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take one it s free dec jan 2011 issue 4 cell 079 318 2519 fax 086 575 8637 email office@eshoweguide.co.za website www.eshoweguide.co.za 122 osborn rd eshowe email rindle.digitech@gmail.com tel 035 474 2791 fax 035 474 4800 rindle govender cell 083 775 9172 cartridges for all printers copy shop a4 copies 50c typing printing binding laminating rubber stamps p4 celeron desktop 9 40 gig harddrive 99 1 gig ram r1 15 white flatscreen keyboard and mouse windows xp microsoft office basic special service sales consumables for digital photocopiers fax machines printers computers exercise text books stationery laser inkjet cartridges airtime contact us for:

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eshowe history the siege and relief of eshowe 1879 1 prelude inyezane o.1 column of the british invasion force under colonel charles pearson had been ordered to establish an advanced base at eshowe before continuing the advance upon ulundi the force crossed the tugela river from natal into zululand on 12 january 1879 the advance was smooth and steady until 22 january when a zulu force attempted to bar their way the british were camped about 4 miles south of the inyezane river which they had crossed the previous day beneath a steep ridge with three spurs leading down towards the river and surrounded by scrub a prominent knoll sat about halfway and a small kraal near the left of the crest n s hortly after 08:00 a small number of zulus appeared near the knoll on the ridge and a company of the natal native contingent nnc under lieutenant hart were sent up the spur after them while this company gave chase a mass of zulus appeared over the crest of the ridge and began pouring downwards these men were the left horn of a 6,000 strong force dispatched at the same time as the army that engaged the british at isandlwana who were preparing just over the crest to attack the british camp this left horn had been prompted into a premature attack by the advance of lieutenant hart s company and in the face of this advance the nnc fled leaving their european officers and ncos to make a fruitless stand before being swept aside as soon as hart and his men began firing the camp prepared for defence forming a hasty firing line a naval company and two companies of buffs with a gatling gun and 7-pounders moved up to the knoll opening up across the advancing zulu column thus when the zulus emerged from scrub and began their assault on the camp they were taking heavy fire on both their flank and front of their force the zulus wavered and then withdrew the way they had come w hile the left horn was being repulsed the rest of the zulu impi appeared over the crest the kraal was taken and switching their guns to focus on it the force previously attacking the left horn s flank advanced up the slope and captured the kraal this position allowed the british to move the gatling gun onto the crest where its rapid fire soon drove the zulus off the centre and left end of the ridge as the british mounted troops came up the right-hand spur to complete the action the successful counter-attack resulted in 10 british killed and 16 wounded the zulu impi withdrew with 350 killed.

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from the editor 2 eshoweguide would like to wish all its readers and advertisers a very merry christmas and a prosperous 2011 letters advertising many thanks for the excellent article on vukani museum october edition issue 2 it was well researched and up to date and gave us a wonderful opportunity to reach out to local people whom we would far rather see than overseas visitors welcome as they are congratulations on your delightful little publication we have missed the trumpeter and you re filling a need in the community regards vivienne garside janine s repairs tally s corner 083 778 9026 repairs and spare for all mowers electrical and petrol brushcutters generators pool pumps ride ons waterpumps etc submit your advert at http www.eshoweguide.co.za/booklet/ads/normal/

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computer tips and tricks building a website part four 3 with all the information from the past three articles you should have your website just about finished the last thing left to do is to make it look nice o ne of the features that i love the most about using cms software to design a website is that you can change the look of the whole website with a single click if you had to design a static website it would have been slightly more complicated w hile the look of a website is not as important as the content it is still nice to have a great looking site and if someone thinks a site is awesome they will tell their friends about it so in the end you get more traffic the website that comes with a scorpnet hosting account also comes with over 700 ready-made website templates there is a link to the downloadable templates on your website when it is first installed and from there you can choose the template that you want and download it as a zip file to activate your new template go to the settings panel and then click on template mng template manager click on browse and select the template that you ve downloaded and select upload once the template is uploaded it will appear in the list of available templates scroll down to your template and click activate your website will instantly have a new look below are just some of the examples t f he templates can easily be customized to suit your needs or you could easily design your own template the templates for this cms system is by far the easiest to create out of all the cms software that i ve used there is also a template and css editor in the settings panel where you can make changes to the template or colors and see instant results rom the series of web design articles you will be able to create a complete website without the hefty fees that developers usually ask the best part is that you can make changes whenever you want and do it just the way you prefer it happy website building hannes coetzee

