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You Always Wanted a Video of Your Business

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But you always thought that it was hellishly expensive and then to promote it on YouTube and other web sites whilst competing with millions of others was just too damn daunting for words? Of course you know I am going to tell you that your perception was off (actually way off....). So here goes with the sales pitch - What do you think you would pay for: A 90 second (max) video showcasing your business/products Published to an already busy YouTube Channel Published to your dedicated … [Read more...] about You Always Wanted a Video of Your Business

Medal Of Honor Review

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One of my fondest memories of gaming was playing Medal of Honor Frontline and storming Normandy beach to attack the bunkers on top of the hill. It felt like Saving Private Ryan and at the time really gave me a sense of the panic of war. Of course, Frontline is now very old and I might not feel as excited to play it again, but thanks to Sector 17 in Port Elizabeth I got my hands on the 2010 Medal of Honor. I wanted to play it in anticipation for Medal of Honor Warfighter which is being launched … [Read more...] about Medal Of Honor Review

Cakes Councillor, I Suggest You Sell Them

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It is with delicious anticipation that I wait for the next salvo from opposition parties and well meaning 'financial gurus' to throw yet more gripes against the staging of Afcon in Port Elizabeth at our Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium. What astounds me is that these well intentioned letter writers still haven't learned one simple lesson - a politically sanctioned event will go ahead no matter how much the opposition to it. The escape clause in the Afcon agreement is just words on a piece of paper … [Read more...] about Cakes Councillor, I Suggest You Sell Them

Matthew Ingram

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Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Matthew Ingram from Umzi Wethu: Umzi Wethu hospitality student, Matthew Ingram has two passions in his life; cooking and taekwon-do. The young 21 year old from the underprivileged West End community in Port Elizabeth was raised by a single mother, and didn't have the funds to study at university after he finished matric. Exploring options for a future career, Matthew applied for the Umzi Wethu Hospitality academy in 2011. He … [Read more...] about Matthew Ingram

Madea’s Witness Protection Review

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I must start by saying that movies that have one actor playing numerous roles have the potential to be good or a flop. For instance, Austin Powers by Mike Myers – good, Madea’s Witness Protection by Tyler Perry– flop. Unfortunately, that’s not the only reason this film was sub standard in my opinion. From the onset the acting seems a bit flat and there isn’t any real depth in the characters. There are the stereotypical characters you would expect, like the spoilt , bratty daughter, the … [Read more...] about Madea’s Witness Protection Review

FXC681EC – You Know what to do: Share this one, LOTS

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This vehicle, registration number: FXC681EC, was spotted in Acres Shopping Centre, Perridgevale on 20/10/2012 at around 04:30 pm. And now we have a real doozy of a miscreant. This gentleman (see him arrowed in the image) wanted to know if I was a government official, what gave me permission to tell him to move, then he refused to move then he told me to "F*CK OFF" numerous times. Whilst this was going on a particularly chirpy version of the female species was throwing her 0.2 cents worth … [Read more...] about FXC681EC – You Know what to do: Share this one, LOTS

I am tired

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I am tired of: Reading code words and phrases that racialise our society Second guessing whatever I write lest I be accused of being racist, chauvinist, sexist, or any one of the other myriad 'ists that serve only to drag us down Being accused of having an agenda Being judged for being white, male, 40 something. Reaching out in friendship only to get a judgemental look or phrase back Offering to contribute and being refused Watching everyone point fingers, make excuses, blame … [Read more...] about I am tired

Port Elizabeth Based Web Sites You Should Support

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Okay, I admit that my basis for requesting you to support these Port Elizabeth based web sites is a little biased as these sites consistently send traffic to MyPE.co.za. Think back a little bit to before the internet and how people shared and collected information - mostly it was done over the fence, around the water cooler, at the pub or other social gatherings. Then before the rise of the search engine, when the internet was in it's infancy, people followed links from one site to the … [Read more...] about Port Elizabeth Based Web Sites You Should Support

Call Of Duty Black Ops Review

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I had just finished Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (which I thought was great) and Call Of Duty: World at War (which I thought was forgettable), when I managed to get Call Of Duty: Black Ops. I finished it some time back but decided to go back to the campaign to replay the parts that made me love it, in anticipation for Black Ops 2 (review hopefully soon to come!). The first action packed mission I selected to replay left me grinning and remembering what made this game great. Usually with … [Read more...] about Call Of Duty Black Ops Review

Battlefield Bad Company 2 Review

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The war rages on between Call of Duty fans and Battlefield fans. Judging by comments and discussions it seems that players from both sides of the "battlefield" have plenty of ammo as to why their favourite is the greatest. As mentioned in my review of Call of Duty Black Ops, I am a fan of the COD franchise and thoroughly enjoyed Modern Warfare 2 and Black Ops, but was left a bit bored with World at War. Battlefield Bad Company 2 was a game that I played purely because I wanted to play the … [Read more...] about Battlefield Bad Company 2 Review

Petition to unban Sardinia Bay beach bathing ban

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Arrogant, incompetent and stupid, is how Ward 1 Councillor Stanford Slabbert described the recent decision of the Sport Art Recreation and Culture Standing Committee to ban bathing at Sardinia Bay Beach. At the meeting on 6th September, the ANC majority voted to support Beach Manager Fernando Cain's proposal to commission an independent Risk Assessment of Nelson Mandela Bay beaches, plus to prohibit bathing at Sardinia Bay Beach and relocate the current car park subject to EIA … [Read more...] about Petition to unban Sardinia Bay beach bathing ban

The Green Overall

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Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, The Green Overall: The Greentech Biofuels team would like to congratulate The Green Overall for establishing the first public collection point for the recycling of waste cooking oil in the Nelson Mandela Bay. The public collection point is for any household who would like to dispose of their waste cooking oil in an environmentally safe manner. The waste cooking oil will be recycled into premium quality biodiesel which produces … [Read more...] about The Green Overall

Quintin Levey

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Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Quintin Levey from Exporters Club: Quintin Levey was recently appointed as Chairman of the Exporters Club. Quintin is a Chartered Accountant with 13 years experience at KPMG in audit, tax and advisory. The Exporters Club is a non-profit making organisation for persons/companies involved in exporting, either directly or indirectly, or for persons/companies with an interest in exporting. The Club's mission is to encourage … [Read more...] about Quintin Levey

Mispah Carelsen

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Join Port Elizabeth and MyPE in congratulating Mover and Shaker, Mispah Carelsen from PE Coach: Mispah has just completed a wonderful new website for Jeremy Barton's PE Coach. It is worth looking at. Submitted by: Jeremy Barton on behalf of PE Coach. Click here to see more PE Movers and Shakers. Click here to submit your or your company achievements. … [Read more...] about Mispah Carelsen

Nomfusi Gotyana – Take me Home

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Ahead of the release of her new album, Take me Home, I spent a pleasant 30 minutes chatting to this Port Elizabeth born singer made good. She left Port Elizabeth at the age of 18 after completing her matric at the Seventh Day Adventist school in New Brighton, Port Elizabeth. Nomfusi was raised by her single mother, Kwazibani, while her father served a 21-year prison sentence. At the age of 12 Nomfusi's mother died of AIDS. Of her childhood in Emaqanda, Kwazakhele Nomfusi says; "I grew up a … [Read more...] about Nomfusi Gotyana – Take me Home