Make Travel Easier and More Enriching With Your Smartphone @HuaweiZA #HuaweiPsmart2021

Hi Friends, 

In this day and age, smartphones have become almost permanent extensions of our lives. The reason most people keep their phones so close is not just purely entertainment value but because of the fact that our phones are very useful, especially when on the go. From things like navigation apps, translations, photography and making reservations, our phones have radically changed the way we travel. And the HUAWEI P Smart 2021 will prove invaluable to you when planning your next trip.

Capture beautiful memories

As much as going on a holiday is about being present and limiting screen time, this doesn’t mean you have to stow your phone away for the entire trip; how else are you going to capture beautiful sunsets? Especially because the HUAWEI P Smart 2021 is equipped with a quad AI camera that includes a 48MP main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth camera. Together, these cameras, and their impressive resolutions, will capture even the smallest details to the widest landscapes.

Also, safari selfies are a thing on Instagram, and we all know it’s bad manners to deprive followers of an Instaworthy out-in-the wild selfie. The phone’s front-facing camera, which delivers crystal-clear selfies, and the automatically activated circular flash will ensure you look sharp and vivid even in low-light environments. So, go ahead and snap away and don’t forget to post on Instagram (because without a safari picture, were you even there?).

Stay on track

Being on vacation is mostly about rest, but exploring your new space can also be fun. The last thing you want to do is for your smartphone to run out of battery, especially if you don’t know your way around. How else are you going to find your way back to your Airbnb? With the phone’s 5000mAh, AI power-saving, eight power reduction solutions and 22.5W SuperCharge, which allows you to charge your battery in no time, you can rest assured that you won’t be needing to remember where the yellow brick road is, as your phone’s battery will still be powered up.

Yes, to plenty of storage space!

Whether you’re planning a road trip playlist, or planning Saturday movie night, you won’t need to worry about how much music and how many videos to upload, as storage on the HUAWEI P Smart 2021 is not a problem. The 4GB RAM effectively allows you to run multiple apps simultaneously and switch between them fluidly, while the 128GB ROM brings you large storage for all your favourite photos, videos, games and music.

While vacations are all about relaxation, it may be hard to put the HUAWEI P Smart 2021 down but at least you won’t feel too guilty about it because you will have amazing pictures and videos to reflect on when you’re back to working from home.

The HUAWEI P Smart 2021 is available on contract with this great deal at operators including Vodacom, MTN, Telkom and Cell C starting from R279 for post-paid contracts. You can also purchase it from the Huawei online store.

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Go Proudly Local At The Vibrant New African Lane @RosebankMall #RosebankMall

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‘Going local’ is so much more than trendy and woke – especially at the renowned Rosebank Art & Craft Market where a brand new African Lane campaign has been launched to highlight the best and brightest local arts and crafts in town, at ‘I think I’ll get two at that price’ pricing, with memorable encounters with the talented vendors whose passion for their work and for people adds charm to the whole shopping experience.

African Lane brings the Rosebank Art & Craft Market into the Rosebank Mall from Fridays to Sundays, launching on 12 March and running for eight weeks, located on level 2 in the CNA, Lacoste, and Le Creuset walkways. The market will feature 57 of the 114 traders per week on a rotational basis to ensure compliance with Covid protocols and equal opportunities for all.

Mel Jeffries, Marketing Manager of Rosebank Mall, says the Rosebank Art & Craft Market is an important and vibrant hub in the Rosebank community. “As with all markets, it was hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic and the vendors struggled, but the indomitable African spirit is in full force at African Lane – and their stunning work is gracing their stalls for everyone, locals and guests, to find something special and unique to gift or keep, to use or gaze at, but essentially to enjoy.”

African Lane is a ‘Support Small Business’ concept, offering a rich diversity of authentic and proudly African products at affordable local prices, by artists and traders from several African countries, including South Africa, Ghana, Congo, Cameroon, Malawi, Kenya, Mali, Senegal, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

“The range of art and crafts is both beautiful and eclectic, and includes a wide range of ornaments, beadwork, handbags, décor items, paintings, animal skins, and a variety of gifting items, each showcasing the talent and creativity of their crafters,” says Jeffries.

Most artists in Africa come down from their families; from generation to generation, from the grandfather to the father to the son, passing on the inspiration for their art. Most of the art in Africa is also related to the culture, tradition and the region where the artist is from, making their art unique according to their specific influences.

Jeffries adds that the African Lane experience at the Rosebank Art & Craft Market offers the ideal opportunity for Gautengers and guests to the area to discover new-found colour-rich treasures, to stroll the walkways and be inspired, to admire the imagination and skill that goes into each intriguing product, and to shop with a conscience, knowing that supporting African Lane is building sustainable livelihoods for many households. “There are many reasons to visit African Lane,” she says, “but the best one is that it’s always an uplifting and rewarding experience.”

