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Wow, the summer went fast. Maybe you are excited about the return to school, maybe you are not. For most people, the return to school brings nervousness and even anxiety—this is normal to a point. Read about back-to-school anxiety and some tools you can use to help you in the moment. On the lighter side consider minimal make-up at a minimal price, learning to play lacrosse, creating a photo collage wall and discovering the artistry of Zendaya. It’s always a great time to learn and do something new. In this issue: • Yemen in the News • The artistry of Zendaya • Minimal make-up • What Mythical Creature are you? • How to Create a DIY Photo Collage Wall • Coping with back-to-school blues And much more….. Coming in November/December:…
Despite its ancient roots as the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East and Asia, the modern Republic of Yemen is a new state. It is neither successful nor happy. A BRIEF HISTORY From the 7th century, Islam spread throughout Yemen quickly, and spread from Yemen. Yemen was ruled by a series of Muslim caliphs. Yemen developed its own variant of Arab-Islamic culture and society in relative isolation. The towns and tribes of the northern highlands adhered to a Zaydi Shiite sect of Islam, while the coastal regions and the southern uplands with Shafi'i Islam. In spite of the unification, tensions have never left the region. Yemen has been in state of political crisis since 2011, when a fresh wave of protests, inspired by the Arab Spring uprisings in Tunisia and…
Her influence across all cultures and monotheistic religions, along with her curious nature and intelligence, deserve examination. As a Black or Arabian woman, she is an example for many as a Philosopher Queen and important biblical figure. To some Ethiopian Christians, she is almost divine. Unfortunately, there is little evidence that survives the stories. The Queen of Sheba is associated with Yemen, as it is said she lived in Sana'a. Some have written that she actually was African from Ethiopia but she was certainly a woman of colour. Some Christian art depicts the Queen as white and European. Some legends (Islam and African) have it that a bird was sent to convey a message to the Queen to come to Solomon. Either way, the Queen heard of the court of…
As an art, landscape design can be traced back 30,000 years. The brilliant minds who designed New York’s 843-acre Central Park came up with the term “landscape architecture” itself. In fact, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, codesigners of Central Park, are credited with founding the profession in the United States. Epic examples of landscape architecture include: • The Gardens of Versailles in France. • Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: a blend of architectural styles. • Kew Gardens: a botanical wonderland. • Jardin Majorelle, Marrakesh, Morocco • Plaza Euskadi, Bilbao, Spain • Queen. Elizabeth Olympic Park, London, England Landscape Designers are responsible for creating, presenting, and overseeing the development of landscapes for individuals, companies or municipalities. They also provide maintenance services and landscaping designs. The work involves a number of characteristics…
Creating an inviting study space is important, even if you share a room, in which case you need a space of your own. Put together thoughtfully, a cubby is enough. Having an uncluttered space where you want to spend time learning is the first step in leaning in to study. Assuming you have a school laptop in hand, these study-room essentials will help you put together a room or space of your own. Many of these items are on sale now. SHW Electric Height adjustable desk is a great, inexpensive desk that allows you to stand if you. like, $250 CAD (48 in.), various sizes and colours. Home office chair in Blue Violet, $219 CAD (sale), adjustable, reclining, high back in multiple colours. Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook Notebook & Planner, Pink, $34…
Heading back to school leads to an upswing in stress and anxiety for most people. In fact, it’s quite normal to feel a certain amount of stress for the first few weeks of any new school year. It’s an entirely new experience every year with different teachers, people, classes and maybe even a change of school. That’s a lot to take in for anyone, of any age. That rookie teacher is just as anxious as you are, and so is the new student who just moved here. So, first take a breath and understand that this feeling of stress and excitement is shared and you are not alone. LOOK AFTER THE BASICS Get a good sleep and eat regular meals: Fatigue and crankiness from not getting enough sleep can make you…
