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The Tree of Life
Connecting earth with heaven. Connecting space with time. Connecting life with death. Connecting the elements of life. Connecting souls. Yet dying: for praise. for care. for love. for acceptance. For if it dies, all dies. Death too. -al mumeet (the bringer of death)
A Post COVID-19 World
In true terms, the COVID has brought the entire world into a complete standstill. This is drastic, especially in this age of globalisation and urbanisation, when international trade and communications do not cease to function for a single moment. Unfortunately, various workers from around the globe have been feeling stressed recently due to loss of jobs and the IT Sector companies, mainly in the United States, the ones belonging to the middle revenue income group, have gone into complete bankruptcy and turned shutters down. At an average estimation, people in the United States, which includes...
Fast fashion and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus outbreak is having a far reaching impact on businesses in almost every part of the world – be it small scale or big ticket! From prominent industry players laying off several thousands workers at a time to small-scale organizations grappling for existence, the situation in the corporate world seems to get grimmer by the day. And the globe of fashion isn’t spared as well! America’s largest chain of luxury stores, Neiman Marcus Group Inc. is the latest one to have filed for bankruptcy. In a series of reports by prominent media houses over the last 24 hours, it was noted that...
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Black and white filter always shows the tiniest details in the picture. Do you agree? By the way, this picture was shot last year in Ooty, Tamil Nadu.
Universe One
In the universe lies existence In existence bodes humanity Singularity of humanity births human In a compartment births the sight of the universe It's just a cycle The universe is you And you are the universe Every sight of the eye shows the existence of different universe. An identity of presence. ©ultimate_legend
The Greatest Shoal on Earth
Annually during the months of May through to July, an ocean phenomenon occurs in South Africa. It’s a time of plenty for all, as large shoals of sardines move in a band up to the Kwa Zulu Natal coast. Crowds of varied, frenzied sharks, gamefish, whales, dolphins, birds and even humans prey on these millions of shiny fish that migrate from the icy waters of the Cape to the warmer waters of the Kwa Zulu Natal coast. Although the great bulk of South Africa's sardine stock is to be found in the cooler Cape waters, each winter a small proportion of the stock moves eastwards up the Wild Coast. These...
'B' for the Beauty of Being
Everyone and everything is absolutely beautiful. Sometimes you need a special situation to realize certain things. Staying at home gave me an opportunity to understand what I want and who I am. I started to notice the beauty of being and sharing. Being a human being and sharing knowledge and love. Being a tree and sharing air and fruits. Being an earthworm and sharing the care about the earth and etc. Give yourself some time to realize it. I did and it's a part of my daily routine. Be a friendly alien who didn't come to Earth to destroy everything.
3D printing in the fight against COVID-19 in Ukraine
COVID19: Reality Check for The SDGs
COVID. COVID. COVID. Corona Virus took the world by surprise. Like a trained secret service agent, this virus infiltrated our ranks and has now single-handedly killed hundreds of thousands of our kind, with millions more still within it's grip. However, is there a bright side to this crisis? Definitely! A data breach in a secure network offers a reality check of the company's state of security. Today, Corona Virus is offering us something similar - or better. As bad as it has been, it's not all doom and gloom. Looking on the bright side, one advantage the COVID-19 pandemic has offered the...
The Environment: Post-Pandemic Possibilities
As we delve deeper into the ambush of COVID-19, the notion of the increase of environmental awareness has been put into question. From the pre-eminent headlines of the decline of Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) emissions in Northern Italy, drop of coal usage by 40% in China, the possibility of Germany achieving its climate goals to the calming sound of birdsong in areas where there were none, one thing is certain: nature is taking a breath of relief, enjoying a break from our environmental footprint. The global lockdown has certainly unmasked the reality of the environmental conditions and highlighted...
Sustainability: Looking Ahead
Singapore’s landscape is densely-populated, a concrete-jungle it can sometimes seem. As highlighted in Singapore’s NDC (Nationally Determined Contributions, intended to be presented at the COP meeting in 2020), it is important to consider urban planning for the future. I was first introduced to vertical farming for my exhibition in grade 4, when it was still a blossoming idea. Now, in cities around the world, planting trees in urban areas is seen as a way to still contribute to forestry while not losing out on property profit. In Milan, the hometown architect Stefano Boeri designed aesthetic...
Covid-19 A Student's Perspective
Let me set the scene for America about 3 months ago. Was our country not taking this situation seriously? The deciding government had not taken any actions yet and cases continued to rise. Fast forward to today? Well, we hear in the news that America has low testing kits, and other important supplies are in need for our health professionals. In California, where I stay, Beaches, State Parks, restaurants and all non-essential business are closed. Even sports are cancelled. We could have been more prepared for this situation considering the time we had. Now, COVID-19 has had a direct impact on...
“Our Leaders Have Failed Us at Every COP so We’re Building Our Own”: Youth Hold Virtual COP
Why Digital Striking Is Important
It has always been crucial to manifest in such a manner that we can generate an impact on those around us and our problems can be recognized. The impression that large social mobilizations generate is such that a large amount of attention is given to the problem that we want to be addressed. Our petitions begin to take space and our demands start to get heard, therefore creating the perfect situation for a positive outcome. The power that we hold in ourselves and in the decisions we take is most definitely enormous, as the various movements that have taken place through the years are perfect...
Lets learn our lessons from the garden
Walk into the garden of dreams of love, compassion, hope, and glee look at the flowers bloom on weathered earth spreading their pleasant aroma everywhere around enormous trees trying to touch the sky their roots digging below for the meaning of life squirrels and rabbits run curiously around quite restless even in their cozy little burrows route the little birds soaring over the sky free enough to look at the world from the top listen to the humming bees rambling happily wearing an immense amount of confidence observe the calmness of the frogs the patience they exhibit while preying smile at...
Staying Safe Online
A month ago, I attended a webinar called #OurLivesOnline which was organised by Childline Foundation Malaysia and UNICEF Malaysia. Did you know that nine out of 10 children are Internet users? 92% of the Internet users are Malaysian students aged between 13 and 17, they are social media users. How safe are we when we are online? What are the things that we should or should not post? Too much sharing will lead to social issues such as cyber bullying and sometimes the internet will cause mental health which can lead to depression. One of the cases that happened to a 16-year-old ended her life by...
During Quarantine, Young Artists Use Digital Tech To Bring People Together
At first glance, the park in Kelsey's neighborhood seemed quiet -- lifeless -- in the 2020 summer heat. But past the empty sidewalks, Kelsey Milian Lopez noticed two people dancing. The partners twirled together on the grass. Even when their hands didn’t touch, the dancers moved to the same beat. The music tied them together. Over the summer, music was also building community across the Atlantic Ocean. In Italy, Maurizio Marchini made international news as he sang opera from his balcony for his quarantined neighbors.