Helicopter rescues of prisoners seem to be popular in Greece, and for the most part they prove successful. This was not the case for Panagiotis Vlastos. Greek killer Vlastos made his fourth attempt to escape the Trikala Athens prison on Sunday. A helicopter flew above the prison courtyard and after failing to pull down the fences with a […]
Finally! A cure for that dirty scraping sound. Park like a pro and never damage those rims/pavements again. Like attempting to walk backwards on a tight rope, reverse parking can be somewhat difficult; with the reverse parking sensor delegated drivers can experience easy docking. The sensor has an LED display that shows the distance of […]
On Saturday night the audience at one of Kanye West’s headlining shows in London got more than they bargained for. During West’s performance of “Clique,” he shared his opinion of Jay-Z and Justin Timberlake’s new ensemble, “Suit & Tie,” adding in some of his own lyrics to the duo’s new hit single. I got love for Hov. But I […]
We all know Downton Abbey’s Charlie Carson. He’s the head of the house. He’s the head of the vibe. And he’s loyal, to the end. And so, on this Friday afternoon, we present a tribute post of love and homage to the man with the voice. 1 2 – He is hip 3 […]
We LIKE this. A new Facebook online store has been developed encouraging their US users to buy and send gifts with just a click of a button. Remembering birthdays used to be a daunting experience until these guys came along, and now they making something like purchasing wine just as easy.
Kelly Slater’s career is definitely not winding down. In fact, things might very well just be warming up. The world famous surfer now wants to build an “endless wave pool” for surfing. The Kelly Slater Wave Co. says the proposed doughnut-shaped pool will be able to produce guaranteed surfable waves and will be the center of […]
A European Union study published recently illustrates that any illegal “recreational” drug can be bought online and can be delivered directly to you by post. No need to venture outside – front door delivery will make your accidental overdose that much more enjoyable. Europol director Rob Wainwright said, The consumers may feel that it is ‘cleaner’ […]
I’ve been waiting weeks and finally it’s here: in Episode 7 of Kagiso’s Island of Treasure, Kagiso Lediga finally goes head to head with Jamaican Olympian Yohan “The Beast” Blake! I’ve been hoping for weeks that he’d be bringing his sharpest one-liners to this particular interview and he doesn’t disappoint in this extended interview. Yohan […]
In a classic case of ‘self fulfilling prophecy,’ a pizza restaurant owner in Pretoria was hit in the face by a woman after he called her ‘white trash.’ A stunning trade of blows followed, as we are reminded exactly why we avoid this sort.
Over 15% of respondents to a British online survey conducted BroadBandChoices.co.uk by admit that over-use of their smart phone while lying in bed is probably killing their sex life. Not ideal, but then again, if you own a smart phone and ever had someone in your bed, you’ve probably had to resist the urge to […]
The United States’ latest mass shooting tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, has thrown the issue of gun control into sharp relief once more. Gun control remains one of the most hotly contested topics in the US, often dividing pro-gun Republican and anti-gun Democrat constituencies in local and national elections. The Second Amendment of the United States […]
Back in the day, before really good computer programmes, scientists had much less to go on when they made predictions about the future. Sometimes, though, relying on what they had then was basically enough.
It turns out Nelson Mandela’s medical team were not on board the plane that went down in the Drakensberg mountain region of South Africa. 11 people are reported dead. Click for more.
You can make big cash from a property like this. Apart from the prestige of having your own wine farm, this chunk of earth sports 10 luxury suites, conference facilities, wedding venue etc. You’ll be rolling in it… Check out these killer pics..
Inconsistencies in evidence that do not acquit Shrien Dewani, but rather raise many more questions than answers, have come to light recently.
With no fire station in St. Francis, volunteers could only do so much, before fire engulfed close to 100 homes this weekend. Click through for an aerial shot – taken the morning after.
Losing a tuxedo jacket after a big corporate function is par for the course. But what if a colleague (grown man) takes your borrowed jacket home and won’t give it back to you unless you find his jacket? Please enjoy this..
FirstRand Bank founder and former CEO, Paul Harris sent a reply email to a concerned friend, summing up the situation in SA. Somehow the email got out and you can read it here. You need to read this.
A tweet showing support for a Zuma vs. Zille public debate is currently trending on Twitter. If YOU, like us, feel that a public debate on economic policy between Jacob Zuma and Helen Zille (or Jacob and anyone really) is in the national interest, then read this.
Look, you’re all no doubt aware that I am a big fan of the view from the Safe House, but the vibe emanating from this Fresnaye home is quite something. Click through for a look.
Not great for the Duchess of Cambridge, as the second set of topless (and now bottomless as well) pics was published in Se og Hør magazine. When will this invasion of her privacy end? Click for more (N5FW).
With 11 rollovers and a jackpot now estimated at $200 million (R1.69 billion), you should dare to dream and enter before the Wednesday draw date! Click here to buy tickets like we have.
The WORLD CLASS House will form the unique centre piece to the WORLD CLASS Bartender of the Year competition in Cape Town in August.
Justin Smyth hosted a series of Bloody Mary workshops to talk about and present Ketel One to media, celebrities and fine cocktail connoisseurs.
Johnny Ives, Apple’s Senior Vice President of Industrial Design, just put down $17 million for a stunning, five-storey mansion in San Francisco’s Gold Coast. So, what exactly does that kind of money buy you? Let’s take a look.
That’s right, friends – last night’s Euromillions R1.9 billion lottery draw wasn’t won and so it carries over AGAIN for Friday’s draw. Buy tickets here.
If you are going to be a big douche at the Olympics, don’t do it with Edith Bosch, Netherland’s world judo champion, standing next to you. Bosch put her skills to use at the 100m final on Sunday night, by hitting a moronic spectator who threw a bottle onto the track just before the race.
What does Kate Moss, Nic Cage, The Queen, Joanna Lumley, Greg Kinnear, Stevie Wonder, Joan Collins and Helen Zille have in common? They’ve all shopped at or worn jewelry from SA’s very own Uwe Koetter jewellers, that’s what! I was lucky enough to attend the launch of their new showroom in the Cape Quarter and you won’t believe it, […]
Well this is embarrassing, Egypt’s Olympic Organisers has provided over 100 of its Olympians with counterfeit official kits. The news came to light after of the team’s synchronised swimmers took to Twitter to complain.
Archaeologists, working in Florence, are convinced that they have uncovered the remains of the woman believed to have posed for Leonardo Da Vinci’s famed Mona Lisa portrait.