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4 Tips to Taking Amazing Vacation Photos

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How many times have you looked at friends’ or colleagues’ vacation photos and found yourself feeling a little jealous? Not jealous of their holiday, but of their good photos?

A common misconception is that you can only have good photos if you either go to an exotic location or if you have an expensive camera. Both of these points are untrue.

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Whether you’re spending your vacation on a luxury private island or camping locally you can have an awesome time. And, whether you’re taking a photo with an expensive Canon or your trusty old SmartPhone, you can have amazing photos. We’ll tell you how.

4 Tips to Taking Amazing Vacation Photos

Capturing amazing holiday photos is easier than you think. With a few tips you’ll be able to have vacation photos you’ll be proud of, just like your friends.

Take Your Camera EVERYWHERE!

More often than not, you miss the opportunity to take a good photo because you left your camera in your hotel room. The first rule of taking good photos is to give yourself the opportunity to “catch” magical moments by taking your camera everywhere. Take a lot of photos. The more photos you take, the more likely you are to get a few wonderful shots!

Capture Site Attractions

If you’re going to an exotic location, try and take pictures of the main attractions of that area. It’s also a good idea to take photos of the lesser known attractions. That way you have photos that aren’t carbon copies of the millions of pictures already online. Your pictures will be unique to your experience.

Family, Friends and Strangers

Photos shouldn’t be forced or too posed. For instance, a picture of your children playing on the beach is more memorable than them posed in front a palm tree. Don’t avoid taking photos because hair or makeup isn’t done, or because your swimming costume makes you look fat! The photos should show the fun everyone is having.

If you’re on vacation alone, take photos of strangers enjoying the sites. Focus on the aspects of your holiday that you’d like to look back on in a few years with fond memories. Don’t forget that sunsets or sunrises are daily opportunities for amazing photos.

Take Pictures at Night

Do you avoid taking pictures at night because your pictures come out dark or blurry? Familiarise yourself with the camera features of the device you’ll be using. Modern devices have features that will enable you to do more than you think. Download a cheat sheet and remember to practice beforehand. Pictures at night capture a different and equally stunning interpretation of your holiday.

In Conclusion

Photos are more than just something to brag about on social media. Photos are representations of the fun you had and the memories you made. Years after your vacation you and your family will look back on your photos with fondness.

Remember, practice technical aspects before the time and take your camera everywhere you go to take pictures of everything and everyone. The perfect photos happen at the most unplanned opportunities.

 

4 Smart Ways You Can Prepare For Your First Baby

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Some people plan their lives down to the last detail before having a baby. Then there are other people that become surprise parents. Whether you’re currently pregnant or planning on having a baby, there are ways you can start preparing for the arrival of your little one.

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We want to help first-time parents prepare their lives before the birth of their baby. Today’s article will help you with information on topics such as the birthing process, paperwork and how to adjust your finances when you become a parent. Keep reading to find out more.

Learn About Birth and the Options Available to You

If you’re still in the process of planning to become a parent either through a fertility clinic or naturally, it’s important to learn about the birth process. Nowadays there are many ways a lady can give birth namely the following:

  • Natural birth
  • Waterbirth
  • C-section
  • Scheduled induction

Various options are available to women who may have medical conditions that require a special birth. Learn about these types of births so you can pick your preferred option of the way you’d like to bring your baby into the world. Consult your doctor for more information.

Baby Paperwork

You’d be surprised at how much paperwork you’ll have to complete when you give birth to a baby. There are hospital forms you’ll have to fill out as well as registering your baby with identification numbers and sorting out his or her birth certificate.

If you’d like to save on time, contact your hospital to check whether you can pre-register your baby. See if there are other forms you can fill out and submit before you’re due to give birth. Filling out forms ahead of time will allow you to leave the hospital early so you can spend time with your baby.

 

Communication with Your Partner Is Essential

Communication is essential when you decide to have a baby. Discuss what you need from your partner such as sharing household duties or family responsibilities. Proper family management will reduce conflict and it can create a harmonious environment for both of you.

 

Talk to Veteran Moms

Becoming a first-time mom can be incredibly overwhelming. So, talk to veteran moms to help you with information on the following:

  • Common experiences when pregnant and after birth
  • How to take care of a newborn
  • Ideal products to use for your baby
  • Common changes your baby will go through as he or she grows
  • Ways to comfort your baby

Final Thoughts: The Finances

Having a baby is going to cost you extra money. So ensure you have money set aside for baby essentials such as clothes, diapers and food. Consider opening up a trust fund for your baby so he or she can be provided for in the future.

How are you preparing for your first baby? Let us know in the comments below. We’d love to hear from our first-time parents.

 

Crisis Management – What New Business Owners Need to Know

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Crisis management is when executives of a business or corporation deal with any unexpected event that could threaten the company. Every business, big or small, should have proper crisis management plans in place in case of disruptive events that could harm the company.

