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CREATE LIVING GROUND

Lai Cheng July 29, 2026 0 Comments

Street Trees Thrive Better with Other Plants at their Base A tree pit, bare ground beneath a tree, sealed with gravel or concrete does not protect a tree. It slowly harms it. Without water infiltration, active soil life, or shade over its surface roots, a street tree receives far less than it needs to thrive. During hot, dry seasons, the difference between surviving and struggling can depend...

WHAT IS TRUE PROGRESS

Lai Cheng July 29, 2026 0 Comments

What if everything we’ve been taught about "progress" is completely backwards? For decades, we’ve been conditioned to look at bulldozers and concrete as signs of a booming economy and a developing world. But what if real growth isn’t about what we build — it’s about what we manage to protect? True development doesn't destroy value; it sustains it. When we lose our forests, we lose the...

The Secret to Good Health

Lai Cheng July 29, 2026 0 Comments

The healthiest people rarely spend every day thinking about health. They simply build lives that naturally support it. They walk because it's the easiest way to get somewhere. They cook because home-cooked meals bring people together. They laugh because relationships matter. They belong because the community is part of being human. There isn't a secret food. There isn't a perfect workout. There...

Older, Slower & Powerful

Lai Cheng July 29, 2026 0 Comments

Europe Returns to Basics: BOOKS, PENS, PAPER – AND FOCUS Europe is quietly admitting something big: screens may have gone too far in the classroom. Across countries like Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, France, and Italy, schools are now bringing back printed books, handwriting, and fewer digital devices after growing concerns over falling reading skills, shorter attention spans, and too much...

The 9Rs of Circularity

Lai Cheng July 29, 2026 0 Comments

1. Refuse – Say NO to what you don’t need, especially when production harms nature and/or humans. 2. Rethink – Design smarter, waste less, think before you consume. 3. Reduce – Consume only what you truly need, simplify your life. 4. Reuse – Give things a second life, share with others whenever possible. 5. Repair – Fix what is broken before you throw something away. 6. Refurbish –...

Don’t Let Debt Control Your Life

Lai Cheng July 29, 2026 0 Comments

Debt isn’t just numbers on paper. It’s stress, lost sleep, and years of freedom traded away. High-interest debt compounds against you the same way good habits should compound for you. The longer you delay, the heavier it gets. Wealth isn’t only about making money. It’s about stopping the silent leaks that chain you down. If you have debt, list it. Pay off the smallest or highest-interest...

Johnson & Johnson to Pay $5.5 Billion Settlement in Talc Cancer Lawsuit

Lai Cheng July 28, 2026 0 Comments

Johnson & Johnson said it would pay an estimated $5.5bn to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging its baby ⁠powder and other talc products caused ⁠ovarian cancer, in a landmark deal that could end a contentious, decade-long legal battle. Johnson & Johnson on Monday said the settlement covers about 76,000 claims, including ones consolidated in a federal court in New Jersey,...

ARE YOU AN OVERTHINKER? Thinking Too Much is a Disease

Lai Cheng July 22, 2026 0 Comments

Lying in bed for hours at night replaying conversations in your head? Wondering if you said the right thing at that important meeting? Analysing every tiny detail of a situation you can’t control? Taking ages to make decisions because you’re analysing all the possible outcomes? Overthinking is a big waste of time and energy. It is said that only about 2% of 1% of our thoughts deserve to be...

True Greatness Needs No Validation

Lai Cheng July 21, 2026 0 Comments

There is a saying that goes, "The mountain never climbs down to prove its height". What this means: True greatness needs no validation. Don't get caught up seeking approvals, or social media validation for who you are or the work that you do. You don't need to prove your value to others. Not every criticism deserves a response. You don't need to fight others who are trying to diminish you. Like...

Home Nutrition Garden Training 2026

Lai Cheng July 20, 2026 0 Comments

The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) is conducting a hands-on training session to help you start your very own home nutrition garden! Whether you have a sprawling backyard or just a small balcony, this training is designed to give you the practical skills needed to grow healthy, organic vegetables right at home. How to join? This event is open to registered participants only, so make sure...

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