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General consensus is that golf is a sport that has to be played regularly if one is to perform to potential. Having said this, there's also a largely unsubstantiated belief put forward in clubhouses up and down the country that a break from the game can be beneficial. That, after a holiday or an injury-enforced layoff, there's every chance you'll return to the course having forgotten niggling problems and playing a far more natural game.
It's a sentiment that displays the innate optimism of the common British golfer. Almost every amateur is highly skilled at remaining positive in the face of considerable adversity and the overwhelming probability of failure.
The idea also shows the great camaraderie between club golfers. Encouraging those who've spent time away from the game that they might just return to the fairways a better golfer than when they left keeps team spirits high. It may be slightly delusional but where would we be without hope?
Hope was my big hope yesterday when I set foot on a golf course for the first time in six weeks. But, from the word go at Newburgh things didn't pan out as I'd hoped. My bag felt strange on my back as I walked from the car park. No amount of fiddling with the straps would make it sit comfortably. Had I changed shape during my days of snowbound captivity? Had one of the children tampered with it?
On the putting green I struggled to remember which of my many techniques I'd been using when I last played in November. Everything felt odd so I decided I'd just see how I felt when I got to the first green.
As I stood on the first tee looking down at my golf ball (teed up without a problem) I was overcome with a strange sensation – I had pretty much no idea what I was about to try and do. "Just take the club away and muscle memory will do the rest," I thought. I remained still for what seemed an eternity (but was probably only a couple of seconds) before snatching the clubhead back, semi-completing a backswing then thrashing down at the ball with my head already lifting.
The snap-hook I produced was actually one of my better efforts from the tee because it somehow stayed out of the gorse and, although it was a long way off line, gave me a shot to the green.
Miraculously, my approach found the edge of the putting surface and, opting for a cack-handed technique, I got down in two putts for an opening par. "Maybe things are going to be alright," I thought.
How wrong I was. In total I hit 10 provisional balls during the remainder of the round. I lost six so that cost me 12 penalty shots. I hadn't the faintest clue where the ball was going. It was quite entertaining really – "Oh look, another snap hook… Goodness a raging slice… Aaah, the trusty block… I know that one's out of bounds but it was a far better strike."
I limped into the clubhouse with a 92 – my worst ever score in an Alliance and the worst score I can remember returning since I traded in my Patty Berg irons for a set of Swilken Altas.
I guess when people say, "a break could be good for your game," the key word is "could." I'm going to make a concerted effort to visit the driving range at least twice before next week's meeting at Peterhead. Hitting a few balls "could" just set me back on the right track.


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Last year we featured "No Escape," a music video done in the graphic style of the Atari 2600, by Arman Bohn, whose previous bands included Eureka Farm. He's followed that up with "Brain Games," a video animated in Flipnote Studio.
Bohn hit up Kotaku right after uploading this video yesterday. He says it took nine months to put this together, using Flipnote Studio on his DSi "to create just about the whole thing," and then compositing it all in After Effects, at 1080p.
"Brain Games," like "No Escape," is from the album "BITS," whose art resembles an Atari 2600 cartridge. More info through the link.
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All organisations working with children should be responsive to concerns raised by staff about another person's practice or behaviour. It is important that all professionals have the confidence to come forward to speak or act if they are unhappy with anything and that they will be supported by the organisation to do this.
Whistleblowing occurs when a person raises a concern about dangerous, illegal activity or any wrong doing within their organisation, e.g.
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- harm of children or vulnerable adults
- concern worried about someone's behaviour
It is essential these issues are addressed immediately, so, 'blowing the whistle' as early as possible is important in order to prevent further harm being done.
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- Each agency should have their own policy on whistleblowing that you can refer to
- Every situation is different so it is advisable to seek advice before blowing the whistle, from someone independent to your allegation
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You'd think the man who wrote and performed the reggae fusion smash "It Wasn't Me" might have trouble convincing his love interest that he can be an honest man.
Shaggy laughs at that notion.
"I had a girlfriend when I wrote that song. She knows I'm a big storyteller and that song is a story," he says. "It was a joke I took from Eddie Murphy's Raw. No matter what your girl says, 'It Wasn't Me.'"
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Even if a love interest might be skeptical about whether Shaggy was just playing a character for "It Wasn't Me," she can maybe overlook those doubts due to Shaggy's charitable side.
This past weekend, the singer was in South Florida to perform at the Boca West Country Club for a fundraiser for Feed the Poor, a charitable organization seeking to build homes in Haiti.
Of course, Shaggy grew up in another Caribbean nation, Jamaica, where he saw music as a hobby, rather than his future career. "My grandmother always had records playing," he reminisces. "Jamaican radio would go from Johnny Mathis to Jimmy Cliff. Her favorites were Patti Page and Mahalia Jackson."
At the age of 18, he moved with his family to Brooklyn. It has often been reported that Shaggy found his singing voice a few years later when he enlisted in the United States Marines, which he is quick to deny.
"I was in the first Gulf War. I didn't care about singing. I just wanted to get back in one piece."
But then he reconsiders. "I did find a knack for coming up with a funny cadence. You're running five miles or marching seven and you're doing vocal training without even knowing it."
See also: Rap and R&B's Worst '90s Ripoffs
That booming dancehall voice would propel hit after hit, starting with a remake of "Oh Carolina" in 1995. Then came his first smash, "Boombastic," followed by "It Wasn't Me" in 2000, and the so-sweet-it-will-make-your-teeth-fall-out "Angel."
A common thread through much of his work is it's not Shaggy's voice alone on the songs. And he has a very strict rule for how he finds his singing partners.
"I do the record and let the record dictate the collaborator. Most of the people I work with aren't famous. 'It Wasn't Me' had Rikrok. Of all my hits, Janet Jackson was the only big star. We did our vocals separate on 'Luv Me, Luv Me.' She wasn't even there the same time I was for the video."
Shaggy is especially pleased with the collaboration on his most recent song, "I Need Your Love," and the millions of views it has been getting on YouTube. The hit was an international effort, with contributions from Swedish Afro-pop singer Mohombi, Australian singer Fayde, and Romanian co-writer Costi Ionita.
"I did a song with Costi, 'Fired Up' with Pitbull, and I wanted to get together again. I heard this track and thought it was wonderful. So I did some lyrics and we got a song people really like."
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But as he keeps working on new music, Shaggy knows it is the songs from the past that the people come to hear him sing.
"The greatest thing about hit records is they bring back memories to people," he explains. "So when they hear them live, they jump and scream and dance."
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Could you put your hand on your heart and say that you are completely confident that all of your clients have backups working the way they should?
If you still have customers swapping tapes or drives, then it's unlikely you can give an honest "yes" to the question. Perhaps it is time to think about managed online backup.
Most IT consultants will have lost count of the times they have had to have a stern word with a client about backup problems. Anything from client failure to take drives offsite to secretaries forgetting to change tapes can cause a serious disaster.
Sadly, unless disaster actually happens, your reprimands are likely to fall on deaf ears. The only time clients seem to take these conversations seriously is just after they have experienced data loss that has cost them personally in time or money.
Thankfully, managed online backup services have the ability to finally give you back control - and will probably make you some money in the process.
While no backup regime should ever be configured and forgotten, moving clients over to online backup services at least means that you can personally oversee daily backups and no longer have to rely on internal staff. For these, checking the backup log and changing the drive is probably one of many daily responsibilities and easily forgotten.
While the advantages of online backup may be clear to you as an IT consultant, they may be less so to the average client. The following advantages are worth highlighting:
1. Cost Savings: Although backing up company data to a data center will have a monthly cost attached, there are also consumable and software costs associated with traditional backups. Backup tapes and drive cartridges have a finite life, and should be frequently replaced. Once this is taken into account, online backup services can often work out cheaper over the medium to long term.
2. Disaster Recovery: Managed backup services generally offer far more flexible disaster recovery options, especially if it becomes necessary to operate from a new site. Data can simply be retrieved over the Internet from the data center.
3. Security: Having data duplicated in a data center some distance away provides better security for data in the event of a significant disaster. A backup device stolen in the same robbery as the server or burned in the same fire as the server is of no use to anybody!
4. Automation: The checking of logs can be done by you as a consultant or by the online backup provider – shifting responsibility and accountability.
