Tag: Stories

48 Stories To Learn About Android Development

  1. How to Sign Android APKs with Apache Cordova: A Brief Guide A short article on how to easily and correctly sign your Cordova Android APK. 2. How to Make Splash Screen in Android Hello World, Today we are going to see how we can make a beautiful Splash Screen in your And...

Lagos Uber Stories: Old Papa Youngy

I’ll be 70 by the end of April and still drive Uber every night. I bought my first car when I was barely 20, and I have been to all the states in Nigeria except that I never travelled out. Photo by NEOM on Unsplash I had to be in Ikeja for the Mainland Block Party. Eve...

These Words Have Absolutely Wild Superhero Origin Stories

Most words have a pretty interesting backstory when you look into them, but a lot of them grew up in a fairly recognizable way — going to word school, getting a word job, maybe settling down with another word and having little word children. But some words did things the hard way. Some words r...

Why Cancer ‘Cure’ Stories Are Mostly Nonsense

At least once a year, we get a series of media headlines proclaiming that scientists have hit the holy grail. That we’ve found the big one. That the cure for cancer is just around the corner, or potentially already here. We’ve recently seen a perfect example of this hubbub. News ...

Painters Are Telling New Stories

Every night after work, most people prefer to watch movies and fictional television programs instead of watching documentaries, and most people read novels instead of textbooks for enjoyment. We get immense pleasure from stories and seem to be hardwired to seek them out. In their 2001 Substa...

Free AI Tool That Creates Short Illustrated Stories

It is no secret that AI can create astonishing images. Tools like MidJourney, DALL-E, and Stable Diffusion enable you to turn your imagination into images with almost no skills necessary. Simply by inputting a text prompt. But for this to be possible the AI needs to understand...

Painters Are Telling New Stories

Stories 6 - 12 August

The new improved Medium is all about engagement. If you enjoy these weekly wrap-ups of your stories, please spend at least 30 seconds perusing this post. I enjoy reading and linking the stories but it’s very time-consuming especially if I’m travelling. In two days, I’m of...

10 weird and wonderful Archie Sonic stories that hold up today

In my recent retrospective on Ken Penders’ run on Archie’s Sonic the Hedgehog and its spinoffs, I was very negative, because reading his comics is often a nightmare. But Ken wasn’t the only writer, and focusing exclusively on him doesn’t paint a full picture of...

iPhone 15 Pro Max vs. Pixel 8 Pro — two very different stories

If you’ve read any of my stories recently, then you’ll know just how good I think Apple’s latest offering is. The iPhone 15 Pro Max has got so many things right this year, that for me, it is nearly the perfect phone. But to make a full and informed decision I...

Avoid Thailand Plastic Surgery Price Horror Stories!

“Janice” — we won’t use her real name — came to us asking for an opinion from a top plastic surgeon and we were happy to help. Thing is, during our extensive phone calls and emails she sent us the quote from a major plastic surgery holiday agent suggesting another surge...

The Square Stories — Episode 2

When a DJ is spinning it’s decks. And putting their entire soul out there. There is always a moment. A very special one. A moment of communication. The energy. Their creativity. Tiny fractions of their character. Tangible throughout their set. Sometimes. They’re telling stories. And w...

Cohort Stories: Meet Luis S.

I’m Luis Soldevilla! I would describe myself as a dynamic and ambitious individual who is carving a path for themselves in the tech industry as a software engineer. As the first in my family to pursue higher education, I have set out to achieve great things, motivated by the desire to make a d...

Cohort Stories: Meet Hamdi

I carry my identity of being a Somali immigrant as my pride and joy. Before I migrated to the states with my family, I spent my earlier years in Kenya and Uganda being a part of communities made of migrants that fled from neighboring war-torn countries like Somalia. I saw firsthand the importance of...

Success Stories: How IAS Coaching in Delhi Changed Lives

Cracking the highly competitive Indian Administrative Service (IAS) exam is a dream shared by thousands of ambitious individuals across the country. Delhi, the capital of India, has emerged as a prominent hub for IAS coaching institutes, attracting aspirants from every corner of the nation. Among th...

Citric Summer Problems (The Emerald City Stories #2)

One year and some months have passed since the first story. I have just moved houses and now I am living in the heart of the city centre of Dublin. After sharing a house with nine people, I got an upgrade and shared an apartment with four guys. The building is on one of the busiest streets in Dublin...

