During a very powerful gale in February 2013, many Cape fur seal pups of 6 to 8 weeks old were washed off Black rocks, one of the 5 islands of the Bird Island archipelago in Algoa Bay. Pups this young cannot swim properly but fortunately a number of them managed to reach the beaches along the south east coast; amazingly, one was found over 200 kilometres away at a coastal … [Read more...] about Rescued seal pups swim for their lives
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Breakfast Rounds
As one gets older and presumably wiser the traditional breakfast fry up loses its greasy appeal and, frankly, the need to cure hangovers also fades into a memory. But, it still feels good to have breakfast on the patio surrounded by loved ones. So, I have been experimenting a bit of late in the hopes of coming up with an easy, ‘one pot’, healthy breakfast – hence these … [Read more...] about Breakfast Rounds
The 6 most important lifestyle facets
To attain a state of magnificent health and boundless energy, you’ll need to address six important facets of lifestyle. These include thought management, sleep quality, breathing patterns, hydration, diet and exercise. Let’s run through them all briefly, so you can get a sense of what issues need to be addressed under each ‘pillar’. Eating: Stick to real food, in the … [Read more...] about The 6 most important lifestyle facets
PE company making big news in SA renewable energy sector
The American Wind Energy Association (AWEA) has approved for State incentives, the Kestrel e400nb. South Africa’s only small wind turbine manufacturer, Kestrel, has the only turbine verified by design to be a class one small-wind turbine and to pass the testing. Approved by the Small Wind Certification Council (SWCC), US homeowners and businesses benefit from Feed-In Tariff … [Read more...] about PE company making big news in SA renewable energy sector
Practice Yoga because it Feels Damn Good
I have in my years of practicing yoga shifted in my reasons for doing so. It started out as a physical thing, where I was convinced that hot bikram yoga will transform my body so that even I could love it. It has evolved and now my philosophy around practicing yoga is simple: practice yoga because it feels damn good. Sometimes you know why it feels just so great– and other … [Read more...] about Practice Yoga because it Feels Damn Good