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In the November / December issue: Finland, newest member of NATO? Holiday Gift Guide for the Fam A career in Journalism? Tech to Follow Homemade holiday Taylor Swift and her newest album, Holiday Entertainment Movies & Games And much more…. Coming in the New Year, January / February 2023: Discovering Cuba A career in Civil Engineering Learning a new hobby (woodworking, knitting, quilting, astronomy & more) New books and music Winter fashion And much more… Join us as we continue to cover the serious, the fun, the hip, the bent – the real. Check out the girlworks App—for iOS for Android and Amazon— it’s the only place you can access over 30 back issues with your paid subscription. When you have finished reading the magazine and want more, visit us…
A wonderful country to live or visit, Finland has a fascinating history. Currently, Finland is feeling its closeness to Russia and Putin’s ongoing assault on Ukraine, and has requested entry into NATO. Now is a good time to learn about Finland. Finland was a social democracy even before the country attained full independence in 1917. Historical Scandinavian social democracies include Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Iceland and Finland. Social democracies share common policies about the welfare state whether they are conservative or liberal (free healthcare, public education, family support) but not other economic matters such as military and foreign policy. Canada is an example of a social democracy—the United States is not. History Finland was inhabited for centuries by the Sámi, one of Europe’s indigenous peoples. Some of the Sámi also live…
Sanna Marin was born in Helsinki on November 16, 1985. Her parents separated when she was young and she was brought up by her mother and her mother’s female partner—a family she described as “her rainbow family”. As a young adult she worked in a bakery while studying eventually graduating with a Master’s degree in Administrative Science. Even after graduating high school, Marin worked as a political activist with the Social Democratic Youth where she served as its first Vice President from 2010 - 2012. She then worked on the City Council of Tampere. In 2015, she was elected to Finnish parliament as an MP. In 2019 she became Minister of Transport and Communications. In August 2020, Marin was elected Chair of the SDP. A majority of the ministers in her…
Journalists and their editors generate story ideas and report on topics that are of interest to the public, delivering that information in a well-written and easily understood way. A journalist is a trusted source of unbiased information and should distribute information to their audiences in a well-researched and truthful way. Journalism is under threat around the world, even in the United States. Many journalists around the world live under the threat of violence and being jailed. This of course makes being a journalist even more difficult if you are a woman. This is not an easy career choice, made even more difficult by the constant changes technology imposes on the work. Choosing to be a journalist at 20 today may look entirely different by the time you are 70 given…
Tech is often seen as the realm of guys, but the truth is that instead of turning toward banal videos and pictures, you can easily train your attention to learning about tech via great articles and videos about news, inventions and gadgets. You just have to know where to look. We know that tech has invaded every aspect of our lives, from phones to smart cars. It impacts what we learn in school, and what we learn in school undoubtedly impacts tech. Apps like Instagram, Tik Tok, Lyft, Slack, Ring, Alexa and Google Drive - didn’t exist 10 years ago. Now they are an integral part of our lives. Become a tech geek by keeping up with technology news. Tech Sites: TechCrunch Gizmodo BBC Tech Wired Mashable Digital Trends Ars…
Save money by creating an at home spa day by yourself, or with a friend. While you’re making a batch for yourself, whip up a few more for friends and family holiday gifts. *If giving as gift, pick up some fun containers from the dollar store to hold all the scrubs and potions you make. Ginger, Honey & Milk Mask Ingredients • 1 tsp. of ginger powder• 1 tsp. of honey• 1 tbsp. of milk Instructions Mix all the ingredients in a bowl to get a thick paste. Apply to your face and leave on to dry for 20 minutes. Wash your face with warm water and pat dry. Follow up with moisturizer. Orange Foot Soak Ingredients • ⅓ cup baking soda• ½ cup epsom salts• 2 orange tea bags…