There is no reason why managed online backup cannot be used alongside traditional local backup methods. Indeed, wise IT consultants always make use of two backup methods. After all, the more options available in a restore scenario, the better.
If you decide to move your clients in the direction of online backup services, you will be spoiled for choice. Managed backup providers will be lining up to offer you reseller agreements and tempting commission.
The important thing is to choose and use a service that you have full confidence in. No backup solution should be considered fully implemented until detailed restore checks have been performed. This is especially important if you decide to use full server image backups – the cost of these cannot be justified unless you are confident that they can provide the fast business continuity they are designed for.
Once these systems are implemented, all you have to do is take seriously the log checking and ensure client's data is safe. Most importantly, don't forget to charge them appropriately for this new peace of mind!
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Momma didn't cry
i remember momma
momma was a strong woman
and Daddy was the Apple of Her Eye
and so was i
Momma was always smiling
Momma didn't cry
i remember when Daddy lost his job
something about cutbacks
Daddy took to drinking
and hanging out
cussing and fussing
about every little thing
momma didn't cry
Daddy finally left
Momma kept his picture by the bed
i wished he was dead
Momma kissed him goodbye
every night
Momma didn't cry
Then came that call
my wish came true
Daddy was killed in a bar Room Brawl
i Balled and i Brawled
and i called Daddy's name
every night
damn that Bar Room Fight
Momma didn't cry
Times were hard
we struggled to get along
before long we had to leave our home
we went to Daddy's Momma's house
there were so many rules
and the schools were different
as was the people
yes times were hard
Momma didn't cry
Momma was working two jobs
both had something to do with her on her knees
i prayed hard every night
and i said God Please
bring my Daddy
and my Momma back home to me
i don't think God paid attention to my pleas
from my knees
Momma prayed to
Momma didn't cry
and then one day
Momma came home early
i asked her what was wrong
Momma began to sing
you know that song
"we shall overcome"
i didn't want to hear it
i was still mad as hell
no damn song could quell my anger
Momma smiled
Momma didn't cry
Grammy was always complaining
about something or other
it seemed that she blamed Momma
for Daddy's dying
i always had an anger for Grammy
that left me crying
and Grammy knew the truth
she was just denying it
why i ask
Momma would just hold me
in her bosom and rock
Momma didn't cry
and one day i say a piece of paper
next to Daddy's picture
by the head
of Momma's bed
and it was a letter from Momma
to Daddy
it said
see you soon honey
i understand
and i forgive you
i have never cried for you
because i knew
that the day would come
and we would be together again
and in my heart i was happy for that
and now that i have my ticket home
i still will not cry
unless it is for the joy
my only worry is for our girl
but she is 16 now
and i know somehow
she will understand
that life is what it is
and all the times i never cried
was because inside
i was dying of this disease
and my prayers to God
was Please
do not let our little girl see me cry
i prayed that she would be strong
so i taught her that song
"we shall overcome"
and that's how i remember my Momma
Momma didn't cry . . .
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If you would like to trade with me for any of these offers, please let me know what you would offer me to trade for it, by emailing email@example.com! It will then be much easier for me to decide which item to trade if my next trade is ready to go. Let your imagination go wild and make me an offer! Thanks. Telana
**********OFFERS FOR R3000 Cash**********
the first groovy person to make an offer is Resh:
"Hi T. Just been on onematchstick. I have a laptop to trade. HP NX7300. Second hand. Good condition. Let me know :)..." - Resh
second offer is from Martin:
Hi Telana
I have been watching this trade up for a while and would like to contribute.
I have got an o2 (oh two) PDA for R1800-00. Very good condition
-charging cradle
-spare battery
- leather protective case
-Computer connector cable
-Windows CD
This is a great PDA and super easy to use. Hope to be hearing from you soon.
third offer is from Mehraj:
hp ScanJet 7650 with ADF hardly ever used. Condition as new. Value R7999.
Fourth offer is from Jeff:
Would you trade a nice Murani fruit bowl for one? Jeff
Fifth offer is from Obinwanne:
my first time here...i saw ur ad on craigslist....im really thinking of what to offer you for 3grand...hmmm lemme think.... I'll offer you my Guess Premium Jeans worth R2999...1 month old...consider it. Obinwanne
Sixth offer is from Geoff:
Hi Tulani,
Great project, and I am sure you will get there.............
I can offer you some special advertising that you can re-sell.
I have 100 000 "empty" banner ads that we sell for 0.10c per view (when they are seen). They are seen approx 40 000 times a day. (R4 000 a day)
I will give you a one week supply (350 000 "views" worth R35 000) which you can sell at any price for say the 1st week of March which will give you plenty of time to sell them. You can view the banners at http://www.safindit.co.za/ I will be back in the offices on 9th Jan - let me know Regards Geoff
Seventh offer is from Nathan:
i will trade you a working laptop computer, vintage Beatles albums, an 8 mm film camera and a homer simpson doll. - Nathan
Eighth offer is from Evangelia:
How about I trade you 3 months worth of health coaching and products which includes 16 nutritional products? - Evangelia
**********Nineth offer is from Lia:
Lia's offered me a voucher she won for a weekend away- it's for 2 people for 2 nights at ANY City Lodge in South Africa, and it is valid until July 2008.
**********Tenth, Eleventh and Twelfth offers are from Jessi:
Hi Telana, You said give you an offer on anything? Does a Shoei
Helmet with tinted screen count?
Or a Shark helmet also with a tinted screen? The helmets new out of a shop will cost u between R6000 and R8000 each.
Or a Rolex mans automatic watch which need just a jewellery shop to screw in a spring?
Kind Regards Jessi.
**********Thirteenth and Fourteenth offers are from shekhunter:
For R3000 i would give u a sony psp with 3 games and spiderman2 umd video + a nokia 6280..
Or a samsung D900 and a sony ericsson k800i. in very good condition- k800i is like new and D900i is in pretty good condition-
everything in working condition.Hi Ms Simpson,my initial offer has changed slightly-i now offer you a
sony psp-with 32MB mem card,with wwe smackdown vs raw 2007 and need
for speed most wanted games,plus the spider man2umd video,plus a nokia
6680 3g smart phone. For the R3000... a another offer samsung D900
plus a sony ericsson k800i 3.2 mega pixel cyber shot phones-for
R3000.. Wen would you be making your decision ?
**********Fifteenth offers is from Aficionadocontact:
Here's my offer!
(it's a D&G CHRONOGRAPGH TIMEPIECE (DW0101)
Large stainless steel POLYGONAL dial
Accentuated by brushed stainless steel face, with 3 Dial chrono function
White leather strap, with D&G insignia on tang & buckle clasp
and is brand new - never been worn and still in original packaging.)
**********Sixteenth offer is from ntaashja:
I will trade the following baby items (some never used):
Large cot with mosquito net, changing table (R1300.00) - never used!
Camp cot (R500.00)
Both with their own Easi Breathe mattresses (R400.00)
Baby bath and baby ring (R150,00), graco car seat and graco pram (R2000.00) , tiny love gym (R650.00), small pram (R200.00), baby bookcase and footstool (R300.00), baby curtains (R350.00)
Seventeenth offer is from Shingai:
Ok i got a packard bell laptop , I want to get rid of it . How can we do this thats if you are interested? The laptop is 60Gb, 512Ram, Windows Xp , It has a DVD RW Silver in colour , Wifi . Mint condition . Its about a year old.
Eighteenth offer is from Frodo:
Dear Telana Simpson
I would like to trade my electric guitar.This guitar is in perfect condition and has rarely been used, its recently been fitted with new strings and is well protected in a hard cover case (included).
GUITAR CONSTRUCTION: Bolt-on .
