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Pretoria – The Blue Bulls won the Currie Cup at Loftus when they beat the Free State Cheetahs 36-24 in a lively and high-scoring final in which they controlled matters from the outset and were never behind.

The win for Blue Bulls coach Frans Ludeke, replaced as Lions coach three years ago after a string of disappointing results, was special and gives him the double after winning the Currie Cup and the Super 14 in a single year – and the franchise Bulls and the Blue Bulls of the union made this a day to remember in Pretoria.

Habana Slamma

The Blue Bulls were simply better than the visitors from the first minutes when they took a 7-0 lead to the end, with a few lapses in concentration letting in a game and at times competitive Free State Cheetahs side for three tries which kept them in the hunt.

The Blue Bulls held the Free State in the scrums and didn’t allow them the advantage in this facet and did more than their share at the breakdowns where the Bulls’ teamwork nullified the work of Heinrich Brussow on the ground.

They also had the better of the lineouts and, all in all, showed their experience with a more professional performance.

Man of the match Fourie du Preez had a major hand in all three tries and must now be arguably the best scrumhalf in South Africa’s history.

It was only three minutes before Du Preez put a corner kick to the right into the hands of right wing Francois Hougaard after it looked like a warranted penalty try following the ruck after Derick Kuun was tackled by Lionel Mapoe on the line.

The Blue Bulls seemed on a cruise to the biggest Currie Cup final score yet when they were ahead 24-0 after 25 minutes with three tries on the board.

But the Cheetahs, renowned for their fightback in the second half this season, came back with two excellent tries to creep to 24-14 after 35 minutes – and the game was on. A drop goal by Morne Steyn on the stroke of half-time saw the Blue Bulls go into the tunnel 27-14 ahead.

CLICK HERE to read more, including scorers for each side

CLICK HERE to see the new Spingbok Squad, featuring NINE NEW CAPS

[source : sport24.co.za]

Dan Nicholl also forms part of this Great Odds Celebrity Challenge I find myself a part of. Along with the likes of Kurt Darren, Corne Krige, Nick Feinberg, Darren Scott and others. A “motley crew,” you might say..

To recap:

Original article HERE

Some of you may have caught the headline the other day, directing you to an article Dan wrote about the minutes of a meeting we had with regards to the Great Odds challenge. The article is here and I recommend you read it. You’ll notice that that Dan Nicholl is trying to rally his troops to vote for him.

Whilst Dan may be something of a threat, I am more concerned about Nick Feinberg at the moment – who seems to have overtaken my (your) lead in the votes. This means that I (we) won’t be able to donate R10,000 to The MyLife Foundation.

Not ideal..

Seriously gang, we can’t walk around the streets of Cape Town with our heads held high if this is the case.

If you haven’t voted yet then just remember that your vote might be the difference between the kids at the MyLife Foundation getting R10,000, and not.

It’s quick, it’s easy. Follow the link – click to vote and you’re done.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR ME which will immediately give a boost to your karma and general happiness – FACT.

But not just 20 tickets.. it’s 20 PAIRS of tickets! That’s right my friends – and what’s more, besides the people formally invited, 2oceansvibe is the ONLY authorised distributor of these bonus tickets. Quite mean..

For those of you who don’t know (blind) the Rudolf Dassler range of clothing at Puma, it’s the top-shelf stuff. You know what I mean – the premium stuff. That said, this is a premium event. Not a lot of people get to go to Rudolf Dassler events. Your coolness levels are guaranteed to increase by conservatively 30%.

Check it out:

Music Machine is an inspiring once-off encounter between modern sport fashion and innovative music technology. Set in the gallery space of Whatiftheworld, Music Machine is an installation/event that aims to illuminate not only the revolutionary spirit behind the Rudolf Dassler by PUMA style, but also to shine a light on the defining electronic music machines that have genuinely revolutionized modern music and caught the imagination of ‘counterculture’ individualists from past to present.

2OCEANSVIBE EXCLUSIVE MUSIC MACHINE TICKET GIVEAWAY

The events take place at Whatiftheworld art gallery in Woodstock (208 Albert Road), Cape Town on Friday, 30 October 2009 and at the newly opened project space CO-OP in Johannesburg on Saturday, 7 November 2009.

