All articles tagged with #social
The article debunks common myths about vegetarianism, emphasizing that plant-based diets can provide sufficient protein, energy, and muscle-building nutrients, are budget-friendly, socially adaptable, and not all-or-nothing. It encourages starting with small changes, planning for key nutrients like iron and B12, and viewing diet as a supportive tool rather than a perfectionist pursuit.
Retirement is an opportunity to design a fulfilling life through hobbies that build skills, foster connections, and contribute to well-being, such as walking, gardening, playing music, volunteering, photography, cooking clubs, strength training, mentoring, micro-adventures, and hands-on crafts. The article emphasizes choosing activities that you enjoy and can sustain, integrating them into your routine to make retirement feel meaningful and vibrant.
The article discusses Edward Slingerland's 'intoxication thesis,' which argues that getting drunk has evolutionary benefits, such as enhancing social bonding and creativity, rather than being a mistake or poison, highlighting how human behaviors like alcohol consumption can serve adaptive purposes.
A neighborhood gardener prefers to work in peace without engaging in conversations with passersby about his landscaping projects, despite receiving compliments, as he values his privacy and focus while working on his property.
The article discusses the current surge in popularity of mahjong, highlighting its status as a trending social game that many people are playing right now.
Spotify is launching a new in-app messaging feature called Messages, allowing users to directly message each other, share content, and connect more seamlessly within the app, targeting users 16 and older.
Reading for pleasure in the US has decreased by over 40% in the past 20 years, with significant declines among Black Americans, lower-income groups, and rural residents, raising concerns about impacts on mental health, empathy, and lifelong learning, partly attributed to digital culture and structural issues like access and leisure time.
A young journalist celebrates a vibrant, inclusive party for under-30s organized by The Free Press, challenging stereotypes about her generation and highlighting the growing presence of Gen Z in media and social spaces.
Many companies are now avoiding the acronym ESG, which stands for environmental, social, and governance efforts, due to investor backlash, political pressure, and legal threats. This shift comes after years of widespread use of the acronym and signals a conscious effort by business leaders to distance themselves from the controversies surrounding ESG initiatives.
Today's Wordle game hints at a word with a double letter and the clue "around that time." The author shares their thought process in guessing the word "circa" and their score in the game. They also invite readers to play against them and provide rules for scoring. The article ends with a call to follow the author on social media and subscribe to their content.
Residencias Villanueva is a social housing project in Quito, Ecuador, that includes 27 apartments and 17 houses, with a focus on high-quality construction and neighborhood connection. The project offers a wide variety of typologies, allowing for diverse occupancy, and seeks to include mutability, with houses that can be expanded in various stages. Residencias Villanueva was developed under the framework of the VIP program, meeting affordability requirements set by the Ecuadorian government for social housing projects. The project values communal spaces, sustainability, and expansion, with a central green space and rear patios that allow for the preservation of a green and permeable perimeter ring in the project.
A TikTok user shared a video of himself taking back a drink he bought for a woman at a bar after she started dancing with someone else. The video received backlash from viewers who criticized the man for his behavior, stating that the woman did not owe him anything and that buying a drink does not mean she is obligated to spend time with him. Some viewers defended the man, but the majority expressed disapproval of his actions.
A TikTok user shared a video of himself taking back a drink he bought for a woman at a bar after she started dancing with someone else. The video received backlash from viewers who criticized the man's behavior, stating that buying a drink does not entitle him to anything from the woman. Some viewers supported the man's actions, but the majority found it inappropriate and disrespectful.