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fromIndependent
3 months ago
UK news

'First I learned English, then I learned to speak for those with no voice': new head of the Immigrant Council on her own migrant journey

UK news
fromIndependent
3 months ago

'First I learned English, then I learned to speak for those with no voice': new head of the Immigrant Council on her own migrant journey

Teresa Buczkowska shares her inspiring journey of emigrating from Poland to Ireland with little more than determination and €20.
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fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
1 month ago

Revisiting Carl Hirano's Wall of Fame in San Jose's Japantown

"Generations of Ginza-goers will be disoriented, but the San Jose restaurant at 215 E. Jackson St. is now called Kaita," wrote the Merc. "Six months ago, Koji Sugimoto bought the closet-size Japantown landmark, ripped out its worn walls, and installed new blue carpeting and comfortable benches."
San Francisco
fromMedium
2 months ago

Global UX Isn't a Language Problem. It's a System Problem.

I'm born and brought up in India, where more means more. We are not a 'minimalist' country, and neither are our apps or digital products. Our markets or bazaars are noisy, crowded, with posters and billboards screaming for attention.
UX design
fromRoger Ebert
2 months ago

Female Filmmakers in Focus: Marva Nabili on "The Sealed Soil" | Interviews | Roger Ebert

The Sealed Soil reflects a young woman's struggles against societal norms amid Iran's transition from tradition to modernity.
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fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I moved from New York to Portugal, quit my job, and took a year off. I now have a healthier relationship with work.

Embracing a slower lifestyle in Lisbon allowed for personal recovery and growth after burnout from a demanding career.
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I'm an American who moved to Italy 11 years ago. It's completely changed my definition of success.

The author learned to embrace a slower pace of life in Italy, prioritizing rest over constant productivity.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Why some Nigerians are leaving Christianity for African spiritual beliefs

Young people are increasingly abandoning Christianity for Indigenous spirituality in Nigeria.
fromBrooklyn Paper
4 months ago

After 50 years on the river, Bargemusic comes ashore in Brooklyn Bridge Park * Brooklyn Paper

Bargemusic, a classical music organization, successfully transitioned from a barge to a new home at Brooklyn Bridge Park after safety concerns forced relocation.
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