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Escorted tours with a difference
More sightseeing time
Unique tours designed for you

Albatross European tours have been designed specifically for you the Australian and New Zealand traveller. We understand that you want more from an escorted tour than a few hurried, all-too-brief visits and long drives on a coach.
Our tours are packed with numerous included sightseeing excursions and extras, but we still ensure you have quality time to relax and savour your surroundings.
Genuinely inclusive
Our tours represent exceptional value for money and include all of those excursions,visits,sightseeing tours and feature dinners. We even include end-of-tour tips to the tour manager and driver.
Smaller groups
With our smaller group sizes you will enjoy a more intimate touring experience, staying in charming, character hotels and dining in delightful local restaurants larger groups simply cannot use.
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Longer stays
You will enjoy a much more sensible touring pace with 2, 3, 4 and even 5 night stays in each captivating city or region.There are no one night stops,apart from the first or last night of the tour.
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By changing one bad diet or exercise habit a week, a group of office workers transform their lives present
50 The most perfect

A dolls house thats fit for a queen; plus a Sherlock Holmes short story l
awkward MoMents!
The key to handling tricky interactions with grace
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Spies in the sky or a canny new delivery service for disaster relief and pizza?
5 big ideas
Seen in a new way, how small irritants lead to better science
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74 Peculiar practice
A bear with a sore tooth; not your average dental surgery
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88 Close to death
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What life is really like in the Middle East
For the love oF dAniel
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t started as a casual conversation on my holiday. My sister was wearing a gadget around her neck that kept track of her activity levels throughout the day and then uploaded details to her phone or computer. A great way to keep motivated, she said. Want one for your birthday? Thats how it started just a simple little blue wristband, and then one for my husband. And, before we knew, it was getting very, very competitive. Who could beat 10,000 steps a day? Could we get to 70,000 a week? And who was tops in our group? It even told tales when we were on opposite sides of the world: you can walk or not but you certainly cant hide. Thats how I came to be pounding the streets well after dark last week to get my total up, and why Ive taken to setting my alarm half an hour earlier so I can fit in 4000 steps before work. It took a small gadget to get us moving. Why did it work? Because it happened to be just the right thing at the right time and it was fun. No expensive gym memberships, no sweaty classes. Just simple activity we could fit in our day and a neat little app that synced with our phones. Is there one little thing that set you on the road to healthier habits? This month as we introduce our revised ChangeOne Diet and Fitness programme, weve had plenty of volunteers around our office beaming with new-found energy and satisfaction (page 38). If theres a common call, its that you can makeover your life and make it last if you tackle one little thing at a time. Now theres a New Years resolution we can all keep!
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s an avid backpacker and nature lover, I have known about Mount Everests pollution issues for many years (The Mess at the Top of the World, November 2013). I can understand when a climber has a serious emergency and is forced to leave something behind, but much of the garbage is inexcusable. If you need an oxygen tank to get to the top, perhaps you were not meant to climb the mountain. Seung Kim
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Egging us on
fter Readers Digest reported some time ago that eggs are a valuable source of minerals and vitamins, I happily continued eating them despite some bad press. Now, medical research has further unscrambled the misconception that eggs raise cholesterol and reports they are, instead, loaded with important nutrients. Thank you, Readers Digest, for publishing articles with up-to-date research that supersedes old rules (When Doctors Dont Know Best, November). We are all beneficiaries. Eulalie Holman
Climbers leave litter and cause sanitation problems
November issue. His three great tips for life are: to put up with things; refuse to put up with things; be able to distinguish between the first two. The more I thought about it, the more it reminded me of the Serenity Prayer (adopted by Alcoholics Anonymous) on what we must accept, what can we change, and the wisdom to know the difference. P e t e r Fo p p , West beach, Sa
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Letting go with grace

ary Catherine Fish made a decision of acceptance when her husband was diagnosed with 5
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Licking my neck out

We asked you to think up a funny caption for this photo. Just bring your ice-cream a little closer... We n d y H a r t w i g I am the next Gene Simmons, Rock n Roll! Matthew Thompson,
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J A N U A R Y
hijacking a pacemaker
Similar to a pacemaker, an ICD uses electrical pulses to help control life-threatening heart arrhythmias
Credible threat?
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Ticker tampering: Dick Cheney turned off the wireless function of his device in case a terrorist tried to send his heart a fatal shock
Dick Cheney has revealed that in 2007, when he was US vice-president, he had the wireless facility in his Implanted Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD) disabled. It was done in order to eliminate the possibility of a remote attack, or hijacking by terrorists or computer hackers. Whether by coincidence or not, the TV series homeTand Tast year Weatured just sucV an attack on a US vicepresident. Computer security experts say tVey Vave been abTe to remoteTy controT a deWibriTTator under Tab conditions, witVin toucVing distance, on a deWibriTTator tVat wasnt impTanted. In tVe reaT worTd it is an aTmost inWiniteTy smaTT risk, as one cardioTogist toTd tVe New York Times. TVe wireTess WaciTity oW an ICD exists to transmit data back to tVe patients doctor, giving earTy warning oW maTWunction, and to aTTow tVe device to be reprogrammed witVout surgery, but tVis wiTT onTy work in tVe oWWice oW tVe treating doctor aWter tVe devices eTectronic signatures Vave matcVed. 11
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Over the past 12 months, public authorities in Australia, the US and the Netherlands have utilised mobile phone technology to issue mass emergency warnings and updates which appear as text messages. In these countries they are now a standard part of the communications arsenal for warnings about approaching bushfires or floods or imminent blizzards (in some US jurisdictions they have even been used for missing children alerts). Other countries, including earthquake-prone Chile and Japan, are still developing their systems. Unlike an opt-in system (say, your favourite pizza shop text-messaging a promotional offer) which is dependent on a database of phone numbers, mass emergency alerts are transmitted to all the devices within the reach of phone towers in the relevant area. This means that if youre a resident who is elsewhere that day, you wont get the alert, but if youre travelling through the area, you will. The message is beamed out for all; no registering or tracking is done on phones that receive the messages.
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Still taking your own selfies? How #hoipolloi. If youre Vocab a star whose personal-brand marketing relies on visually documenting every move on social media, youre likely to have an instassistant. This vital member of the entourage has a phone-camera ever at the ready to capture each pout, twirl or carefully set-up candid moment. Singer Rihanna and model Miranda Kerr (left, now also accused of Photoshopping her pics) are among those whose selfies feature the tell-tale sign: both their hands in the shot, indicating that someone else was behind the lens. 12
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You Be The Judge
Superpower tower appears invisible

A US firm is constructing a worldNow you dont! first in South Korea: an invisible building. Tower Infinity in Seouls Yongsan International Business District will be 450m The interiors high but, according to GDS Architects, it wont will resemble a be a blot on the landscape. In fact, unless you spaceship look closely you might miss it entirely. The faade features a system of cameras and LED displays that capture images from one side of the building and project them onto the other. Stand far enough in front of the tower and instead of seeing it, youll see whatever is behind it, giving the illusion of empty space in that spot. GDSs rationale is that the tower subtly demonstrates Koreas rising position in the world by establishing its most powerful presence through diminishing its presence. Profound or non-zen-sical? You decide.
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It wasnt Facebook that invented the use of friend as a verb in fact it dates back to the 1400s and is in the Oxford English Dictionary with the meaning to make friends or to help someone out. A 1698 example of it in use is, Reports came that the king would friend Lauderdale. And what might seem like an even more ungainly neologism, unfriend, has a similarly long lineage. It appeared as far back as Thomas Fullers 1659 book The Appeal of Injured Innocence, I hope, Sir, that we are not mutually un-friended by this difference which hath happened betwixt us.
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Light-up slippers
This is a forehead-smackingly simple invention; why on earth didnt someone think of it sooner? The idea is simple: weight sensors mean that as soon as you stand up wearing the slipper, the light in the toe comes on. The power is supplied by replaceable lithium batteries. Elegant they arent, but with this much Inspector Gadget appeal, who cares?
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Monks blowing horns in a monastery in Ladakh. To know more, visit www.incredibleindia.org or contact India Tourism Sydney on (02) 9221 9555, email info@indiatourism.com.au
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Lifeguard Pete Thomas found his years of training suddenly condensed into a few crucial minutes
hree years ago, on a lovely sunny day in Auckland, New Zealand, my wife and I decided to take our two kids swimming in the local hot springs. After 30 minutes of packing the car and another 45 of driving, we finally got to our destination. While I was paying our entry fee in the office, a man came running in, completely out of breath. Theres a kid, he said frantically. He drowned! Hes dead! Call the ambulance! Get help! I turned and ran towards the pool. A crowd had gathered as shocked children were being ushered away by their parents. In the middle of the confusion lay a small, limp, lifeless child with his father kneeling at his head, frantically calling his name. A lifeguard was at his side and the boys mother was pacing up and down as a friend tried to comfort her. The boys lips and extremities had started to turn various shades of blue and purple. Bystanders stood 18 looking helpless. Then my ten years of beach lifeguard training kicked in. Has anyone checked the airway? I called out. Huh? came the lifeguards reply. Airway, we gotta check that its clear. What was the boy doing? Someone from the crowd spoke. He was eating a sausage Opening the four-year-olds mouth I saw the end of a sausage lodged in his throat. I hooked it with my finger and pulled it out. What have you guys tried? I asked. We did CPR and breathing said the agitated lifeguard, who was now showing signs of shock himself. Realising that their efforts could have blown more food down into
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the boys mouth, but there was still no inflation of the chest, so he heaved the little boy inwards like a sack of spuds to see if another Heimlich might help. By now, the boys body had turned very blue and I saw his mother walking away, howling, before sitting down in complete shock. You have to save my son, the boys father begged, looking at the lifeguard and myself. Yep, I replied, but I had no idea if we would be able to. This was the worst situation I had ever seen. I handed the father his sons limp wrist and asked him to keep check of his pulse. Really I just wanted to distract him from the horror of what he was witnessing. Keep an eye on his pulse, it might be a little weak, I said to him. I had no pulse at the neck, so the father was probably registering nothing. CPR? I asked. Yeah, weve done heaps, the lifeguard answered, but I cant do any more 19
the boys airway, I knew time was running out. We have to clear this kids air passage. Can you do the Heimlich manoeuvre? Without answering, the lifeguard hauled the boy to his chest and crunched into his ribs a couple of times. The lifeguard then laid the boy back on the ground and I checked his mouth again. As I hooked and pulled on another piece of sausage, the childs body convulsed slightly and he vomited. I was pleased to see a return of some bodily functions, but the boy was still turning increasingly blue and lifeless. Again the lifeguard blew deep into
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Youre all he has right now, I said. The lifeguard looked exhausted, but he started another round of CPR. This time the boys lungs expanded. At last! By now a large group of onlookers were barking various commands, but we continued to keep the boys blood circulating. The lifeguard continued with the compressions and breathing. Over and over he went through the cycle while I monitored the boys pulse and watched for any signs of life. Then, after what seemed like a lifetime, the little boy took a small breath and I felt a pulse in his neck. Stop! I called out. Startled, the boys mother and father looked at me. Im sure they thought we were ending our efforts and pronouncing their son dead. Hes breathing a bit now, I explained. The boys chest movement was very shallow, but
I had no pulse at the neck, so the father was probably registering nothing
when I moved his fathers hand to his sons neck, he finally smiled a little with relief. Then his boys eyes opened, his throat moved and his jaw clenched. The rest of the sausage came out with a bit of blood and some fluid before a reassuringly loud, deep breath. I wanna get out, the boy said in his little voice before bursting into tears. Those four words were just what wed been longing to hear.
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Saving Bono
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apoleon Bonaparte was our beloved Samoyeds registered name but, as devoted U2 fans, we called him Bono for short. One day, when I was 30 weeks pregnant, I bundled Bono into the car to take him for a shampoo at the local vets. My three-year-old son came along for the ride. As we got out of the car, we saw an American pit bull terrier crossing the road towards us. A dog catcher was chasing it, but, too late the dog started attacking Bono. The drama escalated as the dog grabbed Bonos side. Panicking, I screamed at the dog catcher, Get him off, get him off! All I could imagine was that Bono was going to be killed and my toddler was in danger but, luckily, a kind elderly
Stephanies baby boy and Bono
couple, passing by, put my child in their car to keep him protected. The dog catcher was having little luck securing the pit bull. A man driving by valiantly stopped and tried to get the pit bull off Bono with a shovel from his trailer.
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Eventually, he succeeded, the pit bull was caught and I took Bono into our vet with blood pouring out of him. Seeing our usually noisy, playful dog so silent was highly distressing. He was shaved to assess his injuries and prepare for surgery. Later, we were able to joke about it and call him Shaun the sheep but on that day he looked very pitiful. The vet and nurses worked very hard to restore Bono to health and he returned to his usual boisterous self and lived a full life. He was a much loved part of our family, now greatly missed by our children. Ten years later, I still think of that day and feel anxious, knowing that if the pit bull had attacked my son instead of Bono, my child would not have stood a chance. What I remember most about the ordeal, however, is the strangers who helped and not just the elderly couple and the man with the shovel. I found out later that a lady rang the vet and offered assistance with my bills. Somebody else called the police, and the vet clinic staff did such a good job of looking after Bono. I am so grateful to all these angels of mercy who helped this terrible day end happily.
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Kathryn Elliott on making better food choices
How to get ahead of the lunch pack
Taking a packed lunch from home can be a good idea when youre trying to eat well. But if youre packing your lunch bag full of sweet treats, packaged snacks and soft drinks, then its not going to be a healthier choice. Here are three pointers.
Decide on a formula and dont deviate. For example, every lunch might include a savoury item, at least one cup of salad or vegetables plus a piece of fruit. These staples are easy to adapt through the seasons: salad can be replaced with soup on cold days, for example. As part of your formula, limit any high-kilojoule treats to once a fortnight.
keep ingredients separate and fresh. A supply of different-sized ziplock bags is also useful for keeping dry ingredients away from damp ones. Vary your lunches by having last nights leftovers one day and a sandwich or salad the next. Or make smaller changes, like using brown rice, different kinds of bread, or rolls and wraps. If youre the sort of person who likes a routine, then have a weekly schedule: Monday is leftovers day, Tuesday is sandwich day and so on. Youll get a broader mix of nutrients, too. 25
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Which is better low fat or low kilojoule?
If youre trying to maintain a healthy weight then choosing low kilojoule is, in most cases, the better strategy. Not so long ago low fat was a mantra, but we now know that fat is an important part of a healthy diet. Choosing foods that contain some fat can keep you fuller for longer, as fat takes more time to digest and seems to stabilise blood sugar levels. Plus, many low-fat foods are not low in kilojoules.
Making your own muesli
he combination of grains, nuts, seeds and dried fruit in muesli provides a wealth of nutrients. However, many supermarket brands are laden with fat and sugar. To avoid this, try making your own but dont panic, natural muesli is simple to make. Here is my base recipe: 6 cups rolled oats or other grains 2 cups puffed grains 2 cups seeds, eg pepitas or sunflower seeds 1 cup nuts 3 cups dried fruit chop up larger pieces of fruit 1 tbsp (in total) spices, eg mixed spice, cinnamon or nutmeg 1 cup ground flaxseeds or LSA (linseed, sunflower seed and almond mix)
Mix the ingredients together and then store in an airtight container. For most people a one-quarter cup of this muesli is the serving size. If youre tall or do lots of exercise, then a bit more is OK.
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STAYING COOL IN THE HEAT

Heatwaves are increasingly common across our region, but many people dont realise how dangerous they are. During the Northeast Asia heatwave last year over 750 deaths were attributed directly to the weather. According to Dr Liz Hanna of Australias Climate and Health Alliance, heat is the leading cause of weatherrelated death in that country. Everyone working or playing outdoors is at risk of overheating on very hot days, she says. People caring for the elderly or small children should also be aware of their higher risk of dehydration. Here are five tips for keeping healthy in the heat.
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The highest incidence of sportrelated heat illness occurs in fun runs of 10km or longer.
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l Give caffeine and alcohol a miss. They are diuretics and can dehydrate your body. l Keep up the H2O. Drink 2-3 litres a day, even if you do not feel thirsty. If your fluid intake is limited for medical reasons, check with your doctor. l Ease up on the exercise. Avoid activity during the hottest part of the day. And watch the humidity levels: your body has a harder time cooling off when sweat cant evaporate. l Avoid heavy-protein foods. Meat and dairy products increase body heat and fluid loss. Opt for salad and fruits which contain water. l Check in on older adults. Many take pills that can dehydrate the body. Encourage them to drink water and keep the air conditioning on. 29
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Melanoma: men, watch your backs Melanoma may develop anywhere on your skin,
but up to 40% of melanomas in men occur on the back, says dermatologist Dr Phillip Artemi. Men aged over 45 years run the biggest risk of developing this type of cancer, and without help from a partner, friend or doctor, it can be difficult to Get spot. Dr Artemi urges everyone to check someone to check your themselves from head to toe, for instance, back and other at the beginning of each season. parts of your body A mole or freckle changing in size, shape that you cant check yourself or colour, or a sore that just wont heal, should be checked by your GP, says Artemi. The earlier the melanoma is detected the better, because the thicker it is, the greater the risk of spread through blood vessels and lymphatics to other parts of the body. The risk of spread of a melanoma less than 0.75mm thick is less than 5%, but this jumps to 40-50% for melanomas 4mm deep.
Hands-free phones still distract drivers, study finds

Think using a hands-free mobile phone while driving is safer? Sorry to burst your babble bubble. Canadian researchers tested participants driving abilities on a special MRI machine tricked out with a steering wheel and brake and accelerator pedal. They learned that when a person is talking on a hands-free phone, blood flow decreases to the area of the brain controlling vision. This may explain why multitasking compromises a drivers safety. The researchers suspect that any attentionstealing task, such as listening to the GPS or radio, would have a similar effect. 30
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Bee pollen: its brood food
Weve been stealing from bees for centuries everything from their honey, to royal jelly, beeswax, propolis and bee pollen. This last mixture, often called bee bread, is a blend of flower pollen carried back to the hive on the bodies of foraging bees, mixed with a little nectar and bee saliva and packed into the brood cells ready for each newly laid egg. Bee pollen is typically 55% carbohydrate and 35% protein. Naturopaths tout it is as an energy enhancing superfood, though the scientific jury is still out on many of the claims made. Some people are sensitive to bee pollen. Avoid it if you suffer from bee or pollen allergies. Its also not recommended for pregnant or breastfeeding women, or people taking blood thinners.
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When is a kilojoule not a kilojoule?
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1. Fibre This delays the absorption of kilojoules.

