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Welcome, It is always a pleasure being able to usher our readers into the pages of yet another issue. We do not take for granted that we are able to do so. October has been a special month as many new things have began for us as an organization. Indeed God is true to his word and timing and according to the Jewish calendar we have just entered a new year, as I wrote in our special features, in the letter from Miss Boss. One new thing for us has been expansion, we have been able to grow and glow. We had the unveiling or our new website www.myharusi.com this month. It captures so much more for all our readers. October also happens to be that time of the year that we focus on one particular condition that affects many women and that is breast cancer. We encourage that all women do the tests that are required to look out for this condition, beginning with the self testing that you will find within the pages of our magazine. Although we do believe that by Christ’s stripes we are healed, we also know that one way that God uses to heal us is through doctors and medicine and each day science finds better ways to bring that healing to us. Indeed what is not against us is for us. In the coming month of November, we celebrate thanksgiving. This is one of the most wonderful holidays I can think of because it puts our focus on what God has done for us. It is not about what we can get but what we have already. We encourage you to take time to count your blessings and just thank God each day. I know you can find something to be grateful for and even when the worst gets to the worst you still have life and hope that tomorrow, He will turn it around. On that note we take a moment in our snap booth section to honor all the participants of our last issues. Without taking more of your time, I would once again like to welcome you to read our new issue, share it, like it, give us your feed back as you can find us on Facebook Harusi Ent or on twitter as myharusi. We thank God for you and we thank you for taking the time to be with us and support us. Happy reading Shalom Thitu Kariba
RELATIONSHIPS:
They cheated‌ what now?
I took the liberty of asking my friends a question using social media concerning cheating in relationships. Though the results were not surprising, they were saddening.
Que: What would you do if you found out that the one you are with cheated on you? a. Forgive them and forget b. Forgive but never forget c. cheat on them too d. forgive them but leave them anyway although those were the options I gave, most people answered; e. forgive them and try and find out what I did wrong D was the next most popular action then B. Having experienced the pain of cheating myself, e was also my first response. However upon discussing the issue with the other party, they assured me that it was nothing I had done wrong at all. I have also been the cheater in a relationship. I also understand that in most cases it is not brought on by the one you are with. In most cases it is a regrettable reaction to a situation. Most men and women are not cheaters. Human beings are relational creatures and often prefer to commit and thereby have safe and predictable relationships, other than unstable and inconsistent ones. This applies to friends, family, business partners and espe-
cially romantic relationships. There are several situations or conditions that can lead to this kind of reaction. Some include; stress, pressure, hurt, even loss. In my case I was keen to find out what went wrong because when you find the root, you can pull it out off the ground and burn it. As much as there was pain and confusion on my end, there was also pain, confusion, self loathing and shame on the other end. My way of dealing with this may not be everyone’s preferred way, but it was the one that worked. Forgiveness, love, support and encouragement. This of course was influenced by the fact that I love the person, not being willing to loose everything over a bad decision and that it was not a recurring matter. There are those that do cheat over and over again. Again, this is not about you, it is about them. They will change partners but until they are willing to change, the outcomes in their relationships shall always be the same. Cheaters often are procrastinators. They fear failure, responsibility, commitment, loss and so many other things. These kind of people should be avoided when looking to enter into a relationship. Their fear issues must be dealt with
before they can take up anything faithfully. However, for those that are in a good relationship with someone who made a bad mistake, you would be adviced not to throw out the baby with the bath water. There are things we can do to help deal with situations that have led to reactions that have led to cheating, such as communication. It is important to note that sex neither makes nor breaks a marriage or a relationship. Our willingness to see them work and succeed at rectifying their mistake and building the relationship is what counts. Cheating is very painful and brings with it a great sense of betrayal as well. It is thereby understandable if one is not able to stay on after the fact and that too is ok. There is life and happiness after such a blow, whether you choose to stay on or leave.
MARRIAGE
it’s not a title is a place Being single can get difficult at times, rather others can make it difficult. When a man or woman gets to a certain age, there are expectations in the area of relationships that others hold on them and marriage is one such area. I recall a time when my mother would ask me if there was any man in my life, or any future plans for children and family and all of that. Many times I would talk about my plans for books, magazines, and other media productions, and I could tell that she would have preferred that I leave that to my brothers and focus on the home or family or at least make that the priority. In the African community, women have only just began to break the limits of what they thought they could be, do or achieve. Each day we as women reach a new ground breaking level outside of the home, children and our husbands. We are more than wives, more than mothers and home makers. We are presidents, executives, doctors even mechanics. Some women celebrate and encourage young girls to do all they can before they settle, but others frown upon young women living out life without the need for a man, marriage or children. There are times when I attend weddings and other events where I find some of the girls I knew who are now married with children and suddenly, my singlehood becomes the topic of discussion as though it were some disease that they held the cure to. I know that one’s husband, wife or marital status is something to be proud of. However, it is not to be compared
with a title at work because it is not. Marriage is not job description or position in a company but a place, a destination and one that is ordered and directed by God only. For some, this is not a destination he has planned for them. While for others it is the first engagement right out of college and for others it’s the last after retirement. When you marry, you move out of your parent’s home and move in together and live under one roof. You are also called to leave and cleave. In most cases where we find marriages going south, you will find that a couple got married but never moved into the place of marriage. It calls for a metal, physical, emotional, spiritual, psychological, financial and even dietary shift. It can be compared to packing up and moving into a new place where a lot of preparation, adjustment and work is required in order to cope. It calls for a new mindset. What you did while you were single cannot apply here. The things of singlehood become the things you left behind, like your old apartment and furniture that could not go with your new house.
