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Information Wants to be Free!

Although the words “information wants to be free” has been repeated as one of the internet community’s favorite slogans, I haven’t really meditated on its meaning or impact to the dissemination of information. Recent interactions with speakers and delegates at Read more

By admin, 7 yearsDecember 18, 2018 ago
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Priority Seat Fallacy

Public transportation systems from Vancouver to Berlin to Hong Kong have some sort of priority seat initiative to label seats near the doorways of trams, trains, and buses for use by those in need. Vancouver has blue TransLink labels, Berlin Read more

By admin, 7 yearsDecember 15, 2018 ago
People

Peng Yun

It’s difficult to call yourself an artist these days, still be alive, and make a living out of it. Peng Yun is one of the few artists that can put a claim all three of those much-coveted attributes. Born and Read more

By admin, 7 yearsDecember 15, 2018 ago
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Irrational Hatred of Immigrants

I recently boarded an MTR train to visit a friend who is a successful potter. Along the way there I spotted several behaviors that most would find inconsiderate. There were couples leaning on handrails, men sitting down with their legs Read more

By admin, 7 yearsDecember 9, 2018 ago
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Molly Moon’s Homemade Ice Cream

Who’s up for artisan sundaes, savory shakes, handmade waffle cones, and chewy ice cream? Everyone who’s a kid at heart! With personal service, delicious desserts, and my favorite beats, Molly Moon’s Ice Cream has to be the best in Seattle, Read more

By admin, 7 yearsDecember 4, 2018 ago
China

HSBC Building

Constructed in the mid-1980’s to a then-popular sci-fi high-tech style by Norman Foster, it is one of the centrepieces of Hong Kong’s stunning skyline. Along with the Bank of China Building, Cheung Kong Centre, and IFC 2, it is one Read more

By admin, 7 yearsDecember 1, 2018 ago
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Working with Fresh Grads

At the time of writing I am an undergraduate student, but with the declining quality of fresh graduates I find it increasingly frustrating to work with fresh graduates who might only be a year or so older than me. Yes, Read more

By admin, 7 yearsNovember 23, 2018 ago
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Sioux Falls, SD

Flat now as it was a hundred years ago, the town’s low density hasn’t changed for decades. This makes Sioux Falls friendly for the wallet and calm to drive in. Famous for the falls on the Big Sioux River that Read more

By admin, 7 yearsNovember 7, 2018 ago
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Amana Colonies, IA

Like most of early America, the founding of the Amana Colonies were based on religious frustration and vision for a religiously homogenous town. It was founded by German immigrants and many of them are still proud of their German heritage, Read more

By admin, 7 yearsNovember 6, 2018 ago
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Columbus, OH

The Arch City earned its nickname from the iconic arches of High Street illuminating the business bustling on both sides of the street. Columbus is a welcome break from to monotony of driving on American highways and the one fifth Read more

By admin, 7 yearsNovember 6, 2018 ago

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