tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-78322982024-03-23T20:10:30.564+02:00Durbz BlogThis blog has moved to http://www.marcforrest.comMarchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.comBlogger125125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-79718633103063463602007-08-02T11:04:00.000+02:002007-08-02T11:29:56.946+02:00A new chapterI have decided after a few long chats with a very <a href="http://www.daveduarte.co.za">clever man</a>, about moving my blog to my own personalised blog and domain. So this will be the last post of a long & exciting chapter that was<br />Durbzblog.<br /><br />From now on this blog will be hosted at <a href="http://MarcForrest.com">http://MarcForrest.com</a>.<br />I will be focusing on ways to make our lives easier in the internet, and how with mini life hacks we can get this done easier and faster.<br />Big thanks to everyone who has supported me with Durbzblog, but for now, its time to move on to <a href="http://MarcForrest.com">MarcForrest.com</a><br /><br />Don't forget to update your RSS feed to <a href="http://www.marcforrest.com/feed/">http://www.marcforrest.com/feed/</a><br />Catch you on the flipside !!!Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-27892702826212122492007-07-30T11:13:00.000+02:002008-12-11T09:26:19.063+02:00QR Codes & Data Matrix Codes<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://qrcode.kaywa.com/img.php?s=8&d=http%3A%2F%2Fdurbzblog.blogspot.com"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 143px; height: 143px;" src="http://qrcode.kaywa.com/img.php?s=8&d=http%3A%2F%2Fdurbzblog.blogspot.com" alt="" border="0" /></a>I have recently been doing some research into a newish technology that is the craze in Japan.<br /><br />It is called <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QR_Code">QR Code</a> or <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Data_Matrix">Datamartrix</a> and is essentially a 2D barcode which allows you to loads more of than your traditional 1D (Every day barcodes), into a barcode format, which can be scanned to allow this info to be read.<br />Most popular at the moment is readers have now become available for Mobile phones. This allows a person to quicly scan the QR code, and then access a site directly from their phone. You can also generate a code to email you, or even SMS you.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jnjgateway.nl/home.jhtml?loc=SDVENG&amp;amp;page=viewContent&contentId=09008b98802e67d1&parentId=09008b98802e67d1">Johnson & Johnson</a> have started implementing these codes globally on thier products, that can be scanned with a 2D barcode scanner, which contains vital information, about the product, like Manufactured date, lot number, expiry date etc etc. Some info on it <a href="http://www.jnjgateway.nl/home.jhtml?loc=SDVENG&amp;amp;page=viewContent&contentId=09008b98802e67d1&parentId=09008b98802e67d1">here</a><br /><br />A site called <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Semapedia">Semapedia</a>, have started linking <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki">Wikipeida</a> Articles and Data Matrix codes that allow a full page to be printed out and placed next to the object. So for example when you standing outside a museum in London and you want to know the history behind it, you can scan the Data Matrix code with your phone, and it will take you to the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/">Wikipeida</a> Page, and tell you the history<br /><br />Generating the codes is simple, and there are quite a few sites which allow you to generate these codes and share them.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/Rq2zGhC3qXI/AAAAAAAABBk/GRarCW4KtwU/s1600-h/070630114313.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 152px; height: 152px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/Rq2zGhC3qXI/AAAAAAAABBk/GRarCW4KtwU/s400/070630114313.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092923678156892530" border="0" /></a>To download a reader for your phone: Check <a href="http://reader.kaywa.com/">http://reader.kaywa.com</a> (Most phones including a Java Reader) or <a href="http://www.quickmark.com.tw/En/basic/index.asp">http://www.quickmark.com.tw/En/</a>. You can also generate QR & Data Matrix codes on these sites.<br /><br />I reckon this has a potential to become a whole lot bigger in South Africa & Africa where a vast majority of the population has access to cellphones. I would love to hear some comments and Ideas how this could be used in modern day life.Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-67850591094345662292007-07-28T09:46:00.000+02:002008-12-11T09:26:19.656+02:0027 Dinners Rock<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/Rqr45hC3qTI/AAAAAAAABBE/Zxwisr5ZS4Y/s1600-h/Picture+003a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 143px; height: 153px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/Rqr45hC3qTI/AAAAAAAABBE/Zxwisr5ZS4Y/s320/Picture+003a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092155995702405426" border="0" /></a>Last night we had our first <a href="http://27dinner.pbwiki.com/">27 Dinner</a> in Durbz, and it was awesome. Thanks to everyone who made the effort to come out and join us, and a BIG BIG thank you to Annice from <a href="http://www.immedia.co.za/">Immedia</a> who sponsored all the food for the evening. Awesome. Annice did a great chat about the development they have done for <a href="http://www.ecr.co.za/">East coast radio</a>, and how they have <a href="http://blog.ecr.co.za/">intergarted blogs</a> into the radio. <a href="http://www.mikesdesk.za.net/">Michael Chadbourne</a> also did an awesome talk about a new open source Maths project he is launching in the next few weeks...watch this space ;)<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/Rqr5vxC3qWI/AAAAAAAABBc/htrnYejkDzA/s1600-h/Picture+015a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 289px; height: 250px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/Rqr5vxC3qWI/AAAAAAAABBc/htrnYejkDzA/s320/Picture+015a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092156927710308706" border="0" /></a><br />Also a big thanks to Eran <a href="http://esquaredfashion.co.za/">eSquared</a> for sponsoring a gift voucher for one of their amazing t-shirts. <a href="http://stormhoek.com/">Stormhoek</a> sponsored us way way to much wine, which never seems to be a problem ;) The more the merrier... Finally a big thanks to <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=3584710077&ref=mf">Ciao Itallia</a> for a fantastic venue, everyone loved the vibe & food.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/Rqr5bxC3qVI/AAAAAAAABBU/UvQEQFUJ2Ps/s1600-h/Picture+006a.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 234px; height: 218px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/Rqr5bxC3qVI/AAAAAAAABBU/UvQEQFUJ2Ps/s320/Picture+006a.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5092156584112925010" border="0" /></a><br />All in all it was an awesome evening, and a big up to <a href="http://www.daveduarte.co.za/">Dave</a> & <a href="http://www.mikestopforth.com/">Mike</a> for giving me the opportunity to get this going in durbz. Can't wait for the next one on the 27th September. Book the date !!!Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-1112130788127193422007-07-26T12:51:00.000+02:002007-07-26T12:58:22.416+02:00Another one for your reader - tycoon.co.za<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.tycoon.co.za"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 87px; height: 87px;" src="http://www.tycoon.co.za/wp-content/tycoon.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Came across a new SA blog on the block, when browsing <a href="http://amatomu.com/">amatomu.com</a> this morning. It is called <a href="http://www.tycoon.co.za/">tycoon.co.za</a>, and covers a broad range of economic and everyday questions about money and the sorts.<br /><span style="font-style: italic;">"In simple words, Tycoon is a site for everyone who wants to find out a little more about how the world of economics and money affects the real world"<br /><span style="font-style: italic;"><br /><span style="font-style: italic;">Everything from <a href="http://www.tycoon.co.za/2007/07/24/what-you-really-pay-at-the-petrol-pump/">"What you really pay at the petrol pump"</a> to "<a href="http://www.tycoon.co.za/2007/07/23/why-young-sa-cyclists-are-starting-to-make-it-robbie-hunter/">Why young SA cyclists are starting to make it...</a>"<br /><br />Interesting stuff -> <a href="http://www.tycoon.co.za/">www.tycoon.co.za</a><br /></span></span></span>Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-8930556789600248472007-07-25T11:20:00.000+02:002007-07-25T11:24:39.144+02:0027 Dinner just around the corner...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://27dinner.pbwiki.com/f/27spread.gif"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://27dinner.pbwiki.com/f/27spread.