mr3martinis

Virtually all the hospitality staff there were European university students. Midway through the summer, they realized that they weren't earning enough to afford their return airfare and they threatened to strike. I don't recall how they resolved the issue, but I believe that they were netting less than minimum wage. Maybe things have changed since then, and maybe not.

Even if they couldn’t identify a universally understood icon, an existing user can recognize a familiar symbol faster than text, and symbols at least provide some clue that isn’t dependent on English comprehension.

Compared to nature and fields, a stimulating place to hang with friends around lots of other people gives a sense of independence and is a stronger draw for most.

Richmond, VA does as well

here's one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1KyL1-0A0Gw

What I got from the philosophy is being more deliberate about what I own and how I maintain things, and an awareness of the subtle effects of clutter.

This isn't a great piece of journalism, but I hope that she shares more about adapting her principles to different situations and stages of life.

Soderbergh's 'recut' as a silent black and white movie with a Trent Reznor soundtrack gave me an appreciation for the cinematography and how much of the story is told visually, with no need for dialogue. Some of the tracks reappeared in HBO's Watchmen (also excellent).

1. set a date and trim scope to hit it 2. set a scope with an understanding that the ETA is truly estimated and subject to change

Either way, stakeholders and the team have to fully understand and buy in on the approach.

When the approach isn't clear or when you promise both scope and delivery date, it's a highway to the danger zone.