Hyundai's 'Goal of the Century' campaign featuring Steven Gerrard and BTS aims to unite the world through football for a sustainable future. What do football and K-pop have in common? If your answer is “crazy rabid fans”, well… You’re not entirely wrong. But whether you are neutral to these things or fall into one of the fan camps, one has to concede the potential of the sheer size of these fanbases. ...
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28-year-old Jennifer Soon, also known as Jynk Ink, is a freelance jagua tattoo artist known for her botanical pieces. We meet up with her to learn more about her craft, and the popular plant-based temporary tattoo ink. It’s just after 1 in the afternoon as we pull up to Jen’s studio at Jalan Pelikat. Not having had time for lunch, it doesn’t help that the route to her studio is paved with ...
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Rome wasn’t built in a day. But these talented youth take on real-world issues in the recent Invention Sprint Workshop for Youths. And all in the span of 3 weeks. There are some who’d say that kids these days are getting smarter, thinking faster and growing quicker than any other generation before. And though the reasons why may be debatable, I for one wholeheartedly agree too. it all STEMs from something. Image credit: ...
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The future is electric and today’s professionals and students are being geared up for what’s to come, all thanks to Singapore's Institute of Technical Education (ITE) College West, and Hyundai Motors. In partnership with Hyundai Motors, ITE College West has launched a series of Micro Learning Courses (MLCs) focusing on Sustainable Land Transportation Systems. not just for technicians. These MLCs offer an opportunity for current automotive industry workers, those looking to switch ...
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Ajuntha Anwari has long been immersed in the healing traditions of Jamu and Ayurveda. But if your knowledge of both topics is limited to just types of massages, well… you’re in for a surprise. We find out more about plant-based natural remedies from the talented lady herself in this exclusive interview. What comes to mind when you think about traditional medicines like TCM, Jamu and Ayurveda? Being pinned with a hundred ...
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27-year-old Cheyenne Alexandria Phillips is a writer, performer, educator, Associate Artist with Checkpoint Theatre, and licensed tour guide! She also makes it a point to share her appreciation and understanding of nature and the environment with others. Some time ago, I asked a friend if she’d heard of any performers who were passionate about the environment. The first person she mentioned was Cheyenne. She told me about these eco-literary walks Cheyenne would ...
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Ahead of Father’s Day this year, we speak to engineer and father of 2, Freddy Tay, about fatherhood, family and the importance of appreciating food. 33-year-old Freddy Tay is an engineer, husband, and father to 6-year-old Lucas and baby Jerome. Having been a vegetarian all his life, Freddy strives to share his passion for cooking creative vegetarian dishes at home with his family and friends. Together with his wife Claire, they ...
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In the first story of our Creative Juices series, we speak to 33-year-old Stephanie Chan, a.k.a Steph Dogfoot. A Singaporean poet, stand-up comedian and environmental activist, she discusses her views on writing, sustainability and all things eco. It’s late morning as we meet Stephanie at Shake Farm HQ to get all juiced up. We exchange pleasantries and she tells us that she’s actually a regular at the joint which happens to ...
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With the Singapore Grand Energy Challenge 2021 (Youth) in sight, our Editor speaks to some talented students from Kranji Secondary School, finalists of last year’s competition. Can you remember what school was like when you were 15? As a 90s kid, it was a good day if I even managed to show up on time, do my homework and successfully resist the urge to hang out at the mall instead of ...
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32-year-old Sales Account Manager Nur Alfisyah Nonis is a caring mother and wife. But during her free time, this plant mama spends her time sharing the love with her impressive array of plants in her cosy home. nurturing nature. Fisyah with her 7-year old daughter Aalia and 2-year old son Aadam. It’s just after 2pm as the futr singapore team makes their way to Fisyah’s home. The sun is scorching and a busy ...
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