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a>Friday evening sees the first <a href="http://27Dinner.pbwiki.com">27 Dinner</a> being hosted in Durbz. <a href="http://daveduarte.co.za/">Dave Duarte</a> will be coming up to Durbs to join us and help host the evening. The venue is Ciao Itallia in Westville, @ 7pm.<br />If you still keen to join us, get your name on the wiki at -> <a href="http://27dinner.pbwiki.com/Durban">http://27dinner.pbwiki.com/Durban</a>Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-3818035388232246732007-07-12T12:19:00.000+02:002007-07-12T12:25:30.122+02:00New look iPhoneThis is how I would like to see the iPhone when it is next released :)<br /><a style="left: 0px ! important; top: 15px ! important;" title="Click here to block this object with Adblock Plus" class="abp-objtab visible" href="http://www.youtube.com/v/qg1ckCkm8YI"></a><object height="350" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qg1ckCkm8YI"><param name="wmode" value="transparent"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qg1ckCkm8YI" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" height="350" width="425"></embed></object><br />Blended into it's infancy.Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-63726561380593959622007-07-06T09:51:00.000+02:002008-12-11T09:26:21.849+02:00I'm becoming a Hoeker<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/Ro34ZGhAYmI/AAAAAAAAA9M/PbLmnHnQDdc/s1600-h/06072007.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/Ro34ZGhAYmI/AAAAAAAAA9M/PbLmnHnQDdc/s320/06072007.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5083992664500626018" border="0" /></a>I have just received my bottle of 2007 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauvignon_Blanc">Sauvignon Blanc</a> from <a href="http://www.stormhoek.co.za/">stormhoek</a>, which I ordered through <a href="http://www.cherrypicka.com/">cherrypicka.com</a>.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/Ro34imhAYnI/AAAAAAAAA9U/z5Sk9HILQCE/s1600-h/06072007%28001%29.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/Ro34imhAYnI/AAAAAAAAA9U/z5Sk9HILQCE/s400/06072007%28001%29.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5083992827709383282" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.cherrypicka.com/">Cherrypicka</a> is an awesome site from the <a href="http://www.cherryflava.com/">cherryflava</a> guys which allows you to buy a "test-ticket" to test out pre release items such as this wine<br /><br />I am honoured to be bottle no. 41 of 102 and my name "engraved" on the bottle. Can't wait to test it out :)<br />Get your own bottle with your name @ <a href="http://www.cherrypicka.com/stormhoek.php">cherrypicka.com</a> for only 20 ZAR. Yip R20 delivery included...<br /><br />Also join the <a href="http://www.stormhoek.co.za/">Stormhoek</a> <a href="http://www.facebook.com/">facebook</a> group -><a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2388408693"> http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2388408693</a>Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-28220865911166725092007-06-04T08:21:00.000+02:002007-06-04T08:40:57.219+02:0027 Dinners (finally) coming to Durbz<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8906/271rf0ko.png"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 200px;" src="http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8906/271rf0ko.png" alt="" border="0" /></a>The boys from <a href="http://cerebra.co.za/">Cerebra</a> have <a href="http://daveduarte.co.za/27dinner-coming-to-durban-and-pretoria/2007/06/03/">announced</a> that they will be expanding the 27 Dinners to Durbz and Pretoria in July & August.<br /><br />If you keen to come join us at the inaugural 27 Dinner in Durbz, <a href="http://27dinner.pbwiki.com/Durban">sign up on the wiki</a> and leave your name, for what is going to be a blast of an evening.Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-82328864552317488452007-05-15T08:50:00.000+02:002008-12-11T09:26:22.758+02:00What a week...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RklZpZB3WiI/AAAAAAAAA7U/wwGU_ZJa8bQ/s1600-h/Picture+192.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RklZpZB3WiI/AAAAAAAAA7U/wwGU_ZJa8bQ/s320/Picture+192.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064677823583050274" border="0" /></a>I have finally landed back with my feet on the ground and returned from my week in paradise.<br />WOW...what an amazing experience. We stayed at <a href="http://www.levictoria-hotel.com/">Le Victoria hotel</a>, which is on the North West coast of Mauritius, and did so many awesome things.