girlworksの November - December 2022 の目次

PICKLEBALL is the fastest growing sport in the US, propelling even further during the pandemic. Pickleball courts are popping up in every neighbourhood. Though the court may be a quarter the size of a tennis court, you get a great workout, even when playing doubles. Pickleball is played either as doubles or singles and the same rules apply for both. Pickleball is challenging and requires practice which yields exercise benefits - all while you are having fun! Grab a friend or 3 and head to the indoor Pickleball courts for a great winter activity. The Basic Rules: The ball must stay in bounds. The ball must bounce once per side. Serve behind the baseline. The serve cannot land in the no-volley zone. Games are played to 11, 15 or 21. Only…

1 What’s the purrrfect number of people for an at-home movie? 2 If you could visit one of the following places, you’d choose: 3 What’s the best hot drink for winter? 4 What’s the best way to spend an afternoon? 5 What sounds like the best candle scent? 6 The best fruit is: 7 What’s the best hour of the day? 8 If you had to collect something, you’d choose: Scoring 8-14 points: Persian While you enjoy a few close friends, you’re the type who finds the best moments are the ones you have when you’re alone. Sometimes it can take a while for you to get to know someone, but when you do you will become very open. 20-26 points: Munchkin You are small but mighty, like a munchkin cat! You can be social or a loner,…

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…

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…

Here is a little bit of information about just a few mediums! OIL PAINTING Oil paints are created by mixing pigments and using oil as the binding agent. Before oil paints were widely used, pigments mixed with egg tempura was the common medium of choice. Oil paints quickly grew more popular as they are slower drying, giving the artist more time to work with the paint, and are more vibrant. ACRYLIC PAINTING Acrylic paint is a newer medium that has become popular for its ease of use. Instead of pigments mixed with oil, acrylic paint is made from pigments mixed with acrylic polymer, essentially making it a plastic. This is why you can peel it off a plastic surface when it has dried. It can also be mixed with other…

Midnights is a concept album. A concept album is an album whose tracks hold a larger purpose or meaning collectively than they do individually. Swift’s nocturnal contemplations return to familiar subjects about how she is perceived and how she perceives herself within relationships and the wider world. Swifties around the world study Swift’s music, trying to put meaning to each lyric, number, or hidden meaning (known as musical Easter eggs). Does the song “Karma” refer to Ye (nee Kanye West) or Scooter Braun? Does the flame on the cover look like the Hebrew letter Yod (Yud) (י), the tenth letter of the Hebrew alphabet, also the smallest letter of that alphabet? To casually enjoy Swift is to hear any new album, immediately feeling familiar and appreciating the universality of emotion…

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…

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…

An Explosive Experiment In my science class, we had a project where we had to do some small reactions, like baking soda mixed with vinegar. We had to group into pairs so my friends and I grouped up together. I had to carry a little cup with the vinegar from the teacher’s desk back to our desk, and while I was carrying it some guy in my class whipped around too quickly and knocked the vinegar all over me! Not only was I all wet, but I stunk like vinegar for the rest of the day. Going for a Ride One time, my family went to this fair that had a little mini boat ride in the middle of the lake. The boats were shaped like different animals and just…