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Business
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Radvertising: SodaStream Rises From The Ashes Of Your Childhood To Take On Big Soda
10 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’re excited about this one purely because we’d forgotten that SodaStream exists, having drifted so very far from our childhoods. You remember SodaStream. It was what your mate’s mom gave you to drink with your hotdogs after a 45 minute stretch of bombing into the swimming pool off of the trampoline which had been dragged […]
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This Is Why The BBC Received 674 Complaints For One Wimbledon Presenter’s Comments
09 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
BBC radio and television broadcaster John Inverdale made some nasty comments regarding Wimbledon Champion Marion Bartoli’s appearance. The comments received over 674 complaints.
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Did Your Company Just Get A New CEO? You’re Likely To Be Fired If You’re In One Of These Positions
09 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
With a new boss in charge there are likely to be changes made. New CEO’s wished they had cleaned house earlier than they did, explains Dr David Astorino, Global Practice Leader for Senior Team Effectiveness.
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Everything You’ve Ever Wanted To Know About South Africa’s Petrol Price [INFOGRAPHIC]
09 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
With petrol prices increasing, consumers can feel that pinch in their wallets. This infographic developed by DirectAxis explains where South Africa stands in terms of petrol pricing and it also offers tips on how to make your petrol go further.
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Madiba Money: Your Randelas Could Be Defective
08 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A security feature on some of the Mandela bank notes has been reported as defective. But the South African Reserve Bank is denying the bank notes may be faulty.
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Fake It Til You Make It: How To Convince People You’re A Millionaire, Even If You’re Broke
05 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
Author Vicky Oliver shares some tips on how to do exactly that in her book entitled, “The Millionaire’s Handbook: How to Look and Act like a Millionaire, Even if You’re Not”.
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Radvertising: Ad Vibrates Through Listener’s Skull As They Rest Their Head On Train Window [VIDEO]
05 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Technology that is currently only used by the military and deaf people was recently used by advertising agency BBDO in Germany on behalf of broadcasting company Sky Deutschland. It advertised the company’s new mobile app through bone conduction.
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Radvertising: This Goldberg Machine Involving Carts Of Puppies Is The Cutest Thing You’ll Watch Today [VIDEO]
04 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Cuuuuute! For those of you who don’t know what a Goldberg Machine is, you have obviously never had the luxury of playing the classic board game, Mouse Trap. A Goldberg Machine is in fact a kind of contraption that deliberately performs a simple task, in a complex and over-the-top manner. Purina’s Beneful, a dog food and snacks […]
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House Of The Week – Someone Told Us You Wanted To Buy A 10-Bedroom Hotel In Camps Bay [GALLERY]
04 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you have ever wanted to get into the service industry and own your own hotel, then this property could be your dream come true. Nestled in the affluent Camps Bay suburb, this hotel boasts boutique design and distinguished views of Cape Town that would make anyone feel accommodated. Here’s more, from Rawson. A true boutique hotel, […]
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Massive: Secret Recording Busts Rupert Murdoch Raging Against The Police
04 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Are you ready to hear the media mogul Rupert Murdoch like never before? On Wednesday a recording of Rupert Murdoch’s private opinions was obtained by the Exaro website and broadcast on Channel 4 News. The tape brought the public the 82-year-old’s thoughts on the scandal that took over his empire. From the “totally incompetent” cops that were […]
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South African Government Proposes Once-Off Sale Of Rhino Horns
04 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The number of rhinos poached during 2013 is fast becoming close to that of the total number of rhinos poached during 2012. Now the South African government is proposing a once-off sale of legal rhino horns.
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Radvertising: Coke Makes Bottles Out Of Ice [VIDEO]
04 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
There is nothing better than an ice-cold Coke and the Coca-Cola Co in Cartagena Columbia, along with Ogilvy & Mather Columbia, decided to use some fun to get this icy point across. Click through to check out the awesome video.
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“Mandela Is Going To Struggle For His Last Wish” – Why Madiba Might Not Be Laid To Rest Where He Wants
03 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Will Nelson Mandela’s las wish be granted? Or will the court fued between his grandson and daughter leave the former president with an unfulfiled wish?
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Radvertising: Awesome Interactive Skittles Ad Lets Viewers Smash Granny’s Figurines [VIDEO]
03 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Those colourful balls of fun that people sometimes confuse with M&M’s or Rascals now have a new quirky and innovative campaign. Skittles, along with advertising agency DDB, have created a way to make the “sugary goodness” sweet into an interactive form of advertising.
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The Complete Breakdown Of Donald Trump’s Wealth That You Have Been Waiting For
03 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Donald Trump has made millions, lost them, and then made some more. The 67-year-old real estate developer currently lives with his former model wife, Melania and son Barron on top of the Trump Towers on Fifth Avenue. But what is the The Apprentice star worth?
