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Face-Recognizing Billboard Only Displays Ad To Women
22 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
An intelligent billboard set up in London has facial recognition tech built in that lets it scan passersby for gender – if a woman stops to take a look, it plays a 40-second video clip. Dudes only get a link to the advertiser’s website. It’s like they’re trying to send a message or something.
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Dominique Strauss-Kahn Being Questioned In French Prostitution Inquiry
21 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Dominique Strauss-Kahn, that former head of the IMF who totally didn’t rape anybody, is being questioned by French police as a suspect in a prostitution ring inquiry, a prosecutor says. The man who was probably going to be the next president of France could be held for up to 48 hours.
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The Yosemite Park Firefall Has Begun [VIDEO]
21 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
For around two weeks each February, the sunset turns the Horsetail Falls in Yosemite Park, California into an incredible bright orange “firefall” that looks like flowing lava. And it’s happening right now – take a look at the video after the jump.
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Richard Levi: Fastest Ever International T20 Hundred And Most Sixes In An Innings [VIDEO]
20 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Richard Levi, a former Wynberg Boys High cricketer, shattered two world records for the Proteas in New Zealand yesterday. Levi led our successful run chase in the second T20 against New Zealand in Hamilton ending on an unbeaten 117 off 51 balls, leveling the three-match series in the process.
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Jax Panik Collaborates With Public To Write Free-For-Download Song
20 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A couple of months ago, the guys from Jax Panik and iScream & the Chocolate Stix asked you to help write them some new lyrics. They took their favourite entries into studio, added some music, and would now like to know what you think of the results. Both songs are available for free download – after the jump.
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The Daily Show Gloriously Trolls PETA Over “Whales Are Slaves” Campaign [VIDEO]
20 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
PETA recently took up a lawsuit against SeaWorld on behalf of five killer whales. The animal rights campaigners even went so far as to compare the condition of these orcas to human slavery. The Daily Show responded by sending a black guy to interview someone at PETA. After watching this, pack up and go home, because this is the best thing you’ll see all day.
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Nevada Legalizes Self-Driving Cars
20 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Hello, future! Nevada has become the first state to legalize self-driving cars, which are apparently pretty easy to get hold of in Nevada. Granted, the cars must have two humans inside, and be insured for around $1 million, but let’s focus on the part where people are allowed to have self-driving cars now.
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Epic Video Of Nocturnal LED Suit Snowboarding Goes Viral [VIDEO]
17 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Jacob Sutton, fashion photographer and filmmaker, has filmed snowboarder, William Hughes in the French Alps. Thing is, it’s filmed at night, and the snowboarder himself is the only source of light. The result is something else. Click ‘continue reading’ to see the film. Trust me, you want to.
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Incredible Canyon Rope-Swinging Footage [VIDEO]
17 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Even though I don’t have to say it, I will. GoPro has revolutionized the way we see the extreme sports world. Gone are long-shots filmed with super-zoom lenses. With GoPro you’re right in the action, making you wish you were there. Not convinced? Click through to watch the vid.
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50 Capetonians Answer The Same Question On Valentine’s Day [VIDEO]
17 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Jade Adami and Mat Gardner, on behalf of Little Big Productions, recently asked 50 Capetonians the same question. They then compiled and edited all the footage into this huggable video – uploaded to YouTube on Valentine’s Day. But what was the question? There’s only one way to find out…
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Heartland Institute Paid Scientists To Discredit Climate Change Research
16 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A bunch of emails have been leaked from the Heartland Institute, the think tank vaguely infamous for being at once massively skeptical of climate change and funded by billionaire global warming deniers, the Koch Brothers. The emails suggest that the Institute has been paying scientists and bloggers to discredit climate change research.
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Biggest Teahupo’o Waves EVER Surfed Captured On Camera [VIDEO]
16 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Dudes, you totally have to see this video, shot last year during the Billabong Pro waiting period. The French Navy labeled this day a double code red – threatening to arrest anyone that entered the water! But surfers are calling it the “biggest and gnarliest” Teahupo’o wave ever ridden.” See if you agree – after the jump.
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Daredevil To Attempt Death-Defying Niagara Falls Tightrope Crossing
16 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It has been more than a century since someone last attempted to cross the Niagara Falls on a tightrope and it was only after a renegotiation and reversed decision that permission was again granted. However, later this year we’ll finally see a man attempt the awe-inspiring stunt.
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Giant Ice Sculpture At Sandton Square Promotes Documentary Series
16 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A 22m long sculpture was erected in Sandton Square this weekend, emblazoned with ice copy “In the Sahara your body loses 1L of water an hour” – slowly melting as the day went on. This was to promote a new series on DSTV called “Human Season”. More details and footage inside.
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Chris Brown Offers A Polite Rebuttal To His ‘Haters’
16 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Chris Brown’s success at the Grammys – he won an award for the Best R&B album, and performed to a standing ovation – has been mildly overshadowed by people getting upset over his beating up Rihanna. So, like all mature and repentant individuals, he turned to his Twitter account to set things right.