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health tips the common cold 4 t he common cold viral upper respiratory tract infection vurti acute viral rhinopharyngitis acute coryza or cold is a contagious viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system caused primarily by rhinoviruses and coronaviruses common symptoms include a cough sore throat runny nose and fever there is currently no known cure however symptoms usually resolve spontaneously in 7 to 10 days with some symptoms possibly lasting for up to three weeks he common cold is the most frequent infectious disease in humans with on average two to four infections a year in adults and up to 6­12 in children collectively colds influenza and other infections with similar symptoms are included in the diagnosis of influenza-like illness they may also be termed upper respiratory tract infections urti influenza involves the lungs while the common cold does not t signs and symptoms s ymptoms are cough sore throat runny nose and nasal congestion sometimes this may be accompanied by conjunctivitis pink eye muscle aches fatigue headaches shivering and loss of appetite fever is often present thus creating a symptom picture which overlaps with influenza the symptoms of influenza however are usually more severe the common cold usually resolves spontaneously in 7 to 10 days but some symptoms can last for up to three weeks in children the cough lasts for more than 10 days in 35­40 and continue for more than 25 days in 10 tttt hose suffering from colds often report a sensation of chilliness even though the cold is not generally accompanied by fever and although chills are generally associated with fever the sensation may not always be caused by actual fever in one study 60 of those suffering from a sore throat and upper respiratory tract infection reported headaches often due to nasal congestion progression he viral replication begins 8 to 12 hours after initial contact symptoms usually begin 2 to 5 days after initial infection but occasionally occur in as little as 10 hours symptoms peak 2­3 days after symptom onset whereas influenza symptom onset is constant and immediate the symptoms usually resolve spontaneously in 7 to 10 days but some can last for up to three weeks he first indication of an upper respiratory virus is often a sore or scratchy throat other common symptoms are runny nose congestion and sneezing these are sometimes accompanied by muscle aches fatigue malaise headache weakness or loss of appetite cough and fever generally indicate influenza rather than an upper respiratory virus with a positive predictive value of around 80 symptoms may be more severe in infants and young children and in these cases it may include fever and hives upper respiratory viruses may also be more severe in smokers complications he common cold can lead to symptoms of acute bronchitis bronchiolitis croup pneumonia sinusitis otitis media or strep throat people with chronic lung diseases such as asthma and copd are especially vulnerable colds may cause acute exacerbations of asthma emphysema or chronic bronchitis.

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advertising 5 submit your advert at http www.eshoweguide.co.za/booklet/ads/normal/

