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Today's quotable quote: John Cleese: If God did not intend for us to eat animals, then why did he make them out of meat?

This day in history: 31 March 2026: Exiled Dalai Lama Arrives in India (1959). Tenzin Gyatso—better known as the Dalai Lama—was installed as the spiritual and political leader of Tibet before he reached the age of five. He was a teenager when China took control of Tibet, and subsequent suppression forced him flee to the northern Indian city of Dharamsala. There, he set up the Tibetan exile government.



The Vintage

Fair point tbh, 10 January 2026

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Fair point tbh


The Vintage

I'd be afraid of tomatoes, too, 06 January 2026

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I'd be afraid of tomatoes, too



Home - Outeniqua Choo Tjoe

outeniquachootjoe.com, 29 October 2025

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Please watch this site for news about Classic Rails’s project to return steam trains to South Africa's Garden Route.




Klepetan and Malena - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org, 14 October 2025

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Klepetan and Malena were a pair of white storks (Ciconia ciconia) who became renowned in Croatia for their romantic endeavors. Between 2001 and 2021, Klepetan traveled from South Africa to Brodski Varoš, Croatia, each spring to mate with Malena, who was unable to travel due to a gunshot injury. On ...


The Vintage

Woah #fblifestyle, 02 October 2025

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Woah #fblifestyle


A Brief History of the Minimoog Part I

youtube.com, 23 September 2025

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Follow the life of the Minimoog Synthesizer from its inception through its prolific contributions to poplular music throughout the last 4 decades.In this fir...



Physics wins, hydrogen cars lose

medium.com, 24 July 2025

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How many times have we heard that hydrogen-powered cars are “the future”? Well, that future has been collapsing like a house of cards for a…


The Vintage

In South Portland, Maine, a group of parents sparked a quiet revolution by replacing smartphones with landlines for their kids. Concerned about the effects of constant screen time, they formed a “landline pod,” where children use home phones to call one another, plan playdates, and have real conversations—no texting, no apps, no distractions. The result? Kids building confidence, empathy, and stronger social skills through simple, meaningful connection. What began as one mother’s creative idea has grown into a neighborhood movement that’s bringing back the lost art of talking., 20 July 2025

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In South Portland, Maine, a group of parents sparked a quiet revolution by replacing smartphones with landlines for their kids. Concerned about the effects of constant screen time, they formed a “landline pod,” where children use home phones to call one another, plan playdates, and have real conversations—no texting, no apps, no distractions. The result? Kids building confidence, empathy, and stronger social skills through simple, meaningful connection. What began as one mother’s creative idea has grown into a neighborhood movement that’s bringing back the lost art of talking.



Frogsicles: Frozen But Still Alive

youtube.com, 05 July 2025

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The wood frog's body makes its own anti-freeze that allows it to survive the winter. The secret ingredient? You'll never guess.From: CRAZY MONSTER FROGShttp:...


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In the news

Pig-boar hybrids in Fukushima evacuation zone rewrite wild genomes: When escaped domestic pigs bred with wild boar after the Fukushima evacuation, researchers gained a rare chance to observe large-scale hybridization. Posted on 30 March 2026.

Home system lets users create their own custom-color hair dye: Zuvi is a beauty-tech company known for its innovative hair dryers that use light instead of heat. Posted on 31 March 2026.

Free Speech Experts: Jonathan Haidt’s Moral Panic Is As Old As Democracy Itself: We’ve been saying for years now that Jonathan Haidt’s crusade against social media and kids is a moral panic dressed up in academic robes, and that the evidence simply does not support the sweeping claims he’s been making. Posted on 31 March 2026.


Cape Town weather

5 day forecast

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  • Tue 31: sky is clear

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  • Wed 01: broken clouds

    18 ° - 22 ° Wind 8 km/h / Clouds 51 %
  • Thu 02: light rain

    19 ° - 25 ° Wind 4 km/h / Clouds 100 %
  • Fri 03: light rain

    20 ° - 23 ° Wind 3 km/h / Clouds 89 %

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News (continued)

How I Get Free Traffic from ChatGPT in 2025 (AIO vs SEO): Three weeks ago, I tested something that completely changed how I think about organic traffic. Posted on 04 December 2025.

Cornell Tech partners with Mastercard to advance AI governance standards: Cornell Tech has launched a research collaboration with Mastercard to advance methods for evaluating and auditing generative artificial intelligence systems, in an effort to maximize their benefits. Posted on 25 March 2026.

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Palantir’s UK boss criticises ‘ideological’ groups as ministers move to scrap NHS contract: Louis Mosley says government should resist calls to trigger break clause in £330m deal with US analytics companyUK politics live – latest updatesPalantir’s UK boss has urged the government not to give in to “ideologically motivated campaigners” as government ministers explore a way out of a £330m NHS contract with the tech company. Posted on 01 April 2026.

