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Happy Women’s Day

Women’s Day The Origin

Honeymoon Travel Special

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Foods for Healthy Skin

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Editor’s Message A

ugust is without a doubt my favourite month of the year. Yes, it happens to be my birthday month, but it also marks the final stretch of winter. This month sees our weather warming up and it brings the first signs of Spring to the garden which always adds a smile to my face.

Last month we ran an article on service in the East, and I want to thank all our readers for sharing their views on this piece. While some readers disagreed with the piece, others voiced agreement. One clear message that we received is that everyone has had their own good and bad experiences and the crochet community is without a doubt a passionate one. Thank you for all your emails with advice and information. I learnt a lot from your emails.

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Enjoy the month of August and keep an eye on your garden for those early signs of Spring. Until next month, happy reading!

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What’s Inside...

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15 Facts About August

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Tree: Wild Pear

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The Origins of Women’s Day

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Bird: Fiscal Shrike

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Dog: Saint Bernard

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Lesson from My Parrot

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Travel: Honeymoon Special

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Grace: Part 18

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10 Foods for Healthy Skin Safety Planning within an Abusive Relationship

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15 Facts about August you might not have k

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As the 8th month of the year has arrived, here are 15 facts about August which you might not have known.

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The Romans named this month after the first Roman Emperor Augustus (who ruled from 27BC until his death in AD14) in 8BC.

2. Before this, in the early Roman calendar, August was actually known as Sextilis, the sixth month of the year which began with March. It was originally 30 days in length, but an extra day was added so that it would equal the number of days in July, which was named after Julius Caesar.

3. The Anglo-Saxons called August “Weodmonath” meaning “weed month”.

4. The birthstones for August are the peridot and the sardonyx. Peridot is green and among the oldest known gemstones. The lesser-known Sardonyx, is a white and brown-banded gemstone once believed to have mystical powers.

5. The month flowers are the poppy and gladiolus. The name of the verticalgrowing gladiolus comes from the Latin word “gladius” which means “a sword”.

6. August was the 55th most common name given to a baby boy in Sweden in 2014.

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But statistics show that only 22 per cent of men named August in Sweden were born during the month.

8. People born in August fall under the sun zodiac signs of Leo and Virgo.

Leos are known to be dramatic, creative and outgoing. Virgos have acute attention to detail and are the people most likely to dedicate themselves to serving. They also are loyal, hardworking and analytical.

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Some famous people born in August include Martin Sheen, Dustin Hoffman, Whitney Houston, Kylie Jenner, Chris Hemsworth, Alan Shearer, Jennifer Lawrence, Robert de Niro, Robert Redford, David Walliams, Usain Bolt, James Corden, Sean Connery, Macaulay Culkin, Tony Bennett, Barack Obama, Louis Walsh, Geri Halliwell, Barbara Windsor, Richard Gere and Halle Berry.

10. Singer Elvis Presley died on August 16, 1977.

11. On Aug. 24th in 79 A.D., the volcano Mount Vesuvius erupted, destroying the city of Pompeii and others.

12. Civil rights activist Martin Luther King, Jr.’s famous “I have a dream” speech was delivered on August 28, 1963.

13. Henry VI Part 1 and The Tempest are the only plays by Shakespeare that mention the month of August.

14. The month of August is often referred to as the “dog days of summer” but not because of pet pooches. It has to do with the star Sirius, also known as the dog star, which rose at the same time as sunrise during the month of August in ancient Roman times.

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In 2015, August was the only month beginning on a Saturday.

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Wild Pear Dombeya Rotundifolia “He who plants a tree plants a hope.”

Lucy Larcom

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he name Dombeya was given in honour of Joseph Dombey (1742 – 1793), a French botanist who worked in Peru and Chilé. Rotundifolia refers to the round leaves of this species.

This gorgeous tree gets its English name from the masses of white blooms which appear before the leaves in early spring. It bears a resemblance to a true pear in full flower. It is no relation to the pear tree.

The flowers remain on the tree until after the fruit capsules have formed in the

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centre of each flower. The petals turn brown and become dry and light. Once the fruit is ripe and falls from the tree, the petals act as wings and float it away. The wild pear grows in woodlands, wooded grassland and rocky mountain slopes from Kwa-Zulu Natal Northwards to Ethiopia.

This is a deciduous, very fast growing tree, 1 – 1.5 meters per year. It may reach up to 10m in height but is usually between 3 and 6 meters. The bark is dark brown, very rough and corky on mature trees. It forms a protective, fire resistant layer around the trunk. The leaves are almost round and are covered with the minute star-

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like hairs, which are a characteristic of the bonsai specimen, which develops Dombeya. the corky bark and reduces leaf size after 2 to 3 years.

The wild pear is a lovely garden specimen; the spectacular show of scented flowers The wild pear has many traditional uses as is a herald of spring. It has a single stem well. Strong rope fibre is made from the and a somewhat rounded crown. It is both bark and the plant is used medicinally for frost and drought resistant. The flowers various purposes, including a love potion appear from July to September, the earlier made from the flowers. It is a useful tree flowering taking place in the warmer on farms and nature reserves as game Northern areas. The dried flowers can be and stock browse from it. The wood is used in flower arranging. This is a good termite resistant and often used as fence wildlife garden tree as it attracts bees and posts. Bee farmers also appreciate the butterflies. It is the larval food plant for tree for the large amount of nectar and the Ragged Skipper (Caprona pillaana) pollen which it produces. butterfly. The wild pear is also a good

August 1st

Famous Birthday

Mary Harris “Mother” Jones was an Irish-born American schoolteacher and dressmaker who became a prominent organized labour representative and community organizer. She helped coordinate major strikes and co-founded the Industrial Workers of the World.

Jones worked as a teacher and dressmaker, but after her husband and four children all died of yellow fever in 1867 and her dress shop was destroyed in the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, she began working as an organizer for the Knights of Labour and the United Mine Workers union. From 1897, at about 60 years of age, she was known as Mother Jones. In 1902 she was called “the most dangerous woman in America” for her success in organizing mine workers and their families against the mine owners.

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Famous Birthday August 2nd Edith Dircksey Cowan (née Brown), OBE (2 August 1861 – 9 June 1932) was an Australian politician, social campaigner and the first woman elected to an Australian parliament.

The Origins of National Woman’s day

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9 August 1956, Pretoria

On 9 August 1956 one of the most historic events in the struggle for freedom and women’s rights in South Africa, took place in Pretoria. It was on this day that more than 50 000 women of different races staged a march on the Union Buildings in Pretoria to protest against the proposed amendments to the Urban Areas Act (commonly known as the pass laws) of 1950.

Today, we also use the public holiday to celebrate the remarkable achievements and the tenacious spirits of the fearless females who continue to advocate for change, defy norms and stand up for what they believe in.

“…We are women from every part of South Africa.

We are women of every race, we come from the cities and the towns, from the reserves and the villages.

