While The Politicians Dance

October 13th, 2008

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At home (that’s SA, not USA; although….), the politicians continue their frenzy of politicking. It’s great for them, i guess. They get to spend all their (paid) time to do what they studied to do (and perhaps the only thing they know how to do?): launch political strategies, talk about each other, spend money, campaign; [...]

Howto Help the Economy

July 7th, 2008

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A bit of locally flavoured South African non-technical posting… on how to help an economy in need.
Indeed, when the chips are down, and prices are going up, and the economy is under threat of recession; what’s the most tactful move you can make? Why, organise a mass-action protest stayaway that effectively costs businesses billions of [...]

Clamour of Petty Kings

June 4th, 2008

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We have some serious issues facing our world today. Heck, in South Africa, the land of opportunity, we have more serious issues than we sometimes care to face up to. Tackling real issues is hard work. So, what’s the alternative?
Stop the press! Houston, we have a problem! In fact, call Heather Brenner out of retirement! [...]