Source: Peter Greene Explains the Hoax of the “School Choice” Fervor | Diane Ravitch’s blog
Monthly Archives: August 2022
Vietnam declares that LGBTQ+ ‘not an illness,’ ends conversion therapy – UPI.com
Germany unveils fully hydrogen-powered train line – UPI.com
Germany became the first country in the world to unveil a railway line powered entirely by hydrogen on Wednesday, marking a significant step forward for green train transportation.
The fleet of 14 trains was produced by the French company Alstom and will replace diesel locomotives on the 60 miles of track that connects the cities of Cuxhaven, Bremerhaven, Bremervoerde and Buxtehude near Hamburg.
Source: Germany unveils fully hydrogen-powered train line – UPI.com
Are You A Tap Water Avoider? Erin Brockovich and Suzanne Boothby
“If people are avoiding tap water, they often buy bottled water at an exponentially greater cost, and that takes away money they could spend on nutritious foods in their households,” he said.
Additionally, tap water is often critical to both meal prep and clean up. If people cannot boil, wash, or steam foods because they mistrust or lack access to tap water, preparing even a simple meal can be nearly impossible.
“It all comes down to trust, and trust is often complicated,” Rosinger explained on why people avoid tap water. “The smell and taste of the water, any previous negative experiences with tap water, and the narrative about tap water in a person’s culture: All of these can influence whether people drink their tap water.”
Source: Are You A Tap Water Avoider?
COVID-19: Singapore issues new mandatory mask rules | Mint
In addition to emergency ambulances and medical transport vehicles, mask wearing will continue to be required in all indoor hospital and polyclinic facilities including retail, food and beverage, common areas, and other facilities within, private primary and dental clinics, specialist facilities, TCM clinics, renal dialysis centres, clinical and radiological laboratories, day hospices, residential care homes1, COVID-19 care facilities, testing centres, and vaccination centres.
Source: COVID-19: Singapore issues new mandatory mask rules | Mint
Masks not required on Singapore Airlines flights unless traveling to or from destinations that mandate it – CNA (Me: Too many lowering their guard too early)
Destinations that require masks on board flights include Canada, Hong Kong, South Korea, Malaysia and Indonesia.
Writing Process Wednesdays, Deciding PoV — Inspiring Critical Thinking and Community via Books, Lessons, and Story

Point of View is a determining factor in conveying the mood of a story, so here is how I outlined the various Points of View in my subplots for Who By Fire, starting with my hero’s wife.. The grids above show both who tells the story from what point of view, by subplot, and whose […]
Writing Process Wednesdays, Deciding PoV — Inspiring Critical Thinking and Community via Books, Lessons, and Story
10 expériences incontournables Québec — Le journal des Jum’s

10 expériences incontournables Québec 421 more words
10 expériences incontournables Québec — Le journal des Jum’s
डर / Fear

जो मिला ही नहीं उसे खोने का डर क्या?
फिर भी लगता है डर तुम्हें खोने का,
तुम्हारी बात ही कुछ और है,
नहीं हो तुम, फिर भी
हो मेरे पास ही…
😨😨😨😨😨😨
What is the fear of losing
what I haven’t got yet?
But still I’m afraid
of losing you,
you are a bit different,
as you are not here
but still with me…
–Kaushal Kishore
Peach Pie — Tanooki Homemade Cafe

Happy National Peach Pie Day and It’s National Peach Month! Why don’t we enjoy sweet yummy peaches this month? Yes it’s peach month, and peaches are in full bloom! When I was in Japan, yellow peaches were only available in a can, so fresh peaches were always white ones. Because of my childhood observation, […]
Peach Pie — Tanooki Homemade Cafe
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