This project reveals a trend toward illustration as the new medium of expression in contemporary electronic music and dance culture demonstrated by current club flyers, posters and record sleeve designs.

PUMA’s brief to the illustrators was musically inspired: to draw the pioneering electronic music instruments such as synthesizers, samplers, sequencers and drum machines that share the qualities apparent in Rudolf Dassler by PUMA range: authentic heritage, revolutionary spirit and craftsmanship that inspires innovation and self expression.

The illustrators presenting work include One Horse Town, Adam Hill, Ian Jepson, Jordan Metcalf, Black Koki, 351073, Meghan Judge, Bruce Mackay, Lauren Fowler, Bison, Haasbroek, Marc Barnard and Clinton Jordaan.

The work will be presented as part of an installation that also includes a display of Rudolf Dassler by PUMA apparel, multiple projections, an exhibition of images that showcase the legacy of the Rudolf Dassler by PUMA range (which takes its name from the founder of PUMA) and an electro music soundtrack provided in Cape Town by live act P.H.Fat, DJs Richard the Third, Adventures in Space, Kid 84, Remy Gold, enxo, Airstrike, and in Johannesburg by live acts Mtkidu and João Orecchia, DJs Richard the Third, Casioheart, Ivan Turanjanin and Sassquatch.

Rudolf Dassler by PUMA Music Machine promises to be a thought-provoking encounter between sport fashion and contemporary art and music.

Rooted in heritage and the revolutionary spirit, Rudolf Dassler by PUMA is a progressive collection that personifies the collision of sport, fashion and contemporary urban culture.

For one night only, South African purveyors of electro music and creatives unite to celebrate the shared qualities of Rudolf Dassler by PUMA and the influential electronic sound machines: authentic heritage, craftsmanship that acknowledges the past while pioneering new ideas and product designed to fulfil the need for personal expression.

Performers :

P.H.Fat (Live)
Richard the Third
Adventures in Space
Kid 84
Remy Gold
enxo
Airstrike

Bonus: Select invites will receive a voucher that entitles you to 30% discount on Rudolf Dassler clothing items from PUMA stores.

The first 20 emails sent to editor@2oceansvibe.com with the subject “Touch Yourself With Puma” will win a pair of tickets each. It’s tonight at 8pm in Woodstock..

Because it’s like that, and that’s the way it is..

I did the right thing and got the new iPhone 3Gs from www.digicape.co.za. Look I’ll be honest, it’s fucking amazing.

Then, do you know what I did with it this morning?

I’ll tell you what I did with it this morning.. I used this beast of a phone and I shot a video of the view from the Safe House. Then, using the Flickr app on the phone, I uploaded the video from where I was standing, onto the 2oceansvibe Flickr account on the self-styled “internet.” That means that, within seconds of filming the video, it was available on the web for the whole of earth to see.

Then I thought I would go one step further and feature the video right here for you to see. You know, for those of you (shame) who haven’t got to grips with following 2oceansvibe on Twitter, or keeping an eye out on the constant stream of photos and videos that appear on the 2oceansvibe Flickr page.

So here it is..

BANG!

I’m completely fine with that..

Click here to see a video showing highlights of the new Apple iPhone 3Gs.

And remember to save yourself the pain of iStore and go through to www.digicape.co.za for all your Apple needs.

Why, you ask?

Because that’s how we roll, mofo..

Miranda Kerr – right there..

Miranda Kerr causes a stir as she models latest Victoria’s Secret lingerie line – She’s been a Victoria’s Secret Angel for two years now and here’s proof that Miranda Kerr is still performing her duties to perfection. The 26-year-old Australian has stripped down to her underwear again to model the latest lingerie line for the brand’s autumn 2009 catalogue. [dailymail]

Real Men Competition: Today is the Last Day to Win 32Gb iPod Touch! – Everyone that joins the Real Men That Sing (www.realmenthatsing.com) Facebook fan page by 30 October, will stand a chance to win an iPod Touch 32GB. Musica vouchers will also be given away as spot prizes and the winner for the iPod Touch will be announced today! [facebook]

