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october 2010 issue 2 free cell 079 318 2519 fax 086 575 8637 email office@eshoweguide.co.za website www.eshoweguide.co.za web hosting from r19 per month includes 250mb disk space 2.5gb bandwidth easy-to-use do-it-yourself website free personalised email accounts lots more for more info visit www.scorpnet.co.za

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information 1 important phone numbers 035 474 2126 035 474 4468 035 474 5553 072 819 2643 082 975 6877 eshowe hospital 035 473 4500 eshowe pest services 073 935 9127 083 784 2236 eshowe police 035 473 4211 035 474 4911 eshowe superspar 035 473 4900 eshowe spca 035 474 4169 eshowe vet 035 474 4900 glengrove motors 035 474 1916 pick n pay eshowe 035 474 5614 dr brits dr zungu eshowe breakdown contents at a glance page 2 page 3 page 4 page 8 page 9 page 10 page 11 page 13 page 14 page 16 page 18 page 19 tourism attractions computer tips tricks health tips recipe of the month beauty tips tricks book review pets corner first aid tips photography events streetwise kids property tips tricks welcome back to the second edition of eshoweguide in here you will find more funfilled articles games and competitions please remember to enter your baby into the october baby competition and stand a chance to win one of two exciting hampers for you and your baby this month we have a couple of new pages such as our book review page first aid section property tips and tricks and a page to teach your child how to be streetwise safe and secure without being scared or nervous please send us your comments and ideas on these new pages and suggestions for any new ideas you might have if you have tips and tricks articles news events or anything that you think the community will find interesting please feel free to email me or submit your content online at www.eshoweguide.co.za if you have a product or service that you are interesting in advertising we are interested in hearing from you if you have a competition wish to raise funds celebrate your birthday or submit your unique recipe email me at office@eshoweguide.co.za we had the yearly art exhibition in aid of eshowe hospice at the george hotel this past month and once more we were amazed at the talent hiding amongst us see some of the art on page 16 and 17 thank you very much to all those who have given me the support that i need in this new venture i look forward to serving the community for a long time to come still sincerely ingrid

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tourism attractions vukani museum of zulu art and craft 2 there has been a renaissance in zulu arts and crafts since the vukani association was formed more than 30 years ago to revive the then-dying art of basketry through vukani men and women have pooled their inherited knowledge of grasses palm leaves natural dyes beadwork woodcarving and ceramics to produce a range of contemporary items with a traditional theme the vukani museum houses some of the best work collected over the years several of the artists have gone on to receive international recognition and it is worth seeking their work out the late nesta nala came from a long line of ukhamba makerts who lived in u thukela valley traditionally the clay pots would have been used for beer brewing and drinking but by working with new tools and designs nesta nala elevated these everyday domestic objects to an art form a chance meeting with archaeologists excavating near her home in the 1980 s exposed her to early iron age pottery designs which she then developed into her signature style and today this tradition is being carried on by her daughters reuben ndwandwe from the hlabisa area was one of the few remaining men who still weaved baskets his imbenge and unyazi were characterised by their diamond designs and fine overstitching which created a lace-like texture the vukani zulu cultural museum was created in 1991 using the personal collection of rev kjell lofroth and mrs bertha lofroth as its core rev and mrs lofroth with their friend baba elliot dludla were the driving force behind the vukani association which almost single-handedly created a new market for the crafters of zululand today the museum has built on this outstanding work and has an international reputation as a repository of some the most exquisite zulu craft including the largest known collections of the work of the late nesta nala and the late reuben ndwandwe the impact is breathtaking as the eye is drawn from the plain functional items of yesteryear to the magnificent artistic expressions of today through this wide range the museum walks the line between an ethnological centre and an art gallery the museum is under the stewardship of the vukani collection trust a multi-cultural group of local residents who are passionate about the rare works in their charge with their dedicated staff they have committed themselves to rescuing old items of traditional use and to creating opportunities for contemporary crafters to market their work to raise funds for this purpose they buy and sell superb craft work at fair prices and collectors are welcome to make enquiries in this regard our enthusiastic site guides are available to all visitors without extra cost whether you want to wander by yourself or be given a deeper insight into what you re discovering you re sure to find a warm welcome in this small gem of a museum.

