Big John interviewed Paul Raphaely from NoMU yesterday on 567 Cape Talk Radio, as they discussed NoMU’s nomination in the 567 Cape Talk Small Business awards!

While that’s all very cool! And I think even more cool is the fact that Paul revealed how exactly NoMU got its name! Very funny story!

I managed to record the interview, so you can find out more about that.

Check it out below.

Now if you know the magic of NoMU foods, you’ll be right behind us in supporting them for this award – after all, they’re a 2oceansvibe partner – and what’s good for 2oceansvibe is definitely good for you. The foodies out there will know that Nomu is of the highest quality and is understandably part of the 2oceansvibe “stable.”

So be a treasure and just SMS “Nomu is awesome!” to 31567 and let’s hold thumbs!

While I have you, be sure to check out their latest food recipe mailer, which features wine pairings by none other than Just Jinjer’s Ard Matthews! (It’s hilarious!)

US news wires were buzzing this morning with news that a hostage situation was unfolding at the Discovery Channel headquarters in Montgomery County, USA.

This, from the Associated Press:

James Lee, 43, a gunman with what police described as “concerns” with the Discovery Channel networks took at least one person hostage in the company’s Silver Spring, Md., headquarters Wednesday, Spet. 1, 2010. A law enforcement official speaking on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing said authorities have identified Lee as the likely suspect.

He had “concerns” with the programming? Really? Well I don’t blame you, guy. Those running loops of fish scratching themselves on coral reefs in between episodes of Mythbusters really got on my nuts.

Herewith is an excerpt from James Lee’s manifesto, which he published online hours before his death:

CLICK HERE for irony

If you don’t know about this yet, you’re probably the last person – so I’m glad to be of service!

This, from JustJared :

Check out this new song from Cee Lo Green!

Cee Lo Green takes off into the stratosphere!

The insanely catchy “F— You,” which has logged over 4 million views on YouTube, is the first single off Cee’s new record, The Lady Killer (on shelves December 10). You can listen to the original and a censored version, “Forget You,” below!

FYI: Cee Lo is no stranger to the music business – he is one half of Gnarls Barkley and is also a member of Goodie Mob!

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FOUR MILLION VIEWS??? Come on, that’s pretty insane! What’s more, he manages to tread the fine line between delivering a song which is both catchy and hysterical at the same time!

Check out the video after the jump.

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Anyone who knows anything about anything in Cape Town will know that &Union, Jack Black and The Neighbourgoods Market are three of the most fun, hip, and cool brands in Cape Town. And it’s not just about the brands – it’s about the people. As with most things/brand/products/people that 2oceansvibe deals with, they aren’t dicks – we prefer not to deal with dicks at 2oceansvibe. We like real people – like you! (you’re not a dick, are you?)

In the same way that we like real people, these crazy kids have launched a brilliant initiative, entitled We Love Real Beer!

This is the vibe they’re going for:

Brewers & Union and Jack Black Beer have teamed up with The Neighbourgoods Market in Woodstock, to present Cape Town’s first Craft Beer Festival.

The event will draw on small, independently-owned breweries to unite under the banner of ‘Real Beer‘.

Thursday 23 September (the night before Heritage Day), will see a collection of the Real Beer producers, foodie enthusiast and those that appreciate the art of craft brewing, joining together for an evening of indulgence.

Come along and show your support for ‘little guys’.

WE LOVE REAL BEER Craft Beer Festival

Thursday 23rd September

4PM – 12AM

The Neighbourgoods Market

Woodstock

call: 082 775 9612 for details

Very clever vibe they’re going for, and anyone who has hung out at the &Union or Jack Black beer stands at the market (personally, I don’t move from that position) will know what a great mix of people cruise around there.

Bound to be a rip-roaring success!

Be there..

It’s been a while since we caught up with South Africa’s only Victoria’s Secret supermodel, Candice Swanepoel. And once again we are reminded why, in fact, we like her so much.

The answer is simple – It’s mainly because there is no quibbling with her. She just gets on with it. Like in the picture below, taking just after I asked her to marinade some meat, as we prepare for National Braai Day.

That’s just the kind of girl she is..

Candi – going for it!

Well done, Candice – 2oceansvibe salutes you!

This pic comes from a new gallery of pics I have never seen before – with Candi posing in a series of (what could only be described as) role-playing outfits.

Which I’m absolutely fine with.

