http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/ YouthWorker.com - Your World en-us Copyright 2008 - YouthWorker.com Salem Publishing - RSS Generator rss@YouthWorker.com rss@YouthWorker.com Tue, 13 May 2008 06:16:13 GMT Tue, 13 May 2008 06:16:13 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/ http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/ http://media.salemwebnetwork.com/ywj/system/gr/ywj_logo_rss.jpg 250 51 http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11575395/ The indoor-tanning industry is launching a national TV, newspaper and website campaign called "It's time to rethink sun bathing," arguing that tanning booths help protect from cancer by boosting Vitamin... Tue, 13 May 2008 05:34:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11575395/ Damien O'Farrell The indoor-tanning industry is launching a national TV, newspaper and website campaign called "It's time to rethink sun bathing," arguing that tanning booths help protect from cancer by boosting Vitamin... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11575394/ The Wachowski brothers (of Matrix fame) capture the progressive edge of teen culture on film once again. The movie is progressive on several fronts. Mon, 12 May 2008 05:28:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11575394/ Damien O'Farrell The Wachowski brothers (of Matrix fame) capture the progressive edge of teen culture on film once again. The movie is progressive on several fronts. http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11575393/ A new White House report states that teenagers who use marijuana put themselves at higher risks for serious mental health problems, including worsening depression, schizophrenia, anxiety and suicide. Mon, 12 May 2008 05:22:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11575393/ Damien O'Farrell A new White House report states that teenagers who use marijuana put themselves at higher risks for serious mental health problems, including worsening depression, schizophrenia, anxiety and suicide. http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11575242/ Facebook has negotiated a deal with the Attorney Generals of 49 States to implement new safety and privacy rules. The same Attorney Generals made a similar deal with MySpace in January of 2008 in order... Thu, 08 May 2008 06:10:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11575242/ Damien O'Farrell Facebook has negotiated a deal with the Attorney Generals of 49 States to implement new safety and privacy rules. The same Attorney Generals made a similar deal with MySpace in January of 2008 in order... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574902/ Youth Ministry must help students grapple with decisions about alcohol. A recent full-page advertisement in USA Today features Lindsay Lohan’s mug shot as an example of someone who does not make responsible... Mon, 05 May 2008 07:57:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574902/ Damien O'Farrell Youth Ministry must help students grapple with decisions about alcohol. A recent full-page advertisement in USA Today features Lindsay Lohan’s mug shot as an example of someone who does not make responsible... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574906/ Youth group students and parents might be shocked to find that many colleges are now offering co-ed dorm room options for students. Two-dozen colleges currently offer co-ed dorm rooms as a habitation option... Tue, 06 May 2008 08:04:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574906/ Damien O'Farrell Youth group students and parents might be shocked to find that many colleges are now offering co-ed dorm room options for students. Two-dozen colleges currently offer co-ed dorm rooms as a habitation option... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574908/ GodTube will continue to be available for youth ministry activities and youth group members for well into the future. The social networking and video upload site is competing with YouTube and other Web... Wed, 07 May 2008 08:09:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574908/ Damien O'Farrell GodTube will continue to be available for youth ministry activities and youth group members for well into the future. The social networking and video upload site is competing with YouTube and other Web... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574721/ While many Youth Ministers focus on protecting their teenagers from the New Age, forward thinking youth ministers might do well to prepare their students for the cognitive age. “In order to thrive, people... Fri, 02 May 2008 04:34:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574721/ Damien O'Farrell While many Youth Ministers focus on protecting their teenagers from the New Age, forward thinking youth ministers might do well to prepare their students for the cognitive age. “In order to thrive, people... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574671/ As college tuitions continue to climb, a study released today fuels concerns about whether the investment in higher education by families and taxpayers translates into better results. Students are a growing... Thu, 01 May 2008 08:08:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574671/ As college tuitions continue to climb, a study released today fuels concerns about whether the investment in higher education by families and taxpayers translates into better results. Students are a growing... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574672/ As perplexed adults struggle to explain to their children, the PR nightmare could cost Disney. Thu, 01 May 2008 08:16:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574672/ As perplexed adults struggle to explain to their children, the PR nightmare could cost Disney. http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574653/ Teenagers increasingly turn to the internet not only for their social networking needs, but also for their TV preferences. The amount of video Americans watched on the Web increased 66 percent in the... Thu, 01 May 2008 05:16:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574653/ Damien O'Farrell Teenagers increasingly turn to the internet not only for their social networking needs, but also for their TV preferences. The amount of video Americans watched on the Web increased 66 percent in the... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574654/ In a celebrity driven culture, Youth Ministries face the challenge of ministering to thousand of micro-celebrities as the nature of celebrity changes. In years past, youth ministers have relied on quotes... Thu, 01 May 2008 05:25:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574654/ Damien O'Farrell In a celebrity driven culture, Youth Ministries face the challenge of ministering to thousand of micro-celebrities as the nature of celebrity changes. In years past, youth ministers have relied on quotes... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574584/ Adults are expected to give teenagers serious competition in the job market this summer. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:35:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574584/ Adults are expected to give teenagers serious competition in the job market this summer. http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574586/ The 55 men in a drug doping study in Sweden agreed to be injected with testosterone and then undergo the standard urine test to screen for doping with the hormone. The test worked for most of the men,... Thu, 01 May 2008 07:48:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574586/ The 55 men in a drug doping study in Sweden agreed to be injected with testosterone and then undergo the standard urine test to screen for doping with the hormone. The test worked for most of the men,... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574588/ China said Wednesday that it was investigating whether hundreds or perhaps thousands of children from poor areas in the southwest part of the country were sold to work as slave laborers in booming coastal... Wed, 30 Apr 2008 08:07:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574588/ China said Wednesday that it was investigating whether hundreds or perhaps thousands of children from poor areas in the southwest part of the country were sold to work as slave laborers in booming coastal... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574501/ People everywhere are coping with rising credit card balances, falling home values and layoffs. But such worries are particularly jarring for a younger slice of the workforce that has known little but... Tue, 29 Apr 2008 05:56:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574501/ People everywhere are coping with rising credit card balances, falling home values and layoffs. But such worries are particularly jarring for a younger slice of the workforce that has known little but... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574502/ Boys at primary school perform "significantly" better in English tests if they are taught in classes with fewer girls, a new study claims. Wed, 30 Apr 2008 06:10:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574502/ Boys at primary school perform "significantly" better in English tests if they are taught in classes with fewer girls, a new study claims. http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574504/ Get ready: There's a new Grand Theft Auto game about to roll out this week, and we're probably in for a burst of discussion about violent video play. Thu, 01 May 2008 06:22:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574504/ Get ready: There's a new Grand Theft Auto game about to roll out this week, and we're probably in for a burst of discussion about violent video play. http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574505/ It's almost like Googling someone: Log on to (an online social network). Search the Web site ... then watch the public profiles of 20-something teachers unfurl like gift wrap on the screen, revealing a... Fri, 02 May 2008 06:30:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574505/ It's almost like Googling someone: Log on to (an online social network). Search the Web site ... then watch the public profiles of 20-something teachers unfurl like gift wrap on the screen, revealing a... http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574498/ A growing number of young, left-leaning believers are entering the political arena as campaign aides, lobbyists, grass-root activists, and engaged voters, as they try to expand the focus of faith-based... Tue, 29 Apr 2008 04:50:00 GMT http://www.youthworker.com/resources/your_world/11574498/ A growing number of young, left-leaning believers are entering the political arena as campaign aides, lobbyists, grass-root activists, and engaged voters, as they try to expand the focus of faith-based...