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Solving the Mobile Music Puzzle

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Every year, cell phone makers tempt consumers withthe next wave of sleeker, shinier mobile devices. Oftentimes, the transition is simple –as long asyou stay with the same brand. If you’re considering switching to a different operating system,however, you’re probably already asking yourself one crucial question. “How do I transfer mydigital music collection when I make the switch?”

 

Most mobile operating systems aren’t designed to play nicely with one another, making it more difficult than it should be to transfer music files from, let’s say, a Droid phone to aniPhone — or vice versa. In fact, music lovers still struggle to obtain access to all of theirmusic all of the time. Some songs are on the computer, others on the tablet, and even more may beon the phone.ipod_touch_blue_back_hero

According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, about 73 percent of iPad owners have another type of mobile phone other than an iPhone.

Digital clouds come close to solving the dilemma for users who want continuous access to their tunes, or those who may switch phones or carriers as newer versions are released.

ButTriPlay’s cloud solution, called MyMusicCloud, is on a whole new level.

MyMusicCloud provides a seamless solution that may be used across multiple devices simultaneously. For example, listen to all of your music on your Apple iPad together with anAndroid or Blackberry phone.

In short, MyMusicCloud will sync iTunes, Windows Media Player and Dropbox so your entire music collection follows you everywhere. Unlike other streaming options such as Pandora and

Spotify, you aren’t tethered to Internet access or USB cards to enjoy your music.Classic-Beats-Pro-High-Performance-Headphones-diamond-red-white

Since the evolved cloud enables people to listen to the same music files across virtually every type of phone, tablet or computer, switching from Android to iPhone or iPhone to Blackberrywill be a breeze.

Finally, someone heard the global call for flexibility in storing music; MyMusicCloud is available in 22 languages so far. Perhaps Apple’s music “i-opoly” will now be less pervasive,although many still anticipate the effects as some device makers contend with design and softwarepatents.

 

Audio: Ruvheneko chats with the Minister of Sport

Newly appointed Minister of Sport & Recreation Hon Makhosini Hlongwane shares his vision to transform Zimbabwe sport.

 

https://soundcloud.com/ruvheneko-1/the-platform-with-the-minister-of-sport

 

Rugby World Cup Final big screen party

Too Big To Miss!!!!RWC 2015 Final big screen party! Live music until late.Entertainment for kids.

Full bar & catering,Compete in the rugby skills test to win a Largest_scrum-maincar!!

Address: Country Club, Brompton Road, Highlands, Harare

Adults-$15 ($20 at the door)

Kids under 12 years-$6 ($10 at the door)

Gates open at 2pm ,Kick off at 6pm

VIP tables- $500

A percentage of every ticket sold goes to the Zimbabwe Rugby Union.

Pink Breakfast At Rainbow Towers

The Rainbow Towers will host the Pink Breakfast with the help of Competitive Edge, The Cancer Awareness Breakfast where an oncologist and breast cancer survivors will share their testimonies.

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Open Air Cinemas at The Italian Club

 

There is a wide range of movies throughout the season including cult film such as Dirty Dancing and Grease, 8926443romantic favorites such as Pride and Prejudice, the Notebook and Bridget Jones’ Dairy and animated movies for the family.The screening will primarily take place on the lawns at Italian Club in Strathaven, but there will be screening at Chapman Golf Club and Wild Geese as well.

The will be held during September to 31 October on Saturdays and Sundays( and on selected Fridays)

Dates:19 Sep 2015 at 16:00 – 31 Oct 2015

Cost: $5 Adults and $3 Kids.

The Streets My Runway Fashion Show

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Catch the first of its kind as young designers bring fashion to the streets at longcheng.

The fashion show aims to showcase and give a platform to talented young designers many of whom are students and upcoming.

Designers featured include AFRO KREATIONS, MARICKO NATIONS, MAISON DE ROUGE, ECLECTIQUE CHIC and BLISSY COUTURE.the team (1)

 

Date: 7 November 2015

Venue 1+1 LongCheng

Admission: $5

Time: 5pm – 9pm

Don’t Miss a Beat: Tips for Enjoying a Live Concert

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A concert is more than an evening excursion. This is your chance to go out in the town, mingle with friends, and discover the hottest new up-and-coming artists to add to your everyday playlist.

For some, this all seems like added pressure. Too much pressure, maybe. Is it possible to just sit back and enjoy a concert without fudging the details? We think so. Here are a few tips to guarantee the best of the best concert nights:

Know the Band

It’s every music-lovers dream: showing up to concercrowd_shotts on a whim, anywhere, anytime. Unfortunately, this is a recipe for social blunders. You know, the mistakes that your friends won’t stop reminding you about for weeks. Before you go, Google the artist, especially if they’re new in town. Is this a head-banging rock concert or a sophisticated evening of light jazz? Let the genre help you pick your attire and your attitude.

 

Plus-Ones Preferred

Spread the word, and make an event of it. Use this can’t-miss concert as a way to catch up with your pals, get to know the other folks in the office or surprise a special someone.

 

Keep It Classy

We know that you love your favorite drink. But keep it classy. No one wants to carry you home, and even fewer people still paid money to hear you singing along with the band.

 

Go Prepared

Make sure you have what you need for the evening. In addition to the basics, like your keys, your cell phone and a pair of shoes, you can actually walk in, take along the accessory you use to do what you do.

