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ommunity Ch@ magazine has been coming to your inbox for the last seventeen months. I am amazed that we are already in November. This year has truly slipped away at the speed of light. Our November issue this year is highlighting two serious causes which are both close to my heart. The first Saturday in November is National Children’s Day and November the 20th marks Universal Children’s Day. The aim of these days are to raise awareness about child abuse and to highlight children’s rights. Every child is born an innocent and deserves the very best we have to offer. “Every child is a different kind of flower and all together make the world a beautiful garden.” It is also Movember; a monthly often seen as the silly moustache growing month, but there is a lot more to Movember. Across the World, men die an average of six years younger than women, and for reasons that are largely preventable. Ladies, let Movember, and all the moustaches around town, remind you to take care of your man! Men don’t open up the way women do – so keep an eye on your super hero and make sure he lives a healthier, happier and longer life. Our rainy cover this month was inspired by the week of rain Pretoria had in October, which turned our garden beautifully green. I hope we will see more good rainfall during November. As always remember to share your thoughts with us, we love hearing from you. You can email us any time at-featzmags@gmail.com If you enjoyed the November issue, remember to share it with your friends and family – you can even post it to your Facebook page – we don’t mind. Keep an eye out for our December Christmas issue. Until then, happy reading!
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November Facts... In the Georgian calendar, the calendar that most of the world uses, November is the eleventh month of the year. However, in the early Roman calendar, it was originally the ninth month. Later, the Roman senate elected to name the eleventh month for Caesar. In Anglo-Saxon times, November was known as Blotmonaþ (blood month or sacrifice month). November is the only month used to represent a letter in the phonetic alphabet. Although the word November dates back to Old English, the first known use of Novemberish, was by Robert Burns in 1793. According to research published in 2008, serial killers are more likely to be born in November than any other month. In the US state of Indiana, November is the most likely month for a car to collide with a deer. In Finland, November is called “marraskuu” or “month of the dead”. It is the time of souls in Hell. The birthstone for November is the topaz. The zodiac signs for November are Scorpio (October 23 - November 21) and Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21) The birth flower for November is the chrysanthemum. It is Peanut Butter Lovers Month and Aviation History Month
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Are we making the Right Choices
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Tiny Dog with a Giant Heart
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The Tree Wisteria
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Moustache Season is officially Open
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The Cape White-Eye
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Grace - Part 21
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Travel Special - Cruising
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Marriage and the little voice
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Cape Town - Water Crisis!
If you are planning a trip to Cape Town this festive season Please keep in mind that Cape Town is experiencing a serious water crisis! Please respect the community and use water sparingly during your stay!
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ARE WE MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICES FOR THE CHILDREN? The strong five-year old boy gets up and talks to the people – the confidence of the young man is astounding and far removed from the crying, insecure child that was brought to Child Welfare Tshwane in 2016. *Malcolm’s mother was feeling hopeless and brought her son to us because her living conditions was not good for the child. She felt that she could not provide the care that her child needed to reach his full potential. Malcolm’s life would have had a different outcome if his mother did not take responsibility for his future – she knew that it was not within her capacity to care for him and to ensure that this bright young man has access to the best opportunities for his development. She could have kept him with her and struggled to keep them both warm and fed – but she chose to rather give him a better life.
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potential. She would not have been able to feed him properly and he might have ended up abandoned on the street somewhere…. For many children, however, their story does not have a good ending. Poverty, unemployment, unplanned pregnancies, substance abuse and other factors all have an impact on the welfare of children in South Africa and in Tshwane specifically. Children are abandoned at birth or placed with alternative caretakers (family or friends of the biological mother) who neglect or abuse the child. Horror stories are told by children of aunties and grandparents that have physically abused them before they were placed in alternative care. Some have the physical scars as evidence of a childhood of struggle and hardship. For many, however, the emotional scars are invisible but has left them with serious problems they will face each day of their lives despite hours and hours in counselling and therapy sessions.
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to come. The biological family structure which is supposed to be the safety net for the child where he or she can develop and grow and just be a child often becomes the hornets’ nest where the child suffers irreparable damage to his or her person. The files of children in care of the Child & Youth Care Centre read like horror stories and it is difficult to understand how children can be subjected to this kind of treatment. Therefore it is important for an Organisation like Child Welfare Tshwane to be active in the community to ensure a haven for children who are victims of the social needs of our community. Cases of suspected child abuse or neglect should be reported to us so we can investigate and intervene. It is the vision of the Organisation to ensure safe children, safe families and a safe community. This means caring for and protecting all vulnerable children by trying to improve their living conditions. In some instances, the intervention required is simple: we offer early childhood development at our centres in Elandspoort, Mamelodi, Sunnyside and Atteridgeville where the children from poorer families are taught motor skills and entry level educational programmes in line with the curriculum prescribed by the Department of Basic Education. In other instances, severe help is required to ensure the safety of the child. Then we need to send out a team to investigate the potential risk to the child first before deciding on corrective measures. Intensive evaluation by a social worker in a play therapy environment can determine the impact that the conditions had on the child already and then the care plan can be developed.
& Youth Care Centre or – if more permanent intervention is required – adoption will be an option. Since 1918 this Organisation has been committed to help children be recognised as important members of our society and members who need our protection – save the children to save our future! We provide free social work services to the community and as a non-profit, child protection organisation, have helped bring change to the lives of thousands of children. Maintaining the family unit is the ultimate and we always strive to resolve matters in the home in the best interest of the child through mediation and counselling aimed at keeping the family unit intact. Mediation is the process we apply when the parents have separated and we need to work out a plan for visitation, schooling and religious upbringing of the child. Ultimately, we aim to promote co-parenting if re-unification is not an option. The best interest of the child should always be the primary focus in the process. But in some cases, where parents are simply unfit or unable to provide proper care for their children, we need to step in and give the child a voice. If the biological parents cannot be part of the child’s life, we search for suitable alternative care and after carefully screening the prospective family will place the child with a suitable matching family. Often these new families develop strong and close ties and children thrive in this new environment. We need to always consider what is the best for the child? Children are our future and we are all playing a part in the upbringing of all children – be aware of the options and consider the best option for the child. Sometimes a difficult decision – like making a phone call to report neglect or abuse – may be the best investment you make in the future! Save the children to save our future!
