #abusive #behavior #parents #sportsmanship #youth #soccer

Romania soccer introduces black card to 'combat abusive behaviour' from parents

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7586821/2026/09/12/football-black-card-referee/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49686134

#HackerNews #Romania #soccer #black #card #abusive #behavior #parents #sportsmanship #youth #soccer

Romania soccer introduces black card to 'combat abusive behaviour' from parents

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7586821/2026/09/12/football-black-card-referee/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49686134

#HackerNews #Romania #soccer #black #card #abusive #behavior #parents #sportsmanship #youth #soccer

Romania soccer introduces black card to 'combat abusive behaviour' from parents

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7586821/2026/09/12/football-black-card-referee/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49686134

#HackerNews #Romania #soccer #black #card #abusive #behavior #parents #sportsmanship #youth #soccer

Romania soccer introduces black card to 'combat abusive behaviour' from parents

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7586821/2026/09/12/football-black-card-referee/

Comments: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49686134

#HackerNews #Romania #soccer #black #card #abusive #behavior #parents #sportsmanship #youth #soccer

Saturday, September 12, 2026

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/09/saturday-september-12-2026/

Social Media and the Myth of the Big Tobacco Moment

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/28/technology/meta-social-media-big-tobacco.html

A Look Back at Robin #1 (1991)

Disclaimer: This is my original work with details sourced from reading the comic book and doing personal research. Anyone who wants to use this article, in part or in whole, needs to secure first my permission and agree to cite me as the source and author. Let it be known that any unauthorized use of this article will constrain the author to pursue the remedies under R.A. No. 8293, the Revised Penal Code, and/or all applicable legal actions under the laws of the Philippines.

Welcome back superhero enthusiasts, 1990s culture enthusiasts and comic book collectors! Today we go back to the year 1991 to explore a part of the DC Comics shared universe through one very notable comic book featuring Batman’s sidekick Robin.

For decades, the Caped Crusader Batman (who is business tycoon Bruce Wayne during the day) had Robin as his skilled teenage partner fighting countless waves of criminals in many comic books published through the decades. The most notable fact about Robin is that there are three different characters who took the role as Batman’s sidekick…Dick Grayson (who later joined the Teen Titans and became Nightwing), Jason Todd (who died as a result of a warehouse explosion set up by the Joker who beat him mercilessly) and Tim Drake. Behind the scenes at DC Comics, a decision was made to publish a comic book mini-series featuring Tim Drake Robin.

With those details laid down, here is a look back at Robin #1, published in 1991 by DC Comics with a story written by Chuck Dixon and drawn by the late Tom Lyle.

Early story

The story begins inside the Batcave. Tim Drake is still adjusting in his new role as Robin and right in front of Bruce Wayne (wearing his Batman costume), he feels uneasy deep inside even though he got the role after wanting it so badly. He just could not tell him how much it scares him.

Even though Tim admits he feels unsure and needs more time, Bruce tells him he is ready to be his partner. Still the new Boy Wonder says he is not sure if he has what it takes. Bruce reminds Tim that he has proven to be smart after figuring out correctly his secret identity as Batman. He tells him that he needs to develop himself more to gain his edge.

Meanwhile in Japan, the deadly assassin Lady Shiva meets the martial artist Koroshi and discovers he has been paralyzed and limited on a wheelchair…

Quality

As a tale strongly focused on Robin, this comic book has a fine blend of action, discovery, intrigue and even elements of culture clash. It gradually dramatizes Tim Drake’s development into Robin showing moments of trial-and-error, getting himself educated far away from home, experiencing humiliation and overcoming the odds while having limitations.

The script written by Chuck Dixon is not limited to presenting how the newest Robin came to be. I enjoyed how Dixon crafted Tim Drake’s private talks with Batman and the butler Alfred Pennyworth. Each interaction with the established characters were rich in details and there is that sense of the new Robin looking up to Batman as his mentor and to Alfred as a guidance councilor.