BODY: Basswood
NECK: Maple, 'C' Shape
NECK WIDTH: 1F : 43mm / 22F : 56mm
NECK THICKNESS: 1F : 21mm / 12F : 23mm
FINGERBOARD:Rosewood, 12" Radius(305mm)FRET:22 / Large (2.7mm)INLAY:Abalone Dot
TUNER:Die cast
SCALE: 25 1/2" (648mm)
NUT: Graphite
BRIDGE: Wilkinson VS50 II
PICKUP: MightyMite MMS/MMS/MMHG (S-S-H)
CONTROL: 1vol, 1tone (w/ push pull), 5way s/w
PICKUP SWITCHING: Mini Toggle S/W DownPosition1 : NeckPosition2 : Neck & MiddlePosition3 : MiddlePosition4 : Middle & Front Coil of BridgePosition5 : BridgeMini Toggle S/W UpPosition1 : NeckPosition2 : Neck & MiddlePosition3 : MiddlePosition4 : Middle & Front Coi
HARDWARE: PT (Platinum)
UNIQUE FEATURE: Round Body Edge
COLOR: BKM (Black Metallic)
LEFTY: N/ACASE: includedOther extras: strap, cleaner, all recquired cables
19th offer is from Gazeem:
i have 3x 12"subwoofers to trade for that which you jod in your hand, A kenwood 600watt, kenwood 800watt and pioneer 600watt! thats the best i can do?
20th offer is from arvins:
I have a 40 Gig Sony PS3, still under warranty, purchased December last year.
21st offer is from Janie:
Hi Talana,
I will trade you a Nokia 9300 cellphone with dock, charger and software cd. In great condition. Got an upgrade so no longer use it.
And an Ericcson T610 also with charger and in great condition.
Let me know if this grabs your fancy.
22nd offer is from Christo:
Hi I saw ur ad on gumtree i am situated in Kimberley i have a Nokia N73 Music Addition which I have 2 trade 4 ur cash offer, its only 2months old still in great condition incl. box and all accessories i.e. 2GB Memory card, earphones, cd etc. Let me knw.
23rd offer is from mvinjevold:
I have a speed queen industrial washing machine and willing to swop you? 7 years old in perfect working condition.
24th offer is from coolcopster:
i have machines table saws a flatbed trailor my business went bankrupt ... lets do a deal
25th offer is from Viven:
Hello there, i have got a nokia E65, nokia 6125. Imate sp5. All phones
in good working condition with box. How much are u will to pay for it.
26th offer is from mbazuin:
brilliant idea, I love it!
OK, here's my offer:
Complete set of basic Ballistic Body Armour consisting of:
1 X "Up Armour" ceramic plate
2 X Ballistic and Trauma inserts (front and back) Level 2
Front and back plate and insert carrier vest (green with black straps)
size: Men's Large
Perfect for security work or whoever needs protection against gunfire due to their work / circumstances.
I'm emigrating so will no longer need this. Value is R 4800
27th offer is from Claude:
Hey i would like to trade u. A hp laptop printer like brand new c6183 all in one it prints (even photo's) scans fax's and copy's has its own lcd screen(so u dont need a pc) has sd and usb and wi-fi if u interested make me a cash offer thank u
28th offer is from kubenn:
X-box 360 Core – Retail R3199
Need for Speed Most Wanted Game – Retail R499
Fifa 2007 Game – Retail 599
1 Standard Controller (Not Wireless)
High Definition Plug and play for HD T.V's
64mb Memory Card – Retail R399
All of the above for R3000.00
29th offer is from Johan:
Honey Bee CP2 Heli For Sale.
Aluminium Casing , Training Gear, Remote to practice on for pc. and spares aswell.
Great for stunts and fun.
Just been serviced, no problems.
And a Nokia 6300 , only used for 4 months.
Still have the box and all the stuff that came with it.
No scratches or problems.
R3000 for both of them.
30th offer is from KUBEN:
psp with 6 games
31st offer is from Marinus:
Hi Telana,interesting thing you got going,would you be interested in a security alarm system consisting of a 8 zone panel,8 zone keypad,new magnetic and panic buttons,2 motion movement detectors ,siren,power supply,battery,all this as you would know can come to about R3500.
PS You would not be interested in selling electronic kits that students cab build from you site.Thanks for your time.
32nd offer is from Rob- he left a comment down below and has offered me this:
Well done Telana... stunning idea!!!
I have a pair of BRAND NEW, heavy duty driveway gates WITH supporting poles worth around R7500. I'm asking R3000 (on a first come first served basis).
They measure in at 2m high by 3.9m wide and are fully galvanised. The interwoven struts are easily customisable for individual design preferences. Will send you a pic on request.
33rd offer is from Christo:
I have a wakeboard for R2000
34th offer is from Randhir:
Hi T,
Have a Jackson Kelly guitar to trade, really need the cash. Bought the guitar for R3400..
35th offer is from ieagencies:
I will trade a heartrate monitor(polar worth 1400) and a sony ericsson w850i 3g cellphone with 1gig card and box with all cds etc.(worth2500)
36th offer is from Janet:
I will trade you 4 lovely solid cedar tables measuring 1m x 80cm each and a smaller oak table measuring 1m x 1m (no pic available for the oak table)
37th offer is from an anonymous person via cellphone:
Hi, i have a set of bmw mags to trade, 17 inch 3 series e90 2006 spec. worth,, excel cond, fits most new bmws... Durban
38th offer is from Alrich:
New offer:
I have Supanova Confectionare C5500 oven!
It was bought at discount of R4000-00 in mid 2007 and used only for
one session of cooking; it's in a full working order and a miracle
Replaces these 10 Appliances:
Standard oven
Deep fat fryer
Electric Steamer
Microwave oven
Electric frying pan
Broiler oven
Convection Oven
Cooks in eight ways
Roasts,Grills,Fries without oil,Toasts,Barbecues,Steams,Bakes,Boils
without water
It comes with a complete manual,cooking and baking recipes and a
back-up address and phone numbers to call on spares and assistance!!
I am willing to take up your offer of R3000-00
39th offer is from an sms from someone:
Hi I saw ur ad on gumtree. I got a ice power dvd player and a 12 inch flip down screen for ur car im askin R2500 for both
40th offer is from Louis:
hi good day i have a brand new sony ericsson k810i still in the box with all accessories and a exstra 1 gig memory card worth R700. for 3000 rand let me know ... its a good deal... regards louis
41st offer is from Kevashan :
Hi Telana i'm kevashan i'm also into swopng bt 4 phns i startd wit a e600 bak in 2004 nw i have a nokia E61 business edition its worth R5000 gt box wit cable, sftware 4 computer, headphones. Want to swop?
42nd offer is from sreddy:
I have a digital audio player. stores music, photos and lots more. also has recording features. Make is samsung.
Paid 4000 for it
43rd offer is from cxtcb:
Got an AMD 3000+
Gigabyte Motherboard : ATX
256 MB Graphics
Sleek black box + power supply
All in working condition and assembled into a working machine.
Can load Linex OS.
44th offer is from carlos:
ps2 with many many ext for 2900 bucks
45th offer is from venessa via skype:
Hi Telana
Saw ur add on gumtree. Have 4 training desks and 8 chairs to trade with. Interested?
The desks seat 2. Mahogany finish. Retail is R750 per desk. will accept R450 each. Chairs black retail R195 each will accept R150. Never been used.
46th offer is from Damien:
i want to swap an iPod touch 16GB
for the R3000
i was trying to sell it on Gumtree for R3500 as it it brand new.
but the R3000 is fine.
let me know if you are interested.
47th offer is from cezanne:
i have a 1.25 m fish tank stil clean with 4 pumps 10 fishes everything compleat the tank with evrything is over 2500 worth
i have picteurs if you wanne see
48 offer is from khumbz:
i'm in deeply need of cash ,i have a shop and i do photos,video editing,printing,and many computer related jobs but i'm broke .i dont know what we can trade for coz i have 3 computers,printer(4 in 1)cameras ,etc pliz call me on this number
49 offer is from Eldi:
I will pamper you for a day 9 - 5
...do your hair(cut, colour if you like)
...massage, full body - no funny stuff
...pedicure and manicure
...buil up your nails
...just a nice day to relax and enjoy
I seriously need this!
50 offer is from Alexander:
8 line Hymax Switchboard. It has no main phone, but you can get a second hand one from Hymax for R700
51 offer is from Nick:
For R3k we have enough office space just for you for 4 months.
Internet access and coffee included!