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health tips the common cold continued 6 cause viruses t i he common cold is due to a viral infection of the upper respiratory tract the most commonly implicated virus is a rhinovirus 30­50 a type of picornavirus with 99 known serotypes others include coronavirus 10­15 influenza 5­15 human parainfluenza viruses human respiratory syncytial virus adenoviruses enteroviruses and metapneumovirus n total over 200 serologically different viral types cause colds coronaviruses are particularly implicated in adult colds of over 30 coronaviruses 3 or 4 cause infections in humans but they are difficult to grow in the laboratory and their significance is thus less well-understood due to the many different types of viruses and their tendency for continuous mutation it is impossible to gain complete immunity to the common cold risk factors spending time in an enclosed area with an infected person or in close contact with an infected person common colds are droplet-borne infections which means that they are primarily transmitted through breathing in tiny particles that the infected person emits when he or she coughs sneezes or exhales the role of body cooling in causing the common cold is controversial it is the most commonly offered folk explanation for the disease and it has received some experimental evidence one study showed that exposure to the cold causes cold symptoms in about 10 of those exposed and that the subjects experiencing this effect report far more colds overall than those who do not however a variety of other studies do not show such an effect frequently touching eyes nose or mouth with contaminated fingers this behavior somewhat increases the likelihood of transferring viruses from the surface of the hands where they are harmless into the upper respiratory tract where they can infect the tissues some studies show that very frequent hand washing and not touching any mucous membranes can somewhat reduce the likelihood of acquiring a cold among adults a history of smoking extends the duration of illness by about three days getting fewer than seven hours of sleep per night has been associated with a risk three times higher of developing an infection when exposed to a rhinovirus compared to those who sleep more than eight hours per night low blood vitamin d levels are associated with an increased risk of getting a common cold whether this relation is causal has yet to be determined common colds are seasonal occurring more frequently during winter outside of tropical zones this is believed to be partly due to a change in behaviors such as increased time spent indoors which puts infected people in close proximity to other people rather than to exposure to cold temperatures low humidity increases viral transmission rates one theory is that dry air causes evaporation of water thus allowing small viral droplets to disperse farther and stay in the air longer.

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make your own gifts decoupage 7 decoupage with this technique and some patience you can create heirlooms or very special gifts what you need for decoupage suitable object to decorate picture scissors craft glue clear gloss varnish how to do decoupage cut out the picture in the desired shape glue it very neatly onto the background make sure no bubbles form underneath the picture should be completely smooth leave to dry thoroughly paint a coat of varnish evenly over and around the picture and leave to dry completely paint more coats of varnish and let each coat dry completely sand lightly with sandpaper after each coat if necessary paint one or two of the coats of varnish over the whole area if desired the picture should be sealed completely after 10 coats of varnish sand it with sandpaper until the surface has a matt finish apply the floor polish and rub the surface with the cloth until it has a soft glow tip cover the varnish brush with tinfoil after each coat and put it in the freezer this way the brush stays soft and does not need to be cleaned after each coat brush water sandpaper clear floor polish soft cloth www.eshoweguide.co.za apply for your advert online via http www.eshoweguide.co.za/booklet www.eshoweguide.co.za for more information contact ingrid 079 318 2519

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recipe of the month bacon cheese crescents 8 bacon cheese crescents ingredients 1 loaf rhodes bread dough or 12 rhodes dinner rolls thawed risen 1 tablespoon butter melted 1 cup grated cheddar cheese 8 slices bacon cooked and crumbled 1 teaspoon italian seasoning methods/steps 1 combine 6 rolls together and roll into a 10-inch circle 2 repeat with other 6 rolls 3 brush both circles with butter 4 sprinkle with cheese bacon and italian seasoning 5 cut each circle into 8 wedges 6 starting with wide end roll each wedge to point 7 place point-side down on a sprayed baking sheet 8 cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise 30-45 minutes 9 remove wrap and bake at 350 f 15 minutes or until golden brown quote of the month as we grow up we learn that even the one person that wasn t supposed to let us down probably will you ll have your heart broken probably more than once and it s harder every time you ll break hearts too so remember how it felt when someone broke yours you ll fight with your best friend and maybe even fall in love with them you ll blame a new love for things an old one did you ll cry because times is passing too fast and you ll eventually lose someone close to you so take too many pictures laugh too much and love like you ve never been hurt because every 60 seconds you spend angry or upset is a minute of happiness you ll never get back.

