Philately Album 5 Part 2 - Australia, Rhodesia, Malawi & UK. The United Kingdom doesn't write the country name on their stamps but rather a silhouette of the Queen on all its stamps. I have to check on the new ones in the market, so as to see if the King Charles silhouette is being used now or not.
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Philately Collection - Album 5 Part 1 - Tristan Du Cunha, Australia, Seychelles. Stamps give you knowledge about some of the islands that were under the British, French, Spanish, and Portuguese rulers. A lot of history can be learned using the stamps. It's a hobby that's expensive to maintain, but the amount of knowledge it gains and helps if you are a quizzer is awesome!
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Global Village is something unique and pleasure for those who don't have means to travel the world and this place allows you to see the replicas built to be enjoyed and take a lot of selfies to share with your families.
The best part of these miniature models established is the details with which they are built and it's a pleasure to watch them with all the lights and shadows on them. The USA is represented by this Statue of Liberty in Manhattan, New York City.
London has Big Ben now known as Elizabeth Tower in Westminister Abbey and the Houses of Parliament, London along with the double-decker buses in the city.
What can beat watching a replica of The Burj Khalifa to remind people to visit this huge landmark representing Dubai on the world travel destination.
Leaning Tower of Pisa in Pisa, Italy is known for its 4degree tilt and people all over the world visit the place to see the same but Abu Dhabi has its own Leaning Tower named Capital Gate building which is inclined 18degrees and is registered in Guinness books of world records.
I am not sure if this is Pagoda or something else but by the looks of it, it looks like that only.
Eiffel Tower in Paris, France needs no introduction and is being replicated in a lot of cities and countries in many parks and places. Even we have it here in Johannesburg, South Africa in a place called French Toast Coffee Cafe in Hartbeespoort.
Sydney Opera house needs no introduction and this is the portion that will remain similar in all seasons as it will difficult to change the shops underneath on which this architecture is built. Only the other stalls and shops might be getting changed every season of Global Village. Let's wait and watch!
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It is an interesting and little-known fact that chalk finish paint has been around for much longer than we realize. Granny B’s Old Fashioned Paint’s Managing Director, Yolande Terblanche, shares some of the quirky things you didn’t know about ‘chalk finish paint.
It works well on ceramics, enamel, wood, plastic, glass, melamine and even fabric (yes, fabric!). Granny B’s Old Fashioned Paint has a chalky/old fashioned finish and is formulated to have incredible adhesion properties. It can be applied to just about any surface, from walls to clothing and furniture, without any pre-preparation or sanding beforehand.
One of the great things about chalk paint is that a little goes a long way - unlike normal paint. Granny B’s Old Fashioned Paint has great coverage, since one litre can cover more than 13 square meters of surface area.
Chalk paint is safe to be used around your home, family and pets. This product is not harmful to the environment, family and pets, so you can literally use anywhere and on just about anything in your home.
Cleaning up after you’re done with your project is a breeze! Granny B’s Old Fashioned Paint is water based and also gentle on the skin as well as the environment.
It dries fast! You can add a second coat really quickly and transform your home without having to wait for long periods.
Granny B’s Old Fashioned Paint comes in 41 colours, is affordable and great quality!
“One of the main reasons that chalk finish paints are so popular is the versatility, safety and ease of use of the product,” explains Terblanche.
Chalk painting is fun and when using it the creative possibilities are endless. Start planning your next chalk paint project with spring around the corner and get your hands dirty!
Granny B’s Old Fashioned Paint is a family owned and operated business, established in mid-2015, and has grown to become the leading locally founded chalk-finish paint product brand in South Africa. We have grown to over 200 stockists across Southern Africa and now service South African, Namibian, Zimbabwean and Zambian markets – with ever growing interest from countries as far as Australia.
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December is the time to create new goals for the coming year and festival season this Christmas. This year was great in all the ways as I won the Mission Samsung Challenge and also my blog crossed more than 625,000 pageviews this year in 2015. The followers across all social media channels also increased and I was able to do some sponsored posts to buy myself Nikon flash SB-910 from all the earnings. This month will see some of the blog posts which I always wanted to do and couldn't do in this year. I hope I am able to catch up on the promises I made to people this year.
