edgarsclubzim Issue 33

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CONTRIBUTORS

05 ED’S LETTER 06 JOIN THE CLUB 08 HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLUB 10 CLUB STATS TO DATE 12 EDGARS HOSPITAL CASH PLAN 14 MARKETING DESK 15 CLUB VOUCHER 20

CLUB MEMBERS ALERT

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21 SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY 22

EDGARS NEWS

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WINNERS PAGE

Shop Smart 24 THE GUIDE 26

CHECKMATE

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KNITTED STRIPES

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UNIQUE JACKETS

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EDITORIAL

Group Editor Tsitsi Mutendi Publisher: DanTs Media

CONTRIBUTORS DESIGN AND PRODUCTION

Photography Optimass Art Creative Director Daniel Mutendi Make-Up Artist Make up by Gamu Hair Stylist Pamela Nyamupfukudza (0773390251) Administration Nastacia Matthews Graphics Ruvimbo Nyakudya Jewellery supplied by Deekawzee

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Preproduction and design DanTs Media

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LOOK SMART WOMEN

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THE BEAUTY BUZZ

ADVERTISING

To advertise, please contact Ruvimbo or Tino on +263 4 744485 or email ruvimbo@columbusddb.co.zw / tino@columbusddb.co.zw +263774691008/ +2634754647

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THE BEAUTY BUZZ

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Marketing Executive Rumbie Dzimba Stylist Marshall Malikula Communications Liaison Farirai J Macheka Financial Services Bright Ndlovu

64 PREGNANCY SAFE MAKEUP 67 FIT ESSENTIALS

Live Smart 72

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77 SWEET TREATS 78 NOTE BOOK 80 LIVE HEALTHY 83 VISIT UGANDA 87 MAKE SMALL BIGGER 90 FIND YOUR PASSION 93 CLUB CRAMMER

For magazine-related queries, contact DanTs Media 17 Mold Crescent, Harare, admin@jewelmagazine.co.zw All prices and online versions of Edgars Club magazine are correct at the time of publishing. This issue features products which will be in stores in April 2019.

CONTACT US

email: nubia@iwayafrica.co.zw admin@jewelmagazine.co.zw

Any person(s) using information contained in this publication does so at his/her own risk and such person hereby waives any right to action against Edgars, its employees, agents, sub-contractors and suppliers against any claims for loss, damage to person or property, injury, liabilities, claims, sickness or death, which may result from the use of such information or from any other cause whatsoever suffered either by such person or by any third party.

Edgars Club magazine is published on behalf of Edgars Zimbabwe by DanTs Media.

The content of this magazine is protected by copyright and may not be reproduced without permission. The views expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of DanTs Media, Edgars, or its agents. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of its content, neither Edgars nor DanTs Media, can be held responsible for any omissions or errors: or for any misfortune, injury or damages which may arise therefrom.

All rights reserved. Copyright 2019, DanTs Media.

DISCLAIMER: All prices are correct at the time of publishing. Edgars and it’s partners will not be responsible for any changes that might occur.

For any Edgars Club and Edgars product related queries (including subscription ) text or whatsapp: 0782780780 email: theclub@ edgars.co.zw

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nsure you find out more about the Edgars Hospital Cash Plan and the MiLife Plan. These products enable you to support your loved ones and those who depend on you, should the worst happen in life.

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f you get a moment to drop in-store, find out more about the Mi-Life funeral product now offered at Edgars.

It’s geared to make your life a little bit more stress-free especially during the difficult time when a loved one passes.

Which has proved to be very welcome. Please continue to sign up all your dependents (loved ones especially) on the Edgars Hospital Cash Plan. Check out the information we place in the magazine and sign up all your dependents.

As always, flip through and give me some feedback by inboxing me at theclub@edgars.co.zw

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MY TOP PICKS THIS ISSUE

Happy Birthday Month!

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This is our Birthday wish for you, and we hope it comes true: e yourself, we love and appreciate you magine and achieve all you can be elax and celebrate yourself ake time to look after you, you are so dear umor, never lose your sense of humor etermination, nurture that great quality ttitude, keep yours positive because it is felt by others esterday is gone, tomorrow is not here, live today and lets enjoy the year. pril is Birthday month. Its 5 years since we embarked on this journey.

5 years since my first editors letter to you all. We have grown and we have evolved. In this growth and change, we are now different from where we started and better in so many ways. In the new space we now occupy we would like to offer you more. We would also like to engage you in conversation. This month I encourage you to reach out to us on social media and tell us all the things you love about Edgars Club Magazine.

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Edgars Club benefits

Join The

CLUB These are all the benefits available to our Club Members.

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$3,00 per month

Open an Edgars Account today and sign up to be an Edgars Club Member.

These Great Edgars Club benefits for just s

REMEMBER! EDGARS CLUB BENEFITS CAN ONLY BE USED IF YOUR EDGARS ACCOUNT IS UP TO DATE. For more details visit www.edgarsstores.co.zw or email theclub@edgars.co.zw

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Cash payout of $10000 for each day spent in hospital when admitted for more than 48 hours.

• A maximum payout per claim of $3 000-00 per event and $6 000-00 per year.

• Immediate cover for • accident-caused admissions and 3 months’ waiting period for hospitalisation due to illness and 6 months’ waiting period for surgeries.

• Claims paid within 5 working days when all claim-supporting documentation is submitted.

Your family Edgars Account debt relief or credit of $200 for hospitalisation of 7 days and above.

• Edgars Account holder debt relief or credit of $200 for • hospitalisation of 7 days and above for an Edgars account holder. (Please read editorial from Financial services on page • 66 for more detail) Debt relief of the whole amount outstanding if the principal account holder dies.

The Edgars Club Subscriber can also add dependents. The following conditions apply: • Cash payout of Edgars Club @ 5 years

$100-00 for an adult dependent and $50-00 for a child dependent for each day spent in hospital when admitted for more than 48 hours from premiums as low as $ 1.60 per adult and $1.00 per child. A maximum payout per claim of $3 000-00 for an adult dependent per event and $1 50000 for a child dependent to $6 000-00 and $3 000-00 per year respectively.

• Immediate cover for accident-caused admissions and 3 months’ waiting period for hospitalisation due to illness and 6 months’ waiting period

for surgeries.

• Claims paid within 5 working days when all claim-supporting documentation is submitted.

Your savings • You can upgrade your account and pay over 6 months.

This comes with an additional 25% increase in credit.

• Discount/Savings Vouchers. If you redeem the voucher you are actually only paying $1 bi-monthly towards your Club subscription • $3,000 monthly competition giveaways

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Your life • Monthly Accounts payout • Beauty Hampers • Club Discount on Sale merchandise • Health issues discussed • Holiday Getaway destinations • Edgars Education Bursary

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Your style

• Free Edgars Club Magazine • Trend News, Fashion Advice & Fashion Catalogue • Celebrity News and profiling

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ: TERMS & CONDITIONS OF EDGARS CLUB MEMBER BENEFITS To claim Edgars Death benefit – account pay off, Edgars Club payments must be up to date at time of death, and you must have been an Edgars Club member for at least 3 months. The claim must be submitted within 30 (thirty days) of the date of death and all legal documentation must be submitted with the claim, as per insurance industry norms.

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33 Issues Published

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10,227 claims have been paid to date

A TOTAL OF $3,822,294.34 EDGARS HOSPITAL CASH PLAN PAYOUTS MADE TO EDGARS CLUB MEMBERS club

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Condolences Our Heartfelt Those we love remain with us For love itself lives on, And cherished memories never fade Because a loved one’s gone.

Those we love can never be More than a thought apart, Far as long as there is memory, They’ll live on in the heart.

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Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, Just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.

Those we love don’t go away, They walk beside us every day, Unseen, unheard, but always near, Still loved, still missed and still very dear.

Edgars Zimbabwe would like to extend our condolences to all those Club Members and Edgars Customers who have lost their loved ones. We sincerely hope that the help we were able to offer through the Edgars Hospital Cash Plan and Mi-Way helped ease your burden. We have lost 1033 members in the past 5 years. May their souls Rest In Eternal Peace.

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EDGAR EFITS: MEMBER BEN PAYOUT * $100 A DAY UNT CREDIT O C C A 0 0 2 $ * DAYS SPENT RELIEF FOR 7 IN HOSPITAL RELIEF * 100% DEBT UPON DEATH

EDGARS HOSPITAL CASH PLAN The Edgars Hospital Cash Plan is not medical aid but a perfect cover against loss of income in the event of a family member being hospitalised formore than 48hrs. A member’s policlub

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Join The Edgars Club, Sign up for the Edgars Hospital Cash Plan and enjoy great benefits. cy will be able to cover a spouse, the children and any other relative they wish to be added to the policy.

The Edgars Hospital Cash Plan gives you peace of mind and comfort in times of difficulty due to hospitalisation of either yourself or a family member.

At a rate of $100 and $50 per day that you are admitted in hospital for an adult and a child respectively, it is a good deal to cover you against loss of income.

