Category Archives: Technology/Internet

The conundrum is:  Should CapeInfo be putting customers/readers and what’s easiest for them first; or should advertisers come first — and what’s easiest for them?  We’d appreciate your thoughts and comments. Because so few hospitality businesses have a marketing background, … Continue reading →

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While Microsoft’s Bing search engine might get 10/10 for responsiveness, they don’t inspire confidence in their competence as a search engine. Over the past year, CapeInfo has queried problems twice.  Both times we received prompt and courteous replies, but both … Continue reading →

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If Neil Armstrong’s “One step for man, one giant leap for mankind” defined exploration — and the US’ role in the world — in the 20th century, the Square Kilometre Array Telescope (SKA) will provide the platform for exploration in … Continue reading →

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Events over the past few months keep reminding me of what Simon Anholt said during his interview with CapeInfo last September: “The sole remaining superpower is public opinion.” An email just received from avaaz.org emphasizes the point: Dear friends, Avaaz … Continue reading →

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At 4.13 yesterday afternoon, the Internet Service Providers Association advised CapeInfo that our complaint regarding offensive statements on the site, whalecottage.com, had been forwarded to Whale Cottage’s service provider for action. The first step in the take down process usually … Continue reading →

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“I’m such a nasty person,” she said with glee.  One can laugh it off but in Chris von Ulmenstein’s case, it’s become a fact.  And she went on to say how she waits for knocks on the door bearing lawsuits. … Continue reading →

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We appreciate feedback on CapeInfo’s new platform so please click on the comments link above to let us have yours. Do note that content is still being transferred from the old platform and is growing hour-by-hour. For the best browsing … Continue reading →

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