Tag: Matters

Let’s get this out of the way to start: probably not just software engineering interviews, but all interviews are in some way flawed. They can overemphasize unimportant aspects during the job and underemphasize aspects that are very important on the job but might be harder to capture in an ...

The first two eras of the internet During the first era of the internet — from the 1980s through the early 2000s — internet services were built on open protocols that were controlled by the internet community. This meant that people or organizations could grow their internet presence ...

When Americans talk about racial segregation, they have a tendency to speak in the past tense. To some extent, this characterization is reasonable. After all, it's not like a business owner can slap a "whites-only" sign on their front door and get away with it today, as they did before...

Every person is different and has their own unique way of looking at things. If someone has a different viewpoint, opinion, or thoughts on a subject, that doesn’t make them wrong in any way. What is open-mindedness Open-mindedness entails being willing to consider new and different ideas...

Ivey Rucket brings us out of our mundane tasks and into the galleries with a reminder of why art matters. By Ivey Rucket, Senior Manager of Digital Communications, High Museum of Art It was ten o’clock on an oppressively hot morning and I had just spent the past hour swapping unproductiv...

You’ve probably heard it said, “In London, you’re only ever six feet away from a different accent.” It’s one of the charming quirks of this inclusive city- London. From the Cockney twang in the East End to the polished tones of Chelsea, accents are not just a way of ...

When it comes to designing and building a new home or renovation, size matters, the size of your new home will impact three major areas. Let’s consider each. Construction Cost The size of your home will affect construction costs. For example, if your new home’s intended s...

On Giving Tuesday, generous givers from across the globe gather under one roof to focus on what really matters: how much they’ve given back to humanity. Image via Pixabay In preparation for this year’s annual gala, celebrating global givers of all backgrounds, shapes, and donat...

I’ve lived in the US for almost 17 years and as a first generation immigrant, I am still discovering little things that help me put together the puzzle of what the American dream is really about. I think, deep down, unwelcome as we might feel, we stick around for the license to dream and th...

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) isn’t just a buzzword for me; it’s a deeply held belief and a personal commitment. Here’s why DEIA matters to me: Equality is Fundamental: I believe everyone deserves equal opportunities, regardless of their background....

The time has come to call an end to “grandfathering”. Don’t freak out — I mean the word, not the policy. People typically use “grandfathering” to describe exempting long-time customers or users from new requirements. For example, if a company were to increase thei...

Step into the spotlight as we unveil the grim reality that often hides in the shadows of our society: ageism. This silent epidemic permeates our lives, affecting individuals young and old, and its consequences are far-reaching. Ageism, the prejudiced treatment and discrimination based on one’s...

Pinterest is a platform designed to bring everyone the inspiration to create a life they love. This is not only our company’s core mission but something that has become increasingly important in today’s interconnected world. As technology becomes increasingly integrated into th...

Take the ’N’ word, for example… Commonly used in grime music amongst black rappers for which we take no offence, yet if a white person were to go around brandishing black people with the N word, then they would be accused of, in their use of such discriminatory language, being &ls...

Take the ’N’ word, for example… Commonly used in grime music amongst black rappers for which we take no offence, yet if a white person were to go around brandishing black people with the N word, then they would be accused of, in their use of such discriminatory language, being &ls...

Tel (The Doorman) is thinking about buying a new vehicle. I say ‘vehicle’ rather than ‘car’, because unlike your average-Joe who lives on the fourth floor of an apartment block on a housing estate, he drives a farm tractor. He once told me that it had 16 gears. I used to driv...

As Couric notes, the big “moment” on Meet the Press was always when Russert would hone in on a politician’s contradictions and catch them in a lie or a flip-flop. The politician would sputter and evade and then Russert would pounce and bag his prey. Russert always irritated me &...

It might surprise you to hear that you share 99.9% of your DNA with everyone else on the planet. ¹ Even so, we’re all unique — especially when it comes to our health. Understanding how your DNA may contribute to your health can help you receive personalized medical care...

Until a couple of years ago, talking about design in the field of cultural heritage was strictly connected to “classical” way of designing where the outcome is a tangible solution which is completed and crafted, such as in exhibition design related to the design of the vitrines...