News 23/11

GP/Secondary

Creativity key to competing with AI--here's how  https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/11/ai-automation-creativity-workforce-skill-fute-of-work?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_scheduler&utm_term=Future+of+Work&utm_content=24/11/2020+07:00&fbclid=IwAR2L7BGTnh2eid4tshsBu0mOSLh7wRqKFr4c4iqKGWm4mk2mH85Wki1a5GQ

The rise of e-commerce and the end of retail?  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/robinsons-closing-singapore-department-stores-metro-ecommerce-13590876

GP/Secondary/Primary

The (Hong Kong Travel) Bubble has Burst  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-singapore-hong-kong-air-travel-bubble-launch-deferred-13609978

The elixir of youth is... oxygen?   https://www.rt.com/news/507255-scientists-reverse-cellular-aging/

News 16/11

GP/Secondary

China-Led Trade Pact Is Signed, in Challenge to U.S.  https://www.google.com.sg/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2020/11/15/business/china-trade-rcep.amp.html

The Formidable Milk Tea Alliance https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/milk-tea-alliance-thailand-hong-kong-taiwan-protest-prayut-china-13534668?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR2i4Xi3HyZdhp-fwAFT4WeyAXZCcLhznPbhWdxE2EvnwpIhwiM0Fg0k3lc

GP/Secondary/ Primary

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/maggot-debridement-therapy-chronic-wounds-diabetes-nuh-13516800

We can help to preserve eco-systems with bamboo  https://www.facebook.com/ChannelNewsAsia/videos/374106343812504

(1) The beginning of a new chapter: SpaceX and NASA joins hands to launch US astronauts   https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-52818543

(2) Elon Musk's SpaceX launches second crew, regular station crew flights begin https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/spacex-launch-astronaut-crew-regular-station-flights-start-13564082?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR0mwQ8pdp2gSri5Chf8oDCzwW9AM20DIY9Ym5wQ4iygpOjtzWa0rfHOnUc

News 9/11

GP/Secondary

SG Pilot run to reopen certain nightlife establishments   https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-nightlife-establishments-reopen-pilot-13480328

PSLE 2021 New-Scoring System and what it means   https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/moe-releases-indicative-secondary-school-entry-points-under-new-psle?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=&utm_content=07%2F11%2F2020

Opinion: The perils of online learning   https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/06/nyregion/nyc-remote-learning.html

https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/videos/716858052243677

GP/Secondary/ Primary

Asia is experiencing a much milder second wave of the coronavirus than Europe due to to civility, the public spirit of the people  https://english.elpais.com/opinion/2020-10-30/why-asia-is-better-at-beating-the-pandemic-than-europe-the-key-lies-in-civility.html?ssm=FB_CC&fbclid=IwAR3CLWmlXGI6vxY1DgSTBIZbmgg9EYKVq4DURI1JoX2mJlzjk1qolSZKWTs

Agatha Christie goes to Bollywood   https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-54806021

Primary

Hermit crabs need more shells   https://sg.style.yahoo.com/call-shell-donations-thailands-hermit-135344817.html

News 2/11

GP/Secondary

America Votes

The Love—black eyed peas USA/Biden tribute. https://youtu.be/Jk7LPpY8pXM

CNN Live: all things elections related  https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/election-results-and-news-11-04-20/index.html

GP/Secondary/ Primary

Breathonix Ptd Ltd. developed a breath test that can detect COVID-19 within a minute: https://news.nus.edu.sg/60-second-breath-test-to-detect-covid-19_20201026094346785/

Sean Connery in memoriam  https://www.theguardian.com/film/gallery/2020/oct/31/sean-connery-007-indiana-jones-career-pictures-james-bond

Turkey quake miracle: a 2 year old survives   https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/02/europe/turkey-earthquake-girl-rescue-intl-hnk/index.html

News 26/10

GP/Secondary

A Divided US Agrees on One Thing: Many People Want a Gun—many anticipate a civil war depending on election outcome 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/27/us/guns-2020-election.html?referringSource=articleShare

How the US Elects its President--An interactive guide  https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2020/10/us-electoral-college-2020/index.html?shell

GP/Secondary/Primary

Cell-based milk: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/local-start-up-wins-global-award-for-making-milk-without-the-need-for-cows-or-humans?utm_campaign=STFB&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook

SG Gov investing in low-carbon energy research  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-international-energy-week-low-carbon-research-13373396?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR0zqUCq_OPoy2bFckau6ozx676K6i4BZ6vHhlOzR480V0OaQJFe_njsbl4

Follow up last week--Singapore students familiar with global issues, but know less about world conflicts and economy: 2018 Pisa study  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/singapore-students-familiar-with-global-issues-but-know-less-about?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Singapore+students+familiar+with+global+issues%2C+but+know+less+about+world+conflicts+and+economy%3A+2018+Pisa+study&utm_content=23%2F10%2F2020

Doraemon exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore: https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/doraemon-invades-national-museum-of-singapore-for-an-instagram-fest?utm_campaign=STFB&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook

Slashing Shipping emissions--Swedish shipping company Wallenius Marine developing Oceanbird, propelled only by the wind.  https://www.dezeen.com/2020/10/22/wallenius-marin-oceanbird-ship-wind-design/?fbclid=IwAR0S6p763km5t-6fM_PdoROJ-TknEQhU3GwLFDRP29ZIYYCPl13gay7pfGY

Meet the new burger king 2021 edition  https://www.businessinsider.com/burger-king-new-stores-2021-food-lockers-conveyor-belts-burgers-2020-10

Passion vs Status/Wealth: which one would you choose?   https://www.todayonline.com/gen-y-speaks/gen-y-speaks-i-chose-not-study-medicine-because-my-love-insects

Opinion: The pervasiveness of IT (read: Google)   https://www.todayonline.com/commentary/its-googles-world-we-just-live-it

News 19/10

GP/Secondary

SG: Proposed $1,300 min wage--statistics vs reality   https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/how-can-anyone-survive-on-less-than-1300?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Forum%3A+How+can+anyone+survive+on+less+than+%241%2C300%3F&utm_content=21%2F10%2F2020 

GP/Secondary/Primary

Singapore’s 15-year-olds came out tops (AGAIN) in the 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) global competence study, beating those from 26 other countries.  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/pisa-study-singapore-students-global-competence-assessment-13340186?cid=fbcna&fbclid=IwAR2Ot7IzqXx2HO4R6yh2LlIk2DEQuqoUpgp_3hfAnyTsOK04twtT8V-nD2Y

Follow Up to PISA ranking: Students in Singapore know more about issues like climate change and global warming but lack knowledge in other areas like international conflicts. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/singapore-students-familiar-with-global-issues-but-know-less-about?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Singapore+students+familiar+with+global+issues%2C+but+know+less+about+world+conflicts+and+economy%3A+2018+Pisa+study&utm_content=23%2F10%2F2020

Banksy's Show Me the Monet sells for 10 million   https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/banksy-monet-artwork-10-million-sotheby-auction-london-13340110?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR3j1c8VtQ5gsTxFUN4AKu4DFXTww-FhvrSKggLXinoy5D3hNCu7mwfUGAI

The future of face masks--from monitoring vitals to translation technology

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-face-mask-high-tech-air-purifier-translation-app-health-13327992?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR2Hr7HpSXxK8Omt46UXtZDuCj09Mm8tEXqhUMxdVKQLXg1vKJ1q-dLhVtQ

Trace Together App or Token mandatory from Dec 2020  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/checking-in-with-tracetogether-to-be-compulsory-at-public-venues-by-december?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=TraceTogether+check-ins+to+be+compulsory+at+public+venues+in+S%27pore+by+end-December&utm_content=21%2F10%2F2020

Laptops for every SG student--many things can go wrong   https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/laptops-students-distraction-online-learning-13319666

New 12/10

GP/Secondary

How media marketing represents women perpetuates gender bias   https://www.todayonline.com/voices/examine-how-women-are-represented-marketing-media-gender?fbclid=IwAR3QyaJt23B7HmzHRoEKbAI5T04osA_CjeX3su1PL86kOdMuNfKV-FN82pU

GP/Secondary/Primary

13 year old raises funds in aid of e-scooter accident victim  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/over-164000-raised-for-e-scooter-accident-victim-by-12-year-old-girl?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_PM&utm_term=13-year-old+girl+raises+over+%24164%2C000+for+e-scooter+accident+victim&utm_content=14%2F10%2F2020

New preferred norm in SG: 8 in 10 prefer working from home and flexibility https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/8-in-10-want-to-work-from-home-or-have-more-flexibility?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=8+in+10+in+Singapore+want+to+work+from+home+or+have+more+flexibility&utm_content=12%2F10%2F2020

The Environmental costs of 'Rush Shipping" [Video] and Amazon's new packaging ...for Halloween   https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/13/tech/amazon-box-ar-app/index.html

The world's best desserts https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/world-50-best-desserts/index.html

What your favourite ice cream tells about you   https://www.rd.com/list/hidden-personality-traits-revealed-ice-cream

Go on a Jurassic Park hunt   https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/changi-jurassic-mile-airport-dinosaur-east-coast-park-connector-13253830

Kayne West on the Presidential campaign   https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/kanye-west-focuses-on-religion-in-first-election-campaign-video-13270142

New 5/10

GP/Secondary

Gender equality in Singapore: can it be achieved? There are several factors to consider:  https://www.todayonline.com/big-read/big-read-gender-equality-spore-remains-elusive-amid-entrenched-attitudes-about-womens-roles

Poll reveals most Americans distrust Trump administration, believe Trump acted irresponsibly   https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/05/politics/cnn-poll-coronavirus-trump/index.html?utm_medium=social&utm_term=link&utm_content=2020-10-06T05%3A31%3A06&utm_source=fbCNNi&fbclid=IwAR0r-x6qU694HePMZMa2BsAjLmysnZEZKC-2fcBPPmJZJYgP1rBG7ZUKNhs

BBC's take on Trump Covid: President downplays virus on leaving hospital  https://www.bbc.com/news/election-us-2020-54427390

GP/Secondary/Primary

Soon, Iron Man mode of transport will be a reality  https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews/videos/372128273923346

Phase 3 will be here soon. Are you ready?  https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/government-working-towards-phase-3-singapore-will-remain-dorscon-orange-time-being-gan-kim

New 28/9

GP/Secondary

What are the UN's Sustainable Development Goals? Quick cheat sheets.  https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/09/sustainable-development-impact-summit-un-sustainable-development-goals?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_scheduler&utm_term=Sustainable+Development&utm_content=24/09/2020+09:30&fbclid=IwAR14YUT0oRP99Y-4AucA4BFkcpfDXcdW6DXz0aYZroWlLjeF-0yos4gI8N8

AI application and how it can affect our jobs/mankind. Challenge: can you write better than this?   https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/sep/08/robot-wrote-this-article-gpt-3

GP/Secondary/Primary

Should Singapore follow Hong Kong’s example and have voluntary COVID-19 mass testing for all?  https://www.facebook.com/ChannelNewsAsia/videos/785916242225944

Interactive: How the World lost 1 million lives to COVID  https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2020/09/coronavirus-one-million-lives-lost/index.html

Edible Gardens--Growing a Green SG [Bjorn Low]    https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/growing-a-green-singapore?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Growing+a+green+Singapore&utm_content=27%2F09%2F2020

The joys of toys, and how wonderful it is to have them handcrafted with love!

https://www.facebook.com/scmp/videos/2756212877950562

The next time you log on to your SingPass, just scan your face 🙂   https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54266602

New 21/9

GP/Secondary

Review of gender equality issues--The review will be broadly categorised to address the mindset change needed and how to develop this from a young age. It will also tackle issues at home and examine the way women are thought about in the school and workplace, and tackle the need for equal opportunities and protection from sexual harassment, assault and workplace discrimination. The review will also examine issues in the community, like gender stereotyping and how women are addressed in the manner of speech or way of thinking, he said.  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-to-conduct-review-of-womens-issues-to-inculcate-mindset-change-for-gender?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Singapore+to+conduct+review+of+women%27s+issues+to+bring+about+mindset+change+for+gender+equality&utm_content=21%2F09%2F2020

We've misunderstood what Darwin meant by "survival of the fittest" https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p08rvzn8/why-our-understanding-of-survival-of-the-fittest-is-wrong

GP/Secondary/Primary

More households need food aid-- Elders and people living in rental flats remain vulnerable, but a new group is emerging that would not normally seek help   https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/more-households-need-food-aid-including-younger-couples-and-private-property-dwellers?fbclid=IwAR23M9DCvg7O3Ay_EKe7KhLkRGNO5m-d_t7csE8PhB9V6yLJzfBTfsQTMAs

Trumps Net Worth Drops by $600m  https://www.facebook.com/forbes/videos/991763037960155

Primary

Would you live in an abandoned primary school? This man does 🙂   https://www.facebook.com/UNILADAdventure/videos/697335794196196/

Cute news of the week: Why bird nests aren't covered in poop   https://www.facebook.com/Vox/videos/2401428593497329

New 14/9

GP/Secondary

How the pandemic has worsened gender gaps in the job economy, and what can be done   https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/09/covid-19-gender-inequality-jobs-economy?fbclid=IwAR3RWgY8wa7hQsbvUvTecURrOV8l4RUMGuX5h4AOWRkUY3zfIOgE0bk8mhY

GP/Secondary/Primary

SG: Ramping up efforts in sustainability [Video]  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/singapore-seeks-to-push-the-boundaries-on-sustainability?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Singapore+seeks+to+push+the+boundaries+on+sustainability%3A+Desmond+Lee&utm_content=14%2F09%2F2020

SG: Battling COVID burnout and fatigue--where there's not end in sight  https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/battling-pandemic-fatigue-some-feel-burned-out-as-the-covid-19-outbreak-drags-on-with-no?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Battling+pandemic+fatigue%3A+Some+feel+burned+out+as+Covid-19+outbreak+drags+on+with+no+end+in+sight&utm_content=14%2F09%2F2020

Brain wave x exoskeleton; wearable cyborg to help people walk   https://edition.cnn.com/2019/09/18/health/japan-cyberdyne-brain-wave-exoskeleton-wellness-scn-hnk-intl/index.html

Something fun--the history of fake blood [some can literally kill!]  https://www.facebook.com/greatbigstory/videos/2441282572840828

FREE forest sound from all around the world--to help you unwind :))  https://mymodernmet.com/sounds-of-the-forest-soundmap/?fbclid=IwAR3RWgY8wa7hQsbvUvTecURrOV8l4RUMGuX5h4AOWRkUY3zfIOgE0bk8mhY