BENEFITS OF THE EDGARS HOSPITAL CASH BACK PLAN * A cash payout of US$100 for each day for an adult and US$50 for a child Edgars Club @ 5 years

financial services advertorial for each day spent in hospital when admitted for more than 48 hours. The maximum payout per claim is US$3,000 for adults per event and US$1500 for children and US$6,000 and US$3,000 per year respectively. * Dreaded disease benefit/Chronic ailments cover e.g. cancer * Immediate accident cover and three months’ waiting period for illness * Premiums are payable a month in advance by the 5th of every month * No medical examinations are required PLAN OPTIONS RECIPIENTS

MONTHLY PREMIUM COVER

ACCOUNT HOLDER

COVERED $6,000 IN SUBSCRIPTION

ADULT Dependent U18 Dependent

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$6,000 $3,000

FOR THE ACCOUNT HOLDERS ONLY:* $200 Account credit relief for over 7days in hospital.

* Death benefit of account balance clearance. ***NB: Membership is automatic for the account holder.

All other beneficiaries MUST BE added by the account holder by coming in-store.

BIGGEST ADVANTAGES FOR YOU * Use the cash in any way you wish to e.g paying school fees, utility bills etc * Cash payouts of US$100 and US$50 for adults and kids respectively * Pays up to $3,000 and $1,500 for adults and kids per event if you are in hospital (after 48 hours) * Add as many dependents as you wish * Pre-existing conditions/ailments covered (including HIV/Aids) * Should you be diagnosed with HIV/Aids or any chronic ailment after the commencement of your policy, you will be covered * Immediate accident cover and three months’ waiting period for illness *** EDGARS ACCOUNT HOLDERS WHO ARE CLUB MEMBERS ARE AUTOMATICALLY COVERED

A plan that covers you and your loved ones

OPEN YOUR ACCOUNT NOW WITH EDGARS CLUB Please note all EHCP claims MUST be made within 30 days of patient being discharged from the hospital.

This is exclusive to club members only. Please call Edgars Club Customer Care line if you are unsure about the product and would like more information. This product is underwritten

by FBC Insurance Company Limited (a member of the FBC Group).

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some more excitement – The revamped Club magazine turns 5!!

We dedicate our month of April to

Yes, we have been in existence for a solid 5 years – this particular magazine marking our 33rd publication.

We wouldn’t have reached this far were it not for you our subscribers.

he month of April is marked with excitement as schools close and we get to enjoy some much needed rest during the long Easter weekend. As such, instore we also see the pop of fresh winter product.

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We appreciate your custom and we thank you for taking time to read each and every edition.

Being 5 for us is a mark of success and achievement all hinged on your unwavering support. We celebrate some unique milestones – Edgars Hospital Cash Plan pay outs, yes we have Edgars Club @ 5 years

remained true to our word and have paid out to 9,194 customers over the past 5 years, coming up to a total payout of $3,822,294.34. We have also assisted 99 schools through the Club cash challenge – which is a total payout of over $99,000.

We are even more excited about the partnership we have with Own Your Rubbish – an environmentally centered organisation that brought our vi-

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sion to life by using upcycled Club magazines and various ‘junk’ to put together the fabulous dress you see on the cover.

See their story on page 16. We will be talking more about the environment in coming editions as we drive awareness around this all important topic.

sive privileges. We also have a lineup of exciting events and activities in store.

This April as we celebrate Easter – we will be giving away some toys to purchases of kids clothing items. We hope to continue getting feedback from you.

See you in-store soon.

As the magazine is now coming to you Edgars Marketing monthly, we commit Team to more excitement and fun with bigger discounts for Club members and exclu-

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hundreds of pages from the Club Magazine, each individually folded and sewn on. The bodice comprises flattened bottle tops and pull tabs from soda cans, each painstakingly attached by hand sewing.

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or Edgars fifth anniversary of their Edgars Club Magazine they asked Laurie Macpherson of Own Your Rubbish Design to create a ball gown made from old copies of their magazine and other items that usually end up as waste on a landfill. Together with community group members she works with, Laurie designed a classical and sophisticated ensemble.

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Own Your Rubbish Design started four years ago after being funded by Sweden and the EU through the Culture Fund of Zimbabwe. It was the brainchild of photographer, turned environmental activist, Laurie, and took the form of the roving exhibition that moved to five venues throughout its two years of funding. Laurie worked with 5 community groups and 9 found object artists – all of whom work in the “medium” of rubbish. The aim of the exhibition was to improve the livelihoods and visibility of the people she worked with as well as educating the public on how to lessen our personal

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er and daughter) made the video tape shawl and train to the dress. They both have muscular dystrophy and Own Your Rubbish Design is soon to launch a crowd funding initiative seeking money to enable the pair to have weekly physio sessions to alleviate their suffering. Royd from the Hope Group fashioned the tiara from wire and bottle tops. And the whole outfit would not have been possible without the expert tailoring of Norman www.facebook.com/ ownyourrubbish or Padare. mac@mango.zw or call Laurie on 0772 261 680 Since the funding term for any enquiries. ended Laurie has continued working with the same people and is now concentrating on making beautifully hand-crafted, up-market lights from ‘rubbish’. Their products are sold locally and they are now sourcing an export market.

Watch out for the soon to be launched Own Your Rubbish Design website.

They can be found on

Laurie is passionate about her work because it melds creativity with her love of people and nature. Own Your Rubbish Design’s ethos is to provide employment for the disadvantaged and to keep the environmental conversation going by utilizing what most see only as rubbish.

carbon footprint.

The Edgars Ball Gown commission has been a delightfully creative endeavor, which bought together talented people. Laurie designed each part of the outfit and then employed people from her team to add their artistry.

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Club members are now required to notify Edgars within 72 hours of their hospital admission for their claims to be valid. Members should provide the following details: * Edgars account number * Full name of the member hospitalised, * Name of hospital, * Date and time of hospitalization.

Club members should email finserv@edgars.co.zw; sms/ whatsapp/call +263782711734 and leave the required details.

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social responsibility

MY Zimbabwe, MY Responsibility

Chihambakwe Primary in today…

Gutu Preparing for our future

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The foundation of every state is the education of its youth”.

Diogness ow do we educate our children for a better tomorrow?

Extracurricular activities?

For who, for what? The message that is hammered in most children is focus on your school work – that is focus regular classroom subjects such as English, history and so forth. But is that all there is to high school?

Not entirely.

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ties they can take up that build and shape the career paths they will take later in life. There are many to choose from, from sporting activities to extended curricular activities such as public speaking and debate.

Recently, the Edgars Group teamed up with the Rotary Club of Bulawayo in support of High School Debate Competitions. As part of its sponsorship, Edgars contributed financially towards the prize money.

We are passionate about helping young people realise their potential, as we believe that they are

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the future. Debate is not only a force of powerful social change but it is crucial as it also helps boost confidence, mastering of intrinsic skills such critical thinking and communication that helps children excel now and in the future.

We will continue to support educational activities as they are the bedrock of academic excellence, intellectual and personal growth.

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Best Dressed Winners

PULLING ALL STOPS FOR MAGICAL LOVE To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Edgars partnered Holiday Inn Zimbabwe who were hosting couples for dinner at their 3 hotels located in Mutare, Bulawayo and Harare. To add to the fun, Edgars ran a Love Notes competition on social media and also gave away vouchers to the best dressed couples on the day.

The social media competition was themed “love notes” and this was to be presented as a written love letter.

In our view, a written love note never goes out of style, this is precisely why we asked lovebirds to pen a note straight from the heart to the love of club

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their life.

Everyone had a beautiful love story to share and we were moved and felt loved up by how open everyone was in their letters. The competition which ran for two weeks saw five lucky couples walking away with a share of the $ 2 500 prize money.

Five Lucky couples walked away with Holiday Inn Bed and Breakfast and shopping vouchers.

Holiday Inn (Bulawayo, Harare, Mutare) Zimbabwe Bed & Breakfast Vouchers Pauline Nyakusanduka Tapiwa Makota Edgars Club @ 5 years

Love Notes Competition Winners : Paidamoyo & Jasper Mandizvidza

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Edgars Hamper winners Tinashe Chido Mhamhiwa Anthea Lunga

Three (3) fabulously dressed couples walked away with $200 shopping vouchers courtesy of yours truly- Edgars Stores.

The highlight of the day was the retro themed dinner at Holiday Inn Bulawayo and Mutare. There is no better way of celebrating love than a Edgars Club @ 5 years

We’ve got the scoop on what’s happening at Edgars.

Pictures by Edgars Staff

candle lit dinner. Edgars treated ladies to free makeovers courtesy of Flori Roberts on the day. We want to give a big thanks to everyone who participated in the Love notes and best dressed competitions.

Visit our Facebook page Edgars Zimbabwe for exciting competitions Believe us we won’t trade these moments for anything else – unless it’s shopping of course – now that’s - irreplaceable.

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guide KIDS STYLE 101

Written by Marshall Malikula

fashion, so while you at it do your part and save the environment by recycling clothes – Hand me downs. Most of us grew up on these, I for one had to hand down clothes that I outgrew to my younger cousins and I also benefited from older cousins … and so on and so forth.