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computer tips and tricks building a website part two 3 in the first article i explained the basics of websites it this issue of eshoweguide we will take a look at getting your site registered and creating the first pages t t o register your site you will need a hosting account some hosting accounts come with more functions and addons than others they also differ in pricing from r19 per month to about r1500 per month depending on which hosting company you choose one hosting company that comes with everything you need and a bit extra is scorpnet to register your domain name and sign up for a hosting account visit http www.scorpnet.co.za here are a few ways to create a website you could create all the pages for your site on your computer and upload it to your hosting account this is called a static site and it involves a lot more work than other methods another way to create your website is by using a content management system or cms for short the advantage of a cms website is that you don t need any software or special skills to create your site cms websites do most of the work for you you don t have to worry about menu links and a whole bunch of other small things all you have to do with a cms website is login with your username and password create or edit your pages and as soon as you save them they are online and ready for the world to see popular cms sites include drupal joomla and wordpress while all of them work slightly different they all do the same thing another advantage of using a cms is that if you decide to change the look of your site you just upload a new template or theme and your whole website looks new and fresh i highly recommend using a cms to create any website no matter how big or small w ith most hosting accounts you ll have to install the cms yourself when you sign up for a hosting account with scorpnet a cms is already installed for you all you have to do is choose one of the 600 themes and edit the existing pages you will also receive all the documentation you need to create a stunning website menus are automatically created when you add pages so visitors can easily find all the pages on your site to create a new page you need to log into your website by clicking on the login link the username and password will be emailed to you when you sign up once you are logged in extra functions will appear there are two modes when you are logged into your site edit and normal mode to create a page you ll need to go into edit mode by clicking on the edit mode link if you want your page to be after your fisrt page for example go to the first page and scroll down to the bottom of that page make sure you are on a blank line at the end of the page and click on the [h1 link in the editor the [h1 link tells the cms that you are starting a new page type the title of your page and go to the next line the title of your page will also be the text that is used for your menu item once you are on the line below your page title start typing your page content the editor in the cms works similar to ms word or other word prosessors when you are done with the content click on the [save button and you re done the cms will create a menu entry for you and put the page in the correct place there is also a menu manzger and image manager if you need to add images to your pages or need to change the menu this cms is one of the smallest and easiest to work with and it comes with a contact form photo album and lots more the manual that comes with the cms explains in detail how to create pages and do more advanced things with your website the cms automatically creates a backup when you log out so it is easy to restore your website should you make a mistake using a cms to create and manage your site saves you hours of work scorpnet hosting accounts support almost all of the cms available on the internet and you can easily change to another cms should you not be happy with the one that came with your account t hat is about all there is to creating pages and in the next edition we ll start finishing the site hannes coetzee

