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Editor’s Message Spring is in the air! The month of September has arrived and the season of cute bunnies, (if you live in the Lynnwood area, you will see lots of them) colourful flowers, and greener gardens is just around the corner. After the cold and gloomy winter, cozy spring sunshine comes to make your soul smile! Not only that the sun is shining but you actually feel the snug warmth of that big yellow ball in the sky.

This means only one thing – no more heavy jackets, colourful lightweight clothing is awaiting you in your wardrobe!

After the long and grim winter, spring rewards our waiting with dazzling flowers!

Beautiful flowers in bloom are popping up everywhere you go. Also trees have got a fresh green look with it’s own blooming going on. How gorgeous. In this season, everything seems to be waking up. Do you remember your favourite moments of the last spring? Make sure your spring of 2018 will not be forgotten.

Spring is without a doubt my favourite season. Sit back, enjoy the Spring issue and remember to share your thoughts with us. (featzmags@gmail.com)

Until next month, Happy Reading!

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What’s inside...

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Calling out the Hero

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Scientific reasons: Spring Most Delightful Season

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ADHD Day

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Ketogenic Diet & Autism

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Grace- Part 31

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Calorie Burn Indicators

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Mamma Zamma - Changing Lives

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September in your Garden

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Protect against Rabies

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Eric’s Corner

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Arbor Week 1 - 7 September The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries is responsible for Arbor Week in South Africa. Since 1945, South Africa celebrated Arbor Day until the Minister of Water Affairs and Forestry decided to extend it to a week in 1996. Today, SA celebrates Arbor Week from 1 to 7 September every year.

South Africa has over 2000 different species of indigenous plants, which is why Arbor Week is used to create awareness and to highlight the importance of planting trees that are indigenous to this part of the world. To encourage South Africans to sustain the country’s natural environment, two trees are highlighted each year – one common and one rare.

This year, South Africa will be highlighting the common Yellowwoods (Genus Podocarpus )and the rare Shepherd’s tree (Boscia albitrunca )

Remember:

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Happy World Tourism Day! - 27th September “Tourism and the Digital Transformation” is the theme of this year’s World Tourism Day (WTD).

World Tourism Day 2018 is a unique opportunity to raise awareness on the potential contribution of digital technologies to sustainable tourism development, while providing a platform for investment, partnerships and collaboration towards a more responsible and inclusive tourism sector.

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THE SUNFLOWER FUND CALLING OUT THE HERO IN ALL OF US FOR SUNFLOWER DAY 2018 Bone Marrow Stem Cell Donation and Leukaemia Awareness Month is commemorated annually from 15 August to 15 October. With very little focus and fanfare around this very important topic, The Sunflower Fund is calling out the hero in all South Africans. The fight against leukaemia and other blood diseases is all about you, your family, friends, peers and the community. You can do something to make a difference to patients needing a blood stem cell transplant. The action is simple: Purchase your TOPE (Tube of Hope) and celebrate Sunflower Day, 21 September 2018.

The theme of this year’s campaign is ‘There is a hero in all of us’. The campaign aims to draw people out of slacktivism and get them mobilised and engaged around a simple action. Just choosing to do something for someone else and expecting nothing in return brings out the hero in all of us!

A TOPE is an appealing, trendy and multi-purpose accessory which can be worn as a headband, mask, scarf, cap or arm band. TOPES will be available for R30 each at Pick n Pay stores across the country, selected independent pharmacies or online at Zando during August and September 2018. “We are very excited about this year’s design, which comes in six vibrant colours, with an introduction of a grey option and inspired by a message of hope” says Alana James, CEO at The Sunflower Fund. “We hope to see everyone wearing their TOPE on Sunflower Day in support of our patients and survivors and to raise awareness about the very important and urgent topic of blood stem cell donation.”

The Sunflower Fund will again be running their school’s competition.

“Youngsters across SA are able to play their part by helping us to raise funds and awareness about the need to recruit donors for stem cell donation” added James. “I love our Sunflower Day campaign; the social media engagement and the support from our partners, patients and communities is truly inspiring but most importantly, it also serves as a reminder to the nation of one of our very critical goals: to ensure that South Africa has an ethnically diverse source of potential blood stem cell donors, who are committed to help save lives”, she added.

“To see our TOPES being worn with pride is not just an honour for us, but a salute to our survivors, our fighters and our memories of loved ones; it is a show of support, a statement of HOPE.” James continued.

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Blood diseases are no respector of age, gender or race and the patients impacted cover a broad age spectrum and all race groups. Funds raised will offer the hope of life to patients in need of a life-saving blood stem cell transplant. All monies raised goes towards recruiting donors to The Sunflower Fund’s blood stem cell registry. “We once again, aim to sell 200 000 TOPES and encourage both our loyal and new supporters to rally together and get on board to help us reach our goal,” James concluded.

You can further support the campaign, by downloading collateral for posters and social media from The Sunflower Fund’s website.

You can also help The Fund with financial contributions to assist the fundraising efforts for the tissue-typing test costs and the patient support fund.

Visit www.sunflowerfund.org.za to make a quick and easy cash donation. For more information or to register please contact The Sunflower Fund on toll-free number: 0800 12 10 82.

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About The Sunflower Fund: The Sunflower Fund is a donor recruitment centre and stem cell registry that is part of a global network, dedicated to creating awareness about blood diseases and stem cell donation, recruiting blood stem cell donors and maintaining a registry of committed donors.

The Sunflower Fund pays for the cost of the tissue-type testing. This is fundamental to saving the lives of South Africans who need a stem cell transplant. The chance of finding a matching donor is 1 in 100,000 – and as ethnic origin plays a significant role in the search for a donor, South Africa’s rainbow nation is at a distinct disadvantage, requiring a large pool of prospective donors.

Should you wish to become a donor, support one of the fundraising projects or make a financial contribution, please contact The Sunflower Fund on tollfree number: 0800 12 10 82. Visit www.sunflowerfund.org.za to learn more or look out for the DONATE button to make a cash donation via the website.

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The large and rough-coated Otterhound was originally bred for hunting otter in England. Built for work, the dog breed has a keen nose and renowned stamina. He is also a playful clown, friendly and affectionate with his family. He is an uncommon breed.

Do you think life with a large, boisterous, shaggy dog would be perfect? If so, the Otterhound might be the dog for you.

The Otterhound is an old breed, developed in England from Bloodhounds and other types of dogs. Although the Otterhound is believed to have been in existence for more than 500 years, it is a fairly rare breed today. There are currently fewer than 1,000 Otterhounds, only 350 to 500 of them residing in the United States. In fact, just four to seven litters are born each year in the United States and Canada. If you have your heart set on an Otterhound, expect difficulty finding one.

definitely dogs who take up space in the household. Otterhounds are great with kids, but because of their large size and bouncy personality, they may be too rowdy for very young or small children.

They can also be too boisterous for frail seniors.

The Otterhound has a distinctively shaggy look. His head appears to be very large and long; and his ears are long and folded, giving them a draped appearance. He’s physically strong, with a long, striding gait. He has the extremely sensitive nose of a hound, and it’s likely to lead him off to investigate his surroundings.

Because the Otterhound was bred to hunt on land and in water, he has a Why is the breed so uncommon? No rough, double coat and large, webbed one knows for sure, but it certainly feet. He comes in many different isn’t because of the Otterhound colours, the most common being a personality. Sometimes called the “class variation of black and tan grizzle, which clown,” the Otterhound has a sweet, often gets lighter as the dog gets older. affectionate, fun-loving personality. He’s independent, too, not demanding a lot The Otterhound has the distinctive and of attention. After greeting you with almost musical bark of the hound. This enthusiasm, the Otterhound is likely to finish the nap he was taking when you arrived.

The Otterhound is a large breed. Even small females weigh about 29 kilograms, and large males can weigh 56 kilograms. They’re

deep, loud, extended bay is music to a hunter’s ears, but it might not play as well with the neighbours.

