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June 2019

Alcohol

The Hidden Toll

DAD

13 Things You Didn’t Know about

Father’s Day

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What’s inside...

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Father’s Day - History & Origin

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Kerry Blue Terrier

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Dad - The super hero with a cape

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Bird: Pin-Tailed Whydahs

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The Hidden Toll of Alcohol

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13 Things you didn’t know about Father’s Day

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June in Your Garden

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Remembering: Nikolous Otto

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Meet the Selkirk Rex

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The history and origins of Father’s Day can be traced back more than 4,000 years ago. In Babylon, a son called Elmesu carved a message to his father on a clay card. Elmesu wished his father a long and happy life.

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he history and origins of Father’s Day can be traced back more than 4,000 years ago. In Babylon, a son called Elmesu carved a message to his father on a clay card. Elmesu wished his father a long and happy life.

Though fathers have been revered through the centuries, the official recognition of Father’s Day only happened in the early 1900s. Several people are credited for furthering the cause of Father’s Day, but Ms.

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Sonora Louise Smart Dodd is seen as the key person in making this great celebration happen. Sonora Dodd is seen as the Mother of the Father’s Day Festival.

In 1909, Sonora overheard a Mother’s Day sermon, and begun to recognize the hardships that her father must have gone through while bringing up his family. When Sonora was 16, her mother died during childbirth, and left her father, Civil War veteran William Jackson Smart, to raise his six

children and the newborn on his own.

Sonora pondered the fact that there was a day for mothers, but not for fathers.

Initially, many people laughed at her idea, but her mind was made up. She began a sincere campaign lobbying for the cause of Father’s Day, and finally, her efforts began to show. On June 19, 1909, along with the support of Spokane Ministerial Association and the local Young Men’s Christian Association (YMCA), the first Father’s Day was celebrated.

Sonora wished for Father’s Day to be held on the day of her Fathers birthday, but due to time constraints, the celebration was held on the third Sunday in June. And that tradition has lasted throughout the times.

Today, Father’s Day is celebrated over the world, and has become a popular festival. Children commonly gift their fathers with Father’s Day cards, and small gifts, such as neckties or other novelties.

In South Africa, Father’s Day is celebrated on the third Sunday in June, which means that families get the opportunity to spend the day together. Many South Africans enjoy the day by going out for a picnic, fishing, or a meal in a restaurant.

South Africans use Father’s Day as an opportunity to celebrate and to focus on the important role that Fathers play in nurturing children and building a stronger society.

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Kerry Blue Terrier The Kerry Blue Terrier is the quintessential working dog. He hails from County Kerry, Ireland, where he was bred to hunt small game and birds, kill rodents, and herd sheep and cattle.

Intelligent and brave, he became a cherished pet as well, displaying fierce devotion to his family or pack. While not a particularly well-known dog breed, the Kerry Blue enjoys a dedicated following of fanciers, thanks to his working abilities and loyal companionship.

This working-class dog is definitely all terrier: alert, resourceful, muscular, and always ready for action. His defining characteristic, however, is his coat: blue, with a grey tint (though it doesn’t start out that way). Puppies are often born black, transitioning through dark blue, brown, grey, and combinations of these colours until they reach a mature blue-grey colour at about 18 months of age. His V-shaped ears, black nose, and the mop of hair that falls over his eyes further distinguish his look.

The Kerry Blue Terrier is typically good-natured with people of all ages, including children. He is an excellent family dog who enjoys participating in all family activities and he is happiest when he is with those he

loves. He makes a good watchdog too, ready to warn his family of intruders or anything out of the ordinary. The Kerry Blue is not especially vocal, but when he barks, he sounds intimidating.

The Kerry Blue is not especially goodnatured with other dogs. In fact, he is prone to dog aggression (fighting with other dogs), especially if he is intact.

Early Kerry Blue Terriers were even more aggressive than those found today. Conscientious breeders have worked hard to retain the liveliness of the breed while toning down their natural inclination to aggression.

Good breeding, combined with proper socialization (the process by which puppies or adults dogs learn how to be friendly and get along with other dogs and people) and training, helps prevent 7

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as he is, the Kerry Blue does not get along well with others. He tends to fight with other dogs and chase small animals he perceives as prey.

Temperament is affected by several factors, including heredity, training, and socialization. Puppies with nice temperaments are curious and playful, willing to approach people and be held by them. Choose the middle-of-the-road puppy, not the one who’s beating up his littermates or the one who’s hiding in the corner.

Always meet at least one of the parents — usually the mother is the one who’s available — to ensure that they have nice temperaments that you’re comfortable with. Meeting siblings or other relatives of the parents is also helpful for evaluating what a puppy will be like when he grows up.

Like every dog, the Kerry Blue needs early socialization — exposure to many different people, sights, sounds, and experiences — when they’re young. Socialization helps ensure that your Kerry Blue 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.

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DAD – the superhero without a cape!

Every father should remember that one day his child will follow his example, not his advice – Charles Kettering, Success.Com With Father’s Day on 16 June, we turn our attention to the men in our lives and the key part they play in the developmental phases of our children. Although many children grow up without a father in the 10

house, it is very important for a child to have a male role model that they can relate to.

According to a blog by Ditta M Oliker, Ph.D., on Psychology Today (2011), the world has radically changed as we grew accustomed to the social, economic and technical advances of the 20th century. These changes also forced a change in the basic structure and functioning of the family, with a consequent shift in the authority of the father. His influence was increasingly seen as minor, even negligible, and his importance was defined by how well he provided for the family.

She believes that the then-new field of psychology contributed to the diminished role of the father. Until then, not a lot of research was done on the importance on the role of the father, and his influence on the development and growth of his child was reported as “insignificant.” When referring to the term “parent”, reference

was often made to the mother and if the father was mentioned, was equivalent to other influences. Sadly, very little parentchild studies investigated the father’s role, and when studies reported on the father’s involvement it was as reported by the mother. In more than 2,000 parents who responded to questions about parenting in studies, not one father was interviewed.

There was a general conception that men were not interested in fatherhood!

children also has an important impact on a child’s emotional and social development.

Oliker claims that fathers spend a higher percentage of their one-to-one interactions with infants and preschoolers in stimulating, playful activity than do mothers. From these interactions, children learn how to regulate their feelings and behavior.

Children with involved, caring fathers also have better educational outcomes. The influence of a father’s involvement extends into adolescence and young adulthood.

Numerous studies find that an active and nurturing style of fathering is associated with better verbal skills, intellectual functioning, and academic achievement among adolescents. Unfortunately, no baby is issued with a script on how to raise this particular child and fathers (parents) make mistakes. We learn as they grow!

According to Oliker, the pendulum slowly began to swing back in the 1970s, when new studies started to support the impact of fathers. “That change influenced me as a graduate student at the time to risk doing my Ph.D. thesis on father-son interactions and how those interactions may actually be an important influencing factor in an adolescent son’s development.