They left bundles of petitions containing We come as women united in our purpose more than 100 000 signatures at prime minister J.G. Strijdom’s office doors. Outside to save the African women from the they stood silently for 30 minutes, many with degradation of passes…

In the name of women of South Africa, their children on their backs. The women we say to you, each one of us, African, sang a protest song that was composed European, Indian, Coloured, that we are in honour of the occasion: Wathint’Abafazi opposed to the pass system. We voters and Wathint’imbokodo! (Now you have touched voteless, call upon your Government not to the women, you have struck a rock.). In issue passes to African women. the 58 years since, the phrase (or its latest We shall not rest until ALL pass laws and incarnation: “you strike a woman, you strike all forms of permits restricting our freedom a rock”) has come to represent women’s have been abolished. courage and strength in South Africa.

We shall not rest until we have won for The march was organised by the Federation our children their fundamental rights of of South African Women (FSAW) and was led freedom, justice, and security.” by four remarkable women: Lilian Ngoyi, Helen Joseph, Rahima Moosa and Sophie Williams - Taken from a Petition presented to the De Bruyn.

Prime Minister on 9 August 1956.

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Fiscal Shrike The Common Fiscal Shrike is boldly marked with pitch black above and crisp white below. The white bar in the wings extends all the way up to the “shoulder” and when perched, forms a distinctive “V” pattern on the back. The robust bill is tipped with a hook and discloses its predatory habits.

The Fiscal makes itself conspicuous by perching on an exposed branch or fence post from where it drops down onto its prey. Its diet consists of large insects, lizards and the fledglings of other species. It often impales its prey on a thorn or spike, giving it the nickname of Butcher Bird (Afrikaans: Laksman)

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Although the Fiscal prefers wide open habitats, many have adapted to suburban gardens. They are fiercely territorial and scare away any other birds that venture into their space. This habit makes them unpopular with people that go to extensive efforts to create a bird-friendly garden with feeders and birdbaths.

The Fiscal makes itself very conspicuous by calling frequently from its exposed perch. The call is a mixture of sweet and harsh notes. However, it is a mimic and regularly confuses the observer with passages that contain snippets mimicking local birds.

The Fiscal builds a dumpy cup-shaped nest in a dense bush or tree. The female can be distinguished from the male by bold russet markings on her flanks.

Usually three cream-coloured eggs are laid and are incubated for 16 days.

Thereafter the fledgling period is about 19 days, by which time there are very few insects left in their territory.

The Fiscal can be distinguished from the similar looking Fiscal Flycatcher that has a thinner bill, shorter tail and the white markings on the folded wings are restricted to the lower half. The next time you are outside, take a moment to establish whether the black and white bird in your garden is the Common Fiscal or the daintier Fiscal Flycatcher.

Famous Birthday

August 3rd

Mary Calhoun was born on August 3, 1926 in Keokuk, Iowa. She received a bachelor of arts degree in journalism from the University of Iowa. She worked at the Omaha World Herald before marrying fellow journalist Frank Calhoun. Her first book, Making the Mississippi Shout, was published in 1957. She wrote more than 50 children’s books during her lifetime including the Katie John series, Julie’s Tree, Henry the Sailor Cat, and Cross-Country Cat. She died on October 27, 2015 at the age of 89. www.featzpublishing.com

Basic Sponge Cake

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In honour of Sponge Cake Day on the 23rd of August, we have a basic sponge cake recipe this month. But as usual we could not leave it there, for seven delicious variations of this basic recipe visit our website and download all the mouth-watering options.

Ingredients: 125 g butter, room temperature 200 g (250 ml) White Sugar 5 ml (1 t) vanilla essence 3 extra-large eggs 280 g (500 ml) cake flour 15 ml (1 tbs) baking powder 3 ml (½ t) salt 150 ml milk

Butter Icing: 100 g butter, softened 260 g (500 ml) Icing Sugar, sifted 5ml (1 t) vanilla essence +/- 30 ml (2 tbs) milk Method: 1. Preheat the oven to 180°C. Grease and line 2 x 20 cm cake tins.

2. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and creamy. Add the vanilla essence.

3. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. Sift the flour, baking powder and salt together.

5. Fold into the creamed mixture, alternately with the milk.

6. Spoon mixture into the prepared cake tins, and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden in colour and a skewer inserted comes out clean.

7. Leave in pans for a few minutes before turning out onto a wire rack to cool completely before icing.

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Saint Bernard

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A late night cold sufferer fills the TV screen. His night-time affliction causes him to toss and turn, each cough painful and every sneeze wracking his body. Then a deep-throated bark draws this invalid to his door, where he finds a massive dog with a flask attached to this collar. By the end of the commercial, the Saint Bernard has done his job and the cold sufferer is fast asleep.

The Saint Bernard did, in fact, rescue people from the cold – not the virus, of course, but the chill winds and snows of the Alpes, so treacherous to travellers.

Not surprisingly, he’s a kind, gentle, intelligent, good-natured dog. He’s also a giant, a large, muscular dog who can reach a height of 76cm and a weight of 82kg. The Saint comes in shorthaired and longhaired varieties, the shorthaired being the one preferred by the monks of the Saint Bernard Hospice where the dogs originated.

Despite his size, the Saint Bernard is a quiet indoor dog who makes a wonderful family friend. Although he’s calm indoors, it’s nice if he has access to a yard where he can have a little room to spread out.

He can live in small quarters, however, as long as he gets a good daily walk. More importantly than the size of your home is your tolerance for mess. Saints aren’t the best choice for a fastidious housekeeper.

They drool and shed and they track in mud and dirt. With this breed, saintliness is not necessarily next to cleanliness.

Saints are not suited to living outdoors with little human companionship. They need to live in the house with their family.

They’re not aggressive, but they’ll bark when there is cause and any threat to their people will bring out their protective instincts. Their size is usually a deterrent to any would-be attacker or

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burglar.

The easy-going Saint Bernard is gentle and patient with children if not necessarily playful. He’s great to snuggle with while reading or watching television, but he can be a bit much for younger children accidently knocking them over with a swipe of his tail.

The Saint Bernard does not need a lot of exercise. He’s not a jogging companion and will wilt in hot climates. Saints suffer from heat exhaustion quite easily and need access to shade and plenty of fresh cool water during hot weather. On the other hand, you’ll never find a happier Saint Bernard than one who’s enjoying a good romp in the snow.

On a sadder note, the Saint’s size condemns him to a shorter than average canine life span. He also suffers from a variety of genetic diseases and disorders.

The Saint Bernard is a much-loved breed today. He’s versatile, good-natured and a fine choice for the person or family who would like a large but gentle dog with moderate exercise needs.

Vital Stats: Height: 66cm to 76cm Weight: 54kg to 82kg Life Span: 8 to 10 years

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August 4th

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Mary Teresa Slaney is a retired American middle-distance runner.

During her career, she won gold medals in the 1500 meters and 3000 meters at the 1983 World Championships, and was the world record holder in the mile, 5000 meters and 10,000 meters.

August 5th

Rosalind Margaret Clarissa Hicks (née Christie; 5 August 1919 – 28 October 2004) was the only child of author Agatha Christie and her first husband Archibald Christie.

