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What’s the Difference Between Minimalism and Frugality?

“Minimalism” seems to be a trendy topic these days, with glowing articles in the New York Times and in The Atlantic and minimalism gurus like Marie Kondo writing bestsellers (she even has a Netflix show — and it’s pretty good!).  As someone who has practiced frugal living for a long …

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ShopBack, Razer, Grab Have Faced Data Breaches – How Can S’pore Step Up Cybersecurity?

Startups grow and expand their operations, fuelled by investor funding and government support. However, as they scale up, more consumer data gets processed by them and cybersecurity issues creep in. In recent months, several companies in Singapore, such as ShopBack and RedDoorz, have been the recent target of data breaches. For …

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Cats Shed More Than Dogs. The Coronavirus, Not Fur.

A new scientific report confirms that cats and dogs can be infected by the novel coronavirus, and that neither animal is likely to get sick. Cats, however, do develop a strong, protective immune response, which may make them worth studying when it comes to human vaccines. There is still no …

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