Caring includes working with the parents, to equip them to be more effective. It also includes seeking alternative care like Foster Care and residential care in the Bramley Child
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his Mexican member of the canine world is the smallest dog going, but either he doesn’t know that, or he just doesn’t care. The Chihuahua is always ready to take on anybody or anything, any time! While Hollywood turned these little dogs into fashion accessories, South Africans fell in love with them and gave them the kind of home a dog deserves. I am very happy to say that the sight of a dog in a pink tutu being carried around in a bag all day is still a rare occurrence in Pretoria. Thank you to all the dog lovers out there who understands that a dog was never meant to sport a tutu!
this is not usual and is seen as a genetic throwback. There are two recognised The origins of the Chihuahua are not varieties of Chihuahua, the smooth coat totally certain, but it is believed that the and the long coat. The smooth coat variety little dogs, or their forebears, have been has short hair, although the other variety’s around at least since the ninth century, and coat isn’t much longer. In both cases the probably several hundred years before coat is smooth. Neither one needs its coat that. trimmed, and grooming needs are minimal to non-existent. Coat colour can be almost Chihuahuas are generally acknowledged to be the world’s smallest dogs. They stand anything. only about 15 to 22cm high at The Chihuahua’s body is a little longer the shoulder, and generally than it is tall, with a very straight back. The weigh from 3.5 to 6kg. Some ears are quite large relative to body size, are bigger and heavier but and floppy at birth, but will become erect
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at anywhere from one to four months. A Chihuahua’s eyes are typically very large and round, with a quizzical, alert look to them. It isn’t easy to type cast a Chihuahua; they are all different. Some are very lively and some are pretty quiet and placid. Some are shy and timid and will hide under your feet when strangers appear; others are bold and feisty and ready to bark at anyone who comes to the door. Some are affectionate and eager to please, and others are stubborn and want to do their own thing. The important thing to understand is that this is a dog where the genes rule. The dog you get is the dog you will have, and you will not be able to do much to change its attitude, no matter how much obedience training you give it. They do not handle time alone very well.
some are not. That probably goes back to the genetics again. They are quite intelligent and will learn Once a Chihuahua decides you belong things easily – to it – and it is definitely that, not the as long as they other way round – it will attach to you completely. Chihuahua’s usually bond most want to. If they strongly to one member of their family, but don’t want to, they can be they will be close to everyone else. Their very resistant family is their world and they want to be to training. involved in everything. They are curious This includes and need to know what is going on at all housebreaking, times. They want to go everywhere the family goes as well, and fortunately it is not which typically takes a long hard, because they are small enough to time with carry around. Chihuahuas. Chihuahua’s have a reputation of being Because of their size, Chihuahua are good difficult to train. The fact is, some are and dogs for people who don’t have a lot of space or even live in a flat. However, be warned that they are barkers which can cause problems. On the other side, they are not really outdoor dogs. They prefer being inside with their people. In addition, because they are so small, the outdoors can actually be hazardous for them. It is not unheard of for large critters to consider them prey. They will be happy to take walks with you, but not because they have a great November 2017
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need to romp or explore; they are simply glad to be with you. Chihuahuas are charming, can be really affectionate and have huge personalities. They usually don’t like strangers and they will bark. They are also not the greatest with other dogs and pets, although there is an exception to that rule – they do very well with other Chihuahuas. For that reason, many people end up getting a second pup. They are not perfect pets to have around small children – simply because the child can so easy hurt this little dog accidentally. Most breeders will not let a Chihuahua go to a home where there are children under the age of eight.
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A truth about Chihuahuas is this: There are a lot of medical things that can go wrong with a Chihuahua – but almost none of them do! For all their small size and apparent fragility, most Chihuahuas stay perfectly healthy over their long lives. Ladies, when you decide to adopt one of these little cuties by all means take them out with you – carry them in a handbag if you must, but please keep in mind that they are dogs – with doggy needs – and not a fashion accessory.
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The theme of World Diabetes Day (WDD) 2017 - 14 November - is Women and Diabetes, with the slogan “Our right to a healthy future”. Led by the International Diabetes Federation (IDF), the campaign will promote the importance of affordable and equitable access for all women at risk for or living with diabetes to the essential diabetes medicines and technologies, self-management education and information they require to achieve optimal diabetes outcomes and strengthen their capacity to prevent type 2 diabetes. There are currently over 199 million women living with diabetes and this total is projected to increase to 313 million by 2040. Diabetes is the ninth leading cause of death in women globally, causing 2.1 million deaths each year. As a result of socioeconomic conditions, girls and women with diabetes experience barriers in accessing cost-effective diabetes prevention, early detection, diagnosis, treatment and care, particularly in
developing countries. Two out of every five women with diabetes are of reproductive age, accounting for over 60 million women worldwide. Women with diabetes have more difficulty conceiving and may have poor pregnancy outcomes. Approximately one in seven births is affected by gestational diabetes (GDM), a severe and neglected threat to maternal and child health. A significant number of women with GDM also go on to develop type 2 diabetes resulting in further healthcare complications and costs. Women and girls must be empowered with equitable access to knowledge and resources that will strengthen their capacity to prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes, and influence the adoption of healthy lifestyles to improve the health and well-being of those around them and future generations.
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here has been a lot of debate about removing the Jacaranda trees from Pretoria. It’s true we have all become accustomed to the beautiful purple carpet the trees bring us every spring, turning our streets into a splendid purple display. Pretoria could never be the same without this annual colour display.
purple blooms instead.
This decorative, small to medium-sized tree is deciduous, dropping its leaves only for a short period in early spring. The tree is normally multi-stemmed, but it can be pruned to form a single stem. The bark of the stem is brownish grey, rough and deeply fissured. Leaves which are spirally arranged, The tree Wisteria is certainly one of the most are suspended from dropping branches. spectacular of our indigenous trees when The drooping, blue-mauve, fragrant, pea-like in flower, mimicking the splendour of the flowers hang from the branches in bunches, Jacaranda, which unfortunately is proving often covering the whole tree. Flowering to be an invader species in parts of South time is from August to January (spring and Africa. Given time and effort this tree could replace the Jacaranda early summer). Flowers are followed by papery, brown fruit pods, that hang from tree from Argentina and carpet the branches in clusters, and never split to Pretoria streets with indigenous
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release their seeds. Being a protected tree in South Africa, wild specimens may not be removed, cut down or damaged.
works well on a lathe, turning out beautiful lampshades and other articles. The straight growing stems are very hard, termite resistant and used for fence posts. The roots are used medicinally to alleviate stomach problems and the inner bark used to treat abdominal cramps. It also has excellent potential as a tree for landscaping and growing in the home garden.
non-invasive root system.