‘This feels fragile’: how a satellite-smashing chain reaction could spiral out of control: Today, the space around Earth can no longer be considered empty. Posted on 01 April 2026.

AirPods Pro 3 vs. Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro: Why I'm looking past brand ecosystems now: Samsung's latest wireless earbuds close the gap in audio fidelity and ANC performance with Apple - here's how to choose the right pair. Posted on 01 April 2026.

The personal items the Artemis II crew are taking to the Moon: The crew, who are accomplished pilots, engineers and scientists, reveal their hopes, fears and family sacrifices. Posted on 31 March 2026.

China's AI chatbots are advanced and versatile — and begging for more users: Chinese AI companies are focused less on being cutting edge and more on attracting customers. Posted on 30 March 2026.

How Instagram’s ‘PG-13’ Branding for Teens Unraveled: The social media giant, under legal pressure from the Motion Picture Association, has retreated from its use of the movie rating in its marketing. Posted on 31 March 2026.

What did Trump’s mail-in ballot order do? #world: What Trump’s mail in ballot order does President Donald Trump signed an executive order that directs the federal government to compile a nationwide list of verified eligible voters and to restrict states’ ability to use mail in ballots. Posted on 01 April 2026.

In a Moment of Division, the Astronauts on the Artemis II Mission Hope to Inspire: Can the four astronauts of the NASA mission Artemis II make a difference in a distracted and divided world?. Posted on 31 March 2026.

Philanthropy is a 'significant form of power.' Here's how Jeffrey Epstein exploited that: A large share of science funding comes through philanthropy, with little legal or public scrutiny. Posted on 30 March 2026.

What did Trump’s mail-in ballot order do? #world: What Trump’s mail in ballot order does President Donald Trump signed an executive order that directs the federal government to compile a nationwide list of verified eligible voters and to restrict states’ ability to use mail in ballots. Posted on 01 April 2026.

Volvo Shifts Polestar 3 Production Entirely To the US: Polestar and Volvo are ending Polestar 3 production in Chengdu, China, and consolidating all output of the electric SUV at Volvo's plant in South Carolina. Posted on 01 April 2026.

China’s humanoid robots are gaining ground – but they’re not there yet: The U.S. and China are racing to build humanoid robots capable of performing many daily tasks – but the complexity of home and business environments makes that challenging. Posted on 29 August 2025.

'80% chance of a go,' launch weather officer says at NASA's Artemis II prelaunch conference: NASA said an X-class solar flare is not currently expected to affect the Artemis II mission, while weather on Earth looks favorable for a smooth launch. Posted on 31 March 2026.


Some of the tech in my workday

Best programming language?

The PYPL PopularitY of Programming Language Index is created by analyzing how often language tutorials are searched on Google.

The TIOBE Programming Community index measures popularity based on the number of skilled engineers world-wide, courses, third party vendors and search engine activity.

w3techs analyses page content to determine the technology used, and also uses publicly available information from sources such as Alexa, Google, Microsoft and ipinfo.io.

While Java and Python top the popularity charts, more than 80% of all websites run on PHP.


Longer term weather forecast

Cape Town weather

  • Mon 30: sky is clear

    17 ° - 21 ° Wind 7 km/h / Clouds 0 %
  • Tue 31: sky is clear

    17 ° - 23 ° Wind 4 km/h / Clouds 0 %
  • Wed 01: broken clouds

    18 ° - 22 ° Wind 8 km/h / Clouds 51 %
  • Thu 02: light rain

    19 ° - 25 ° Wind 4 km/h / Clouds 100 %
  • Fri 03: light rain

    20 ° - 23 ° Wind 3 km/h / Clouds 89 %
  • Sat 04: light rain

    18 ° - 20 ° Wind 6 km/h / Clouds 100 %
  • Sun 05: sky is clear

    17 ° - 21 ° Wind 8 km/h / Clouds 5 %
  • Mon 06: sky is clear

    16 ° - 22 ° Wind 7 km/h / Clouds 0 %
  • Tue 07: sky is clear

    16 ° - 26 ° Wind 4 km/h / Clouds 0 %
  • Wed 08: sky is clear

    20 ° - 27 ° Wind 6 km/h / Clouds 0 %
  • Thu 09: sky is clear

    19 ° - 24 ° Wind 3 km/h / Clouds 0 %
  • Fri 10: sky is clear

    18 ° - 22 ° Wind 2 km/h / Clouds 0 %
  • Sat 11: broken clouds

    17 ° - 20 ° Wind 4 km/h / Clouds 82 %
  • Sun 12: overcast clouds

    18 ° - 21 ° Wind 5 km/h / Clouds 100 %
  • Mon 13: broken clouds

    17 ° - 23 ° Wind 3 km/h / Clouds 80 %
  • Tue 14: light rain

    18 ° - 26 ° Wind 3 km/h / Clouds 100 %