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RklZypB3WjI/AAAAAAAAA7c/5LvdYPWAERc/s1600-h/Picture+173.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RklZypB3WjI/AAAAAAAAA7c/5LvdYPWAERc/s320/Picture+173.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064677982496840242" border="0" /></a>The one highlight was going deep sea fishing and catching and fighting a 20kg tuna. Was out of this world. It really is such a beautiful part of the world, and I'm really going to try and get back there soon.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RklarpB3WkI/AAAAAAAAA7k/CpC1vIi7Skw/s1600-h/Picture+055.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RklarpB3WkI/AAAAAAAAA7k/CpC1vIi7Skw/s320/Picture+055.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5064678961749383746" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=21106&l=bac78&id=817395225">See some more pics here</a>Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-58314562324971340082007-05-04T15:37:00.000+02:002007-05-04T15:42:13.402+02:00The time has come...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://p.vtourist.com/793206-Trou_aux_Biches_beach-Mauritius.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://p.vtourist.com/793206-Trou_aux_Biches_beach-Mauritius.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>In just over 24 hours I will be <a href="http://durbzblog.blogspot.com/2007/04/mauritius-here-i-come.html">climbing on the plane</a> to <a href="http://www.mauritius.net/">Mauritius</a>.<br /><br />Ahh the life, I just carent wait :)<br /><br />Pics will be forthcoming soon...Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-55386479258010494692007-05-04T14:13:00.000+02:002007-05-04T14:14:52.247+02:00The Drunk HoffCheck out the seriously pissed Hoff<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/82-FJyniP7A"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/82-FJyniP7A" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object><br /><br />More on the story at <a href="http://www.news24.com/News24/Entertainment/Celebrities/0,,2-1225-2108_2108377,00.html">News 24</a>Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-21764357861727993572007-04-26T11:10:00.000+02:002007-04-26T11:17:52.409+02:00Afrigator<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://blog.afrigator.com/2007/04/26/win-an-apple-ipod-with-afrigator/"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 320px;" src="http://blog.afrigator.com/wp-content/themes/afrigator/images/logo.gif" alt="" border="0" /></a>Recently there have been 2 new sites to hit the SA Blogging scene. <a href="http://blog.afrigator.com/2007/04/26/win-an-apple-ipod-with-afrigator/">Afrigator</a> and <a href="http://www.amatomu.com/">Amatomu</a> aggregate new blogs that have been posted. I have seen quite a few hits to this blog (even though I suck at posting), from both sites.<br /><br /><a href="http://blog.afrigator.com/2007/04/26/win-an-apple-ipod-with-afrigator/">Afrigator</a> is <a href="http://blog.afrigator.com/2007/04/26/win-an-apple-ipod-with-afrigator/">giving away</a> a Video iPod to new users signing up. So get in there, and use my email (marcforrest[at]gmail.com) as your referrer and get yourself an iPod. Click <a href="http://blog.afrigator.com/2007/04/26/win-an-apple-ipod-with-afrigator/">here</a> for more info.Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-65263061186458548172007-04-25T12:00:00.000+02:002007-04-25T12:01:36.639+02:00Dear Graeme...Please win the cricket today...<br /><br />Thanks<br />Marc<br /><br />P.S. Please don't make my heart sore and make me drink lots of beer. Make my heart happy and make me drink lots of beer.Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-71394374233835082522007-04-24T14:47:00.000+02:002007-04-24T14:49:38.332+02:00The BUG has bitten...A few weeks ago, I signed up for <a href="http://www.facebook.com/">Facebook</a>, and damn, what a mistake...<br />Eish, I am hooked<br /><br />My profile at is <a href="http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=817395225">here</a> for anyone who would like to add me :)Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-52673849369213281772007-04-05T07:08:00.000+02:002007-04-05T09:12:12.667+02:00Mauritius here I come...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.reisiekspert.ee/UploadedFiles/hotellipildid/mauritius_le_victoria_valisvaade.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px;" src="http://www.reisiekspert.ee/UploadedFiles/hotellipildid/mauritius_le_victoria_valisvaade.