To propagate place the seeds in hot water and soak overnight. Sow the seeds in containers filled with river The tree Wisteria is sand, covering lightly with widespread in wooded finer sand. Remember that grasslands in Southern the sowing depth should not Africa, from Angola to be deeper than the diameter Zambia down to KwaZuluof the seed. The seeds Natal. germinate quickly and can be transplanted after the second Bolusanthus honours Harry leaf has emerged. A good Bolus (1834 to 1911), who was Planted alongside a group of soil mixture would be equal a South African botanist and Bauhinia galpinii with striking parts of river sand, loam and founder of the Cape Town red flowers, Bolusanthus compost. With good care this Bolus Herbarium; speciosus speciosus is a sight to tree can grow up to 800mm means beautiful or showy in behold. It is an ideal tree per year. Latin. to grace a medium to small The tree Wisteria can Animals including monkeys, garden, as it never grows withstand moderate frost, too big. It can be grown gemsbok, giraffe and grey but will need protection for in a container and looks duiker eat the pods and the first few years. It can also spectacular on any sunny leaves. survive periods of patio. As mentioned earlier, drought. The wood which is highly the tree Wisteria makes a sought after by carpenters, beautiful street tree with its makes excellent furniture. It November 2017
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Moustache season is officially open
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or 30 days in the month formerly known as November, Mo Bros and Mo Sistas around the world will be rallying to raise funds and awareness for the often ignored issues surrounding men’s health. “Men are facing a health crisis that isn’t being talked about. We have to make a stand and stop men dying too young, before their time,” says Garron Gsell, chief executive and founder of the Men’s Foundation, which manages the Movember campaign in South Africa under license from the Movember Foundation. Movember is the leading global men’s health charity, funding over 1,200 projects in 21 countries worldwide – focusing on prostate cancer, testicular cancer, mental health and suicide prevention. Prostate cancer rates will double in the next 15 years. Testicular cancer rates have already doubled in the last 50 years, while three quarters of suicides are men. Poor mental health leads to half a million men taking their own life every year. That’s one every minute. According the World Health Organisation close to 800 000 people die due to suicide every year. For every suicide there are many more people who attempt suicide every year. Suicide in the second leading cause of death amongst 15 – 29 year-olds. In South Africa, prostate cancer is the leading cause of cancer death in men, while male suicide accounts for approximately 18 deaths a day. Currently, men in South Africa have a life expectancy that is seven years’ shorter than that of women. The Men’s
Foundation aims to reduce the number of men dying prematurely by 25% by 2030. “We have a long way to go until no man dies of these diseases. Our sons, partners, fathers, brothers and friends are facing these challenges and we need your help,” says Gsell. This year’s campaign encourages everyone to be the difference in a man’s life, whether it’s your own health or that of your father, partner, brother or mate, by encouraging men to start the conversations, get tested and become more physically active. Visit www.za.movember.com to choose how you you’d like to make a difference. Mo Bro’s are encouraged to start 1 Movember clean shaven. Grow throughout the month, and get some serious funds behind the men who need it most. Mo Sistas, make a difference in the lives of the men in your life! Get behind the Mo Bro’s in your life, adopt a Mo Bro in the office, help organise the teams, auction off their moustaches, or get a little creative and organise an event. Anything to attract attention and raise funds while having fun. Mo Bro’s or Mo Sistas, do something good for you, while doing something great for men’s health. Move this Movember, and you can be the difference in a man’s life. Walk, run, cycle, swim or row. A little or a lot. Solo or in a team. It’s not about being the fittest or going the furthest. It’s about havin’ fun, doin’ good, by raising funds along the way.
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“The current reality is that government funding primarily focuses on women, children and the elderly, and there are very good reasons for this,” Gsell says. “What that means is that if we want to help men, then we have to rely on the private and public sectors to donate and invest in programmes that will make a difference.” In South Africa, the Men’s Foundation is developing their own programmes as well as collaborating with their beneficiary partners and the Prostate Cancer Foundation to identify, develop and fund men’s survivorship and research programmes that meet the global objectives of the Movember Foundation.
Sign up as a Mo Bro or Mo Sista. Grow a Mo. Support a Bro. Take the MOVE 100 challenge. Host and attend an event. Help spread awareness and education about men’s health. All past Mo Bro’s and Mo Sistas need to reregister. For more info, visit www.za.movember. com to download the Movember app on your mobile device. Follow Movember on social media: @ MovemberRSA on Twitter or facebook/ MovemberSouthAfrica.
Social media channels: #tag: #MovemberRSA Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MovemberSouthAfrica Twitter: @MovemberRSA It’s time to take action: 1. Sign up to help raise awareness and make a difference. Grow a Mo, Host and attend an event, or MOVE to fundraise at www. za.movember.com. Get growing. Grow and groom your moustache for 30 days. 2. Start a Team, get the people in your workplace to join you. Have fun. 3. Set a fundraising target. Create a JustGiving page so your supporters can find you. 4. MOVE for men’s health. Beat your personal best and get your friends to sponsor you.
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5. Mo Sistas, adopt a Mo Bro or commit to MOVE for the month alongside your
hairier halves. Have fun and get creative in the workplace. Take your moustache to the next level: 1. Been growing a beard? Summer’s the second biggest reason to sacrifice your beard for men’s health issues. 2. Sport a classic moustache. From the humble but gutsy Lame Mo to the fully fledged Handlebar. Select your choice from the moustache guide 3. Style it. Trim it. Keep it neat. 4. Dedicate your Mo to someone who has been impacted by cancer. 5. Auction off your moustache to the highest donor.
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his species is a small bird, about the size of a house sparrow. It measures about 12 or 13 cm and weighs hardly 13 grams. Male and female look alike. They have rounded wings, strong legs, and a conspicuous ring of white feathers round the eyes. The upperparts plumage is green, and the throat and vent are bright yellow. The Orange River White-eye has a pale yellow central belly with peach coloured flanks, whereas the Cape subspecies has a grey breast and belly. However, the subspecies from Mpumalanga has a green-washed breast and belly.
There are seven subspecies of Cape White-eyes. The dominate western subspecies is sometimes split as the Orange River White-eye, Zosterops pallidus, leaving the eastern races as Cape White-eye, Z. capensis . The Orange River White-eye prefers drier, more open woodland than the eastern forms, and the ranges of the two populations do not overlap. They are both endemic to South Africa.
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The Cape White-eye is very common throughout South Africa. This species is endemic to South Africa, though, which means it only exists in that country. The Cape White-eye also depends upon a particular habitat for survival. Destroy that habitat and the bird will possibly be lost forever. The preferred habitats for the Cape White-eye are forests, woodlands, savanna, grasslands and riverine areas. Yet, this species is also at home in
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wetlands and bushveld or scrub areas, and even in gardens. This is a sociable species forming large flocks outside the breeding season, when it is generally seen in pairs. It is seldom seen as a single individual. It is partially migratory, with some seasonal movements. The Cape White-eye feeds mainly on insects, but also spiders and their eggs, soft fleshy flowers, nectar, fruit, pollen, and small grains. It readily comes to bird feeders. This bird mostly feeds on the ground or in the foliage, and not so much on the wing. The Cape White-eye is monogamous
and only seeks a new partner if the first one dies. The peak breeding season is September to December. The Cape White-eye builds a cup nest in the branches of a tree or shrub. There are usually 2 or 3 eggs in a clutch. They are pale blue and unspotted and hatch in 11-12 days. The chicks fledge after 12 to 13 days. The Cape White-eye’s contact call is a sweet “twee tuuu twee twee” , higher pitched and more trilled in the Orange River White-eye subspecie. The territorial call is surprisingly loud for a small bird.
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November 3rd is Sandwich Day Don’t let lunchtime get a little stale! Turn to these fresh and tasty sandwich ideas for a handheld meal that won’t leave you bored (or hungry). Roast Pork and Pickled Cucumber Sandwich
Smoked Salmon Salad Sandwich
Make quick pickles by combining cucumber, vinegar, oil, brown sugar, salt, and pepper; they give the sandwich an extra zing.
Mix freshly roasted salmon with smoked salmon for a delicious filling that’s not overpowering. Bonus: The salmon mixture can be made up to 3 days in advance.
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Beets, Spinach, and Chicken, Sprouts, and Goat Cheese Sandwich Provolone Sandwich
Eggplant with Peppers and Beans Sandwich
Mild, creamy goat cheese pairs well with the sweet roasted beets and raisins. A loaded sandwich, starring multicoloured beets, spinach, and a generous dollop of creamy goat cheese. Serve it with a side salad for lunch or dinner.
Mash cannellini beans with garlic, tahini, lemon juice, and olive oil for a delicious Middle Eastern-style sandwich spread.
Tomato, Bacon, and Garlic Mayo Sandwich Upgrade a standard Bacon Lettuce and Tomato with a garlicky yogurt sauce and sliced avocado.
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Warm chicken, melted cheese, and crisp sprouts in a toasted bagel makes a satisfying snack or meal.
