Life & style

Fire hydrants, often overlooked infrastructure, are vital connections to underground water mains. In the US, climate dictates whether hydrants are ‘wet barrel’ (always full) or ‘dry barrel’ (emptied to prevent freezing). Their colours, following NFPA guidelines, instantly signal water flow capacity to firefighters, with blue indicating the highest output. Fire hydrants are placed on street … Read more

A giant billboard in New York City’s Times Square has served as the backdrop for numerous announcements over the years. But one recent display is drawing attention online for a much more personal reason.The video begins with a son calling his mother from the United States. Within moments, her face appears on one of the … Read more

Positive reinforcement is more than just praise or rewards. It helps children feel good about themselves, behave well, get along with others, and learn things that will help them in life. When children are regularly motivated, they usually want to do well academically and socially. You don’t need complex parenting techniques to raise confident, responsible … Read more