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Once upon a time, long ago, there lived two brothers, one a fierce warrior, the other a healer. Dian Cecht, the healer, had a sharp mind and a sharp tongue, but his brother, Nua-da, was practical and calm in battle. As the boys grew older, they became important leaders of their people, the Tuatha de Danann.

The Tuatha de Danann inhabited four cities to the north of Ireland — Falias, Gorias, Murias and Findias. There they acquired many magical skills. Dian Cecht became a pow-erful healer, but Nuada was crowned king for his skills as a leader of men.

At his coronation, the Tuatha de Danann gave their new king the Sword of Light, a sword irresistible to anyone who saw it. The Sword of Light promised certain death to any-one who faced it in battle, or so the people said.

Under Nuada’s leadership, the Tuatha de Danann sailed south until they came to the land known as Erin, the coun-try we know today as Ireland. They landed on the coast in heavy fog — a fog the people of Erin believed would protect them from invaders. But Nuada’s men somehow navigated the terrain and landed safely, and once onshore the king commanded the people to burn their ships; he did not want anyone to consider a retreat.

And so the Tuatha de Danann came to land cloaked in smoke and mist. Those who saw them say they arrived wrapped in a cloud of magic.

The people who lived in Erin were called the Fir Bolg and their leader was King Eochaid MacErc. The night before the Tuatha de Danann landed, he dreamed of the arrival of a mighty enemy, and he woke certain he must do battle with these invaders. He summoned his people and called upon them to arm themselves with swords and shields. Led by a strong man known as Sreng, they approached shore.

When Nuada saw the army coming with a strong man in their lead, he ordered his own champion warrior, Bres, armed with a light spear, to meet them and to make his re-quest. Nuada wanted the Fir Bolg to give him enough land for his people to settle.

But Eochaid was determined not to give up a single plot of land, so the people began to battle. The Tuatha de Danann won the first battle, and they won the second, and word be-gan to spread of their invincible strength. After each battle, Nuada repeated his request to Eochaid, but the king of the Fir Bolg remembered his dream. The king felt sure he must continue to fight.

Then came the battle in which Eochaid fell. Soon after, Sreng was killed as well, and the great king Nuada lost an arm.

As was tradition, the Tuatha de Danann buried their king’s arm in the ground and built a cairn of stones around it. But the Tuatha de Danann had a strict rule: No man could rule their people who was not whole. So Nuada had to give up his throne.

His chief warrior was Bres, who now became leader of the people. And Bres was strong and brave. But he was terribly proud, and though he and Nuada had once been the best of friends, their friendship had soured.

Nuada was terribly sad. Bres bragged, rather than show his friend kindness. They soon grew bitter toward each oth-er, and that bitterness affected everyone. The Tuatha de Danann became more and more unhappy with their new leader. The people began to dream of the return of their king Nuada.

A gathering of people went to see Dian Cecht, for they needed him to heal the wound that had affected their peo-ple. They hoped he might make their king whole again. Although it was true Dian Cecht could cure wounds, he did not have the power to regrow a lost arm. Still, he spent many nights in meditation, searching for a way to help his brother regain the throne. This, he knew, would help to heal his people.

At long last, he knew what he must do. He went to see the smith. By morning, they had forged a gleaming silver arm. Carrying that arm, Dian Cecht called Nuada to his hut.

Dian Cecht and his brother sat inside that hut while the healer chanted every healing spell he knew. By day’s end, Nuada appeared outside the hut, the silver limb attached to his shoulder. He could use the arm as if it were his own.

The people cheered, and now that Nuada was whole again, he could become their king.

Bres was unhappy, but he knew Nuada was meant to be the leader of the people. So the king was returned to the throne, and forever after he was known as Nuada Airgetlam, Nuada of the Silver Hand.

From that day on, war ceased and the Tuatha de Danann lived in peace in their new land.

A Celtic tale

The King of the silver hand

“If I could go anywhere, I would go to the Amazon

River. I would like to see the amazing animals and the

great environment. Learning about it would be cool. The climate would probably be

hot and humid. I have always wondered what the houses

were like and if the river flooded a lot.”