By going all the way to France to learn from an Asian master, Tim Drake’s journey has some similarities with how Bruce Wayne developed himself into becoming Batman. It should be noted that this tale took place sometime after the death of his predecessor Jason Todd (beaten by the Joker who eventually became the Islamic terrorist regime of Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations) and it is indeed a part of Batman becoming more stable after overcoming the trauma of Todd’s demise.

For those who still find Robin as an unbelievable teenage crime fighter simply because of his youth, there are young gangsters in this tale that symbolically are the opposites of Batman’s sidekick. This was Chuck Dixon’s way of reminding people that there are indeed teenage criminals or youth gangs that exist around the world. Such young criminals or abusers still exist to this day and Robin’s status as a teenage crime fighter is clearly justified.

As a standalone tale, this comic book is pretty good and there is clear coordination between Chuck Dixon and Tom Lyle who did a fine job visualizing the script. Lyle’s art has this fine balance visualizing character development scenes, transition scenes and dynamic action. Historically, Lyle went on to draw the Robin II and Robin III mini-series for DC Comics before moving to Marvel Comics to work on Spider-Man comic books. In this very comic book, you can see how talented Lyle really was on illustrations.

Conclusion

Even though I am not a fan of Robin, I can say that the Dixon-Lyle duo succeeded in making Robin #1 (1991) a really entertaining and engaging read. It definitely is a strong start to a Robin mini-series and also serves as a defining moment for Batman’s sidekick who also got modernized at the time.

Overall, Robin #1 (1991) is recommended.

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Everything sucks poll results... I can understand the view.

"Youth poll: Thumbs down on everything"

#Inflation #Future #QualityOfLife #Perspective #Youth #Hope #Economics #Politics #Government #Poverty #USA #EU #UN #NEWS

https://www.axios.com/2026/08/13/youth-poll-thumbs-down-on-everything

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A plaid jacket
Red Carnation boutonniere
So long ago

••⋅☾ #Haiku ☽⋅••

••⋅☾#片歌 ☽⋅••

A plaid jacket
Dyed carnation boutonniere
So many years ago

••⋅☾#katauta☽⋅••

#Poetry #詩 #NMPoetry #MastoPrompt #Carnation #Youth #Aging

I loved my Bridge Street apartment in Mifflintown, and often return there in dreams. 1977. #apartment #apartments #apartmentlife #apartmentliving #landlord #landlords #landlording #oldhouse #victorianhouse #refurbish #refurbishment #vintagehome #vintagehomes #vintagehouse #vintagehouses #mifflintown #1970s #twentiethcentury #twentiethcenturylife #twentiethcenturyliving #sculpture #sacrificiallamb #bleatandbleed #juniatacounty #bridgestreet #teachers #youngteachers #youth #beingyoung #good

In 1977, I zhuzhed up my great-grandfather's Undertaker Coat to wear as the Gatekeeper to the Emerald City for our "Disco Wizard of Oz" Halloween party. #memory #memories #halloween #holiday #fallequinox #equinox #autumn #fall #cabin #juntrelodge #lodge #cabins #lodges #woods #woodland #inthewoods #jackolanterns #jackolantern #pumpkin #pumpkins #dressup #dressingup #costume #costumes #halloweencostume #halloweencostumes #party #parties #youth #1970s #twentiethcentury #wizardofoz #disco

Trump Administration Trashes Biden-Era LGBTQ Foster Care Rule

Remember a few years ago when the administration of failed US President Joe Biden came up with a foster care rule that sought to require children who identify as LGBTQ be placed with families willing to accept them through gender identity? That outrageous rule was never implemented but the Trump administration formally eliminated it which is good for the United States, according to a news report by Newsmax.

To put things in perspective, posted below is the excerpt of the Newsmax report. Some parts in boldface…

The Trump administration on Tuesday formally eliminated a Biden-era foster care rule that sought to require children who identify as LGBTQ be placed with families willing to affirm their stated gender identity or sexual orientation.