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health tips baby colic 4 what are the symptoms of colic i t is not uncommon for newborn babies to go through periods when they appear abnormally irritable or seemingly cry for no reason however if you suspect your baby is suffering from colic you may look for the following symptoms cries vigorously for long periods despite efforts to console symptoms occur around the same time each day or night often after meal times and usually ending as abruptly as they began shows signs of gas discomfort and abdominal bloating has a hard distended stomach with knees pulled to the chest clenched fists flailing arms and legs and an arched back experiences frequent sleeplessness irritability and fussiness i n most cases colic is the worst pain a baby has thus experienced it is usually manifested as an acute abdominal pain with intense spasmodic cramping but since colicky babies cannot describe exactly what distresses them it is hard for parents to know the precise cause of their distress infantile colic is most common in the first few weeks to four months of an infant s life rarely does it endure past six months of age pediatricians often use the rule of three to diagnose colic a baby that cries for three or more hours per day at least three times per week within a three month period about 25 percent of babies worldwide meet the official rule of threes criteria for medical diagnosis of colic what causes infants to become colicky t here is no single consistent cause for colic that experts all agree upon however a lot of evidence suggests that colic may be caused in different ways in different babies there appear to be several contributing factors that when occurring in combination are likely to result in colic pain and discomfort newborns have an immature digestive system that has never processed food the gastrointestinal system is literally just learning to function muscles that support digestion have not developed the proper rhythm for moving food efficiently thought the digestive tract furthermore newborns lack the benevolent bacterial flora probiotics that develop over time to aid digestion this explains why almost all infants outgrow colic within the first six months certain foods eaten by lactating mothers contain volatile chemicals and allergens that in a small percentage of infants result in colic discomfort and digestive upset through lactation trace elements of cruciferous vegetables and other gas producing foods may be passed via breast milk to baby and cause gas and bloating infants often swallow air while feeding or during strenuous crying which increases gas and bloating further adding to their discomfort s ince infants nervous systems are so immature it is possible for them to get overloaded with unfamiliar sights and sounds infants that are easily overloaded often experience more severe

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health tips baby colic continued 6 colic fussiness and difficulty sleeping later in the day or at night in general the more activity errands visitors t.v phones etc in baby s day the higher the chances of baby becoming colicky and fussy what treatment options are available to relieve baby colic c olic and the months of distress and sleeplessness that it brings to both infants and parents can leave you feeling frantic frustrated worried exhausted confused guilty and inadequate foremost it is essential to build and maintain a loving bond with your infant if your baby experiences colic that does not appear to dissipate you will probably be looking for a safe natural and effective colic remedy to ease your baby s suffering there are several treatments available for baby colic as always you should consult your pediatrician first before giving baby any medications remedies or supplements h omeopathic remedies can be an excellent choice for treating infant colic symptoms homeopathy is safe and completely allergen-free and side-effect-free there is only one such liquid formula on the market colic calm gripe water is available online and in select health food stores and health practitioners offices colic calm has a success rate of over 90 in treating baby colic many parents and caretakers have been relieved to find an all-natural remedy the unique homeopathic formula works within minutes so it is only given on an as needed basis thousands of satisfied customers have also reported that it works wonders for bloating pressure stomach cramps hiccups teething and even acid reflux it is also extremely effective on gas created during introduction of new foods into babies delicate digestive tracts a combination of homeopathic ingredients are used to treat the multiple symptoms of colic as depicted below t here are other gripe waters on the market that are sold as dietary supplements be careful these are not regulated by the fda and fall under loose dietary supplement guidelines generally the main ingredients of these products include sodium bicarbonate a.k.a baking soda sodium bicarbonate is an alkali antacid which alters the naturally occurring ph of baby s stomach acid it may counteract some discomfort caused by acid reflux in cases of acidic stomach however changing the delicate ph balance in baby s system can cause over-alkalinity and exacerbate a colicky condition furthermore sodium bicarbonate is also absorbed into the bloodstream and thus can have unwanted side effects studies have shown that sodium bicarbonate can deplete and interfere with folic acid and iron indicating that it may affect the function or absorption of both for this reason sodium bicarbonate containing products are not to be consumed by children under 5 years of age as stated clearly on antacid and baking soda boxes antacids always warn against extended use do not use for more than 2 weeks according to some doctors sodium bicarbonate can cause an imbalance in babies electrolytes which can also lead to serious problems please note that antacids do interact with or prevent the absorption of many medications including but not limited to aspirin tetracycline penicillamine and ulcer medications zantac pepcid axid tagamet according to medline plus a service of the national library of medicine antacids