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>A couple of weeks ago, I did my mini lifehack, on <a href="http://durbzblog.blogspot.com/2007/01/lifehack-how-to-apply-for-passport.html">how to apply for a Passport</a>.<br /><br />The reason for me applying was because <a href="http://www.storm.co.za/">storm</a> was offering an incentive trip to the top 20 performers in the country to <span style="text-decoration: underline;">Mauritius</span> in May. Results were announced on Tuesday and I'm in. YAY !!! ....so in a couple of weeks, I will be packing the board shorts and heading to <a href="http://www.levictoria-hotel.com/">Le Victoria Hotel</a> in <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauritius">Mauritius</a>....<br /><br />I just caren't wait...Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-33292287396341631192007-03-22T14:23:00.000+02:002008-12-11T09:26:22.804+02:00My New BabeBailey Rose Forrest was born at 10h50 am on the 23rd March. 3.36kg's and 50cm<br />Just awesome. Will put more pics on my Picasa Album tonight.<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgJ2fUokgjI/AAAAAAAAAHU/0CCj0IjgMsc/s1600-h/22032007%28001%29.png"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgJ2fUokgjI/AAAAAAAAAHU/0CCj0IjgMsc/s400/22032007%28001%29.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044724813095273010" border="0" /></a>Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-22261292003404202172007-03-22T14:14:00.000+02:002008-12-11T09:26:24.394+02:00More Ballito Destruction PicsSome more storm pics from the wrecked Ballito. Also check out the East Coast Radio Blog to see how the <a href="http://blog.ecr.co.za/breakfast/index.php/2007/03/22/bye-bye-ballito-ski-boat-club/">Ski Boat Club in Ballito</a> just disentegrated<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgJ0VEokgbI/AAAAAAAAAGU/z2uKVOk0q2M/s1600-h/damage3.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgJ0VEokgbI/AAAAAAAAAGU/z2uKVOk0q2M/s400/damage3.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044722437978358194" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgJ0VEokgcI/AAAAAAAAAGc/SjgQ3AjZ5os/s1600-h/damage5.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgJ0VEokgcI/AAAAAAAAAGc/SjgQ3AjZ5os/s400/damage5.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044722437978358210" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgJ0VUokgdI/AAAAAAAAAGk/NfvG4ZrnKBQ/s1600-h/damage6.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgJ0VUokgdI/AAAAAAAAAGk/NfvG4ZrnKBQ/s400/damage6.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044722442273325522" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgJ0VUokgeI/AAAAAAAAAGs/Kc41bHed2mI/s1600-h/damage7.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgJ0VUokgeI/AAAAAAAAAGs/Kc41bHed2mI/s400/damage7.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044722442273325538" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgJ0VkokgfI/AAAAAAAAAG0/uRIOaW_AqPI/s1600-h/damage8.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgJ0VkokgfI/AAAAAAAAAG0/uRIOaW_AqPI/s400/damage8.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044722446568292850" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgJ0VkokggI/AAAAAAAAAG8/ff6te-yG5GE/s1600-h/damage9.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgJ0VkokggI/AAAAAAAAAG8/ff6te-yG5GE/s400/damage9.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044722446568292866" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgJ0V0okghI/AAAAAAAAAHE/QpbwByTkz3A/s1600-h/damage+1.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgJ0V0okghI/AAAAAAAAAHE/QpbwByTkz3A/s400/damage+1.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044722450863260178" border="0" /></a>Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-40190991749940992802007-03-21T07:08:00.000+02:002008-12-11T09:26:25.137+02:00Ballito CarnageI stay in Ballito, one of the towns hardest hit by the freak waves that hit Durbz, and surrounding areas on Monday & Tuesday. It really is an ugly site, and yesterday while walking along the beachfront, sliding doors and gates were smashed in to smithereens. Really nasty. I went down to the main beach(Willard Beach) yesterday morning to take some pictures of what was once a really awesome beach.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Before:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgC-n0okgFI/AAAAAAAAADg/OOqrqDmulG4/s1600-h/beach.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgC-n0okgFI/AAAAAAAAADg/OOqrqDmulG4/s400/beach.