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Georgina Guedes

Pick-pocketing corporations

2009-07-09 09:14

Technology has allowed big corporations to line their coffers with the small change from our pockets, claims Georgina Guedes.

The death of a legend

Georgina Guedes 2009-07-02 09:50 23 comments | 2853 views

Although she was never a huge Michael Jackson fan, Georgina Guedes reflects on the inevitable memories that the artist has left in her existence.

Breast is best, just not in public?

Georgina Guedes 2009-06-25 12:03 118 comments | 4870 views

Georgina Guedes notes that this week's outcry about public breastfeeding shows this natural activity is frowned upon by many South Africans.

Bigots over breasts

Georgina Guedes 2009-06-18 14:05 66 comments | 4865 views

Georgina Guedes is astonished to learn that Facebook supports Freedom of expression, while banning photos of breastfeeding mothers.

10 ways to beat the freeze

Georgina Guedes 2009-06-11 09:34 24 comments | 10658 views

It's easy to resort to pumping up the heat and holing up with a DVD or a good book in winter. Georgina Guedes suggests these tips to get you to enjoy the icy weather.

Tingling tastebuds

Georgina Guedes 2009-05-28 10:45 61 comments | 490 views

Georgina Guedes is amazed that any self-respecting restaurant in Johannesburg still serves food containing MSG - but then, few people actually seem to care.

Good enough dog owner?

Georgina Guedes 2009-05-07 09:00 44 comments | 311 views

Georgina Guedes tries to work out what it is that distinguishes a good dog owner from a great one.

 
Georgina is a full-time freelance writer with over ten years' experience in the media industry. She worked at and edited many IT and business publications, before going solo. This gives her more time to indulge in her passions - food, travel and literature.

The 24-hour drought

Georgina Guedes 2009-06-05 11:09 51 comments | 3674 views

A full day without water has given Georgina Guedes the realisation that water is far more essential than electricity.

Creating more problems

Georgina Guedes 2009-05-21 13:30 5 comments | 129 views

Georgina Guedes realises that the traffic in Johannesburg is not managed by a team of intelligent scientists who know what's best for everyone.

Chasing down a vote

Georgina Guedes 2009-05-14 10:35 8 comments | 465 views

Taking her newborn with her to vote had special significance for Georgina Guedes, who felt she was participating in building her daughter's future.

Cpt: 14-19°C Passing showers. Afternoon clouds. Mild. Pta: 4-21°C Sunny. Refreshingly cool.
Jhb: 1-18°C Sunny. Cool. Bloem: 2-18°C Sunny. Cool.
Dbn: 14-25°C Sunny. Mild. PE: 15-26°C Sunny. Pleasantly warm.
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