Although some Otterhounds are quiet, most seem to like the sound of their own voices, so it’s wise to teach your Otterhound a “quiet” command.

Speaking of voices, the Otterhound also has wide range of vocalizations, from grunts to groans. Some even like to “sing” and vocalize with other dogs or with people.

Otterhounds are usually good with other dogs and animals if they are raised with them or introduced carefully. The Otterhound benefits from a lot of socialization, especially as a pup, and it’s good for him to be included in all aspects of your life.

Otterhounds tend to be opinionated, so training requires patience, especially since they become especially playful when they do not want to comply with whatever you are asking them to do. And because of their large size, training is absolutely necessary.

Despite size and strength, however, the Otterhound has a “soft” personality; he doesn’t respond to harsh training methods. It’s best to be even more stubborn than he is, while keeping the training sessions short, fun, and positive for both of you.

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ummer, winter, and autumn may have their fans, but spring is clearly the most lovable of the four seasons. Not convinced? Here are 15 scientific reasons why spring is great:

1. TEMPERATURES ARE MODERATE. Spring marks the end of winter and the transitional period to scorching summer. In many places, the season brings mild temperatures. People tend to be most comfortable at temperatures of about 22°C, research shows, so the arrival of spring means you can finally ditch the heavy winter layers and still be comfortable.

2. THERE IS MORE DAYLIGHT. Following the spring equinox, days begin lasting longer and nights get shorter.

Those extra hours of sun can be a major mood-booster, according to some research. A 2016 study of students in counselling at Brigham Young University found that the longer the sun was up during the day, the less mental distress people experienced.

3. THE BIRDS RETURN. Many animals migrate during the winter, then head back as temperatures rise.

There is no better indicator of spring than birds chirping outside your window.

Throughout the spring, you can expect to see a major avian influx. In addition to the satisfaction of marking species off your bird-watching checklist, seeing more of our feathered friends can make you happy. In 2017, a UK study found that the more birds people could see in their neighbourhoods, the better their mental health.

4. THERE ARE BABY ANIMALS EVERYWHERE. Many animals reproduce in the spring when temperatures are warmer and food is plentiful. Baby bunnies, ducklings, chipmunks, and other adorable animals abound come spring. Studies have found that seeing cute animals can have positive effects on humans. For instance, one small study in 2012 found that when college students looked at cute images of baby animals, they were better at focusing on a task in the lab. Being able to watch fluffy baby squirrels frolic outside your office window might make spring your most productive season of the year.

5. YOU’RE SAFER. In 2015, a pair of public policy researchers discovered a hidden upside to “springing forward” for Daylight Saving Time. It reduced crime. When the sun set later in the evening, the study published in the Review of Economics and Statistics found, robbery rates fell. After Daylight Saving Time started in the spring, there was a 27 percent drop in robberies during that extra hour of evening sunlight and a 7 percent drop over the course of the whole day.

6. YOU CAN GO OUTSIDE. Warmer temperatures mean you can spend more time outside without freezing your feet off, which is great for mental health. Across the seasons, research has found that taking walks in nature slows your heart rate and makes you more relaxed, but some research indicates that there is something special about spring is effect on your brain. A 2005 study from the University of Michigan linked spending 30 minutes or more

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outside in warm, sunny spring weather to higher mood and better memory. But the effect reverses when spring ends, since being outside in the warmest days of summer is usually pretty uncomfortable.

7. IT MAKES YOU MORE CREATIVE. That same University of Michigan study found that spending time outside in the sunny spring weather isn’t just a mood booster, it actually can change the way people think. The researchers found that being outdoors broadened participants’ minds, leaving them more open to new information and creative thoughts.

8. THE LEAVES COME BACK. Spring brings green growth back to plants and trees. That successful spring leaf growth ensures a cool canopy to relax under during the hot summer—a hugely important factor in keeping cities comfortable. According to researchers, vegetation plays a big role in mitigating the urban heat island effect. When trees release water back into the air through evapotranspiration, it can cool down the areas around them.

9. GROWING PLANTS ABSORB CARBON DIOXIDE. It’s amazing what a little sun can do for plants and grass. Through photosynthesis, plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into food, releasing oxygen in the process. That means as plants start to grow in the spring, they pull carbon out of the atmosphere, providing an important

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environmental service. Plants take in roughly 25 percent of the carbon emissions humans produce, absorbing more than 100 gigatons of carbon through photosynthesis each growing season. Because of this, the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere drops each spring and summer.

(Unfortunately, it rises in the winter, when most plants are not growing.)

10. IT’S EASY TO FIND FRESH PRODUCE. Many vegetables and some fruits are harvested in the spring. It’s the season to get your local asparagus, greens, peas, rhubarb, and other fresh produce.

Getting more fruits and vegetables into your diet isn’t just good for the body; it’s good for the soul. A 2016 study of more than 12,000 Australians found that when people increased the amount of fruits and vegetables in their diet, they felt happier and had higher rates of life satisfaction.

If they increased their intake by eight portions a day (a tall order, we know) the psychological gains were equivalent to the change in well-being people experience when they go from being unemployed to having a job, the researchers found.

11. FLOWERS ARE IN BLOOM. After months spent conserving energy, flowers bloom in the spring, once they sense that the days have grown longer and the weather has turned warmer. That is good for humans because several studies have shown that looking at flowers can make you happy. A 2008 study of hospital patients found that having flowers in the room made people feel more positive and reduced their pain and anxiety. Another

study from Rutgers University found that when participants were presented with a bouquet of flowers, it resulted in what scientists call a “true smile” a full 100 percent of the time. Seeing flowers had both “immediate and long-term effects” that resulted in elevated moods for days afterwards, according to the researchers.

12. YOU CAN TAKE YOUR EXERCISE ROUTINE OUTDOORS.

While it’s important to keep moving no matter what the weather, research shows that working out can be more beneficial if you do it outside. A 2011 study found that, compared with an indoor workout, exercising outdoors in nature increased energy levels, made people feel revitalized, and decreased tension, among other positive effects. People who worked out in the fresh air also tended to say they enjoyed the experience more and would be likely to repeat it, suggesting that using nature as your gym might help you stick with your exercise regimen. While those benefits probably extend to winter, too, it’s a whole lot easier to stomach the idea of a run once the weather warms up.

13. YOU DON’T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT DRY AIR. Flu season typically lasts through the autumn and winter and tapers off during the spring. The seasonal change is in part because of dry air. Cold temperatures mean a drop in humidity, and indoor heating only makes the air drier. This lack of moisture in the air can dry out your skin and the nasal cavities, leading to nosebleeds, irritated sinuses, and a greater risk of getting sick.

Since the mucus in your nose is designed to trap viruses, when it dries up, you’re

more likely to catch something nasty, like the flu. As the weather warms up and becomes more humid throughout the spring, that mucus comes back. As the season wears on, not only can you lay off the body lotion, but you can probably put away the tissues—if you do not have spring allergies, that is.

14. YOU CAN OPEN YOUR WINDOWS. Temperate weather makes it easier to get the fresh air you need. Opening your windows and allowing the breeze in serves as an important way to ventilate indoor spaces, according to the EPA. A lack of ventilation can lead to an unhealthy concentration of indoor pollutants from sources like cleaning product fumes, certain furniture and building materials, and stoves (especially gas ones), posing a threat to your health and comfort. Winter brings the highest rates of indoor pollutants like nitrogen oxide, a 2016 study of unventilated stove use in homes found. Spring brings the perfect opportunity to throw open those windows and doors and get the air moving again.

15. YOU CAN GET YOUR VITAMINS NATURALLY. Sunlight triggers your body to produce vitamin D, which keeps your bones strong.

It’s extremely difficult to get enough sun exposure naturally to maintain healthy vitamin D levels during the winter—even if you did want to expose your skin to the elements— but that starts to change during the spring.

