What do we make of alcohol? In sufficient amounts, it’s a poison. It’s incredibly addictive. It destroys entire communities. It tears families apart and compels otherwise reasonable, upstanding individuals to commit terribly senseless acts. On the other hand, it’s a powerful social lubricant. The good stuff tastes great and can …
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I’ve been using iPhones since I made the switch from Android almost 5 years ago, with everyone else in my family following. To give you an idea of what kind of a phone user I am, I’m just your average Gen Z who spends most of her screen-time on Instagram, …
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fizkes / Shutterstock.com Think twice before you chalk up your fatigue to the fast-paced lifestyle we all lead. Chronic weariness, depression, alcohol and substance abuse, and even anger and irritability result from job burnout. That’s a specific type of physical, emotional and mental fatigue that experts at the Mayo Clinic …
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Launched in April 2020, this drop-in, invite-only audio chat app Clubhouse is now sweeping over Malaysians’ social media timelines and stories, thanks to Elon Musk joining in recently for the most part. It ranks 6th on AppStore now, just right behind WhatsApp, Telegram, Messenger and other big names, with over …
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Three years ago, Dirk-Jan ter Horst wanted to rent a car to drive up to Malaysia for a few days during the Chinese New Year holidays. “I tried my luck with a traditional car rental company (and) it was very inconvenient to find a car to rent for those specific …
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Minerva Studio / Shutterstock.com Nobody wants to be labeled a cheapskate. But sometimes, it makes good financial sense to purchase a cheaper option if you can. A high price tag doesn’t necessarily make something better. Often, low-cost items will serve your needs just as well. Or, the higher-quality option might …
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Photo by SunCity / Shutterstock.com If you eat rice, you likely are ingesting arsenic, a known carcinogen that impacts virtually every organ in the body. Arsenic exposure has been linked to: Bladder, lung and skin cancer Diabetes Heart disease Lung diseases Skin lesions In utero impacts on a baby’s immune …
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Photo by myboys.me / Shutterstock.com If you want to save a little money on your next tax bill while doing some good in 2020, time is running out. Earlier this year, a new federal law — the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act — temporarily suspended rules that …
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In a world in which single-use plastic is becoming increasingly frowned upon, disposable plastic cutlery and crockery could soon be relegated to the past. Besides, the Covid-19 pandemic has derailed the efforts of environmentalists and green lovers to reduce plastic waste. According to a study by six alumni students from the National University …
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