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Today's quotable quote: Dennis Miller: I went to a bookstore and asked the saleswoman where the Self Help section was. She said if she told me it would defeat the purpose.

This day in history: 29 March 2026: Routledge Expedition Arrives at Easter Island (1914). Today known by its traditional name of Rapa Nui, Easter Island is one of the most remote inhabited locations on Earth. The first study of the island by outsiders was undertaken by British archaeologist Katherine Routledge, who spent 16 months on Rapa Nui studying its indigenous Polynesian culture. She interviewed residents and catalogued the island's now-famous stone statues. Her scholarship proved to be invaluable to later researchers.



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

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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

Our chins appear to be an evolutionary side effect: Male nipples. Whale pelvic bones. Posted on 27 March 2026.

Ancient Roman board game stumped experts for decades – until AI played: A slab of limestone excavated in 1984 from the ancient Coriovallum settlement in the Netherlands presented a puzzle for researchers of Roman history. Posted on 30 March 2026.

Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt: This week, our first place winner on the insightful side is Stephen T. Posted on 29 March 2026.


Cape Town weather

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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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Keir Starmer says UK will ‘have to act’ to curb addictive features of social media: In his strongest intervention yet, PM says some features ‘shouldn’t be permitted’, while education secretary says things ‘are going to change’Keir Starmer has backed banning addictive social media features in his strongest intervention yet on curbs that could be placed on tech companies, saying the features “shouldn’t be permitted”. Posted on 30 March 2026.

Full network of clitoral nerves mapped out for first time: Anatomy of one of least studied human organs could improve outcomes for women who have pelvic surgeryAlmost 30 years after the intricate web of nerves inside the penis was plotted out, the same mapping has finally been completed for one of the least-studied organs in the human body – the clitoris. Posted on 30 March 2026.

Amazon Spring Sale live blog 2026: Tracking the biggest price drops all weekend: We're live-tracking the best Amazon Spring Sale deals over 60% off on home, tech, and more, as the sale continues this weekend. Posted on 30 March 2026.

Trail hunt ban moves closer as consultation begins: Animal welfare campaigners welcome a "pivotal moment" in the move towards a ban on trail hunting. Posted on 26 March 2026.

How will two landmark social media verdicts reshape how we use this technology?: Two landmark verdicts this week could reshape the way social media works. Posted on 28 March 2026.

Chromebook Remorse: Tech Backlash at Schools Extends Beyond Phones: No more YouTube or video games on school laptops. Posted on 29 March 2026.

What caused China to protest US alert rules? #world: China protests US alert over Hong Kong security rules change China lodged a protest with the United States over what it described as a change in US “alert” rules connected to security measures in Hong Kong. Posted on 29 March 2026.

For NASA’s Artemis II Crew, Journey to the Moon ‘Starting to Feel Real’: The four astronauts — three Americans and one Canadian — spoke from a prelaunch quarantine ahead of their scheduled Wednesday mission. Posted on 30 March 2026.

Scientists watch sperm whales work as a team to assist a birth: An unprecedented look at the birth of a sperm whale found that mother and calf were supported by other whales throughout the process. Posted on 27 March 2026.

What caused China to protest US alert rules? #world: China protests US alert over Hong Kong security rules change China lodged a protest with the United States over what it described as a change in US “alert” rules connected to security measures in Hong Kong. Posted on 29 March 2026.

Is It Time For Open Source to Start Charging For Access?: "It's time to charge for access," argues a new opinion piece at The Register. Posted on 30 March 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.

Saturn's chaotic atmosphere revealed in most comprehensive view yet by James Webb and Hubble telescopes: Viewing Saturn in complementary wavelengths, the James Webb and Hubble space telescopes reveal more about what makes up the layers of ringed planet's atmosphere. Posted on 29 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

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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

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  • Mon 13: broken clouds

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