Sir Richard Branson Hires Peter Norris as Virgin Boss – Peter Norris was portrayed by an actor in the film Rogue Trader, but in his new role as chairman of the Virgin Group the former Barings boss may have to do his own dramatics. Sir Richard Branson has appointed Mr Norris, 54, to head the board of Virgin Group, the holding company that owns brands such as Virgin Atlantic and Virgin Rail. [timesonline]

School Empty on Surprise Visit – Bisho – Eastern Cape Premier Noxolo Kiviet found no pupils at a school she paid a surprise matric exam visit to on Wednesday, provincial government spokesperson Tobile Gowa said. “An hour went by, with out any signs of learners at the school and teachers had to go to the village to look for the learners,” said Gowa of Imidushane High School, where nobody passed last year. [news24]

Hollywood Hills Burglar Bunch charged with stealing from Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton – Five alleged members of the so-called “Hollywood Hills Burglar Bunch” have been charged with stealing more than $3 million (£1.8 million) worth of jewellery and designer clothes from the homes of stars including Lindsay Lohan, Paris Hilton and Megan Fox. [telegraph]

Say Goodbye to Expensive GPS apps – Well this is good news. Today Google showed off their new Google Maps Navigation app for the Android 2.0 release. It looks brilliant, and the interface blows other GPS’s out of the water. The features read like a wishlist of a brilliant GPS, but typical of Google, they are making it available for free. You need to see this – VERY cool.. [mpieters]

Yacht Man Tells of Pirate Kidnap – A British man has told how he and his wife were kidnapped by armed pirates while the couple slept aboard their yacht in the Indian Ocean. Paul Chandler, of Kent, speaking by phone to ITV news, said: “I was asleep and men with guns came aboard.” Mr Chandler, 59, said he and his wife, Rachel, 55, were currently being held hostage on board a container ship. [bbc]

Michelle Rose Ledger is Growing up Fast – Just a day after turning four, Matilda Rose Ledger was out this morning for a coffee with her mom, Michelle Williams. And she had some advice for photographers who were taking her picture: ”Go away!” Little Matilda is growing up into a big girl and she clearly has no problems speaking her mind when she feels like. Cute pics included.. [infdaily]

What Happens to Your Facebook When You Die? – In an Oct. 26 blog post, Max Kelly, Facebook’s head of security, announced the company’s policy of “memorializing” profiles of users who have died, taking them out of the public search results, sealing them from any future log-in attempts and leaving the wall open for family and friends to pay their respects. [time]

A-List Academies – Across the world, celebrities are dedicating their time and resources to help grant the next generation of young people brighter futures. Madonna just broke ground on an education center in Malawi – the singer was inspired by Oprah’s leadership academy in South Africa, which opened in 2007 and educates girls from grades 7 to 12. But there are more – Shakira, Andre Agassi and Wyclef Jean to name but a few. [dbeast]

The Slow Foods Market – Well Worth The Drive – Last Saturday I had a business meeting in Stellies (can I still call it Stellies? Do you mind?) and after a good brunch at Nook I stopped in at The Fresh Goods Market at Oude Libertas. I had heard good things… [jamiewhatshisname]

Organised Chaos: Viral Marketing, Meet Social Media – Viral marketing was now a proven method — so good in fact, that many thought it couldn’t possibly be replicated. Enter YouTube, which introduced viral marketing to social media. The courtship was quick and the relationship was more than anyone could imagine it would be. [wired]

Mafia killing in Italy caught on camera – The horrific footage, which was captured by closed circuit cameras, shows the assassin walk up to a man in broad daylight outside a bar in Naples and shoot him three times. As the victim slumps to the ground, the hitman then finishes him off with a bullet to the head and calmly walks away. [telegraph]

GQ’s Jeremy Piven Interview – Entourage star Jeremy Piven (Ari Gold) on his new film The Goods, buying cars, selling himself and his audition for The Pink Panther that never was. Video. [gqmagazine]

Seth Gives This Week’s Digital Edge Top Ten – In this week’s episode of The Digital Edge we take a look at South African Digital Agencies to see how they are doing with winning international awards. [digitaledge]

Man In Bat Costume Scares The Crap Out Of People – You might need to see this. In fact, I’d go as far as to say that you MUST see this. [youtube]

[thanks ilan, brian, paul]

So it’s official. The latest results reveal that right at this second, there are more Emos on the planet than ever before. Not only that, those in the know have suggested that the number will continue to increase significantly. Subsequent to learning this remarkable news, I lay awake last night trying desperately to define an Emo, until severe boredom sunk in.

