Category: Development EN
WHICH COMES FIRST?
Is the deer crossing the road or the road crossing the forest? Humans sometimes interrupt animals’ way of life to make ours easier. Highways and some roads often directly cut through animals’ habitats. (Pic via Greenpeace Aotearoa)
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FACE THE FEAR AND MOVE ON
A poem that reminds us to face fears and trust the journey. Face your fears to truly experience the beauty of life. Turn the page and move forward. (Graphic: English Literature)
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NOT EVERYTHING IS FOR SALE
One Family Resists Urban Development The Zammit family from Sydney, Australia gained fame for their refusal to sell their 5-acre property, even though they received offers of up to $50 million. Their land became a prime target for developers as new residential neighbourhoods were built around it, with roads curving around the property to avoid it. Despite the substantial offers and growing...
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HOW TO TEACH KIDS TO BE GRATEFUL
Gratitude is an abstract skill that can be hard to teach children. According to behaviour specialists, the best way to ensure that your child will emulate a particular characteristic is to model it yourself. Studies show that expressing gratitude can have benefits such as supporting physical and mental well-being, boosting self-esteem, and enhancing sleep quality; all of which contribute to...
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THE FUTURE IS PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Public transportation can drastically reduce traffic congestion. It allows people to get around and carry out their daily activities without adding further to congestion. And if public transport is efficiently operated, i.e where the system is of sufficiently high quality, people can commute without getting tangled up in congestion at all. Investing in public transit and lowering the number of...
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DISCONNECT AND FIND PEACE
You can find peace in a hectic world. Just slow down, turn off, reschedule and delete. (Pic credit: becoming minimalist)
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PRACTISE COMPASSION
A poem that teaches us to never grow weary of doing good. Each moment we choose to embrace empathy helps build a world where kindness thrives and hearts heal. Read this beautiful song of humanism and take its wisdom to heart. (Image from English Literature)
Read More Why handwriting still matters in the digital age
From improving focus to strengthening cognitive pathways, handwriting offers neurological benefits that modern technology can’t replicate. Think back to the last time you jotted down a quick note or made a grocery list. Chances are, it wasn’t with pen and paper. Over the past decade, keyboards and screens have quietly replaced handwriting in our daily routines, from classrooms to office...
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INNOVATIVE WAY TO SAVE TOILET SINK WATER
In many Japanese toilets, you’ll find an ingenious design where the sink is integrated into the top of the tank. This system allows you to wash your hands, and the used water is then reused for the next toilet flush. This practice is not only efficient but also significantly contributes to water conservation in Japan. Every year, millions of litres of water are saved thanks to this simple yet...
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