Facing the facts

As South Africa comes out of the festive (December/January) holiday season and gets back to work, we tally the numbers of deaths that have taken place over the period. It is with morbid fascination that we eye the headlines and watch the nightly news reports as the number of deaths climb ever-higher during this summer season.
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Dumbest thing said today

Heard on radio news the traffic department guy is saying that if you’re pulled over by an unmarked car with blue lights you should ask for an “Appointment Certificate”. If the person produces it then he’s legit, if he can’t (even if he is legit) then anything he does is illegal.

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A Wave in 96 hours

The Samsung Wave runs the new Samsung Bada operating
system and features a bright, clear screen.

The approach to the Wave mobile phone was made from the point of view of a complete novice and without the aid of a user manual. The focus was on ease of use and the ability to use it out of the box with minimal instruction.