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– SAVE – Kids grow right under your nose… in no time you will be wondering what happened to my little munchkin? It is advisable to buy basics from value chain stores because kids grow up fast. Try and AVOID BUYING KIDS CLOTHES FROM BOUTIQUES unless you are a millionaire. Alternatively buy your kid’s clothes in thrift stores so that you can both, save your money and get your kid to stand out from the rest. We advocate for sustainable club

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– TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY – I absolutely hated ill-fitting clothes and still do now and my gran had a knack for buying everything oversize…sigh! Take your child along when buying clothes for them to see if the clothes suit him/her.

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– MORE – Kids will be kids. Naturally they must play and get dirty and obviously they need more changes per day than adults. Always buy Twin or Triple packs of the same favourite T-shirt or shorts in different colours.

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- FOLLOW THE LATEST TRENDS – Be the cool mom, dad or uncle who knows the big fashion fads for kids.

It’s important for kids to be relevant to their age group and time. Failure to align Edgars Club @ 5 years

trend analysis fashion may adversely affect their self-esteem or may result in bullying.

Just be wise when picking trends and avoid the ones that are not child friendly like micro mini skirts/shorts and the like.

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– BUY STATEMENT PIECES - Try to find clothes that will fit multiple outfits. Basically clothes you can dress up and down. This way you won’t have to break the bank in order for your child to stand out. Buy clothes with one or two colors and then be creative when combining those clothing pieces. That way you’ll create your kid’s special style.

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– COMFORT IS KEY - This is a simple tip, just make sure your child is feeling comfortable with the clothes you choose for them. So many parents spend too much money on pretty clothes that their kids hate wearing. What makes a child stand out is the way they wear their clothes. If they wear them confidently, they’ll always look beautiful. This is a piece of advice that every parent should listen to, because it’s so simple and costs literally nothing.

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– GET CREATIVE - Buying an expensive and branded backpack won’t make your kid stand out.

You’ll just spend too much money on it and your child will probably overgrow it in a year or two. Buying or making unique backpack accessories is what will make your child’s style stand out. We’ve all seen those cute kid’s wallets with chains, so you can attach one to your child’s backpack. Nowadays, stickers for clothes and backpacks are growing in popularity. Find few of the ones that fit your child’s style and combine them in your own special way.

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– REFLECT THEIR PERSONALITY – Certain things like character are born with, so work with your child in order to avoid conflict and confusion.

It is very true, clothes make a man, so dress your child in clothes that reflect their personality and individualistic side.

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here’s one print that’s dominating the fashion world, and that’s checks. You’ll find the design frequently used on blazers, shirts, pants - well almost everything, and the detail has graduated from suit sets to asymmetrical tops and breezy skirts. It’s 2019, and plaid shows no signs of checking out. Especially not after Burberry revived its signature check with a vengeance this season. Why not pick up a gallant Prince of Wales check suit? Whether pencil skirt or slip dress, we’ll happily take the check this year. It’s time to be bold and mix the pattern with your other favorites e.g. florals.

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Check Mate 2019 TREND

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UPGRADE Get women’s fashion tips and style advice daily from the experts at Edgars. Includes all the latest fashion trends, news and guides for 2019.

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nitwear season is upon us, which means — despite shorter days, darker nights, and waking up in the morning becoming increasingly difficult — it’s time to wrap up and stay cozy. We’re focusing on major knitwear trends: brights, stripes, and cardigans. While the fisherman’s knit and camel cashmere numbers are mainstays in most wardrobes, this time around, keeping warm looks slightly more fun.

Sure, the hoodie may still rule streetwear, but look out for the humble cable knit cardigan which has gotten a makeover this season club

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irls love fashion know that, come Winter, their coat is the statement-making piece of their outfit. You could be wearing couture or pajamas, but the coat speaks first, and it’s so important to get right.

There is no better way to get ready for the cold season other than to wrap yourself up in one of our stylish coats. The cold weather is well and truly on it’s way and if you’re still on the hunt for a coat to wrap up in this winter then we’ve got good news for you, head over to our store and find a coat that matches your fashion style.. club

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eeling the chill yet? If there’s one positive to the colder weather it’s the opportunity to immerse yourself in knitwear again.

Beyond the handsome comfort of the fabric, knit remains a steadfast sartorial hit since its inception into mainstream fashion as a cool musthave asset, returning year after year to make waves in menswear.

Knitwear’s adaptability adds to its enduring appeal. It’s one of those rare textiles that’s as impressive worn over a shirt in the office as it is inside a tailored suit for those seasonal parties or even a winter wedding.

From cable knits to cardigans, and roll necks to Breton stripes, here are the men’s jumper styles every dapper chap should own.

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WIN A MAKEOVER

Enter our competition and stand a chance to win a brand new look!

Let our creative stylist Marshall Malikula treat you to a brand new head-to-toe makeover. You will win a new look courtesy of Edgars Stores Zimbabwe, as well as a professional photoshoot that will appear in the next edition of The Edgars Club Magazine.

To enter you must be an active club account holder and you must email us: 1. Your picture and 2. A 200 word motivation as to why you deserve to receive a makeover.

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Stylist & Grooming Consultant: Marshall Malikula is a Professional Stylist and Image consultant with a proven track record, for internationally acclaimed fashion brands across Southern Africa.

Fashion and all things visual are his second nature.

He has a vast wealth of experience in styling fashion shows, photo shoots, beauty pageants, corporate and personal grooming. More recently he started styling for a popular music programme on ZTV. His wide array of knowledge of fashion has seen him write for The Newsday, Zimbabwe Standard, Echo newspaper a weekly in Botswana as well as contributions to the Jet, Zimbabwe blog. Naturally, Marshall finds great joy and pride in transforming people, work and living spaces. His mantra is “No matter how you feel.

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l really, desperately and seriously need a head to toe makeover with Edgars because ever since l was a little girl its where my mum would take me to get a dress or a pair of shoes for special events. The feeling there after would be so heavenly now imagine myself wearing Edgars from head to toe, this would be my sweetest dream come true, l would be in cloud 9. My number one resolution when l got a job was to open an edgars account. l’m so in love with class and Edgars is the only place where it can be found Edgars Club @ 5 years

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BEAUTY Skincare Takes Centre Stage

Every day, natural makeup should be effortless, quick and easy, but achieving it requires skill and the ability to recognise what colours and tones suit your skin.

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look smart beauty POMADE OR GEL. WHAT TO USE The Difference between Pomade or Gel A gel is best utilized for a wash and go or other loose styles. A gel controls the hair and holds it in the place. Once dry, the cast it creates to hold the clumped curls together can be broken to release the clusters of curls from sticking to each other, allowing movement. Gel provides shine from light reflection and can usually last 1-4 days depending on the hair type.

Pomades are designed for sculpted styles like ponytails, updos, or other coiffed looks.

GOOD GIRL is inspired by Carolina Herrera’s unique vision of the duality of the modern woman: audacious and sexy, elegant and enigmatic, good and bad. Forever pushing and crossing the limit.

BEAUTY BUZZ We take a glimpse at what’s hot and happening in the world of beauty.

COLORSTAY GEL ColorStay Gel Envy™ nail polish has a built-in base coat, so you can lose a step from your manicure. The breakthrough, long-wear nail enamel and ultra-tough top coat deliver brilliant shine and lush, stunning hues that last.

Both the nail enamel and top coat have life-resistant wear— meaning, whatever life throws at you, your nails are primed to resist chips and color fading. The wide-angle brush creates smooth, coats.

YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE ESTEE LAUDER DayWear Multi-Protection Anti-Oxidant 24H-Moisture Creme SPF 15 Helps prevent and diminish first signs of aging.

This high-performance moisturizer defends against signs of premature aging—and diminishes their appearance— with our most effective anti-oxidant power ever.

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ESTEE LAUDER Dark Spot Correcting Night Serum Night and day, this intensive serum helps reduce the look of uneven skintone with our most comprehensive correcting technology.

Instantly skin looks and feels fresh, hydrated.

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The latest trends in men’s grooming, hairstyles and haircuts. Get tips & advice on skin, hair, beard, and personal care.

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look smart grooming RALPH LAUREN POLO BLACK Modern. Daring. Sophisticated. Polo Black a bold fusion of iced mango, silver armoise and patchouli noir. It is strictly reserved for the urban yet sensual gentleman.

The sophisticated black bottle was inspired by Polo’s signature flask. Designed in black with strong shoulders and accented with a silver cap and pony, Polo Black is as confident and powerful as the man who wears it.

You wouldn’t use regular face soap on your hair, so it makes no sense to use it on your beard as well.

They’re both hair, and hair needs shampoo. Fortunately, there are plenty of great beard-specific shampoos out there that use special botanicals to help soften the hair

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MENS NAILS Shape and smooth.

Go the extra step and file your nails to make smooth borders; this way you don’t have any sharp edges that’ll snag on clothing, making it prone to fissures and breaks. The nail should be trimmed and shaped straight across and not have a rounded or triangular shape.

