We all have our lapses of judgment. But some of us make such horrendously poor decisions that one simply has to ask, “What were they on?”. Every week we bring you three contenders in what can only be described as a battle of small wits. So, with great pleasure we present this week’s three La […]
As of April this year, it is illegal to wear a face-covering veil or other maskings in public places in France. Things are about to get even more interesting, as Kenza Drider declared her candidacy for the French presidency yesterday. And she did it wearing a burqa. She also showed off a campaign poster of a veiled woman standing in front of a line of police.
It’s always nice when the world catches up with 80’s sci-fi films. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, have succeeded in reconstructing people’s visual experiences using MRI and image libraries. Which means that if you click on the link you can see somebody’s brain try to replicate the Pink Panther film trailer.
NASA have meekly announced that their 6.5 tonne Upper Atmosphere Research Satellite (UARS), which shut down in 2005 due to its batteries dying, will come crashing down to earth sometime today, somewhere.
This is exactly what Cape Town needs. A committee whose sole purpose is to reconcile relations between the city’s residents and baboons. Capetonians have lived in fear of their sandwiches being stolen for long enough.
Kenny Kunene Launches Reality TV Show – There was plenty of sushi – in fact, too much of it – but there were no naked women lying on their backs last night as Kenny Kunene hosted a preview of his reality TV show So What, premiering on e.tv tomorrow night. Wow. This is going to […]
Steve Morris caught up with Robbie Fleck yesterday and discussed everything to do with the World Cup. Apart from giving his views on John Smit and our chances in this World Cup, he also gives his views on the various combination being used on the field. Steyn, he believe, “is wasted at fullback.” Check it […]
The mother of a young school child in Missouri has been arrested, following her son’s show and tell day with his kindergarten class. Because, unfortunately, the subject of the little boy’s S&T presentation this month was his mom’s crack pipe.
While the world fusses over another American execution, Iran has publicly hanged a 17-year-old boy for stabbing to death their “strongest man”. The boy begged for forgiveness and professed he had done it in self-defence, but not even an 11th-hour plea by Amnesty International for a stay of execution could stop it.
The October issue of Playboy Magazine is on its way and. Readers will be happy to know that yet another South African celebrity features on the cover. It is none other than Eve, South Africa’s unofficial Minister of Domestic Affairs. This awesome image of the cover was posted on journalist Gus Silber’s blog earlier today.
With the runaway success that is Rugby Vibe, we thought it more than necessary to please the football fans out there as well! The latest show to be added to the 2oceansvibe TV stable, sees Heart FM’s sports man, Paul Snodgrass (Liverpool) chatting to ardent football fan, Sox (Man United) – discussing everything from player […]
Stellenbosch-based start-up investment firm, World of Avatar, headed by South African online media up-and-comer, Alan Knott-Craig Jnr, has reportedly bought MXit for an undisclosed amount (that some are speculating could be as much as R500 million).
This is just the start. Soon we’ll be giving them the vote. A three-foot-tall robot called the iCub has been nominated to participate in the Olympic Torch Relay for the 2012 London Games, partially to celebrate the 100th anniversary of Alan Turing’s birth, and partially to creep people out with three-foot-tall, fire-wielding robots.
The painting, by artist Don Little, was painted in the style of a Russian Orthodox icon and shows a haloed Jesus wearing and All Blacks jersey as he dispenses blessings, while clutching a white rugby ball. Talk about dedication. And maybe a little wishful thinking.
Troy Davis, convicted of the August 19, 1989 of the murder of a police officer, was executed last night in the USA. Authorities had found no murder weapon, no DNA evidence, and no surveillance tapes. But according to the residing judge there “was no substantial doubt cast on the verdict.” In other words, a potentially innocent man died yesterday.
R.E.M. has decided to unplug their instruments for good, concluding a career spanning some 30 years and having achieved record sales that topped the 30 million mark. The band made the announcement via a statement on their website yesterday and dished out praise and thanks to all their loyal fans for the years of support.
