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fromThe Local France
18 hours ago

French Word of the Day: Cimer

Cimer is a popular verlan expression that means ‘thank you’—it’s more casual than the standard form, akin to saying 'ta' or 'cheers'.
France politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 days ago

6 Tips for Multilingual E-Learning Content

Creating multilingual e-learning content requires a thoughtful strategy that prioritizes language and cultural context, not just direct translation.
Online learning
fromThe Local France
2 years ago

Job advert: The Local France is looking for a freelance journalist

The Local France seeks a freelance journalist in Paris to enhance their coverage of French news for an international readership.
France news
#architecture
Artificial intelligence
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Between Algorithms and Ancestral Knowledge: Expanding the Concept of Architectural Intelligence

AI is transforming architecture by optimizing design processes, yet there's a need to balance data-driven approaches with sensory and contextual intelligence.
Artificial intelligence
fromArchDaily
6 days ago

Between Algorithms and Ancestral Knowledge: Expanding the Concept of Architectural Intelligence

AI is transforming architecture by optimizing design processes, yet there's a need to balance data-driven approaches with sensory and contextual intelligence.
Relationships
fromPsychology Today
1 week ago

Identity Niches: Have You Found Yours?

Self-perception is shaped by social interaction and cultural context, revealing identity complexities.
Students' self-descriptions underline how self-image is informed by societal perceptions and interactions.
Graphic design
fromstupidDOPE
3 weeks ago

Agostino Iacurci Transforms Urban Spaces with Color-Driven Mural Installations | stupidDOPE

Agostino Iacurci transforms urban landscapes into vibrant public art, reimagining environments through murals that engage passersby and elevate everyday experiences.
Black Lives Matter
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Sinners is a horror film about the highs and lows of the Black experience | Andrew Lawrence

Ryan Coogler centers the Black experience in film, using horror and historical context to explore themes of struggle and joy.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Why JMW Turner is still Britain's best artist, 250 years on

Turner's fascination and dread of the sea is encapsulated in his 1803 painting 'Calais Pier', where waves seem ready to engulf the wooden jetty.
London
fromThe Wire Magazine - Adventures In Modern Music
1 month ago

"Steeped in dystopian dread": Clipping and Black Rain reviewed - The Wire

Black Rain's reworking of post-industrial soundscapes imbues Gibson's Neuromancer with a sense of dystopian dread, resonating with its original themes and mood.
Digital life
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago

These '80s TV Characters Used To Be UBER Popular - Can You Name 10 Of Them Today?

The transition between episodic releases can be seen as a defining moment in television history, shaping how audiences consume and engage with series.
Television
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

French Phrase of the Day: Le ver est dans le fruit

Nous savions que nous allions perdre. Le ver était déjà dans la pomme dès le début du match. - We knew we were going to lose. The damage was already done from the beginning of the match.
France news
London music
fromThe New Yorker
2 months ago

Before He Formed Led Zeppelin, Jimmy Page Played a Prom in Ohio

High school proms in the 1960s rarely featured major musical acts, making exceptions like Xavier's unique.
The 1968 prom at St. Xavier High School marked a musical turning point with the Yardbirds, showcasing rock's evolving landscape.
Arts
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

Mondegreens: When Lyrics Play Tricks on Your Mind

Our brains interpret ambiguous sounds based on context and personal experience, leading to humorous misheard lyrics called mondegreens.
fromApaonline
4 months ago

Tyla, Coloureds, Color, and Culture-Part II

The immense global spotlight that Tyla enjoys is dimmed by the backlash over her self-identification as a South African Coloured, also acknowledging her identity as a Black woman.
philosophy
fromWashington Post
6 months ago

Harvard exhibit weighs in on history of colonial measurements

The exhibition uses historical artifacts from the museum's collection and a variety of loaning institutions to tell the story of colonial measurements.
Science
fromInverse
8 months ago

'Black Myth: Wukong's Epic Chinese Mythology, Explained

The game's opaque storyline has left many gamers confused, prompting questions in Steam forums about the narrative, showcasing the need for cultural context to fully appreciate it.
Video games
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