French Ham and Cheese Sandwich
Roast Beef with Roasted Tomatoes Sandwich
A mixture of chopped cornichons, butter, Dijon mustard, and fresh tarragon gives this ham and cheese sandwich a French twist.
Roast the tomatoes with olive oil and rosemary until tender to add an extra dose of juicy flavour.
Egg, FrisĂŠe, and Caramelized Onion Sandwich The slightly runny egg yolk creates a rich, delicious sauce as it mingles with the fig jam.
Turkey, Smashed Peas, and Pesto Sandwich Plain turkey gets a bright lift from mashed peas, tangy onion, and pesto.
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his month we examine love from a New Covenantal perspective and it is as surprising as anything we have discovered so far! According to Paul love is the greatest of all the gifts and so it is. But how does it manifest itself in the New Covenant? Under the Old Covenant there was a law that forced people to love God! Can you believe it? Jesus even quoted it: Matt 22:37 Jesus said to him, “Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.� 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. (NET) Fortunately we are under a New Covenant which did away with the Law of Moses and therefore also with this law. We are no longer under a command to love God. Does this mean that we will love Him less? No, it will be easier to love Him now that there is no law forcing us to do it because a law usually has the opposite effect of what is intended. We are now free to love Him or not. We are under no obligation to do it; the gospel is good news
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and the good news is also that we are free to choose. So how does love work under the New Covenant of grace? We love Him when we realise how much He loves us. There is no single instance where Paul tells us to love the Lord. When he touches on this topic it almost always has to do with His love for us (or our love for each other). What has Jesus done for us that we should love Him? Well He made us right with Himself by coming to earth and dying on the cross for our sins. When He died on the cross He also nailed the Law to His cross (Col 2:14-15). He made us heirs of God (Gal 4:7). He took away all condemnation (Rom 8:1). He gives us all things (Rom 8:32). His body was broken so that ours can be healed. (1Pet 2:24) He became poor so that we can become rich. (2Cor 8:9) He took away the Law and replaced it with grace (Rom 6:14). He gave us the Holy Spirit to guide us and to indwell us (John 16:13-15). He never thinks about our sins again (Heb 8:12). We receive His grace and righteousness as a free gift
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(Rom 5:17). He is now responsible for our sanctification (2Cor 3:18). He cancelled the flawed Old Covenant and replaced it with a new, much better one (Heb 8:7-13). We now live by His life (Gal 2:20). He is our life (Col 3:4). This and much more has He done for us. How can you not love Him? He is goodness through and through and He thinks good thoughts about us. (Jer 29:11 “For I know what I have planned for you,” says the LORD. “I have plans to prosper you, not to harm you. I have plans to give you a future filled with hope”. (NET)) But it is when we realise how much He loves us that we really start loving Him: Jer 31:3 The Lord appeared from of old to me [Israel], saying, Yes, I have loved you with an everlasting love; therefore with lovingkindness have I drawn you and continued My faithfulness to you. (AMP) Rom 8:38 For I am convinced that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor heavenly rulers, nor things that are present, nor things to come, nor powers, 39 nor height, nor depth, nor anything else in creation will be able to separate us from the love of God in Christ Jesus our Lord. (NET) Eph 3:18 (so that) you may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, 19 and thus to know the love of Christ that surpasses knowledge, so that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God. (NET)
in you, but to realise just how much He loves you and as we have seen from the texts above, He loves us incredibly much. Let that sink into your heart and mind and see what happens. Pray every day that He will let you see His love for you. That is transforming, it drives out all fear and gives a peace that surpasses all understanding. He loves us. He really loves us. There is a hymn that goes something like this: God is good and that is who He is; God loves me and that is who I am. That’s right; His love defines us, it touches our very identity. I am not the one who loves God so much but the one who is loved by God with an everlasting love. His love is my glory, it’s my security, it’s my peace, it’s my comfort and it’s who I am. I’m the loved one. He made me to love! Look at the next verse and then I’m done for this month: 1John 4:10 In this is love, not that we loved God, but that he loved us, and sent his Son [to be] the propitiation for our sins. (Webster) This says it all; true love is His love for us. This is the gospel. It is always good news. Every aspect of the gospel that we have so far looked at was good news and that is because our covenant is so good; and our covenant is so good because our Daddy is so good.
But there are two more scriptures that I want to share on this topic: John 17:22 The glory you gave to me I have given to them, that they may be one just as we are one. (NET) Jesus says here that we received the same glory that He received from the Father. But what is that glory? In the next verse He explains it: John 17:24 “Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, so that they can see my glory that you gave me because you loved me before the creation of the world. (NET) Our glory is God’s love for us! The New Covenantal principle is therefore not to try and love God with everything November 2017
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magine travelling in a top quality, floating hotel to a multitude of exciting destinations and only having to unpack once! Cruising is surely one of the most relaxing ways to visit a group of countries. Thompsons Holidays offers a range of cruise ship holidays that are sure to inspire, giving you the chance to set off for exotic destinations over calm blue seas. Cruising is by far one of the most thrilling holiday experiences, and with so many exciting packages to choose from, you are certainly spoiled for choice. Our rates are highly competitive, ensuring that anyone can have the chance to enjoy an unforgettable cruise to the destination of their dreams. Plus, as cruise packages are mostly all-inclusive, you will also be able to enjoy delicious meals, on-board entertainment and many other included benefits during your cruise. Sail away to distant shores in the lap of luxury; explore Civitavecchia and other ancient ports of Western Europe; visit fascinating archaeological sites like Pompeii and the Colosseum, shop with the Jet Set in the Balearic Islands; be spellbound by amazing glaciers in Alaska or cruise the Caribbean and be inspired by Mayan temples in Mexico. The choices are endless. After a full day sightseeing, unwind on board and enjoy the variety of swimming pools, gym and sporting activities, gourmet dining, exhilarating entertainment and fun for all ages.
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Marriage and The Little Voice By: Stepen van Basten
(how you sabotage your own relationships)
I was recently exposed to an amazing new teaching. It relates to the brain and that little voice in our minds. It would seem that the major task of the brain is to keep us safe. To protect us. Interestingly enough, I learnt this at a financial seminar (T Harv Eker’s Millionaire Mind Intensive) and also at a presentation seminar (T Harv Eker’s Train the Trainer). We are largely empty when we are born. You can teach a child any language on earth. We are essentially programmed by our parents, our siblings, our culture, our society, our friends. The politics and religion of our parents usually become ours. We learn about money from our parents and they were probably our first examples of marriage too. The brain is like an air-conditioners thermostat. If you program an air-conditioner for 22 degrees, it will warm up when the room hits 20 degrees and cools down when it hits 24. We are the same. According to Harv, we have a financial blueprint which keeps us limited. He and others in this field assert that you will never earn more than your self-image (what you believe you are worth). It is the brain and THE LITTLE VOICE that holds us back. The same is true for marriage. Man, there are so many negative beliefs surrounding marriage. When I told one of my acquaintances that I was getting married he suggested I take an aspirin and I would feel better in the morning. There are so many paradigms associated with marriage: • Another one bites the dust • Another good man gone • 50% of marriages fail • Men are all bastards, they all cheat on their wives
These are all examples of the little voice. Warning you against marriage. Trying to keep you safe from heartache. Your little voice will re-enforce your paradigms during marriage too: • She is bossy • He loves work more than me • She is a nag • He would rather play golf than spend time with me. You see. He does not love me. • She always ……………… • He always ………………. • She just spends money without thinking • He is such a miser • She hates my friends • He hates my mother Your little voice needs to be managed. Ask yourself right now what your beliefs are around marriage. Don’t allow yourself to find the politically correct beliefs, or the say the ‘correct’ thing or the ‘right’ answer. Your beliefs create your future. The beauty is that if you know what they are you can change them. Winners react and make decisions based on their vision and mission, losers listen to their little voices and do nothing. Marriage is a choice. Don’t allow your little voice to ruin yours. This is an excerpt from the book, “So you’re married, now what?