August 6th

Barbara Cooney (August 6, 1917 – March 10, 2000) was an American writer and illustrator of 110 children’s books, published over sixty years. She won two Caldecott Medals, which are awarded to the year’s best-illustrated U.S. picture book and a National Book Award. Her books have been translated into 10 languages.

August 7th

Betsy Cromer Byars (born August 7, 1928) is an American author of children’s books. Her novel Summer of the Swans won the 1971 Newbery Medal. She has also received a National Book Award in category Children’s Fiction for The Night Swimmers (1980) and an Edgar Award for Wanted ... Mud Blossom (1991).

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Clown Day: Saturday 5th of August

Days of Interest in August Chocolate Chip Cookie Day is on the 4 of th

Clown Day was created to give recognition to those funny clowns that make us laugh and smile. It is estimated that there are over 10,000 clowns in organized clown groups, and over 20,000 clowns worldwide. They all have one goal in mind, and that’s to make us happy.

August. Put on your apron and fire up the oven, for this is a day to bake dozens and dozens of chocolate chip cookies. And, then eat them, of course!

On this day, clowns around the world do what they do best.... they clown around, holding events at malls, nursing homes, schools, and educational events.

It’s real easy to celebrate this sweet day. Eat lots and lots of Chocolate chip cookies. Store bought or homemade chocolate chip cookies are all okay. If you are a baker, celebrate this day, by pulling out your favourite chocolate chip cookie recipes (yes, I said “recipes”), and bake as many cookies as you can. If this day falls on a workday, it is perfectly fine to bake the cookies the night before, as long as you bring some in to work for your fellow workers.

We hope a clown or two brightens up your day, today!

It is uncertain how and when Clown Day, came into being.

Friendship Day

Did You Know? Americans eat on average 18,928 cookies (all kinds) in their lifetimes.

The chocolate chip cookie was invented by Ruth Graves Wakefield from Massachusetts, in 1938. Her husband ran the Toll House Inn, resulting in her cookies being call “Toll House” cookies. Nestle’s bought the rights to the name, and the rest is history!

Celebrated on the first Sunday of August

Our research easily found Ruth Graves Wakefield, the creator of the Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe. But, we did not find the creator of this special day....yet.

Start the day by getting in touch with some old friends. Start early. Chances are your friends know its Friendship Day. You want

Friendship Day is a day to nurture relationships, new and old. It is a really easy and fun day to celebrate.

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to beat them to the punch, and contact them the universal symbol of safe harbour first. Phone calls, emails, E-cards, are great to ships and communities that rely tools. See if you can make plans for lunch upon the sea for their livelihood. with a friend today, or some other day (soon).

Enjoy Lighthouse Day by visiting a lighthouse, Then, catch up to some of your current or, read a book about lighthouses. pals and buddies. Make sure to do some interesting things with them before the day is through. As you go through the day, be ever vigilant to spot an opportunity to make a new friend. Finding new friends today is a real feather in your cap.

Book Lovers Day

One thing is for certain...... if you put your all into the spirit of Friendship Day, you will have a great, great day.

Happy Friendship Day to people all over the world!

Lighthouse Day

Celebrated on August 9 th Book Lovers Day encourages you to find a place in the shade to relax with a good book.

Book reading is a great hobby. It’s an important one, too. Employers look for it on resumes. Reading is educational, informative, and relaxing. It makes us both smarter and happier people.

Celebrated on August 7 th Lighthouse Day honours and commemorates a beacon of light that symbolizes safety and security for boats at sea.

Over the years, lighthouses have saved many ships, and an untold number of lives.

Throughout maritime history, Lighthouses have shined their powerful, sweeping lights through the fog and storms, allowing ships of all kinds to find their way back to port during inclement weather. With the advent of radar and GPS technology, lighthouses have taken a back seat in guiding ships to port. However, they remain

Book Lovers Day is a great day to celebrate.

Just grab an interesting book, find a quiet, cozy place, and crack open the cover. If you fall asleep while reading, that’s okay. It’s all part of the relaxing benefits of being a book lover.

Our research did not find the creator, or the origin of this day.

There is some disagreement over when this day is celebrated. The vast majority of sites list it on August 9th. A smaller number of sites have it recorded on the first Saturday in November. If you are a true book lover, you will enjoy celebrating it on both days.

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relaxation. There never seems to be a day to just kick back and relax. For those of us with a hectic lifestyle, Relaxation Day is a day to look forward to. It provides a break from the madness of your busy work and personal schedule. Today is the day to enjoy either doing absolutely nothing, or partaking in your favourite relaxation activity.

Celebrated on August 10 th Lazy Day is your chance to goof off, and definitely not work. If your chores are not done, they can just wait one more day. It is best spent on a hammock, along with your favorite beverage.

Whoever said “There’s no lazy days...just lazy people.” Well, we respectfully disagree. It is indeed a Lazy Day. And, we consider that a good thing.

We could not find the creator, or the origin of this day. The creators probably had good intention to document this special day. But, they probably found themselves caught up in the true spirit and meaning of this day.

Relaxation Day

Avoiding stressful activities today is the rule.

For example, if golf is your favourite hobby, yet it can cause you stress, then make plans to play golf another day. Spending the day in a hammock with a book is a far more appropriate activity.

Top Ten ideas to enjoy on Relaxation Day: •

Do nothing today

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Go to a Spa

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Go fishing

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Lounge around in a hammock

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Take a bubble bath

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Go to the movies

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Do a little gardening (no heavy duty work, though)

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Have a picnic in the park

Our research did not find the creator, or the origin of this day. By far, the most common references to this day on the Internet are Relaxation Day is a from spas. It appear that health spas have day to kick back and adopted Relaxation Day for themselves. do nothing. Ahhhh!

What a great day.

Celebrated on August 15 th

The stresses, the hustle and bustle seemingly consumes us, every day of the year. Even Sundays are no longer days of rest and

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Bad Poetry Day

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Day honours the accomplishments of Orville and Wilbur Wright. It is sometimes called Wright Brother’s Day. To a lesser degree, Aviation Day sometimes honours other early aviation and space pioneers. This day was selected, as it is Orville Wright’s birthday. (August 19, 1871)

Be an Angel Day Celebrated on August 18 th Bad Poetry Day is a day to create some really bad verse. But, why you ask? Perhaps, the answer is simply “because you can”. Maybe, it exists to allow us to better appreciate good poetry. Or, perhaps it is to be written to irritate someone......

Happy Bad Poetry Day

Aviation Day

Celebrated on August 22 Be an Angel Day encourages us to do acts of kindness, and to help others.

This special day has strong religious roots.

Jayne Howard Feldman, the creator of this day, says she was inspired by angels to create this day on August 22.

The objective of this day is to be like an angel, and do something good or kind for someone. It encourages us to be God’s servant in doing good things for others. It Celebrated on August 19 th is intended to do something nice or kind for someone who is in need of help. The type Aviation Day is in honour of the birthday of of angelic help you can offer is not defined aviator Orville Wright. or limited. It can be physical, emotional, or The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur, were spiritual. pioneer aviators in the United States. Orville Be an Angel Day is for both the giver and the was the first person to successfully fly an receiver. If you are the receiver, make certain airplane. His first flight was December 17, to express openly your appreciation. And, 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This inaugural flight was soon to change the skies recognize the angel in your life as being sent from God. forever.