When one looks at marriage as a title and not a destination, they may treat it like a new job with benefits and housing while not understanding that you make the marriage and the marriage does not make you. Having the ring has nothing to do with submitting to your husband. Saying I do has nothing to do with loving your wife. It’s a school of thought, a state of mind, a transformation of heart, a reorganization for priorities and an ongoing affair. It is not an eight to five job and it is not predictable. In that your reward does not come through every end of the month and there is no specified end of the marriage. You do not get voted in or out and you do not apply for or resign from the position. Marriage is a destination. You need a guide, a map, a survival kit, and fuel, etc. And just like in mountain climbing, once you get to the peak of one mountain, it’s time to climb another. Relationships are the journey one takes to reach the marriage destination and yes settle down, but not stop. It is a new place with new tasks and the best part of it is you get to do them with your best friend if you chose right. Marriage can be paradise or it can be hell. Either two destinations can be reached and it all depends on His perfect time, will, understanding and your willingness to go there. I have seen many boast about the title while the destination is pitiful. Work to reach the place not to get the title.
sex
Can I go down and still be down?
toys are designed to do what man cannot and as such many women then find that their men are not able to do to them what a toy can, this could cause trouble in paradise this also goes for masturbation sex, is a two way street it should be for the man and woman to enjoy together so let it be. A few pointers on oral sex
Many people have asked me before whether oral sex is a yes or a no in terms or the Christian bedroom and its about time we discuss it. I figure that the best place to start is at the beginning so let’s do that and take it right back to the book of Genesis. God made man then woman and the two became one flesh one being. This descries the union of marriage and then also described the consummation of that marriage and that is why marriage is not marriage till there is consummation the couple is to be one mentally, spiritually and physically. On that note we see that sex is Gods idea and seeing as all good things come from God let us just be clear that sex is a good thing. There is the right way and the wrong way to go about having sex, for one sex outside marriage is a no no. as much as many people think this is so backdated and holy, it is not fashion or a trend is it is something put in place to protect us. Sex out of marriage is like driving without a license take minute and think about how much more hectic things would be if you got into an accident without a license, regardless of how it happened the one without a license is wrong. Whereas getting pregnant without having planned for it in a marriage would be welcome ( usu-
ally) out of marriage it is hardly met with celebration at first. So one that note… no ringy…..no dingy! Now that you are married you may go ahead and have all the sex you like. Part of sex is the languages used, the touch, the fore play and yes even the oral sex. Many times the way I go about a thing is that if it is not clarified in the bible but is medically alright, then its doable. Oral sex is not medically harmful to your health, in fact in many cases women are unable to reach and orgasm any other way, and sometimes it really helps to relax her. Some men like it while other do not and usually it is because it is not done right. In a marriage one of the things you have to come to learn is how to please or satisfy your partner sexually and if you are down to go down then get learning. Biblically, we are NOT to have sex with animals, people of the same sex, children, and anyone who is not your spouse. Medically speaking anal sex is not recommended as that part of the body is not created to expand and contract as a woman is. This means that later on, one could develop hemorrhoids that are painful and at times need to be surgically controlled and also leakage that could have one wearing diapers. Toys are not something I would recommend either, as I said learn to please each other, many
• Its always good to keep clean, take a shower before if you can. • Wives this is a very sensitive area so please do not bite. • Husbands when in doubt ask and when you cannot I have heard working your way through the alphabet is bound to get you there. • Husbands, a woman’s secret garden is just as sensitive as your own so be gentle • Donot be afraid to give instructions • Play with temperature, ice and warm water when attending to your husband. As an end note, not everyone is ok with oral sex and that is alright. Find out why your spouse feels that way if it is an issue and be patient. There are other great ways of spicing up your marital bed without going down, so no you do not have to go down to be down and Yes you can still go down and be down with the man upstairs.
