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Magazine January 2018

Back to School Tips Wet Nose

Special Moments

Health

30-Day Challenge

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Editor’s Message HAPPY NEW YEAR to all the readers of

Community Ch@ Magazine. Wishing each and every one of you a Happy New Year and a healthy and prosperous 2018.

Happy New Year

Thank you all for all your support in 2017 and we look forward to bringing you all the regular positive content ... plus much, much more — in the year ahead.

This year will mark the magazines second birthday and we are planning some exciting new content which we will be introducing over the next few months. As always we look forward to interacting with our readers, we value your comments and suggestions. With that said, keep those emails coming (featzmags@gmail.com).

As the New Year starts we are looking forward to bringing you fun, fact-filled issues that will keep you entertained and informed. Keep an eye out for the awareness pieces we will be running, and wherever possible please support the causes we feature during the year. This month we have included some special moments from Wet Nose, as well as introducing you to some of the fur-babies available for adoption. If you have some love to give, please consider adoption.

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January Facts

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appy first month of the new year! January may seem boring compared to the holiday madness that comes with December, but this is so not the case. Read on for some interesting facts that you may not have known about January.

1. January is named after the Roman god of gateways, Janus, who has two heads! He is portrayed with two heads because one of them looks back to the last year, while the other looks forward to the new year.

2. I bet most of you are now familiar with Disturbed’s version of “The Sound of Silence.” However, I bet you didn’t know that this song was the number one song in the U.S. 52 years ago this month.

The famous duo, Simon and Garfunkel, are responsible for the original track that was featured on their album titled, “Wednesday Morning, 3 A.M.” 3. The official birthstone is the garnet. The name “garnet” comes from the Latin word “Garanatus,” which means “seed like,” in reference to pomegranates. This reference makes sense because small garnets resemble the bright red seeds you find inside a pomegranate.

4. The official flower is the carnation.

Different colours of this flower signify different meanings. For example, a white carnation symbolizes pure love and good luck, while a light red carnation is symbolic for admiration.

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5. “January King” is the name of cabbage grown native to England that is super tolerant to the cold weather.

6. The Walking Dead’s Norman Reedus aka America’s favourite zombie killer was born on January 6th!

7. More couples separate or divorce in January than in any other month. (This fact is a bummer, sorry about that!)

8. This month is considered National Soup Month in the U.S.! You can celebrate by picking up a French onion soup at your local Woolworths.

9. The Anglo-Saxons called this month “Wulfmonath” because it was the time of year when hungry wolves came scavenging at people’s doors.

10. Batman the TV series debuted on the 12th of this month in 1966.

11. Yet another heartthrob has graced the world with his presence in January. The legendary Orlando Bloom was born on the 13th!

12. Hollywood’s favourite blonde, Marilyn Monroe married Joe DiMaggio on January 14th 1954.

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What’s Inside...

4 Meet the Australian Shepherd 8 Back to School Tips 10 Feature: Monkey Thorn 12 Salad Dinners 14 The African Goshawk 17 Wet Nose Special Moments 18 Cat Corner 20 30-Day Challenge 24 Grace is Freedom 26 Fascinating People

2018 Important Dates

03 – 04 March 2018 Sleepathon

18 July 2018 Mandela Day (67 minutes’ community service) 29 July 2018 Pamper a Pooch 29 September 2018 Unleashed Festival For more information on these events visit the Wetnose Website or Facebook Page

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espite his name, the Australian Shepherd originated in the western U.S., not Australia, around the time of the Gold Rush in the 1840s. Originally bred to herd livestock, he remains a working dog breed at heart; the Aussie, as he’s nicknamed, is happiest when he has a job to do. He can be a wonderful family companion if his intelligence and energy are channelled into dog sports or activities.

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Bred to be pushy with livestock, Australian Shepherds can and will take the dominant role in the home if you don’t give them firm and confident leadership. This makes them a poor choice for first-time or timid owners. Like many herding dogs, Australian Shepherds are by nature loyal to their family but standoffish with strangers.

They need early socialization — exposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences — when they are young. Socialization helps ensure that your Aussie puppy grows up to be a well-rounded dog. Enrolling him in a puppy kindergarten class is a great start. Inviting visitors over regularly, and taking him to busy parks, stores that allow dogs, and on leisurely strolls to meet neighbours will also help him polish his social skills.

him work out his ya-yas. Lacking a job to do, he becomes bored, destructive, and loud. Or he might invent his own job: herding the kids, either yours or the neighbours’; chasing cars or other animals; or taking your house apart. If you do not have the time or energy to train and exercise the Aussie on a daily basis, he is not the breed for you.