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24 Dog Day Celebrated on August 26 th Dog Day has two goals: to honour dogs, and to rescue dogs from homelessness and abuse. It’s an opportunity for us to recognize and appreciate the value and importance of dogs in our lives.

This day is intended to honour dogs for all that they do for us. In addition to giving love and companionship, dogs help us out in countless ways. They are watchdogs for our safety. They lead the blind. Dogs aid in search and rescue, and they seek out bombs and drugs.

The second goal of Dog Day is to rescue dogs in need. On occasion, dogs need us to save them from homelessness and abuse. Lend a hand to help a dog in need today, or any day.

Frankenstein Day Frankenstein Day is on August 30. This day is in honor of author Mary Wollenstone Shelley who was born on August 30,1797. She wrote the book “Frankenstein “in 1818. This day is in honour of her birth.

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Famous Birthday

Esther Jane Williams (August 8, 1921 – June 6, 2013) was an American competitive swimmer and actress.

Williams set multiple national and regional swimming records in her late teens as part of the Los Angeles Athletic Club swim team. Unable to compete in the 1940 Summer Olympics because of the outbreak of World War II, she joined Billy Rose’s Aquacade, where she took on the role vacated by Eleanor Holm after the show’s move from New York City to San Francisco. While in the city, she spent five months swimming alongside Olympic gold medal winner and Tarzan star, Johnny Weissmuller. Williams caught the attention of MGM scouts at the Aquacade. After appearing in several small roles, alongside Mickey Rooney in an Andy Hardy film, and future five-time co-star Van Johnson in A Guy Named Joe, Williams made a series of films in the 1940s and early 1950s known as “aquamusicals,” which featured elaborate performances with synchronized swimming and diving. www.featzpublishing.com

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by: Stephen van Basten

major lesson from my parrot And 4 questions that will totally change your life

“Beep, beep, beep beep”, sounds the alarm keypad as we prepare to leave home.

“Skwaak, Skwaak”, chirps Victoria’s bright yellow Ringneck parrot, “Skwaak, Skwaak”.

“By-bye, Bud Bud”, we all reply in unison, smiling ridiculously at each other at the daily ritual.

Bud Bud is not clever. He is programmed. When he hears the alarm beeping and the sound of our keys, he skwarks his reply automatically. In fact, he cannot help it.

It struck me recently that we are the same. Have you noticed how you routinely answer certain questions in exactly the same way? How you tell the story of your mishap using the same words? You probably react to stupid drivers the way your parents did. You are almost certain to have the same religious and political ideals as them.

Despite us intellectually understanding the adage that a definition of insanity is doing the same thing, the same way and expecting a different outcome, we generally do the same thing in the same way and marvel at our lack of significant progress.

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A privileged few of us recently learnt from T. Harv Eker that we have a financial blueprint. A financial programming that regulates our income. Seriously, it’s like the air-conditioner set at 22 degrees.

When the room warms up, it cools it down.

When the room cools down, it warms it up.

Most humans will operate in more-orless the same financial milieu as their parents. In my opinion, it is probably

as difficult to move up a caste in India as it is to move significantly up the social/ financial ladder.

Here is the insight of insights from T. Harv’s seminar: You can never earn more than your self-image. In other words, you can never earn more than you believe you deserve.

If this be true (and I believe it is) then where else are we programmed?

EVERYWHERE. In every single area of our lives. Peter Sage highlighted this again for me yesterday when he spoke about our self-image. How we see ourselves. The truth is, we can never be more or less than what we believe ourselves to be.

And Blair Singer expounder on this when he taught us about, “The little voice” that guides us.

3. What do I most love doing and am at my happiest when doing?

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Find your passion and you find your genius. Apply your genius to your vocation and you never work a day in your life.

4. How can I make a million US$ a year doing what I love?

The brain is brilliant. Simply ask the relevant questions enough times and it will find an answer.

Thankfully there is hope. It is possible to change your programming. This is the conundrum I have contemplated for decades. In fact, there was a time when I would have asked God (given the audience), “Sir. How does one change?”

And while I do not claim to have all the answers, I do know that I have found some There are 4 questions that if answered solutions. My life reflects it. Jacqui, my properly will dramatically change your life: wife, and I come from a poor family. She from a broken family. We have changed 1. Who am I right now? our programming to step many rungs up Knowing who you are is a major the social/financial ladder and created a step. Accepting who you are is a marriage that many people envy. blessing.

2. Who do I want to become?

What you aspire to is what you become. Without a vision for the future, you are like a rudderless ship on a stormy ocean.

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Betty Boop is an animated cartoon character created by Max Fleischer, with help from animators including Grim Natwick. She originally appeared in the Talkartoon and Betty Boop film series, which were produced by Fleischer Studios and released by Paramount Pictures. She has also been featured in comic strips and mass merchandising. www.featzpublishing.com

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Is your Honeymoon booked?

A honeymoon is the traditional holiday taken by newlyweds to celebrate their marriage in intimacy and seclusion. Honeymoons are often celebrated in destinations considered exotic or romantic.

How to choose the best Honeymoon Destination for you?

Planning your honeymoon might not always be on the top of your wedding to do list, but this forms part of your new adventures as husband and wife.

Firstly, you need to decide what you are looking for when it comes to choosing your honeymoon destination.

Adventure or Romance Off the beaten track Budget-wise Weather permitting Review check Destinations by word of mouth Recommendations from your travel consultant All these items must be taken into consideration so you can decide on the best possible option for you and your new spouse. Don’t try and plan your honeymoon by yourself! Contact us at Natrix Travel so we can assist you with all the important information and guidance.

Island Weddings Are you looking for a special place to host your wedding? Ever dreamed of an island wedding? Let Natrix Travel turn this dream into a reality.

We can assist in booking your dream island wedding in Mauritius, Seychelles or Zanzibar.

Most hotels offer extensive wedding and honeymoon packages that include every detail from the ceremony, to your

photographer, your reception and more.

Some Island information on the popular Honeymoon destinations: Bali is so picturesque that you could be fooled into thinking it was an artistic masterpiece: rice paddies roll down hillsides, volcanoes soar through the clouds, the forests are lush and tropical, the beaches are lapped by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean and in the villages you’ll notice the quietness and wisdom in old people’s faces. Over 20,000 temples and palaces, coupled together with colourful festivals, music and dance is testimony to the island’s rich heritage.

