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Many artists credited their talents to the presence of some supernatural power. The Romantic poets believed that art was a term that meant an ultimate expression of beauty and truth. The search for this ideal led them to explore both natural and supernatural themes in their works.

Another persistent view of art regarded its divorce from logic. Reason and logic were the province of scientists and philosophers, whereas creativity and insight were the area of the artists. The two separate aspects of the mind were supposed to remain distinct.

But in 1704, a major breakthrough occurred. Sir Isaac Newton, mathematician and physicist, published his study of light, Opticks. One of Newton's major discoveries was on the nature of color. Using a prism (棱镜), Newton provided a scientific explanation for the presence of rainbows. The artistic community was shocked. A scientist had ventured into their sacred territory.

More than a hundred years later, John Keats, one of the most famous Romantic poets, accused Newton of reducing beauty by "unweaving the rainbow". His colleague, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, famously remarked that the souls of five hundred Newtons would be needed to make one Shakespeare. And yet, from another perspective, Newton did not reduce the beauty of the rainbow; he enhanced it. In his search to uncover the secrets of the rainbow, Newton demonstrated the wonder, creativity, and inspiration of an artist. His discovery also paved the way for the development of spectroscopy, a way of analyzing the chemical makeup of light. Now scientists can look at the stars and know their composition. The sense of wonder this ability creates is not much different from the wonder the poet or artist feels when staring at those same stars.

BOOKING

There are four easy ways to book seats for performances.

● In person

The Box Office is open from Monday to Saturday, 10 a.m.—8 p.m.

● By post

Simply complete the booking form and return it to Stanfield Theatre Box Office, PO Box 220. Stanfield, ST55 6GF. All cheques should be made payable to Stanfield Theatre.

● By telephone

Ring 01316 753219 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card (Visa, Mastercard and Amex accepted).

● On-line

Complete the on-line booking form at www.stanfieldtheatre.com.

DISCOUNTS

● Saver: £2 off any seat booked any time in advance for performances from Monday to Thursday, and for all afternoon performances. Savers are available for children under 16 years old, over 60s and students.

● Supersaver: Half-price seats are available for people with disabilities and one companion. It is advisable to book in advance. There is a maximum of eight wheelchair spaces available and one wheelchair space will be held until one hour before the show.

● Standby: Best available seats are on sale at a five percent discount, from one hour before the performance for people qualified for Saver and Supersaver discounts and thirty minutes before for all other customers.

● Group Bookings: There is a ten percent discount for parties of twelve or more.

● Schools: School parties of ten or more can book tickets in advance for £6 each and will get every tenth ticket free.

Please note: We are unable to exchange tickets or refund money unless a performance is cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances.

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Dear Rachel,

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Yours,

Li Hua

Dear Editor,

I am writing to ask for advice on my relationship with my teenage son. To tell the truth, I often struggle to get along with him. Recently we have argued with each other a great deal. He is anxious about his skin because it has started to become very oily with lots of red spots.这些日子他总是很生气并看起来不太自信. I keep telling him that these changes are normal, and that things will turn out just fine. Of course, I wanted to show my concern for his condition, so I asked him to see a doctor. But then he became angry and we had a big argument. He told me that I was putting even more stress on him by talking about his spots all the time. In the end, I sent him to his room.最后他冷静下来 ， but it took some time. The whole experience was really terrible and I do not want to go through the same thing again. What should I do?

Best wishes,

Mrs Zhao

Benjamin Franklin was a famous scientist, writer, printer,(invent) and politician. As a scientist, he was well known for his kite experiment. The story goes like this: Franklin had found lightning interesting for years,(believe) it was actually electricity. He designed an experiment to prove his theory.

He worked out that by flying a kite during thunderstorm, electricity could go through the wet kite line down to the earth. Knowing it was too(danger) to hold the wet line, Franklin held a silk ribbon(tie) to the end of it. He made sure the silk ribbon(stay) dry so that the electricity would not go through his body. Then he attached a metal key where the ribbon and kite line joined. a thunderstorm approached, the lightning would charge the key. Conducted a stormy day in 1752, his experiment proved lightning was(real) just electricity.

Though some doubted the(experiment) safety, Franklin's work advanced the study of electricity. His contributions remain influential in science.

In fact, the dog was4, so they had to use the money to take him to the clinic. Daniel and Eric spent all of that day there5 for him. That's why they had no time to clean the house. Then Daniel and Eric6 their bedroom. Eric sat on his bed, and Daniel had his arms crossed and looked upset. Eric suggested they should explain what happened to their parents, but Daniel thought Dad and Mom didn't7 an explanation.

After that, Mom felt a little8 and thought they shouldn't be too hard on the brothers, but Dad thought the boys were rude, and didn't show9 for them. Lastly, Mom decided to hold a family meeting to offer everyone an opportunity to open up and share their thoughts.10, it worked! The misunderstandings disappeared.

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The researchers found that there was a higher percentage of short-sightedness in people who were Chinese. In fact, Chinese participants had a 240% greater risk of developing short-sightedness in childhood compared to white participants. Interestingly, all other ethnic groups appeared to have a reduced risk of developing short-sightedness in childhood.

The researchers also looked at the impact that education had on short-sightedness. They found that the more years spent in education, the greater the risk a person had of developing short-sightedness in both childhood and adulthood. They also showed that the youngest participants (those born between 1965 — 1970) who had a university education were eight times more likely to develop short-sightedness in childhood compared to those who had no formal education qualifications.

The significant increase in short-sightedness is concerning for a number of reasons. For a person with short-sightedness, having to wear glasses can be costly. More significantly, it also puts them at greater risk of eye diseases. Not only could this seriously impact a person's way of life, it would also put a greater financial strain on healthcare systems.

There are a number of actions you can take to lower the risk of developing short-sightedness during childhood. Spending time outdoors has continued to demonstrate a protective effect against developing short-sightedness. But for children who may already be short-sighted, specialized glasses are available that have demonstrated success in reducing short-sightedness progression.

Their simple pizza lunch was captured (拍摄) in a photo that Bo's mother, Leah Paske, later shared on Facebook. In her post, Leah revealed her daily worries about Bo's loneliness. "Autism might protect him from noticing stares or missed birthday parties," she wrote, "but my heart aches when he eats alone." The photo quickly went viral, receiving over 14,000 shares and national media attention. Reporters interviewed the pair, and Bo's story inspired countless discussions about autism and kindness.

When asked about his act, Rudolph said, "I just wanted to be kind. Everyone deserves respect". Bo described the experience as "like sitting on a rainbow" Rudolph signed Bo's lunchbox, turning an ordinary school day into a lifelong memory. Years later, Bo still keeps the signed lunchbox as a cherished reminder of that special moment.

Leah later wrote: "For one day, I didn't worry if my son ate alone. A hero sat across from him." The story reminded the world that small acts of kindness can bridge differences and create light in unexpected places—proving that even brief connections can leave lasting influence on hearts.

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Highlights (亮点):

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The route (路线):

We'll pick you up from your hotel and take you to the launch site. You can help set up the balloon or take photos. As you fly, you'll see Melbourne's parks, gardens, and the Yarra River as the city comes to life. Look down at famous places like the Melbourne Cricket Ground and Albert Park Circuit. After landing, you can help pack the balloon (if you want), then return to the Pullman Hotel where you can then stay for breakfast or take a quick 10-minute walk back to the city center.

Warm tips:

Flights depend on the weather and wind direction. You might fly over Melbourne's city center or nearby green suburbs, showing why Victoria is called the "Garden State".