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Show - mMS'jy i .. 85. 1 w.Lf MiMM 2SS TW UINTAH BASIN STANDARD. July 17. 2001- - PaEC 13. I Helping your daughter counter the media images of women The picture of that pencil thin but voluptuous model on the cover of a popular teen magazine...the TV infomercial for a new makeup that will help you become the perfect wo man". ..the television ad showings young woman turning to a male financial advisor forthaanswers to her financial future. ..the music video with the clear message in lyrics and images that being sexy will make you popular. Were bombarded by these and countless similar images every day. Is it difficult to understand why so many oftheyoungwocnen in our society are growingupwith the wrong message about what they should be to be successful and accepted? All too often today, the message beingsent is that for true happiness, women need to be thin, alter their physical appearance, look to men for answers to their problems, and be sexual. The result is not an insignificant problem. These powerful and often repeated messages can potentially fie dangerous, resuit-ingi-n problems such as eatingdisor- ders, lowselfesteem, depression, and addictions. Are these media messages many ofthem aimed at younger and younger audiences impactingyour daughter? The amount of time your daughter spends watching television and looking through magazines can be a key factor. Try answering the following questions: Does your daughter seem obsessed with dressing like popular female -- pop stars? Does your daughter frequently express concerns about her weight? Has your daughter given up the interests she had when she was younger, such as sports, music, or art, and begun to worry more about her physi-cappearance and popularity with -- al bqys? ' Have you heard of your daughter or Eer friends becoming sexually promiscuous at a yousigage? While ayes answer to one or more of these questions does not necessarily mean a problem, it certainly may Indicate that the publicity, marketing and advertisingmessages aimed at young women are reaching their target in your household. It should mean taking some action. For many parents, fighting these relentless media messages seems a hopeless battle. Yet there are things you can do. A recent, excellent book on the subject. Reviving Ophelia: Saving the Selves of Adolescent Girls, by Mary Pipher, offers some solid suggestions on steps parents can take to counter some of the ways the media can negatively ' impact girls and young women. Watch some of your daughters favorite television shows and music videos, and read some of the magazines she reads. Then talk with her about what some of these things say about women and how they an perceived and judged. Ask her what would have been a more realistic depiction of women, or if she or her friends really look, act, speakor think like the characters in the shows, videos or articles. Ask her how the message in some ofthese media messages make her feel about herself. Talk about how fair or realistic such feelings are. Stop complimentingypur daughter andotheryoungwomen on their looks. Start complimenting them on their intellect, creativity, nterests, ideas and accomplishments. Encourage your daughter to con tinue with her interests in sports, music, nature, art. etc., or help her develop new interests in areas other than physical beauty and popularity. Empower your daughter to rqject media stereotypes by refusing to watch television shows, watch music videos, or buy products that belittle women. Encourage her to write, call or ejnail companies and let them know what she thinksofthe message their advertising or shows present about women. Set an example by writing or calling yourself. - .. First they get a license and now they want a car. Or it1 s the other way around- - some teens know exactly what kind of car, make, model, year and even the color they want long before they get a license. Either way, when it is time to get serious about buying a teenagers first car, there are steps teens and parents can take together to make the right decision. In selecting a vehicle the prime consideration for moat teens is lib' eration and personal mobility, said Roiayne Fairclough, AAA Utah spokeswoman. Parents can help with the practical decisions in finding a . safe, reliable and affordable vehicle. AAA, a recognised leader in aiito-- , motive care and teen driving safety, offers these tips to teenagers and parents when they purchase their first vehicle. SAFETY-T- he crash riakforyoung drivers is high and it increases to over 30 percent when there are otheryoung people in the car. Driver and passenger safety should be the primary consideration when chooainga car. Look to the Experts-AA- A and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration provide crash-teratings and safety information at no charge. For details and articles visit st ir.nht8a.gov. Sa fety Desig-n- Solidly built cars can offer greater protection to drivers and front seat passengers. The car should be large enough to provide crash protection but easy to drive. Check for blind spots and choose a vehicle that has a low center of gravity. Passenger Capacity- - Crowded