Sandy Ramblings...

Facebook Parenting: Dad Stands Up To Teen Daughter

2012-02-10T08:51:00.000-08:00

With over 1.5million views, I watched this clip - with mouth hanging slack... More parents need to stand up and say NO to their sassy teens. Him ripping into stuff with a 9 millimetre caught me by surprise though. Enjoy: http://m.youtube.com/watch?gl=GB&hl=en-GB&client=mv-google&v=kl1ujzRidmU&fulldescription=1 Sandy Bigara

National Geographic Photo Contest 2011

2011-12-22T09:24:00.001-08:00

Please click on the link below to see some incredible photographs. I thoroughly enjoyed having a long look at them all. We surely live in a beautiful world. http://m.theatlantic.com/infocus/2011/11/national-geographic-photo-contest-2011/100187/Sandy Bigara

Bon Jovi Dead. Hoax Exposed.

2011-12-19T22:48:00.001-08:00

The internet was buzzing yesterday with rumours of Jon Bon Jovi's death. The singer is very much alive and well, posting a picture of himself on Twitter with a dated hand written card saying "Heaven looks a lot like New Jersey" The hoax started with a 'news article' posted on 'dailynewbloginternational' and seems to be the only article on the blog. The reason for the hoax is unclear and large

Rising Sea Levels

2011-12-04T22:08:00.001-08:00

Read the article linked below.http://www.facebook.com/notes/the-spectator/revealed-the-sea-level-scam/317232421639701

ANIMAL TAIL @ The Catalina 13th-22nd December!

2011-11-28T23:13:00.000-08:00

ANIMAL TAIL by Sandy Bigara - Bookings are now open for this fantastic fun-filled children's show! - Sing with Durban's very own DandyLion, listen to gorgeous stories, laugh out aloud at silly animal characters, sing-a-long, dance-a-long and more! Ages 3 and up. Bookings: Catalina 031 3056889 or www.strictlytickets.com. Time: 11am daily (excl Mon 19th) Dates: 13th – 22nd Dec. Price: R45 (

Kittens Needing a Good Home

2011-11-27T23:42:00.001-08:00

Click on the link to view the info and pictures of each kitten, if you're in Durban, South Africa and you'd like to adopt one of these little ones, please don't hesitate to contact Shanyn. Shanyn took in the Mother cat Gem and has helped her with her litter - Gem and her Kittens need to find homes now. The following album is "public" so you can share it with anyone that you think would be

Second Chance Donations Appeal - S.A.

2011-11-24T22:16:00.001-08:00

Dear Friends of Second ChanceAs many of you know, Second Chance is currently going through an extremely difficult time. We have been hit with a terrible outbreak of Toxoplasmosis – we have a strain that is deadly and we have already had one casualty since the outbreak was diagnosed yesterday, we have some more that may have to be hospitalized and we are going through a lot of medication, the

Spam Spammity Spamspam

2011-11-16T10:41:00.000-08:00

We've all seen them. We have all ignored them at some point, and shamefully, we have all copy-pasted at one point or another. Let's delve into the inner workings of no-doubt troll-created BBM and Facebook status spammys. What are the best/worst you've ever seen? There are some really funny ones out there.The next topic I will address is the "Photograph with inspirational message" phase that most

YouTube - The only way to play guitar

2011-11-15T11:21:00.001-08:00

Sorry about the ugly long link, I'm sending this from my phone. Fantastic guitarist! http://m.youtube.com/watch?desktop_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.youtube.com%2Fwatch%3Fv%3Dv9qE-qXI11I%26feature%3Drelated&feature=related&v=v9qE-qXI11I&gl=GB

Photos from the Book Launch

2011-11-02T11:35:00.001-07:00

Another great Gallery set from my book launch! http://www.looklocal.co.za/looklocal/content/en/berea/berea-galleries?oid=4807483&sn=Detail&pid=4197206&Sandy-Bigara-launches--Thorngate-

Sandy Bigara in the News

2011-11-02T11:34:00.001-07:00

Nice article! Thank you Look Local! http://www.looklocal.co.za/looklocal/content/en/north-durban-and-umhlanga/north-durban-and-umhlanga-news-general?oid=4632164&sn=Detail&pid=1171356&Romance-and-chivalry-lives-on-in-Durban-North

Fireworks: Pet Advice

2011-11-01T12:11:00.001-07:00

It's *that* time of year again. The time of year when people forget all decency, and feel the overwhelming need to set fire to things that go **bang**. I, myself, cannot fathom the obsession, and feel that the fear and trauma inflicted upon our poor pets is just not worth the pop and whizz of a firework display. Diwali, Guy Fawkes, Independence day, New Years... I don't give a shizz whether it is

Hero's: Why Have They Changed So Much?

2011-10-26T01:20:00.000-07:00

Confined to a morning of bed rest after having a bit of a wobble (too much stress, deadlines looming, and the loss of a friend on Sunday) and paging through a magazine about DVD's, I saw one ugly character after another... Which begs the question, do they think it is charming? Is it a more realistic body image to portray? I have to be honest. I miss Prince Charming, Sinbad and Aladdin. Those guys

Book Launch Soon!