But if you are interested in competitive dog sports, the Aussie is the one. This agile, medium-size dog with the docked or naturally bobbed tail is a top contender in all levels of obedience, agility, fly ball, and herding tests. He is also successful in such canine careers as guide dog, hearing dog, assistance dog, police dog, and search and rescue work. You can even teach an Aussie to help you with chores around the house, such as picking up dirty laundry off the floor and bringing it to you. You will probably have to fold clean laundry Watching an Australian Shepherd round up a flock yourself, though. The Aussie ia a real looker who of sheep is a beautiful sight. With sure and athletic stands out from the crowd thanks to his attractive movement, he directs the flock using nips, barks, medium-length coat and dark brown, yellow, blue, and “eye,” a penetrating stare that clearly says, “I’m green, or amber eyes. His heritage as a working in charge.” Intelligent, hardworking, and versatile, dog makes him a loyal companion who can be the Aussie is a no-nonsense dog who thrives in protective of home and family and aloof with a home where his brains and energy are put to strangers. He gets along with kids, although he will good use. You don’t have to keep a flock of sheep probably try to herd them unless you teach him if you live with an Aussie — although it doesn’t not to. The Aussie makes life an adventure. He will hurt — but you do have to keep him busy. He’s a work and play from sunrise to sunset and win your high-energy dog who doesn’t know the meaning of heart with his loyal and loving personality. This couch potato and wouldn’t approve of it if he did. versatile breed is a wonderful working dog and a Because he’s got energy to burn, he needs plenty terrific family companion — but only if that family of exercise — a walk around the neighbourhood is an active one. won’t cut it — and at least a small yard to help

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Every Student Should Know

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t’s that time of year again and we can hear the school bells ringing! It can be hard to adjust from the lazy days of holiday to the busy and fast paced ones of the school year. Here are eight tips to get back into school mode and start this year off right!

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Have the Proper School Supplies that you need for your classes!

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Get a Diary!

The school year is such a busy time! Between taking I highly suggest getting folders and books with test, doing homework, attending activities, patterns and designs to make note taking more and school events it can be really hard to keep fun. Most schools have already sent a stationery track of everything. By keeping a diary, you can better manage your time and know what requirement list out last year. Make sure that you have to accomplish. Having a diary will you get the specified supplies so that you are definitely help you with time management. able to keep up with the class work and stay Time management is key to being successful organized. and staying on top of everything you need to do!

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Know Every Subject’s Deadlines

Knowing what each teacher expects of you is important for being successful.

Teachers will typical announce deadlines and assignment requirements in class. Write these down and keep them in a safe place – diarise the dates immediately. Knowing when you have papers and projects due is important for passing and keeping up your grades. Having all relevant dates handy will allow you to plan ahead and give yourself proper time to complete every assignment and get great grades!

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Tip#4

Do Not Procrastinate

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Know What is Expected of You

This is something that we have all been guilty of in the past and have learned the stressful repercussions. A habit is created in three weeks so if you study for every subject you’re taking daily in 21 days that will be a new habit for you.

Dedicating a little bit of time every day to the subjects you are taking is definitely going to positively impact your grades and make you a better student!

It is very important to know what your teachers are expecting from you. Pay attention to what the teacher is saying about the workload of the class and what they are hoping for you to get out of it. Teacher are supposed to want you to succeed so most likely they will provide you with what you need to do to thrive. Knowing their expectations and achieving them will help your year start smoothly. Always remember that communicating with your teachers is key for understanding their expectations.

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Get Involved

Getting involved with your school community is great because you can pursue your interest and meet peers who have the same and similar interest as you. Many studies have shown that students who are involved in sports and school activities are able to achieve higher averages. If you enjoy playing sports, try out for the school team. If you are a musician or actor, then join your school band or drama club and share your talent with your fellow peers. Join clubs that you are interested in and attend all the meetings. If your school doesn’t have the sports you play, a club you want to join, or a musical or theatre program then talk to your school administrators and see if you are able to start your own! It is amazing to have something that you are passionate about and enjoy doing so never be afraid to pursue your interests.

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Learn What Type of Learner You Are

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List of academic goals

Everyone is individual and so is the way you learn ! There are three main types of learning styles which are auditory, visual, and kinaesthetic. Knowing what type of learner you are is going to help you be a better student and have better studying habits. When you are able to determine the type of learning style that is best for you, you will find better results when you are studying and it will result in higher test scores! Do some research and determine the type of learner you are so you can personalise your studying.

Write out a list of goals that you want to achieve for the upcoming school year! Do you want to make the lead role in the play, get that spot on the hockey team, improve your grades, you can reach all the goals you set for this year! When you write down every goal you are able to plan and realize what you need to do to prepare for them. Having that list can be a driving and motivating force to help you work to achieve those goals.

Every new school year is an opportunity for a fresh start, new friends, and to make it count. You have the potential to make this year one of the best ones yet!

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Monkey Thorn / Apiesdoring Latin Name: Senegalia galpinii

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his beautiful specimen tree provides dappled shade and is suitable for large gardens, avenues and parks. It is valued by farmers, providing shade and shelter for stock. The strong black thorns are hooked, making it ideal for a security hedge. Do not plant it close to buildings as it has an extensive root system. It makes a good bonsai specimen.Â

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it excellent for firewood but exceptionally difficult to work. This handsome South African tree is one of the largest of the Acacias with its rounded canopy and widely spreading branches.

