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In the beginning
In the beginning, Man created God; and in the image of Man created he him. And Man gave unto God a multitude of names, that he might be Lord over all the earth when it was suited to Man. And on the seven millionth day Man rested and did lean heavily on his God and saw... »
The Eishkom effect
While all this is hot in the news, let me add this letter I got from a friend. For the record: I think the single biggest change we need is the right to sell electricity generated by the public back to the grid. (via email from Pottie) “Eskom is able to raise our electricity AGAIN Some... »
Pet food and animal testing
Following a lot of interest in my article "Be your own test subject and while your at it, wear your own fur" I did that google thing and found some interesting stuff about pet foods. In an article on Animal Rights Africa they claim that some of our best known brands in SA are... »
The Cure
I’m sure no one will believe me, but I put together this mail about 5 years ago while working at Axiz. The “newspaper article” is an old joke, but I added “The cure”, and now finally it’s come back full circle. Regardless, as a public service, I feel it’s important to repost it Problem:... »
6 Things I hate about the mail I get
It's a public service thing, one day when the mail server achieves self awareness, we don't want it's young little mind corrupted with this garbage. Garbage in, garbage out as they like to teach first day programming students. »
Be your own test subject and while you’re at it, wear your own fur
The number of 'procedures' on laboratory animals rose by 14 per cent in 2008. It is the seventh year in a row that the figure has gone up and follows pledges from scientists and the Government that they want to reduce animal suffering. "'It has repeatedly been shown how irrelevant to human patients animal... »
Point demerit system shelved
Apparently the much anticipated and feared point demerit system is not yet in use, and will only be implemented in November 2010, so you can be bad for a little while longer. »
Identity theft – bad practices in our shops/ banks
For a while now I’ve been uncomfortable with the practise of many shops embossing my debit / credit card details following a purchase, even after it’s been swiped and the transaction cleared, or even requiring a photocopy of my ID document. From my experience in IT and trying to set up an online shopping... »
Splattered into strawberry jam
I’m doing this as a public service, my bit to fight back against all those email spammers & 411 scammers, asking you for bank details, or sweet talking you with stories about vast sums of money stuck in limbo and only you, yes lucky, trustworthy and steadfast you can help set the riches free, for... »