Ghost Stories

The tour was scheduled for the early morning — well early for those of us that like to sleep in the morning — and the first destiny was the stone vaults. As I’ve been talking here and here, Edinburgh ended up creating a kind of underground city — one of the only ...

Lisbon Stories

Except for “thank you,” I don’t speak Portuguese. Before a recent trip to Lisbon, I spent a few weeks on Duolingo trying to learn Portuguese phrases such as “I have an apple” and “I am a boy/I am a girl.” During my trip, I wanted to be able to converse with ...

Might be ADHD, London stories

Ah, the sun is covering the buildings so nicely. On my way to this gallery that I found before coming to London… so many people, why are there so many people? Families, gymbros, fashionistas, protesters… right, it’s Saturday. On my way, on my way… ooh! another gallery! Pho...

#31DaysOfStoryWriting —Australia Stories

This post is a continuation of my personal #31DaysOfStoryWriting challenge in March 2021. This post will be dedicated to the second-week challenge which will tell my story about Australia based on my experience living there for two years. You can read my previous Indonesia story from ...

SF FILM Announces 2023 Doc Stories Program

Ninth Annual documentary showcase runs November 2–5 in San Francisco and online. This year’s lineup features filmmakers including Lisa Cortés, Amanda McBaine, Jesse Moss, Kaouther Ben Hania, Roger Ross Williams, dream hampton, and many more. San Francisco, CA — October 11...

It’s Getting Easier To Have Climate Stories Greenlighted

I was a teenager in 1988 when James Hansen gave his congressional testimony on climate change. It was the first time I’d seen the dangers of greenhouse gases laid out so clearly — and alarmingly. Being a science nerd back even then, I dove into the nascent literature about CO2 and oth...

Protecting Our Planet: Environmental Conservation Stories That Inspire

Step into a world where every action ripples with significance, where the relentless drive of individuals and communities reverberates through time. Welcome to the realm of ‘Protecting Our Planet: Environmental Conservation Stories That Inspire,’ a journey that unearths authentic tales o...

The Land Steward Podcast: Origin Stories

He’s a brisk walker and probably about as excited as — if not more than — I was to find Rudder Tower and our first session of the day. He stopped short of the door, looking at the directives we’d been given, glancing at the major I declared, orienting himself with the buildin...

101 Zen Stories: Story # 20 : A Mother’s Advice — Seeking Inner Wisdom

Jiun, a Shogun master, was a well-known Sanskrit scholar of the Tokugawa era. When he was young, he used to deliver lectures to his brother students. His mother heard about this and wrote him a letter: “Son, I do not think you became a devotee of the Buddha because you desired to turn in...

101 Zen Stories: Story # 19 : The First Principle — The Freedom of Flow

Kosen carved beautiful calligraphy for a temple, but his criticizing pupil disliked each draft. After 84 tries, the pupil left. Kosen quickly wrote “The First Principle” freely without the pupil’s scrutiny. The pupil then praised this version as a masterpiece. The story illustra...

101 Zen Stories: Story # 18 : A Parable — Living in the Moment

A man was chased by a tiger and clung to a vine over a cliff. Though facing two tigers, he enjoyed a strawberry, savoring its sweetness despite peril. The parable symbolizes finding joy in the present, whatever one’s circumstances. The man focuses on the strawberry’s taste rather than...

101 Zen Stories: Story # 14 : Muddy Road — Letting Go

Tanzan and Ekido, two monks, were walking down a muddy road in the rain. Coming around a bend, they saw a lovely young woman in a kimono unable to cross the flooded intersection. Without hesitation, Tanzan carried her across the mud. That evening at the temple, Ekido scolded his friend: “Mo...

Stories of TOV

We all have stories. However, the best of stories are not always easy to tell. They take work and intentionality. But the good ones, the ones that stick with us, are of the kind that keep us up at night — leading us to all sorts of places. Fear, anxiety, hope, desire. Stories shape us. Helping...

The Stories of Rishikas

Knowledge is held sacred in Hinduism, which is why it is still called the Sanatana Dharma, the Eternal Truth; and truth comes from seeking knowledge, and these were imparted by the Rishis, also called the Gurus. There is a wrong impression that men dominate the Hindu spiritual spectrum, however, the...