One Spanish study found that in Valencia, people only need 10 minutes outside with a quarter of their bodies exposed to the spring sunshine to get an adequate daily dose of vitamin D.

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1. Trouble paying attention to details or a tendency to make careless errors in schoolwork or other activities 2. Difficulty staying focused on tasks or play activities 3. Apparent listening problems 4. Difficulty following instructions

It’s National ADHD Day While October is ADHD month, September 14,

5. Problems with organisation 6. Fidgeting or squirming

marks National ADHD Day. The aim of this

7. Difficulty remaining seated

day is to raise awareness and provide correct

8. Excessive running or climbing

information on ADHD — Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. It’s an opportunity for patients, parents, teachers, therapists, caregivers and society to gain a greater

9. Excessive talking 10. Problems with interrupting or intruding

understanding and awareness of ADHD. What Is ADHD? kidshealth.org describes ADHD as ‘a

Did You Know?

Experts explain that ADHD is not caused

common behavioural disorder that affects

by poor parenting, too much sugar, or

about 10 percent of school-age children’.

vaccines — there are biological origins

Experts reveal that boys are about three

that aren’t yet clearly understood.

times more likely than girls to be diagnosed with the disorder. According to kidshealth. org, kids with ADHD ‘act without thinking, are hyperactive, and have trouble focusing’.

However with proper treatment, kids with ADHD can manage their symptoms and live happily.

10 Symptoms to Look Out For There are many symptoms and symptoms vary with different kids, but these are some of the most common to look out for:

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Acacia Pied Barbet Tricholaema leucomelas (Bonthoutkapper) The Acacia Pied Barbet is nearly endemic to Southern Africa, marginally extending into Angola and Zambia.

It is common in Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, southern Mozambique and South Africa. It generally prefers semiarid savanna, but in the past century, it has colonised grasslands, fynbos, orchards and suburban gardens, due to the introduction of alien tree species, especially Acacia.

Colours range from dark blue – most common – through to yellow – least common.

It has been recorded as host of the Lesser honeyguide.

The Acacia Pied Barbet feeds mainly on fruit, as well as insects, Aloe nectar and flower petals.

Both sexes excavate the nest, which is a chamber dug into the underside of a dead branch. Egg-laying season is from August-April. It lays 2-4 eggs, which are incubated by both sexes for 12-18 days. The chicks stay in the nest for about 35 days and are fed by both parents.

Not threatened, in fact, has taken advantage of the increasing amount of alien trees, which it uses as nesting sites. This has caused its range and population to increase recently.

It has a black-and-white striped head with a red forehead and yellow colouring above the eyes. It has a black bib under the chin, with a white breast and underparts.

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Can a Ketogenic diet (low carbohydrate, high fat, adequate protein diet) be used as an additional metabolic therapy for Autism spectrum disorder?

By: Elzette Struwig According to the Autism Society in the US, about 1% of the world population has Autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The prevalence in the US is estimated at 1 in 59 births (Autism society, Online:2018). Statistics on ASD in South Africa is difficult to find.

ASD is an umbrella term for neurodevelopmental disorders, that as of May 2013, includes what was formerly known as Asperger syndrome, and classic autism.

Signs typically appear during early childhood.

The disorder affects a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. It affects individuals differently and to varying degrees (ASPEN, 2018).

symptoms of autism however, after feeding them a ketogenic diet the autistic behavior reversed significantly. They were more social and spent more time with other mice. Masino’s study also showed that the behavioral effects of the ketogenic diet were independent of its anti-seizure effect.

(Masino, Online:2017)

It seems as if the research base regarding the ketogenic diet, other than epilepsy and seizure control, is still not substantial enough.

However, more then 1,300 scientific articles have been published over 90 years regarding the ketogenic diet and epilepsy. Dr. Jong Rho a world leading pediatric neurologist based in Canada, is using this research to assess Parents of ASD children worldwide have turned to diet therapies and have experienced ketogenic mechanisms for other neurological and developmental conditions such as ASD varying rates of success. Clinical studies with different dietary interventions are limited (Jacqueline A. French, 2017). because of many challenges faced by ASD While the exact action of the ketogenic diet children. is not completely understood yet, there are Studies on mice show promising results according to Susan Masino, PhD Trinity College. Masino tested the behavioral effects of a ketogenic diet using a mouse model that has characteristics of autism including low sociability. Results from the mice fed on a normal diet displayed behavioral

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several reasons why the ketogenic diet may be effective for improved brain function and improvements in all areas of children with neurologic conditions (Lindsey B. Gano, 2014).

The ketogenic diet’s impact according to Dr. Rho may include the following:

Ketogenic diet

Positive affect for ASD

Breakdown of fat to ketones.

Provide the energy hungry brain with an alternate energy source than glucose and produce less oxidative stress.

Improved cellular metabolism.

Neuroprotective, preventing or decreasing neuronal injury or cell death.

It is anti-inflammatory.

Reduces inflammation which is a risk factor for seizures and other conditions.

It has epigenetic impacts.

It inhibits the expression of some genes linked to neurological problems.

It alters the microbiome of the gut

It improves the cross talk between the gut and brain which has significance for ADS.

(Newell C1, 2016).

It impacts various ion channels.

It improves the transmission of nerve cell signals.

It promotes homeostasis.

Restoring physiological balance and equilibrium on cellular and systems level.

Reduce brain inflammation.

Implications for brain pathways.

Stabilizing of blood glucose levels.

More stable mood and behavior.

Normalizing of insulin levels.

Positive effect on inflammation.

Circulating ketone bodies.

Ketones have an inhibitory effect on nerve cells and therefor hyperactive behavior.

More ketone bodies in the brain.

Maintains GABA, a neurotransmitter, at (Eleonora Napoli, Online:2014) a higher level.

May contain medium triglyceride (MCT) fats.

Control of yeast overgrowth.

Well-formulated ketogenic diet is nutrient dense.

Increase beneficial bacteria in the gastro intestinal system.

More recent reports on individual ASD children showed: • Significant improvement on the gluten free, casein free (GF/CF) diet but even greater improvement on an adapted GF/CF ketogenic diet concerning social functioning and cognitive abilities (ElRashidy O1, Online:2017). • A May 2018 report in the journal of Physiology and Behavior describes improvement in core symptoms of ASD in 10 children on a ketogenic diet, plus MCT oil, for 6 months (Ryan W.Y. Lee, Online:2018)

Dr. Julie Buckley a pediatrician from Florida believes there is enough evidence to recommend ketogenic eating to help children with neurologic, developmental or behavioral issues. She recommends a dairy free ketogenic diet for every family having a child on the autism spectrum. Her own autistic daughter of 19 years old follows this diet with great success.

Evidence from these studies and reports indicate that at least certain types of autism respond to metabolic diet treatments.

Additional research on the Ketogenic Diet may offer further clues to reversing the symptoms of autism.

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Although the Ketogenic diet is a promising option for families of ASD children it is important to consider that ASD children have many challenges concerning feeding and nutrition (Bennie, 2015).

• Picky eating is one of the most common complaints of parents.

• Selective eating.

• Not eating enough, or overeating.

• Oral motor difficulties that prevent proper chewing and processing of food.

• Sensory issues around texture and colour.

• Digestive issues, such as yeast overgrowth and leaky gut.

• Allergies, food intolerances (gluten, casein, salicylates, phenolic compounds, oxalates, food additives and colorants).

• Nutrient deficiencies, such as B vitamins, Calcium, Vitamin A and D. It is therefore important to have adequate support from a medical doctor to monitor health and progress, as well as a dietitian trained in ketogenic diet prescription to: • Provide a well-formulated ketogenic diet.

• Ensure adequate growth for age.

• Monitor adequate intake of macro- and micronutrients.

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• Support and monitor feeding problems.

