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Once again thanks for all the birthday wishes...been a hectic day coz until six this evening I didn't actually feel like it was my birthday.
@da wanqsta: I think you were trying to say that the N77 was a DVB-H instead of streaming. There's certainly lot's of choices for me when I'm due for my free upgrade in December// Now if
could only come out with their Bravia phone on GSM///
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Posted: 2007-02-12 22:18:34
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@ da brixsta,
Doh, my bad. Thanks for correcting me regarding the N77.
The new Neonode N2 looks quite intriguing; hopefully it achieves greater market fruition than their first attempt...
http://www.esato.com/news/article.php/id=1501
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Posted: 2007-02-12 23:11:00
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It's quite tiny...have to be careful not to lose it.
Since the iPhone was revealed with it's revolutionary interface I've been reminded of the computer controls used in the "Minority Report" -where the lead characters control computer systems by simply twisting their hands.
Apple and Nokia (with their planned new UI) are well on their way to introducing such technologies.
Another new announcement that got me excited was the MotoRIZR Z8...nice UIQ phone that looks awesome and the feature-set looks brill( it's UIQ)...being Moto it means that it should depreciate faster than the Zim dollar.
PS: Read the story about Zimbabweans being asked to contribute to uncle Bob's birthday bash
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Posted: 2007-02-12 23:35:54
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LOL, didn't we read a similar story as regards 'collecting' from Zim's 10 provinces for Uncle Bob's birthday bash, about this time last year as well..?
I wonder how many inflation rate world records are held by Zim...
As regards the Minority Report, I remember wondering how far off such an interface would be.
I wasn't overly wowed by the movie itself though; personally I found the not-as-dark 'The Island' far more enjoyable.
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He who laughs last...thinks slowest.
Current phones:
T39m,
T610,
T630,
P900, Nokia 7600, Nokia N73.
[ This Message was edited by: amawanqa on 2007-02-12 23:14 ]
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Posted: 2007-02-13 00:02:16
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@da wanqsta:Haven't seen
The Island but another technology I loved in the Minority Report was personalised ads...Ok maybe not billboards but we could see such technology on tv very soon- Google are already doing something similiar with the net.
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Posted: 2007-02-13 06:02:00
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Ironic that you mention films, since i'm using movies like Gladiator and Spartacus to illustrate how the Romans dominated the world at one stage. I'm using that particular illustrtation to get them to grasp Shaka's dominance in Southern Africa, and how black tribes were forced to flee or be assimilated. Lately there's been a tendency to use derogotary terms when referring to our foreign African brethren, and i'm fed up with it, so i'm trying to show them how their ancestors too were once foreigners.
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Posted: 2007-02-13 07:56:00
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@da krypsta: Next time Mel Gibson should make the definitive(very unlikely) movie on Shaka with all it's violence and gore and maybe give some historical context... I'm happy with what he did with Braveheart and Apocolypto even though both were factually flawed...If he allows Zulu scholars to advise him the movie will never see the light of day as there are to many views on this controversial figure of our history...Personally I'm with conventional history that views his legacy as that of a hero, don't think he could've done much about the English when they came with their guns and cannons.
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Posted: 2007-02-13 10:52:34
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Sigh! What a lazy day...And I am working my butt off....
Anyway, check out this myspace profile:
http://www.myspace.com/filipadomingues
She has a video on there that they shot for Nokia on the N93...weird, and abstract, but still pretty impressive. Went to their actual web site as well and checked out some of the stuff done for mtv with proper cameras...very nice feel to it.
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Posted: 2007-02-13 13:01:49
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I've spent most of the day re-organising things in the house's loft and riding around on The Wanqbike.
About Shaka, do you guys remember the TV series starring Henry Cele back in the late 80's?
I never had much appreciation for the South African history that we were fed in the 80's, but the whole rise and fall of Shaka was something I really enjoyed studying. Years later, I would carry that enthusiasm for this aspect of SA history when I was able to deliver it to pupils myself.
There's so much to get out of the many stories; dealing with the rejection that his mother Nandi and her little 'Beetle' experienced while growing up and how he dealt with it, the creation of the 'ixwa' ie. his famous short stabbing spear design,('ixwa' derived as an onomatopoeia from the sucking noise made once the blade was pulled out of the victim...) , defeating the Buthelezi's top warrior with his new tactics, the whole Mfecane, the 'songololo' movement up the mountain against the Pepeta, the famous horn attacking formation, the ruthless training, how he sifted out the 'true' witchdoctors, the bloodshed after Nandi's death, the plot against him, etc etc.
I had no interest learning about the Cape Colony, Jan van Riebeeck and co, elements of The Great Trek, Cecil John Rhodes etc., they just didn't have the same 'depth' for me;
I preferred world/ European history so much more.
Anywayz, back to The Wanqbike. After waiting over 5 years to buy a superbike again ( after saving for a house), I eventually found something which proved to be an exceptional bargain, on good ol' eBay.
It's a Suzuki TL1000S V-twin superbike, fitted with top-of-the-range Ohlins suspension, only 5786 miles on the clock, roadworthy certificate and as new condition, all for £1895!!! (approx R26500). Yeah, I'm a happy Wanqa, to say the least...
Taken with the N73, while visiting at my friend Dale's place at our old place in Beckton, east London:
Right, next big bike for the Wanqsta fleet, which I hope to get later in the year, will be something suitable for me to make a 'ratbike' out of...I can feel the creative juices flowing already...
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He who laughs last...thinks slowest.
Current phones:
T39m,
T610,
T630,
P900, Nokia 7600, Nokia N73.
[ This Message was edited by: amawanqa on 2007-02-14 10:25 ]
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Posted: 2007-02-14 03:10:36
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Wow, nice ride there boeta!! Va-va-vrooom!!! *oh jirre Wanqa, let me off at the bus-stop pleez man*
Agreed of the S.A. history too. Altho aforementioned definitely played a role in shaping our country it's lekker telling the kids about everything else that the old books omitted. So many of them, sadly, are totally clueless about the rich cultural history of this nation.
On a more romantic note, Happy Wellington's Day to one and all, blah blah blah kiss kiss etc etc may all your Xmas dreamz come true always wear a condom uhm diamonds are a girl's best friend and don't forget to zip up before leaving the house. *and if you're mounting a mean machine like Wanqa make doubly sure you zip up... unless you don't mind frozenwilliblueballs syndrome
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Posted: 2007-02-14 05:17:00
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