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  • November KYCN
    published on November 1, 2011

    Folks,

    Here is the news from the world of youth...
    Bad just got good according to these girls.
    An unreal reality.
    My brain must not be on earth.
    Who just got a tattoo?

    Remember, we're in it to win it!
    -Mike

    Download Here: YouthCultureNewsletter-Issue48-1111-November.pdf

  • October KYCN
    published on October 1, 2011

    Sorry teacher, no apple for you!
    The Way stops just short of the truth and the life
    ...but not fancy free
    Don't get roulette?

    Download Here: YouthCultureNewsletter-Issue47-1110-October.pdf

  • September KYCN
    published on September 1, 2011

    The class of 2015 is at a university near you. So are some other things...
    A few less than 127 Dresses.
    What did Victor Frankenstein, Eve, Pandora and Will Rodman have in common? A curious question with an even more curious answer!

    Download Here: YouthCultureNewsletter-Issue46-1109-September.pdf

  • August KYCN
    published on August 1, 2011

    If he is the Potter, who is the clay?
    (Hog)warts and all...
    Boy, oh, boy!
    Response-inability.

    Download Here: YouthCultureNewsletter-Issue45-1108-August.pdf

  • July KYCN
    published on July 1, 2011

    Life on the farm.
    The postmodern celebration of addiction.
    A follow-up article on the ten most historically controversial issues about video games.
    (The California Supreme Court just ruled on free speech and video game violence.)

    Download Here: YouthCultureNewsletter-Issue44-1107-July.pdf

  • June KYCN
    published on June 1, 2011

    Rain delays in Michigan, but it is still the start of the month.
    Under whose authority?
    Where is Normal Rockwell when we need him?
    It's more than his trousers that are sagging!
    A new Nemesis

    Download Here: YouthCultureNewsletter-Issue43-1106-June.pdf

  • May KYCN
    published on May 1, 2011

    It's a whole new Baal-game (or maybe not!)
    Miss USA Misses.
    Telling Everyone Your Secret.
    More Good News.

    Download Here: YouthCultureNewsletter-Issue42-1105-May.pdf

  • April KYCN
    published on Apr 1, 2011

    As promised, signs of hope in the adolescent wilderness.
    This is not an April fools joke!

    Download Here: YouthCultureNewsletter-Issue41-1104-April.pdf

  • March KYCN
    published on Mar 1, 2011

    You answered the poll on whether we are doing better or worse at reaching youth and emerging adults. Your views are in the March newsletter. You will also find...

    How many of of the non-religious emerging adults are being evangelized effectively?

    How are the Mormons doing compared to Christians?
    • Are they losing more of their youth or less?
    • Are they winning converts?
    • You may be surprised.


    Lots of emerging adults change churches or drop out. Who is doing what? Losing faith as emerging adults... what is being lost and to what extent?

    Download Here: YouthCultureNewsletter-Issue40-1103-March.pdf
  • February KYCN
    published on Feb 1, 2011

    Hope you are loving winter!

    In February, there is
  • Hanging Out or Just Hanging?
  • More on Emerging Adults
  • Good News for Parents
  • E! for TV but R! for R.E.

    YouthCultureNewsletter-Issue39-1102-February.pdf
  • January KYCN
    published on Jan 3, 2011 5:43 pm

    It's January 2011.

    Another great year to serve the Lord and find out what's up in the world of youth.
  • Slowly Emerging Adults
  • "I cannot tell a lie."
  • R U Post-modernist?

    YouthCultureNewsletter-Issue38-1101-January.pdf
  • December KYCN
    published on 01 Dec 2010 01:19:24 UT
  • Youth Culture History part six
  • That's not what my dad says...
  • Ad Nauseum

    YouthCultureNewsletter-Issue37-1012-December.pdf
  • November KYCN
    published on 01 Nov 2010 01:19:24 UT
  • Fear Factor
  • Halloween Horrors
  • See Saw 3d or don't
  • The Vibrant Life of the Undead
  • The Great Depression?

