I just took delivery of a new toy: had just about forgotten I ever bought it when I found the purchase confirmation email from August 2012. Continue reading
Helicopter, photos, GPS, geotags and a copper mine
Some time ago the construction manager on my current project told me about some software that would automatically geotag photographs by matching their date/time with a GPS track. He used to work for BHP Billiton, so the software was hideously expensive.
Experience has taught me that there are free versions of most clever or useful software. In this case it is called GeoSetter and it is really quite good (maybe a few issues with the interface, but nothing I can’t live with). Continue reading
Two Mines and a Cement Factory
Took a Sunday morning ride around the industrial heart of Botswana’s North-East District: a long loop taking in Tati Nickel Mining Company’s Phoenix Mine, Iamgold’s Mupane Mine and the recently resurrected Matsiloje Portland Cement factory. Continue reading
Chakalaka
According to Wikipedia:
Chakalaka is a spicy African vegetable relish traditionally served with bread, pap, samp, stews or curries.
Ingredients
The ingredients can be varied according to what is available, but the main component is beans. Continue reading