Google have finally launched Google News South Africa. It took a lot longer than I expected, but it’ll be interesting to see how well it works, and the response, if any, from the big publishers. At a very superficial first glance, all the big local publishers are there, and international news seems to be more… Continue reading Launch of Google News SA
Africa’s chances in the World Cup
I’ve always enjoyed the modern opium of the masses – sport. Right now it’s the African Cup of Nations causing me to lie prostrate on the couch . The African contingent going to the World Cup in Germany later this year are mostly putting up a dismal showing. Of the 5 who qualified (Angola, Ghana,… Continue reading Africa’s chances in the World Cup
Scum of the day – Amazing Estates
Coming across an article about a bunch of so-called developers destroying one of the last stretches of pristine forest near Plettenberg Bay (Developers hack pristine Keurbooms vegetation) didn’t do much to improve my mood. So, instead of more pointless fulminating, I decided to to some investigating. The Sanderlings estate in question is developed by Amazing… Continue reading Scum of the day – Amazing Estates
Ignorance
What is ignorance? According to most people, it’s when others don’t agree with them. The vast majority of online discourse is along the lines of: Make proposition. Disparagingly label those who disagree. Affirmative Action is positive for the country. Don’t agree? Racist! George Bush is a saint. Don’t agree? Liberal pinko terrorist supporter troop-killer! Cellphones… Continue reading Ignorance
Pick n Pay Go Banking it is
Well, the deed is done. Nedbank have me for the 3rd time, as I’ve decided to go with Pick n Pay Go Banking. There really was no choice – their rates are infinitely better than the competition. Cash withdrawals are free from Pick n Pay tills. There are no fees for most transactions. Charges are… Continue reading Pick n Pay Go Banking it is
Gregarius – a PHP feed aggregator
I’ve finally found a PHP feeds aggregator that I’m happy with (so much so that I wrote my monthly PHPBuilder column about it). It’s called Gregarius, and I’ve got a publicly viewable implementation of it here. Feel free to waste as much time as I do going through the 1000’s of articles I subscribe to… Continue reading Gregarius – a PHP feed aggregator
A meeting with the Independent Democrat’s Simon Grindrod
After my recent not too flattering post about the three main parties (the Cape Town municipal elections, and the ANC, DA and ID reviewed), I’ve been invited to meet Simon Grindrod, the ID’s candidate. So, if anyone has anything they’re dying to ask him, please post a comment, or mail me, and I’ll be sure… Continue reading A meeting with the Independent Democrat’s Simon Grindrod
DA site broken into
I was amused to read that Damien du Toit recently gained access to the DA’s site. He did so with the first technique that came to mind, and the first username/password combo he thought of. Interestingly, as far as I know, this didn’t appear in any of the mainstream press.
Peak Oil – the definitive article
Well that’s what I intended to write anyway, seeing as its a particular interest of mine (I’ve just learnt that qualifies me as a Peaknik), and there’re lots of misinformed ideas out there. But I’ve decided to save myself the stress of trying to do what others can do much better, and post a few… Continue reading Peak Oil – the definitive article
Credit Card Signatures
I came across an interesting experiment in falsifying credit card signatures. I think I go one better. I haven’t even signed mine. The only company who ever noticed were Hi-fi corporation. So I signed it on the spot, and made off with my purchase. That was near the end of the card’s life, and my… Continue reading Credit Card Signatures