Wednesday, 29 June 2011
Wednesday, 1 June 2011
Anti-logging activist murdered in Amazon
I remember when I taught some of you about the conservation of the rainforests and illegal loggers actually killed some of the environmentalists as they obstruct their activities. Many were surprised that such a thing could happen. José Claudio Ribeiro da Silva, also known by his nickname of "Ze Claudio" in Brazil, a anti-logging activist was recently killed on 24 May because of his strong objection to the illegal logging carried out at the Amazon forest. Click here and here to read more. It's a very sad day for Amazon and Amazon is crying ...
Sunday, 29 May 2011
When money is not the key to happiness
May 24, 2011
Study finds relatively poor Shijiazhuang is China's happiest city
Women forming the word 'happy' at a Guangzhou bikini contest in southern Guangdong province earlier this month. The Chinese Communist Party leadership is on a drive to make citizens happy as it strives to keep social stability by showing it cares about their well-being. -- PHOTO: ASSOCIATED PRESS
Job-seekers willing but unqualified
May 29, 2011
Growing pool of young people lacking in skills and education
An ILO report said job openings for the young had not improved since the 1990s. They are typically low-paying or may be temporary. -- PHOTO: AFP
Jakarta: Diploma holder Yuni Sugrondo has jumped from one contract job to another in the last three years.
Her stints as administrative assistant paid up to 1.5 million rupiah (S$220) a month, just enough to buy food and contribute to her family's expenses for their house.
The 24-year-old, who studied management at a private institute in Jakarta, has not been able to find a permanent job. Employers tell her she lacks specific skills for the jobs in human resources that she really wants.
'That is why I want to take a course in human resources so I can get into that industry. But first I need to earn enough to save money,' she said.
Wednesday, 25 May 2011
Be happy! It's not all about economic growth
OECD launches 'happiness index' to better measure quality of life
The tacit acknowledgement came from no less than the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), which yesterday launched a so-called 'happiness index' to better measure the quality of life.