Josh Smithmyer, 10 (WINNER)Fourth grade

Fishing Creek Elementary

“If I could go any-where, I would go to

heaven. I would meet God and ask many questions. Heaven would be beauti-

ful. I think angels would be everywhere. Then I would

go back to earth and then tell everybody about it.”

Kain Glessner, 10 (WINNER)Fourth grade

Crestview Elementary

“If I could go anywhere, I would go to Guatemala.That was where I came from, be-fore I was adopted in 2004. I would like to see what the

country and people look like. I heard that the plants are

very colorful. The weather is really warm. I like to be

outdoors. The water is blue and clear. Even though I love

living in the USA with my family, I still wonder if I will

go there some day.”Joy Kutz, 9 (WINNER)

Third gradeUpper Allen Elementary

“If I could go anywhere, I would go to Hawaii because I would lay under an umbrella

and have people bring me drinks and food while I go

in my hot tub and the sea. I would live in a huge beach

house.”Declan Smithmyer, 9

Fourth gradeCrestview Elementary

“If I could go anywhere I would go to the beach and get a beach house! I would

play in the sand. And play in the water. And I would ride

a dolphin. And I would go to Beach School! It would be so

fun!”Jordyn, 8

Second gradeHillside Elementary

School

“If I could anywhere, I would go to the hot and

sandy beach in Virginia. The water would be salty and blue. Some people would watch me and my boogie

board. They would see me riding swiftly on the giant waves. I could have some

cool ice cream to relax with. All my sweat could wash off in the water and make it more salty! Could you

imagine how long I would stay in a beach house? I

would have to use a lot of sunscreen! If I didn’t, I could get a sunburn! Glasses would

block the sun out of my eyes. I hope that no seagulls steal

my lunch! Going to a beach is paradise!”Braedon, 8

Second gradeHillside Elementary

School

“If I could anywhere, I would go in the Pokemon Wii

game with Braedon. There is little mean talking rocks

that say yum yum eat them up. And you have to get away

from them or else they will eat you up like they say. Also, you have to jump on the big

red button and when you do, you go to the next level.”

Allie, 7Second grade

Hillside Elementary School

“If I could go anywhere, I would live in the sky by

making a house in the sky with rockets on the bottom

to make the house stay in the sky. There would be a steer-ing wheel in there, a tank of

sharks, a sofa, a TV, a bed with seven blankets, and a

water and food machine that gives water and food.”

Anthony Walker, 8Third grade

Mt. Rock Elementary

“If I could go anywhere I would go to Hollywood

and become a professional drummer. I would be good

and I will be a rockstar. I would become the most

famous person ever! This is where I would go.”Mark McMillion, 8

Grade 2BSt. Patrick School

“If I could go anywhere, I would go to Pompeii to see

the destroyed buildings. And the people that turn into

stone and to see what will happen after hundreds of

years.”Carlos Ramirez, 10

Fourth gradeFishing Creek Elementary

“If I could go anywhere, I would go to the jungle. I

would go to discover meat-eaters that lurk in the jungle

floor. I also would make friends with the animals. I

would discover new places. I would find underground streams. I would look for

valuable items in the cave. I would build a fort out of

bamboo. I would live there. It will be a huge mansion.

The mansion would be three stories high. The mansion

would have two bedrooms, two bathrooms, three family

rooms and one huge pool area. I would love to go to the

jungle.”Matthew C Ward, 9

Third gradeOak Flat Elementary

“If I could go anywhere I would go to Hawaii. I would

look at volcanoes. All I would eat is any fish I want. All I would do is swim in the

ocean or pool. I would also bring my family. To get there,

we would go on a cruise; it would be a Disney Cruise. I would love it so much; I

would beg my mom to live there. She would finally say yes and she would say that

we have to live in the hotel. I would love it!”Regan Storm, 8


“If I could go anywhere I would go anywhere. I would go to the Philippines (Island in Asia) and give poor people

money and try new dishes and bring back Pilipino reci-pes to America. I would also go to Japan and stuff my face with sushi. I would travel to Ireland…oh, no! I ran out of

money!”Antonio Centenera, 8


“If I could go anywhere I would go around the world

like to France, Spain and Philadelphia. In France I would be a fashion de-

signer and when I find some-thing I like I would say, ‘Ooh, la la!’ In Spain I would speak