This is the best shape to prevent breaks.

YOUR SKINCARE ROUTINE ClarinsMen Exfoliating Cleanser Exfoliates and cleanses. This creamy 2-in-1 cleanser for men cleanses and removes impurities to leave the skin feeling great. Soapwort extract and zinc gluconate deliver their combined deep-cleaning power to leave the skin perfectly clean and healthy. Two active exfoliating ingredients eliminate dead skin cells and clear clogged pores.

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ClarinsMen Active Face Wash Man up for an ultra-clean complexion with a foaming facial wash that tackles dirt, grime and pollutants with the gentle purifying power of Grindelia and Gaultheria extracts.

Leaves razor-burned skin soft, toned and geared-up to handle whatever comes.

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You may feel that makeup is your survival tool during pregnancy as it can camouflage your skin woes and turn you into a yummy mummy!

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hoosing pregnancy safe makeup is crucial during your pregnancy. Sharing the ultimate guide to pregnancy safe makeup brands, pregnancy safe skincare brands, as well as advice from the experts about what to look out for when choosing these pregnancy safe beauty products during these

important nine months HOW TO CHOOSE PREGANCY SAFE MAKEUP. A few years ago, I rounded up a list featuring my absolute favorite products to use during pregnancy. I realized that everyone has their favorite pregnancy safe makeup brands, so I thought it was really Edgars Club @ 5 years

look smart beauty important to take the discussion one step further and share how to choose these pregnancy safe beauty products and hone in on ingredients to look for so that you’re educated to make the best decisions for you. After all, our skin is our biggest organ and everything we use will be absorbed and transferred to baby – it’s a lot to think about!

INGREDIENTS TO LOOK FOR WHEN CHOOSING PREGNANCY SAFE BEAUTY PRODUCTS Whenever you find out you’re pregnant, you must become the ultimate label reader – for everything, not just food. Knowing which ingredients to look for when choosing pregnancy safe beauty products will leave you will peace of mind whenever choosing products that you’ll most likely be applying every single day.

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free. Why? Because typically the chemicals used to make those glorious smells are the bad chemicals that you don’t want seeping into your pores.

All Natural: I think of “all natural” products as one step down from organic.

At the bare minimum, you want to make sure that the pregnancy safe beauty products you’re choosing are labeled with all natural ingredients. This means that nothing in that specific product have been chemically produced – which is always a win in my book Organic: I know that organic products can be a little bit on the pricier side, but they are completely worth it!

Organic means that no harmful chemicals were used to make whatever pregnancy safe makeup brands you’re choosing and I say go for it.

INGREDIENTS TO AVOID WHEN CHOOSING PREGNANCY SAFE MAKEUP. Sadly, the list for ingredients to avoid

when choosing pregnancy safe makeup is way longer.

I don’t know what it is about chemicals whenever it comes to making beauty products in general, but it could do all us some good to avoid these nasty chemicals year round.

I don’t want you to go crazy, stressing yourself out about it, these are the main chemicals to avoid so that you can choose pregnancy safe makeup that you know is safe.

Beta hydroxy acids: these are typically found in products that exfoliate or peel your skin.

Diethanolamine (DEA): this is a compound typically found in cosmetics to make them creamy Dihydroxyacetone (DHA): this one is found in all your favorite sunless tanning products.

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Hydroquinone: another gross chemical often found in creams and soaps.

Parabens: these are the most widely used preservatives found in personal care products.

They were first introduced in the 1950s and now we know that even thought they do stop things like fungus growth, they are known to cause cancer, so keep them away from yourself and your loved one.

Phthalates: known to cause cancer and reproductive toxicity, you want to avoid these.

Typically they are found in everyday products like nail polish, hair care and lotions.

Thioglycolic acid: this one is found in a lot of hair coloring products.

Toluene: this harmful chemical is typically found in nail polish, but was removed from most brands because of how harmful it was found to be.

For your safety in pregnancy, watch out for these ingredients in any of your cosmetic products and stay away from it.

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You can consult your dermatologist to suggest specific alternatives for each of them.

Vitamin A: An oral intake of sufficient amount of vitamin A can work wonders for your skin. Creams and pills that contain retinoids, a synthetic form of vitamin A, help fight acne and psoriasis and treat skin disorders, premature aging, and warts. However, the use of retinoids during pregnancy can adversely affect fetal development.

Vitamin K: Vitamin K, is one of the major ingredients in any skin lightening cream. It also aids the clotting of blood.

During pregnancy, you are prone to developing clots. Hence, it is advisable to not let the vitamin K in cosmetic products penetrate the skin and reach the bloodstream and cause fetal complications.

Centella Asiatica: It is an effective treatment for stretch marks. However, Centella Asiatica increases sensitivity to the sun rays and can cause a rash in

pregnant women. Its oral intake has a narcotic-like effect and can even result in miscarriage.

A WORD OF CAUTION: If you love to look glamorous during pregnancy by using cosmetics, please remember the following points: • Protect your growing fetus by limiting your exposure to chemicals like lead and mercury, especially in the first trimester. • Nail polish, hair dyes, artificial nails and hair permanents all contain harmful chemicals.

Though there are no conclusive evidences on the ill effects of these chemicals on the fetus, it is wise to either completely avoid the use of chemicals during pregnancy or use it in well-ventilated rooms.

A proactive skin care regime is all that you need to keep your skin youthful and glowing, not just during pregnancy but throughout life. But for that, you need not always embrace chemicals. Go organic!

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BENEFITS OF SWIMMING: IT COUNTS AS BOTH CARDIO AND STRENGTH TRAINING.In swimming, if you aren’t moving constantly, you’re sinking.

(Forced cardio!) Plus, water is about 800 times denser than air, so your muscles are under constant resistance. Finally, no more trying to decide if today is going to be a strength or cardio day.

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Swimming engages almost every major muscle group, requiring a person to use their arms, legs, torso, and stomach.

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Research suggests that swimmers have half the mortality rate of inactive people.

A study from 2016 indicates that swimming can help to lower blood pressure and control blood sugar levels.

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IT’S EASY ON THE IMPACT. Yes, the low impact means swimming is a great workout for injured athletes, who need to take it easy on their joints. But it may also mean more results: You can swim at higher intensities on a regular basis without feeling wear and tear on your body.

You could have a super-hard workout one day and still be in the pool the next, he says. Bonus: Research in the International Journal of Sports Medicine shows swimming is better than straight-up rest for exercise recovery, for when you want to take it easy.

IT’S GREAT FOR YOUR LUNGS. When your face is under water, oxygen is at a premium. In turn, your body adapts to use oxygen more efficiently, Walton says. Plus, it learns to take in more fresh air with every breath, and expel more carbon dioxide with every exhalation. A study in the Indian Journal of Physiology and Pharmacology even found that swimmers had better tidal volume (the amount of air that moves in and out of the lungs during relaxed breathing) compared to runners. This results in lower resting heart rates, lower blood pressure, and, as you’ll see next, better running performance. club

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IT MAKES YOU A BETTER RUNNER. By increasing your ability to take in and effectively use oxygen, swimming increases your endurance capacity like crazy, Walton says. That’s great news if you’re hoping to complete your first half-marathon this year. It also means you can run faster mile after mile without getting winded. In a 2013 Scandinavian Journal of Medicine & Science in Sports study, swimmers who followed a controlled breathing technique (taking two breaths per pool length) improved their running economy by 6 percent after just 12 swim sessions. Air-fueled benefits aside, swimming trains your glutes and hamstrings, your core, and your shoulders—all of which are needed for improved running form and performances.

ANYONE CAN DO IT. Whether you’re recovering from an injury, pregnant, a new mom, or an Ironman competitor, swimming can give you a great workout (um, as long as you—you know—know how to swim). You control the pace, intensity, and what you get out of every session, he says.

IT SLASHES MAJOR STRESS. While exercise-induced endorphins will do wonders for your stress levels, getting in the water for your workout may have its own special brand of mood-boosting benefits, Walton says. Being submerged in water dulls the amount of sensory information that bombards your body, helping to bring on feelings of calm, according to a study published in Pain Research & Management. Researchers Edgars Club @ 5 years

found that regular flotation tank sessions were effective at relieving symptoms in patients suffering from conditions related to chronic stress. No wonder you love soaking in the bathtub.

IT TURNS BACK THE CLOCK. Regular swimmers are biologically 20 years younger than their driver’s licenses say they are, according to research from Indiana University. Scientists say that, even up until your 70th birthday, swimming affects blood pressure, cholesterol levels, cardiovascular performance, central nervous system health, cognitive functioning, muscle mass, and blood chemistry to be much more similar to that of your younger self. Who needs night cream?

IT HITS OTHERWISE UNDERWORKED MUSCLES.“You don’t sit at your desk with your arms over your head,” Walton says. But when you’re in the pool, your arms are all over the place, meaning you need to work your often-neglected lats, deltoids, and traps, he says. And we know you aren’t targeting those when you’re on a bike or pounding the pavement. Plus, since so much of swimming is about staying balanced and level in the water (while both your arms and legs are moving, mind you), swimming helps you

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develop the deep stabilizing muscles in your core and lower back that women often miss.

