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This One-Pan Breakfast Recipe Is Everything You Need to Start the Day Off Right
First for Women - By Editorial Staff
Forget the bacon, egg, and cheese, because our One-Pan Breakfast has all your favorites in one skillet! Crispy croutons with bacon, sausage, egg, and …
High Fiber
22 High-Fiber Foods You Should Eat
Healthline
Fiber is incredibly important. It leaves your stomach undigested and ends up in your colon, where it feeds friendly gut bacteria, leading to various …
The Arts (Australia)
Why an education in visual arts is the key to arming students for the future
theconversation.com - Ted Snell
Visual skills are essential for a sophisticated workforce, yet we offer so little education in the vital skills of learning to see and developing the …
Happiness
What’s your why? 11 life questions every 30-something needs to ask
Ladders - Ursula Lauriston
For the first half of the year, I made the decision to spend more of my time thinking. This is actually very hard for me to do. And since the human …
Travel
Beyond Beijing: six Chinese cities you need to know
The Guardian - Tess Humphrys
Most visitors to China are inevitably drawn to the headline-stealing trinity of Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong, all enormous, vibrant cities that are, justifiably, at the top of the list of must-sees.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
A night of firsts: the candidates who made history in the 2018 midterms
Guardian US - Sam Levin and Julia Carrie Wong in San Francisco
Groundbreaking campaigns have broken barriers this election, with historic candidates changing the face of Congress and statehouses across the US. Women have run in record numbers, and Native Americans,
How a humanities degree will serve you in a disruptive economy
theconversation.com - Anna Moro
I don’t know why we call them “soft skills.” They’re certainly not easy to learn, although they are as valuable and necessary as the skills doctors …
The Best Islands in the World: 2018 Readers' Choice Awards
Condé Nast Traveler - CNT Editors
When 429,000 of you speak, we listen. Condé Nast Traveler readers ranked the 30 best islands in the world outside the U.S. in the 2018 Readers' Choice Awards survey, from far-flung stunners in Southeast
South-east Asia
Southeast Asia's Richest Woman Signs $6.5 Billion Deal For 50 Airbus Jets
Forbes - Linh Nguyen
Vietjet, Vietnam’s biggest private airline, finalized a $6.5 billion agreement on Friday to buy 50 Airbus A321neo jets. The deal was signed in Hanoi by Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao, Vietjet founder and CEO,
Film (UK)
Why Luis Buñuel’s revolutionary spirit is relevant today
BBC Culture - By Jonathan Rosenbaum
Born in 1900, Luis Buñuel was truly a child of the 20th Century. But his radical films that negotiated class struggle and sexual politics are still relevant today. Luis Buñuel was the greatest of all film-makers.
Lee Kuan Yew
Lee Kuan Yew suggested Wei Ling as PAP candidate: Goh Chok Tong
yahoo.com - Nicholas Yong
While it is often perceived (rightly or wrongly) that the late prime minister Lee Kuan Yew brought his son Hsien Loong into politics, Goh Chok Tong …
World News
Just Five Countries Hold Most of the World's Remaining Wilderness, a New Report Says
TIME - By Eli Meixler
A mere five countries contain 70% of the untouched natural ecosystems left in the world, and will only continue to survive with urgent international …
Breakfast
The Japanese Breakfast That Chef Morimoto Wishes More Americans Would Eat
MyRecipes - Margaret Eby
It's called tamagoyaki, and you can make it at home Judging from his work on Iron Chef and Iron Chef America, you probably already have a sense that …
KonMari
How to organise your home in 2019, according to Marie Kondo
Harper's BAZAAR - By Monique Valeris
With the new year, comes the urge to get more organised, and if you've long shared this goal, chances are you're already familiar with Japanese organising expert Marie Kondo. Kondo's New York Times best-selling
Culture
Art Historical Masterworks Come Alive at Annual Halloween Parade in Kawasaki, Japan | Colossal
thisiscolossal.com - Kate Sierzputowski
Recently in Kawasaki, Japan, a sextet of famous paintings marched their way through the city’s annual Halloween parade— Picasso’s “The Weeping …
IKEA
These Genius IKEA Buys Pull Double Duty in Your Home
apartmenttherapy.com
Multipurpose seems to be in IKEA's DNA—the Swedish brand is always churning out collapsible, mobile, and transformable products with handy features. …
San Francisco
He Is Racing Against Time to Save Philippines' Ancient Script
OZY - Tammy Danan
“What’s that funny writing on the walls?” the child asked. “That’s how Chinese people write,” his grandfather replied. “Well, how did you write as a …
Nicole Kidman
Nicole Kidman’s Career in Posters, From ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ to ‘Destroyer’
indiewire.com - By Michael Nordine
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8 Affordable Statement Pieces Straight From AT House Tours
apartmenttherapy.com
We can't all live in a beautiful Airstream, but it is possible to steal some products from house tours. Even better: seeing products in people's …
Long-form Journalism
In Japan, the Kit Kat Isn’t Just a Chocolate. It’s an Obsession.
The New York Times
The story of how Kit Kats, once a British chocolate export, became a booming business from Hokkaido to Tokyo — and changed expectations about what a candy bar could be.
Lebron James
LeBron James Is More Than an All-Time Great—He’s a Mogul
WIRED - Jason Parham
The LeBron James era in Los Angeles began, predictably enough, with all the flash and drama of a Hollywood blockbuster: a home-court introduction …
American History
This artist draws famous historical figures as modern-day millennials — and the portraits are hilariously accurate
Business Insider - Melina Glusac
Tel-Aviv-based illustrator, content creator, and character designer Amit Shimoni has two passions: history and hipsters. Since 2014, he's been working on a series of illustrations called "HIPSTORY"— a
Philippines
Filipino Newcomer, Ma’am Sir, Earns a Sparkling Four Star Review From TimeOut
Eater - Matthew Kang
This month TimeOut restaurant critic Simon Majumdar, currently the only person awarding stars for a food publication in LA, doles out four stars to Filipino restaurant Ma’am Sir in Silver Lake. Accomplished
Sandwiches
10 new and trendy restaurants in Toronto you don't want to miss
blogto.com - Amy Carlberg
Trendy restaurants in Toronto maybe places you haven’t even heard of yet or maybe you’re sick of hearing about them. But for various reasons these …
University of Washington
The Rare Humanism Behind Paul Allen’s Technological Vision
The New Yorker - Eren Orbey
In 1973, Paul Allen was a twenty-year-old technologist who, like many celebrated entrepreneurs, had taken a leave of absence from university to pursue work as a programmer. Over plates of pizza one summer
Art Galleries
A Great African Kingdom Tells Its History In Fabulous Royal Clothes
NPR - Tim McDonnell
What can an old piece of cloth tell us about the rise and fall of a kingdom? Quite a lot, if you know how to read it. That's the premise behind a new exhibition at the Baltimore Museum of Art titled "Kuba:
World Economic Forum
Philippines and India rise in global competitiveness
日本経済新聞 - ERI SUGIURA, Nikkei staff writer
TOKYO -- The World Economic Forum's latest global competitiveness list shows a positive picture in Asia, with the Philippines and India moving up the …
Mental Health
How a bench and a team of grandmothers can tackle depression
BBC Future - Rachel Nuwer from Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe is pioneering a groundbreaking mental health programme with stunning results – and the rest of the world is taking note. Late one evening, Dixon Chibanda, a psychiatrist in Harare, Zimbabwe, a
Artist Captures the Charm of South Korea’s Corner Shops Before They Disappear
My Modern Met - Emma Taggart
While many artists might favor landscapes or people as their theme, South Korean artist Me Kyeoung Lee has chosen an unlikely subject for her life’s work: the humble convenience store. The talented artist
Warriors Kevin Durant, Steph Curry and Steve Kerr team up to register voters
sfchronicle.com - Joe Garofoli
Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr has been a leader among sports figures in speaking out on political topics. On Tuesday, as the Warriors raise …

