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fromIndependent
9 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
9 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
7 months 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
8 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
Independent films
fromRoger Ebert
8 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.
Retirement
fromBusiness Insider
9 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.
Mindfulness
fromBusiness Insider
9 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.
NYC music
fromBrooklyn Paper
10 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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