IT MAKES YOU SMARTER. Blood flow to the brain increased by up to 14 percent when men submerged themselves in water up to their hearts, according to a Journal of Physiology study. Researchers believe water’s pressure on the chest cavity may have something to do with it, and they are now studying whether water-based workouts improve blood flow to the brain better than do land-based ones. Stay tuned.

SAFE DURING PREGNANCY. Swimming is a recommended form of exercise for pregnant people. Added weight can cause joint and muscle pain during pregnancy.

Swimming is especially popular with pregnant people because the water can support this weight.This helps to feel more comfortable while staying fit. It is always a good idea to consult a doctor when undertaking a new form of activity during pregnancy.

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BEST OF THE BEEF This issue we share the culinary delights that will make your mouth and tastebuds beg you for more..

BEST EVER ONE POT BEEF STEW

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downtime cooking oil in it. Season the beef with salt and pepper and add to the hot pot, just so the beef covers the bottom of the pot (Don’t overcrowd as this will prevent INGREDIENTS: the browning process.

2 tablespoons olive oil Brown the beef in batches 950g stewing beef if necessary.)Brown the salt and pepper (to taste) beef pieces on each side 2 tablespoons all flour just until they’re beautiful1 teaspoon dried thyme ly caramelized, sprinkling 2 teaspoons smoked the flour over the beef as it paprika browns, about 1 teaspoon 1 large onion, diced at a time.

3 cloves garlic, pressed Remove the beef from 3 medium carrots, the pot to a plate after it chopped has browned (don’t worry 2 stalks celery, chopped about cooking it through 1/2 cup red wine at this point!) and add the 2 dashes Worcestershire thyme, smoked paprika, Sauce onions, garlic, carrots and 2 tablespoons tomato celery to the pot. paste Stir the vegetables around 1/2 cup tomato sauce to catch all the drippings 3 cups low sodium beef left in the pot from the stock meat and add the beef 5 medium white potatoes, back into the pot after the quartered onions are almost trans1 cup frozen green beans lucent. Add the red wine, (optional) the Worcestershire Sauce, fresh parsley for garnish and the tomato paste.

Give everything a good DIRECTIONS: stir and let the liquid cook Preheat your oven to 162C down (it’s important to Place a large Dutch Oven let the wine cook off for a pot over medium-high good 4-5 minutes before heat and warm the olive adding the other liquid).

Servings 8 Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 4 hours Total Time 4 hrs 20 mins

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Once the wine liquid has reduced for several minutes and it has thickened, add the tomato sauce, the beef stock and the potatoes. Give everything a good stir, scraping any bits off the bottom of the pot.

Make sure the potatoes are nicely nestled into the liquid and add the lid to the pot. Place the pot in the oven at 325 degrees Fahrenheit for about 3 to 3 and a half hours.

Every hour or so, lift the lid of the pot and give everything a quick stir.

If you’d like to add the frozen green beans (they’re totally optional and I only add them about 50% of the times I make this dish), stir them in during the last 30 minutes of cooking so they don’t get soggy.

You’ll know the stew is done after the allotted time has passed and the beef pieces fall apart when you touch them with a fork.

Serve in deep bowls with a piece of crusty bread for dipping, and a sprinkling of fresh parsley for garnish (if desired).

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Balsamic Braised Beef Stew SERVINGS: 4 Preps: 10 mins Cooking: 2hrs 10mins Total Time: 2hrs 20 mins

INGREDIENTS: 800g lean stewing beef 1 onion, quartered, sliced 3 carrots, cut in batons 1 red bell pepper, chopped 2 cloves of garlic, crushed Âź cup (60ml) of good quality balsamic vinegar 2 tbs of brown sugar 1 cup (240ml) of beef stock club

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3 tbs of tomato paste pinch of dried thyme pinch of dried parsley 1 tbs cornstarch chopped fresh parsley to serve salt and black pepper to season cooking oil spray

DIRECTIONS: Spray a large casserole dish over a medium heat with some cooking oil Add the beef and lightly brown. Remove and set aside. Add the onions,

garlic and carrots and continue to fry for a few minutes, add in a little way to deglaze pan if they stick.

Add the remaining ingredients, bring to a boil and cover and simmer for approx 1.5 hours.

Mix starch with a little water to make slurry and stir until thickened.

Sprinkle with fresh chopped parsley.

Serve with your choice of sides.

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Servings: 4 Prep: 30 mins Total Time: 2 hours INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon olive oil 1kg boneless beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes Salt & freshly ground black pepper 1 medium white onion, finely chopped 4 carrots, peeled & cut into chunks 2 habanero chilies, seeded & minced 2 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 2 teaspoons) 1/4 cup rum 2 cups homemade or storebought low-sodium chicken stock 1/2 teaspoon allspice 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce 4 sprigs fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 1 teaspoon brown sugar 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar 1 can diced tomatoes, preferably fire roasted 1 tablespoon soy sauce Edgars Club @ 5 years

1 1/2 tablespoons steak sauce 1/2 cup chopped scallions 2 cups cooked long-grain white rice

and rum. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2 minutes before adding chicken broth, allspice, cinnamon, hot pepper sauce, thyme, bay leaves, brown sugar, DIRECTIONS: Adjust red wine vinegar, tomatoes, oven rack to lower-midsoy sauce, and steak sauce. dle position and preheat Return to a boil, cover and oven to 180°C. Heat olive transfer to oven. Continoil in a Dutch oven over ue cooking until meat is high heat until smoking. tear-apart-tender when Season beef with salt and pierced with a fork, about pepper. Add beef to pan 1 1/2 hours longer. When and cook without moving stew is done, remove from until well-browned on one oven and discard thyme side, about 6 minutes. Stir sprigs and bay leaves. If to loosen meat, and add stew is not thick enough, onions and carrots. Cook, reduce over the stovetop stirring, for 2 minutes, until desired consistency reduce heat to medium is reached. Season to taste and add habaneros, garlic with salt and pepper.

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Easy Beef Bourguignon

Servings 6 Prep Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 1hr 15mins Total Time: 1hr 45 mins

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INGREDIENTS 500g cubed braising beef 200g smoked bacon lardons, or similar 110g small whole chestnut mushrooms 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and sliced 1 medium onion, peeled, halved and sliced 180g pack borettane onions in balsamic vinegar, drained if necessary 6 sprigs of fresh thyme 2 bay leaves 1 heaped tablespoon sauce flour or plain flour salt and freshly milled black pepper 425ml red burgundy wine

the unpromising sight before you – put a DIRECTION This is what you might call an close-fitting lid on the all-in-one recipe – just place the casserole. first 8 ingredients in a medium-sized flameproof casserole Pop it into the oven on the centre shelf and and season well. leave it there for 3 Then sprinkle in the flour and, hours, (Optionally use the slow cooker for one using both hands, toss it all around till everything is lightly extra hour , 4 hours oh high)and look forward coated with flour. to the minimum-effort, Next pour in the wine, give maximum-result supper it a good stir then – ignoring club

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Garnish with fresh parley and to serve, it needs lots of fluffy mashed potato.mashed potatoes, rice or noodles.

Recipe Notes More beef broth, or even chicken broth, can be substituted for the wine.

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In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside.

In the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with the paddle attachment ( or in a medium bowl using a handheld electric mixer), cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 2-3 minutes, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the eggs and mix until combined.

Add the bananas, vanilla and sour cream and mix well. Add the dry ingredients and mix until just blended. Stir in the chocolate chips.

Spread batter evenly into the prepared pan and bake 30 to powder 40 minutes, or until a ½ tspns baking soda toothpick inserted in the ½ tspns salt center comes out clean. Let 1 cup chocolate chips cake cook completely and FROSTING: (optional) frost with chocolate frosting 3 tblspns butter, softened (if desired).

1¾ cup powdered sugar Frosting: 2 tblspns cocoa In a small mixing bowl, place 1 tspn vanilla softened butter, cocoa, 3-4 tblspns evaporated powdered sugar, vanilla and milk milk. Mix with an electric hand mixer, beating until DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 350 de- smooth. (Add as much milk as grees F. Spray a 9x9-inch needed to get desired pan with cooking spray. consistency).

Chocolate Chip Banana Cake Prep time 10 mins Cook time 35 mins Total time 45 mins INGREDIENTS CAKE: ½ cup butter, softened ½ cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar 2 eggs 2 medium, ripe bananas mashed (about 1 cup, a little less is fine) 2 tspns vanilla ¼ cup sour cream 1¾ cup flour ½ tspn baking Edgars Club @ 5 years

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Zimbabwean Axcil Jefferies hopes to be the first African racing driver to make it on to the Formula 1 starting grid since 1993 – the last time a Grand Prix was staged on the continent. Axcil Jefferies (born 14 April 1994) is a Professional racing driver. Jefferies started his motorsport career aged six in Zimbabwe, and went on to win several national championships

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in Zimbabwe and South Africa before moving to Europe for 2007 and 2008, winning races in the European Karting Championship.