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Children and Families (ACF) removed the April 2024 regulation from the Code of Federal Regulations, saying the move will provide clarity and help recruit more foster families nationwide.

The rule never took effect after it was struck down by the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, but the administration said removing it entirely closes the door on the policy.

Assistant HHS Secretary Alex Adams told The Daily Wire the decision reflects the administration’s belief that more families should feel welcome to foster children.

“The message that we think it sends is that all families are welcome,” Adams said. “We have too few foster families nationally. We must roll out the red carpet, and we must ensure that there’s homes waiting on kids, not kids waiting on homes.”

The Biden administration’s rule directed federally funded child welfare agencies to ensure that children who “self-identify with an alternative sexual orientation or self-identify as something other than their sex in foster care” were placed with families that would affirm those identities.

The Trump administration said rescinding the regulation supports first lady Melania Trump’s “Fostering the Future” initiative and a related executive order calling for a government-wide effort to strengthen the nation’s foster care system.

Adams said the administration has also launched its “Home for Every Child” campaign to increase the number of foster homes available for children entering the system.

“Nationally, we have a shortage,” Adams said. “We only have 57 homes for every 100 kids coming in, so we can and must do better to ensure that there’s enough homes for kids because when there’s not enough homes, kids end up in short-term rentals, hotels, government office spaces, etc.”

Adams said families with strong religious beliefs and moral convictions make up a large share of those willing to foster children, making it critical that the federal government not discourage them from participating.

Let me end this piece by asking you readers: What is your reaction to this development? Are you delighted that US President Donald Trump and his administration scrapped the Biden-era rule and made sure it would not be revived soon? Do you think the woke, the SJWs and LGBTQ mob will react violently to this development?

You may answer in the comments below. If you prefer to answer privately, you may do so by sending me a direct message online.

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I Love Israel: Israel And Philippines Deepen Technology Ties

Israel and the Philippines have agreed to deepen ties with each other on the field of technology which will open new paths of investment and partnerships between Filipino and Israeli companies, according to a news report by The Daily Tribune.

To put things in perspective, posted below is an excerpt from the news report of The Daily Tribune. Some parts in boldface.

The Philippines and Israel are expanding cooperation in technology, with Israeli firms seeking partnerships with Philippine companies in areas ranging from network management and cybersecurity to connectivity and aerospace software.

The push was highlighted during the Israel Mobile Delegation to the Philippines’ business-to-business forum held Tuesday in Bonifacio Global City, where Israeli industry leaders met with local stakeholders to explore partnerships and advance digital connectivity and network resilience.

The forum, themed “Harnessing Innovation for Network Resilience,” featured five Israeli companies: Amdocs, Cato Networks, Gilat Satellite Networks Ltd., Spacecom and Symmetrium.

The initiative aims to connect Filipino and Israeli firms based on market demand while providing a framework to strengthen business cooperation between the two countries.

“We see a great interest from the Philippine system in Israel, which emerges in many fields,” said Ofek Venecianer, economic counselor at the Israeli Embassy.

“It’s not just coming from Israel. It’s going from agriculture, cybersecurity to mobile. This event is specifically for mobile. [I] can say that the Philippine companies understand the unique value of the Israeli companies. It’s very advanced,” she added.

Venecianer said Israeli companies view the Philippines as a promising market for expansion.

“Since Israel is a small country, all the Israeli companies know that they need to scale up,” she said.

“When you look for countries where they can scale up, the Philippines is definitely a good fit for the Israeli market. Israeli companies are very much looking forward to it.”

Resiliency – A key focus of the forum was network resilience, an area where Israel sees opportunities to contribute to the Philippine telecommunications sector.

“In the end of the day, resiliency is like a state of mind,” Venecianer said. “It can be a different strategy, tackle different challenges.”

She said Israel’s experience in emergency response and critical infrastructure management could help strengthen the resilience of the Philippines’ mobile ecosystem, adding that cybersecurity remains one of Israel’s leading sectors.