Like this little pearler below (follow link), which takes one back to the airlines of yesteryear – like we saw in movies like Catch Me If You Can where Leo pretends to be a pilot.

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Besides the fact that Gauteng will soon be wallowing in a soup of watery mining acid, the Earth has decided to weigh in with yet ANOTHER reason not to live in Johannesburg.

News24 reports:

Johannesburg – Residents of the Witwatersrand may in future experience more and bigger earthquakes due to water rising underground in mined-out basins.

A geophysicist for the CSIR, Olaf Goldbach, weighed in with a keen insight.

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Hahaha! This is pretty funny – sent in by all sorts of people and has clearly becoming a bit of a hit on Twitter and other “social medias.”

Well done to thatmandie, who posted it on YouTube.

“Hitler is disgusted to find out that his blog did not crack enough nominations for the 2010 SA Blog Awards, and has a mighty pop at his advisors, as well as the blogs who did make the final list.”

Check it out:

The one lady telling the other that she followed Hitler that morning on Twitter, did it for me!

Good job, and good luck to everyone in the 2010 SA Blog Awards!

We’re hoping for all your support here at 2oceansvibe so that we can keep on giving you more of what you want!

So come on, if you want the vibe to stay alive, get involved!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE!!

Apple’s Big Announcement

Apple Unveils New iPods And TV – Want an iPhone without the actual phone? That’s pretty much what the new iPod touch is: Apple unveiled the device on Wednesday. It comes with the iPhone’s beautiful, crisp Retina display, an A4 chip, a gyroscope, an HD video recorder on the back, and a front-facing camera that will allow for FaceTime video chats. Apple also unveiled its new Apple TV. It will stream rented movies directly from iTunes so that you don’t need local storage. [dailybeast]

Discovery Channel Hostage Situation – A gunman who had what police described as “concerns” with the Discovery Channel networks took at least one person hostage Wednesday in the company’s headquarters near Washington, D.C. Montgomery County Police Capt. Paul Starks would not say if the man works for Discovery Communications now or worked there in the past. Hmm, maybe review your channel’s content? [cbc]

Burger King For Sale? – Burger King Holdings Inc. has been in talks with potential buyers in recent weeks about a possible sale of the second-largest hamburger chain, people familiar with the matter said. The status of the talks is unclear but one interested firm was New York-based investment fund 3G Capital. I say we buy it and open up a branch at the Cape Quarter? [wallstreetjournal]

Michael Douglas Chats About Chemo – Michael Douglas knows he has a tough road ahead – but he’s ready to face it.”It’s a fight,” says the 65-year-old Oscar winner, who is undergoing a grueling course of radiation and chemotherapy to treat a tumor at the base of his tongue, and adds of his treatment: “It really knocks you out.” We back you, big guy [people]

Obama Declares Iraq War Over – “But this milestone should serve as a reminder to all Americans that our future is ours to shape if we move forward with confidence and commitment. It should also serve as a message to the world that the United States of America intends to sustain and strengthen our leadership in this young century.” And so it goes on. Intersting, Barack – we’ll stay tuned.. [whitehouse]

Hipster Hitler Will Blow Your Mind – Have you ever imagined what Hitler would be like if he was a bit emo? Or a hipster? Sounds impossible, I know. But luckily a couple of incredibly hilarious individuals have put together a “Hipster Hitler” cartoon strip which will have you on the floor! Like the one where Hitler cruises into the “strat session” wearing on ironic T-shirt. Come on, man – it’s too funny. [hipsterhitler]

15 Celebrities Caught Staring – We all try to steal a peep, don’t we? I know I did yesterday morning when we had the twins in bikinis in the 2oceansvibe Radio studio! But it’s not just boys that do it – girls do it too! And if you don’t believe me I will direct you to 15 examples of famous people doing exactly that – from P Diddy and Bruce Willis to Nats Portman and Dustin Hoffman – they’re all doing it! [unreality]

Is This The Future Of The Music Video? – Have you seen this music video for Canadian band the Arcade Fire’s single “We Used to Wait”? Well, actually, it’s not quite a music video—it’s a website. But it does some pretty amazing stuff. So, the Arcade Fire. You probably have an opinion about them, and their new album. But even if you hate them, and their music, you should head over to this website, which describes itself as “an interactive film.” And, well, it is! But it’s a lot more than that. [gawker]