Jefferies contested the Formula BMW Pacific series in 2009 and 2010.

He finished third overall in the 2009 season, taking pole position at Sepang and Okayama, and winning two races at Sepang and a total of 12 podiums. @EdgarsZW

He completed a talent limited to schedule

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in 2010, with two wins and four podiums.

In 2012, after not racing for two years, Jefferies returned to action in FIA Formula Two

halfway through the season with a best of 5th in wet conditions in Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Belgium.

He finished 12th in points.

In 2017 Jefferies has set his sights on a different path in motorsport and is competing in the prestigious Lamborghini Super Trofeo Championship.

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Elsewhere Home – by Leila Aboulela

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Literary legend Leila Aboulela is back with another masterpiece, this time bringing us a selection of thirteen short stories. The loss of a homeland, the search for belonging, and the carrying of conflicting hybrid identities has been a theme in many of Aboulela’s books. These themes continue to be present in Elsewhere Home alongside the less spoken about but equally complex aspects of being an immigrant or coming from an immigrant family. club

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ZIMBABWE INTERNATIONAL ZITF TRADE FAIR, 2019 BULAWAYO the app Tuesday April 23 to Saturday April 27 – This year’s Facebook theme: propagating industrial Analytics The growth through trade & invest- Facebook Analytics ment ZITF this year celebrates app enables you 60 years of annual trade fairs. and your team to More information www.zitf.co. stay on top of your zw or from zitfmktg@zitf.co.zw growth, engage-

The Best of Enemies

PG-13 | Biography, Drama, History | 5 April 2019 (USA) The true story of the unlikely relationship between Ann Atwater, an outspoken civil rights activist, and C.P. Ellis, a local Ku Klux Klan leader. During the racially charged summer of 1971, Atwater and Ellis come together to co-chair a community summit on the desegregation of schools in Durham, N.C.

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a world he doesn’t understand, left adrift by the recent, tragic death of his wife. Little does he know his life is about to change after he meets a crafty, charismatic con man named Mr. Wednesday, who offers Shadow a job as his bodyguard. As their journey begins, Shadow encounters a hidden America where magic is real and fear grows over the ascending power of New Gods like Technology and Media. In a grand plan to combat the threat, Mr. Wednesday attempts to unite the Old Gods to defend their existence

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PUMPKIN SEEDS

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Pumpkin seed also known as Pepita (Pepita de calabaza -‘little seed of squash’ in Spanish), is the power house of protein and packed with antioxidants, minerals like zinc, magnesium, phosphorous, Iron, and Vitamins B and K. Pumpkin seeds are enriched with Magnesium that helps to regulate nerve and muscle functions in our body. So it gives relief from insomnia and anxiety. Potassium content in this seed helps to protect our heart and regulates blood pressure.

Pumpkin seeds are rich in phytosterols and omega 3 fatty acids.

Hence helps to reduce cholesterol and improves the cardiovascular system. It’s a great plant-based substitute (yes, Mercury free!) for those who don’t eat fish to get omega 3 fatty acids. It also prevents osteoporosis and reduces the risk of prostate cancer. club

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KNOW YOUR CELERY Celery contains up to 95% of purified water, making it the perfect snack to keep hydrated as well as satiated. It is also contains the perfect balance of potassium and sodium, which helps to keep your fluid levels in check, preventing water retention. It is a Negative Calorie it takes your body more energy to digest it than it contains. This is good news if you want a dose of vitamins, minerals, fiber and water without adding to your caloric intake, which helps to boost metabolism and assists your body to shed some weight.

It Helps to Relieve Hypertension Celery contains organic chemical compounds known as pthalides which have been proven to relax and expand blood vessels.

This results in better circulation, and lower blood pressure, reducing the risk of developing heart disease.

PANTOTHENIC ACID

Vitamin B5, also called pantothenic acid, is one of the most important vitamins for human life. It’s necessary for making blood cells, and it helps you convert the food you eat into energy.Vitamin B5 is one of eight B vitamins. All B vitamins help you convert the protein, carbohydrates, and fats you eat into energy.

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DETOX AND MINERAL BODY WRAPS Detox wraps use a variety of products such as algae, seaweed, mud, clay, or gel to help rid the body of toxins. When the product is applied to the body, it’s called a body mask. After the product is applied, you are wrapped in plastic and covered with a blanket for about 20 minutes. These products work by stimulating your circulation, drawing out impurities, and giving your body minerals it might be missing. Afterward, the

body mask is washed off and the esthetician will apply lotion (though not through a massage).

Save the full body wrap for when you are really making changes in your diet and trying to reduce your toxic load. These clays, muds, and seaweeds may be natural, but they are effective—and expensive. Don’t have a detox wrap and then go indulge in a T-bone steak and drink four martinis. It will make you feel worse rather than better, and you will have wasted your money.

SKIN MOLE Moles are growths on the skin that are usually brown or black. Moles can appear anywhere on the skin, alone or in groups.

Most moles appear in early childhood and during the first 25 years of a person’s life. It is normal to have between 10-40 moles by adulthood. As the years pass, moles usually change slowly, becoming raised and/or changing color.

Sometimes, hairs develop in the mole. Some moles may not change at all, while others may slowly disappear over time.

HEEL CUSHIONING FOR RUNNERS Midsole material designed to minimize the impact shock of a heel strike. Besides using a variety of cushioning material, some shoes feature a softer “crash pad” area on the outer edge of the foot or a rounded outer heel to smooth the landing. Research has shown that the body provides the majority of cushioning for your joints and that you land harder in a more cushioned shoe, so heel cushioning is largely a matter of perceived comfort.

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Uganda is one of the most beautiful countries in Africa. With its dense misty forests, snow-peaked mountains, glassy lakes and sprawling savannas, it’s no wonder Winston Churchill dubbed this wonderful country the ‘pearl of Africa’.

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ith a tapestry of landscapes, excellent wildlife watching and welcoming locals, Uganda packs a lot into one small country. It’s home to Africa’s tallest mountain range (the Rwenzoris), the source of the Nile, the world’s longest river and the continent’s largest lake.

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most iconic experience is tracking mountain gorillas in their misty habitat.

And if you view the Big Five, you’ll see that nature – diverse and resplendent – looms large here.

Emerging from the shadows of Uganda’s dark history, tourism is returning the sheen to the ‘pearl of Africa’. Uganda remains one of the safest destinations in Africa – save for the odd hippo

at your campsite. Don’t rush. Here you’ll find the best the continent has to offer at a good value and with fewer visitors than in longer-established East African destinations.

Bwindi Impenetrable National Park

Home to almost half the world’s surviving mountain gorillas, the World Heritage–listed Bwindi Impenetrable National Park is one of East Africa’s most famous national parks. Set over 331 sq km of improbably steep mountain rainforest, the park is home to an estimated 340 gorillas: undoubtedly Uganda’s biggest tourist drawcard.

As well as its famous primates, the park contains 120 other species of mammal – more than any of Uganda’s other national parks – though sightings are less common due to the dense forest.

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African golden cats and unbelievable power. The the rare giant forest hog, 45m waterfall was featured as well as a host of bird in the Katharine Hepburn and insect species. For and Humphrey Bogart birdwatchers it’s one of the film The African Queen. most exciting destinations Murchison was even in the country, with over stronger back then, but in 350 species, including 23 1962 massive floods cut a of the 24 endemic to the second channel creating Albertine Rift and the smaller Uhuru Falls several endangered species, such as the African green broadbill. With a good guide, sighting daily totals of more than 150 species is possible. On the greener side of the aisle, Bwindi harbours Bwindi National Park eight endemic plants.

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Murchison There’s a beautiful walking National trail from the top down Park Falls. Once deto the river, and the upper scribed as the most specstretch of this path offers tacular thing to happen to views of Uhuru Falls, the Nile along its 6700km which a boat trip will not length, the 50m wide Vic- bring you close enough to toria Nile is squeezed here to appreciate. Though it’s through a 6m gap in the straightforward, a ranger rock and crashes through guide is required. If you this narrow gorge with take the launch trip, the Edgars Club @ 5 years

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captain will let you off at the trailhead and a ranger will meet you there. The boat can then pick you up later if there’s an afternoon launch, or you can prearrange a car to take you out. This is also a good way for campers to get to the campsite at the top of the falls before returning to Paraa the next morning.

The hike takes about 45 minutes from the bottom.

Igongo Cultural Centre. Located

12km from Mbarara on the road to Kampala, this cultural village features the best museum displays in Uganda. Set on the grounds of a former palace of the Ankole king, this quality museum explores the peoples of southwestern Uganda, particularly the Ankole, through artefacts, a cultural village replica and a heap of info. There’s a restaurant serving traditional Ankole dishes, such as smoked Ankole cow’s milk and boiled meats.

