Dora #TheExplorer Received #CapeTown Key To The City #DoraLiveSA @NickAfrica

Hi Guys, 

It’s quite an achievement when you receive the ‘Key to the City’, but even more so, when you receive a second key – as Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer can attest! 

Dora the Explorer, who is in South Africa for her stage extravaganza, Dora Live! Dora’s Pirate Adventure, kicked off her tour in Durban last week with more than just a big welcome – the feisty preschool heroine also received the official ‘Key to the City’ from the eThekwini municipality. Now, less than two weeks later, Dora has received a second key on her arrival in Cape Town ahead of the final run of the show (Grand Arena, GrandWest Casino, 15 – 17 July).

Cape Town Deputy Mayor, Ald. Ian Neilson presented the ‘Key to the City’ to Dora in a ceremony held at the Offices of the Mayor on Wednesday, 13th July 2016. “With this key to the city, Dora will always be welcome in Cape Town. It’s great that she’s come all this way to visit our beautiful city and its people,” said Ald. Nielson.

Commented Tasania Parsadh, Senior Channel Director, Nickelodeon “This will be the first time that Dora the Explorer has brought this fantastic, interactive, Broadway-style stage show to Cape Town. Dora has been warmly received wherever she goes, and what better way to mark the end of the tour than by giving Dora a warm Cape Town welcome. We are thrilled that the City of Cape Town have honoured her for her achievements around the globe, and for the joy that she has brought to so many children in South Africa.”

Isabella Pretorius (7) also attended the ceremony and couldn’t contain her excitement when she got the opportunity to meet her favourite TV heroine.

Kids and family TV favourite Nickelodeon (DStv channel 305) has teamed up with Life Like Touring and Blu Blood to bring Dora the Explorer and her friends to South Africa this winter. Dora the Explorer Live! Dora’s Pirate Adventure has ended in Durban and at Emperors Palace, Johannesburg (7 – 12 July) before finally dropping anchor at the Grand Arena, GrandWest Casino, Cape Town (15 – 17 July). 

During the show, kids and families are invited to join Dora and her pals, Boots and Diego, on a voyage of discovery, as they embark on an exciting trip to Treasure Island in search of the ultimate pirate party. Help them navigate over the Dancing Mountain and through the Silly Singing Bridge in pursuit of the Pirate Piggies. Along the way, Dora the Explorer and her fans will use their problem solving, map-reading, counting, musical, and language skills to help Dora reach Treasure Island and avoid that pesky fox, Swiper! 

Dora the Explorer is a play-along, animated adventure TV series following Dora and her best friends, Boots, as they explore the world. Since its launch in 2000, Dora the Explorer has emerged as a global phenomenon, seen around the world and translated into more than 30 languages. 

Tickets for Dora’s Pirate Adventure are on sale at Computicket outlets, on www.computicket.com or 0861 915 8000 and at Checkers and Shoprite stores nationwide. Tickets are also available at the Box Office at GrandWest Casino. Tickets are priced R185 - R385 (no charge for children under 1). Wheelchair access available.

For more information on Dora’s Pirate Adventure, please go to www.nickelodeonafrica.com, follow us on Twitter @NickAfrica, on Instagram @Nickelodeon_Africa, or like on Facebook at Nickelodeon. To join the conversation about the show, please use the hashtag #DoraLiveSA.

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

Hi Guys, 

July being my birthday month always have been special for me as it's time to buy myself something my heart desires a lot. The life in July 2015 was exciting and my blog touched the most number of pageviews (123,026) in the history of TheLife'sWay in a single month. I started using HTC One M8, one of my favorite devices at that time and still using the same as my day to day smartphone. 

1. @HuaweiZA P8 - The Real SmartPhone Experience #IgniteP8 #Johannesburg - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/07/huaweiza-p8-real-smartphone-experience.html

Last year, it was the time to attend the Huawei Launch event for the first time and I really loved the same. I posted a series of posts for the brand and their P8 smartphone. I really loved the paint light mode and the director mode on this device. Along with that I really loved their earphones as well as the book like packaging of P8 devices. Also to attend the event as a media, I got a nice 4G mobile wifi data device which I am currently using to access internet outside my home. 