Matching the need – Israeli Ambassador to the Philippines Dana Kursh said future cooperation will be guided by the specific needs of the Philippines.

“When it comes to the sectors, at the end of the day, it’s just matching the need,” she said.

“And the need when it comes to resiliency, especially at this time of the year, it’s crucial.”

Kursh said opportunities for collaboration exist across agriculture, health, education, cybersecurity and other sectors, with innovation and technology serving as key enablers.

“President Marcos himself is very loud and clear in his prioritizing generally—he says two words. It’s innovation and technology. We have to weave innovation and technology to each one of those sectors in order to flourish,” she said.

To all my readers, I encourage you to pray to the Lord for technology-related breakthroughs between Israel and the Philippines so that both nations will prosper, innovate and create new jobs for those who badly need them. The Philippines itself is having a disappointing time this year with weakening economic growth, rapid inflation, and the recent embarrassment that happened at the United Nations (UN). Even though the current officials of the government cannot realize the truth, the Philippines really needs Israel as a long-term partner.

At the same time, I encourage you all to realize the truth that Israel is the land God designated specifically for the Jewish people (read Genesis 35:10-12) and His command must be followed without hesitation. If you want to be blessed further by the Lord, do so by loving and blessing the Jewish people (Genesis 12:1-3). I did my part when I was in Israel. Also, let me remind you all that the ties between the Jews and Christians are truly biblical!

I encourage you all to pray to the Lord God in support of Israel, to love and bless the Jewish people, and pray for the peace of Jerusalem.

If you truly believe in Lord Jesus, the Holy Spirit and God the Heavenly Father wholeheartedly and you continue to be faithful, you should be aware that Christians are meant to stand united with Israel and love the Jewish people no matter what. You can do your part supporting Israel by donating to Christians United for Israel (CUFI). Do not forget to read the Holy Bible, then pray in tongues to the Lord in the privacy of your room with the door shut.

Always be the fearless and aggressive church of Lord Jesus!

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Dimayuga and Tan Rule Under-15 Youth Titles of 2026 Subic Bay International Triathlon

DIEGO Jose Dimayuga of Get Coach’d Academy and Lauren Lee Tan dominated the Subic Bay International Triathlon (SuBIT) U15 Youth category held yesterday at the Subic Bay Freeport Zone.

Dimayuga finished the super sprint race (375m swim, 10km bike and 2.5km run) in 35 minutes and 59 seconds. Teammate Pio Mishael Gabriel (36:31) placed second followed by Cebuano Joseph Ian Caluste of Be Tritans (36:58).

In the girls division, Tan clocked 38:25 to beat Naomi Dimayuga (39:10) and Alaina Bouffaut (40:15) in the event organized by Triathlon Philippines (TriPhil) and supported by Philippine Sports Commission (PSC), the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA), NTT, Gatorade (official hydration partner), Western Guaranty Corporation, C-Vitt and Subic Bay Travelers Hotel (official race hotel).

“I was sick for two weeks, I only had a week to train for this tournament,” said the 15-year-old Dimayuga, who lives in Silang, Cavite.

Dimayuga, Latonio and Caluste duplicated their performances at the National Age Group Triathlon (NAGT) last February.

Dimayuga, who made it to the national team at the start of the year, will join the Asian Youth Championships in Xuzhou, China next month.

“I’m excited to represent the country and my team (GCA). I’ll do my best to win,” said Dimayuga, a silver medalist at the Asia Triathlon Junior and U23 Championships in Hong Kong last March.

Meanwhile, Qatari Anes Khelili clocked 1:06:36 to prevail over Jarius Miguel Mejia of De La Salle Zobel Triathlon Team (1:06:38) and Lorenzo Claur of Baguio Benguet Triathlon (1:06:48) in the standard men 16-19 years old category of the event also backed by Milo, Ford, Sante Barley, Gatorade, Western Guaranty Inc., C-vitt, Lemon Square Bakery Treats, Gardenia, Fitbar, Ecotrans and RaceYa.