• Prescribe appropriate probiotics and supplements.

A multi-disciplinary team approach is important to provide the best possible support structure for families facing the daily challenges of ASD. In conclusion, it appears that the ketogenic diet, adapted to also be gluten free and casein free, may be an important additional therapy for children with ASD for the following reasons: • Eliminate gluten and casein.

• Promote the use of ketones for fuel, and ongoing research are showing promising results concerning advantages of ketone bodies for neurological health.

• Help calm the overactive nervous system.

• Improve gut health, which has a positive effect on behavior and brain health.

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By: Johan Jordaan

Part 31

Of Love and Relationships It is Easter Monday today and I come under the impression of the enormity of what Jesus’ resurrection means for us.

Unfortunately we often see Him as the great God-man who died on the cross for our sins and that was His contribution.

Believe that and you are saved. We make much of the cross but it ends there.

Therefore we sing songs about the cross and about ‘what You’ve done for me’. I realise that the cross was a pivotal event in the world’s history and that it is the cross that changed everything and that we must bring honour and glory to Jesus for what He achieved there, but we must also move on from there into the new life without forgetting the cross.

The reality is that Jesus wants to be your God today. He is with you every moment and wants to be involved in every aspect of your life. That is where relationship comes in; if it becomes a reality in your life that He is your companion every waking (and sleeping) moment then He becomes a here and now God for you. He is not distant and only pitches when you pray or go to church. He is with you and within you wherever you go and right now. This might sound like something you already know but only within a relationship does it become a reality.

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If we really had a relationship with Him we would live different lives; other people would benefit from our lives. As Jesus says: John 7:38 let the one who believes in me drink. Just as the scripture says, ‘From within him will flow rivers of living water.’ (NET) Rivers, not just a river. This speaks of abundance of blessings for the world through us.

This relationship is what causes us to bear fruit: John 15:4 Remain in me, and I will remain in you. Just as the branch cannot bear fruit by itself, unless it remains in the vine, so neither can you unless you remain in me. (NET) Here Jesus gives us the secret to bearing fruit: remain in Him; this again speaks of the relationship from which the fruit will come.

Am I glorifying works here? No, but remember that we are and will always be ‘fishers of men’. When we have relationship with Jesus we do not indulge in dead works (Heb 6:1 and 9:14); rather we do the good works that were prepared for us beforehand (Eph 2:10). These things are an outflow of the relationship we have with Him; it is not the goal. Our goal is Jesus Himself, to know Him and be known by Him. This will change our lives because we will

be focussed on Him and from that will flow everything that He wants to achieve.

He starts living His life through us and everything is different from that point on.

We start to live, and life flows through us to others. That is what He wants to give us and that is why I say that He is a here and now God because He wants these things to happen through our lives now. He wants us to have a positive effect on the world around us now. He wants us to be a fragrance for His glory in the world now.

He wants to change the world through us now. And how the world needs that! How we need that. How I need that.

As the sun is rising on this glorious morning I find myself asking Jesus to give me this relationship with Him. Why don’t you do the same? Surrender everything unconditionally and ask Him for this intimate relationship; it is His will and He will give it to you – trust Him. Some might feel that I did not give the subject of love enough time and prominence in this series. But what do you think relationship is all about? It is love. We are His bride. That’s the deepest love relationship known to us. We are His sons, that is also a love relationship. But look at it again: it’s more the Father’s and Bridegroom’s responsibility than ours as brides and sons to love. We are on the receiving end of the relationship! When we receive so much love it WILL flow from us to others.

People say that John is the apostle of love but I disagree: Paul is the one who wrote 1Cor 13 and concluded that love is the greatest of all the gifts – yes it is a gift, not a work. Paul is the one who convinces us of the fact that His love is unconditional; that nothing can separate us from His love. Paul elevates love to the position of the most important and greatest of all the gifts.

And make no mistake it is all about love.

Jesus said that our love for each other will give credibility to our faith and draw the unbeliever. Without it the gospel is going nowhere. No one believes a gospel where people devour each other as Paul puts it.

And love is the only law that we now have.

The beauty of this is also that under grace this is not our job. Love is a gift that we must simply receive. And we cannot give what we have not received; so ask your Father for His love to touch you in a way that will ruin you forever; to pour forth His love into your heart (Rom 5:5) until it simply overflows to those around you. That is what Jesus wants to achieve in our lives today – here and now. That moves us beyond the cross and His sacrificial death. That makes His life practical for us now. That impacts our lives and those around us and allows Him to do more for us today than what He achieved on the cross.

If His life does not have an impact on your life now then your gospel needs an upgrade. Your relationship with your Saviour needs an upgrade. Ask Him to free you from mediocrity and upgrade His relationship with you. He’s waiting.

Write to me, engage me and I will try to answer any questions that you might have. My contact details are: email: featzmags@gmail.com Subject: GRACE

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By Chanel Serfontein

Calorie burn indicators and why you shouldn’t trust them

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ne of the most satisfying feelings when you’re putting that cardio in is watching the feedback on the treadmill monitor.

The kilometres, the minutes, the calorie burn…but what if they can’t be trusted?

The amount of calories you burn depends on several factors: your height, weight, age, gender, level of exertion, metabolism, etc. So how, without taking these factors into consideration, can a machine measure how many calories you’ve burned?

Gym machines- are they to be trusted?

Obviously values such as speed, distance and time are easy to accurately calculate; but a lot of information has recently come to light regarding the inaccuracy of the calorie counters on gym machines

such as the treadmill, elliptical, etc.

What often happens is that you are asked to input some details such as your age, weight and gender, and average values are used to approximate the amount of calories burned. However, research has shown that the average elliptical machine overestimates calorie burn by about 40%, stair-steppers by about 20%, and treadmills by about 10% (although they are the most accurate as long as you don’t use the handrails).

Therefore, the most accurate reading you will get regarding how many calories you have burned is when factors such as your heart rate are also taken into consideration.

But what about wearable fitness technology?

Many fitness watches now come standard with heart rate monitors

and ask for details that allow them to measure the amount of calories you burn fairly accurately. It is necessary to note that while they are more accurate, it is very difficult to get a 100% accurate reading without extensive and expensive testing. For most people, however, these watches are the best option! Also remember that your sweat is not wasted- any time you get your body moving and blood pumping, you are doing yourself a favour.

So next time your treadmill tells you you’ve burned 1000 calories, please don’t take that as an excuse to grab a post-gym Big Mac!

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Roasted Parmesan Chicken and tomato Bursting Campari tomatoes pair perfectly with parmesan and breadcrumb-covered chicken cutlets.

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Directions Preheat oven to 220°C. Arrange chicken breast fillets on an aluminium foil-lined baking sheet. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir together breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan, olive oil, chopped parsley, and chopped garlic clove. Spread Dijon mustard on each chicken breast. Sprinkle with breadcrumb mixture.

Arrange Campari tomatoes around chicken. Bake until chicken is just cooked through, 14 to 16 minutes. Serve with a side salad and garlic bread.

Side salad and garlic bread, for serving

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MAMMA ZAMMA – TRYING HARD TO CHANGE LIVES! The name “Mamma Zamma” means to try hard to change the circumstances for your children and this is exactly what Child Welfare Tshwane envisaged when we developed this development programme for mothers and children.

We often find mothers who did not reach their full potential , owing to the limitations of the milieu in which they grew up, and they in turn are not equipped to develop the potential of their own children. Parents often do not know how to “switch on” their developing child’s brain and respond to the toddler’s natural curiosity with harsh control or lack of interest.

The goal of Mamma Zamma is to bring elements of enjoyment and involvement back into the parent/child relationship. Parenting is hard work, with lots of repetition and little short-term satisfaction for the parent. Many parents and primary care-givers “tune-out” when children attempt to get the adults involved in their activities and play.

