Innholdsfortegnelse for 25-Feb-16 i You South Africa

EVERY time I read something on ways to live a healthier, happier life the recommendations are exactly the opposite of what I’ve read before. This food is good for you – then you read it might cause cancer. Eat like this for a longer life – actually no, that might kill you a whole lot earlier. Remember when grazing was the way to go – eating small portions throughout the day? Well, guess what – that’s also not good any more. But I actually like the shift. After all, don’t we always love something that suits our own way of life better! I like good, sturdy meals. And in our book extract on page 42 the authors say you can now go back to three square meals a day. The…

‘Amal’s humour is the number one thing in our relationship’ ONE of the ways to tell if a man is in love is to listen out for how much he talks about his partner. And if the number of times George Clooney mentions his wife is anything to go by the A-list actor is as besotted as ever with the beautiful brunette he married in Venice, Italy, nearly two years ago. Instead of pushing his new film, Hail, Caesar! at every turn, George frequently brings Amal into the conversation. “She’s not pregnant,” he says good-naturedly, his eyes crinkling attractively at the corners. “And no, we’re not getting a divorce” Few would think the couple are splitting if their recent red-carpet displays of affection are any indication. George and Amal had…

SHE’S just wrapped a long day of shooting yet even dressed casually in sports gear and takkies she looks effortlessly chic. With her chiselled cheekbones and lovely almond-shaped eyes Mbali Mlotshwa (28) is a great choice for the role of a sexy and sassy fashion designer who catches the eye of not one but two heartthrobs in 7de Laan. The diminutive actress makes her debut in the popular soapie later this month and says it’s her most exciting role to date. She’s one half of a interracial romance, a rarity in the SABC2 soapie. It’s not the show’s first interracial relationship – the marriage of Felicity (Melanie Du Bois) and Herman (Deon Coetzee) claims that title – but Mbali is happy this romance will get people talking. She’s thrilled the…

BURGERS have not only overtaken pizzas as the most popular takeaway, they’re now on many top restaurant menus. More than just a meat patty with tomato and cheese, they’re homemade and packed with flavour. Here’s how to make lip-smackingly good gourmet burgers – and turn the page for scrumptious sides. SURF & TURF FOR 4 GIANT BURGERS Preparation: 20 min Cooking: 30 min PATTIES 15 ml (1 T) butter 1 red onion, finely chopped 1 garlic clove, finely chopped 250 g streaky bacon, finely chopped 10 ml (2 t) smoked paprika 2 ml (½ t) cumin seeds 2 ml (½ t) chilli flakes 1 kg lean beef mince 10 g fresh coriander, chopped 1 egg, whisked salt 15 ml (1 T) oil BURGERS 4 bread rolls, cut open 60 ml…

WE LOVE HAIR Model and TV personality TYRA BANKS shows how to wear pink hair. Don’t make it too obvious. Her long bob turns into pink at the ends, which gives it edge. Colour-care products recommended for colour-treated hair. MAKE-UP Make a statement with your lips like actress CATERINA SCORSONE. She’s wearing bright lipstick with minimal make-up and a neat hairdo. • Brighter colours work well with winged eyeliner.• Pale nude lips go well with smokey eyes, so pair your pout with dark eyes.• Go for gloss during the day and change to lipstick at night. NAILS LADY GAGA keeps it natural with a light pink that looks professional. • When in doubt choose pink – it suits all skin tones.• For a trendy look try painting your nails various shades of pink, starting with…

‘You can’t start the next chapter of your life if you keep rereading the last one’ - AMERICAN MOTIVATIONAL SPEAKER MICHAEL MCMILLAN IT’S LIKE TALKING TO A GRIZZLY BEAR Q My partner is extremely angry and aggressive, both verbally and emotionally. I feel as if I’m walking on eggshells all the time and heaven forbid I should ask him anything. “Don’t ever ask questions!” is what I get in return. We never have a good conversation where I feel warm and loving towards him. Talking to him is torture as he’ll suddenly explode. We don’t really have anything in common and I’d like him to just leave but he won’t. We have kids and I don’t want to upset them as he upsets them a lot of the time with…