So what will happen to your business if you don’t have a crisis management team or plan when problems arise? That’s what we’ll be discussing in today’s article. If you’re starting up a new business you should continue reading.

Why is Crisis Management So Important?

Not having a proper disaster management plan in place could have serious financial consequences for your business. Any situation that risks the livelihood of your company will have a detrimental effect on your turnover and revenue.

For example, if companies didn’t practice proper Coronavirus business safety there could be a potential outbreak and the building would have to be shut down. If the office is closed there is no way for you to complete work to generate money for the business.

Your crisis management team must have plans in place that keep the company afloat. However, the disaster plan isn’t simply to use when a pandemic strikes. These plans should help you with the following:

  • Legal implications
  • Negative press releases about the brand
  • Damage to property from fire, water or natural disasters
  • Death of managers or CEOs
  • Theft

 

Every company should put a team together to put plans in place that will protect the company. This team will come together whenever a crisis occurs and they can use an existing arrangement to deal with the issue or put a plan in motion to fix it.

What are the Benefits of a Proper Crisis Management Plan?

A disaster plan will help keep your business going no matter what challenges you’re facing at the time.

Another aspect to remember is that a crisis doesn’t only affect your cash flow but it will have negative implications on your staff too. You don’t want your employees to be without work, so being one step ahead of a company crisis may secure your staff’s jobs.

The benefit of crisis management is that when you’ve dealt with the problem your company becomes stronger. Your staff will be better equipped in their problem solving skills which could help with any problems that may arise in the future.

Final Thoughts—Valuable Tips

To start implementing a crisis plan, the first task is to open up a savings account for your business and put a portion of your profit into it. The money can be used to pay staff or bills if revenue is affected by a pandemic or recession.

Furthermore, you should have the proper insurance to handle any damages to your business from a natural disaster, vandalism or theft.

Make sure you implement first aid training in every department as well as fire fighting. The training will help your staff work as a team if there is a fire or if an employee needs medical assistance.

If you weren’t sure how to implement crisis management in your business, then use our steps to assist you.

Climate Change in Tanzania 4 Frightening Facts About The_Future

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Tanzania, a beautiful East African country, is facing serious climate change challenges. Climate change impacts not only the natural environment but the people living in the country. It has negative social and economic effects. Every country faces different challenges, courtesy of climate change. For third-world countries, these effects can be devastating.

In Tanzania higher temperatures are being experienced. Both flooding and droughts plagued the country, threatening agricultural production. Rising sea levels are destroying the livelihoods of communities living along the coast.

Climate change vulnerabilities are being constantly researched and investigated throughout the country. An area currently under scrutiny is the management of the Rufiji River Basin. Situated approximately 200 kms south of Dar es Salaam, it contains the largest mangrove forest in eastern Africa.

What should the world take note of in order to start helping this gorgeous piece of land?

Climate Change and Water Scarcity

With increasing climate variability, water access is a problem for many people living in the Rufiji basins. Farmers who have lived in the area for years report a decrease in water flow. Irrigation of crops and water supply for cattle is drying up and the steady increase in population numbers is putting more strain on the available water.

The Rufiji Basin is synonymous with the production of rice and maize. While the potential is high for agricultural production, climate change is having dire consequences on this production. Luckily, projects are being set up to try negate these consequences and find solutions.

Social Vulnerabilities

The Rufiji basin together with the Wami-Ruvu basin is the major source of water for over 7 million people. These include the communities living in Dar es Salaam, Morogoro and Dodoma. Safe and clean water supply is a challenge for these communities and it continues to exacerbate the vulnerability of these people.

Vulnerability mapping is an enhanced form of mapping using spatial data in a GIS system. Climate vulnerability can be better understood using this method. By targeting vulnerable communities, resilience building interventions can be introduced to these areas.

Source of Energy Through Hydropower

Tanzania relies heavily on hydropower for electricity supply. Discussions are being held around developing the Rufiji hydropower project. This would entail building a 130-meter high dam on the river with a 914 square km reservoir. Such a project will add to the existing problems of the Rufiji basin already severely impacted by climate change.

Food Security Threats

Increasing temperatures, more flooding and longer periods of droughts threaten the country’s food security. With over 75% of the country’s population employed in the agricultural sector, its imperative food security is protected. Otherwise the country will face increasing poverty and hunger among its population.

As climate change in Tanzania takes a grip on the production of food, solutions need to be found. Private sector engagement is being encouraged to ensure long-term sustainability. Projects are in play and the government is working together with local stakeholders to find ways of introducing sustainable agriculture practices.

Final Thoughts

If the effects of climate change in Tanzania are not dealt with, the country will face an assortment of negative long-term consequences.

Also, while a global challenge, climate change is the responsibility of every country, whether first-world or third-world. By engaging with both local and global organizations, climate change can be tackled, one step at a time.

