Art is the medium that Christo Javacheff uses to make his voice heard. It took 46 years for his floating piers to be realized on a lake in Italy, but Christo was determined. Read his story.
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Believe
Loosing his eyesight at age 2 did not dampen the spirit and determination of Tommy Carroll. His strong self-belief surpassed his blindness and he went on to meet his skateboard hero.
New Study Reveals How Consumers React to ‘The Store of the Future’
Just how happy are we with the use of technology to aid our shopping experiences in-store? Are we comfortable with virtual help in the dressing room?
The 10 Most Generous Nations in the World
Which countries rank as the top ten most generous when it comes to donating to charitable causes?
Not Just Millennials: Consumers Want Experiences, Not Things
Today’s consumers prefer to spend money on experiences rather than material things.
Pioneering Social Reformer Jacob Riis Revealed “How The Other Half Lives” in America
Read how journalist Jacob Riis exposed the living conditions of lower-class people in New York City in the late 1800s. View the slide show to examine his photography.
Modern History Sourcebook: Harriet Robinson: Lowell Mill Girls
Read this first-person account by a woman who worked in the Lowell, Massachusetts, textile mill in the 1830s and 1840s. She describes the role women played in society at the time and recounts one of the first strikes in U.S. history.
The Question That Will Help You Define Success
Amy Morin, the author of 13 Things Mentally Strong People Don’t Do, argues that individuals should focus on their own personal definitions of success rather than compare themselves to others.
How Apple and IBM Marketed the First Personal Computers
Early personal computer advertising needed to explain the need for such devices.
Brazil’s Students Occupy Schools In Rio De Janeiro To Protest Conditions Ahead Of Olympics
Students in Brazil have been protesting declining conditions of school facilities in the country, which recently saw the impeachment of its president over the state of its economy.
Why a 1920s legal move is responsible for the gender-segregated bathrooms we have today
Public Radio International gives some background to the United States’ separation of men’s and women’s bathrooms.
The risk and reward of sport
Columnist Timothy Boyle contemplates the risks of playing sports, even in the face of increasing awareness of their danger.
California’s gardens tell an immigrant story
Most of the laborers who maintain lawns and gardens in California are Latino immigrants. Read to learn more about the history and culture of these gardeners, or jardineros.
A Ride Home from Prison
The day a long-time prisoner is released can present overwhelming challenges. Watch this short documentary to learn how one former prisoner is working to make the transition to freedom smoother for others.
‘Hamilton’ the Broadway musical is now a dazzling book
Usually books inspire plays and movies. However, the smash Broadway musical Hamilton, based on the life of Alexander Hamilton, inspired a book that details the play’s social and cultural significance.
Politicians Should Make America Better for Parents by Thinking Swedish
Writer Lola Akinmade Åkerström argues that Americans should officially build outdoor sports and recreation into their schedules.
Using data from social networks to understand and improve systems
Researchers at MIT are looking at how data collected from individuals and groups can be used for functions such as predicting sociopolitical change or measuring the effectiveness of policies in the developing world.
Reform the Nation’s Food System
Celebrity chef Tom Colicchio argues for farming and food reform and outlines steps government officials can take to ensure food quality and healthiness.
Peace Learning Center assists youth in conflict resolution
Read about an Indianapolis initiative to teach students how to resolve conflicts and ultimately create a more peaceful world.
What It Means to Live Life Working in the U.S. on a Visa
In an online art exhibit, the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center explores the lives of individuals who have visas to work in the United States. Read the article for background and click “H-1B” in the first paragraph to access the artwork.