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beauty tips tricks 9 pretty nails no polish u se a nail buffer to create a look that requires low maintenance is as shiny as clear polish and lasts up to a week the only tool you need is a buffer use the pink side to prime your nails the white to smooth ridges and the grey to add shine the benefits of buffing buffing won t dry out or damage your nails as polish can it s an excellent way of boosting the circulation of blood in the nail bed which means healthier stronger nails in the long term it will make all nails look better because it smoothes out tiny imperfections in the surface helping to make them shine it s a natural look that goes with any make-up look it s quick and easy as there is no waiting for polish to dry it s an easy technique that anyone can master if you haven t tried many manicure techniques before it s a good place to start 1 wash your hands with soap and water and dry them well so your nails are free from surface oils then using the rough pink side of the buffer gently buff backwards and forwards working from the base of the nails to the tips this temporarily roughs up the surface of your nails 2 switch to the soft white side of the buffer and buff again use a very light pressure and keep going until your nails look nice and shiny 3 finish by using the same motion with the smooth grey side until your nails really gleam a couple of minutes spent at this stage will achieve a shine that lasts for a long time tip don t buff until you get a burning sensation at your fingertips it s a sign you re overdoing it and wearing down the nail.

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book review dan brown deception point 10 brown dan deception point paperback 576 pages december 2002 publisher pocket books isbn 0671027387 w hen a new nasa satellite spots evidence of an astonishingly rare object buried deep in the arctic ice the floundering space agency proclaims a muchneeded victory a victory that has profound implications for u.s space policy and the impending presidential election with the oval office in the balance the president dispatches white house intelligence analyst rachel sexton to the milne ice shelf to verify the authenticity of the find accompanied by a team of experts including the charismatic academic michael tolland rachel uncovers the unthinkable evidence of scientific trickery a bold deception that threatens to plunge the world into controversy b i ut before rachel can contact the president she and michael are attacked by a deadly team of assassins controlled by a mysterious power broker who will stop at nothing to hide the truth fleeing for their lives in an environment as desolate as it is lethal their only hope for survival is to find out who is behind this masterful ploy the truth they will learn is the most shocking deception of all n his most thrilling novel to date bestselling author dan brown transports readers from the ultrasecret national reconnaissance office to the towering ice shelves of the arctic circle and back again to the hallways of power inside the west wing heralded for masterfully intermingling science history and politics in his critically acclaimed thriller angels demons brown has crafted another novel in which nothing is as it seems and behind every corner is a stunning surprise deception point is pulse-pounding fiction at its best also by dan brown

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pet s corner 11 danger signals when your cat may be ill it s not always easy to detect when your cat is unwell cats are very good at hiding illnesses and tend to shy away from contact if they re feeling under the weather it s important to keep an eye open for the telltale signs of common conditions and a good idea to complete a monthly health checklist at home if you do notice anything out of the ordinary don t rely on books or websites for a diagnosis contact your vet immediately what to look out for general lethargy tiredness just looking unwell if for any reason your cat isn t his or her normal healthy active self it s worth taking a closer look like humans cats can just look unwell and even if there are no obvious clues to what s wrong a trip to the vet is a good idea if this persists eyes should be bright and clear without runniness or redness your cat should not shy away from light ears should be clear of thick dark wax nostrils free of discharge repeated vomiting gagging or sickness occasionally vomiting hairballs or grass is quite normal but persistent sickness or choking when eating is a concern vomiting can be a sign of illness such as kidney disease particularly in older cats refusal to eat for over 24 hours if your cat spends a lot of time outdoors eating patterns may occasionally become irregular but if your cat refuses food for a day or more consult your vet diarrhoea if your cat has persistent diarrhoea that lasts for longer than 48 hours visit your vet if possible take a stool sample with you mucus in stools also indicates intestinal problems difficulty urinating look out for behavioural signs similar to constipation crying when urinating or blood in the urine feline lower urinary tract disease is a common condition particularly for males and can become life threatening if not treated early progressive weight loss you should be concerned if your cat appears to lose weight progressively over two to four weeks or shows a slow but steady weight loss over a longer period progressive weight gain watch out for signs of excessive weight gain and obesity which can lead to diabetes mobility problems and other diseases you should be able to just feel your cat s ribs click here for further information on how to check your cat s body condition obesity can