It occurs naturally in Limpopo (Northern Province) and the North-West, where it can be found growing in open and wooded grasslands, often near streams. It is believed to be an indicator of sweet veldt that retains its nutritional value in winter. In the wild it provides invaluable shade for wildlife of all kinds and is grazed by many animals, including giraffe, kudu and elephant, helping to disperse the seeds. Monkeys are especially partial to the pods and like to take cover in its thorny branches, hence its common name. Many birds prefer to nest in this tree because of the protection it offers and myriads of insects visit the flowers, attracting insect eating birds. It is also a butterfly host plant. It is fast growing and varies in size from 8 to 30m tall, according to the region in which it is grown. The Monkey Thorn survives hot and dry conditions, thriving in dry, frost-free summer rainfall regions. It is hardy to frost if it is covered in winter until established. Plant it in full sun and in fertile soil that drains well.

The Monkey Thorn loses its leaves in winter and the spikes of honey-scented; creamyyellow flowers appear in spring, before the new leaves. The flowers are followed by It is easy to propagate from seed that is long, purple-brown pods that burst open soaked in hot water overnight. when ripe, releasing the seeds. The luxuriant light green leaves fold up at night and the attractive flaky bark is pale yellow on young branches, becoming dark grey and fissured as the tree gets older. The pale brown wood is coarse-grained and heavy, making

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Recipe The festive season is behind us and with a so many New Year’s resolutions about a healthier lifestyle we decided that this month we would give you two delicious salad recipes that make a great light dinner. Remember you can download a pintable copy of these on our website.

Grilled Chicken-and-Strawberry Cobb Salad Ingredients

Directions 1. Whisk together olive oil, lime zest, lime juice, and honey. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

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1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

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2 tsp. lime zest

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3 tbsp. lime juice

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1 1/2 tsp. Honey

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Salt

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Freshly ground black pepper

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1 head Lettuce, torn

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2 chicken breasts, grilled and sliced

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2 cups Sliced strawberries

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115g Crumbled feta

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1 cup cooked peas

• 1 avocado, sliced 2. Place lettuce in a large bowl and • 1/2 cup sliced red onion top with chicken, strawberries, feta, peas, avocado, and red onion.

Season with salt and pepper and drizzle with dressing.

Toss and serve immediately.

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Steak and Potato Salad Ingredients

Directions

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450g small potatoes, halved

1. Place potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with cold salted water. Cover and bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and toss with ⅓ cup vinaigrette in a bowl. Let sit, stirring occasionally, until the dressing is absorbed.

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Salt and freshly ground black pepper

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Champagne Vinaigrette

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2 tsp. canola oil

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550g steak strips

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4 cups rocket

2. Meanwhile, heat oil in a heavy bottomed skillet over medium-high heat. Season steak with 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper. Cook, partially covered, until the internal temperature registers 55°C (medium-rare), 5 to 7 minutes per side, or to desired degree of doneness. Remove to a plate and allow to rest 5 minutes before slicing.

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2 cups. torn watercress

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2 spring onions, sliced

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1/4 cup torn fresh dill

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85g (about ¾ cup) goat cheese, crumbled (you can substitute this with either cream cheese or mascarpone)

3. Add rocket, watercress, spring onion, dill, and remaining vinaigrette to potatoes; gently toss to combine. Season with salt and pepper.

4. Serve with steak and sprinkle with goat cheese or the substitute of your choice.

5. To make the champagne vinaigrette, whisk together ¼ cup olive oil, 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar, 1 ½ teaspoons whole-grain Dijon mustard, 1 minced small garlic clove, and ¾ teaspoon sugar. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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his agile and secretive raptor is often overlooked. Although some people regard hawks as unwelcome garden visitors, they play a vital ecological role by preying on slow, weak and aged individuals. The female African Goshawk is considerably larger than the male with brown rather than ash-grey upperparts; both have yellow eyes and a dusky-ochre cere (a waxy fleshy covering at the base of the upper beak) that distinguishes the species from the Ovambo Sparrowhawk, Little Sparrowhawk and Shika, all of which have a bright yellow cere.

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The African Goshawk occurs from Ethiopia and Eritrea, South through Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Southern DRC, Zambia, Malawi and Angola to South Africa. In Southern Africa, it is scarce to locally common in NorthEastern Namibia (including the Caprivi Strip), Zimbabwe, Mozambique and South Africa. It generally favours forest, suburban areas and stands of alien trees, such as Acacia in the Western Cape.

They are resident and largely sedentary, although juveniles disperse from their parent’s territory when they become fully

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independent.

The Goshawk mainly eats birds, supplemented with mammals and lizards, doing most of its hunting from perches concealed by dense vegetation so that it can ambush its prey. Pairs rarely hunt cooperatively at large aggregations of animals; such as bat roosts.

These monogamous, territorial solitary nesters, perform a courtship display in which either the male, female or both of them together, fly in an undulated flight while calling loudly, sometimes finishing with a steep dive.