The first signs of EMOtion

So much so that I wondered through into the living room, settled on the couch with a glass of warm milk (because I didn’t close the fridge door properly the night before) and hunkered down to watch some woman on SABC something-or-other try to convince me to ring her, at only R400 a minute, to guess how many cats were on the screen. Not only am I poorer this morning, but I’m also no clearer on what an Emo is. I thought it was someone who dressed in something out of Sharon Osbourne’s closet and sniffed baby powder because it made you look like a rockstar.

Rest of the article plus TV times after the jump.

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The 50th Anniversary of Asterix and Obelix – Every time Asterix and Obelix go to sea, they meet pirates, and every time they meet the pirates, they duff them up. And every time, an elderly ruffian clings to the wreckage of his ship and splutters out a Latin tag. Fifty years ago, he could usefully have quoted Virgil: “magnus ab integro saeclorum nascitur ordo” – a great order of the ages is born. In any case, Asterix was born 50 years ago, and he was part of a French renaissance. [telegraph]

The Insanely Rich Kid Next Door – For proof that Silicon Valley is home to an especially clubby concentration of wealth, just take a short walk down a stretch of Palo Alto road. The one where Facebook’s young paper billionaire lives next to a young YouTube millionaire. [gawker]

Pirate Hijack: Chandler Family Told To Pay Ransom – The family of a British couple feared to have been snatched by pirates near Somalia have been warned they have little choice but to pay a ransom. Retired quantity surveyor Paul Chandler, 59, and his wife Rachel, 55, disappeared after sailing from the Seychelles towards Tanzania. [sky]

The First Marriage – Another Washington dusk, another motorcade, another intimate evening played out in public view. On Oct. 3, just a day after their failed Olympics bid in Copenhagen, Barack and Michelle Obama slipped into a Georgetown restaurant for one of their now-familiar date nights: this time, to toast their 17th wedding anniversary. [nytimes]

Lindsay Lohan is Going To India – Hollywood starlet Lindsay Lohan is coming to India to shoot a documentary about child trafficking. The ‘Mean Girls’ star has teamed up with the BBC and is set to travel to India next month to front a show highlighting the plight of deprived children in the country. The 23-year-old was inspired to support more good causes following a meeting with British businessman Richard Branson in Dubai. [hindustantimes]

Brain Scans Will Soon Reveal Exactly What You’re Thinking – You already know what’s on in my mind, but what if you could see exactly what I’m thinking about? Might not be long before you can, because there have been some minor successes in thought decoding technology. [gizmodo]

Versace to Lay Off 350 – Versace is slowly whittling away at its flashy empire. After deciding to close its stores in Japan, the label has announced it will cut 350 jobs by the middle of next year. “Trading conditions in the wake of the global financial crisis have been severe and the company expects to make a loss in 2009,” Versace chief executive officer Gian Giacomo Ferraris said. [nymag]

Trailer for John Lennon Biopic “Nowhere Boy” Debuts – The trailer for Nowhere Boy, a film based on the teenage years of the Beatles‘ John Lennon, debuted this week, just days before its premiere tomorrow at the London Film Festival. The movie, directed by Sam Taylor-Wood, was filmed in Lennon’s boyhood city of Liverpool and stars British actor Aaron Johnson as Lennon. [rollingstone]

Top 7 iPhone Apps for Halloween – Are you ready for Halloween? Is your iPhone? If not, better take a look at this list. I enjoy the one called “zGhost” which lets you see ghosts in the real world. According to the application description “The iPhone camera is actually sensitive enough to pick up the low-glow ectoplasm radiated by Ghosts.” [huffpo]