Talking Spouces I have met and talked to couples who have had issues being on the same page on matters concerning their lives together. When two come together as one, it is not always as easy as it seems. Love is not always enough to keep you from wanting to wring the other ones neck. What couples need to remember is that you and your partner are different. You were not raised in the same home, with the same beliefs, traditions, customs and way of doing things. These differences can bring about some cross fire in the new living arrangement. This is not after all a cause to panic or throw in the towel just yet. Instead it calls for communication, patience and compromise. Understand that what one has been taught all their lives cannot be unlearnt over night and it may regardless of all efforts, never change. If you are the tidy kind and your wife is not and it is driving you up the wall it may require for you to understand where she is coming from, teach her a few tricks of how to tidy up, be willing to tidy up yourself and get help around the house to deal with this, if possible. Is this something you would be willing to do to make it work? Unless two agree how can they move forward? Before entering into a marriage, it is crucial that the couple attend premarital classes. These classes are not there to dictate the running of your home and married lives. They are there to help you understand that, marriage is God’s idea and he has a manual that allows it to run smoothly and that marriages do and can work if you know your place and play your role accordingly. Marriage is like a car, and like a car it can only have one driver and one person at the wheel or else it is an accident waiting to happen. Husbands are
She has pitched a tent on my last nerve, and is driving
the head of the home and women are their helpers and are COMPARABLE to him. The woman is equally as important and powerful in the marriage. She just needs to understand that the passenger’s seat is her place and there is a role to be played there. When your husband is at the wheel and has chosen a particular route to get you to your destination, it is not that he is not aware that there are other ways to get there and that he has not even considered the routes you have suggested, it is simply that he has considered all things and made the BEST decision. Men are deliberately created by God to think logically and reach decisions well and as his woman you are to trust that he will always do that and trust that God made him able to do just that. When as wives we argue about everything with him we are saying “ I don’t trust you” “ I don’t think you are best suited do carry out this task” More over you are questioning Gods authority for it is He that said that the man is head and we are to submit to him as unto God. The word submission has many women suiting up for battle, this is a great plan by the enemy to ensure
that you are always arguing, questioning, disabling, disrespecting your man and blinding you from seeing that you are actually stopping yourselves from reaching your destination. I have witnessed first hand how arguing or raising questions that display my doubt in my man affects his ability to do his thing. It breaks his confidence, it drives him nuts because he loves me and would never do anything to harm me and yet I cannot trust him. Men are not Idiots, at least the great majority is not and yours is not, they know what they are doing so why don’t you get off his back and go do what you should be doing? Submission does not mean “walk all over and abuse me,” submission means “ I recognize that I am powerful, but I also recognize you are just as powerful and able as I am and I yield to your authority knowing and trusting that God led me to you to be the head of my house hold. I recognize that you love me and you only have the best in mind for me and thus I relax and enter rest knowing you’ve got me, I can lay back because I know you are at the wheel”. Ladies, the bible says it is better to leave on the roof than with a quarrelsome wife. Instead of opening your mouth to go at it with your husband, why not go over his head? Take a knee and talk to God, his maker and master, make your request known to him and trust that He is in control and works all things out for your good. Gentlemen, you too have a role to play in taking a knee to go before Her master and maker and ask him to
help and intervene, if you have not allowed him to take control or invited him into your marriage then you need to do so, it requires for a man and woman to be married but it requires for man, woman an God to make a marriage.
Lifestyle
Wealth The prosperity message has been preached until no one wants to hear it anymore. Not because the message is a lie, but because the results don’t seem to be visible. So how does God prosper people? How do I position myself to receive from God after I have given my tithes, offerings and other kinds of giving? The answer is simple and this is where most people fail to engage, you have to work…hard! God uses the work of our hands as a channel to bring prosperity to us. That means that you cannot be idle, give an offering and expect success. You have to work because it is the thing that you do that will
Diving favor cannot be ignored when it comes to God given prosperity. Divine favor means that God smiles on the work of your hands and you have the divine backup that spurs success. In addition, you will need to be faithful to stay where God has put you so that you can bloom where you are planted. In many cases, God given prosperity is not an event Another way that God prospers is by but a process. Patience to stick it sending a flow of divine ideas your out is therefore necessary. way. However, understand that divine ideas must be implemented as well. The place of hard work therefore cannot be denied. With divine ideas comes the wisdom for implementation and wealth is the product of wisdom. prosper. Psalm 1:3 says “…and everything he does shall prosper.” God can only prosper you if you are busy doing something. Without work, God has no channel through which to bring prosperity your way. Proverbs 10:4 is another verse that supports this idea “He becomes poor who works with a slack and idle hand, but the hand of the diligent makes rich.”
Divine Prosperity: How God Prospers
Lifestyle Health
Advantages and Disadvantages of sleep sickness and disease. If you are anything like me, you work hard all day and have to practically tear yourself from your work at night. They call us workaholics… what do they know?!! We love our work and we do it well. Most often, workaholics will take a break just long enough to drive from the office to the house, only to continue working way into the night. This is harmful to your health! Everybody needs a break and tomorrow is definitely another day. So what are the health advantages and disadvantages of getting a good night’s sleep?
• Your organs take that time to get some much needed restoration with old cell being replaced with new ones • Your mind stops working so hard, relaxes and puts your thoughts in order which creates a healthy mental state. This improves brain function. • Sleep also slows down the aging process.
• When you go to sleep your body takes that opportunity to shut down and repair itself.
It is absolutely important that you get at least 7 to 9 hours of sleep every night. Anything less is inviting disaster. Some of the disadvantages of lack of sleep include:
• Your immune system kicks into recharge mode and gets itself in tip top shape in order to protect you from
• Increased risk of type 2 diabetes
• Reduced productivity at work • Lack of sleep interferes with your decision making ability as well as reaction time. • Driving after a night of insufficient sleep could lead to an accident • Your sex drive drops due to fatigue • You become prone to diseases such as chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, depression and more
Having reviewed the advantages and disadvantages of sleep, be sure to get your beauty sleep every night and become a healthier, happier more productive person!