@HuaweiZA P8 - Making Memories Count #IgniteP8 #Johannesburg - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/07/huaweiza-p8-making-memories-count.html

@HuaweiZA P8 - Designed to Enhance Creativity #IgniteP8 #Johannesburg

http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/07/huaweiza-p8-designed-to-enhance.html

2. Product Review - @SennheiserUSA MOMENTUM On-Ear #Headphones - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/07/product-review-sennheiserusa-momentum.html - I have always been a fan of headphones and Momentum from Sennheiser was a dream come true for me. It was a USD100 gift coupon which I used while checking Aramex Global Shopper to purchase the same. I fell in love with these headphones as soon as I opened the packaging. 

3. #UpgradeYourWorld - @MicrosoftSA Windows 10 #Launch #Johannesburg - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/07/upgradeyourworld-microsoftsa-windows-10.html - Windows 10 was a big launch event last year and the last I attended for Microsoft in South Africa. It happened in the evening under the night skies and I really loved getting the Microsoft poncho and hoodies to keep me warm during the cold night. 

Aashish Rai - Royal Stonehaven Cruise at Stonehaven on Vaal

4. Movie Review - Bajrangi Bhaijaan (2015) - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/07/movie-review-bajrangi-bhaijaan-2015.html - This was the movie, I have been waiting for since the day I saw the trailer of the same. I went on to watch first day first show and reviewed the same too. It was an awesome movie and songs were great too. I also attended Mandela Day at Ster-Kinekor to watch Minions with kids from various organisations. Check it out - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/07/celebrating-mandeladay-sterkinekor.html and Sterkinekor also opened their IMAX theatre at Cradlestone Mall around the same time - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/07/sterkinekor-opens-imaxgauteng.html

5. Ajax Cape Town unveils new #Adidas kit @HuaweiZA Renews Sponsorship - http://www.thelifesway.com/2015/07/ajax-cape-town-unveils-new-adidas-kit.html - In July, Ajax Cape Town team always launches their new kit and the new sponsors. Huawei have been a continuous sponsor of the team and I really missed not able to attend the event. 

This year looks promising and I am grateful for everything I have and all the stuff which is yet to reach me as I celebrate my birthday on 22 July. I really love myself and my continuous persistence to attain a great reach and influence for my blog www.thelifesway.com and www.instagram.com/araijain 

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@SonyXperiaZA #XperiaXA Now Available At @Vodacom and @MTNza Stores

Hi Guys, 

Sony Mobile’s latest model in the Xperia X series, Xperia XA, designed to fit perfectly in your hand and offering a two-day battery life is now available in Vodacom and MTN stores.

The Xperia XA with a stunning full-width display, a smooth, curved form and a size that’s not-too-big and not-too-small was designed to fit perfectly into your hand. The highly responsive sensors and 13MP camera ensures superior low-light shots and guarantees the perfect selfie when switching to the 5MP front-facing camera. Similar to the Xperia X, the Xperia XA features Hybrid Autofocus and 5x Clear Image Zoom, to catch action shots in a bright, sharp picture in less than a second. 

Get the Xperia XA at a MTN store R399 on a My MTNChoice 100 contract for 24 months or at a Vodacom store from R299 per month on an UChoose flexi 200 plan and get 5GB FREE once off data.

About Sony Mobile Communications 

Sony Mobile Communications is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, a leading global innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Through its Xperia™ smartphone and tablet portfolio, as well as innovative SmartWear products, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony technology, premium content and services, and easy connectivity to Sony’s world of networked entertainment experiences. For more information: www.sonymobile.com

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@HP_S_Africa Offers Device as a Service #DaaS Simplifying PC Lifecycle Management

Hi Guys, 

HP Inc. has launched a new service that gives its customers access to HP’s latest PC technology, enhances device management and frees up valuable IT time and resources. HP Device as a Service (DaaS) is designed to help take the stress out of acquiring, deploying and managing technology. 

