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World
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Invictus Author Nephew’s Tribute To Mandela Published In US [In Full Here]
19 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Bruce Good, MD and founder of Name Your Hood was commissioned to write a piece on former president Nelson Mandela for an American publishing company. The initiative is redefining Cape Town, Gugulethu and soon Johannesburg.
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Watch: Mandela’s Iconic 1990 Cape Town City Hall Speech, In Full [VIDEO]
18 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
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These Are The World’s 10 Most Inventive Cities
17 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Based on an article posted by Forbes, we have our hands on the list of the “World’s Most Inventive Cities.” The list has been put together by measuring the total number of patent applications for every 10,000 residents in a metropolitan area in Northern Europe and the US. 1. Eindhoven, Netherlands Total Population: 693,033 Population Density: […]
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Google Nails It With Stunning Virtual Tour Of The Eiffel Tower [VIDEO]
17 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
If you’re not venturing to France and climbing the Eiffel Tower isn’t in your budget, then we suppose this is the next best thing. Google has made our lives easier once again by creating this amazing tour of the acclaimed structure with Google Street View. The tour offers a 360 degree view of the praised […]
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Cape Town Hits Number 4 On Best City In The World List
11 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A survey conducted by Travel + Leisure has determined that Cape Town is the fourth best city in the world. And just ahead of Cape Town are Bangkok, Istanbul and Florence.
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Egyptian Photographer, Ahmed Assem Documents His Own Death [VIDEO]
10 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This is an excerpt of a video capturing the protests in Egypt. The short clip shows videographer Ahmed Assem capturing the final moments of his own life.
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For Your Bucket List: Visit These 10 Places Before They’re Gone Forever [INFOGRAPHIC]
05 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Got a case of the itchy feet? This infographic by Trip Insurance is just the thing you need to inspire that travel bug or give you the options on where to adventure to. Whether you are the outdoorsy type with some jungle fever or the Italian food lover, there is something for everyone. Travel from the Galapagos […]
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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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This Is The New Date For The End Of The World According To Scientists
04 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
No plants or animals will remain on the Earth when the end comes, there will be only microbes. The oceans will evapourate, and food sources will become more and more scarce.
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Radvertising: Gangnam Style Psy’s ‘WikiKorea’ Is Awesome [VIDEO]
01 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Tourism agencies across the globe are kicking it in to high gear lately. Holland kicked a whole lotta ass recently with their “Original Cool” campaign, and South Korea has come to the party, enlisting Gangnam Style gift-giver, Psy in the creation of YouTube spots to promote that country. ‘Psy’s WikiKorea’ has been translated in to […]
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WATCH: Ukranian Police Swarm On Gangsters In Epic Strategic Takedown [VIDEO]
28 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Well, this is terribly exciting! Details are slightly thin on the ground, but this recently published video shows vehicles marked “Police” in Ukranian closing in on a group of misunderstood businessmen as they attempt to enter their vehicles following a meeting of the board. Organised crime is widespread in the Ukraine, which is largely attributed […]
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WATCH: Barack Obama Spoke About Madiba Yesterday [VIDEO]
28 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
During a news conference on Thursday in Dakar with Senegalese President Macky Sall, United States President Barack Obama shared how he viewed former South African President Nelson Mandela as his “personal hero”.
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The Gun Show: This Is Exactly What The USA And North Korea Would Be Packing If They Went To War [INFOGRAPHIC]
27 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
We’ve all wondered it, but no one has been able to see what the effects of a direct war between the United States and North Korea would look like on paper. Click through to see the harrowing truth presented in this infographic.
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Your Comprehensive Round Up Of Supermoon Pics [GALLERY + VIDEO]
24 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Many of us noticed the incredible size of the moon this past weekend. With the moon appearing 14% larger than normal, these are a few pictures from around the world.
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Team America: Idaho Company Produces Pork-Coated Bullets Designed “To Send Terrorists Straight To Hell” [PIC]
24 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
An Idaho company has designed and developed a bullet that is coated in pork to prohibit any martyrs from entering paradise. Jihawg Ammo “is only effective if you are attacked by an Islamist in Jihad”.
