Thursday, January 15, 2009

COMMUNITY BUZZ THURSDAY
By Denisia Adams

A very big good day to you. Hope you having a positively smashing day thus far. Today on the show we brought you Community Buzz where we keep you in touch and in tune with your community developments. Check out some of the features we had going on in the show:

WORD(s) OF THE DAY
COALESCE:
(1)to unite so as to form one mass, community, etc.:
The various groups coalesced into a crowd or
(2)to blend or come together:
Their ideas coalesced into one theory

S.A TRIVIA QUESTION
Who knows the old Cape legend about Table mountain’s tablecloth?

here’s some info:
Answer:
Legend has it that Van Hunks, a pirate in the early 18th century, retired from his eventful life at sea to live on the slopes of Devil's Peak. (the mountain next to Table Mountain). He spent his days sitting on the mountain, smoking his pipe. One day a stranger approached him, and a smoking contest ensued which lasted for days. The smoke clouds built up and a strong wind blew them down towards the town. When Van Hunks finally won the contest, the stranger revealed himself to be the Devil (hence Devil's Peak), and the two disappeared in a puff of smoke.

DID YOU KNOW
On average, you breathe 23,000 times a day. It takes about 3 months for the transplanted hair to start growing again. Also did you know: Our eyes are always the same size from birth.


TIP OF THE DAY
Are You Too Nice For Your Own Good?
10 Telltale Signs That You're Too Nice

1. You constantly put the needs of others before your own.

2. You never ask people to make sacrifices for you, but you always make sacrifices for them.

3. Conflict makes you very uncomfortable, and you do whatever it takes to avoid it.

4. You don't believe that it's possible to be nice and assertive at the same time.

5. If you have to make a choice between disappointing another person or yourself, you always choose to disappoint yourself.

6. You have trouble saying no, even when you know you should.

7. Delegating is not your strength because you're afraid you'll come across as bossy.

8. You find it tough to speak up and share your opinions.

9. You have a hard time standing up to people who put you down.

10. If you attempt to voice your opinion, you always feel guilty afterward.

Five Ways to Break the "Nice" Cycle

Believe in yourself.
If you don't have self-confidence, other people will notice, and they may start walking all over you. After all, how do you expect others to respect you when you keep second-guessing yourself? So make a conscious effort to hold your head high at all times.

Stand up for yourself. Your opinions and beliefs are just as valid as the next person's, so don't be afraid to speak your mind. Remember, you will gain respect from others by standing firm.

Don't be afraid to ask for what you want. People who are not naturally assertive often find it hard to ask anything of others. However, if your requests are reasonable, you may be surprised at how willing people are to help. Practice asking for little things, and don't feel guilty about it.

Practice saying no. Remember, it's okay to say no to things you don't want to do. If something makes you uncomfortable or you simply don't have the time, try saying, "I'm sorry, but I can't."

Learn to accept compliments. You may feel awkward when people lavish you with praise, but accepting their kind words is the first step toward building stronger self-esteem. So the next time someone pays you a compliment, simply smile and say thank you without minimizing or dismissing it.

WE ALSO FEATURED:
An interview with members of the association, Work Now where they provide skills training to equip the unemployed with the necessary know-hows for the working world. They also provide a job seeking service.

We then interviewed Kamen Desmore from the Sector 8 Crime Forum in Mitchell’s Plain who spoke about how they serve their community.

Lastly we were joined by Douglas Gelderbloem. Who spoke about the City of Cape Town’s Smart Cape Access Point Project. It provides free of charge access to basic information and communication technologies at libraries.

QUOTE OF THE DAY
Henrik Ibsen: A community is like a ship; everyone ought to be prepared to take the helm (wheel)

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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