Google Maps South Africa
Today, Google launched Google Maps for South Africa, which is going to allow us South Africans to easily find our way around the country without using the old outdated system!
Google Maps South Africa is still in beta mode though, so don’t worry if you run into a few problems, I’m sure they’ll all be ironed out fairly soon. From my initial testing, I’ve managed to find everything I was looking for fairy easily.
Pretty cool, you can see the pool on the roof of A Cape Town Flat by Chris M..
If you’re keen to give it a whirl, click here.
PS. Something else you should be looking into is Google Maps Mobile, which will give you Google Maps on your mobile phone :)
Google Social Search information
Matt Cutts from the search quality team explains how Google Social Search works..
Maureen Heymans, Technical Lead, demonstrates the features of Google Social Search..
Nokia N97 v2.0 firmware upgrade available!
Nokia have just released the latest firmware upgrade for us Nokia N97 users – we’ve all been waiting for this!
Update Tips:
- The update is showing about 142mb for me so be sure to have a fast and secure connection before updating.
- Always backup your important data before a firmware update.
- I (actually EverythingBlaxx) recommend hard resetting your N97 before this update just to start fresh. Be sure to backup your important data like contacts, messages, & bookmarks before the hard reset. Follow the tutorial by EverythingBlaxx to learn how to hard reset the N97.
- Do not bump the cable or disconnect your N97 until the firmware is completely installed.
- Be sure to use a full battery.
What will you get:
- The entire UI is much snappier, bringing it up to power with the E71. Opening system apps is instantaneous.
- The new firmware allows you to put your clock & profile widget anywhere on the screen. You cannot remove it, however.
- This firmware version is only available for unlocked and unbranded devices right now. Branded devices usually take a few weeks to get the new firmware.
I haven’t updated myself, but will do shortly!
Thanks to N97 Fanatics and @Haydndup for keeping us updated on the Nokia N97 mobile!
Some funnies
We all need a good laugh from time to time..
[Thanks Fe]
Whisky month is coming up!
I started drinking whisky properly this year and have learnt quite a lot along the way. I’ve also gathered quite the collection!
Next month is November, which is whisky month and FNB have some great things lined up all in the name of Whisky:
November presents us with the seventh annual FNB WHISKY LIVE FESTIVAL – the largest whisky festival in the world – is held in both Cape Town and Johannesburg from Wednesday, 4th November to Friday, 6th November at the Cape Town Convention Centre and Wednesday, 11th November to Saturday, 14th November at the Sandton Convention Centre. (6pm-10pm).
Whiskey Lifestyle Lounge
Be part of the festival “buzz” but enjoy it from the privacy of your own private lounge! Make up a party of like-minded whisky lovers/entertain your clients in the new-look Whisky Lifestyle Lounge. Sit back and savour whiskies in the comfort of your own exclusive lounge. Limited numbers per night. Private whisky host offering personal one on one whisky tastings. Fabulous food served throughout the evening. LiquidChefs cocktail bar.
All this for only R495 per person. You could win two complimentary tickets to the Whisky Lifestyle Lounge. Simply send us an e-mail with your name, cellphone number and preferred date.
Whisky Workshops
Whether you are a connoisseur or a novice, the whisky workshops are without doubt the secret gems of the festival. Held in separate meeting venues upstairs from the Tasting Hall. Informal, interactive and hugely educational and great fun! Combination of generic whisky workshops and dedicated brand workshops. You get to taste whiskies generally not available in the Tasting Hall.
Book a whisky workshop for only R100 per person or combine this with a Tasting Hall ticket and qualify for a discount. Combo Package R255 per person. YOU COULD WIN 2 TICKETS TO A WORKSHOP OF YOUR CHOICE. Simply send us an e-mail with your name, cellphone number and preferred workshop and date.
On-line bookings www.whiskylivefestival.co.za and for more information, email: contact@whiskylivefestival.co.za
Another Super Serial Video
Super Serial Gamer’s main man, Pipe, put together another wicked video..
GET SOME!
10 Scary movies for this Halloween
Halloween (also spelled Hallowe’en) is an annual holiday celebrated on October 31. The Celtic festival of Samhain and the Christian holy day of All Saints are seen as the original Halloweens, whilst the Anglo-Saxon’s celebrated Winterfylleth, the begining of winter. It is largely a secular celebration but some have expressed strong feelings about perceived religious overtones.
The day is often associated with orange and black, and is strongly associated with symbols like the jack-o’-lantern. Halloween activities include trick-or-treating, wearing costumes and attending costume parties, ghost tours, bonfires, visiting haunted attractions, pranks, telling scary stories, and watching horror films. ~ wiki
On that note, I feel it’s relevant that I share 10 scary movies with you, just in case you’re staying home on Halloween and feel like watching something scary..
Rosemarys Baby
The Shining
SAW
IT
The Ring
Exorcism of Emily Rose
Event Horizon
Nightmare on Elm Street
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Silence of the Lambs
If you know a scary movie that I’ve left off the list, please leave a comment and let me know! :)
Morgenhof Fantail Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc 2006
Oh fantastic, I’ve just received another wine review from Michael over at MichaelOlivier.co.za..
The price: Under R50 bucks a pop.
First Impression: Big chewy elegant rustic wine.
The Story: A Morgenhof label, but by no means a “second” label. A wine ableto stand on its own.
The Taste: Deep ruby red in colour, fine elegant flavours, brushed with oak, the Cabernet Franc lends its classical forest floor after gentle rain
smells, mushroomy and that delicious smell of just wet leaves. Lovely
berries, velvet glove tannins and a good long spicy finish.
Michael Says: With the current chilly thunderations, you want a chunky thick vegetable and pasta soup to go with it.
Did You Know? Morgenhof is owned by Ann Cointreau, an elegant French lady from the eponymous liqueur family. They also make Gosset Champagne.
The small print: Simonsberg Stellenbosch grapes. 53% Cabernet Sauvignon 47% Cabernet Franc and a splash of Malbec. 14.11% alcohol, 2.9 gm/l residual sugar.
Thanks again Michael for keeping us up to date with what wines we should be drinking!
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