Species of Dinosaurs

Two new species of dinosaurs, one a quick-moving meat-eater and the other a giant-planteater, have been discovered in Antarctica. The 70 million-year-old fossil of the carnivore would have rested for milleniums at the bottom of the Antarctic Sea, while the remains of the 30-meterlong plant-eater were found on the top of a mountain.
The little carnivore – about 1.8 meters tall – was found on James Ross Island, off the coast of the Antarctic Peninsula.
Not yet named, the animal probably floated out to the sea after it died and settled to the bottom of what was then a shallow area of the Weddell Sea. Its bones and teeth suggest it may represent a population of two-legged carnivores that survived in the Antarctic long after other predators took over elsewhere on the globe. “For whatever reason, they were still hanging out on the Antarctic continent,” Case said in a statement.

Travel Tips

If you’re planning to do some domestic traveling, you’ll find these ten domestic traveltips useful.Domestic travel tip Shop around. Don’t pay more than you have to for domestic travel.Domestic travel tip Check your flight in advance to confirm the time of departure. If you don’t and your flight is delayed, you could end up sitting in the airport for hours.Domestic travel tip Research travel insurance options for domestic travel and find out whether your insurance plan covers you outside of your province or state.Domestic travel tip Sometimes upgrading your airline ticket only costs a little more and is often worth and extra $10, especially if you’re on one of the longer domestic flights.Domestic travel tip If you’re taking a domestic travel trip with a friend, call the airline in advance to see if you can choose your seats. Otherwise, you may have to sit apart from your friend for your domestic flight.Domestic travel tip Even if you’re not leaving the country, the climate can be quite different at your destination compared to the climate at home. This is true of many domestic travel destinations in Canada. Because Canada is such a big country, domestic travel could take you to a whole new side of Canada you’ve never seen before. For instance, if you take a domestic flight from Toronto, Canada to , say, Iqualuit, the weather will be quite different and you’ll need to pack accordingly.Domestic travel tip Be aware that you may end up somewhere, even for domestic travel, where you don’t speak the language. There are several pockets of French-speaking communities in Canada where English is not widely spoken. It’s useful to at least know a few words before your domestic travel trip.Domestic travel tip Even if you don’t leave the country, you can still have a terrible time if you lose your wallet or it gets stolen when you’re away form home on domestic travel. Therefore, it’s a good idea to make photocopies of all your important documents, including your health card, your driver’s license, your citizenship card, if applicable, and any other ID you might need.Domestic travel tip Making phone calls can be expensive, even for domestic travelers. The best way to save money is to use calling cards at a pay phone, or to check with your cell phone company whether they can arrange for you to use your cell in other parts of the country for a reasonable fee.Domestic travel tip Bring lots of books to read. If you take domestic flights regularly, you might find it a bit boring after a while, so it’s good to have something to keep you occupied. You can also avoid overpaying for books at the airport by bringing your own favourite books with you. Otherwise, enjoy your domestic travels and try not o get in too much trouble.

The Giant’s Revenge

Jack and his mother became very rich. They had a hen that laid golden eggs and a golden harp that played the most wonderful music. They lived in a big house on the edge of the wood and had many servants. But Jack and his mother became greedy and very mean.
One day an old woman came to the door. ‘Would you like to buy some beans?’ she asked Jack.
‘Yes, but I will only give you a penny,’ Jack answered.
The old woman was so poor that she accepted the penny and went away. Jack told one of the servants to plant the beans and water them.
In no time at all, the beanstaiks grew so tall that they touched the clouds. Jack climbed up the tallest beanstaiks and found himself back at the giant’s land. Ahead of him was the big castle. He knocked on the door but there was no answer, so he went inside.
The floor and walls were covered with jewels and gold coins. Soon he filled his pockets with the jewels and money, and was just about to run away when he heard loud footsteps. Suddenly he found himself in a giant fist. It was the fist of the same giant he met in his previous adventure. There was no way for Jack to escape.
‘Fee fi fo fum, I’m so glad you’ve come. Be you alive or be you dead, you’ll be my slave or off your head!’
So Jack became the giant’s slave. He cooked, washed and cleaned the castle. He had to do everything the giant asked. Jack was very unhappy and begged to go home but, alas, he was made to stay in at the castle.
The giant, however, married a princess not long after that, and they lived happily ever after.

Tips for success in telephone conversations

You arrive at the airport in another country, but your luggage does not arrive with you. When the airport staff cannot find it, you go unhappily to your hotel room. Now you have to use the telephone for help.

Will someone at the airline help you quickly? Yes, if you are friendly and polite. Good manners are the key to success on the telephone. Here are a few suggestions.

• Speak slowly and pronounce your words clearly. You want the other person understand you.
• Speak with a smile. People like to hear a pleasant voice.
• Always identify yourself right away. For example, if you make a business call, start with, "Hello, this is Annisa. May I speak to Jennifer Quirk, please?” For informal or personal call, you say, ”Hi, this is Annisa. Is Jeanette there, please?”
• Be sure to leave a complete message. You can say, ”Please ask Ms. Quirk to give me a call about the party on Sunday.”
• Finally, always thank the person you speak with. After all, he or she took the time very much for your help, Ms. Quirk” or ”Thanks a lot, Jeanette.”

These are just a few telephone tips. Try them in your next phone call and watch what happens.