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D&D: STORIES THROUGH DICE

Role-playing games, or RPGs, are interactive and collaborative games. Players of RPGs create or choose their own characters and play that role throughout the game. The players, then, move around the fictional setting based on the rules or guidelines of the game. There are also different kinds of Role-playing games. There are video games, table-top […]

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GO HIT THE BOOKS, THEY DON’T HIT BACK

You may have been asked the dreaded question about the number of books you read per year. If so, there is a very good reason why some people often ask this question. Reading is, not just what? FUN-damental! It is also necessary for the growth of our cognitive abilities. Needless to say, the less you […]

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AHRF 2021 TACKLES DANGERS OF TOBACCO SMOKING

“While we celebrate what we have achieved thus far, we renew our commitment to this advocacy and we acknowledge that there is still much work to be done,” said Peter Dator, President of Vapers PH, in his closing remarks for the 4th annual Asia Harm Reduction Forum held last June 28. This year’s virtual gathering of […]

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SURVIVAL KIT: ADDRESSING LIFE CLUTTER

This pandemic pulled me out of my routines. I didn’t have to travel to work. We shifted to a dominantly remote working setup. But this also meant that I spent too much time in my room and that boundaries were not set. Since we implemented a semi-flexible setup, the lines between work and rest started […]

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PH HOSTS VIRTUAL FORUM ON TOBACCO HARM REDUCTION

The Asia Harm Reduction Forum is back in a virtual setting to gather a wider audience of health practitioners, academics, and consumer advocates to join the tobacco harm reduction discussions on June 28, 2021. Organized from the Philippines, this year’s lineup of speakers features experts from around the globe to lead the exchanges on public […]

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LIGHT IT UP: MAKE YOUR OWN CANDLE

Candle making is a fun and rewarding activity. Candles are flexible and practical home décor products that are wonderful to have on hand for a number of occasions or even as presents. Making candles at home is a cost-efficient way that can also help you relax and unwind. Making your own candles is rewarding because […]

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CARRY ON: THE RISE AND FALL OF SIMON SNOW

Book Review: Carry On: The Rise and Fall of Simon Snow Author: Rainbow RowellPublisher Information: Macmillan | October 08, 2015Format: Paperback; First EditionGenre/s: Young Adult, Contemporary, FantasyPage Count: 528Overall Rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars. PLOT SUMMARY Simon Snow returns for his final year at Watford, a magical school in England. During this time, Simon […]

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PH TO HOST 4TH ASIA HARM REDUCTION FORUM

In less than two weeks, the Philippines will be hosting the 4th Asia Harm Reduction Forum, June 28. This year’s event rises to the challenges posed by the global pandemic as its set a virtual stage that will invite participants from different parts of the globe to join the discussions on public health. As an annual gathering, […]

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THIS OR THAT: PLANTS FOR BEGINNERS

If you live in a city, sometimes nature is hard to get by. A lot of areas are surrounded only by buildings and everything concrete.  Being close to nature has been proven to keep you happier and healthier, with both psychological and physical benefits. There are plenty of plant options out there, and for beginners […]

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2ND LIFE: REPURPOSING PLASTIC FOR THE EARTH

Pollution is considered a global crisis. Around 22,000 tons of mismanaged waste makes its way into the ocean daily, with the Philippines contributing 7,400 tons. It was also reported by the World Wide Fund (WWF) in 2018 that most of the plastic waste from the Philippines end up in the ocean and that it comes […]