Fortunately for me, my study did find positive results of a father’s influence on What makes a good father, then? For the moral reasoning of an adolescent son, one, he needs to realize that children are allowing me to graduate on time”, she sent to our lives to make adults of grownwrote in her blog. ups! Because nothing will make you more Today the father is regarded as a very responsible, more aware of a secure future important person in the developmental and quality living than when you hold that phases of children and the impact a father little child for the first time. And nothing has on a child will have lasting results. matters more than the well-being of the From a report in “Fathers and Their Impact child. on Children’s Well-Being”: So, what makes a father?

Even from birth, children who have Faithful and forgiving.

If you drop an involved father are more likely to something or come home late, your father be emotionally secure, be confident will understand and have your back. He to explore their surroundings, and, will also take your side in any situation as they grow older, have better social (until you get home!). Fathers believe the connections. best of all their children and will be there It is so important that fathers also to support you at your first netball game, understand this role and know that give advice when you want to ask a girl out even the way that fathers play with their or when you learn how to ride a bicycle.

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Accountable and admirable. Fathers are heroes – so many little girls want to marry men like their fathers and boys want to grow big and strong like their dads! The man in the house is admired by his wife and children because of the way he treats people, his example and the way he remains accountable for actions.

Teacher and trustworthy. Fathers teach their children about life, about nature, about being human. By taking the little one along when you chop wood, go shopping, fishing or camping, you teach them about survival, negotiation, treating other people fairly and about spending time in nature. By showing up at the game when you promised to, by catching the child when he is jumping into a pool or by fixing a broken toy, you express that you are trustworthy.

will encourage you to believe in the future and new opportunities!

Respected and role model. Children want to respect their fathers. And remember that your child also do not have a checklist of what you are supposed to do and be – as long as the relationship between father and child is based on mutual respect, understanding and accommodating the generation gap a child will grow up with the concept that the father is the role model to which he will aspire, the man she is proud to call dad!

Do not try to be the perfect father.

Maybe just look at priorities again and see what in your schedule can be cancelled so you can make that all important first match, ballet concert or just an afternoon playing in the garden.

Small things we do with our children, Helper and honest. Children often make big impacts when they are adults! believe “dad can fix this” and you Happy Father’s Day to all the dads, should be the helper, the one to try and future dads and grandfathers! make things right. Sometimes it will be something you need to fix physically but often by listening and giving advice you are also fixing. Fathers should be honest – children are more sensitive to lies than we give them credit for and therefore we should also trust our children and confide in them with honesty when possible.

Encouragement. Fathers are the ones running up and down on the side of the field, urging the child on to do more, go faster. He is the one telling you that a future and good career is important, but he is also there to dry the tears when things are not looking great. Then he 12

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Pin-tailed Whydahs

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he Pin-tailed Whydah, Vidua macroura, is a small resident songbird that occurs in most of Africa south of the Sahara Desert; where it lives in light and densely wooded forests with Mopane trees; savanna grasslands where it breeds and feeds; and African bushveld.

The Pin-tailed Whydah is known in Afrikaans as Koningrooibekkie.

They are also called “Widow Birds” in reference to the Male’s long, mostly black tail during the breeding season.

areas. The male Pin-tailed Whydah aggressively defends his territory.

The Pin-tailed Whydah typically averages 12-13 cm in length - except the male’s tail grows an additional 20 cm during the breeding season.

They weigh around 26 g.

The adult male has a black upper plumage and crown (top of the head) and a long black tail. The head (except for the crown) and plumage below are white. His wings are dark brown with white patches.

Pin-tailed Whydahs are usually The female and non-breeding male seen in small family groups or in have streaked brown upperparts, large flocks in favoured feeding whitish underparts with buff flanks, and a buff and black face pattern.

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The non-breeding male lacks the that the host already laid. long tail extension that he grows during the breeding season.

The Pin-tailed Whydah will generally lay 2 to 5 white eggs. The eggs of The eyes are brown; the beak is the Whydah and the finches are all bright red; the throat is white and white -- but the Whydah eggs are the legs are black. slightly larger than those of the host. The difference doesn’t appear Juvenile Pin-tails look like females, to be noticeable enough to the but their plumage is duller and they host, and they generally incubate the eggs and raise the young as have a greyish bill. their own. The whydahs chicks The male Pin-tailed Whydah usually have the same gape pattern as the has several females. His elaborate fledglings of the host species. courtship flight display consists of hovering over the female showing The Pin-tailed Whydah primarily forages on the ground for various off his elongated tail. seeds and grain. They will also The Pin-tailed Whydah does not feed on insects, such as butterflies, raise its own young (commonly bees, wasps, locusts and ants. referred to as “brood parasite”), but instead lays its eggs in the nests Calls / Vocalizations - its song of finches, particularly waxbills consists of rapid squeaking and - for them to raise. Some brood churring typically given from a high parasites will destroy the host’s perch. eggs; however, the Pin-tailed Whydah simply adds its eggs to the nest - not harming the other eggs

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Hidden Toll

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Most people are not aware of alcohol’s CANCER RISK. Drinking any type of alcoholic beverages (even in small amounts) increases the risk.

What the Research says: » There’s strong evidence that alcohol causes cancers of the colon, rectum, breast, mouth, pharynx, larynx, liver and oesophagus. There’s also mounting evidence that heavy drinking might be linked to cancer of the pancreas (Cancer Research UK 2016)

How Alcohol Increases Cancer Risk » The increased risk may be related to two chemicals that can damage the DNA of healthy cells: » Ethanol, which is the primary part of alcoholic beverages » Acetaldehyde, which is made when alcohol is digested by the body » Alcohol may affect the breakdown of the hormone estrogen, which increases the amount of estrogen in the blood which is a risk factor for breast, ovarian, and uterine cancers. » Alcohol can cause weight gain, which also increases cancer risk

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» Drinking alcohol causes stomach cancer and breast cancer in pre-menopausal women » Alcohol was declared a carcinogen (Group 1) in 1988 and reconfirmed in 2007 & 2009 by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) » The evidence suggests that there’s no safe amount of drinking any type of alcoholic beverages even in small amounts

Tips to Be Aware & Lower Alcohol Intake » Decide ahead of time what your limit will be or how many drinks you will limit yourself to » Make your drink last by drinking slowly and try to avoid drinking rounds » Choose times or days in the week which you will keep as alcohol free and stick to it » Include / challenge your friends in your goals or your alcohol free days » Have a drink only with a meal and avoid drinking on an empty stomach » Choose lighter beers or spirits with less alcohol » Get creative with mixing drinks that allow you to reduce the alcohol content » Alternate your drink with water » Calculate how much money you will spend on alcohol

The Hidden Toll of Alcohol During June, the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA) reinforces the message of its 365 Day Health Campaign, that individuals have the power to lower cancer risk by making healthy lifestyle choices. Most people are not aware that drinking any type of alcohol (even in small amounts) increases the cancer risk. CANSA highlights the toll that alcohol takes on bodies and how it affects those around them.