2011-10-23T13:00:00.001-07:00

This is it! My book launch is this friday at the stunning www.uptonhall.co.za - I can't wait! Due to the incredible generosity of certain women in my life I have almost all of the money for the launch, I have had a great response to the invitations and I am confident that it will be a fabulous evening! I can't wait to thank everybody by name. xx Sandy Bigara www.thorngateseries@

Natural Botox and Skin renewal

2011-10-13T13:28:00.001-07:00

Want to look younger? Don't want plastic surgery? Don't like the idea of botox? Well then, read this: http://consumerproductsdaily.co.uk/indexi.php?&t202id=300055&t202kw=ca&match=&c3= It's all about the combination of two products - Relift XS & Juveneu. Combined, they reduce wrinkles and make the face more youthful... Try it. Let me know! Relift website: http://www.reliftxs.com/nid468/?AFID=

Man-up, Men.

2011-10-10T22:54:00.001-07:00

I read an interesting article today which prompted me to write this. I have read quite a few similar articles across the web, and I have noticed this trend. I have also read countless Facebook status's where women are complaining. The issue at hand?: Men need to grow up. The facts and stats stated in the following article are interesting: http://edition.cnn.com/2011/10/04/opinion/

Blackberry RIM Server Crashes: Global B.I.S. Black-out's

2011-10-10T09:37:00.001-07:00

Blackberry's B.I.S and BBM service's across the globe are down, read: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/blackberry/8818094/BlackBerry-services-collapse.html RIM's Server in Slough - Canada have failed, leaving millions of users worldwide without the BB Applications and more importantly, without the free messaging service Blackberry Messenger, or BBM. RIM's spokesperson was not available for

Parties @ Oasis

2011-10-10T01:51:00.001-07:00

Party Venue: R375p/hr min 2hrs max 3hrs, full use of the modern colourful playground, LOTS of shade, use of the tarmac undercover area, space for vroom bikes and skate boards, use of the smaller sandpit (ideal for under 2's) swings, slides, jungle gyms, balancing beam, monkey bars, rocking horse, wendy houses, zebra seesaw and more! Catering Per Child: R80 per child, minimum of 10

A Dark Book, Some Links and an eBook Reader

2011-10-03T06:04:00.000-07:00

http://www.lulu.com/content/e-book/a-dark-collection-of-short-stories/11649346 Do you want to download my novel as an ePub book, but dont have an eBook reader? ... never fear! ADOBE is here! http://www.adobe.com/products/digitaleditions/#fp 1. Upload the free software.2. Sign up with Adobe for your Adobe ID.3. Start collecting eBooks to read on your PC! Move with the times: eBooks

Durban Sand Castle Contest... and a Beach Rant

2011-10-02T05:42:00.000-07:00

On Saturday (despite the gale force winds) we packed the kiddies into the car, and headed off to check out the Durban Sand Castle Contest, happening on Durban's 'New Beach' beach. The first thing that caught my eye was a striking sandbag display (below) spelling out the word "DURBAN" nice touch guys ;o) within minutes we were given Nivea peaks, the girls were given free Nivea

Thorngate Sales: Nearing 60 copies!

2011-10-01T06:59:00.000-07:00

People said: "Dont self-publish! You'll sell 5 books and quit." Well... TWO books sold today! One ebook from me via email, and one Paperback novel from LULU site!! Click on the following links: eBook - http://www.lulu.com/product/ebook/thorngate/17428193 (epub) Paperback Novel - http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/thorngate/17429354 Yay! Keep it up! Also, my first international readers

eBooks and Paperbacks: It's Book Launch Month!

2011-09-30T11:58:00.001-07:00

My Novel, Thorngate is now available as an ebook, either from lulu or from myself personally. Click on the following links:eBook - http://www.lulu.com/product/ebook/thorngate/17428193 (epub)Paperback Novel - http://www.lulu.com/product/paperback/thorngate/17429354I have made some changes to the book's blog, and added more photo's to the photo gallery :o) The invitations are rolling out and the

Microsoft Sam Makes a Move...

2011-09-29T21:49:00.000-07:00

Hope this is readable! Too funny :o)

Racial Hatred and Feeling Homeless

2011-09-24T12:33:00.000-07:00

My heart aches at the anger, racism and hatred that is so firmly directed at the white minority in South Africa. This blanket of anger and resentment has settled over the youth and young adults like a disease. If only that anger could become determination - to study hard and finish school. To work hard, and smart. To work towards an economically viable and trusted (investors) receptacle for

ELEnin - Should we be afraid?

2011-09-21T14:05:00.001-07:00

The following link is very interesting, I caution people to not believe every hyped-up Youtube video on the subject. Watch the web for global Volcano eruptions, Earthquakes, Typhoons, Cyclones, Tsunamis and other anomalies like Mass animal deaths. I don't know if this is the beginning of the end, but I do know that it is a time for introspection and loving one another. Think about what is truly