Maldives a destination of dazzling tropical beauty that offers the perfect recipe for relaxation and rejuvenation! A country of more than a thousand islands spread over 90,000 square kilometres of the Indian Ocean. Endowed with a dreamlike beauty, the Maldives welcomes you to enjoy its natural splendour and charm. For most holidaymakers, great sunny days with deep blue skies, clear lagoons with pleasing shades of blue, moonlit nights, the soothing sound of little waves lapping soft white sands, the ruffle of palms and powdery white beaches are the basic ingredient for a tropical island holiday – few places offer these in greater abundance than the Maldives Mauritius will enchant you; uplift your soul and make you feel that you belong to the chosen few. Every visitor enjoys personal attention. Every encounter is an opportunity to discover a friendly face. Behind each warm smile lies the promise of a unique

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holiday. The contrast of a multitude of colours and tastes, the island, set in its turquoise sea, is an oasis of peace and tranquillity. Mauritius, a melting pot where past and present are smoothly blended together.

along the water’s edge. Some areas are busier whilst others offer a more serene experience – be sure to research your breakaway carefully.

Victoria Falls - Locally known as ‘Mosi-oaTunya’, translating to the ‘The Smoke That Thunders’, Victoria Falls are deservedly one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

Forming a natural border between Zambia and Zimbabwe, fed by the mighty Zambezi River, the Falls are a sight to behold!

Seychelles, where dreams come true of calm azure waters, deserted beaches, tropical paradise and turquoise lagoons.

This string of islands offer sparkling white sandy beaches and coral reefs bustling with sea life. The flora and fauna are unique, the mountains are covered in lush vegetation, and Zanzibar is the number one beach location the landscapes offers a stunning and multiin East Africa. It is a wonderful island, with faceted panorama. classic tropical beaches, lush plantations, an incredible history and a fascinating culture.

Phuket, Krabi & Phi Phi are blessed with Apart from historic Stone Town, with its some of the world’s most-enviable beaches labyrinth of narrow streets, Zanzibar is and a myriad of off shore islands ensuring known for its beautiful palm-fringed beaches your holiday in the South will be filled with and pristine coral reefs. water sports, hammocks and sunset strolls

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August 10th

Famous Birthday

Marina Berlusconi (Maria Elvira Berlusconi, born 10 August 1966 in Milan) is an Italian businesswoman, chairwoman of Fininvest Holding and of the Arnoldo Mondadori Editore publishing group. She is the oldest daughter of Italian businessman and politician Silvio Berlusconi.

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By: Johan Jordaan

GRACE

Part 18

The Currency of the New Covenant

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aith is the currency of the New Covenant. If you want something from the Father, bring your faith along; it avails much; that, and the mention of the name of His Son – Jesus.

the test and produced Ishmael. God often allows severe situations in our lives. He has no intention to abandon us at such times but we might experience it that way and therefore often fail the ‘test’. He is not interested in the outcome of the ‘test’ so much but in what it But what is faith? Heb 11:1 Now faith is being can accomplish in us. The ‘test‘ is allowed to sure of what we hope for, being convinced of build us up. That is why James can say that what we do not see. (NET) Faith, hope and we must rejoice when all manner of trails trust go hand in hand. Our Daddy wants us to come our way! (Jas 1:2) trust Him; it is important to Him that we look at the future with hope.

When we get to a point where we completely trust Him we have peace and rest. We If we want to please our Daddy (and don’t we cannot enter into His rest or receive His all?) we have to trust Him; we have to believe peace (shalom) before we come to a place Him, not just believe in Him. Heb 11:6 Now of faith. That’s how Jesus managed to walk without faith it is impossible to please him. the road that was laid out before Him. He had (NET) Under the Old Covenant ‘obedience of complete faith and trust in His Daddy. He had works’ pleased Him, but now it is ‘obedience to, because if He doubted the outcome He of faith’ (Rom 1:5 and 16:26). When you would not have gone through with it. believe in Jesus you are already obedient!

Abraham’s covenant was faith based and He is always busy building up our faith so is ours. We are saved by faith (Eph although some received more faith than 2:8). As I said, faith is the currency of the others (Rom 12:3). He did it with Abraham New Covenant; with it you can literally buy and He does it with us. He gave Abraham anything. Jesus often referred to faith and a promise and then sat back to see how Abraham would handle the situation. We all know what happened – Abraham failed www.featzpublishing.com

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even told us that faith comparable to a mustard seed is enough to move a mountain. The Old Covenant on the other hand was works based. That is why obedience was so important. Paul actually refers to the Law and faith: Gal 3:12 But the law is not based on faith, but the one who does the works of the law will live by them. (NET) It was purely works based. You had to produce before God would respond.

But now we are under grace and therefore works and deserving and obedience have lost its position at the top of God’s priority list. It was replaced by faith, trust and hope.

faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me. (KJV) Many translations substitute this phrase with ‘faithfulness of Christ’ or ‘faith in Christ’. But John Sheasby explains in one of his sermons that the King James is actually true to the Greek. The phrase ‘by the faith of Christ’ is repeated three times above. Now meditate on this – it is very liberating to know that even our faith has been taken care of by Jesus Himself. The new covenant is really good, and it has to be to be called ‘the good news’.

Like in previous months I have made several bold statements here and as usual I am In Isa 55:9 God says that His thoughts are willing to stand by every one of them. If it higher than ours. We might think that it is sounds all wrong to you then know this; you obvious. Of course His intelligence is superior have not been freed from religion yet. Ask to ours. But that is not what He is referring Jesus to give you revelation of the truth – not to; He is referring to the fact that we always my truth, just the truth. Ask Him. by default think works while He thinks faith.

Don’t make faith into a work. We received He considers thoughts of faith so much higher than works but we are stuck on works faith and Jesus lives His life in us by His own and think that that is what pleases Him. What faith. He did it so that we can be free from striving for more faith. We can now have He wants is for us to move beyond works peace and rest like Jesus promised because based religion into a trust based relationship with Him. This kind of Christianity absolutely faith has been taken care of. This knowledge strengthens our faith! pales a works based religious system (the weak and beggarly system). When we reach Next month well look at the third person in this point, signs and wonders follow us. the godhead namely the Holy Spirit. If you Nothing is impossible for us anymore and by think that the Father is misunderstood... faith we walk in confidence as Jesus did.

But we can also make faith into a work! When we look at the next two texts from Galatians we are freed from that: Gal 2:16 Knowing that a man is not justified by the works of the law, but by the faith of Jesus Christ, even we have believed in Jesus Christ, that we might be justified by the faith of Christ, and not by the works of the law: for by the works of the law shall no flesh be justified and also Gal 2:20 I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ liveth in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the

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24 Hours of Le Mans

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he Le Mans 24-hour race is the oldest active sports car endurance race. It has been held annually since 1923 in the French town of Le Mans. It is considered to be the most prestigious automobile race in the world and is called the ultimate Grand Prix of endurance and efficiency.

This event represents one leg of The Triple Crown Of Motorsport – the other two events being the Indianapolis 500 and the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix.

The Le Mans racing circuit is called the Circuit De La Sarthe, which is a combination of closed public roads, and specialized racing circuit. Since 1923, the circuit has been extensively modified, mostly for safety reasons, and is now 13,629km long. The 6km main straight had to be modified with two chicanes to slow the cars down as they were reaching in excess of 400km/h! The top speeds are now about 330km/h.