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NASA Unveils Stunning Future Aircraft Designs [PHOTOS]
15 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Nobody has any idea where they’re planning on getting funding from – but like a kid with an extended birthday wish list, NASA has unveiled some amazing concepts of future, eco-friendly aircraft, which they’re calling “greener flying machines for the year 2025.” Assuming they’re still here then.
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Die Antwoord Trailer Pulled Over Copyright Issues
15 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Hoo-ha. That teaser trailer for the new Die Antwoord album, Ten$ion, got pulled from the internet (which means they’ve officially taken it down – obviously it’s still around) because artist Jane Alexander, whose anti-apartheid sculpture the trailer strongly references, told them to. They’re in legal discussions presently.
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Amazing Tool Showing The Smallness and Largeness Of The Universe
14 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Have you ever thought about how small we actually are in the greater scheme of the universe? Or how large we are compared to some of the things around us. Two Asian twins thought the same, and have created an amazing interactive map to show you exactly how big you are.
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Unreleased Die Antwoord Track Leaked
14 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Well hey there, internet – look what you brought in. “Money and Da Power,” a track that Die Antwoord has performed a couple of times on live tour but didn’t include on TEN$ION has been leaked onto Soundcloud by some or other file-sharing hippie. It’s a neat song, though. They sample sound from The Godfather.
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Only In America: Ultimate Tazer Ball [VIDEO]
13 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Americans seem to have an insatiable appetite for high-energy, adrenalin fueled sports laced with machoism and violence. Their latest “sport” is no exception; it’s a crude mix of soccer, American football, ice hockey without the skates, a dash of WWE and police brutality.
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Creating Amazing Art Using Packing Tape [PICS]
10 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Max Zorn is a street artist from the Netherlands. Like most street artists, he doesn’t use your usual artistic tools. Instead, all he uses is packing tape and a scalpel. You know, that icky brown tape that you use to close boxes with. And the result of his work is pretty damn amazing. Cinematic, even. Full gallery inside.
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Obama Releases Campaign Playlist, Listens To Arcade Fire
10 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Obama seems to be going with the “sing when you’re winning” line of thought – first his rendition of Al Green’s “Let’s Stay Together”, and now his 28-track long Campaign playlist has shown up on Spotify, to remind voters that he’s totally hip to the groove. Take a look to compare your tastes with the POTUS.
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Bruce Springsteen And The E Street Band Return To Perform At The GRAMMYs!
09 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It was announced earlier this week that rock n roll legends Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will be performing at this year’s GRAMMY Awards. If you don’t know who the above mentioned is you have no business calling yourself a music lover and you have my deepest sympathies.
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August Landmesser, The Man Who Defied Hitler
09 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
It’s always great to see epic acts of bad-assery, and this one is pretty bad-ass. A photo taken in 1936 has emerged showing a man standing amongst a dockyard full of people, all giving the Nazi salute. What makes it so cool? He’s just standing, arms crossed. Full size pic after the jump.
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Google Would Like To Buy Your Privacy Now, Please
09 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
See, it turns out that Google doesn’t actually know everything about your online browsing habits. But boy, they’d sure like to! Which is why they’re rolling out two services that records users’ online activities in full, in return for Amazon gift cards or – in the sightly more intense version – hard cash.
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Sky-diver To Break Sound Barrier With Jump From Edge Of Space
08 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
This thing. Is the coolest thing. Austrian skydiver Felix Baumgartner is going to overcome his dorky name by leaping from a balloon at a height of 36km, and 35 seconds later become the first person to break the sound barrier during free fall. Then he’ll probably deploy his parachute and land safely in New Mexico.
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First Theatrical Trailer For “The Amazing Spider-Man” [VIDEO]
08 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Sure, Marvel dropped their ‘Avengers’ trailer during the super bowl too, but if there’s one thing Marvel likes it’s making money, and nothing makes money like overstimulated comic book movie fans. And this trailer for Marc Webb’s ‘The Amazing Spider-Man,’ starring Andrew Garfield & Emma Stone, is very, very stimulating.
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Oscar Pistorius Wins 2012 Laureus World Award [PICS]
07 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Oscar Pistorius has won the 2012 Laureus World Sportsperson of the Year with a Disability Award. This after he became the first amputee to win a non-disabled World Championship track medal, as a member of the South African silver medal winning 4 x 400 metres relay team in South Korea. See a list of all the other winners inside.
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Die Antwoord’s New Release Is Streaming Online
07 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
So! Die Antwoord’s new album, TEN$ION, is coming out tomorrow – the first release on their new, Interscope-free, indie label, ZEF Records. Which is cool. Even cooler is the fact that it’s available for free streaming on Dutch broadcasting channel 3VOOR12, in case you’re somebody who likes free stuff. Listen here.
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Dutch Kids Pedal Their Own Bus To School
07 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
How did you get to school in the morning? Did your mom take you? Did you take the bus? Or did you ride a bike? Being the crazy bicycle fanatics that they are, it comes as no surprise that the Dutch have created the world’s first pedal-powered schoolbus, capable of taking 12 kids to school, solely on their own steam.
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