• IDENTIFY Most municipal bylaws require that pets wear a collar and tag with a contact number on it, but a microchip will greatly increase your chance of finding your lost pet. Using both methods of identification is best. A collar can be lost or taken off while a microchip is secure for life. • SECURE YOUR PROPERTY Make sure there are no gaps in your fence and that there isn’t anything against your boundary wall that can be used to get over the wall (such as a rubbish bin). Make sure your gardening or pool service take care to keep gates closed when they service your property. • FIREWORKS Keep pets indoors when thunderstorms or fireworks are expected – preferably with human companionship. • WHILE YOU’RE AWAY Tell your…

WORK: RIHANNA FT DRAKE This is the first single off Riri’s long-awaited eighth studio album, Anti, her first record since 2012’s Unapologetic. Was it worth the wait? Fans are divided. Rihanna and former beau Drake teamed up previously for their catchy tunes What’s My Name? and Take Care, but sadly this track doesn’t come close. It’s all about working for a paycheque and the 28-year-old singer doesn’t say much besides “work”, although the infectious beat is sure to get you on your feet. A must for fans. OPHELIA: THE LUMINEERS If you’re a fan of the folk-rock band’s big hit, Ho Hey, you’ll want to add their latest tune to your playlist. It’s the first single off their second album, Cleopatra, and just like on Ho Hey there’s plenty of…

Mister Magnolia, by Quentin Blake It’s a book that revels in language and rhyme. Dogger, by Shirley Hughes Many kids would find it easy to relate to because it’s about an ordinary little boy and his toy dog and his noble, rather self-sacrificing elder sister. Children love stories that seem to be about themselves. Would You Rather? by John Burningham Every page offers a choice. It’s a good way to get to know your child and start having discussions about things. Whose Mouse Are You? by Robert Kraus This one is fun because it’s more like a play. I love acting and I like getting children to act out stories. I do genuinely believe it’s a good way to get children into books, particularly if they’re reluctant readers.…

VODACOM’S unique Change The World (CTW) project enables ordinary South Africans to make an extraordinary difference. Through this project, individuals can volunteer their skills and time by working for a nonprofit organisation (NPO) for 12 months. Vodacom pays the volunteer a stipend, makes a grant to the charity and provides funding for the project. With this initiative Vodacom helps to address social issues in communities around the country. Since Vodacom launched CTW in 2011, 54 volunteers have made an extraordinary difference in the lives of hundreds of thousands of beneficiaries of the 54 NPOs where they are based. The programme has also changed the volunteers, with some of them deciding to stay in the world of social entrepreneurship. HIGHLIGHTS OF THE CTW VOLUNTEERS’ ACHIEVEMENTS • Secured R4,3 million worth of…

On the date Do’s Try to be calm – nerves can come across as insecurity, which can be a huge turn-off. Hold the door for your date (it’s not sexist – it shows consideration). Pay for your date (if you asked her out, unless you agreed to split the bill). Put your phone away so it doesn’t distract you. Be polite and considerate, just like your mom told you! Sell yourself, but don’t be boastful. Don’ts Don’t talk about your ex(es) – it may seem like you’re not over her. Don’t talk about how miserable and lonely you are – no one likes desperation. Coming on too strong on a first date is a big no-no. WHAT TO BRING Most people love a thoughtful guy so take any of the…

GLIDER MOVEMENTS • Pitch motion: nose moves up and down • Rolling motion: wing tips move up and down • Yaw motion: nose moves from side to side PROPULSION Unlike a glider, which doesn’t use propulsion or have an engine, other forms of aircraft rely on: • Propellers • Jet engines • Electric engines • Rocket engines • Ramjet/scramjet engines SHAPE MATTERS AERODYNAMIC SHAPE The shape of an object has an effect on air resistance, also known as drag. Drag is a force that slows down objects travelling through air. Round and narrow shapes are more aerodynamic and move through air more easily. LIFT Every flying object needs lift, the force opposite to weight. An aircraft needs more lift than weight, and that is supplied by its wings, whose shape…

