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=media type="custom" key="18665894"= = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = =ANZAC Day Commemoration= Since 1915, one day in the year has involved the whole of Australia in solemn ceremonies of remembrance, gratitude and national pride. That day is ANZAC Day - 25 April. Why does the Nation pause to commemorate what most historians choose to describe as a failure or a sad series of blunders? It is because every person and every nation must, sooner or later, come for the first time to a supreme test of quality; and the result of that test will hearten or dishearten those who come afterwards. For Australia as a nation that first supreme test began in the early hours of Sunday 25 April 1915 on the Gallipoli Peninsula in the Eastern Mediterranean. (Above): Marchers in a typical ANZAC Day march. || The historical lead-up to the events which took place came to boiling-point with the commencement of World War on 4 August 1914. Historians have long since analyzed the motivations on all sides which led to that disastrous war. In Australia, the motivations which led our national leaders to commit our country to the conflict, and our extraordinary volunteer army to respond to the call to arms were very simple. Most of the colonists had come originally from the United Kingdom which they continued to call ‘Home’ or ‘The Mother Country’. When war appeared inevitable, on 31 July 1914, the great Labor leader, Andrew Fisher, made his famous statement: ‘Should the worst happen, after everything has been done that honour will permit, Australians will stand beside the mother country to help and defend her to the last man and the last shilling.’ On the following night the Liberal Prime Minister, Joseph Cook, said, ‘If the old country is at war so are we.’ On the 4 August, an offer of 20,000 men was made, and ten weeks later the first contingent of volunteers was on the water bound for Egypt. For volunteers, apart from the sentimental motivation, there was a very strong strain of idealism. They believed that a small nation (Belgium) was being trampled underfoot by a mighty power, and that their role was - as the children of the time sang in the schools - To help the weak against the strong, media type="custom" key="18666164" To guard the right against wrong,
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And bear the flag of Truth along. As they sailed towards Egypt one of the few pieces of ‘grand strategy’ in World War 1 was being developed. The idea was to capture the outlet from the Black Sea in order to relieve pressure on our Russian allies in the Caucasus and influence Bulgaria to join the allied cause. It is not unreasonable to believe that success would have greatly shortened the war and saved millions of lives on both sides. On 8 August the Allies were on the very verge of success; but the campaign was narrowly lost. The Gallipoli campaign lasted from 25 April until 20 December 1915. Australia’s test of nationhood began in the darkness of that fateful Sunday morning of 25 April. The soldiers landed in the dark under fire; and always under heavy fire, climbed precipitous cliffs mostly covered by prickly oak scrub through which progress was difficult even for the strongest. Individual courage and initiative won a foothold on the plateau and the ridges, which for the next eight months saw epic valour and endurance on both sides. Apart from the heavy casualties from attack and counter-attack the lines were so close that there was no respite from bombs, shells and mines. Mental strain and physical illness reduced the bodies of our finest youth to gaunt skeletons held together only by determination. Finally pressures of other theatres of war led to the evacuation, itself a casualty-free miracle. Any senior student who fails to read the accounts of Gallipoli by Australia’s Alan Moorehead and England’s John Masefield is failing to take up an important share of his or her national heritage. It was not that Gallipoli, with all its casualties, hardship and suffering was worse or even as bad as the experiences of later campaigns, or the sufferings of defence forces and civilians in later conflicts. But because it was the first great national test of our young men in the horror of war it has become the focal point of remembrance and gratitude for the fallen and the broken in health of all wars; of the contributions made by civilian workers in areas subject to attack; and of the continuous heartbreak and courage of the women and children whose agony of fear became a reality of deprivation. So every year, on or near 25April, we have a time of remembrance and gratitude to those who helped to keep our country free from invasion and our way of life free of choice; to acknowledge our debt to their mothers, wives and children, and our obligation to those who through their sacrifice now need our help. Beyond that we have a legacy of responsibility that the heritage fought at so costly a price should not suffer in our hands; so that the word ANZAC does not so much commemorate an event as a standard of character in action which we must maintain in all circumstances - in peace as in war. We wish to thank Melbourne Legacy for allowing us to use the foregoing information from the program for the Victorian ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students. || The following text and images are adapted from the book “Don’t forget me, cobber!” by [|Matt Anderson].
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=Will you remember them?= There are many ways we can celebrate ANZAC Day and help to remember the Australians who have fought and died in war. The most traditional way is to go into town each year and watch the veterans of recent wars polish their medals and march down the streets. It is a great opportunity for old friends to gather, and for families to remember. In many towns and cities, one of the most moving ceremonies is the Dawn Service, when family, friends and veterans gather as the sun rises. A bugler plays the Last Post, and then everyone is silent for a minute. It is a very emotional time. It is a time for reflection – to think about all the Australians who have fought and died in all wars, and to remember their courage and sacrifice. You could ask your parents if they have ever been to a Dawn Service, and ask them to take you.

