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Word syndrome
HERE is an interesting e-mail I received a couple of days ago. It is from Vanessa Joan Chan, a Form Five student who I surmise thrives in her wit and in the arts. This is what she has to say about Scrabble and how delightful it can be as a weapon in the war of words:
Slow boats from Terengganu
Pulau Duyung at the mouth of Sungai Terengganu may only be a few hectares big, but it has been called many names. The state police would call it a nest of drug addicts. Others call it a quaint little island that you can visit any time of the year. The more enterprising recognises its potential as a tourist attraction. For seafares, Pulau Duyung is a place where excellent wooden boat making takes place and is home to one of Malaysia's most acclaimed master boat makers, writes MENG YEW CHOONG.
Soilving the fly's mystery of flight
Using a robotic insect,highspeed video cameras and a few drops of vinegar,scientists say they have answered a question that has puzzled them fordecades - how flies perform stunning aerial acrobatics when they hover near a dessert tray or a piece of fruit.
Wired to the X-treme
FLASHBACK: the last scene in I>X-Men: The Movie/I>, that featured Professor X and Magneto playing chess in a plastic prison.
Français in your English
THE English language has evolved over time and continues to change and adopt new words and phrases from within as well as from other languages. We often come across French words and terms while reading or in conversation, but we#8217;re not too sure of their meaning or pronunciation.
A matter of gravity
WHEN Isaac Newton formulated his theory of gravity, he could only say that the force of gravity is proportional to the product of the two masses divided by the square of their distance apart.
Abubakar goes on trial for treason
An Indonesian Muslim cleric accused of leading the regional terror network blamed for the Bali bombing went on trial for treason here yesterday under blanket security.
Facial Expressions and Gestures
FACIAL expressions and gestures also vary greatly in different cultures. In some societies, speakers limit facial expressions and inhibit gestures. In others, gestures are used frequently.
Giving first aid
As parents we need to be prepared to face all kinds of trying situations involving our little ones. But when it comes to first aid, how well-equipped are we? Or do we turn pale at the sight of blood? CHAN LILIAN shares with readers the importance of learning life-saving skills.