Real-Life Internet Suicide – When a Reddit user recently challenged the online community to give him a reason not to kill himself, their responses either failed to stop him—or pushed him over the edge. On Friday, August 20, at approximately 5 p.m., a 24-year-old Reddit user named Diefex signed in to the popular social news community in search of a reason not to kill himself. “Give me one reason why I shouldn’t end it right now,” he wrote. “Go.” [dailybeast]

Intimate Acoustic Evening With Ard Matthews, Plush, Theo Crous, Jack Mantis & Friends – Time is running out, people.. if you haven’t got your tickets yet for what is going to be one of the most awe-inspiring musical evenings in South Africa this year. In support of the MyLife Foundation, Ard Matthews is about to pull off a coup of note – giving you an evening you will never forget. Do yourself a favour… trust me.. [webtickets]

Someone Gives Away Seven Lambos.. If you’re in the market for mobile particle-accelerator and have a love of fast cars (because the two go hand in hand?) eBay has a great deal with a bonus of seven Lamborghinis. Free.An eBay user has posted the sale of their Aracor Eagle mobile cargo inspection device for R129.5m. The advertisement says the buyers will receive seven Lamborghini models. [wheels24]

Natalie Portman ‘Black Swan’ Premiere at Venice Film Festival – Umm, yes please! Natalie Portman is red hot at the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Venice Film Festival at the Sala Grande Palazzo Del Cinema on Wednesday (September 1) in Venice, Italy.The event, which was also attended by her boyfriend Benjamin Millepied, was also the premiere of her new movie, Black Swan. [justjared]

“Sinner” Gets 39 Lashes For Performing To Men And Women – A singer who performed in front of a “mixed audience” of men and women was lashed 39 times to make him “repent,” after a ruling by a “rabbinic court” on Wednesday. Rabbi Amnon Yitzhak, founder of the Shofar organization aimed at bringing Jews “back to religion,” has made it his recent mission to fight against musical performances for both men and women. Ja, look, that’s very bad. Just Jinjer also plays to mixed audiences. We should lash the entire band.. [jpost]

Free iPad! Too Good To Be True? Maybe, but the guys over at OneDayOnly have done crazier stuff. Apparently it’s dead-simple to enter into their draw: Like them on Facebook, declare that to the world and that’s it. Couldn’t be easier. If you truly want to live the lifestyle, it’s stuff like this that you can’t let slip. (A chance to win) free stuff baby! Oh, and they’re selling a Nikon camera for next to nothing today. [onedayonly]

It’s Hard To Improve On A Performance Like Yesterday’s – We did have two bikini clad models in the 2oceansvibe Radio studio, after all. So we’ve gone one better, and brought in the alluring Rob Van Vuuren, AKA Twakkie of The Most Amazing Show. Muso Justin Bergh will be shooting the breeze in studio, and our cinema connoisseur, Spling will be giving you the info you need to tee up that first date. Hosh ja! [1-click tune-in www.2ov.fm]

[thanks faheem, devon, alex, nat]

As we continue the crusade..

I hope everyone noticed the spice headlines on Monday and, in particular, the article about phone numbers being extinct in five to 10 years – something I have been banging on about for quite some time now. Or, more to the point, I simply believe unexpected or unplanned phone calls are socially unacceptable – something which the more lazy/rude folk out there will only grasp when there precious security-blankets disappear.

When phone numbers are extinct (very soon, it seems), only then will the naysayers understand what I have been saying all along. Because they will have no choice but to comply with a logical socially-acceptable system which is plainly obvious to those who have chosen to remove their blinkers.

I’m all for talking when necessary, but the point is people will only be able to call each other on Skype, or Google phone etc. when they are “online” – ie. ABLE to take a call – this is something which people are unable to gauge with phone-calls. So they just go ahead and phone the other person, when it suits them.

If you’re frothing at the mouth at this, or any other stage during this article, I urge you to stop reading and ask yourself what you will do when your phone number is gone? Because it’s a FACT that It will be gone and you will need to adjust your social habits very quickly – so why not start now? More people than you think are are behaving in this way.

It’s where we are.

Deal with it.

More on this, with case studies and continued arguments, after the jump.

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China is suffering under the weight of a societal malaise. And this time it’s not due to the influence of the Great Western Devil.

In the sweltering heat of summer, when the refreshing breezes desert the city, Hu Lianqun absent-mindedly reaches for a solution: He rolls up his shirt to expose his belly, often fanning himself with the garment to create his own air conditioning.