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health tips baby colic continued 7 sodium bicarbonate should not be given to young children up to 6 years of age unless prescribed by their doctor since children often cannot describe their symptoms well doctor visits are advisable before giving any antacids to children the condition may require other treatment in such cases not only will antacids not help they may actually lead to unwanted side effects and or worsening of condition medline also warns against taking sodium bicarbonate with large amounts of milk or milk products to do so may increase the chance of side effects essential oils and extracts dill oil clove oil fennel extract ginger extract etc are used by all other gripe water brands there are known safety issues with herbal oils and extracts many experts believe they are not to be taken internally by adults let alone infants please be well advised of all possible side effects before giving essential oils to your baby no matter how small the concentrations conclusion i f you are sure your infant is suffering from colic there are concrete steps you can take to relieve the symptoms of your colicky baby a variety of therapies include changing baby s environment and diet to direct internal treatment as always consult your pediatrician about the range of alternative treatments available there are safe natural and effective alternatives to pharmaceuticals and artificial chemicals homeopathy has been used for over 200 years to safely treat a variety of nervous and digestive disorders including colic r emember that babies are just getting accustomed to this world and as they grow older their colic will eventually subside their digestive systems will learn how to function well in the first three months of life babies are not well-equipped to calm themselves self-calming is a skill that develops slowly over time and at different rates in children.

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recipe of the month cajun devilled eggs 8 cajun devilled eggs serves makes ingredients 6 eggs 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tsp prepared dijon-style mustard 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 1/4 tsp ground cayenne pepper preparation place eggs in a medium saucepan and cover with cold water bring water to a boil and immediately remove from heat cover and let eggs stand in hot water for 10 to 12 minutes remove from hot water cool and peel slice eggs in half lengthwise remove yolks and place in a medium bowl set aside egg whites mashing with a fork mix mayonnaise dijon-style mustard salt and black pepper with the egg yolks fill the hollowed egg white halves with the yolk mixture sprinkle with cayenne pepper adjusting the amount to taste cover and chill in the refrigerator until serving 12 devilled eggs send your recipe to office@eshoweguide.co.za

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beauty tips tricks 9 eat your way to beautiful nails t t z he best way to get fabulous nails is by following a healthy balanced diet these diet tips will help ensure you re eating your way to longer stronger nails step up your protein intake oo little protein could lead to weak nails so make sure you re getting your fair share you should eat two portions a day from the following meat fish eggs cheese or milk tip pouring semi-skimmed milk over your wholegrain breakfast cereal or having a cheese sandwich on whole wheat bread for lunch think zinc inc is a mineral needed for the growth and renewal of cells and is important for the formation of new nail cells fill up on zinc-rich foods such as whole grains nuts seeds lean meat and seafood try snacking on a handful of freshly shelled peanuts or scattering some prawns over a crisp green salad take 5 ou should aim to eat five portions of fresh fruit and vegetables each day to ensure your body is getting all the nutrition it needs try having a glass of unsweetened orange juice with your breakfast or bulking out a sandwich with a mixed green salad y boost your iron intake i ron deficiency can make your nails thin and flat so increase your iron intake through foods such as lean red meat dark green vegetables dried fruit and nuts try mixing some dried apricots into a container of low fat yogurt or steaming some broccoli to have with your evening meal flower power f laky dry nails often respond to a supplement of evening primrose or starflower oils because they both contain the polyunsaturated fatty acids needed to form the structure of cell membranes and lock in moisture.