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Obama Executive Order: R100 Million To Fight Elephant And Rhino Poaching
03 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Monday in Tanzania, United States President Barack Obama issued an executive order and initiative to help combat illegal wildlife trafficking in Africa. Click through to find out more.
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Lottery Winner Leaves A R94,000 Tip At Diner In British Columbia, Canada
02 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Lottery winner Robert Erb won R235 million and has shared some of his winnings with Clifford Luther, owner of a diner in British Columbia, Canada. Luther had told Erb that his daughter had been recently diagnosed with cancer, but he didn’t expect such a large tip.
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WATCH: David Hasselhoff’s ‘Thirsty For Love’ Iced Coffee Ad Is The Best Thing You’ll See Today [VIDEO]
01 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
David Hasselhoff is still alive! The Kight Rider is back with this sensational number, “Thirsty for Love” for Cumberland Farms Iced Coffee. We cannot overstate how excellent this is for starting your day.
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How’s Your Career? This 22-Year-Old Just Got R248 Million For An Unknown App
28 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
What’s the app? Well, it allows users to pay for things from their phones, similar to Paypal. And joint investors have put down R248 million to fund the app that remains somewhat of a mystery.
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Meet The Man With The Biggest Instagram Following In South Africa [GALLERY + INTERVIEW]
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 22 Comments
Justin Bieber has quite the following on photo-sharing network Instagram, but what about the hidden gems out there that have used it as a platform to showcase their talent and exactly what the app can do? If you’re on Instagram or in the photo industry and you haven’t heard of Craig Howes, now is the […]
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House Of The Week – In Dunkeld – The Bishopscourt Of Johannesburg [GALLERY]
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
My oh my – this is one for the books. Nestled in the heart of the convenient Dunkeld area, this property has more than “just” an acre of land to boast.
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Looking For A New Job? You’ll Probably Find It On A Social Network [INFOGRAPHIC]
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Crowd sorced recruiting platform Hiring Bounty has conducted a survey to determine how individuals are looking for jobs in the marketing, IT, media and finance industries. These are there results.
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Radvertising: Cannes Lions Festival 2013 Winners – These Are the Best Ads In The World [VIDEOS]
26 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The final awards for the 2013 Cannes Lions festival have been dished out, and the year proved to be an incredibly fruitful one for the South African ad industry. Without further ado, here’s a taste of some of the best advertising in the world, as adjudicated at the 2013 Cannes Lions. 4Creative, London – “Meet […]
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5 Of The Strangest Services For The Rich And Famous
26 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you thought private jets and designer label clothing for pets was overboard, wait until you see these. Lifestyles of the rich and famous are not joke. In a recent thread on AskReddit, people were asked about the strangest services and products that most of us did not know existed.
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Pot Of Gold – Should You Be Thinking About Investing In Marijuana?
26 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This might have been the dream for future marijuana fiends, but it’s actually a reality. According to the Daily Beast, you can now actually invest in weed-related stock. There are already 19 U.S. states that are allowed to toke up on medical marijuana. If you include Washington and Colorado, who last November legalised the drug for […]
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Chris Brown Is Hitting People Again… With His Car
26 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Currently on probation for beating former his girlfriend, Chris Brown as of Tuesday has two new charges against him relating to a car accident in May 2013. A charge of hit-and-run and a charge of driving without a valid driving licence were made against the star on Tuesday.
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Golfing Legend Gary Player Is Being Sued For R33 Million, Here’s Why
26 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Golfing legend Gary Player and businessman David King are fighting it out in court. King claims Player owes him R33 million for money Player borrowed in 1999, while Player is alleging the money was in fulfilment of a debt King had with IMG Sports Management.
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The Fall Of A Giant: This Is How Brazilian Tycoon Eike Batista Has Lost Billions In The Space Of A Year
25 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Brazilain billionaire Eike Bastista has fallen on tough times losing billions in the space of a year. The tycoon, once number 7 on the Forbes wealthiest list, is now being called the “master of road shows” by critics.
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Braai Knowledge: 15 Mad Men Facts Your Friends Won’t Know [INFOGRAPHIC]
25 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You may have been the biggest fan of the series but we are pretty sure you don’t have the answers to some of these intimate details. Click through to check out the 15 facts you never knew about.
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Insight: Are We Heading Towards A Massive Shift In South Africa’s Political Landscape?
25 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you missed the Mail & Guardian Newsroom show on 2oceansvibe Radio, don’t dispair. We have the podcast of this week’s Mail & Guardian Newsroom show for your analytical pleasure. Feel free to listen on the page, or download for later listening. The past weekend saw the launch of a few new political parties, one being Mamphela Ramphele’s […]
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