Category: Editorial
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California’s Energy Landscape: Is It Time for a Structural Overhaul?
California’s energy policy has always been a hot topic of debate, and the state’s recent move to reduce incentives for community solar projects has many questioning the allegiance of the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). Critics argue that the CPUC often acts in the interest of big utilities rather than the citizens it’s supposed to…
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The Appeal of Sketchy, Hand-Drawn UI Elements: More Than Just a Mockup Tool
In the realm of web and app design, there’s a growing trend that’s capturing the interest of both seasoned designers and newcomers alike: the use of UI elements with a hand-drawn, sketchy look. Tools such as Rough.js, which powers applications like Excalidraw, are becoming valuable assets in the designer’s toolkit. This trend isn’t merely about…
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Lisbon’s Tourism Boom: A Double-Edged Sword We Can’t Ignore
Lisbon, a city renowned for its historic charm, vibrant culture, and scenic beauty, is undergoing a transformation that is both fascinating and worrisome. As a thriving hub for tourists from around the globe, Lisbon’s success as a travel destination has brought about significant economic benefits. However, this success comes with a steep price: the very…
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Unlocking the Self: Helen Keller, Consciousness, and Modern Lessons from Historical Narratives
Helen Keller’s story is a fascinating narrative of overcoming unimaginable barriers, and it serves as a unique window into what it means to be conscious and self-aware. As a person who lost her sight and hearing at a very young age, Keller’s experience of discovering language through finger spelling—taught by her teacher Annie Sullivan—opened up…
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Udržateľnosť a údržba bicyklov: Ako si zachovať radosť z jazdy
Tí, ktorí si udržiavajú svoje bicykle, často hovoria o pocite spokojnosti a pripojenia, ktorý pramení z práce so svojím dopravným prostriedkom. Súčasti bicykla, ako sú derailleury a diskové brzdy, môžu byť pre neznalých zdľhavé, ale poskytujú možnosť naučiť sa o mechanike a funkčnosti svojho vozidla. Zdokonaľovanie techník údržby a opráv môže viesť k lepšiemu porozumeniu…
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Navigating Change: The Role of Digital Preservation in a Transforming World
Urban redevelopment is an inescapable reality of modern society, relentlessly reshaping the physical landscapes of cities and towns across the globe. As buildings rise and fall, and neighborhoods morph, the collective memory of places — once a geographically anchored certainty in the minds of residents — is becoming as transient as the populations that inhabit…
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Die unerwarteten Tiefen eines ruhigen Lebens
In unserer schnelllebigen und leistungsorientierten Gesellschaft wird ein ruhiges Leben oft herabgesetzt oder als Signal für den Mangel an Ambition gesehen. Doch die Geschichte eines Mannes, der ein solches Leben führte, unterstreicht die reichen Schichten und die aufrichtige Erfüllung, die ein solches Dasein bieten kann. Durch die Tiefen seiner Beziehungen, die Auswirkungen seiner subtilen Einflüsse…