![]() In section 3 we offer suggestions for improving social media to make it a more constructive force in society, and in the lives of teenagers.ġ) Is there evidence that social media contributes to teen anxiety and depression? We cover newer research on that question in section 2 below. In chapter 6 we asserted that social media (along with cable television) amplifies moral outrage and fuels the "polarization cycle" that makes America's politics so bitter, and that has made political conflict on campus so much more intense since 2015. ![]() We cover additional research on this claim in section 1 below (and see also our page on Better Mental Health). In chapter 7 we asserted that social media is a likely contributor to the sudden rise in rates of anxiety, depression and self harm that hit Gen Z around 2012. In the book we noted two ways that social media contributes to the problems besetting Gen Z, universities, and many democracies. This page has not been updated since 2020 and is out-of-date. How To Improve Social Media (for teen mental health, and for democracy) ![]()
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![]() On April 4th, I read Luke Johnson’s “Liner Notes to Benjamin” from :boys (Blue Horse Press). On April 3rd, I read Katie Schmid’s “The Boys of Midwest 5” from her Split Lip chapbook, forget me hit let me drink great quantities of clear, evil liquor. Himbo” from Nanopedia (Tinderbox Editions). On April 2nd, I read Charles Jensen’s “H. On April 1st, I kicked off National Poetry Month with poet Molly Brodak, and her poem “Going Back to Sleep,” from her chapbook a little middle of the night (University of Iowa Press). And so, each week, I will re-cap the poet, poem, book and link to my reading on Youtube. ![]() ![]() Every day, I select a poem with one self-imposed guideline… this year, I have read, or re-read each poem within the past twelve months. Happy National Poetry Month! This year, to coincide with hunkering down at home, I decided to revamp my poem a day project on YouTube. ![]() ![]() To make things complicated, he becomes friendly with Missy’s nephew, Burke. 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This line has spawned the graphic novels Goldfish, Fire, Jinx, Torso (with Marc Andreyko), and Total Sell Out. ![]() Though he started as a writer and artist of independent noir fiction series, he shot to stardom as a writer of Marvel Comics' superhero books, particularly Ultimate Spider-Man.īendis first entered the comic world with the "Jinx" line of crime comics in 1995. ![]() For over eight years Bendis’s books have consistently sat in the top five best sellers on the nationwide comic and graphic novel sales charts. He has won critical acclaim (including five Eisner Awards) and is one of the most successful writers working in mainstream comics. A comic book writer and erstwhile artist. ![]() ![]() ![]() GWSS provides a series of training sessions in each council area on the impacts of cold water and basic safety messages for Stand Up Paddleboard and Sit On Top Kayak users as well as open water swimmers. The second year of the programme was recently launched at South Lakes Leisure Centre in Craigavon where those in attendance also had the opportunity for to take part in a Get Wet Stay Safe session on the water.Ĭhief Executive of Sport NI, Antoinette McKeown said: “It has been brilliant to see the increase in people taking part in water sports and taking advantage of the many accessible locations on our doorsteps across Northern Ireland. The GWSS programme is a joint initiative between Local Authorities, including Ards and North Down Borough Council, Sport NI, Canoe Association of Northern Ireland, Swim Ulster, Maritime Coastguard Agency, Royal National Lifeboat Institute, Outdoor Recreation Northern Ireland and The Outdoor Partnership. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Beautifully illustrated with line drawings throughout, Essentials of Classic Italian Cooking brings together nearly five hundred of the most delicious recipes from the Italian repertoire in one indispensable volume.Īs the generations of readers who have turned to it over the years know (and as their spattered and worn copies can attest), there is no more passionate and inspiring guide to the cuisine of Italy. This is the go-to Italian cookbook for students, newlyweds, and master chefs, alike. 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"If this were the only cookbook you owned, neither you nor those you cooked for would ever get bored." -Nigella Lawson A timeless collection of classic Italian recipes-from Basil Bruschetta to the only tomato sauce you'll ever need (the secret ingredient: butter)-beautifully illustrated and featuring new forewords by Lidia Bastianich and Victor Hazan A beautiful new edition of one of the most beloved cookbooks of all time, from "the Queen of Italian Cooking" ( Chicago Tribune ). ![]() ![]() “I thought, I’m supposed to write this down-I never thought, this is weird, I’m hearing voices in my head. “Most people would think it was weird, but I loved ghost stories growing up, and to me it just seemed very natural,” she says. What if this girl liked to make perfumes? Could I set it in Sleepy Hollow? What if she hung out in cemeteries?” “As soon as I knew her name-and this is going to sound very odd, very strange-suddenly this flood of information came. When describing the experience to her husband, he guessed that the girl’s name might be “Abbey.” Verday knew that he was right. The line she said was intriguing and it got me very interested in her story.” All I could hear was the ‘b’ sound in the middle of the name. She said something, and I couldn’t hear her name clearly. ![]() ![]() “I was waiting to fall asleep in January of 2006, when all of a sudden I heard this girl speak. “This is going to sound like it was in a dream, but it wasn’t,” she explains during our interview at Davis-Kidd Booksellers in Nashville. The story of how Jessica Verday came to write The Hollow, the first in her paranormal teen trilogy-and her publishing debut-sounds like a scene from the novel in itself. ![]() |