BOOKS
‘Where the Crawdads Sing’: If you’re a nature lover, this book will capture your heart
Trevor Bailey recalls one of the books that has bought tears to his eyes. […]
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LIFE
Have mobile phones turned us into a “Generation of idiots”?
Mobile phones take over our lives, imprison us. That’s why they are called cell phones. Andrew Forrest investigates…… […]
HUMOUR
If you think you understand quantum mechanics, go stand in the corner in a dunce’s hat
Can you get your head around quantum mechanics or does your brain go foggy? Trevor Bailey confuses you even more.
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COMMUNITY
Abuse of domestic helpers is rife, St John’s Cathedral charity says; laws must be changed
One in 25 domestic helpers who complain to the Mission for Migrant Workers say they have been physically or sexually assaulted, harassed or tortured. […]
HEALTH
CFS urges public not to consume a batch of contaminated French raw milk cheese sold by Feather & Bone
The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) has urged the public not to consume a batch of raw milk cheese imported from France due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC). […]
CULTURE
Even the meekest mouse can roar like a lion – Kid’s Fest at APA
The mouse feels small and insecure. He realises he needs to learn to roar like a lion. The mouse acts brave and approaches the lion, only to be amazed. The lion is frightened of mice! […]
HEALTH
What is most likely to kill you? Stroke
What is most likely to kill you? Stroke, according to the World Health Organisation. […]
BOOKS
Book about rotters, some dead but still talking to us, is entertaining read from Bella Mackie
Bella Mackie spins tales entertainingly as she showed with her million-selling story, “How to Kill Your Family”. Now she’s back with “What a Way To Go.” […]
BOOKS
Much maligned, Wallis Simpson found lotus-eater’s dream in Hong Kong and China
A new book, “Her Lotus Year”, tells the story of Wallis Simpson in China in the roaring twenties. Book reviewer Roger Medcalf takes a look. […]
BOOKS
“Look up at the stars, not down at your feet”: Wise words from Stephen Hawking in last book
Our book reviewer looks back at an inspiring life, well lived, with lessons for all of us. […]