 

 

 

Modern-Day Party Do’s and Don’ts

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People dancing at party

It starts when you receive the invitation in the mail — either your computer’s Inbox or the one that your junk mail gets delivered to.

That complex social conundrum of being asked to a party.

 

Do you bring wine or beer? Is wine too pretentious? There’s always craft beer, or is that elitist? And what to wear? Is it a casual gathering or a dinner party where at least a sport coat is needed? Is it acceptable to add a plus-one, since you just started dating the potential man or woman of your dreams?

While modern-day society may no longer follow the social dictates of Emily Post’s rules of etiquette, there’s nothing like a soiree to throw many of us into an internal tailspin.

To help navigate the often frustratingly opaque rules of attending a party, be it cocktail, dinner or a child’s birthday, the following tips can help:

 

* Call to RSVP. The French may not have the corner on manners, but they do know that RSVPdepressed-alcoholic78479946-resized means respondezs’ilvous plait, or please reply. This is essential for the host to get an accurate headcount and not responding is considered rude and inconsiderate.

 

* Decode the dress code. Is it a formal affair in which tuxes and dresses are appropriate, or a more casual, anything goes party? If you’re unsure, it’s never inappropriate to ask the hostess. If it’s an All white party sha just wear all white!

 

* Go dateless. Unless specifically stated, it is considered rude to bring an uninvited guest or to ask if you can bring a plus-one. If you can bring a date, remember to RSVP for them, or conversely, if you accepted for your guest and plans change, let the host know that as well.

 

* Hold your liquor. While you may want to imbibe all the free-flowing alcohol, avoid drinking to excess. Nothing is more disrespectful and uncomfortable than a drunk party guest, particularly at more upscale affairs.

* Take what you need to feel comfortable. For some that’s a small bottle of aspirin to ward off a headache, a pair of more comfortable shoes discreetly hidden in the folds of a coat, an embroidered handkerchief rather than bulky tissue.

 

 

 

Yes, Love Is Patient, Kind and Cheap!

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I’ve found something that many men do not understand. “Romance does not equal money.”

The men I’ve talked with have been frightened off by television and movies and believe that romance is something outside of their budget.

They are wrong.
When I think of the most romantic and breath-taking stories that my friends and I discuss over lunch, we don’t talk about flying off to Europe or drinking the most expensive champagne. The little things like holding hands, reading stories together, and lots of laughter are what we hold dear.

I’ve put together a list of ways to show love — without running up bill. And, ladies, this list is for you, too. Initiate the following ideas with your Sweetie, and show him how much you care. The ideas below are for men or women and fit every budget.

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Wildlife – Go to Mukuvisi woodlands and watch the birds, the Zebras and the giraffe

Cooking –google a random  recipeand to make it together

Photos – When is the last time you had a photo taken together? What are you waiting for?

Work Date – Surprise your love with a lunch date.

Stroll – Leave the TV, phone and computer behind and go on a walk together in a very quiet road with less traffic

Entertainment – Go see a High School or College play or concert. It is affordable and fun!

Slow Dance – Turn on the radio and dance to the songs you fell in love listening to.

Volunteer – Choose a charity or cause that means something to both of you and work together to make the world a better place.

Love Story – Write how you met, fell in love, how you felt, what your thoughts were. You will treasure looking through these books over the years.

Love Grows – Plant a garden together. Herbs, vegetables, flowers, fruit — anything you both like.

Cheer – Go to a High School Sporting Event especially the Harare school boy rugby

Puzzles – Do a jigsaw or crossword puzzle together before you know it the hour hand would have completed more than 3 complete rotations

Wish List – Both make a wish list of things that make you happy and put them in order. Hugs, dates, gifts, time together, intimacy, etc. Then look at the lists. They may surprise you.

People Watch – Sit on a bench and watch people go by. Try to guess their stories.

So, although an occasional expensive dinner is nice, it is truly the day-to-day affection that builds romance and love.

Yes, Love is Patient , Kind — and Cheap!

 

Why We Pay Money to be Scared

 

Ghost-face-accessory-mask-largeIt’s why we get a rush when we see Jason take his axe to some unsuspecting teen in Friday the 13th or why we can’t seem to look away when Carrie, dripping with pig’s blood, incinerates her entire high-school class.

While mesmerising, to be sure, the real question is: why do we pay for the pleasure of being scared?

On this, there are various schools of thought.

Some believe that fans of horror (be it movies or books) don’t actually experience fear, but are excited instead, while others believe that people are willing to endure the terror because they know there is no real threat, that they are essentially safe.

Still others feel that moviegoers are willing to be scared in order to feel a sense of euphoric relief at the end.

Whatever the reason, movie production companies are counting on customers who are willing to pay to be petrified, by releasing horror flicks regularly like Night of the Demons. In the movie, three friends attend a party held in a mansion where, years prior, six people disappeared and the owner hung herself.

It seems people have a morbid fascination with the dark side, so even though a scary-movie-as-Smart-Object-1horror movie might be illogical on an intellectual level, people still like to be uncomfortable on an emotional level. It’s about people facing their fears we suppose.

Which makes sense and explains why many of us have (reluctantly) stuck our hand down the garbage disposal, just waiting for our fingers to brush up against something (or, perhaps, for the machine to turn on by itself, shredding the hand inside  or why we might refuse to put our leg out of the covers at night.

This too is why we tell ghost stories around the campfire and why we turn out for horror movies like they were giving away free popcorn.

It’s because we enjoy the pleasure of fear and we are willing to pay for it.