A Memoir - This Month Last Year - Nov 2015 www.thelifesway.com #TheLifesWay

Hi Guys,

November is the time when you plan for your Summer holidays and are clear on your destinations of choice. Though you have to book as early as August/September to get good rates on accommodation and travel but you thoroughly enjoy various destination of South Africa and abroad. November 2015 for The Life's Way was not hectic as there was not much posts and no events to attend too. The best part of the year was being thought of and planning for the next year is always thought about.

1. 8 Things To Do With Your Old #Smartphone #HTCOneLifeSA #MoreYou - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/11/8-things-to-do-with-your-old-smartphone.html - We do keep changing our smartphones as we get upgraded after every two years if on contract or when we are fed up of our old smartphone. How best can we use our old smartphone was the topic of discussion in this blog post.

2. @Gammatek brings #iFrogz latest #headphones to #SouthAfrica - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/11/gammatek-brings-ifrogz-latest.html - I bought one iFrogz headphones from GAME store for R112 and immediately fell in love with the same for my day to day use. I think these earphones/headphones to be value for money with great sound and build quality. I have not received any review units or samples from the brand.

3. Disney Infinity 3.0 - What Is It? #DisneyAfrica #StarWars - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/11/disney-infinity-30-what-is-it.html - The game was launched in South Africa and I fell in love with the same. Star Wars was the talk of the season with their 7th part getting released after a gap of multiple years. After playing Disney Infinity 2.0, it was good time to upgrade to 3.0

4. STARTUPPER of the Year 2016 #Challenge @TotalSAfrica #SouthAfrica - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/11/startupper-of-year-2016-challenge.html- It was one of the great initiatives by TOTAL South Africa to find the budding entrepreneurs and expand their ideas further to bring more and more employment to the rainbow nation and Africa. I was invited to be a part of this program when it was launched to the time when they announced the results. I could see the tears of satisfaction and achievement in the eyes of the winner with whom I was luckily talking to before the results was announced.

5. Refreshing @Countryclub_CB Retro-Classics for #Summer #SouthAfrica - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/11/refreshing-countryclubcb-retro-classics.html - Country Club launched their summer drinks and send me a pack of 6 tins to try and taste. I simply loved all the flavors especially Rock Shandy. It was the last I heard from their PR company and the last media pack received from the PR as they expanded onto many other bloggers.

Cheers!!!

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@TheGreatMoscow Circus Opens in #Johannesburg #MoscowCircus @MonteCasinoZA

Hi Guys,

A packed audience was left amazed and exhilarated at the much anticipated opening night of The Great Moscow Circus at Montecasino in Johannesburg on 22nd December 2016.

Magnificent props, gorgeous costumes, swathes of curtains, hundreds of LED lights, and crystal clear cutting edge sound were the order of the evening, as audiences immersed themselves in a sensational, two-hour world premiere program featuring 19 incredible international circus acts.

Every possible circus favourite was performed - the funniest clowns, the most-daring acrobats, death-defying daredevils, aerial artists, balancers, and much more – all under a mighty 40-metre diameter, 17 meter high, spectacular air-conditioned Big Top circus tent.

“The Great Moscow Circus guarantees breath-taking, affordable, family entertainment that delivers all the thrills and fun of the circus of yesteryear, with all the skill and daring of today’s circus heroes,” said Andrew Guild, International Producer Theatre Tours International.

“As Gauteng’s premier entertainment destination we pride ourselves in creating memorable experiences by hosting world class events such as The Great Moscow Circus. Last night was truly sensational!” said Debbie Combrink, Marketing Manager Montecasino.

The Montecasino shows form part of a South African tour, which includes shows in Cape Town, Bloemfontein and Port Elizabeth.

The tour features some of the best circus stars in the international circus world, including Monte Carlo’s famed International Circus Festival, daredevils from Spain and Mexico, and Europe’s top circus attractions, all hand-picked by Guild.

