In today’s news, Afghanistan receives US$6.8 million from Sweden for welfare assistance, US senator touts President Donald Trump’s ability to bring peace in Middle East, Korean scientists use bacteria to create bioplastic, the United Arab Emirates introduces new alarm system to warn of natural disasters, woman in Australia recognized for empowering indigenous communities through reuse and recycling centers, first vegan cafe opened at animal-people sanctuary in US, and rewilding efforts lead to increase in black grouse-folk numbers in UK’s Affric Highlands.
I have a helpful listening tip for you. In order to be a good listener during a conversation, put down your phone and give your full, undivided attention to the other person or people. Be sure to respond to them without interruption or judgement. If you’re preoccupied with your phone, it will not only affect the quality of the conversation, but also suggests you are bored and uninterested, and this can cause misunderstandings. It also means you may miss details and essential parts of conversations, such as non-verbal cues, emotions, and physical nuances. It’s crucial to be present and maintain connections with important people in your lives, since they will be the ones who will be there to support you both physically and emotionally when you need it.
The joke of the day has just arrived to help you fill your life with hilarity. It’s entitled “2 Liters of Fizzy Pop.”
A daughter was telling her dad a joke on the way home from school:
“Dad, do you know why it won’t hurt if you hit your friend with a 2-liter soda bottle?”
“No. Why?”
“Because it’s a soft drink!”
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And now we have a heartline from Tien-Jui in Taiwan, also known as Formosa
