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NO WAYS: Mind-Blowing Footage Shows Rescue Of Man Trapped At The Bottom Of The Sea For Three Days [VIDEO]
03 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
YISLAAIK – this is one for the scrapbook. Last June, a Nigerian chef survived three days under the ocean, hiding in a pocket of air that was trapped beneath his sunken ship.
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The Unofficial Goldman Sachs Guide To Bar Etiquette
03 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The unofficial rules of bar etiquette, also known as “how not to be an asshole”, have just been released by Goldman Sachs. These gems will help you get quick service while keeping your dignity intact
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The Future Of 3D Printing In 3 Minutes [VIDEO]
03 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
All right, all right, so we’ve all heard about 3D printing. We’ve all heard the stories of how 3D printers can create pretty much anything with ease. But have you watched a video that summarises the implications and future applications of 3D printing? No? Here’s one that’s only three minutes long.
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South Africans Abroad – This Is How You Vote
03 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Good news for South Africans living abroad – you’ll be able to register and vote in the national elections next year. This is how you do it.
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Anti-E-Toll Aerial Banner Flown Around Jo’Burg [Pic]
03 Dec 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
It looks like the DA have taken to the skies, using Mavericks’ style aerial banner placement in Johannesburg. Here’s a pic of their airborne signage cruising around Johannesburg. Hey did you catch THIS GUY‘s numberplate we posted earlier? [source: @maimaneAM]
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A Christmas You’ll Never Forget – Latest Rollover Makes Tonight’s Jackpot R2.6 Billion
03 Dec 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Shame, and there you were stressing about how you are going to afford to buy awesome gifts for all your family and friends. They’re also doubling any non-credit card deposits you make!
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This Guy’s Number Plate Will Make Your Day #etolls [PIC]
03 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Yup, it actually happened. At midnight last night, Gauteng’s multi-billion rand etoll network went live.
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Don’t Miss The Lock Stock Christmas Night Market This Thursday!
02 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This Thursday the Woodstock Exchange will be hosting The Lock Stock Christmas Night Market. The market is an opportunity to support the local design industry in a relaxed atmosphere. Try some fun foods, relax with a drink, and shop for while enjoying the live music. Artists and designers will showcase their best work, and you can find unique, […]
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Please Enjoy: The Best/Worst Black Friday Fights [VIDEO]
02 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Everything is bigger and better in America – even the mall-brawls. Fists, war cries, blood, and ambulances are all included in the the Thanksgiving shopping experience that Walmart offers its customers.
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Can’t Explain Bitcoins To Your Mates? Here’s A Helpful [VIDEO]
02 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ever since their introduction to the WWW, we’ve been posting a lot of stories about Bitcoin. But what is Bitcoin, and how does it work? New York-based director and designer Duncan Elms has directed and animated an amazing short motion infographic explaining Bitcoin in detail.
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The Tragic Internet: 20-Year-Old Kid Live-Streams Suicide
02 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
The internet is a place where lots of dark things happen. Bitcoins can be used to kill politicians and buy drugs, social media is used to post rape videos, and don’t even try to start a debate on Twitter. But a new low was reached when a 20-year-old live streamed his suicide attempt.
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Inside Tencent – The Chinese Company That Makes Naspers The Most Money
02 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Chinese Company Tencent is bigger than YouTube, LinkedIn and Twitter combined, with a market capitalization of $57 billion. It is also the company that makes billions of rands each year for Naspers and Koos Bekker.
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Awesome Local Student Film Nails 170,000 Hits On Vimeo [VIDEO]
02 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
This six minute animated film was created by six students from The Animation School in Cape Town. Within 24 hours of it appearing on Vimeo, it had garnered 90,000 views. That’s a big deal.
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They’re Building A Floating City For Wealthy People – Check It Out
02 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
It’s the rich man’s ultimate fantasy – to be far removed from all the poor people back on dry land, while you cruise into the sunset on your fully equipped, luxury ship.
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The Ultimate Selfie App ‘Frontback’ Is Exploding
02 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It seems like those who have opposed the ‘selfie’ in all its forms will have to put their prejudices aside. It’s a thing now. A big thing.