• She is lovely now but she will turn into a bitch in 5 years’ time
Written by the marriage expert, Stephen van Basten
• Women are controlling and husbands are hen-pecked
www.stephenvanbasten. co.za/author.html
• Love is blind • Rod Stewart is claimed to have said, “Whenever I feel the urge to get married, I find a strange woman and give her my house. That’s the eventual outcome of marriage”.
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his Spifire MkIX otherwise known as 5518, was built the Castle Bromwich production line in May 1945 and was originally designated TE213. She was the 5556th MkIX built and was fitted with a Merlin 70 powerplant. TE 213 was put in storage and was eventually sold to the South African Airforce in July 1947, and was eventually flown to the Union via Egypt in mid August where she was given the serial number 5518 at 15 Air Depot. Now sporting the number 5518, she was transferred to 1 Air Depot in November and then finally allocated to 1 Squadron at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Pretoria on the 4th of December 1948. In June 1949 5518 was involved in a collision with another Spitfire and sustained a fair amount of damage. She was repaired but in 1951 she was involved in another incident and was again
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damaged. She was then moved to AFB Swartkop and placed into storage. The SAAF retired the Spitfire MkIX in 1954 and it was decided to erect a Spitfire Gate Guard at AFB Waterkloof. Spitfire 5518 was chosen, her Merlin engine was removed and she was placed on a pole outside the administration block for the next 23 years. In November 1978, 5518 was taken down and moved to the SAAF Museums storage hanger at Lanseria Airport, where it was decided to rebuild 5518 to an airworthy condition. The restoration process was slow and Atlas/ Denel did most of the work. At last in September 1995 5518 was given her colours and in early October she completed her first test flight after the restoration. She was plagued by engine
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problems and was grounded until April of the following year. 5518 made its first public appearance on the 20th of April 1996 at the SAAF Museum and joined the Airshow circuit for the next four years although the engine problems still persisted. In 1998 a complete engine overhaul was conducted. On the 15th April 2000 at a SAAF Museum Flying Day, 5518 suffered an engine failure after a low level fly-past with another Spitfire and had to make a forced landing. Unfortunately she landed short of the runway and went through a security wall pretty much destroying the Aircraft. Fortunately pilot Neil Thomas walked away with a few minor cuts and bruises. The remains of 5518 were put back into storage where she would remain for the next 15 years. In 2015 it was decided that the SAAF Museum in conjunction with the Friends Of The South African Air Force Museum and with the help of many dedicated partners and sponsors to restore 5518 to static condition, with the possibility of making her airworthy once again. There is a very dedicated Steering committee driving this project including Lt. Gen. Denis Earp (former chief of the SAAF) and Colonel Tony Smit (former OC of the SAAF Museum) and many others. Lets hope that we will once again have the privilege of witnessing Spitfire 5518 gracing our Skies. Information from http://www.spitfire-restoration.co.za
Bombay
The Miniature Black Panther
Life Span: 13 to 16 years Size: 2.7 to 5kg
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his is a smart cat who loves to play and will thrive with a family who is willing to teach him tricks, play with him and provide plenty of interactive toys.
Cat breeders are an experimental lot, creating distinctive new breeds either by building on natural genetic mutations or by cross breeds to achieve a new look, colour or pattern. The Bombay, named for the exotic port city in India, has no connection with the subcontinent but was created from crosses between sable Burmese and black American Shorthairs to resemble a black panther in miniature. Nikki Horner of Louisville, Kentucky, is credited with developing the Bombay, starting in the late 1950s. Her goal was a sleek, shiny black cat with a muscular body and friendly temperament. British breeders achieved the same look and personality with crosses of Burmese and black domestic shorthairs. The lively and affectionate Bombay loves people and is adaptable to many different environments and lifestyles. His calm nature makes him a good apartment dweller, and he is amenable to life with other pets, although he definitely wants to be the top cat. Expect to find your Bombay hogging the warmest spot in the house. That includes under the covers at bedtime. Most will converse with their people in a distinctive but not loud voice. Bombays are often good at playing fetch, and some have learned to walk on a leash. This is a smart cat who loves to play and will thrive with a family who is willing to teach him tricks, play with him and provide plenty of interactive toys. Except for his dramatic black coat, the Bombay looks much like the Burmese, but with a few physical differences such as a larger, longer body and longer legs. He has a rounded head with medium sized ears set wide apart, eye that range in colour from gold to copper, and a straight, medium-length tail. The short, fine coat feels satiny to the touch and shines like patent leather. The Bombay is a medium sized cat; when lifted, he feels heftier than he looks. The breed develops slowly and males may not reach full size and musculature until they are two years old. This beautiful cat is guaranteed to entertain and delight you.
Last-Minute Exam Tips
For most people, success is the result of working steadily toward a goal. With exam season fast approaching, you may be searching for ways to milk your year of hard work for every possible bit of benefit. Here are seven last-minute tips that can help you finish your prep strong and perform at your peak: 1. Sleep This piece of advice is listed first because it is one of the most important and most frequently overlooked strategies. Our brains are at their best when they are rested. If you sit for an exam while exhausted, you will have a much harder time recalling the information you need to earn a high score. Tests are designed to assess knowledge and skills that you accumulate over months of study, so
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frantically reviewing your notes the week before the exam will not help you. You can study an hour or so a day to keep yourself focused and on-topic, but avoid working late into the evening.
2. Rest your hands Tests are not yet computer-delivered, and this means that you will be doing quite a bit of writing by hand. It may seem strange to think about, but tired hands are one factor that can affect your performance.
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However, there are ways to minimize the likelihood of aching fingers. On the day of your exam, bring a stress ball or other stress relief toy that will help your hands relax from their pencil-clutch posture. You can even bring a small tube of moisturizer to rub into your fingers. (Note that these items may only be used during breaks between tests – not in the exam room.)
3. Use your downtime wisely Part of entering exam week rested and relaxed is feeling mentally refreshed. If your high school has large numbers of students, your teachers may have already taken test schedules into account when assigning homework/project due dates. If this is not the case at your school, ensure you create a work schedule well in advance of your exams, and aim to finish any other academic tasks before your first test. This can minimize possible stress and distraction.
5. Practice your editing As you study for your exams, include a bit of practice with editing essays. This advice is particularly useful on tests that heavily value writing, such as History and English Language and Composition. Before you take your first exam, locate several essays that you have written for class and edit them for clarity. On test day, you will not have time for extensive rewrites of your free response answers, so it is well worth knowing where to focus your energies. Include this practice in your daily study hour. While you cannot add much information to your store of knowledge at this point, you can improve your test-taking process.
