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In this issue we visit modern-day Israel and learn about the talented actress Gal Gadot. Think you’re up to solving a mystery? Check out the 1934 mystery making a comeback—Cain’s Jawbone. It’s always a good time to examine where we spend our time, our attention, and our emotional investment—everyone look to your phone! Social media has a negative impact on your mental health. Enjoy winter fashion. Have fun with quizzes & games. In this issue: Discover Israel and read about Israeli actress Gal Gadot The 1934 mystery, Cain’s Jawbone Money Apps to help you save and budget Social media and Mental health What’s new in Period products And much more….. Coming in May / June: Discover Poland and why they are essential to Ukrainian victory Getting a summer job Spring…
Israel is a modern-day success story, ranked as one of the most innovative countries on earth. Diplomat Magazine notes: “After 2000 years of exile and persecutions, which reached its peak in the Holocaust, the Jewish people returned to its homeland. The pioneers, immigrants and refugees who started with almost nothing, with swamps, desert, and surrounded by enemies–succeeded in creating a vibrant multi-cultural society that exports today, food and medicines, computers and sophisticated technologies, to the whole world.” MODERN HISTORY The modern State of Israel - the only democracy in the Middle East - was established in 1948. The UN General Assembly had proposed to partition the British Mandate for Palestine into an Arab and Jewish state. Arab states rejected the UN plan and were subsequently defeated militarily in the 1948…
Gadot won the Miss Israel title in 2004, then served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) for two years. “Let me start by saying I wish no country had the need for an army. But in Israel, serving is part of being an Israeli. You've got to give back to the state. You give two or three years, and it's not about you. You give your freedom away. You learn discipline and respect.”-Gal Gadot Gadot entered law school after her military service. She later stated “If things had gone according to my plans, I'd be a lawyer. I never dreamt of being an actress”. A call from a casting director changed all of that, and although she didn’t get the first role in a James Bond they kept calling back.…
WHAT IS GRAPHIC DESIGN? Graphic design is an incredibly broad term! Ads you see on tv and in the paper, the design of your favourite chip brand, logos, animations, thumbnails…the list goes on and on. People can specialize in certain types of graphic design, such as logos or product design. Some graphic designers are considered modern/contemporary artists, such as the bold photo and text works of Barbara Kruger, but most are graphic designers put other peoples’ ideas into a graphic format. Many graphic designers are freelancers that take on a broad variety of requests from clients. EXAMPLES OF GRAPHIC DESIGN The field of graphic design is so vast that it’s hard to cover all of it. Here are just a few jobs that someone who studies graphic design can have:…
In researching this article I discovered loads of articles for parents about how to control teen access to specific sites, apps, media, or technology generally, but few articles directed to the teen user. Because teens throughout history like to be controlled by their parents—said no one ever. But it is worth acknowledging that the world of technology that is so ever present now did not exist in the process of human evolution until very recently. Forget your ancestors, we’re talking a 1970’s handheld calculator with basic functions at $99 from Sears. January 1, 1983 is considered the official birthday of the Internet. The first basic smartphone, named Simon, was launched by IBM in 1994. It was huge and chunky—and had a creepy name. The App Store opened on July 10,…
Having your period can range from being no big deal to a dreaded monthly malady. Many things will impact menstruation throughout your life including sleep, exercise, weight, food and hormones. For many women around the world, especially in certain African countries, having a period can mean not going to school because of stigma and lack of available products. On average, girls stay home 2-4 days during their period. More than 98 million girls are regularly missing school around the world. Lack of access to toilets, clean water and garbage containers can prove a challenge as well. Culture impacts availability of period products around the world. Some products are widely used in some parts of the world, such as tampons. 70% of the market in the US, UK, Europe and Canada—but…
