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Please Enjoy These Kids Trying To Deal With A Walkman [Video]
16 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
One thing that is for sure, is the insanely high speed of technological advancement of every-day items we use. For most of us in our early 30’s, it seems like only yesterday that we were jogging down the street with our Walk-Mansitched to our belts or even playing a cassette tape in our cars. We […]
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Facebook Is Getting Into The Banking Game – This Is Why
15 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
It’s been reported that Facebook is close to receiving authorisation to become an “electronic money institution” in Europe. You may be asking why the social media giant is getting into the banking game? Well, for more money of course.
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Oscar’s Biggest Problem Is ‘Dolus Eventualis’
15 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Gerrie Nel has been hammering away at Pistorius for days now, and talks are that Nel’s grilling may continue for the rest of the day. Pistorius’s strong will and focus may have served him well on the track, but on the witness stand it isn’t doing him any favours. Oscar’s biggest problem at the moment is dolus eventualis.
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Photo Gallery Of The Farm Richard Branson Just Bought In Franschhoek [GALLERY]
15 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Franschhoek is known for its wine, and the rich folk who can afford to buy property in the coveted nook in the Cape. Sir Richard Branson is joining the Franschhoek club by buying Mont Rochelle Hotel and Mountain Vineyard.
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Here’s The DA Commercial Banned By The SABC [VIDEO]
14 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 22 Comments
The buildup to the general elections next month is heating up. Take a look at the DA commercial that the SABC banned for taking a jab at the ANC.
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The Most Expensive House In The US Has Sold For R1.2 Billion [GALLERY]
14 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Situated on the waterfront in Greenwich, Connecticut , this estate is the most expensive single-family home in the US. The 20 hectare property recently sold for R 1.2 billion. Take a look inside.
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2oceansvibe News Has Cameo On Oscar Pistorius Trial TV Channel 199
14 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This morning, the dedicated Oscar Pistorius trial channel on DSTV channel 199 featured an interview with one Mark Batchelor, a former Bafana Bafana footballer who suffered an alleged threat by Oscar Pistorius in 2012 that the Blade Runner would “break his legs.” We wrote a story about that incident, which the channel referenced for context […]
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Amazon Drones Are No Joke As Jeff Bezos Reveals Extensive Plans
14 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last year Amazon CEO, Jeff Bezos announced plans for an aerial drone delivery system, titled Amazon Prime Air. It turns out Amazon’s flying drones are no joke, according to what Jeff Bezos revealed in a recent shareholder’s letter.
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These Are The Oscar Trial Online Conversation Stats
11 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
While you were keeping up with the footage of the Oscar Pistorius trial, the lovely people over at BrandsEye have been getting their nerd on, collecting all the stats of online conversations that related to the trial. The stats make for an interesting read – check out the breakdown here.
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Guess Which SA Business Exec Made 1.826 Billion In 2012?
11 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In 2012 the highest paid South African exec received a salary of R190.7 million. That massive paycheque belonged to the then chief executive of SABMiller, Graham Mackay. But that’s chump change for the SA exec who earned R1.8 billion in the same year.
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The Chinese Are Building An R84 Billion City Near Johannesburg [IMAGES]
10 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
A Chinese firm, Shanghai Zendai Property, plan on building the next New York right next to Jo’burg. They plan to build an R84 billion city over the next 15 years just 8km away from OR Tambo International Airport. They hope it will become the future capital of Africa.
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House Of The Week: 4-Car Garage On The Atlantic Seaboard Kinda Rich [GALLERY]
10 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
16 and a half bar is what you’ll be putting on the table for the pleasure of a place on the Atlantic Seaboard that has as many parking spaces as it does bathrooms – and it has a lot of bathrooms. That’s not all it’s rolling with. We think the stand alone gym will be your favourite…
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Science Shows 4 Ways To Motivate Your Staff
10 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
To have a successful business it is vital to motivate your staff. Motivation is more important to a company’s success than employees’ intelligence, ability or salary. Here are four ways to motivate your kids, employees or spouse.
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5 Ways To Avoid Retiring Poor In South Africa
09 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There are a lot of lists and columns explaining how to retire rich in a global sense. But you never get a South African perspective. We got in touch with a top private wealth manager, for his insight into what smart moves should be made.
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Please Enjoy This R830 Million Penthouse In Manhattan [GALLERY]
09 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
432 Park Avenue, due to be completed in 2015, will be yet another massive skyscraper that will dot the Manhattan skyline. The building is situated at the southern end of Central Park, an area fondly known as Billionaire’s Row. Real estate firm Douglas Elliman have released concept art of what the 92nd floor penthouse will look like.
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Watch The First Episode Of HBO’s ‘Silicon Valley’ For Free
08 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
HBO posted the first episode of the new series ‘Silicon Valley’ on YouTube – for free. The show follows six programmers trying to make it big in Silicon Valley.