When you read their stories, things about them will be felt different

I used to find it hard to feel something when performing his Sunnah. But after I read “Sirah Nabawiyah” (originally titled “Ar-Rahiqul Makhtum”) by Syaikh Shafiyyurrahman al-Mubarakfuri, a book about the life of Rasulullah shalallahu ‘alaihi wa salam, his Sunnah became ...

Queering the Lead: Embracing the Power of Unique Stories and Authenticity in Leadership

Leadership is not just about directing or dictating; it’s about embracing the unique strengths and struggles that shape who we are, and using that as a foundation to inspire and elevate those around us. In this continuing series of contemplative reflections, I delve into the transformative ...

Not-So-Awful Police Stories

Afew weeks ago, I was pulled over by a police officer. I haven’t received a ticket for a moving violation in decades, so I couldn’t imagine why this was happening. The policeman, a young Asian fellow, explained that I was being ticketed, not for speeding or reckless driving, but for v...

Stories of Powerful Unelected Women

Did you know, that on Inauguration Day 1889, which was held on March 4 (a practice that continued until 1937), Frances Cleveland told the White House staff to take care of the furniture and ornaments because she and her husband, the defeated Pres. Cleveland, would be back in 4 years! In 1892, for...

Stop sharing stories of white activists in anti-racism movements - it’s black voices we need to hear right now.

I saw a video on Twitter the other week with the comment: “this is how you use your white privilege”. It was of a young white woman jumping in front of a black man to protect him from the police. It has been described as “historic”. Another person said it moved them...

Thi Bui, author of “The Best We Could Do,” on Vietnamese identity and telling her parents’ stories

This interview was originally published in the March 30, 2018 issue of The Slant. Want more Asian American news, media and culture every week? Subscribe for free today. Thi Bui is a Vietnamese American cartoonist and author of the critically acclaimed graphic novel, The Best We Could Do...

The Invisible Stories We Carry

Nearly 30 years ago today, I timidly walked behind my mother as we trotted down the jetway and took our first breaths at the San Francisco International Airport. My new backpack bobbed to my steps, my hair an unsightly mess from the 12-hour redeye flight. One hand held tightly onto my baby sister...

Mixed Stories Need To Be Heard

When you share your personal experiences, it’s important to be authentic. Part of my personal struggle being Mixed in a creative industry was that I didn’t think I was enough. If I couldn’t make films about the “Black experience”, I didn’t I was enough. So I false...

Which AI Chatbot is the Best for Writing Stories in Your Own Voice

Gather ‘round seekers of literary enlightenment. Today I take you on a quest to unearth the supreme storyteller among 5 AI chatbots. I pit the top 3 AI chat bots against each other, pushing the boundaries of machine creativity to discover which one reigns supreme in capturing the essence of my...

Borderland Stories

A historian cannot help but notice the strategic elisions and contradictions in the ubiquitous imagery of Texas’ past. The Alamo, a tourist draw in the charming city of San Antonio, embodies the challenges of telling the story of Texas, the United States, and Mexico. Americans often remem...

city of dreams: stories of Vienna

“I assure you that this is a wonderful place, and for my profession the best place in the world.” That’s how a preternaturally musically-inclined 20-something, whose name was Wolfgang, described the city of Vienna in a letter to his concerned father. The boy had just defiantly left...

the kindness of strangers, and other Berlin stories

Unbeknownst to me, the day I planned to travel from Paris to Berlin, there were huge rail strikes throughout Germany. Many trains were canceled, and the man in the information center at the Cologne station gave me an incredulous look when I said I was trying to get to Berlin; but he was an enormous ...

Sneaker Stories: The Sneakers That Define My Style

Welcome, fellow sneaker enthusiasts and style voyagers! Today, I’m inviting you on a journey through the labyrinth of my personal sneaker collection. Each pair, from the sleek Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 Beluga Reflective to the bold Jordan 4 Retro Union Guava Ice, is a chapter in my style story...

Quick Notes on ‘AFTERLIFE — Ghost Stories From Goa’

The Fonsecas are your friendly neighbourhood Goan family. There’s Savio with his salt and pepper hair, and a propensity for eating chicken cafreal with a fork. His wife, Lillian, worries about feeding guests and finding a boy for her unmarried daughter. Their daughters Carol and Joanna are bot...

Short stories, Fast learning

In the pursuit of mastering a new language, the journey to fluency often takes unexpected and enjoyable turns. If you’re considering learning Spanish, the world of short stories and books might just be your ideal pathway. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the question: Can you lea...