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Father mourns the brutal murder of his 17 year old daughter – Suspect Facebook...
This week South Africa was rocked with the news of a 17 year old school girl who was found murdered in the privacy of her home. Her father arrived home to be greeted by the bloody site of her mutilated body. The teenager stayed at home because she was unwell. Suffering from an ear infection, her...
How are Apple products priced in South Africa?
A topic that I hear a lot of South Africans talking about is that of the prices we pay for Apple products. For example, an iPhone here might cost right up at R8000, whereas in the United States it’s just a couple hundred dollars, or look at the iPad, in the States it’s roughly 500 or...
70/365 – Green and Blue
I got to my parent’s house this evening to pick up the boys, and Elaine’s friend Robyn was visiting… so they were the unlucky guinea pigs today See the full set of 2010 photo-a-day photos on my Project 365 Flickr Set.
Why do we really need the gender divide?
As a contributor for this blog, I have been following the posts and debates and am constantly reminded of one of the reasons why I decided to become a writer and teacher in the first place. It is my belief that we all stem from one common Source at the beginning of it all and that, even though we...
I can do science, me
6000 miles from civilisation...
Being a scientist myself, I was delighted that Alex’s school was running a science week this week. He’s learnt lots, from the water cycle, through to dissolving salt via something or other with yeast. The finale of the week was today’s Mad Scientist Day, where...
Kitties!
So, it would appear that the kittens have found a new sleeping spot, right on my bedside table, how cute is that! I think I should put a cushion up there for the little critters..
Event Calendar Plugin for Wordpress
For months I’ve been looking for a Wordpress calendar plugin that would bring provide a good way to manage and showcase upcoming events. Finally, someone has created a wonderful event calendar for Wordpress. This dynamic plugin allows you to create even categories, recurring events, show...
An Interview With The Author Of Metacom Creative - Ryan Cowles
I recently received a comment here on blogs with wings that intrigued me so much I just had to visit the authors blog. Thats how I met Ryan Cowles and I found him to be funny, talented and in possessi
I’m in love – Day 72
Most people’s new year’s resolutions are long forgotten and packed away with the Christmas decorations and mismatched gifts. I, on the other hand, very consciously made a resolution that I could neither shove into the distant memory or shy away from. I committed to...
PC Gamers Smile As Microsoft Hints That Fable 3 Is Coming To PC
A job ad, now deleted by Microsft, pretty much hinted that Fable 3 is indeed coming to the PC. The platform giant recently advertised that they need a ‘Network Programmer on the Fable 3 project’. One of the major responsibilities “involves converting and maintaining the network...
Question Of The Day: Super Heroes – What is the next awesome game?
We have seen a rise in super hero games or rather good super hero games. With the release of Batman: Arkham Asylum and the success that it garnered, the question is what super hero are they going to do next? (That question is not for you). What our question for you is, what super hero [...]
Do you know what I just realised?
Today is the 12th of March. Woutertjie was supposed to finish treatment today. And I only remembered because Deirdre (Ethan’s mom) reminded me. I am always amazed at how one adjusts to changes. I think I am supposed to be all broken up because today isn’t the last day but...
Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse - The Penal Zone Coming April
That’s right, Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse - Episode 1: The Penal Zone, (Phew) will hop upon the internets for digital distribution on April 15 for the PC, MAC and PS3. Pre-orders on PlayStation Network coming soon. Check the trailer ad below. News Source.
This is Beautiful: My Father’s Garden
We had a garden once. And then came the two terrors, Big Min and Lil’ Pun, who decided to re-decorate it for us by digging up the soil and gleefully eating the succulents. I would have severely disciplined them if not for the fact that they’re so very cute. Yes I know, I have a [...]
Tabbed Widget Part Two
Previously I wrote of my frustrations and desire to figure out tabbed widgets: Tabbed Widgets Part One. Funny that I had to struggle to find a way to display the code in a way that would not be parsed and or run by the blog engine. Hence the delay. However I found a plugin that suited me:...
All the PlayStation Move Details
Ok so after all the news has come out about the new Move I have decided to get most of the main details here is one post for you. Below you will find images, videos, links, games and general information about the Move. So if your interested then click through to start reading. What we know [...]
The Social Revolution: Rise of the Mobile Phone
This is the presentation Marlon Parker presented at the Betavine Social Exchange Workshop “The Rise of the Mobile Phone”. Some great stats and facts inside this presentation The Social Revolution: Rise of the Mobile Phone View more presentations from Marlon Parker. ...
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The Social Revolution: Rise of the Mobile Phone
I just presented at the first Betavine Developer’s Day and some interesting statistics below: – Expected global mobile users are 5 Billion at the end of via The Social Revolution: Rise of the Mobile Phone.
Why Getting The Trade Off Between Customer Satisfaction And Profits Is So Critical For...
Customer satisfaction is not an option for any bank in South Africa. Every time I go into Sandton to deal with my bank I am reminded of this sad point. I am also pretty certain that is sucks ever where else in the world. The problem is not a people issue but the processes and...
Xbox 360 Rail Rodeo coming to Midrand next week
If this weekends all filled up with plans but next weekend is looking a little bare then you are in for a treat. Microsoft in conjunction with XS Promotions will once again be hosting South Africa’s premier wake boarding experience, the Xbox 360 Rail Rodeo next week on Saturday the 20th of...
Video — The 2011 VW Polo GTI On Snow
Volkswagen has created a little video concerning the Polo GTI which was recently revealed. You can read the full details here. Check the video below, from Carscoop.
Nissan Build Build A Russia-Only Murano In Russia
Nissan has announced their plans to build a brand new Murano SUV at their St Petersburg factory in Russia. The production will start in 2011 and this model will be for the Russian market only. Since 2005 there have been 9,000 Murano’s sold in Russia. The automaker has said that they will...
Social Media Teens Is Back For More
Michael and Terence started the first Social Media for Teens class for this year (2010). This was more of a refreshing course for some of the teens that attended, as most of them has been with us from last year. The new teens singed up for a gmail account and will soon be using...
The 2011 Nissan GT-R Will Cost $84,060 In America
Nissan has released the pricing for their US market 2011 GT-R sports car. The sports car will only be available in the US market as the GT-R Premium and this means that there will only be all-wheel-drive support. The retail price has been suggested to be US$84,060, and this doesn’t include...
Official Video: The Pagani Zonda R On Track
A two-minute long official trailer for the Pagani Zonda R has hit the interwebs. The video shows the car from the assembly to the track. There is a dry and wet tarmac setup. The Zonda R boasts a 6.0-litre V12 engine from AMG. It will produce 740-horsepower with 710Nm of torque. There will be a...
An Artists Interpretation Design For The Audi RS7
An artist has imaging what he thinks the RS7 should look like. The Audi RS7 renderings here boast a rear-mounted engine design — similar to that of the current R8 model. There is a contrast in the colour between the engine bonnet and the rest of the vehicle. The front end of the illustrated...
Ralliart Will Pack Up Their Garage On The First Of April
Mitsubishi’s tuner which deals with their rally and off-road tuning has said that they will close shop on the first of April, 2010. The Japanese tuner known as Ralliart has been around for 27 years, and it’s a sad fact that they will shut down. Ralliart said that they are a victim to...
Friday Q&A: any smart folks out there?
Havn’t had one of these in a while and my mate Duncan is convinced he has the answer correct: The following problem was presented in a column in a magazine by Marilyn vos Savant (yes that’s where the word comes from) and it completely stumped 92% of people who answered..including...