    YouthCultureNewsletter-Issue36-1011-November.pdf
  • October KYCN
    published on Mon, 04 Oct 2010 01:19:24 UT
    Folks,
    The October newsletter is out.
  • How kids lose their V-cards
  • I'd like to teach the world to pray
  • What is post-modernism anyway?
    Hopefully the good news of page two balances the bad of page one.
    This is the link
    [link]
    Mike
  • September KYCN
    published on Wed, 01 Sep 2010 09:37:24 UT
    Folks,
    Another wonderful month in the youth world!
    My daddy's name is "donor"
    What did you say?
    Another successful "Epic Fail"
    This is the link
    [link]
    Mike
  • August KYCN
    published on Sat, 07 Aug 2010 05:37:24 UT
    Folks,
    Here is the August edition of the youth culture newsletter.
    Facebook Fatigue and MY(former)SPACE
    Media consumption
    Attention Deficits
    This is the link
    [link]
    The pdf is attached
    Mike
  • July YCN
    published on Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:12:06 UT
    Folks,
    It must be the heat...
    The July newsletter is a bit late, but here it is!
    Show me the Money!
    Campus Credit
    An Unabashed Appeal...
    The July newsletter is available here:
    [link]
    It is also attached.
    Mike
  • June KYCN
    published on Tue, 01 Jun 2010 19:46:16 UT
    Folks,
    It's the June Youth Culture Newsletter.
    Prom a trauma?
    Why mom and pop drop pop stars.
    Dizzy Disney
    It is available on line here:
    [link]
    Mike
  • Latest Youth Culture Newsletter May Newsletter
    published on Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:04:29 UT
    Folks,
    I am now sending you the Kairos Youth Culture Newsletter from a new
    e-mail address: mail4...@gmail.com.

    If you are seeing this you need do nothing about it.

    In May:
    When is a Model T not a Model T?
    Just-in Time
    The lady is Celibate?
    A Girl with Attitude?

    Remember, it is our task to evangelize the youth of _this_ world.

  • April Newsletter
    published on Sat, 27 Mar 2010 16:38:02 UT
    Folks,
    The April newsletter is attached.
    ?
    Will it be the new McGuffey Reader?
    Have you got your drunk text on? (Are you texting while drunk?)
    Addicting games: wasting days and wasting nights. You won't just drop7.
    Read it online:
    [link]
  • March On
    published on Fri, 26 Feb 2010 18:37:32 UT
    Folks,
    March is nearly here. The March newsletter is attached!
    ?
    We have lift-off! Be sure to Bookmark Kairos-media.org
    Who's number one?
    Romance gone GAGA.
    The online link is here:
    [link]
    A useless fact:
    To celebrate the Chinese New Year, the country's residents sent 13
  • February's issue
    published on Thu, 21 Jan 2010 21:23:56 UT
    Folks,
    In 2010 you will be seeing a lot of good news about what Kairos is
    doing to respond to challenges presented by youth culture.
    In January we covered a new program to equip father's to prepare
    their adolescent sons.
    In February you will see a major new project we are undertaking.
    Where are you going?
  • January Newsletter
    published on Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:15:47 UT
    Folks,
    Merry Christmas.
    The January Newsletter is attached.
    Raising boys is tough. Raising tough boys is tougher. Deciding how
    to do it is even tougher.
    Surviving puberty
    It's intense out there
    [link]
    January.pdf
    ?
    Mike
    Michael Shaughnessy
  • December Issue OOOOPPPS!
    published on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:33:01 UT
    Folks the survey link is wrong

    go here:
    [link]

    Mike

    Michael Shaughnessy
    1225 Weber Dr
    Lansing, Michigan 48912
    517 - 484 - 9565

  • December Issue
    published on Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:02:52 UT
    Folks,

    I am asking all readers to take a quick survey. You will need at most
    30 seconds for it.

    Click here: bit.ly/Ksurvey1

    The December issue is here.

    When Three's not a Crowd
    Unsafe Sex and the Single Girl
    The History of Youth Culture Continued

    This is the pdf
    ?

