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The month of May was named for the Greek goddess Maia, the goddess of fertility. Take that as you like, but here in South Africa May is anything but productive as it marks a month of so of myriad public holidays, long weekends, and days off.
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All the more opportunity for you to browse our newsletter, with its mix of serious and light-hearted news and musings. Enjoy.
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SEIZE THE DAY. AND AGAIN. AND AGAIN.
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By Blake Wilkins I’ve come to accept that South Africa as a multi-party democracy may be staring down the barrel of one-party statehood modelled on Cuba. That thought did not grow out of the news that 24 Cuban engineers are arriving to solve our water and sewage treatment challenges. Nor was it based on the top-up of our medical fraternity …
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How to start a side hustle
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A side hustle is defined as an activity that adds income to an existing income stream. Nic Haralambous, start-up entrepreneur, author and speaker, provided this loose definition speaking at an entrepreneurs webinar hosted by Hirsch’s. “Ideas are worthless but execution is a million dollar business,” he said. “You can Google ‘side hustle ideas 2021’ and get thousands of ideas. Talk …
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Is marriage beneficial to your health?
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By Delilah Nosworthy
Extensive studies support what the Book of Genesis teaches: 2:18, ESV: "Then the LORD God said, “It is not good that the man should be alone; I will make him a helper fit for him.” Evidence suggests that married people do a lot better than their unmarried or divorced counterparts.
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Visit Wrocław (pronounced 'Vrotsh-waff') in Poland's Silesia province for its vibrant art scene, museums and culinary delights – and history. While Covid-19 is restricting overseas travel for now, this intriguing city and environs have much to offer the tourist. Nearby is the site of arguably the most daring World War II incident, 'The Great Escape' master-minded by South African-born RAF pilot Major Roger Bushell.
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The Ugly Truth About ‘Pretty Privilege’
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In 1889, legendary Russian writer Leo Tolstoy said, “It is amazing how complete is the delusion that beauty is goodness”
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Calm and Relaxed, Restored Health and Vitality
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Strange as it may seem, and contrary to common knowledge, we all “meditate” a little each day. We do this by drifting into a state of daydreaming and being absent minded. Have you noticed that when you are daydreaming your body relaxes, your breathing slows, and your mind is calm? Well, hullo there, you are entering the first stage of meditation; the Alpha state.
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The Key is Brevity - The Limerick Way
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Have some fun composing limericks and you are welcome to share them with me via my email address, onescribe1@gmail.com.
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Off the Record - My Amazing MTN Story - Episode 7
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In this episode we meet (or rather, we don't meet) MTN CEO Rob Shuter, who is paid R6 MILLION A MONTH to pretend that there is no corruption in his company.
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