New 7/9

GP/Secondary

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/08/26/us/why-police-shoot-so-many-rounds-trnd/index.html

SG: 9 high-tech farms awarded $40M to ramp up food production  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nine-high-tech-farms-in-singapore-awarded-nearly-40-million-to-ramp-up-food-production?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Nine+high-tech+farms+in+Singapore+awarded+nearly+%2440+million+to+ramp+up+food+production&utm_content=10%2F09%2F2020

GP/Secondary/Primary

HBL highlights inequality and the great tech divide: Indonesian students climb trees and travel miles for wifi connection   https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/05/world/asia/coronavirus-indonesia-school-remote-learning.html?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200906&instance_id=21969&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=107636503&section=longRead&segment_id=37546&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb

I Am Greta--documentary at the Venice film festival [with video trailer]  https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/greta-thunberg-says-venice-documentary-shows-her-real-self

Media Analysis: Why the new iPhone ad is ingenious   https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/apples-latest-ad-is-a-hilarious-terrifying-look-at-why-privacy-matters-on-your-iphone.html

Handheld Mask--Trust the Japanese to invent this!   https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/09/02/national/handheld-mask-coronavirus

A timely reminder for revision from Nobel Prize Winners  https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/a-nobel-prize-winners-3-step-plan-to-master-any-subject.html

Primary

The woman with 1000 cats   https://www.facebook.com/greatbigstory/videos/2434698783499207

New 31/8 

GP/Secondary

SG: The Future of Retail in a COVID Era  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/the-future-of-retail-in-a-covid-19-era-money-mind-13062480?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR0PeZjYE36dqBhTsJ8deHoeTFSGOoc2HkQUlZPBmtMfNnKKSQQ78eHTG08

Large Dips in Population Expected in China and India; but growth still expected in Africa   https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/08/large-population-decline-expected-in-china-and-india?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_scheduler&utm_term=China&utm_content=31/08/2020+02:00&fbclid=IwAR150v79Pp1M3KsH6_WN5n_RohMePE9dkSxhg_BitJwJD-XMR2DqoW37S2M

Chadwick Boseman will go down in history as a superhero, but not everyone who braves the same illness gets the same notice  https://time.com/5884740/chadwick-boseman-obit/

GP/Secondary/Primary

Of Machine Learning, Algorithms and New Planets   https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2020/08/25/does-astronomy-need-humans-an-algorithm-just-discovered-50-new-alien-planets-and-may-find-many-more/?utm_source=FBPAGE&utm_medium=social&utm_content=3637475435&utm_campaign=sprinklrForbesMainFB#55b59c4911fd

NEX cinema accident: observe the eyewitness accounts. Tip to Primary level story writers: telling the story from a different POV can make your plot more interesting  https://mustsharenews.com/shaw-nex-accident/

https://www.timeout.com/singapore/things-to-do/the-best-things-to-do-in-singapore-in-september

Decorative manholes are also found in Orchard Road 🙂   https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=1009416469479993

A Lego weaving machine that actually works!  https://www.facebook.com/LEGOSingapore/videos/3649539348411985

Primary

A timely revision. Essay-writing: which point of view should you use?  https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=3158577760921895

New 24/8 

GP/Secondary

Speaker of Parliament, Tan Chuan Jin, sets the tone as Parliament opens  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/parliament/videos/tan-chuan-jin-addresses-mps-after-his-re-election-as-speaker-of-13048382?fbclid=IwAR1gJKVltUinmIEUS3mPhYeW_MhkaCYyOb6rg-ks6XT9nOrHgFajg7FlWKI

On the recent shooting of Jacob Blake, Kenosha Wisconsin #blacklivesmatter  https://edition.cnn.com/2020/08/25/us/jacob-blake-kenosha-wisconsin-protests/index.html

Jeff Bezos first man worth USD200 billion; and the massive income inequality brought on by centibillionaires  https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/amazons-jeff-bezos-becomes-first-person-ever-worth-us200-billion?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_PM&utm_term=Amazon%27s+Jeff+Bezos+becomes+first+person+ever+worth+US%24200+billion&utm_content=27%2F08%2F2020

NZ judge sentenced white supremacist Brenton Tarrant to life in prison without parole for killing 51 Muslim worshipper  https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/new-zealand-court-sentences-mosque-shooter-brenton-tarrant-to-life-imprisonment

GP/Secondary/Primary

Exams to go on with SDM: PSLE, N, O, A levels 

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/national-exams-including-psle-and-o-levels-will-be-held-as-scheduled-but-with?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_PM&utm_term=National+exams%2C+including+PSLE+and+O+levels%2C+will+proceed+but+with+Covid-19+special+arrangements&utm_content=21%2F08%2F2020

The latest COVID rules—from travel to F&B  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-what-is-allowed-under-latest-adjustments-of-restrictions

There is hope for humanity: how a communal kitchen offers physical and emotional support for caregivers of cancer patients  https://www.facebook.com/scmp/videos/394883611476988

While Singapore eases restrictions for travellers from New Zealand, New Zealand's advisory to residents remain unchanged.   https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-zealand-travel-advisory-singapore-travel-advisory-13043882

Primary

Philip Island is livestreaming its penguin parade every night: https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/news/phillip-island-is-livestreaming-its-penguin-parade-every-night-082420?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&cid=%7Emelbourne%7Enatsoc%7Efacebook%7Eechobox#Echobox=1598236516

New 17/8  

GP/Secondary

The Docility Myth: Asian women's careers stunted by stereotypes around race, culture and gender  https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200807-the-docility-myth-flattening-asian-womens-careers

Culture and Identity -- what makes us Singaporean   https://www.facebook.com/RiceMedia.co/videos/770908216991494

SG Survey: COVID fatigue sets in  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/44-of-people-here-tired-of-rules-to-limit-virus-spread-survey

Benevolent sexism (presented as a comic): https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/aug/13/benevolent-sexism-a-feminist-comic-explains-how-it-holds-women-back

GP/Secondary/Primary

More complain to CASE during COVID--lost deposits, cancelled travel and wedding plans etc.  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/spike-in-travel-delivery-complaints-amid-covid-19-pandemic-case?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Coronavirus%3A+Lost+deposits+for+cancelled+travel+and+wedding+plans+lead+to+spike+in+complaints%2C+says+Case+&utm_content=17%2F08%2F2020

New Law to protect consumers. It will cover events that were scheduled to be held on or after Feb 1 such as wedding banquets, business meetings or conferences. It also includes contracts for accommodation or entertainment related to tourism.  https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/proposed-laws-will-protect-event-deposits-from-being-forfeited-but-do-not-mean-immediate

(1) New poll shows that Singaporeans are adjusting to WFH [with nice tables and graphs]  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/sporeans-are-adjusting-to-working-from-home-new-poll-shows

(2) Yet, more are stressed working from home--NUHS survey https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/more-work-from-homers-feel-stressed-than-front-line-workers-singapore-survey-on?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_PM&utm_term=Working+from+home+can+be+more+stressful+than+being+on+Covid-19+front+line%2C+mental+health+survey+finds&utm_content=19%2F08%2F2020

Tokyo's transparent public restrooms: https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2020/08/16/why-tokyos-new-transparent-public-restrooms-are-a-stroke-of-genius/?utm_campaign=forbes&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_term=Valerie/#76616c657269

Primary

Travelling between the 2 countries is a mere skip-and-hop away!  https://www.facebook.com/greatbigstory/videos/3131921293523570

Social distancing to now apply in haunted houses   https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/tokyo-drive-in-haunted-house-kowagarasetai/index.html

New 10/8  

GP/Secondary

On the SG Economy:

(2) What economists have to say https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/economists-expect-tepid-recovery-while-businesses-hold-off-hiring?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Economists+expect+tepid+recovery+from+Singapore%27s+deepest+economic+slump+while+businesses+hold+off+hiring&utm_content=12%2F08%2F2020

GP/Secondary/Primary

Power Tower of Renewable Energy  https://www.facebook.com/7746841478/posts/10157329071566479/?vh=e&d=n

Travel to all 47 Prefectures in Japan...virtually   https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/see-all-japans-47-prefectures-in-130-seconds-via-this-stunning-tourism-video-080720

Domestic travel is touted the next best thing to boost a country's economy: would this work for Singapore?  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/tourism-covid-19-thailand-indonesia-malaysia-12999590

Plastic bags: can we do better in Singapore to encourage less waste?  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/singapore-plastic-bag-charge-ban-waste-recycle-reuse-pollution-12989408

Primary

Breakfast across continents: which is your favourite? Interesting ones include eel soup, clotted cream 🙂  https://www.facebook.com/greatbigstory/videos/884392342049551

New 3/8  

GP/Secondary

Pritham Singh's salary donation fiasco--a summary:  https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/wp-chief-pritam-singh-clarifies-that-he-will-donate-half-his-salary-increase-not-half-his?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=&utm_content=01%2F08%2F2020

On generational labelling and envy--a revision for Secondary students  https://www.todayonline.com/gen-y-speaks/gen-y-speaks-why-i-dont-turn-green-envy-when-those-around-me-do-well

GP/Secondary/Primary

WHO—no silver bullet amid vaccine for COVID-19   https://www.bbc.com/news/world-53643455

SG: suicide numbers among those aged 10 to 29 remain a concern, with 94 cases in 2019 - the same as in 2018   https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/number-of-suicides-in-2019-did-not-decline-compared-with-2018-youth-suicides-still-a?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_PM&utm_term=Youth+suicides+still+a+concern%2C+with+94+cases+last+year+and+in+2018&utm_content=03%2F08%2F2020 

Botanic boom in SG as more turn to plants and gardening to relief COVID-related stress   https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/home-design/covid-19-has-led-to-a-botanic-boom-in-singapore-as-more-people-become-plant?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Covid-19+has+led+to+a+botanic+boom+in+Singapore+as+more+people+become+plant+parents+to+relieve+stress&utm_content=01%2F08%2F2020

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1387037805019431

Is the world's easiest language Korean?  https://www.facebook.com/nasdaily/videos/1953023614833501

Nike's marvellous ad 🙂  https://www.indy100.com/article/new-nike-advert-you-cant-stop-us-sport-watch-video-9649651

Take a peek at an undewater museum  https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/travel/underwater-museum-great-barrier-reef-art-sculpture-12982524

New 27/7  

GP/Secondary

Thailand might be the 1st SEA country to legalise same-sex marriage  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/thailand-civil-partnership-lgbtiq-gender-equality-discrimination-12954614

GP/Secondary/Primary

SG Politics--The duties and privileges of leader of the opposition  https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/parliament-sets-out-duties-and-privileges-of-leader-of-the-opposition-pritam-singh

Bill and Melinda Gates speak up for the WHO  https://www.facebook.com/forbes/videos/987503195026403/?vh=e

5 things you need to know about a COVID vaccine  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/covid-19-vaccine-5-things-you-need-to-know-coronavirus-12950566

Working from home and why it’s good and bad for one’s health  https://theconversation.com/thinking-about-working-from-home-long-term-3-ways-it-could-be-good-or-bad-for-your-health-141374

North Korea reports its first COVID-19 case and declares emergency state https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/26/kim-jong-un-conveys-urgent-meeting-after-suspected-case-of-covid-19

The Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 hangs in the balance  https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2020/07/24/commentary/world-commentary/covid-19-isnt-crisis-facing-olympics

Primary

We have a whopper of a list this week! Just in time for the school holidays 🙂 

New 20/7  

GP/Secondary

Minimum Wage vs Progressive Wage--which is better for SG?  https://mothership.sg/2020/07/minimum-wage-progressive-wage-model-differences/?fbclid=IwAR2w3Dp_QmMsPQei4iFD2bsvGISPF9T3qoTQtnnuhQYNBTL4FGnwtQ5t3e8

How safe distancing changed businesses...But  might not work for all businesses (long read) https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/covid-19-mixed-picture-fb-retail-outlets-phase-2-reopening-some-brink-closure-others

Tharman: GE2020 outcome good for SG; a new balance in politics  https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/outcome-of-ge2020-good-for-singapore-reflects-desire-for-new-balance-in-politics-says?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Outcome+of+GE2020+good+for+Singapore%2C+reflects+desire+for+new+balance+in+politics%2C+says+Tharman&utm_content=20%2F07%2F2020

GP/Sec/Pri

COVID impacts--10 million kids may never return to school  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/covid-19-10-million-children-risk-not-going-to-school-12926364?fbclid=IwAR2Lg2vv0MEBO_osG4KXBMybXSCE7RuV_7dHoD6OMf3v5LfAqRJd3JCRUV8

How safe distancing changed businesses:

1. upgrade the technology, so you still sound awesome at the karaoke  https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/18/business/tech/karaoke-japan-masks

2. changed seating format  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/movie-magic-as-paris-turns-the-seine-into-open-air-cinema-12944754

Why I stay home despite Phase 2 [this resonates]  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/coronavirus-covid-19-phase-2-singapore-how-safe-go-out-aircon-12940348?fbclid=IwAR0eRY3DkSnzzKr6uC7Br-AprFA2Y5wxq-PQDk-h5QFnxv72E7B9mmAaiDU

(1) NUS suspends dentistry student (whom courts let off) https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/nus-student-strangled-ex-girlfriend-suspended-dentistry-12946606?cid=fbcna

(2) MHA to review penalty framework: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/nus-student-strangling-case-penalties-offender-shanmugam-12949912?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR0IVhbIKiICrA2WJQCWjUHh_OvUQAAtx9DiTJzrK0-oC57NbL5kTa_3edk

117 new emoji later this year  https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/apple-new-emoji-bubble-tea-ninja-ios-iphone-2020-12940156?fbclid=IwAR1LjCh4l4g4fJuE0ocHaMsnV7gkUlu-PPqvboxmdjMrac1Zww22ARY8VE0

Jaw-dropping dip in fertility rates globally  https://www.bbc.com/news/health-53409521?fbclid=IwAR0ffvkti7yb8xA2UZ94pdhN7-L_5qXw2SoLoo0AMBvIMoF9qa5Hynw3OyM

NLB removes Chinese-language children book for review after library user complains it is racist  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nlb-removes-chinese-language-children-book-for-review-after-library-user-complains-it-is?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=NLB+removes+Chinese-language+children+book+for+review+after+library+user+complains+it+is+racist&utm_content=20%2F07%2F2020

Just for fun: test your vocab skills!  https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-games/vocabulary-quiz

Everyone should practice mindfulness; it's a first step to a better society  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6T02g5hnT4