Elize Joubert, CANSA CEO, states, “Alcohol consumption is associated with significant public health and safety problems, including causing a number of cancers. In 1988 alcohol was declared a cancer causing agent to humans by the International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) and in 2007 and 2009, these findings were confirmed. There’s strong evidence that alcohol causes cancers of the colon, rectum, breast, mouth, pharynx, larynx, liver and oesophagus.

And there’s also mounting evidence that heavy drinking might be linked to cancer of the pancreas (Cancer Research UK 2016). Furthermore evidence suggests that drinking alcohol causes stomach and breast cancer in pre-menopausal women.

Alcohol can cause weight gain which also increases cancer risk. In South

Africa, alcohol is considered to be the most widespread and harmful drug of abuse.”

The Youth Risk Behaviour Survey (2011) carried out with Grade 8 to 11 learners attending public schools in all nine provinces of South Africa, indicate that youth alcohol usage is also particularly concerning.

Almost half (49%) of these learners responded that they had had alcohol in their lives so far, and 32% had had alcohol in the last month (before the survey). One in four learners reported that they had engaged in binge drinking or in having five or more alcoholic drinks on at least one (or more) day/s in the last month (as in the month before the survey was done). This demonstrates the levels to which these learners used alcohol.

The study also found that the higher the grade/ age the more likely it is that they used/ drank alcohol.

“We need healthier future generations, who are able to exercise smart choices. Parents are advised to keep communication channels open between themselves and their children, also demonstrating responsible behaviour and how to manage stress in positive ways.

They should also talk to them about the disadvantages of alcohol abuse including that it increases personal vulnerability, cancer risk, and risk of disability and death,” she added.

“The more alcohol you drink, the higher your risk for cancer so we aim to encourage people to lower their alcohol intake or even quit. And ‘binge’ drinking (having five or more 19

Hidden Toll

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The Impact of Alcohol Use and Abuse in South Africa Alcohol use and abuse together pose significant public health and safety problems which include causing a number of cancers.

A 2018 study investigating heavy drinking (which is defined as 8 or more standard measures for men and 6 or more standard drinks for women) in Tshwane found that more than half of their study population (70% men and 30% women) were heavy drinkers.

Recent investigations into alcohol marketing practices and its influence on youth demonstrated an association between exposure to alcohol brands and product advertising and youth alcohol consumption.

In 2015, alcohol was the fifth leading cause of death and disability in South Africa, which is likely attributable to the two leading causes of death in South Africa: » alcohol’s role in causing sexually transmitted infections (under the influence of liquor, risky behaviours increase, leading to the transmission or progression of sexually transmitted infections, injuries, including those due to road traffic crashes, violence, and suicides) » causing interpersonal violence

Contrary to popular belief one drink is not equivalent to one unit of alcohol » In SA, the legal limit is a breath alcohol content of 0.24mg per 1,000ml, or a blood alcohol limit of 0.05g per 100ml » The rule of thumb is a maximum of one unit of alcohol per hour, which constitutes 10ml of pure alcohol, based on an adult weighing 68kg » Our bodies can process only one unit of alcohol each hour » However, if weighing less than 68kg your body will need more time to process the same amount of alcohol

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Stand Up Against Alcohol Abuse and Fight for a Cancer-Free South Africa South Africa is currently considering a liquor amendment bill to reduce per capita consumption, including provisions that would raise the national minimum legal purchase age from 18 to 21 years. » CANSA made a submission and welcomed the proposed amendments and the prohibition of sale to persons under age 21 and requested that the Minister prescribes messages on alcohol container labels that reflect the harmful effects of alcohol consumption including cancer risk » CANSA also urged the Minister to prohibit alcohol consumption in public and private institutions of learning, at functions, and for the purpose of raising funds and called for an outright ban on all forms of advertising and promotion of alcohol on all media platforms and that there be standardisation in all provinces CANSA believes that a proactive stance by communities to minimise excessive exposure to alcohol has important implications for the lowering of cancer risk in South Africa:

What does one unit represent?

Drink

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Can of lager or cider

500ml

4%

2 units

Glass of wine

175ml

14%

2.5 units

Spirit and Mixer

25ml

40%

1 units

Flavoured alcohol drinks

400ml

5%

2 units

Cocktail

125ml

40%

5 units

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standard alcoholic drinks on a single occasion) adds to that risk substantially.

We have to create public awareness about the negative impact that alcohol has in causing a number of cancers and other health problems on the body,� concludes Joubert.

Increasing the cost of alcoholic beverages through taxation and restricting or banning marketing and advertising of alcoholic products are deemed cost effective strategies in alcohol control. South Africa is currently considering a liquor amendment bill to reduce per capita consumption, including raising the national minimum legal purchase age from 18 to 21 years.

CANSA made a submission and welcomed the proposed amendments and the banning of sale to persons under age 21 and requested that the Minister prescribes messages on alcohol container labels that reflect the harmful effects of alcohol consumption including cancer risk. It also urged the Minister to ban alcohol consumption in public and private institutions of learning, at functions, and for the purpose of raising funds and called for an outright ban on all forms of advertising and promotion of alcohol on all media platforms and that there be standardisation in all provinces. areas for out-of-town cancer patients and CANSA-TLC lodging for parents and guardians of children undergoing cancer treatment.

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in the Youth in SA The Youth Risk Behaviour Survey (2011) carried out with Grade 8-11 learners attending public schools in SA, indicate that almost half (49%) responded that they had ever had alcohol in their lives so far, and 32% had had alcohol in the last month (before the survey).

One in four learners reported that they had engaged in binge drinking or in having five or more alcoholic drinks on at least one (or more) day/s in the last month.

Possible support for teenagers to discourage drinking alcohol » Start teaching your child about alcohol from an early age » Deal with stress in healthy ways that don’t involve alcohol » Explain the downside of heavy drinking, such as vomiting, head spins, passing out and hangovers » Educate your teenager on the links between drinking and dangerous behaviour, such as unsafe sex » Teach your teenager sensible tactics such as how to say no. » Talk about the dangers of drinking and driving and plan alternatives together, such as public transport, designated drivers or calling home » Encourage your teenager to talk with their friends about the dangers of alcohol, so they can come up with ways to look out for each other

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» Try to have a good relationship and open communication between you and your child » Offer good role modelling » Support their having a sense of belonging somewhere, such as in the family, their school or a sporting club » Reinforce their positive achievements and experiences at school » Encourage a supportive relationship with a role model outside of the family » Look for opportunities for them to contribute to their community » Help them feel respected and cared for

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Bun less Burgers

INGREDIENTS 500 grams Beef Mince 2 tbsp Minced Garlic 1/2 cup BBQ Sauce 1 Egg

are a great way to change up Friday night, hamburger night! They are so quick and easy; you can also prepare the meat the night before and pop it in the fridge so dinner is on the table in no time flat when you need it the most. I find that without the bun my kids are filling up with all the good things and not so much the bread.