We are a mobile marketing firm (operainteractive.co.za) based in Milpark
52 offer is from laher25:
hello, i would trade 3 japanese swords for 3000 rand, i imported the first from the usa and it is valued at 279 usd- while the other set is about 30 years old- made in japan, all are in excellent condition, the second set costs about 600 usd- thanks
53 offer is from Monique:
Would you perhaps be interested in a complete PC ,2.8Ghz, 20Gig Hardrive, CD Rom, 1 Gig memory, Box in excellent working condition plus an old olivetti typewriter?I paid quite alot for the PC but right now i need cash urgently & the old typewriter is an extra throw in for you.If you are or even if you aren't pls feel free to reply
Kind regards
54 offer is from rhodesj:
i've got 3 coppies of ms office 2007 worth 1599 each wanna swap
55 offer is from Thurston:
Limited edition chrome rims valued at R8000- very rare! 17 inch, 100pcd, 4 hole, so would fit Toyota and VW for example. These are good condition second hand, refurnished and rechromed with no scratches or dents
56 offer is from swordfish:
i have a brand new samsung giorgio armani touchscreen phone to trade. my contact no is 07xxxxxxxx .i.m in cape town
57 offer is from clydepaul:
good day i have an imate pocket pc valued @ 7K.
58 offer is from cont navin:
cont navin
59 offer is from Adele:
My admin services for a whole weekend! Get all your admin up to date!
I will work 8 hours on the Saturday and 8 hours on the Sunday. I will do this for two weekends in a row so that is 32 hours. Unfortunetaly it has to be on a weekend as I work during the week. I am prepared to do any business or personal admin to anyone you nominate. What is not included is traveling cost (from Meyerton).
(Ed Note: Adele is an office administrator and Secretary, so she's qualified)
60 offer is from an anonymous student via sms:
I have a HTC P3400 like new. Valued at over R4000 rand. Would you be interested. I'm in class so you can sms me with a reply.
61 offer is from Bev:
Hi there
I have a Defy double door fridge/freezer on Gumtree at the moment which I would like R3000 for. They are valued at about R8000. Its in great condition, a few very minor scratches on
outside which you can hardly see. I am in Green Point, Cape Town.
My husband passed away in December and its
just far too big to keep for myself.
62 and 63 offer is from Karels:
1)my xbox 360 pro 2 weeks old
2)u loan me the money and i give u back R1000pm for 6 month
64, 65, 66 and 67 offer is from majubajnr:
Hi there. Very interesting concept. I can trade you a Nokia N70 cellphone and a pentium 4 Desktop.
Also I can trade two UPS's which will power your computers when the load shedding comes your way (each are valued at about R2500).
Option no. 3: I can give you an HP Laptop with an 160GB external Harddrive to keep your data.
Option no 4: AN all-in-one (fax, print, copy,scan) HP Colour Laser with memory card readers Designed to print instantly without a computer (valued at about R4500).
I really look forward to trading with you if you are serious about this whole thing. I'm based in Wits University Braamfontein. Call me on 0xxxxxxxxxx, alternatively send me a fax at 0xxxxxxxxxx.
68 offer is from Dan:
hi there
i have a custom guitar i'de trade, let me know if you want pics. the guitar is a icon custom, it has two humbuckers and a single coil lay out, it has a floyd rose floating bridge.
69 offer is from Michaelsnun:
Tai chi leather racing suite you can view it on their web site its easily worth over R10 000 I will give it to you for you r offer of R3000
size 46 us 56 euro. 3L
70 offer is from Monique:
My dad & I are trying our best to make a living to support our household.He repairs & sells PC's from home sometimes we break it up for scrap.What we can offer you are 8 complete Pentium 1 PC's :4gig harddrives,Windows installed with a monitor & im not sure what else it has with it.I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely
71 offer is from Tienie:
I have 2 crates full of beads, long story, here is the short version: about 5 years ago a heart attack (aged 32 at the time) convinced me that my job as a business analyst was terrible for my health, I quit, sold house and everything that I felt I didn't need to survive and bought a semi complete yacht in durban harbour . . . I have been trading and selling ever since and now own 2 yacht on the water and a shed full of stuff that I am trading for other stuff, if you are interested in putting in some elbow grease you could turn the beads into the better part of R10 000 in 2 months. (Will give you the lot for R2000)
Happy trading
72 offer is from Johan via sms:
Hi, i saw you ad om the internet about R3000...? Hw much wil u give me for a sony-ericson k810i phone almost brand new includs walkman earphones nd a box with papers please reply on an sms thnx johan
73 offer is from gwolmarans:
Hi i have a nirto rager petrol car scale 1.8 merc body sill in a new condition
Let me know if you want to Swap
74 offer is from stopm:
Hi Telana
How about my 15' mags. They are worth R2500.
75 offer is from jezeel:
i have a trojan treadmill not used 6months old. asking 2500.00 paid 3500.00
76, 77, 78 offers are from Kyle:
Hi just lost my job and trying to support a family . . . got a alto saxophone , samsung d 900 And an i pod mini . . . Can you help ? Kyle
Its a vintage Powertone Alto sax. I have been using it for nine years and its in perfect working order. So see what you think. Still in original case.
79 offer is from Danie Hougaard:
Hi Telana
Check out the following link and let me know what you think.
2 x Warfedale 12inch Titans in carry bags
Excellent condition.
System type 12" 2-way passive Frequency response +/- 3db 55-20kHz Sensitivity (db 1w@1m) 98dB System impedance 8 ohms Maximum SPL Peak dB 120dB POWER HANDLING (Watts) Continous RMS 250 Program 500 Peak 1000 LF DRIVER Lf driver size mm / inches 1x12" Lf voice coil size 64.26mm/2.5" HF SECTION Hf voice coil size 44mm/1.75" Hf exit size mm / inches 25mm/1" Hf type Compression Driver Hf diaphragm material Titanium Horn dispersion (H x V) 90 x 60 Hf horn shape EWG™ - Elliptical Waveguide Hf peak indicator Peak LED ring in horn throat CROSSOVER SECTION Type: 2-way Crossover Frequency / Filter 2.4 kHz / Linkwitz-Riley Hf driver protection DTF™ — Dynamic Thermal Filament Hf EQ (Boost / Flat) 3dB boost (long-throw) / Flat (near-field) CONNECTORS IN / OUT PANEL (speaker Level) Input connector 2 x 1⁄4" jacks and2 x Speakon™ PHYSICAL FEATURES Enclosure type Molded Polypropylene Enclosure shape Trapezoidal for vertical array and horizontal stage monitor applications Finish Black or White Handle quantity 2 carry handles (one on each side) Suspenison points (10) M8 points for safe flown applications, (4) M8 inserts on bottom in OmniMount® 60.0-type footprint Stand adapter - BOTTOM Speaker pole-mount receptacle with lock screw, Optional wall-mount bracket Stand adapter - TOP Optional dual-unit array speaker stand hardware DIMENSIONS & WEIGHT Height ( mm / ins ) 556mm/21.88" Width Front / Rear / mm / ins 384mm/15.1" / 180mm/7.1" Depth ( mm / ins ) 312mm/12.3" Net weight ( kg / lbs ) 12kg/26.4lbs Gross weight ( kg / lbs ) 14kg/30.8lbs
Danie Hougaard
80 offer is from wpm:
i have an i-mate jasjar pda cellphone valued at +- R5000.
81 offer is from sely:
Hi I have various printer cartrideges for sale are you interested they are all brand new.
mail me if interested
82 offer is from michaelkoch:
i have a pc to trade
83 offer is from Connie via sms:
Telana, i will offer u a brand new samsung u700 silver face cell phone. Never been used. I am in jhb. Thanks Connie
84 offer is from fredricks:
Have 3 MCSE training manuals with exam disks.
MS windows 2000 Advance Server, Windows 2000 Server, Complete MCSE manual.
85 offer is from Surayya:
A 19" wide screen acer monitor, a few months old, with software discs and box to trade for R3000
Great view.
86 offer is from Scarecrow:
87 offer is from garib:
How about my gaming pc, its posted for R3500 under the computer/software section on this site, but I can work with R3000, reply if you are interested.
88 offer is from kenan:
I can give you Laptop and a phone. Dell pentium 3 laptop and a Nokia N91 4 gig.
89 offer is from hotsales:
hi ill offer u an brand new iphone shake for r3000-00
90 offer is from godfrey:
i have send the photo the 3 piece Display/TV Unit.
91 offer is from Rob:
Hi Telana How would you like to swap your 3000Rand for a business in a brand new technology into SA that every woman is going to want? Im a tease arent I
Hi Telana Have a look at www.mcquillan.gpnworld.com Listen to the 5 minute audio and if this sparks your Interest watch the 18 minute presentation.