The race is held in June and begins in the mid afternoon and finishes the following day at the same time. Over the 24-hour period, the cars cover a distance of over 5000 km; the record was set in 2010 with a distance of 5410 km. www.featzpublishing.com

The main aim of the race is a test of reliability rather than speed from the car

manufacturers.

Each team has to use at least three drivers per car with no driver being allowed to drive more than 240 minutes over a six-hour period.

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The most successful constructor thus far has been Porsche with no less than nineteen overall victories including seven in a row! Audi is next with thirteen wins followed by Ferrari with nine.

The driver with the most wins is Tom Kristensen with nine wins, including six in a row. He is followed by Racing Legend Jacky Ickx with six wins.

In 1984 South African driver Sarel van der Merwe competed in Le Mans and obtained a very respectable third position in his debut race!

In 1955 there was a major crash sending debris flying into the crowds – 84 people including French driver Pierre Levegh were killed and 180 people were injured in the most catastrophic accident in motor-sport history! This led Mercedes Benz to retire from motor-sport until 1989.

A total of twenty-two drivers have lost their lives during this prestigious race.

This race really is the ultimate test of man and machine and the research done on these cars benefits each and every one of us in the cars we drive today.

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Pretoria High School for Girls PHSG Prodigy Wows Audience at Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra Catherine Stiff, a Grade 8 learner at PHSG was chosen to perform as a soloist with the Johannesburg Symphony Orchestra at the Linder Auditorium on 25th June. Catherine started violin lessons in 2007 at the age of 5 and has since received multiple awards and is a member of various ensemble groups. We are very proud of this remarkable young lady! https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=Bak8sIZT3jI

PHSG Old Girl Hailed as an Innovator PHSG Old Girl, Lethabo Motswaledi, leads the way in 3D prints of unborn children.

Her company 3DPower is the first in Africa to successfully convert ultrasounds into 3D prints. http://www.sundayworld.co.za/ lifestyle/2017/06/15/have-your-unbornbaby-made-up-in-3d-print

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Pretoria High School for Girls Netb competed in the Brutal Fruit Netba New Zealand to compete in the Clu

Inter-House Athletics What can be better than ending exams with some fun in the sun? PHSG learners used some of their pent-up energy on the 26th June during the Inter-House Athletics. The eventful day included a relay against the teachers and the Matric final run.

in a League of Her Own

ball Coach, Rozanne Matthyse, is part of the 2017 Jaguar team from Pretoria which all Premier League. The Jaguars won the tournament and the 1st prize was a trip to ub championship from 2-7 July.

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Foods for Healthy Skin

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veryone should know that what you eat affects your skin and your complexion, and that eating the wrong types of food can bring on breakouts.

We know that we need to cut out the greasy and the junk food, but what are the good foods that will have positive effect on your skin? Here are ten foods that have the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients that will help keep your skin looking fresh, clear and beautiful.

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Oatmeal Oatmeal is a great all-round food that has many health benefits and one of those benefits is the way that oatmeal can even out the peaks and troughs in your blood sugar levels. It has been found in studies that spikes in the blood sugar levels can cause a release of hormones that will cause breakouts and redness on the skin.

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Coconut Oil Coconut oil is another one of the amazing foods for healthy skin.

Consuming a tablespoon of coconut oil every day can help keep your skin clear and healthy. Coconut oil contains lauric acid, which has powerful antibacterial and antiviral properties that will help to fight infection in the skin, including acne.

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Dark Chocolate Another one of the foods for healthy skin is dark chocolate; it is filled with antioxidants and flavourants that will give your skin a smooth, glowing look.

Cocoa is also known to help increase blood circulation in the arteries, which will improve overall health of your skin.

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Green tea Soothing and calming, green tea also deserves a place on our list of foods for healthy skin. Drinking green tea will provide you with more of those vital antioxidants that ward off the signs of aging and fight free radicals that cause damage to skin cells. Green tea will also reduce stress, which can be another cause for dull skin and acne.

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Red bell peppers A red bell pepper is a great snack that can do wonders for your skin. Just one bell pepper contains all the vitamin C that you need in a day, as well as carotenoids that your body needs to help increase blood circulation and reduce wrinkles.

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Seeds You can take your pick with seeds, there are so many different varieties to choose from, but add seeds to your diet and you’d be doing your skin a big favour. Seeds contain many minerals that will help improve the complexion and many seeds are also a great source of omega-3 fatty acids, which help fight acne and wrinkles.

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Red grapes

Red grapes also deserve a place on the list. Red grapes provide a good source of antioxidants and they also act as a natural antihistamine, which will fight skin allergies.

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Celery Celery is often thought to be not a lot more than water, but it too has some amazing benefits for your skin. You need to keep your skin hydrated, so the water in celery will help you with that. Celery also contains vitamin K that will help to keep the circulation in good working order too.

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Papaya Eating papaya will help protect your skin against the sun and it contains a good supply of nutrients for your skin too. Papaya contains beta-carotene and vitamin C and E, all of which can help reduce inflammation in the skin and add a beautiful glow.

10. Carrots Carrots are a great crunchy snack for any time of the day and they are really good for clearing breakouts. Carrots are a rich source for vitamin A, which helps to regulate the production of skin cells in the outer layer of the skin.

If your body produces too many skin cells, then the dead cells can combine with the oil in your skin and clog the pores.

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Famous Birthday

August 11th

Enid Mary Blyton (11 August 1897 – 28 November 1968) was an English children’s writer whose books have been among the world’s best-sellers since the 1930s, selling more than 600 million copies. Blyton’s books are still enormously popular, and have been translated into almost 90 languages; her first book, Child Whispers, a 24-page collection of poems, was published in 1922. She wrote on a wide range of topics including education, natural history, fantasy, mystery, and biblical narratives and is best remembered today for her Noddy, Famous Five, Secret Seven, and Adventure series.

August 12th

Jane Waddington Wyatt (August 12, 1910 – October 20, 2006) was an American actress. She starred in a number of Hollywood films, but is likely best known for her role as the housewife and mother Margaret Anderson on the CBS and NBC television comedy series, Father Knows Best, and as Amanda Grayson, the human mother of Spock on the science fiction television series Star Trek. Wyatt was a three-time Emmy Award-winner.

August 13th

Annie Oakley (born Phoebe Ann Mosey; August 13, 1860 – November 3, 1926) was an American sharpshooter and exhibition shooter. Her “amazing talent” first came to light when she was 15 years old, when she won a shooting match with traveling-show marksman Frank E. Butler, whom she eventually married. The couple joined Buffalo Bill’s Wild West show a few years later. Oakley became a renowned international star, performing before royalty and heads of state.

August 14th

Alice Provensen (born August 14, 1917) and Martin Provensen (July 10, 1916 – March 27, 1987) were an American couple who illustrated more than 40 children’s books together, 19 of which they also wrote and edited.

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Cat Corner

LaPerm The LaPerm is a small cat, weighing between 2 and 3.5 kg. He reaches maturity when he is two to three years old.

