The Reading To be ‘literate’ means to be able to read and write correctly, and it is an essential of civilized life, being the bias of almost all intellectual occupations. Reading, is, therefore, one of the first things children learn to do in school, and...
Reading and Refinement Ever since members of early civilizations used simple hieroglyphics to communicate their thoughts, hopes and aspirations, there has been a close connection between reading and refinement. For this purpose, the terms ‘refinement’ must be extended to include far more than ‘good manners’...
Reduced There was no one that the people respected more than Mr Chai. He was a quiet and unassuming man in his forties who lived alone in a modest house. But his simple lifestyle belied the fact that he was the richest man in their...
The Religion Religion plays an important role in the lives of the majority of human beings. Humans compared to animals or plants are endowed with a sense of spirituality and yearning for close contact with our creator. Irrespective of our religious background and faith, religion...
The Reminder Dek Poh could not shut out his wife’s relentless grumbling anymore. He was tired of hearing her launch into a tirade against him, frustrated by her vitriolic outbursts about what a lousy husband he was. Wai Leng was never satisfied with anything that...
Road Accidents The sight of ambulances and police cars racing to the scene of a road accident in the city or on the busy highway is so commonplace in modern countries that few heads turn even in idle curiosity. This is part of the tragedy...
Running Away Aminah was sad. This was not uncommon. She was sad every day. Her mother had run off with a man she met at her workplace last year. Her father was depressed. He seemed to be on the verge of a nervous breakdown. Many...
Safety Precautions in The Home Surprisingly and contrary to popular belief, more accidents happen in the home than in the streets. Perhaps this is because most of our time is spent at home. Accidents can cause great sorrow, and taking into consideration the fact that...
Science in Everyday Life In its broadest meaning of ‘knowledge’, science enters the life of even the most primitive human being, who knows the safe from the poisonous berry, who has stored up some rudimentary ideas about building a hut, sharpening a spear, and fishing...
Science in The Detection of Crime Much to his housekeeper’s disgust, the great fictional detective Sherlock Holmes carried out scientific experiments in his Baker Street rooms in the cause of solving crimes. Since his day, science had played an increasingly important part in both the...
