Ever returned from a trip and found yourself seeing your hometown a little differently – even though nothing there had changed? Travel has a way of doing that. It stretches time, shifts perception, and hands you lessons you didn’t know you needed. In this blog, we will share what travel teaches you that nothing else…
Top 10 heat-tolerant veggies that won’t quit on you when the sun is blazing! Let’s face it — Philippine summers can feel like we’re all just living inside a turbo broiler. But while some plants wave the white flag under the blazing sun, others, like our top 10 heat-tolerant veggies, become absolute rockstars! They…
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I used to think “home” was a dirty word. Out there — on the road — was where life happened, full of exciting adventures, fascinating people, and endless possibilities. No dreary commutes, 30-minute lunch breaks, mind-numbing meetings, or endless lists of to-dos squeezed into a rushed weekend. Why would anyone want to be home, the…
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img { border: 10px solid #FFFFFF; } I’m very glad to share that Alex Karner and I have written the entry on Transportation equity for the International Encyclopedia of Transportation. The encyclopedia itself is a massive effort with almost 600 entries! I am thankful to Maria Börjesson and Roger Vickerman for their invitation to contribute…
Malaysia’s economy recorded a stronger growth of 5.1 percent last year (2023: 3.6 percent), supported by continued expansion in domestic demand and a recovery in exports, according to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). This uptick is driven by stronger household spending, reflecting favourable labour market conditions, policy measures to support households, and a solid household financial position….
(To listen to the recorded version of this post, click here.) It started with a quote I saw just before my morning meditation: “Owning our story and loving ourselves through the process is the bravest thing we will ever do.” — Brené Brown Something about it stayed with me. Quiet, but persistent. I didn’t overanalyze…
So that was June, huh? Somehow, we’ve reached the halfway point of 2025 already. And as we turn our back on the first half of the year, we also say goodbye to the shortest day too. Here in Sydney, we’re keeping our chapped fingers crossed that this means warmer weather – or at least warmer…
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June 17, 2025 — Years ago, when purchasing a flat of pansies at a garden center, Chris Wilson noticed a label indicating the flowers had been treated with insecticides. “I remember thinking to myself, ‘But bees can’t read labels,’” said Wilson, interim chair of the UF/IFAS soil, water and ecosystem sciences department. That thought inspired…
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There I was, gliding through the lagoon city, my Versace silk shirt fluttering in the Venetian breeze, driving the Bentley Bentayga Extended Wheelbase like it was my private gondola on wheels. Heads turned, cameras flashed—because when you merge the theatrical drama of Versace with the grand presence of a Bentley, Venice becomes your catwalk. …
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In the world of high achievers, the push toward continuous advancement often comes at a frenetic pace. As a speaker coach and trainer, I have seen firsthand how the fear of slowing down grips many high performers, creating a paradox where the quest for success leads to unintended detrimental effects on health, relationships, and even…
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