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Lifestyle
Bedroom Creating a coastal themed bedroom décor is a wonderful excuse to get into the beach mood for a relaxing evening after a busy day. The coastal region is rich with Arabic influences full of intricate details which give your coastal themed bedroom a middle-eastern feel. This effect you can easily achieve using colour and a few knick knacks collected from the coastal area. You must also remember to dress your bed to match the rest of the coastal bedroom décor since this is the obvious focal point in your bedroom. Speaking of the bed, coastal themes are not complete without the mosquito net to keep off the nasty insects. The way mosquito nets are hung in recent times has evolved and they are actually an interior design statement. If you live in an area that is not prone to mosquitoes but you still want the effect of having one, you could use beautiful sheer curtains to liven up your bed Still on the bed, make sure you have beddings with some coastal design such as seashells or palm trees. Other than this, white cotton sheets will do just fine. This will keep with the coastal colors which are usually bright, and white is as bright as you can get. Other favorite colors with a coastal notation include blue, green and browns especially on furniture. Orange is also a favorite when used in bedroom décor accents such as cushions and bedspreads. A rug keeps your bedroom warm and cozy; lay one with decorating nautical designs. Do not leave the walls bare. A nice ship steering wheel is the finishing interior design touch you need especially if it frames a
mirror or a photo. Of course you can never have enough of seashells with a coastal themed bedroom so display a few beautiful ones on your bedside table or a b o v e your bedroom fireplace. All you need to complete the scene is a seaside scent from candles and you can enjoy your private beach scene.
Coastal themed Bedroom Décor Accessories
Bath
Having an opportunity to visit a spa, to let the scented aromas fill up your senses and to unwind and let someone give you a heavenly massage while you close your eyes and flow with sooting tunes is a rare thing to do for most of us. But what if you have a space at home that provides you a similar kind of experience? Today, we feature an inspirational bathroom to tingle your senses. Look au yu will find one thing in common – elaborate attention to detail. Be it the intricate ceiling artwork or the seemingly unreal floor lighting, each one of them has something special thrown in. We could argue for ever about how utilitarian some of these designs maybe, but there is no denying the class they seem to ooze.
Lifestyle
Garden/Pool
Lifestyle
Great Ideas for yur pool decor One of the ways to instantly transform your backyard or garden is a swimming pool. This is a wonderful feature for your garden and it is also a great place for you and your family to chill out and enjoy good weather. There is an effect that water features always have, a therapeutic and relaxing feeling that is hard to resist. The swimming pool area is a design statement that you can use to create other striking landscaping features. Think out of the box when it comes to the shape and design of your swimming pool décor. Square or rectangular shapes are common and cheaper to install. But you can explore with other shapes such as circular or free form where you are not limited by space. Design your swimming pool such that you add character to your garden. Floating or indoor pools are a great hit and transform your garden into a work of art. The materials you use to finish your swimming pool décor are diverse. Normal ceramic tiles are used extensively for their versatility and availability. It is also the traditional way to do pools, but why don’t you try something different such as glass tiles and do a mosaic on your pool wall or floor while you are at it to add to the underwater scenery. This is where you let your imagination run wild and get creative. Now that your swimming pool is done, how about adding some great landscaping around your garden to complement the swimming pool décor style. Since we are talking water features, an odd waterfall or two in juxtaposition to the pool will not harm your poolside scenery one bit. Poolside furniture to accessorize your swimming pool is necessary and should match your garden and pool. Include umbrellas and comfortable pool chairs so that you can keep cool after going some laps.
Lifestyle Kitchen
Kitchen Islands
Having a kitchen island in your home comes with many advantages, provided you have an open plan living plus dining room. When dealing with small spaces, a compact kitchen design is a better option. For today, we gathered a series of kitchen island design ideas, each one more creative than the next. We figured that by choosing diverse designs, we would give you a clue about the available models out there, making it easier for you to pick the perfect one. Kitchen islands are a more recent development and represent a good approach when you want the stove to be accessible from all sides of the room. It is also an idea that allows two or even three people to cook together in the same time. Moreover, the kitchen island’s counter top can function as a surface for serving meals. Choose it wisely, and it will not only come with functional benefits, but with an aesthetic effect that can change the whole appearance of your kitchen for the better! See any idea below that fits this profile?