    This is the online link

  • November newsletter
    published on Thu, 22 Oct 2009 17:39:14 UT
    Folks,
    It's nearly November. The next Kairos Youth Culture Newsletter is here.
    Risk: don't lose the game
    Sippin' Syrup
    The .pdf is attached.
    ?
    Download the file here: [link]
    YouthCultureNewsletter-Issue24 -0911-November.pdf
    Mike
    Michael Shaughnessy
    1225 Weber Dr
    Lansing, Michigan 48912
  • October newsletter
    published on Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:13:58 UT
    Yup, it's the October Youth Culture Newsletter!
    Updating dating
    Game, set, match: it's a new name in courtship but it's not tennis
    1955 started an amazing year for youth culture and here is why
    here is the pdf file
    ?
    Here is the link to download it
    [link]
  • September KYCN
    published on Wed, 26 Aug 2009 21:59:41 UT
    Folks,
    I'm not joking!
    When Brotherly Love Goes Wrong.
    Youth Culture 100 years ago.
    [link]
    September.pdf
    Click above to get the September Newsletter online
    And here it is as a .pdf file
    ?
    Mike
    Michael Shaughnessy
    1225 Weber Dr
    Lansing, Michigan 48912
  • August newsletter
    published on Fri, 31 Jul 2009 18:13:27 UT
    Folks,
    The August youth culture newsletter is now available
    Going Gaga
    Make-up for lost times
    Can you define youth culture?
    When did cool become cool.
    The pdf is attached.
    ?
    The online link is here:
    [link]
    August.pdf
    Mike
    Michael Shaughnessy
  • July is here!
    published on Tue, 30 Jun 2009 17:32:26 UT
    Folks,
    Summer fun from the world of youth!
    Read 'Em and Weep! (Better yet, don't read em!)
    The death of reading and readings of death.
    You are entering the Twilight Zone
    The pdf is attached.
    ?
    The online link is here
    [link]
    July.pdf
  • KYCN attached
    published on Tue, 26 May 2009 15:04:04 UT
    Folks,
    In my haste to dive into the holiday weekend here I failed to attach
    the pdf of the June KYCN.
    Here it is in case this is the only way you get it!
    Mike
    ?
    Michael Shaughnessy
    1225 Weber Dr
    Lansing, Michigan 48912
    517 - 484 - 9565
  • June Youth Culture Newsletter
    published on Fri, 22 May 2009 10:32:00 UT
    Folks,
    The June Youth Culture Newsletter is at hand!
    Exporting the bishop and the devil from the chatroom
    I believe in God, well... sort of
    What you are doing right!
    The pdf file is attached or you can download it here
    [link]
    June.pdf
    Mike
  • May KYCN
    published on Mon, 20 Apr 2009 20:58:59 UT
    Folks,
    It is Easter Season, a time for good news. This month it's all good
    news in the Kairos Youth Culture Newsletter.
    It is a report on the recent Youth Equipped to Stand retreat.
    Y.E.S. HE can.
    Yes, HE did.
    Think of a number between 234 and 236.
    Here is the . It has lower resolution pictures than the one
  • April KYCN
    published on Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:56:41 UT
    Folks,
    Who is watching WATCHMEN?
    Novel Novels
    Moore Problems
    Super-Heroes vs Ordinary Heroes
    Here is the April KYCN as an attachment
    ?
    Or click here to download it.
    [link]
    Michael Shaughnessy
    1225 Weber Dr
    Lansing, Michigan 48912
    517 - 484 - 9565
  • The March Edition
    published on Wed, 18 Feb 2009 20:27:47 UT
    Folks,
    The March Youth Culture Newsletter is available.
    The Kairos Winter Conference
    Reasons to Avoid Amy
    Music gladiators: The Christians vs. Metallica
    Spiritual gladiators: youth and the devil
    ?
    Or click here [link]
    Issue16-0903-March.pdf
    Mike
    Michael Shaughnessy
  • February KYCN
    published on Fri, 16 Jan 2009 23:39:06 UT
    Folks,
    February, Valentine's Day, Love...
    She isn't cutting class
    Cupid misses again
    With F r i e n d s like that, give me enemies.
    And the good news: Kairos Missionary Corps Training!
    The next Kairos Youth Culture Newsletter is here...
    ?
    or click here
    Mike
    Michael Shaughnessy
    1225 Weber Dr
    Lansing, Michigan 48912
  • January Issue
    published on Wed, 17 Dec 2008 23:02:49 UT
    Folks,
    This is the season of hope and I hope you have a wonderful Christmas!
    Mike
    Google-eyed ?
    It's a faceoff with facebook
    Liars lying about lying.
    Hope floats your boat
    Here is the next KYCN in pdf.
    ?
    Or click here to get it.
    [link]
  • KYCN December
    published on Tue, 18 Nov 2008 22:23:42 UT
    Folks,
    W00t! (Pronounced woot) The Kairos Youth Culture Newsletter begins
    its second year with this issue.
    You could help us reach more people by forwarding it on to your
    family, friends, teachers, homeschoolers, church members, clergy...
    Yup, you could...