You can add any ingredients you have to your bun less burgers- all your favourites like pineapple, cheese, bacon, tomato, lettuce, mushroom, cooked onion, a sunny-side up egg, the list is endless and to finish top with your favourite sauce, heck you can even add a bun if you really want. In our household, we love to serve them with curly fries! Making Bun less Burgers is a very cost-effective way of homemade take away. These are my goto when I really have run out of steam at the end of the week and we need dinner on the table NOW! Not to mention they look super pretty on the plate.

1/2 cup Breadcrumbs Salt and Pepper 1 tbsp Olive Oil

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METHOD In a mixing bowl combine all ingredients, use hands to combine and divide into 4 patties. Heat a fry pan on medium heat and cook for approx. 5 minutes both sides until cooked. A little tip is to add your cheese on top of your burgers in the last 2 minutes of cooking for melted goodness. Once cooked arrange on the plate with a side of chips and top with your favourite fillings.

We use cooked onion, beetroot, tomato, lettuce, egg and bacon and a little barbeque sauce on top.

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13 Things You Didn’t Know About Father’s Day This Father’s Day why not surprise Dad with a gift you know he’ll love: spending some quality time chatting and sharing these 13 fun facts.

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Fathers in Canada

You Can Never Go Wrong

8.6 million – That’s the total number of fathers in Canada (including biological, adoptive and step fathers), according to Stats Canada.

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If All Else Fails, Think Golf Callaway’s new Hex Chrome+ golf balls will have Dad feeling like a pro, even if he’s not 24

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Make Dad Proud

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If you’re looking for a macho take on baked goods for Father’s Day, try Geoff Hamilton and Jeremy Wong’s Man Cakes. Their Vancouver company serves up cupcakes flavoured with everything from whisky to chili to bacon.

Germany Celebrates Their Own Way Männertag, celebrated 40 days after Easter, is Germany’s twist on Father’s Day. Instead of breakfast in bed, in some parts of the country, men pile wagons high with beer and set off on long, boozy jaunts through town.

We Buy More Cards for Mom In the United States last year, Hallmark sold 141 million cards for Mother’s Day but only 93 million for Father’s Day. That’s a gap roughly the weight of six blue whales.

Dad Stays at Home More Than Ever

The number of Canadian stay-at-home dads has tripled in the last 25 years. Today, 12 per cent l, the beaver, is one of of the country’s two-parent families see Dad n the animal kingdom that changing the diapers and Mom at work. g to help raise the kids.

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June in the Garden The days are shorter and the nights long and cold, but there is always something to plant and do in the garden. So, dress up warmly and dig right in!

It’s not too cold for super winter woodland shrubs‌ Not many plants can claim to be salt spray tolerant, as well as drought and frost hardy. Add to this, creamy white bell-shaped flowers and contrasting grey green leaves and you have a dream plant! White correa (Correa alba) is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that has leathery grey-green leaves. It has a dense rounded habit and can grow to 1.5m in height. It tolerates pruning well and can make a good hedge or small shrub. Correa grows in the sun or partial shade. It is not fussy about the soil, but prefers a well-draining medium, enriched with compost. It needs regular watering when young, but once established, it is quite water wise. This beauty flowers throughout the year,

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Fringe flower (Loro slow-growing shrub burgundy to dusky p fragrant pink flowe specimen plant in a plant lots of them i can enjoy morning afternoons. This is a invulnerable to disea fully or semi-deciduo prefers well-drained added, and regular w

Azalea magenta is pr to-grow variety of al is a large shrub (rea large, singular mage spring. Plant it in we compost in sun or p like a cool root ru systems are very sha

of water regularly. Feed your Azaleas in spring after flowering with Azalea food and acid compost to ensure a good flowerflush for the following season.

Mulch afterwards with pine needles or acidic bark.

Plant up an aloe and succulent bed or rockery Aloes provide the best winter colour and you will be amazed at how much wildlife they attract. They are extremely water wise and require little or no maintenance. Most succulents, like Crassulas, are much more colour-rich in winter and lots of them flower too.

Multi-use Crassulas

ng flush in autumn.

Amongst the diverse group of Crassulas are groundcovers which can grow and flower heartily in the poor soil around tree trunks in dry, or even wet (well-drained) semi-shade, as well as in difficult to plant retaining walls. Others can be used as bright colour accents in gravel or rock gardens, specimen plants in large containers or as tough shrubs. They can even be planted up as succulent hedges in dry or windy coastal gardens, or in hanging baskets, in window boxes, or as houseplants.

opetalum chinense ‘Rubrum’) is a b (reaching between 1,5 - 2m) with pink hued oval leaves. Spider-like, ers appear in winter. Use it as a small garden or in a patio pot, or in a woodland scene where they sun and shade on hot summer a very cold-hardy shrub and also ases and insect attacks. It can be ous, depending on the climate and d soil, to which compost has been watering.

Try these two Crassulas for starters...

‘Campfire’ is a magnificent rockery plant or colourful accent plant for a gravel garden. It will set your winter garden alight with its propellor-like leaves which mature from bright lime-green with red tips, to a fiery orange-red the colder it gets. This groundcover will tolerate frost, but not hard freeze. It reaches a height of between 15 – 40cm and spreads about 1m far. It roots easily from stem nodes. Masses of tiny white flowers are borne on tall, stout stems in summer. This Crassula can also be a very pretty container or hanging basket plant. Good for full sun or semi-shade.

robably the most glorious and easyll the Azaleas (Rhododendron). It aching up to 3m) which produces enta flowers from late winter to ell-drained soil enriched with acid preferably filtered shade. Azaleas un in ever moist soil (their root allow) and enjoy a good showering

Crassula multicava - a swath of happy and lush multicavas in full flower from May to September is a heart-warming sight to see. This fast-growing, matforming succulent produces an outstanding uniform effect in the semi-shade under trees and has rightly become a very popular garden plant in the landscaping trade. It can also be used to stabilise banks and in the planting holes of cement retaining walls. The leaves 27

are oval, glossy and light to dark green, depending on position in the garden. The flowers can either be pinkish white to quite a happy shade of pink. Another form known as Crassula multicava ‘Purple’, has a dark shade of purple on the flipside of the leaves which makes it an attractive ground hugger even if not in flower.

Houseplant comeback

African milk tree (Euph slender and erect succu green branches are thre white mottling along t brown thorns on each r shaped leaves are held sides of each branch.