During Soviet times, Guild made more than 250 visits to Moscow and travelled extensively throughout Russia and the Soviet states. A fluent Russian speaker, married to a former Russian ballerina, he has toured more than 7,000 performers in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and the UK. He has used this experience to find the very best acts to star in The Great Moscow Circus Tour of South Africa.

With only a limited season, the producers urge audiences to book early to ensure they don’t miss out.

The South African 2016/17 tour dates include:
₋ From 22 December 2016, Montecasino, Johannesburg
₋ From 3 February 2017, Foreshore - Founders Garden, Jan Smuts Street, Cape Town
₋ From 16 February 2017, The Windmill, Bloemfontein
₋ From 23 February 2017, The Boardwalk, Port Elizabeth

The show contains no animal acts. Tickets are on sale at Computicket outlets nationally. Ticket prices range from just R150 to R595 per person. Call 0861 915 8000 or book on line at www.computicket.com

Follow The Great Moscow Circus on Facebook and Twitter at:
www.facebook.com/greatmoscowcircussa.com
www.twitter.com/TheGreatMoscow
#MoscowCircus
For more information visit www.greatmoscowcircus.co.za

Cheers!!!

Contact me at thelifesway@gmail.com if you want me to attend your launch events, blog and share on all my #socialmedia channels #TheLifesWay or to be a #Brand_Ambassador for your products and services!

12 Things Only #Epilator Users Will Know @Braun #BeautyProducts

Hi Guys,

Braun lets you in on the secret things only seasoned epilator users know and will convince you to make the change from traditional or other hair removal method to Epilation. Braun dares you to make the switch and see for yourself. Warning, side effects include experiencing non-stop beautifully smooth, silky skin that you won’t be able to keep your hands off!

1. It’s addictive.
Yes, really. It unveils baby soft, smooth skin like you haven’t experienced since pre-puberty - all at the press of a button. And once you start, you’ll find yourself scheduling regular dates in your diary to keep it feeling super smooth around the clock!

2. There are no in-between days.
Yup, you heard right. It catches even the teeny weeny hairs. 0.5mm to be precise. That’s 4 x shorter than waxing – without the regrowth period, or the price tag, or the mess…

3. …and it’s long lasting. 

That coveted smoooooth feeling genuinely lasts, seriously. Cue gasps of shock from your girlfriends when they have a feel of your smooth skin 4 weeks1 on, and you reply with the name of your beloved epilator - Braun Silk-épil 9 SkinSpa2 – in lieu of your monthly salon appointment when they ask your secret.

4. News alert, you can get quality results from the comfort of your home.

There are no cons, only fuss free, quick and easy hair removal - and even better, you can expect lighter and less noticeable hair regrowth with continued use. We’re SOLD.

5. It’s helping you become more financially savvy.

All the money you’ve saved from cancelling regular waxing appointments can be spent saving for your future… or that dress you were lusting after; or that lipstick, or that handbag… The moral of the story is: the cost of 1 x epilator means you need 0 x salon waxing appointments = more money for you at the end of each month, without compromising on smoothness or convenience. #Winning

6. Your wardrobe forecast is smooth legs & body with a chance of [sunshine / rain / wind].
The elements are the only thing informing your outfit choice and not your grooming (or lack of!).

7. In terms of pain, epilation really isn’t that bad at all.
In fact, Braun Silk-épil epilators have a clever massage attachment for gentler epilation, and you can totally epilate in the bath or shower too. Warm water = relaxed and soothed skin = less discomfort for you! As a total pro, epilation is now virtually painless = you’re totally hooked and there’s no turning back, ever. #teamepilation

8. It’s not just for your legs.

Oh no. It’s a hard working beauty multi-tasker that every woman needs in her grooming arsenal. It can also be used on underarms, arms, face and the bikini area. Hello head-to-toe satin skin!

