Category: On The Marc

  • ADT Security – USELESS SERVICE

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    I don’t often rant on my blog, but today I’m going to be used to expose the MOST useless company in South Africa. I’m actually just fed up with them and the service they offer. I am cross posting this from a complaint I made on Hellopeter.com

    Since we moved into our new house in December, we have had endless problems with ADT. With monthly call outs to repair our system, equiment breaking and alarms going off at random times of the day and night. We have had the technical team out here, at least 7 or 8 times to try and ‘sort’ out these various issues.

    Last month, we received a notice under our door, to say that the NEXT day they would be pulling out their patrol vehicles in the Ballito area, and sub contracting to a local company, who would send out a patrol vehicle in case of an emergency. Today, this was put to the test.

    We had a family day outing today, and on our way home we recived a call to say the alarm had gone off. By the time we got home, there was still no one here.
    When I started investigating times, I found out once again how useless ADT really was.
    Alarm signal recieved at ADT control room: 11:44
    Call made to me to tell alarm had gone off: 11:50 (6 minutes)
    Call made to sub contracting company in Ballito Afres: 12:03 (13 minutes !!!!!)
    Sub contractor patrol arrived at premises: 12:06

    Thank you ADT for being the offering the most useless service in the whole of South Africa. FED UP !!!!!!!

    If you are looking for a Security company in South Africa, I would really like to recommend that you NEVER EVER  consider ADT Security.

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  • Geometric Theme from Woothemes

    Last week Adii & his boys from WooThemes.com released their newest theme called Geometric.
    Adii ran a mini TweetCompo that the first 3 people that re-tweeted his tweet of the new release, would get a free copy of the theme.
    Luckily I saw this just in time, and tried my luck. And to my surprise I was number 3.
    Thanks Adii & the chaps from woothemes, hopefully I should be able to put it to good use soon :)

  • 10 Things for 2009

    2009 crept up very quickly. 2008 was quiet a roller coaster year for me, where I started a new job, after working at Storm for the last 9 years.
    Making a decision to move was really tough, but I knew I was making the right choice. The new job has been going fantastically, and I am loving it. Every minute of it. It has been a place where I have always wanted to work, and the knowledge gained by working there has been unbelievable. You never know enough, and learn something every minute.

    I am looking forward to 2009. I know I have neglected this blog over the last year. That said, I still get loads of hits, and with more than 50000 hits over the last year, I think its ok. I got my first ever adsense cheque this year, which was fantastic, as I have not put any effort into making money.

    I have a few goals for this year, one is to try and make more out of the internet. Both money-wise and knowledge wise. There is so much out there, and the internet can offer us so much.

    I have decided to put a random list of 10 things that will hopefully get me through 2-double o – mine:

    1. PopUrls – I have always loved PopUrls, but recently have rediscovered this awesome site. All the tops sites are aggregated onto 1 page, so you get to see the best of the web on 1 page. You can also share links on facebook and twitter, and it will also customize the best links for you. Check it out at PopUrls.com

    2. My iPhone – My iPhone continues to amaze me every day. I am loving it. It has become a habit now, and I think the wife is starting to feel “iPhone un-love”. Currently i have about 70 apps on my phone. Half of them are hardly ever used, but some of them are just fantastic, and used everyday. More on that later

    3.Twitter – Even though I don’t “tweet” enough, I am still lurking in the shadows. There are some really interesting people out there, and everyday I learn something new from someone on twitter. I really think Twitter may become the next big thing after facebook.

    4. Namedrive – Slowly but surely, I have been making some cash using Namedrive. I have a couple of domains on there and am raking in about $20 a month. Nothing major, but its fun to watch none the less. Need to try and put more effort into this as well. Huge potential.

    5. My Macbook – The other best thing (next to the MyPhone), was the mac I got earlier this year. The Mac OS is definitely one of the easiest and most user friendly OS’s I have ever used. Even my wife loves it, and we now have to fight to use the Macbook. I think it’s high time I get a new one and she can have this one :)

    6. Geocaching – I really wish I had more time to do this. It really is such a fun hobby, but just need time. I still follow all new caches that are published, and try find the ones close to me. Hopefully this year, I can find  a few more caches, and enjoy the game as much as what I used to….*sigh*

    7. My Family – 2008 added yet another addition to my family, and 3 kids is really fun. No really. :) Les has been awesome with all 3 kids, and looking after our house, and me with all my needs, yet we always find time for each other. By the end of 2009 I will have 3 toddlers, almost ready to move into thier own place :) (Just kiddin)

    8.Life – 2009 is time for big changes. Back to gym at least 3-4 times per week. Healthy eating, minimised drinking, and more time with my friends & family. 43Things is such an awesome website that allows you to list your goals and keep track of them. By the end of 2009, I need to have been able to accomplish those 43 things.

    9. Work – Learn more, and move up. Plain and simple goals, that I know I can achive in 2009 at my awesome work.

    10.Photography – I went on a 6 week course last year to learn more about photography, so hpefully in 2009, I can take loads more photos and share them on this blog

    Hope 2009 is an awesome year for everyone !!!

  • Springleap T-Shirt – e Sempowenis

    The August Springleap winner was announced a few days ago, and the winner, WolFox, came up with what I think is the best T-Shirt design I have ever seen.

    The e Sempowenis is the South African version of the ever popular Simpsons family from springfield. I have been a huge fan of the Simpsons since episode 1, so it was only right I ordered myself one of these awesome T-shirts.

    Well done to WolFox for the great desgin. If you wan’t to order one get over to the Springleap site quick. Stocks are limited !!