On June 13, 2016 PICRC welcomed Ms. Ngedengoll Akira to the Palau International Coral Reef Center’s (PICRC) 2016 Summer Internship Program, Building Science and Environmental Capacity in Palau’s Youth. This program was made possible by the Government of Palau’s 2016 Year of the Youth Small Grant Scheme, which is supported by a Grant from the […]
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Emmaus High School graduate interns at PICRC
Garry Boisek Jr. Tellames, who recently graduated from Emmaus High School earlier this summer, joined the Palau International Coral Reef Center’s (PICRC) 2016 Summer internship program, Building Science and Environmental Capacity in Palau’s Youth. The internship program was made possible by the Government of Palau’s 2016 Year of the Youth Small Grant Scheme, which is […]
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The millionaire was arrested for speeding and brought …
The millionaire was arrested for speeding and brought before the judge in a small community. When the judge offered him the alternative of paying a $10 fine or serving ten days in jail the millionaire decided to take the ten days. “But, my good man, you are wealthy,” said the judge, amazement ringing his face. […]
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GREAT TRUTHS THAT ADULTS HAVE LEARNED:
1) Raising teenagers is like nailing Jell-O to a tree. 2) Wrinkles don’t hurt. [restrict] 3) Families are like fudge…mostly sweet, with a few nuts. 4) Today’s mighty oak is just yesterday’s nut that held its ground. 5) Laughing is good exercise. It’s like jogging on the inside. 6) Middle age is when you choose […]
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unshaken by flattery or criticism
“Taking care of myself is a big job. No wonder I avoided it for so long.” —ANONYMOUS Over twenty years ago, my daughter and nephew gave me a pajama for my birthday. My daughter held the old one up and said, “Mom, you bought this when I was in elementary school. You have taken care […]
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Hope and fear as combative president takes over Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in Thursday as president of the Philippines, with many hoping his maverick style will energize the country but others fearing he could undercut one of Asia’s liveliest democracies amid his threats to kill criminals en masse. The 71-year-old former prosecutor and longtime mayor of southern Davao city […]