Their lack of response, however, means that parents miss out on a lot of valuable experiences with their children that will be stimulating for the child and will strengthen the relationship between the parent and the child.

The programme consists of sessions aimed at developing the relationship between the parent and the child during the development phase of 3-6 years. The aspects covered include cognitive stimulation (encouraging the child to think), child and parental guidance

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and support and developing and strengthening the bond between the primary care-giver.

Bonding is facilitated through three input levels, namely touch, trust and feeling. Touch activities develop appropriate physical and emotional closeness between the mother and the child; trust activities develop the experiential value of the parent/child relationship through deepening the level of trust between them (the child fosters the feeling that the “parent will be there for them”); and tell activities develop the parent’s level of comprehension of the child’s needs and accomplishments by encouraging positive verbal praise and warm emotional comments.

Bonding is the relationship glue between the child and parent or primary care-giver. It keeps families together and by building a strong relationship with your child, you create more glue to make this bond stronger. This gives the child the assurance that even is he or she makes mistakes, they will be loved for who they are.

Children who feel loved and have strong sense of belonging will bounce back and try again if they make mistakes.

The personal growth of the mothers and children is measured mostly through self-evaluation, but the facilitator also keep process notes and reflection on which parts of the session worked and which not. Often support-groups form in communities so that care-givers and children who have completed the programme can continue to give support to each other.

The programme is offered in the community so that the mothers and children are not inconvenienced through travel and we try as far as possible to use everyday items and materials for activities, thus making it easy for everybody to participate. Lessons also contain three segments, namely an activation (including basic numeracy, colours, shapes and concepts), relate (activities to develop the bond between mother/ carer and child which includes touch, trust and tell) and empower (a section in which parental guidance and support in facilitated within the metaphor of building a Kid-safe house).

Anomalies are used to explain somewhat challenging concepts like responsibility, independence, support, structure, socialisation and a safe environment. A house is for example used in this instance where the floor is the basic needs and love a child can expect. The walls are the discipline and structure, support and engagement and the roof represent the responsibility.

By explaining it this way we also assist parents to meet the basic needs of their children, which are food, shelter, clothing and care. Children are totally dependent on their parents and caregivers for their wellbeing and safety. They need balanced meals to develop and grow healthy and strong and parents are taught what balanced and healthy meals consist of. Good hygiene is very important so that children don’t get sick. The parent and child are taught the importance of keeping their bodies and the environment clean.

During this process, the facilitator also follow-up on the immunisation status of the child and make sure that clinic appointments are kept.

will experience this as engagement. When a parent engages with the child, the child will be fully responsive to the parent of care-giver. We often see this when an only child spends a lot of time in the company of the parent(s) or other adult company and thrives on the attention and inclusion.

Parents are also assisted to be mindful of their own level of frustration and are encouraged to cool off before disciplining the child. When you are too angry it is difficult to stay in control of the situation and someone might get hurt. To manage frustrations, the facilitator will encourage the mammas to set a basic routine in the house, get the children to help with age-appropriate chores and to set rules in the house. This helps to create a peaceful and harmonious home in which children will respond positively to predictable routine and structure. This all makes a child feel safe!

The programme also assists parents with the skill of talking with their children rather than to their children. Communication is a two-way street which requires listening and responding and it is important that both the parent and the child can do so. We encourage parents to share with children what they are thinking and feeling – in a language that the child will understand. In this process children learn social and emotional behaviour and the skill of effective communication.

Mamma Zamma is available to all people who are interested to develop the relationship between themselves and their children and we have found that it works best in groups as people share experiences and form support groups to monitor each other as well. All of this is aimed at creating better circumstances for children to live in, so they can grow and develop to their full potential.

The safety of children is also emphasised. The programme highlights safety in the house and specifically refers to the storage of dangerous chemicals, cleaning material and other harmful items. Parents are encouraged to also share their Families trapped in survival mode can learn how fears about the safety of their children and the to enjoy the relationship with their children, be facilitator then assist them with a plan to make better parents and see that their children develop the home environment safer. despite the challenges they face. It helps to keep Mamma Zamma is also aimed at increasing the families together as there is structure and routine parent’s involvement with the child. Parents in the home. And it means that children will not need to understand that they are their children’s be abandoned, but loved and nurtured. favourite toy – they will much rather spend time with the parent than with anything or anybody else. Children perceive their own For more information, please contact Child worth as good when their parents spend time Welfare Tshwane on 012-4609236 or email with them and are involved in their lives. When winnie@childwelfare.co.za. a parent is interacting emotionally, physically and on a thinking level with the child, the child

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LIFE IS A GARDEN

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in your garden As Margaret Atwood so finely put, “In the spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt”, we couldn’t agree more!

The birds are chirping, the days are getting longer (and warmer!) and it’s the perfect time to do a happy dance and get into the garden. Get up and garden!

Trending – Gym in nature!

Giving yourself a good workout in the privacy of your own backyard is much nicer and cheaper than taking out a gym contract, and you don’t have to force your ‘love handles’ into unbecoming lycra!

While you are getting fitter and trimmer with pruning, weeding, composting, raking, digging, planting and mowing, your garden will reward your spent time and perspiration with lush growth and great harvests of flowers and edibles. Another advantage is that spending time outside in the sunshine and fresh air, has a positive influence on your psychological health as well – it relieves stress and depression too.

Smart planting in September Cape thatching reed (Elegia tectorum): This graceful restio specie is found from Clanwilliam in the Western Cape to Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape and naturally grows in moist, sandy dongas.

The plant is, however, quite hardy against frost and dry conditions and will grow virtually anywhere. It is a fast grower with a rounded, tufted growth habit and can reach a mature size of about 1,5 m high, with a spread of 1,5m – 3m. The reed-like stems are dark green and smooth with dark brown bracts. Slender,

compact flower spikes with brown bracts appear in autumn.

the gardening world. This evergreen, indigenous shrub has feathery sweet aromatic foliage. A profusion of small Hebe ‘Sunset Boulevard’ flowers covers the various flowers heavily with species during late winter, bright purple and spring and early summer pink, from spring far months. Once spent, the into the summer. This flowers scatter on the ground plant and all the many as would confetti at a wedding, other veronica (Hebe) hence the name confetti bush. varieties, are irresistible Confetti bushes enjoy full sun to butterflies. It grows with well-drained soil. Once into a beautiful bright planted, keep plants moist, green sphere of about until well established. After 80cm high and wide. that, they will survive long ‘Sunset Boulevard’ grows periods of drought. These in full sun in moist, but very hardy plants are perfect well drained soil. It is a for coastal gardens and are perfect container plant able to withstand strong wind on patios or balconies too. Bees, butterflies, insects and great for small urban and birds are attracted to the gardens. flowers.

Vygies (Lampranthus) Bedding Besties - amongst the many species with upright or Add bright colour to the trailing growth habits, hottest and sunniest spots there is a wide colour in your garden with bedding range which includes Verbenas available in a wide white, cream, pink, colour range from soft pink, salmon, red, yellow, hot pink, purple to reds. These mauve and purple. bushy little guys grow about Smother your dry 25cm high and wide. They zones or rock garden love sandy, well-drained soil with vygies - few and regular water. other plants can Also look out for columbines beat their spring (Aquilegia). They are charming splendour and long-stemmed cottage-style economical water spring flowers on tall stems, usage! above lacy green leaves.

The confetti bush (Coleonema) displays beautifully the rich flora that South Africa offers

Lawn questions: Q: Is spring a good time to lay a new instant lawn? And, to save on cost of the

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sods can it be laid in a checkerboard pattern?

A: Instant lawn can be laid in any season, but spring is the best time in colder regions. To lay the sods in a block pattern can save money, but if not done with care, will result in a very uneven lawn which will be expensive to fix. After laying the sods and tamping them down with a spade or wooden block, you need to fill the open spaces between them with a mix of fine compost and river sand, to the same level as the sods.

with a resistance to adverse conditions and a high yield potential of huge blush red fruits. It is a small deciduous tree (2,5m high) for climates with cool winters and hot summers.