Dealing with rust There are five reasons why houseplants have become so popular lately: Rust is a fungus disease th identify it, you should look Some, like peace lilies (Spathiphyllum) and Ficus forming on the upper leave species, are good air purifiers. They are also proven to reddish to orange blister-lik provide a calmness to a living or workspace. on the undersides of leaves Flowering houseplants last much longer than cut streaks might appear on the u flowers, thus making them better value for money – Within these spots that form winter favourites are Cyclamens and Azaleas. to healthy plants by wind or w Large and dramatic tropical leaves like those of onsteras and Philodendrons are still totally on-trend!

Sculptural plants and large palms make for delightful natural decor items.

Potted herbs which can be kept on a sunny kitchen window sill for easy access are also in! Try chives, coriander, mint and Vietnamese coriander for spicy curries this winter.

The best reason to invest in lots of houseplants is that one can garden and play around with nature in winter, for those days it’s just too cold to be outside in the garden.

Cool houseplants to try out Staghorn fern (Platycerium) – an epiphytic tropical plant with two types of leaves. It has tough bright green antler-like foliage as well as flat basal-like leaves, which can turn brown and papery. This plant is normally sold already mounted on a piece of wood. Hang it in bright, diffused sunlight and mist regularly with water.

Zebra plant (Calathea) – this tropical plant with its lovely mottled leaves enjoys a humid atmosphere and bright diffused light. Frequent misting will prevent brown leaf edges, and regular feeding with a water soluble fertiliser at half-strength will keep it lush.

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As large shrubs and trees mat your roses too much. Their r rose bushes from nutrients month to move threatened r with more sun.

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horbia trigona) – this is a tall, ulent from Namibia. The darkee-cornered and ridged, with their entire length and short ridge. Vertical ranks of spoond on the tips and along the

hat affects many plants. To k for yellow or white spots es of a plant. Also look for ke swellings called pustules s. Orange or yellow spots or undersides of the leaves too. are spores which can spread water.

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where they will receive full sun in winter but partial shade in spring and early summer. They like regular watering and fertile composted soil which drains well. Feed every two weeks with a general liquid fertiliser and remove spent flowers to encourage more.

Time for lilies Lilium bulbs are for sale now and should be planted immediately after you have purchased them. Plant them in bold clumps between winter annuals or small shrubs and groundcovers to keep their ‘feet’ in the shade while allowing their ‘heads’ to grow into full sun.

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.

ve rust fungicides you can try. sery for products you can use.

ture, they might start shading roots can also start robbing and water. June is the best roses to a new, prepared bed

here is nothing better on a azing on to their happy faces. plant as borders and edgings, ntainers. Position the plants 29

Pretoria High Natural Science Olympiad 2019 Principal’s Birthday

By Neha Singh (Grade 9) Emily Hawkes and Neha Singh, in Grade 9, represented PHSG in a natural science Olympiad. The first round was written on 14 May at Sunnyside Primary. The paper was thirty minutes long and consisted of the following topics: life and living and matter and material.

The results of the Olympiad were discussed with all the students who participated, shortly after the paper was written and marked.

Both girls have made it into round two along with six other learners from various high schools’. Round two is a district competition and will be written on 23 July 2019.

By Ferne Dilettante On 9 May, the whole school gathered in front of the main building to celebrate the belated birthday of Mrs Erasmus. As Mrs Erasmus walked through the Formal Gardens, she was handed a single iris from each of the prefects until she had a small bouquet. The marimbas played Happy Birthday and the entire school sang. It was a joyous occasion for all involved.

PHSG Teachers have Spirit

Senior Choir

By Ferne Dilettante

The Senior Choir took part in the the UPYC performance. PHSG was delighted to see some Old Girls’ in the venue and others are in the audience showing support. Once a Dove, always a Dove.

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On 6 May, everyone gathered in the pool enclosure for a casual assembly. The School Educators strutted, galloped and leapt around the pool area in PHSG branded gear, flourishing green pom-poms in a show of school spirit. They staff were ably led by the executive who swaggered through a much more involved routine. Learners cheered the

h School for Girls teachers on excitedly and were swept up in PHSG school spirit.

Mother’s Day Concert

Two Operational Assistants amazed the girls and teachers alike with a world-class Hiphop sequence. Finally the beautifully clad cheerleaders taught the school a few new cheers.

Artist Rising Talent Showcase PHSG would like to congratulate Megan van Niekerk who will be travelling to Orlando, Florida, US, in June to compete in the Artist Rising Talent Showcase (Arts) festival. Megan has a passion for singing and dreams of composing for films. Megan will be showcasing her talent and participating in the singing category at the festival and is looking forward to performing in front of scouts and agents for Disney and The New York Film Academy.

By Ferne Dilettante On 10 May, the PHSG Performing Arts learners treated guests to a spectacular show of talent at the Mother’s Day Concert. The concert opened with Mr Iliev playing the piano while a slideshow of girls with their mothers played in the background. It really set the scene for the night with everybody recognising their friends and peers and commenting on how everyone looked content and loving.

The PHSG Rock Band had their debut playing ‘Just the way you are’ by Bruno Mars and ‘She will be loved’ by Maroon 5. The audience particularly appreciated the debut performance of our own rock band.

“Megan literally started singing before she could talk. She has always had a tremendous interest in music and singing, always in front of a piano or violin,” says Megan’s mother Mariette van Niekerk.

It was memorable to see so many girls performing in the guitar ensembles. For the When she is not composing, Megan enjoys first time ever, our Orchestra accompanied being part of the PHSG orchestra, and will the graceful and elegant Ballet Dancers, who be performing on numerous occasions floated and shimmered across the stage. throughout the year.

The trusty Marimba Band, both cheerful Choirs and the various Orchestral Ensembles built to PHSG is proud of you Megan! a climax of ‘The Best of Queen Medley’, which made many mothers hum along.

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MUN

orchestrated by Site Specific, in order to create art that does not harm the environment and will degrade with time as part of the artwork.

The matric visual arts girls, accompanied

by Mrs de Bruyn, Mrs van Niekerk and Mrs Greenberg, created an artwork in tribute to the bees.

This artwork was created to increase awareness for the bees being integral to the well-being of man. Many people in Johannesburg have taken to bee-keeping.

This has lead to hives closing in on each other; creating competition among the bees and the overpopulation of bees in specific areas, On 10 May, the Model UN girls took part leading to more bees dying. in a Model Legislature debate where they discussed the issue of public participation The artwork was made purely from amongst the youth. The resolutions and biodegradable substances and substances recommendations of this debate are to be that will improve the environment in the long compiled in a submission to the Gauteng run, such as different coloured sucrose that would serve as food for the bees; ash which Legislature. is a proven natural pesticide against the ticks We would like to congratulate Arin Sithole for and fleas for animals, and salt and charcoal. doing so well in her first debate and a huge The artwork was a huge success and was congratulations to Mokgethoa Mampe (Gr12) photographed by journalists. The girls were for taking home the Best Speaker award. also exposed to incredible artists such as Mokgethoa will have the opportunity to write Annie Le Roux. an Op-Ed with SAIIA, commenting on issues facing the youth, in celebration of Youth Day Later they enjoyed the delightful tunes of a local youth Marimba band whilst enjoying the in June. lovely scenery of the Emmarentia Dam and the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens.