From the countryside to sophisticated urban centers such as Beijing, men of all ages, social standing and stomach sizes resort to a public display of skin, a hot-weather fashion faux pas that’s the Chinese equivalent of knee-high black socks with shorts.

They’re known as bang ye, or “exposing grandfathers”(despite their age range). In the hottest weather, bang ye seem to be everywhere, striding among the tall buildings in Beijing’s business district, playing chess in parks, holding children’s hands at the zoo and negotiating crowded alleyways.

Woah. Let’s just back up there for a second. People who society has labeled “exposing grandfathers” are free to roam the business district, bide their time with chess in the park, and hold children’s hands at the zoo?

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Salt was originally written with the intention of becoming an espionage action-thriller with Tom Cruise as the lead. However, when Cruise backed out of the production… Jolie substituted the big name Mission: Impossible star and the script was rewritten for a female lead. Salt’s loosely modeled on the Bourne series with short, sharp bursts of action and a rogue agent on the loose.

This is your typical (wo)man-on-the-run actioner with a hot pursuit from government authorities in an attempt to dispatch the “traitor” with as little collateral damage as possible with one really big twist… it’s a lady spy. Don’t get me wrong, The Last Kiss Goodnight made Samuel L. Jackson look like the damsel in distress… but why can’t we just leave the kick-ass espionage to real-life characters like James Bond and Jason Bourne? “Who is Salt?” is this movie’s tag line… yet somehow “Pass the Salt.” may have been more fitting. Sorry Angie, better give it a rub.

Catch the rest of the review and the trailer after the jump…

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It’s Spring Day. Wonderful, isn’t it?

Sure, depending on where you are in the Southern Hemisphere, the weather might not be very Spring-like. But such is life, and the meteorological musings of our planet. The good news is that the days are getting longer, the sun is shining more regularly, animals are copulating left, right and centre (I’m looking at you, Columba livia), and blossoms are beginning to appear on plants.

(At this point I should probably mention that the expats in the Northern hemisphere can feel free to take everything I’ve just written and completely reverse it to describe your current situation – sorry chaps.)

But there are a few guys who won’t get to appreciate the happy change of Spring Day, because it’s pretty hard to see the lovely flowers, let alone smell them, when you’re trapped in a deep-level mine.

Yes, this is a shout out to you, my Chilean mining friends. I empathise with you guys. That’s right, empathise, because I also get what it’s like to live in a dark hole for an extended period of time.

Forget the “scientific” advice that NASA’s been throwing your way. You think the guys who drew up that survival memo had ever lived in a hole for four months? Forget about it. I’ve been there. I know your pain.

So you can trust these ten tried-and-tested tips, my pedigree chums.

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Cape Town’s Westin Grand Hotel
Blacklisted by the United States

US Blacklists “Westin Grand” Hotel In Cape Town – A five-star Cape Town hotel has been blacklisted by the US consulate in the city after allegations of “multiple theft reports” from US officials staying there. The hotel, the Westin Grand, is next to the Cape Town International Convention Centre. It should be noted that this is not my residence, the Cape Royale hotel, which is also 5-stars and also happens to have one of only 3 genuine concierges in South Africa (only 3,000 on earth). [timeslive] [post-publish update - the ban seems to have been lifted]

Federer’s Incredible Shot Wows US Open Fans - You got to see this! The legend of Roger Federer continues! In his first-round matchup last night at the US Open, Federer (for the second year in a row) made an incredible, between-the-legs shot against Argentina’s Brian Dabul that sent the sell-out crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium to its feet. For the five-time US Open champion Federer, it was just another addition onto an already massive career highlight reel. [wired]

Pakistan Cricket Fans Burn Posters Of Alleged Match Fixers (Images) - Pakistani cricket fans burned posters of Pakistani cricket players during a protest condemning them for their alleged involvement in match fixing, in Lahore, Pakistan on Tuesday, Interior Minister Rehman Malik wants to wait for an initial British police report into allegations of match fixing involving Pakistan cricketers before sending an investigation team to England. Palcard reads “Down with Chairman of PCB Ijaz Butt). [newshopper]