New Miranda Kerr Bikini Pictures – Summer is coming so bikini fashion is on your mind. It’s on my mind too. So I just thought we should mention these new Miranda Kerr bikini pictures. You remember Miranda, of course? What a stunning young lady! And so down to earth! Very easy on the eye you might say. She would do exceptionally well on Camps Bay beach. Don’t you think? [egotastic]

Ministers’ Bling Days Over? – Cape Town – Public Service Minister Richard Baloyi has hinted that the quality of cars purchased by ministers might be downgraded.He also admitted that it bothers him that large sums of money are spent on buying expensive cars for ministers during a time of economic stringency. [news24]

Kate Moss Fulfills her Followers’ Christmas Wishes With New Collection – Fans of fashion icon Kate Moss certainly won’t have any problem writing their Christmas lists this year. That’s because this week sees the release of the British beauty’s latest Topshop collection, and this time around it’s sexier than ever. Featured alongside statement dresses and jewelled knitwear is Kate’s debut nightwear range. [hellomagazine]

[thanks dad]

It’s Halloween again, which means you’ll either be scaring up a tacky fancy dress costume for a party or guarding your front door against a small militant wing of kids, who think they’re entitled to some of your hard-earned candy. I thought they were supposed to avoid strangers with candy!? Well, if it’s the one day of the year kids get to talk to strangers, then you get to watch a scary movie… wait for it… with the lights off.

Muhuahuahua… *clears throat*. One option for the big night in is Trick ‘r Treat, a horror gem that seems to have slipped in under the door. “Trick or Treat” was a slogan for Halloween until it became a movie tradition even more synonymous with the creepy holiday than John Carpenter’s Halloween. That’s right, Trick ‘r Treat is an instant Halloween classic, which will no doubt receive an increase in reruns in the month of October each and every year.

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

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Hi gang,

In a very nice way, if someone sends you, say, a picture of a monster shark spotted in Mossel Bay (I’ve received 32 of these today) and the whole story and pics seem too mindblowing for words – they probably are. Do yourself (and 2oceansvibe as a whole) a favour and go to “GOOGLE” (very handy online tool) and search for the same thing, but add the word “hoax” on the end. In this case you would search for “mossel bay shark hoax.”

This is what you would get:

When following those links you will notice that said incident and pics were nothing but a hoax.

This, in turn, would save me having to do that for you. By the very notion of you emailing me the “news” item, you clearly enjoy 2oceansvibe and probably want me to focus on delivering you real stories, without wasting valuable time on something that is utter tripe. Maybe meet me half way and check it out before sending it to me?

Are you getting the picture here?

Help.me.help.you.

Just to reiterate, HERE’S another great website to explain further.

As this week’s SuperEna lottery rolls over and presents us with a $115 million jackpot, one cannot help but ponder the various yachts one may acquire..

Why, you ask? Exactly!

W.H.Y. – The Wally Hermes Yacht

No – it’s not a mansion, it’s a yacht..

WHY (Wally-Hermes Yachts), a collaboration between esteemed Monaco-based yacht maker Wally and the equally esteemed French fashion house, recently unveiled their first production, and it’s a beauty. While the yacht’s specs are top-notch (as expected), what really sets the this belle apart is its luxurious use of space. The interior features an open floorplan with a grand stairwell worthy of a cruise line, with multiple living spaces formed by particular arrangements of Hermes furniture. Perhaps the most stunning use of space is seen on the stern, arranged like a poolside, with interior cabanas facing the sea. Because of the quality and spaciousness of this vessel, Wally-Hermes’ claims that they were looking to create an island in the sea ring true.

Right up my street. I tell you! And it’ll be right up yours as well, after you win that R883 million lottery prize. That’s just under a billion Rand!

Perhaps you’d like to see the video of your new yacht?

Very nice. Very nice indeed.

Be sure to check out more pics, specs and information at why-yachts.com.

And remember, if you’re not buying a few tickets for the big draws, then you’ve kind of missed the whole point of being able to live the holiday. Just like what is suggested in virtually every book about success (including the likes of The Secret and variations thereof), if you’re not able to visualise the success you wish to achieve, then you probably won’t get there. Being able to dream is the basis of all of these formulas – it unlocks the potential. Dropping a few bucks on lottery tickets is as basic as that formula gets.