Jozi Land Art Event

P Derby

By Flora Dilettante

By Dominique Steeman (Grade 12) Sundays are not days of rest for artists.

Pretoria High School for Girls’ Matric Visual Arts girls took part in the annual Jozi Land Art Event at the Johannesburg Botanical Gardens,

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The first ever 3P Derby Day took place on 18 May. Potch, Parktown and Pretoria Girls’ High competed against each other in friendly games of netball, hockey, tennis, cross country, public speaking, debating, chess and squash.

The day was started with each school, standing in front of the Pavilion, trying to impress each other with their energetic cheers. Shortly after, the games began.

German Language Diploma

Many girls attended to support their friends and received a free photo from the Photobooth with exotic props, where they received vouchers for free popcorn and Pepsi (Note the many “Ps”).

After a tiring, but enjoyable day, the girls bid farewell to their new friends from their sister schools.

The Alison Kitto Walkway

On Monday 13 May, our German Matric class of 2018 was invited back for a special assembly to be presented with their DSD Certificates.

The Deutsches Sprachdiplom (German Language Diploma) is an external international examination written by our Matrics at the end of every year. Upon receiving these DSD Certificates, our learners’ proficiency in German is internationally recognised and opens many new doors for them in their future travels, studies and careers.

By Jasmine Beeforth (Grade 9)

Along with the 15 Matrics that wrote the DSD last year, two Grade 10 (now 11) German mother tongue speakers gave the examination their best shot and very proudly received their certificates as well.

It was certainly a momentous occasion on 20 May when Mrs Kitto, an Ex-Principal of PHSG, cut the ribbons and walked to the middle of the newly-built Alison Kitto Walkway to view the plaque in her honour. Having taken the Congratulations to Claudia Strahlendorf, podium for the first time again after many years, she addressed the PHSG Assembly Sarah Vogetseder and our German Matric saying that change is good as long as the good class of 2018! things remain.

Gest speaker for the day was Head Girl of 2000, Yanna Fourtunis, who had been Head Girl during Mrs Kitto’s time as Principal of PHSG. Her stories made the girls and the teachers laugh and nod with nostalgia. Who can forget Penny Heyns and South Africa’s cricketers filling the older generation with awe and excitement?

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All Girls’ Schools’ Festival Paarl 1 – 4 May 2019

By Ferne Dilettante A small group of very excited PHSG girls and teachers left at the crack of dawn on Workers’ Day from OR Tambo Airport. The destination was Paarl Girls’ High and La Rochelle Girls’ High who hosted the annual Girls’ Schools’ Festival. The group resided in the picturesque Goudini Spa.

Gisele remarked, ‘I liked the fact that we received free Future Life. I made new friends and I will see them again. The sunsets were beautiful over the mountain.’

Tshowa enthused, ‘The trip was enjoyable.

I made new friends in both La Rochelle and Eunice. The experience of the multiple games of sport was what I loved. I could see that a lot of effort was put into the opening ceremony.

The light-show also stood out for me.’

Ruby said, ‘Paarl is beautiful in every aspect.

First teams in many disciplines competed for The scenery was breathtaking.’ the best in South Africa’s state schools. As Jordan added, ‘There was a great deal of one can imagine, the competition was fierce. sportsmanship shown. I experienced no The star of the group proved to be Kelebogile friction and enjoyed the camaraderie and Ratsoana, who emerged victorious as the togetherness.”

Best Senior Speaker of the Festival! The whole Jenna was amazed by the surroundings. group glowed with shared pride.

What a privilege it was to play on an astro Quotes from the magical festival: surrounded by such imposing mountains! Her

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matric friend, Lennie, found so valuable all the new friendships. She is looking forward to seeing the new friends again at the Derby Day.

incidence was that the pilot of the Girls’ High Mango flight was an Old Girl herself – Megan Glancey, who matriculated in 2003. How gratified the group felt to have the pilot greet PHSG particularly and mention that she was Elke treated the whole group to new ribbons an Old Girl and a boarder at School House in which were worn with joy. She beamed with her day! happiness because she was awarded another chance to experience teamwork and forge Memories are made of this… even greater bonds with her peers.

Another highlight was the quick visit to the ‘Spice Route’ before the inevitable journey home. Girls ordered unusual ice-creams and bought original Fair Trade chocolate and lay on the lawn under the oaks, marvelling at the wonder of the Fairest Cape.

But that was not all – another extraordinary co-

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Nikolaus August Otto One of the most important landmarks in engine design comes from Nicolaus Otto who in 1876 invented an effective gas motor engine— the first practical alternative to the steam engine.

Otto built the first practical four-stroke internal combustion engine called the “Otto Cycle Engine,” and when he completed his engine, he built it into a motorcycle.

Born: June 14, 1832 Died: January 26, 1891 Otto’s Early Days Nicolaus Otto was born the youngest of six children in Holzhausen, Germany. His father died in 1832 and he began school in 1838. After six years of good performance, he moved to the high school in Langenschwalbach until 1848. He did not complete his studies but was cited for good performance.

Otto’s main interest in school had been in science and technology but, nevertheless, he graduated after three years as a business apprentice in a small merchandise company. After completing his apprenticeship, he moved to Frankfurt where he worked for Philipp Jakob Lindheimer as a salesman, selling tea, coffee, and sugar. He soon developed an interest in the new technologies of the day and began experimenting with building four-stroke engines (inspired by Lenoir’s two-stroke gas-driven internal combustion engine).

In late autumn of 1860, Otto and his brother learned of a novel gas engine that Jean Joseph Etienne Lenoir had built in Paris. The brothers built a copy of the Lenoir engine and applied for a patent in January 1861 for a liquid-fuelled engine based on the Lenoir (Gas) engine with the Prussian Ministry of Commerce, but it was rejected. The engine ran just a few minutes before breaking. Otto’s brother gave up on the con-

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After meeting Eugen Langen, a sugar factory, Otto quit his job the world’s first engine manufa Cie (now DEUTZ AG, Köln). In 1 Gold Medal at the Paris World E ic gas engine built a year earlie Four-Stroke Engine

In May 1876, Nicolaus Otto buil piston cycle internal combustio develop his four-stroke engine his work finished after his inven ignition system for low voltage ent was overturned in 1886 in f to Alphonse Beau de Roaches f However, Otto built a working stayed on paper. On October 2 gas motor engine was issued to and William Crossley.