The Top 3 finishers in the girls division were Naomi Felicity Aytin of BYBS/GAS Coaching (1:23:33), Fynley Quiban (1:25:25) and Keirstein Ann Marie Tigullo (1:27:23).

Champions in the super tri-kids category were Marcus Jayden Balaquit and Danica Mireille Angodung (11-12), Rey Matthew Tundayag and Maiko Aleno (9-10),  Ethan Geronimo and Jan Christel Culanag (7-8), and Thirdy Geronimo and Lucia Ysabel Sarmenta (6-under).

The other gold medalists in standard age-group men’s division were Earl James Ting of Be Tritans (20-29), Samuel Ebuen Bada of Olongapo Junior Trackers Multisport (30-39), Raffy Dolor of Artemis-Victory (40-49), John Erich Taca of Team Megawide (50-59), and Diosdado Soriano of BOST (60-over) while in the women’s division were Jan Mikaela Caruncho of 2600 Tri Team (20-29), Sandra Inocillas-Pineda of Sante Barley Tri Team (30-39), Lady Ro Anne Alviar of UPLB Trantados (40-49) and Maria Beatriz Azcuna of Beer Racer Beer (50-over).

For more triathlon and multisport updates, visit https://www.facebook.com/TriPhil.  

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Note: This post was sourced from the official press release of the event from Triathlon Philippines.

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A Look Back at Gen13 #1 (1994)

Disclaimer: This is my original work with details sourced from reading the comic book and doing personal research. Anyone who wants to use this article, in part or in whole, needs to secure first my permission and agree to cite me as the source and author. Let it be known that any unauthorized use of this article will constrain the author to pursue the remedies under R.A. No. 8293, the Revised Penal Code, and/or all applicable legal actions under the laws of the Philippines.

Welcome back, superhero fans, 1990s arts and culture enthusiasts, Image Comics fans and comic book collectors! Today we go back to the mid-1990s to examine one of the many tales of Jim Lee’s original WildStorm universe through the original Gen13 mini-series.

There is a lot to enjoy in the WildStorm comic book universe of the 1990s with such titles like WildCATS: Covert Action Teams, Team 7, StormWatch, Grifter, Backlash and Wetworks to name some. The WildStorm depicts the world as chaotic filled with strong paramilitary concepts, conspiracies and even aliens from deep space.

Along the way, WildStorm has its own take on the sub-genre of super-powered teenagers which was realized as Gen13 (stylized as Gen13). Strangely enough, the team – which actually first appeared in the Deathmate Black crossover comic book in 1993 – was originally titled as Gen X but WildStorm had to rebrand it into Gen13 as Marvel Comics already trademarked the name Generation X for an X-Men-related comic book project. To learn more about production history and background of Gen13, click here.

With those details laid down, here is a look back at Gen13 #1, published by Image Comics in 1994 with a story written by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi with artwork done by Jeffrey Scott Campbell (ink work by Alex Garner). This is the first issue of the mini-series.  

Early story

The story begins sometime in 1979 when a married couple (Stephen and Rachel Callahan) desperate runs away with their two little children. A team of armored troops (the Black Razors) riding two hovering vehicles catches up with them and hit Rachel with bullets passing through her body. Stephen, who is carrying his son Matthew, uses his power to destroy one of the hovering vehicles. One of the Black Razors realized that the husband is gen-active and nobody informed their team that he was with Gen12.

Agonizing with severe head pain, Stephen tells Matthew to take his little sister Nicole with him and run to the trees. As far as Stephen is concerned, he is finished and all he can do is buy time for the two little children to escape. He tells Matthew to protect his sister. Suddenly, the Black Razors killed Stephen right in front of Matthew and Nicole.