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Jeff Bezos Wants To Use Drones To Deliver Amazon Online Purchases To Homes [VIDEO]
02 Dec 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos appeared on an episode of ’60 Minutes’, where he revealed that the world’s largest online store has been working on experimental drone-based delivery systems.
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This Is How Technology Is Changing The Face Of Blue-Collar Industries
29 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The world used to be hard. Our days used were filled with unpleasant tasks that we just couldn’t escape or make easier. Notice how we say used to – because it’s no longer true. Technology is not just a thing that makes you MacBook work – it’s changing the way we live our everyday lives.
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If You’re In Your 30s, You’ll Love This #bobjunior #bobt
29 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Get ready for this trip down memory lane. Remember BOB T savings cards? And how special they made you feel? Turns out they’re still around.
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Things Of Great Beauty: The Beats By Dr Dre Neon Mixr Headphones [PICS + VIDEO]
29 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The world held its breath on the day that international DJ David Guetta challenged Dr Dre to create the perfect set of world-class ear cups. One year later, the collaboration between Dre and Guetta led to the creation of the lightest, loudest and most neon headphones ever.
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Beer-Tapping Physics: Why A Hit To A Bottle Makes A Foam Volcano
29 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The beer-tapping phenomenon was a long-standing puzzle in beer science (isn’t that something you wish you’d studied…) until physicist Javier Rodriguez of Madrid University and his team decided to undertake the challenge of figuring it out. We get it Spain. Your problems are cooler than ours.
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The Grootbos XXX Special Is Basically The Best Thing You’ve Seen All Year
29 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s just about to become your favourite time of the year. Work is winding down, the sun is coming out to play and holiday season is just around the corner.
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Holocaust Survivor Meets His “Schindler” 70 Years Later
29 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Leon Gersten is a 79 year-old holocaust survivor. Before his village in Poland was liberated by the soviet army, Gersten managed to survive thanks only to one man – Czeslaw Polziec.
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You Gotta See This NASA Video Of A Comet Cruising Past Earth [VIDEO]
29 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
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Miracle: A Non-Depressing Facebook Page About South Africa
29 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s easy to get down on South Africa. With crippling strikes, the mess our police force made arresting Krejcir and the Nkandla saga, there’s more than enough news every morning to send even the most positive person into a depression. And goodness knows, Facebook loves nothing more than a good bitch about The Republic. That’s where the epic […]
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InvisiBulls: Let’s Have A Chat About The Blue Bulls’ New Kit [PICS]
29 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 5 Comments
Puma and the Bulls have revealed their most daring home and away kits ever. Dubbed the “InvisiBull”, the new camouflage-inspired kit has a military feel – perfect for the battle of SuperRugby.
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Cape Town Takes Top Prize In Telegraph Travel Awards
29 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Telegraph Travel awards asked 75,000 people to vote for their favourite travel companies and destinations, so this is no phony award. In fact, the Telegraph’s survey is one of most comprehensive and wide-ranging travel surveys out there.
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Throwback Thursday – ‘Organised Gangbang At The Bay Hotel’
28 Nov 2013 by Seth Rotherham / 5 Comments
Our new series, Throwback Thursday, re-publishes old 2oceansvibe stories from the days when the readership was 10% the size it is now. A lot of you missed some classic stuff, so here it is – from the depths of our archives..
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If There’s One TV Series You Should Watch This Year, It’s This One [VIDEO]
28 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
21 years ago ITV’s award-winning TV series ‘7UP’ South Africa documented a cross-section of the country’s seven-year-old children and asked them about their lives, hopes and dreams.
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Please Enjoy This Guy – He Says He Was Raised By Wolves
28 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Marcos Rodriguez Pantoia claims that not only was he raised by wolves but that he had a guardian pet snake.
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This Map Will Help You Find The Best Cofffee In New York, Paris And London
28 Nov 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
If you’re anything like us, your love for coffee knows no bounds. And while you might be on good terms with your local barista, travelling abroad and not knowing where to get your morning cuppa is an awful thought.
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