Month: October 2024
WHAT IS TRUE EDUCATION
When most people think of the word education, they think of a pupil as a sort of animate sausage casing. Into this empty casing, the teachers are supposed to stuff education. But genuine education, as Socrates knew more than 2,000 years ago, is not inserting the stuffings of information into a person, but rather eliciting knowledge from him; it is the drawing out of what is in the mind, writes...
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A GOOD REALITY CHECK
Look no further than these 3 places to know how precious life is, and why you should live it to the fullest. (Pic credit: The Books Brook via Book Troverts)
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Philippines Finds Lead-Loaded Eyeliner Discovered in CAP’s Test in Their Market
CAP recently tested and found an eyeliner from Pakistan to have shocking levels of lead. Taking a cue from our findings, EcoWaste Coalition in the Philippines recently tested eye cosmetics for lead and other banned ingredients and discovered the same toxic eyeliner to be sold in the Philippines too. Below is the group’s recent press release on the matter. Press Release Lead-Loaded...
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CAP Applauds National Budget 2025: Calls for Strengthened Local Economy, Wage Reforms, and Accountability
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) welcomes the measures outlined in the National Budget 2025, which aim to consolidate an economy weakened by decades of dependence on imports, flawed agricultural policies, corruption, and poor programme implementation. The underlying policy to help the needy and tax the rich is laudable. The budget allocation for operating expenses is RM335 billion, and...
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THE DARK SIDE OF PLASTIC AND UNEARTHING REAL SOLUTIONS
PRESS RELEASE 22 Oct 2024 Malaysia Stop Waste Trade Coalition: The Government needs to commit to an ambitious and effective Global Plastic Treaty to end plastic pollution Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – Challenging cultural norms of our dependence on plastic, through art, film and stories, with the ‘Journey to End Plastic Pollution’ public engagement event by Malaysia Stop Waste Trade Coalition:...
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THE CORRECT WAY TO STORE EGGS
Do you know: Eggs should be stored with the pointed end down and the more rounded side facing up. There is an air pocket in the blunt end of the egg between the inner and outer shell membrane. Storing the egg pointy side down keeps the air pocket at the top and the yolk in the centre, preventing the air pocket from rupturing and spoiling the egg. This will help your eggs stay fresh longer....
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A HAPPY BICYCLE CITY
Utrecht, a city in the Netherlands, is one of the most cycle-friendly cities in the world – and one of the happiest. The heart of the city is lively, green, scenic and charming with no noisy road traffic. The city gives priority to the bicycle as a healthy, clean and safe mode of transport. There are 420 km of bicycle paths in the city. 94% of Utrecht residents own one or more bicycles and...
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CAP: Strictly Enforce Legislation on Lead
The Consumers’ Association of Penang (CAP) calls on the authorities to strictly enforce the existing legislation on lead and at the same time promulgate a law that would eliminate lead in paint. The call is made in view of our latest test conducted on toys, personal accessories, cosmetics and spices. Out of 40 samples tested more than 20 samples were found to contain lead. A sample of eye...
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FOODS THAT FIGHT STRESS
Are you constantly under stress? Then you should pay more attention to what you eat. If you eat lots of processed meat, fried food, refined cereals, candy, pastries, and high-fat dairy products, you're more likely to be anxious and depressed. Make natural food your comfort food in times of stress. They are rich in health-enhancing nutrients, some of which have been found to bust stress. For...
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