Cartoon call
Perak-born cartoonist Abu Huzaifah is on a mission to help fellow artists, especially those from his home state Abu Huzaifah is a cartoonist at heart. – Pictures courtesy of Abu Huzaifah A collection of Abu’s InkRamadan entries turned into a book.- PICTURES COURTESY OF ABU HUZAIFAH Abu loves to insert elements of moral into his cartoons One of Abu’s entries for InkRamadan. One of Abu’s original comics.
DESPITE his background in 3D animation, Abu Huzaifah is a cartoonist at heart.
He grew up reading Malaysian comics, but a trip to Indonesia convinced him that a career in cartooning lay ahead.
Going green with apps
Learn about the earth, develop good habits, reduce waste and plant trees – all from your tablet or phone Earth Primer lets kids learn about the earth through interaction.
SAVING the planet, giving it a chance to heal after hundreds of years of environmental abuse takes more than just partying in the dark for an hour in a year.
It is up to corporate and national movers and shakers to take action at a scale and level that would make a difference.
As the average Joe, we may not be able to arrest the decline of the environment of this blue marble on our own.
When counting sheep does not work
Using technology you own to relax and deal with stress-induced insomnia There are ways you can use smart devices to help as well
THE pandemic forced a fundamental change upon the world. In response, most of humanity changed the way they lived in solidarity.
We started juggling our responsibilities, from working at home to homeschooling, all in the hope of saving lives and curbing the spread of Covid-19 infections.
With sudden changes comes stress and anxiety, and with hardships comes stress-related insomnia, compounded by social and economic effects of the pandemic.
Being stuck indoors, working from home and isolation changes us and our sleep cycles. The lack of sleep, in turn, harms our health causing such as worsening cardiovascular and metabolic issues, including increased risk of weight gain, diabetes and high blood pressure.
Perfumed smoke The Bakhoor is fumigated by placing it on white coals in a Mabkhara.
THE simple act of burning a scented candle, lighting incense or diffusing essential oils can evoke a memory, set a mood and transform a space. Aromatics are said to be as beneficial as they are varied, and as varied as there are modern methods of dispersing them.
However, the best way to enjoy one of the world’s most expensive natural perfumes is by using one of the most ancient methods. The technique is still being used around the world in some of the oldest and most sacred places. And this method is no stranger to our neck of the woods either.
The advent of Clubhouse Clubhouse gives users more options to communicate in a virtual space.
THE idea is deceptively simple, an audio-only platform where people can gather and talk. No recording, no direct messaging, and no streams of photos, videos or text. Just a Clubhouse where like-minded people can come together and speak.
Launched in April last year, Clubhouse currently has 10 million weekly active users, is valued at US$1 billion (RM4.13 billion), and has received investment from over 180 organisations and venture capitalists. Some of this information came straight from its co-founder and chief executive officer, Paul Davidson.
Clubhouse started to gain popularity in the digital world when tech billionaires like Elon Musk and celebrities like Chris Rock began to use and talk about the platform. But its surge in the number of users could perhaps also be credited to its exclusivity.