The nest is built mainly by the female, consisting of a stick platform thickly lined with green leaves, such as pine needles, lichen and mistletoe. It is typically placed on a branch away from the main trunk of a tree, especially if it has dense foliage, although it may also

build it on top of an old Hadeda ibis nest, sometimes taking over the nest of a Little Sparrowhawk instead of building its own.

Egg-laying season is from July-December, peaking from September-November. It lays 1-3 eggs, which are incubated mainly or solely by the female for about 35-37 days, while the male feeds her regularly at the nest. The chicks are fed by both parents, leaving the nest after about 30-35 days but remaining in the nest tree vicinity for another six weeks or so. The young become fully independent roughly 1-3 months after fledgling.

Not threatened, although in Zimbabwe it is threatened by pesticide contamination, while in the Eastern Cape its range has decreased to habitat loss.

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Special Moments These are stories, those special moments, when some of our friends are re-homed after spending a very long time at Wet Nose. During their stay at Wet Nose, these dogs received continuous “tender loving care” from our dedicated kennel staff; they were exercised in our “doggy runs”, taken on walks, played with and even did some agility for fun and mental stimulation; but nothing beats finally getting a forever home.

Stevie and Jerry

Lennox

Stevie was rescued in Bapsfontein at 1½ years old on 01 February 2011. His kennel mate, Jerry was rescued from Witbank at 3 years old on 07 July 2011. After almost 6 years together at Wet Nose, Stevie and Jerry were adopted together on 01 January 2017.

Lennox was rescued on 10 September 2013 at the age of 3 years. After spending just over 4 years at Wet Nose, Lennox has finally found a loving home. He was adopted on 22 November 2017.

Maisie

Jumps

Maisie was rescued from a puppy mill on 01 December 2012. After spending 5 years at Wet Nose, she also finally found a loving home when she was adopted on 06 September 2017

Jumps was rescued on 12 March 2012 at the age of 2 years. After spending 5½ years at Wet Nose, she has finally found a home when she was adopted on 26 June 2017.

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Savannah

If you want to live with a sweet, quiet lap cat, don’t get a Savannah. This is an active, adventurous feline who enjoys life in the fast lane.

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Her athletic body allows her to jump to very high places, and her questing spirit leads her to take well to walks on leash, seek out water to play in, and thoroughly explore her surroundings. This is a confident, alert, curious, and friendly cat. While some cats are retiring sorts, most Savannahs are gracious hosts who will greet your guests with aplomb, as well as close companions who will want to spend time interacting with you. Be sure you have a well-developed sense of humour if you live with one of these cats; they are not above playing jokes on you. It takes a highly intelligent person to outwit a Savannah. You may need to switch faucet styles to prevent them from turning on their own private waterworks, or attach childproof locks to keep them out of cabinets. Don’t forget to protect breakables. Put them away where the Savannah can’t knock them over as she makes one of her famous leaps, and ensure electrical cords are protected from gnawing kittens. Provide a Savannah with toys that will stand up to rough play and interactive games that will challenge her mind. To live happily with a Savannah, plan to spend plenty of time interacting with her. Be sure she has interesting toys to occupy her when you’re not around.

Reward her when she does things you like, and redirect her energy and interests when she does things you don’t like.

Protect special belongings by putting them out of reach. If all of this sounds like too much work, choose a different cat.

Savannahs come in several different colours and patterns: black, brown, or black spotted tabby; black silver spotted tabby; and black smoke. Most have solid black or dark brown spots on golden, cream, sandy, or white

backgrounds. They stand out for their bold, solid markings, which can be round, oval, or elongated. Some Savannahs have what’s called a marble pattern, in which the spots resemble an elongated bull’s-eye. Because domestic shorthairs figured in their ancestry, some Savannahs come in colours and patterns that aren’t described in the breed standard, including chocolate, cinnamon, blue, red, and colourpoint.

Savannahs that are non-standard colours can be registered but not shown. The Savannah’s triangular head is supported by a long neck and topped by large, wide ears. The medium-size eyes can be any colour. Nose leather ranges from pink to black, but black Savannahs must have solid black nose leather. A Savannah has a medium-length tail. If she were an athlete, the tall and lean Savannah would be heavily recruited by all the best basketball teams. Her unusual height comes from her long-legged serval ancestor. It takes a Savannah approximately three years to reach adult size. A kitten who looks average in size may rocket up in height after she’s 3 months old. She usually achieves her height in the first year and then her body fills out over the next couple of years.

Interesting fact: the back legs are slightly longer than the front legs.

Both pedigreed cats and mixed-breed cats have varying incidences of health problems that may be genetic in nature.

The Savannah is generally healthy, however, and does not have any known genetic problems. Cosmetic flaws may keep some Savannahs out of the show ring, but they don’t affect her health or her ability to be a great companion.

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Why not start with one of these 30-day challenge ideas for better health as you welcome the New Year. If you are up for it, take on more than just one.

“The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity.”