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This One-Pan Breakfast Recipe Is Everything You Need to Start the Day Off Right

22 High-Fiber Foods You Should Eat

Why an education in visual arts is the key to arming students for the future

What’s your why? 11 life questions every 30-something needs to ask

Beyond Beijing: six Chinese cities you need to know

A night of firsts: the candidates who made history in the 2018 midterms

How a humanities degree will serve you in a disruptive economy

The Best Islands in the World: 2018 Readers' Choice Awards

Southeast Asia's Richest Woman Signs $6.5 Billion Deal For 50 Airbus Jets

Why Luis Buñuel’s revolutionary spirit is relevant today

Lee Kuan Yew suggested Wei Ling as PAP candidate: Goh Chok Tong

Just Five Countries Hold Most of the World's Remaining Wilderness, a New Report Says

The Japanese Breakfast That Chef Morimoto Wishes More Americans Would Eat

How to organise your home in 2019, according to Marie Kondo

Art Historical Masterworks Come Alive at Annual Halloween Parade in Kawasaki, Japan | Colossal

These Genius IKEA Buys Pull Double Duty in Your Home

He Is Racing Against Time to Save Philippines' Ancient Script

Nicole Kidman’s Career in Posters, From ‘Eyes Wide Shut’ to ‘Destroyer’

8 Affordable Statement Pieces Straight From AT House Tours

In Japan, the Kit Kat Isn’t Just a Chocolate. It’s an Obsession.

LeBron James Is More Than an All-Time Great—He’s a Mogul

This artist draws famous historical figures as modern-day millennials — and the portraits are hilariously accurate

Filipino Newcomer, Ma’am Sir, Earns a Sparkling Four Star Review From TimeOut

10 new and trendy restaurants in Toronto you don't want to miss

The Rare Humanism Behind Paul Allen’s Technological Vision

A Great African Kingdom Tells Its History In Fabulous Royal Clothes

Philippines and India rise in global competitiveness

How a bench and a team of grandmothers can tackle depression

Artist Captures the Charm of South Korea’s Corner Shops Before They Disappear

Warriors Kevin Durant, Steph Curry and Steve Kerr team up to register voters