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044241174007939154" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgC-vEokgGI/AAAAAAAAADo/b6Y0sVDNHaQ/s1600-h/dcpabeach.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgC-vEokgGI/AAAAAAAAADo/b6Y0sVDNHaQ/s400/dcpabeach.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044241298561990754" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">After:</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgC_SEokgHI/AAAAAAAAADw/0afdLAJ5Zw8/s1600-h/Picture+047.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgC_SEokgHI/AAAAAAAAADw/0afdLAJ5Zw8/s400/Picture+047.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044241899857412210" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgC_SUokgII/AAAAAAAAAD4/LVos2hzFY6I/s1600-h/Picture+035.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/RgC_SUokgII/AAAAAAAAAD4/LVos2hzFY6I/s400/Picture+035.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5044241904152379522" border="0" /></a><br />It really is quite a depressing site, and I think it's still going to be a long long while before all of this mess and debris is going to be cleaned up<br /><br /><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/marcforrest/BallitoBeachFreakWaves">More pics that I took here.</a><br /><table style="width: 194px;"><tbody><tr><td style="background: transparent url(http://picasaweb.google.com/f/img/transparent_album_background.gif) no-repeat scroll left center; height: 194px; -moz-background-clip: -moz-initial; -moz-background-origin: -moz-initial; -moz-background-inline-policy: -moz-initial;" align="center"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/marcforrest/BallitoBeachFreakWaves"><img src="http://lh6.google.com/image/marcforrest/RgDAEkokgJE/AAAAAAAAAGM/fuU25-Z0ig0/s160-c/BallitoBeachFreakWaves.jpg" style="margin: 1px 0pt 0pt 4px;" height="160" width="160" /></a></td></tr><tr><td style="text-align: center; font-family: arial,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;"><a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/marcforrest/BallitoBeachFreakWaves" style="color: rgb(77, 77, 77); font-weight: bold; text-decoration: none;">Ballito Beach - Freak Waves</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><a href="http://boredkevin.blogspot.com/">Kevin Cadman</a> also has a whole bunch of pictures that have been floating aroundMarchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-28009683126953093392007-03-19T16:01:00.000+02:002007-03-19T16:05:50.495+02:00Naturally Seven - Live in Paris SubwayBeen hearing quite a lot of these guys on the radio, but they pulled off an impromptu "concert" in the subway in Paris recently. Really awesome.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><br /><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/AF-KagTq7qY"></param><br /><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><br /><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/AF-KagTq7qY" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed><br /></object>Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-33247098444891420342007-03-16T10:12:00.000+02:002007-03-16T10:17:16.652+02:00The next Freddie MercuryI really think this guy has it in him to become the next American Idol.... (NOT)<br /><br /><object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/lNTCFBguXVY"></param><param name="wmode" value="transparent"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/lNTCFBguXVY" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" wmode="transparent" width="425" height="350"></embed></object>Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-23016872104775384622007-03-06T08:53:00.000+02:002007-03-06T09:00:02.788+02:00storm hearts SA Bloggers<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://digitalpilgrim.typepad.com/the_digital_pilgrim/Apple_20Logo_20_2D_20Red_20_2D_20wo_20background_small.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 87px; height: 87px;" src="http://digitalpilgrim.typepad.com/the_digital_pilgrim/Apple_20Logo_20_2D_20Red_20_2D_20wo_20background_small.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>News Just in...<br /><br />The company I work for, <a href="http://www.storm.co.za/">storm</a>, have agreed to sponsor a brand spanking new "<a href="http://www.zastore.co.za/macbookpro06.php"><span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Mac Book Pro</span></a>" for the winner of this years <a href="http://2007.sablogawards.com/">Best South African Blog</a>.