Culture

Couple Forced to Dismantle Dream Treehouse. Because Regulations.0
- Culture
- January 10, 2018
I grew up in a home with a giant American Elm tree in the backyard. The tree was so huge that three adults had to join hands to completely encircle it. As a child, I had grand plans for that tree, for of course it was perfect for a treehouse. And not just any treehouse,
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How Online Dating is Saving Marriage (and Making Society Less Segregated)0
- Culture
- January 10, 2018
The UK Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) recently banned an ad from online dating site eHarmony which assured those looking for love that it was a “scientifically proven” matching system. The company matches users according to their personality, using their own data on existing relationships. According to the ASA, however, eHarmony failed to demonstrate that its
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The Future Will Not Be Dull 0
- Culture
- January 9, 2018
As the current political and social transformations of the nation sets into place, and awareness of it is more and more realized, there is inevitably a psychological sense in many Americans that the changes are permanent. Many who feel this are those who have opposed them, and who have believed they had a stake in
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Why a ‘Loneliness Epidemic’ is Upon Us 0
- Culture
- January 9, 2018
“Our crowded, lengthy commutes are making us more lonely than ever”. “Eating alone is BAD for your health – especially if you’re a man, study shows”. “Japan’s solution to loneliness: virtual wives.” “Loneliness: a silent plague that is hurting young people most”. There is no lack of interest in the topic of loneliness, as these
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The Daddy Gap: 1 in 4 Fathers Don’t Live with Their Kids 0
- Culture
- January 8, 2018
Over the last 20 years, I’ve spent a good deal of time working with kids from the inner city. Through this interaction, I’ve grown accustomed to the fact that biological fathers are virtually non-existent in the homes of the children I know. One might say I’ve even grown a bit numb to this sad reality
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Ben Franklin’s 5 Secrets to Successful Friendships 0
- Culture
- January 5, 2018
In a recent edition of Psychology Today, Dr. Suzanne Degges-White suggests that the pathway to living a better life comes through being a better friend. As such, she goes on to list ten ways in which individuals can improve their approach to friendship. While Dr. Degges-White’s suggestions are valuable, I couldn’t help but wonder what
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