This is pretty badass – footage of a Gauteng biker assessing a motorcycle rally course for the Amageza Challenge and taking a short detour midway through to save a calf drowning in a nearby canal. In the event that you’ve grown tired of Gaddafi footage, and would like to watch something awesome instead.
Following hot on the heels of a possible malaria vaccine, another group of scientists have bred mosquitoes in Guatemala which have been genetically modified to fight Dengue fever.
When reversing genetics in an attempt to create a real, live, man-eating dinosaur, it pays to know what the consequences may be. In this case, being the paleontologist who advised Steven Spielberg on the making of four Jurassic Park movies and decades of children’s nightmares about killer lizards should just about cover it.
Marie Claire‘s Body Issue is on sale. Check out the cover. 2oceansVibe favourite and St Anne’s Old Girl, Candice Swanepoel is absolutely killing it. The issue, which is already on sale, has come in for some stick from a number of “social commentators”, who have claimed that the use of Candice Swanepoel as the cover […]
The bodies of fallen Libyan dictator, Muammar Gaddafi, and his son, Mo’tassim, were buried in a secret desert location this morning, a National Transitional Council official has told news agencies. This is a good thing because the stench of the rotting corpses was getting a bit much and decay had set in, forcing officials to close the fridge doors yesterday.
When I was handed Gareth Cliff’s book to read, I realised immediately what was going on. I’m not talking about the darkened underground chamber I was locked in, surrounded by sadistic publicists, or the hot coals that were being applied to my singed nipples. I refer to the words stuck between two sheets of stiff paperback.
THIS COMPETITION IS CLOSED: WELL DONE TO MICHAEL S & JARED R FOR OWNING THE GREATEST DSDs ON EARTH! Anyone who has seen Eastbound & Down will agree it may well be the greatest series ever made. The main character, Kenny Powers, may well be the greatest man that ever lived. They recently released season […]
Remember that 2005 episode of South Park where they satirized Scientology by neutrally describing their core beliefs? Well, Scientology does. Recently revealed internal documents reveal that they spent a good year investigating creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker for evidence that could be used to discredit them for making Scientology seem like a creepy cult.
A few weeks ago, 2oceansVibe featured the first teaser trailer for upcoming über-cool superhero hit, The Avengers, due to drop in May 2012. Not to be outdone, the Taiwanese news animators produced their own take on the trailer. Watch it after the jump.
The now infamous house in Seaside Heights, New Jersey, is available to rent for the very reasonable price of only $2 500 per night. For this low price, you too can now blow out your hair, put on your fake tan and be a Guido. It’s everyone’s dream. You can even sleep in Snooki’s bed.
I’m just going to kick off the article with a reminder picture I took in 2004, of everybody’s favourite SA band, Goldfish. Please enjoy Dom & Dave quietly dominating an entire corner at Baraza – a Camps Bay bar which subsequently closed down. This was back in the day when Blues restaurant was actually good. […]
The Orlando Pirates have a good attitude towards success. Grounded, really. Because they like to have a good time, whether they’re winning or losing. Reports today say some of the players have turned the team residence in Buccleuch, Johannesburg into a “party haven”. Judging by the way they’ve been jolling, the defending league champions don’t seem to be at all worried that they have hit a slump in form.
Age really is just a number for 103-year-old Dr Moises Broggi, who is standing for a seat in Spain’s Senate on November 20. Dr Broggi is the main candidate in Barcelona for a coalition led by the Catalan Republican Left party. If the former field surgeon is elected, he will become the oldest Spanish senator ever.
A red-tailed hawk from the San Francisco Botanical Gardens miraculously survived after being shot on purpose by someone with a nail gun. For almost a week after incurring the injury, the nail extended from its cheek through the front of its head. He was rescued over the weekend and is currently being cared for at the Wildlife Center of Silicon Valley in San Jose.
