Merici Magazine Issue #3

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M E R I C I

M A G A Z I N E

BEST MET GALA OUTFITS 2023

5 WITH A HEADSCRATCHING LOGIC PUZZLE

Editor-in-Chief: Ishita Gupta

Editor: Olivia Mankowski

4 Best Dressed Met Gala 2023 THE TABLE OF 5 Good News For the Earth 6 Teachers That Look Like Celebrities 7 Self Care Challenge 8 Logic Puzzle 5 4 3 2 1 Contents 9 Jewellery Staples 10 Artificial Intelligence 11 Canberra Businesses 12 Book Reccomendations 13 Dad Jokes 10 9 8 7 6 14 Places To Travel In Europe 11 12 Rainy-Day Activities 15

BEST DRESSED MET GALA 2023 THEME: KARL LAGERFELD

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JennaOrtega

DesignedbyThomBrowne,thedresshasacorsettop withanruffledblackandwhiteskirtextendingintoa train.InhonourofKarl,asheer,bow-tiedblouse underneaththecorsetwasadded.

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ConanGray

ConanGrayworeaBalmainensembleconsisting ofahigh-collaredwhiteshirtandfloor-length jacketwithsequinnedsleeves.Theoutfitalso featuredpearldetailinginhistie,collarandhis handheldfan.

PenelopeCruz

She decided on a pale blue Chanel ball gown, adorned with gemstones down the layered skirt with sequins and pearls on the bodice All with a translucent organza hood with silver sequins draped over her bun. Gemstone drop earrings and the leather belt perfectly completed this outfit.

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AnnaHatheway

Dualipa

LipawasthefirststartowearTiffany&Co.’s iconic diamondatsuchaprestigiousevent.Itwasover100 caratsandpayshomagetotheshapeoftheorignial yellowtiffanydiamondviaitsnear-identicalcushioncut, andissustainablysourcedfromBotswana.

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Thisactressworeabody-huggingwhitetweedVersace gown(tweedwas oneofthefabricsLagerfeldused overandoverinhisdesigns).Thedressincluded straplesscutoutsheldtogetherbyiconicgolden safetypins.Shefinishedherlookwithagoldenhalo crowninherupdo.

GOOD NEWSFOR EARTH

SunnyTrain Tracks

Switzerlandis installingsolar panelsontheir railways If successful,it couldpoweratleast2%ofthe country!

BestTeacher Ever

KenyanteacherPaul Waveruispromoting sustainabilitybyrecycling

Heisconvertingoldlaptop batteriesintopower sourcesforelectricbikes formoreecofriendly transportationandlessair pollution

WaveSwing

The'WaveSwing'was designedinScotlandto capturethepowerof wavestoconvertinto energy.Itfloatsjust belowthesurfaceanda wavepushesthetophalf down,andthe compressedairpushed itbackup.Thisupand downmotionmakes electricity!

Whale-Alerts

Toreducewhale fatalitiesand promoteocean crisis,ascience teamisdevelopinga thermalcamera basedwhale-alert system!

LessForever Chemicals

TheUniversityofBritishColumbia discoveredanewsilica-basedmaterial thathasthepowertoabsorbandbreak downtoxic"foreverchemicals"foundin itemslikefoodpackaging,clothing, cosmetics,andtoiletpaper

RecycledHouses

Ecoplast

Solutions

recently developed a strong house structure material made out of discarded plastic. To do this, plastic bottles were turned into small granules and puffed into insulation panels out of foam!.

LIKE CELEBRITIES Teachers who look

Mr Reynolds Charlie Hunnman Ms Fairfax Ms Males Catherine Keener Maya Hawke (John Wick 3) (Stranger Things) The Incredibles

TRY NEW SKIN-CARE PRODUCTS

TRY A NEW WORK-OUT ROUTINE

PICK UP A BOOK YOU'VE BEEN PUTTING OFF READING

FIND A NEW FAVOURITE CANDLE SCENT

TURN OFF SOCIAL MEDIA FOR A DAY

WALK OR PLAY WITH YOUR PET

BAKE USING A NEW RECIPE

HAVE A PICNIC WITH SOMEONE

16-DAY SELF-CARE

MAKE A GRATITUDE LIST

CHALLENGE

CLOSET CLEANOUT

RE-DO YOUR ROOM

BINGE YOUR FAVOURITE SHOW (OR FIND A NEW ONE!)

TAKE YOURSELF ON A SOLO DATE

GO OUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS

TAKE A SUNSET WALK

TREAT YOURSELF TO A PRESENT

Thebargain puzzle

Question:

Benny,CarlaandDaniellaeachpickedup abargaininthe'Januarysales'withall threeitems(trousers,jacketandan umbrella)havingadiscountonthe originalsellingprice(by$5,$9and$11.50) Fromthisinformationandthefollowing clues,foreachbuyer,canyoudetermine theitemtheybought,thecolour(red, blueorgreen),andtheamountsavedon theoriginalsellingprice?

Clues:

ThebluejacketwasnotboughtbyBenny. Daniellawaspleasedtohave$9.00knockedofftheitemshebought. Thereditemhadmoreknockedoffthantheumbrella.

Thetrousersdidnothave$5.00knockedoffandwerenotboughtby BennyorCarla.

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YOUR NEXT JEWELRY STAPLE

LOOKING TO TREAT YOURSELF TO SOMETHING EXTRAVAGANT? TAKE A LOOK AT OUR RECOMMENDATIONS...

