July 2010
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When I first heard the term The Dog Days of Summer, I had no real idea what they meant. Now three decades later I fully appreciate that term. When the weather is hot and humid, all one can do is lie around and pant like a dog! After a winter of record cold and snow, we are now having record heat, humidity and drought.
I look back through the ages to when we lived in Chiredzi and the heat that warmed the marrow in your bones., often with a matching humidity so thick it felt like I was swimming as I walked across the Police Camp to my office. How did we do it back then? These days, even with the help of central air conditioning it's all I can do to drag myself along. What a difference half-a-lifetime makes!
For the past four weeks I have sat glued to the TV watching the World Cup unfold in South Africa. Not only was it great to watch the world class soccer, but it was also great to see the event go off as planned. This was definitely a big win for S.A. and one for Africa!
Now I can't blame my sitting around watching TV in the middle of the day on the World Cup, I have to face up to the reality that I am not the young man I once was, but just feeling my age in the heat. Guess I might as well start making the most of it and see what happens!
Until next time
Dave Cushworth
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RHODESIAN HISTORY: A LOOK AT THE HEADLINES OVER THE YEARS
Browse the pages of history as it unfolded on a daily basis and was recorded in the headlines of The Rhodesia Herald.
We present a wide range of issues for you to look at. Just pay us a visit and refresh your memories of events of old.
PENSIONERS UPDATE
Memories of Rhodesia is committed to supporting those old-age pensioners that are economic prisoners in Zimbabwe. 10% of our revenue goes to this cause. Working with Hope Unlimited, an established Christian organization, 100% of all monies are channeled through them.
The funds are then donated to various organizations, who are doing a great job caring for the aged. The reports we get back from Zimbabwe are extremely encouraging, knowing that we (and that includes you) have kept some of our dear old folk alive.
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community & Customer Services Notes
The Rhodesian Community is unique. Connected through its common experience of a beloved country and loyalties, it still demonstrates that wonderful spirit of camaraderie and support. They are some of the friendliest, warm-hearted people the world has known. The bonds forged in the communities, large and small, throughout Rhodesia, still hold strong today in this new worldwide community.
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LAST OUTPOST OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE
This is the first complete history of Rhodesia, the country founded by Empire Builder, Cecil John Rhodes. It tells how Rhodes’ men engaged Lobengula, the Matabele king, in lengthy negotiations while at the same time seeking a Royal Charter and the right for white pioneers to occupy Mashonaland.
A BRAND NEW PUBLICATION.
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The Taste of Africa
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A large collection of Post Cards over the decades from Rhodesia - a record of history from another angle!
THIS MONTHS CROSSWORD
How good were you at solving the Daily Crossword on The Herald? Let's find out!Click on the puzzle to the right and it will download in a PDF file. Print it out and then try and solve it. Once you have the answer then email to us. The winner will be announced in next month's letter.
Congratulations to: Ted Dowling, Maureen Allen & Bev Nelson for getting last month correct.
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Broadcasting the sights and sounds of Rhodesia via the Internet.
Listen to the music, the original radio programs, watch the TV programs - all online at the new Rhodesian Broadcasting Corporation. Check out the latest additions, plus download a number of songs and videos into iTunes.
You will need broadband to fully experience this site - access for slower connections is now available on most newsreels.
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Stickers typically last between a year and two years outdoors under normal weather conditions. Some customers have reported their stickers lasting as long as 7 years!
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