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Movies @MontecasinoZA Brings Back the Magic of the Big Screen #MonteMovies #ZamundaRoyalsZA

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This past weekend, Montecasino held two exclusive movie media screenings, showing that one can still enjoy the thrilling cinema experience whilst adhering to strict safety rules and shifting the negative perception of taking up out of home activities during these times, to a positive outlook.

Aashish Rai Jain and Family

On Saturday, 6 March, guests were to Amazon’s Original Movie Coming 2 America, celebrating the local talent featured in the international hit and on Sunday, 7 March, guests were delighted to relive their childhood classic with Tom & Jerry in popcorn and pyjamas themed screening.

Sian Goliath and Family

The thought of taking the family or a date out to the movies can be challenging during these unusual times, but Movies@ Montecasino is changing all that; reminding the public how much fun and safe it is when watching the latest movie releases on the big screen.

Lerato Hoffele and Partner

The mandatory protocols being implemented, from social distanced seating to regularly sanitized theatres, Movies@ Montecasino is ensuring that all guests get to watch every thrilling blockbuster with peace of mind, just as they would in their homes.

Pearl and Austyne Umeh

With ten state-of-the theatres screening the latest that both Hollywood and Bollywood has to offer, you can be assured that your family’s safety is the biggest priority.

Zanna Katoka and Billy Mika

Visit Movies@ Montecasino for the full movie lineup and ticket bookings and follow them on Facebook or Twitter to be the first to know about other happenings on the complex.

I have been going to Montecasino for the last 7 years of staying in Johannesburg - I have seen movies for free, for R19, for R39 and sometimes for as high as R120 or more (3D movies in Il Grande) but I have always enjoyed the experience here. The rewards cardholders get a lot of benefits and me being on the Gold status (the first one) gets some discount which is good enough to keep the cost of visiting the theatre really low and you get to experience a lot more from shopping to food to games under a single roof of Montecasino. I am grateful to the team for the invite and for bringing my family together for a fun movie day. 

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Learning to Play Alone With Laugh & Learn Smart Stages Puppy and Sis @FisherPrice

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By Dr. Bettye M. Caldwell Ph.D. Professor of Pediatrics in Child Development and Education

Parents often feel they must occupy their baby’s every waking moment or boredom will set in. Not so. Not only is learning how to play alone an important skill to grasp, but your baby will be more cheerful overall if you don’t play together 100 per cent of the time. If your child needs downtime, she may turn away, get restless, or cry. Tune in to the baby’s cues. When you respect a wish for independent play (supervised, of course), you show that being alone can be a good thing.

Also, encourage your child to develop self-entertainment skills. Engage them in a favourite activity. Play for a few minutes, then step back to observe. Once your baby is comfortable with you being some distance away, walk out of sight for a few minutes. (Of course, make sure the area is carefully baby-proofed, and keep your baby within your sight.) When your child first realises you’re gone, they may fuss but will probably settle down in a few minutes and become absorbed in the activity or toy. Wean yourself from being the driving force of play; you’ll help boost your child’s creativity.

While learning through play is your baby’s “work,” for you it can be one of the very best perks of parenting.

Our parenting advice is given as suggestions only.

Laugh & Learn™ Smart Stages™ Puppy and Sis

Have you already met Smart Stages™ Puppy and Sis? These soft and cuddly pals are entertaining companions for little explorers at the age of 6-36 months. They respond to your baby's touch with exciting sing-along songs and phrases that introduce more than 100 first words, parts of the body, colours, shapes and more! And because every baby develops at their own pace, Puppy and Sis come with Smart Stages™ technology, so you adjust the level to unlock new content as your child grows. There are a variety of songs, sounds and phrases within each of the three levels of play. And Puppy and Sis's light-up, multicolour heart even twinkles along to the music!

Level 1 – Explore – Baby can press Puppy and Sis’s hands, foot, heart, nose or ear to hear first words, colours, the alphabet, parts of the body and more!

Level 2 – Encourage – In this level, fun phrases reward little ones as they're encouraged to count along, find colours, and identify parts of the body!

Level 3 – Pretend – Puppy and Sis are ready to play pretend with fun sing-along songs and phrases that engage toddlers in exciting and imaginative play, all while expanding their vocabulary!

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From the Rat Race to Financial Freedom - 2nd Edition by Manoj Arora #BookReview #FinancialFreedom

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The rat race to Financial freedom is not a book, it's a journey. It is my dream to attain financial freedom one day and this book brought me so much closer to my goal in terms of mentoring & guiding me to become one, the rest depends on my intent and efforts I put in to do the same. This book is definitely different from all the books I have read on this topic by various international writers but I have never felt that connection with the author ever. The experience of reading this book written by Shri Manoj Arora is amazing as the book is his journey to achieve financial freedom and sharing the same with all of us. In a nutshell, it's the combination of all the knowledge collected from various sources and reproduced in a way so that a common man like me feels motivated to achieve my dream of attaining financial freedom. I am really thankful to JAICO Publishing House for printing the book and pricing the same at Rs. 299/- only. This is a must-have book if you ever want to come out of the rat race of jobs, stress, shortage of time etc. The second edition brings in a lot of new modifications and gives a plan of action to do it along with the author and a website that supports your understanding further. 

