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Free Gems: Find Hidden Software Licenses & Trials

This nifty guide to software treasure hunting suggests Softonic for vintage software gems, warns of bloatware booby-traps, and recommends Skylum's Luminar for photo editing cheap thrills. Seeking free licenses or extended trials? Techno360 and Shareware-On-Sale are your pals. Just don't forget to protect your inbox from spam using a decoy email account. Always reading before clicking “OK” is the...

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Embracing Diversity: Out Of The LGBT+ Closet

I remember the awkward moment when I came out to my mom during another potential introduction to another female friend. Mustering up courage, I blurted out, “Mom, I'm gay.” Her response? “Well, that's certainly a unique choice.” I could practically hear the crickets chirping in the background, briefly. Growing up closeted, embracing diversity was a challenge. I felt isolated and...

Vacancy | Library Intern Swellendam

Get paid to sort, scan, deliver, and possibly dodge falling books as an EPWP Intern at Swellendam Library Service. Must sport Grade 12 education, youth (18-35 years), computer skills, and excellent verbal/written chatter. Offers are open only for the Swellendam crowd. Apply before 15 March 2023. Go, go, go! ...

A Poem About A Moment of Love

Valentine's Day is a photo fiesta, with candlelit dinners and red roses ripe for the snapping. Treasured instants immortalized in pixels, reminiscing moments of love and laughter years later. However, don't forget to live in the moment while setting the perfect shot. Luminar Neo turns 3 years old in 2025. To etch your love-story photos sharper, Skylum Luminar offers discounted rates...

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Find Your New Best Friend! Adopt at Paws-R-Us (Johannesburg)

Johannesburg's finest part-time superhero team, Paws-R-Us, dabbles in philanthropy alongside regular jobs and weekend markets. Their noble quest? Giving tail-wagging fitness and smiles to over 200 rescue dogs while seeking forever homes for their pawed protégés. Plus, they sell thoughtful knick-knacks, like lost marbles and crisis-enduring strings. Join the Dog Walker Volunteer Programme or drop a shiny bone (donation) to...

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Food | Stroopwafels

For sugar aficionados, the Dutch treat of stroopwafels, or syrup waffles, will spin your tastebuds like a roller coaster! Born in the picturesque city of Gouda, these crispy delights filled with caramel gooeyness have infiltrated worldwide snack cupboards. Fancy a DIY? Grab some flour, butter, brown sugar, yeast, eggs and a dash of cinnamon for the perfect homemade stroopwafel!...

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Christian Cross: Secrets and Symbolism You Never Knew

Here's the crux of the story, folks! The Christian cross, a global heartthrob, wowed audiences way before Christianity. Used by many ancient civilizations as an emblem, the cross has had star turns as the Egyptian Tau Cross and the luck-bringing Fylfot Cross! Nowadays, it's often seen in fashion showrooms, tattoo studios and, hey, even as symbols of hope, love and sacrifice...

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