FNB CEO Michael Jordaan’s open letter published in Beeld

This seems to have been a good idea in principal. It’s a pity Michael Jordaan does not have the spine to resist the pressure from trade union Solidarity or white staff. My own experience with FNB since the age of 5 years old has been mostly good. That was until I started my own business in 2004 and that’s when the shocking truth of how banks see entrepreneurs in South Africa began to emerge. They are all part of a global cabal who has nothing better to do that charge high interest, ridiculously high banking fees for even depositing cash into your bank account. No wonder black people mostly withdraw the full amount of cash after they get paid to avoid paying bank fees on this or that :-(

FNB CEO Michael JordaanFNB CEO Michael Jordaan’s open letter published in Beeld today on the issue of FNB’s equal access to educational assistance:

Eerste Nasionale Bank het die afgelope week of twee onder kwaai kritiek deurgeloop oor ’n beursskema wat vanjaar vir die eerste keer beurse gaan uitbetaal aan die kinders van die bank se swart werknemers wat ingevolge die voorwaardes van die skema vir die beurse kwalifiseer.

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Faces of Hope Foundation post-mortem

This is open letter to Leonora Moore, a personal friend of mine, who introduced me to Kerrin Black, the founder of the Faces of Hope Foundation. The essential background to this is that I was introduced by Leo to assist Kerrin Black in growing her primary business, Talent Finders, an online booking agency for performers and other people in the entertainment industry. However, my focus shifted when Kerrin asked me to help execute a fund raising event for her Faces of Foundation. The whole project turned out to be one of my worst experiences in working, on a purely voluntary basis, on a very well intentioned project – raising funds for Cancer research & treatment for people who cannot afford to help themselves financially.

Anyway here’s my a rewrite of the email I sent to Leo and Kerrin, which got no response.

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Valley dating coach gives dos and don'ts for holiday dating

Need some advice for dating this holiday season? Lea Haben is a relationship coach who claims this time of year is one of the best for singles.

That’s in part because there are so many holiday parties and social engagements that arise in the month of December, increasing your odd of finding someone special.

Haben has 5 tips for holiday dating:

1) Parties Galore: Attend all parties you are invited to and make sure that you go with your friends to their parties as well. You will have the chance to expand your social network and blind date opportunities at the same time. Go to all parties such as: Work, friends, family, church etc… Who knows Mr. Right could be waiting for you under the mistletoe!

2) Flash your smile: When you smile at people, you make them feel good by acknowledging their very existence. Men will approach you if they feel you are interested enough to acknowledge them. Smile and make eye contact for 4 seconds. By doing this, your smile conveys that you are friendly and open to conversation.

3) Look Your Best: Make your first impression a lasting impression. While everyone else is wearing the little black dress choose a beautiful jewel toned dress in either green, red, or blue. Make sure that the dress you wear makes you feel attractive. Their is nothing sexier than a woman who feels pretty. Tips to look for are flattering color, great fit and a style that flatters your body type. Remember look good and feel great!

4) Be Friendly and Outgoing: When you go out, please be warm and friendly. Body language is everything–don’t fold your arms, lean against the wall or hide in the kitchen. Stand front and center and introduce yourself to everyone. If you are to shy to do that on your own have the host or hostess introduce you to everyone. Put a smile on your face and think happy thoughts as people are naturally drawn to attractive happy people.

5) Keep Expectations Realistic: Be realistic with your expectations of any event you attend. You might meet some great new people, or not. But that doesn’t keep you from having a good time and making the most of what is available. Attitude is everything, make a point of enjoying every event regardless of the outcome. Happiness is a choice and your chances of meeting Mr. Right go up substantially if you are happy. If the party isn’t what you expected, enjoy the people who are there. Once again, you just never know who might be the connection to the partner of your dreams.

source: ABC15

2009 Year End Message from ISOC President & CEO

Thanks for an Extraordinary Year of Achievements from Lynn St.Amour, President and CEO of ISOC.

Dear Members, Friends, and Colleagues,

The end of 2009 is here – and what a year it has been. The Internet Society continued to prosper in 2009, the results of our work reaching wider and deeper than ever before. So it is a pleasure to extend my sincere gratitude to all of you whose combined efforts, energy, and dedication have made this such a great year.

We often use the term “Internet community” and, looking back at the achievements of this year, it is clear that these are truly the result of a strong, committed community pulling together around shared values and principles.

It is impossible to list here all of the Internet Society’s achievements from such a busy and productive year, but I would like to single out a few highlights.

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