Since the return of large numbers of Macanese people to Portugal after Macau was handed back to the Chinese government in 1999, the decline of the Macanese dialect has been marked. Macanese is a unique blend of Malay, Portuguese and Japanese, with numerous other influences, once adopted as a common language between traders, colonialists and locals in the Portuguese trading ports.
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Death Knocks More Than Once
The technology of today, our medicine, have left us struggling with decisions that years ago we would not even have to think about. Our elderly parents would have died in their sleep in their own beds — no fanfare, no ambulances, no needles, no poking or prodding. Just old-fashioned death at your door, and he would come for you only once.
Fat Is Ugly
Perhaps I will grow old gracefully with a paunch and a thick double chin. I suppose what matters is I’m healthy and I should just forget about the size eight dress size? Which I never was but that is beside the point.
Why it’s Important to Expand EQ and Social Emotional Learning in Schools
EQ is the ability to recognize, understand, control and express emotions, whereas SEL is the process by which you learn the skills needed to manage emotions, feel empathy, and maintain relationships with others. Why should schools start to teach these two concepts? Here are some of the many reasons:
Finding Peace, Tranquility, and a Place in this World
For different reasons, we all experience some form of anxiety. Perhaps this is the result of our modern society. One which bombards us with information to the point of overload. Whatever it may be – we’re all trying to find our way toward peace and tranquility.
Surprising Interior Makeovers in Singapore’s Public Housing Flats
Singapore’s increasingly affluent population desires greater personality in the design of its homes. Although public-housing flats, until recently, have been known for their uninspired brutalist exteriors, visitors would be surprised to discover that many homeowners have taken their interior design seriously, helping to spawn the local interior design industry.
Five Industries Completely Revolutionized by Drones
This is an exciting time for a growing market of drone enthusiasts looking to turn their hobby into a profession that makes money. Here are some of the industries where video drone use has brought revolutionary changes.
Creating a Home Meditation Space
In a world that is becoming increasingly fast paced, it is healthy to spend some time meditating. Meditation relieves stress by giving you more control over your nervous system and emotions. In addition, it helps improve your ability to concentrate. Here are some ways you can transform a part of your home in to your sacred space.
The Irresistible Lure of Salt
It’s been raining again and there’s water flowing from the northern rivers in to the lake. The pelicans will be the first to arrive, for a big feed of fish. The grey nomads will be quick to follow.
Tarmac Meditations #196: Sometimes It Rains
“If you write it has it happened twice:…” this life of mine might be more complicated than I thought.
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