Spanish and eat Spanish food. In Philadelphia I would see Punxsutawney Phil and the Liberty Bell. That’s what I would do if I could go any-

where.”Casey Huss, 8


“If I could go anywhere I would go to the Willy Wonka Factory. It was so cool that I

saw gobstoppers, nerds, laffy taffy’s, Willy Wonka bars and

so on. I ate all of his candy and I loved it. I just kept eat-

ing and eating and eating un-til I was full. He showed me

the Wonkavator. It was going any directions and I pressed

the red button and it went up and up and up and up!”

Samuel Gwon, 8 Grade 2B

St. Patrick School

“If I could go anywhere, I would go to Mars. There, I

would build a house. Then I would buy furniture for my house. Then I would go to

Earth to get my family. If you go to Mars, you will see any-

thing you could imagine.”Ainslie Stewart, 8

Second gradeBellair Elementary

“If I could go anywhere, I would go to the White

House. I would want to see the president and take a

tour of the White House. I would like to sleep in a guest room, and see what Presi-

dent Obama does for a living. Maybe even meet famous

people. That is why I would want to go to visit the White

House.”Mackenzie Miller, 10

Fourth gradeMt. Holly Springs

Elementary

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Girls in Science

Are You a Scientist? Have you ever watched a baby or toddler move around a room? As they play, babies are constantly doing experiments. They are tiny scientists! Science is all about …

asking a question: “Why do my blocks fall down?”

“If I put the bigger blocks on the bottom, will my stack stay standing?”

answer: “I must need the bigger blocks on the bottom!” It doesn’t even matter if an idea about how to answer a question is the right one. What matters is the process of inquiry, or questioning. Of course, babies don’t really ask themselves these questions. Their play leads them to problem-solve all the time. This type of trial-and-error discovery continues as we get older. That’s one way that we learn. This week, The Mini Page finds out more about keeping science fun and interesting for kids as we explore Expanding Girls’ Horizons in Science and Engineering Month.

A natural process Babies may be the youngest scientists, but experts say children remain naturally curious about how things work. However, when kids get to be 11 or 12 years old, things can change, especially for girls. Traditionally, boys have been encouraged in science, engineering and math. Girls have been steered toward other subjects, such as English or history. But one expert says that if kids can maintain an interest in science through the eighth grade, they have a better chance of choosing a career in a science-related field.

A different age When your great-grandparents were young, there were many jobs for adults in , or making things. We called this the . Today our economy is more based on information and creative services. Many scientific fields are also now related to other areas. For example, a geologist may have to know a lot about chemistry and biology. With modern challenges such as climate change and protecting our environment, we need more and more good minds asking questions and testing answers to solve our problems.

Girls at an Expanding Your Horizons conference complete a science experiment with the help of a female scientist. Experts say that many adults in scientific jobs liked science as children and stayed interested through the eighth grade and beyond.

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Why Girls Are Important You might not think it would matter who our scientists are. As long as they are solving our world’s problems, that should be enough, right? But girls and boys are different, just like kids from one part of the country can be different from kids from another part. For example, an educator at Saint Louis Science Center challenged students to come up with a new source of fuel that was:

temperature high enough to cook something. The students were all inner-city kids, many of whom didn’t have a washer and dryer at home. Many of the girls were used to taking their family’s clothes to a laundromat to wash and dry them. The girls thought about the large trash cans full of dryer lint at laundromats. They wondered if the lint could be used as a fuel source.

The kids in St. Louis made briquettes, or small, dense bricks, out of clothes dryer lint. They used the briquettes as fuel to heat their box oven — and it worked! As experts pointed out, though, the idea of using dryer lint might not have occurred to the boys in the class, since they might not do as much laundry. And a student who lives in a home with a washer and dryer might not have thought about the huge amounts of lint that are available as a free, renewable source of fuel.