Driverless taxis: will they be coming to Singapore soon? What repercussions does it have?  https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/07/autonomous-vehicles-taxi-mobility

New 13/7

GP/Secondary

https://www.ricemedia.co/current-affairs-ge-2020-feeling-called-hope/

GE2020 results a repudiation of bullying tactics in politics  https://www.facebook.com/100000095104891/posts/3405198629493274/?d=n

Gentler, kinder politics emerging in SG  https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/ge2020-shows-a-new-political-culture-of-a-kinder-and-gentler-politics-is-emerging-says-chan?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=GE2020+shows+a+new+political+culture+of+a+%27kinder+and+gentler+politics%27+is+emerging%2C+says+Chan+Heng+Chee&utm_content=16%2F07%2F2020

Dangers of obsessing over the politicians:  https://www.ricemedia.co/current-affairs-ge-2020-stop-stanning-politicians-not-celebrities/

https://www.facebook.com/abcnews.au/videos/746257212869488/UzpfSTc2NDcwMDk2NzoxMDE2MDA0ODY5Nzg5MDk2OA/

GP/Secondary/Primary

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/06/17-predictions-for-our-world-in-2025?fbclid=IwAR07kpJv-f7yWUN2FquYzeojTmt9-TjY1FByzhzoZjYbkOY25t_XqqBLTb4

Uber ride sharing might shake up Japan's economy  https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/uber-is-finally-available-in-tokyo-after-six-years-in-japan-070620

Sony's wearable air con is finally here!  https://mothership.sg/2020/07/sony-wearable-air-con/

Retail therapy is now all inclusive  https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/in-photos-see-the-new-uniqlo-park-megastore-in-yokohama-featuring-an-outdoor-park-062520

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2020/07/08/food/remote-controlled-robots-familymart-konbini/

New 6/7

GP/Secondary

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/04/virtual-reality-usage-booms-in-the-workplace-amid-the-pandemic.html

As GE2020 looms this week, here are some of the issues that surfaced for all parties to address:  https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-6-key-election-issues-from-jobs-covid-19-to-population

GE2020: one opinion on why opposition voice matters  https://www.facebook.com/sudhir.vadaketh/videos/10158371315910944/

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

Top Futurist shares 3 scenarios facing countries in relation to how the coronavirus pandemic will play out   https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2309723212656082

Update on sustainability and the fashion industry. How to make your wardrobe sustainable, according to a fashion expert.  https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/videos/2537078546622339/

Minister Ong Ye Kung on schools, Covid-19 and more | 20 Questions By 20 People In Their 20s:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3oU6CYb6vU

New 29/6

GP/Secondary

SG, have we forgot about Dorscon Orange?  https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/covid-19-crisis-fatigue-we-forgot-about-dorscon-orange?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=STFB&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1593340238

Post COVID, GE2020 sets technological precedents in many areas https://www.todayonline.com/big-read/big-read-not-fought-streets-cyber-space-covid-19-enforced-digital-ge-will-be-no-other

Commentary: China’s ‘charm offensive’ has become rather charmless  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/china-diplomacy-australia-trade-us-india-belt-road-xi-trump-12880762?cid=FBcna

Actress Jameela Jamil spoke to BBC HARDtalk on having no filter, dealing with racism and taking on the fashion industry. (Oct 2019)  https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews/videos/1849234498555635/?vh=e

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

Design and architecture: What post-pandemic homes will look like  https://cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/obsessions/how-singapore-homes-will-look-like-post-pandemic-12868620?cid=FBcna

Explainer Comic for GE2020--key facts you need to know  https://newnaratif.com/comic/nn-explains-sg-general-elections/share/una.xvefgrayl/9e38831cc31341d5b586f67866fc9cbf/?fbclid=IwAR1gt-FTVpJkjgZ_MxONl1-Aea4MpIt40HLoGNzMZjlYm444NDFNST2mynI

British School tests kids for racial bias  https://www.facebook.com/Channel4/videos/283871159394683/

Primary

Get a degree in Ninja studies  https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/ninja-studies-degree-japan-mie-university-iga-a9588006.html

On the heels of #blacklivesmatter comes Pixar's new animation, Soul  https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/pixar-soul-sneak-peek-black-representation

New 22/6

GP/ Secondary

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/20/world/asia/china-hong-kong-security-law.html?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200621&instance_id=19595&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=107636503&section=topNews&segment_id=31511&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/weight-loss-products-clinic-k-rozell-detox-ro-slim-hsa-12857510?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR0-Ack8IZECcxkE1GSgrHsb04apuudS3F-VAYvZ6iyIZZm9nvkuSy5C8GQ

Shanmugam--everyone must bear 'individual responsibility' as economic activity continues despite COVID  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-phase-2-economic-activity-shanmugam-in-conversation-12857280

The competition heats up for online chats: Google Meet features noise cancelling feature  https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2020/06/10/google-meet-switches-on-jaw-dropping-feature-to-beat-zoom--microsoft-teams/#6ed5dd1e32ba

"What a waste to throw away 250,000 eggs" vs "oversupply of eggs causes a problem... the eggs had gone bad"

http://theindependent.sg/netizens-angry-that-250000-eggs-thrown-away-due-to-oversupply/

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-egg-distributors-struggling-to-deal-with-oversupply

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

Japanese supercomputer is top in the world  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/22/technology/japanese-supercomputer-fugaku-tops-american-chinese-machines.html?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200622&instance_id=19616&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=107636503&section=whatElse&segment_id=31571&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb

New 15/6

GP/ Secondary

On Systemic Racism: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/06/why-systemic-racism-is-not-just-an-american-problem?fbclid=IwAR1vkHdBEteIbco4Ac_iRA2KD9uCvhI4sx7ekaERhngvW-CpMY4qQMOgBbw

Singlish phrases you are probably less familiar with: https://thesmartlocal.com/read/singlish-words-phrases

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

Around the World--what restaurants look post-COVID: https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/articles/how-restaurants-are-changing-post-coronavirus/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=link-coronavirus&fbclid=IwAR3fqZ3vRapJkeYs7Q9On0oQj3o2ExvTyk07ay4-PUv1IzNGoXIAVnFdeco

Fun-Inspired Face Shields: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-coronavirus-thailand-face-shield-12829860?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR3L8gLjq625mjIRWxeLuh3rZ8peOu1pXVdkVT_jKPD3jzmngVVnBpNXuFA

The 94 year old theme park that will make way for Harry Potter [For Secondary students, is this an example of modernisation at the expense of culture or identity?] https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/06/13/business/toshimaen-close-harry-potter-theme-park-2023

Marketing--the new economy calls for new ways to attract new customers: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ntuc-income-launches-micro-policies-less-s1-insurance-premiums-can-be-paid-while-jogging

New 8/6

GP/ Secondary

https://thebulwark.com/misunderstanding-singapore/?fbclid=IwAR3V6EYJCDvYqxf6wv6DpjXZPamF9JGxuZTRE4xhX-0Vp5IEA7osyJ6DFpY

Post-COVID Cities Reimagined. CNA asked leading urban planning and design experts around the region - in Singapore, Bangkok, Manila, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta - for their ideas and aspirations for greener, more equitable and resilient cities, once the coronavirus challenge is overcome. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-greener-cleaner-cities-urban-planning-southeast-asia-12783362?fbclid=IwAR1lgxp8TBCJP1SaQykPEixhQV0VvyaDXr4bn_vSzmMMStwktOTW_ZQRtpA

Perspective: Why George Floyd shouldn't be martyred [Video]: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=273957870461345&ref=watch_permalink

From some time back: Trevor Noah interviews Bill Gates on USA's readiness to deal with pandemics https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=255278502345712

Are there measures we can adopt or have adopted from Japan? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jun/06/contact-tracing-japan-coronavirus-covid-19-patients-social-etiquette

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

Grammar nerds: "who" versus "whom" https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/comma-queen-to-whom-it-may-concern?fbclid=IwAR0loxU7k8KIjXYon5kc8GMVW0nrkgilLvklsMwk0oWWLIt70c73njvTUJo

Primary

• Lotte World in Busan, S Korea https://www.klook.com/en-SG/blog/lottes-magic-forest-busan/
• Universal Studios in Beijing, China -- it will be the largest in the world https://mothership.sg/2020/06/universal-studios-theme-park-beijing/

New 1/6

GP/ Secondary

Updates on George Floyd's murder--officials charged, with heightened charge to chief aggressor; autopsy revealed that Floyd had COVID-19 weeks before death... https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/03/us/live-george-floyd-protests-today.html?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200603&instance_id=19062&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=107636503&section=topNews&segment_id=30013&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb#link-1f8001df

In tandem with George Floyd, blackfacing/racism exists subconsciously in SG (even in elite schools). So, while racism is hard to completely eradicate, being sensitive to those around us is a good start. https://www.asiaone.com/digital/former-ri-student-apologises-after-getting-outed-group-blackface-photo-2016

All that went wrong: how the CDC choked in response to COVID--old technology, poor data, slow bureaucracy, confused guidance and an administration in disagreement: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/03/us/cdc-coronavirus.html?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200603&instance_id=19062&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=107636503&section=topNews&segment_id=30013&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb

How the pandemic is putting more girls at risk of child marriage https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/05/coronavirus-early-child-marriage-covid19-pandemic?fbclid=IwAR17M5XKszrlH0CEuyDDvUCmkIGsH4xe9h5mXvs_2ugLDyHvE_K55HO4aVU

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

SG: Laws in force during Circuit Breaker and beyond: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-laws-in-force-indefinitely-post-circuit-breaker-12796290?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR3SQ0mnQFaIUbWoMMQ2VMrchtK8pGSUGClrsifJA_jyT5M3wvi4p-r6vbU

SG: MOE to review merging online learning and physical classrooms
'We totally understand home-based learning and digital online learning cannot substitute classroom learning. But having forced ourselves to do this for a whole month, we also learned how to do it better, and that there are certain strengths in online learning that actually, classroom learning does not have"~Minister Ong Ye Kung  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-schools-classroom-digital-online-home-based-learning-12795720?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR3ddVUNO5J7xKTcY4tsdO39Y4PKLbDQHj441NkE4JNGuBXmKcBvtCOu6go

When George Floyd became the latest victim to die under the hands (or kness) of a white policeman in Minneapolis, #blacklivesmatter again. In a rare show of solidarity, Adidas tweeted Nike's ad to raise awareness on racism. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/nike-dont-do-it-racism-george-floyd-killing-minnesota-12788034

White supremacist channel on Telegram incites racism and violence at George Floyd's protests  https://www.businessinsider.com/white-supremacist-telegram-channel-encourages-violence-george-floyd-protests-2020-6?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=sf-bi-main&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR2_Go1-s2X_I0x_Q0_JTf-TVGFWGXBZG9CRouT5oIK0hq5uJnCB5QbBAHY

The first SpaceX rocket carrying astronauts launched into space. The last time NASA sent an astronaut was in 2011. 

Video for Primary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAtjTawE5KA

Commentary for GP/Secondary: https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/30/21269703/spacex-launch-crew-dragon-nasa-orbit-successful

New 25/5

GP/ Secondary

What is the right way to leave a lockdown? The Economist; video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lm4pwFl_Ag&fbclid=IwAR2a1OWG00HYV_hTeDxUWmnpOT_GgWYFHxqLGx1NV3mo27L6W1hIU8K5LsA

Have we reached the peak of Globalisation? Where do we go from here?  https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/05/deglobalization-glovalization-coronavirus-covid19-international-pandemic/?fbclid=IwAR3ggm1D7PDC9gIjEHquuPKY9Ah3oG3IgHYgASTgtbrugTSEbJ0Kq4dsegI

The psychology of reopening social borders: what schools and parents can do:   https://www.raftpsychology.com/news/gyid0efdmvfmjw4r9xxly04rwrjd0o

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

SG: the case for universal digital access. “But the longer-term issue we must now address is what will happen after the pandemic is over? Will students have to return the loaned devices, or can we now conceive of a world where digital access becomes a universal necessity provided as a public good?” 

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/universal-free-internet-access-remote-working-online-learning-12766858?fbclid=IwAR3pu1Dvh27mwqjH6a8ABAoOp9z9cM0TkSuTtXm8uZB4hrt0Q2AbM-dRAjE

Primary

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/kitten-two-faces-cat-oregon-us-a9529841.html

The floating hotel that was doomed from the start:  https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=691193798323421

For manga fans: how to draw Totoro: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2020/05/12/entertainment-news/studio-ghibli-anime-how-to-draw#.XsuGXBMzY1I

New 18/5

GP/ Secondary

Why responsibility must come before freedom in Singapore’s fight against Covid-19: https://www.todayonline.com/commentary/why-responsibility-must-come-freedom-singapores-fight-against-covid-19

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

https://www.businessinsider.sg/riskiest-to-least-risky-activities-during-coronavirus-pandemic-ranked-2020-5#.XsC0atiUYVI.facebook

German cafe makes patrons wear pool noodle hats for social distancing... a new trend? https://matadornetwork.com/read/german-cafe-reopens-makes-customers-wear-pool-noodles-hats/

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/05/18/burst/work-from-home-chair-ergonomics-coronavirus.html?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200519&instance_id=18617&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=107636503&section=aBreak&segment_id=28473&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb

The 2 Sides of SG--from the perspective of a food delivery rider https://www.ricemedia.co/culture-people-two-sides-singapore-food-delivery-rider/

Masks for the hearing-impaired: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/deaf-couple-modify-face-masks-to-help-the-hearing-impaired_uk_5ec655b5c5b65cf5f293220c?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS5zZy8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAXj_syUHbK29LTmfa0MfjBvW8qZnkCHKupxCuCqzOZqZcZph4Eld9ZcpZhu2gOeDXNoFx-iaIIH1SWekUUkZPle43E_GF0wzaCUs4B6UxA_aUVBl77nNbrjxqm_Z1xXe-Z6sP9l1xvZVclB8FN-rmP5Z6H6AloI8xj0KMlaMuet&guccounter=2

Faster testing and cure for COVID in SG

1. test kits in an hour https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-singapore-developed-test-kit-can-tell-within-hour-if-someone-has-had-covid-19

2. drug trials that might work? https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/patients-in-spore-with-severe-covid-19-enrolled-in-drug-trials

New 11/5

GP/ Secondary

[Long Read] Australia pushes for COVID-19 investigation--Middle-power countries in Europe and Asia have forged new bonds based on what they have learned from the pandemic: that the risks of China’s authoritarian government can no longer be denied, and that the U.S. cannot be relied on to lead.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/11/world/australia/coronavirus-china-inquiry.html?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200511&instance_id=18396&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=107636503&section=topNews&segment_id=27311&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb

[Long Read] All across the US is seeing a rush to reopen, but scientists flag risks of COVID comeback--a good overview of the US situation as at 11 May 2020 

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/11/health/coronavirus-second-wave-infections.html?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200512&instance_id=18424&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=107636503&section=backStory&segment_id=27451&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb

How Costa Rica flattened the curve--good video comparing CR and NYC. So many parallels between CR and SG--but for the dormitory situations

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/05/costa-rica-winning-battle-coronavirus-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR0Cxn-0Kg1R4JyGCR4AgREWWq79LJ7dN7JnmZe79ex57XW6psPRLL1NP7U

WEF video: https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/videos/364946074480925/

With the World distracted, The Amazon rainforest continues to burn: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3083623/world-distracted-amazon-rainforest-continues-burn?fbclid=IwAR2SyT5OODXWXjp6rVQyI5tWDsT3_nLM0wfdmUXzkWFjzEzcL_Zx03lVeVY

A novel that reflects the trends in S Korea: that looking good (and the ability to look good) is synonymous with social mobility: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2020/05/09/books/book-reviews/if-i-had-your-face-review#.Xri1jBMzY1I

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

For a laugh: Which Zoom caller are you?
https://www.facebook.com/Austindanielbrown/videos/3045256568872210/UzpfSTY2OTkyNTMyNDoxMDE1ODAyMTI1MzQ0MDMyNQ/

Adopt a good sitting position for online lessons and work at all times: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200508-how-to-work-from-home-comfortably-ergonomic-tips-covid-19

Maintain a healthy lifestyle: we don't need as much protein as we consume (or think we do): https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180522-we-dont-need-nearly-as-much-protein-as-we-consume

Indian hospital uses robots to screen coronavirus patients: https://www.businessinsider.sg/india-coronavirus-robot-uses-thermal-camera-to-take-temperature-2020-5?utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=sf-bi&utm_medium=social&r=US&IR=T

Primary

P3/4 Media Studies revision: Remember the robot dog? We have one here in Singapore! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=276326386736974

News 4/5

GP/ Secondary

Leaked US doc reveals Republican campaign to blame COVID on China: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/24/gop-memo-anti-china-coronavirus-207244

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

SG: Distribution of new and improved masks

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/singaporeans-to-be-given-improved-reusable-masks-in-third-nationwide-mask?fbclid=IwAR03JDIstTK6hseGsm4ujLaZaNGUUR4XkK-53J5AH5rP9EIKCtBOFVyuyC8

China media releases Lego animation mocking the US

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-01/china-state-media-propaganda-video-mock-us-coronavirus/12204836?fbclid=IwAR3d_luGVbQYCMQGCi1MxANTkiCdHWxq9_c3TEwIacvS5PAH5BlDHkBJ-7s

What's in a name? Pronouncing Elon Musk's baby's name

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/elon-musk-baby-name-pronounce-how-say-x-ae-a-12-grimes-child-a9499606.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR1kimVduJd9GGIuPTIjm4RDYkPDoIxkfcKNPfJBwyw4yt28qN4CZ2vxB54#Echobox=1588682055

The Environment: (a) The ozone can be reversed and healed -- this was only over a span of two months! Though it is thought to be unrelated to less pollution under COVID measures, do you think it also contributed to this phenomenon? Is there anything else humans can do to help?https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/arctic-circle-ozone-hole-closed-up-united-nations-12694850

(b) Upcycling coffee beans into car parts? Ingenious! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=2620898671561324

Sneak a peek in a COVID-19 testing lab. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=550645142491304

Now that the holidays are upon us, here are some cut-out paper building templates for kids to print out, color, and fold to create paper cities. Time to get creative 🙂

https://www.demilked.com/architecture-from-home-foster-partners/

News 27/4

GP/ Secondary

SG Education: The sad truth about HBL and the digital divide https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/cnainsider/home-based-learning-rental-flat-low-income-covid19-12685142?cid=fbcna

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

Economics: Lean times ahead...SG faces a recession in 2020 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-economy-singapore-will-enter-recession-2020-mas-review-12683096?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR1lJand_7KfRvTqRfORFepw7u9P14fiMX_y1tYGlv4AiiFv7wmaVWe1DLo

Education: Chinese kids return to school with 1-metre hats to practise social distancing https://www.goldthread2.com/culture/coronavirus-chinese-students-hats-social-distancing/article/3081768?fbclid=IwAR0TqiNM7GvbKSjl34xdRGJwYEMYEyFtO7dU9dLcammudRnT-ZYnXwY6rZc

Food: Impossible Burgers are coming to a supermarket near you [real] soon https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/24/impossible-foods-cfo-david-lee-on-expansion-into-more-us-grocery-stores.html

COVID/ US: (a) Protest in the US: https://www.facebook.com/NowThisPolitics/videos/516037812407183/

(b) Trump suggests disinfectant as cure for COVID-19: https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trumps-suggestion-that-disinfectants-could-be-used-to-treat-coronavirus-prompts?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=STFB&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1587783015

(c) Trump argues that his remark on using disinfectant as a cure is sarcastic: https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-says-his-remarks-on-using-disinfectant-in-peoples-bodies-were-sarcastic

News 18/4

Education: A long but interesting read about online learning, how parents are coping, and the considerations different governments make when it comes to reopening schools

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/coronavirus-schools-reopen/2020/04/18/0c3dfcb6-7e61-11ea-84c2-0792d8591911_story.html

WHO and Funding: As the largest contributor to WHO at 20%, US President Trump came under fire for suspending funding during this critical period. Where does WHO usually get its funding from? Read on.

https://www.foxnews.com/world/world-health-organization-money

Food wastage: perhaps it is time to change the modus operandi, but is there anything we can do to help as consumers?https://www.todayonline.com/big-read/big-read-short-what-global-supply-chain-shock-means-spore-consumers

Food waste as restaurants closed during COVID https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-nyt-coronavirus-food-waste-20200413-x5n6sbmrh5an3cilo6hxozrkj4-story.html

Homelessness: How can you return home when there is no straightforward answer to the question of where home is? Evacuations from college campuses, shelter-in-place orders, and travel restrictions have forced people to decide where they will hunker down for the long haul. But a significant minority of students do not have a place to go. Foster youth, LGBTQ+ individuals living in hostile home environments, and international students are particularly vulnerable.

http://www.thenewjournalatyale.com/2020/04/no-place-like-home/?fbclid=IwAR2Ijd-PSgkkS7gpdy6-STK7Bni2c3JX1ptfnD2OjIRrXjCInNv9MHLfWZY

Science/ Tech: SMU and SIT use AI to deter cheating in online exams (privacy concerns?): https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/coronavirus-smu-uses-artificial-intelligence-to-deter-cheating-in-online-exams?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=STFB&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1587637602

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

One World: Together At Home Special is a tribute to healthcare workers worldwide. The article is a summary of what happens. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-52333890

Watch it here in full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87-ZFjLfBAQ

COVID in SG: What's involved in converting the SG Expo into a community hospital https://www.facebook.com/WoodlandsHealthCampus/videos/230802318127598/?vh=e&d=n

News 1/3/2021

GP/ Secondary

Do you think accepting another person's gender identity is inversely proportional to one's age?

https://www.insider.com/millennials-more-progressive-than-gen-z-about-gender-survey-finds-2021-2

The trend will probably continue for many countries with an ageing population. What can be done to incentivise growth?

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-total-fertility-rate-tfr-falls-historic-low-2020-baby-14288556

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

Novel way of enjoying theatre while maintaining safe distancing

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-japan-theatre/through-the-mailbox-slot-japanese-theatre-offers-new-viewing-experience-idUSKBN2AU0B2?fbclid=IwAR3ZkV_yV3McDtJL0j-lzS9kHpDB_WA_vQ6cOIu-yQ70v144XRQYdy73ifg

Students in Pharmacy learn Dialect to better communicate with the elderly

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=1513153705373968

New data suggests that global Covid-19 herd immunity may take nearly 5 years

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/global-covid-19-herd-immunity-may-take-nearly-5-years-new-data-suggests?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Global+Covid-19+herd+immunity+may+take+nearly+5+years%2C+new+data+suggests&utm_content=01%2F03%2F2021

And this site tracks global vaccination

https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2021/02/covid-vaccine-rollout/index.html?shell

Up-cycling used disposable chopsticks: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1183447928754606

Why whales tend to be resistant to cancer: https://www.todayonline.com/world/whales-cancer-resistance-their-genes

Climate change--slowly but surely  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/iceberg-larger-than-new-york-city-breaks-off-in-antarctica/

How AI can help to reduce food wastage  https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSL4N2KB0CT

News 22/2/2021

GP/Secondary

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/02/21/us/losses-to-romance-scams-trnd/index.html?fbclid=IwAR3s3QrPM_ck4gr_fz1bgnJdF8pJ8u_OjDF9acoSRMGLEh8AkV_8ESenNTE

GP/Secondary/Primary

Israel launches vaccine passport

https://www.google.com.sg/amp/s/www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/02/20/israel-taking-stride-towards-freedom-launch-vaccine-passport/amp/

Teens who spend less than 2 hours on screens have better mental health

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=349184742847618

How COVID disrupted working life

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=763324274618275

https://www.todayonline.com/commentary/when-keyboard-warriors-mock-dead-and-cross-line

Mealworms are sustainable waste removers. Watch the video here:

https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2020/09/09/how-mealworms-eat-plastics-c2e-intl-lon-orig.cnn/video/playlists/call-to-earth/

News 15/2/2021

GP/Secondary

SG Budget 2021: What you need to know [3-m video]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZY0z0uAmvXY

SG: More women pursuing STEM fields

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/more-women-pursuing-degrees-in-stem-fields-moe?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=More+women+pursuing+degrees+in+Stem+fields%3A+MOE&utm_content=15%2F02%2F2021

Trump escapes impeachment a second time: what's next?

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-56057849

GP/Secondary/Primary

Davos: Greta Thunberg Chastises World Leaders for Dragging Their Feet on Climate Response

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/01/greta-thunberg-climate-response-rogoff-greenpeace-unccd/?fbclid=IwAR1t3-OiptLZEv1DsSI8pzFX6E_DOrbZ8jyBk0fZtnSfzhc2KIiXOy2e39c

A powder that makes dirty water drinkable 

https://fb.watch/3FYsPXfAsB/

If the trial is successful, children can soon be vaccinated

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/covid-vaccine-oxford-trial-children/

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2021/02/14/national/earthquake-fukushima-aftershock

Note to self: how to ace presentations in school

https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/presentations-guy-kawasaki-10-20-30-rule.html

News 8/2/2021

GP/Secondary

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/culturally-tight-societies-like-singapore-fare-better-in-covid-19-fight-study?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Culturally+tight+societies+like+Singapore+fare+better+in+Covid-19+fight%3A+Study&utm_content=08%2F02%2F2021

WEF/ Davos Agenda: Why journalists are worried about press freedom

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=840004823224228

What Business Leaders have to say about the role of new tech in 2021

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/01/how-will-new-technology-shape-the-recovery-in-2021-heres-what-business-leaders-say/?fbclid=IwAR1VZ0uXOid9Htx8CoAFOT6-aFg6WXiSLD-8lhP4z3iyaMXmkZblfnqZVxY

Fossil Fuels Caused 8.7M deaths globally in 2018

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/feb/09/fossil-fuels-pollution-deaths-research

GP/Secondary/Primary

https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/videos/2874072976215498

From a Singaporean doctor's perspective: what our tiny nation is doing right

https://www.businessinsider.com/doctor-in-singapore-covid-19-cases-are-low-heres-why-2021-1

News 1/2/2021

GP/Secondary

Bill Gates Warns The "Next Pandemic" Is Coming After Covid-19 - And How To Stop It | MSNBC

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDjQ8ivwbCU

India has suspended mobile internet services in three areas around the capital, Delhi, where farmers are staging a hunger strike in protest at new agriculture laws.

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-55872480

How a Sec 4 student in SG was radicalised in months

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/how-a-sec-4-student-who-planned-to-attack-mosques-in-spore-was-radicalised-within-months

GameStop saga

(1) Commentary: Greed, Robin Hood and the power of Wall Street

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/29/style/gamestop-wallstreetbets-reddit.html

(2) The Saga Explained

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/30/business/gamestop-reddit-rebellion-explained/index.html

GP/Secondary/Primary

People are buying books by the metre to impress on virtual calls

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-55818287

Quad Gods: The world-class gamers who play with their mouths

https://www.bbc.com/news/stories-55811621

Working on the move seems like a great idea! 🙂

https://www.businessinsider.com/nissan-unveiled-a-concept-office-pod-inside-of-a-van-2021-1

Music is the universal language of geniuses

https://www.inc.com/geoffrey-james/want-smarter-kids-teach-music-not-coding-according-to-mit.html

News 25/1/2021

GP/Secondary

The Cost of Vaccine Inequality--the resulting economic devastation will hit affluent countries nearly as hard as those in the developing world

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/23/business/coronavirus-vaccines-global-economy.html?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20210124&instance_id=26358&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=107636503&section=topNews&segment_id=50132&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb

GP/Secondary/Primary

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/covid-19-pandemic-could-last-four-or-five-years-lawrence-wong?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Covid-19+pandemic+could+last+four+or+five+years%3A+Lawrence+Wong&utm_content=26%2F01%2F2021

SG: Hard hit by the pandemic, more community feeders and pet owners have been asking animal welfare organisations for help.

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/more-pet-owners-and-community-feeders-struggle-with-upkeep-of-the-animals-amid-pandemic?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=More+pet+owners%2C+community+feeders+struggle+with+upkeep+of+animals+amid+Covid-19+pandemic&utm_content=25%2F01%2F2021

Meme for charity: Bernie Sanders turns inauguration meme into sweatshirt for charity

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/23/politics/bernie-sanders-sweatshirt-meme/index.html

Elon Musk's SpaceX launches 143 satellites into orbit in a record-setting mission.

They'll act as telecommunications nodes to connect devices that are attached to all manner of objects on the ground, from migrating animals to shipping containers...but problems will arise managing the increasing number of satellites 

https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-55775977#:~:text=A%20new%20world%20record%20has,an%20Indian%20vehicle%20in%202017.

Ingenious sleep pods for the homeless

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/homeless-sleeping-pods-germany-ulm-b1791217.html

Ferrari's first female driver

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/23/motorsport/maya-weug-ferrari-driver-academy-spt-intl/index.html

Would you consider an electric car in the name of sustainability?