THE roles they’ve been cast in couldn’t be more different. She, an educated, politically minded Oscar winner, makes sense in the role of the enigmatic wife of a US president. But he, a white middle-class Brit, playing one of the greatest black American singers? When news of Natalie Portman portraying Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis surfaced it raised barely an eyebrow. The 34-year-old, who has a degree in psychology from Harvard University, has long had an interest in American politics. A staunch Democrat, who has both Israeli and US citizenship, she has manned phones at fundraisers for President Barack Obama in election times and in 2008 half-joked in an interview with Time magazine that she’d consider a career in politics “once I’m too ugly for Hollywood”. But unsurprisingly the news that Joseph…

I FACED MY FEAR Thank you so much for the inspiring letters about not taking health for granted (YOU Say, 31 December). The past few months have been a journey I wouldn’t wish on my worst enemy. I discovered a lump on my face and for months ignored it, fearing it was malignant. About a month ago I finally went to the doctor. During the consultation the words tumour/mass/cancer were spoken and I just blanked out. The doctor explained to my husband that I needed to see a specialist immediately. That Wednesday changed my life. I prayed to God to please take my hand and walk with me and my family. After a biopsy, scope and X-rays, waiting for the results was the worst. Then I received a call from…

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MATCHSTICK CHIPS SERVES 6 Cut 6 large potatoes into 1-cm slices lengthways then cut them into matchsticks. Heat oil for deep-frying and fry the chips until golden brown and done. Drain on paper towels and season immediately with sea salt flakes. TOMATO SAUCE Fry 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped garlic clove in 15 ml (1 T) butter. Add 1 can (410 g) chopped tomatoes, 4 sun-dried tomatoes, finely chopped, 15 ml (1 T) tomato paste and 10 ml (2 t) dried oregano. Simmer for 5 minutes and season with 30 ml (2 T) brown sugar, salt and freshly ground pepper. SWEET POTATO ROUNDS SERVES 4 Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Put a wire rack on a baking sheet and grease with nonstick spray. Cut 4 sweet potatoes into…

COLOURFUL BARSTOOL YOU NEED • Wooden barstool• Sander• Cross-stitch heart template (find one online)• Double-sided tape• Drill with 2-mm wood bit• Lace cutout tape• Masking tape • Newspaper• White spray paint• Embroidery thread• Big eye needle• Pliers• Yellow paint• Paintbrush• 100-grit sandpaper• Pink paint• Fabric tape and thread• Varnish STEP 1 Sand the top and sides of the seat then stick the heart template to the top of the seat using double-sided tape. STEP 2 Drill a hole through each cross stitch. Remove the tape and template. Stick lace cut-out tape around the edge of the seat. Cover the legs with masking tape and newspaper. STEP 3 Spray the seat white. When the paint is dry, remove the masking tape and lace cut-out tape. Thread the needle with the thread and knot the end. Push the needle through from the bottom of the seat. Thread it through all…

Never go to a doctor whose office plants have died AMERICAN HUMORIST ERMA BOMBECK YOU CAN COMPLAIN A medical aid takes a chunk of your income every month, but unfortunately some schemes aren’t particularly prompt when it comes to repayments. If there are costs you think the fund should cover or it won’t give you benefits you think you’re entitled to, complain! Remember, you must have a clean slate and comply with the fund rules. For instance, get pre-authorisation if needed. Funds may also have rules about treatment types and medication. Ensure you’re informed. HOW TO COMPLAIN If your medical aid customer service department can’t resolve the issue, contact the principal officer. You have the right to get their work contact details and insist they or another executive manager resolve…

EVERYBODY HATED CHRIS Born the eldest of eight brothers, Chris (51) was raised in Brooklyn, New York, by his teacher mother, Rosalie, and truck-driver father, Julius. “We lived in one of the most famous ghettos in the world. My mother and father wanted me to go to a better school, so I was bused to this poor white neighbourhood. I was the only black boy in my grade for most of the time. I was a little guy, too, a skinny runt” Chris was bullied constantly but says it built his character and inspired him to write the TV series Everybody Hates Chris, which chronicles his difficult teen years. OSCARS CONTROVERSY He came under pressure to pull out as host of this year’s Oscars ceremony after actress Jada Pinkett Smith…