A digger still stands atop Mount St Quentin.

(photo by Pte Robyn White) As a school project you could write a letter pretending that you were a soldier or a nurse in the front lines. What would you say to your family at home? Maybe you could make a list of all the things you would ask to be sent in a comfort parcel.

With the help of your teacher, you could write to your town planner, and ask him or her if any of your local streets were named after Australians who fought or died in war. This is more likely in the city, or in older suburbs. You could then write a project about them, and what they did in the war. It may even be possible that your suburb, like the town of Pozieres in Queensland, was named after a battle. How many others can you find in the street directory? Perhaps you could also make ANZAC biscuits. These are very easy to make, taste delicious and the recipe can be found [|right here on this website].



Some troops of 1st Australian Division near Broodseinde, Belgium in World War 1. (AWM E833) But the best way to celebrate ANZAC day is to come up with your own idea – something that means a lot to you that will help you remember this uniquely Australian day.

media type="custom" key="18665974" **Why are clouds white?**

Clouds are white because they reflect the light of the sun. Light is made up of colors of the rainbow and when you add them all together you get white. The sun appears a yellow color because it sends out more yellow light than any other color. Clouds reflect all the colors the exact same amount so they look white.

**Why do clouds turn gray?**

Clouds are made up of tiny water droplets or ice crystals, usually a mixture of both. The water and ice scatter all light, making clouds appear white. If the clouds get thick enough or high enough all the light above does not make it through, hence the gray or dark look. Also, if there are lots of other clouds around, their shadow can add to the gray or multicolored gray appearance.

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Quality As rainwater may be contaminated due to pollutants like microscopic germs etc., it is often not considered suitable for drinking without treatment. However, there are many examples of rainwater being used for all purposes — including drinking — following suitable treatment. Rainwater harvested from roofs can contain human, animal and bird faeces, mosses and lichens, windblown dust, particulates from urban pollution, pesticides, and inorganic ions from the sea (Ca, Mg, Na, K, Cl, SO4), and dissolved gases (CO2, NOx, SOx). High levels of pesticide have been found in rainwater in Europe with the highest concentrations occurring in the first rain immediately after a dry spell;[1] the concentration of these and other contaminants are reduced significantly by diverting the initial flow of water to waste as described above. The water may need to be analysed properly, and used in a way appropriate to its safety. In the Gansu province for example, harvested rainwater is boiled in parabolic solar cookers before being used for drinking.[2] In Brazil alum and chlorine is added to disinfect water before consumption.[citation needed] So-called "appropriate technology" methods, such as solar water disinfection, provide low-cost disinfection options for treatment of stored rainwater for drinking.

Groundwater Groundwater is water located beneath the ground surface in soil pore spaces and in the fractures of rock formations. A unit of rock or an unconsolidated deposit is called an aquifer when it can yield a usable quantity of water. The depth at which soil pore spaces or fractures and voids in rock become completely saturated with water is called the water table. There are two broad types of aquifers: confined and unconfined. An unconfined aquifer is where the surface is not restricted by impervious rocks, so the water table is at atmospheric pressure. In a confined aquifer, the upper surface of water is overlain by a layer of impervious rock, so the groundwater is stored under pressure

Valerie Adams.

New Zealand has won its sixth gold medal of the Olympics after Valerie Adams' rival Nadzeya Ostapchuk tested positive for drugs and was stripped of gold. The dramatic development occurred just hours after the curtain came down on the 30th Olympiad in London. Ostapchuk tested positive test for metenolone, an anabolic agent. The result means the 27-year-old Adams has won gold at successive Olympics. It lifts

New Zealand one place on the medal table to 15th, ahead of Cuba and is our second best gold haul, just behind the eight of Los Angeles in 1984. New Zealand's total medal haul of 13 equals the country's best ever, achieved at the Seoul games of 1988. On Tuesday morning, Adams finished second behind Ostapchuk, her throw of 20.7m well behind the Belarusian's 21.36m. Adams was driving to coach Jean-Pierre Egger's house in Switzerland when she heard the news she was again the Olympic champion. "I just burst into tears," she said early today. "I fell into JP's arms and we shared the moment. It's a lot for me to take in at the moment."