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a technician, and owner of a b, and in 1864, the duo started acturing company N.A. Otto & 1867, the pair were awarded a Exhibition for their atmospherer.

lt the first practical four-stroke on engine. He continued to e after 1876 and he considered ntion of the first magneto e ignition in 1884. Otto’s patfavour of the patent granted for his four-stroke engine. engine while Roaches’ design 23, 1877, another patent for a o Nicolaus Otto, and Francis

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mpressed charge engine which “Otto” cycle engine. The term all compressed charge, four

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Step 2: Pruning

Make Father’s Day Fabulous with a DIY Bonsai Father’s Day is around the corner. A thoughtful gift handmade with love is the perfect way to honour dad and all he does for the family. While colourful and fragrant flowers sweep mom off her feet, dads are a little more rugged. Make a bonsai - it’s the perfect Father’s Day gift, and you can do it at home.

What you will need: - - - - - -

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Bonsai clippers (scissors and concave cutters) A Juniper tree (± 4 years old) Bonsai Soil Chopstick A bonsai pot Wire (2 different types - 1 thick for the trunk and one thinner for the branches)

The goal is for the to appear to be th outwards to the th is how bonsai plan bonsai “look”. Cut cross, and any thic to the top in the c are. If there are an put a little bit of b tree you have pur raggedy, you can t Also remove all de twigs. Have a look where you’d like t thicker branches w Step 3: Shape your tree

Using thick wire, you will be tree grow sideways like it’s thick wire in the soil and ma trunk of the tree at a 45-de angle going, wind it all the top, and cut off any excess little bit pliable, so you can interesting slant.

Step 4: Wiring the branches

How to make a bonsai tree:

In the same way you wired wire the branches. Start the the trunk once. Extend it do now bend your branches. N branches run parallel with t Try to mimic the branches o

Step 1: Assess your tree

Step 5: Prepare the bonsai

Remove your tree from its pot and very carefully dust all the soil off its roots, you can use the chopstick for those little corners. Once you have a clear view of the roots, you can see where the first roots come from.

Bonsai trees don’t like their so it’s important to include bottom of the pot. The hole over it to prevent the soil fr of mesh is perfect, you can

e centre of your bonsai hick, gradually narrowing hinnest branches. This nts manage to get their t away any branches that ck branches that are close canopy, where the leaves ny large cuts on your tree, bonsai cut paste on. If the rchased is looking really trim away about ⅓ of it. ead or dying leaves and k at the tree and decide the apex. Cut off any with the concave cutter.

e able to make your bonsai s windswept. Place the ake it bend around the egree angle. Keeping that way up the trunk to the wire. The tree is now a bend it a little to give it an

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the tree trunk, you can e wire by looping it around own the branches. You can Normally, a bonsai tree’s the floor, dipping slightly. of a big tree. pot

r roots to sit in water, e a drainage hole at the e will need something rom leaking out. A piece n attach it to the pot using

a piece of wire that is bent into a hairpin shape. Use the two ends to secure it to the bottom of the pot by bending them and trimming off excess wire.

Using a long piece of wire, bend it into a square shape. Later on, you will use this wire to secure the tree to the pot. The bottom of the pot should have two small holes, feed the square shaped wire through these small holes with the bottom of the square aligning with the bottom of the pot.

Step 6: Prepare the roots Using the chopstick, scrape away the soil that is around the roots. The bottom of the roots will be trimmed away, the soil towards the top can stay.

Once you have cleared a fair amount of soil, you can trim away around ⅓ of the roots.

Step 7: Potting your tree Next, cover the bottom of the pot with a layer of soil, and place your tree on top of the soil. Position the tree at an angle, it shouldn’t be exactly straight. Now you can use those wires that are sticking up through the bottom of the pot to hold down the tree. Twist the two ends of the wire together, making sure the wire holds the tree roots down. Then, trim away any bits of wire that are still showing. You can now cover the tree roots with more soil. Push the soil between the roots, there should be no air pockets, you can use the chopstick for this.

Ongoing care Once you have watered the tree, it is ready to be displayed. Wait four weeks before you apply fertiliser and be sure to check that the wire is not damaging the branches.

A bonsai tree DIY is easy to make and the materials are easy to source. You can ask for assistance or purchase your Juniper tree at your local GCA Garden Centre.

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Selkirk Rex

Newman called the new breed Selkirk, after her stepfather, making it unique among cat breeds in being Tolerant and affectionate, the named for a person. She added Rex Selkirk is not always a lap cat, but to indicate that the coat was curly. he likes people and other animals. To maintain genetic diversity and

to give the cats a more pleasing appearance, she and other breeders outcrossed them not only to Persians but also to Exotics, American Shorthairs and British Shorthairs.

The cats were recognized by The International Cat Association and the American Cat Fanciers Association in the 1990s and by the Cat Fanciers Association in 2000, although the CFA The Selkirk originated in Montana, began registering the cats in 1992. where the first known cat of this type was born in 1987, one of a litter of six The Selkirk is the relaxed Rex. kittens found in an animal shelter. His Persian and British Shorthair The others had the typical straight ancestors give him a placid, coat of a domestic shorthaired cat, cuddly nature, but he is more but the curly-coated female was so active than those breeds and unusual that she was brought to the likes to play. People who live with attention of a local Persian breeder, him describe him as sweet and Jeri Newman, who adopted her. endearing, with a bit of a silly streak.

Newman named her Miss DePesto Tolerant and affectionate, the Selkirk and, out of curiosity, bred her when is not always a lap cat, but he likes she was grown to a black Persian. people and other animals. With his Of the six kittens Miss DePesto sociable nature, he dislikes being left produced, three had curly coats, alone for long periods. Keep this funindicating that the gene for the loving cat entertained with a fishingcharacteristic was dominant. That pole toy or flashlight beam, and he was not the case with the Cornish will be thrilled. Ignore him at your or Devon Rexes, which owe their peril. He won’t hesitate to demand wavy coats to a recessive gene. She attention in a small, quiet voice if he also carried genes for long hair and feels that he’s not getting his due. a pointed coat, and both traits made an appearance in her descendants.

With a thick coat of woolly looking curls, the Selkirk is sometimes nicknamed the cat in sheep’s clothing. Like his curly-coated cousins the Cornish and Devon Rexes, the Selkirk is the result of a natural genetic mutation, but he has a very different look, thanks to his dense coat and heavy-set body.

