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By Li Shu-yuSource: The News Lens (關鍵評論網) TAINAN —A cram school in Annan District, Tainan (台南市安南區) has been fined after an incident…
One possible solution is the introduction of a regular “thinking hour” in schools. This would be a quiet period where students are given time to think freely, without assignments, screens, or specific instructions. At first, such silence might feel uncomfortable or unproductive. Over time, however, it could help students become more comfortable with their own thoughts and encourage creativity, curiosity, and independent problem-solving.
“MUN isn’t about perfection or competition; it’s about learning, sharing perspectives, and finding confidence in expressing your ideas,” added Deputy Secretary-General Daniel Chen (Grade 11).
The “540” hand gesture seen in the video is not an officially recognized emergency signal in Taiwan. However, some individual schools have introduced the gesture during safety or life-skills education, meaning familiarity can vary by age, school, and location.
Within hours, social media users responded to the delay with comments emphasizing caution and respect for environmental conditions.
Via KH City Govt KAOHSIUNG — Cheers erupted in classrooms across Kaohsiung’s Cianjhen District (前鎮區) as students received a milestone many had…
Alex Honnold rose to international fame through his many free-solo ascents. His most famous – free soloing El Capitan’s 900 metre granite in Yosemite National Park – not only cemented his reputation in the climbing world but was documented in the oscar winning film Free Solo (2018).
Opening Dec. 27, Panhua Park was redesigned from the old 三民一號公園 (Sanmin Park No. 1) beginning in June 2024, with a focus on restoring severely saline soil, reducing hard surfaces, and increasing green coverage.
Mayor Chen said the city will conduct a tabletop security exercise on Dec. 23, followed by a full-scale field drill on Dec. 29, to ensure readiness for large public gatherings, including New Year’s Eve celebrations and holiday activities across the city.