Meeting a mentor A group called the Expanding Your Horizons Network is working to help girls keep their natural interest in science and engineering. The network organizes conferences where girls can meet adult female scientists, or mentors, and do hands-on science activities. (A mentor is someone who advises or counsels another person.) By questioning and talking with mentors, young girls can imagine themselves in a scientific career. For example, girls may want to know if women scientists have time for friends and families. The network also provides girls and their families with information about local resources, such as science centers and other science activities in the area.

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6. Cover bowl and refrigerate for several hours or until chilled. Serves 8.You will need an adult’s help with this recipe. from The Mini Page © 2013 Universal Uclick

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What is a shark’s favorite game?Sharon: Swallow the leader!

Sherman: What do you get when you cross a shark and a parrot?

A creature that talks yourear off!

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All the following jokes have something in common. Can you guess the common theme or category?

What did the shark say when he bumped into the whale?

Stephan: “Whale, I didn’t do it on porpoise”!

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Meet Randy Kaplanguitarist whose latest CD, “Mr. Diddie Wah Diddie,” offers kid-friendly versions of blues and ragtime songs. He has made several music videos that run on the kids music video

He has performed in several bands and is also a poet and a book illustrator. He co-wrote a musical comedy. Randy grew up in New York City and now

lives in Los Angeles. In college, he studied (the study of ideas), writing and literature. He then went on to study acting

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What to do: 1. Make a“fishpond” byspreading newspaper out on the floor. 2. Cut several fish out of the newspaper, plus an equal number out of colored paper. 3. While everyone else has their eyes closed, one person places all the fish on the newspaper pond. At a signal, the others open their eyes and pick up the first fish they see. Now look at the ones that got away. Discuss which fish were caught, which ones got away and why.

Going fishing When you walk through the woods, you probably don’t see many animals, though you may hear their calls or see their tracks. Most animals hide much of the time to avoid being eaten by others or while hunting for their own next meal. How do they go unnoticed, even when they are close to you?

to some of the fish and repeat the experiment. Does the eye make the fish easier to spot? Next, use a marker to see how you can disguise the eye. Go fishing again.

the fish. What makes a fish harder or easier to see? Does it matter where in the pond it is placed, which way the lines of type go, or whether it is on a photo or an advertisement? How is that similar to traits that real fish have?

The last time you painted a picture, if you mixed two colors together, you were doing science. Have you ever tried to juggle? If so, you were doing science!

The Expanding Your Horizons Network organizes more than 100 conferences throughout the year all over

middle and high school girls to answer questions and help with activities. The EYH Network has shared some fun science you can do at home with family and friends.

Float your boat Have you ever thought about how different types of boats float better and carry more cargo than others? Do you think you can predict which shapes will carry the most weight?You’ll need:

What to do: 1. Look at the pictures and think about what the boats are used for. Do they carry cargo? Do they sail? Are they used to catch fish?

build a boat that you think will carry the most cargo possible without sinking. 3. Predict how many pennies your boat will hold. Test your prediction. Repeat with different shapes of boats.

boat as needed to carry as many pennies as possible. What do you notice about the shape of the boat that carries the most pennies?

The Mini Page thanks Heather Gibbons, chief executive officer of Expanding Your Horizons Network, for help with this issue.

Next week, The Mini Page is all about turning your eyelids inside out. April Fools’! It’s about April Fools’ jokes!


Supersport: R.A. DickeyHeight: 6-2 Birthdate: 10-29-74Weight: 215 Hometown: Nashville, Tenn. At age 38, when some baseball pitchers are plummeting, R.A. Dickey is peaking. After struggling much of his career, the knuckle-balling right-hander enjoyed his best season ever last year. He posted a 20-6 record for the New York Mets and won the National League Cy Young Award.

Now playing for the Toronto Blue Jays, Dickey will try to keep baffling batters with that fluttering knuckleball, his No. 1 pitch. Dickey, who was an Academic All-American and English major at the

husband and father, and he founded a program that helps youth athletic programs. Chances are Blue Jays fans are going to fall for him big-time this spring.

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