France Doesn’t Dig The Iranians Calling The First Lady A Whore - France said on Tuesday that insults in the Iranian media against first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, who has been branded an “Italian prostitute” who “deserves death”, are unacceptable. “The insults in the daily Kayhan and Iranian websites against French figures, including Mrs Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, are unacceptable,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Bernard Valero said. Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton could not be reached for comment. [mail&guardian]

iPhone Saving Lives – Fact – More than three million doctors have downloaded an iPhone app which is replacing the stethoscope in UK hospitals. The iStethoscope app, created by Peter Bentley at University College London, was originally developed as nothing more than a toy. But now more than 500 users a day are downloading the free version of the application which experts say has already saved lives. [dailymail]

Video of Girl Throwing Puppies in a River Causes Social Media Uproar - A video of a young girl throwing several puppies into a river has caused a huge social media backlash on sites like 4chan and Facebook. The backlash is similar to the Cat Bin Lady, skandaal which hit the net last month. Similarly, some members of 4chan started a campaign to find out the identity of the girl, while a related Facebook group has gathered more than 3,000 members in a little more than a day. [mashable]

Lindsay Lohan Reveals “New” Lindsay In Vanity Fair - In a revealing new interview, Lindsay Lohan details the infamous antics that landed her in jail — but insists that her wild-child days are behind her. “I was irresponsible. And I’m not making excuses,” the 24-year-old star tells Vanity Fair in its latest issue, set to hit newsstands this week with this sensationally sexy photo. What about the court-ordered, drug and alcohol counseling sessions she skipped? [newyorkpost]

Zara Goes Online! - Europe’s largest clothing retailer, Spain’s Inditex, is taking its flagship Zara brand online, but it can expect stiff competition from other giants of high-street fashion already well-established in cyberspace. Zara’s virtual boutique will be available on Thursday in selected European markets: Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Portugal and Britain. [luxuo]

Wyclef Jean Lashes Out In Song – When Wyclef Jean released his new single, not many in the U.S. could figure out what it was all about. The hip-hop star sings it in Haitian Creole. But translated, the song reveals an angry Jean attacking the electoral council that disqualified him from running for president of Haiti, accusing the current head of state of being a deceptive “Lucifer” who betrayed him, and urging the country’s citizens to “remain mobilized.” [newsweek]

Oxford To Phase Our Printed Oxford Dictionary - It weighs in at more than 130 pounds, but the authoritative guide to the English language, the Oxford English Dictionary, may eventually slim down to nothing. Oxford University Press, the publisher, said Sunday so many people prefer to look up words using its online product that it’s uncertain whether the 126-year-old dictionary’s next edition will be printed on paper at all. [associated]

Meet Calvin Klein’s 20-Year-Old Underwear Model Boyfriend - Klein, 67, was first photographed with the blond boytoy as early as May and the pair have since been seen at a number of movie premieres and charity events in Manhattan and the Hamptons. Last week, Page Six ran a picture in the paper’s print edition of the two men walking in Manhattan and described Gruber as Klein’s “partner.” Looks like they know something about their relationship that we don’t. [gawker]

Oval Office Gets A Makeover - When President Barack Obama addresses the nation on Iraq Tuesday night, his Oval Office setting will be sporting a new look – and one that pays homage to Martin Luther King Jr. and four previous presidents. While the president and his family were away on vacation in Martha’s Vineyard, workers installed new wallpaper, a new rug, new sofas, lamps and a coffee table. [associated]

Miranda Kerr On Vogue 3D Cover - Miranda Kerr nabbed the September Vogue Italia cover, which is her first. Shot by Steven Meisel, the cover and its accompanying editorial is in 3D. Kerr’s Yorkie puppy, Frankie, shares the honors. Who can argue with a puppy? Especially a Yorkie. I was raised on Yorkies. Not eating them – I mean we had a squadron of little beasts running around the house. [jezebel]

Blair’s Book To Become Biggest Political Memoir Of All Time - Tony Blair’s autobiography, A Journey, is set to become the biggest political memoir of all-time, according to Amazon.co.uk. Pre-orders of the book have outstripped those for Lord Mandelson’s memoir, The Third Man by 36 per cent. Experts at Amazon claim it is set to overtake the former Business Secretary’s sales figures once it is released on Wednesday. [telegraph]

Today Is Spring Day, Did You Know That? We figured it might have slipped your mind. So we’ve done you a favour, and to forever mark the occasion in your mind, 2oceansvibe Radio will celebrate the day with one Robert B. Skinstad, esq., as well as 2oceansvibe Character and in-house music connoisseur, G-Man. Oh yes, we may have forgotten the small matter of the twins. What twins, you ask? The self-same lovely twins who’ll be in studio, in bikinis, getting us in to spring. Tune in to the Spring time holiday. [1-click tune-in at 2ov.fm]

Do you remember those two gorgeous twins from the Sanlam ad? You know, the two little angels running in slow motion?