For example, when you eat a 670kJ portion of almonds, you absorb only 545 because some kilojoules are delivered to your intestine, where your gut bacteria burn them for their own energy source.
2. Protein Your body uses up to

twice as much energy to metabolise protein as it does to process carbohydrate. Protein also satisfies hunger pangs more than carbs do.
3. Carbs Starches (like potatoes) contain mainly glucose, which every cell in your body uses for energy. Fructose added to confectionery and most processed foods is metabolised in your liver as fat, which drives chronic diseases such as diabetes.
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The worlds top nutrition experts say the kilojoule in, kilojoule out philosophy is oversimplified and inadequate. Quality of kilojoules determines the quantity your body burns or stores, says Dr Robert Lustig, author of the book Fat Chance: Beating the Odds Against Sugar, Processed Foods, Obesity and Disease. He shares these fascinating examples of how kilojoule quality affects your weight and health:
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Calamari Oil is now available in Australia. Calamari Oil is recognised globally as a powerful source of Omega-3, and particularly for its powerful source of the bodys preferred Omega-3 DHA (docosahexaenoic acid). Omega-3 pioneer Dr Jorn Dyerberg who has spent the past 40 years researching the benets of Omega-3 says The content of Omega-3 DHA in our organs is higher than that of EPA, consequently the dietary needs for DHA exceed that of EPA. Calamari Oil offers a favourable DHA/EPA ratio that ensures fullling of DHA needs.
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Our brains and eyes are like Omega-3 DHA storing facilities. Up to 97% of the Omega-3 fats in our brains is DHA, and theres a clinically proven link between DHA levels with cognition, memory, brain function and thinking skills, from conception, childhood, adulthood and the elderly. Just as signicantly low DHA levels are associated with cognitive decline. Observational studies indicate that DHA can help slow agerelated cognitive decline. The Framington Heart study showed that people with the highest levels of plasma DHA had a 47% reduction of developing dementia, and were less likely to develop Alzheimers disease*.
With an avalanche of 20,000 + clinical studies supporting Omega-3 health benets, research in recent years has increasingly focused on the role DHA plays in optimal health. While agerelated mental decline has been a core focus of DHA research, eye health has also been extensively studied, particularly the link between DHA and age-related macular degeneration. Cardiovascular disease has also been studied, and now The Australian Heart Foundation recommends 500mg of combined DHA & EPA daily.
CALAMARI OIL - WHO SHOULD TAKE IT
If you are currently taking sh oil or krill oil or you want to promote general all round good health and heart health as well as protect your brain and eyes, then Calamari Oil with more Omega-3 than sh and krill oil combined, and the strongest source of Omega-3 DHA is for you. There are a number of brands now selling Calamari Oil, and its available in Pharmacies and supermarkets around Australia.
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Beat the blues with a brain ultrasound

The same tool that lets pregWaWt womeW see their uWTorW TaTies may help your miWd relax. TeW miWutes after researchers used traWscraWial ultrasouWd (TUS) for 15 secoWds oW the temples of chroWic paiW patieWts, the voluWteers reported feeliWg less paiW compared with a placeTo. Structures called microtuTules iW all TraiW WeuroWs viTrate iW the ultrasouWd raWge, aWd help mediate mood aWd coWsciousWess, said study leader Dr Stuart Hameroff. The researchers plaW to test a portaTle ultrasouWd headset Wext.
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Personalise depression treatment

Some people respond better to talk therapy; others respond better to drugs. In a recent study, researchers took brain scans of depressed patients, then assigned half to therapy and half to the drug escitalopram. Three months later, they found that those with more activity in the insula a part of the Train linked to emotion and decisionmaking improved after meds Tut not therapy. Those with lower insula activity fared Tetter with therapy over meds. If other studies confirm the findings, Train scans might help tailor treatment.
Source: Helen MayTerg, professor of psychiatry, neurology, and radiology, Emory University School of Medicine
Toss low self-esteem in the trash

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un exposure, hot weather and humidity can all aggravate rosacea in both men and women. Theres no specific treatment for the widespread condition, estimated to affect 45 million people worldwide, which causes skin redness, prickling sensations and hyper-reactivity. Many skincare companies are developing products to soothe the symptoms some work, some have little effect. A recent study, published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, found that La Roche-Posay Rosaliac AR Intense ($35.95) is Help is effective in reducing visible available to redness and discomfort. The minimise hypoallergenic serum contains rosacea: speak to a doctor or plant extract ambophenol, dermatologist neurosensine, which is a peptide, and thermal spring water.
prEtty brown EyEs

Brown is the worlds most dominant eye colour. But using black liner can look severe or ageing. Switch to a deep blue shadow and navy eyeliner for a younger, more animated look by day (above) and brown eyeliner for more intensity after dark (below).
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Theres an army of hair styling products available but few are as popular as good old hair spray. One of the original multi-benefit products, hair spray does double duty as a brow gel sprayed onto a brow brush or toothbrush. Static cling can be a problem when the air is dry. If your skirt or dress starts clinging to your legs, spritz a little hair spray on the areas that are bunching from about 25cm away. And pen marks on clothing can be removed by spraying the stain with hair spray before washing.
Smooth the bumps

For a skin condition that affects 40% to 50% of the adult population worldwide, keratosis pilaris (KP) doesnt get much publicity. Also known as chicken skin, the telltale roughened red bumps are most common on the back and sides of the upper arms. The bumps are formed by an excess production of keratin, a natural protein in the skin, which entraps hair follicles in the pores. Theres no permanent solution but make the skin smoother by using a body lotion high in glycolic or lactic acid or urea.
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if you have coloured your hair to hide your grey. Hair doesnt go grey evenly and some women experience more on one side than the other. Over time, parting your hair in the same place can also make re-growth more obvious, more quickly. In between colourings, switch your part to the other side, or hide grey or dark roots with a jagged, messy-looking parting. 37
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Natalie: I love food. I need help to stick to a diet. Kerryne: Im a lifelong dieter with type 2 diabetes. Help!
Barbara: I really want to feel and be healthier.
Meredyth: How do I set a better example for my two daughters?
Maria: My weights crept up since I got married last year.
Melanie: My weakness is portion control.
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Jess: Show me a healthy lifestyle I can stick with. Bronwyn: Good nutrition? Make it easy, please. Geng: Three litres of cola a day? Thats me. I know its not healthy.
Yvonne: If I eat better, my kids will pick up better habits.
Ayleenne: Ive lost weight before but it always comes back.
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Change?
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Remember that last miracle diet you WorldMags.net tried? It started out with huge promise. Ill lose three, five ten kilos, you vowed, as you blithely tossed aside all your bad old ways. Hmmmm a few months down the track, how did that work out for you? Thought so.
When we go on a diet,
most of us have great expectations. We plan to lose 15kg, drop two dress sizes, commit to a couple of hours of exercise every day and well do that by going cold turkey from day one. What happens, inevitably, is that its tough and the results we see arent as grand as wed hoped. If were really resolute we might lose a couple of kilos, and a few weeks later we might still be making it to the gym a couple of times a week but sooner or later were wrestling with an unpleasant sense of failure. It all seems too damn hard. And thats the cue for giving up.
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Before you know it youve stacked on the weight again and often its more than you lost. Sound familiar? We can stick to an unnaturally harsh regime for only so long. More than 100 scientific studies confirm that self-control is a finite resource, which eventually runs out. By contrast, when you ease yourself into new and better habits, the change is usually more sustainable. Gradual shifts in behaviour give you time and energy to get comfortable in your new routine, and even to celebrate each victory as you go along. This is the reasoning behind the ChangeOne programme developed by Readers Digest and now one of the worlds most successful and widely used weight loss and fitness plans. It shows you how to swap a single unhealthy habit for a healthier one, a week at a time, for 12 weeks. Says our nutritionist and Everyday Kitchen columnist Kathryn Elliott: You develop new skills and take the time to
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Breakfast
The first week of the ChangeOne programme is all about enjoying a good breakfast that sets you up for healthy eating throughout the day. People who skip this meal tend to make poor food choices as they get hungry mid-morning. l You cant become a new person overnight. Small steps can form lifelong healthy habits.
Eager volunteers, 12 weeks, kilos to lose and better habits to learn what could be simpler? Readers Digest put the word out for a bunch of people to try ChangeOne, and then watched what happened as they journeyed through the programme. Some wanted to drop a dress size, others had serious health concerns such as diabetes, or had tried for many years to shed kilos, without long-term success. Over the weeks, our nutritionist Kathryn Elliott encouraged the group to meet up, discuss their progress and to swap tips. figure out what really works for you. At the end of the 12 weeks or longer if you want to take it at your own pace and nail each change before you move on youll be in a great position to continue these behaviours for a lifetime. Readers Digest launches a new edition of the ChangeOne Diet and Fitness Plan this month. But first we road-tested it on some willing volunteers for some real-life stories of real people wanting real results.
Week 2. Lunch
Even with a good breakfast, your energy levels will be waning by lunchtime so its essential to top up with a healthy meal. In Week 2 the programme walks you through picking simple and nutritious lunch choices that are under 1500kJ. l Focus on how much, rather than what you eat. Nothing is off limits but portions really matter.
Week 3. Snacks
With breakfast and lunch under control. its easier to concentrate on introducing regular, planned, nutritious snacks that reduce hunger pangs and stop the urge to binge on chocolate at 4pm. l Dont let yourself feel deprived. Learn to recognise the physical feeling of real hunger and identify the cues that prompt your comfort or emotional eating. 41
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Our eating decisions are driven by reward circuits in the middle of the brain harking back to a time when we needed to seek out food to survive. The rational part of the brain developed much later. Thats why, when it comes to choosing a bar of chocolate over a bracing walk, youre more than likely to end up with the chocolate. ChangeOne aims to make healthy food choices automatic. Kathryn was prepared for the majority of volunteers at the start being fixated on losing kilos. Goals ranged from I want to be my slimmest ever to Im in if its easy. Says Kathryn: Its no surprise that those who signed up expecting a magic wand dropped out pretty early. Success at anything requires a level of commitment. So its probably best not to start a diet if your heart isnt really in it youre almost certain to fail, and that doesnt bode well for the next time. Our 11 stalwarts were those who cheered on the idea that ChangeOne is about making slow and cumulative changes for lifelong improvement in their health. Two of the participants, Meredyth and Yvonne, felt it was important to teach their young children good nutrition by being good role models themselves. Geng, the brave lone male volunteer, who confessed to a craving for around three litres of soft drink a day admitted his knowledge of good nutrition was very patchy but wanted to change. Says Kathryn, I wasnt surprised we had such a difficult time
Ayleenne wanted simple tactics
Better planning
Ayleenne embarked on ChangeOne not to lose a lot of weight but to build healthier habits into her day: Just to know the right foods and to develop a better attitude to exercise. She used what she learned on the programme to sail through a series of family celebrations, preparing meals for her family and eating out, and she lost three kilos. She also doubled the amount of exercise she packs into a day. Now I have a plan in place. I think ahead. 42
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trying to find male volunteers to meet up and talk about their experiences. Men are generally not comfortable getting together for weight loss groups. But if its something they can do at home alone or together with a partner, they will get results. ChangeOne can do that. Week One was full of excitement, weigh-ins and positive commitment to goals, if a little trepidation. Week Two was marked by quite a bit of impatience. You hope to see a lot of quick results, says Natalie, so it takes quite a bit of time to realise that getting the basics right really matters. Once I realised that, it was a light bulb moment. By Week Three our group were swapping tips, and growing in confidence. As well as eating better, they felt a mood boost from more activity.
Dinner
With dinner, portion sizes are the key and careful planning is important even though healthy choices can usually be prepared quickly. Adapt your favourite recipes to contain the right quantities, or source new ideas from the book. l Slow down, relax and enjoy tasty meals with your family. By doing so, youll actually eat less.
Week 5. eating out

If Iou eat out onlI verI occasionallI, then eat and enjoI. But if its a regular part of Iour life, Ioull need to pre-plan and learn how to manage the pitfalls of a menu. l As the customer, remember youre in charge. Ask for extra vegetables, the dressing on the side, or for food to be grilled not fried. Order a starter, not a main, or have a starter and a salad.
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ChangeOne advice is realistic. Losing 200-500 grams a weeP, and some weePs not losing anything, is normal, says kathryn.
Week 6. Weekends and celebrations

Food and alcohol are a major part of most celebrations so Iou need to know how to handle the temptations. l Pace yourself and have a plan. SPip the chips and dips so you can have birthday caPe later. Watch the alcohol. And maPe time for more exercise to counter the extra Pilojoules.
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Kerryne, diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, had been struggling with her weight for as long as she could remember. Maria realised the main exercise she had been getting recently involved walking from the car to her front door. Determined to make a difference, they started a lunchtime walking group with colleagues. When one had a willpower failure, the others would rally them. The daily walk was the kickstart to exercise at other times of the day, too, and their goal of 10,000 steps a day soon looked easy. Says Kerryne, If I missed the lunchtime walk, Id walk around the block when I got home. 44
ChangeOne advocates a natural approach to exercise: have a stroll in the park on a sunny day, take the stairs rather than the lift, dig in the sand with the kids. Being active should not be about pain it should be about pleasure. Our volunteers began by working out how much exercise they actually did. We gave each of them a basic pedometer, got them to write down their weekly movements, and to think about whats stopping them from getting more active. For many, time was the excuse, followed by motivation. Kathryn explained they should aim for a brisk, 20- to 30-minute walk every day. To start, spend at least two hours every week outdoors. Even if youre not exercising, just spend time in the fresh air. Its hard then not to feel more invigorated, more alive.
Muscles are better thaE fat

From your mid-30s, your muscles lose size and strength. Since muscle tissue burns more kilojoules than fat, this has a direct impact on how much you can eat: every ten years youll lose about 1.9kg of muscle, so youll need to eat 620kJ less a day. Its one of the reasons we gain kilos as we age. Strength training builds muscle, boosts metabolism, and sets you up for a healthier future.
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With several of our volunteers admitting to joining gyms in the past and then giving up on expensive memberships, they cheered heartedly at the ChangeOne mantra: Traditional fitness is for fitness fanatics only For most of us its beyond useless. It hurts, its boring and time-consuming. Instead the principles of ChangeOne were becoming familiar: start slowly, surround yourself with support, avoid boredom, celebrate success. One volunteer had a modest goal: being able to walk to the top of a hill without getting so out of breath. Plenty wanted to feel less sluggish. ChangeOne made it so simple for all our volunteers to find something they could do, says Kathryn. And it quickly showed on their overall mood and glowing faces. Make things easier by removing temptation. If theres no ice-cream and the cookie jar is empty, itll be that much easier to resist when youre at a low ebb. Be ruthless and throw out devilish foods you know you want to avoid. l ThT singlT most important changT you can makT is lTarning to shop smart. MakT a list and stick to it.
Week 8. IdTntify thT troublT spots