This may not be for you but you might know someone this would be perfect for.(See Im still teasing Sorry but its fun)
Let me know your thoughts
Have Fun
92 offer is from Christina:
Offer for R 3000: Limited Edition Emilio Pucci for Guerlain eye make-up palette
I bought it in Europe in late 2007. It's extremely hard to find one now as they're so limited (and it's probably even harder to find in South Africa). It's still in its box and has never been used.
I hate to sell it, but I need the money and at least if you accept, it'll become part of a cool internet phenomenon. By the way, I have to praise you for your brilliant idea.
Please get back to me ASAP, thanks, and good luck with your project :).
93 offer is from Simon:
Hi Telana
got a 1996 Hyosung GA 125 motorbike lying around the house... should be able to trade that if youre keen//
Mileage: about 25000km.
94 offer is from Bianca:
The feel of SILK against your skin.
The allure of the rich diversity of the EAST,
Intricate GOLD detail against an elegant BLACK background.
The distant sound of tinkling GLASS adornments.
Centuries of amazing BEAUTY for printed paper of monetary value.
A beautiful black and gold Sari imported from India with matching jewelery.
Feel like a princess for R3000
95 offer is from Andrew & Alexander of BEESA:
They have offered me a "boxsmart" box! It's "your total BEE management and verification solution...
BOXSMART is designed to assist Qualifying Small Enterprises (QSEs- companies with an annual turnover between R5 – R35 million) secure an annual BEE Certificate.
BOXSMART can be used by all owners and managers of businesses, regardless of their current BEE knowledge.
BOXSMART provides information on everything from the basics of BEE through to advanced BEE practices and useful advice given by professionals.
BOXSMART is backed-up by email access to BEE professionals who can assist you to maximise your BEE score.
BOXSMART professionals can answer any
questions you might have on BEE issues related
to your company structure or situation."
96 offer is from Rudman:
Sword & knife collection. Worth R4500. Wall mountable. Some with wooden backings. Have had alot of queries to purchase from us. Email me for pics. Thanx
97 offer is from Rajen:
a gemstone with evaluation certificate foe R12000.00
a 3.7kva petrol generator. brand spanking new
98 offer is from Hennie:
a nokia 6110 navigator and a very old bottle of wine
99 offer is from Ettiene:
How about a fridge freezer (stainless doors) wirlpool
hi it is a whirlpool stainless fridge freezer in spotless condition.
reason for selling-upgrading to bigger double door. in daily use
100 offer is from Viven:
Hi, siemens computer. Pentium 4. Very strong and reliable. 2.66ghz, intel motherboard, 9200radeon graphics card, cd writer, dvd rom. 80gig seagate hard drive, 256mb ram, changeable front case panels, running windows XP PRO, OFFICE 2007, BITDEFENDER ANTIVIRES. With keyboard, logitech mouse, speakers. + lexmark scanner with ink + hp photo printer new in the box with card slots. Pls get back 2 me
101 offer is from Mathew
Hey, I have a computer with 17" LCD for you. Interested?
102 offer is from Luke:
Hi ur cash proposal sounds interesting i have an proposal 4 u:I am auctioning my 'chick magnet father' for a dinner date. value R5000neg.... send e-mail for pic. thanks luke
103 offer is from Brandon:
DVD camera R1995.00, Cell Phone Watch R2495.00, TV Cellphone R1500.00, Double screen incar DVD player R1195.00, Portable DVD Player with TV, Remote & Games and 2 controls R1195,00, Projector needs lamb R1000.00, Glass Cabinet R800.00, 2 x Wedding Dresses +- 40 Kiddies party dresses
R2500.00 with mirrors and lots more
104 offer is from Vanessa:
well i have a super pc table and typiest chair it has it all a graphics card a dvd writer wireless keybourd and mouse it is a p4 2.4ghz cpu a 80gig harddrive and it has xp home and ms office 2003it play dvd games and is a super swap let me know kind regards Vanessa
105 offer is from Brendan:
see my add greta Garbo Mont blanc Fountain pen R7000 new.
106 offer is from Joseph:
im willing 2 give u my pc,this is the specs-120gig hdd,lg dvd lightscribe writer,765mb ddr2 ram,3.2gig cpu hyperthreading,256 pci express graphics card,dual core system
107 offer is from Fernando:
We have some really nice wild stallions, or a Nguni Bull
or four Damara rams...
We are quite far from Cape Town but you could swap
them on condition that someone else buys them from you
first, etc. and pay only at the conclusion of the deal
Nice thought, ne?
108 offer is from Abrahams:
Hi, I have a dvd/cd car player which sells new at R3500. It is a JCV KD-DV6101 which you are welcome to google. If you are interested I would trade for R2500 as I saw a homegym I would like to purchase.
109 offer is from Hank
Hey I have 2 P4 1.8 dual core machines.
110 offer is from gcrh:
I hav a professional pool table like new. And a 3 door fridge u can choose which item u want for R3000
111 offer is from Minesh:
Would you be interested in buying uncirculated Nelson Mandela R5 coins, I have a hundred of these and proof thay are uncirculated.
112 offer is from Kumarin:
got a p4 computer,dvd writer etc.keyboard,mouse ,15inch monitor and i will give you a hp printer.
also got a ps2 with 2 controlls ,memeory card and 2 games.Make me an offer.
113 offer is from JP:
Hi there Telana
Now there's an ad you don't see every day.
I have a proposition for you.
A car sound system comprising the following:
1x Kenwood MP3/WMA head unit, 45wRMSx4, clip-off face, remote control, protective case;
2x Kenwood 5¼" mid/bass drivers + 2x Kenwood 1" dome tweeters + 2x Kenwood passive cross-overs; and lastly,
2x Kenwood 6x9" tri-way full range speakers.
These items were all purchased in March 2005 for a little over R4,000 and are in perfectly wonderful condition.
How about that!
**********114 offer is from Malitia:
hi i have 2 surfboards to trade they are in good condition if you willing then call or sms me on 0XXXXXXXXX
**********115 offer is from dineshan:
i have a beautifull set of mags thats an antique thats worth 4000 rands but for u 3000 rands.
contact dineshan
**********116 offer is from Maritza:
WELL WE MAKE FURNITURE LOOK AT MY SITE SEE IF THERE IS SONMETHING, http://www.splintaberi.co.za
**********117 offer is from Barbara:
Hi I have a remoe controlled massage Chair Cushion set + chair it fits into with remote control in the box with manual. Excellent condition. let me know. thanks
**********118 offer is from bigg:
Olympus SP-510uz
> 7.1 megapixel digital camera
> 10x optical zoom
> 6'4cm/ 2,5" LCD
~Very good condition, with box and all
> 1 Gig XD memory card
> Lowepro camera bag
> Rechargeable batteries &Charger
**********Here is a picture of the 'digital inside micrometer set' that Leslie has offered- see comment below for details.
4 Responses so far.
Telana says:
I also got an offer on the laptop above- it is:
"Hi, I have a Panasonic video camera, it's an NV-GS200, I'm not sure what you are looking for exactly, but that is available.
By the way, I think your project is really amazing!
cool hey! my first offer on an offer!
Sir Ednep says:
Hi Telana...love your idea! I am looking for a very good laptop for my business. I manufacture and install custom kitchen units and need a laptop to impress my customers with the 3D program which could ultimately give them a quotation on the first visit.
I have a digital inside micrometer set valued at about R27000.00 (excl VAT) to swap for said laptop. The set is manufactured by TRIMOS-SYLVAC S.A. (PTY) LTD. in Johannesburg and I have the valuation from the supplier.
This is truly a magnificent offer!
PS. How do I upload a picture of the item?
Telana says:
Hi Leslie. You can email me the photo and i'll upload it. thanks for the offer. Please do email me anyway so I also have a way of contacting you if I decide to accept your offer! Thanks! my email is email@example.com
Well done Telana... stunning idea!!!
I have a pair of BRAND NEW, heavy duty driveway gates WITH supporting poles worth around R7500. I'm asking R3000 (on a first come first served basis).
They measure in at 2m high by 3.9m wide and are fully galvanised. The interwoven struts are easily customisable for individual design preferences. Will send you a pic on request.
I live in Pinetown, KZN and can be contacted on 0828392000 or at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Hope to hear from you!


