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PAGE 8 www.thehimalayantimes.com New moon discovered orbiting Pluto THE WORLD THIS WEEK Scientists studying data from the Hubble Space Telescope have found a fifth moon orbiting the dwarf planet Pluto. It was seen in images taken in June and earlier this month. The new moon is just a speck in images, so scientists will only get more information when NASA’s New Horizons probe sends back detailed images of the Plu- to system in 2015. Until 2006, Charon was Pluto’s only known moon. That year, Nix and Hydra were discovered, followed by P4, in 2011. — Agencies JUST FOR YOU Bob the burrowing owl is just one of the animals at ZSL London Zoo getting into the Olympic spirit during the Olympic games. His species burrow underground and have adjusted to living on the ground, making them natural sprinters. Bob has been training to run the 100 centimetres and every day he tries to beat PICK OF THE WEEK London Zoo throws animal Olympics WALTER WINCHELL A FRIEND IS ONE WHO WALKS IN WHEN OTHERS WALK OUT Garter snakes are very small and thin snakes with three longitudinal stripes in many different colours. The name ‘Garter’ comes from the comparison of these snakes to the fancy garters that were used years ago to hold men’s socks. These snakes are fast, alert and intelligent. Garter snakes are docile and harmless to people, though they may bite in self-defence. When alarmed, they may coil and strike, many flatten their bodies, making the stripes on their back more prominent. They also discharge musk, which has an unpleasant, sweetish odour, from glands at the base of the tail. Characteristics Garter snakes have slim and agile body. They have dark and distinguishable head. These snakes can differ in appearance from region to region. Their colouring can be of many shades of green, blue, yellow, gold, red, orange, brown, and black. But generally, they have three stripes on their backs, one down the centre and one on either side of it. These stripes run the length of the snake’s body and can be blue, green, yellow or white. Garter snakes have hard, dry scales and are cold-blooded. Underneath their scaly skin, snakes have internal organs and bones like those of other vertebrates. The backwardpointing teeth and throat muscles are used to work the prey slowly down into the stomach. The red and black, forked tongue of these snakes is used as a detection device. They pop out animal stories their tongue to collect chemicals in the air. They then place their tongue back into mouth and insert the fork into a special organ, called the Jacobson’s organ, on the roof of their mouth. The snake uses this process to detect scents like pheromones from other snakes and their next meal. They also gather information about their environment from their sense of smell. Garter snakes are one of the few snakes that give birth to live young. Females give birth to about 20 to 30 young, but 85 have been born in one litter. The young snakes are on their own immediately after birth. They are 7.5 to 9 inches long and are fully capable GARTER SNAKES of hunting. They reach maturity in three years. Size The length of garter snakes ranges from 20 to 30 inches although some may be longer. Feeding Habits Garter snakes are opportunistic hunters. They will eat almost any animal that they can catch. Their main foods are earthworms, frogs, fish, leeches, tadpoles and sometimes mice. They also eat snails, crickets, grasshoppers and birds. Venom of these snakes is neurotoxic, slowing down the movement of a prey animal while it is consumed. Habitat Garter snakes are most commonly found in Canada and central United States. They are found in parks, meadows and woodlands, wherever there are ponds and streams nearby. They live in colder temperatures and they need to hibernate in winter. They will find shelter in cracks in the ground where the frost doesn’t reach. Lifespan Garter snakes live for two years in the wild and six to 10 years in captivity. — Agencies God’s gift You loved me even when I felt rotten With you my sadness is always shortened You were with me even when I was wrong You are the reason I feel so strong. You have always helped me in sorrow and strife You my friend, is the biggest gift of my life I am sure you will be with me in any era following this trend You are my biggest gift my dear friend. — Jasmine Acharya,Class VIII, GEMS Childhood days Many years ago When we were in junior class How we used to play together In the playground everyday. It seems like yesterday Our childhood world Of ice-creams and cotton candies In the hot summer days That we wished never to end. When we played cricket all day long And those talks About our dreams and future Until we get tired. But all those days have passed so fast And we are left alone But still I want those days back again Can’t those days return? — Saurav Singh,Class VIII, LRI School his personal best. The penguins are expert divers, the monkeys are whizzes at gymnastics and the bugs are super-strong weightlifters, lifting many times their body weight. The abilities of the animals are being showcased in the Animal Athletes exhibition at ZSL London Zoo. — Agencies The Chronicles of Narnia