9. It’s suitable for all women and all skin types –
That’s right sensitive types, this is user friendly for you, too! With two speed modes available, it’s been crafted for women to select from speed 1 for extra gentle epilation, and speed 2 for extra efficient epilation. Simply switch on, hold at a 90 degree angle to the body part you’re epilating, slowly glide against the direction of the hair growth and et voila, fuzz-free skin in an instant!

10. It appeals to the woman...

...who likes to stay in control of her appearance at all times. It’s guaranteed thorough hair removal and prevents pesky ingrown hairs, thanks to its sophisticated design. Braun Silk-épil 9 SkinSpa2 includes Braun’s most efficient epilator4 to date alongside two exfoliation brushes - including the NEW Deep Exfoliation Brush which provides 6x5 better exfoliation vs. a manual exfoliation scrub alone. One word. Sweeeeet.

11. It’s a hair removal device + confidence booster in one.
You’re able to have beautifully smooth, silky skin at the press of a button - with long lasting results and importantly, when it suits you. Hello confidence boost and that accompanying spring-in-your-step your sister / BFF / boyfriend / Mum has noticed.

12. It’s Jessica Alba’s chosen method of hair removal...
... and hey, you’re tight (code for you’ve read an amazing beauty interview with her and know she’s pro-epilation). If it’s good enough for Jessica’s pins, then it’s good enough for you! 

 

So in the end, the visible advantages which anyone can get by Epilation can be cost savings, ease of hair removal anytime, pain reduction and much more. Pain is the main issue faced by the consumer in hair removal which is why Braun epilators are dermatologically tested & help reduce pain and gives smooth hair free skin for upto 4 weeks. For more information on the Braun Beauty portfolio, please visit: http://amzn.to/2hhVJIJ

About Braun
Braun, a subsidiary of Procter & Gamble founded in Germany in 1921, develops and manufactures a wide variety of small domestic appliances that marry technical innovation, reliable quality and distinctive design. These range from electric shavers and beauty products to hair care appliances. Braun products enjoy worldwide distribution. Follow them on twitter, facebook and YouTube.

Cheers!!!

Contact me at thelifesway@gmail.com if you want me to attend your launch events, blog and share on all my #socialmedia channels #TheLifesWay or to be a #Brand_Ambassador for your products and services!

Are You Drinking And Driving? #DriveDry #ThisIsMyStory #Diageo Campaign

Hi Guys,

With the festive season fast upon us and as thousands of South Africans gear up for holiday travel this December, Diageo South Africa has timeously launched its 2017 Drive Dry campaign – which aims to shock South Africans into thinking twice about getting behind the wheel drunk.

Drive Dry, previously known for its award-winning scare campaign “Papa Wag Vir Jou”, will be using the power of storytelling in 2017, to try and change South Africans’ behaviour towards drinking and driving.

At an event attended by government, stakeholders, media and celebrities, guests were shown the reality of drink driving by watching real stories of South Africans who have experienced loss, trauma, hurt and difficulty due to driving while under the influence – either due to their own actions or those of a loved-one or a stranger.

These brave individuals were captured on film, telling their stories and these will be made into a series of short clips to be shared with media, as well as on social media over the next year.

“Our overall goal is to impact and change people’s lives by using real stories to give the campaign resonance. We have also approached celebrity ambassadors who are passionate about driving dry to spread the message far and wide,” said Diageo SA’s Legal and Corporate Security Director Viwe Soga.

In January 2016, Transport Minister Dipuo Peters highlighted that the festive season’s road fatalities had increased by 14% with a total of 1755 fatalities from 1 December 2015 to 11 January 2016 – many of which are a direct consequence of alcohol abuse. According to the WHO Global Status Report for 2015, South Africa is ranked 23rd out of 50 African countries for the highest number of road deaths. The report also estimates that 7,8% of South Africa's Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is lost due to road traffic crashes. This lost revenue could be used to address South Africa's other social issues, such as lack of funding for tertiary students.

