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A Childhood Favourite

28 Aug 2026 3 minute read 0 comments rah $0.12

When I was about 14 years old, a friend of mine introduced me to the author David Eddings and I read Pawn of Prophecy the opening volume of the epic that is known as The Belgariad. Over the years since then, I have frequently revisited it and it is g...

“Little Environmentalist - Composting”

19 Aug 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei $0.08

I love this concise and compact book because it immediately brings me up to speed on all things composting. I had an excursion to Ground Up Initiative yesterday, and this book prepared me thoroughly for the questions to ask the manager working there....

“Lucky the Dog”

5 Aug 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei $0.02

“Lucky the Dog and other tales from the farm” is a charming and whimsical book that can be sipped leisurely while you are having breakfast. Even if you have a talkactive daughter right by your side. (Yes, speaking from personal experience.)  The boo...

“Animal Problem-Solving”

20 Jun 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei $0.05

With the surge of use in AI tools, it is paramount for people to teach the young problem-solving skills. I am quite concerned about how my children won’t be able to find jobs that pay the bills in the future. I guess a good way for me to control this...

How an ECONOMY works using Fish?

19 Jun 2026 3 minute read 0 comments RionWeb3 $0.09

    I think last week there was a theme that talked about what would happen if you were in an unknown and I already assume deserted place, without any money or help. I found the topic very interesting because I had already read an economics book...

A Jalan Kuloh Resident Speaks

13 Jun 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei $0.06

Good morning, everyone Aim: To announce that the Lighthouse recently secured 5 copies of “This Is What Inequality Looks Like”. Written by Teo You Yenn, it depicts the lives of low-income Singaporeans.   Why You Should Read It: A chapter titled Every...

Why should you read The Intelligent Investor ?

16 May 2026 2 minute read 0 comments RionWeb3 $0.07

Benjamin Graham's book, The Intelligent Investor, is a classic in the literature when it comes to making sound investments and managing finances. For those unfamiliar, Graham mentored one of the greatest investors of our time, Warren Buffett, who...

“Spelling it Out”

11 May 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei $0.08

“Spelling it Out” piqued my interest because I was the in-charge of NorthLight’s Spelling Bee for three years, so the thought of reading about Ben’s preparation for the Scripps National Spelling Bee appealed to me. I didn’t expect Margaret Finnegan...

“Budget Happy”

2 May 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei $0.04

I know “Budget Happy” looks like a girly book, and in some ways, it is because it features the financial journey of a mum taking control of her finances. Expect batch cooking and shopping lists and disciplined spending among the tips she will dispens...

“Messi’s Magic”

26 Apr 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei $0.07

The power of YouTube. I neither play football nor watch matches, so it’s amazing that my son borrowed “Messi’s Magic” due to his addiction to YouTube videos. Having said that, I think it’s serendipitous that he borrowed it because the World Cup will...