Focus on the areas youre struggling with and spend this week finding ways to get over or around stumbling blocks. Its also time to reassess your goals. Are you being realistic? l YourT wTll on your way for lifTlong changT to improvT your hTalth. If your TnTrgy is at a low Tbb, makT a list of thT bTnTfits youvT alrTady sTTn on ChangTOnT. CTlTbratT whats working.
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Heres what our volunteers came up with to build more activity into their day: Dont sTnd an Tmail to a collTaguT gTt up and walk ovTr. Walk dont drive, and take the long way round every time. Put away Tach piTcT of clothing aftTr you iron it. Need the bathroom? Climb the stairs to the one on the next level.
Week 9. DT-strTss
Stress can rob you of the energy you need to stay focused and motivated. If the pressure gets fierce enough you may be tempted to say I cant do this and give up your best intentions to stick to a healthier diet. l Go Tasy on yoursTlf. SomT changTs arT simplTr for you than othTrs. ZTro in on thosT with a big pay-off and concTntratT on turning thTm into habits. 45
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Natalie had some weight to lose. But she seriously worried whether her bad habits were too ingrained and her willpower not strong enough. Support was vital. At work, if I was raiding the vending machine, people would give me an evil look, she says. During the 12 weeks, as she saw results from her effort, Natalie surprised herself. Shed order hot chips, eat a couple, then realise they werent really satisfying. She started walking and reading the labels on bought lunches. To her delight, she shed 7kg, dropped a dress size, and has the glow of someone who is excited and proud of what she has achieved. Im surprised how easy it was as the weeks progressed, she says.
What we learned
+ ChangeOne takes effort and commitment, but that doesnt mean it has to be hard work. + A lot of small steps in the right direction really add up. + Whats easy for one person might not be easy for another. + Its easier to tackle one thing at a time and you
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+ Nothing is off limits. Think of food as a pleasure, just not too much too often. + Slow down and savour meals. Its too easy to eat without realising. + Diet and fitness are SO much easier when you start to feel in control. + Feeling great is the best motivation.
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Through the ups and downs of the 12 weeks, some pulled out, some lost weight, while others changed their lives in ways theyd never imagined. Those who started a walking group are still heading out most days. And office snacks are now mostly healthier than cake, chocolate or chips. At home, exercise has increased, portion sizes have dropped, and better food choices have become ingrained. Everyone feels great that theyve kicked one bad habit or more. The future looks bright.
Real superfoods
Certain foods have super powers to trick you into feeling full; they dont make you gain weight and they finetune your metabolism. l Check these healthy foods are regular items on your menu: water, eggs, nuts, salad, seafood, soup, cereal, chicken, yoghurt and beans.
Week 11. keeping on track

If youve slimmed down before, you know the real trick is maintaining weight loss. Sadly thats where most diet plans falter. To counter weight creeping back, keep an eye on how your clothes are fitting, how you feel, how much exercise youre getting and whats on the menu. l If you find yourself slipping, diagnose the problem and get back on track by changing just one thing every week. It works.
The only way you will fail is if you decide youve failed. In the future, Teep the ChangeOne focus in your head. Little steps have set you in the right direction you will get there.
Week 12. ChangeOne for life

Write a list of the positive changes youve made. Put a star beside the changes that have had the biggest impact on how you look and feel. l Youve done something really remarkable. Youve redirected your life. Thats truly worth celebrating. Well done.
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Natalie: My whole attitude towards eating has changed. Now I can look at foods I used to love and say Not worth it! Thats powerful. Kerryne: I lost a dress size. Now if I dont exercise during the day, when I get home I want to go for a walk. Melanie: I learnt I can say No to my cravings. I eat more healthily and Im sure my mood has improved.
Barbara: Being able to visualise portion sizes has totally changed the way I think about food.
Meredyth: I weighed myself on Friday and that stopped me from overeating at the weekend.
Maria: I get up and go for a walk in the morning and thats 6000 steps before the days really started. I feel so much better.
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Jess: Call this a diet? I dont feel like Im missing out. I really enjoy food again. Bronwyn: I havent had a big bowl of pasta in ages. And I dont miss it one bit. Geng: I cut down on my cola I realised I dont have to ban it. Now I actually enjoy it more!
Ayleenne: Now the kids are eating the snacks I want them to eat, and my pantry looks good.
Yvonne: I feel Im turning over a new leaf. Changing a little bit at a time brings a whole lot of health benefits in the long run.
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British craftsmanship while also giving the queen (wife of George V and grandmother of Queen Elizabeth II) a place to display the miniatures she collected. The four-storey building was designed and overseen by architect Sir Edwin Lutyens, working on a 1:12 ratio a very different scale than he had used when designing New Delhi. The no-expenses-spared attention to detail is phenomenal. The kitchen floor is 2500 tiny pieces of oak slotted together. The minute cigarettes were produced by the Alfred Dunhill company using the kings preferred tobacco blend. The cellar is fully stocked with bottles, each containing a thimbleful of vintage wine or spirits. The lights turn on, there is hot and cold running water, the toilets flush and the lifts work. Two large drawers pull out at the bottom of the structure, the one in front revealing an exquisite garden designed by Gertrude Jekyll, complete with manicured hedges and
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a lucky snail, and the one at the back holding a garage with a Daimler and a Silver Ghost Rolls-Royce. The whole thing took three years to construct and went on show at the 1924 British Empire Exhibition. In a letter passed on to the more than 1500 people whose work went into the Dolls House, Queen Mary described it as the most perfect present that anyone could receive. Once the exhibition period had ended, the Queen was free to explore it room by room a full appreciation of each of the 750 original artworks would have taken months including the library, where the scaled-down books contain special works from authors such as Rudyard Kipling, Thomas Hardy and W. Somerset Maugham. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle inscribed the blank volume he had been sent with a bespoke short story. How Watson Learned the Trick is the briefest of all his Sherlock Holmes stories, and we present it here for you to enjoy without needing to resort to a magnifying glass.
How Watson Learned the Trick

By S I R A RT H U R Co n A n D oy l e ( 1 9 22) atson had been watching his companion intently ever since he had sat down to the breakfast table. Holmes happened to look up and catch his eye. Well, Watson, what are you thinking about? he asked. About you. Me? Yes, Holmes. I was thinking how superficial are these tricks of yours, and how wonderful it is that the public should continue to show interest in them. I quite agree, said Holmes. In fact, I have a recollection that I have myself made a similar remark. Your methods, said Watson
severely, are really easily acquired. No doubt, Holmes answered with a smile. Perhaps you will yourself give an example of this method of reasoning. With pleasure, said Watson. I am able to say that you were greatly preoccupied when you got up this morning. Excellent! said Holmes. How could you possibly know that? Because you are usually a very tidy man and yet you have forgotten to shave. Dear me! How very clever! said Holmes. I had no idea, Watson, that you were so apt a pupil. Has your eagle eye detected anything more?
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Many of the books were written or illustrated by authors of the day
Yes, Holmes. You have a client named Barlow, and you have not been successful with his case. Dear me, how could you know that? I saw the name outside his envelope. When you opened it you gave a groan and thrust it into your pocket with a frown on your face. Admirable! You are indeed observant. Any other points? I fear, Holmes, that you have taken to financial speculation. How could you tell that, Watson? You opened the paper, turned to the financial page, and gave a loud exclamation of interest. Well, that is very clever of you, Watson. Any more? Yes, Holmes, you have put on your black coat, instead of your dressing gown, which proves that you are expecting some important visitor at once. Anything more? I have no doubt that I could find
other points, Holmes, but I only give you these few, in order to show you that there are other people in the world who can be as clever as you. And some not so clever, said Holmes. I admit that they are few, but I am afraid, my dear Watson, that I must count you among them. What do you mean, Holmes? Well, my dear fellow, I fear your deductions have not been so happy as I should have wished. You mean that I was mistaken. Just a little that way, I fear. Let us take the points in their order: I did not shave because I have sent my razor to be sharpened. I put on my coat because I have, worse luck, an early meeting with my dentist. His name is Barlow, and the letter was to confirm the appointment. The cricket page is beside the financial one, and I turned to it to find if Surrey was holding its own against Kent. But go on, Watson, go on! Its a very superficial trick, and no doubt you will soon acquire it. n
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I quit my job at the helium factory. I refuse to be spoken to in that tone.
High comedy
Punished
Toms wife was delighted when he told her hed finally secured a job in the local bowling alley. Ten pin? she asked. Nope, replied Tom. I think its permanent.
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Whenever I see a man with a beard, a moustache and glasses, I think, Now theres a man who has taken every precaution to avoid people doodling on photographs of him. C o m e dian Car ey Marx
On reflection
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Yesterday my mother asked me to hand out the invitations for my brothers surprise birthday party. Thats when I realised he was her favourite twin.
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I dont think cops should wear mirrored sunglasses. The whole time that the guy was chewing me out, all I could think was, I should really cut my hair.
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this morning, the strangest thing happened. I got out of bed and started walking around the flat making small talk with various pieces of furniture. turns out that Id pressed the schmooze button.
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in front of the hearth. He stood still for a moment, eyes half-closed. Then he clambered astride it, gripping the back between his legs. A beechwood fire crackled in the hearth, throwing golden spears of light across the room. Against the red stone floor and walls of honey-coloured pine, Isabans shirt was a flash of white. Overhead, a solid beam in dark oak seemed to be watching over the child. He climbed up on the seat, hands clutching the chair back. Then, striving to keep his perch stable, he brought his right foot round the back of the chair. Isaban risked overbalancing and taking a nasty bump, but he didnt seem worried about that. He had our attention and we all wondered what he was doing. 57 WorldMags.net
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month of December. Villars-surFontenais, a village of 160 souls in the Swiss Jura Mountains, savoured the snow with delight. As a youngster, I always spent some of my school holidays there on Jacob Lehmanns farm. That winter I was 17. Jacob, I believe, loved me as though I were his son but also his younger brother. There were 13 years between us. My interest in the farm helped him to look more kindly on city folk, he told me; for my part, I always looked forward to my visits. Who, at that age, hasnt sometimes felt more at home with other people than in their own family? The family was preparing a good dinner to mark New Years Eve. It was mostly Jacobs wife Marie who was busy with this, along with their children. Nine-year-old Nathalie had set the table. Her brothers Mriol and Sem, five and four, had lit the candles. Standing near the door to the verandah, grandfather Japhet, 58, watched his small world through the halfclosed eyes of a contented patriarch. Jacob clung too much to his role as a grouch to enter completely into the traditional ritual. Marie and Jacob loved each other with a love that Ive sought all my life to recreate. I often watched them surreptitiously: he with his bushy red beard and penetrating gaze; Marie, eyes sparkling with cheerfulness and unshakeable confidence in the future. They had built a house reflecting their personalities. Their Biblical forenames did not make them churchgoers, but they respected their fellow human beings and nature, which they farmed organically. The modest size of their farm sheltered them from need yet insulated them from opulence. On that New Years Eve day, December 31, 1977, it wasnt the food that left the most memorable impression. Our small tribe bonded close around a game you wont find in any toy store. While we were still at the table, focused on pudding, Isaban remained on the chair. Whats he up to? Marie asked, poised to intervene. We all tried to fathom the aim of his manoeuvre. This suddenly became plain when Isaban screwed up his blue-grey eyes in serious concentration he was trying to get around the chair without setting a foot on the floor. Isaban made a final attempt before climbing off, intimidated by suddenly having all eyes on him. Very quickly someone pulled the chair into the middle of the room so that it was ready for a new contender. Nathalie launched in. Seldom has such a ridiculous challenge been seen, seldom has such joyful laughter been heard. Of course, balance and weight distribution were crucial to prevent the chair toppling backwards. Bent forward, her stomach on the chair back and her bottom pointing skywards, Nathalie attempted an
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impossible balancing act. Her brothers encircled her, bent double with laughter. Bring your head down, come on, lower, advised Sem. Stretch out your legs and lift your bottom, teased Mriol. The little girl was huffing and giggling at the same time. to tractor driving than acrobatics, Marcel squatted on the chair, his repeated, Well, well! Goodness me! adding to the general hilarity. We needed all our powers of persuasion for grandfather Japhet to have a go. He went to the centre of our little gathering and sat down on
the chair. He smiled at us. Then he opened wide his long arms. It was as though he was about to sweep us all into his embrace. In the silence that followed we all seemed to feel the warmth of his hug. Japhet had always been a master at expressing himself without words. Human beings invent many different ways to show that they I5 keepi5g with regio5al tra9itio5, appreciate living together. Although no-one succeeded in neighbours visited each other to exchange New Year greetings. Thus mastering the chair that evening, the it was when Marcel arrived a little fun we had trying and Japhets arms after 11pm, he saw Jacob straddling a opened wide tell the whole story of chair in front of his whole family, his that New Years Eve. This was our head pressed against the back as world, and it was full of laughter, fun, though it were a pillow, in what hard work and love. And although I know my own looked like an act of surrender. Rendered speechless, Marcel wasnt children at some point in their young given time to make sense of what he lives might also feel more at home saw. Within seconds the children with another family, this is the kind were chanting his name as though of world I try to offer them now, 36 spurring on a sportsman. More used years later. n 59 WorldMags.net
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Drones, or unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) as the US military likes to call them, are aircraft that dont have a pilot on board. Instead theyre flown via satellite remote control or they follow pre-programmed mission paths, at specific orbits, altitudes and speed limits. As the pilot could be anywhere in the world, drones are able to carry out jobs that are too dangerous or difficult for aircraft manned by humans.
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>> The industry is predicted to be worth upwards of US$80 billion by 2025. >> Some countries have drone regulations
and others are in the process of drafting them. In Australia, for example, drones are not permitted above 122m without approval from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Drones are also being used for very peaceful activities, from disaster relief to weather monitoring, forestry and crops surveying, measuring wildlife numbers and even delivering vital medications and filming scenes for TV shows and movies.
>> Its expected that 7500 commercial

drones will be operating in the US within the next five years.
>> 65,000 to 70,000 people

are employed by the US Air Force to process all the data collected by drones.
Delivery by drone: a London susSi cSTin offers flying fisS
>> Retailers sell drones (pictured above) that anyone can use for a few Sundred dollars.
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are they watching over us or violating our privacy? the debate is underway CollateRal Damage
How precisely drones are programmed or flown depends on their operators. In battle, that means there can be unintended victims.
PRivaCy ConCeRns
Some drone watchdogs, including the US-based Electronic Privacy Information Centre, argue that we need tougher legislation to protect civilians from the exploitation by drones, and have raised questions of governments use of footage gathered by this aerial surveillance. Meanwhile, in Australia, animal rights activists have angered farmers by using drones to buzz private farms, checking livestock conditions are meeting published standards.
a Code Pink peace activist protests the use oP military drones
DRones anD the PaPaRazzi

Celebrities in the US have clashed with paparazzi over using drones to take photos, claiming it is a threat to personal privacy and security. As a result, the Californian senate approved a bill last year to prohibit private citizens using drones to invade the privacy of others.
Residents of Deer Trail, a small town in Colorado, US, may soon be offered $25 licences to be able to shoot down unwelcome drones. They fly in town, they get shot down, said Phillip Steel, the Deer Trail resident who drafted the ordinance as a symbolic gesture against a surveillance society. While the town was due to vote on the ordinance at the time of going to press, air authorities were quick to point out that shooting a drone out of the sky was dangerous and possibly illegal.
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a Draganflyer X4-ES drone with heat-sensing equipment to help locate a man who had become lost following a car accident in inaccessible terrain at night. RAsAarchArs in Lancashire, UK, have fitted UAVs with a camera that can relay real-time images to web users anywhere in the world, enlisting thousands of sharp eyes to help find missing mountaineers. The AeToSee pToject hopes cTowd-souTcing seaTch-and-Tescue missions will help save pTecious time and minimise wasted TesouTces. On call GeTman company Height Tech has designed a dTone to deliveT a defibTillatoT to fiTst-aideTs helping heaTt attack victims, located via smaTtphone.
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World War I
Elmer Ambrose Sperry AmeriEan Eo-inventor of the gyrosEopiE Eompass pioneered the use of unmanned biplanes, laden with TNT, to be Eatapulted as air torpedoes over enemy positions.
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>> Monitoring disaster zones:
During the nuclear disaster at Japans Fukushima Power Plant, a 7.5kg robot called the Honeywell T-Hawk (left) flew reconnaissance missions in areas with radiation levels too dangerous for humans.
Hover-andstare capability
Is it a bird?
>> Hurricane hunting: Researchers at Oklahoma State University are currently using drones to monitor how storms evolve, by flying the robots directly into the eye of the weather cell. >> 3D mapping: Using drones to scan landscapes
boosts the accuracy and detail of maps.
the top 50 inventions was a prototype for a tiny drone disguised as a hummingbird. The spy drone, which a contractor to the US Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency spent five years and $4 million developing, measures just 16cm and weighs less than 20g (thats less than an AA battery). The sneaky little critter can fly at speeds up to 18km/h.
>>Maximising agricultural crops: In Japan, where farm land is often very steep, farmers have used drones with mounted cameras for over 20 years to decide where pesticides, water and other resources are needed most. >> Real-estate photography: Instead of hiring
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UAVs were widely used for surveillance missions during the Vietnam War.
1970s to 1980s
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Israel pioneered much of the technology used today. In 1982, during the Bekaa Valley conflict, Israel used a fleet of UAVs to trick the Syrians into activating their radars. Israeli bombers then swooped in to destroy most of the Syrian missile sites.
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sTUDYIng EnDAngERED spECIEs such as Sumatran orangutans
from above the treetops. Researchers are also working on drones to track poachers, such as those of rhino in South Africa.
Wildlife OcieLtiOtO oL the iOlaLd of sumatra, iL ILdoLeOia, uOiLg a droLe
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the coast of Australia. Scientists use drones to monitor sperm whale behaviour.
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qUEnCHIng THIRsT in Limpopo,