sold for £30,000 An original copy of a book from The Chronicles of Narnia signed by the author CS Lewis has been sold at an auction. The winning bidder paid £30,000 for the book which was one of the first to have been printed around 1950. It was signed ‘Jack Lewis’ which is rare — Jack was the nickname CS Lewis used with close friends and family. The stories of Peter, Susan, Edmund and Lucy were bestsellers for over 50 years. THE HIMALAYAN TIMES, SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2012 In the first story — The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe — they find their way into a magical land called Narnia through the back of a wardrobe. They have to battle a witch, but are saved by Aslan the lion. The story was made into theatre productions, TV dramas, and in 2005 became a Hollywood movie. Two more Narnia movies were made — Prince Caspian in 2008 and Voyage of the Dawn Treader in 2010. — Agencies My best friend Resha is very naughty but a little haughty Very talented, it’s a guarantee Beautiful with her nose big Handwriting so nice and loving to cheat She always shouts at others But never bothers She has a clever sister and no brother Talking too much with her big mouth With her two best friends who cry when she leaves Without her the class is silent Waiting for laughter when she is upset Her hair is curly which remains short all the year But when her sister pulls it, it becomes bare Then, Resha realises that she should never pull others’ hair She always stands first in her class with her nose red But never compromises to become late She is always ready who is never slow and steady She is very hard-working and sometimes funny Who asks ideas for others to make her hair a stare She plays games by sitting and loves chatting And always dreams of being successful She does not need her legs to run When she is caught by a don. — Jeneen Adhikari,Class VII, GEMS Missing friends When we are together Making fun of each other When we are in trouble Sharing and helping each other When we know nothing Then, discussing and teaching each other The days which we spent together I’m missing all my beloved friends. — Tenzin Dhadon,Class X, Arya Tara School
THE HIMALAYAN TIMES, SATURDAY, AUGUST 4, 2012 www.thehimalayantimes.com DUBBY’S DVDISCUSSION Dubby Bhagat Kathmandu Finding Shakespeare Controversy rises from time to time about who Shakespeare was. This is the suggestion being that the name was given to a barely literate buffoon when the real playwright was the Earl of Oxford, Sir Francis Bacon, the 6th Earl of Derby or Christopher Marlowe. Anonymous argues the case for Edward de Vere, the 17th Earl of Oxford. Very few commoners of his time are as well-documented as William Shakespeare. If he had been an ordinary playwright, there would be no controversy over their authorship. But he was the greatest of all writers in English, in some ways the engine for the language’s spread around the world, and one of the supreme artists of the human race. Because of the ingenious screenplay by John Orloff, precise direction by Roland Emmerich and the casting of memorable British actors, you can walk into the theatre as a blank slate, follow and enjoy the story, and leave convinced — if of nothing else — that Shakespeare was a figure of com- pelling interest. The character of Shakespeare (Rafe Spall) is drawn a notch of two above the village idiot. Witless and graceless, there is no whiff of brilliance about him, and indeed the wonder is not that this man could have written the plays but that he could articulate clearly enough to even act in some of them (about which there seems to be no doubt). Edward de Vere, the Earl of Oxford (Rhys Ifans), however, seems the very template of genius. His manner, his bearing, his authority, his ease in the court of Elizabeth all conspire to make him a qualified candidate. He was so well-connected with the crown in fact that the movie speculates he may have been the lover of the young Elizabeth (Joely FIVE FRIENDS LONDON: One just needs five trusted people in their lives, to cope with modern life, a new study has revealed. To deal with the stress of our fast paced life we want an agony aunt, an emotional support, someone good with money, a practically minded person and a colleague we can ask for work advice. The research demonstrates that a minimum of five friends and colleagues are now required to share out our problems and get useful advice from. An agony aunt figure with whom we can share our problems, tops the list. Secondly, we need some loved one who would put an arm around us and provide the quintessential emotional support. The third most important friend is someone who can help us out with financial matters and advise us how to save money. And fourth is a knowledgeable friend or family member we can turn to for advice on life’s practical matters. The fifth most important person one should have is a colleague we can look to for help and advice in the workplace, according to the study by Nationwide Building Society. However, the research revealed that despite the average Facebook user having 190 friends, 32 per cent of Britain population still doesn’t feel they really have anyone on their