passenger compartments can compound distractions. Choose a sedan, svoidingvery large nr Bma 11 compact or subcompact models. Also avoid vans, sport utility vehicles, and trucks with multiple rows ofseats and large capacities. Looks1 County-Avo- id glitzy, expensive sport models or high perfor-mance musclecars. Chooeeacoupe rather thenaconvertible. Ensure the vehicle has standard paint, detailing and is equipped with street legal tires, wheels, horn, exhaust system, window tinting and lights. Familiarity Breeds Content-Drivin- gan .unfkmiliar vehicle increases the crash risk about 26 percent. Young drivers should have a , vehicle that is similar to the type in which they learned to drive. Modern Safety Features are Best Investment- - Ensure the vehicle is equipped with driver and front pas- senger airbags, shoulder belts in the front and back seats, and adjustable and lockable head restraints. k brakes and traction control are desirable features. Avoid manual seatbelts or automatic restraint systems. User Manual and Emergency Kit- - The operation manual covers height-adjustab-le Anti-loc- operation, and maintenance. Encour age your teen to read the book. Equip the vehicle for emergencies and each your teen what todo in case oftrouble. Minimize Distractions-Whi- le a good sound system is a nice option, it pan be a serious distraction. Loud noise can mask the sound ofemer- i of mind is an important factor for a parent or a young driver. Selecting and maintaining a reliable vehicle from the rELIABILITY-Pea- ce outset can prevent most breakdowns. Warranty-Sele- ct a vehicle with a remaining warranty or purchase an extended warranty. Check the Histor- y- Review all Jobless rate dips a bit in local area Utahs By Aldon Rachele The unemployment June 200 rate in Duchesne County dropped from 5.5 in May to 4.6 inJune 2001. Ayear ago the rate was 6.1 and was 5.5 in April 2001. Uintah County went from 4.2 in May to 3.9 last month as compared 2001; 2.2, June 2000, with the Uintah Basin as a whole as follows: 4. 1, June 2001; 4.6, May 2001; 4.5, April 2001; 4.9, June 2000. Employment in mining is up by or 3.5 percent. 300 jobs year-ove- r, "Other mining and quarrying (largely oil and gas expioration)added 300 jobs, while metal mining gained 100. By contrast, coal mininghaslost 100 positions year-ove- r. Utahs unemployment rate for June 2001 dipped to 3.6 percent from 3.9 percent in May. Ken Jensen, Senior Economist for the Utah Department of Workforce Services, commented, During the fust four months of 2001, Utahs unemployment rate increased rapidly, then leveled off in May. The drop that occurred in June is a surprise, but fortunately pleasant one. The bigger picture shows that Utah's unemployment rate remains relatively low, which is no surprise. In June 2001, close to 40,700 Utahns were unemployed, a leap from the 35,700 of a year earlier, when the rate was 3.2 pernt cent Utahs other primary indicator of current labor market conditions, the r rateofinerpsse in the number of nonfarm wage and saiaried jobs, is also reflecting the stability of year-ove- :opy i economy. At 2.1 percent for job growth has slowed slightly fro.a the pace of 2000, which averaged 2.5 percent. And it has fallen by about one-ha- lf point just since January 2001. But the past three months have seen it level off near 2 percent, which is much fester growth than the comparable rate for the United States. Speaking of which, nonfarm job growth in the UB., at 0B percent June to June, has (alien by more than 2 percentage points from its Spring 2000 pace and is at its lowest level since June 1 992. The U.S. unemployment rate, at 4.5 percent for June, has stabilized after risingsharply during the early months of 20C1. One year ago, the Ur rate stood at4.0percent Between June 2000 and June 2001, Utah's 66,000 employers created about 22,400 net new nonferm jobs. The private sector generated 16,800 of these poincrease. Govsitions, a ernment employment growth was 3.0 percent. Employment in Utah's construc tion industry stopped growing last summer after 1 1 years of oilen-- n i nt employment expansion. In the months that followed, the year-over losses have gradually grown larger, but so far have not ballooned. Construction employment in June 2001 is down 1600 jobs from the year-ag- o mark, a lose of 2.1 percent. Although the reconstruction has been completed, strong residential and adequate commercial and infrastructure construction are keeping employment levels not far from those of last year. I-- '' V-'''- weETL use the legs while performinga stroke Riser, a swimming instructor, show offthe proper way to the place to be while surviving 00- water cool the made in the Roosevelt Pool. Weather has warmed up, which has degree temperatures. LEG MOVES-Sco- tt Cougar and waterfowl hunting to be discussed at upcoming public meetings Utahns can provide input about rules that will govern the states 2001 2002 cougar and waterfowl hunting Seasons by attendingtheir upcoming Regional Advisory Council meeting. The Division ofWildlife Resources Soma people think It unlucky is still compiling its cougar hunting recommendations. They should be to eee an owl or a craw. available for review by