Lifestyle Food & Wine
It is not enough that you have a good thanksgiving recipe. A lot goes into having a successful thanksgiving dinner. The planning should start one to two months before the day. Start by making a guest list to ensure you do not forget anyone. Start by inviting family members before you go to friends and start with your closest friends to ensure that you do not leave out anybody important. Come up with a theme. Have different themes for different thanksgiving dinners to avoid monotony and eventual boredom. You could change the venue by taking it, as an example, to one of the relatives place if you have held many such dinners in your home before. You should send invites – you are less likely to be turned down with written invites. The invites should be creatively written. They should have an RSVP request. Once attendees have confirmed, buy food based on the number. People have the habit of cooking too much during these dinners, but avoid the temptation. Consider veggies, fruits, and other items to complement the traditional turkey. Old recipes are good, but consider something out of the box to give the dinner a twist. Collect the materials necessary for the party weeks before the party. The centerpiece, tablecloths, napkins, cutlery, and dishes chosen should be right for the event. Cook whatever can be cooked before the day before the dinner. This ensures that you are not over-burdened dur-
Tips for a Successful Thanksgiving Dinner
ing the actual day. Cook the food early as this ensures you enjoy the day like everybody else. The food should be accompanied by fine wine. Choose the wine based on what you are serving for the main course since different foods go well with different wines. The Internet and cook books have will give you great thanksgiving food and wine ideas.
Lifestyle Fashion
Lifestyle Fashion
Fall 2012
Leisure & pleasure Travel & Tours
Great Getaways this October and November
unique animals and plants, including albino zebras and animals and plants that are threatened or locally extinct. For International visitors, The Nairobi Safari Walk is a good idea since it gives an overview of what the visitors can expect in the rest of the country.
While at the Nairobi Safari Walk, consider a visit to the nearby If you are looking for a great getaway Nairobi Animal Orphanage. This this October or November and you do is the oldest and the most famous not want to venture far outside Nairobi, animal orphanage in Kenya. It is there are several travel destinations in a rehabilitation centre for wild Kenya that you should consider. animals found injured or abandoned throughout Kenya. The major attraction is bonding with One of the top tourisim spots this Ocorphaned animals. You get to view tober and November is The Nairobi Sa- the animals up-close and to play fari Walk. This is a good idea for both with the cheetah. Here, you will see local and International tourists. Local Lion, cheetah, hyena, jackal, serval, tourists get to enjoy the 3 simulated, leopard, various monkeys, sokoke forests, wetlands and Savannahs. They cats, warthog, parrot, guinea fowl, get to learn about the valuable resourc- ostrich, baboon, buffalo, and crown es and how they can aid in their conser- crane. vation. The Safari Walk features some
Both The Nairobi Safari Walk and the Nairobi Animal Orphanage are set on the edges of the Nairobi National Park. This is the only national park that is located in a major city in the world. With a game drive in the city, you will be able to view 4 of the big 5 in their natural habitat, as well as other animals. The travel destination is located only a few kilometers from the city center and it makes for great family time.
Leisure & pleasure Music
Gospel Music out this October Are you a fan of gospel music? One of the most anticipated albums this October is Testify. The CD by The Lee Boys will be released on the 23rd of October. All the songs in Testify are joyous and spiritual. You will be left dancing, shouting, and having fun. The first song in the highenergy gospel CD is smile. It is impacting gospel radio greatly now. The Lee Boys are a sacred steel ensembles that was born and raised in Miami. The group is made up of brothers Alvin Lee (guitar), Derrick Lee, and Keith Lee (vocals). Others are Focus by Holly Starr, Live At The Tracking Room by One Sonic nephews Alvin Cordy Jr. (7-string bass), Roosevelt Collier (pedal steel guitar), and Society, and Feels Like Christmas by The Collingsworth Family. Others are August Burns Red Presents: Sleddin' Hill, A Holiday Earl Walker (drums). Album by August Burns Red, Believer (Christmas Edition) by Kutless, Here & Now and North Point Live, Uncreated One by Christ Other albums out this October are For For The Nations, and Christmas Stories: Repeat the Sounding Joy The Sake Of The World and Bethel by Jason Gray. Church, Our Song by Carlos Whitaker, The Jesus Record by Freddy Washington,
Gospel Music out this November
clear the number of songs that will be in the album. The band disbanded in 2005 and reunited in 2010. Matt Morginsky and Jason Carson have been on the band since 1995. Other members of the band are Nathan Spencer, Tony "Toneman" Terusa, Darren "Chief" Mettler, Jesse Craig, and Josh Auer.
If you are into gospel music, the O.C. Supertones are set to release their album this November. The title of the album is to be TBA (to be announced later). The album is funded via Kickstarter. Its release was announced on the 3rd of March earlier this year. The O.C. Supertones (The Orange County Supertones) has been around for several years now. It is not
Past albums by the group include Adventures of the O.C. Supertones (1996), Supertones Strike Back (1997), Chase the Sun (1999), Loud and Clear (2000), Live! Volume One (2002), and Hi-Fi Revival (2002). Others are Revenge of the O.C. Supertones (2004), Unite (2005), Faith of a Child (2005), The O.C. Supertones: The Ultimate Collection (2008), and Re-Unite (2010). Other albums to be released this November are Matt & Toby’s album which is TBA, North Point Christmas: Peace On Earth, and Worship and Christmas by Songs that Changed the World
Leisure & pleasure Movies
Movies in Cinema October Do you want fun cartoon with a twist? Consider watch-
ing Frankenweenie which is one of the most anticipated movies this October. The movie is a 3D black-and-white stop motion-animated comedy horror film that is directed by Tim Burton. It is a remake of a 1984 short film that went by the same name and by the same director. The movie is a parody of, and homage to the 1931 film “Frankenstein”. A boy loses his dog and uses science to bring it back to life. Victor, the boy, tries to hide his creation, but the dog, Sparky, gets out and unintentionally causes mayhem in the town.