With a single contract across both devices and services and no upfront investment, HP DaaS offers predictable annual costs and gives IT greater flexibility to allocate funding to other projects as needed. The program is globally scalable, meaning customers can easily evolve their hardware infrastructure to adapt to changing workforces. It also lets businesses give their worldwide employees access to the latest PCs for greater productivity, collaboration and innovation. 

“HP DaaS allows businesses to lean on our technology and expertise to keep their PC infrastructure running while they focus resources on driving their businesses forward,” said Luciana Broggi, general manager, Enterprise Solutions EMEA, HP Inc. “Our new offering removes the complexity around device management and gives customers a simpler way to access and implement needed technology and support.”

HP DaaS allows customers to pay one price per seat for their PCs on a monthly basis over a multi-year period. Within that subscription, they can receive the latest technology and customized services and support from HP, including PC configuration and installation, data migration, onsite support and technology recycling.

Offerings, such as HP DaaS, are resonating with IT buyers as an alternative to what can be a financially challenging and time consuming venture in today’s environment according to industry analyst firm IDC. In a recent study, just over 40 percent of participating IT decision makers revealed that they engaged in or were considering subscribing to a PC as a Service model in the future. 1

Pricing and Availability

HP’s Device as a Service subscription is currently available via http://www8.hp.com/uk/en/services/daas.html and through select channel partners. The offering is expected to roll out more broadly via HP Inc.’s Partner First Program later this year. Pricing will vary based on individual subscriptions.

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@Logitech K780 Multi-Device #Wireless #Keyboard For Any Device

Hi Guys, 

Logitech announced the Logitech® K780 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard, the first fully-equipped computer keyboard with a 10-key pad that also works with smartphones and tablets. With the touch of an Easy-SwitchTM button, you can easily switch between– and type on – any three connected devices.

“When it comes to typing we can create a document quickly and comfortably on the computer, but when answering a text message on the phone we’re limited to what our two thumbs can do,” said Art O Gnimh, global director of keyboards at Logitech. "Now with the K780 Multi-Device, you can type comfortably at desktop speed on all the devices that you use at your desk, seamlessly switching between them with the touch of a button.”

The K780 Multi-Device offers quiet and responsive typing. The keys are large and carefully scooped for typing comfort and precision, while a convenient 10-key pad makes it easy to enter numbers. An integrated rubber slot with a soft finish securely cradles a variety of mobile devices at a perfect reading angle, from smartphones to the 12” iPad ProTM. The keyboard is slim and solidly built, designed to look good in a modern home or office environment. 

The K780 Multi-Device adapts to your devices, so whether you are using a Windows® PC or iPhone®, the key layout is familiar and you can even access your favorite shortcuts. With both a Logitech Unifying™ USB and Bluetooth® Smart technology, you can choose the best way to connect to your computer, phone or tablet.

With a power-saving idle mode and an on/off switch, the K780 Multi-Device offers up to 24-months of battery life – plenty of time to get used to a new way of multi-tasking, by typing on all your devices with a single keyboard.

Availability

The K780 Multi-Device Wireless Keyboard will be available in South Africa in Q3 2016 for a suggested retail price of R 1399,00. For more information, please visit Logitech.com or connect with the brand on Facebook.

About Logitech

Logitech designs products that have an everyday place in people's lives, connecting them to the digital experiences they care about. Over 30 years ago, Logitech started connecting people through computers, and now it’s designing products that bring people together through music, gaming, video and computing. Founded in 1981, Logitech International is a Swiss public company listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (LOGN) and on the Nasdaq Global Select Market (LOGI). Find Logitech at www.logitech.com, the company blog or @Logitech.

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