Category: Urban Life

Randol Contreras. The Marvelous Ones: Drugs, Gang Violence, and Resistance in East Los Angeles. Oakland: University of California Press, 2024. By Dianne Violeta Mausfeld East Los Angeles is an unincorporated part of Los Angeles County with a population that is over 95 percent Latino, overwhelmingly Mexican immigrants and Mexican Americans. Mexican immigrants settled in this…

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When we think of the art world, our minds often leap to the artists, galleries, and exhibitions that bring creativity to life. But behind every masterpiece hanging in a gallery or traveling the globe for a show, there’s a meticulous process ensuring its safety and presentation. Enter Dubai Fine Arts, the leading art handling company…

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I love basil. I love growing basil, eating basil, looking at basil, thinking about basil, and talking about basil. One of the best things about basil is that, while on first blush it may seem like a challenging plant to grow, in reality it is very easy, prolific, and predictable. As long as you go…

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JR rail network in Tokyo area What you may have read in this blog during the past four weeks were just my personal impressions and, by no means, a full analysis. Hardly ever had I had the same feeling of rushing through a country, covering so many metro and metro-like systems in just one month….

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For the past few years, many people have asked me if I heard about the doctor in Clintonville who started a farm. None of them knew him or could tell me his name. He was a mystery farmer. Over time, I came to learn he didn’t just live in the neighborhood, but one street over…

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The Smart “Enough” City The smart city concept arguably dates back to the invention of automated traffic lights, which were first deployed in 1922 in Houston, Texas. The exact origin of the concept is not tied to a specified time or individual. However, Smart cities have been around for a long time. We can also…

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Spring subtropical vegetable garden is unique compared to more temperate climates. There is so much beauty in this transition of seasons, as well as opportunity to use plants in finishing state whilst bringing in new warmer season crops. I will explain the experience through my own biodynamic vegetable gardens where we hold many of our…

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Urban cycling trails are a lifeline for commuters and bicyclists looking to explore their cities in a safe and efficient way. But they are also fantastic ways to get to know a new city as a visitor. That is, if a city has invested in them. Here, we take a look at some of the…

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“As a Black woman in agriculture, I find it crucial to steward land responsibly and sustainably, creating a model that feeds, educates and uplifts communities while being environmentally conscious,” says Christa Barfield, founder of the Philadelphia-based FarmerJawn movement. Headquartered on 128 acres, the community-supported agriculture initiative advocates for regenerative practices while aiming to reach out…

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Hailing from a small town in Kerala, being  a  passionate foodie , my first fond memories of a city are the huge malls, pizzas and sizzlers which were once (until about 10 years ago) exclusive to only the metropolitan Indian cities. In fact I would always look forward to visiting my cousins who lived in…

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