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book review chris carter the crucifix killer 10 carter chris the crucifix killer hardback 432 pages aug 2009 publisher simon schuster ltd isbn 1847376223 l i ondon-based brazilian-born american-schooled former criminal psychological researcher and glam rock guitarist chris carter opens his crime writing account with a twisted serial killer tale set in los angeles n carter s debut the crucifix killer an isolated and grisly crime scene gets a whole lot worse for lapd homicide detective robert hunter when a strange double-cross is found on the body of a sadistically tortured murder victim the same cross that was the signature of the infamous and executed crucifix killer a signature that had never been publicly revealed arter creates hunter as a former wunderkind profiler whose phd thesis apparently became a training manual for the fbi after some past mistakes including helping convict an innocent man for killing his wife only to discover after the convict s suicide that another man was responsible hunter has lost his earlycareer lustre he likes whisky sleeping around and is plagued by insomnia c i n the crucifix killer hunter and his rookie partner carlos garcia are charged with tracking down a vicious killer whose actions bring the past brutally crashing into the present and raise disturbing questions about the original investigation arrest and execution are they now facing a copycat with intimate knowledge of the earlier killings or did the police including hunter himself perhaps make another massive mistake and the real killer is still out there while an innocent man was executed o verall the crucifix killer is a mixed bag unfortunately some of carter s storytelling skills don t yet match his storylines he has a reasonable sense for pace builds tension nicely creates some engrossing set-pieces and nice imagery and does a good job with hooks set-ups and later reveals but falls short elsewhere disturbingly regular outbreaks of clanging dialogue a lack of subtext extremely cliched or bland description and annoyingly redundant adverbs and attributions often pulled me out of an otherwise exciting story ­ and spoiled what could have been a very good read a s i read i found myself groaning and rolling my eyes all too regularly but to be fair i also found myself continuing to turn the pages in spite of the dialogue and description the crucifix killer does hook you very well at the beginning and despite the flaws in the storytelling the story itself is one you want to follow right to the end carter does a good job at making you want to know c arter also does a reasonable job showing the effects of a tough investigation on those involved beyond the professional sphere the new case revival of an old case puts extra pressure on hunter who already has one dead partner and fears that his new girlfriend isabella could also become a target young garcia struggles to keep the required balance between his demanding new job and his relationship with his wife o verall the flaws create a lightness and lack of authenticity or depth that diminishes what could have been a great crime novel instead this debut is a solid not spectacular start as a storyteller carter shows promise needs improvement.

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pet s corner 11 bad kitty tips and tricks for first time cat owners to all those out there who say i m a dog person or i ve had cats but they aren t as friendly as dogs well maybe you really are just more of a dog person but then again there s a chance you just aren t very good at understanding cats you see the majority of cats have enourmous potential to be extrememly friendly and affectionate animals what do you have to do to get them that way care about them spend time with them show them you want to be friends and what do you do if they shy away gain behavioral problems or have an accident simple you keep caring and you be patient if a cat senses that you care it will eventually come out of it s shyness when you first bring it home.however if you panic it will too the last thing a frightened cat needs is a sudden panic attack from the person trying to tame it as for other problems there are several tips and tricks about cats that might be helpful to know to anyone first trying to understand the common cat myth kittens need to be trained to go in the box instead of on the floor truth kittens are born with the instinct to want to go in little like substance because of the fact that is also instinct for them to be able to bury if you re new cat or kitten goes outside the box give it a few more tries making sure it knows where the box is located it might just be accidents if it s a kitten if you re cat is not a kitten knows where the litter box is for sure and still goes outside of it it may be something medical tip #1 to help read cat body language here is what some things mean whiskers bent forwards:cat is calm and affectionate whiskers bent back cat is alert or frightened pupils enlarged scared alert cat pupils are slits calm affectionate relaxed kitty ears straight up happy ears bent back frighened alert tip #2:when kittens are young don t let them bite you re hands at all even if dosen t hurt this makes for a very nippy adult cat tip #3 if introducing new cats to each other start slow i like to try first putting one cat in small room or behind a screen door for awhile somewhere where you can be with them alone and where the old cat can get the new cats scent when you first introduce them expect a bit of hissing or growling sperate them if things get to hissy and then try again later eventaully they ll get used to each other tip 4 if you first get a cat and it hides somewhere such as under or behin the couch and won t come out don t force it leave it food and water come visit it and talk to it let the cat know you mean no harm remember it needs to know you care to become friendly cats will always warm up to you and come out of the sofa eventually if your intentions are genuine an gone about calmly tip 5 brush your kitty cats who are never brushed will develop mats in their fur even though they groom themselves tip 6 i personally leave the food out all day for my cats.

