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fromMetro Silicon Valley | Silicon Valley's Leading Weekly
2 weeks 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
1 month 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
1 month 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.
fromIndependent
2 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.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
2 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
2 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
3 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Evanilson: I left 40C in Rio to go to -5 I couldn't finish the training session'

Evanilson's relationship with Pepe showcases mentorship and support amid challenges, highlighting personal grief along his journey to professional football.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Go outside, ditch the phone, get humble: my top 10 Scandi life lessons after a decade in Denmark

Adapting aspects of Danish life can help mitigate the challenges of moving back to the UK.
Madrid food
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I grew up in California and moved to a small city in Spain at 30. I have no plans to return to my busy life in the US.

Life is more enjoyable when one slows down and appreciates subtle beauties, rather than constantly being busy.
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