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Kryptik
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From: Port Elizabeth, S.Africa
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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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brix25
Joined: Aug 20, 2003
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From: Cape Town, South Africa
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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. |
francoislr
Joined: Jun 15, 2006
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From: Pretoria, South Africa
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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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amawanqa
Joined: May 08, 2004
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From: Hornchurch UK & East London SA
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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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Kryptik
Joined: Jun 24, 2005
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From: Port Elizabeth, S.Africa
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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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francoislr
Joined: Jun 15, 2006
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From: Pretoria, South Africa
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Happi Wellingtons to all of you too...may your Wellingtons protect your feet from the harsh reality that love is actually a lot of effort;-)
@ Wanqa, comment on the pictures when I am logged in and can see them.
I was never really interested in history, never will extensively be, but Shaka's stuff was interesting. Other than that I enjoyed hearing about the stuff, but HEARING, not repeating it later. Want to know what happened and beyond that I don't care. I can learn from the past without being able to give you exact dates...Besides, who says that they were always 100% correct with the dates? Maybe a day got lost here and there when someone overslept a day, the guy in charge of the calendar, or whatever..hehe! I prefer reading time magazine, that is, when the world is not too boring, and at the moment, it isn't.
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francoislr
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@ wanqa, the wheels, she is pretty! Good colour;-)
So, did anybody notice Google today? No, not the logo...That is normal for any special day(other than my Birthday! But the day they start celebrating my birthday with a special logo just for me, I will be freaked out) Google seems to be giving away Gmail accounts without the normal Invite method...now the question, just for Wellington's day, or forever?! Guess I will know tomorrow...
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francoislr
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From: Pretoria, South Africa
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A bunch of interesting articles:
Cameraphones focus on liquid lenses
http://www.theregister.com/2007/02/13/water_lens/
HTC slides in slide-out-keyboard communicators
http://www.reghardware.co.uk/[....]13/htc_rolls_out_h1_07_lineup/
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amawanqa
Joined: May 08, 2004
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From: Hornchurch UK & East London SA
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@ Kryptik,
LOL boet, you certainly have a wonderful way with words, boet. 
(pardon the alliteration.)
@ Francois,
Some interesting info in those links there. According to one of the local Orange shop's sales assistants that I spoke to on Monday, Orange were having problems with the HTC Vox's battery life (called the M700 by Orange) when they were testing it a few months ago, perhaps the problem has been rectified by HTC by now.
Back on the history thing, the subject seems to have a love/hate relationship with people. (don't most subjects?)
Ya, history is written by the winning side, isn't it? Fortunately we have the 'net etc. at our disposal nowadays...
So much of the initial appreciations for a subject at school has to be how the teacher presents and 'lives' the subject. I remember one of my high school history teachers encouraging debate and questioning the political status quo of SA in the late 80's; the subject was made relevant to us.
In stark contrast, most of my Aarddruipskunde and Maths teachers needed a lot to be desired...
It's easy to tell when a subject is delivered by as teacher who's merely doing it for a 'job', or someone who is passionate to impart the knowledge in interesting and relevant ways. As regards pupils learning in the latter context, that's half the battle won already...
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amawanqa
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BTW, Happy Wellington's Day... I still prefer Mrs Balls though... 
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amawanqa
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Remember those live pics that I took of that prototype Symbian LG handset called 'JOY' at the Smartphone Show in October?
LG have now officially launched and named it the KS 10. Thank goodness they didn't keep the 'JOY' name...
http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_ks10-1878.php
Also, here's some more info and pics of Samsung's unique new smartphone, called the F520, care of mobileburn:
http://www.mobileburn.com/gallery.jsp?Id=3156&source=SIDEBARHOME
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francoislr
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@ wanqa, my English teacher was like 10 billion years old, so she really was at all the history events, so that made English really interesting. Well, I was top of the class, and got along well with her, unlike most other students. But she gave detailed info on anything and anywhere, and put everything in context. My Aardruipskunde onnie had bomb shock though from being a paratrooper or something. I spend my periods wasting away in a constant giggle due to him being so odd and funny, and no one else really got it like me...I failed miserably...I remember him once coming up to me, me in constant fits of laughter, and telling me I need to pay attention, but i could not stop laughing...hehe!
So at our rich@$$ school today, I ended up talking to Heather, the PA get things done lady. We were discussing fonts, then she said that this one (showing me one) she used on making Saron Gas's CD cover. I then remembered her husband used to be their drummer, can't remember why he did not go on with Seether, but I can remember it was quite a sensitive situation, so did not pry anymore than that.
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amawanqa
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@ Francois,
Was that their 'Fragile' album cover?
Always wondered why they spelt it 'Saron Gas' and not 'Sarin Gas'...
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mario2004
Joined: Sep 16, 2006
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@ama When you are playing .wma files with your n73, can you change the volume? (use the player 'onboard' and not 3-th party) Damn the n73 is guite nice all arounder. (mine come with latest fm - 12 audio codecs installed) I use it for a week now and still wonder :) N70 is like a donkey cart compared to this 'f1'. The n70's screen looks so . . . outdated - I can't believe I've put up with it for 1year. Mind you is the same as my old 7650 -just more colors. Do you use opera at all? the build in browser is not to bad :)
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amawanqa
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@ Mario,
Yes, I can change the volume of a .wma file while playing, using the camera zoom buttons on the side of the phone; the joystick only plays and pauses the song when pressed, or used to vertically scroll through the music players options on screen.
Secondly, I use the standard browser on this phone; which as you know, is OK.
S60 like a F1 car? You oughta give UIQ a try then, boet...
Warp speed, Mr Sulu... 
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