The early bird gets the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese. ― Willie Nelson. Why is a mouse useful? Current computer mouse has become multi-tools providing more than just limitless cursor movement, mouse is now equipped with variety of buttons. A computer mouse allows an operator to use one hand to perform most…
The great thing about reaching the top of the mountain is realizing that there’s space for more than one person. And you’re now in the prime position to help others up. — Cherry Nguyen. What is mountain? A mountain is an elevated portion of the Earth’s crust, generally with steep sides that show significant exposed…
Let us make you rich! Wish you all a very happy and peaceful Eid. Happy Eid ! ― Cherry Nguyen. What is the meaning of Eid Mubarak? The Arabic word “Mubarak” translates as “blessed,” while “Eid” means feast, festival or celebration, so “Eid Mubarak” can literally mean “blessed celebration” or “blessed feast”, although it is…
I think people forget that it doesn’t take a big donation to help someone, just a lot of little donations. ― Hannah Teter. Why donation is important? Donating to the causes you care about not only benefits the charities themselves, it can be deeply rewarding for you too. Millions of people give to charity on…
Storytelling is the most powerful way to put ideas into the world today. ― Robert McKee. What is a story? A narrative, story or tale is any account of a series of related events or experiences, whether nonfictional or fictional. Narratives can be presented through a sequence of written or spoken words, still or moving…
Fire is the test of gold; adversity, of strong men. ― Martha Graham. Why fire is important? For humans, fire became important for many reasons, including cooking, protection and warmth, but most of these presuppose some degree of control. Fire is extraordinarily helpful. Fire gave humans the first form of portable light and heat. Let…
I think electricity will create a new world. I feel like the world will change a lot with electricity, and I wonder how it will change, it’s scary, and it’s going to be fun. I think there are so many things to think about when it comes to electric cars. ― J-Hope. Why we need…
The river has great wisdom and whispers its secrets to the hearts of men. ― Mark Twain. Why you should love river? When you protect your water, it protects you back. Change can feel abstract to most people. But by connecting healthy oceans, rivers, streams, and lakes to our mental health, I think we nudge…
The Moon is the first milestone on the road to the stars. ― Arthur C. Clarke. The Moon is Earth’s only natural satellite. At about one-quarter the diameter of Earth (comparable to the width of Australia), it is the largest natural satellite in the Solar System relative to the size of its planet, the fifth…
Sunshine is my quest. ― Winston Churchill. The Sun is the star at the center of the Solar System. It is a nearly perfect sphere of hot plasma, heated to incandescence by nuclear fusion reactions in its core, radiating the energy mainly as visible light and infrared radiation. It is by far the most important…
Remember to look up at the stars and now down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see and wonder about what makes the universe exist. Be curious. And however difficult life may seem, there is always something you can do and succeed at. It matters that you don’t just give up.…
What is Eid Mubarak? Eid Mubarak or (Arabic: عيد مبارك) is an Arabic term that means “Blessed Feast/festival”. Internationally Muslims use it as a greeting for use on the festivals. In the social sense, people usually celebrate Eid al-Fitr after Ramadan and Eid al-Adha in the month of Dhul Hijjah (the 12th and final Islamic…
Islamic finance has proven successful in poverty alleviation and promoting sustainable growth in many countries, including the United States, and it is very relevant in our country where 20 million people are starving. ― Justice Krishna Iyer. What is islamic finance and banking? Islamic banking or Islamic finance or sharia-compliant finance is banking or financing…
An adult human can last 40 days without food, a week without any sleep, three days without water, but only five minutes without air. Yet nothing is more taken for granted than the air we breathe. However, not just any air will do – it must be exquisitely designed to meet our needs. Too little…
I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam, that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. ― Graham Greene. Where is Viet Nam? Vietnam is a long, narrow nation shaped like the letter s. It is in Southeast Asia on the…
If there is magic on this planet, it is contained in water. — Loren Eiseley. Why water is important? Water is very important to the human body. Every one of your cells, organs and tissues use water to help with temperature regulation, keeping hydrated and maintaining bodily functions. In addition, water acts as a lubricant…
Sunshine is the best medicine. — Cherry Nguyen. Why we should come to beach? Swimming gives the body a full workout and gets you to work on deep breathing which improves lung function. Minerals from seawater also fight infections, help the body to heal by detoxification, and offer some therapeutic effects. The calm of the beach also decreases stress,…
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.” As the vaccines continue their roll out. And follow advice to the world health organization (WHO), “Stay aware of the latest COVID-19 information by regularly checking updates from WHO and your…