In my opinion, I have never agreed more with any writer on the way, the book has been progressed. This might be possible that I myself was looking for ways to be financially free or it's his style of writing. The author's style of writing is very simple so that his words reach the masses. The way he has explained financial and technical terms is really great. The whole story behind the book and the journey thereafter is written in a hopeful & motivating style. You never feel that you can't achieve the same yourself while reading the book, which I have never experienced with all the other books I have read.

Let's me review the book as per the Index and also what I have learned. There are no fees to access Manoj Arora's website, even if you have not purchased the book and can directly seek his advice & guidance on your way to achieving financial freedom. Also, all the excel templates created by him in his financial freedom journey are also available to download for free. Due to this half, the battle is won as we kept postponing things based on the amount of hard work it requires to create several headings & sections of an excel and were never satisfied with the way our excel looks or works. This is surely a sure-shot path laid out by the author and I really appreciate all of his efforts.

The book is broadly divided into 10 sections.

Introduction and Overview – This section covers the idea to be financially free as and when it came in the mind of the writer and what factors motivated him to go for the same? It's his journey and the way he visualized it.

1. Wealth Myths – This is the section where the writer breaks our age-old myths about money and investments. The best thing he said is we don't require any fancy degrees to achieve Financial freedom but just the dream and passion to achieve the same.

2. Technical concepts in Financial Independence – This section deals with some of the basic financial formulas and terminologies required to understand financial freedom. This section deals with calculating the returns based on your investments as per different scenarios and some investment rules like Rupee Cost Averaging and Portfolio Asset Allocation.

3. Financial Investment Tools –This section covers all the types of investment opportunities available in India. He also explains the pros and cons of investing in those investment tools e.g. PF, PPF, VPF, Gold, Stocks, Mutual Funds, Real Estate etc. This section really is an eye-opener to many of us as we continue to put all our money in one basket which will be taxed heavily later. He explains all of these tools with relevant examples from his own life and how to create a perfect bouquet of benefits out of all of these investment tools.

4. Tools for Wealth Protection - This is a new chapter added in the second edition and covers the various types of insurance available to protect your hard-earned money. 

5. Principles of Wealth Accumulation – This section covers some of the knowledge which he has acquired through wide reading and from working in different environments across the Globe. He has summed up the knowledge which he has gained in all these years of his existence for us. I loved this section because it really made me jump out of my bed to make a plan for myself. I really felt resonated with all the learning as I was able to reflect it with my life. 

Reproducing some part of the Index for reader's benefit -

1. Have a strong reason

2. Decide to become Wealthy

3. Start Early

4. Unleash the power of Compounding

5. Get rid of credit cards

6. Sharpen your financial saw

7. Stop Procrastinating, get started

8. Invest regularly

9. Keep your partner informed

10. Get the right attitude

These are some of the learning, and all of them are explained in a unique style and you will learn them very quickly as the author comes up with his life examples.

6. Building and Balancing your portfolio - Based on your age, general criteria for portfolio asset allocation have been provided but you can decide your own as per your risk appetite and various other important timelines and factors in your own life. 

7. Track Your Own Financial Freedom Plan – This section is the main part where you need to actually get down to work. This section is more about doing and execution. This is the main part of the book if you want to achieve financial freedom. If you just want to read through and no action is taken will leave you with nothing in the end. The author has divided the process into 8 simple steps but this journey takes lifelong for many of us. This 86 pages section is the summary of the author's many years of hard work and learning put in front of you so that you achieve your dreams. At this juncture of my review, I remember the words of Swami Vivekananda, “Arise, Awake and Stop not till the Goal is reached”.

8. Saving on Taxes – This section tells you about safeguarding your income & cash flows from the teeth of tax. He tells you various ways to save some tax through different Sections of Income Tax. As Income Tax is a vast field, so he has covered some of the relevant topics only.

9. Before Calling it a Day – This section helps you decide on when to say bye to your job as you are fully confident that you have achieved your goal of Financial Freedom.

10. Go For It – This section deals with the feeling and confidence it gives you once you are Financially free. The author shares his experiences and wants the same for us too.

Glossary – All the financial terms are explained as a part of this section.

I would definitely give 5/5 stars for this book as the author has shared all of his knowledge & experience so that we too can achieve what we set out for! This book is definitely better than reading some International Authors who explain things as per USA or UK economies. This book is for all Indians dreaming to achieve FINANCIAL FREEDOM!!! Thanks!

You can subscribe to Manoj Arora's blog articles and on Whatsapp too and can apply to become a part of their ELITE Programme which I have just started last month with them. Thanks a lot!

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