South Africa. Revellers at the Oppikoppi Music Festival (above left) could order a cold beer via an app on their smartphone. A drone was then sent to their GPS position to drop the beer by parachute from 15m up.
DOmInOs pIzzA in the US is

reportedly testing pizza delivery by drone.
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The CIA tested an armed drone for the first time as a result of the September 11 terrorist attacks.
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59% of those responding to a positive-assumption query and 10% of those responding to a general one. When you want the unvarnished truth, you have to ask for it: what mechanical problems does this car have? What are the worst parts of this job? How many people with my kind of illness have been successfully treated? What are their relapse rates? Your questions should communicate that you assume there will be difficulties and drawbacks and that you want to know about them.
How to: Frame criticism

that presume there are problems. No-one likes being told he is doing Lets say someone is selling a used something wrong, which means that iPod. An example of a general question even constructive criticism is is What can you tell me about it?. usually received with defensiveness. A positive-assumption question is Thats why Denver psychologist There arent any problems with it, Susan Heitler one of the founders of right? But a negative-assumption poweroftwomarriage.com, a website question, such as What problems focused on building communication have you had with it?, will get the skills recommends feedback that most honest response, found Minson skips the complaining and goes and her colleagues. straight to the explaining. In a study that set up a fake sales For instance, while cooking, dont interaction, 87% of the sellers alerted say to your husband, Thats not the the buyer to problems when asked a way to saut. It will dry out the potanegative-assumption question versus toes. Instead, offer helpful advice 68 WorldMags.netR e a d e r s D i g e s t 0 1 / 1 4
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such as My grandmother taught me Rock) and powerful leaders (former three tips for keeping sauted potatoes British Prime Minister Gordon Brown) soft and yummy: start cop to being shy when your potatoes and ontheyre not performing ions in a hot skillet, or giving speeches. keep adding small (At a dinner party, amounts of butter, you want to sit next to and keep stirring until me, Rocks wife, MaCriticism makes or breaks the onions are translaak Compton-Rock, relationships. Criticism is lucent. once said.) Theyre in the most significant factor For parents, the good company: 40% of in a childs perception of same approach applies the population falls his relationship with his to homework and into that category, says parent. As for adults, Jill chores. Choose Bernardo Carducci, Hooley, a psychologist at encouraging statedirector of the Shyness Harvard, and John ments over stern Research Institute at Teasdale, a psychologist commands, and say Indiana University now at Cambridge in the what youd prefer Southeast in the US. UK, found in one your child do rather Carducci considers influential study that the best predictor of relapse than what she has not small talk the cornerfor married adults with done or has done stone of civility depression is their incorrectly. Say Id because it paves the response to the question love to see your playway for bigger converHow critical is your room cleaned up by sations. His pocket spouse of you? Patients this weekend so you guide to social who relapsed rated their and your friends can discourse, How to Talk spouses as significantly have fun there to Anyone Anytime more critical than did instead of This place Anywhere About Anypatients who remained is a mess! What have thing, suggests you well. In any relationship, you been doing? You seek out a prop (like a its crucial to criticise havent picked up one wineglass) or act as a without demeaning or thing. No-one is host by introducing humiliating. coming over this people to each other. weekend until this Here are his four room is spotless. cardinal rules for easier conversation. 1) Be nice but not necessarily brilliant. 2) Keep your opening lines simple, and think about your introduction Its hard to believe, but even the beforehand (your name and a little worlds most brazen comedians (Chris information about yourself that might 69 WorldMags.net
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ponent (accept or reject) and a content serve as conversation kindling later). 3) Join conversations that are component (agree or disagree). The recipient is confronted already in progress by with a dilemma elaborating on the how to respond topic of discussion or simultaneously to both: introducing new I must agree with the topics, perhaps from speaker and thank him current events. Compliments can show for the gift of a compli4) End by saying, a range of social ment while avoiding Theres someone ineptitude. In one study, self-praise. I have to speak with, clumsy responses to Contrary to conbut it was really nice I like your sweater ventional wisdom, meeting you. included praise women arent worse Dont make the upgrades (Yes, it really than men at acceptmistake of staying on brings out the blue in ing compliments. It one subject for too my eyes), intrusive is the gender of the long. Its called small questions (Do you compliment giver talk for a reason. Think really think so? Do you that most influences conversational hors want to borrow it?), and disagreement (Its the response. Women doeuvres, with each itchy, I hate it). and men are both topic sampled and more likely to accept savoured. a compliment coming from a man than from a woman. When a man says, Nice scarf, a woman is more likely to respond affirmatively: Thanks. My sister knitted it for me. But when one woman tells another, When asked, nearly everyone says the Thats a beautiful sweater, the proper response to a compliment is recipient is likely to demur or deflect: Thank you. But when actually given It was on sale, and they didnt even a compliment, only a third of people have the colour I wanted. Such accept it so simply and smoothly, a response, intended to make the found the late Robert Herbert, a complimenter feel that the recipient linguist at Binghamton University in isnt overly proud, only makes her feel New York who wrote the influential awkward or invalidated instead. Better if prosaically titled Sex-based differ- to make a relevant, related comment like Thanks. Its my favourite too. ences in compliment behaviour. And nothing tops smiling, lookThe difficulty lies in the fact that every compliment (What a nice ing the complimenter in the eye, and sweater!) has two levels: a gift com- simply saying, Thank you. 70 WorldMags.netR e a d e r s D i g e s t 0 1 / 1 4
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How to: Accept a compliment
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Sorry, my mistake. It wont happen again. Please forgive me. If such words come easily to you, youre lucky. Most of us have to steel ourselves to apologise, sometimes because it feels as if we were fully justified in our offending behaviour, other times because it is so humiliating to admit that we werent. It turns out that the words you utter when apologising are less Women do apologise important than the more than men but not act of apologising for the reasons you itself. Social psycholthink, say social ogist Steven Scher of psychologists Karina Eastern Illinois Schumann and Michael University in the US Ross of the University has identified the five of Waterloo, in Ontario. main elements of Our findings suggest 4) A promise of forapologies: that men apologise less bearance: I promise 1) A simple expresfrequently than women nothing like this will sion of regret: Im not because their egos happen again. sorry, I apologise, are more fragile but 5) An offer of repair: or Excuse me. because they have a What can I do to make 2) An explanation higher threshold for what constitutes it up to you? or account of the offensive behaviour. Employing any of cause that brought these strategies is better about the violation: than using none, Scher I forgot to call you has found, and the effects can be the other day with the information. 3) An expression of the speakers additive the more components you responsibility for the offence: What include in the apology, the better. Perhaps most important, make it I did was wrong. 71 WorldMags.net
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How to: Dole out praise

Kind words can be powerful motivators but only if you praise the right things. Praising someones ability to work hard is more effective than gushing about how brilliant she is. Research shows that kids who are praised for their intelligence do not try as hard on future tasks. Being praised for effort or other aspects of performance performed better the next day if they directly under your control leads to had been praised at the end of the resilience, while being praised for be- previous day, say Japanese researchers. ing smart or for other innate abilities To the brain, receiving a compliment can lead to feelings of helplessness or is as much a social reward as being self-doubt when a setback occurs, given money. says psychologist Heidi Grant Halvorson, associate director of the Motivation Science Centre at Columbia University. How praise is delivered counts as The polarised political climate that much as what gets praised. Praise exists in much of the world at the should be specific and sincere and moment might suggest that no-one given generously, especially at the can be persuaded by anything; everyoffice. Workers asked to learn a task one has already made up his or her 72 WorldMags.netR e a d e r s D i g e s t 0 1 / 1 4
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mind. But if that Figure out what you were true, there want, and then go would be no about getting it. salesmen, lawyers, Never debate Never discount the influential or therapists. In the undebatable, effect of comparing people fact, each day, many he says. Instead, with their fellows, says Robert of us have to perfocus on goals. Cialdini, an Arizona State suade people to buy Control the mood University psychologist turned into something they of the discussion consultant who wrote might not otherwise with volume, tone, Influence: The Psychology of consider. stories. Watch for Persuasion. He cites an energy When you want persuadable mocompany that placed monthly to change somements. And most hangers on office doors so ones mood, mind, important, be that employees could or willingness to agreeable express compare how much energy act, dont ask similarities and each one used and the process reduced overall usage yourself, How can I shared values; show by 3.5%. Its not peer pressure win this argument? people that you as much as social evidence, Instead, ask, How have their best says rhetoric expert Jay can I win agreement interests, as well as Heinrichs. Evolutionarily, its w i t h o u t a n g e r? your own, at heart. proven smart to do what advises rhetoric ex(Youd say, You those around us in similar pert Jay Heinrichs, may not agree with situations have done. author of Thank _______, but do You for Arguing: you really want What Aristotle, someone else Lincoln, and Homer Simpson Can deciding what we can and cant do in Teach Us About the Art of Persuasion. our private lives?) n
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harsh sentences A winner from the annual Bulwer-Lytton Fiction Contest for intentionally bad first lines to unpublished novels. Tucked in a dim corner of the Ample Bounty Bar & Grille, Alice welcomed the fervent touch of the mysterious strangers experienced hands because she had not been this close with a man in an achingly long time and, quivering breathlessly, began to think that this could be the beginning of something real, something forever, and not just a one-time encounter with a good Samaritan who was skilled at the Heimlich manoeuvre. Ma rk Wisnew sk i
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When Alexander, a four-and-ahalf-ton Asian elephant, broke a tusk in 2002, staff at Mnster zoo, Germany, knew who to call. Arriving at the zoo, London-based dentist Dr Peter Kertesz found his patient wary and restless. A 2.5cm hole in his right tusk was plain to see and the sensitive pulp cavity was infected. The elephant would have been in agony. Alexander paced back and forth in his indoor compound, watching nervously as Peter 75 WorldMags.net
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and his assistants set up their equipment for the next days operation. His caution was understandable. Dental operations on heavyweight patients like him can require industrial grinders powered by the sort of compressors workmen use to dig up roads, and drill bits that may be 10cm wide and more than 60cm long. remembers Peter. Youve got to get the job done and youve only got limited time. You cant come back tomorrow or next week to finish it. By 1pm, however, the tusk was gone and, over the next few weeks, Alexander made a complete recovery. But Peter was used to such pioneering dentistry. For the 69-yearold has spent the last 28 years operating on the mouths of some of the most exotic creatures in the world from tiny marmosets weighing less than a pack of butter, to lions, tigers and a ten-ton killer whale.
Next morning, a vet darted Alexander
with a powerful tranquilliser and keepers threw ropes around him. It was vital that he collapsed onto his left side so Peter could reach his damaged tusk. But some 15 minutes later, a rope broke and disaster His life started very differently, Alexander fell to his right. however. Born in Budapest, his Peter was faced with an almost childhood was haunted by the horrors impossible problem how to operate of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution, as on a tusk that was jammed between rebels battled the communist the floor and the head of an government. Peter still recalls the unconscious elephant who couldnt moment when, as a 12-year-old, a be turned over in such a tight space. revolutionary pointed a machine gun Luckily, Peter could reach the tip at him. There was a shout Stop, or of the infected tusk and cut it away Ill shoot, he says. I just jumped back with an electrical saw, exposing the into the doorway. People were getting pulp cavity. But when he probed killed for no reason at all. inside, litres of pus drained out. The He and his parents fled to London tusk, he realised, needed to be in 1957 with nothing. But Peters removed. An operation that, as far as father, a heating engineer back in Peter knew, had never been performed Hungary, found work as a travelling on an elephant lying on its wrong side. salesman and gradually the family Still, over the next two and a half built a new life. hours, the dentist, lying on his side in Inspired by such dedication in the the straw, with almost no room for face of adversity, Peter learned manoeuvre and watchful always not to English, applied himself at school and injure Alexander, worked away with a eventually qualified as a dentist. For lever and giant chain wrench to force eight years, he worked with patients the tusk out. in London. Then, in 1985, a local vet It was sheer concentrated stress, called him with a query. 76 WorldMags.netR e a d e r s D i g e s t 0 1 / 1 4
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Could you come over and give me a hand with a cat that needs a dental operation? The vet had neither the equipment nor the training to cope alone, but the improvised operation went well despite using instruments intended for humans. With animal dentists thin on the ground, word spread of Peters talents and, shortly after, he performed his first zoo operation, on a tiger at Windsor Safari Park. Soon, keepers around the world were calling him to tend to an increasing array of exotic creatures and Peter began to specialise in zoo animals, learning on the job how to tailor treatment to the various species. Back home in London, meanwhile, he was still dealing with human patients.
Some of Peters tools you wouldnt want them in your mouth!
He has spent 28 years operating on some of the most exotic creatures in the world
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It was dangerous too. We had to operate on a dolphin at the bottom of its pool in six inches of sea water. Usually, dolphins are moved onto dry land, but this zoo didnt want to. The mains cable for the equipment had to be laid through the salt water. I was scared. I really thought we were going to be killed. Since then, Ive got battery-powered equipment for dolphin surgery! Anaesthetising wild animals is also fraught with risk. Many animals lose
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the ability to control their body temperature when put under, particularly if they have a lot of thick fur and insulating fat, and can succumb to overheating. Gorillas, meanwhile, are notoriously sensitive to anaesthetic and can have a reaction similar to that of a human infant. About eight years ago we had one that died on recovery, says Peter. I cried my eyes out. I thought it was my fault I was ready to give up. Then the post-mortem showed that it had major heart problems. Because of the risks to the patient, many vets prefer to minimise anaesthetic, juggling the dose to last just long enough to get the job done. Its not unusual for an animal to begin to wake up, says Peter. Ive had lions and tigers licking my hand. Once, a bear got up and started
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Dr Peter Kertesz holds a 7.5cm diseased bear tooth
they awaited release. It was a joy to see, says Peter. The behaviour of even the most aggressive dramatically improved hardly surprising, given the misery they had suffered.
In the last year, Peter has operated at

zoos in Turkey, Belgium, Egypt, Spain, Ireland and Britain. But hes still a conventional dentist running a private practice in Londons Mayfair, and more than 80% of his regular patients are human, who he treats at his surgery from Monday to Thursday. You have to be immersed in
dentistry all day, every day to do animal work, he points out. One week you could be working in a field in the UK soaked to the skin and freezing cold, the next under a baking hot sun in Egypt. You need experience to make clinical decisions with the minimal amount of diagnostic equipment. But doesnt he find humans a bit boring after working with wild animals? Not at all. Its a pleasure I can communicate with them. There are very high highs with the zoo work, but very low lows. Its not fun, but its necessary. !
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It remains one of the simplest ways to ward off tooth decay

n the early 1800s, a pioneering American dentist, Levi Spear Parmly, urged patients to clean between their teeth with silk thread a technique that could protect the gum line and prevent tooth decay. Back then, silk thread came in unwieldy spools and had to be cut into lengths with a knife. Worse, using it required you to put your fingers into your mouth. People just didnt get it, says Dr Scott Swank, curator of the US National Museum of Dentistry. In an era during which rotting molars were the norm, he says, people expected their teeth to fall out. Then in the 1870s, Asahel Shurtleff helped to civilise floss when he patented the first dispenser: a bobbin of thread with a U-shaped prong that worked like a tiny metal hand, guiding floss between the teeth. It anticipated the portable floss holders we use today. Designers have since given us bubble-gum-flavoured floss, Gore-Tex strands and tooth-shaped dispensers all in an attempt to make flossing seem fun or at least not too difficult. Recent studies have revealed that flossing might be one of the simplest ways to ward off tooth decay. Yet, Swank says: People still dont care. Two centuries on, flossing remains the quintessential thing that we forget and hate to do. !
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a gentleman would Vroduce a leather case, reach into its velvet-lined interior, withdraw his gold Vick and begin grooming. english writer charles Dickens owned a gold and ivory toothVick engraved with his initials; it retracted into its own handle like a tiny sVyglass. Flossing might have been more effective, but how could it comVete with the flash of the toothVick?
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We invited our readers to send us their favourite holiday snaps photos that capture best the simple joys of holidaying in the great outdoors. Here are our ten winners
the release of Australia: A Celebration, a commemorative book published by Readers Digest. For details, go to readersdigest.com.au
SheppaRton, ViC, eaRly 1900S

The Australian bush picnic has a timeless appeal: a camp fire, a leisurely yarn and sandwiches washed down with billy tea. This occasion was a family picnic in the early 1900s. My greatgrandfather is sitting on the Shell box, with his brothers and sisters. Jacqui Cody, Lake illawarra, NsW
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The people in this photograph are my in-laws. The fish is a blue bone and it weighed in at 11kg. Sue Hill, Geilston Bay, Tas
Camping in a ForESt, gErmanY
I was on my big OE (overseas experience) and was visiting Berlin. Straight after this photo was taken we accidently pitched our tent over an ants nest! Juliet Buckler, Carlton North, Vic
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Today, Palm Beach is an exclusive ocean-side suburb, but it wasnt always that way. We used to caravan there in the days when you could leave your van on-site. We used to water ski in front of the caravan park. Kathryn Cocker, Kanahooka, NSW
Gibb RiveR Road, Wa, 2007

This former stock route runs for 660km through the Kimberley outback. The boys are doing a star jump. Wed planned to do the trip in about four days but we enjoyed it so much we took six extra days! Kaylene Lay, Stratford, Vic
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Barn hill station, Broome, Wa, 2002

Happy caravanners doing what come naturally. We had all just pushed the previous van through. The best element of this photo is the humour and the unseen driver. Ron Keily, Cranbourne East, Vic
narraWong holiday park, Vic, 2012