I plan to create regular content in 2016 and change the way I do the blog posts. I am unlearning and relearning everything about the social media skills via books and online communities. This is the most important decisions I have taken because in day to day life, you don't have much time left to blog and when you are blogging and people making use of your time and resources to give you nothing in return than it hurts. I have decided that I will say it very clearly to all the brands that I won't work for free anymore unless I want and this want will be based on desires fulfilled by the brands.
Last year, December was more about movie reviews as I was catching up on all the movies I saw. I did participated in Indiblogger contests but during 2015 I didn't win any Indiblogger contest at all but was able to get #HappyHours gift vouchers enabling me to buy the Nikon flash. Also, I got sponsored by HTC for HTC ONE M8 but I really loved the HTC ONE M9 a lot which I am using these days for my posts on Instagram.
Australia is one of the most sought after travel destination and is really awesome to visit. My parents visited the same this year and loved the city a lot.
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It was time to finish some of the movies I watched last year and among the same, I really loved watching Big Hero 6, Instructions not included etc.
December this year is more about creating some rules and goals for The Life's Way in next year. I am still gauging as to what to commit to and what goal or dream will keep me awake towards the same. Will be sharing the same soon...
Here is a glimpse of #StarWarsReadsDay events happening around the world on 10.10.2015
AUSTRALIA
· Dymocks, Melbourne (1:00 – 4:30PM): The event includes activities, competitions, readings, and books. Visit the Dymocks Facebook event page for more information.
· Books Kinokuniya, Sydney (1:00 – 3:30PM): Live book readings, fun activities, and a Star Wars Reads Day activity area will be open all day in the children’s department.
· Where the Wild Things Are, Brisbane (12 – 3:30PM): This event includes a reading with Trent Jamieson (author of the Death Works series) and Star Wars-themed activities.
CANADA, BRITISH COLUMBIA:
· Black Bond Books, British Columbia (2:30PM): Fans get a behind-the-scenes look include the making of Star Wars Epic Yarns with author, Holman Wang, and find out how the author created characters, built sets, and produced special effects.
FRANCE:
· Fnac Master Class: Meet and greet and signings with artists and Star Wars experts. Check local listings for details.
· Cultura: Animation showcase and artist signings. Check local listings for details.
· Leclerc Exhibit: Book Launch featuring title, Star Wars Phenomenon Seen from France Check local listings for details.
GERMANY:
· Frankfurt Book Fair (October 14 – 18): DK will host a Star Wars Reads Day event for kids complete with characters, activities, and readings. Check book fair website for more information.
· Over 200 retailers across the country will be hosting events. Check local listings for details.
ITALY:
· Giunti-owned Bookstores: Local events in over 200 Giunti-owned bookstores across the country. Check local listings for details.
JAPAN:
· Books stores across Japan will be holding book signings. Check local listings for details.
SPAIN:
· XXI Barcelona Manga Fair, Barcelona (Oct. 29 – Nov 1): Check local listings for details on this Star Wars Reads Day event.
· Fnac Stores: Star Wars-themed storytelling events will be held in Barcelona and Madrid. Check local listings for details.
· Cheltenham Literature Festival (11:45AM – 12:30PM): DK and Egmont Publishing will host a celebration featuring a reading by authors, Sadie Smith and Ruth Amos, followed by an exciting quiz to test your knowledge afterwards.
· Seven Stories Newcastle (10AM – 5PM): Fans are invited to come dressed in their favorite costume as they celebrate Star Wars Reads Day with themed activities.