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/01/electric-car-battery-charge-time-vehicles-climate-change-sustainability

News 18/1/2021

GP/Secondary

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/01/18/politics/hogan-gidley-trump-january-6/index.html

Boris Johnson: Be like SG ...by emulating our low-tax, low-regulation https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9155037/Prime-Ministers-new-mission-Rishi-Sunak.html

And Mothership's take: https://mothership.sg/2021/01/uk-singapore-of-europe-low-taxes/

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/01/covid-19-vaccines-travel-airlines-international-international-travel-tourism

GP/Secondary/Primary

https://www.msn.com/en-us/tv/news/growing-size-of-vehicle-screens-sparks-safety-concerns/vp-BB1cS5BQ

Insect protein: the solution for food sustainability and world hunger.

https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2021/01/09/lifestyle/insects-food-substitute

https://www.todayonline.com/world/egypt-unveils-3000-year-old-coffins-latest-discovery#mdcrecs_s

News 11/1/2021

GP/Secondary

Why incompetent men are chosen as leaders 

https://blog.ed.ted.com/2021/01/11/why-do-so-many-incompetent-men-become-leaders-and-what-can-we-do-about-it/

Commentaries on paper qualifications

a) The O levels : we've only just begun

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/commentary-o-level-results-and-the-problem-with-expecting-youth-13930924

b) Having a degree is just the start

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/university-degree-job-student-hr-requirement-grades-salary-pay-13897164

GP/Secondary/Primary

How SG Universities Keep COVID cases at Zero--through technology, tough penalties and students willing to comply.

https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/09/world/asia/singapore-coronavirus-universities.html?action=click&campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20210110&instance_id=25861&module=RelatedLinks&nl=morning-briefing&pgtype=Article&regi_id=107636503&section=topNews&segment_id=48923&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb

Harbin's spectacular city carved from snow and ice

https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/harbin-snow-ice-festival-events-canceled-intl-hnk/index.html

China's 'Vaccine Diplomacy'  https://edition.cnn.com/videos/world/2021/01/09/africa-china-coronavirus-vaccine-diplomacy-lu-stout-pkg-vpx.cnn/video/playlists/coronavirus-intl/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWmO8sTjuwU

With online learning becoming more prevalent these days, here's what parents can do

https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/workgroup-launches-guidelines-to-help-parents-manage-activities-screen-time-for-children-teenagers

Primary

Take good care of one another during the pandemic

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hczj_v1UUbU

News 4/1/2021

GP/Secondary

How Global Politics will Change in 2021  https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jan/03/the-world-in-2021-how-global-politics-will-change-this-year

GP/Secondary/Primary

What will the tech world look like in 2021? https://www.straitstimes.com/tech/what-will-the-tech-world-look-like-in-2021

A reminder that the web doesn't forget. US teenager finds her university offer cancelled after racial slur in viral video https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/us-teenager-finds-her-university-admission-cancelled-after-racial-slur-in-viral?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=US+teenager+finds+her+university+offer+cancelled+after+racial+slur+in+viral+video&utm_content=28%2F12%2F2020

Chinese Gen Zs are being lazy at work-- a silent rebellion against the culture of working overtime for little reward. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/article/3116109/young-employees-rebel-against-chinese-work-ethic-being-lazy-refusing?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20210104&instance_id=25631&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=107636503&section=whatElse&segment_id=48328&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb

Turning trash to treasure in SG--with video   https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/turning-trash-to-treasure-0?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Turning+trash+to+treasure&utm_content=27%2F12%2F2020

Green Your Kids for a Sustainable Future  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/green-your-kids-environment-sustainable-future-13742888

No need to redeem Singapore Rediscover vouchers for these 🙂  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/jurong-bird-park-admission-ticket-prices-50-anniversary-13854776

SG-KL HSR Plans Derailed https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/kl-singapore-hsr-high-speed-rail-discontinued-13799618

News 14/12

GP/Secondary

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/15/us/coronavirus-vaccine-doses-reserved.html?action=click&campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20201215&instance_id=25071&module=RelatedLinks&nl=morning-briefing&pgtype=Article&regi_id=107636503&section=topNews&segment_id=47036&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb

Why we a re facing an unprecedented hunger crisis https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/11/covid-19-food-insecurity-crisis/?fbclid=IwAR1dZ3ICjWo_miGKUwrqP7g-QpHNnrJve3sv_vqZ9de2RpeBuZu0_u39ixY

GP/Secondary/Primary

Our students need to learn more critical thinking skills  https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/10/future-jobs-global-education-skills/https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-students-top-maths-science-rankings-for-second-consecutive-edition-of

Japanese libraries make borrowing safe   https://www.facebook.com/nhkworld/videos/382307666394263/

The appeal of Uncle Roger is strongest amongst Asians   https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/arts-culture/article/3112528/why-asians-love-youtube-star-uncle-roger-weve-all-got-one

BTS is entertainer of the year  https://www.facebook.com/time/videos/396124131807900/

Instead of a staycation, visit the Orient Express exhibition   https://www.facebook.com/TheSmartLocal/videos/382910359653168/

Unravelling the sea dragon fossil  https://www.facebook.com/bbcearth/videos/3959990854034441/

News 7/12

GP/Secondary/Primary

MOE unveils four main strategies to prepare students for post Covid-19 environment https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/moes-four-main-strategies-to-prepare-students-for-post-covid-19

No-kill protein, the Food of the Future? Alternative proteins, such as cultured meat, could pave the way for more sustainable food production and better food security.  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/debrief-cultured-meat-may-be-food-for-the-future?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Cultured+meat%3A+No-kill+products+may+be+food+for+the+future&utm_content=05%2F12%2F2020

Don't poo-poo poo! The transplanted faecal matter may hold the secret to tackling aging; restores the patient's gut microbiome by introducing healthy bacteria.  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/dont-sniff-at-poo-it-may-hold-secret-to-tackling-ageing

An interesting read: passive aggressive language is acceptable in Japanese culture  https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2020/12/01/language/how-to-complain-in-japanese/

Turning passion into art: paper kinetic sculptor  https://www.facebook.com/todayonline/videos/686593915376090

Be a passionate environmentalist: meet HK's (possibly) youngest advocate  https://www.facebook.com/scmp/videos/1104254550071242

News 30/11

GP/Secondary

The World Bank: how many people COVID could push into poverty https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/11/covid-19-global-poverty-inequality-un-economics-coronavirus-pandemic/?fbclid=IwAR136nWOJPz9GvxOcZZWVTmt2uKrvr2JovGkmSjUrT-nd7ipMzf6Hf2aff4

GP/Secondary/Primary

7 Steps to Reducing Food Waste https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/08/food-waste-fao-world-hunger?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_scheduler&utm_term=Future+of+Food&utm_content=24/11/2020+02:00&fbclid=IwAR3TiRhgFxVBlwn9dBCe3VRQLX1FtwJR4WQ6vpPeO9gDcLDOZFlCqMuquyE

The smoking rate in SG has shrunk from 18.3 per cent in 1992 to 10.6 per cent in 2019, through a combination of legislative and public education efforts: regulations on tobacco advertising and multiple anti-smoking campaigns, raised minimum legal age, higher taxes on tobacco products etc. But authorities want to reduce smoking even more  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/in-focus-singapore-smoking-quit-second-hand-smoke-cigarettes-13643864?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR32Adiq8zuj-WNNWNM6ElyGwpu810KW2F4D4CriiKhNy1H99BUYTkv9xnk

Now you see it, now you don't: where did the stone slab go?  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/mysterious-monolith-in-us-desert-reportedly-disappears-13662242

Music Neuroscience: which is your happy song?   https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/music-happiness-neuroscience.html

News 23/11

GP/Secondary

Creativity key to competing with AI--here's how  https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/11/ai-automation-creativity-workforce-skill-fute-of-work?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_scheduler&utm_term=Future+of+Work&utm_content=24/11/2020+07:00&fbclid=IwAR2L7BGTnh2eid4tshsBu0mOSLh7wRqKFr4c4iqKGWm4mk2mH85Wki1a5GQ

The rise of e-commerce and the end of retail?  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/robinsons-closing-singapore-department-stores-metro-ecommerce-13590876

GP/Secondary/Primary

The (Hong Kong Travel) Bubble has Burst  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-singapore-hong-kong-air-travel-bubble-launch-deferred-13609978

The elixir of youth is... oxygen?   https://www.rt.com/news/507255-scientists-reverse-cellular-aging/

News 16/11

GP/Secondary

China-Led Trade Pact Is Signed, in Challenge to U.S.  https://www.google.com.sg/amp/s/www.nytimes.com/2020/11/15/business/china-trade-rcep.amp.html

The Formidable Milk Tea Alliance https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/milk-tea-alliance-thailand-hong-kong-taiwan-protest-prayut-china-13534668?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR2i4Xi3HyZdhp-fwAFT4WeyAXZCcLhznPbhWdxE2EvnwpIhwiM0Fg0k3lc

GP/Secondary/ Primary

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/maggot-debridement-therapy-chronic-wounds-diabetes-nuh-13516800

We can help to preserve eco-systems with bamboo  https://www.facebook.com/ChannelNewsAsia/videos/374106343812504

(1) The beginning of a new chapter: SpaceX and NASA joins hands to launch US astronauts   https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-52818543

(2) Elon Musk's SpaceX launches second crew, regular station crew flights begin https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/spacex-launch-astronaut-crew-regular-station-flights-start-13564082?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR0mwQ8pdp2gSri5Chf8oDCzwW9AM20DIY9Ym5wQ4iygpOjtzWa0rfHOnUc

News 9/11

GP/Secondary

SG Pilot run to reopen certain nightlife establishments   https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-nightlife-establishments-reopen-pilot-13480328

PSLE 2021 New-Scoring System and what it means   https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/moe-releases-indicative-secondary-school-entry-points-under-new-psle?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=&utm_content=07%2F11%2F2020

Opinion: The perils of online learning   https://www.nytimes.com/2020/11/06/nyregion/nyc-remote-learning.html

https://www.facebook.com/Channel4News/videos/716858052243677

GP/Secondary/ Primary

Asia is experiencing a much milder second wave of the coronavirus than Europe due to to civility, the public spirit of the people  https://english.elpais.com/opinion/2020-10-30/why-asia-is-better-at-beating-the-pandemic-than-europe-the-key-lies-in-civility.html?ssm=FB_CC&fbclid=IwAR3CLWmlXGI6vxY1DgSTBIZbmgg9EYKVq4DURI1JoX2mJlzjk1qolSZKWTs

Agatha Christie goes to Bollywood   https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-india-54806021

Primary

Hermit crabs need more shells   https://sg.style.yahoo.com/call-shell-donations-thailands-hermit-135344817.html

News 2/11

GP/Secondary

America Votes

The Love—black eyed peas USA/Biden tribute. https://youtu.be/Jk7LPpY8pXM

CNN Live: all things elections related  https://edition.cnn.com/politics/live-news/election-results-and-news-11-04-20/index.html

GP/Secondary/ Primary

Breathonix Ptd Ltd. developed a breath test that can detect COVID-19 within a minute: https://news.nus.edu.sg/60-second-breath-test-to-detect-covid-19_20201026094346785/

Sean Connery in memoriam  https://www.theguardian.com/film/gallery/2020/oct/31/sean-connery-007-indiana-jones-career-pictures-james-bond

Turkey quake miracle: a 2 year old survives   https://edition.cnn.com/2020/11/02/europe/turkey-earthquake-girl-rescue-intl-hnk/index.html

News 26/10

GP/Secondary

A Divided US Agrees on One Thing: Many People Want a Gun—many anticipate a civil war depending on election outcome 
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/10/27/us/guns-2020-election.html?referringSource=articleShare

How the US Elects its President--An interactive guide  https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2020/10/us-electoral-college-2020/index.html?shell

GP/Secondary/Primary

Cell-based milk: https://www.straitstimes.com/business/local-start-up-wins-global-award-for-making-milk-without-the-need-for-cows-or-humans?utm_campaign=STFB&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook

SG Gov investing in low-carbon energy research  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-international-energy-week-low-carbon-research-13373396?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR0zqUCq_OPoy2bFckau6ozx676K6i4BZ6vHhlOzR480V0OaQJFe_njsbl4

Follow up last week--Singapore students familiar with global issues, but know less about world conflicts and economy: 2018 Pisa study  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/singapore-students-familiar-with-global-issues-but-know-less-about?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Singapore+students+familiar+with+global+issues%2C+but+know+less+about+world+conflicts+and+economy%3A+2018+Pisa+study&utm_content=23%2F10%2F2020

Doraemon exhibition at the National Museum of Singapore: https://www.straitstimes.com/life/arts/doraemon-invades-national-museum-of-singapore-for-an-instagram-fest?utm_campaign=STFB&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook

Slashing Shipping emissions--Swedish shipping company Wallenius Marine developing Oceanbird, propelled only by the wind.  https://www.dezeen.com/2020/10/22/wallenius-marin-oceanbird-ship-wind-design/?fbclid=IwAR0S6p763km5t-6fM_PdoROJ-TknEQhU3GwLFDRP29ZIYYCPl13gay7pfGY

Meet the new burger king 2021 edition  https://www.businessinsider.com/burger-king-new-stores-2021-food-lockers-conveyor-belts-burgers-2020-10

Passion vs Status/Wealth: which one would you choose?   https://www.todayonline.com/gen-y-speaks/gen-y-speaks-i-chose-not-study-medicine-because-my-love-insects

Opinion: The pervasiveness of IT (read: Google)   https://www.todayonline.com/commentary/its-googles-world-we-just-live-it

News 19/10

GP/Secondary

SG: Proposed $1,300 min wage--statistics vs reality   https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/forum/how-can-anyone-survive-on-less-than-1300?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Forum%3A+How+can+anyone+survive+on+less+than+%241%2C300%3F&utm_content=21%2F10%2F2020 

GP/Secondary/Primary

Singapore’s 15-year-olds came out tops (AGAIN) in the 2018 Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) global competence study, beating those from 26 other countries.  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/pisa-study-singapore-students-global-competence-assessment-13340186?cid=fbcna&fbclid=IwAR2Ot7IzqXx2HO4R6yh2LlIk2DEQuqoUpgp_3hfAnyTsOK04twtT8V-nD2Y