Look, it’s nice to know Apple isn’t the only company that knows how to create buzz by accidentally leaking information. Ji Lee, Facebook’s creative director, tweeted about Facebook Music, which is set to launch tomorrow. The post was quickly deleted, but not before the Internet had time to get all excited about it.
In a week that Americans’ celebrate the introduction of full equality in their Armed Forces, and wrestle over tax and economic reform, another group is trying to focus attention on the plight of millions of single, un-married Americans.
Ow, shaiya Floyd! Pulling off the mirror pose with ease… ANCYL Plans Mass Action For Nationalisation – The ANC Youth League will take to the streets in October to demand the nationalisation of mines and an equal share in South Africa’s mineral resources, says its spokesman, Floyd Shivambu. The mobilisation is planned for October 27 […]
The attorney of murdered Teazer’s kingpin, Lolly Jackson has joined his former employer in the afterlife, and his transition was exceptionally violent. Attorney Ian Jordaan was allegedly kidnapped, forced to pay R2 million into the account of his abductors, and then murdered. Jordaan’s burnt out vehicle and body were found near Krugersdorp earlier today.
Disney and James Cameron are teaming up to transform a corner of the Magic Kingdom into a theme park based on Cameron’s multi-billion dollar grossing sci-fi 3D cinema-clogger, Avatar.
Nelson Mandela is a more visible world leader than Barack Obama, the Dalai Lama and the Pope. This is according to the Reputation Institute, which has done a perception assessment of 54 individuals currently considered to be global leaders. Not bad for a man who retired from presidency in the 1990s.
If you haven’t watched The Compound yet, you’re missing out on South Africa’s hottest online TV series. At just over 5 minutes an episode, it won’t take long for you to be hooked! If you haven’t watched episode one, two and three yet, click here for the show’s main page at 2oceansvibe TV (or quicktype 2ov.tv). In this episode we […]
South Africans have one-upped the Aussies again. Brewing giant, SABMiller, has flexed its muscles and laid claim to the iconic Australian brand, Foster’s. The takeover of the Australian beer maker should be complete by the end of the year, and the price tag has been confirmed at $10,2 billion, with a bit of change for some dividends.
All 15 countries in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) have agreed back Nkosazana Dlamini-Zuma to replace Jean Ping as chief of the African Union. You go, girl! Apparently the backing of a candidate from southern Africa “did not amount to geographical jostling for power within the bloc.”
The First Grader is the inspiring true story of Kimani Maruge, a Kenyan ex-Mau Mau freedom fighter, who at the age of 84 fought the system for his right to an education he could never afford. This powerful biographical drama tells of Maruge’s struggle as he and primary school teacher, Jane Obinchu, stood up to a community […]
Recently I was knocking back Meerlust’s new releases at a lunch. Drinking these rather scrumptious wines, we began to discuss some incredibly important issues. The things one discusses at a wine lunch – among other winos – are, of course of world importance. They solve world hunger, the middle-east issues, America’s debt, Malema, Greece, and hint toward what 42 actually means. To be honest, if it wasn’t for conversations such as these, the world would be in a worse place than it is. So on this blustery day in Stellenbosch, the question that arose was, “Can wine be art?” As I said, vital stuff.
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Watch developer Arturo Castro shows off his fancy new FaceTracker API, which allows users to harvest photographs of other folks’ faces, and project them onto their own. Here we see Castro variously becoming Vladimir Lenin, Chairman Mao, and Steve Jobs. Because, why not?
I know what you’re thinking. How can such a heavenly beverage be contributing to the current debt crisis? The answer is simple: people are still drinking beer, but they’re doing it from the comfort of their credit card bought couches. Problem is, 73 percent of jobs associated with the European beer industry are in bars and restaurants. BEEEEEER.
Remember that defunct NASA satellite that was going to fall to earth some time, they just couldn’t tell us when or where? Well, don’t worry – they’ve told us that it’s definitely going to come screaming down to the planet’s surface some time this week. This Friday, actually.