6. Rest between back-to-back exams
Many students who take tests report feeling worn out after just one – let alone back-to-back exams! Unfortunately, because the schedule is set by the school, Make time, too, for an activity that is fun you may face this very situation. If you and relaxing. Go for a walk, play a favourite must complete back-to-back tests, plan video game, or invite your friends over. ahead to ensure that you will have some The specifics of what you do matter less quality rest time between exams. For than ensuring that you do not spend example, bring music to listen to, and eat the week before your exams tense and a healthy meal (one including complex anxious. carbohydrates, protein, and vegetables to nourish your brain).
4. Review class content, but do so selectively
7. Schedule recovery time
As mentioned above, avoid entirely abandoning your test prep. Taking a highstakes exam “cold” is guaranteed to leave you stressed come test day. Instead of broadly reviewing, however, study several points that are essential to earning your intended score: a novel or play that you would like to cite in your English Literature and Composition essay, those tricky bits of math that tripped you up in Calculus review sessions, or essential dates and events History.
If you have multiple tests on multiple days, do your best to clear your schedule in the evenings. You will need to relax and sleep in order for your brain to recharge, and a busy night can interfere with this process. Do indulge in light exercise (you will be amazed at how effectively it can reset your mind) or a favourite activity. Continue to eat well, and – as has been mentioned many times – get your rest! You will be well on your way to success if you do.
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Pretoria High School for Girls
Gumboot Dancing
The PHSG Dance Academy was established for girls who would like to take Dance Studies as an 8th subject, as well as other learners who would like to learn ballet as a private extra mural. As part of the Grade 10 Dance Studies curriculum, learners have to study a form of African Dance. Instead of doing a quick crash course in African Dancing, the school undertook to do a more thorough job and involved willing dancers from all grades. On the 18th of October PHSG welcomed the gumboot dancers from Pretoria Boys High School, who had been assisting our learners in gumboot dancing for just over a term. A demonstration was given to the eager audience and in which both schools showed off their talents.
Hockey
PHSG had the privilege of playing a hockey match against Hampshire Collegiate from the UK on 17 October. PHSG won 3-0. Well done to the young ladies that took part.
Maths Literacy Olympiad
The Maths Lit Olympiad was held on 31 August. This year PHSG placed 11 learners received Bronze certificates for achieving between 60 and 70%. 7 learners received S 80%, and 1 learner, Desiree Mahlangu, achieved a Gold certificate for ach
MAD Challenge
Three learners from PHSG entered the Mobile Application Development (MAD) challenge 2017, an initiative of the Department of Informatics at the University of Pretoria. The focus is on application development for mobile phones. Kerryn Egan and Courtney Marshall worked together to develop an app that helps users find their ideal university. Their app was developed in Android Studio. Natascha Janse van Rensburg developed an app used in the medical field. The app was developed in RAD Studio 10.2 Tokyo. Natascha Janse van Rensburgwas selected as the overall winner of the challenge and received a Raspberry Pi Starter Pack (a build it yourself computer) and a Samsung Galaxy Tab E. Picture Caption: Kerryn Egan (Gr11) Natascha Janse Van Rensburg (Gr11) Courtney Marshall (Gr10)
4th in the country. Silver certificates for achieving between 70hieving above 80%.
HISTORY OUTING TO CONSTITUTION HILL:
On the 24th October, 130 Grade 11 History students went on an historical outing to Constitution Hill. On arrival learners were divided into smaller groups and with very knowledgeable tour guides proceeded to visit different sections of Constitution Hill. During the tour learners were able to visit Section Four, and saw the isolation cells that some prisoners were sent to. They learnt about the strip searches and the diet of the various prisoners. Another interesting section was the women’s jail, where learners were able to get an idea of the size of the shacks that black women were accommodated in and also were also taken on a tour of the section that housed white women prisoners. The oldest section of the prison, the Old Fort, was built by Paul Kruger and learners were interested to find out that Nelson Mandela was housed in the hospital section in this part of the prison in order to keep him apart from other prisoners. The Constitutional Court is also housed on the grounds of Constitution Hill and learners were able to go into the court and were told about the symbolism of various objects located in the court. The tour lasted two and a half hours and most learners at the end complained that they didn’t have enough time there.
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ong, thick and lustrous hair is high on every woman’s wish list. But everyday exposure to dust, pollution, sun and dirt makes it an almost impossible dream to achieve. Available products contain chemicals which do more harm than good in the long run. So how do you combat all these problems while still keeping your hair healthy and strong?
Diet plays a very important capsules. part in the health of your hair. • Oily Hair: Green leafy Here are a few additions to vegetables, salads, fresh your diet, as per your hair fruits, yogurt. type, that will help you add some glow to your crowning The most important steps glory. to keeping your hair healthy • Normal Hair: Fish, chicken, is keeping it clean, and the sprouts. product you choose needs to be right for you. Always keep • Dry Hair: Raw vegetables, brown them mild. rice, bananas, • For dry hair: Choose one nuts, vitamin E
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that doesn’t further strip your hair of its natural oils. •
For Oily hair: Choose one that works on limiting the activity of your oily scalp
Use a clarifying shampoo every once in a while or the product build up will affect the results that your shampoo has. Use only a drop the size of a coin for one wash, it is
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more than sufficient. Eggs work wonders on your hair. The yolk is rich in fat and proteins which greatly acts in moisturizing while the white helps to remove unwanted oils. Use egg to condition normal hair, egg yolks for dry hair and whites for oily hair. Remember to rinse with lukewarm water only!!! An itchy scalp can be a result of poor diet, stress or climate. Treat it with a mixture of 2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice, olive oil and water. •
Massage your scalp with this mixture and allow it to rest for 20 minutes.
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The lemon juice helps remove dry flakes of skin while the olive oil moisturizes the scalp. Sun’s rays can be really harmful for your hair and can damage it badly. To get rid of this problem, try honey and olive oil. •
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Olive oil conditions while honey has both anti-bacterial and conditioning properties. To add body to limp or flat hair, this is the perfect remedy. •
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colouring agent for centuries and when mixed with Indigo • Rinse with temped water. the results are only better. Here is how you can do it Treat frizzy hair by massaging yourself. a mashed avocado into hair. • Mix henna and Indigo. One of the most common hair Allow it to sit overnight. problems is dandruff. For brown hair • Treat it effectively at home by mixing 2 parts of brown • Mix Indigo in warm water and leave it for 15 mins. sugar to 1 part of your hair conditioner and lightly rub • Mix the above two pastes. it on your scalp. • Apply to hair and leave it • Rinse off thoroughly. on for an hour wrapped in a shower cap. Hair fall is an ever existent • Rinse well and shampoo problem in our lives. And it constantly captures our For black hair attention! We are unable to think of anything. Aloe Vera • Mix Indigo in warm water is a perfect for healing the and allow it to sit for 15 scalp and bringing the pH mins. balance to normal. It also has cleansing properties that • Apply Henna paste on hair cleans the pores out. for 25 mins and wash off. •
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These tips will help make your hair healthier and stronger. Remember, it’s important to hydrate from the inside out so Grey hair is never welcome. Even more so when it comes make sure you drink lots of water and eat plenty of fruits earlier in life. Hair colours and vegetables. It really does are always there but have make your hair look more you considered that a more natural choice would be better lustrous. for your hair? •
Wash your hair as usual after 20 min.
