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April Fool's Day? It's all for fun. Everyone's so stressed these days with the credit crunch and April Fool's Day is a good stress relief. I remember seeing a fake news report on the TV last year saying that they had discovered penguins could fly - it was really rather funny. HIT

Youth clubs opening at weekends? I think it's a great idea if they offer fun things such as watching movies and trips out. I hate boring youth clubs where they just play pool. Opening youth clubs at weekends is also a good opportunity to prevent knife crime and encourage different communities to mix. HIT

Jade Goody? The whole selling of her story was really undignified - it shows how capitalism has affected our lives. I mean it was a great idea for getting money for her kids quickly, but it's setting a bad example. DISS

Apprenticeships? Having the option to do A-levels or an apprenticeship is good. Some people excel in education, while others are more practical. The government publicising them via Sir Alan Sugar's advertisements is great. Hopefully people will be inspired. HIT

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