Fifteen years later, a young, nerdy college student named Caitlin Fairchild makes her way through the college campus in Princeton. She is a gifted student who has been focused on maintaining a high grade and graduate with her advanced degree in computer science in the near future.

Upon arriving at the dormitory, she meets her promiscuous roommate Alexa who informs her that some guys arrived earlier looking for her. The guys were described as middle-aged suits and they wanted to talk to Caitlin about some internship program. Alexa then leaves.

A few hours later, Caitlin wakes up as the door gets knocked. Special agent baker of the National Security Committee tells her that she has been accepted into the Gen13 program and her presence is immediately required in order to process her into the program before it begins the next day…

Quality

I enjoyed this comic book the first time I had it in 1994. I can clearly say that it is still fun and engaging to read again today.

This comic book was written with the intention to introduce super-powered teenagers as a new and really distinctive team in one corner of the original WildStorm universe while also expanding the lore by focusing more on International Operations’ unethical covert operations which will easily remind people about government conspiracies, top secret missions and the like. The story has really strong elements about conspiracies, unethical scientific experiments and even human rights violations. The story by Jim Lee and Brandon Choi has a strong structure but what stood out to me was the really creative writing done to bring the characters to life complete with a touch of the 1990s vibe (in reference to comic book trends and real-life society).

John Lynch, a former member of Team 7 and also one of the high-ranking officials of IO who occasionally appeared in prior WildStorm comic books, gets a nice share of the spotlight in the story and indeed he is not full control of his organization. In fact, IO’s execution of a new program about developing people with special abilities or powers (without their knowledge) raises Lynch’s concerns as he himself was a victim of betrayal and exposure to an experimental gas during his time with Team 7. Lynch also appeared in The Kindred mini-series (read my reviews by clicking here, here and here).

When it comes to the characters, Gen13’s members here are introduced with notable differences in terms of personality. The nerdy Caitlin Fairchild is the very promising smart young lady who has the potential to succeed. Bobby (Burnout) is the quiet guy who quickly realizes that true unity is needed in order for a group to succeed under the program they are in. Roxy is the undisciplined and rebellious young lady while Grunge is the loose cannon and has trouble with authorities. While it is clear you won’t see much of their powers yet in this comic book, they turned out to be interesting enough to follow thanks to the strong creative writing by Lee and Choi.

When it comes to the visuals, Jeffrey Scott Campbell’s artworks really stood out mainly due to his distinctive style. If you look closely at how he draws the faces of women – particularly the ones who are young and fit – you will realize the exaggerated look complete with the big eyes and curves seen on females in anime or even manga (Japanese comics). If you are looking visual realism on the characters, you won’t find it here at all. Campbell’s style truly defined the look of the characters and yet he was able to draw armored troops (Black Razors and the armed security guard) with a really high level of details (including their weapons) which really stood out visually. Campbell is also good with superhero spectacle and hard action. Last but not least, there is a deliberate amount of erotic imagery in this comic book which serves as a reminder that this is a story aimed at young adult and adult readers.  

Conclusion

Indeed, Gen13 #1 (1994) remains entertaining to read mainly because of the strong writing. The story moved at a smooth pace, the exposition was done cleverly, and the characters ended up being worthy enough to pay attention to. By the time I reached the end, I am convinced to go on to the next issue and rediscover not only more of the mini-series but also the way it expanded the lore of the WildStorm universe of the 1990s. This comic book alone strongly emphasized the connections with other elements of the WildStorm universe, particularly with Team 7 (its mini-series launched months after this one) and the dark legacy of IO. It is an adulterated superhero comic book that really offered readers something new and intriguing.

Overall, Gen13 #1 (1994) is recommended.

