GENDER HUB WEDNESDAY
By Denisia Adams
Good day to you. Hope you doing well on this Wednesday and if you not, stop….breathe…and from this very moment start having making a better day for you.

Today on the Morning Cruise was Gender Hub Wednesday, Check it out:

WORD(s) OF THE DAY
apprise: To give notice to; to inform

S.A TRIVIA QUESTION
Before the Green market square became what it currently a market for crafters. What was it used for originally?

Answer: This area has served as a slave market, a fruit and vegetable market (hence the name Greenmarket Square) and in the late 50's as a popular parking lot.

DID YOU KNOW
Each year, more movies are produced in India, where the moving image industry is referred to as Bollywood, than in Hollywood. About 1000 movies are released annually in India, about twice the output of Hollywood. The "B" in Bollywood refers to Bombai (renamed Mumbai). Also did you know an ounce of chocolate contains about 20 mg of caffeine

TIP OF THE DAY
Tips for Hiring a Painting Contractor
Painting is one of the most popular home improvement projects you can undertake, but it can be more difficult than you might think. Whether you're planning an interior or exterior painting project, hiring a painting contractor will save a lot of time and energy in the long run. Before you hire a painting contractor, there are some things you should take into consideration:

* How long has the contractor been in business? There can be a high turnover rate in the painting industry. Be sure to hire someone who has been operating for at least two to three years.

* Are employees experienced painters? Make sure the company hires skilled workers. Ask what training or qualifications they have.

* Does the contractor have insurance? It is absolutely critical that they have the necessary insurance. A reputable, licensed painting contractor will have coverage. Remember, it protects him and any workers he may have on site, as well as you.

* What kind of preparation work does the painting contractor do? A cheaper job will skimp on the prep work to cut corners. A good contractor will take the time to do everything the way it should be done. The workmanship will show in the end, good or bad.

* Can they provide a list of references? Once you have the references in hand, call them.

* Can the painting contractor make recommendations on what materials will work best for your project? A professional keeps up-to-date on the latest products and techniques, makes suggestions for colors and finishes, and is knowledgeable about the latest trends. Experience counts.

* Make sure they put everything in writing. A professional provides customers with written contracts and specifications. * Will they offer a maintenance program? Some will, it's worth asking.

* How much do they charge? Getting the lowest price should not be your first consideration. You want to get someone with skill, experience, insurance, awareness of safety issues and good workers. That will not likely be the guy with the lowest bid. It doesn't need to be the highest bid either. Just be sure not to hire on price alone. Look at the whole picture. Painters operate on very tight profit margins. Some homeowners hire college students and are happy with the work. If the price seems too good to be true, however, it probably is.

RenovationExperts.com

WE ALSO FEATURED:
An interview with Dr Kevin Rebe from the first ever Health4men clinic in Cape Town. It’s a clinic for men, especially men who have sex with other men. The clinic provides free HIV testing, counseling, CD4 counts. STI screening. For more details contact the clinic on 021 425 64 63 or visit www.playnice.me

We also spoke to Karien De Villiers who joined us to speak about an article she wrote called, “Stay away from pregnant me” which I stumbled across on the spice4life website. It’s a piece that speaks candidly about her experience as a first-time mommy to be, the erratic behaviors, hormones up and down etc.

QUOTE OF THE DAY
Aristotle: Wishing to be friends is quick work, but friendship is a slow-ripening fruit.

That’s it for the Morning Cruise, where we cruise through your weekday here on BushRadio 89.5fm live on your stereo between 9am – 12pm with me Denisia Adams. Take Care ... make the best of your day and Keep the Faith. Stay Real……!!!!!!!!!!

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