Follow Up to PISA ranking: Students in Singapore know more about issues like climate change and global warming but lack knowledge in other areas like international conflicts. https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/parenting-education/singapore-students-familiar-with-global-issues-but-know-less-about?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Singapore+students+familiar+with+global+issues%2C+but+know+less+about+world+conflicts+and+economy%3A+2018+Pisa+study&utm_content=23%2F10%2F2020

Banksy's Show Me the Monet sells for 10 million   https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/banksy-monet-artwork-10-million-sotheby-auction-london-13340110?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR3j1c8VtQ5gsTxFUN4AKu4DFXTww-FhvrSKggLXinoy5D3hNCu7mwfUGAI

The future of face masks--from monitoring vitals to translation technology

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-face-mask-high-tech-air-purifier-translation-app-health-13327992?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR2Hr7HpSXxK8Omt46UXtZDuCj09Mm8tEXqhUMxdVKQLXg1vKJ1q-dLhVtQ

Trace Together App or Token mandatory from Dec 2020  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/checking-in-with-tracetogether-to-be-compulsory-at-public-venues-by-december?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=TraceTogether+check-ins+to+be+compulsory+at+public+venues+in+S%27pore+by+end-December&utm_content=21%2F10%2F2020

Laptops for every SG student--many things can go wrong   https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/laptops-students-distraction-online-learning-13319666

New 12/10

GP/Secondary

How media marketing represents women perpetuates gender bias   https://www.todayonline.com/voices/examine-how-women-are-represented-marketing-media-gender?fbclid=IwAR3QyaJt23B7HmzHRoEKbAI5T04osA_CjeX3su1PL86kOdMuNfKV-FN82pU

GP/Secondary/Primary

13 year old raises funds in aid of e-scooter accident victim  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/over-164000-raised-for-e-scooter-accident-victim-by-12-year-old-girl?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_PM&utm_term=13-year-old+girl+raises+over+%24164%2C000+for+e-scooter+accident+victim&utm_content=14%2F10%2F2020

New preferred norm in SG: 8 in 10 prefer working from home and flexibility https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/8-in-10-want-to-work-from-home-or-have-more-flexibility?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=8+in+10+in+Singapore+want+to+work+from+home+or+have+more+flexibility&utm_content=12%2F10%2F2020

The Environmental costs of 'Rush Shipping" [Video] and Amazon's new packaging ...for Halloween   https://edition.cnn.com/2020/10/13/tech/amazon-box-ar-app/index.html

The world's best desserts https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/world-50-best-desserts/index.html

What your favourite ice cream tells about you   https://www.rd.com/list/hidden-personality-traits-revealed-ice-cream

Go on a Jurassic Park hunt   https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/changi-jurassic-mile-airport-dinosaur-east-coast-park-connector-13253830

Kayne West on the Presidential campaign   https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/kanye-west-focuses-on-religion-in-first-election-campaign-video-13270142

New 28/9

GP/Secondary

What are the UN's Sustainable Development Goals? Quick cheat sheets.  https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/09/sustainable-development-impact-summit-un-sustainable-development-goals?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_scheduler&utm_term=Sustainable+Development&utm_content=24/09/2020+09:30&fbclid=IwAR14YUT0oRP99Y-4AucA4BFkcpfDXcdW6DXz0aYZroWlLjeF-0yos4gI8N8

AI application and how it can affect our jobs/mankind. Challenge: can you write better than this?   https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/sep/08/robot-wrote-this-article-gpt-3

GP/Secondary/Primary

Should Singapore follow Hong Kong’s example and have voluntary COVID-19 mass testing for all?  https://www.facebook.com/ChannelNewsAsia/videos/785916242225944

Interactive: How the World lost 1 million lives to COVID  https://www.straitstimes.com/multimedia/graphics/2020/09/coronavirus-one-million-lives-lost/index.html

Edible Gardens--Growing a Green SG [Bjorn Low]    https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/growing-a-green-singapore?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Growing+a+green+Singapore&utm_content=27%2F09%2F2020

The joys of toys, and how wonderful it is to have them handcrafted with love!

https://www.facebook.com/scmp/videos/2756212877950562

The next time you log on to your SingPass, just scan your face 🙂   https://www.bbc.com/news/business-54266602

New 21/9

GP/Secondary

Review of gender equality issues--The review will be broadly categorised to address the mindset change needed and how to develop this from a young age. It will also tackle issues at home and examine the way women are thought about in the school and workplace, and tackle the need for equal opportunities and protection from sexual harassment, assault and workplace discrimination. The review will also examine issues in the community, like gender stereotyping and how women are addressed in the manner of speech or way of thinking, he said.  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-to-conduct-review-of-womens-issues-to-inculcate-mindset-change-for-gender?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Singapore+to+conduct+review+of+women%27s+issues+to+bring+about+mindset+change+for+gender+equality&utm_content=21%2F09%2F2020

We've misunderstood what Darwin meant by "survival of the fittest" https://www.bbc.com/reel/video/p08rvzn8/why-our-understanding-of-survival-of-the-fittest-is-wrong

GP/Secondary/Primary

More households need food aid-- Elders and people living in rental flats remain vulnerable, but a new group is emerging that would not normally seek help   https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/more-households-need-food-aid-including-younger-couples-and-private-property-dwellers?fbclid=IwAR23M9DCvg7O3Ay_EKe7KhLkRGNO5m-d_t7csE8PhB9V6yLJzfBTfsQTMAs

Trumps Net Worth Drops by $600m  https://www.facebook.com/forbes/videos/991763037960155

Primary

Would you live in an abandoned primary school? This man does 🙂   https://www.facebook.com/UNILADAdventure/videos/697335794196196/

Cute news of the week: Why bird nests aren't covered in poop   https://www.facebook.com/Vox/videos/2401428593497329

New 14/9

GP/Secondary

How the pandemic has worsened gender gaps in the job economy, and what can be done   https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/09/covid-19-gender-inequality-jobs-economy?fbclid=IwAR3RWgY8wa7hQsbvUvTecURrOV8l4RUMGuX5h4AOWRkUY3zfIOgE0bk8mhY

GP/Secondary/Primary

SG: Ramping up efforts in sustainability [Video]  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/environment/singapore-seeks-to-push-the-boundaries-on-sustainability?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Singapore+seeks+to+push+the+boundaries+on+sustainability%3A+Desmond+Lee&utm_content=14%2F09%2F2020

SG: Battling COVID burnout and fatigue--where there's not end in sight  https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/battling-pandemic-fatigue-some-feel-burned-out-as-the-covid-19-outbreak-drags-on-with-no?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Battling+pandemic+fatigue%3A+Some+feel+burned+out+as+Covid-19+outbreak+drags+on+with+no+end+in+sight&utm_content=14%2F09%2F2020

Brain wave x exoskeleton; wearable cyborg to help people walk   https://edition.cnn.com/2019/09/18/health/japan-cyberdyne-brain-wave-exoskeleton-wellness-scn-hnk-intl/index.html

Something fun--the history of fake blood [some can literally kill!]  https://www.facebook.com/greatbigstory/videos/2441282572840828

FREE forest sound from all around the world--to help you unwind :))  https://mymodernmet.com/sounds-of-the-forest-soundmap/?fbclid=IwAR3RWgY8wa7hQsbvUvTecURrOV8l4RUMGuX5h4AOWRkUY3zfIOgE0bk8mhY

New 7/9

GP/Secondary

https://edition.cnn.com/2020/08/26/us/why-police-shoot-so-many-rounds-trnd/index.html

SG: 9 high-tech farms awarded $40M to ramp up food production  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nine-high-tech-farms-in-singapore-awarded-nearly-40-million-to-ramp-up-food-production?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Nine+high-tech+farms+in+Singapore+awarded+nearly+%2440+million+to+ramp+up+food+production&utm_content=10%2F09%2F2020

GP/Secondary/Primary

HBL highlights inequality and the great tech divide: Indonesian students climb trees and travel miles for wifi connection   https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/05/world/asia/coronavirus-indonesia-school-remote-learning.html?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200906&instance_id=21969&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=107636503&section=longRead&segment_id=37546&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb

I Am Greta--documentary at the Venice film festival [with video trailer]  https://www.straitstimes.com/world/europe/greta-thunberg-says-venice-documentary-shows-her-real-self

Media Analysis: Why the new iPhone ad is ingenious   https://www.inc.com/jason-aten/apples-latest-ad-is-a-hilarious-terrifying-look-at-why-privacy-matters-on-your-iphone.html

Handheld Mask--Trust the Japanese to invent this!   https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/09/02/national/handheld-mask-coronavirus

A timely reminder for revision from Nobel Prize Winners  https://www.inc.com/jessica-stillman/a-nobel-prize-winners-3-step-plan-to-master-any-subject.html

Primary

The woman with 1000 cats   https://www.facebook.com/greatbigstory/videos/2434698783499207

New 31/8 

GP/Secondary

SG: The Future of Retail in a COVID Era  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/the-future-of-retail-in-a-covid-19-era-money-mind-13062480?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR0PeZjYE36dqBhTsJ8deHoeTFSGOoc2HkQUlZPBmtMfNnKKSQQ78eHTG08

Large Dips in Population Expected in China and India; but growth still expected in Africa   https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/08/large-population-decline-expected-in-china-and-india?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_scheduler&utm_term=China&utm_content=31/08/2020+02:00&fbclid=IwAR150v79Pp1M3KsH6_WN5n_RohMePE9dkSxhg_BitJwJD-XMR2DqoW37S2M

Chadwick Boseman will go down in history as a superhero, but not everyone who braves the same illness gets the same notice  https://time.com/5884740/chadwick-boseman-obit/

GP/Secondary/Primary

Of Machine Learning, Algorithms and New Planets   https://www.forbes.com/sites/jamiecartereurope/2020/08/25/does-astronomy-need-humans-an-algorithm-just-discovered-50-new-alien-planets-and-may-find-many-more/?utm_source=FBPAGE&utm_medium=social&utm_content=3637475435&utm_campaign=sprinklrForbesMainFB#55b59c4911fd

NEX cinema accident: observe the eyewitness accounts. Tip to Primary level story writers: telling the story from a different POV can make your plot more interesting  https://mustsharenews.com/shaw-nex-accident/

https://www.timeout.com/singapore/things-to-do/the-best-things-to-do-in-singapore-in-september

Decorative manholes are also found in Orchard Road 🙂   https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=1009416469479993

A Lego weaving machine that actually works!  https://www.facebook.com/LEGOSingapore/videos/3649539348411985

Primary

A timely revision. Essay-writing: which point of view should you use?  https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=3158577760921895

New 24/8 

GP/Secondary

Speaker of Parliament, Tan Chuan Jin, sets the tone as Parliament opens  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/parliament/videos/tan-chuan-jin-addresses-mps-after-his-re-election-as-speaker-of-13048382?fbclid=IwAR1gJKVltUinmIEUS3mPhYeW_MhkaCYyOb6rg-ks6XT9nOrHgFajg7FlWKI

On the recent shooting of Jacob Blake, Kenosha Wisconsin #blacklivesmatter  https://edition.cnn.com/2020/08/25/us/jacob-blake-kenosha-wisconsin-protests/index.html

Jeff Bezos first man worth USD200 billion; and the massive income inequality brought on by centibillionaires  https://www.straitstimes.com/business/companies-markets/amazons-jeff-bezos-becomes-first-person-ever-worth-us200-billion?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_PM&utm_term=Amazon%27s+Jeff+Bezos+becomes+first+person+ever+worth+US%24200+billion&utm_content=27%2F08%2F2020

NZ judge sentenced white supremacist Brenton Tarrant to life in prison without parole for killing 51 Muslim worshipper  https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/australianz/new-zealand-court-sentences-mosque-shooter-brenton-tarrant-to-life-imprisonment

GP/Secondary/Primary

Exams to go on with SDM: PSLE, N, O, A levels 

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/national-exams-including-psle-and-o-levels-will-be-held-as-scheduled-but-with?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_PM&utm_term=National+exams%2C+including+PSLE+and+O+levels%2C+will+proceed+but+with+Covid-19+special+arrangements&utm_content=21%2F08%2F2020

The latest COVID rules—from travel to F&B  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/coronavirus-what-is-allowed-under-latest-adjustments-of-restrictions

There is hope for humanity: how a communal kitchen offers physical and emotional support for caregivers of cancer patients  https://www.facebook.com/scmp/videos/394883611476988

While Singapore eases restrictions for travellers from New Zealand, New Zealand's advisory to residents remain unchanged.   https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/new-zealand-travel-advisory-singapore-travel-advisory-13043882

Primary

Philip Island is livestreaming its penguin parade every night: https://www.timeout.com/melbourne/news/phillip-island-is-livestreaming-its-penguin-parade-every-night-082420?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&cid=%7Emelbourne%7Enatsoc%7Efacebook%7Eechobox#Echobox=1598236516

New 17/8  

GP/Secondary

The Docility Myth: Asian women's careers stunted by stereotypes around race, culture and gender  https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200807-the-docility-myth-flattening-asian-womens-careers

Culture and Identity -- what makes us Singaporean   https://www.facebook.com/RiceMedia.co/videos/770908216991494

SG Survey: COVID fatigue sets in  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/44-of-people-here-tired-of-rules-to-limit-virus-spread-survey

Benevolent sexism (presented as a comic): https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/aug/13/benevolent-sexism-a-feminist-comic-explains-how-it-holds-women-back

GP/Secondary/Primary

More complain to CASE during COVID--lost deposits, cancelled travel and wedding plans etc.  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/spike-in-travel-delivery-complaints-amid-covid-19-pandemic-case?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Coronavirus%3A+Lost+deposits+for+cancelled+travel+and+wedding+plans+lead+to+spike+in+complaints%2C+says+Case+&utm_content=17%2F08%2F2020

New Law to protect consumers. It will cover events that were scheduled to be held on or after Feb 1 such as wedding banquets, business meetings or conferences. It also includes contracts for accommodation or entertainment related to tourism.  https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/proposed-laws-will-protect-event-deposits-from-being-forfeited-but-do-not-mean-immediate

(1) New poll shows that Singaporeans are adjusting to WFH [with nice tables and graphs]  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/sporeans-are-adjusting-to-working-from-home-new-poll-shows

(2) Yet, more are stressed working from home--NUHS survey https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/more-work-from-homers-feel-stressed-than-front-line-workers-singapore-survey-on?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_PM&utm_term=Working+from+home+can+be+more+stressful+than+being+on+Covid-19+front+line%2C+mental+health+survey+finds&utm_content=19%2F08%2F2020