How did you get hooked on fishing? The two boys are my son Diesel (left) and his cousin Blair. Im not sure if the boys caught any fish that day! Robyn Harvey, Arnaud, Vic
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The tent in the background was my grandfathers army tent from WWII, and it stunk of diesel but we didnt mind. Stewart Duncan, St Leonards, Tas
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Less than scientific

These brave medical scientists have opened up about their problematic methodology using the Twitter hashtag #overlyhonestmethods: n Blood samples were spun at 1500rpm because the centrifuge made a scary noise at higher speeds.
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My neighbour, a police officer, pulled someone over for texting while driving. The driver was having none of it. I was not texting! she insisted indignantly. I was on Facebook.
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To register her child for our school, a mother filled out a number of forms. For the question Language spoken at home? shed answered: Generally good language, unless I get mad.
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I was recently denied a job because the guy interviewing me said that I was an illiterate blonde who used fake words. The words I used were plethora and viable.
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Not a hoppy life

Driving my three-year-old daughter to daycare before work, I noticed several rabbits lying dead on the side of the road. I quickly sped past, hoping she wouldnt spot them. No such luck. Mummy, what was that? Some wood must have fallen from a truck, I fibbed. Oh, she said. Is that what killed all those rabbits?
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again, but at a certain point it became the firefighter-paramedics entered clear they werent meant to be parents. the arena. It was a Tuesday evening For 28 years, theyd had only each other. in October 2012, and the Canadian Now he feared the worst. sports presenter was wrapping up an amateur league ice hockey game. Cari plays hockey and runs marathons. Instantly Rons mind flashed to team- When she couldnt keep up with her mates whod had health problems in running group in September 2012, she the past. Oh, God, he thought as he chalked it up to age and lack of condiskated towards the bench. Thats tioning. Shed turned 50 and had spent when he noticed players pointing in a leisurely few months neglecting to his direction. The firefighters who train. Perhaps she had a cold. Any of had just answered an emergency call these things could explain the shortness at Rons home told him his wife, of breath, the unfamiliar weakness. On Monday October 8, Cari felt a Cari, had been taken by ambulance to the Oakville-Trafalgar Memorial cramp in her calf the same sensation Hospital. You should get there shed had that April, after a flight to Vietnam. On Tuesday evening, with immediately, they said. Ron wheeled out of the arena lot, the cramp no better, she texted a nearly smashing into a car backing out friend to say she was going to skip of its spot. He knew Cari hadnt been hockey. After Ron left for work, she feeling well, and he was trying to stay went upstairs and ran a bath to try to calm. The couple live in Oakville, an loosen her calf. Thats when, overaffluent suburb west of Toronto. They come by nausea, she started vomiting. had been together since 1978, when She managed to pull herself out of the Ron, in Grade 12, became smitten with tub and looked in the mirror. She was the Grade 10 girl who, he later real- shocked: her face, drenched in sweat, ised, looked like Jennifer Beals from was white as soap. From her ensuite bathroom, Cari Flashdance. He began seeking Cari out at school and at parties, and he timed looked over at her bed, a few metres his trips to a local ice-cream shop so away. She couldnt imagine summonhed run into her on her way home ing the strength to make it that far. from basketball practice. Eventually, She gathered some towels and made a makeshift bed on the floor. She lay he won her over. He had rushed to Oakville-Trafalgar down and curled into the foetal once before. One day in 1990, his position. Then she heard a voice. three-month-pregnant wife called him No, it said. Get up, get dressed, call to say she was having serious abdom- an ambulance. She felt hypnotised. inal pain. By the time he got there, Cari Everything in her body wanted to lie had lost the child. The couple was down, but the voice kept insisting, devastated. They tried again, and then Get up, get up. 90 WorldMags.netR e a d e r s D i g e s t 0 1 / 1 4
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Cari pulled on what clothing she could and crawled on all fours, taking the stairs step by agonising step. When she finally reached the phone and called, the operator asked if the patient was still breathing. Im the patient, Cari answered weakly. Im in trouble.
Dr Mangesh Inamdar
Mangesh Inamdar was in the middle

of his eight-hour shift when the nurses called him to the ER. A youthful 42-year-old, Inamdar possesses the love of adrenaline that marks so many emergency doctors. When he graduated from medical school, his plan was to become a radiologist, someone who pored over X-rays and MRIs in a quiet room. During his residency, however, he found himself drifting over to the intensive care unit, moonlighting there despite a full workload. Maybe it was the variety of cases he got to work on or the satisfaction of seeing swift results or the immediacy of life-or-death situations, but he kept coming back. When the paramedics wheeled in Cari, her pulse was almost nonexistent. Most worrying was her blood pressure. For a woman her age, it should have been 120 systolic. Caris was 60. The blood pressure suggested a few possibilities: ruptured aorta, internal bleeding, fluid around the heart, septic shock or a major heart attack. The possibility that Inamdar kept coming back to, however, was a massive pulmonary embolism. This occurs when a blood clot, generally in the calf, works its way up
the circulation system and blocks the blood vessels in the lung. It isnt pretty, and death comes quickly. Many never make it to the ER they die at home or in the ambulance. In fact, in his 14 years as an emergency physician, Inamdar had never seen anyone survive. But as Inamdar continued to investigate, he began to have doubts. Because a pulmonary embolism starts as a clot in the leg, usually a patient will have a swollen calf. Caris calves, however, were perfectly symmetrical. Another telltale sign is troubled breathing, but Cari told him she didnt feel any pain in her lungs. She had felt shortness of breath, but shed also had sniffles and had been vomiting symptoms that pointed toward a virus. Inamdar was confused. A CT scan could reveal the truth, but Cari was 91 WorldMags.net
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so unstable that he couldnt risk bringing her out of the ER. Low oxygen levels were another sign of massive pulmonary embolism. The most accurate reading is done with a small oxygen monitor attached to a patients fingertip, but Cari was wearing gel nails that were impossible to remove without soaking them in acetone for 15 minutes. Because she had no perceptible pulse, they couldnt draw blood from her wrist to test for oxygen, so Inamdar went with Plan C, attaching an oxygen monitor to her earlobe. The results were astonishing. While oxygen levels for someone as fit as Cari could exceed 99%, the earlobe is going to die, Inamdar says. I think all of the nurses in that room felt the same thing. Because weve all seen the look of death.
When Ron arrived, his wife appeared

weak and seemed to have countless needles in both arms connected to the IV lines. When she leaned over to vomit in a bedpan, the needles came out and Ron could only watch helplessly as the nurses reinserted them. But despite all this, Ron was oddly heartened. Cari looked pale, yes, but she wasnt showing obvious signs of trauma. Standing in his jeans and baseball cap, among the beeping ma-
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monitor was telling Inamdar that Cari chines and the bustling nurses, he felt was at just 30%. The result was a sense of calm. It seemed to me that basically incompatible with life. everything we needed was right Inamdar didnt know what to think. there, he says. When Inamdar fired Cari had been there for ten minutes off questions, he answered as quickly and was conscious as the nurses and accurately as possible. It was like rushed around her, adjusting her IVs doing a live hockey broadcast, he and checking her vitals. The reading thought. Do your part and then get out was so low it could have been an error of the way to let the experts do their earlobe monitors are notoriously jobs. Every once in a while, he would unreliable for gauging oxygen levels. reach out and touch his wifes arm. But if it wasnt an error, then Youre doing great, he told her. Cari would suffer respiratory arrest Things are going great. at any moment. I remember thinking, Then things started to get worse. I dont have a diagnosis and this lady Cari had now been in the hospital for 92 WorldMags.net R e a d e r s d i g e s t 0 1 / 1 4
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20 minutes and began to shake wildly. Inamdar knew that 70% of patients who die from pulmonary embolisms die within the first hour following the onset of symptoms. If that was what she was fighting, he needed to act. The treatment for a pulmonary embolism is a thrombolytic a drug that dissolves blood clots and would, with a bit of luck, clear the pathway to the lungs. But if Cari didnt have a pulmonary embolism and was actually suffering from some sort of internal bleeding, she would bleed out, and Inamdar and the nurses would be helpless to stop it. If his hunch was right, the thrombolytic could save her. If he was wrong, it would kill her. Inamdar conducted an ultrasound, desperately searching for new information. Cari didnt have any blood in her belly, which ruled out internal bleeding. He looked more closely at her heart. Caris right ventricle seemed to be larger than her left ventricle, a sign of pulmonary embolism. It was the nudge he needed. Were giving her the thrombolytic, he said. While the nurses rushed to prepare, he hustled to the computer. Treating pulmonary embolism is rare enough that the protocol is still somewhat experimental. So while Cari lay dying on the bed, Inamdar took the unusual step of typing thrombolytic, massive pulmonary embolism into Google. He scanned some medical studies and came up with a plan: rather than give her the medication in small doses, as some studies suggested, he would give it to her all at once. The small-doses
Warning SignS
Each year, hundreds of thousands of people worldwide are hospitalised for pulmonary embolism (PE) a blockage of a lung artery caused by a blood clot that has travelled from another part of the body, usually the legs. The larger the clot, the greater the danger, with roughly 10% of cases ending in death. Risk of PE increases if you have cancer, are overweight, are pregnant, take birth control pills or have recently had surgery.
Small PE
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Long-haul flights (four hours or more) can trigger the formation of blood clots, known as deep vein thrombosis, the condition that precedes a pulmonary embolism. Heres how to avoid them. method meant administering the medication over a period of two hours. I did not have two hours, says Inamdar. Once he started the treatment, there was no turning back.
Ron didnt know what a pulmonary

embolism was and had no idea what it did to a healthy body. But as Inamdar gave the order, Ron realised the situation was far graver than he had imagined. He watched Inamdar bring his nurses together. It was almost like a huddle when the game is tied and the teams are about to head into overtime, Ron says. He said, Sheila, what is your drug, what is your dosage and what order are you administering in? Then he did it to the next nurse, and then the next. The nurses gave Cari the drugs through her IVs. Shed now been in the ER for 40 minutes, and everyone waited, watching her bedside monitor. Ron didnt know what to look for, so he and Cari locked gazes. Both understood that this might be the last time they would stare into each others eyes. The machines beeped, and Caris vital signs flashed across the screen. Finally, one of the nurses smiled. This is good, the nurse said. Caris blood pressure was moving up. Her oxygen levels were rising. She was coming back. Later that evening, when Cari was stable and Inamdar was certain shed escaped the worst, she finally got her CT scan. It showed a big clot in her artery and many smaller clots in her lungs. It was enough to piece together
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Taking aspirin a half-hour before boarding can help thin the blood. Check with your doctor first.
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a theory about what had happened. Inamdar explained that blood had clotted inside a vein in her calf during her flight to Vietnam in April. Altitude, dehydration and cramped conditions, lead up to 5% of air travellers to end up with clots. It broke off and slowly worked its way into her lungs, causing her breathing troubles. As Ron and Cari studied the scan, Inamdar didnt need to say what all of them now knew: she had been minutes away from death. everything suddenly looked new. The clichs about near-death experiences are true, she says. I look at things differently now. I feel like Ive become very small and big at the same time. Small in the sense that this is what lifes all about right now, right at this moment. But at the same time, I have this appreciation for how much bigger everything is. Our lives are just specks, just temporary. You hear that all the time, but I have a better appreciation of that. The couple still talk about that October evening going back and forth over the details. Cari likes retelling how she overheard the cardiologist on the morning shift looking at her chart. He did what? he said, incredulous when he learned about Inamdars decision. Ron prefers to describe the moment Inamdar made the gutsy call: His arms were folded and his feet were at 9 oclock and noon. It was a stance of desperate resignation. He knew he was taking a risk, but felt he had no options. He was the first star of the night. !
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came to terms with the enormity of what had happened to her. As she recovered, a certain anxiety remained. She found herself reluctant to return to running. The idea of feeling that way again constricted chest, lungs aching for breath was too frightening, and so she put it aside. But finally, with much encouragement from Ron, she laced up her shoes again. It was spring, and the crabapple trees were in bloom. As Cari jogged through her neighbourhood, past the lawns and houses shed seen for years,
Back i n the USSR This year marks a quarter of a century since the series of revolutions that marked the end of the Soviet Union. Heres three peoples take on why it fell

Communism doesnt work because people like to own stuff.

Frank Zappa
You cant get good Chinese takeout in China and Cuban cigars are rationed in Cuba. Thats all you need to know about Communism.
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Communism is like one big phone company.
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o understand why terms like butterscotch and bread pudding sound particularly rich and heavy, researchers at New York University asked for test subjects opinions of the hypothetical ice cream flavours frish and frosh. Without ever having tasted either, people rated the frosh ice cream as smoother and creamier than the frish. Why? Because of what linguists call sound symbolism, in which vowel sounds generated in different areas of the mouth influence our perception. In many languages, front vowels (like e and i) indicate small, light things (like little or itsy-bitsy), while back vowels (o and u) convey big things (like humungous and gargantuan). According to a theory called the Frequency Code, front vowels have a higher pitch, and we have learned to associate them with small things. This theory may even relate to the origins of human language: for example, people interacted with lions and connected their lower-pitched sounds with bigger size, while animals like birds convey smallness. Today it seems as though fat and skinny words have found their way into our fridges and pantries. Stanford University linguistics professor, Dan Jurafsky, looked at the way manufacturers named their flavours and discovered that decadent titles such as rocky road, cookie dough and almond fudge use back vowels. Meanwhile, cracker brands a lighter, thinner food have mostly frontvowel names such as Ryvita, Jatz Cheez-It and Ritz.
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magine this. Now that youre a chance of life-altering effects from man around 50, your doctor has treatment and potential loss of life started to include a prostate from under-detection and underexamination as part of your annual treatment. Men need to talk through physical, and has encouraged you to the options with their doctors and have a prostate-screening test. Your their partners and make choices based results show a high prostate-specific on how aggressive the cancer is, how antigen (PSA) score, indicating there far its spread and their own personal might be cancerous tumours present. situation. Here, we present information about (For more about PSA scores, see box on page 105.) Chances are your doctor current treatments available overseas and in Australia and some good will recommend you have a biopsy. You have just entered the often news that might even solve the overbewildering and confusing world of treatment/under-detection dilemma. prostate cancer. If a fast-growing cancer is detected ActIve SurveIllAnce during your biopsy, it may require im- If diagnosed with a slow-growing mediate treatment. But many prostate cancer, you might be offered this cancers are so slow growing that option. Active surveillance involves theyll never do you any real harm. follow-up PSA tests, physical examinaMen especially older men are more tions and biopsies over the years, but likely to die of some other cause first. not treatment unless the cancer Whats more, treating prostate cancer is found to have spread or gets often comes with serious side effects upgraded to a higher Gleason score including impotence and incontinence. (see box on page 105). Even though your biopsy shows that you have a slow-growing, non-lethal HIGH-DeFInItIOn ScAnS tumour, that might not be the final In the last few years, a new diagnostic word. Prostate biopsies sample tissue tool called multiparametric magnetic somewhat blindly, and the procedure resonance imaging (MP-MRI) has may have failed to locate a more become available in Australia. It aggressive, potentially lethal tumour. allows physicians to get detailed Your doctor might recommend annual images, for the first time, of prostate biopsies, well into the future. cancer where it is, how large it is Do you opt for further biopsies, get and, most important, whether its immediate treatment or continue likely to be lethal. monitoring with active surveillance Professor Mark Frydenberg, a involving regular hospital tests? Like spokesperson for the Urological the estimated 20,000 men in Australia Society of Australia and New Zealand, diagnosed each year with prostate says the use of prostatic MP-MRIs is cancer, you must choose between the still experimental, but is already being 100 WorldMags.netr e a d e r s D i g e s D 0 1 / 1 4
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nine years ago, when I was 61, my PSA levels indicated I was at risk for prostate cancer, says Toimi Eronen, a former hard-working truck salesman from Finland. After a biopsy, I was diagnosed with two areas of cancer, each the size of a pinhead. I saw my brother fight prostate cancer that spread to his bones with treatments and medication; I did not want to go through the same. I decided to have regular PSA screenings, and even when my PSA level rose to 14 at its highest, I stuck with my decision. I would remind myself that Ive seen a lot of life already. I had no regrets. Then in December 2011 my PSA levels which can fluctuate had decreased significantly; and they were down again at my latest screening in January. My urologist has said that because it was such a slow-growing cancer, I really have nothing to worry about. I was very toimi eronen, 70: pleased to hear this. I will slow-growing :an:er continue with annual testing.
recommended in major centres as a way of guiding biopsies to increase their accuracy. For example, the imaging can tell doctors which direction to approach the biopsy so they can get the best sample. Its a way of individualising how we do the biopsy, he says.
Prostatectomy and robotic surgery
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the abdomen and the gland removed. Robotic prostatectomy, in which tiny incisions are made in the abdominal wall, and robotics with a 3D camera inserted, may be overtaking open surgery abroad. The surgeon views the surgical site on a monitor and manipulates the tiny robot arms and miniature surgical tools remotely to remove the prostate gland. Frydenberg says robotic surgery doesnt lead to a huge improvement on the length of stay in hospital, and it has similar outcomes to traditional surgery. You should be reassured that no matter which way you choose you can expect an equivalent outcome as long as its done by a competent surgeon, he says. In terms of post-surgical side effects men are most concerned about, such as erectile dysfunction or urinary
A support group helped me