-Emelia Earhart

1. Endorphin boost morning run

I’d be lying if I said I did this but I’ve always admired people who can get up super early, go for an early morning run, then return home for a healthy breakfast of fruit and muesli, before facing the rest of the day refreshed and full of energy.

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It just seems like such a nice way to start the day.

Depending on how used to running you are, start off small and increase your running time by a minute or so each day.

And every five days, give yourself a hard earned break.

2. Yoga challenge

3. Stomach workout Do 10 sit-ups and 10 crunches to begin with, then every three days increase the amount of sit-ups and crunches by five. Again, if you’re new to this, you may want to go at a gentler pace or if you’ve already got abs of steel, you could try adding on an extra five to ten sit ups every day.

4. Firmer bum in 30 days

There’s just three exercises to repeat for this one: squats, lunges and half bridges. Set the intention to start off doing 10 squats, There are plenty of yoga 10 lunges and 10 bridges on day one of studios around for you to your 30-day challenge. Every three days, choose from. I gave this a you can then increase the amount of squats, go (well, it was more like lunges and half bridges you do by five. a 20 day challenge) and Or, depending on how fit or unfit you are, felt amazing afterwards, create your own routine. The key here is but I’m still not sure consistency. how much was down to drinking much more You will, however, be amazed by how firmer water than usual and drinking more fresh fruit your bum will look after just one month of these simple exercises. smoothies after classes.

Still, you’ve got nothing to lose. Just make sure you keep yourself hydrated throughout the day and use electrolytes in your water during the class.

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Meet some of our friends

At Wet Nose we believe that every animal has a “Right to Life”. Through rescues, rehabilitation and re-homing we ensure that all our animals find the love that they so deserve. Meet some of our animals up for adoption:

Hi. I am Bruno, a 2 year old Staffie cross that was rescued as a stray in March 2016. I am child friendly and love walks. Please consider me; I am waiting for you.

Hi. I am Beula, a 4 year old tabby cat. I was brought to Wet Nose as an unwanted cat in March 2016. I am a quiet, loving cat and looking for that someone special.

Hi. I am Luka, a stray that was rescued from the Bronkhostspruit area in March 2015. I am an Africanus and only 2 ½ years old. I am looking for a loving home.

My name is Filla and I am a 2 year old ginger cat. I was abandoned and rescued by Wet Nose in December 2016. I love people and really want a friendly, loving home. Please come and adopt me, you wont be sorry.

Hi friends, I am Olive, an Africanus, and was rescued after being dumped on the side of the road at the age of 4 months in March 2015. I am now 2 ½ years old and desperately hoping to be adopted by a loving family. Please be my family!!

My friends call me Numbi. I am a 2 year old black cat that was brought to Wet Nose in April 2015 as a 8 week old unwanted kitten. I have never really had a chance to spend any quality time with a family, so I am really looking for a chance in life.

Hi. I am Blackie, a 2 year old Africanus Cross Labrador. I was a stray puppy that was rescued by Wet Nose in January 2016. I am very loveable and friendly by nature and so want a chance in life with someone special.

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am Shelly to my friends; a 3½ year old ginger cat. After being unwanted I have become very lonely and so want to be part of a friendly, loving family. If you are looking for that someone special, please come fetch me.

Hi. I am Shakira, a 4 year old husky. I was rescued as a stray and have been at Wet nose since January 2016. I have lots of love to offer a family that will adopt me and give me a second chance in life.

GRACE is freedom Part 23

By: Johan Jordaan

When we read Jesus’ job description we see that He came for our freedom. Our freedom is very important to Him. Let’s take a look at His job description as given to us in Luke 4:17-19 and the scroll of the prophet Isaiah was given to him. He unrolled the scroll and found the place where it was written, 18 ​​​​​​​“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, ​​​​​​because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. ​​​​​​He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives ​​​​​​and the regaining of sight to the blind, ​​​​​​to set free those who are oppressed, 19 ​​​​​​​to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favour.” (NET) It’s Jesus Himself quoting from Isa 61. What He is reading to the people from the scroll is His purpose for coming to earth. When we examine the text we see that it is mainly concerned with freedom. Firstly, good news to the poor; this good news sets you free as we’ve seen. Then release to the captives.

These captives are not in a physical jail but they are captive under the religious system of the time – the Law. Next is sight to the blind. Again it is not physical blindness because He only healed a few blind people, no He came for spiritual blindness and when that is removed you are free. Next He sets free those who are oppressed by Satan; freedom again. Lastly is the year of the Lord’s favour. In that year, every fiftieth, slaves were freed, land was returned to the original owners (economic freedom) etc.

Again it speaks of freedom.

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We can say that His job description is a freedom charter. Later in His

life He makes this statement: John 8:36 So if the son sets you free, you will be really free. (NET) The Son came to make us free and when He does it we are really free. Our freedom is His priority. Note that we as sons are free (otherwise you’re not a son!) but we can also set others free.

But what kind of freedom is He talking about? Let’s see: • Freedom from the shackles religion.