Tokyo's transparent public restrooms: https://www.forbes.com/sites/suzannerowankelleher/2020/08/16/why-tokyos-new-transparent-public-restrooms-are-a-stroke-of-genius/?utm_campaign=forbes&utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_term=Valerie/#76616c657269

Primary

Travelling between the 2 countries is a mere skip-and-hop away!  https://www.facebook.com/greatbigstory/videos/3131921293523570

Social distancing to now apply in haunted houses   https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/tokyo-drive-in-haunted-house-kowagarasetai/index.html

New 10/8  

GP/Secondary

On the SG Economy:

(2) What economists have to say https://www.straitstimes.com/business/economy/economists-expect-tepid-recovery-while-businesses-hold-off-hiring?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Economists+expect+tepid+recovery+from+Singapore%27s+deepest+economic+slump+while+businesses+hold+off+hiring&utm_content=12%2F08%2F2020

GP/Secondary/Primary

Power Tower of Renewable Energy  https://www.facebook.com/7746841478/posts/10157329071566479/?vh=e&d=n

Travel to all 47 Prefectures in Japan...virtually   https://www.timeout.com/tokyo/news/see-all-japans-47-prefectures-in-130-seconds-via-this-stunning-tourism-video-080720

Domestic travel is touted the next best thing to boost a country's economy: would this work for Singapore?  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/tourism-covid-19-thailand-indonesia-malaysia-12999590

Plastic bags: can we do better in Singapore to encourage less waste?  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/singapore-plastic-bag-charge-ban-waste-recycle-reuse-pollution-12989408

Primary

Breakfast across continents: which is your favourite? Interesting ones include eel soup, clotted cream 🙂  https://www.facebook.com/greatbigstory/videos/884392342049551

New 3/8  

GP/Secondary

Pritham Singh's salary donation fiasco--a summary:  https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/wp-chief-pritam-singh-clarifies-that-he-will-donate-half-his-salary-increase-not-half-his?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=&utm_content=01%2F08%2F2020

On generational labelling and envy--a revision for Secondary students  https://www.todayonline.com/gen-y-speaks/gen-y-speaks-why-i-dont-turn-green-envy-when-those-around-me-do-well

GP/Secondary/Primary

WHO—no silver bullet amid vaccine for COVID-19   https://www.bbc.com/news/world-53643455

SG: suicide numbers among those aged 10 to 29 remain a concern, with 94 cases in 2019 - the same as in 2018   https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/number-of-suicides-in-2019-did-not-decline-compared-with-2018-youth-suicides-still-a?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_PM&utm_term=Youth+suicides+still+a+concern%2C+with+94+cases+last+year+and+in+2018&utm_content=03%2F08%2F2020 

Botanic boom in SG as more turn to plants and gardening to relief COVID-related stress   https://www.straitstimes.com/lifestyle/home-design/covid-19-has-led-to-a-botanic-boom-in-singapore-as-more-people-become-plant?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Covid-19+has+led+to+a+botanic+boom+in+Singapore+as+more+people+become+plant+parents+to+relieve+stress&utm_content=01%2F08%2F2020

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1387037805019431

Is the world's easiest language Korean?  https://www.facebook.com/nasdaily/videos/1953023614833501

Nike's marvellous ad 🙂  https://www.indy100.com/article/new-nike-advert-you-cant-stop-us-sport-watch-video-9649651

Take a peek at an undewater museum  https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/travel/underwater-museum-great-barrier-reef-art-sculpture-12982524

New 27/7  

GP/Secondary

Thailand might be the 1st SEA country to legalise same-sex marriage  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/thailand-civil-partnership-lgbtiq-gender-equality-discrimination-12954614

GP/Secondary/Primary

SG Politics--The duties and privileges of leader of the opposition  https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/parliament-sets-out-duties-and-privileges-of-leader-of-the-opposition-pritam-singh

Bill and Melinda Gates speak up for the WHO  https://www.facebook.com/forbes/videos/987503195026403/?vh=e

5 things you need to know about a COVID vaccine  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/covid-19-vaccine-5-things-you-need-to-know-coronavirus-12950566

Working from home and why it’s good and bad for one’s health  https://theconversation.com/thinking-about-working-from-home-long-term-3-ways-it-could-be-good-or-bad-for-your-health-141374

North Korea reports its first COVID-19 case and declares emergency state https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/jul/26/kim-jong-un-conveys-urgent-meeting-after-suspected-case-of-covid-19

The Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 hangs in the balance  https://www.japantimes.co.jp/opinion/2020/07/24/commentary/world-commentary/covid-19-isnt-crisis-facing-olympics

Primary

We have a whopper of a list this week! Just in time for the school holidays 🙂 

New 20/7  

GP/Secondary

Minimum Wage vs Progressive Wage--which is better for SG?  https://mothership.sg/2020/07/minimum-wage-progressive-wage-model-differences/?fbclid=IwAR2w3Dp_QmMsPQei4iFD2bsvGISPF9T3qoTQtnnuhQYNBTL4FGnwtQ5t3e8

How safe distancing changed businesses...But  might not work for all businesses (long read) https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/covid-19-mixed-picture-fb-retail-outlets-phase-2-reopening-some-brink-closure-others

Tharman: GE2020 outcome good for SG; a new balance in politics  https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/outcome-of-ge2020-good-for-singapore-reflects-desire-for-new-balance-in-politics-says?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=Outcome+of+GE2020+good+for+Singapore%2C+reflects+desire+for+new+balance+in+politics%2C+says+Tharman&utm_content=20%2F07%2F2020

GP/Sec/Pri

COVID impacts--10 million kids may never return to school  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/covid-19-10-million-children-risk-not-going-to-school-12926364?fbclid=IwAR2Lg2vv0MEBO_osG4KXBMybXSCE7RuV_7dHoD6OMf3v5LfAqRJd3JCRUV8

How safe distancing changed businesses:

1. upgrade the technology, so you still sound awesome at the karaoke  https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/07/18/business/tech/karaoke-japan-masks

2. changed seating format  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/movie-magic-as-paris-turns-the-seine-into-open-air-cinema-12944754

Why I stay home despite Phase 2 [this resonates]  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/coronavirus-covid-19-phase-2-singapore-how-safe-go-out-aircon-12940348?fbclid=IwAR0eRY3DkSnzzKr6uC7Br-AprFA2Y5wxq-PQDk-h5QFnxv72E7B9mmAaiDU

(1) NUS suspends dentistry student (whom courts let off) https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/nus-student-strangled-ex-girlfriend-suspended-dentistry-12946606?cid=fbcna

(2) MHA to review penalty framework: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/nus-student-strangling-case-penalties-offender-shanmugam-12949912?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR0IVhbIKiICrA2WJQCWjUHh_OvUQAAtx9DiTJzrK0-oC57NbL5kTa_3edk

117 new emoji later this year  https://cnalifestyle.channelnewsasia.com/trending/apple-new-emoji-bubble-tea-ninja-ios-iphone-2020-12940156?fbclid=IwAR1LjCh4l4g4fJuE0ocHaMsnV7gkUlu-PPqvboxmdjMrac1Zww22ARY8VE0

Jaw-dropping dip in fertility rates globally  https://www.bbc.com/news/health-53409521?fbclid=IwAR0ffvkti7yb8xA2UZ94pdhN7-L_5qXw2SoLoo0AMBvIMoF9qa5Hynw3OyM

NLB removes Chinese-language children book for review after library user complains it is racist  https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/nlb-removes-chinese-language-children-book-for-review-after-library-user-complains-it-is?utm_source=emarsys&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=ST_Newsletter_AM&utm_term=NLB+removes+Chinese-language+children+book+for+review+after+library+user+complains+it+is+racist&utm_content=20%2F07%2F2020

Just for fun: test your vocab skills!  https://www.merriam-webster.com/word-games/vocabulary-quiz

Everyone should practice mindfulness; it's a first step to a better society  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6T02g5hnT4

Driverless taxis: will they be coming to Singapore soon? What repercussions does it have?  https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/07/autonomous-vehicles-taxi-mobility

New 6/7

GP/Secondary

https://www.cnbc.com/2020/07/04/virtual-reality-usage-booms-in-the-workplace-amid-the-pandemic.html

As GE2020 looms this week, here are some of the issues that surfaced for all parties to address:  https://www.straitstimes.com/politics/singapore-ge2020-6-key-election-issues-from-jobs-covid-19-to-population

GE2020: one opinion on why opposition voice matters  https://www.facebook.com/sudhir.vadaketh/videos/10158371315910944/

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

Top Futurist shares 3 scenarios facing countries in relation to how the coronavirus pandemic will play out   https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=2309723212656082

Update on sustainability and the fashion industry. How to make your wardrobe sustainable, according to a fashion expert.  https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/videos/2537078546622339/

Minister Ong Ye Kung on schools, Covid-19 and more | 20 Questions By 20 People In Their 20s:   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p3oU6CYb6vU

New 29/6

GP/Secondary

SG, have we forgot about Dorscon Orange?  https://www.straitstimes.com/opinion/covid-19-crisis-fatigue-we-forgot-about-dorscon-orange?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=STFB&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1593340238

Post COVID, GE2020 sets technological precedents in many areas https://www.todayonline.com/big-read/big-read-not-fought-streets-cyber-space-covid-19-enforced-digital-ge-will-be-no-other

Commentary: China’s ‘charm offensive’ has become rather charmless  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/china-diplomacy-australia-trade-us-india-belt-road-xi-trump-12880762?cid=FBcna

Actress Jameela Jamil spoke to BBC HARDtalk on having no filter, dealing with racism and taking on the fashion industry. (Oct 2019)  https://www.facebook.com/bbcnews/videos/1849234498555635/?vh=e

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

Design and architecture: What post-pandemic homes will look like  https://cnaluxury.channelnewsasia.com/obsessions/how-singapore-homes-will-look-like-post-pandemic-12868620?cid=FBcna

Explainer Comic for GE2020--key facts you need to know  https://newnaratif.com/comic/nn-explains-sg-general-elections/share/una.xvefgrayl/9e38831cc31341d5b586f67866fc9cbf/?fbclid=IwAR1gt-FTVpJkjgZ_MxONl1-Aea4MpIt40HLoGNzMZjlYm444NDFNST2mynI

British School tests kids for racial bias  https://www.facebook.com/Channel4/videos/283871159394683/

Primary

Get a degree in Ninja studies  https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/asia/ninja-studies-degree-japan-mie-university-iga-a9588006.html

On the heels of #blacklivesmatter comes Pixar's new animation, Soul  https://www.syfy.com/syfywire/pixar-soul-sneak-peek-black-representation

New 22/6

GP/ Secondary

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/20/world/asia/china-hong-kong-security-law.html?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200621&instance_id=19595&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=107636503&section=topNews&segment_id=31511&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/weight-loss-products-clinic-k-rozell-detox-ro-slim-hsa-12857510?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR0-Ack8IZECcxkE1GSgrHsb04apuudS3F-VAYvZ6iyIZZm9nvkuSy5C8GQ

Shanmugam--everyone must bear 'individual responsibility' as economic activity continues despite COVID  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-phase-2-economic-activity-shanmugam-in-conversation-12857280

The competition heats up for online chats: Google Meet features noise cancelling feature  https://www.forbes.com/sites/davidphelan/2020/06/10/google-meet-switches-on-jaw-dropping-feature-to-beat-zoom--microsoft-teams/#6ed5dd1e32ba

"What a waste to throw away 250,000 eggs" vs "oversupply of eggs causes a problem... the eggs had gone bad"

http://theindependent.sg/netizens-angry-that-250000-eggs-thrown-away-due-to-oversupply/

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/coronavirus-egg-distributors-struggling-to-deal-with-oversupply

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

Japanese supercomputer is top in the world  https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/22/technology/japanese-supercomputer-fugaku-tops-american-chinese-machines.html?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200622&instance_id=19616&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=107636503&section=whatElse&segment_id=31571&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb

New 15/6

GP/ Secondary

On Systemic Racism: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/06/why-systemic-racism-is-not-just-an-american-problem?fbclid=IwAR1vkHdBEteIbco4Ac_iRA2KD9uCvhI4sx7ekaERhngvW-CpMY4qQMOgBbw

Singlish phrases you are probably less familiar with: https://thesmartlocal.com/read/singlish-words-phrases

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

Around the World--what restaurants look post-COVID: https://theculturetrip.com/north-america/articles/how-restaurants-are-changing-post-coronavirus/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=link-coronavirus&fbclid=IwAR3fqZ3vRapJkeYs7Q9On0oQj3o2ExvTyk07ay4-PUv1IzNGoXIAVnFdeco

Fun-Inspired Face Shields: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-coronavirus-thailand-face-shield-12829860?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR3L8gLjq625mjIRWxeLuh3rZ8peOu1pXVdkVT_jKPD3jzmngVVnBpNXuFA

The 94 year old theme park that will make way for Harry Potter [For Secondary students, is this an example of modernisation at the expense of culture or identity?] https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2020/06/13/business/toshimaen-close-harry-potter-theme-park-2023

Marketing--the new economy calls for new ways to attract new customers: https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/ntuc-income-launches-micro-policies-less-s1-insurance-premiums-can-be-paid-while-jogging

New 8/6

GP/ Secondary

https://thebulwark.com/misunderstanding-singapore/?fbclid=IwAR3V6EYJCDvYqxf6wv6DpjXZPamF9JGxuZTRE4xhX-0Vp5IEA7osyJ6DFpY

Post-COVID Cities Reimagined. CNA asked leading urban planning and design experts around the region - in Singapore, Bangkok, Manila, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta - for their ideas and aspirations for greener, more equitable and resilient cities, once the coronavirus challenge is overcome. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/asia/covid-19-greener-cleaner-cities-urban-planning-southeast-asia-12783362?fbclid=IwAR1lgxp8TBCJP1SaQykPEixhQV0VvyaDXr4bn_vSzmMMStwktOTW_ZQRtpA

Perspective: Why George Floyd shouldn't be martyred [Video]: https://www.facebook.com/watch/live/?v=273957870461345&ref=watch_permalink

From some time back: Trevor Noah interviews Bill Gates on USA's readiness to deal with pandemics https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=255278502345712

Are there measures we can adopt or have adopted from Japan? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jun/06/contact-tracing-japan-coronavirus-covid-19-patients-social-etiquette

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

Grammar nerds: "who" versus "whom" https://www.newyorker.com/culture/culture-desk/comma-queen-to-whom-it-may-concern?fbclid=IwAR0loxU7k8KIjXYon5kc8GMVW0nrkgilLvklsMwk0oWWLIt70c73njvTUJo

