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“Animal Problem-Solving”

20 Jun 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei

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

    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

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

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

“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

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

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...

“Hunch”

18 Apr 2026 1 minute read 2 comments cryotosensei

Extrinsic rewards should be beneath me now, but sadly nope. I finished this book within one day because I was hooked on the special reading promotion organised by Yishun Branch Library. I want to redeem a Mr Kiasu Comic Book, and boy, is my motivatio...

Chinese book

27 Mar 2026 1 minute read 0 comments cryotosensei

My son borrowed this Chinese book because his Chinese teacher took his class to the library during a lesson. I don’t think he would have chosen a book teeming with words on his own accord. I scored distinctions in Chinese throughout my academic caree...

Book Insights - Entropy and Broken Windows!

18 Mar 2026 2 minute read 1 comment RionWeb3

As the title suggests, a Book Insight is an idea taken from a book that leads us to reflect on the subject matter. The insight extracted can add value to the reader's life in some way, even if it's just to make them reflect briefly. In the book "Pra...