“Come gather ’round people

Wherever you roam

And admit that the waters

Around you have grown

And accept it that soon

You’ll be drenched to the bone

If your time to you

Is worth savin’

Then you better start swimmin’

Or you’ll sink like a stone

For the times they are a-changing”

Bob Dylan put it perfectly in his song the times they are a-changing, although he wrote about political and social changes in the 1960s, the message is still applicable to everyday life. For the truth is that in life everything changes, in fact it was once said that change is the only constant.

It is human nature to fear change or at least to resist it, we perceive change with all of its negative connotations and never open our eyes to the opportunities it brings.

Change is not harmful but rather acts as a catalyst for re-invention, innovation and development. Through change we can grow and reach new heights never dreamed of.

Through times of crisis and change the seas ahead seem rough, but the truth is we are the captains of our ships, we set the sails in the direction we want to go. We decide whether the change will be the detriment or saviour of us all.

We need to fight for what we want, we need to stand strong in the face of major changes and turn our fears into opportunities.

Bob Dylan did say:

“For he that gets hurt

will be he who has stalled

There’s a battle outside

And it is ragin’

It’ll soon shake the windows

and rattle your walls

For the times they are a-changing”

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Is South Africa ready for the soccer world cup 2010?

After watching the Confederations Cup and seeing the stadiums and crowd control, the pomp and ceremony surrounding the games and all the interest created in the home side one can not doubt that South African Soccer has done a great job, and I think it shows promise for the World Cup.

Sure we had our fair share of problems, the Pharoas getting robbed after a “questionable” evening out on the town, the park and ride facilities were not up to scratch and of course all the complaining about the Vuvuzela!

But I think the Confederations Cup in its entirety was a major success and a huge surprise to the South African public (Always the most pessimistic of the lot).

Another point to mention is Bafana Bafana’s performance! To lose 1-0 to Brazil the champions of the Confed Cup and that in the dying minutes. Or their 2-0 defeat of New Zealand, which was said to be a true test of the Bafana Bafana team. And their final bout with Torres and the Champions of Europe settled at a 3-2 loss but an outstanding game nonetheless. I think South Africa can be proud of the team’s performance and look forward to watching them at the World Cup in 2010.

As Scotsman is an Italian brand we must support Italy out of loyalty… But we are all South Africans, and our blood is green! Ice Systems will support both teams next year, but we hope South Africa teach the rest of the world a lesson in African football!

-Matt

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