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Paralysed People Are Sending Text Messages From Their Brains [Video]
06 Nov 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
A new device has been proven to help people with motor neuron diseases navigate the internet in unprecedented ways.
Women Are Creating Fake Male Assistants To Help Them Out
31 Jul 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
It’s 2020, and some women feel the need to invent ‘men’ to help them navigate the systemic sexism that they encounter at work.
Coronavirus Has Changed Email Etiquette
01 Apr 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Much has changed since the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world, not least of which the way that we communicate with others.
Signing Off Your Emails Like This Makes You An Annoying Person
18 Feb 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Email conversations are often as awkward as elevator conversations, especially when you rattle out the well-worn clichés.
Let’s Face It – The Days Of Email Are Pretty Much Over
31 Jan 2020 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
With the rise of WhatsApp, and workplace communication tools like Slack, more and more people are looking at leaving emails behind.
SARS Warns South Africans To Watch Out For These New Scams
16 Jan 2020 by Carrie / No Comments
Criminals are capitalising on SARS’ efforts to crack down on tax non-compliance by sending out scam emails and messages.
The Post-Interview Email Could Land You The Job – This Is How You Do It
11 Jul 2019 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Acing a job interview is just one part of the equation, because there’s still some work to be done to help you land that dream gig.
Email Is Dying A Terrible Death
06 Dec 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sitting with thousands of unread emails in your inbox, and sick of sifting through the spam folder to see what important mail you missed? You’re not alone.
Please Enjoy The Finest Blackmail Email We’ve Received This Year
26 Oct 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
By now we’re used to hearing about a Nigerian prince who needs to unlock some or other inheritance. Props to this guy, though, and his blackmail effort.
Great Comebacks For Passive-Aggressive “Per My Previous Email” Senders
17 Sep 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In the world of business emails, “per my previous email” is about as big a middle finger as you can receive. Here are a few tips on how you might respond.
Now Elon Musk Is Calling That British Diver A ‘Child Rapist’
05 Sep 2018 by Carrie / No Comments
Elon Musk is doubling down in his efforts to defame Vernon Unsworth, this time falsely accusing the British diver of being a ‘child rapist’ who took a 12-year-old child bride.
Wednesday Morning Spice
04 Jul 2018 by Kiernan / No Comments
Private Gmails read. Newspaper shooter’s terrifying letter. Thai cave boys send message. K-word passenger blames schooling. Fake news at Red Cross hospital. Kenya’s mafia problem. John Obi’s father kidnapped. More Kevin Spacey allegations. 100 greatest songs of the century.
Study Analyses 300K Emails To See Which Opening Line Has The Best Response Rate
23 Jan 2018 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Writing emails is a necessary evil, but have you ever thought about just how much weight your opening line holds? A new study shows a little effort goes a long way.
Emojis In The Work Place – You’re Embarrassing Yourself
15 Aug 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
If you happen to use emojis as a form of communication in work emails, you’re going to want to give this a quick read. Stop it, please, for the good of everyone involved.
News24 Ran A Corruption Survey And Here’s What They Found [Infographic]
21 Jul 2017 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
Encouraging South Africans to get more involved with politics, News24 ran a survey that allowed respondents to email an MP. The results are in.
It’s OK To Hit Someone If They Want To “Reach Out” To You In A Business Email
31 Aug 2016 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Everyone is forced to send and receive business emails, and along the way we’ve all become lazy in the terms we use. Maybe it’s time for a shake-up.
EXCLUSIVE: Dodgy Transkei Fishing Boats Might Just Be South African [Images]
13 May 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
People are angry over the suspect fishing activities happening along our coast, and this exclusive information just might catch you off guard.
UCT Attempts To Silence ‘Rape Problem’ Article – #Irony
26 Nov 2015 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
You might have seen yesterday’s strongly worded opinion piece on the issue of rape at UCT. Turns out they weren’t impressed.
Senior EFF Member’s Email To Malema Reveals Massive Anti-Malema Movement
12 Jan 2015 by Kiernan / No Comments
All is not well within the EFF, and it’s Juju himself who seems to be at the root of the problem if this email is to believed.
Shame: Fran Drescher’s New Husband Won’t Stop Lying
09 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Fran Drescher’s new husband, Shiva Ayyadurai, still claims that he is the creator of email, although all evidence says otherwise.
These Are The Best Ways To Nag People
07 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
People get bombarded with loads of emails everyday, so when you don’t get a response from an employer, chances are he/she isn’t ignoring you, your email is just on the bottom of the list. The responsibility lies on the sender to nag (politely) until a follow-up has been given. Here are a couple of ways to nag politely.
Another Revolting US Fraternity Email Has Gone Viral
30 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Remember this email from a sorority sister at Delta Gamma in University of Maryland? Well it seems as if these American kids never learn. This time the email was sent out from a College of William & Mary fraternity brother, and it is much, much worse. Included below are some of the unbearable excerpts:
Second Thoughts? This Is How You Un-Send An Email On Gmail [VIDEO]
23 Jan 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’ve been drunk, under the influence of non-alcoholic substances or experienced extreme changes on the graph of your emotional index lately, you may have sent an email that you’ll regret when things simmer down. If you feel that you might be at risk, watch this video for a simple guide to revoking a sent email on Gmail.
AWESOME: Send Emails That Self-Destruct After Reading
18 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
We all feel a little bit uneasy about our private emails being stashed and archived in someones inbox forever. Surely when we invented digital mail, we could have thought ahead and prevented it? Anyway, we didn’t – but now someone has created a service that will help with this.
Flippie’s Spokesperson’s Email To The Wine Industry Is “Riddled With Lies” [Full Email Here]
10 Sep 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 14 Comments
2oceansvibe’s has received a copy of the email Flippie’s rep, Carina Papenfus allegedly sent to SA’s wine industry in July. The email is riddled with inconsistencies and lies*.
Hedge Fund Founder Recruits Employees By Promising Them Loads Of Cash And Women To “Slam” [PIC]
06 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A fraternity brother for life, so when it comes time for the youngens to make in the big world it’s not surprising that their elders will help them out. This is an email sent out to fraternity listerav for possible employment at a henge fund.
Feeling Royal Babylash? Do This To Block All Royal Baby News From Your Computer
24 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As soon as Kate was admitted to hospital with early signs of labour, the baby news has not stopped. If you are not all that interesting in following every detail of the baby prince, try these steps to royal baby-proof your computer.
Tech Report – How To Get To Inbox Zero
25 Apr 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Inbox zero is an almost-mythical technological Nirvana that we all strive for. Seeing as most of us make a living out of the information in our inbox, a stress free life really does mean a big fat zero. Seth explores how to get there.
If We’re Not Writing Actual Letters, Should Our Emails Have Such Elaborate Signoffs?
15 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
What is your signoff? Let’s be honest, we’ve all wasted too much time thinking about how to sign off at the end of an email. There’s a check list of questions that every one of us runs through: What do I write at the end of a business/professional email? Do I need to change my […]
Paul Harris’ “Don’t Stress About SA” Email Goes Viral
29 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / 54 Comments
FirstRand Bank founder and former CEO, Paul Harris sent a reply email to a concerned friend, summing up the situation in SA. Somehow the email got out and you can read it here. You need to read this.
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