Innholdsfortegnelse for 11-Jan-18 i You South Africa

I’M NOT a big fan of exercise. Or rather, I’m not a big fan of how much time it takes. There’s the preparation part, the actual doing of said exercise then the winding down if it’s something strenuous. I like the benefits of it and the feel-good factor (thanks, endorphins!) but for a long time I wouldn’t bother to start if I didn’t have at least an hour available. But a dietician recently told me even 10 minutes on the treadmill will make a huge difference. And not just physically – it will help me to form a habit and show me you don’t need heaps of time, going all out, to reap the mental and physiological benefits. And she was right. I started with 10 minutes, then 15, then…

Having just read the letter from Loving Wife (YOU Say, 14 December), I have tears running down my face. My husband passed away four years ago. He always felt guilty as he never had a stable job. He did all the little things Loving Wife mentions, and a million more: he kept the home immaculate, did all the repairs and treated me with love and respect. I miss him so very much! PAT, PORT ELIZABETH I can so relate to Loving Wife. It reminded me of a very good friend of mine whose husband suffered a sudden aneurysm. The doctor suggested to her that she tell him how she felt as he was not expected to live. Her answer: “But we told each other every day that we loved each…

A DOG and a cat being best friends isn’t that unusual – YouTube videos of canine/feline friendship are practically a dime or dozen. But every now and then one comes along that’s a little more aww-inspiring. And these two tick that box with one big fat pawprint. Henry the hound and Baloo the Siamese don’t just snooze together: they scale mountains, ford streams and traverse deserts. Yes, this is a dog-meets-cat tale that’s bound to leave you all warm and fuzzy inside. “I call them brothers but I think Baloo thinks Henry is his mom because he always wants to nuzzle him,” says Cynthia Bennett, their doting owner. Cynthia, from Denver, Colorado in America, adopted Henry in 2014 when he was about three months old. She initially had her heart…

While the liver is quite resilient and able to regenerate, it’s not immune to disease. There are more than 100 types of liver disease. These are the most common: CIRRHOSIS This refers to long-term damage or scarring of the liver which is caused by other forms of liver disease. HEPATITIS This is an inflammation of the liver usually caused by a virus, most commonly hepatitis A, B or C. But hepatitis can also have non-infectious causes such as drug abuse and heavy drinking. ALCOHOL ABUSE When the liver has too much alcohol to handle, its normal function can be disrupted, which leads to a chemical imbalance. If the liver is constantly required to detoxify alcohol, the cells can be altered or destroyed, which then causes a build-up of fat, scarring…

1 FRINGES AND FEATHERS You can wear this trend in two ways: go feminine with pretty pastels or make a statement with vibrant shades. Either way you’ll look arty and free-spirited. TIP Wear pastels with fringe detail to create a ballet-inspired look. 2 RAINBOW HUES Often used in designs only for the flamboyant, rainbow colours are much more accessible this year. Dare to go all-out and invest in a multicoloured dress or blouse complemented by bold accessories. 3 NECK AND SHOULDERS Showing off your décolletage is feminine, flattering and highly fashionable. Opt for modern cut-outs or vintage-inspired blouses with open shoulders or square necklines. ONE SHOULDER BARE SHOULDERS SQUARE NECK ASYMMETRIC 4 TRENCH COATS Regardless of the season, a classic trench coat remains the perfect layering companion to any outfit.…

WHEN they start out in Grade 1 their oversize backpacks can make little children look like adorable turtles, their limbs poking out from outsize shells. But as your kids progress through school their schoolbags become so laden with books they often have to lean forward slightly to counteract the weight of their cargo. A study done at the University of San Diego in California found that a third of children aged 11 to 14 complain of back pain – and backpack loads are responsible for “a significant amount” of back pain in kids. Like the frame of a house, the spine is what keeps your child’s body sturdy and upright, says Dr Rob Danoff, a US-based doctor of osteopathic medicine. “Put too much weight on this frame while a young…

CAPRICORN 21 DECEMBER –20 JANUARY It’s a good week for networking and business Mercury, the cosmic scribe and master of the tongue, moves into your sign this week – which could smooth the path on your way to the top. It’s a good week to write a proposal, enter business negotiations, address clients or speak to the boss about a promotion. As it’s also a good week for networking, make sure you get out and about. Social gatherings provide great opportunities for making beneficial connections. YOUR LUCKY NUMBERS 43, 36, 32, 35, 6, 44 AQUARIUS JAN 21 – FEB 18 It’s a week for surprises, for better or for worse. Whether your love-life takes an unforeseen turn, a weird twist of fate messes up your long-term goals or you strike it…

M-NET SUPERGIRL SEASON 3 Starts Monday 8 January at 17:00. With DStv closing its Vuzu Amp channel, the DC superhero shows are moving to M-Net. The first to start is the uneven but still enjoyable Supergirl, which focuses on Superman’s cousin Kara (the charming Melissa Benoist). Six months after sending her boyfriend, Mon-El (Chris Wood), away to save his life, Kara has cut herself off from all emotion. Basically a feminist twist on Superman, Supergirl has a strong, likeable cast that make the most of the sometimes underdeveloped material. M-NET ARROW SEASON 6 Starts Tuesday 9 January at 17:00. Contrasting with the colourful Super-girl and sister shows The Flash (starts Wednesday 10 January at 16:45) and Legends of Tomorrow (starts Thursday 11 January at 16:45), Arrow is a gritty action…

