rick’s been editor of group for 19 years. that’s a long time. you can reach him at rlawrence@group.com. About a month ago I went to a presentation by Dr. David Walsh, founder and president of the National Institute on Media and the Family (www.mediafamily.org).…
When I was 12 someone stole my 10-speed bicycle out of our back yard. When I was 14 someone ripped off my flute from the junior high band storage closet. I was outraged. I had mowed 30 lawns to earn enough money to buy that bicycle.…
Traditional teenage dating is dead. So say the editors of the “big three” magazines that cater to teenagers–Seventeen, Sassy and ‘Teen. “A date used to be when a boy would specifically ask a girl out make plans pick her up and meet her parents,” says Sarah Patton senior editor of Seventeen magazine.…
Sports fans are everywhere. Pro sports have become a staple of the American pop culture. Now that TV broadcasts games across the globe nearly 24 hours a day, fans are able to follow their favorite teams and players more closely than ever before.…
Last summer, I spent some time reflecting on my reflection. I turned 50 at the end of July. Of course I spent time thinking about the lessons I’d learned and the blessings I’d received over the course of the first five decades of my life.…
There’s no denying that video games are a booming business. Gaming professionals continue to vie for the attention of gamers both male and female, young and old. Much of the buzz in video games today exists in the online world. The saturation of computers and Internet access into homes across the country and around the world has ushered in a new era for video games.…
Several years ago my assumptions about suicide were rattled. I thought, as did many others, that suicide was most prominent in and around the onset of winter and the arrival of what is supposed to be a joyous holiday season. It turns out, ironically enough, that spring is the peak season for suicides!…
At CPYU, we depend a lot on surveys. They’re useful for getting feedback and suggestions, and can provide insight on a targeted group of people. We also monitor and review the results of surveys from a variety of different and reliable sources and pass this information on to you.…
Okay, I’ll admit it to all of you who brandish shotguns, tromp through muddy bogs and wear “camo” while in pursuit of bagging a big prize … I’m a wimp … not a hunter. The only “hunting” I’ve ever done in my life took place years ago during our annual family vacations to Florida.…
On a recent confirmation camp retreat weekend with our church’s middle-school youth, I experienced firsthand the aroma and annoyance of body sprays. Prior to this encounter I had only anecdotal evidence as to the extent of its use and the substance of its scent.…
