Perception vs. Reality: The Importance of Being Yourself on Social Media
Source: Linkedin
Do you present yourself differently to different groups of people on social media? Why might this be?
Culture & Society
Fr. Peter McVerry
Source: Peter McVerry Trust
Father Peter McVerry has been working tirelessly for over 40 years on behalf of young, homeless, vulnerable people in Dublin city, Ireland. He was recently awarded an honorary degree from Trinity College, Dublin, for his lifetime work for human rights.
Many benefits for teens who work during the school year, study finds
Source: Ottawa Citizen
A survey that analyzed 250,000 young Canadians from age 15 into adulthood shows that there are a lot of long term benefits for teenagers who work during the school year.
English Speakers Increasingly Use Self-Centered Words Like ‘Get’ And ‘Choose’
Source: Popular Science
A psychology professor at UCLA charted the frequency of certain words used in books published in a 200-year time span. Her findings reflect a shift from a rural, sharing society to an urban, individualistic society.
Mass Exodus From the Plains
Source: PBS
During the Great Depression, the Dust Bowl led millions of people from the Plains states to move to California. Read about the migration and click some of the links in the menu on the left for other biographies, articles, and photo galleries that describe the time period.
Why it’s time for South Africa to take down its walls
Source: Quartz
In recent decades, South Africans who can afford it have erected ever more daunting walls around their homes to keep out crime. One South African writer argues that only removing or lowering the walls will improve the situation.
The Life of the Buddha
Source: Asian Art Museum
Read about the events of the Buddha’s early life that lead him to preaching about a different way of living.
A Video Library of Human Life Experiences
Source: Goodnet
Read about the collaborative work of filmmakers, designers, and many other volunteers from around the world who are producing a video library called Global Lives Project. Click on the Global Lives Project link within the article to get a window into the very different lives of individuals from all around the world.
8 Life Lessons Which You Can Learn From Sport and Hobbies
Source: Coaching Positive Performance
The eight life lessons talked about in this article originate from the advice that a coach gives to some young boys who are learning hurling (a very popular Irish sport). The valuable life lessons underlying the skills of pastimes have an impact on our development as human beings.
As pope evokes nation of immigrants, a report shows it’s not reflected in Congress
Source: The Washington Post
A study by the Pew Research Center shows a lack of Congressional representatives who are immigrants, and some think that an increase in that number would lead to a better understanding of complex immigration issues.