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BP and Twitter to @BPGlobalPR: Tell Them You're Joking
Correction: We quoted the NYT as saying the @BPGlobalPR account had more than 150,000 followers. "Leroy Stick" contacted us and says that this is incorrect. The account never had that many followers, "but I predict we will be the end of the day," Stick says. In response to a request from Twitter and BP to clarify that it is, in fact, a parody, the Twitter account @BPGlobalPR altered its bio this week. Luckily, the fix only added to the hilarity of the profile.
According to The New York Times, Twitter contacted @BPGlobalPR on Tuesday to remedy the identity issue (@BPGlobalPR is a parody account created by an anonymous user in response to the massive oil spill off the Gulf of Mexico). The twitterer in question poses as a clueless BP PR person, offering scathing commentary about the manner in which the spill has been dealt with. And, it seems, this week BP had had enough with the charade.
"BP requested that the account holder be asked to comply with Twitter's guidelines regarding parody," read a statement from Twitter issued today. "Twitter subsequently provided suggestions of best practices that are found on our parody policy page."
Before today, the bio expressed the account's wish to "get BP's message and mission statement out into the twitterverse!" Now, it reads: "We are not associated with Beyond Petroleum, the company that has been destroying the Gulf of Mexico for 51 days."
Prior to the change, the account holder — who used to purport to be a BP PR man named "Terry" and now goes by "Leroy Stick" — kept up the act, tweeting in confusion:
We're not sure what effect this fix will have on the account's fanbase, which has more than doubled since we interviewed the creator via e-mail a few weeks ago. We're guessing that most people already knew that the account was a spoof, but the NYT reported at 1:37 p.m. that the account had "more than 150,000 followers," and now it has 144,904 — so maybe some people were confused.
What do you think of the switch, and the concept of parody accounts in general? Have you ever been fooled by a handle such as @BPGlobalPR?


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Kaine could not stop interrupting Pence
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Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) lost badly to Indiana Gov. Mike Pence in Tuesday night's vice presidential debate — despite having home field advantage in Farmville, Virginia — raising new doubts about Hillary Clinton.
Those doubts are twofold: first, about her decision to choose so weak a candidate, who seemed unable to answer basic policy questions; and second, about Clinton's health, since if her medical troubles are as bad as feared, Kaine may be taking over at some point if she is elected.
Kaine could not stop interrupting Pence, at times sounding high-pitched and shrill, at times whining and defensive. Pence was cool and even-tempered — presidential, in other words, while Kaine seemed to be playing cable news pundit.
The Democrat was often unable to suppress the juvenile impulse to shout campaign talking points, even in the middle of his opponent's answers. At one point, he interjected: "Our plan is like Ronald Reagan's plan from 1986." (Note to Democrats: the Reagan plan failed.)
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Sick of tangled headphone wires in your back pocket? Or scrambling for your keys amongst a sea of wires? We have the solution. More and more wireless headphones are popping up at work, at the gym and on the morning commute and we wanted to see what all the fuss was about. As you may have guessed, these headphones can be used for business just as much as pleasure. Not only are they ideal for people working with videocalls and dictation software but also for running, the gym or just enjoying really great music on the go. Along the way we found that the best starting point is to decide what your price range is and what the primary function of the product will be. From then, you can focus on battery life, effective noise cancelation, comfort, ease of use and more. So, if a convenient and tangle free listening experience combined with luxurious sound quality appeals to you then please read on.
As soon as we pressed play on our music device it was hard to ignore the unbeatable sound quality coming from the Sony MDR 1000-XM2. These headphones provide great bass frequency as well as super clear vocals making them a great choice for podcast and music fans alike. The battery life is approximately 20 hours which is a bit longer than average for Bluetooth headphones and can be easily charged with the USB charging cable provided. As well as the USB charging cable your Sony MDR-1000XM2 headphones come with a carrying case, 3.5 mm auxiliary cable and an airplane adaptor. They also have built in ANC, with two different modes, helping to block out background noise. The first mode allows some background noise to filter in and the other blocks all noise except speech which is great if you're in an office space and need to pay attention to social interaction. We were also especially impressed with an advanced touch feature that lets you quickly enhance background noise which is great e.g. when crossing the road. Although they fit a wide range of sizes, the headband isn't as sturdy as we would have liked so they're less suitable for workouts. The touch commands on the left and right cups are easy to use and the product itself is great value for money making it a winner for us.
Best Noise Blocker: Bose QuietComfort 35 II
Coming at a very close second was the Bose QuietComfort 33 II. We found that these headphones matched all the features we loved about the Sony MDR 1000X like sound quality and battery life whilst even scoring higher in terms of ANC. The headphones are comfortable, have a 20-hour battery life (with the noise blocking software switched on), produce excellent sound and can be stored easily. We found these headphones to be the best at making phone calls at home or on the go due to the fact that they are excellent at muffling distractions like wind and crowd noise. The reason why didn't crown this Bose pair as our winner was due to the price compared to the Sony MDR- 1000XM2. This may be down to the fact that there is technology that connects to Google Assistant however we are unsure as to how necessary this feature really is. Although it serves as a nice addition, some users wouldn't even think to use it and its certainly not worth the extra expense. We think we'd like to wait to see how the Google Assistant software develops before making this feature one of our priorities.
Best Luxury Headphones: B&O Beoplay H9i
From the minute we opened the B&O packaging and caught the first glimpse of these headphones we were impressed. B&O are renowned for their gorgeous designs and their standard hasn't dropped with the Beoplay H9i. Not only do these headphones look superb, they also fend off noise and have a battery life of 18 hours when connected wirelessly (24 hour with wire connection). The Beoplay H9i deliver a high-quality sound however, fails to be on par with the higher scoring Sony and Bose headphones. They don't only excel in terms of looks but in terms of user experience with technology that isn't far off from smart headphones that cost double. They come equipped with proximity sensors that pause music when you remove headphones and start it again when you pop them back on. This technology isn't 100% flawless but it functions very well. The ear cups have a touch sensitive pad for volume, skipping tracks and noise cancelation too. They're made from a mix of aluminum and leather, have a cowhide headband and lamb skin memory foam ear cups that feel like pillows on your ears. The high-quality materials used mean that they couldn't me more durable however if you throw them into your bag without protection they could be prone to scratching. The Beoplay also has an option to swap batteries which although isn't the most high-tech advancement, it's very practical. Buying a spare battery is cheaper then buying new headphones, especially at the price of the B&O Beoplay H9i. These headphones came in at third place because although they're a fantastic product, they don't fall into everyone's budget.
Beats Studio Wireless Over-Ear Headphone
The Beats by Dre Wireless Over-Ear headphone allow users to comfortably enjoy 12 hours of wireless time and 20 hours of wire connection scoring below other products in the market in terms of battery life. They do however have an LED light system on the ear cup which displays how much batter remains so you're never caught off guard. The noise cancelling technology isn't the best around but it's still of a high quality making the product suitable for making phone calls. The fit is good enough to exercise but lose enough to comfortably enjoy for hours on end. They fold to fit in a flat carrying case and come with a cord for wired listening and a built-in microphone. The Beats Studio Headphones are also extremely user friendly with a large button (the beats logo) allowing you to answer calls, pause music and skip tracks with various tap combinations. Unfortunately, if you forget to turn the Bluetooth setting off when not in use, your battery life will be drained very quickly. Beats are renowned for creating on trend products so it's not surprising that these headphones are available in a choice of 6 colors. On the other hand, it could also be the reason that the price is so high and could also make manufacturers feel like they can scrimp on quality as the product is made mostly of plastic. We liked this product but feel you can get more for your money elsewhere.
Best Affordable Noise Blocker: Lindy BNX-60
These headphones are the best headphones we found for under $160 making them a total bargain. Unfortunately, you get what you pay for meaning that the battery life is just 15 hours in wireless mode and 30 hours when using an audio cable. The Lindy BNX-60 come with a hard carry case, airline adaptor and a 6.3mm adaptor. The padded cups are nice for long journeys meaning that all in all, they would serve as great vacation headphones. The controls on the left ear cup allow you to skip tracks, play and pause as well as activate the Bluetooth pairing. The right ear cup comes with technology that activates noise cancelation (which can be used both wirelessly or over a wired connection) which is effective but not amazing. What we did notice is that with the sound blocker switched on the sound quality improves allowing us to pay special attention to the trebles and the bass. The sleek black finish makes the headphones look expensive and manages to hide the cheap black plastic which unfortunately is easily breakable and marks and scratches easily. Although wireless headphones these are a steal, we would only recommend them to those on a tight budget.