The clever LaPerm has a sense of humour. Often described as clownish, he is something of a mischief-maker who makes talented use of his paws to open doors, swipe things he wants or tap you on the shoulder for attention. He’s not clingy, but he likes to be with you and will follow you around, sit on your shoulder or the top of your computer, or sit on your lap, whichever option is the most convenient for him. He is moderately active and enjoys retrieving items that are thrown for him.

things, the LaPerm is pleasant to live with. He rarely uses his voice and he is affectionate, gentle and patient with his people. Most are also welcoming to visitors as long as they were well socialised as kittens.

While this is a rather unusual cat breed, there are various breeders in South Africa should you want to add a curly kitty to your family.

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SAFETY PLANNING WITHIN AN ABUSIVE RELATIONSHIP (PART 1)

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omestic violence is serious, destructive and can happen to anyone! Being in a violent relationship necessitates safety planning for dangerous situations, regardless of the decision whether or not to remain in the relationship. A personal safety plan is a way of helping you to protect yourself and your children. It helps you plan in advance for the possibility of future violence and abuse. It also helps you to think about how you can increase your safety - either within the relationship, or if you decide to leave. You cannot stop your partner’s violence and abuse - only they can do that. BUT there are things you can do to increase your own and your children’s safety.

It begins with determining a course of action if another serious incident occurs in the home. Here’s a few safety tips: • Avoid confrontations in rooms where there is only one exit. (If you suspect that your partner is about to attack you, try to go to a lower risk area of the house - for example where there www.featzpublishing.com

is a way out and access to a phone).

• Avoid rooms that contain many potential weapons. (Avoid the kitchen or garage where there are likely to be knives or other weapons; and avoid rooms where you might be trapped such as the bathroom - or where you might be shut into a cupboard or other small space.  Always carry a list of emergency

numbers. (Keep with you any important numbers such as the local police station, your social worker, your child’s school etc.)  Make sure that family members and friends are in possession of a copy of the protection order and warrant of arrest of the abuser.  Keep money in a safe place for public transport (Remember public busses work on a card system – no cash! Get that card, put some money on it – just for in case…);  Keep an extra set of keys for the house and/or car;  Have all essential documents such as ID documents, medical card, savings and credit cards.

in a safe place (e.g. at the neighbours). (Keep copies of the essential documents and extra keys in the bag. Also: prescribed medication, your address book, family photographs, your diary, jewellery, small items of sentimental value, clothing and toiletries for you and your children).

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 Teach your children not to get into the middle of a fight even if they want to help. (A fist meant for the spouse can hit the child or the child can be pushed away and fall.

• Devise a code word to use with your children, family, and friends when you need the police.

 Document signs of physical abuse. Take photographs of injuries or bruises.  Have a bag of clothes for yourself and your children and keep it

 It is advisable to inform your manager about the circumstances at home. (Knowledge brings power. Your colleagues can protect you and themselves by e.g. the usage of “safety words” and sharping up the security. Uninformed absenteeism could also be followed up immediately).  If you are planning to leave, leave when the partner is not around and take the children with you! (The abuser can manipulate you to come back by threatening to hurt the children).

BE SAFE!

Source: Safety Planning (http://www.domesticviolenceroundtable.org/index.html)

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Fascinating People

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Myra Cohn Livingston, poet, musician, critic, educator, anthologist and author, respected the true craft of writing poetry. She experimented with form, never compromising, and was noted for using a variety of techniques to express the realities and wonders of a child’s everyday world and experiences. By passing along her standards and sharing her expertise during over twenty years of teaching at the University of California at Los Angeles, she also brought numerous new talents into the field of children’s literature.

Born Myra Cohn on August 17, 1926 in Omaha, Nebraska, the older daughter of Mayer Louis (Bud) Cohn and Gertrude (Marks) Cohn, she moved with her family, which included younger sister Hannah, to Southern California when she was eleven. As a child, she studied French horn, which she began playing professionally in 1940. However, she began writing poetry while a freshman at Sarah Lawrence College in New York and her first published poem, submitted at the urging of a professor, appeared in a magazine in 1946. Returning to Southern California, she wrote book reviews for Los Angeles papers and in 1950 accepted a position as personal secretary for entertainer Dinah Shore. She later filled a similar role for violinist Jascha Heifetz, whose biography she was writing at the time of her death.

Myra Cohn married Richard Roland Livingston in 1952 and for twelve years the couple lived in Dallas, Texas where their three children, Joshua, Jonas and Jennie were born. In 1958, Livingston resubmitted a complete collection, Whispers and Other Poems, to Margaret K. McElderry at Harcourt, who had previously encouraged her to keep writing, and her first book was published. The relationship between Livingston and McElderry continued and resulted in over twenty-five additional volumes, including B is for Baby: An Alphabet of Verses (1996) inspired by her first grandchild. In 1958 Livingston also began to serve as an instructor in the Dallas Public Library and Public School systems.

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and other organizations. A prolific poet, her numerous collections on special topics varied, for she said, “It is the force of what I say that shapes the form.” As an example, Sky Songs (1984) contains fourteen pieces about varied aspects of the sky, each in a fifteen-line, three-stanza cinquain form, while Festivals (1996), centering on celebrations around the world, contains a wide variety of verse forms, cinquain, free verse, haiku, and even a playlet.

Besides the many volumes of her own work, Livingston was an outstanding anthologist, producing many unusual collections, some containing the voices of many nations. In her first such collection, A Tune Beyond Us (1968), she chose to have many of the translated poems printed also in their original languages so that those with the ability to do so could enjoy their intended rhythm and music.

Poem-Making: Ways to Begin Writing Poetry (1991) is a gift Livingston devised for young writers, but which can be recommended to anyone who yearns to try this form of creation. A handbook of the mechanics of poetry, Livingston saw it as a synthesis of her thirty years of experience in teaching and conducting poetry workshops throughout the country and said it took about four years from inception of the idea to completion.

“I was spurred on [to write this book] because of the constant contact with children,” she said. “I wrote two earlier books on the subject of children writing poetry, When You Are Alone/It Keeps You Capone: An Approach to Creative Writing for Children (1973) and The Child as Poet: Myth or Reality (1985), which are for adults...To my knowledge, Poem-Making is the first book for children on the subject of poetry that is written by someone who is both a children’s poet and teacher.”

Livingston won many awards, among them the Kerlan Award from the University of Minnesota and a 1980 award from the National Council of Teachers In 1964 the Livingston family moved to Los Angeles of English for Excellence in Poetry for Children. She where Myra became Poet-in-Residence for the Bev- died of cancer on August 23, 1996, at her home in Beverly Hills, California where she had so often welerly Hills Unified School District from 1966 to 1984.

Beginning in 1975, she acted as poetry consultant to comed personalities from every artistic field. various publishers and taught classes in writing and sharing poetry for the International Reading Association, the National Council of Teachers of English

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The Son of Bigfoot Teenage outsider Adam sets out on an epic and daring quest to uncover the mystery behind his long-lost dad, only to find that he is none other than the legendary Bigfoot!

He has been hiding deep in the forest for years to protect himself and his family from HairCo., a giant corporation eager to run scientific experiments with hs special DNA. As father and son start making up for lost time after the boy’s initial disbelief, Adam soon discovers that he too is gifted with superpowers beyond his imagination. But little do they know, HairCo. Is on their tail as Adam’s traces have led them to Bigfoot!