Of her rival, Adams said she was "history". "My feeling is I don't want to waste any energy on her. I just want to enjoy the moment." Adams said she had noticed the extraordinary throws Ostapchuk had thrown before the Olympics, "but I never wanted to assume. Other people have made comments about how she looks and how she throws". The New Zealander hit out at Ostapchuk's unveiling as a drugs cheat. "It is also encouraging for those athletes like myself who are proud to compete cleanly that the system works and doping cheats are caught." Adams admitted she felt robbed by the fact that the people she cares about did not get the chance to see her on the top step of the podium and hear the New Zealand anthem. Her Olympic campaign was clouded by an administrative error that saw her name missing from the official start list. Only an 11th-hour intervention by the NZ Olympic Committee and the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) enabled Adams to attempt to defend the title she won in Beijing. Adams said the bungle messed with her head and she threw poorly during the final. Intriguingly, Egger offered an enigmatic appraisal of Ostapchuk's performance, saying he "would prefer to remain silent". The implication was that something was amiss about the Belarusian's rapid improvement. It was the first time she had beaten Adams in nearly two years. Ostapchuk, 31, was first tested by urine sample the day before competition and again straight after the final. Both samples showed up the presence of metenolone. The drug is a long-acting anabolic steroid, which boosts cellular tissue in muscles and stimulates male characteristics. It is taken orally or through injection. Late last night, the Wikipedia entry for the drug was already saying it was the preferred anabolic of Nadzeya Ostapchuk. Adams' New Zealand teammates were ecstatic when they learned she would get the gold after all. "Everyone cried - it was pretty emotional," said Annalie Longo, a member of the women's football team, as she left the athletes village. "We're just so happy, she worked so hard and she totally deserved the gold medal." She expressed regret that Adams had not been able to receive the gold medal at the victory ceremony. "We feel cheated in a way, not being able to play the anthem and having taken the moment off her," Longo said. Brett Addison, sport manager at Athletics New Zealand, said the gold medal was fantastic news for Adams and justification of her rating as the top shot-putter in the world. He said Ostapchuk's vast improvement from last June, when Adams beat her by more than one metre, had raised some questions. "She went back to Belarus and had some amazing throws, so there were some questions raised then. But unless an athlete tests positive you can't really say anything." New Zealand Olympic Committee Secretary General Kereyn Smith said Adams' honour was well deserved. She added that New Zealand athletes were proud to compete cleanly on the world's stage. The chef de mission of the New Zealand team, Dave Currie, said the news was wonderful and he was very proud of Adams. The IOC Disciplinary Commission disqualified Ostapchuk, withdrew her medal and asked the IAAF to change the result. The silver medal now goes to Russian Evgeniia Kolodko and the bronze to Lijiao Gong of China. During the Games, the IOC carried out tests on the top five finishers in each event, plus two others at random. Around 3800 urine and 1200 blood samples were taken. Nine athletes returned positive tests, but only Ostapchuk has been stripped of a medal.
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=What is Matariki?= Matariki is the Maori name for the group of stars also known as the Pleiades star cluster or The Seven Sisters; and what is referred to as the traditional Maori New Year. **When is the Maori New Year?**

The Maori new year is marked by the rise of Matariki and the sighting of the next new moon. The pre-dawn rise of Matariki can be seen in the last few days of May every year and the new year is marked at the sighting of the next new moon which occurs during June. This next occurs on 5 June 2008. ** What does Matariki mean? **

Matariki has two meanings, both referring to a tiny constellation of stars; Mata Riki (Tiny Eyes) and Mata Ariki (Eyes of God). ** Why is Matariki important? **

Traditionally, depending on the visibility of Matariki, the coming season's crop was thought to be determined. The brighter the stars indicated the warmer the season would be and thus a more productive crop. It was also seen as an important time for family to gather and reflect on the past and the future. ** Why do we celebrate Matariki today? **

Today Matariki means celebrating the unique place in which we live and giving respect to the land we live on. ** How is Matariki celebrated? **

Matariki is celebrated with education, remembrance and the planting of new trees and crops signalling new beginnings. Matariki was the optimum time for new harvests, and ceremonial offerings to the land-based gods Rongo, Uenuku and Whiro to ensure good crops for the coming year. It was also seen as a perfect time to learn about the land we live on and to remember whakapapa (ancestry) who have passed from this world to the next and the legacy they left behind. ** How long do celebrations last? **

Traditionally celebrations lasted up to 3 days after the new moon had risen following Matariki becoming visible ** Who celebrates Matariki? **

Anyone who wishes to participate ** Are all Iwi involved in the celebrations? **

All Iwi (Maori Tribes) celebrate Matariki, although they may celebrate at different times. For some tribes celebrations are held when Matariki is first seen in the dawn sky, for others it is celebrated after the full moon rises, and for others the dawn of the next new moon.