7 Points to Consider Regarding Your Password Security

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Living in a digital age where you have different online accounts which you access with different passwords, it has become increasingly challenging to keep your private information secure. Whether you’re making use of a newly purchased device or making use of the laptop hire facility offered by your local tech rental agency, password protection remains crucial.

Let’s help you get it right.

7 Point to Consider Regarding Your Password Security

Does it seem like a mission to keep changing your password for your different accounts or devices? Do you often use the same password for multiple accounts?

Cyber experts agree that one of the ways to keep information as secure as possible is to continuously change your passwords. Here are a few points to consider regarding password security.

The 90 Day Rule

Experts suggest that changing your passwords every 90 days will put you less at rest of hackers compromising your information. As tedious as it may seem if you have many accounts, it still needs to be done.

Multiple Accounts

You probably have multiple accounts across various platforms, each with its own password. You may be tempted to use the same password for each account because it’s easier to remember. However, by doing this you’re putting yourself at greater risk of total compromise.

Avoid Easy or Common Passwords

It’s tempting to use your newborn’s name or birth date as your password. Unfortunately, if your information is compromised, it won’t take a hacker very long to crack your passwords. With the pictures and information we post so readily on social media, it’s easier for cyber criminals to have access to or basic information.

Avoid System Generated Passwords

One of the most common passwords in the world is PASSWORD1. Often we select a system generated option to create an account. If this is the case, change the password immediately once your app or account is activated.

Old, Lost or Sold Devices

Always remember to deactivate accounts on old or sold devices. If your deice is lost or stolen, change all your passwords immediately. This includes accounts that you may not have used on that particular device. As a safety precaution, rather be safe than sorry.

Creation Tips

When creating your various passwords, use long, nonsense phrases that would be impossible for someone else to guess. Include symbols, numbers and a variation of lower and uppercase letters. Avoid reusing passwords. Switch it up using different variations of your password, but again, in a manner that is not easy to guess.

Utmost Privacy

The golden rule of password protection is to never share your password with anyone, for any reason. If for whatever reason you do give your password to a relative or friend, to help you out with something for instance, it’s vital to change it afterwards, as soon as possible.

In Conclusion

Password security is one of our strongest defences against cyber criminals obtaining our information for illicit purposes. By following a few guidelines and precautions, you’ll keep hackers away from your personal data. And you’ll sleep soundly at night.

Top 4 Places to Go for Your 30th Birthday

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Birthday milestones use to be an extravagant event. Halls would be hired out along with catering and everyone would dress up for the occasion. Nowadays people prefer to spend money on other experiences that don’t cost so much money. And we’ve got you covered.

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If you’re reading this, your 30th birthday is slowly approaching and you’re looking for unique ways to celebrate your special day. Luckily you’ve come to the right place. Take a look at our top four places to go for your 30th birthday celebration.

1. Cheese and Wine Tasting Farms

Pub crawling may have been fun when you turned 21 but now you want something more sophisticated and mature. The best way to celebrate the next phase of adulthood is to do cheese and wine tasting. There are myriads of farms that make all types of wines and cheeses to suit everyone’s palates.

Franschhoek wine farms are the popular choice for Capetonians or if you want to travel abroad why not visit a vineyard in France? Or simply take your pick of local cheese and wine restaurants in your area?

2. Go Camping in the Mountains

Camping is a fun and exciting experience especially when you have all your friends with you. Book a weekend in the mountains and make sure there are lots of activities to take part in. Hiking or skiing is a popular choice. Some camping sites also offer horseback rides and swimming pools.

Remember to take the proper gear with you when you go camping such as the following:

  • Tents
  • Sleeping bag
  • Toiletries
  • Food
  • Cooking and eating utensils
  • Firewood
  • Water
  • Hunting knife
  • Portable SmartPhone charger
  • Backpack

Additionally, if you’re going to be hiking without a guide, take a map and compass with you.

3. Visit Historical Monuments

Have you ever visited any of the historical landmarks in your town? Now is your opportunity to see what you’ve been missing out on. It can be a fun and educational way to get to know the area you’re living in. Examples of historical monuments are:

  • Statues
  • Historical buildings
  • Archaeological sites
  • Cultural sites

Learning something new could be the best memory for your 30th, especially if you’re a history lover.

4. Go on a Safari

See how animals hunt, play and eat by going on an African safari ride. There are many nature reserves where you can see animals in their natural habitat such as the Kruger National Park, but you’ll find them all across the world. Typically, nature reserves offer affordable accommodation so you and your loved ones can stay in the wild for a weekend.

Final Thoughts

Visiting historical monuments is probably the cheapest option on our list. On the other hand, if you want to take part in something more adventurous then you’ll love going to wine or cheese farms, camping and safaris.

So are you ready to celebrate your 30th birthday in an exciting way? Pick one of the four options on our list, get your friends together and prepare to enter the next chapter of your life with a bang.