Should I recap?

Sure thing – check this out from the 47 second mark:

Nothing wrong with that, right?

They also happen to be the twins we had hanging out with us during Friday’s show we did from the MWEB shop at Canal Walk.

Here’s another shot from Friday’s show:

Rotherham and Hardiman – stunned into silence..

So ja, they’ll be joining us in studio tomorrow (Wednesday 1 September, to celebrate the start of Spring!

They will be in bikini’s and will be chilling out on lounging chairs inside the 2oceansvibe Radio Studio at the Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village. So you can come and check out the vibe anytime on Wednesday from 8am to 12noon and catch a piece of the action!

Or you can watch from the webcam which will be live between those hours (here)!

Remember to tune in to 2oceansvibe Radio at www.2oceansviberadio.com or EVEN EASIER – go straight to www.2ov.fm

Go ahead – Tune in to the holiday..

Those of you connected to a neat little trick called the internet (I hear it’s getting quite big) may know that the 62nd annual Emmy Awards went off without nary a hitch last night.

At least, that would be the opinion of everyone besides the event’s host, Jimmy Falon. Much to Jimmy’s chagrin, Ricky Gervais stepped on stage for a total of five minutes, and managed to upstage Falon, and every other soul who had made an attempt at humour that evening.

I’m not going to tell you anything else, except this. You MUST bear in mind that the Emmy Awards has a strict no alcohol policy in place.

Now please, enjoy Ricky’s mastery.

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We’ll be giving you the exclusive music video very soon, but, in the meantime you can get a sneak preview of Goldfish’s AWESOME new track, Get Busy Living!

Check it out below! (press play).

I like it.

I like it a LOT!

If you want to listen to the full version, we’re playing it, like, the whole time on 2oceansvibe Radio! Tune in at 2ov.fm and get busy living!

Standby for the music video..

I just want to give an upfront warning that this week’s Tuesday Tabs ambassador, Natalia Paris is crazy hot – completely off the chain! It’s the kind of hot that makes both men and women want to slit their wrists.

Ok, a little dramatic – no-one’s gonna slit their wrists… but I can almost guarantee you that you will bang your head against your keyboard several times.

Let’s get in there and see what we’re dealing with this week:

  
Natalia Paris – off the chain

Natalia París Gaviria (born August 12 of 1978, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia) is a Colombian model. She is one of the most recognized models in Colombia, who owns her own brand of personal care products that bear her name.

Hmm, Colombian – now you’re talking my language..

Natalia, whose mother was also a model, graduated San Jose del la Vega School as a publicist. She is one of the more successful Colombian models, in spite of not being a Top Model at any international level. She has succeeded due to her charisma and phenomenal figure. No other model has as many admirers in Colombia as she does. Lately, she has done a lot of work raising money for poor children both in her own country and elsewhere in the world. Presently, she is the exclusive model for Crystal Gold Beer and Besame Lingerie.

Great, so you get the picture?

Good.

Before following the link to the Tuesday Tabs pics, I should warn you, as I always do that the pictures not only reveal a six pack, but also Nats’ actual breasts. That’s right – breasts. You’re allowed to see bombs, and guns and war at your office, but often you aren’t allowed to see a woman’s chest – so be careful

Over to you..

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Some of you studied at UCT. Some of you may have even been forced to make forays to UCT’s Hiddingh Campus, AKA Hipster-Central. I remember those brief, but terrifying outings.

The Hipsters. They’re so, so much cleverer than us. They talk about Nietzsche and Kant, and judge me when I reply by telling them not to say dirty words.

Finally, an artist has taken to a picture book to express the angst that Hipsters inspire in our collective, sheepish psyche.

And she’s done this by representing them as those most primally-terrifying beasts – dinosaurs.

Please, enjoy Molly Lewis’ impressions.

CLICK HERE to read more »

It takes a lot to impress the tribal council, here at the 2oceansvibe Lair, and we have to give it to the people who worked on this bit of Mercedes Benz exposure.

Check it out – spotted in Cavendish Square:

Something wrong with that picture, right?