July 20. The biggest waterfowl hunting change the Division is proposing involves the use of blinds on state waterfowl management areas. Public input also will be Bought about big game conservation easements on former school and institutional trust lands. The Utah Wildlife Boanl will conmaintenance and crash repair histories. Alow-co- st repair oflemons or sider the public input received at the greetings problem vehicles, based on a vehicle when it meets in Salt Lake City Aug. identification number, is available 16 to approve Utahs 2001 2002 on AAAs web site at www.iuui.cnm. Avoid Excessive Mileage- - A car cougar and waterfowl proclamations. driven beyond standard mileage may There is a meeting set for the indicate heavy or abusive drivingthat Northeastern Region, July 30, 7 p.m., could lead to abnormal wear and tear Vernal City Offices, 447 East Main on components. Check Technical Service BulleStreet, Vernal at 7 p.m. tins- The NHTSA web site features a Waterfowl Proposals Problems and Issues area that includes a searchable database oftech-oicExcept for new rules regarding the support bulletins, recalls, deuse'OfbUndB on state waterfowl manfect investigations and consumer agement complaints. areas, the Division of Wildlife Re sources is proposingvery few changes Have an independent mechanic inspect the car and ehecltf that if It' for Utahs 2001 rust-fre- e, mechanically sound and has jppertunity safety devices. AFFORDABILIT- Y- Doing the ' and parents buying the first car HELP! For teenagers X al GonductaPre-Purchaselnspec-bio- 2002 waterfowl season. Ive had some informal talks with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and it appears that they will allow us to keep our 107 day duck reason and our 7duck and3 Canada gooseTrag limits, says Tom Aldrich, waterfowl coordinator for the Division of Wildlife The only change Im Resources. aware of right now is a possible nationwide closure on the takingofcanvas backs, due to very poor production this spring. Well know all ofthis for sure, by the time the RAC meetings begin July 30." Aldrich says the UB. Fish and Wildlife Service has tentatively approved a tundra swan hunt for Utah this fail, but will require some changes in how the Division conducts its swan harvest survey. I dont know all the details yet but Im cer- tain that the monitoringprogram will be improved to make sure that all of the trum-- . peter swans that hunters might accidently take are counted, Aldrich said. Aldrich says the mqjor change the Division is proposing involves the use of blinds within diked units on stale water-fow-l management areas (WMAs). There has been an increase in the construction of blinds within, rue , diked units in recent years, "Aldrich says. Some of the materials people are using to build permanent blinds include wooden pallets, plywood and large tree branches. Many of these blinds are dismantled by the iceduringiceupand then in the spring, when the areas re flood, all of this debris ends up moving around and collecting on shorelines, and sometimes it goes into our water culverts and plugs them up. Under Division proposals, only non woody, vegetative materials that naturally occur on the WMA where the blind is located could be used to build a blind. Hunters would still be allowed to use portable blinds made of synthetic materials (structures capable of beingimmedi-.atel- y relocated) within the diked units, and wood and other types of material could still be used to build blindson the Great Salt Lake and other areas outside the diked units. Weve also had some problems with people buildingblinds and then thinking they own the blind and the general area around it, Aldrich says. A hunter will show up and find a blind in a spot he wants to hunt, si w can help parents and teens lecided on the right car for their xxketbook. To start, use the follow- - f ng as guidelines in your search for vehicle. the right-price- d Insurance Costs-Befo- re you buy, make sure insurance coverage for that model is affordable. Market Valu- e- Know what is a fair price to s ay. Investigate the market through local newspaper automotive classifieds and web sites. Know Value of Used Care-- Check to see ifa used car is excessively worn or poorly maintained. Also cheek out the gas mileage, needed or ongoing repairs, and wtvkher the car is equipped with modern safety devices. Cheap may cost more in the long run. Certified Used Car-- Consider Certified Used Car programs that feature vehicles coming off trade-in- s. leases or from single-ownWhile this option may be more expensive, it helps take the uncertainty out of buying a used vehicle. Making sure a young driver has a safe, vehicle eases some of the anxiety, faced by parents. Equally important is making sura the teen is prepared to. drive. Good driving programs enhanced with many hours of behind the wheel supervision by a parent give young drivers the time to develop their skills and gain important experience to drive safely and responsibly. Established 100 yean ago, AAA offers a wide array of automotive travel, insurance and financial services. AAA Utah serves over 100,000 members. k X . jX.' ' ; V , ? 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