(Matt 4:18) • Freedom from poverty. (2Cor 8:9) • Freedom from disease. (1Pet 2:24) • Freedom from fear of death. (1Cor 15:55) • Freedom from condemnation (hell).

(Rom 8:1) • Freedom from a guilty conscience.

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• Freedom from Satanic oppression.

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desire and then the ability (Phil 2:13). 2Cor 3:17 Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is present, there is freedom. (NET)

Unfortunately, due to lack of space I cannot go deeper into these points but please read the references – they are self-explanatory.

Please note that sons are free. That is a defining characteristic of sons. The flipside But freedom is a frail thing and easy to lose. of a son (as Paul shows in Gal 4:21-31) is a That happens when pressure is applied to slave who, by definition is in bondage. But in you from the congregation’s side, from the this passage Paul shows that you are a slave community’s side, from a spouse’s side and when you are under the Old Covenant. Get so on. We are taught by the people who out from under that oppressive system and studied theology that we should keep God’s be free. holy Law, but that steals your freedom and enslaves you (Gal 4:21-31).

Another aspect of freedom is found in forgiveness. I do not believe that a person Paul experienced this problem in some of with un-forgiveness in his/her heart can his congregations. That’s why he wrote to be truly free. That is why both Jesus and the Galatians these beautiful words: Gal 5:1 Paul urge us to forgive. Un-forgiveness is a For freedom Christ has set us free. Stand jail which we put ourselves in. We are not firm, then, and do not be subject again to free unless we forgive. People who walked the yoke of slavery. (NET) He urges the around with un-forgiveness in their hearts congregations to stand firm in their freedom and then decided to forgive often speak (from the Law of Moses in this case) and of the enormous relief they experienced. If not to allow anyone to force them back into you are there, please do yourself a favour slavery. Our freedom is precious, protect it and forgive. at all cost. Jesus died for it.

Many people walk around under satanic Our freedom did not come cheaply; it’s free oppression without realising it but it is not – courtesy of Jesus – but He purchased it within the scope of this document to go with His very life. So appreciate it and look deeper into this. However, if you suspect after it; let no man put you back in shackles. that you are one of those people, please Stand firm in this freedom. seek help – preferably from a ministry with But of course freedom has a flipside in that lots of experience in this field. we could abuse it. Paul says in many of his letters that we are free to do whatever we desire but he cautions us that not everything is to our advantage and in Write to me, engage me Galatians he takes this point up: Gal 5:13 and I will try to answer any For you were called to freedom, brothers questions that you might have. and sisters; only do not use your freedom as an opportunity to indulge your flesh, but email: featzmags@gmail.com through love serve one another. (NET) Jesus did not set us free so that we can use our Subject: GRACE freedom purely for our own pleasures but as Paul states, so that we can, through our freedom, in love, server others.

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Fascinating People

David Bowie

“THE GREATEST THING YOU’LL EVER LEARN IS JUST TO LOVE AND BE LOVED IN RETURN.” - David Bowie -

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visual presentation, his music and stagecraft significantly influencing popular music. During his lifetime, (8 January 1947 – 10 January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie was his record sales, estimated at 140 million albums worldwide, made him an English singer, songwriter and actor. one of the worlds best-selling music He was a leading figure in popular artists. In the UK, he was awarded music for over five decades, acclaimed nine platinum album certifications, by critics and other musicians for his innovative work. His career was eleven gold and eight silver, releasing eleven marked by reinvention and number-one Community Ch@ Magazine

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albums. In the US, he received five platinum and nine gold certifications.

He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.

Born in Brixton, South London, Bowie developed an interest in music as a child, eventually studying art, music and design before embarking on a professional career as a musician in 1963. “Space Oddity” became his first top-five entry on the UK Singles Chart after its release in July 1969.

After a period of experimentation, he re-emerged in 1972 during the glam rock era with his flamboyant and androgynous alter ego Ziggy Stardust.

The character was spearheaded by the success of his single Starman and album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, which won him widespread popularity.

In 1975, Bowie’s style shifted radically towards a sound he characterised as “plastic soul”, initially alienating many of his UK devotees but garnering him his first major US crossover success with the numberone single “Fame” and the album Young Americans. In 1976, Bowie starred in the cult film The Man Who Fell to Earth, directed by Nicolas Roeg, and released Station to Station. The following year, he further confounded musical expectations with

the electronic-inflected album Low (1977), the first of three collaborations with Brian Eno that would come to be known as the Berlin Trilogy. “Heroes” (1977) and Lodger (1979) followed; each album reached the UK top five and received lasting critical praise.

After uneven commercial success in the late 1970s, Bowie had UK number ones with the 1980 single “Ashes to Ashes”, its parent album Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps), and “Under Pressure”, a 1981 collaboration with Queen. He then reached his commercial peak in 1983 with Let’s Dance, with its title track topping both UK and US charts.

Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Bowie continued to experiment with musical styles, including industrial and jungle. He also continued acting; his roles included Major Celliers in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983), the Goblin King Jareth in Labyrinth (1986), Pontius Pilate in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), and Nikola Tesla in The Prestige (2006), among other film and television appearances and cameos. He stopped concert touring after 2004 and his last live performance was at a charity event in 2006. In 2013, Bowie returned from a decade-long recording hiatus with the release of The Next Day. He remained musically active until he died of liver cancer two days after the release of his final album, Blackstar (2016).

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MOVIE TRAILER Monster Family Despite the title, the Wishbone family are far from happy. In an attempt to reconnect as a family, Mum and Emma plan a fun night out. However, her plan backfires when an evil witch curses them, and they’re all turned into Monsters.

Release date: 26 January 2018

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Wet Nose Nose Veterinary Veterinary Clinic Clinic Wet The Wet Nose Veterinary Clinic offers veterinary services to both Wet Nose animals and the public. Some of the services provided are: v v v v v v v v

General medical consultations Health assessment and vaccinations Surgery such as sterilisation, wound treatment and growth removals Hospitalisation and care Dental care Ear cleaning Nail clipping Microchip implants

The clinic is the backbone to Wet Nose providing full medical support to all our rescued animals. On arrival at Wet Nose, each animal is clinically checked and receives the necessary medical attention before being housed in one of the adoption kennels.

All animals rescued by Wet Nose are automatically sterilised.

The clinic further provides ongoing medical support to all our animals during their stay at Wet Nose. Once adopted, each animal goes to the clinic for a final “health check� before leaving the premises.

By supporting our clinic, you will be helping to take care of our over 450 homeless animals. Our staff at the clinic look forward to meeting you and your pet.

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Maze Runner: Death Cure

In the epic finale to The Maze Runner Saga, Thomas leads his group of escaped Gladers on their final and most dangerous mission yet. To save their friends, they must break into the legendary last city, a WCKD controlled labyrinth that may turn out to be the deadliest maze of all. Anyone who makes it out alive will get the answers to the questions the Gladers have been asking since they first arrived in the maze. Will Thomas and the crew make it out alive? Or will Ava Paige get her way?

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January’s Interesting Days

January 4th - Trivia Day Trivia Day is a fun day. It is an opportunity for us to share those many little trinkets of knowledge. It doesn’t matter how big or how trivial. Dazzle your friends and family with generous portions of trivia today!

January 8th – Bubble Bath Day Bubble baths are so much fun. We wish everyday could be Bubble Bath Day. Today is a fun day to relax and enjoy the warm and soothing pleasures of a bubble bath. Best of all, it can be enjoyed by kids and adults. For kids, it’s playtime. For adults, it’s soothing pleasure, and perhaps ....playtime.

January 10th Houseplant Appreciation Day The holidays are over. The decorations have been put away for another year. The house looks a little plain, a little drab. In the brightness of January, your eye catches something in the corner of the room. Why, it’s a houseplant! Funny, but with all of the holiday hubabuloo, you’ve all but forgotten your houseplants.

Today is the day to get back to tending to, and loving your houseplants.

And, it’s also a day to appreciate just how special and important they are. They are therapeutic, lifting your mood and outlook. They add warmth and a calming effect. Growing houseplants is pretty easy. They need a little sunlight, water, occasional nutrients, and a little love..

January 14th – Dress Up Your Pet Day Dress Up Your Pet Day gives you the opportunity to .... you guessed it......dress up your pet!

Some pets like to get dressed up. Others, want nothing to do with it. This day is an opportunity to really dress up your pet(s).

Make something for them to wear. Or, go to a pet store and buy an outfit. Sorry, we don’t have any ideas on how to dress up goldfish.

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January 18th – Winnie the Pooh Day Winnie the Pooh Day is an opportunity to enjoy your favourite bear and all of his friends. This day was created to celebrate the birth of A.A .Milne in 1882. He was an author of children’s story books, and created Winnie the Pooh and his friends. Winnie’s pals include Christopher Robin, Tigger, Eeyore, Piglet, and Roo. Did you Know? In his works, he was known as A.A. Milne. The initials stand for Allan Alexander.

January 20th Penguin Awareness Day (World Penguin Awareness Day – April 25th)

On these days, spend a little time learning about them.... a pictorial book or internet site is fun. You can also watch a documentary of these cute and popular, grounded birds.

These days are also a time to wear black and white---penguin colours. However, wearing a tuxedo in their honour is optional. It is also popular today to tell a penguin joke or two.

Did you know? Penguins are found in Antarctica, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Chile, Peru, the Falkland Islands, and the Galapagos Islands. Elsewhere, they are only found in zoos.

January 28th – Fun at Work Day Fun at Work Day is a day to have fun at work for once. Ideally, work should be fun. But normally, work is not intended to have fun. It’s intended to get work done. You’re a very lucky person, if you can get work done and have fun doing it. The lucky souls in this situation, love their job.

Unfortunately, all of us are not lucky enough to have a job that’s fun to do. If that’s you, then today is a day just for you! Think of ways to make your job more fun and exciting. Look to do some fun things at work today, even if it takes away from production just a little bit.