Olive varieties - these hardy, but beautiful trees with their dull green leaves with the silver reverse, can tolerate very cold (and hot) temperatures and wind. Good varieties are ‘Manzanilla’ and ‘Mission’. Olive trees are not only functional but grow into really pretty shade trees that blend Q: Can one use ordinary garden soil as well within any planting scheme or garden design. filling or for top dressing after spring scarifying an existing lawn?

Rose care for September A: Never use garden soil or soFine tune roses for a spectacular called ‘topsoil’ as it can cause bad flower flush next month. Pinch-prune drainage or could be infested with about a third of the shoots, start dormant weed seed. Rather invest in increasing watering to at least twice a commercial lawn dressing which will week. Fertilise again at the end of the be in stock at GCA garden centres. month and spray fortnightly against Trees for life!

pests and disease.

National Arbour Week is from 1 - 7 September which gives you seven official days to plant trees. One of the trees to plant in 2018 is the real yellowwood (Podocarpus latifolius) which is also our National Tree. As this stately evergreen heritage tree with its neat growth habit and glossy green leaves becomes a very large tree, we suggest that you plant one in a roomy pot to use as a Christmas tree at the end of the year. We also recommend the following fruit trees for planting:

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Pomegranate ‘Wonderful’ (Punica granatum) is a leading cultivar

Our gogga of the month is the aphid.

Symptoms of an aphid infestation include the appearance of colonies of aphids on young plant stems, leaves and buds, as well as honeydew on leaves and fruit, with black sooty mould, or yellowing leaves. Plant growth is stunted, leaves eventually die off due to sooty mould fungus, bud growth is prohibited, and the plant eventually dies. Eradicate biting and sucking insects like aphids, by spraying with a contact insecticide every two weeks or use a seasonal soil drench with a systemic insecticide.

For more information on bringing Life to your Garden, visit our website www. lifeisagarden.co.za or join the conversation on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/lifeisagardensa.

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Rabies is a vaccine-preventable viral disease which occurs in more than 150 countries and territories.

Dogs are the main source of human rabies deaths, contributing up to 99% of all rabies transmissions to humans.

Rabies elimination is feasible through vaccination of dogs and prevention of dog bites.

Infection causes tens of thousands of deaths every year, mainly in Asia and Africa.

40% of people bitten by suspect rabid animals are children under 15 years of age.

Immediate, thorough wound washing with soap and water after contact with a suspect rabid animal is crucial and can save lives.

WHO, the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC) have established a global “United Against Rabies” collaboration to provide a common strategy to achieve “Zero human rabies deaths by 2030”.

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Seafarer Shipwreck – Cape Town

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coastline. This shipwreck is one of the more modern wrecks that happened in Cape Town where the ship was wrecked and there was no loss of life. The SS South African Seafarer ran aground in a terrible winter storm about 50 metres off the Green Point

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ghthouse on the 1st of July 66. It’s the middle of winter ere in South Africa and the me for some of the severest orth easterly storms to hit ur coastline.

n this particular day the eafarer was caught in a orm and she was too close the coastline and paid e penalty for her error in dgment. The wind and aves forced it ashore and it nded up on the rocks with ountainous waves breaking er it. On board were 3 crew members and 12 assengers who had no hope survival due to the heavy as.

Force were requested to and sent out a couple of assist in the rescue. The ue everybody on board and lawns in front of the Green s a miracle that nobody as the strong winds made pilots to hover above the e people off. The pilots were awarded medals for

nding of the waves the ship k leaving its cargo to the ’s left of the cargo is now te.

a consignment of miniature were about thumbnail size. y were released into the he Table Bay coastline.

Today, 38 years later the remains of the wreck of the Seafarer still lie strewn on the sea bed about 50 metres off the lighthouse. The sea bed resembles a junkyard, with the huge propeller shaft and countless unidentifiable machine parts lying around. Shortly after the wrecking of the ship all non ferrous fittings were removed from the wreck site. Most divers want to see a ship lying on the bottom but are disappointed when visiting the Seafarer. There is nothing ship shape at the site.

Because of this not many divers visit the site and this means that there is still a lot of exploring to be done.

There could still be some interesting artefacts lying on the sea bottom for divers to find. For those who might be interested in diving the site, the ship lies in water which is about 5 metres deep about 50 metres off the coast. To reach the wreck one needs to go to the site by boat from Three Anchor Bay or from the V & A Waterfront.

Remembering...

Jimi Hendrix (1942–1970)

Guitarist, singer, and songwriter Jimi Hendrix delighted audiences in the 1960s with his outrageous electric guitar playing skills and his experimental sound.

Born in 1942, in Seattle, Washington, Jimi Hendrix learned to play guitar as a teenager and grew up to become a rock legend who excited audiences in the 1960s with his innovative electric guitar playing. One of his most memorable performances was at Woodstock in 1969, where he performed “The Star Spangled Banner.” Jimi Hendrix died in London from drug-related complications on September 18, 1970, at the age of 27. He left an indelible mark on the world of rock music and remains popular to this day.

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A Pixie-Bob may look wild in appearance, but is anything but.

Here’s all you need to know about the Pixie-Bob: The Pixie-Bob breed is thought to have started from the unplanned litter of a bobcat and a barn cat in 1985. The barn cat belonged to Carol Ann Brewer, and she named a female kitten Pixie. Pixie became the foundation mother for this breed.

While there is no hard proof that Pixie’s father was actually a wildcat, it is widely believed and accepted by breeders.

the family and have been described as “dog-like” in personality.

Pixie-Bobs bond very strongly with their families and love taking car rides and leashed walks with their loved ones. This is what makes the PixieBob an ideal cat for families with children. Pixie-Bob’s ability to bond with their humans along with their patient personas make them excellent companions for children.

Pixie-Bobs have a thick double coat which needs to be brushed regularly to avoid matting and excessive shedding. The texture is “woolly,” like The Pixie-Bob can be quite a large a bobcat, and can be either shortcat! Female Pixie-Bobs tend to weigh haired or long-haired. in between 3.5 – 5.5 kilograms, whereas the male Pixie-Bob can Typically, Pixie-Bobs have a mackerel clock in around up to 11 kilograms! or striped coat pattern. Sometimes The Pixie-Bob is a brawny, muscular these stripes are accompanied by cat, which is why many breeders do rosettes, giving the Pixie-Bob that believe a Coastal Red Bobcat had to authentic bobcat look. A Pixie-Bob’s be the founding father of the breed. coat can be a variety of colours, but are mostly tawny, light grey, or reddish in appearance.

Pixie-Bobs may have been created out of wild passion, but for the most part, Pixie-Bobs are a mellow sort of cat. Pixie-Bobs love to be with their owners, but Pixie-Bobs are not considered hyperactive by any stretch of the imagination. These cats enjoy laid-back hang sessions with

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Pretoria High S PHSG MEETS THE NEW PRINCIPAL August saw Pretoria High School for Girls welcoming their 11th Principal in 116 years. This historic moment was celebrated with assemblies for the seniors and juniors where Mrs Erasmus took the podium for the first time to address the school. Mrs Erasmus, who had attended PHSG herself, spoke of making each person feel valued, having a sense of pride for the school and of being the best school. PHSG feels very fortunate to have Mrs Erasmus back home and is excited about her journey with the school.

NETBALL FUN DAY

By Fawn Dilettante The PHSG Netball 1st Team hosted the rugby, water polo and Prefects teams from across the railway track (Pretoria Boys High), as well as several local teams including the PHSG hostel, squash, hockey, RCL, water polo, Girls’ High prefects, coaches and culture teams in a pyjama-clad afternoon of hilarity.

