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Browsing Archive: April, 2014

Happy 450th, William Shakespeare!

Posted by Marie Rocher on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, In : Language & Writing 

Today marks the 450th anniversary of Shakespeare’s birth. In fact, the actual birth date of William Shakespeare – English poet, playwright and cultural icon also known as The Bard – is unknown, although his baptism is recorded as taking place on 26th April 1564. His birthday is traditionally celebrated on St George’s Day – England’s National Day – the 23rd April. This date also marks the day on which Shakespeare died, in 1616, at the (relatively young) age of 52.


Shakespeare: No...

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Six of the Best Seafood Spots in Durban

Posted by Marie Rocher on Sunday, April 20, 2014, In : Durban 

The Easter weekend brings tourists to Durban in their droves. Easter is the holiest holiday in the Christian calendar and has a special link with the sea, fishermen and fish. For many Christians, Easter is preceded by a period of fasting called Lent. During Lent, abstinence from meat is encouraged. Instead, fish is eaten – particularly on Good Friday. Whether you’re observing a centuries-old Christian tradition or simply wish to sample the fruits of the sea whilst enjoying a well-deserved...


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Five Favourite Google Easter Eggs

Posted by Marie Rocher on Tuesday, April 15, 2014, In : Content Marketing & SEO 
So you thought that the Google geeks were all mathematical algorithms and no sense of humour? Actually, they're a regular barrel of laughs - hiding little jokes and gimmicks and tricks in the code they write for us to discover. These unexpected, hidden features are known as 'Easter eggs' - so-called because uncovering them is a bit like the finding the chocolate treats on the Easter egg hunts we loved as kids.


Google loves to hide Easter eggs for us to find!
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