side. WASHINGTON: Dermatologists have revealed that how you wash your hair and the products you use could go a long way in maintaining smooth and shiny hair. Board-certified dermatologist Zoe D Draelos, MD, FAAD, has also given tips on how to keep your crowing glory healthy and beautiful. “When shampooing, concentrate on cleaning primarily the scalp, rather than the entire length of the hair, as washing only your hair can create flyaway hair that is dull and coarse,” Dr Draelos said. Richardson) or the son of the older Elizabeth (Vanessa Redgrave). Not both. The film also plunges us into the rich intrigue of the first Elizabethan age, including the activities of the Earl of Essex (Sam Reid), whose plot to overthrow the queen led to the inconvenience of beheading. Incredibly, for a film shot mostly on German sound stages, Anonymous richly evokes the London of its time, when the splendour of the court lived in a metropolis of appalling poverty and the streets were ankle-deep in mud. It creates a realistic, convincing Globe Theater, which establishes how intimate it really was. The groundlings could almost reach out and touch the players, and in the box seats, such as Oxford himself could witness the power of his work, which was credited to the nonentity Shakespeare. All of that makes Anonymous a splendid experience: the dialogue, the acting, the depiction of London, the lust, jealousy and intrigue. But I must tiresomely insist that Edward de Vere did not write Shakespeare’s plays. Apparently Roland Emmerich sincerely believes he did. Well, when he directed 2012, Emmerich thought there might be something to the Mayan calendar. In a New York Times article, the Shakespeare scholar James Shapiro has cited a few technicalities: (a) de Vere writes and stars in A Midsummer Night’s Dream when he was nine years old, and (b) “he died in 1604, before 10 or so of Shakespeare’s plays were written.” Why then does this question arise from time to time? I feel it’s because of the distance from then to now and I believe that there is such a thing as ‘scholar speak’ where in Ivy draped university students who have chosen Shakespeare as a thesaural subject must dismiss other contenders to the title of the genius of William Shakespeare and only then may they proceed with their thesis then it’s easy. LIFESTYLE FOR SMOOTH, SHINY TRESSES “When using a conditioner, the recommendation is different. Conditioners should only be used on the tips of the hair and not on the scalp or length of the hair since conditioners can make fine hair look limp,” Dr Draelos said. To maintain healthy hair, firstly Dr Draelos recommends people to wash oily hair more frequently. How often you wash your hair should be based on how much oil your scalp produces. Secondly, use conditioner after every shampoo unless you use a “2-in-1” shampoo, which cleans and conditions hair. Using a conditioner can significantly improve the PROFILING FROM YOUR FB PIX look of damaged or weathered hair by increasing shine, Choosing a Facebook profile photo is very serious business. It’s the visual that will greet high school acquaintances, jealous exes, and your parents’ friends when they search you out. The image you project is entirely determined by your photo choice. While people think the photo they choose is some sort of individual statement, they’re usually wrong. Here are the 10 most misguided approaches that people take when picking out a profile photo. Each sends out all sorts of information that the person may not have intended. While there are some sub-genres and lesser known variations, most pictures on social networking behemoth fall into one of these categories. The Portrait: A clear photo of the subject from the waist (or higher) up and includes the entire face. What it says about you: That you are a normal, well-adjusted adult who is confident in your appearance. Basically, you’re pretty boring. However, if it is a headshot, author photo, or other promotional material, it means you are a narcissistic careerist. If it is a self portrait, you are slightly annoying. If the photo is of you in your bathing suit, you are probably hot and insecure. The Far and Away: The subject is so far from the camera that you can discern there is a person in the frame, but can’t pick out details of his face or appearance. What it says about you: You are a private person who doesn’t want any old gawker knowing what the hell you look like. You That’s all one needs to cope with modern life pressures Men are twice as likely to feel they have no one to turn to (42 per cent) in their daily lives as compared to women (23 per cent). Those over the age of 55 felt they had fewer trusted friends (40 per cent) than any other age group. The research highlighted the needs for someone to listen to our problems (23 per cent), to provide emotional support (18 per cent) and to ease the pressures of everyday life (18 per cent). The current economic climate has also affected people’s minds, with money issues now one of the main reasons they feel the need for a support network. One in six (16 per cent) say they need someone to help them save money or get rid of debt, according to the study of 1,047 UK adults. Meanwhile, 15 per