When I was just 63 years old, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. My doctor recommended surgery, says Paul Seiler, from Neuhofen, Germany. My wife and I decided this was the best way to go. So, in 2004 I had my prostate removed; the cancer was gone but other problems persisted. I was incontinent, and didnt know how to deal with it. I loved hiking and biking Paul Seiler, 71: but I could no longer do Talk openly these things. I was with others embarrassed and ashamed. I became very depressed. Although it was recommended that I have further treatment, I decided not to. I joined a prostate cancer support group and I found that the opportunity to talk openly with others who had been through the same thing was the best therapy for me. Today, I enjoy my new life. I am still incontinent but I have learned to live with it. I participate in the support group and even encourage others with prostate cancer.
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problems, there does not seem to be a difference between the two types of surgery. Currently post-surgical techniques to regain erectile function are showing good results, Frydenberg says. The risk of permanent urinary incontinence is much lower, he adds.
Focal therapy
Until now, treatment has focused on destroying the entire prostate gland to kill the cancer. But what if a lumpectomy, similar to what can be done for breast cancer patients, was an option? This is where MP-MRI might make all the difference. If new imaging techniques can accurately point to where the tumour is, it might be possible to freeze out just the area which harbours the potentially lethal cancer. Although in theory this might mean fewer side effects, the effectiveness of focal therapy is still uncertain, warns Frydenberg. Focal therapy probably will also have some side effects but this hasnt been clearly documented yet. People still should view it with a degree of caution.
i was 60 when in October 2011 my PSA level started climbing, says Dr Dominque Huet, from Paris, France. I am an endocrinologist, and I knew what this could mean, so I didnt wait long before having a biopsy. The 2cm nodule was cancerous, and it was not the only cancer found. I decided to have the whole prostate removed, which left me incontinent and impotent. The worst was the incontinence. However, my surgeon said it would be resolved within a few months, and he was right. Now the impotence is improving too. I hope soon that I wont need any more injections and Ill be able to use only Viagra.
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radiation
Among the treatments for controlling prostate cancer is external beam radiotherapy (EBRT). Its good for men who cant withstand anaesthesia. Brachytherapy, another radiation treatment, involves implanting radioactive seeds into the prostate. Its not suitable for men with Gleason 8 cancers or greater due to the high failure rate.
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Jef from Belgium: It was during bi-annual blood tests for my diabetes that the endocrinologist found an elevated PSA reading. This was six years ago. I was 56 years old. If nobody had noticed, I probably wouldnt be here today. After a biopsy, I was immediately operated on to have my prostate removed, but the tumour had spread to surrounding tissue so the nerves could not be saved. Linda: After a three-month recovery period and several sessions of physical therapy, my husband was declared impotent and incontinent. This was a difficult period. Jef: Then I was fitted with an artificial urethral sphincter that allows me to adjust the flow of urine. It is much, much better but I can still have problems. Linda: We have learned to live with his impotence. But we are confronted daily with the inconvenience of incontinence. Our motto? Seize the day. What we cant do today, well do tomorrow. Jef: Yes, I am happy to be alive and live each day as it comes. We are still able to have a lot of fun. Jef Denis, 63, and And I am cancer-free. I am not linda loggNe, 60: seize tNe daJ complaining.
NEW Drug thErapy

Two drugs abiraterone acetate (listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme in August 2013) and enzalutamide (approved by the US FDA in 2012 and in Europe last year) made headlines when studies found they extended life in end-stage prostate cancer. Enzalutamide is being submitted for regulatory approval here. Dr Johann de Bono, professor of experimental cancer medicine at The
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Institute of Cancer Research in London, who helped develop the drugs, is now conducting studies to see whether giving the drug earlier may reduce mortality rates. The next step will be to combine the two drugs to see if they deliver a one-two punch against prostate cancer.
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A PSA blood test screens for prostate-specific antigen (PSA), a substance secreted by the prostate. A PSA score above three, depending on your age and risk factors, might prompt a doctor to do further testing. Higher scores dont necessarily mean malignancy. I see patients with PSAs of eight to ten who dont have cancer, says Dr David Penson, professor of urologic surgery at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. They just have big prostates. In a prostate biopsy, tissue samples are taken from the prostate. If cancer is found, its given a Gleason score, the best predictor of whether the disease will behave aggressively. The more abnormal-looking the cells, the higher the Gleason score. With a GlWason six thW lowWst and most common scorW cWlls diffWr only slightly from normal. A GlWason six cancWr that is confinWd to thW prostatW is probably growing so slowly as to nWvWr nWWd trWatmWnt. With a GlWason scorW of sWvWn or highWr, youll typically bW advisWd to undWrgo a procWdurW to rWmovW or dWstroy thW prostatW gland.
For help to assess risk, visit prostatecancer-riskcalculator.com. For information and support groups, go to prostate.org.au. Always consult a health professional.
prostate cancer, high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) eliminates cancer cells with sound waves rather than radiation. Ultrasound waves heat the precisely targeted cancerous tissue to 90C, destroying it in seconds, while limiting the side effects. If its found to control prostate cancer long-term, and be safe, it could change treatment. Those are big ifs, however. Experts are split in their opinions of HIFU and many are sceptical. While theres much that experts dont know yet, with recent advances, men have more and better options. Given the range of new treatment and diagnostic possibilities, men and t hei r pa r tners should educate themselves as thoroughly as possible before deciding on the course they will take. n
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Wielding their keyboards with surgical precision, these female comedians make it look so easy:
The Tango of life

A friend who teaches the Argentine tango recently took on two new students, a couple in their 80s. They loved the classes. After a few weeks one of them said to the teachers, Do you think well live long enough to get good at this?
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Hey, self-deceiver
I moved to Australia from the UK 53 years ago, but still pride myself on being able to differentiate between the many different English accents. That was until the other day, when I came home and found a message on my phone. I cant understand a word shes saying, I complained to my husband. He started laughing, before saying, Thats you, you silly fool.
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Lifes little comforts have come a long way in the past 70 years, as this letter from April 1944 illustrates: A logger, fresh from the big woods, was watching a shop assistant open a package of gaily coloured mens pyjamas. Whats them? he asked. Pyjamas. Pyjamas, echoed the logger. What are they for? Why, you wear them nights, the shop assistant explained. Want to buy a pair? Nothing doing, said the logger. I dont go anywhere nights except to bed.
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Its been fun

Im not the easiest guy to get along with. So when our anniversary rolled around, I wanted my wife to know how much I appreciated her tolerating me for the past 20 years. I ordered flowers and told the florist to enclose a card that read, Thanks for putting up with me so long. When my wife got the delivery, she called me at work. Where are you going? she asked. What do you mean? I said. She read the card aloud as the florist had written it: Thanks for putting up with me. So long.
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AFRICAN QUEEN
Australian obstetrician Dr Catherine Hamlin has been rebuilding shattered lives in Africa for more than half a century.
er work, treating poor Ethiopian women and girls with obstetric stula and training local midwives to prevent these horric childbirth injuries, has earned her a nomination for the Nobel Prize, a Companion of the Order of Australia and a place on the ofcial list of Australian Living Legends. Just recently she was named as one of the
100 Women of Inuence in the Global category. She is a woman doing it with passion who has changed hundreds of thousands of lives. When Catherine and her late husband Reg (also an obstetrician) rst arrived in Ethiopia in 1959, neither had ever seen obstetric stula outside a textbook, so rare were they in
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Her work treating poor Ethiopian women with obstetric stula and training midwives to prevent these injuries has earned her a nomination for the Nobel Prize, a Companion of the Order of Australia and a place on the list of Australian Living Legends.
Australia. The frequency with which the condition occurred in Ethiopia convinced both doctors that they needed to devote the rest of their lives to helping some of the most marginalised women in the world. Obstructed labour is faced by ve per cent of women no matter where they live. In rural Ethiopia, these women have no medical help and labour for days before suffering catastrophic internal injuries. The pressure of the babys head against the pelvic bone damages the bladder and sometimes the rectum as well. The baby usually dies. These injuries inict a lifetime of shame, misery and permanent incontinence, long after the loss of their baby. In developed countries like Australia, obstructed labour is handled swiftly with an emergency Caesarean in a clean, safe theatre with a 24/7 medical team.
Do it with passion: Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia in Australia has a thriving online store where you can shop for a cause, including this tote bag featuring the organisations ethos. Shop online at hamlin.org.au or in-store at 1396 Pacic Highway, Turramurra New South Wales.
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Obstetric stula can be cured with specialist surgery. It costs $600 to fund a standard stula operation to restore a womans dignity. Dr Hamlin is 90 years old, continues to operate and play an active role in the work of the hospital, which now includes a network of six hospitals and a midwifery school. Hamlin Fistula Ethiopia (Australia) raises funds for this work with its headquarters in Sydney and a thriving retail shop. You can change the lives of these Ethiopian mothers by shopping online or making a donation. A $50 donation will pay for long-term physiotherapy for one patient. A monthly $50 donation will cure one womans suffering each year. Visit hamlin.org.au !
WorldMags.net So whats life really liAe in...
The Arab world?

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yes, there are wars, extremist groups and human-rights abuses. But to understand these 22 countries properly, you need to go behind the stereotypes. Heres how...
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Despite all the conflict in the region, the 22* Arab countries across the Middle East and North Africa have a close collective identity, thanks largely to the unifying power of language. Spoken dialects may be very different from state to state, but written Arabic is exactly the same no matter where you are because of the influence of that most important Muslim text, the Quran. Ironically, given some of the nations uneasy relationship with Israel, Arabic is a Semitic language like Hebrew, and the alphabets are
Many nations, but the wordsremainthesame
very similar although Arabic is written in joined-up writing. Arabic is a vast and sophisticated language and learning its grammar and syntax is tricky for foreigners. For instance, Amman, the Jordanian capital, and Oman, the country, sound very different but are spelt in exactly the same way. The average English-speaking tabloid reader is said to have a working vocabulary of 3000 words, while their Arab equivalents have 10,000, a testimony to the expressiveness of their language. Arabic lends itself comfortably to poetry and persuasive rhetoric: a public speaker, such as a politician
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or prayer leader, can sway crowds many of whom will be illiterate in a very powerful way. Saddam Hussein and Colonel Gaddafi were particularly adept at this. Arabs often use colourful proverbs, complete with rhymes and subtle plays on words, as part of everyday speech. More than 4000 have been recorded in one small Levantine village alone. The translations dont do them justice, but heres a brief selection of Middle Eastern favourites:
>> Destiny caresses the few and

molests the many.
>> He who takes a donkey up a minaret

must bring it down again.
>> If you are patient in a moment of

anger, you will escape a hundred days of sorrow.
>> For the birds that cannot soar, God

has provided low branches.
The call of the crowds during the Arab Spring was for karamah, dignity, and pride and honour are very important to Arabs. But their effects are both positive and negative. Rates of theft, rape and assault are traditionally lower in Arab societies than in the West, partly because of severe punishments, but also because no-one wants to shame their family. However, this intense concept of honour can also lead to feuds between clans and nations that last for generations. The civil war in Syria and disorder in Iraq, for example, risk shredding communities with revenge killings for years to come.
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As this popular Arab saying suggests, time is most definitely not money in the Middle East. While that can be very frustrating if you need to get lots done during a short visit, it can also help you relax and unwind. Patience, the key to happiness, is a virtue prized above all others, and you will need to cultivate it in yourself if youre to do business successfully. Conveying impatience will bring an instant loss of respect in a region where personal relationships are felt to be far more important than how long it takes to complete a deal. 112 WorldMags.netR e a d e r s D i g e s t
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Arab hospitality is rightly legendary and both of us have experienced it. In 1974, John walked the mountains of Syria as a penniless student planning to camp. Instead, every night local villagers insisted he stay with them. One mother even burst into tears at the thought of what his mother must be suffering in his absence. So strong is the tradition of honouring guests that your host may feel obliged to give you anything of theirs that youve praised. Staying with a Bedouin tribe as a student, Diana said she liked their white baby camel. When a feast was served later, the camel was nowhere to be seen. Admittedly, this tradition is now under severe strain from war refugees in countries whose resources are already stretched.
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Superstitions are very much part of the culture. The commonest is the evil eye, a concept going back to Roman times, where a particular malevolent look is thought to bring misfortune to the person at whom its directed. People hang ceramic eye talismans in their homes, cars and offices to dispel evil. Its thought that gazing at something in admiration may accidentally cause harm too. This is why the Evil Eye is often portrayed as blue, because foreigners are more likely to have blue eyes and to have a habit of staring. Another good luck charm (see left) is the so-called Hand of Fatima the prophet Muhammads daughter often used as a door knocker to protect the house and its occupants. Belief in jinn (genies) is also common they are mentioned in the Quran. These invisible spirits can be good or evil. 113
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Arabs adore kids and one of the first things youll be asked is how many you have. The more the better, so if you dont have any, be prepared for pitying looks and questions as to why. Parents often go out late to restaurants with quite small children, wholl be expected to amuse themselves and eat the same as everyone else. Adults, especially mothers, are very physically affectionate to youngsters and the idea of leaving them behind with a babysitter is thought alien and almost barbaric.
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delicacy. The origin of this belief is said to be a British diplomat invited to dinner by a tribal sheik. The sheik showed him the eye of the sheep he was about to serve so that his guest would know the meat was fresh. Thinking he was being offered a prized treat, the diplomat ate it out of politeness. The courteous sheik didnt want to correct and embarrass the Brit, so he ate the other eye himself.
There have been some amusing Western misunderstandings of Arab etiquette. For a start, its not true that its polite to show youve enjoyed a meal by burping. The reason for this myth is probably that the Arabic word shabat can sound a bit like a belch. In fact, it means I have had enough, a courteous way of declining a further helping. And sheeps eye is not a typical Arab
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Youth explosion
The Arab Spring was triggered not just by the oppression of despotic regimes, but also by a demographic time bomb. More than half of the 350 million people in the 22 Arab League countries are under 25, and youth unemployment statistics are extremely high. Underoccupied young people are always good candidates for starting revolutions, and
many young Arabs have had access to education. Theyre technologically literate and use YouTube, Twitter and Facebook as means of communication that are (for now) beyond
government censorship. The challenge for governments who want to maintain the current political order is to give youngsters meaningful roles in innovative, job-creating new areas.
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As the population and urbanisation both grow, the Arab world is experiencing an accelerating water shortage that could cause future wars. Rivers such as the Nile, Tigris and Euphrates are not inexhaustible and droughts have always afflicted many areas where agriculture is reliant on rainfall. Technology such as desalination, the discovery of subterranean rivers and the unlocking of fossil water resources may come to the rescue, but it is likely to be ! a close call.
Arab culture and Islam encourage the segregation of the sexes to an extent probably greater than has ever been the case in the West, but that does not mean women are without influence. In the Middle East, more women than men now graduate from universities and women can drive in all Arab states except Saudi Arabia. In most Arabic-speaking countries, women dont take their husbands surname on marriage but keep their own and they often control the finances in the home.
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Focusing on the seemingly trivial has led five scientists to create world-changing ideas. From menial to magnificent, heres how
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Flies in flight
How the art of fly swatting will make soldiers safer
nyo n e wh os w i e l d e d a rolled-up newspaper to combat a housefly knows just how evasive the bug can be. Flies always seem to know where youre coming from and how to get away. Flies are incredibly good at what they do, says Michael Dickinson, a professor of biology at the University of Washington. To study the insects in action, Dickinson coaxed flies through a tube that opened onto a tiny platform. Over this stage, a disc loomed, ready to flatten the flies from various directions front, side, and back while a high-speed camera filmed the insects reactions to the impending attack. After running hundreds of bugs through his machine, Dickinson discovered something interesting. Within 300 milliseconds of a potential pounding, the flies prepared with postural adjustments. If the swat
approached head-on, the fly would shift its middle pair of legs forward propelling it backwards and away from danger once it launched into the air. When the swat came from the rear, the fly would shift its middle legs backwards to jump forward. Flies may lay eggs in dog droppings, but these insects are also graceful, delicate ballerinas. Dickinsons interest in housefly swatting goes beyond keeping his office pest-free. His research is helping others build elegant micro-robots that can mimic the creatures agility and flight patterns. The US military, too, is interested in Dickinsons work. It hopes to use findings like his to build drone planes with better reaction times, which could reduce the need for pilot-driven planes and keep soldiers out of harms way. As for Dickinson, it should be noted that he doesnt hate flies. In fact, he goes out of his way to avoid killing them: I get annoyed when someone brushes a fly away, since Im usually looking at it, watching it groom and move its little head.
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with algae
A compound found in coral reefs may protect us against damaging UV rays