Live a little – buy your lottery ticket safely online here!

[thanks konrad]

Catrinel Menghia with dimples of Venus
2009 Sports Illustrated Swimwear model
Click image for hi-res then click here for more

First Trailer for World Cup “Invictus” Movie Gets Released – From director Clint Eastwood, “Invictus” tells the inspiring true story of how Nelson Mandela (Morgan Freeman) joined forces with the captain of South Africa’s rugby team, Francois Pienaar (Matt Damon), to help unite their country (let alone featuring 2oceansvibe’s own “The Adventurer” as Brendon Venter! Newly elected President Mandela knows his nation remains racially and economically divided in the wake of apartheid. Believing he can bring his people together through the universal language of sport, Mandela rallies South Africa’s underdog rugby team as they make an unlikely run to the 1995 World Cup Championship match. [appletrailers]

Ronnie Wood Launches Fashion Line – Rocker Ronnie Wood has turned fashionista by launching an “electrifying” new clothing and accessories range based on his artwork. Rather than wanting to Paint It Black, the Rolling Stone has opted for colourful, edgy designs featuring swirling patterns and guitars for his line, launched at department store Liberty. [pressassociation]

How Crocs Crashed – Success is sometimes your own worst enemy. Just ask the management and stockholders at Crocs. A hot brand ends up in one of two different ways. It burns bright too fast and fizzles. Brands like this are known as fads. Or a brand burns hot then continues at a steady simmer. Brands like this are known as iconic. [riespieces]

Ex-Springbok Rob Louw Cancer Appeal – 2oceansvibe is giving its full support to Rob’s appeal, asking for as many people as possible to wear pink on Saturday – (especially to the rugby). Recently diagnosed with skin cancer, Rob makes it clear that this is not in support of him in particular, but cancer sufferers in general. [iafrica]

This Plastic Band Dissolves in Water – The November issue of CR (Creative Review) magazine will come in a revolutionary dissolvable bag. The packaging is made out of a water-soluble polymer which completely biodegrades in your sink, dishwasher or shower. The dissolvable material has no harmful residues and will dissolve into a non-toxic substance. [psfk]

The New Face of Scientology – In his first detailed interview since walking off Nightline last week, church spokesman Tommy Davis talks to Kim Masters about Monday’s startling public defection by Paul Haggis, addresses drug allegations—and explains his relationship with Tom Cruise. Plus, his former colleague speaks out. [dailybeast]

Amy Winehouse Had a Boob Job – As you can imagine she is now wondering around drunk, just like she used to; except now the display comes with silicon. And yes, of course they’re falling out. [egotastic]

Levi Johnston : “I Just Get Naked. That’s What I Do.” – The hockey-playing dad to Sarah Palin’s grandson, Johnston, 19, is ready for his Playgirl close-up. And while a date has yet to be set for his nude photo shoot, his manager Tank Jones told Usmagazine.com today, “it will be early November” in New York. [usmagazine]

New Monster Shark Cleans Great White – A giant shark that could be up to 20ft long has sent shockwaves across Australian beaches after a great white was nearly bitten in half. A stunning picture shows a 10ft predator thrashing about with two massive chunks missing on either side of its body, off the Queensland coast. Experts said its rival may be 20ft (about six metres) long, judging by the size of the huge bites. [sky]

Dead Celebrities, Big Bucks – This year, it’s hip to be dead. The deaths of so many celebrities in recent months have highlighted the continued public fascination with stars — even beyond the grave — and the booming industry surrounding dead celebs. “It’s been a crazy year,” said Scott Michaels, who runs findadeath.com. [cnn]

David Letterman and Me – One of the few women ever to write for Late Night with David Letterman, the author (a longtime V.F. contributor) remembers a hostile, sexually charged atmosphere. What’s to be done? Start by breaking late night’s all-male gag order. [vanityfair]