Return to Tiffany™ Mini Heart Tag Pendant

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VivienneWestwood Mini Bas Relief Earrings

Available in: Silver Tone Plating

Size: Height 17cm, Width 27cm

Retails for $175AUD

Swarovski Attract Trilogy Ring

Available in: White Rhodium Plated

Size: 172mm

Retails for $175AUD

Don'tforgettofollowMerici's Jewelryrules!

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Al, or Artificial intelligence, is a fascinating field that has come a long way in the past few years. It is changing the way we live and work, and it's also a lot of fund Here are a few amazing things you might not know about Al:

If you thought you were pretty good at 'chess' or 'Go', think again. Al programs have beaten some of the best human players in these games and many others. In 2016, Google's AlphaGo program defeated the world champion 'Go' player, Les Sedol. In 1997, IBM's Deep Blue computer famously defeated chess champion Garry Kasparov.

Al can create music that is ... surprisingly good! Researchers have created Al programs that can compose original pieces of music in a wide range of styles, from classical to pop. One program, called Amper, even lets users create their own custom music tracks by selecting different genres, moods, and instruments.

Self-driving cars are one of the most exciting applications of AI. Companies like Tesla Waymo, and Uber are all working on developing autonomous vehicles that can safely navigate the roads without human intervention.

AI personal shopping assistants, like the app Shopbrain, can help you find deals on the products you want to buy. These programs use machine learning algorithms to analyse millions of products and prices from hundreds of retailers, giving you personalised recommendations and alerts when prices drop.

AI can generate artworks that rival those created by humans. One program, DeepDream, creates surreal and abstract images by photos and identifying patterns and features.

Who knows what other things AI will do in the future? But one thing is certain: with AI, the possibilities are truly endless!

LOCAL

SMALL BUSINESSES

TIKKA TAKE

TIKKA TAKE IS A VIBRANT RESTAURANT IN CANBERRA SERVING DELECTABLE DISHES THAT DRAW INSPIRATION FROM CENTRAL ASIA WITH A COZY AMBIANCE AND FRIENDLY STAFF, IT'S A PERFECT SPOT FOR A MEMORABLE DINING EXPERIENCE. IT A MUST-VISIT FOR FOOD LOVERS IN THE CITY.

POP CANBERRA

POP CANBERRA IS A TRENDY AND VIBRANT DESTINATION IN THE HEART OF THE CITY, OFFERING A UNIQUE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE OVER 250 LOCAL CANBERRA-BASED INDIVIDUALS HAVE SOLD THIER STUFF AT THIS SHOP!

DIRTY JANE'S

DIRTY JANES IS A VINTAGE MARKET, SPECIALISING IN TEA, CLOTHES, DECOR, AND VINYL RECORDS. THEY HAVE DIFFERENT ITEMS DEPENDING ON THE TIME OF YEAR YOU COME WITH ITS CHARMING AND NOSTALGIC AMBIANCE, IT'S THE PERFECT PLACE FOR THOSE SEEKING ONE-OF-A-KIND PIECES

LANDSPEED RECORDS

LANDSPEED RECORDS OFFERS AN EXTENSIVE SELECTION OF VINYL RECORDS AND CDS SPANNING VARIOUS GENRES WITH ITS COZY AND ECLECTIC ATMOSPHERE, IT'S THE PERFECT SPOT TO DISCOVER NEW MUSIC AND CONNECT WITH OTHER LOCALS

CANBERRA
SMALL BUSINESSES MERICI MAGAZINE

Fairy Tale

This dark fantasy novel narrates the story of a seventeen-year old boy inherits the keys to a parallel world though his garden shed. In which, he finds himself leading the battle between forces of good and evil.

Things We Never Got Over

We follow the story of Naomi, who travels to Knockemout, Virginia, to save her estranged evil twin sister, who leaves her stranded in town with a surprising responsibility: caring for her previously unknown 11year-old niece. When Knox witnesses Naomi’s life falling apart, he cannot help but offer some assistance. But he soon finds himself falling for her.

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Dad Jokes

Me: “Where did Napoleon hide his armies?"

Dad: "In his sleevies”

Me: “How’d you sleep?”

Dad: “Lying down”

Me: “Did you hear the rumour about butter?

Dad: Well, I’m not going to spread it”

Me: “Dad, did you know my maths teacher’s boyfriends’ name is Adam?”

Dad: “Well, at least it’s not Subtract-am'”

A very big THANK YOU to all the dads who were involved in the creation of this article.

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Thingstodoinside

when it's raining

Read a book

Reading books is entertaining and known to be good for mental health.

Bake

Whether it's a microwave minute cake or cookies, baking is a great way to pass the time and end up with a delicious treat!

Watch a movie

Find a good movie or series to watch with your friends or family.

Clean your room

Put on a podcast, open your window and clean your room.

Do yoga

Did you know that only 10 minutes of yoga can improve your mood and overall happiness?

WRITER

Credits

Best Dressed Met Gala 2023 - Lucy

Mankowski

Good News For the Earth - Lucy

Mankowski

Teachers That Look Like Celebrities -

Abigail Silver

Self Care Challenge - Mahreen

Mahmud

Logic Puzzle - Ishita Gupta

Jewellery Staples - Mahreen Mahmud

Artificial Intelligence - Prajna Gupta

Canberra Businesses - Linden O'Bryne

Book Recommendations - Olivia

Mankowski

Dad Jokes - Sofia White and Gabriella

Shoebridge

Places To Travel In Europe - Evelyn

Bewley

Rainy-Day Activities - Abigail Silver

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