The Kid From Jerry Maguire Turned 21 – He was an adorable little tyke who charmed Tom Cruise in ‘Jerry McGuire.’ This past Saturday, Jonathan Lipnicki turned 21. Yes, that means you’re old. Lipnicki celebrated his birthday with friends and family, including his parents, in Las Vegas. [zap2it] Queen Mooned By Construction Worker In Australia – […]
I find it terribly amusing when people “choose not” to play the lottery. Haaaah! How sad can you get? Especially when it goes over one billion Rand! I know a lot of people who only play when it goes over one billion – and I know at least they’re in there like swimwear. Houses like this on […]
Seth takes you from Linden to Town, without using Barry Hertzog. In this case the scenic route is also the quickest route. Seth takes you through Greenside, dodging potholes and prawns, arriving at Joburg Theatre in record time.
When buying freshly-baked cakes, it is very important to handle them with care. But you also want to get home quickly so you can eat them whilst they are still oven-hot. That is why you need our latest addition to the Boss Hall of Fame. She is also the first female to join this prestigious league of super individuals.
G-Star RAW in the V&A Waterfront went all out with their new denim launch for this summer. Sushi,drinks and cool music mixed by a funky DJ created an awesome vibe for socialising and for entertainment, while hot models put on a photoshoot in original G-Star RAW clothing. What makes G-Star’s denim stand out above any […]
It turns out publishing classified diplomatic files online isn’t all that lucrative! Whistle blowing site, WikiLeaks has announced that they’re pausing their publishing process to concentrate on raising funds. Julian Assange claims that the financial “blockade” mounted by Visa, MasterCard and other companies, has forced Wikileaks to “temporarily suspend its publishing operations and aggressively fundraise.”
Unlike the plethora of social networks out there where you can simply click an ‘x’ and all those nasty, unwanted comments drift off into cyberspace, in real life there’s no quick solution for rejection or other social setbacks. But, what if you could just pop a pill, the legal, over-the-counter type, and make it all go away?
The official Twitter handle of the South African Presidency dropped the following bombshell just before 15h00 today. The news comes in wake of allegations of maladministration on the part of Cele, made by the Public Protector. The move is especially spicy, given that Cele was once seen to be a major political ally of President […]
There are several dozen adaptations of Alexandre Dumas’ classic 1844 French adventure, “Les Trois Mousquetaires,” ranging from over twenty filmed versions from as far back as 1903, animated adaptations, plays and even computer games. Let’s take a look at the latest one.
It’s good to know that somewhere, someone is still celebrating in true World Cup style. Unfortunately for Toni Nicholson, she took things a little too far. Her neighbours’ complaints include all night parties, hurtling of things off balconies and the fact that they haven’t slept in a year. Good thing they weren’t anywhere near Cape Town in 2010 then.
Venerable gentleman of bars the world over, Jack Daniels Old No. 7 Sour Mash Tennessee whiskey, has had a little work done in an effort to rejuvenate the legendary brand and reinforce its status as one of the globe’s most recognised, and most popular spirits.
Next year, the ANC will be celebrating 100 years of political activity. In the midst of the celebrations, the organisation will make various precious metals memorabilia for sale in the form of gold coins and other commemorative items. The most expensive of these will be the President Zuma one kilogram fine gold medallion, valued at over R1 million.
Black schoolboys in the UK are deliberately underachieving because academic success is seen as “gay”. Apparently there is a cultural misconception that being clever is a sign of homosexuality. Instead, many of these boys rather turn to a so-called “hustle culture” to make money, because it is more “manly”.
Microsoft has been on a fancy-user-interface-technology kick this week, between the fancy touch-screen projectors and electronic fabric announcements – but the Holodesk sort of wins at the moment, at least for those of us who think 3D environments you can manipulate with your hands are cool.
Deposed Egyptian president, and former chum of the now-frozen Libyan dictator, Muammar Gaddafi, might be dead. Mubarak, who was on trial for a veritable slew of crimes against humanity, democracy, and fashion has been labouring under a pall of ill health lately. So much so that he had to be confined to a bed for the duration of his trial.
Conservationists in New Zealand have come up with a novel way to help combat the damage to a penguin colony caused by the stricken cargo vessel, Rena, which ran aground on the East coast of North Island, carrying over 170 oo0 tonnes of crude oil.