People I’ve told about the Million Dollar Homepage normally respond in two ways. Almost everyone thinks it was a clever idea, and wished they’d thought of it. After that, they differ. Some say it was a once-off, and won’t be repeated. Others think they could create something similar. For the latter, I suggest visiting Philipp… Continue reading Millions more sites, not dollars
The Cape Town municipal elections, and the ANC, DA and ID reviewed
The eagerly awaited Independent Democrats candidate for mayor of Cape Town has been announced, and it’s not Patricia de Lille. So it’s time for an overview of the 3 main parties. My unhappiness about the 3 of them (and that I include the ID in the mix is at least something positive for them) can… Continue reading The Cape Town municipal elections, and the ANC, DA and ID reviewed
Muti – a South African reddit?
In response to my post about reddit and digg, and my wish for something similar focussing on local news, someone emailed me (unfortunately not leaving their name) with details of something they hacked together. I’m glad someone beat me to it, and I don’t have another itch to stratch. It’s called Muti. Check it out,… Continue reading Muti – a South African reddit?
20Twenty – the obituary
This time its final. The thousands of loyal 20Twenty customers will have to go somewhere else. As I dreaded, its Nedbank (in the form of Pick n Pay Go Banking) who’ve taken over 20Twenty (probably trying to get back all the customers they lost when they shut down Icanonline). They must love me as a… Continue reading 20Twenty – the obituary
Morales’ election, and of saviours in general
So new Bolivian president Evo Morales is visiting a number of countries – Venezuela, Cuba, Brazil, Spain, others in Europe. And, interestingly, South Africa. My first reaction to Morale’s election is highly positive. How can it not be? He’s the first indigenous head of state, an achievement that for the majority of Bolivians must rank… Continue reading Morales’ election, and of saviours in general
Johnnic launches reporter.co.za
I see that Johnnic is launching what could be described as a blogging site, reporter.co.za. It’s being given a different spin to the other local alternative, the Mail and Guardian’s Blogmark (recently rebranded from Blogspot). Instead of aiming to be a blog, with all the attendant low-quality noise associated with the term, it’s aiming at… Continue reading Johnnic launches reporter.co.za
Space running out on the Million Dollar Homepage
There are only 63300 pixels available on the Million Dollar Homepage. If you’ve never heard of it, in brief, a student made a website offering 1 million pixels for sale, at US$1 each. Purchase of that pixel allows you the honour to place anything you want on it. And people are buying :). Read the… Continue reading Space running out on the Million Dollar Homepage
Anti-Americanism
One of the enjoyable things about Cape Town this time of the year is that it’s packed with visitors. For residents of Kalk Bay trying to get home, or somebody dashing to the Waterfront late for a movie, and circling for hours trying to find parking, this may not be a good thing. But I… Continue reading Anti-Americanism
George Monbiot site unavailable
George Monbiot’s site has been unavailable for about a day now. Before I start suspecting a conspiracy, hopefully its just a minor technicality, with the Christmas holidays exacerbating the delay. The site is hosted by 34sp, a UK service provider. Monbiot recently set the cat amongst the pigeons in green circles with an article criticising… Continue reading George Monbiot site unavailable
Table Mountain Fire Pics
The fire is still raging out of control, but looks like the Cable Station, with a little help from the wind, will make it. I didn’t get a good view of the Higgovale situation, but those houses must be close. There’s also another fire, what looks like towards Rhodes Memorial, so the arsonists have probably… Continue reading Table Mountain Fire Pics