Kalahari desert

*The San - Khoikhoi ("people people" or "real people") or Khoi are a division of the Khoisan ethnic group of south-western Africa, closely related to the Bushmen (San). They have lived in this area for about 30,000 years.   Khoikhoi is sometimes spelt KhoeKhoe. * ( Their information was quoted from their own websites   - some… Continue reading Kalahari desert

Birth of the Aspen Institute

A Chicago businessman Walter Paepcke (1896-1960), was chairman of the Container Corporation of America, first visited Aspen, Colorado in 1945. Inspired by its great natural beauty, he envisioned it as an ideal gathering place for thinkers, leaders, artists, and musicians from all over the world to step away from their daily routines and reflect on… Continue reading Birth of the Aspen Institute

Rail infrastructure – 1914-15

"Op die ou foto val 'n lokomotief uit die lug uit en word "gevang" om êrens te gaan werk op 'n bestaande infrastruktuur."   Daar was in 1914 en 1915 nie veel nie, daar het bykans niks oorgebly na die Anglo-Boere oorloë nie, stukkende strukture en kan die vraag vandag gevra word, skaars 10 jaar na… Continue reading Rail infrastructure – 1914-15

Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini passed away 12 March 2021

  South Africa and the Zulu Nation woke up to the sad news of the passing of His Majesty The King Goodwill Zwelithini ka Bhekuzulu on Friday morning.  The King of the Zulu Nation succumbed and died after a long battle with an illness in hospital.   Cyril Ramaphosa on Friday mourned Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini, who… Continue reading Zulu King Goodwill Zwelithini passed away 12 March 2021

Zinc

Alhoewel 'n belangrike komponent vir energie en metabolisme, kan oormatige gebruik van Sink moontlik gevaarlik wees en enige persoon siek maak.  Let op na al die betrokke vitamines wat reeds daagliks  ingeneem word en hoeveelheid  Sink wat hierby gevoeg is.    *Zinc – Ivermectin – Doxycycline – virusCopper – Koper*Zinc is an important dietary nutrient that… Continue reading Zinc

Slavery – human trafficking

*In the late 18th century, a small band of British Quakers and other humanitarian-minded folk began to build the case against the slave trade. Britain’s supremacy in maritime power and technology meant that it led the world in the transatlantic trade in African “cargo”, having overtaken Portuguese, Spanish and French competitors.   And today, it is… Continue reading Slavery – human trafficking

Quercetin – immune system

  * Quercetin is good and can be found in apples, peppers, red wine, dark cherries and berries, tomatoes, cruciferous veggies, leafy green veggies, citrus fruits, cocoa, cranberries, wholegrains, raw asparagus, capers, raw red onion, olive oil, black and green tea, beans/legumes, and herbs. So basically, Quercetin is easy to consume if you eat a… Continue reading Quercetin – immune system

What is proning ventilation

Doctors believe this position helps in improving the oxygen flow in critical patients, making them less likely to be intubated or require ventilator support.  India - 'Proning' is one such technique, that has received acknowledgement from both government and private hospitals in Chennai.   What is proning? As the word suggests, it simply means to make… Continue reading What is proning ventilation

Nitric Oxide

  Nitric oxide is a molecule that your body produces naturally. It is a vital component to your health because it helps your blood vessels dilate. This helps promote proper blood flow, which in turn, may improve exercise performance, lower blood pressure and improve the function of the brain.   If you are seeking these benefits,… Continue reading Nitric Oxide

Ivermectin – FDA approved

* The FDA-approved drug ivermectin inhibits the replication of SARS-CoV-2 in vitro Ivermectin is an inhibitor of the COVID-19 causative virus (SARS-CoV-2) in vitro. A single treatment able to effect ~5000-fold reduction in virus at 48 h in cell culture. Ivermectin is FDA-approved for parasitic infections, and therefore has a potential for repurposing. Ivermectin is widely available,… Continue reading Ivermectin – FDA approved

Tropical storm Eloise

The South African Weather Service has announced on 24 January 2021,  a Red level 10 Warning for eastern parts of Limpopo and Mpumalanga due to persistent heavy rain. This comes as Tropical storm wreaked havoc on some parts of the country.    According to SAWS, more heavy rain is expected to hit Limpopo and Mpumalanga on… Continue reading Tropical storm Eloise

Turksvye – Prickley pears

* Prickley pears are easy growers and there are different ones.  Prickly pear cactus — or also known as nopal, opuntia and other names — is promoted for treating diabetes, and possible other diseases, such as high cholesterol, obesity and hangovers. It's also touted for its antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties.       Prickly pear cactus contains fiber and… Continue reading Turksvye – Prickley pears

Mount Everest

The movement of tectonic plates can lift it up ever so gradually, while earthquakes can bring it down.   The world's tallest mountain added a few centimetres to its official height on Tuesday. Mount Everest added 0.86 metre to its height. It is now 8,848.86 metres in height.    Were you aware that Mount Everest keeps changing its height ?… Continue reading Mount Everest

Rhino stories – Operations

  Rhino Resource Centre - The white rhinoceros Ceratotherium simum simum (Burchell)  became extinct in the Transvaal in 1896. In 1961 the first white rhinoceroses  were re-introduced from the Umfolozi Game Reserve to the Kruger National Park (KNP).    All five species of rhinoceros in Asia and Africa are threatened with immediate extinction and require intensive protection and management,… Continue reading Rhino stories – Operations

Republic of San Marino (301) – Micro states

The Vatican recognised San Marino’s independence in 1631, confirming its status as a sovereign state.    San Marino’s economy is founded on tourism, finance and services. San Marino is not a member of the European Union. However, the Republic uses the euro with the blessing of the Council of the European Union.   San Marino’s economy was… Continue reading Republic of San Marino (301) – Micro states

KNP – Kruger National Park

The first ‘real’ tourists were welcomed to the park in 1926. Before that, in 1922, there were railway tours that passed through the reserve – the trains would stop for one day in the park to allow passengers to view the wildlife. Letaba camp - 1930 *Verseker was hierdie nie die eerste besoeke aan die… Continue reading KNP – Kruger National Park

Kruger National Park (KNP)

Nicknamed by the Tsonga people as “Skukuza”, which loosely translates to “The man that turns everything upside down or the man that sweeps clean”, James Stevenson-Hamilton was born in Dublin, Ireland in 1867.  Although well educated, James Stevenson-Hamilton decided to follow a career in the military and he stationed himself on the banks of the… Continue reading Kruger National Park (KNP)