The balance of fate and free will in crafting one’s path

There has long been debate around the interplay between fate and free will in shaping the course of human lives. While some believe we are bound to predetermined paths set from birth, others argue we forge our own destinies through independent will and action. In reality, both forces likely play a role in life’s unfolding story. As with many philosophical discussions, finding a balance between opposing viewpoints often brings the greatest wisdom.We are each born into unique circumstances and

April 8, 2024 | BY Ho Chon Teng, S6A

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Shoe Dog: A book about determination

“Let everyone else call your idea crazy … just keep going. Don’t stop. Don’t even think about stopping until you get there, and don’t give much thought to where ‘there’ is. Whatever comes, just don’t stop.” Phil Knight*, co-founder and chairman emeritus of Nike, Inc.In the 1960s, Phil Knight, a shy, rail-thin 24-year-old from Oregon, had what he called a “crazy idea”, which was to introduce and sell Japanese shoes to the American market.Young and determined to pursue

March 11, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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Macanese restaurant Cozinha Aida to close tomorrow

Co-owner, manager and son of the late Macanese* doyenne and celebrity chef Aida de Jesus (aka Dona Aida to her friends and admirers), Manuel António de Jesus told the Post in an interview yesterday that Cozinha Aida is set to close its doors tomorrow.The restaurant is located a courtyard off Avenida de Sidónio Pais. A month after Dona Aida passed away in March 2021 at the age of 105, de Jesus opened Cozinha Aida in her honour, continuing to serve authentic Macanese food** using her original

February 26, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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The internet: the importance of control

In the mid-2000s, I was coming home from school and right as I took my key out to open our door, a CTM* employee was making his way out of our flat. I had no idea who that man was, nor had any clue what CTM even meant. But something new was in our household.As I entered, I took one look at our computer desk and there was a small white object. It had small slits that looked like eyes that glowed green and blinked every now and then. A tail made up of a few wires was connected to our central

February 19, 2024 | BY Rui Pastorin

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The Internet: Double-edged sword

Cassandra Collene Baluyot Adarlo F5, Saint John de Brito School (English Section)        Buckle up, because we’re about to embark on a thrilling journey through the world of the internet! Today, we’re diving deep into the question: Does the internet bring more positive or negative vibes to society?Let’s start with the good stuff. The internet is like a magical portal that connects people from all walks of life. Thanks to social media, we can stay in touch with loved

February 19, 2024 | BY admin

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Hiking adventures in Macau: walking up the city’s highest peaks

During the Christmas holiday, I once again walked all the way to the top of the 158.2-metre Big Taipa Hill (Taipa Grande) before walking to the top of Macau’s highest hill for the first time, the 170.6-metre Coloane Hill (Coloane Alto). This hobby, called hiking or hillwalking, does not simply mean walking up stairs and slopes to me, but a chance to view Macau’s urban landscape and, perhaps more importantly, appreciate its largely conserved countryside.How it became a hobbyA few years ago,

February 5, 2024 | BY Tony Wong

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Pui Ching F4 students give their take on Israeli-Palestinian conflict

After reading about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict during class, Form 4 students from Pui Ching Middle School have written short reflective essays to express their feelings about the issue. From hoping for a peaceful solution to looking at the matter from another perspective, the students have put their views on paper to shine a light on the unresolved issue.Reflections on Israel-Hamas War: the devastating consequences and the quest for peaceMarco KaIn China, war may seem distant, but I

January 29, 2024 | BY admin

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Can money buy happiness?

Jennevive Christane Geronimo Revillas, F5 student, Saint John de Brito School (English Section)        Why do so many people think that having money makes us happy? In my opinion, money doesn’t make us happy. We can buy the things we want with money, but not the things we actually need. This is because money allows us to have comfort and security by allowing us to purchase things we desire, but it does not provide us with the non-material comfort and security from

January 22, 2024 | BY admin

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Can money buy happiness?

Cassandra Collene Adarlo, F5, Saint John de Brito School (English Section)        Money is often seen as the key to happiness. With financial resources, people can live more comfortable lives, obtain the possessions they desire, and experience moments of pleasure. However, can money truly bring happiness? The answer is not as simple as a yes or no. While it is true that money can contribute to happiness to some extent, it does not guarantee long-lasting happiness.One of the

January 22, 2024 | BY admin

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Perseverance: the key to success

 “Rome was not built in a day”. Many have heard this famous saying regarding perseverance but cannot live the example of this phrase in their daily lives. Why is that? Why is it so difficult for us to strive to obtain perseverance? Most individuals are distracted by their leisure lifestyles and cannot comprehend the idea of perseverance. This in turn has led to a negative impact on society. By focusing more on their respective lifestyles of pleasure, effects such as laziness and

December 18, 2023 | BY Jaden Jude Justinian Ravindran, USJ Student

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Today’s AI technology

I am very surprised that the world I live in moves very fast. Every minute, every hour, and every day, I always find something new. When I look back to what my life was like in the past and compare it to the present, I see many changes, especially in technology. Our technology advances day by day. These changes and advances are made by human beings. And with our knowledge and intelligence, we try to create something new.Nowadays, we are living in an easy era. An era where everything becomes

December 18, 2023 | BY Rolindo Tilman Moniz

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NGOH M SIK GONG GUANGDONG WA (I do not speak Chinese)

Jana Quejano, USJ Student        “Ngoh m sik gong Guangdong wa” is the only thing I can say perfectly in Cantonese, which translates to “I do not speak Cantonese”. One day I hope I can say something more than that. Every day in our lives, we communicate with people, whether they are someone we know or not. But it must be difficult to fathom moving to a place where the language is different, to attend a school where students and teachers have different nationalities

December 4, 2023 | BY admin

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Are You Trying to Quit Smoking?

Johnny Altizer, USJ Student        I’ve been diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes for 9 years now. On the first day of my English class at USJ, my English teacher thought I was a smoker and had nicotine patches on my arms. They are not nicotine patches. I have an insulin pump on one arm and a continuous glucose monitor on the other. Many people get Type 1 diabetes and Type 2 diabetes confused. Although they have many similarities they’re also very different. What is Type

December 4, 2023 | BY admin

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My Peace

Sarah Estanislao, high school student, St. John de Brito School – English Section        Everyone has a place that holds a special meaning to them, a place where they experience a sense of security and that they will never forget. For me, my special place is where I can truly be myself and experience both happiness and sadness without any restrictions. Unlike most people whose special place is just a stone’s throw away, mine requires a lengthy journey of two flights and

November 27, 2023 | BY admin

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