Ever wondered why cyclists make you or your friends so completely mental on the road? How is it possible that such a small thing can send you into a bloody rage? Turns out it’s completely psychological. Read on…
Let’s be honest. Juggling on its own is near impossible, not to mention trying to solve a Rubik’s cube at the same time. If Sir Ravi The Juggler never does anything for the rest of his life, we think that would be okay. Because he just landed himself in the Boss Hall of Fame. [Source : […]
Still watching movies and series on your laptop to get the best quality? With the Sony 55″ EX630 you can transfer your shows to your new HD TV within seconds and watch in the best quality imaginable. Sony: View your favourite flicks with a Sony 55″ EX630 Series BRAVIA Full HD with Edge LED […]
Former drag queen and famed Chicago Bulls basketball player, Dennis “Worm” Rodman is in North Korea with the Harlem Globe Trotters, ostensibly at the invitation of one Kim Jong Un, AKA The Dear Leader. Kim has been a fan of Rodman and the Bulls since his childhood, when his father’s enthusiasm for the game rubbed […]
Ricky Gervais returns as David Brent in The Office. The Pope sends final tweet. Zuma says police footage is ‘horrific.’ Our biltong contains horse/kangaroo meat. NME Awards 2013. Scientists link rats’ brains.
We were discussing this the other day and wondering if it would reach these heights. TIME Magazine’s weekly covers have long shown the world’s topic du jour and this week is no different.
Do you love burgers? Have you ever eaten a burger that you would pay R5 000 for? No? Read on, and you might find a meat sandwich to convince you otherwise. 10. Named after the Italian composer, Rossini, this burger is music to your mouth. Found in San Francisco, Las Vegas and Saint Louis, the […]
The foot is constantly changing with every step. It’s a dynamic shape – it flexes and distorts. And PUMA Mobium Elite is a first generation adaptive running shoe. What the heck does that mean? Basically, if you’re wearing any one of the shoes in the Mobium range, your foot will be experiencing the same range […]
Oh boy. Oh boy, just breathe. A new armband uses the electrical activity in your muscles to let you wirelessly control digital devices. The new Myo wristband runs on electromyography techniques. Electric pulses that surge throughout your body when you move your muscles are sensed by the Myo, which sends corresponding commands to linked devices. Thalmic Labs co-founder […]
We caught up with 2oceansvibe Media’s accountants, Galbraith Rushby, who gave us this thorough analysis on the 2013 Budget Speech and what it means for you and me. In English that you can understand! Click for more.
A staggering R1,9 billion has been allocated over three years for the The Square Kilometre Array (SKA) and MeerKAT radio telescope projects. That is a lot of money on a project that South Africans don’t understand. According to the Square Kilometre Array website, the SKA is not the average telescope system. Rather than filtering light waves […]
Well, look, apparently money can buy anything. This is architectural gem was designed by Nico van der Meulen Architects. Known as “The Glass House” its beauty covers almost 27 000 square feet of prime real estate in Johannesburg. This, from Design Milk: This modern mansion comes complete with an indoor pool, an outdoor pool, a […]
Unites States millionaire, Dennis Tito is looking for a couple to send on a round trip to Mars in 2018. Tito reportedly paid £13 million in 2001 for a ticket to become the first private space tourist. The round trip to Mars will reportedly take 501 days, and project leaders are looking for a couple who have been […]
3D printing is revolutionizing everything, from robots to prosthetic hands. And now you can print your very own car. Jim Kor, the engineering brain behind Urbee 2, wants to make this dream of 3D printer assembly lines a reality. No sparks flying and heavy machinery, but a “warehouse of plastic-spraying printers”, churning out “light, cheap […]
This video, which was apparently uploaded on YouTube in January 2011 has resurfaced after it was posted to Facebook page yesterday at 10h45. Since the post, the video has garnered nearly 21 000 likes and 5 263 shares, no surprise when the videos main title has been variations of the quote “I’ll fucking smash your face in.” […]
Super Rugby is a tough school and over a season it’s not just the form players that will be included in the Bok team. It’s also the players that perform when the going gets tough and can consistently show that they are Springbok material. So without further ado, let’s have a look at the backline players that I’ve put on the radar
Throw cushions. People go mental over them, and they always will. Why? It’s a basic design principle – throw cushions afford you the opportunity to add a splash of colour to your place without you needing to repaint a whole frigging wall. And here’s another thing: everyone Instagrams, but the resolution doesn’t usually lend itself […]
One of the unsubstantiated rumours that has circulated since the death of Steenkamp has been that she was pregnant at the time of her death with another man’s child. The inference of the rumour is that Pistorius caught wind of the “news”, and murdered Steenkamp in a jealous rage. Well, we can put that rumour […]
I wonder how high they were when they thought of this. Police were elated when they found a cannon that had been customised in order to fire packets of marijuana across the border into California from the city of Mexicali. The plastic pipe and metal tank was attached to a old car engine which it […]
Please do not watch this video if you are a sensitive viewer. This footage, shot by an unknown member of the public and supplied to the Daily Sun shows SAPS members wrestling man to the ground, before beating him and handcuffing him to the back to a police van. The man, who appears to be […]
Venezuelan President, Hugo Chavez, has reportedly died. He was officially brain dead as of the 30 December 2012, and has allegedly been dead for four days. The politician had been struggling with cancer for a while and his condition had not improved, which was reported by the Venezuelan Governement less than a week ago. The […]
Its that time of the year again. From portraits to documentary, 3D to low-light the Sony World Photography Awards ceremony has it all, and is open to all. Entrants range professionals to youth, and entries encompass as diverse a set of themes that the world can provide. The turn out this year has been sterling, with the judges […]
Pope Benedict XVI made his final general audience appearance yesterday morning. Tens of thousands of followers gathered in St Peter’s Square, where the pope has provided lessons on the Catholic faith every week for eight years. He thanked his cardinals for respecting and supporting his decision to resign. Benedict said: To love the church means […]
I popped the roof last night and the iPhone’ random music play stumbled upon Billy Joel, singing New York State Of Mind – live. I am embarrassed to say I haven’t given it a listen in 6 months. Perhaps you need a recap?
Sunglasses have been a must-have accessory to any summer outfit since Adam was a boy. And that was a long time ago. As our summer season slips into an easier gear, you don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to stay on trend with these excellent shades. Here are the top eight summer trends, […]
A British man has been given 24 years in jail for killing his lover. It is believed that he flew into a rage after finding text messages on her phone from another man. He maintained his innocence, but the jury didn’t buy it. Read on..
Booysen accused denied bail. They’re making an Oscar and Reeva documentary. Swiss workplace shooting. Soccer match fixing. FIFA bans 74 players/officials. Budget speech 2013. Pope’s final general audience. Prince Harry in Johannesburg, hosted by FHM model.
I had a new wine experience this past weekend. I wish this meant tasting a new exotic variety, or an ancient vintage, or even just a good Pinotage. But no, it was far more banal than any one of those, it was a trip to the Wade Bales Society wine sale.
Book Review – #Thought Leadership by Liz Alexander, PhD and Craig Badings. It was probably inevitable that someone would end up writing a book Twitter style. Communications Professionals and Authors Craig Badings and Liz Alexander, have done just that. Thought Leadership is their buzz and their new book #Thought Leadership is sub-titled ‘140 prompts for […]
A man made island of sail-shaped skyscrapers surrounded by tropical seas was billed to be China’s Dubai. But unlike Dubai, Phoenix Island has not been able to rise from the ashes. Property on Phoenix Island is considered a bad investment in light of the recent economic downturn. With China’s unstable economy proving to be crippling for the […]