RARE OCCASION A guy goes to a restaurant and orders a steak. “I want it well done” he tells the waiter. But when the steak arrives it’s rare. “Waiter,” he calls, “didn’t you hear me say ‘well done’?” “Thank you, sir, I really appreciate that” the waiter says. “I hardly ever get a compliment” M CHOONARA HELL OUT THERE “I’ve just had the most awful time,” a guy tells his friend. “First I got angina pectoris, then arteriosclerosis. They gave me hypodermics, but just as I was recovering I got psoriasis. And to top it all, tonsillitis was followed by appendectomy.” “Wow!” his friend says. “How did you pull through?” “I don’t know. Toughest spelling test I've ever had!” SPELLING IT OUT Little Janet, who’s in Grade 2, arrives home…

STARTING A BAND Dove (20) started the band The Girl And The Dream-catcher with her boyfriend and Liv And Maddie co-star Ryan McCartan in 2015. They recently released their latest track, Glowing In The Dark. She says her doll-like features made her a soft target for bullies. “I was bullied throughout my school experience. I used to be insecure about my crooked teeth and pale skin.” CHICK FLICK Her favourite teen flick is 10 Things I Hate About You, which was filmed in her hometown, Seattle. She can’t decide if she’s more like Liv or Maddie. “Like Liv, I’m energetic. I have a lot of affection to give and sometimes I’m a little overbearing, but then I’m incredibly shy and very awkward around boys.” She likes…

KHLOÉ & LAMAR ARE THEY TOGETHER? IS IT just us or is KHLOÉ KARDASHIAN’s love-life all kinds of crazy these days. The reality star – who split from basketball player James Harden (26) a few weeks ago – was seen boarding a private plane with her estranged hubby, LAMAR ODOM (36). The sighting comes days after she was seen out with another ex, rapper French Montana. It was the first time Lamar and Khloé (31) have been seen out together since the former NBA star was hospitalised after a near-fatal drug overdose. Khloé (31) was quick to shut down rumours of a possible reconciliation, tweeting, “God forbid exes are cordial right?!” But we’re not sure we’re buying her story. The duo popped up again a few days later at…

A WORLD WITHOUT PHOTO ALBUMS REFERRING to the winning letter about the lost art of letter-writing (YOU Say, 31 December), my comment is that the art of photo albums is also being lost. Technology has done a lot of good but it’s also taking away traditions. I have photo albums dating back 64 years, from the time I got married. I also have photo albums I inherited from my parents that are more than 100 years old. Photos of my great-great relatives, some black and white, are still in mint condition. Today photos are taken on cellphones and put on Facebook. Even cameras nowadays have a gadget to let you put the photos on your computer. Are these beautiful photo memories still going to be there in, say, 30 years’…

WITH his hand dangling from his arm by just a piece of skin he’d accepted the inevitable: he would lose the hand. But thanks to a string of “miracles” and the expertise of a top plastic surgeon, just more than eight hours later Zander Vermeulen’s partially severed left hand was rejoined to his arm. And the prognosis looks good. He’ll probably regain the use of the hand, says Dr Kevin Adams, the surgeon who achieved the near impossible. But it will take a lot of work – from Zander (19) especially. “I can already move it a bit but as yet I don’t feel any sensation,” Zander tells us, gesturing to the area from his wrist to the fingertips of his left hand. But the second-year BSc student from Cape…

CARAMELISED BRUSSELS SPROUTS AND CHICKEN SALAD SERVES 4 Preparation: 10 min Cooking: 20 min 4 chicken breast fillets salt and pepper 30 ml (2 T) wholegrain mustard 15 ml (1 T) olive oil BRUSSELS SPROUTS 15 ml (1 T) butter 300 g Brussels sprouts 30 ml (2 T) brown sugar salt ASSEMBLY 150 g mixed lettuce Preheat the oven to 200 °C. Grease a baking sheet with nonstick spray. 1 Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Brush with the mustard and arrange on the prepared baking sheet. Drizzle the oil over and roast for 15 minutes or until done. Shred the chicken and set aside. 2 Brussels sprouts Heat the butter in a pan and fry the Brussels sprouts for a few seconds. Sprinkle the sugar over and stir-fry…

All of this brings us to one of the most important premises of our Ageless Body Diet Plan: the 4-Hour Fast. In essence, we’re advocating eating only when you’re hungry (really hungry, not bored). For most people, this naturally occurs about every four hours throughout the day, but for some of you it may be a slightly shorter or longer period. The rules are simple: after you’ve eaten, you fast for three to four hours. If you’re a grazer, it can take some getting used to. But within a few weeks of recalibrating your hunger cycle, you won’t look back. Stretching out the kind of daily fasting periods we naturally practise at night has been shown to override some of the adverse health effects of unhealthy eating and help to…