<br /><br /><br />Get voting now @ <a href="http://2007.sablogawards.com/">SA Blog Awards 2007</a><br />More info over at <a href="http://digitalpilgrim.typepad.com/the_digital_pilgrim/2007/03/macbook_pro_up_.html">Dave Gales Blog</a>Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-67174540071267414072007-02-08T13:37:00.000+02:002007-02-07T10:33:49.060+02:00Crossloop<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.crossloop.com/images/crossloop_small.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 238px; height: 54px;" src="http://www.crossloop.com/images/crossloop_small.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>I have recently been helping a few family and friends setting up new pc's, but as always, the minute you mention the word "computer", you know EVERYTHING !!! (right)<br /><br />Until I came across Crossloop. Now when I set up a new PC the first thing I do is install <a href="http://www.crossloop.com/">Crossloop</a>, and when they call me for help, I just hook up straight into their pc and sort the problem out.<br /><br />I HAVE to recommended this to everyone who does "grandma IT support"<br /><br />get it @ <a href="http://www.crossloop.com/">www.crossloop.com</a>Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-28226981404955734952007-02-02T12:36:00.000+02:002007-02-02T12:37:34.059+02:00Bored ?Try this for some mindless fun :)<br /><a href="http://www.wannaspell.com/" onclick="if (window.opener) return false;">wannaspell.com</a>Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-40102141367494622402007-01-29T18:56:00.000+02:002008-12-11T09:26:25.355+02:00Rip Off<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/Rb4pOhYTEII/AAAAAAAAADI/4xGfqgStFs8/s1600-h/Clipboard01.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_HiaaEVVpuh0/Rb4pOhYTEII/AAAAAAAAADI/4xGfqgStFs8/s400/Clipboard01.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5025499563647242370" border="0" /></a>Last year I <a href="http://durbzblog.blogspot.com/2006/01/it-was-go-go-go.html">raved</a> about the <a href="http://www.a1gp.co.za/">A1GP</a> which came to the streets of <a href="http://www.a1gp.com/Circuit/CircuitInfo.aspx?circuitId=15&seasonId=3">Durban</a>.<br />Last year the tickets were a fair R360 for a gold stand, which was OK, not worth every single cent, but okish.<br /><br />This year, the <a href="http://www.a1gp.co.za/">organisers</a> decided to be <span style="font-weight: bold;">GREEDY </span>and up the prices to <a href="https://www.computicket.com/booking/computicket/ClickItem/?ci=PERFORMANCE%7E5094088">R650</a> for the gold stands, and for the exact same stands where we sat last year, have now been changed to Platinum, which goes for a spectacular <a style="font-weight: bold;" href="https://www.computicket.com/booking/computicket/ClickItem/?ci=PERFORMANCE%7E5094088">R850</a><span style="font-weight: bold;"> !!!</span><br /><br />Guess where I <span style="font-weight: bold;">won't</span> be this year !!!Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7832298.post-20839886642663792262007-01-29T12:04:00.000+02:002007-01-29T12:21:04.204+02:00Lifehack: How to apply for a Passport easilyWith an overseas holiday opportunity possibly on the rise in the next couple of months, I needed to renew my passport that expired 3 years ago (I'm not much of the experienced traveller)<br />So below is my mini Lifehack on how to get the passport easily.<br /><br />1. Skip the <a href="http://www.brabys.com/search-InfoKey.asp?region=9&town=-1&ref=5275688&adType=50&companytitle=PASSPORT%20PEOPLE%20CC">middleman</a> (Costs you double the actual amount !!!)<br />2. Visit our very efficient <a href="http://www.home-affairs.gov.za/index.asp">Home Affairs website</a><br />3. Download the required form <a href="http://www.home-affairs.gov.za/documents/bi-73.pdf">BI-73</a><br />4. Fill in the form, and take some pretty ID Photos<br />5. Fill the iPod up with some tunez.<br />6. Set alarm early and take leisurely drive through to nearest <a href="http://www.home-affairs.gov.za/contact.asp">home affairs office</a>, getting to be number 1 in the queue at 6:30<br />7. Hit play on the iPod till 8am, walk straight up to first open counter.<br />8. Talk nicely to the lady behind the computer, asking how her weekend was (small talk, small talk)<br />9. Pay your R165 and say thanks to the lady, and walk out by 8:15<br /><br /><br />Easy. All it takes is some forward thinking and some smiles :)Marchttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07658715217279163611noreply@blogger.com0