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Battle Royale: How SA’s Economy Compares To Nigeria’s
08 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Monday served as a rude awakening to South Africans. South Africa is no longer the largest economy on the continent. Nigeria’s newly calculated GDP sits at $510 billion, way larger than South Africa’s $384 billion. Rather than feeling sorry about our deflated ego, take a look at how the two economies compare.
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Please Enjoy JFK’s Honeymoon House On The Market For R1.4 Billion [GALLERY]
07 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Once serving as the honeymoon spot for Jacqueline and John F. Kennedy, the famed Beverly House in LA has hit the market for R1.4 billion. Have a look at the 2.4 hectare estate and the massive 4,645 square meter mansion here.
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Unearthed Footage Of Mad Men’s Jon Hamm On A 1996 Dating Show (With Bad Hair) – [VIDEO]
04 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Other than sleeping with the director or producer, it is hard for an actor to get a breakout role off the cuff. You have to put in the dirty work. Enter Mad Men’s Jon Hamm. Watch the 25-year-old Hamm pay his acting dues on a dating show in 1996.
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House Of The Week: Feast Your (Illuminati) Eye On This Bishopscourt Stunner [GALLERY]
04 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Sure, Bishopscourt’s stodgy reputation is probably deserved. But for almost 40 bar, you’re dealing strictly with glass, light, beechwood, and more glass.
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Game Of Thrones Pales In Comparison To Real-Life Medieval England [READ]
04 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Game of Throne’s bloody violencethat we love so deeply pales in comparison to the real-life historical tale of medieval England. Dragons? Nope. White snow zombies that no one seems to be taking notice of? Nope. But heaps of beheadings, disembowelments, torture, massacres, killing prostitutes, assassinations, dinner parties that end in everyone dead, noble families that tend to have very bad luck at keeping their heads attached to their torsos and a couple of royals all fighting for the throne? Sure.
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Letterman Retires: Here Are The Top 5 David Letterman Moments [VIDEOS]
04 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Dave “David” Lettermen will be retiring from show business in 2015, friends. He has been klapping ‘Late Night’ since 1982, and in that time he has racked up a few incredible interviews. Check them out. To see another five, click here. [Source : Mashable]
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Tech Report: Local Start Up Takes A Crack At Oil Spills And Nails It [VIDEO]
03 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Here’s a story for all the penguins who’ve ever inadvertently swum through an oil slick… or for anyone who’s helped clean up the beaches after a bad spill. Acublot is a new, very clever way of dealing with oil spills – and it’s the brainchild of an Upington hairdresser… True story. Catch Tech Report every Thursday […]
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Is Silicon Valley Taking the Piss?
03 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
$19 Billion for a free messaging platform, with almost no revenue. $2 Billion for another revenue-less tech toy… Is Silicon Valley taking the piss, or do they enjoy blowing bubbles as much as a kindergartener? Ooh… bubbles.
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This Portable Home Will Blow Your Mind [GALLERY]
02 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This portable home is a far stretch from any RDP house on the market. Dubbed The Tiny-Project, it is the creation of Web designer Alek Lisefski, who wanted to live a much more simpler and sustainable life. Check out his incredible portable home here.
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‘Tsunami Of Internet Porn’ Shuts Down Famous British Lads’ Mag
02 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A famous British lads’ magazine is shutting its doors thanks to, what a leading senior female journalist termed, a “tsunami of internet porn.” We wonder if Oscar Pistorius’s obsession with YouJizz added to the tremor..
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Credit Amnesty Lets You Wipe Your Bad Credit Rating
01 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Good news for your credit card. From 1 April bad credit rating information and information relating to paid up judgements will be removed. The process referred to as credit amnesty will allow you to start with a clean slate. However, it doesn’t mean your debt disappears.
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ABSA Reveals New Red Springbok Jersey [VIDEO]
01 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
The Springbok rugby jersey has undergone a design overhaul at the behest of their main sponsors, Absa. From today onward, the Springboks will play in the corporate colours of Absa, one of South Africa’s largest banks.
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Zuma Puts Nkandla On The Market
01 Apr 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 6 Comments
Beleaguered president Jacob Zuma has indicated that his R246 million homestead in Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal could face listing on the real estate market in the coming months, as the president struggles to raise the millions owed to South African tax payers following the construction of a swimming pool, amphitheatre, and chicken run at his private home.
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Social Media Tips For Jobseekers [INFOGRAPHIC]
31 Mar 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Social media allows people to be more connected than ever, but be aware it’s a double-edge sword. Prospective employers might not find your cat photos so adorable. It’s becoming more common for companies to Google candidates, to protect their public image and judge your character.
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