lathering on sticky sunscreen is nobodys idea of a day at the beach, but its worth doing. Thousands of people around the world die of skin cancers each year, and ultraviolet (UV) light exposure is a major factor in their development. While most of us know to use sunscreen, we dont always do a good job of applying it. Paul Long, a pharmaceutical expert at Kings College London, wants to solve the problem with a long-lasting sunscreen pill. To vanquish those streaky creams and greasy sprays, Long has found an unlikely ally in coral. He led a team that analysed coral samples from the Great Barrier Reef and it turns out coral is more than just snorkelling scenery. Its also a compact marine animal that can do what tanning addicts cannot: endure blistering UV rays without negative health effects. The secret, Long says, lies in algae that live within the coral. They make a compound that is transported to the coral and modified into a sunscreen that protects the entire reef. But this compound doesnt just protect the coral colonies. When fish feast on the reef, the UV-blocking compounds get passed up the food chain. So how likely is it that a compound that works for fish will work for humans as well? Its absolutely conceivable, Long says. If our studies confirm the results we are expecting, we will be able to develop a sunscreen [tablet] with the broadest spectrum of protection. Longs team is closer than you think. By copying corals genetic code and inserting it into bacteria in the lab, Long has manufactured large quantities of amino acids with sunblocking powers. The next steps will include testing its toxicology and efficacy on human skin. Long believes the compound could a lso have broader (a nd more surprising) applications, such as h e lpi n g to fe e d t h e wo rld . Theoretically, the amino acids could be used to protect crops planted in sun-drenched regions where intense sunlight makes farming difficult. But the f irst step may be ma king swimming more pleasant no more getting out of the water every two hours to grease up.
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An innovative idea could take the sting out of Band-Aids

headlines in 2008 with a surgical bandage that mimicked the microscopic scales on gecko feet. The sticky surface allowed bandages to hold fast in tricky areas, including the wet tissues of the heart and lungs. Even better, the biodegradable sealant disintegrates over time, meaning that unlike with sutures or traditional medical tape, doctors never have to go back in to remove it. If Karps painfree bandages pan out as well as his e a rl i e r b re a k t h ro u g h , f u t u re generations of patients will need a new metaphor for getting something over with quickly.
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ipping off a Band-Aid is so unpleasant, its proverbial. But for certain patients, its also dangerous. Premature newborns and the elderly have delicate skin, and yanking away bandages and medical tape can lead to serious irritation, injuries, and even permanent scarring. In fact, each year, medical adhesives cause an estimated 1.5 million injuries in the US alone. This is a problem that all neonatal doctors and nurses are aware of, says Jeffrey Karp, a professor at Harvard Medical School. They are desperately awaiting new adhesives that firmly secure devices to skin without damage. Thats why Karp and his lab are working on an innovation to make bandage removal less eventful. Traditional medical tape is simply an adhesive affixed to a backing, but Karps invention features a unique middle layer. This extra layer takes the brunt of the stress of removing the tape (instead of the adhesive one that attaches to skin), which minimises damage. When its time to pull away the bandage, it pops right off. All thats left is a small amount of residue that can be covered with baby powder or simply rolled off the skin. Karps tape isnt his only innovation in adhesive technology he made
Pain-free Band-Aids and plasters will go easy on the skin
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The laws of pest attraction could prevent malaria and more

humidity, carbon dioxide and body odour? What makes some people more attractive to a mosquito than others? To study how mosquitoes assess body odour, Vosshall and her teammates might wear nylon stockings on their arms and refrain from showering for 24 hours to create sample smells. Then comes the hard part. They insert their limbs into the insects den to study how mosquitoes land, bite, and feed, and then they document how these behaviours change depending on both the mosquitoes genetics and the particular traits of the scientists skin. This can mean getting anywhere from one bite to a whopping 400, depending on the experiment. Vosshall and her team have also begun to study how genetics contributes to mosquitoes choice of a host. With a bit of tinkering, shes even created a breed that seems to be unable to sense carbon dioxide, an important trigger for the insects. By using genetics to make mutant mosquitoes, we can document exactly how and why this cue acts to make mosquitoes hunt humans, she says. Many of her labs proposed solutions sound simple enough, including bracelets that carry long-lasting repellents or traps that can reduce populations, but the breakthroughs may save millions of lives in the developing world and a lot of itching everywhere else. L. A .
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osquitoes ruin countless picnics every year, but around the world, the whine of these bloodsucking beasts isnt just irritating it heralds an epic health problem. More than a million people die each year from the spread of mosquitoborne diseases like malaria, dengue fever and yellow fever. Attempts to
control mosquito populations via insecticides like DDT have had ruinous side effects for nature and possibly human health. Neurobiologist Leslie B. Vosshall has a different solution. I believe the key to controlling mosquito behaviour is to better understand how they sense us, she says. At their Rockefeller University lab, Vosshall and her colleagues are studying the chemical sensory processes by which mosquitoes choose hosts. How do they sense heat, 120 WorldMags.netR e a d e r s D i g e s t
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Untangled headphones might stamp out infections
ver pull your iPod out of your pocket only to find your earbuds hopelessly knotted? Every time physicist Robert Matthews of Englands Aston University examines a tangled cord, it reminds him of something smaller and more important. Despite its apparently trivial nature, spontaneous knotting is of great significance in polymer chemistry and molecular biology, he says. For instance, each cell in our bodies contains up to 2m of DNA. If those genetic cords tangle, the results can be devastating to the cells health. Matthews became entangled in all of this when he unknotted a cord for the umpteenth time and recalled a mathematical proof published in the late 1980s that showed that the risk of knots grows rapidly with the length of cord. If the two ends were joined in a loop, he realised, it would shorten the length of the cord and eliminate the free ends, whose movement leads to knots in the first place. In 2010, to test his loop conjecture, he embarked on the Great British Knot Experiment, enlisting kids to put pieces of string some of which were
looped (with ends clipped together to form a tiny circle), others unlooped in boxes, jumble them around, and report the results. Matthews found that looped string formed knots one tenth as often as unlooped string of the same length. Uniting the ends of your earbud cables with, say, a hairband will keep knotting to a minimum. Matthewss discovery may have a much bigger impact. If pharmacologists can influence the formation of microscopic loops in DNA and viruses, a breakthrough in fighting cancer and infections could follow. In the meantime, start using a hair thingy and say hello to blessedly tangle-free headphones. J. D. 121
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TV and the internet have made foreign cultures, concepts, languages and places more easily accessible than ever before. But even though you can learn about some of the most exotic and intriguing parts of the world without leaving home, it will never be the same as actually travelling!
2014 SUMMER HOLIDAY GUIDE
ver the following pages, we open your senses to the sights, sounds and experiences of some of the most unique holiday destinations around the world, plus some key travel tips to help you make the most of your holiday.
PACKING There are three essential things to consider when packing for any holiday the weather, the local culture and any activities youre planning. Your travel agent should be able to provide you with some information on these essential details, but its also worthwhile visiting the relevant countrys ofcial website. If youre planning to bring back a lot of souvenirs, speak to your airline to see if you can prepay for excess baggage or book an extra bag before you head home. This will work out substantially cheaper than trying to pay these costs at the airport.
MONEY Many banks will automatically cancel your cards if they see them being used out of your home country, unless theyve been advised otherwise so make sure you call your bank with details of your trip before you jet off overseas. LOOKING AFTER YOUR HEALTH Certain countries have rigid vaccination requirements for getting in. Your local doctor will be able to advise which vaccinations youll need. Its best to do this 4-6 weeks before leaving, as certain vaccinations need to be taken in multiple doses over an extended period of time. Travel insurance is essential, even if youre only away for a short time. If the worst should happen and you do end up in a hospital, a massive bill isnt going to help you feel any better!
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BOOKING ACCOMMODATION One of the most important parts of organising a holiday is planning where youll stay. Book at least a month in advance to ensure that youll be able to stay in your preferred accommodation. Though you may need to arrange impromptu accommodation for short-term periods, such as when youre moving between two different cities or countries, booking well in advance is generally the preferable option and its also a good idea to check out review sites to nd places that come recommended by genuine travellers. TRAVEL SMART WITH SMARTRAVELLER Before you head off on your big travel adventure, register at www.smartraveller.gov.au. This free government service enables you to lodge your travel plans with the
Australian government, so that you or your relatives can be contacted in case of emergency. GET TO KNOW WHERE YOURE GOING Before you take off, its a good idea to familiarise yourself with any local customs and learn a few local words, like hello, goodbye and thank you. Getting to know the local people and immersing yourself in the culture can be one of the most enjoyable elements of overseas travel. And last but not least HAVE FUN! Holidays are meant to be fun so make sure you take plenty of time to enjoy yourself. Planning a big trip can be stressful, but dont let that overshadow the trip itself. Happy travelling! !
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MACAU PROMOTION
THE YEAR OF THE HORSE IN MACAU

As the rst new moon of the year rises, Macau bursts into a festival of colour and reworks to celebrate Chinese New Year.
tarting with the new moon on January 31, Macau welcomes in the New Year with a party that lasts for two weeks. The whole region moves into festive mode, with owers bedecking the Chinese and Portuguese architecture and reworks lling the air. Get in early for the Lunar New Year Fair at Tap Seac Square it ends on the new moon night. Its a perfect family excursion with all your year-end shopping from owers to auspicious gifts and food delicacies in one place. Highlights of the celebrations include the ofcial Parade. The oats leave the Macao Science Centre, to wend down
Av. Dr Sun Yat Sen before nishing with breathtaking cultural performances at Praa do Lago Sai Van. At 10pm, the sky will be coloured by reworks. If you need extra luck, the God of Fortune will be appearing alongside a giant dragon and lion dancers. Youll nd them parading around central locations including the Ruins of St Paul in the morning before the dragon parades on through the heart of the region, with helpers distributing Lai-Si and souvenirs. So put on some red and gold and head to Macau for a New Year youll never forget! !
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WHAT KIND OF TRAVEL STORIES DO YOU WANT?

Too often, travellers end up encountering challenges and difculties that could be easily avoided. With a bit of preparation and prudent practices on your trip, your holiday can be just how you dreamed it would be. mart Australian Senior travellers enjoy memorable experiences for all the right reasons. Follow these tips to avoid some of the most common mishaps and mayhem that can mess up your holiday. Check your passport has at least six months validity from your planned date of return to your country, and any visa requirements. Visit your doctor and dentist for a general check-up before you leave. Have your doctor print a list of all your current medications, their generic names, dosages and frequency taken. Print a spare copy and keep it separate from your main luggage. Ring your mobile phone company and turn off global roaming and data on your phone before you leave. Overseas roaming charges are extremely expensive. Pick up a local SIM card at your destination to make
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cheap local calls and lower cost international calls. Photocopy documents including your passport, travel insurance policy, travellers cheques, visas and credit cards. Carry a copy with you, separate from your main luggage and leave a copy with a family member or friend at home. Use reputable transport companies such as taxis, rental cars. Avoid unmetered taxis. Prevent deep vein thrombosis by doing arm, leg and foot stretching exercises when you are seated. When possible, get up and walk up and down the aisles. Wear compression stockings to increase blood ow in your lower legs. Download the Australian Seniors Insurance Agency 50 Travel Tips for Seniors at www.seniors.com.au/ ebook !
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EUROPEAN RIVER CRUISES WITH TRAVELMARVEL

Cruise into the heart of Europe, with unforgettable cities and sights an easy stroll from your mooring.
ittle compares to the romance of a European holiday. And now you can discover the beauty of cities such as Budapest, Amsterdam and Regensburg from the serenity of a oating hotel. No more airports and train stations, instead, glide down rivers past centuries of history, docking at timeless destinations where lifechanging experiences await. While the experience of European cruising is priceless, a Travelmarvel voyage represents exceptional value. And as part of the globally recognised APT Group with over 19 years cruising experience, you can be certain you will receive premium service. Airport transfers bring you directly to your ship and friendly Tour Director who will welcome you and explain everything you need to know about your trip. Each
day is planned with your needs in mind and balances sightseeing and leisure time. From the superb onboard meals to the small group shore excursions with local guides, everything will ow seamlessly as you experience luxury every step of the way. With Travelmarvels unique Insider Experiences and Small Group Excursions youll gain an unparalleled understanding of the cultures and traditions of each destination. Whether youre lunching at the Eiffel Tower, cruising through Budapest at twilight, or enjoying a beer tasting at a Cologne brewery, Travelmarvel are certain to provide you with the opportunity to truly immerse yourself in each location. So let Travelmarvel immerse you in the heart and soul of Europe and be spellbound every step of the way. !
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EXPLORE ITALYS DEEP SOUTH AND SICILY WITH ALBATROSS TOURS

From Rome to Palermo this Italian-Sicilian adventure will take your breath away
ith 18 days to take in the sights, this sensational Italian tour explores the best of Italys deep south before heading across to the magical island of Sicily. Winding south from Rome, youll experience the sights, sounds and smells of Italys southernmost delights in a rst-class touring coach complete with an experienced tour manager. Spend ve glorious nights exploring the regions of Puglia and Matera the heel and ankle of Italy - before crossing to the glorious island of Sicily for a further 12 days. Alberobellos azure-blue skies and winding cobbled streets lined with terracotta pots is sure to leave a lasting impression. For three nights youll stay in the beautiful whitewashed buildings adorned with
vibrant plants and tiled roofs known as trulli, the likes of which youll never see in Australia! From Puglia youll meander down the Gravina ravine to Matera, stopping for two nights in the amazing Sassi caves; possibly one of the rst human settlements in Italy. With two, three, and even four night stops, you will enjoy excursions to extraordinary places such as the white city of Ostuni, a cable car ride and 4WD journey to the top of the phenomenal Mount Etna, a trip to the Valley of the Temples in Agrigento and a cruise to Cape San Vito, plus marvel at Sefestas romantic temples. This incredible excursion includes 17-nights accommodation and daily breakfast. !
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LETS TALK ABOUT MENOPAUSE
Menopause is a natural part of a womans menstrual cycle that marks the end of her child-bearing years. Though many women look forward to it as a positive new stage, the physical changes that take place often leave her oestrogen levels in a ux. luctuating oestrogen levels can cause a wide variety of symptoms. The degree to which women experience them varies they can range from being a minor nuisance, to being quite debilitating. Some of the more common symptoms associated with menopause include: hot ushes night sweats disrupted sleep memory difculties hair loss/abnormal hair growth weight gain decreased energy levels anxiety vaginal dryness Fortunately, the effects of menopause
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everyone. It is not usually recommended for women who have experienced breast cancer, or for those with a health condition such as diabetes. There are a variety of non-hormonal medications, including topical creams and herbal supplements available to help manage the various symptoms of menopause. One popular ingredient in menopause-related products is black cohosh, a herb native to North America and often used in traditional Native American medicine for a variety of ailments. However, when selecting a black cohosh-based supplement its important for women to carefully investigate the product before purchasing. Just as all coffee and all chardonnay arent the same, not all black cohosh is the same. With herbal medicine, some products are well-made and have been tested in studies, but theres no way for consumers to tell the difference, said Dr John Eden, associate professor of reproductive endocrinology at the University of New South Wales, speaking to the Sydney Morning Herald in September of last year. A 2013 review published in the medical journal Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (eCAM) assessed a number of black cohosh products. The studys ndings indicated that only registered medicinal black cohosh products were able to show evidence of reducing menopausal symptoms so before utilising black cohosh-based products, make sure you speak to your doctor or pharmacist to nd out which product is likely to be most effective for you. Your doctor will be able to provide more detailed information on which treatment is best for you and it may be necessary to try a number of different products, before you settle on one. Menopause can be a challenging time, but its good to remember that its also the beginning of a new and rewarding chapter of life. Hot ushes may come and go, but a positive attitude to The Change will help see you through! !
Symptoms associated with menopause may also be indicative of a number of other health conditions. If you suspect that you may be beginning menopause, you should speak to your doctor as soon as possible, to address the effects efciently.
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You dont have to put up with it! Imagine feeling cooler?
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Gastric super foods

