29 BOOK REVIEW Adventures of the Curious Atom This book is the brainchild of, and written and illustrated by, best-selling author and artist, Mary Groves, who believes that, with the confusion in the world today for children, this is the perfect time to let this happy little educational adventurer tell his own story. Travel with our Curious Atom on its exciting journey as it blasts its way from the heavens to the earth and hopefully back again. This cosmic escapade tells the story of a new being as it experiences birth - an adventure we have all experienced at least once. This exciting story can also be used as a tool to answer that age-old questions - Where do babies come from? It will give readers a fundamental view of reproduction and the universe within. The allegory of the Curious Atom reinforces this image in a delightfully light-hearted manner, while nevertheless adhering to the prevailing concepts of modern physics. It is written for 9 to 12 year olds but can be enjoyed by children of any age or simply by the young art heart. Following is a review by a renowned physicist Dr Terence Elkins, PhD ‘Since the beginning of time humans, like all other species, have evolved on a path dictated by evolutionary imperatives in which chemical forces have shaped our destinies. Modern science has identified a mechanism by which heredity is imposed upon us and forms an implacable constraint on our lives. The biochemical, DNA may be identified as the “recipe for life”, in so far as all life is organized according to this evolutionary mandate. The allegory of the littlest atom reinforces this image in a delightfully light-hearted manner, while nevertheless adhering to the prevailing concepts of modern physics. Mary has established a satisfying balance between these two, often competing imperatives. This delightful story may resonate with people of all ages.’ This adventure book can be purchased for $18 from the Royal Queensland Art Society at 25 Broadbeach Blvd. Or plus postage by texting 0417853680. Website: www.marygroves.com.au Ideal for your grandchildren 9-12years Impersonation scams: Who’s really there? How to detect and defeat the criminals who misrepresent themselves online. Scamwatch reports that over 80% of scams reported involve some form of impersonation. Scammers can impersonate financial institutions, telecommunication services, toll services, postal delivery services, and companies looking to recruit employees. Worryingly, they can even pose as your family members, friends, staff, or colleagues. Through impersonation, scammers can use different scam types, using a variety of channels to trick people into providing sensitive or personal details, access to accounts, and the ability to transfer funds. Warning signs it might be a scam • You receive a message that asks you to click on a link that takes you to a webpage asking for your username, password, or personal information. • There is an urgent request for action, and you are asked to provide personal details or money quickly. • An organisation that you think is real, tells you there has been an unauthorised transaction, or asks you to confirm a payment that you didn’t make. • A business asks you to use a different bank account and BSB from the last payment you made. • You’re contacted by someone pretending to be from a government department, regulator or law enforcement and they threaten immediate arrest, deportation, or ask you to pay money. • You’re asked to transfer money to an account to ‘keep it safe’ or for ‘further investigation’. Steps you can take to protect yourself Check that a message is real by either: • contacting the person or organisation directly using contact details you’ve found yourself on the organisations official website or, • accessing the organisations’ secure, authenticated portal or app (never via a link). • Immediately cut contact with anyone who tries to threaten or intimidate you. • Don’t open or download any attachments or apps as these can install malicious software on to your computer or phone. • Watch out for slight variations in Caller or Sender IDs like dots, special characters, or numbers. If someone you know sends a message to say they have a new phone number: • try to call them on the existing number you have for them • message them on the new number with a question only they would know the answer to. That way you will know if they are who they say they are. • Don’t click on links in text messages or emails. Find steps to keep your email secure on eSafety - Australia’s independent regulator for online safety. www.esafety.gov.au
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