Category: Life Event
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Why a Good Game of Couch Rugby is Even Better Than the Real Thing
And by Couch Rugby, of course, we mean watching rugby from the couch. If you take the time to set your living-room up for the optimal viewing experience, and you invite a few choice pals to share it with you, you’ll still be able to make the most of the Bounce. By Ben Karpinski
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The Lessons I Learned About Rugby & Life From My Number One Fan
Looking back at his dad’s unwillingness to accept anything less than the best from his son, there is a message that echoes down the generations, from player to coach to ref to the ultimate sporting fan…dad. By Sean O’Connor
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Never Mind Your Job Title, Mind Your Job!
Are you a middle manager, a top-ranking executive, or a chief cook and bottle-washer with delusions of grandeur? Whatever your business card may say, just be yourself and do the job you love to do. By Dave Luis
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Siya Kolisi, a Gentle Giant With the Soul of a Stormer
Fresh from his home in the ramshackle Township of Zwide in the Eastern Cape, Siya Kolisi wanted to make a big splash as a sportsman in his new primary school. He jumped right in, and almost drowned. It was only the third time he had been in a swimming pool.
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Hey Mom & Dad, Thanks for Finally Getting Married
What does the old-fashioned ritual of marriage mean in the 21st Century? Seen in the light of lingering love and tenderness, it can be a revelation, especially if it’s your parents who have finally made the big decision. By Raphael Bromilow
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Move Aside, You Zombie Hordes, This is Cupid’s Day
While zombies roam the wastelands in search of nourishing brains, the rest of us will be happy to let someone have a piece of our heart this Valentine’s Day. Dorothy Black tells us why.
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The Big Secret to Making Sense of Your Teens
Given that every adult is a former teen, you might think it would be a simple, matter for parents to understand and communicate with their adolescent offspring. But life is a little more complicated than that, as our BrightRock Iris session discovers. So what’s the big secret to making sense of your teenagers in an…
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Why I Can’t Live Without My Whatsapp Mom-Friends
Schooldays are the craziest, most confusing days of your life, if you’re a mom trying to make sense of homework, schedules, and agendas. Thank heavens, then, for the other moms on your team, says Janine Dunlop
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My Ultimate 6-Point Checklist for Decluttering Your Life
Getting rid of stuff you don’t need can be a tiring process, but it’s got to be done. Here’s a check-list to keep you from starring in an episode of Hoarders. By Zakkiya Khan
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Boom! Got the job – how a rugby wannabe got his big break
A hopeful young rugby player grabbed his chance at a DHL Stormers team briefing, interrupting a presentation by official associate sponsor BrightRock to beg coach Robbie Fleck for a chance try out.