U.S., CALIFORNIA:
· Barnes & Noble, Montclair (10:00AM): Panel discussion with Cecil Castelluci (Moving Target: A Princess Leia Adventure)
· Barnes & Noble, Montclair (11:00AM): Origami workshop with Chris Alexander, of Star Wars Origami
· Mysterious Galaxy, San Diego (3:00PM): Origami workshop with Chris Alexander, of Star Wars Origami
U.S., NEW YORK:
· New York Comic Con, Javits Center (10:00AM – 12:00PM): Signing with author Daniel Wallace (Ultimate Star Wars)
· New York Comic Con, Javits Center (12:15-1:15PM): "Disney-Lucasfilm Publishing Presents: Journey to Star Wars: The Force Awakens" Panel with Chuck Wendig, Adam Bray, Jason Fry, Claudia Gray, Greg Rucka, Pablo Hidalgo, and Michael Siglain discussing the newest Star Wars books and what's to-come in the Star Wars universe
· New York Comic Con, Javits Center (4:00 – 6:00PM): Signing with author Adam Bray (Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know)
· Books of Wonder, New York (1:00-3:00PM): Featuring Disney Lucasfilm Press authors, Alexandra Bracken, Tom Angleberger, and Adam Gidwitz
· Bank Street Bookstore, New York (11:00AM – 12:00PM): Signing with author Cole Horton (Star Wars: Absolutely Everything You Need to Know)
U.S., NEW JERSEY:
· Maplewood Memorial Library (2:00 – 4:00PM): Signing with author, Jason Fry (Star Wars in 100 Scenes)
For more information on signings, parties and
celebrations in your area, and to download the Star Wars Reads Day
Printable Activity Kits, visit the Star
Wars websiteand Star Wars Reads
community Facebook page.
Fans can follow Star Wars Reads Day on social media by using the hastag
#StarWarsReadsDay. To find out more about all things Disney, kids, tweens and families can visit the dedicated website www.disney.co.za, mobisite disneyafrica.mobi, or facebook page www.facebook.com/DisneyinAfrica.
Australia has everything which a country can offer to it's visitors as well as citizens. Melbourne is one of the major cities in this amazing country. As per the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) it's the most livable city in the world and has been in top 3 since 2002. There must be something that must be making this city Number 1 amongst various nations and top cities.
Melbourne is the major financial capital of Australia so it offers great career opportunities. The city has a huge CBD area which has all the companies flourishing day and night.
Melbourne has everything that a metropolitan city is known for. It offers great fun, food, architecture, film movies theatre and recreational activities along with amazing night life as well as some great cultural heritage. The city has really some great eating joints and coffee places which makes this place amazing to get together.
The thing I love the most in this city is the world famous Melbourne Cricket Ground which has a history of itself and can have more than 100000 spectators in it's full capacity. This coming year Cricket World Cup will have several matches scheduled to happen in this amazing ground. India vs South Africa match is scheduled to happen in this ground on 22nd Feb 2015. The Final of 2015 Cricket World Cup will also happen in this amazing and great cricket ground. Who knows that India might again pick the trophy this year!!!
It's always great to go for a drive on the road touching the sea and Great Ocean Road gives you what Garden Route offers in South Africa. It is for those times when you feel really sad and wants to see sunset or sunrise as the drive always brings in a lot of hope. The time spent near the sea is always remembered by everyone. It gives you a calm and meditation effect.
The city has numerous beaches for your morning and evening walks as well as for some romantic getaways. It's always great to sit on the sands and watch waves touch your feet while sun takes it's route. It's always a great time in this amazing city. I wish to see myself in the city soon and enjoy whatever best this Victorian city of Melbourne has to offer.
Drive Hard (2014) is a thriller movie about a driving instructor (earlier Motor Racer) taken hostage as a getaway driver to do a bank robbery of US$ 9m bonds. The movie is shot extensively in Gold Coast of Queensland, Australia. John Cusack and Thomas Jane are the main actors in this movie.
This movie offers nothing much other than a car journey to other end of Australia and showing the lovely sightseeing en-route. The story is about taking revenge from someone who has betrayed John Cusack earlier. Cusack has played his role in a cool manner and overall story holds good if you enjoy it without any logic or expectations. It's a long talk about family and respect between the two as Cusack brings Thomas Jane to accept reality and offers him some great advice to go after his dreams.
Some of the extra cast has not shown any promising acting and their characters are not properly integrated in the story. They are just there for the sake of being there and then they all die to end the story. You can wait for the movie to be shown on TV and save your money for something better releasing next week.
It's been a while I have blogged about the android apps. My HTC One went through a bad battery phase and has been replaced by a new one by the company. Thanks to HTC! I love HTC as this is my third mobile from their company.
Snapknock is a upcoming app with facebook collaboration for buying and selling used books, movies and video games and whatever you want to sell. People can bid for your items and you can sell them asap.
As they say, early followers makes better leaders and so I am backing this app completely. This app has been developed by a Software Engineer with work experience in Google and Quora, California, USA.
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