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FROM THE EDITOR

WELCOME TO THE

NEW DECADE

t was around this time last century that was the hardest hit, but the shock waves static, skilfully-crafted pianos of yesteryear.
people were fully in party mode. Known also reached Europe, India, Japan, Brazil,
Ias the ‘Roaring 20s’, the decade was Argentina and even South Africa. Most of In this issue, we have a blend of nostalgia
certainly eventful. The First World War had these countries were just clawing their way and current developments to interest you.
just ended and, in the northern hemisphere back to some financial stability when Europe, Last year, Citroën celebrated their 100th
in particular, there was a buoyant period of followed by Japan, the US and the Allies were year Anniversary and we take a walk down
economic growth driven by the re-structuring plunged into the depths of the Second World memory lane with them. Looking ahead,
and recovery from all the destruction caused War. we’re delighted at the news that MSC Cruises
by the war. will be operating two cruise ships off our
So, here we are, 100 years later, asking coast during the 2020/2021 cruising season.
The construction industry was booming, ourselves whether the 2020s will be equally This family-owned company is hugely
and there was rapid growth in the consumer dramatic. committed to reducing its carbon footprint and
goods market, which gave rise to great the MSC Foundation has pledged to make a
demand for raw materials sourced from Well, radio is still strong, but now we have difference in a multitude of ways in an attempt
mineral-rich countries around the planet. a host of other distractions – TV, YouTube, to correct the imbalances in the oceans and
Although the automotive industry was still in Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat the surrounding environments.
its infancy, there was enough money floating and more. The telephone has become
around to give it impetus and that, in turn, smaller and not only mobile, but for many, Closer to home, we examine some of
resulted in increased demand for better roads it’s become an extension of themselves the toxic plants that could harm our pets,
and bridges. somewhat like a vital organ that they’re and we give our teens and young adults
convinced is essential for their survival. Motor some suggestions of how they can enjoy
Socialites were everywhere, smoking was vehicles have evolved to the point that they Valentine’s Day. Then, for those who enjoy
seen to be cool, jazz clubs became popular, are starting to drive themselves! And that an organised home environment, Bev
people were tuned into their radios and rickety plane that Charles Lindbergh flew Hermanson has some advice about how to
everyone wanted a telephone in their home to non-stop from New York to Paris in 1927 has declutter your personal space.
keep up with the Joneses. grown and multiplied to the extent that some
airports are processing up to 100-million We wish you a Fabulous February!
But then, in 1929, the US stock market passengers a year.
crashed, leading to the Great Depression.
People lost fortunes overnight. Many people Artificial intelligence is here to stay and, Ann
lost their jobs and families were evicted looking ahead, the blend of virtual reality and
from their homes. Enormous queues formed augmented reality will soon enable users to Ann Arnott
outside the soup kitchens in the hope of interact with digital objects, such as playing EDITOR
getting some free food. Of course, America a holographic piano, as opposed to the solid, annar@nowmedia.co.za

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