Remove the car, and this is what you get:

See that’s what happens if you use the awesome part of your brain.

If you still don’t know what is going on CLICK HERE to see what the Mercedes Benz SLS AMG is all about. It’s also responsible for the highest speeding fine in the history of mankind – $1 Million! No spice! Read more about that here.

Incidentally, did you see what comes first if you google “mercedes benz sls amg cape town south africa?”

Ja boet…

[thanks adam]

Bees Roux Out On R100,000 Bail
[source:sport24]

Blue Bulls Player Gets R100,000 Bail Following Murder Arrest – Blue Bulls rugby player Jacobus Stephanus “Bees” Roux (28) was granted bail of R100 000 at the Pretoria Magistrates Court on Monday after he allegedly beat a metro policeman to death. He spent the weekend in jail after he was arrested on Friday in connection with the alleged killing of Tshwane metro police officer Ntshimane Mohale (38). [mail&guardian]

Carla Bruni Is A Prostitute – Iranian state media called France’s first lady, Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, a prostitute Monday in an usual display of anger over her support for an Iranian woman who faced death by stoning. The wife of French President Nicolas Sarkozy has condemned the stoning sentence against Sakineh Mohammadi Ashtiani, who was convicted of adultery in 2006. In return, they are punishing her for her string of celebrity lovers through the years, including the likes of Mick Jagger.. [cbc]

Silver Sands Online Casino Cuts SA Players - Silver Sands Online Casino says it will not allow any South African citizens to gamble using their online casinos and has shut down online operations in this country. Silver Sands Online Casino announced on Monday that they will exclude all South African players from their online games.This, they say, will continue until there is more clarity regarding the legality of gaming in cyberspace for South African citizens. [businessday]

Kate Moss And Topshop Split - Kate Moss has designed her last regular range for Sir Philip Green’s fashion retailer, bringing an end to a lucrative four-year relationship. The company confirmed that the supermodel’s autumn/winter collection, her 14th, will also be her last. However, she may design a number of one-off “capsule” ranges in the future, a spokesman for Arcadia, the owner of the high-street store, said. [telegraph]

Internet Radio Exploding In Europe – Streaming technology to distribute Internet Radio existed more than 10 years ago, but for a long time it was only possible to listen via a PC. Nowadays tabletop Radios are not only able to receive several thousand radio stations from all over the world via the Internet; the feature can now also be found in Audio Home Systems, Hi-Fi Receivers, Tuners and even Radio Recorders and Clock Radios. Internet Radio is currently one of the fastest growing segments within Audio. [radiostreamingnews]

Ricky Gervais Weight Loss The Talk Of The Emmys - David Brent wouldn’t recognise him. A few years in Hollywood have made all the difference to The Office creator Ricky Gervais. Slimmed down and wearing a spiffy velvet jacket, the British comic looked very much at home with the Tinseltown set on the red carpet at the Emmys with partner Jane Fallon. Ricky stunned onlookers at the ceremony with his weight loss. [hellomagazine]

Britons Arrested In Ibiza Drug Raid - Around 20 people – most of them British – have been arrested in Ibiza following a large-scale drugs raid by Spanish and UK police agencies. The joint operation was carried out by Spanish National Guard and the UK’s Serious Organised Crime Agency (Soca). This would mean that they didn’t get to hear Goldfish’s new single, Get Busy Living, which is a shame. [bbc]

Anne Hathaway Debuts New Short Haircut – In preparation for her new film “One Day,” Anne Hathaway has lopped off her lengthy locks for a shorter, cropped ‘do.The 27-year-old star was spotted on the movie set in Paris with a boyish haircut, swept off to the side. From long waves to sleek strands to a sexy bob, we’ve seen this “Valentine’s Day” actress in just about every haircut over the last few years — although never one quite this short. [stylelist]

Pakistan Investigators To Help Scotland Yard Probe Match-Fixing - Pakistan investigators will be in London to examine allegations of the country’s cricketers being involved in match-fixing in the fourth Test against England Sunday. The three members of Pakistan’s highest law enforcement agency, Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), will join Scotland Yard officers in the investigation. FIA will study claims that two players deliberately bowled no-balls during the final test against England at Lord’s, Naughty. [sify]