Primary

• Lotte World in Busan, S Korea https://www.klook.com/en-SG/blog/lottes-magic-forest-busan/
• Universal Studios in Beijing, China -- it will be the largest in the world https://mothership.sg/2020/06/universal-studios-theme-park-beijing/

New 1/6

GP/ Secondary

Updates on George Floyd's murder--officials charged, with heightened charge to chief aggressor; autopsy revealed that Floyd had COVID-19 weeks before death... https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/03/us/live-george-floyd-protests-today.html?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200603&instance_id=19062&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=107636503&section=topNews&segment_id=30013&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb#link-1f8001df

In tandem with George Floyd, blackfacing/racism exists subconsciously in SG (even in elite schools). So, while racism is hard to completely eradicate, being sensitive to those around us is a good start. https://www.asiaone.com/digital/former-ri-student-apologises-after-getting-outed-group-blackface-photo-2016

All that went wrong: how the CDC choked in response to COVID--old technology, poor data, slow bureaucracy, confused guidance and an administration in disagreement: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/03/us/cdc-coronavirus.html?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200603&instance_id=19062&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=107636503&section=topNews&segment_id=30013&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb

How the pandemic is putting more girls at risk of child marriage https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/05/coronavirus-early-child-marriage-covid19-pandemic?fbclid=IwAR17M5XKszrlH0CEuyDDvUCmkIGsH4xe9h5mXvs_2ugLDyHvE_K55HO4aVU

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

SG: Laws in force during Circuit Breaker and beyond: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-laws-in-force-indefinitely-post-circuit-breaker-12796290?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR3SQ0mnQFaIUbWoMMQ2VMrchtK8pGSUGClrsifJA_jyT5M3wvi4p-r6vbU

SG: MOE to review merging online learning and physical classrooms
'We totally understand home-based learning and digital online learning cannot substitute classroom learning. But having forced ourselves to do this for a whole month, we also learned how to do it better, and that there are certain strengths in online learning that actually, classroom learning does not have"~Minister Ong Ye Kung  https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-schools-classroom-digital-online-home-based-learning-12795720?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR3ddVUNO5J7xKTcY4tsdO39Y4PKLbDQHj441NkE4JNGuBXmKcBvtCOu6go

When George Floyd became the latest victim to die under the hands (or kness) of a white policeman in Minneapolis, #blacklivesmatter again. In a rare show of solidarity, Adidas tweeted Nike's ad to raise awareness on racism. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/business/nike-dont-do-it-racism-george-floyd-killing-minnesota-12788034

White supremacist channel on Telegram incites racism and violence at George Floyd's protests  https://www.businessinsider.com/white-supremacist-telegram-channel-encourages-violence-george-floyd-protests-2020-6?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_campaign=sf-bi-main&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR2_Go1-s2X_I0x_Q0_JTf-TVGFWGXBZG9CRouT5oIK0hq5uJnCB5QbBAHY

The first SpaceX rocket carrying astronauts launched into space. The last time NASA sent an astronaut was in 2011. 

Video for Primary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zAtjTawE5KA

Commentary for GP/Secondary: https://www.theverge.com/2020/5/30/21269703/spacex-launch-crew-dragon-nasa-orbit-successful

New 25/5

GP/ Secondary

What is the right way to leave a lockdown? The Economist; video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Lm4pwFl_Ag&fbclid=IwAR2a1OWG00HYV_hTeDxUWmnpOT_GgWYFHxqLGx1NV3mo27L6W1hIU8K5LsA

Have we reached the peak of Globalisation? Where do we go from here?  https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/05/deglobalization-glovalization-coronavirus-covid19-international-pandemic/?fbclid=IwAR3ggm1D7PDC9gIjEHquuPKY9Ah3oG3IgHYgASTgtbrugTSEbJ0Kq4dsegI

The psychology of reopening social borders: what schools and parents can do:   https://www.raftpsychology.com/news/gyid0efdmvfmjw4r9xxly04rwrjd0o

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

SG: the case for universal digital access. “But the longer-term issue we must now address is what will happen after the pandemic is over? Will students have to return the loaned devices, or can we now conceive of a world where digital access becomes a universal necessity provided as a public good?” 

https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/commentary/universal-free-internet-access-remote-working-online-learning-12766858?fbclid=IwAR3pu1Dvh27mwqjH6a8ABAoOp9z9cM0TkSuTtXm8uZB4hrt0Q2AbM-dRAjE

Primary

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/kitten-two-faces-cat-oregon-us-a9529841.html

The floating hotel that was doomed from the start:  https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=691193798323421

For manga fans: how to draw Totoro: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2020/05/12/entertainment-news/studio-ghibli-anime-how-to-draw#.XsuGXBMzY1I

New 18/5

GP/ Secondary

Why responsibility must come before freedom in Singapore’s fight against Covid-19: https://www.todayonline.com/commentary/why-responsibility-must-come-freedom-singapores-fight-against-covid-19

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

https://www.businessinsider.sg/riskiest-to-least-risky-activities-during-coronavirus-pandemic-ranked-2020-5#.XsC0atiUYVI.facebook

German cafe makes patrons wear pool noodle hats for social distancing... a new trend? https://matadornetwork.com/read/german-cafe-reopens-makes-customers-wear-pool-noodles-hats/

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/05/18/burst/work-from-home-chair-ergonomics-coronavirus.html?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200519&instance_id=18617&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=107636503&section=aBreak&segment_id=28473&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb

The 2 Sides of SG--from the perspective of a food delivery rider https://www.ricemedia.co/culture-people-two-sides-singapore-food-delivery-rider/

Masks for the hearing-impaired: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/deaf-couple-modify-face-masks-to-help-the-hearing-impaired_uk_5ec655b5c5b65cf5f293220c?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS5zZy8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAAXj_syUHbK29LTmfa0MfjBvW8qZnkCHKupxCuCqzOZqZcZph4Eld9ZcpZhu2gOeDXNoFx-iaIIH1SWekUUkZPle43E_GF0wzaCUs4B6UxA_aUVBl77nNbrjxqm_Z1xXe-Z6sP9l1xvZVclB8FN-rmP5Z6H6AloI8xj0KMlaMuet&guccounter=2

Faster testing and cure for COVID in SG

1. test kits in an hour https://www.todayonline.com/singapore/new-singapore-developed-test-kit-can-tell-within-hour-if-someone-has-had-covid-19

2. drug trials that might work? https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/patients-in-spore-with-severe-covid-19-enrolled-in-drug-trials

New 11/5

GP/ Secondary

[Long Read] Australia pushes for COVID-19 investigation--Middle-power countries in Europe and Asia have forged new bonds based on what they have learned from the pandemic: that the risks of China’s authoritarian government can no longer be denied, and that the U.S. cannot be relied on to lead.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/11/world/australia/coronavirus-china-inquiry.html?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200511&instance_id=18396&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=107636503&section=topNews&segment_id=27311&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb

[Long Read] All across the US is seeing a rush to reopen, but scientists flag risks of COVID comeback--a good overview of the US situation as at 11 May 2020 

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/11/health/coronavirus-second-wave-infections.html?campaign_id=7&emc=edit_MBAE_p_20200512&instance_id=18424&nl=morning-briefing&regi_id=107636503&section=backStory&segment_id=27451&te=1&user_id=ac09ab6ec1aae1474b024dc475bb37fb

How Costa Rica flattened the curve--good video comparing CR and NYC. So many parallels between CR and SG--but for the dormitory situations

https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/05/costa-rica-winning-battle-coronavirus-covid-19?fbclid=IwAR0Cxn-0Kg1R4JyGCR4AgREWWq79LJ7dN7JnmZe79ex57XW6psPRLL1NP7U

WEF video: https://www.facebook.com/worldeconomicforum/videos/364946074480925/

With the World distracted, The Amazon rainforest continues to burn: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/americas/article/3083623/world-distracted-amazon-rainforest-continues-burn?fbclid=IwAR2SyT5OODXWXjp6rVQyI5tWDsT3_nLM0wfdmUXzkWFjzEzcL_Zx03lVeVY

A novel that reflects the trends in S Korea: that looking good (and the ability to look good) is synonymous with social mobility: https://www.japantimes.co.jp/culture/2020/05/09/books/book-reviews/if-i-had-your-face-review#.Xri1jBMzY1I

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

For a laugh: Which Zoom caller are you?
https://www.facebook.com/Austindanielbrown/videos/3045256568872210/UzpfSTY2OTkyNTMyNDoxMDE1ODAyMTI1MzQ0MDMyNQ/

Adopt a good sitting position for online lessons and work at all times: https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20200508-how-to-work-from-home-comfortably-ergonomic-tips-covid-19

Maintain a healthy lifestyle: we don't need as much protein as we consume (or think we do): https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20180522-we-dont-need-nearly-as-much-protein-as-we-consume

Indian hospital uses robots to screen coronavirus patients: https://www.businessinsider.sg/india-coronavirus-robot-uses-thermal-camera-to-take-temperature-2020-5?utm_source=linkedin.com&utm_campaign=sf-bi&utm_medium=social&r=US&IR=T

Primary

P3/4 Media Studies revision: Remember the robot dog? We have one here in Singapore! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=276326386736974

News 4/5

GP/ Secondary

Leaked US doc reveals Republican campaign to blame COVID on China: https://www.politico.com/news/2020/04/24/gop-memo-anti-china-coronavirus-207244

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

SG: Distribution of new and improved masks

https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/health/singaporeans-to-be-given-improved-reusable-masks-in-third-nationwide-mask?fbclid=IwAR03JDIstTK6hseGsm4ujLaZaNGUUR4XkK-53J5AH5rP9EIKCtBOFVyuyC8

China media releases Lego animation mocking the US

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-05-01/china-state-media-propaganda-video-mock-us-coronavirus/12204836?fbclid=IwAR3d_luGVbQYCMQGCi1MxANTkiCdHWxq9_c3TEwIacvS5PAH5BlDHkBJ-7s

What's in a name? Pronouncing Elon Musk's baby's name

https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/news/elon-musk-baby-name-pronounce-how-say-x-ae-a-12-grimes-child-a9499606.html?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR1kimVduJd9GGIuPTIjm4RDYkPDoIxkfcKNPfJBwyw4yt28qN4CZ2vxB54#Echobox=1588682055

The Environment: (a) The ozone can be reversed and healed -- this was only over a span of two months! Though it is thought to be unrelated to less pollution under COVID measures, do you think it also contributed to this phenomenon? Is there anything else humans can do to help?https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/world/arctic-circle-ozone-hole-closed-up-united-nations-12694850

(b) Upcycling coffee beans into car parts? Ingenious! https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=2620898671561324

Sneak a peek in a COVID-19 testing lab. https://www.facebook.com/watch/?ref=saved&v=550645142491304

Now that the holidays are upon us, here are some cut-out paper building templates for kids to print out, color, and fold to create paper cities. Time to get creative 🙂

https://www.demilked.com/architecture-from-home-foster-partners/

News 27/4

GP/ Secondary

SG Education: The sad truth about HBL and the digital divide https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/cnainsider/home-based-learning-rental-flat-low-income-covid19-12685142?cid=fbcna

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

Economics: Lean times ahead...SG faces a recession in 2020 https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/covid-19-economy-singapore-will-enter-recession-2020-mas-review-12683096?cid=FBcna&fbclid=IwAR1lJand_7KfRvTqRfORFepw7u9P14fiMX_y1tYGlv4AiiFv7wmaVWe1DLo

Education: Chinese kids return to school with 1-metre hats to practise social distancing https://www.goldthread2.com/culture/coronavirus-chinese-students-hats-social-distancing/article/3081768?fbclid=IwAR0TqiNM7GvbKSjl34xdRGJwYEMYEyFtO7dU9dLcammudRnT-ZYnXwY6rZc

Food: Impossible Burgers are coming to a supermarket near you [real] soon https://www.cnbc.com/2020/04/24/impossible-foods-cfo-david-lee-on-expansion-into-more-us-grocery-stores.html

COVID/ US: (a) Protest in the US: https://www.facebook.com/NowThisPolitics/videos/516037812407183/

(b) Trump suggests disinfectant as cure for COVID-19: https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trumps-suggestion-that-disinfectants-could-be-used-to-treat-coronavirus-prompts?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=STFB&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1587783015

(c) Trump argues that his remark on using disinfectant as a cure is sarcastic: https://www.straitstimes.com/world/united-states/trump-says-his-remarks-on-using-disinfectant-in-peoples-bodies-were-sarcastic

News 18/4

Education: A long but interesting read about online learning, how parents are coping, and the considerations different governments make when it comes to reopening schools

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/coronavirus-schools-reopen/2020/04/18/0c3dfcb6-7e61-11ea-84c2-0792d8591911_story.html

WHO and Funding: As the largest contributor to WHO at 20%, US President Trump came under fire for suspending funding during this critical period. Where does WHO usually get its funding from? Read on.

https://www.foxnews.com/world/world-health-organization-money

Food wastage: perhaps it is time to change the modus operandi, but is there anything we can do to help as consumers?https://www.todayonline.com/big-read/big-read-short-what-global-supply-chain-shock-means-spore-consumers

Food waste as restaurants closed during COVID https://www.chicagotribune.com/coronavirus/ct-nw-nyt-coronavirus-food-waste-20200413-x5n6sbmrh5an3cilo6hxozrkj4-story.html

Homelessness: How can you return home when there is no straightforward answer to the question of where home is? Evacuations from college campuses, shelter-in-place orders, and travel restrictions have forced people to decide where they will hunker down for the long haul. But a significant minority of students do not have a place to go. Foster youth, LGBTQ+ individuals living in hostile home environments, and international students are particularly vulnerable.

http://www.thenewjournalatyale.com/2020/04/no-place-like-home/?fbclid=IwAR2Ijd-PSgkkS7gpdy6-STK7Bni2c3JX1ptfnD2OjIRrXjCInNv9MHLfWZY

Science/ Tech: SMU and SIT use AI to deter cheating in online exams (privacy concerns?): https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/education/coronavirus-smu-uses-artificial-intelligence-to-deter-cheating-in-online-exams?utm_medium=Social&utm_campaign=STFB&utm_source=Facebook#Echobox=1587637602

GP/ Secondary/ Primary

One World: Together At Home Special is a tribute to healthcare workers worldwide. The article is a summary of what happens. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-52333890

Watch it here in full https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87-ZFjLfBAQ

COVID in SG: What's involved in converting the SG Expo into a community hospital https://www.facebook.com/WoodlandsHealthCampus/videos/230802318127598/?vh=e&d=n