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pet s corner continued however if you notice them getting a little pudgy it really is best to have scheduled food time several times a day 12 tip 7 above all give you re cat loving attention and it will be friendly towards you as well first time cat owners hope this helps advertising shakes tattoos mdn auto repairs sp eciali zi ngin sha di n g b o dy pi erci ng x-haust and tyre centre ck 97/08743/23 repairs to all cars trucks and tractors we do engines cylinder heads diffs gearboxe overhauls suspension carburettors punctures new tyres exhaust systems wheel alignment shocks and batteries ryno 078 028 6293 mike naidoo 083 695 7024 122 osborn rd eshowe 3815 email mdn.jackie@telkomsa.net tel 035 474 2233 fax 035 474 1239 by appointment only!

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first aid tips your first aid kit 13 make your own first aid kit a well-stocked first aid kit is a handy thing to have to be prepared for emergencies keep a first aid kit in your home and in your car carry a first aid kit with you or know where you can find one find out the location of first aid kits where you work first aid kits come in many shapes and sizes you can purchase one from your local drug-store you may also make your own some kits are designed for specific activities such as hiking camping or boating whether you buy a first aid kit or put one together make sure it has all the items you may need include any personal items such as medications and emergency phone numbers or other items your health-care provider may suggest check the kit regularly make sure the flashlight batteries work check expiration dates and replace any used or out-of-date contents a first aid kit for a family of four should consist of the following 2 absorbent compress dressings 12.5 x 22.5cm 25 adhesive bandages assorted sizes 1 adhesive cloth type 9m x 2.5cm 5 antibiotic ointment packets approximately 1 gram 5 antiseptic wipe packets 2 packets of aspirin 81mg each 1 blanket space blanket 1 breathing barrier with one-way valve 1 instant cold compress 2 pair of nonlatex glovessize large 2 hydrocortisone ointment packets approximately 1 gram each scissors 1 roller bandage 7.5 cm 1 roller bandage 10 cm 5 sterile gauze pads 7.5 x 7.5 cm 5 sterile gauze pads 10 x 10 cm oral thermometer non-mercury nonglass 2 triangular bandages tweezers first aid instruction booklet submit your articles by going to http www.eshoweguide.co.za/booklet/article/

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photography 14 composing an art photograph the difference between someone who takes a photograph and an art photographer is that the latter realises that the cornerstone of fundamental design is composition folks easily take this element for granted getting swept away by coolness or locale of the subject composition is more that what your subject is and how it s posed it comprises all that plus the background foreground color lighting and framing always remember to compose first and expose second all great photographs astart with sound composition techniques which are basic rules of how to put together a pleasing image when you compare two shots say using the same subject and lighting one of a sloppily composed image with one that s thoughtful and crafted you can immediately tell the difference and when you follow these rules remember that you follow in the footsteps of masters of art and architecture the ancient greeks and romans practiced these same tenets 20 centuries before the advent of photography it s obvious in their architecture most photographs need a focus anything inherently interesting to your viewer from a looming tree and its shadow to a church s dome in the picture below you can compare the left image has too many unnecessary objects in the frame that render the image unfocused the right image is composed artfully and by the way call them guidelines instead of rules if you want to know too that after you master these guidelines you can bend them to your artistic desire simplicity keeping your shots clean and uncluttered is paramount to presenting a great art photograph that s not to say that you can t shoot something detailed and ornamented but make sure your audience sees what you want to show not a photo cluttered with unnecessary background distractions for example consider the architecture of the sydney opera house people gather around this australian landmark snapping pictures left and right to present this wonderful architecture artfully to your viewer or to present any subject artfully to your viewer crop it boldly and closely either while you shoot ideally or later in photoshop

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