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...
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...
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Trusted for impactful graphic design and IT skills, especially in print, packaging, and flexographic design, I'm available to engage in selective freelance assignments over weekends and after hours while on retainer. I'm not just open for CMS support and training, but also eager to delve into new avenues. Connect, collaborate, and discover more at dXine.art. No Tier or Crypto...
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...
Unravel the difference between Professional and Amateur Photoshoots
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...
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...

