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Monthly Archives: September 2008
Quick Update
Just a week in the life of Joe.. Monday, interview with The Times about the VANS>ECNS mess, house shopping in Tamboerskloof, cable car run, R29 burgers at Jamaica me Crazy, OC s1 d2. Happy Banana Republic day. I now have … Continue reading
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Nails at Carlisle’s
I was introduced to the local game at Carlisle’s in Vredehoek last night. It’s called: Nails. Good fun. You’ll find a big chunk of wood at the back (past the bar) with a few people standing around it. The object … Continue reading
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iWeek 2008
Once a year the South African ISP industry gathers at iWeek for 3 days. We listen to presentations, exchange ideas, network and socialise. The event is organised by the ISPA. Have a look at the program and listen to the … Continue reading
You’re The Voice
1986 biggest hit of the year in Australia.. *grin* and probably one of the best protest songs.. John Farnham – You’re The Voice
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Quick Update
I’m a bit late on the weekly bullet point life stream. I’ve been in Joburg and really needed to finalise the house shopping… Monday, gym in the evening.. out of my normal routine, just had to go because a know … Continue reading
Posted in Amobia, ISPA, Rants, WAPA
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The Fat Lady Sings.. the wrong tune
It’s not over yet.. Today was the last day for ICASA or the Department of Communication (DoC) to appeal the judgement that VANS may self provide infrastructure. The DoC appealed. WTF! At least now we have clarity on where the … Continue reading
Posted in Amobia, Frogfoot, WAPA
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Quick Update
Themes of past weeks’ updates.. running-geek, golf-geek.. trance-geek, well almost, but it was a bit rainy on Sunday.. Monday, good news: Frogfoot and Amobia to get IECNS licenses, drinks at Neighborhood bar. Tuesday, lunch at Caveau at the Josephine Mill … Continue reading
Dan Gillmor at UCTGSB
I attended a talk by Dan Gillmor on Friday at UCTGSB : “Citizen media and its effects on business and culture” Bumped into the usual crew of web pr geeks.. and met a few new people (Tim, Carla, Jonathan). I … Continue reading
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WineX 2008
Georg, Parri, Cath and I attended WineX at the CTICC yesterday. I try to go every year. One year I even did two nights in a row.. you just can’t taste all the wines in one night.. then again, tasting … Continue reading
Groove Armada
Arriving home last week, Andy was playing a Groove Armada concert DVD.. then I noticed the GA background music at La Vie on Tuesday night. After a bit of digging around I found two Groove Armana albums to listen to.. … Continue reading
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Amobia and Frogfoot receive I-ECNS licences
Amobia and Frogfoot are both on the list of the 27 VANS who will have their licences converted to Individual ECS and Individual ECNS licenses this month. This list was published in the Government Gazette on Friday. ..2 out of … Continue reading
Posted in Amobia, Frogfoot, WAPA
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Quick Update
My first week in the new house in Obs. A week without internet access at home. I’m starting to miss my feed reading. It’s an interesting change.. living with other people, cooking, TV, Xbox.. (shock, horror) and cats: Henry (female) … Continue reading
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