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Beacon

By 6000 | 6000 | February 2, 2012

The Inukshuk is a rudimentary communication system used by the Inuit people in North America to mark routes and as a symbol of reassurance for travellers: They are monuments made of unworked stones that are used by the Inuit people for communication and survival. The traditional meaning of the Inukshuk is “Someone was here” or “You [...]

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Not worth waiting for…

By 6000 | 6000 | February 1, 2012

James Lech has finally released “Part 1″ of his statement on the “incident” on Clifton beach. You can read it here, nestled neatly below an ad for yet another Pack Walk – this time in the Full Moon (rather you than me) – and a recipe for completely harmless Raw Cauliflower, Cashew and Chilli Mash. That said, [...]

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February Desktop

By 6000 | 6000 | February 1, 2012

Wow. Was it just me and everyone else, or did January rush by like a seemingly quick month? All of which relativity means that it’s February and that in turn means number 2 in a series of… well… 2 so far of our monthly desktop wallpaper offerings for you. This one is part of the [...]

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Just found…

By 6000 | 6000 | January 28, 2012

iWeathar.co.za – comprehensive weather information from around South Africa, beautifully presented and easy to use. Are you watching SA Weather Service? I’m down in Cape Agulhas this weekend. You can see whether I’m having a hot or wet time of it by clicking through to view the latest conditions in nearby Struisbaai. For other locations [...]

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Bistro vs Brasserie

By 6000 | 6000 | January 27, 2012

We had a really good MBCC meal out at Societi Brasserie in Tokai last night, where the Tall Accountant poured himself this particularly spectacular glass of beer. I would particularly recommend their mackerel pâte with spicy chutney and the wonderfully-cooked filet au poivre. One question that did arise, however, was around the difference between a Bistro and a Brasserie, given that [...]

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