The super fit boys played fast and furious games against the various other teams where the rules were just an aside. The rugby team fared better against our teams (all led by a First Team player) than against their usual rivals and finally squared off against the coaches in the final. The coaches beat the rugby boys who then also played against the agile and lithe First Netball side in their beautiful new kit.

Predictably, the First Netball Team outplayed the Rugby Boys on the courts!

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School for Girls OFF TO REGIONALS IN THE HIGH SCHOOL QUIZ

By Dominique Steeman, Grade 11 This year, the Pretoria News in union with Varsity College, hosted a High School Quiz. Pretoria High School for Girls entered three teams: Mrs Cÿrus’ team, Ms Jelley’s team and Mrs Rahman’s team. The girls were given Pretoria News newspapers from over a month and the quiz was based on any facts in the newspapers.

After five gruelling categories of questions, PHSG finished the competition holding second, third and fifth places respectively with the top four going through to the Pretoria finals.

We are very grateful to have had the opportunity to compete, especially since the editor of the Pretoria News, Mrs Val Boje, is an Old Girls from our prestigious school.

The girls enjoyed the evening at Maragon Mooikloof and received complimentary participation goody bags and free refreshments. We hope to participate again next year, but for now, we wish our two regional teams the best of luck.

JURISPRUDENCE AND THE GR 11S Dominique Steeman, Grade 11 It was not too sunny but not too cold on the painful Monday of the History Excursion painful for the girls who did not take History that is. For those who did, and were in Grade 11, the morning was kicked off with the great ditching of school on a rebellious bus ride to the centre of Johannesburg, Constitutional Hill.

The tour was captivating with the one tour guide, Mr Pius (36, with 8 languages under his belt) providing us sensational commentary and facts about the historical landmark that was built in 1893.

The girls were especially enthralled by the Women’s Gaol, with Barbara Hogan’s cell, the Pain and Punishment room and the dreadful Dark Hole. The symbolism in the architecture opened our eyes to what the Constitution really stands for; transparency, African justice under a tree bearing in mind the history of the past, embracing the past, present and future.

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SPRING FAIR

By Fawn Dilettante

PHSG’s annual Spring Fair took p was a huge success. Despite the well supported and thousands of way to Pretoria High School for G in the wide range of activities or s market. The event, which has bee years this year, was moved up a f on account of Matric Prelims star expected.

The Hi Roller, the Miami Trip and these rides were excitingly traum the Chefs drew a crowd as conte storm using secret ingredients. A Shop, the Bee Sting cake was vot Between nachos and slap chips p strawberries and cream.

At the Book Stall, people swirled and many visitors spent MOST of Some dads had to carry and whe the cars.

In the hall, the Auction items evok interest. There were Coca-Cola M glass figurines, carpets and some

For the older clientele, their pipe provided by the handsome young High and for the younger viewers the Boys High Gumboot dancers, fitness instructors and a enthusiastic DJs. Girls c sang and danced.

As always, the face pain tattoo stall were frequen High girls.

Everyone had their own the food stalls: Lebanese Portuguese prego rolls, doughnuts, iced coffee a terrific pancakes.

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LADIES AND LYRICS

By Danielle Robbertze, Grade 11 On Friday, 3 August, Rhythmony hosted their 2nd Annual concert ‘Roots’. A stunning production filled with dance, song and soul was presented to a lively audience. The night had a vibrant atmosphere and one of the honoured guests, Mrs Erasmus, said that the evening was, “A true celebration of talent.”

The Rhythmony girls presented a wonderful repertoire of rhythms.

They also graciously gave way the stage to other soulful talents such as Voices of Songoma who sang songs with deep roots in African traditional music, most of which were composed by Mr Mbuso Ndlovu (Rhythmony’s musical director). The stage was also graced by guest singer of the evening, Deeva, who had a voice fitting all genres. Her talent in pop, jazz and traditional music also shone vibrantly in her original song: Farelela.

Pretoria High School for Girls’ marimba band also made an appearance as well as SICC’s House Dance group. These two acts helped keep the rhythm alive in the audience.

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The highlight of the evening for most was the debut performance of Rhythmony’s original song When we sing. This song perfectly concluded the concert. The message of the song was: “When we sing, the rhythm of our hearts and souls are in great harmony.”

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Rhythmony gave special thanks to Mr Mbuso Ndlovu at the end of the evening as he has helped them capture their feminine power in song allowing them to express their souls and exceptional talent.

He has provided them with unmatched strength. They are all deeply grateful to have him as a mentor and are extremely inspired by his passion.

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Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero Children’s Adventure, Animated, Family, History, War The incredible true story of America’s top underdog. The incredible true story of America’s most decorated dog. After being rescued off the streets by a young Soldier on the eve of America’s entry in World War I, Stubby is given a home, a family, and the chance to embark on the adventure that will define a century.

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Smallfoot

Children’s Adventure, Animated, After a brave rescue mission in stormy weather, a young rescue boat is headhunted to a larger harbour where he realises that bigger is not always better.

This title releases 14 September 2018

This title releases 14 September 2018

Not So Normal Norbert James Patterson and Joey Green

Children’s Adventure, Animated, Comedy, Family There’s been a big mythunderstanding.

News of a “smallfoot” brings a bright young Yeti fame and a chance with the girl of his dreams. But, it also throws the simple Yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village. A rollicking story about friendship, courage and the joy of discovery.

This title releases 28 September 2018

BOOK CHOICE

Norbert Riddle lives in the United State of Earth, where normal means following the rules, never standing out, and being exactly the same as everyone else, down to the plain gray jumpsuits he wears every day. He’s been normal his whole life-until a moment of temporary hilarity when he does a funny impression of their dictator, Loving Leader... and gets caught!

Now, Norbert’s been arrested and banished to planet Zorquat3 in the Orion Nebula, where kids who defy the rules roam free in the Astronuts camp.

Norbert has been taught his whole life that different is wrong, but everyone at Astronuts is crazy, creative, and insane! Norbert wants nothing more than to go back to earth where things are awful but at least they’re familiar. But he soon realizes that being different could be better-and maybe the crazy farm is exactly where he belongs after all.

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Publisher: Pengiun Random House

Johnny English Strikes Again

A deadly tool.

A cyber-attack reveals the identity of all active undercover agents in Britain, leaving Johnny English as the secret service’s last hope. Called out of retirement, English dives head first into action with the mission to find the mastermind hacker. As a man with few skills and analogue methods, Johnny English must overcome the challenges of modern technology to make this mission a success.

This title releases 21 September 2018 The Predator Sci-fi, Action, Thriller You’ll never see him coming.

The universe’s most lethal hunters are stronger, smarter and deadlier than ever before, having genetically upgraded themselves with DNA from other species.

When a young boy accidentally triggers their return to Earth, only a ragtag crew of ex-soldiers and a disgruntled science teacher can prevent the end of the human race.

This title releases 14 September 2018

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What to Read

Comedy, Adventure, Espionage

All These Beautiful Strangers

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Elizabeth Klehfoth

Charlie Calloway has a life most people would kill for –a di tight-knit family, a loyal set of sh friends, and top grades at a g privileged boarding school. But new Charlie’s never been interested w in what most people want. Like as all Calloways, she’s been taught t m that she’s different, special – fixin better. So when her school’s super-exclusive secret society com extends a mysterious invitation, tog ava Charlie’s determination to p get in is matched only by her m conviction that she belongs there. But their secrets go deeper than she knows.

Charlie finds herself thrust into the centre of a decades-old mystery –one that implicates her family in not one terrible crime, but two. Uncovering their past may destroy everything she knows –or give her the answer she’s always craved: Who or what was behind her mother’s disappearance ten years ago?

Are We All Lemmings and Snowflakes?