Movies in Cinemas this November
One of the most anticipated movies in cinema this November is The Babymakers. The 98-minute movie is a comedy that is directed by Jay Chandrasekhar. The movie revolves around Audrey and Tommy and Tommy’s attempt to rob a sperm bank after suspecting he is infertile with the friend of his friend. Starring in the movie are Paul Schneider Olivia Munn, Kevin Heffernan, and Nat Faxon. The movie is produced by Richard Perello and written by Peter Gaulke and Gerry Swallow. Another movie that you should be on the lookout for this November is House at the End of the Street. This is a horror-thriller film that is directed by Mark Tonderai. The movie revolves around Sarah and her daughter Elissa who find the house of their dreams in a small, upscale, rural town. However, startling, unexplainable events begin to happen and they learn the town has some chilling secrets. In the cast are Jennifer Lawrence as Elissa Cassidy, Max Thieriot as Ryan Jacobson, Gil Bellows as Danny Peters, Elisabeth Shue as Sarah Cassidy, and Nolan Gerard Funk as Tyler Reynolds. Others are James Thomas as Ben Reynolds, Eva Link as Carrie Ann, Jon McLaren as Zak, Jonathan Malen as Ray, and Allie MacDonald as Jillian.
Charlie Tahan is the voice of Victor Frankenstein, Frank Welker is the voice of Sparky Frankenstein, Winona Ryder is the voice of Elsa van Helsing, Catherine O'Hara is Susan Frankenstein, and Martin Short is Ben Frankenstein. Others are Martin Landau as Mr. Rzykruski, Atticus Shaffer as Edgar "E" Gore, Robert Capron as Bob, James Hiroyuki Liao as Toshiaki, Conchata Ferrell as Bob's mother, Tom Kenny as Fire Chief/ Soldier/Townsfolk, Dee Bradley Baker as Persephone van Helsing, Jeff Bennett as Giant Sea Monkeys, and Christopher Lee as Dracula. The movie will be released for cinema on the 5th of October. It is the 1st stop-motion film to be released in IMAX 3D.
Special Features Recipes This thanksgiving, consider preparing apple wassail. This is an old beverage that has its root in South West England. This is a festively aromatic hot, mulled apple cider punch fit for thanksgiving. The beverage is nutritional and very tasty. The recipe serves 12. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare. Ingredients: •
6 small tart apples
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4 thin lemon slices
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½ teaspoon of cinnamon
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1 quart of apple cider
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¼ teaspoon of freshly ground nutmeg
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¼ cup of granulated sugar
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1 tablespoon of packed brown sugar
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2 cups of dry sherry Method: Preheat the oven to 175°C (350°F). Grease the baking pan (10 x 6 x 1 1/2-inch). Core and halve the 6 apples and arrange them, cut side up, in pan.
Apple Wassail Bowl
Sprinkle the apples with brown sugar and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until they are tender and set aside. Pour the cider in a saucepan and heat to just below the boiling point. Mix the remaining ingredients and stir them over low heat until the sugar is completely dissolved. Remove the lemon slices and pour the mixture into punch bowl. Garnish the beverage with the apple halves.
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Maple-Glazed Turkey Breast with OrangeParsley Stuffing Consider maple-glazed turkey breast with orangeparsley stuffing this thanksgiving – a true classic. Each serving has 576 calories, 27g fat, 6g saturated fat, 145mg cholesterol, 782mg sodium, 40g carbohydrate, and 41g protein. The recipe serves 8 to 10. It takes about 3 ½ hours to prepare. Ingredients: •
1/3 cup maple syrup
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3 tablespoons of Dijon-style mustard
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¼ teaspoon pepper
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¼ cup butter or margarine (melted)
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1 cup of snipped parsley
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½ cup of chopped onion
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2 teaspoons of dried marjoram (crushed)
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2 large eggs (slightly beaten)
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½ cup water
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1/3 cup orange juice
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1 tablespoon of butter or margarine
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2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce
• 1 frozen or fresh whole turkey breast (4 to 5 lbs) with bone, thawed •
10 cups of dry bread cubes
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4 teaspoons of finely shredded orange peel
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1 teaspoon of dried thyme (crushed)
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2 cloves of garlic (minced)
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½ teaspoon salt
Method: Combine the maple syrup, the mustard, the 1 teaspoon of butter or margarine, and the Worcestershire sauce in a small saucepan for glaze. Cook while stirring over medium heat until the butter or margarine melts and set aside. Pat the turkey dry. Place it, skin side up, in a shallow roasting pan and bake uncovered, in a 160°C (325°F) oven for between 2 and 2 ½ hours or until the reading on a meat thermometer inserted in thickest part is 80°C (170°F). Brush the turkey with the glaze during the last 30 minutes of the roasting. Mix the onion, dry bread cubes, marjoram, thyme, parsley, orange peel, salt, pepper, garlic in a large mixing bowl. Stir together the ¼ cup melted butter or margarine, water, eggs, and orange juice in a small mixing bowl. Toss with the bread mixture and if necessary, add water to get the desired moistness. Spoon the stuffing into a 3-quart casserole. Bake the stuffing, uncovered, alongside the turkey during the last 50 minutes of the roasting or until the stuffing is heated through.