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There’s also a new on-site hotel. There’s a great bookshop with an interesting selection of Ugandan reading material. Directly across from the centre is Biharwe Eclipse Monument atop Biharwe Hill. It was built to commemorate a victory for Ankole kingdom 500 years ago, following an eclipse that saw the invading king retreat in fear (and never return), spooked as day plunged into sudden darkness.

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be visited, but the notorious underground prison here is open to tours. After the coup against Mutesa II, the palace building was converted to army barracks, while an adjacent site became a prison and torture-execution chamber built by Idi Amin in the 1970s. Guides will lead you to this terrifying site, a

Mengo Palace. Built

in 1922, this small palace is the former home of the king of Buganda, though it has remained empty since 1966 when Prime Minister Milton Obote ordered a dramatic attack to oust Kabaka Mutesa II, then president of Uganda. Led by the forces of Idi Amin, soldiers stormed the palace and, after several days of fighting, Mutesa was forced into exile. The building’s interior cannot club

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dark concrete tunnel with numerous dark, damp cells, which were separated by an electrified passage of water to prevent escape. You’ll see some original charcoal messages written by former prisoners on the walls: one reads ‘Obote, you have killed me, but what about my children!’ On the grounds

are also the scrap-metal remains of Mutesa’s Rolls Royce destroyed by Idi Amin. Mengo Palace is at the end of a ceremonial drive leading from Bulange Royal Building.

Murchison Falls National Park

Uganda’s largest national park is one of its very best; animals are in plentiful supply and the raging Murchison Falls, where the Victoria Nile crashes through the rock and descends dramatically towards Lake Albert, is an unforgettable sight. Despite a decimation of animal numbers during the war years, numbers have recovered well and you can expect to see elephants, Rothschild giraffes, lions, Ugandan kobs (antelope), waterbucks, buffaloes, hippos and crocodiles, not to mention some 460 species of bird.

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long, and narrow, for instance, incorporate complementary colors, textures, and patterns across the entire space to create a sense of harmony.

Kundai also recommends opting for light, clean-lined furniture as opposed to clunkier, more cozy alternatives. “People think that big, cushy furniture can make a small room more comfortable, but in reality, it weighs down the space and takes up an unnecessary amount of room.”

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platform beds with dressers underneath,” Kundai says. “There’s so much real estate under your bed that can be maximized with proper storage.” To optimize that space, Kundai recommends using vacuum-sealed bags for clothes you don’t wear, storing them in stackable, organized boxes. At the foot of the bed, consider storage cubes that can double as seating, and always opt for nightstands with multiple drawers. “It’s all about the ON HOW TO ADAPT WITHOUT little things,” he says.

RENOVATING. If the architecture of your home makes it feel smaller Getting rid of items you no longer need than it is, there are easy adjustments you is one of the hardest, but most important can make to adapt without fully renovat- parts of optimizing small-space living. ing. “If you have a home that’s cut up into People tend to hold onto things for irramany small rooms, replacing doors with tional, emotion-based reasons, which is see-through alternatives can instantly at the root of most home clutter. “Does open up the space,” Kundai says. Frosted it work for you? Does it function? If the glass or multi-paned wood framed doors answer is ‘no’ to either of those, get rid allow light to flow through your home, of it,” Kundai explains. In small spaces, which naturally makes the interior feel everything needs a purpose, and (rationlarger. ally) assessing the function of each item is necessary when deciding what to keep, ON HIS FAVORITE SMALLand what to ditch.

SPACE DESIGN TRENDS. “Double-duty furniture is a small-space must-have,” Kundai says. There are so many options for coffee tables, sofas, and ottomans that double as storage, which is especially important for people who lack closet space. If you have a dining table, Kundai recommends selecting chairs that can fit underneath the table for times when they’re not being used.

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what happens if you don’t know what your passion is? This isn’t just an issue for those beginning their careers, it can be a problem for those stuck in jobs that they don’t enjoy.

It’s all too easy to fall into a routine that leaves you bored or unfulfilled: you want to make the switch but you’re not sure what to.

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“What would I spend my time doing if I had complete financial abundance to do anything?”

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“If you can’t imagine not doing something, it’s a passion. It doesn’t have to be a moneymaker. Make your money some way that will give you the time for what you really love to do.”

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. Work out what you hate doing List the jobs or tasks that you absolutely loathe.

Once you have eliminated these options, your true passion may become more clear. Quora poster Joshua also recommends creating a list of the Edgars Club @ 5 years

people you are jealous of to get more clarity on the issue. “Ask this question: who do I envy the most due to the work they do?” he says. “List multiple individuals, then look at the work they do, and try those things. You might find your passion from that list.”

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. Find the things you are mediocre at. Even if they don’t possess exceptional skills at any one thing, most people have lots of specialisms that they are “okay” at.

According to Oliver Emberton, founder of software start-up Silktide, if you fuse your mediocre skills together, you’ll find your passion.“Say you’re an average artist, with a decent sense of humour,” he explains. “You won’t have much hope with an art degree, and you can’t study ‘humour’ as a

inspirational subject. But you could be an awesome cartoonist.

“Or take an average business student, with some programming ability, and decent sales skills. That person is surprisingly well suited to become the boss of others who were better than them in any one of those areas.”

Emberton argues that the most successful people, the ones that are most passionate about their work, are almost never defined by a single skill.

“They are a fusion of skills, often not even exceptional skills, but they’ve made their fusion exceptional,” he says.

“Steve Jobs was not the world’s greatest engineer, salesperson, designer or businessman. But he was uniquely good enough at all of these things, and wove them together into something far greater.”

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“Your true passion is not found overnight, but is realised through series of discoveries of small interests,” he says. “I have always regarded thinking/ meditating as a process of reading/analyzing your mind, which in turn leads to discovering your true passion.” Try asking close friends and family what they think you should be doing with your life. But don’t put people on the spot, as they may rush their answers.

If any of your nearest and dearest have hobbies or passions that interest you, ask to spend some time helping out, or giving them a try. Experiment with new activities, whether it’s a new sport, learning a language, or trying a craft, as much as possible.

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Did you love to draw or write stories when you were young? Try to remember the activities that you enjoyed during your childhood, before the pressure to study the right subjects or get a good job began to mount.

What hobbies did you enjoy doing before life got in the way? Would you enjoy those activities now? Use these memories to help you find your true passion as an adult.

Perhaps you still have hobbies now. Could you expand on them so they take more of a centre stage in your life?

Or take a new perspective: imagine that you are very old. What do you wish you had spent the last 20 to 30 years doing? Think of it as a slightly less gloomy version of writing your own obituary.

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. Create something brand new.

According to Emberton, the secret to finding your passion is to create something new. He argues that people are instantly passionate about projects,

businesses or services that they start from scratch.

“When you create something new, you’re inventing something to be passionate about,” he explains. “Whether you design novelty cushions, or write Batman stories, or start a Twitter account dedicated to fact-checking politicians.”

However, success is key to finding one’s true passion, he warns. “If your new Twitter account only has five followers after a year, you probably won’t be too passionate about it,” he says. “If you had 5m, you’d have quit your job. You must find success to fuel your passion.”

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. Try visualisation.

Imagine yourself getting up early, jumping out of bed, excited about going to work. You get dressed quickly, full of enthusiasm about your day. The sun is shining and you take those first steps out of your bedroom.

Now work out where you are going and what kind of job follows on from that feeling of anticipation.

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orld War I is also known as the First World War, the Great War and the War To End All Wars.

It was a global military war which took place primarily in Europe from 1914 to 1918. Over 40 million casualties resulted, including approximately 20 million military and civilian deaths.

The immediate cause of the war was the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (June 28, 1914), heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne, by Serbian nationals. The retaliation by Austria-Hungary against Serbia activated a series of alliances that set off a chain reaction of war declarations. Within a month, much of Europe was in a state of open

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warfare.

Causes of the War 1 Pre World War One - The failure of the Schlieffen Plan Germany was keen to invade France before going on to fight Russia.

Germany had a strategy to invade France, known as the Schlieffen Plan. This plan had been in place since 1897. The Germans thought that Russia would be the real danger and that they could easily defeat France within weeks.

This plan had a number of flaws: • Germany needed to go through Belgium, a neutral country, to get to France. Britain warned Germany not to do this.

Germany carried on with the Schlieffen Plan. The small Belgian army fought

bravely and slowed down the German advance.

• A Britain has signed the Treaty of London in 1839 promising to protect Belgium. As a result Britain sent the British Expeditionary Force to Belgium slowing the Germans down at the Battle of Mons.

• On the 19th August Russia invaded Germany much quicker than the Germans had expected.

This forced Germany to move 100,000 troops back to support which weakened the German advance.

• The Battle of Marne (Germans advance on Paris) saw the British and French armies push the Germans back to the river Aisne where they began to dig trenches.

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War One • British people were keen to join up and fight in the First World War. Nobody imagined that it would last for four years and cost the lives of 3 million allied soldiers.

• Britain had an alliance with France and Russia, called the Triple Entente (An alliance formed between the Britain, France, and Russia in 1907, which would lead to their partnership in the First World War).

• Germany had a similar agreement with the Austro-Hungarian Empire and Italy. This was known as the Triple Alliance.