CHURCHILL Drama. In 1944 Winston Churchill (Brian Cox) finds himself sidelined by Allied generals Ike Eisenhower (John Slattery) and Monty Montgomery (Julian Wadham) when he opposes their plan for a Normandy invasion. Frustrated, he drinks, rants and raves, with only his wife, Clementine (an excellent Miranda Richardson), able to get through to him. Don’t expect a World War 2 spectacle – with a wordy script this low-budget film is closer to a stage play, but Cox’s intense portrayal of Churchill makes it worth seeing. – WILLEM MÖLLER 2017. 98 MIN. 7-9PG. ROUGH NIGHT Comedy. Five best friends from college (Zoë Kravitz, Scarlett Johansson, Ilana Glazer, Kate McKinnon and Jillian Bell) reunite 10 years later for an epic bachelorette weekend away. Mix these crazy characters with a wild night of partying,…

NEWLANDS rugby stadium will always be lucky for him. As a kid he imagined sprinting out onto the field in a Stormers jersey – a dream that would come true. It was also where he met the woman who would become the love of his life and the spot where he proposed to her – in front of a packed stadium, no less. Now Cheslin Kolbe (24) is back in Cape Town to marry his beloved Layla Cupido (25). The former Western Province and Stormers star plays for French side Toulouse these days but he wouldn’t get married anywhere else. Not even a roaring southeaster can dampen the spirits of the 200 guests gathered at Webersburg wine estate near Stellenbosch for the big event. The guest list is a who’s…

GIVE TRUMP A BREAK President Donald Trump, leader of the free world (YOU, 14 December), isn’t the president of a banana republic – he was voted in fairly and squarely by an electorate that was desperate for change after eight years of dissatisfaction with the leadership they were living under. Yes, he puts his foot in it; yes, he’s not as eloquent as other presidents may have been; yes, he’s brusque. But his heart is in the right place. People know where they stand with him and that he has no hidden agendas. The man is working hard to “make America great again”. So he complimented the French first lady for being in “good shape” – big deal. So he slipped up on a syllable referring to Namibia – big…

Why is it that when money is a bit tight in the household, women want a divorce? JOE, SMS Just wondering why, on the door of our large dining room at our residential home, there’s a notice saying, “Enter at your own risk!” MARIE DIXON, EMAIL I agree with Marli (You Say, 14 December): Pravin Gordhan for president! WENDY, SMS Here’s a picture of my special and kind18-month-old daughter Gemma Rose with her new sweet friend Portia. The world needs more love andlessanimosity. NICCI COHEN, JOHANNESBURG I just want to say thank you to YOU and Samsung for the pleasant surprise when I won the competition and received the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 and Dex station plus keyboard. Wow, what professional and speedy delivery service to my home here in…

1 SHORT HAIR Brush cuts, boy cuts and cropped styles are the order of the day – they’re edgy and a little masculine, and we love them. They’re also hassle-free and you can get ready in no time. 2 BIG, CURLY ’80S-STYLE HAIR Curls and Afros are getting bigger and bigger. To get the look: apply a heat-protection spray to damp hair and follow with a curl cream or spray with medium hold. Dry your hair a section at a time using a diffuser. Use a thin curling wand to make curls in small sections without combing the hair. 3 STRUCTURED BOB This classic style without layering is easy to wear and maintain, and is becoming more popular. Pick a length and style to suit your face shape – and…

I THOUGHT WE’D BE TOGETHER FOREVER Q I’m 27 and my life has suddenly changed for the worse. I was married to a wonderful man – handsome and successful – and everybody thought I was the luckiest woman alive. A few months ago I heard rumours that he was having an affair but thought it was just vicious gossip. Then a few days later my husband told me he no longer loved me and wanted a divorce as he was planning to marry someone else – the ex-girlfriend he’d dated before we met! I was devastated and suggested we go for marriage counselling but he started divorce proceedings immediately. So now here I am, divorced and lonely. I feel as if a hurricane has hit me. He’s marrying his sweetheart…

THURSDAY THE SIEGE ★★★ 1998, 116 min, 16, e.tv, 20:30. Action thriller. After a wave of terrorist attacks in New York, the government declares martial law. Denzel Washington, Annette Bening. EPIC MOVIE ★ 2007, 86 min, 13NL, e.tv, 22:55. Comedy. A spoof of well-known blockbusters. Kal Penn, Jennifer Coolidge. G2: MORTAL CONQUEST ★ 1998, 92 min, 13VL, e.tv, 00:40. Action. A man learns that in a past life he wielded the sword of Alexander the Great. Daniel Bernhardt, James Hong. THE BIG BANG ★★★ 2010, 101 min, 16VL, e.tv, 02:25. Thriller. A private detective is hired to find a missing stripper. Antonio Banderas. WHY HIM? ★★★ 2016, 111 min, 16SL, M-Net, 03:00. Comedy. A holiday gathering threatens to go off the rails when a man realises his daughter’s wacky boyfriend…