Bottom Line
Selecting which wireless headphones to buy isn't the easiest of decisions to make. We found that you do get what you pay for and a bigger budget means better quality. Having said this, our top choice came with a middle of the range price tag, a product we would recommend to people that work freelance and music lovers alike. We tested these Bluetooth headphones based on comfort, easy to use controls, battery life and more. Our winner was the Sony MDR- 100X headphones with the Bose Quiet Comfort 35 coming in at a close second. Both these products were comfortable, come with excellent battery life, fit well and gave us great sound quality. Although we would recommend the Bose model for those using headphones primarily to exercise, priced at under $300 the Sony MDR- 100X are great value for money, winning the affection not only of our hearts and our ears but also our bank balance.


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I thought I'd seen some impressive castles. (I mean, come on, I live in the UK. We have castles pretty much everywhere.) But I'm afraid Hohenzollern Castle might be in another league. This thing is impressive. Or IMPRESSIVE. With a capital Everything.
By the way, did you know that Burg means castle and Schloss means palace? Hohenzollern Castle is Burg Hohenzollern. And now you can impress your friends with that piece of
useless knowledge!
Where is Hohenzollern Castle?
Hohenzollern Castle is in south-west Germany, just south of Stuttgart and really close to the amazing Black Forest. (If you're a biker, this area is heaven. Seriously.) You can find the castle on our map, along with all our other itineraries and places we've stopped.
Address: 72379 Burg Hohenzollern, Germany
Opening hours: 10am-5.30pm, but please check the castle website in advance.
Is Hohenzollern Castle open all year?
Yes, although opening times vary between summer and winter. The castle is closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. There is also a Christmas market around the beginning of December, which would be a fun way to start the run-up to Christmas!
How to get to Hohenzollern Castle
The castle is in the middle of nowhere- on the top of a very very steep hill. My advice is to drive.
Train from Stuttgart to Hohenzollern Castle
The nearest train station is Hechingen Station. From there, you can get a bus which will drop you in the car park. Full timetable and details here.
Is there parking for motorhomes at Hohenzollern Castle?
Absolutely! We were impressed at how much parking was available- even for big motorhome with trailers on like us! You can't reserve parking, just turn up, but the parking attendants were really helpful and directed us to a suitable place.
Can you stay overnight at Hohenzollern Castle?
We found out that you can stay overnight in your motorhome at Hohenzollern Castle- for only 4€ a night!!! We were gutted not to be able to do this- although you can't get up to the castle during the night, it would be fun to stay on the grounds! Again, there's no way to reserve this and there are no facilities- it's just a parking place.
Some of the parking places are on a slope, but we did notice that they tried to put motorhomes on the flatter spots and the coaches on the slopes- very friendly and thoughtful of them!
When is best to visit Hohenzollern Castle?
Like all incredible castle in Germany, the best time to visit is away from the school holidays, which are around Easter, Christmas and most of July/ August.
I recommend getting there as early as you possibly can, as the castle does get busy during the day. There are a huge number of tours which visit the castle- if you arrive early you should miss most of them.
Ticket prices for Hohenzollern Castle
We opted not to tour inside the castle, so we paid 7€ each for the grounds and catacombs. The guided tour inside costs an extra 5€ (so 12€ in total), or you can get a family ticket for 23€. We were pretty amazed at how cheap it was- castles in England often charge a lot more for entry.
Is it a steep walk to Hohenzollern Castle?
Uh, yes. Very. There is a shuttle bus which you can pay extra for- I think the cost of this was around 2€/pp or 3.30€ return. You are of course welcome to walk up the hill and save the money… but it's a very steep hill! Don't forget, tickets are bought in the kiosk in the carpark, NOT at the top of the hill. Best to buy them in advance.
Visiting Hohenzollern Castle
The shuttle bus drops you off just below the entrance, which gives you a great view of just how BIG this castle is. It's a beautiful golden stone and the sunshine gleams off it. The entrance is through a cool tunnel with many alcoves- we joked that this was where the prisoners were kept but honestly, it may well have been! There were certainly enough steel bars all over the place.
Eventually, you stop winding your way up and reach the 'proper' entrance gates- and see the view the castle has over the surrounding area. I don't know much about its history but I certainly wouldn't want to attack it! It's a pretty commanding position.
The 'standard' entrance ticket includes the castle grounds, which are beautifully kept, the two castle chapels and the casemates, which are translated on the literature as 'cellars'. It's not really the wrong word, but they were so much more than cellars! Down here is where the gunpowder was stored, so orders were given to dig an entirely new layer to help protect the castle should any accidents happen with the gunpowder. This layer was literally hewn out of the rock beneath the castle and it was fascinating to see and to walk through.
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Is there a restaurant or shop at Hohenzollern Castle?
Yes- I believe there are two restaurants, although only one was open when we visited. It was ridiculously busy so we didn't stop. The gift shop is a typical gift shop but we got a few trinkets to remind us of our visit.
How long does it take to visit Hohenzollern Castle?
We spent about 2 hours wandering the castle grounds, not including waiting for the minibus up & down. We would have been longer as we wanted a coffee, but, unfortunately, their cafe was crazy busy so we could not partake in 'Kaffee & Kuchen' (coffee & cake).
Is Hohenzollern Castle the best castle in Germany?
We didn't really know what to expect from Hohenzollern Castle- after all, everyone says the best castle in Germany is Neuschwanstein- but we loved it! I would quite happily go back; just walking around the grounds felt magical. I wonder who I have to kill/ marry to live there….?!?!? Talking of which…
Who lives at Hohenzollern Castle?
The castle is still privately owned by the Royal Family. When they're at home, a flag flies on the flag tower.
When was Hohenzollern Castle built?
There have been several castles on this hill (called Mount Hohenzollern)- this one was built in 1867.
The ghost of Hohenzollern castle
Hohenzollern Castle is actually one of the first places where the 'legend of the white lady' is recorded.
In the 14th century, the Lord of the castle wanted to marry a Countess. He said to the Countess "only 4 eyes will stand in our way" (of the marriage). The Countess took this to mean that her two children (from a previous marriage) were a hindrance, so she immediately and brutally murdered them! The Lord had actually meant his parents, who opposed the match, but he was so repulsed by her actions that he immediately broke off any engagement.
The Countess founded a cloister to try and redeem herself before God. She spent the rest of her life shut up in there, clothed in white. After her death, there were multiple sightings of her at the castle and the legend of the "white lady" began, which has then spread to many other castles and into several books!
Watch the Video of our visit to Hohenzollern Castle
See the parking, entrance, castle grounds, casemates and hear about the ghost of Hohenzollern Castle!
New drone laws in Germany
Germany have really tightened up their drone laws recently, so please do make sure you comply with the new requirements. There are signs on most historic and public buildings banning the use of drones.
Is Hohenzollern Castle worth a visit?
Absolutely!! It's possibly my favourite castle in Germany- maybe even better than Neuschwanstein… maybe. If we went back I'd definitely opt to do the tour around the inside as I would love to see what it looked like in there. If you're travelling down the Romantic Road of Germany I highly recommend a visit to Hohenzollern as well.
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Poland's Teatr ZAR on the MCA Stage 3/29 – 4/1
Poland's Teatr ZAR uses song, chanting, physical theater, and rich sets to examine birth, death, pleasure, and pain. The Gospels of Childhood Triptych is staged in three acts during a single evening, with the audience and actors inhabiting a different set for each act: the first and third take place in the MCA Theater with the audience on stage; and the second is in the MCA's 2nd-floor atrium. The performances take place at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA), Chicago, March 29 – April 1, 2012, and are presented by MCA Stage in association with Goodman Theatre.
Inspired by Eastern Orthodox ancient sacred music, The Gospels draws on texts from the apocryphal gospels and the 19th century Polish romantic poet Juliusz Slowacki. The work is the culmination of a decade of research by artistic director, Jaroslaw Fret, and the company. The Gospels exemplifies a trend in contemporary Polish theatre, described as "theatre out of the spirit of music."