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1990: They obsce Florid June 1915: June

JUNE MUSIC HISTORY

1971: Jethr peop throu show gas, i fans a five-y at the June

June 1

1969: 1969: During their “bed-in,” John Lennon and Yoko Oddity” is released to coi Ono record “Give Peace a Chance” with friends landing Tommy and Dick Smothers and Timothy Leary June 15 1967: The Beatles release Sergeant Pepper’s Lonely 1941: Red Rocks Am Hearts Club Band in the U.S.; the Grateful Dead play completed and formally de their first-ever East Coast concert in Tompkins Square Park 1956: John Lennon (15) and for the first time June 5

1971: Grand Funk Railroad sell out Shea Stadium in 72 1937: Waylon Jennings is b hours (less time than The Beatles) 1983: U2 records “Live at Red Rocks: Under a Blood June 16 Red Sky,” later included in Rolling Stone’s “50 1971: Tupac Shakur is born Moments that Changed Rock and Roll” June 6 42

1967: Rock’s first major

: 2 Live Crew’s As Nasty As Wanna Be LP is deemed ene by a federal judge in da 9 Les Paul is born 10

During a performance by ro Tull at Red Rocks, 1,000 ple without tickets broke ugh a police line to see the w. When police released tear it drifted over the paying and the band, leading to a year ban on rock concerts e famous venue

International Pop Festival, takes place, with Jimi Hendrix, The Mamas and The Papas, The Who, Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Ravi Shankar, Otis Redding, Buffalo Springfield and many more June 18 1942: Paul McCartney is born June 20 1942: Brian Wilson of The Beach Boys is born 1983: Grace Potter is born June 21 2002: The very first Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival begins in Manchester, Tennessee June 25

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1984: Prince’s album Purple Rain sets a record when : David Bowie’s “Space 1.3 million copies are sold in one day incide with the first lunar June 27

mphitheatre edicated

1989: At New York’s Radio City Music Hall, The Who construction perform their rock opera Tommy in its entirety for the first time in 17 years

1971: New York’s Fillmore East, the heralded rock d Paul McCartney (13) meet venue, is closed June 29

born

1967: Keith Richards is sentenced to one year in jail on drug charges

Lesane Parish Crooks

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Dark Phoenix

Rocketman

Superhero, Action, Adventure

Biopic, Drama, Fantasy, Music, Musical The only way to tell his story is to live his fantasy.

The story of Elton John’s life, from his years as a prodigy at the Royal Academy of Music through his influential and enduring musical partnership with Bernie Taupin.

A phoenix will rise. The X-Men will fall.

This is the story of one of the X-Mens most beloved characters, Jean Grey, as she evolves into the iconic DARK PHOENIX. During a life-threatening rescue mission in space, Jean is hit by a cosmic force that transforms her into one of the most powerful mutants of all. Wrestling with this increasingly unstable power as well as her own personal demons, Jean spirals out of control, tearing the X-Men family apart and threatening to destroy the very fabric of our planet. The film is the most intense and emotional X-Men movie ever made. It is the culmination of 20 years of X-Men movies, as the family of mutants that we’ve come to know and love must face their most devastating enemy yet -- one of their own.

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Men in Black: International

The Lion King

Sci-fi, Action The universe is expanding.

Drama, Fantasy, Adventure, Family

Simba idolises his father, King The Men in Black have always Mufasa, and takes to heart his own protected Earth from the scum of royal destiny. But, not everyone the universe. In this new adventure, in the kingdom celebrates the they tackle their biggest, most global new cub’s arrival. Scar, Mufasas threat to date: a mole in the Men in brother—and former heir to the Black organisation. throne—-has plans of his own. The battle for Pride Rock is ravaged with betrayal, tragedy and drama, ultimately resulting in Simba’s exile.

With help from a curious pair of newfound friends, Simba will have to figure out how to grow up and take back what is rightfully his.

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June Books The Whisper Man

Featherbank, looking for a fresh start.

But Featherbank has a dark past. Fifteen years ago, a twisted serial killer abducted Gripping, moving and murdered five young boys. Until he and brilliantly creepy, was finally caught, the killer was known this is an outstanding as ‘The Whisper Man’. new psychological Of course, an old crime need not trouble thriller.

Tom and Jake as they try to settle into If you leave a door their new home. Except that now another half-open, soon boy has gone missing. And then Jake you’ll hear the begins acting strangely.

– Alex North

whispers spoken...

Still devastated after the loss of his wife, Tom Kennedy and his young son Jake move to the sleepy village of

He says he hears a whispering at his window...

The Runaways Fatima Bhutto

expects great things of him. But when a beautiful and rebellious girl joins his

Anita lives in Karachi’s biggest slum. Her mother is a maalishwali, paid to

school, Monty will find his life going in a very different direction.

massage the tired bones of rich women.

But Anita’s life will change forever when she meets her elderly neighbour, a man whose shelves of books promise an escape to a different world.

Sunny’s father left India and went to England to give his son the opportunities he never had. Yet Sunny doesn’t fit in anywhere. It’s only when his charismatic cousin comes back into his life that he realises his life could hold more possibilities than he ever imagined.

These three lives will cross in the desert, a place where life and death walk

On the other side of Karachi lives Monty, whose father owns half the city hand-in-hand, and where their closely and guarded secrets will force them to make a terrible choice.

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Ellie and the Harpmaker Hazel Prior Dan Hollis lives alone, in a remote barn hidden in the woods on Exmoor. He leads a simple life and takes great pleasure in the small things – he counts the toadstools he finds on his morning walk (317), he cuts his sandwiches into triangles and arranges them geometrically on his plate, he spends his days in the workshop at the bottom of the seventeen-step staircase. For the past twenty-three years he has been making harps, choosing beautifully coloured local wood, carving and shaping it by hand, and adding his unique ‘signature’: a specially chosen pebble that he sits in

the wood. He enjoys his solitary, quiet routine.

Then, one day, Exmoor housewife Ellie Jacobs stumbles across the barn by chance as she’s walking in the woods. She’s utterly stunned by the discovery of the enchanting workshop, and Dan (taken by her surprise –and her cherry-coloured socks) gives her the gift of a beautiful cherry wood harp. But Ellie’s controlling husband Clive refuses to let her keep it –and so she begins to take lessons in secret at the barn.

Captivated by Dan’s innocent enthusiasm and infectious joy for the countryside, his life, his harps, Ellie starts to dream of escaping her loveless marriage –and so begins a story of innocent deception, unintended complications and life-changing consequences for them all.

Unsolved - Invisible 02 James Patterson A chilling and shocking follow-up to Sunday Times bestseller Invisible by James Patterson.

FBI researcher Emma Dockery is back with a vengeance.

Obsessed with finding a link between a string of deaths across several different states, she is convinced that there›s a pattern.

And where there›s a pattern, there›s a serial killer to put a stop to. When Detectives working on some of these cases start turning up dead, Emma knows that she›s onto something.

These deaths are murders, and she›s going to be the one to prove it.

The closer she gets to finding the killer, the more Emma feels like she’s being watched. Is she setting a trap for this depraved killer? Or with every step she takes, is she falling further into his...? With the death count rising, Emma must act fast to catch this killer, before she becomes the next name on the hit list.

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