Girl in the Window

Rosie Loves Jack

Penny Joelson

Mel Darbon

Holly Bourne

Nothing ever happens on Kasia’s street. And Kasia would know, because her illness makes her spend days stuck at home, watching the world from her bedroom window. So when she sees what looks like a kidnapping, she’s not sure whether she can believe her own eyes... There was a girl in the window opposite –did she see something too? But when Kasia goes to find her she is told the most shocking thing of all. There is no girl.

Rosie loves Jack. Jack loves Rosie. So when they’re separated, Rosie will do anything to find the boy who makes the sun shine in her head. Even run away from home.

Welcome to Camp Reset, a summer camp with a ifference. A place offering a hot at normality for Olive, a girl on the edge, and for her w friends, who are all dealing with their own battles. But s Olive settles in, she starts to wonder –maybe it’s this messed up world that needs ng, and not them. And so she mes up with a plan. Because gether, snowflakes can form alanches... A trailblazing and painfully honest novel about mental health, friendship and making this crazy world a kinder place.

Even struggle across London and travel to Brighton, though the trains are cancelled and the snow is falling. Even though people might think a girl like Rosie could never survive on her own. See the world through new eyes in this one-in-amillion story.

Publisher: Penguin Random House

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September September 2nd 1966 – Selma Hayek

September 9th 1966 – Adam Sandler

Salma Hayek started her career in Mexico but moved to the Hollywood scene at age 25. She told The Guardian that when she moved to Los Angeles, no one would hire her. “I had studio heads say to me, ‘You could have been the biggest star in America, but you were born in the wrong country. You can never be a leading lady because we can’t take the risk of you opening your mouth and people thinking of their maids,’” she explained.

Nowadays Adam Sandler makes millions just by showing up, but his first movie sank pretty fast. In Going Overboard, he starred as an unsuccessful stand-up comic on a cruise ship that gets hijacked by terrorists.

The film — which also featured Billy Zane, Milton Berle and Billy Bob Thornton — failed to make waves upon its release in 1989, but was later released on home video during the post-Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore years.

September 4th 1981 – Beyonce In the 2010 edition of the Guinness Book of World Records, the Carters were featured for being the “highest-earning power couple” after earning $122 million together. Today, their collective net worth is estimated at over $1 billion. Her 2011 pregnancy announcement also earned her spot in the famed book. News of the pop singers pregnancy at the MTV VMA Awards set a new world record for most tweets per second (8868 tweets per second to be exact).

September 12th 1967 – Jason Stratham His time as a diver was a springboard (pun very much intended!) to another career – as a male model. Statham was spotted training by Sports Promotions, an agency that specializes in sports models. Lauded for a look that wasn’t the typical “male model” style, he had a semi-successful modelling career throughout the 90s before he became an actor.

September 16th 1986 – Ian Harding While Harding appears to have been born with everything it takes to be a star, he has also worked hard to hone his skills. Most notably, this included completing postsecondary education. He graduated from

Birthdays Carnegie Mellon University in 2009 with a BFA in acting. Clearly, he is not one to rely on his natural talents. In fact, it took him less than six months to land the part of Ezra Fitz after graduating from university.

September 16th 1992 – Nick Jonas A man after our own heart. He’s spoken about his affinity for vino multiple times, like when he made “drinking more wine” a New Year’s resolution, and when he said he usually has a couple glasses with dinner.

September 18, 1973 – James Marsden His full name is James Paul Marsden.

He is also a singer and a former Versace model.

September 21 1950 – Bill Murray st

Murray’s part as the groundskeeper was just supposed to be a small bit part, but once filmmakers saw how hilarious he was, they decided to keep him on set for a little longer. He filmed for a total of six days, and every single one of his lines was totally improvised. With nothing but his wit, he made comedy history.

September 25th 1969 Catherine Zeta-Jones Zeta-Jones can’t cook. “I make reservations; I don’t make dinner,” she once told a reporter. When asked whether she prepares meals for her two children, Zeta-Jones said: “Yes, but I wouldn’t call that cooking. I reheat.”

September 27th 1947 – Meatloaf Some younger readers may wonder why a strange chubby old man is such a big deal.

Well here’s a fact that will impress you; Mr Loaf’s Bat Out Of Hell LP has sold more than 40 million copies and still sells an estimated 200,000 copies a year. That is why Meat Loaf is a big deal!

September 29th 1935 – Jerry Lee Lewis Jerry never forgot his early years, his poverty, and the holes in his socks.

Thumbing his nose at the past, Jerry will never wear the same pair of socks more than once. He just wears a pair and throws it out.

Book Reviews

The House Across the Street

Open Your Eyes

Lesley Pearse

Paula Daly

Twenty-three year old Katy Speed is fascinated by the house across the street. The woman who lives there, Gloria, is the most glamorous neighbour on the avenue, owning a fashionable dress shop in Bexhill-on-Sea. But who is the woman who arrives in the black car most Saturdays while Gloria is at work? Sometimes she brings women to the house, other times they have children. Hilda, Katy’s mother, disapproves of Gloria. She wonders if these mysterious visitors have just been released from prison. Is Gloria secretly bringing criminals, or worse, into the heart of the community? Then one night, the house burns down. In the wreckage, the bodies of Gloria and her daughter are found. Katy is sure the unexplained visitors must be responsible until her father is arrested and charged with murder. Have the police arrested the correct person? Are the rest of the street safe? Can Katy find the truth before it’s too late?

Haven’t we all wanted to pretend everything is fine? Jane doesn’t like confrontation. Given the choice, she’ll let her husband, Leon, fight their battles. She’d prefer to focus on what’s going well, the good things in life. But when bestselling crime author Leon is brutally attacked in the driveway of their home, in front of their two young children, Jane has to face reality. With her husband in a coma, Jane must open her eyes to the problems in her life, and the secrets that have been kept from her, if she’s to find out who hurt her husband –and why. Maybe it’s time to face up to it all. Who knows what you might find...

Publisher: Penguin Random House

Oregon Files #13: Shadow Tyrants Clive Cusslerand Boyd Morrison Nearly two thousand years ago, an Eastern emperor charged a small group with safeguarding a body of knowledge and secrets powerful enough to change the history of mankind. They went down in legend as the Nine Unknown Men –and now two rival factions of the descendants are fighting a mighty battle.

Both sides think they are saving the world, but one of them is willing to use horrifying means to accomplish its goals. Now it is up to Cabrillo and his team of expert operatives to stop both of them from the destructive path they’re on, and save the earth from a dynasty of terror.

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As the ninth month of the year, September marks the start of spring in the southern hemisphere. Traditionally considered the month that marks transitions between seasons, it is often one of the most temperate weather-wise.

Here are some interesting facts about the month of September.

The name September comes from the Latin septem, meaning seven, since it was the seventh month of the Roman calendar, which began with March. There are 30 days in the month of September, which starts on the same day of the week as December each year but does not end on the same day of the week as any other month in the year.

September has three birth flowers: the forget-me-not, the morning glory, and the aster. Forget-me-nots represent love and memories, asters represent love as well, and the morning glory represents unrequited love. The birthstone for the month is the sapphire.

Songs About September “When September Ends,” Green Day “September,” Earth Wind and Fire “September Morn,” Neil Diamond “September Song,” Willie Nelson “Maybe September,” Tony Bennett “The September of My Years,” Frank Sinatra

Days of Interest in September Follow us on Facebook for more about these interesting days.

Skyscraper Day – September 3rd Cheese Pizza Day – September 5th Read a Book Day – September 6th Neither Rain nor Snow Day – September 7th Swap Ideas Day – September 10th No News Is Good News Day – September 11th Chocolate Milkshake Day – September 12th Defy Superstition Day – September 13th Cheese Burger Day – September 18th Talk Like a Pirate Day – September 19th International Peace Day – September 21st Comic Book Day – September 25th Crush a Can Day – September 27th

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Cheese Pizza Day

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Happy Birthday Eric

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Talk Like a Pirate Day

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Neither Rain Nor Snow Day

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Comic Book Day

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