Lady Gaga Inspired By Drugs – Lady Gaga says her experiences with drugs helped inspire her music. Lady Gaga says taking drugs inspired her music. The ‘Poker Face’ singer began using illegal substances after she dropped out of a music course at New York University in 2005, and she insists getting high helped her creativity. The 24-year-old pop star said: “[Using drugs] I really figured out the art I wanted to make and was inspired. Some people find inspiration in dark places. I guess I’m one of them. [contactmusic]

Does Sleeping Around Make People Happier? – Sex makes us happy (do I need to cite my source for that?), but how about 1970’s style love-the-one-you’re-with sex? You know the kind of sex that is preceded by fishing around in a bowl at a party for a set of car keys? Research suggests that promiscuity is not associated with increased happiness and, in fact, that the number of sexual partners needed to maximize happiness is exactly one.* [bigthink]

Cycle Helmets More Dangerous On Then Off – Dr Walker conducted a study looking into how cyclists wearing a helmet affect the behaviour of drivers. He found that for those wearing a helmet, motorists drove much closer when overtaking. “In absolute terms they got 8-9cm closer than they did when I wasn’t wearing one,” he explains, “And the proportion of vehicles getting within a really close distance went up considerably.” Hmm..interesting.. [bbc]

Tupac Movie To Focus On Rapper’s Final Day – The long-gestating Tupac Shakur movie may finally begin production this November, now that director Antoine Fuqua (Training Day) has brought on Oscar-nominated screenwriters Stephen J. Rivele and Chris Wilkinson to pen a new script. Wilkinson tells Vulture that the film, originally written in a documentary style, will not be a biopic. Instead, it will focus on Tupac’s last day, and flash back on the four years that preceded his still-unsolved shooting death in Las Vegas. [rollingstone]

Cape Quarter’s Premium Spar Dabbling In Super Heroes – Not on everyone’s calendar (tut tut) but its Hero Day during this month. Not on everyone’s agenda but it is at Cape Quarter Food Spar and Tops where they have their own hero flying down the isles, dishing out free stuff and saving lives (ok i dont know about the last one). This beautiful specimen of a man can be seen daily doing his thing and there is lots of cool things happening like giving away a VW Polo Vivo and cool specials to help you lil wallet breath! Check him in action [hilarious]

A Free iPad! Does That Sound Like Something You Might Be Interested In? – It’s quite simple. Check out OneDayOnly’s facebook page, follow the simple instructions and you could win one. In other news, their recent spate of stupid-cheap stuff continues with a Polo business briefcase today and an alledged 3 for the price of 1 Crumpler messenger bag situation tomorrow. Silly. Naughty. [onedayonly]

Tuesdays. They’re Awkward And Unfulfilling – You’re pretty sure there must be something better out there than filing municipal reports, composing company corporate social mission statements or auditing a wood-chip export company. Well, kids, there is. 2oceansvibe Radio is going to take you by the hand, and lead you out of a boring, unproductive work environment. Think fun, think unregulated, think real – you know, everything the average radio station hasn’t taken a swipe at in 20 years. Remember to request your favourite tracks via Twitter, and keep your ears peeled for giveaways. That’s just how we roll. Go ahead, tune in to the holiday. [2ov]

There’s a cess-pit of bad football films out there.

Of course, the discerning viewer will recognise that Any Given Sunday rises above the sentiment and excrement that makes up 90% of the movies in this drama.

It’s a great film. There’s plenty of old-school Pacino filth and grit in there.

And there’s that one, iridescent moment that builds slowly without you even knowing it, until BAM, it’s there, and you know you’re looking at the pinnacle of the movie.

You know what I’m talking about. It’s the Inches Speech. The one that film critics praise as the most convincing Hollywood pep-talk on celluloid.

This one:

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We chatted the other day about this new concept in the East, which presents uncaptured TV news in animated form. A good example would be the scene where Steve Slater grabbed two beers and jumped out the plane. None of this was caught on camera but apparently in China they got a good idea of how things went down that day.

I am pleased to announce that the clever developers behind the animation software have just completed a reenactment of Paris Hilton’s cocaine possession arrest this weekend.

A still from the arrest – but perhaps you want more?

Watch the video below for an animated reenactment of what happened that night in Vegas.

THIS.IS.AWESOME!

Animation aside, you gotta give Paris full-marks for worming her way out of things.

“It’s not my handbag”

Absolute genius! Why didn’t we think of that!!?

But she makes it even more believable by confirming that the bag is far too cheap to be her bag! Hahaha it’s too brilliant! Read here for more about that!