ULTIMATE BROMANCE His journey as a comedian, actor and musician can’t be separated from that of his childhood friends Akiva Schaffer and Jorma Taccone. They grew up together in California in the USA, went their separate ways to study, then reunited in Los Angeles where they shared a tiny flat, determined to crack the entertainment industry. They formed a comedy music group called The Lonely Island and before long they’d caught the attention of US comedy sketch show Saturday Night Live (SNL), released their first album and gained a huge internet following with their comedy rap songs featuring everyone from Akon to Michael Bolton. Their YouTube channel boasts 6,5 million subscribers and their videos have garnered nearly two billion views. “One of our ladies has referred to us as the…

STAYING POSITIVE His new release is all about finding positivity in these turbulent times, the Grammy winner says. “We’re all battling, we all have this thing, but we’re trying to stay positive and I think that’s where we are, war and leisure . . . We should stay positive but be mindful. “Not to ignore what’s happening but not to be bogged down by it and stop our way of life. Because I want to have fun too, I want to party, I want to laugh and be joyous.” POLITICALLY CHARGED It’s the first album on which the US singer delves into politics. On the track Now – a socially conscious ballad in the spirit of Lauryn Hill – he sings, “CEO of the free world now / Build your…

DO THE RIGHT THING TODAY I heard the question, “What are you doing with your money this holiday?” The answers were as many and varied as the people who responded. My plea to those who owe money is that they meet their obligations before joining the chorus of those who chant they feel it’s their right to do what they like with their money. The holiday season is meant to be a universally happy time filled with fun, joy and peace. Let’s move into 2018 knowing that we’re doing what’s best not only for ourselves but for all those we love and care about.…

HAPPINESS, heartache, babies born, anniversaries celebrated . . . Last year was a year of ups and downs for all of us – and the rich and famous were no different. George Clooney became a dad, Venus Williams bounced back from illness, Selena Gomez had a kidney transplant and Brad Pitt got a grip. We take a look at what went down in the A-listers’ lives and the lessons they learnt in the hope of finding inspiration as the new year kicks off. OPRAH WINFREY WHAT WENT DOWN No one can compete with this talk-show queen when it comes to publicly documenting her weight battle. She’s tried every diet under the sun and she’s exercised herself into a sweaty heap – and yes, she’s had some success over the years…

THE new year often kicks off with you having so much on your plate that it’s easy to forget to insure that gift of a new watch or tech gadget. This means if the item is stolen or damaged you lose out. We explain how to make sure you’d be able to claim – and be paid out – for such a loss. WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Household insurance usually covers only items in your home. This means items you carry around with you – such as your cellphone, laptop or watch – aren’t automatically covered. It’s your responsibility to insure these items under the all-risks section of your policy. Your broker, if you have one, can help you to do this. HOW ALL-RISKS COVER WORKS This kind of…

CHEAP AT THE PRICE A woman walks into a bank in Johannesburg and asks to speak to the loans manager. She explains that she needs to go to Europe on business for two weeks and needs to borrow R10 000. The loans manager says the bank would need some kind of security. “No problem,” the woman says and hands over the keys to a new Rolls-Royce. “It’s parked outside and here are all the papers.” The manager investigates and finds everything checks out, so he agrees to accept the car as collateral for the loan. After the woman had left the manager and his staff enjoy a good laugh at the woman for using a car that costs millions as collateral for a R10 000 loan. Then the manager gets…

Young Ferdinand the bull (Cena) has no desire to take part in fights like his friends and their dads. He’d much rather sit quietly and revel in the beauty of flowers, which makes him the butt of jokes and an outcast for being different. After running away from the farm on which he was born, he meets little Nina (Lily Day) and her dad. At their home he gets to live as one of the family along with his “brother”, Paco the sheepdog (Jerrod Carmichael), enjoy nature and live peacefully – until he’s captured and forced into the bullring. This funny, feel-good film does justice to the classic American children’s book by Munro Leaf and Robert Lawson and should entertain both young and old with its message of staying true…

WAR & LEISURE MIGUEL  He makes you want to have his music on repeat. Some of the songs on his latest offering have a Prince-like quality and his vocal range is much better than previously. It’s a more daring sound, but still pure Miguel – electric and sexy. There’s something for everyone, from R&B to funk and pop, from love and heartbreak to politics. Standout tracks include Pineapple Skies and Caramelo Duro. The closing track, Now, is a worthy finale to a fine album. – COLIN HENDRICKS REPUTATION TAYLOR SWIFT  Has Taylor sold out? It feels that way, judging by this, her sixth album. It’s a case of same old, same old – Taylor throwing shade at her enemies, hinting at ex-boyfriends, blah-blah – although her lyrics and sound are…