cent of the Britain’s population confides in work colleagues and one in 20 (5 per cent) look to their boss for help and advice. The research shows support at work is more important to men, with 11 per cent looking for advice in this area compared to just decreasing static electricity, improving strength and offering some protection from harmful UV rays. Thirdly, choose a shampoo and conditioner formulated specifically for your hair type. For example, if you colour your hair, use a shampoo designed for colour-treated hair. If your hair is damaged or chemically treated, consider a “2-in-1” shampoo. Regardless of cost, many shampoo and conditioner brands provide the same benefits. Lastly, protect hair when swimming. Protect your hair from the damaging effects of are slightly shy and reserved until people get to know you. The Up Close and Impersonal: The subject is so close to the camera that you can only see part of her face or appearance. What it says about you: You want people to think that you don’t want to be recognised on Facebook, but you really do and you mask that in pseudo arti- ness. You had an imperfection when you were younger (lazy eye, acne, irredeemably bad haircut) and still haven’t gotten over being teased. Now you’re the kind of person who is alone at parties not because you’re shy, but because once people talk to you, they get annoyed. The Scrapbook Photo: A picture of the subject when he was in his childhood, whether a candid shot or a school picture he made his mother dig out of a box in her attic. What it says about you: You are the type of person who thinks that everything in the past is better than it is now. You still listen to the same music, wear five per cent of women. In contrast, 15 per cent of women say they need someone they can turn to help them manage family relationships. “No matter how strong and independent people are, we all need someone to lean on at key stages in life,” the Daily Mail quoted Susan Quilliam, relationship psychologist, as saying. “It could be an ear to listen, a wise head to provide some advice, a shoulder to cry on or someone who is completely removed from the situation you are in. “Strong support networks are essential to help alleviate the pressures of life, decision-making and ultimately, stop people from feeling like they are on their PAGE 9 chlorine by wetting and conditioning your hair before swimming. Wear a tight-fitting swim cap and use a specially formulated swimmers shampoo and deep conditioner after swimming to replace lost moisture. “Be sure to see a dermatologist if you are experiencing unexplained hair loss as this may be a sign of a serious medical condition,” Dr Draelos said. These steps have been demonstrated in Tips for Healthy Hair, a video posted to the Academy website and the Academy’s YouTube channel. — Agencies the same clothes, and love the same things you did back in high school/college, and you’ll probably never change. Family Photo: A photo of the subject’s children and/or baby usually without the subject. What it says about you: The only thing you have accomplished in your adult life is having children. You used to be fun and fabulous and have lots of friends, but now all you can talk about is play dates, potty training, and Dora the Explorer. But don’t worry, being a mother/father is the most important job there is. The Wedding Photo: You know a wedding picture when you see it. What it says about you: You want everyone to think that you are a grown-up. You have settled down to a life of calm normalcy and Family Guy reruns. You’re not playing the field anymore. No, you are married! Also, you are entirely defined by your relationship and don’t have any friends of your own anymore. The Pop Culture Reference: This comes in many forms: a picture of a fictional character, concert, a movie poster, a book cover, reality star, musical act, or picture of a celebrity. Basically, it is anyone who is not the subject. What it says about you: You have no personality of your own. You define yourself (and others) completely by their entertainment choices, whether they be television, music, sci-fi, literary, or otherwise. Talking to you is like reading a list of movie quotes and you are full of useless knowledge on your favourite subjects. The Party Picture: The subject, often with someone else, clearly at a party. She may be holding a drink, drinking a drink, smoking a bong, holding a joint, playing beer pong, dancing on a banquette, or giving duck lips and gang signs. What it says about you: You are young and stupid and will be fired from at least one job for something you posted on Facebook. You are susceptible to peer pressure. You will one day regret this picture and replace it with a wedding picture, and then pictures of your children. — gawker.com own,” she said. Quilliam said that talking to different people and seeking advice may provide fresh perspective and impartial points-ofview helps one think and decide in a clearer manner. “No-one should or can make decisions for you but the knowledge that someone else is on your side can make all the difference when it comes to your wellbeing,” she added. — Agencies
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