Special Features Recipes Bread Pudding with Dried Cherries and Caramel Sauce makes for a great desert this thanksgiving. The desert is best served warm and it goes well with a scoop of ice cream (preferably vanilla). This recipe serves 8. It takes 1 hour to prepare.
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¾ cup of granulated sugar
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1/3 cup of corn syrup
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Method:
Bread Pudding
Butter an oval 1 ½ quart casserole dish or an 11x7-inch baking dish and place the bread cubes in it. Sprinkle cherries on top.
• 4 cups cubed (½ inch pieces) cinnamon swirl bread (8 slices) •
½ teaspoon of salt
• 2 ½ cups of whole or halfand-half milk • 2/3 cup of dried cranberries or cherries •
4 eggs
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¾ cups granulated sugar
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• 1 ½ cups of whipping cream •
6 tablespoons of butter
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¼ teaspoon of salt
Beat the eggs, vanilla extracts, salt, and sugar together in a large bowl. Stir in half-and-half until the mixture is well blended.
(175°C) and bake for between 40 and 45 minutes (or until golden brown and puffed). Combine the sugar, corn syrup, ½ a cup of the cream, and butter in a heavy medium saucepan. Bring the sauce to boil over medium-high heat and then reduce the heat to medium-low. Boil the mixture until thickened and golden brown, uncovered. Stir while the sauce is boiling for 10 to 12 minutes. Stir in the remaining 1 cup of cream and salt until the sauce boils.
Pour over the bread mixture and press down on bread to coat with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract the egg mixture. Let this stand for 15 minutes.
Caramel Sauce
Pre-heat the oven to 350°F
Bread Pudding with Dried Cherries and Caramel Sauce
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Who is BMF? We're a group of young
Thitu Kariba gets up close and personal with BMF in our One on One
men who are passionate about the calling that God has place in our lives,we believe that we're the mouth piece of God bringing His message to His people through the songs that we do.
did you guys come to be? We came to be messen2.
2. Who
gers and vessels to be used by God for His own glory.
What is different about you than other groups? We believe every one has a different assignment from God and so we're different because we walk in our assignment and they are different because they walk in theirs.
What inspires your music? All our music is inspired by the relationship we have with God, our music can be prayers to Him or a message from Him to the people.
What is your greatest achievement so far? The fact that we've been a positive voice in this generation and that we've represented God in all that we've done so far.
Where do you guys plan to being 5 years? In five years
we plan to be a voice in the international map that people can be blessed through, we plan to have our own film company and audio production house and also to build homes for street kids and orphans in our country.
Working on any new projects? We're working on new videos and also starting to work on our second album since we just released our first album.
What are some of the challenges of being who you are and doing what you do? Being a gospel artist in our gen-
eration is not easy since you're surrounded by temptations and people can't wait for you to fall and so it's been challenging to remain on the right path but we thank God that this far He's been with us and ensured that we stand.
When you are not making music what are you doing?
All of us do different things when not singing, Sammy dee is a videographer and film maker, Harry Ash is a designer, Freddie and Maich work with a non-governmental organization called Dusty Feet which focuses on sensitizing the young people about human trafficking and how to avoid it.
Who are some of the artists that inspired you to do what you do? We grew up listening to people like Papa San,Kirk Franklin,Roughtone and chevelle Franklin,they really inspired us.
Who are some of the artists you have worked with and would like to work with? We have worked with Saint P who also doubles up as our producer and Mercy Wairegi. We would love to work with Casting Crowns,Kirk Franklin and Lecrae. Group 1 crew
Can you share your greatest memories on stage so far? We've had many moments on stage but perform-
ing before the president and the entire Kenyan cabinet and fellow Kenyans at Nyayo stadium during Jamhuri day celebrations of 2011 will always be special.
Have you been nominated or won any awards and which ones? We've been nominated for Groove
awards,CHAT awards,Kisima awards,EMAs and the US based Talanta awards. We have won a groove award,group of the year 2011,kisima awards,most promising group of the year 2011,East Africa Music awards,gospel group of the year 2011 and we recently won a Talanta award for best artist Non-US awards.2012
Where do you see the Kenyan music industry heading
and esp the Gospel arena? The Kenyan music industry has grown in
leaps and bounds and it can only go higher. The gospel industry is entering in a new era where we will experience the works of the Holy spirit being manifested every time we get on stage to minister, we will see the sick healed and the lost saved.
Most groups or band start as one then break apart how will you keep that from happening to you? We're not worried about that because
we believe that we cannot do anything with our power even when it comes to sustaining the group we yield to the will of God and we know that as long as we're walking in God's will and purpose everything will be alright.
