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Welcome to the New Year! In this issue we visit Cuba and discover a rich, colourful and diverse culture. We tested ChatGPT, the new AI currently in offered as a test mode. (Don’t trust it to do your homework.) Consider taking up martial arts this winter, or read some of the new YA novels soon to be released. Have fun with quizzes & games. In the New Year issue: Discovering Cuba A career in Civil Engineering ChatGPT - Testing new AI New books, games & music Winter fashion And much more… Coming in March/April: Discover Israel The 1934 mystery, Social media and Mental health What’s new in Period products And much more….. Join us as we continue to cover the serious, the fun, the hip, the bent – the real.…
When you think about Cuba, sunshine, old cars, cigars, salsa and amazing streetscapes come to mind. Cuba is a diverse country with diverse people. Official Name: Republic of Cuba Form of Government: Socialist republic Capital: Havana Population: 11,008,112 (2022 est., CIA World Factbook) Official language: Spanish Money: Peso Area: 42,802 square miles (110,860 square kilometers) Cuba is an island nation located in the Caribbean Sea. It has a long and complex history that has been shaped by its location, natural resources, and diverse cultural influences. The indigenous people of Cuba, the Taíno, were present on the island for thousands of years before the arrival of Europeans. Christopher Columbus first landed in Cuba in 1492 during his voyage to the New World. In the 16th and 17th centuries, Spain established colonies on the…
Úrsula Hilaria Celia Caridad Cruz Alfonso, was born in Havana, Cuba on October 21, 1925. Her father, Simón Cruz, was a railway stoker, and her mother, Catalina Alfonso Ramos, a housewife who took care of an extended family. Celia was one of the eldest among fourteen children living in the house, including cousins and three siblings, and she used to sing cradle songs to put them to sleep. According to her mother, she began singing as a child at 9 or 10 months of age, often in the middle of the night. After high school, she attended the Normal School for Teachers in Havana with the plan of becoming a literature teacher. At the time, being a singer was not viewed as an entirely respectable career for a Catholic girl.…
There are many engineering paths you can explore, with new areas emerging all of the time to address urgent needs. Civil engineering is just one of many areas to explore. In the field of engineering. Check out this Video, in association with PBS Studios: What is Engineering? In the first episode of Crash Course Engineering, Shini explains what engineering is, and gives a brief overview of its four main branches (civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical) as well as a look at some other fields of engineering. Civil engineering is the profession of designing and executing structural works that serve the general public, such as roads, bridges, highways, dams, sewage and power plants - basically, all of the infrastructure around us. CIVIL ENGINEERING FUNCTIONS The functions of the civil engineer can…
ChatGPT, which stands for Chat Generative Pretrained Transformer, is a chatbot developed by San Francisco-based OpenAI. OpenAI is a research company led by Sam Altman and backed by Microsoft. ChatGPT is essentially a variant of OpenAI’s popular GPT-3.5, that’s been designed to carry on conversations with people. Some of its features include answering follow-up questions, challenging incorrect premises, rejecting inappropriate queries and even admitting its limitations and mistakes. ChatGPT launched as a prototype in November 2022, and was downloaded over a million times within just one week! The chatbot has gained attention for its detailed responses and articulate answers across many domains of knowledge. It’s easy to sign up for ChatGPT — all you need is an email address. Once you’ve registered, the webpage is very simple to navigate. There’s…
The winter months bring darkness and cold, and along with that a slide into bad habits, cravings, and a general feeling of listlessness or sadness. How do we beat these winter blues? It’s easier said than done, but try a few of these tips to help you through the darker months. food Munching on sweet or salty carb-heavy snacks gives us a quick boost of serotonin to increase our mood. Try to counter these cravings by starting your day with a protein-packed meal like oatmeal, a smoothie, or peanut butter on toast. Loading up in the morning will reduce cravings. Take some healthy snacks and try hummus and veggies or crackers to avoid the Lays. TIP! If you’re trying to avoid junk food, try substituting a healthier alternative and eating…
