To mark the publication of new contributions to our Cambridge Elements in Global Urban History series, we will feature interviews with authors and share short excerpts from their work. Here, series co-editor Tracy Neumann interviews Richard Harris, the author of our first Element, How Cities Matter (2021). Richard Harris is Professor Emeritus at McMaster University…
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Finding the best locally made Australian whisky can be challenging, especially if you haven’t purchased one before. But it doesn’t need to be a challenge that stops you in your tracks and forces you to question everything you know. We have the best Australian whisky, detailed below, so you can find your next bottle to enjoy. …
In many societies, a male child is valued over a female child, and this is a clear symptom of insanity in our society. Nature gives us both male and female because both are equally important and needed. If not, wouldn’t everyone be just a single gender? According to UN statistics, 117 million girls are missing…
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Well, hello! How do you find my Vietnamese cone-shaped straw hat? They are called “Non la” and they go well when you are on a sampan boat 🙂 In 2016, the day after Christmas Day, my parents, my sister, and I went to Saigon / Ho Chi Minh City for a week’s trip. It was…
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Debating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on cities has occupied the urban discussion airspace across the globe. Finland is no exception. The mainstream narrative, also boosted by the media, is that people are fleeing cities in search of a healthier life in the exurbs, if not venturing even further to the solitude of the…
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From exotic spices to cosmetic surgery, the average person can access far more products and opportunities than ever before. While trends change over time, mass production has transformed how we consume, allowing what were once exclusive luxuries to become widely accessible and mainstream. To help you explore a few of the perks of modern life,…
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Do You have “The Look”? Do you remember the song, “You got the Look” by Prince? It’s all centered around the interaction of a man and woman focused on outer appearance (check it out on YouTube when you get a chance.) This video was an over the top expression of this surface interaction and the…
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Human Mobile Devices (HMD) has unveiled its revolutionary entry into Non-Terrestrial Network (NTN) communications with the launch of HMD OffGrid. Designed to bridge the gap between cellular and satellite networks, this cutting-edge device addresses the reality that 70% of Earth’s landmass remains outside mobile network coverage. Australia is among the first countries to experience the…
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Some posts on this site contain affiliate links, meaning if you book or buy something through one of these links, I may earn a small commission. Read the full disclosure policy here. I’m not going to sugarcoat it: it’s been an awful last year for small digital publishers like me. I’ve spent the last 15…
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Seijin No Hi, or Coming of Age Day, is a significant and joyous occasion in Japan, celebrated annually on the second Monday of January. This national holiday (13th January 2025) honors young adults who have reached the age of adulthood, marking their transition into adulthood. Effective April 1, 2022, the Civil Code regards 18 years…
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