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Famous Birthday

August 15th

Julia Carolyn Child (née McWilliams; August 15, 1912 – August 13, 2004) was an American chef, author and television personality. She is recognized for bringing French cuisine to the American public with her debut cookbook, Mastering the Art of French Cooking, and her subsequent television programs, the most notable of which was The French Chef, which premiered in 1963.

Denmark’s greatest visual artists.

August 19th

Gabrielle Bonheur “Coco” Chanel (19 August 1883 – 10 January 1971) was a French fashion designer and businesswoman. She was the founder and namesake of the Chanel brand. Along with Paul Poiret, Chanel was credited in the postWorld War I era with liberating women from the constraints of the “corseted silhouette” and popularizing a sporty, casual chic as the feminine standard of style. A prolific fashion August 16th creator, Chanel extended her influence beyond Madonna Louise couture clothing, realising her design aesthetic Ciccone (born in jewellery, handbags, and fragrance. Her August 16, 1958) signature scent, Chanel No. 5, has become an is an American singer, songwriter, iconic product. She is the only fashion designer listed on TIME magazine’s list of the 100 most actress, and businesswoman. A influential people of the 20th century. Chanel leading presence during the emergence of MTV designed her iconic interlocked-CC monograph, meaning Coco Chanel, using in the 1980s, Madonna is known for pushing the boundaries of lyrical content in mainstream it since the 1920s. popular music, as well as visual imagery in August 20th music videos and live performances. She has Carla Fracci, born 20 August also frequently reinvented both her music and 1936, is an Italian ballet image while maintaining autonomy within dancer and actress. Thanks the recording industry. Her diverse musical to her extensive career and productions have been acclaimed by music her acclaimed interpretation critics and often generated controversy in of several classical romantic media and public. Referred to as the “Queen of ballets such as La Sylphide, Pop”, Madonna is widely cited as an influence Fracci became one of the most experienced by other artists. and recognized interpreters of Romantic th ballets. “As Erik Bruhn once said, [Fracci] August 18 gave the world a new idea of the ballerina Anna Ancher (18 August in 19th-century Romantic ballets.”Her career 1859 – 15 April 1935) was highlights include Nijinsky, Giselle (American a Danish artist associated Ballet Theatre), Complete Bell Telephone Hour with the Skagen Painters, Performances: Erik Bruhn 1961-1967. an artists’ colony on the northern point of Jutland, Denmark. She is considered to be one of

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War for the Planet of the Apes In WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES, the third chapter of the critically acclaimed blockbuster franchise, Caesar and his apes are forced into a deadly conflict with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. After the apes suffer unimaginable losses, Caeser wrestles with his darker instincts and begins his own mythic quest to avenge his kind. As the journey finally brings them face to face, Caeser and the Colonel are pitted against each other in an epic battle that will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.

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August 21st

Marin Honda, born August 21, 2001) is a Japanese figure skater. She is the 2016 World Junior champion, 2017 World Junior silver medalist and 2015–16 Junior Grand Prix Final bronze medalist.

August 22nd

Honor Blackman born 22 August 1925, is an English actress, widely known for the roles of Cathy Gale in The Avengers (1962–64), Bond girl Pussy Galore in Goldfinger (1964), Julia Daggett in Shalako (1968) and Hera in Jason and the Argonauts (1963). She is also notable for her role as Laura West in the ITV sitcom The Upper Hand (1990– 1996).

August 23rd

Shelley Lee Long (born August 23, 1949) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Diane Chambers on the sitcom Cheers, for which she received five Emmy nominations, winning in 1983 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. She won two Golden Globe Awards for the role.[3] Long reprised her role as Diane Chambers in four episodes of the spinoff Frasier, for which she received an additional guest star Emmy nomination. In 2009, she began playing a recurring role as DeDe Pritchett on the ABC comedy series Modern Family.

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August 24th

Christine Chubbuck (August 24, 1944 – July 15, 1974) was an American television news reporter who worked for WTOG and WXLT-TV in Florida. She is known for dying by suicide during a live television broadcast.

August 25th

Claudia Maria Schiffer (born 25 August 1970) is a German model, actress and fashion designer. She rose to fame in the early 1990s as one of the world’s most successful models. In her early career, she was compared to Brigitte Bardot.

She has appeared on more than one thousand magazine covers and holds the record for the model with the most magazine covers, listed in the Guinness Book of World Records. In 2002, Forbes estimated her net worth to be around US$55 million (£38 million).

August 26th

Mother Teresa, known in the Catholic Church as Saint Teresa of Calcutta (26 August 1910 – 5 September 1997), was an Albanian-Indian Roman Catholic nun and missionary. She was born in Skopje (now the capital of the Republic of Macedonia), then part of the Kosovo Vilayet of the Ottoman Empire. After living in Macedonia for eighteen years she moved to Ireland and then to India, where she lived for most of her life.

August 27th

Barbara Bach (born Barbara Goldbach; August 27, 1947) is an American actress and model who played the Bond girl Anya Amasova in the James Bond film The Spy Who Loved Me (1977) as well as the spy Maritza Petrović in Force 10 from Navarone (1978). She married Ringo Starr, former member of the Beatles, in 1981.

August 28th

Shania Twain, OC (born Eilleen Regina Edwards; August 28, 1965) is a Canadian singer and songwriter.

Twain has sold over 85 million records, making her the best-selling female artist in the history of country music and one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Her success garnered her several honorific titles including the “Queen of Country Pop”.

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Ingrid Bergman (29 August 1915 – 29 August 1982) was a Swedish actress who starred in a variety of European and American films. She won three Academy Awards, two Emmy Awards, four Golden Globe Awards, a BAFTA Award, and the Tony Award for Best Actress. She is best remembered for her roles as Ilsa Lund in Casablanca (1942) and as Alicia Huberman in Notorious (1946), an Alfred Hitchcock thriller starring Cary Grant and Claude Rains.

August 30th

Cameron Michelle DiazMadden (born August 30, 1972) is an American actress, comedian, producer, and former fashion model. She rose to stardom with roles in The Mask (1994), My Best Friend’s Wedding (1997) and There’s Something About Mary (1998), and is also known for voicing the character of Princess Fiona in the Shrek series (2001–10). Other high-profile credits include Charlie’s Angels (2000) and its sequel Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle (2003), The Sweetest Thing (2002), In Her Shoes (2005), The Holiday (2006), What Happens in Vegas (2008), My Sister’s Keeper (2009), Knight and Day (2010), The Green Hornet (2011), Bad Teacher (2011), What to Expect When You’re Expecting (2012), The Counselor (2013), The Other Woman, Sex Tape, and Annie (all 2014).

August 31st

Maria Tecla Artemisia Montessori ( August 31, 1870 – May 6, 1952) was an Italian physician and educator best known for the philosophy of education that bears her name, and her writing on scientific pedagogy. Her educational method is in use today in some public and private schools throughout the world.

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