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Scores decline again for 13-year-old students in reading and mathematics

https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/highlights/ltt/2023/

#HackerNews #education #scores #literacy #mathematics #youth #development

Canada is producing more graduates than ever — so why is it harder to find a job?
#Canada #Economy #Jobs #Youth #Unemployment #Work #Education #LabourMarket #Inequality #Crisis #Graduates #Policy #Society #Employment #Skills
https://the-14.com/canada-is-producing-more-graduates-than-ever-so-why-is-it-harder-to-find-a-job/

Summer Swimming Lessons 2026 At Tropical Palace Resort Hotel Start Today

The Summer Swimming Lessons 2026 program at Tropical Palace Resort Hotel in BF International, Las Piñas City officially begins today.

Coach Alec Dequiña will lead the teaching of the swimming lessons. Inside Tropical Palace Resort Hotel are the main swimming pool (rectangular) and the small pool.

Courses offered are as follows: Basic (6-years-old and above) for P6,500 with lessons taking place 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. Advance (6-years-old and above) for P6,500 with lessons taking place 7:30 AM to 8:30 AM. Toddlers (3 to 5-years-old) for P7,500 with lessons taking place 9 AM to 10 AM.

For the precise location of Tropical Palace Resort Hotel, click https://maps.app.goo.gl/qHxdSmeANvk5m4Fa7

To see what the swimming pools look like, click here.

For more information, call Tropical Palace Resort Hotel at landline numbers 8825-1011 and 8825-1012, and mobile number 0906-2750698.

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A quotation from A. A. Milne

   He laughed and jumped to his feet. “Come on!”
   “Where?” said Pooh.
   “Anywhere,” said Christopher Robin.
   So they went off together. But wherever they go, and whatever happens to them on the way, in that enchanted place on the top of the Forest a little boy and his Bear will always be playing.

A. A. Milne (1882-1956) English poet and playwright [Alan Alexander Milne]
House at Pooh Corner, ch. 10 “An Enchanted Place” (1928)

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A quotation from A. A. Milne

   He laughed and jumped to his feet. “Come on!”
   “Where?” said Pooh.
   “Anywhere,” said Christopher Robin.
   So they went off together. But wherever they go, and whatever happens to them on the way, in that enchanted place on the top of the Forest a little boy and his Bear will always be playing.

A. A. Milne (1882-1956) English poet and playwright [Alan Alexander Milne]
House at Pooh Corner, ch. 10 “An Enchanted Place” (1928)

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Minerva Academy Create Football History with Unprecedented Global Triumph, Returns Home.

https://aliyesha.com/sub/articles/news/display/pb_minerva_champs_return_home

#punjab #chandigarh #india #news #press #Minerva #minervaacademy #sports #football #youth #champion

Enjoy tracker free reading with us. #privacy #privacymatters

A quotation from Thoreau

The youth gets together his materials to build a bridge to the moon, or perchance a palace or temple on the earth, and at length the middle-aged man concludes to build a woodshed of them.

Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862) American philosopher and writer
Journal (1852-07-14)

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#quote #quotes #quotation #thoreau #aging #ambition #aspirations #dreams #gettingold #grandiosity #growingold #maturity #meme #middleage #practicality #pragmatism #youth

A quotation from Hugo

Strange to say, the first symptom of true love in a young man is timidity; in a young girl it is boldness. This is surprising, and yet nothing is more simple. It is the two sexes tending to approach each other and assuming each the other’s qualities.
 
[Et puis, chose bizarre, le premier symptôme de l’amour vrai chez un jeune homme, c’est la timidité, chez une jeune fille, c’est la hardiesse. Ceci étonne, et rien n’est plus simple pourtant. Ce sont les deux sexes qui tendent à se rapprocher et qui prennent les qualités l’un de l’autre.]

