Another Overview of “Blogging”
Radley Balko has aon the merits and realities of “blogs” behind all the mystique and trumpet blowing. Mind you, it seems that a large number of people on both sides of the spectrum
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Radley Balko has aon the merits and realities of “blogs” behind all the mystique and trumpet blowing. Mind you, it seems that a large number of people on both sides of the spectrum
When it comes to luxurious hotels the Michelangelo Hotel in Sandton is regarded as one of the elite within that wealthy area of Johannesburg.
In turn when important foreign dignatories visit that hotel, the flag poles that greet visitors at the entrance to it off West Street reportedly display the flags of their important guests nationality.
Interestingly [...]
It’s old news by now for all the local techies and gamers but That though hasn’t stopped the complaints about its expensive services relative to other foreign and intenrational operators.
And in truth, yes the complainers have a very valid point. We’ve already been over how Telkom’s monopoly encourages reduced service quality at higher prices than [...]
As far as astronomy is concerned the Sun is classified as just another Star in the greater scheme of things within the ol’ Milky Way galaxy, albeit much closer than any other one. But those same astronomers might be onto something also when it comes to the local papers.
The especially when one considers how The [...]
Multichoice has finally brought out cheaper version of DStv. Good idea, except they only give you eleven channels and they all suck. Here’s a better idea for DStv’s next offering:
—DStv Shuffle
Enjoy uncertainty
Time to mix things up. Meet DStv Shuffle, the unpredictable new DStv. What will it play next? Can it read your mind? Can it [...]
I just noticed that Catallarchy has us listed as one of their “current favourites”, alongside such A-list luminaries as The Volokh Conspiracy, Crooked Timber and Matthew Yglesias. Thanks guys, it’s incredibly flattering that you put us in such esteemed company.
It’s hot off the presses – Eskom plans to build massive hydroelectric dam in the DRC.
Of course, if they read our site, they would have known that six months ago.
This is for all those readers who are entering the higher education system this year. Good luck. You are about to experience the wonderful world of binge drinking, student riots and Karl Marx.
If you don’t yet know who Karl Marx is, you’re about to find out in a big way. Here is a list of [...]
A 4% economic growth rate? It sounds measly, inconsequential and plain pathetic but here’s something worth mulling over about it – with that growth rate the economy doubles in size (excluding inflation) ever 18 years with compounding. Compare that then to 36 years with a 2% growth rate – and that can mean a great [...]
I knew it! I knew it would only be a matter of time before somebody’s campaign went negative.
Question: now that one person has pulled the trigger, does that mean everyone else can start piling on too? I’m sure there is much rhetorical whupass just waiting to be unleashed.
Wayne is usually our point-man on the economic stuff, but I’m standing in for him tonight. Here goes:
The Bad:
[list][*] There weren’t really any across-the-board any tax cuts. The upper-bracket tax cuts were really adjustments to correct bracket creep, and not even full adjustments either. That, combined that with increases to the fuel levy, as well [...]
In an interesting post, Abiola Lapite notes that Singapore manages to get away with having marginal tax rates of 22%, and amazingly, they don’t have a problem with penniless old people scrounging in public trash cans for something to eat. Who would have thought it possible?
The good news is that Singapore constitutes proof positive that [...]
Lexington has an(paid registration required) on the perceptions of Anti-Americanism orginating within the US. He comes to the conclusion that in actual fact some of the US bashing coming from within is related more to which part of the political spectrum holds the reigns of power at the time and who doesn’t.
When it comes to [...]
The Conference Board has a very good message on how to I’m particularly fond of it as it doesn’t conform to the usual form that trendy management hogwash takes. It’s probably also particularly relevant in South Africa what with the high levels of ongoing corporate fraud: a Hansie Cronje personality would also stand out [...]
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mandla on Punish the SANDF Strikers
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bfly on Housekeeping and Blog-Pimping
RvdW on Some Michael-Related Perspective
[L]ocal viewpoints on local/international affairs. That they aren't brain-dead like most local self-confessed 'intellectuals' is a bonus.
- Fifteen Minutes
[I'm] glad to report the arrival of a new blog written by a couple of 'conservative-libertarian' South Africans. Commentary is both well written and prolific and very much worth a visit.
- Southern Cross
[A] great new South African blog. Commentary.co.za brings us libertarian views on South Africa...
- Way South
Probably the busiest (in terms of number of postings) blog is Commentary... They write on everything from politics, sport, time travel and more.
- Fodder
Commentary.co.za is a fantastically well-written site with an indepth insight into South African politics. If you want the lowdown on what's happening in the corridors of power, this is the place to read it. These guys know their stuff.
- Cherryflava
Pompous, geeky and holier-than-thou.
- Gabbahead
