Using instructions from The Gang of Pour, Hot.Sour.Salty.Sweet. And Umami, pimpernels, The Earth Clinic and nature moms, I am attempting to make my own wine vinegar at home. My starting assembly consists of a glass jar with cotton cloth cover held in place with rubber bands. Some people advise against rubber bands, as they will [...]
With the 2010 FIFA World Cup coming up, a number of places, including the government, are giving advice on visiting South Africa. The UK government has a section dealing with travel and transport in South Africa. They have an interesting line somewhere under the heading Stay safe: expect the unexpected as the local driving style [...]
There seems to be some problem with WordPress 2.9′s scheduler function. I have now used the solution as described at Semiologic, and will see if it works.
Everyone complains about the crime rate. Yes, the crime rate is a problem. Everyone complain about bad drivers. Yes, bad driving is a problem. The worst class of criminal, is those that are unwilling/incapable/selfish/<insert adjective> to see that they are also actually committing a crime. Parking on a disabled parking; if you are not; is [...]
Nou die dag gaan koop ek ‘n sak EPOL hondekos by Pick ‘n Pay en terwyl ek so in die ry staan, vra ‘n vrou agter my of ek ‘n hond het. Sommer aspris, sê ek vir haar: Nee, ek het nie ‘n hond nie – ek begin weer met die EPOL diëet. Ek sien [...]
I’m a Photographer, not a Terrorist Mass Gathering in defence of street photography To the Four Horsemen of the Information Apocalypse (terrorists, drug dealers, kidnappers, and child pornographers), governments worldwide are now attempting to add a fifth – the photographer. Be informed; a good place to start is The Register: Police snapper silliness reaches new [...]
Just started reading The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver. Very good and if you liked her previous books, this will also satisfy. And if you like Mexican food, the book is a feast. Every page abounds with descriptions of traditional Mexican food, having me reaching for the Mexican recipes. Although refried beans are still off-limits.
Bhopal: 25 years of poison – Mail & Guardian Online: The smart news source Union Carbide’s victims are still dying in Bhopal because India itself is dying under the corrupt and self-serving rule of rotten leaders. If you do not know about Bhopal, read this article NOW! Altar of US Corporate Greed indeed! And it [...]
The case against Simelane – Mail & Guardian Online: The smart news source The General Council of the Bar (GCB) is investigating 17 complaints against newly appointed prosecutions boss Menzi Simelane, including allegations published in the Mail & Guardian a year ago. The M&G is in possession of senior advocate Pat Ellis’s memorandum submitted to [...]
Zuma warns SA may still lose more jobs – Mail & Guardian Online: The smart news source “We may still lose more jobs before we turn the corner on job creation. Nearly a million people have been cut loose by the crisis, and many of them have families that depend on them,” As part of [...]
