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Ah summer, when school is out and opportunities abound. Along with a healthy dose of fun, plan to do, learn and experience new things. Otherwise, the summer will slip away like sand in your hands, only for you to arrive back at school wishing you had done more. Check out the Summer Adventure List for some ideas to make your summer memories. When you arrive back to school do it in style and comfort - check out the spread for inspiration. It’s always a great time to learn and do something new. In this issue: • Explore Vietnam • The incredible life of singer Billie Holiday • Choose a career as a Nurse Anesthetist • Creating a Summer Adventure List • Best AI tools for school work Coming in September/October:…
A BRIEF HISTORY Vietnam’s first civilizations arose in the Red River Valley some 5,000 years ago. Northern tribes flourished until 207 B.C.E., when their region was conquered by a Chinese lord, who established a kingdom called Nam Việt. In 111 B.C.E. (over 2000 years ago), Nam Viet became part of the Chinese empire, which ruled the north until C.E. 939, when a Vietnamese commander named Ngo Quyen organized a revolt that drove the Chinese out. Later dynasties renamed the country Dai Viet and gradually extended their territory south. By the mid-1500s, Dai Viet was divided between rival kingdoms: the Trinh in the north and the Nguyen in the south. In 1802, a Nguyen lord, with the help of the French, defeated the Trinh and renamed the country Vietnam. By 1890,…
The Trưng Sisters (flourished C.E. 39–43) were heroines of the first Vietnamese independence movement, who headed a rebellion against the Chinese Han-dynasty overlords and for three years established a state. The sisters were born in Jiaozhi, Vietnamese Giao Chỉ, in rural northern Vietnam, a commandery of the Han dynasty (and in modern Northern Vietnam). The dates of their births are unknown, but Trưng Trắc was older than Trưng Nhị. The exact dates of their deaths are also unknown but both died around 43 C.E. The Trưng sisters were highly educated under the watchful eyes of their father; they excelled in both literature and martial arts. Both were in line to inherit their father’s land and titles. Their determination and strong leadership qualities are cited by scholars of Southeast Asian culture…
Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) are advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) who administer anesthesia* and other medications. *General anesthesia brings on a sleep-like state with the use of a combination of medicines. The medicines, known as anesthetics, are given before and during surgery or other medical procedures. General anesthesia usually uses a combination of intravenous medicines and inhaled gasses. Nurse anesthetists monitor patients receiving and recovering from anesthesia. It takes an extensive amount of time and education to become a Nurse anesthetist, but it offers a wonderful, secure, well-paying career. Salary range for a Nurse Anesthetist in North America is: $180,000 - $250,000 annually CRNAs have: • Acquired a minimum of a doctorate degree focusing on anesthesia (undergraduate, Masters and Doctorate) • Completed extensive clinical training • Passed a certification exam approved…
Much has a been made of the significance AI will have on the world of tech, employment and society at large, but how can you use AI to help you learn more, become more efficient and excel at school? AI is not helpful if it is doing the work for you, but it can enhance your knowledge, creativity and learning by supporting you. Consider trying out these AI tools depending on your needs: CHATGPT OpenAI’s chatbot, a top-tier among the best AI tools for students, offers sophistication and is entirely free till version 3.5 - suitable for most students. There is a free version and a Plus version including image generation for $20 USD monthly. OWLIFT This is great for high school students. To experience Owlift, select a topic and…
When you think about exercise and sport, you may focus on the physical or social benefits. Maybe you are just super competitive. How many young women would say that their #1 reason for engaging in sport and exercise is mental health? Probably a lot of yoga enthusiasts would put up their hands. Most North American teens do not get enough exercise yet the beneficial role of physical activity in healthy living and preventing mental health disorders is well documented. The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as: a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The WHO states that “there is no health without mental health.” The National Institute of Mental Health notes that the prevalence of any anxiety disorder…