Please Note: If you do fun things today that is counter-productive, or takes you away from the job, make sure you get your boss’ permission first. Better still, get him or her involved.

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Famous Birthdays

Smartness and productivity are among the several traits of people born in the month of January. They are also very ambitious and diligent, the characteristics which make them highly productive at work. Although, generally serious, they can also be humorous at times. But, they are mostly reserved and do not talk much, unless they are required to. The month of January is ruled by the sun sign, Capricorn, and the karmic planet of Saturn. Together, they render the qualities of patience, perseverance and self-motivation to the individuals born under their governance.

They are strong, hardworking and very tolerant individuals. Focus and determination, the basic requisites for anyone to succeed in life, are innate to them. They are highly observant and are extremely careful about the decisions they make.

This month we celebrate some pretty special musical birthdays.

Elvis Aaron Presley ( January 8, 1935 –

August 16, 1977) was an American singer, musician, and actor. Regarded as one of the most significant cultural icons of the 20th century, he is often referred to as the King of Rock and Roll or simply “the King”’

David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 – 10

January 2016), known professionally as David Bowie was an English singer, songwriter and actor. He was a leading figure in popular music for over five decades, acclaimed by critics and other musicians for his innovative work. His career was marked by reinvention and visual presentation, his music and stagecraft significantly influencing popular music.

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David Eric Grohl (born January 14, 1969) is

an American musician, singer, songwriter, record producer and film director. He was the longest serving drummer for the grunge band Nirvana and the frontman and founder of the rock band Foo Fighters, of which he is the lead vocalist, rhythm and lead guitarist, and primary songwriter. He is the drummer and co-founder of the rock super group Them Crooked Vultures.

Billy Ocean (born Leslie Sebastian Charles;

21 January 1950) is a Trinidadian-born English recording artist who had a string of R&B international pop hits in the 1970s and 1980s.

He was the most popular British R&B singersongwriter of the early to mid-1980s. After scoring his first four UK Top 20 successes, seven years passed before he accumulated a series of transatlantic successes, including three US number ones.

Pat Benatar (born Patricia Mae Andrzejewski;

January 10, 1953) is an American singer, songwriter, actress, and four-time Grammy Award winner. She has two RIAA-certified multi-platinum albums, five platinum albums, three gold albums, and 15 Billboard Top 40 singles, including the Top 10 hits Hit Me with Your Best Shot, Love Is a Battlefield, We Belon”, and Invincible.

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Book Reviews...

Power and Empire: Jack Ryan 24 Tom Clancy written by Marc Cameron A growing threat from China leaves US President Jack Ryan with only a few desperate options in this continuation of the internationally bestselling Tom Clancy series. As the world shakes from seemingly disparate outbursts of terrorism, Jack Ryan prepares for a crucial negotiation with President Zhou’s increasingly hostile China. But when a routine traffic stop on an isolated road in rural Texas leads to the discovery of a stolen USB stick, it becomes clear there is a dark connection between the attacks. With tensions rising, a US spy ship in the South China Sea gets caught up in a violent storm - a storm which threatens to push it into the path of the Chinese navy, with potentially disastrous consequences. As the international summit approaches, and the mastermind behind the violence remains at large, Jack Ryan has no choice but to face Zhou. Little does he realise he’s walking straight into the jaws of the dragon...

In Dust and Ashes Anne Holt In 2001, three-year-old Dina is killed in a tragic car accident. Not long thereafter Dina’s mother dies under mysterious circumstances, and Dina’s father Jonas is convicted of her murder. In 2016, the cold case ends up on the desk of Detective Henrik Holme, who tries to convince his mentor Hanne Wilhelmsen that the father might have been wrongly convicted.

Holme and Wilhelmsen discover that the case could be connected to the suicide of an eccentric blogger as well as the kidnapping of the grandson of a Euro Jackpot millionaire.

Don’t miss this unforgettable, explosive finale to Anne Holt’s bestselling Hanne Wilhelmsen series.

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Typhoon Fury Clive Cussler

The new rip-roaring Oregon Files adventure from the grand master of adventure, Clive Cussler. Juan Cabrillo and the crew of the Oregon are about to sail into a perfect storm of danger. Their mission? To stop a new world war . . .Hired to search for a collection of paintings worth half a billion dollars, Juan Cabrillo soon finds himself in much deeper waters when he discovers the vicious leader of a Filipino insurgency is using the paintings they seek to finance his attacks. Far worse, Salvadore Locsin has stumbled upon a deadly secret of World War II: a serum designed to create an army of super-warriors. With Locsin’s plan threatening to engulf Asia in war, Oregon’s crew must take on the rebel commander, a South African mercenary intent on taking the drug for himself, a swarm of torpedo drones targeting the US Navy, and a gathering mega storm. For Juan and his elite team, failure is not an option. An apocalyptic world war is on the horizon, and only they can stand in its way. Typhoon Fury is a masterful suspense novel, full of the adventure, break-neck pace and danger that make Clive Cussler an unbeatable storyteller.

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