By Chanel September

Good Day! How are you doing? I hope that you had an absolutely fabulous on this Thursday. Today is the 15th of May 2008 and that of course means that it is the Thursday edition of the Morning Cruise. Today is the 15th of May 2008 and that of course means that it is the Thursday edition of the Morning Cruise…so Thursday is here, the day that’s just before the Friday and also the second last day of the five day working week… So what as your morning been like thus far, has it been laid back and relaxing or very hectic. Well mine was pretty hectic, because my train came late…lucky I was still on time for work. So ja if it’s you B-DAY or Anniversary on this cold, frosty and chilly autumns day I hope that you have a wonderful day and that you are spoilt by your family or loved ones coz you deserve it…or if you have just became a grandparent or a parent yourself then congratulations because those are all wonderful successes…

Moving onto today’s show we had all the usuals such as you’re Word of the Day, your SA Q&A, and you’re Tip of the Day.

Today’s interviews were with:

· Lindsey Langenhoven and she is from Education Alive, she spoke about the project and how they help school learners in different communities. If you would like to volunteer as a tutor or make use of the Education Alive facilities and programmes. Call (021) 762 3945.

· We also featured a package done by Denisia Adams the producer of the Morning Cruise about the Cape Town Station Upgrade. You can have your say by simply calling (021) 701 8687 or visit http://www.exchange.co.za/

· Lastly we spoke to Joseph Endozien and he is from the South African New Economics Network, we basically spoke about the SANE symposium taking place Saturday May, 24. If you want to attend the symposium call (021) 762 2422.

Word of the Day:

MIRTH – fun or laughter

Trivial Question:

Q: Name the captain of the national cricket squad?

A: Graham Smith

Tips of the Day:

I spoke about complaining like I said I’m going to talk about conflict and ways to deal with conflict, I’ll be giving you some tips shortly… Today’s tips are going to be just a little different; it will be in two sessions though…


1. Realize Conflict Isn’t A Bad Thing - Conflict can be a good thing. It resolves issues and gets issues taken care of.

2. Run to confrontation - By confronting quickly you get the issue taken care of and you are able to move on in whatever way you decide.

3. Deal with conflict face to face - When most of us want to confront the person we are upset with, 99% of the time we do it through e-mail or sms. Do NOT get into email or sms exchanges with people. Set up a meeting and handle the situation.

4. Don’t take it personal

5. Don’t confront while still angry - try to give yourself at least 24 hours to allow yourself to calm down.


Quote of the Day:

Henry Ellis - All the art of living lies in a fine mingling of letting go and holding on

It’s time for me to love and leave you. You must have oh so super Thursday. Let’s chat again on tomorrow…Much Love…Peace.