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Business
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Radvertising: Enjoy This Round Up Of Korea’s Wonderfully Weird TV Ads [VIDEO]
02 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ah Korea. This is a compilation of Korean TV commercials from the late 1990s and early 2000s. They may be dated, but they are gold. The ads range from wildly inappropriate exercise equipment demonstrations to energetic dance moves from curly haired mothers, and you need to watch them this Friday afternoon.
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This Is Why SA Consumers Are Buying More Cars Than The 2007 Peak
02 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Vehicle sales for the month of July are the best they have been since July 2007 and it is probably a result of the weaker rand coupled with consumers fears of how this will impact them.
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All New Photos Show Shocking Scenes In Castro’s House Of Horrors [GALLERY]
02 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
The Cleveland kidnapper, Ariel Castro appeared in court on Thursday where claimed his actions were due to a porn addiction. Prosecutors also revealed images of the ‘horror house’ as described by the women who were kept there.
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The Knock-On Effect Of First Tech’s Liquidation Is Terrifying
02 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
After the murder engineering firm First Tech’s chairperson Jefferey Wiggill almost two months ago, the company has been liquidated to service unpaid debts. Not only will the provisional liquidation affect the employees of the company’s subsidiaries but other companies indirectly associated with First Tech will be affected too.
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Silvio Berlusconi Publishes Raging Video Condemning His Conviction [VIDEO]
02 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Italy’s supreme court has rejected former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi’s appeal against tax fraud convictions. The decision angered Berlusconi, prompting him to broadcast a message in which he maintained his innocence and accused magistrates of persecuting him.
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WATCH: World’s First TV Ad, Ever [VIDEO]
02 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ads are everywhere nowadays. You can’t get away from them. But they had to start somewhere. This ad for Bulova, a watch and jewellery company, aired in the US on 1 July, 1941. Only 10 seconds in length with only five words spoken, this is the world’s first television commercial. The spot cost Bulova a whopping $9 […]
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House Of The Week: Bantry Bay Throws A Knock Out Punch [GALLERY]
01 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Here’s more, from James Edition. Bold signature home, simplistic architectural work of art combined with solid wood, steel & glass. Perfect for the claustrophobic perfectionist. Spread over four levels with breathtaking views. The dominant ocean views are exacerbated by massive window scapes and rap-a-round wooden decks. A sanctuary where all have their own private space, each […]
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Tech Report: This New Dating App Is Basically A Game Of Hot Or Not [VIDEO]
01 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Online dating is incredibly annoying, if only for one reason: we’re usually compelled to read reams and reams of personal information about a person when, if we’re completely honest with ourselves, the first impression is the only thing that matters. Introducing Tinder, the geolocated dating app that gets straight to the superficial point.
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Attention Entrepreneurs: Will.I.Am Gives Surprisingly Insightful Business Tips
01 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
There doesn’t seem to be any enterprise that musician William Adams aka Will.i.am is not involved in. The 38-year-old has successfully made the transition from pop group front man to the tech industry player. As an early consultant in Beats Electronics, Adams recently launched his own hardware business.
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Facebook Will Be Selling TV-Style Commercials For R25 Million A Day
01 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Facebook wants to take on television advertising, hard. The social networking platform wants to sell advertising space on the site in the form of a “TV-style commercial”. Advertising in this format could set you back as much as R25 million a day for a 15 second spot.
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The 5 Worst Fox News Interviews Ever [VIDEOS]
31 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
On Friday Fox News had a bit of a blooper. The picture above is evidence of what they are calling the most embarrassing interview the network has ever aired. But a study by Fairleigh Dickinson University disagrees. Over the past few years, numerous interviews, mostly starring Bill O’Reilly, have been just as bad as the error […]
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This Student Is Paying His Way Through University By Living With 200,000 Cockroaches [PICS]
31 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Introducing Kyle Kandilian, the the Michigan-Dearborn University student that lives with about 200,000 cockroaches. According to Detroit Free Press, Kandilian has this hobby for two reasons. One is for fun and the other is to help him pay for his education. The 20-year-old has a room that’s stacked up with 130 varieties of roach that can be purchased […]
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Here’s Bryan Habana Racing An Airbus A380 – Obviously Georgia Jagger Starts The Race [VIDEO]
31 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
British Airways recently collected together Bryan Habana, Jean de Villiers, a rugby player we don’t recognise, and Georgia Jagger for a film and photo shoot. Part of that shoot included the B-train racing the new A380 Airbus, which Georgia started by waving a South African flag. Start this badboy around the 1:15 mark if you […]
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The Liquidation Of South African Construction Company Has Left Investec And Sanlam In A Tight Spot
31 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
First Strut’s liquidation puts Sanlam and Investec’s money managers at risk. The company that supplied the mining, power and transport industries has been placed under liquidation.