    I'd appreciate it if you would.
    Also, you can help us continue to publish by making a contribution here:
  • November Issue
    published on Mon, 20 Oct 2008 21:57:06 UT
    Folks,
    The November Kairos Youth Culture Newsletter is now available.
    I've got rhythm. I've got music. I've got to take a look at pop music.
    Lil Wayne - a big pain
    Yes my dears, it's Britney Spears. (She's back in black -- at least
    in this version)
    Spoiler alert: this could ruin your day.
    The pdf: click to open
  • The October Newsletter
    published on Mon, 29 Sep 2008 21:27:38 UT
    Folks,
    Virginity Sells!
    Safe Sex?
    Furry Communities...
    Gender Benders
    Yes, the October Kairos Youth Culture Newsletter is now available.
    I attach it as a pdf file. If that doesn't work...
    ?
    Click here to get it. If that doesn't work paste this address in your
    URL box
    [link]
  • September Kairos Youth Culture Newsletter
    published on Tue, 02 Sep 2008 21:25:13 UT
    The College Edition
    What percentage of American College Students binge drink?
    Women are ten times more likely to get raped on campus than in
    Washington DC.
    What Berlin Wall? It was gone before this year's college freshman was
    born.
    Welcome to Animal House!
    ?
    Or get in on-line by clicking here
    Mike
  • KYCN wrong link
    published on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 18:20:14 UT
    Oops... someone younger needs to be doing this!
    The pdf file is correct, but hyperlink I sent was for last months!
    Here is the correct one
    [link]
    August.pdf
    Michael Shaughnessy
    1225 Weber Dr
    Lansing, Michigan 48912
    517 - 484 - 9565
  • KYCN august
    published on Wed, 30 Jul 2008 17:27:43 UT
    The August
    Kairos Youth Culture Newsletter
    Fido gets a cell phone
    Shrinking Your Soap
    Back to the Future
    Here it is as a PDF file.
    ?
    or just click here:
    [link]
    August.pdf
    back issues for new subscribers are here:
    [link]
  • Kairos YCN for July
    published on Sat, 28 Jun 2008 01:05:58 UT
    July's newsletter:
    Twitter and Tweet
    Emo
    Watch the olympics on your phone for $9.95
    Here it is as a pdf file
    ?
    or just click here:
    [link]
    July.pdf
    back issues for new subscribers are here:
    [link]
    Isn't this fun...
  • June KYCN
    published on Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:22:23 UT
    Folks,
    Faster, better, easier and more reliable? I hope.
    I attach the KYCN for June.
    ?
    I am also sending you a hyperlink. Click on it and it will either
    open up on your computer or download it to wherever you download
    files. It opens with Adobe Reader or any other application that
    reads .pdf files.
  • hypertext active
    published on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 23:37:52 UT
    Folks,
    If the pervious version did not have active hypertext, this one should
    ?
    Michael Shaughnessy
    1225 Weber Dr
    Lansing, Michigan 48912
    517 - 484 - 9565
  • KYCN
    published on Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:29:18 UT
    Your april Youth Culture newsletter is attached.
    It looks at setting the defense well.
    Mike
  • April YCN attached
    published on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 17:33:48 UT
    Folks,
    Here is the April Youth Culture Newsletter.
    It's for future dinosaurs like us.
    ?
    Mike
    Michael Shaughnessy
    1225 Weber Dr
    Lansing, Michigan 48912
    517 - 484 - 9565
  • March Youth Culture Newsletter
    published on Fri, 15 Feb 2008 17:16:09 UT
    Folks,
    Were you the coolest girl in the school?
    The rules have changed some it would appear.
    Check it out in the March YCN.
    ?
    Mike
  • The February Issue
    published on Fri, 18 Jan 2008 01:09:15 UT
    The Youth Culture newsletter
    ?
    Mike Shaughnessy
    P.s. If you are having trouble opening this document "right click"
    and "Open with Abode Reader"
  • checking
    published on Thu, 20 Dec 2007 17:43:04 UT
    Folks,
    I am still new to the world of google-groups.
    I am under the impression that I sent this to you but am not convinced it
    worked.
    It is the Second edition of the Youth Culture Newsletter.
    You should be receiving this from
    Kairos.edi...@gmail.com
    I am hoping you received this as well in the past two days from my personal
  • YCN 02
    published on Tue, 18 Dec 2007 03:07:16 UT
    Dear all,
    Thanks for subscribing to the Youth Culture Newsletter.
    Typically, I will try to mail it on or about the 15th of each month.
    Please do feel free to forward it.
    ?
    Mike Shaughnessy
    P.s. It is an Adobe PDF file, as usual. If you can't open it. Right
    click and use open with Adobe Reader.