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Surviving Your Exams Even after months of dedication and hard work, your success or failure can hinge on a single, heavily weighted assignment — the final exam. To further complicate matters, many schools compress all course finals into a single week. This may understandably seem like a recipe for stress and dread, but there are a number of ways to improve your performance during finals. Here are six to try this year: 1. Verify the details Each school arranges its finals differently. This means that your final for chemistry may be scheduled at your usual class time — or it may be scheduled on a different day and hour. Be absolutely sure that you know when (and where) your finals will be held. Scrambling to find this information on the day of an exam will only serve to increase your nervousness.
sessions. Pulling an all-nighter, however, is one of the worst things that you can do (short of accidentally sleeping through your final). Fatigued brains do not retain information, nor do they recall it well. There are effective ways to study in the last weeks before exams, but adhering to a reasonable sleep schedule is the key to their effectiveness.
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Exercise boosts blood flow to the brain, and sitting in one place for an extended During finals numerous students period of time can lead to a tired, illcommiserate over the intensity supplied mind. You may not be able to of their last-minute cram squeeze in a full workout during finals, but Community Ch@ Magazine
you do have time to go for a short walk or to do two sets of crunches or push-ups. Try searching online for “exercises for office workers.” This search may lead you to activities that you can do to keep your blood flowing during this critical portion of the year.
4. Eat well Eating healthy food is always a great idea. During finals, you may be tempted to eat and drink whatever items are most convenient. However, the quick calories of processed carbohydrates will ultimately leave you exhausted. Instead, eat foods that are digested slowly: whole grains, fresh vegetables, and lean proteins. A little planning can go a long way as you head into finals. A loaf of whole grain bread and turkey slices can make a stack of sandwiches. Bags of baby carrots or microwaveable frozen peas can provide a quick, healthy snack, as can a handful of almonds or walnuts. Before a final, be sure to eat a meal that is high in protein. Most final exams are more than an hour in length, and a sugar rush simply will not see you through. Likewise, taking an important test while hungry can be a recipe for disaster.
5. Experiment with different methods of studying If you have more than one final, you might be planning to study for each individually, likely in chronological order. Interestingly, research has shown that human brains are not designed to focus narrowly for long stretches of time. So, plan to work on an individual subject for an hour or two, and then switch. You do not have to split your time equally. If you have a literature exam soon, review for it during more than one block of time (and never in back-to-back blocks). You will find that your retention
increases, and the repetition that comes from revisiting material more frequently will help your class content “set” in your memory. You can also take short breaks each hour to refresh your mind.
6. Silence your social media accounts The reverse of focusing too intensely is not being able to focus at all. While it is true that devoting too much time to studying can lead to fatigue, dividing your review sessions into too many parts can lead to scattered and ineffectual learning. Turning off your social media for an entire week may not be realistic or achievable for every student. Do, however, consider using it as a reward. Check in on your favourite platforms or websites for 10 to 15 minutes before going to bed or during your downtime. However, be aware of the “just for a moment” syndrome. As most people know all too well, checking news headlines can lead to an entire afternoon of watching hilarious cat videos and reading celebrity gossip. A strong finals performance may seem impossible, but it is anything but. Set your worries and nerves aside, and remember to stay on task, work hard, eat well, and make time to rest. Soon, finals will be over, and you can begin the holiday confident that your grades will reflect the work you did all year long.
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Fascinating People
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ave you heard of the heroic Captain Eduardo Reyes? Captain Ed was a pilot who saved Philippine Airlines Flight 434 and its passengers.
tried emergency procedures in their QRH (pilot’s bible) but nothing worked. Finally, the captain decided to try using the plane’s thrusters to turn. This was not in their handbook.
That fateful day of December 11, 1994, Captain Ed was flying PAL Flight 434 en route to Tokyo from the Philippines. He had just assured the passengers of “a beautiful day in Tokyo” when there was a sudden violent explosion.
It was a feat of skill to turn and land the plane in its damaged state. Flight Engineer Dexter Comendador monitored their speed while co-pilot Jimmy Herrera was pushing and pulling the elevator controls as per the captain’s orders. At one point, Herrera had both feet up on the instrument panel as A notorious terrorist had gotten on the captain commanded “pull some board in Manila, left an improvised bomb underneath his seat, disembarked more.” A few feet above touchdown, the captain gave his last command to in the Cebu stop (the terrorist Ramzi Yousef would later be convicted for the “PULL” as he guided the plane down Flight 434 bombing and the 1993 World successfully. The passengers, who had already written their last wills Trade Center bombing). and letters to loved ones all clapped in thanksgiving. The explosion killed the Japanese man directly seated above the bomb and Captain Ed would recall that at the time injured 10 more in the surrounding seats. Luckily, the aircraft skin was not of the explosion, his thought was “God compromised or they would have been forgive me, I am going to die.” Instead, he saved the lives of 272 passengers sucked out. However, vital controls and 20 crew members. were damaged. The plane did not respond to left, right, up and down controls and they needed to make a Later, Captain Ed bravely stood as turn and make an emergency landing at witness to the trial of Ramzi Yousef. Naha Airport. His testimony in the 1996 trial helped to put one of the world’s most dangerous The captain and his crew tried different terrorists in prison for life. tactics even going so far as disengaging autopilot and going on manual control. However, the explosion had damaged the ailerons (for turning left and right), the elevators (for climb and descent) and the rudders. Captain Ed and crew
Captain Ed Reyes put down his wings in 2002 and passed away of prostate cancer on the eve of Valentines day 2007.
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Geostorm
Brave the storm.
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After an unprecedented series of natural disasters afflicts our planet, the world’s leaders come together to create an intricate network of satellites to control the global climate and keep everyone safe. But, something has gone wrong—the system built to protect Earth is attacking us, and it’s a race against the clock to uncover the real threat before a worldwide geostorm wipes everything and everyone out.
The Last Word
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It’s never too late to rewrite your life story. Harriet Lauler is a once-successful businesswoman in tight control of every aspect of her life. As she reflects upon her life’s accomplishments, she’s suddenly inspired to engage a young local writer, Anne Sherman, to pen her life story. When the initial result doesn’t meet Harriet’s high expectations, she sets out to reshape the way she is remembered, with Anne dragged along as an unwilling accomplice. As the journey unfolds, the two women develop a unique bond that alters not only Harriet’s legacy, but also Anne’s future.
Book Review
Turtles all the Way Down John Green
The wait is over! John Green, the #1 bestselling author of The Fault in Our Stars, is back ! It all begins with a fugitive billionaire and the promise of a cash reward. Turtles All The Way Down is about lifelong friendship, the intimacy of an unexpected reunion, Star Wars fan fiction, and tuatara. But at its heart is Aza Holmes, a young woman navigating daily existence within the ever-tightening spiral of her own thoughts. In his long-awaited return, John Green shares Aza’s story with shattering, unflinching clarity. Publisher: Penguin Random House - ISBN 9780241335437
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November 20th - Beautiful Day
November 28th - French Toast Day
Today is truly a Beautiful Day in every way, shape and form. The world is filled with ugliness. So, a day like today is refreshing, and appealing. It’s filled with beautiful sights, sounds and smells.
Today is your opportunity to enjoy French toast, a delicious and tasty breakfast meal. Hold it right there! French toast can be enjoyed for any meal time: breakfast, lunch or dinner.