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Thailand Becomes First Country In The World To Declare Bitcoin Illegal
30 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Thailand has the ignomous distinction of being the first country in the world to ban Bitcoin. This, from AP: The company overseeing bitcoins in Thailand said on its website that the central bank informed it on Monday that it’s illegal to trade bitcoins, move them in or out of the country, or use them to […]
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Yep, Angelina Jolie Is Still The Highest Paid Actress In The World
30 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The last big film that the sultry star partook in was The Tourist and that came out three years ago, but Angelina Jolie is still the highest-paid actress in Hollywood. The 38-year-old star has sprouted out into other roles in her industry – she has written and directed her first film, In The Land of Blood and […]
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Imagine Finding Out Your Father’s Forged Will Was Meant To Leave You R40 Billion
30 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
When an Indian maharajah crowned at a young age passed away (after the depression caused by his son’s death), his daughters were left with nothing near what they deserved. Instead of getting what they thought was there birthright fortune, they were given only a few dollars a month from the palace officials that they suspected to have […]
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Merger Of World’s Biggest Ad Agencies Brings Pepsi And Coca-Cola Together
30 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
News broke this morning of the largest corporate advertising merger in the history of the industry, bringing giants Omnicom and Publicis under the same roof. But Omnicom counts Pepsi as one of its biggest clients, while Publicis does work for Coca-Cola. That’s the greatest brand war of modern times, right there, in the same house. So, how do they overcome this problem?
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You’ve Been Thinking Of Starting Your Own Business: This Is Exactly How To Do It [INFOGRAPHIC]
29 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’ve ever had that urge to stop what you’re doing and create your own business, then this is the infographic that you need. From your prototype to your launch, and everything in-between, sometimes you just need a cutely put together image to show you the steps you need to take to become an entrepreneur […]
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Is Lack Of Sleep Ruining Your Career? How Much Is Enough?
29 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Hyper successful people like Donald Trump and Martha Stewart like to remind as many people as often as possible of how little sleep they get. Donald and Martha subscribe to the Gladwell premise that the more you do something, the better you’ll be at it. When pressed, they’ll tell you that they owe their success […]
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The Top 10 Toughest Job Interview Questions From The World’s Biggest Companies
26 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 4 Comments
Going for an interview soon? There is nothing worse than being asked something that you aren’t prepared for. If you’re having problems thinking on your feet, imagine being a job candidate at one of the top companies in the world. Check out these interview questions from Apple, Goldman Sachs, Google, Amazon, and Microsoft. 1. If […]
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Guy Raises R1,2 Million On Kickstarter – Walks Away And Blows Cash
26 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Erik Chevalier came up with a “nerd-approved” board game that he used to trick people into giving him money. The people who fell for the trap, ended up giving away over R1 million to a guy that was taking them for a ride. This is what The Doom That Came To Atlantic City was about: […]
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House Of The Week – This 7 Bed Masterpiece In Franschhoek Has Space For Your Chocolate Labrador [PICS]
25 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If a home with lavish entertainment areas and exceptional design on a 4,247 square meter plot is what you are after, then this gem in the Franschhoek Valley is the house you’ve been searching for. With pristine finishes and mountain views, the owner of this mansion will literally be sitting in the lap of luxury. […]
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Check Out These Pics Of Richard Gere’s R635 Million Mansion In the Hamptons [Gallery]
25 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
In the latest celeb real estate news, Richard Gere has listed his North Haven home for a hefty R635 million. The 1902 Strongheart Manor is made up of 6,3 acres, two guest houses, an outdoor fireplace pavilion and dock. During Gere’s ownership, the estate has been expanded to include 12 bedrooms and over 1,115 square […]
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Bruce Willis Gives His Best, Most Awkwardly Unenthusiastic Film Interview, Ever [VIDEO]
25 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
During a press junket for his latest film, Bruce Willis had absolutely no enthusiasm about Red 2. The Q & A session with zingy reporter Jamie Edwards had an awkward feel to it, as Bruce and his co-star Mary-Louise Parker were more sarcastic and distracted than involved in the banter. They said that the fun […]
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61 Tons Of Silver – Biggest Shipwreck Haul Ever
24 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Odyssey Marine Exploration based in Tampa, Florida has made a heavy discovery. On Monday, the company that salvages deep-water shipwrecks, recovered over 61 tons of silver bullion from a World War II wreck. The SS Gairsoppa, which was British cargo ship, reportedly sank in February 1941. Greg Stemm, Odyssey’s chief executive officer: This was an extremely complex recovery which was […]
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The Royal Baby Is Worth R7 Billion To The British Economy
24 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The latest addition to the royal family has captured the attention of the world. The media have been keeping a close watch on the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and their new baby boy. It’s no wonder that this worldwide attention has resulted in companies wanting to cash in. They’ve been producing merchandise like royal […]
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Feeling Royal Babylash? Do This To Block All Royal Baby News From Your Computer
24 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
As soon as Kate was admitted to hospital with early signs of labour, the baby news has not stopped. If you are not all that interesting in following every detail of the baby prince, try these steps to royal baby-proof your computer.
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Investor Who Joined Yahoo Board 1 Year Ago Makes R11 Billion From Quitting
23 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Monday it was announced that Yahoo will buy back 40 million shares for $1,2 billion (R11 billion) from Loeb. The Yahoo board member is selling back some of his shares and resigning from his post along with three other directors at the end of July.
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The FHM Writer Debacle: A Final Look At Both Sides Of The Coin
23 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Kwanele Sosibo and Deshnee Subramany from the Mail & Guardian discuss the comments made by FHM South Africa features editor, Max Barashenkov and editorial assistant Montle Moorosi regarding corrective rape on Barashenkov’s Facebook profile. Did they deserve to get fired?
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