South Africans Against Drunk Driving (SADD), a non-profit organisation based in Pietermaritzberg, recommends solutions such as an increase in random alcohol testing, the establishment of specialised drink-driving courts so that offenders are tried and convicted within one month of the incident, as well as for every driver to be tested for alcohol or drugs at every crash scene.

“Our mission is to stop drink-driving, protect families from the trauma of losing loved ones and in doing so, to make a tangible difference to South Africans’ lives,” said Caro Smit, founder of SADD and guest speaker at the 2017 Drive Dry campaign launch event.

The Drive Dry video clips will be rolled out over the next year and used across various media platforms, as well as for visual content at Diageo branded and partner events, school visits as part of a drive to educate the youth and at tavern workshops.

“This is going to be an incredibly powerful campaign, and we are honoured that our storytellers have agreed to share their stories in the hope of changing someone else’s life. Responsibility, and looking after the communities in which we operate is key to Diageo’s business. Our brands are made with pride and are only to be enjoyed responsibly,” says Soga.

South Africans can follow the conversation, tell their own stories, watch the video clips, and share the Drive Dry message with friends and family on Facebook and Twitter, using the hashtag #ThisIsMyStory.

For a sneak peek of the mash-up video visit https://youtu.be/kkIrAUzJT8o. Visit Diageo’s global responsible drinking resource, www.DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice.

Cheers!!!

Contact me at thelifesway@gmail.com if you want me to attend your launch events, blog and share on all my #socialmedia channels #TheLifesWay or to be a #Brand_Ambassador for your products and services!

Love thy neighbour…but don’t get caught! #ChatsworthStyle #KandasamysMovie @kandasamysmovie

Hi Guys,

From the producers of Hard to Get and Happiness is a Four Letter Word, comes the two-sided, family-engaged-comedy affair, KEEPING UP WITH THE KANDASAMY’S. The film will be released in cinemas on 3 March 2017. It is directed by Durban filmmaker, Jayan Moodley (White Gold) and produced by Helena Spring and the late Junaid Ahmed.

Described by Moodley as a “love letter to Chatsworth”, KEEPING UP WITH THE KANDASAMY’S was filmed on location in Chatsworth, Durban, South Africa, and stars Jailoshini Naidoo (Eastern Mosaic, Lotus FM) and Maeshni Naicker (Broken Promises) as the matriarchal rivals of neighbouring families, whose young adult children become romantically involved, and despite their best efforts to keep them apart, they are forced to acknowledge that in the end “love will always prevail.”

“Shanti Naidoo (Maeshni Naicker) is a typical Type-A personality. Always on the move, going out of her way to please people, and overcompensating for her perceived inadequacies by continually cooking up a storm in the kitchen. Her life would be just fine, except that her neighbour Jennifer Kandasamy (Jailoshini Naidoo), always seems to hold the upper hand.

When Jennifer realises her daughter Jodi (Mishqah Parthiephal) is in love with Shanti's son Prinesh (Madhushan Singh), she is determined to break them up. But in order to do that she will have to enlist her rival's help. Together the two women scheme and plot, recruit prospective partners and generally interfere with their kids wherever they can,” says Spring.

The cast also comprises, among others, Mishqah Parthiephal, Madhushan Singh, Mariam Bassa, Rajesh Gopie, Koobeshen Naidoo and Neil Govender.

KEEPING UP WITH THE KANDASAMY’S was produced in association with M-Net and the DTI, with distribution by Ster-Kinekor Entertainment.


Twitter: @kandasamysmovie
Instagram: @kandasamysmovie
Facebook: facebook.com/kandasamysmovie
Hashtag: #ChatsworthStyle #KandasamysMovie

Cheers!!!

Contact me at thelifesway@gmail.com if you want me to attend your launch events, blog and share on all my #socialmedia channels #TheLifesWay or to be a #Brand_Ambassador for your products and services!