Ginger Renowned for its flavour, ginger improves gut health by accelerating the movement of food through to the stomach, according to a 2013 study conducted by the University of Maryland Medical Centre. Liquorice This plant protects the oesophagus by boosting mucin production. This slimy protein substance, found in saliva, forms a protective barrier against stomach acid. Yoghurt is full of healthy bacteria, or probiotics, that will help to balance the microflora in your gut and replenish the health of the colon.
Chew on this
Chewing gum after a meal can stimulate saliva production and lower the creation of stomach acid, enabling you to digest your meal before heart burn or indigestion have time to take hold.
Quit puffing
FACT: One in five Australian adults suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) at some point in their lives. The main trigger is stress.
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Drinking hot water and herbal teas is a great way to detoxify the body and improve digestive health, according to experts. Drinking eight glasses of water a day can help to improve the stomach pH. However, avoid drinking large amounts of fluid 30 minutes before a meal as it can dilute the stomach enzymes, making it difficult for your body to break down food and absorb nutrients.
calm down
Stress can affect the enteric nervous system, causing bloating, constipation or diarrhoea, says the Gastroenterological Society of Australia. Stress may also aggravate peptic ulcers or IBS.
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Regular exercise will help strengthen the abdomen and intestinal muscles and help push digestive contents through your body. Just 20 to 30 minutes of aerobic exercise every day can improve digestion and reduce the risk of constipation. Brisk walking, bike riding and swimming are all great ways to do this. Given that stress can trigger IBS, yoga is a great way to keep active whilst reducing your anxiety levels. Sit-ups can also prevent you feeling bloated or gassy as they strengthen the abdominal muscles. Aim to do one set of 8-12 sit-ups and increase the number, as you feel stronger. If you suffer from bowel problems, pelvic floor exercises can help strengthen your muscles and improve digestive flow.
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Barbara Nash simply dreaded going to the toilet, the combination of arthritis and a bad back made what is a simple thing for most people almost impossible for her. Usually she had to have a shower after going to the toilet; it was a secret she kept to herself for years. Her doctor had said a Bidet would solve her problem but the cost for installation and space required for the traditional standalone Bidet to be installed in her home was just too expensive. Barbara says her luck changed when visiting her friend Norma in the next suburb. While she was there she had to go to the toilet - a thing she dreaded most while she was out. Well she was amazed by what was on her friends toilet! She asked Norma what it
was and Norma explained that she had a COWAY Bidet toilet seat installed only a few weeks ago by The BIDET SHOP. The chap was so nice and helpful; he had the Bidet installed in a jiffy. She went on to say, it has a heated seat and soft closing lid but the best thing is, once I have finished going to the LOO I simply press the wash button on the remote control and the Bidet cleans me with a stream of warm water, the in-built fan then dries me off with warm air and I havent used toilet paper since. Its the best thing since sliced bread! Well Barbara hesitantly went in to the toilet and used the COWAY Bidet, she pressed the large button on the remote control and she was clean. She cried tears of joy and relief now that her toileting problems were solved. She rang The BIDET SHOP straight away and ordered one. They installed it later that week. Since then Barbara has introduced 4 of her other friends to this life changing machine. She said I just didnt know how many other people out there were having trouble going to the toilet. My advice to everyone is get a COWAY Bidet put on your toilet, I did and it changed my life. For more information call The BIDET SHOP on FREECALL 1800 243 387.
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protect their families
I l l u s t r at I o n : b e n s a n d e r s
both sides of the fence

hen I was 13, I had a dog called Newton. He was a mix between kelpie and dingo, and spent most of his time in our backyard. He was constantly at the glass sliding doors, pining to go outside; most often because he could see magpies perched proudly on our tall fence. We would try to ignore him until his whining turned into growls, then wed let him out. As soon as the door opened he was out like a shot, sprinting crazily for the fence, barking until the birds flew off. Of course Newton couldnt hurt a fly; he was simply showing off his bravery by being able to frighten the birds. Late one afternoon in the summer holidays, as I was heading outside to feed him, I stopped short at the door. There he was, lounging in the garden surrounded by magpies. 141 WorldMags.net
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One of them hopped closer and Newton stretched, barely paying any notice to the small bird. When I opened the door, he looked over at me and panicked, barking at the birds until they flew out of the garden.
I caught him many times after that, sitting with the birds, not paying them any notice, until he realised that someone was watching. He just wanted to show me that he was brave and could protect me.
Talis Joh nson, Toowoomba, Qld
One step ahead
hen my son, Levi, was born he suffered an injury which slowed his muscle growth. Doctors warned me he might never walk. Levi loved cats, so, to encourage him to move, I bought a black kitten we named Jinx. They became friends and Levi would wriggle around the house chasing her. A few years later, Jinx had kittens and Levi wriggled after them, too. One afternoon, one of the other children didnt shut the front door properly and Levi wriggled outside without anyone noticing. In those few brief moments, he could have seriously injured himself had it not been for Jinx and two of her kittens. They lay on the top step, as if on guard, preventing him from falling. Needless to say, they got treats that night, and the bond between Jinx and Levi is still going strong.
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y daughter, Kellie, moved out of town and bought some hens. After two clutches of eggs, there were enough chickens, but one, Betty, was a clucky hen. As an experiment, Kellie wanted to see if Betty would sit on a duck egg. She did, and miraculously it hatched. She put another egg in and Betty hatched that as well. Kellie named the first duck Minstrel, and the second Jemima. Later, a neighbour gave Kellie some guineafowl, but they were too small for the big chicken pen, so Kellie wondered if Betty would help out. Sure enough, she adopted them, along with her ducks. They are one big, happy family. One of the guineafowl rides on Minstrels back, who doesnt mind at all. Betty takes her brood for daily walks, none the wiser.
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n December 14, 2012, a 20-year-old man armed with a semi-automatic rifle and two handguns shot his way into an elementary school.
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He coldly killed 20 first-graders and six staff members at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, before taking his own life. The horrific crime renewed the debate about gun control in the United States. Presented here is one familys fight to reduce the gun violence that claimed their son, and their experience in the frustrating world of American politics. The families of Sandy Hook Elementary were collaborating on a Mothers Day card, which would be mailed to hundreds of politicians across the US. Maybe if Mark Barden could find the most arresting photo of his seven-year-old son Daniel, people would be compelled to act. Our purpose now is to force people to remember, Mark said, so down he went into the basement of his Newtown home to sift through 1700 photos of the family they had been. The Bardens had already tried to change Americas gun laws by meeting with President Barack Obama,
speaking at rallies, and grieving on national TV. When none of that worked, they had walked the halls of Congress and beseeched lawmakers to look at pictures of their son: his auburn hair curling at the ears, his front teeth sacrificed to a soccer collision. Almost six months now, and so little had gotten through. So maybe a Mothers Day card. Mark turned on his computer. He had been sitting in the same chair on December 14, when he received an automated call to parents about a Code Red alert [emergency warning], and much of the basement had been preserved in that moment. Nobody had touched the table-top football game, because Daniel had been the last to play. His books and toy trains sat in their familiar piles, gathering dust. Daniels face stared back at Mark on the computer screen. Daniel blowing out seven candles on a birthday cake in September. Daniel dressed as an elf for Halloween. Daniel carrying
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cookies to the neighbours house in a video taken a week before his death. Bye, Dad, he was saying. It sometimes felt to Mark in these moments like his grief was still deepening. Scariest of all, he was starting to forget little things about Daniel, so he had started a journal to log memories before they disappeared. Im always one minute farther away from my life with Daniel, he had written one day. The gulf keeps getting bigger. He brought four photos to Jackie upstairs in the living room. She looked at one that showed Daniel at four, his freckled arms wrapped around her back into jobs or installed blackout curtains for privacy. What the Bardens chose to believe in was cause and effect, order and logic. Americas mental health system was broken, but they could fix it. Gun culture was extreme, but they could moderate it. Less than a week after Daniels death, Mark and Jackie met with a start-up advocacy organisation called Sandy Hook Promise and offered to help. They learned about the pro-gun National Rifle Association (NRA) and technological advances in gun safety. The governor of Connecticut sent them drafts of new gun control
When the vote failed, mark was unmoored. so what does all of this add up to now? Bec?use if it ?mounted to nothing ?t ?ll, what was the logic, the order, the meaning of their broken lives?
legislation. T hey t ravel led to Washington with photographs of Daniel to discuss a bill requiring universal background checks on gun purchases. When the measure came There were 26 victims in all, which up for a vote in April, all four Bardens meant 26 families left adrift, grasping watched from the Senate gallery: the for a way to continue on. Some found father, a professional jazz guitarist it in church. Others found it in the who rarely played anymore; the wife, spiritual medium that contacted an elementary school teacher who victims families on Facebook, offer- couldnt imagine stepping back into ing to connect them with the other a classroom; the eldest son, 13, side. Some started nonprofit founda- fiddling with a Rubiks Cube; the tions in their childs name or escaped daughter, 11, suddenly afraid of big 147 WorldMags.net neck and his face buried into hers. She gasped. She touched her neck. It physically hurts, she said, reaching for Mark.
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cities, loud noises, darkness, and strangers. When the vote failed, Mark was unmoored. So what does all of this add up to now? he had asked a White House employee. Because if it amounted to nothing at all, what was the logic, the order, the meaning of their broken lives? What was the meaning of the anger he felt lately while shopping, hoping a gun nut would recognise and approach him, so he had an excuse to shout back? What was the meaning of the endless tributes? A song performed in concert for Daniel because he liked music. A 5km race for Daniel because he liked to run. The boxes of gifts from strangers: magnets bearing Daniels picture, paintings of him, wood carvings, and T-shirts. And what was the meaning of their new nighttime routine? All four of them crammed into one room, Jackie up every few hours, Mark hoping Daniel might come to him in a dream, even though he never did. Next down the stairs came the daughter, Natalie. Just getting her to class each morning had become a battle, because her newfound fear made her reluctant to leave home. Im sick, she said now, rubbing her eyes. Probably just allergies, Mark said. Youll be fine. I should stay home, she said. How many times do we have to have this conversation? Jackie said. I dont want to go. Please stop it, Jackie said. She started to cry, and then Natalie started to cry. Im sorry, she said. Mark wrapped her into a hug, tearing up now, too. All three of them sat down for breakfast and then walked together to the bus stop. Love you, Natalie told them, settling in a window seat next to a friend. Mark and Jackie walked back to the house. They sat, sipping coffee in silence.
The worst hour of the day was from

7.30 to 8.30am, when Daniel had been alone with them waiting for his bus. One particular morning, the Bardens saw their next-door neighbour on the sidewalk and invited her in for coffee. She was a mother of three, including a second-grade girl who had been one of Daniels best friends. Are you sure? the neighbour asked. It will be good, Jackie said. Weve been trying to talk more about Daniel. So the neighbour came inside and started to tell stories they all knew. About how her daughter and Daniel
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had shared so many secrets, games they played for hours and refused to tell anyone else about. Then she started telling another story, one the Bardens had never heard before. Her young daughter had lost her glasses while scrambling to hide in her classroom during the chaos of the shooting. Later that night, the mother had tried to tell her about Daniel. But her daughter had screamed not to say his name. She had sat by the window in her room and looked across to Daniels room, as she always did, and she had sobbed because she couldnt see it without her glasses. Oh God, Jackie said. Its too much. Please stop. Im sorry, the neighbour said. I, I ... I shouldnt have. Its OK, Mark said, but now his mind was back inside the school that morning. Jackies imagination walked Daniel to the door of his classroom and
no farther. She wanted to protect herself from the details. Mark, however, felt compelled to know. One morning he had gone to the school, and law enforcement officers had walked him through the attack, all four minutes and 154 rounds. Because of that Mark could precisely picture the shooter, with his Bushmaster rifle, his earplugs and his olive green vest, firing six holes into the glass front door. He could hear the shooters footsteps as he walked into Daniels classroom. He could see the substitute teacher scrambling to move the children into the corner. He could see all 15 of them huddled, and somewhere in that pile he could see Daniel. Mark could see himself that morning, too, rushing out of the house, knowing only that shots had been fired at Sandy Hook and parents would be reunited with their children at the firehouse. Jackie had started 149 WorldMags.net
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Mark speaks at the White House in April last year, in support of proposed gun control legislation
To watch an interview with Mark and Jackie Barden, visit Readers Digest Magazine online, see page 6
driving from work, calling and texting Sherpa blanket and a note that read: him. Do you have him? DO YOU We will never forget. The school bus came. The school HAVE HIM YET? A priest had said 20 children were dead, and Mark had bus went. imagined Daniel escaping in the woods behind the school. A few days later, Mark and Jackie Then the governor was in front of decided to go to Delaware. Gun laws them, and he was saying, No more had stalled in Washington, and the survivors. best remaining chance was to build Now the neighbour looked at the momentum state by state. clock in the kitchen and saw it was In Delaware that meant House Bill almost 8.30, time to walk her daughter 58. It proposed to make it illegal to to the bus. I have to go, she said, possess high-capacity magazines of hugging the Bardens, leaving them at ten bullets or more unless you only the kitchen table. Jackie poured more possessed those magazines at your coffee. Mark checked his phone house, or on private property, or at a messages. Jackie got the mail and shooting range, or if you were carrying brought it into the living room. Mark a high-capacity magazine separately opened a package that contained a from a firearm, or if you belonged to 150 WorldMags.netR e a d e r s D i g e s t 0 1 / 1 4
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law enforcement, the military or a back in their chairs. How was it, they wondered, that firearms dealer. First-time violators would face a $75 fine. Like a traffic government could stall for months on an issue like gun control? Polls showed that ticket, Mark told Jackie. Mark and Jackie travelled with a a majority of Delaware residents group that included a public relations favoured a ban on high-capacity specialist, the director of Sandy Hook magazines. Ninety per cent of Promise and the parents of two other A m e r i c a n s w a n t e d u n i v e r s a l victims: Nicole Hockley, mother of background checks. But in the months Dylan; and Nelba Marquez-Greene, since the shooting in Newtown, only a handful of states had managed to pass mother of Ana. At the legislative building an aide to stricter laws. Before the parents left Delaware, Governor Jack Markell explained that the parents mission was to give their they had a news conference with the childrens photos to anyone who would governor in his office. The governor finished his take them. He said a last-minute opportunity had arisen for the parents introduction and a reporter raised his to be recognised during a moment of hand to ask a question. This one is for silence on the House floor. We just the parents, he said. How would a want every one of these lawmakers to high-capacity ban prevent something see you. We want them to feel your loss like the carnage at Sandy Hook? Carnage? Mark squeezed Jackies and understand whats at stake. They were led to seats in the House hand. She stared down at the floor. Please know, this is not about gun chamber, where a lawmaker recited the Pledge of Allegiance. Today we have control but gun responsibility, he said, some special guests, she said, and 41 as the governor nodded in affirmation. Mark never lost his temper. He lawmakers turned to look. Will our guests please stand? she said, and the always made eye contact. He spoke in parents stood. Please come up here, anecdotes that were moving and she said, and they did that, too. The hopeful. But sometimes the story he room went quiet as she began reading really wanted to share was the unpolished one, about what it was like the names of their dead children. Mark tried to pick out the three in his house on another unbearable lawmakers who already had refused to morning, when the school bus came, meet with the Newtown parents. Could and the school bus went. n he barge into their offices? Wait at their cars? Jackie counted the seconds in her The gun debate continues in the US. head, believing she was holding it In 2013, while tougher restrictions were together until a lawmaker handed her passed in some 21 states, the rights of a box of tissues. gun owners were expanded in other The moment ended. The parents sat states in almost equal measure. 152 WorldMags.netR e a d e r s D i g e s t 0 1 / 1 4
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The lowdown on...

What: In the mid-1950s,
a contentious new term began to appear: auteur. Originating in new Wave cinema analysis (its FWench foW authoW), it asseWted that its the diWectoW who gives a film its aWtistic shape. afteW decades seeing movie staWs and studios as the dWiving foWces, auteuW theoWy caused Wuctions, though its an idea we take foW gWanted these days (think MaWtin ScoWsese). now TV is home Must-see movies
Meryl Streep and young Sophie Nlisse turn in Oscar-worthy performances
Running the show: behind actor Peter Capaldis Doctor Who (above) is writer-producer Steven Moffat
Showrunners: behind the TV you love

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For a study of a dysfunctional family that gathers for the funeral of its suicidal patriarch (Sam Shepard), this packs an extraordinary number of laughs. Based on a Pulitzer-winning play by Tracy Letts, its blistering dialogue is delivered by a formidable cast Star turn: under director John Wells a stellar cast (The Company Men). Meryl vies in this Streep is tipped for her fourth dark comedy Oscar as an acid-tongued widow, tearing into her scarred daughters (Julia Roberts, Juliette Lewis and Julianne Nicholson) with pill-fuelled fury. Ewan McGregor, Dermot Mulroney and Benedict Cumberbatch provide impeccable support. G. H.
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Treasuring words: Sophie Nlisse
the Book thief

Its Germany 1938 and young Liesel is on a train to new foster parents when Death steals away her brother. At his burial, she pockets a book from the gravediggers bonfire and, its via the book and others she is to steal or borrow as the world is dragged into the vortex of Nazi violence that she finds strength and solace. Adapted from the best-seller by Australian markus Zusak, The Book Thief is epic and beguiling. sophie nlisse charms as the wide-eyed Liesel under Papas (geoffrey rush) gentle and principled nurturing. emily WaIson is the stern but secretly kind Mama; and Ben sBhneIzer, the fragile Jewish boarder Max. Its a beautifully crafted modern fairytale, made more poignant with a rousing score by John WilliamJ. S.C.
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The troubled life of Walter Mitty
Ben Stiller direMts himself in The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, based on the 1939 James Thurber short story about an ordinary man who daydreams of extraordinary, heroiM deeds, filmed in 1947 with Danny Kaye. The new version has had a bumpy ride:
Fantasy to reality: Ben Stiller is both star and director
>> Jim Carrey was slated to star in a
1994 remake produced by Samuel Goldwyn Jr., son of the producer of the 1947 film adaptation. >> Owen Wilson had taken over as lead contender in 2005 . >> Mike Myers was attached to star in 2007 after Wilson withdrew with creative differences. >> Sacha Baron Cohen was offered the lead early in 2010. >> Johnny Depp was rumoured to be in the running for the role later that year. >> Ben Stiller finally landed it in 2011, and in 2012 was appointed director. G.H.
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The Railway Man

This deeply felt drama is based on the autobiography of eriM Lomax who was captured in Singapore and forced to work on the Thai-Burma Railway. Three decades after the war, Lomax (colin Firth, left) marries Patti (NiMNlL Kidman, also left) who realises how traumatised he still is by the torture inflicted by one Japanese officer in particular. Lomax seeks out the man, intent on revenge, but something much more profound happens. H. F.
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US author Hugh Howey, whose bestselling self-published sci-fi novel Wool led to a six-figure publishing deal and sequels Shift and Dust, on why he encourages his fans to not just write fan-fiction but charge for it, too.
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