November 21st - World Hello Day
November 28th - Red Planet Day
The objective of World Hello Day is to promote world peace. The theme of this day is Greet ten people for peace. It is really easy to participate in World Hello Day. Simply, say hello to ten people today. And, voice your concern for world peace.
The planet Mars is referred to as the “Red Planet” because it appears red in colour. Red Planet Day honours our celestial neighbour, the fourth planet in the solar system.
November 23rd - Espresso Day Looking for a quick caffeine high? Well, you are in luck because today is Espresso Day, and a cup of espresso should do the trick. Black Friday Black Friday, or Retail Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving in America. It is one of the two busiest shopping days of the year.
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Coco
Despite his family’s generation-old ban on music, Miguel dreams of becoming an accomplished musician like his idol Ernesto de la Cruz (who is also his late and long-lost great-great grandfather). Desperate to prove his talent, Miguel and his dog Dante find themselves in the Land of the Dead. Along the way, they meet charming trickster Hector and together they set off on an extraordinary journey to unlock the real story behind Miguel’s family history.
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BOOKS Don’t Let Go – Harlan Coben With unmatched suspense and emotional insight, Harlan Coben explores the big secrets and little lies that can destroy a relationship, a family, and even a town in this powerful new thriller. Suburban New Jersey Detective Napoleon “Nap” Dumas hasn’t been the same since senior year of high school, when his twin brother Leo and Leo’s girlfriend Diana were found dead on the railroad tracks—and Maura, the girl Nap considered the love of his life, broke up with him and disappeared without explanation. For fifteen years, Nap has been searching, both for Maura and for the real reason behind his brother’s death. And now, it looks as though he may finally find what he’s been looking for. When Maura’s fingerprints turn up in the rental car of a suspected murderer, Nap embarks on a quest for answers that only leads to more questions - about the woman he loved, about the childhood friends he thought he knew, about the abandoned military base near where he grew up, and mostly about Leo and Diana - whose deaths are darker and far more sinister than Nap ever dared imagine. Publisher: Penguin Random House - ISBN 9781780894249 FEATZ RATING:
Hiding in Plain Sight Susan Lewis Andee Lawrence is in heaven. Well, the South of France to be exact. Ex-detective Andee has swapped freelance investigation and a broken marriage, for two months in Provence, renovating a beautiful villa with the new man in her life. Pottering around a small picturesque town on an early summer’s day, she is at peace.
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But her world is about to be shattered.
Remember me? Two words spoken by a woman from the back of a car that say so much yet reveal so little. As the car drives away Andee is left reeling, overwhelmed by shock, confusion, self-doubt and mounting trepidation. Almost thirty years ago, fourteen year old Penny had disappeared from her family’s life, never to be heard from again. It is the missing child case that has haunted Andee her whole life; And now Penny - Andee’s sister - is back. The question is: why? Publisher: Penguin Random House ISBN 9781780896076 FEATZ RATING:
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THE ROMANOV RANSOM Clive Cussler Treasure-hunting team Sam and Remi Fargo’s search for a Romanov fortune brings them into perilous contact with an ambitious neo-Nazi clan in this New York Times bestselling adventure. In 1918, a ransom of enormous size was paid to free the Romanovs from the Bolsheviks, but, as history knows, the Romanovs died anyway. And the ransom? During World War II, the Nazis stole it from the Russians, and after that–it vanished. Until now. When a modern-day kidnapping captures the attention of husband-and-wife team Sam and Remi Fargo, the couple soon learn that these long-lost riches may be back in play, held in trust by the descendants of a Nazi guerrilla faction called the Werewolves. It is their mission to establish the Fourth Reich, and their time is coming soon. As the Fargos follow the trail across Europe, Northern Africa, and South America, they know only one thing. This quest is greater than anything they have ever done–it is their chance to make someone answer for unspeakable crimes, and to prevent them from happening again. Publisher: Penguin Random House ISBN9780718184698
If I Die Tonight A.L. Gaylin There was a time when Jackie Reed knew her sons better than anyone. She used to be able to tell what they were thinking, feeling, if they were lying...But it’s as though every day, every minute even, she knows them a little less. Her boys aren’t boys anymore, they’re becoming men - men she’s not sure she recognises, men she’s not sure she can trust. So when one of her son’s classmates is killed in suspicious circumstances, people start asking questions. Was it really a hit and run? A car-jacking gone wrong? Or something much more sinister? Now Jackie must separate the truth from the lies. How did that boy end up on the road? And where was her son that night? “Right now, AL Gaylin is at the very top of her game, crafting exhilarating and audacious crime novels that are both rich in character and rivetingly told. Her books are, quite simply, not to be missed.” (Megan Abbott). “This is mind-blowing suspense from an exceptional writer.’ Alex Marwood ‘You’ll stay up late to read this one. AL Gaylin is a storyteller guaranteed to keep you up all night.” (Laura Lippman). And last but not least: “AL Gaylin is a great storyteller.” (Mark Billingham). Praise for A. L. Gaylin: “Label me a big fan”. (Harlan Coben). “A clever, twisty mystery.” (Sunday Times, Culture). “This absorbing thriller will have you hooked”. (Hello!). Publisher: Penguin Random House ISBN 9781780896373 FEATZ RATING:
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hose born in the month of November either fall under the zodiac sign of Scorpio or are born on the Scorpio-Sagittarius cusp. Those under the influence of Scorpio are easily approachable and are blessed with sharp mind. These individuals are known for their forward thinking and are always full of unique and extraordinary ideas. These people are also known for their strong sense of clairvoyance and can at times be secretive in nature. Though not known for being talkative, they are extremely affable and make a lot of friends. Often they may appear as withdrawn and solitary, but they always keep a keen eye on what’s happening in their surroundings and are hardly apathetic. However, on the other side they can often be extremely manipulative, obsessive and revengeful. They are very loving and caring to their partners and exhibit a great deal of passion in their relationships, but one of their negative traits is that they can be a little jealous at times.
David Lawrence Schwimmer Born November 2, 1966, is an American actor, director, and producer. Best known for his role as “Ross Geller” in Friends
Matthew David McConaughey Born November 4, 1969 - is an American actor, director, producer, and writer. He first gained notice for his breakout role in the coming-of-age comedy Dazed and Confused (1993).
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Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio Born November 11, 1974 - is an American actor, film producer, and environmental activist. Did you know he played “ Mason Capwell” in Santa Barbara?
Gerard James Butler Born 13 November 1969 is a Scottish actor, producer, and singer. After studying law, Butler turned to acting in the mid-1990s.
Shailene Diann Woodley Born November 15, 1991 - is an American actress and activist – her most acclaimed role to date was as “Hazel Grace” in The Fault in our Stars.
Owen Cunningham Wilson Born November 18, 1968 - is an American actor, producer, screenwriter and comedian. He is best known for his roles as “Gary Dixon” in Anaconda and “John Beckwith” in Wedding Crashers.
Alicia Christian Jodie Foster Born November 19, 1962 - is an American actress and filmmaker who has worked in films and on television. She has often been cited as one of the best actresses of her generation. Everyone knows her as “Claire Starling” in The Silence of the Lambs.
Benjamin Edward Meara Stiller Born November 30, 1965 - is an American actor, comedian and filmmaker. He is best known as “Larry Daley” in Night at the Museum, “Ted Stroehmann” in There’s Something about Mary and who can forget “Gaylor ‘Greg’ Focker” in Meet the Parents.
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