• The Austro-Hungarian Archduke Franz Ferdinand was assassinated by a Serb called Gavrilo Princip, in the Bosnian capital Sarajevo on 28 June 1914. Angered by this, the Austro-Hungarian Empire declared war on Serbia.

• Russia agreed to help Serbia. Germany agreed to help the Austro-Hungarian Empire by declaring war on Russia on 31 July 1914 and then on France.

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Domestic Impact of World War I What was the domestic impact of World War 1?

Consequences for each country involved in the war varied depending on their circumstances. It isn’t easy to estimate the cost because there is also the wasted potential to consider. It should also be remembered that some of the developments would probably have occurred even without the war

Casualties

• 10 million men killed (most aged under 40) • Compare with years 1802-1913 total lost in all wars 4.5 million • Considerable variation in ratio of loss e.g. France – 1.75 million = 10% of male population • All involved countries suffered a ‘deficit of men’ and erratic birth rate legacy • 10 million refugees • 5 million widows • 9 million orphans Destruction of resources • 1920 European manufacturing production 25% lower than 1913

• France and Belgium severely damaged – production much reduced • Total cost of war £45,000 million without inclusion of ‘opportunity costs’

Dislocation

• Disruption of international trade • Great Britain affected more than anyone by growth of competition; from USA and Japan especially • Loss of trade to substitution of home-produced goods

Increased participation

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Middle class leadership

• Especially in Russia role of middle classes enhanced via a number of War Industries Committees and other organisations connected with war effort • Also able to press for constitutional reform State intervention • At first it was ‘business as usual’ but as the war became a war between economic systems things had to change

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• State control of railways/ rationing/prices • Also power to requisition crops and raw materials

Control of labour:

France 1915, Great Britain 1916 • Germany conscription of all males aged 17-60 (1916) Political system modified • Germany 1916 semi-dictatorship of Hindenburg and Ludendorff • Great Britain shell shortage crisis 1916 led to centralisation of

policy-making by Lloyd George and a War Cabinet • France had military dictatorship by Joffre and Nivelle before 1917 • After the mutinies Clemenceau set up strong civilian dictatorship • Austrian parliament stopped meeting 1917 • Defeat led to vast changes in political systems of Russia, Austria and Germany Propaganda & Censorship During World War 1 the government used propaganda in various ways to keep the public on their side. Their main aims and examples of propaganda include: Keeping support for the war up and maintaining moral.

Getting people to join the armed forces.

Causing hatred of the Germans.

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BODY IMAGE Growing up is part of life. Knowing how to deal with your body helps

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Guys may not talk about their bodies as much as girls do. But they spend plenty of time in front of the mirror. And for some guys, body image can be a problem.

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yourself. Many people feel unhappy with some part of their looks. But if you get too focused on what you don’t like, it can bring down your self-esteem.

People with a good body image: * feel OK about the way they look * accept their body as it is * feel good about what their body can do * take good care of their body You don’t need a perfect

body to have a good body image. You just need to accept the body you have.

Focus more on what you like than what you don’t.

Take good care of your body. Doing these things will help you feel good about your body. And about yourself.

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take time to feel at ease in a body you’re not used to.

And not everyone goes through puberty at the same time. It can feel awkward if you’re the first one whose voice is changing or who’s growing body hair.

It can be tough if you’re one of the last to change too. But as you get used to it, you can feel good about your more mature body.

— that’s your body in action. It’s easy to take it for granted. Try not to.

Be active every day.

Your body needs to move to be healthy and fit. Have fun. Let yourself feel glad about what your body can do.

Do some strength training. Being in shape

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Treat your body right.

How Can I Have a Better Body Image?

Want to feel better about your body? Here are some ideas: Find things to like about your looks.

Focus on what you do like more than what you don’t.

Focus on what your body can do. Can you run, walk, swim, ride a bike? Hit a baseball, throw a football, kick a soccer ball, sink a basket? Can you climb, hike, dance? Can you draw, paint, play a musical instrument? Your body is more than looks.

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downtime teen talk To feel good about your body, take care of it. Don’t smoke or do other things you know are harmful. Eat good foods. Get enough sleep. Keep your body clean.

Shower regularly. Take care of your teeth, hair, and skin. Wear clean clothes.

When you treat yourself well, you’ll have a healthier, stronger body — and a better body image.

Be yourself. Your body is just one part of who you are. Focus on things about the person you are too. Are you honest, kind, a good friend? Good in math, science, or writing? Outdoor guy? Animal lover?

A reader, artist, musician?

There’s lots that’s good about you.

Do things to help. Use your body’s strength, skill, or energy to help others.

Did you know your body image can get a boost when you (gladly) do a chore that helps out? So, paint your little sister’s room, rake leaves for a neighbor, clean up the dishes, or carry out the trash. It feels good to help.

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Please print and colour and submit your entry to win take a pic and send via whatsapp to the hotline number or email theclub@edgars. 5 lucky winners will get $150 vouchers

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HOW FAR CAN A FOX RUN INTO THE WOODS?

ANSWER: ONLY HALFWAY, OTHERWISE IT WOULD BE RUNNING OUT OF THE WOODS! I AM AN ODD NUMBER. TAKE AWAY A LETTER AND I BECOME EVEN. WHAT NUMBER AM I? SOLUTION: ANSWER: SEVEN.

IF A RED HOUSE IS MADE OF RED BRICKS, AND A YELLOW HOUSE IS MADE OF YELLOW 100BRICKS, WHAT IS A GREENHOUSE MADE OF? ANSWER: GLASS, ALL GREENHOUSES ARE MADE OF GLASS.

IF TWO’S A COMPANY, AND THREE’S A CROWD, WHAT ARE 4 AND 5?

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WHAT IS SO FRAGILE THAT SAYING ITS NAME BREAKS IT? ANSWER:SILENCE.

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SUPPLIES: * plain paper cut into a square * pink paper * beige paper * scissors * glue * black marker DIRECTIONS Start by folding a sheet of origami paper into half (fold across the diagonal line) to get a triangle.Grab one layer of the paper at the top of the triangle and fold it towards the bottom – a square should form.

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ACCOUNT # 0513 010690

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HOW TO ENTER CLUB COMPETITIONS • MAKE For SMS competitions, SMS in the following order: competition SLEEK UP BRUSH SET WINNER NAME answer, your ACCOUNT WINNINGS code, name# and Edgars account number (with space in beRhodah Hamandishe 193722 27-piece brush set use punctuation. tween0501 each) to 0782780780.

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Don’t usedirectors, punctuation. ( partners, e.g CC09 EDGARS Tarisai Mabaya 0501731731) SMS costs Competitions areto not open to the sponsors, employees, agents, at normal tarriff rates going. Competitions open from promotion 1 December to 30 November2016 otherwise stated) consultants, publishing, advertising and agencies and(Unless associated companies of Edgars Stores Limited Zimbabwe and their immediate families. ParticipaCompetitions are not open to the directors, partners, sponsors, employees, agents, consultants, publishtion constitutes of theand terms and conditions the competitions published ing, advertising andacceptance promotion agencies associated companies ofof Edgars Stores Limited Zimbabwe andthe their immediate families.

Participation constitutesany acceptance of the terms theyour comin Edgars Club magazine.

By entering competition you and alsoconditions consentofto petitions being published in the Club magazine.

By entering any competition you alsoon consent to April your dedetails used forEdgars marketing campaigns.

The competitions close the 30 tails being used for marketing campaigns. The competitions close on the 31st May 2016, unless otherwise 2019 unless

by Prizes no later than noon on stated, ,and entriesotherwise must reachstated, us by no and later entries than noonmust on thereach closingus date. are not transferable the closing Prizes are not cannot be exchanged for their cash and cannot bedate. exchanged for their cashtransferable value. They willand exclude any other expenses incurred by winning participants.

The Edgars Zimbabwe auditorsexpenses will select the winners by andwinning winners will be notified byThe televalue.

They will exclude any other incurred participants. phone or email.

If winners are uncontactable incorrect and account details)will within months their Edgars Zimbabwe auditors will select(due thetowinners winners be3 notified by prizes telewill be forfeited. A prize may not be handed over to a winner when it is prohibited by the law for the winner phone or email.

If winners are uncontactable (due to incorrect account details) withto use the prize e.g. alcohol to a winner under 18 or a car to an unlicensed driver. Winners must prove their eligibility to usetheir or operate thewill prize. the winner has been notified andhanded the prize over has been in 3 months prizes beOnce forfeited.

A prize may not be to ahanded winner over, the winner must sign Edgars of receiving prize.

Thealcohol winner must when it is prohibited byanthe lawacknowledgement for the winner to use thethe prize e.g. to aprovide winner valid proof of identity. (ID, passport, or driver’s license). under 18 or a car to an unlicensed driver. Winners must prove their eligibility to use or operate the prize. Once the winner has been notified and the prize has been handed over, the winner must sign an Edgars acknowledgement of receiving the prize. The winner must provide valid proof of identity. (ID, passport, or driver’s license).

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