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pet s corner continued 12 require a vet s help to treat excessive weight can be controlled by gradually reducing your cat s food until it s normal weight is reached excessive thirst or urination unusually excessive thirst and frequent urination can be a sign of feline diabetes as well as other medical conditions itchy flaking skin skin condition is a good general indicator of health skin should be smooth and pink or black persistent itching and signs of dermatitis could indicate an allergic reaction particularly to fleabites red or swollen gums reddened or swollen gums particularly when associated with bad breath are an indication of gum disease when severe cats may lose teeth drop food from their mouths and suffer weight loss due to the difficulty of eating runny eyes or nose sneezing panting runny eyes and nose or other flu-like symptoms may be signs of respiratory problems as are gasping or shortness of breath advertising mdn auto repairs x-haust and tyre centre ck 97/08743/23 repairs to all cars trucks and tractors we do engines cylinder heads diffs gearbox overhauls suspension carburettors punctures new tyres exhaust systems wheel alignment shocks and batteries mike naidoo 083 695 7024 ryno 078 028 6293 shop 5 114 osborn rd opposite eshowe mall wishing all our customers a very merry christmas and a prosperous 2011 122 osborn rd eshowe 3815 email mdn.jackie@telkomsa.net tel 035 474 2233 fax 035 474 1239

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first aid tips dehydration 13 dehydration d ehydration can occur if a child is not drinking enough fluids kids can also become dehydrated when a large amount of fluid is lost through vomiting diarrhea or both in cases of dehydration it s important to replenish fluid losses as quickly as possible signs and symptoms mild to moderate tongue becomes dry few or no tears when crying rapid heart rate fussiness in an infant no wet diapers for 6 hours in an infant no urination for 8 hours in children sunken soft spot on top of an infant s head no urination for 8 or more hours in an infant and 10 or more hours in a child deep rapid breathing rapid or weakened pulse severe very dry mouth dry wrinkly or doughy skin inactivity or decreased alertness and excessive sleepiness sunken eyes what to do mild dehydration can often be treated at home if the child has diarrhea but no vomiting continue feeding a normal diet if the child is vomiting stop milk products and solid foods and give infants an oral electrolyte solution a solution that restores lost fluids and minerals about 1 tablespoon every 15-20 minutes give children over 1 year old sips of clear fluids such as an oral electrolyte solution ice chips flat non-caffeinated soda clear broth or ice pops 1 to 2 tablespoons every 15-20 minutes seek emergency medical care if the child shows any signs of severe dehydration is unable to keep clear fluids down think prevention frequent hand washing is key to avoiding many of the illnesses that can lead to dehydration encourage frequent small amounts of fluids to avoid dehydration during illnesses if vomiting occurs use only clear fluids to rehydrate.

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photography 14 s o you decided to jump into this century and go digital eh bully for you this section and the next cover all the nuts-and-bolts kinds of digital photography issues you know the digital side of digital art photography whether you re a budding photographer whose first foray involves using a digital camera or a film buff who wants to use traditional and digital film technology this section walks you through some of the jargon and nuances between these two formats to help you along your path the digital path any image that ends up in your computer is digital that is bits of data organised electronically even if a photo begins on film it ends up being digital when you can it into your computer ever look at a photo attachment in an email maybe it started out as a hard copy print from film but you view it in digital format your goal when making the digital leap is to manipulate those bits of data with electronic means your computer some image editing software and perhaps a scanner to create an image that looks simply fantastic and cutting edge no matter what special effects you do or don t apply think of your photographs taken with your digital camera or scanned from film or prints as the beginning of making a product in a factory the image goes through a process 1 snap the picture 2 store the image film this step has two parts the first takes place in a processing machine or dark room where the film is developed into negatives and/or positives during the second part the image is developed onto photo paper digital the image is stored as pixels which are tiny picture elements made of bits of data inside your camera 3 move the image file into your computer film scan a printed photograph or a slide a positive digital transfer the image from your camera to your computer 4 leave the image as-is or tweak it within an image processing program 5 print the image you can use your own printer or take it to a service bureau.

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