LISTEN TO THIS! BEN HAENOW THE DELUXE EDITION R139* The 31-year-old won The X Factor UK two years ago and finally released his self-titled debut album late last year. On this 14-track collection the British singer tackles everything from rock tunes to pop ballads. You might know the radio hit Second Hand Heart, featuring American Idol winner Kelly Clarkson, but that’s not the only highlight: check out the infectious Something I Need and Ben’s personal favourite, Slamming Doors. Perhaps not an album to play on repeat but the stand-out tracks make it worth a listen.…

THE INTERN 2015. 121 min. 7-9PG DL. Comedy drama. R155* (Blu-ray only) Retired businessman Ben Whittaker (Robert De Niro) might be a 70-year-old widower but he’s not ready to sit at home and do nothing just yet. He applies for an internship programme for seniors and becomes a lowly assistant to Jules Ostin (Anne Hathaway), the 30-something chief executive of a start-up online business. She’s reluctant to take on an elderly intern but, worked off her feet and losing touch with her family, she soon comes to depend on Ben’s 40 years’ business experience and an unlikely friendship develops. Director-writer Nancy Meyers (Something’s Got To Give, It’s Complicated) has proven herself an astute observer of human relationships and this is perhaps her most entertaining outing yet as she explores the…

SHE’S the writer who gave the world the Gruffalo, a storytelling fish named Tiddler and the super-duper Snuggly Snerd – and her young fans love her for it. Over the years Julia Donaldson has introduced millions of kids to the joys of reading with her bestselling books, including What The Ladybird Heard, The Paper Dolls and Tyrannosaurus Drip. When the British writer visited South Africa recently there were thousands of fans clamouring to meet her at reader events. But this was no ordinary author tour. A keen performer, Julia (67) teamed up with her husband, Malcolm, a retired consultant paediatrician, to treat young readers to a lively production of The Gruffalo And Friends, which saw many of her famous characters being brought to life on stage. We caught up with…

PISCES 19 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH Your star shines at its brightest this week It’s the week of the year when your Pisces attributes are superlative, for better or for worse. When it comes to relationships on all levels, at best you are a compassionate friend, devoted partner and tender lover. By the same token you can be elusive and commitment-shy. While your heightened imagination and artistic flair create the wind in your sails career-wise, daydreaming could sink your ship. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 3, 43, 31, 28, 18, 2 ARIES MAR 21 – APR 19 If you’re a true Aries you’re likely to be active and on the go most of the time. But it’s a week to slow down. Chances are you might even go through a phase of…

1959 Launch Barbie makes her debut at the American International Toy Fair in New York. Mattel Inc co-founder Ruth Handler is credited with her creation, taking the name Barbie from her daughter, Barbara. 1961 “Titian” hair Barbie A red-haired Barbie is released. Later features in the ’60s include bendable legs and adjustable “sleep eyes”. 1971 Malibu Barbie She has a new face sculpture that includes an open smile and new forward-looking, sparkling blue eyes. 1985 Barbie and the Rockers Barbie fronts a band. In 1985 Barbie and the Rockers emerge with big hair, shoulder pads and, two years later, even a tie-in film. 1992 Totally Hair Barbie The bestselling doll to date, she celebrates the loud fashion of the early ’90s. Her hair is 26,6 cm long. 2004 Barbie and…

• Don’t mess with MADONNA! The queen of pop has reportedly hired a private investigator to keep tabs on her son Rocco while he’s living in London with his dad, Guy Ritchie. The singer, who’s currently embroiled in a custody battle with Guy, apparently feels the filmmaker isn’t being strict enough with the teen – especially with his schooling, which she feels he’s let slide. “Guy has pretty much told Rocco if he wants out of education, he can quit now,” a source dished. Eish! • EMMA WATSON (25) has a new tech whizz boyfriend! The former Harry Potter star is apparently getting serious with William “Mack” Knight (35), a manager at a Silicon Valley firm in the US. “Mack’s a normal, down-to-earth guy who has nothing to do with…