Part 1: Gospels of Childhood / The Overture (Theater): Based on texts from the apocryphal gospels, the overture to the triptych tells the story of resurrection. Its musical structure is based on the chant singing tradition of Georgia, Bulgaria, and Greece and reveals the story of Lazarus, his sisters, and Mary Magdalene, who in the Gnostic tradition is considered one of the disciples.
Part 2: Caesarean Section / Essays on Suicide (2nd floor atrium): Explores the question of freedom and its limitations that draws on the music of Corsica, intertwining Bulgarian, Romanian, Icelandic, and Chechen songs, combined with the more modern music of Erik Satie and Ástor Piazzolla.
Part 3: Anhelli / The Calling (Theater): The poem "Anhelli," by Slowacki, follows a tragic journey of a young man through Siberia and portrays the struggles for independence and a missed calling due to human weakness. Teatr ZAR created a musical score for Anhelli based on Byzantine and Sardinian Paschal hymns.
Pneumatics of an Actor: Theater out of the spirit of music
At the Chicago Cultural Center, 78 E. Washington St.
Presented by the League of Chicago Theaters as part of World Theatre Day
Free; advance reservation strongly advised through MCA Box Office at 312.397.4010 or www.mcachicago.org
Artistic Director Jaroslaw Fret talks about the sources and inspirations for Teatr ZAR's acclaimed music and theater work. Actors perform a demonstration, with an emphasis on how breath relates to the acting practice. Fret also shares film and sound footage of Teatr ZAR's investigative expeditions into Georgia, Greece, Corsica, and Sardinia.
First Night
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Opening night post-show talk with the artists and MCA Performance Programs staff in the theater provides insight about the performance and includes time for questions from the audience.Saturday Speakeasy
Saturday, March 31, 2012
An informal post-show gathering provides a special opportunity for the audience to engage with the artists. Snacks, hot and cold beverages, and beer and wine are available for purchase.
Flesh of Sound
Saturday March 31 and Sunday April 1, 2012, 11 am – 2 pm
Registration each day is $15, or $10 with Teatr ZAR performance ticket
Participants train and deeply explore rhythm with Teatr ZAR, the resident company of the Grotowski Institute. Balkan and Caucasus vocal patterns along with physical improvisation explores the connection of physical rhythms to the breath, and physical contact between partners. Participants are encouraged, but not required, to attend both session days. Separate registration applies each day.
Teatr ZAR is the resident company at the Grotowski Institute in Wroclaw, Poland, and was formed in 1999-2003 by apprentices of the Grotowski Institute during their annual research expeditions to learn centuries-old music from people in to the Caucasus Mountains in the country of Georgia. The members are trained in the method of theatre icon Jerzy Grotowski (1933-1999), who was widely influential in experimental theater. He developed several distinctive approaches to theater that used communal rites, simple interactive exchanges, and music and performances from traditional cultures as ways to transcend the separation between performers and audience members.
Teatr ZAR took its name from the word 'zar,' which means bell or the sound of a man singing a lamentation. This pre-Christian music, more than 2,000 years old, is still part of funeral ceremonies in certain regions of the Caucasus Mountains. The work of Teatr ZAR is based on the belief that theater does not only pertain to the Greek 'thea' – seeing – but that it is something that should be heard. The company was last in the US in 2009 for a tour that included performances at Chicago's Millennium Park.
The Gospels of Childhood Triptych takes place on Thursday – Sunday, March 29 – April 1, at 7:30 pm, at the MCA Stage, 220 East Chicago Avenue. Individual tickets are $28. Student tickets are $10 and subject to availability. MCA Box Office is at 312.397.4010 or www.mcachicago.org. One free museum admission is granted with an MCA Stage ticket stub, valid up to seven days after the performance.
Teatr ZAR: The Gospels of Childhood Triptych from MCA Chicago on Vimeo.


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For many foreigners, it is natural to own their primary residence. This solution is not always possible in Switzerland since property prices are higher than in many other European countries. Here, some strict requirements apply for future disposable income and down payment. Without a penny in your pocket but even with a well-paid job it is impossible to buy property in Switzerland. The lender evaluates the risks as too high.
More tenants than owners in Switzerland
Characteristics of the Swiss housing market is that most private individuals live in rented accommodation. One reason is that apartments in Switzerland are offered in high quality. In addition, a complicated Rent Act provides good protection of a tenant against the landlord.
Does one intend to stay on a long-term basis in Switzerland, however, many foreigners of emotional reasons choose to buy a house or apartment. One should however firstly analyse the economic foundation in order to determine how expensive a property to buy. As it is the case in many countries, the purchase price will be determined based on criteria such as location, infrastructure, size and layout, tax rate in the area, etc.
The down payment/required equity constitutes 20% of the purchase price
The main rule when buying real estate in Switzerland is that 20% of the purchase price will be paid in cash by the buyer. If you cannot perform 20% down payment, part of the payment might be financed by pledging or withdrawing one's savings in company pension or pension capital in Switzerland. The remainder, i.e. 80%, can be financed through a mortgage loan.
Affordable running costs
The running costs of the property to buy in Switzerland should not exceed 1/3 of the borrower's household gross income. Otherwise, a lender does not offer a funding (mortgage loan). Running costs are defined as interest expenses for mortgage and utility charges (electricity, water, heating), insurance, maintenance and repair and any direct repayment (amortisation) of the loan.
80% can be financed
The external financing (80%) with mortgage loans works, where the buyer as collateral allows mortgage on the acquired property through a mortgage deed ("Grundpfandverschreibung"). The 80% is funded with 1st mortgage (65%) and a 2nd mortgage (15%). The 2nd mortgage is normally amortised directly or indirectly over the years so that the loan is repaid at the latest when reaching retirement age.
Loan Types
There are in Switzerland many different loan types. Most common is the so-called "Festhypothek" in which the interest rate as well as the loan term are fixed. This type of loan is a good idea if you are working with a budget (incomes/expenditures) and want a constant rate. Another type of loan is the "variable Hypothek" without a fixed term and a variable interest rate. The interest rate on this loan is following the developments in the capital market. This loan type is interesting in a market with declining or stable interest rates.
The providers of mortgage loans in Switzerland are banks and life insurance companies and can be done with loan terms up to 25 years. After the due date of the term it is normal to renew one's loans.
Who offers the best financing in Switzerland?
Many buyers choose to use one's own housing bank because it is easy and both parts know each other. Banks often suggest dividing the mortgage loans in different portions on the grounds of reducing an interest rate risk at renewal. It could, for example, be loans with 3, 5, 10 years of term. The problem with this structure is that it is impossible for a borrower to switch to a better deal along the way. No new lender wants a partial engagement. The new borrower will be placed last in the priority row and with the greatest risk; nobody is interested in this. An alternative is to then wait until all loan runs out and to hope that the interest rates are still attractive. If you choose mortgage from a bank, it is recommended to avoid these commitments with different term loans.
At the life insurance companies there is an increasing attention to the ongoing financing, especially when you get older (on a pension scheme), unemployed or perhaps unfit for work. It is therefore important to integrate the entire pension scheme and the future income security for the benefit of the borrower and its family.
Life insurance companies are cheapest as long term loan providers
Price wise, banks are usually the cheapest regarding loans up to 6-7 year terms, henceforth the life insurance companies win. Recently, we have seen an extremely low interest rate in Switzerland, hence the interest in long-term loans up to 15 years has increased tremendously at the life insurance companies. The borrower wants to "lock" his interest expenses in the next several years as people fear for the rise of interest rates. The difference between the largest banks and insurance companies are currently 0.5-0.6%. A loan of CHF 1 million means a saving of CHF 5-6,000 each year, that is, when the life insurance companies are cheapest.
Indirect repayment is preferable
Remember that in Switzerland you pay extra tax if you own real estate (rental value of owned housing). The extra tax in Switzerland, called "Eigenmietwert", is calculated as a percentage of the property's value and will be added to the taxable income. The tax may be reduced if you pay interest. It is thus not ideal to completely eradicate one's loans. If you want a tax optimised solution when buying real estate, it is recommended to combine a mortgage loan" with a Swiss Capital Pension product as an amortisation tool. It provides ongoing tax benefits and a higher disposable fortune.


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