Epic Love Stories
1 February 2010
As the month of luuurve descends upon us, swathed in red organza and dripping velvet hearts, giggly school girls eagerly await the 14th to discover how many secret admirers they have ensnared. Young lovers gaze ever more lovingly into each other’s eyes, and the rest of us (jaded and cynical perhaps) tut-tut about how real [...] Continue Reading »
Swimmers Unite
1 February 2010
In 2009, the Guinness Book of World Records finally confirmed what many South African swimmers had suspected already – that KwaZulu-Natal’s annual swimming race, The Midmar Mile, was indeed the World’s largest open water swimming event. But for many of the 16,000 swimmers who showed up on the day, the decision to participate in the [...] Continue Reading »
The Lore of Cycling
1 February 2010
It’s that time of year again – huge groups of cyclists are finalising their last minute training schedules in preparation for three of the year’s major cycling events taking place in March. Found on highways and footpaths from dawn to dusk, these dedicated individuals are recognisable by their strange two-tone tans, colourful cycling gear and [...] Continue Reading »
Bear Hero
1 January 2010
Winnie-the-Pooh is one of the best-loved bears on earth. Since the 1920s the tales of Pooh and friends have been entertaining children and adults alike. I wouldn’t trust someone who doesn’t like Winnie-the-Pooh. What’s not to like? He’s a bear first of all, and he is guided by a delightfully little brain that convinces him [...] Continue Reading »
Beyond Violet
1 January 2010
Our African sun draws many visitors who bask in its warmth and beauty. Unfortunately, within in its warming rays lurks an unseen and often dangerous energy known as Ultraviolet. Ultraviolet is a description of the band of sunrays of which the length is shorter than visible light, but longer than X-rays, and include UVA, UVB [...] Continue Reading »
Healthy Lunches
1 January 2010
Struggling to make sure your kids eat well while they are at school? January is a great time to revise your kids’ lunch box menu for the year ahead. While it may be easier to quickly pop some chips, a chocolate and a white bread sandwich into a lunch box for your child, the benefits [...] Continue Reading »