Victor Hugo (1802-1885) French writer
Les Misérables, Part 4 “St. Denis,” Book 3 “The House in the Rue Plumet,” ch. 6 (4.3.6) (1862) [tr. Hapgood (1887)]

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The Anti-Childism Scale
PEACE I GIVE (2020)

"My scale is meant for personal reflection and self-improvement purposes only. I would be disappointed to see it used as a weapon against people who do not agree with my belief system. My hope is that it will get people thinking and give them an idea of where they stand with respect to embracing or rejecting childism."

https://peaceigive.com/2020/03/24/the-anti-childism-scale/

#HumanRights #Childism #ChildrensRights #Youth #Justice

Providing employment to state’s youth is a Government priority: Kamlesh Thakur.

https://aliyesha.com/sub/articles/news/display/hp_providing_employment_govt_priority_thakur

#himachal #kangra #india #news #press #governemnt #governance #congress #employment #jobs #youth

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#Xtra Explains: #SocialTransition vs. #MedicalTransition

#Media and #politicians like to fixate on the #medical aspects of #transition. But for most #trans #youth, #socialtransition plays a much bigger part in their #lives

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Healthcare #GenderAffirmingCare #Transitioning

https://xtramagazine.com/video/social-vs-medical-transition-youth-269074

#AntiTrans #Dem loses #primary to #LaurenAshleySimmons, a #queer #woman, in #Texas.

#Incumbent #Houston #Democrat #ShawnThierry was trounced in a #primary #runoff after she became one of few #Democrats nationwide who broke ranks to #vote for a #ban on #genderaffirmingcare for #transgender #youth, following a lengthy, #misinformation-filled #speech.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Texas #Politics #Progress #DemocraticParty #Allies #Hate #Bigotry #Transphobia

https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/anti-trans-dem-loses-primary-to-lauren

Thank you to Pebble Beach Company for their contribution today, helping to support the #BicyclingMonterey site and projects. They especially appreciate our work with youth and have made an annual contribution since 2016 (apart from skipping first 2 yrs of pandemic). https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations/donors

To support this #BikeAdvocacy work, and for FAQs, see https://bikemonterey.org/about/financial-donations.

#MontereyCounty #CommunitySupport #MakeADifference #Youth #Teens #Children #PebbleBeach #Monterey #bicycling #BicyclingAdvocacy #YouthEducation #cycling #cyclist #bicyclist #biking

#Gender & #sexuality #alliances keep #LGBTQ+ #youth #safe. We cannot afford to underestimate their #power.

As #Redstate #legislatures continue to #attack #LGBTQ+ #rights, we should be pouring #resources into #GSAs.

#Women #Transgender #LGBTQ #LGBTQIA #Education #TransKids #GayKids #GSA #Conservatives #Extremism #Fascism #Religion #RepublicanParty #Hate #Bigotry #Violence #Genocide #Discrimination #Homophobia #Transphobia #ThePartyOfHate #EmptyThePews

https://www.lgbtqnation.com/2024/04/gender-sexuality-alliances-keep-lgbtq-youth-safe-we-cannot-afford-to-underestimate-their-power/

#Texas #court further #blocks #AG #KenPaxton's #demand for #info on #organization's #transgender #youth #support.

A #restrainingorder against the #antiLGBTQ+ #attorneygeneral's #demand is set to #expire Friday, so a #temporaryinjunction #granted Monday provides additional #protection.

https://www.advocate.com/news/court-ken-paxton-transgender-pflag

Enchanted Youth Secluded Forest Portrait

Lost in a secluded forest glade stands a young woman surrounded by vibrant foliage Her radiant smile exudes vitality as she basks in the beauty of nature and the warmth of the sun

See More Seeds: https://aidyslexic.raupulus.dev/collections/show/1045

#StableDiffusion #ai #ArtificialIntelligence #Portrait #Smile #Youth #Secluded #Forest #Glade #Energy #Beauty #Nature #Craig-Mullins

Enchanted Youth Secluded Forest Portrait

Lost in a secluded forest glade stands a young woman surrounded by vibrant foliage Her radiant smile exudes vitality as she basks in the beauty of nature and the warmth of the sun

See More Seeds: https://aidyslexic.raupulus.dev/collections/show/1045

#StableDiffusion #ai #ArtificialIntelligence #Portrait #Smile #Youth #Secluded #Forest #Glade #Energy #Beauty #Nature #Craig-Mullins