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Exploring the Remote Job Market: Copywriting for Captain Words

Pause before downing that cup of coffee; the path as a contributor for Captain Words isn’t the tranquil $8-per-1000-word utopia.

While there’s the appeal of remote work and flexible schedules, crafting 10,000 words while managing household chores isn’t suited for the timid or those with shaky internet connections.

Amidst project challenges and occasional hunger pangs, you delve into the realms of iGaming, diamonds, and the unanticipated challenges of freelancing on the spot.

Aspire for advancement up the ladder and discover a more bountiful treasure trove. Don’t let go of your aspirations, but ensure your day job remains within reach.

Pollinator Bees on the Brink: Big Problem

Bumblebees, nature’s handy GPS-using, spoon-tongued pollinators, are in serious trouble. Thanks to modern farming practices, these flying pollinators face the threat of home eviction and pesticide poisoning.

However, hope lies in plant diversity, reduced pesticide use, and bee-friendly community projects. So, let’s get buzzing and help these smart little creatures before their tiny suitcases get packed!

Lost to Time: Tom Gillespie, 1907–1947

Tom Gillespie, fifth among eight siblings, was born in 1907 in Oudtshoorn, South Africa.

After initially embracing barber-hood, military life caught his fancy. He served, got married, cut hair, served again, then settled in Kimberley.

In 1947, at only 40, he concluded his life’s whirlwind adventure, leaving a legacy of an absent father and husband, despite the merits earned in his military career.

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Political | Freedom of Expression Targeted

Reporters Without Borders is shocked! Despite constitutional guarantees for media freedom in South Africa, it’s under threat thanks to nifty old apartheid legislation, sneaky phone-tapping, and journalist harassment. And guess what? In the middle of a pandemic, the South African government is ushering in an ‘anti-fake-news’ law that essentially signs off on state censorship. Your personal social media posts are not safe either – don’t forget to censor your cat memes!

Unravelling the difference between Professional and Amateur Photoshoots

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Welcome to the world of photoshoots, where ‘clicks’ become ‘coins’ and pigeons photobombing are all part of the fun!

With the ‘Trade for Portfolio’ barter system, amateurs get their shot at the limelight, professionals step it up with contract-heavy carnival-of-commerce shoots, and conceptual artists paint dreams with their pixels.

In post-production, photoshoots become stories, and, with a sprinkle of Skylum Luminar magic, truly spectacular images come to life— because in this world, every frame tells a tale.

The Binary Heart: Dating in the Digital Age

In the fantastically dizzying world of online dating, from make-ups to breakdowns, relationships can be sparked and snuffed with a mouse click. The exciting digital dance has its perils and joys – from the thrill of virtual chemistry, to the despair of digital rejection. As we embrace our keyboard-induced love stories, remember to add a sprinkle of caution and a boatload of gut instinct. After all, it’s a jungle out there – or in this case, a lustrous digital playground. Don’t forget your armor and your sense of humor!

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