Any last words? Thank you so much for this opportunity and thanks to our fans for always being there for us. Love God, honor your parents and serve your country. God bless y'all.
We would like to thank BMF for taking the time out to answer all our questions. Godd bless you and keep you and may He establish the work of your hands (mouths)
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MAY I HAVE THIS DANCE? Many times I have found myself caught up in a fantasy web musing over the kind of guy I would want to have as my prince charming. I have taken time out to reflect, write down and cram “My check list for my ideal guy”. I have that list on my finger-tips and when a guy has the guts to approach, I quickly gear myself up with my imaginary slick pen and paper, marking and crossing where necessary, while outwardly pretending to be taking pleasure in his company. Some managed to capture my full attention. If I felt he had most of the characteristics I desired, then without blinking I’d shut the book, sleep and await for the break of dawn, to see what the future may hold. I have come to realize, that though my standards were pretty high, they were unrealistic. I expected the guy to do so much for me. The list included mostly what I wanted him to be and do, and less of what I would have wanted myself to be and what I would do for him. I have learnt as a young, single lady that while waiting for Prince Charming, you’ve been given a platform to enjoy God’s maximum attention. As a single woman your relationship with God and your education are your priority to say the least. As a lady in waiting you must learn to Dance with God! God is the perfect gentleman that on countless times, calls you by name, just to spend time with you. He’s the one guy that comes forth to your door step, asking this question, “May I have this dance?” Often, we say we are too busy for him, with work or sometimes yet another gentleman we suppose can do a better job than He can. Despite this He keeps coming back over and over again. Like Joshua we must decree, “Lord if your presence doesn’t go with me, there is no way I am going to walk into this relationship”. Unless He gives the go ahead that “this is the way, walk ye, in it”, stay put. I read somewhere that, “If you don’t know your worth and your value, do not expect someone else to calculate it for you”. You are royalty, heir of the Kingdom. Don’t allow yourself to be someone’s something, when you can be someone’s everything. God is the great play director. He knows how to fit everyone in character. In this case, he has chosen you to be the main character in this life scene. All that has gone into play to make this work is amazing! He is the greatest choreographer of all time. He wants you to play the role of the perfect dance partner. Whether or not you know the routine is not the issue. As long as you are ready to get on the dance floor, give of yourself and let him lead. This dance does not stop, up until the perfect partner, (whom he has ordained and set apart for you) steps in. God is asking, “Shall I have this dance?” What will your answer be?
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A New Dawn In the course of this year many things have come to pass. One of those things that happened, I could not have ever imagined was all the conflict, fallouts and separation that came about between myself and the other Christians around me. I also witnessed the same amongst Church members, other Christians and their fellow brothers and sisters. It has been a trying time, and as I looked at everything I had to ask God what was going on. Going into September and especially towards the end It began to make sense. This is the time of the New Year according to Jewish calendar. It is also a time of repentance and judgment. They say it is a time when God opens up the Books and decides who lives and who dies. In my case I can say for sure this happened, it was not literal death but there was death to relationships and habits that I had. There was a vigorous shaking and things that God could no longer allow in my life fell off and what was left is what I now understand is what I carry with me into this new year. It may not be that all the things were bad, just that they were not for me. Some of you may have experienced the same and now understand why. At this time God is doing a new thing, it is a new year, a new dawn, a time to sing a new song, for some new jobs, new relationships, new ideas, new opportunities, yes many new things will and have began to happen as God is positioning us for the new thing. This is that day and that time, it is that new era that we shall indeed see new things under the sun for no ear has heard, no eye has witnessed and mouth testified of the things that have began and will begin to happen to you and I. It is a glorious time, a new time and though mourning endured for a night and a long night for some of us, the new dawn is here. For some, we are coming to the end of the year, but I tell you it is the beginning and not the end. This is a time of promises to be fulfilled, the time when you shall hold your Isaac in your arms, the time when God is portioning the land so you can take your share it is the time for dominion and reign even when it looks quite the opposite. Look again, look and look with your spiritual eyes, for the things of the past have fallen off, and died away and now springs forth a new crop a new flower is in bloom. Do you not see it? It is not a time to cry but a time to praise. Praise as the new dawn breaks forth, praise because in the darkest hours before dawn praise is your weapon. This is the day, the hour the time for his Glory to shine through to the world, but it needs a vessel. This time it is not one man or one woman he looks for it is one body one church. It is time to wipe out the lines and differences that separate us as his people. We are the light of the world, the salt of the earth we must come together as one so that our light may shine brighter than ever, we must come together as one to because one single grain of salt cannot flavor a meal it need a pinch. The church has to unite because it is only when we do tha, that the world too can come together. They look to us, if even the church cannot unite and agree how can we speak or preach love, peace and unity in Christ? We must come together. The likes of David Rudisha cannot run a race, win and break records if his entire body is not in shape and working towards the finish line together. Unite, because this is the time, the year the hour that we are to do great things, break records and awe the world that they may be persuaded without words that He is Lord. It is a new year, a new dawn, a new time and God is doing a new thing. Cooperate.
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