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Never Mind Turkey – Violent Protests Blew Up Across The Globe Last Night [VIDEOS]
18 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Violent protests flared up in Indonesia and Brazil yesterday for remarkably similar reasons. Hundreds of thousands of people in Brazil are protesting over an increase in bus fares. Naturally, discontent over inequality, and the quantity of money being spent on next year’s Soccer World Cup fueled the action. Indonesia, meanwhile, is boiling over in the face of their first […]
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This Time Lapse Of Mount Everest At Night Will Blow Your Mind [VIDEO]
18 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You may never make it up the tallest mountain in the world, but at least you can see what one of natures finest has to offer. Using his Canon 5D Mark II, Elia Saikaly has managed to put together one of the most spectacular time lapses yet. Expect to see skies plastered with stars and goose bumps to […]
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Former Miss SA, Melinda Bam Named Sexiest Woman In The World For 2013
18 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Former Miss South Africa, Melinda Bam has been given the title of the Sexiest Woman in the World for 2013 by FHM. Bam received the good news at none other than a party at Skyroom Live on Friday night. The beauty has jumped up from her position at number 13 in last year’s list, beating off local favourites […]
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Be Afraid – Introducing The Most Powerful Militaries In The World
13 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
These are the top 10 military forces in the world. Global Firepower has determined which country has the most powerful military. The company used different statistics gathered about each country and produced a “power index”.
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This Guy Survived Underwater Trapped In A Shipwreck For 2 Days
13 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
On 26 May, a tugboat reportedly sank about 30km off the coast of Nigeria. 12 crew members were said to be missing after which, 10 bodies were discovered, and it was presumed that the entire crew had died. This was all until the cook, Harrison Okene, was found trapped under the tugboat…alive.
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Of Course Google’s Japan Offices Have Koi Ponds Inside [GALLERY]
12 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The multinational corporation Google is renowned for the offices everyone wants to work in, or at least see at some point of their lives. Each office designed for the company is done so uniquely with regards to its corresponding location. Google makes sure that the architects have come up with an interior that represents the country’s history and culture. Today […]
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Understand The NSA Prism Surveillance Program That Everyone’s Losing Their Minds Over In 5 Minutes [VIDEO]
12 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
So you haven’t completely wrapped your head around the massive National Security Agency (NSA) info leaks in the USA. Sure, you’ve heard the name “Edward Snowden” thrown around a few times, and Hong Kong is coming up now and again, but what the heck is the fuss all about?
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The Final Scene Of The Sopranos – Let’s Have That Chat
12 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 5 Comments
The television drama Sopranos ended its run six years ago. Tony Soprano and his Italian-American mobster gang graced the screens of HBO for six seasons and the series is still the most-watched series to date. But for all those Mafia watching fans out there, the ending to one of the greatest shows in our lifetime, is still hard […]
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The World’s Most Secretive Meeting, Featuring The World’s Most Powerful People – Bilderberg 2013 [VIDEOS]
10 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
The Bilderberg conference runs over four days and sees some of the worlds most powerful people converging in one location. The conference is cloaked in secrecy. Click through to find out more.
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We Can All Go Home Now – Queen Elizabeth Photobombs A Live Broadcast At The BBC [VIDEO]
10 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The Queen photobombed a live briadcast at the BBC on Friday. Her Majesty was there for the official opening of the revamped building.
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Dot Joburg Is The New Dot Com – Jozi’s Getting Its Own Domain Name
07 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Johannesburg is on the way to becoming the first in the country to have its own official domain name. According to News24 today, Joburg’s application has been submitted by Zadna (ZA Domain Name Authority) who took over second level domains in 2002. This includes co.za, gov.za, org.za and ac.za. Other large cities in South Africa […]
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This 600kg Mako Might Be The Biggest Shark Ever Caught [VIDEO]
06 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Jason Johnston, from Mesquite Texas, took a boat about 25 km off the southern shore of Huntington Beach, California on Monday.
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Now That Everyone’s Forgotten About Nuclear War: Kim Jong-Un Wants Army To Complete Massive Ski Resort Within The Year
06 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un has made a plea asking workers to speed up the construction of the ski resort Masik Pass. The leader wants the ski resort completed by the end of this year.
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The Protests In Turkey – Get Up To Speed In Less Than 5 Minutes [PICS + VIDEO]
04 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
You may or may not be aware that thousands of people have gathered in Istanbul (and recently, in other cities in Turkey) under the hashtag of #OccupyGezi. Who are these people, and what are they protesting?
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Kim Jong-Il’s Sushi Chef Conducts Interview, Dishes Wonderful Secrets On The Dear Leader
04 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Kim Jong-il’s personal sushi chef and confidant gives us a look into the communist leader’s life. Click through to see the highlights.
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