How to Blow $3.5 billion – Yahoo finally shuttered Geocities today. Acquired in 1999, Geocities was one of the costliest dot-com duds of of all time: $3.5 billion for an ugly, cash-bleeding homepage hosting service. And to think Google’s founders were simultaneously begging server funds. [valleywag]

Andre Agassi book says he used crystal meth – Andre Agassi used crystal meth while he was playing professional tennis, according to a new autobiography to be released next month. Agassi The Times of London plans to serialize the book and released details on Tuesday which describe how Agassi came to use the drug and how he avoided discipline by the ATP. In 1997, Agassi was struggling with his game and with his decision to marry actress Brooke Shields. His assistant, identified as Slim, introduced him to the drug, according to the excerpt. [espn]

Let Us Move On : Jordaan – Recent SA Football Association leadership squabbles will not affect the preparations for next year’s FIFA World Cup, Local Organising Committee head Danny Jordaan said on Tuesday. “People need to accept the outcome of a democratic process. Whoever is elected as a SAFA leader or appointed as Bafana Bafana coach remains in that position,” [sport24]

Michael Jackson Exhibit Dazzles London Audience – Michael Jackson fans are getting a new look at his prized possessions in a new exhibition at London’s O2 Center. The exhibit showcases many of Jackson’s iconic glittering costumes as well as the eclectic bounty of his personal collections including toys, a crown, a throne and numerous portraits of himself in a variety of styles and outfits. [luxist]

[thanks frans, paul]

Never before was there a better excuse to grow a moustache and get away with it. It’s the month of Movember and ll you guys should be aware that you have a right, nay a duty to grow your moustache. And no-one can stand in your way either – not your boss and not even your angel (nor your gay lover). Because you have the best excuse ever – it’s to raise awareness for Men’s health issues, like testicular cancer. That’s right! So who are they to stop you doing it?

The month ends with a bowling tournament at the Fresnaye Bowling Club.

As can be expected, Team 2oceansvibe won last year. Yup, turns out it’s not just motor racing and love making that Seth is awesome at.

Team 2oceansvibe – reigning champs..

Check it out:

During Mo–vember (the month formerly known as November) men all over the world are growing moustaches in order to raise awareness for Men’s Health Issues. We’re celebrating the end of this moustache growing month by hosting a lawn bowls competition with a difference.

In its second year, Bowling for Movember, will be hosted at the Fresnaye Bowls Club on the 29 November. Last year’s event was a great success and we raised over R15000 for CANSA…..check out our youtube video. Bowling for Movember is an opportunity for all those who have grown their moustache in support of Men’s Health Issues to show off their mo’s and bowling prowess in style. Full bar, DJs, café and sponsor stands which include a Dermalogica Skin Bar and WellSpa Massage Zone. There’ll also be a nurse and CANSA representative there on the day, who will have all the info you need on Prostate and Testicular Cancer.

It is estimated that 1 in 6 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point in their lives. Prostate Cancer is the leading cancer in males and more than 4000 men are diagnosed yearly with prostate cancer in South Africa. Males over the age of 50 should have yearly screening.Testicular cancer is the most common malignancy of males aged 15 – 35 years. The incidence of testicular cancer is on the increase. In both Prostate and Testicular Cancer, early detection and treatment significantly improves the outcome.

All the money raised by Bowling for Movember is used to grow awareness of men’s health issues by the Cancer Association of South Africa (CANSA). CANSA uses funds raised for research, to increase awareness of the importance of early detection and to improve the support networks for those affected with prostate or testicular cancer.

Here are some suggestions:

The event is on Sunday 29 November 2009 at the Fresnaye Bowls Club 10am – 5pm

Great Prizes for the winning teams, best mo-bro, best mo-sista, best dressed mo-team! Our delightful and hilarious mc’s Corne and Twakkie will be on hand to keep the good times rolling. They will also be conducting the charity auction for some awesome prizes.

Enter your team of 4. Team entries cost R500. All proceeds go to CANSA.

CLICK HERE for the Bowling For Movember website and sign up your team!

Well this is a first for the 2oceansvibe Tuesday Tabs department! We’ve brought you Tuesday Tabs every week for nearly three full years and have managed to maintain a certain level of quality and class. Sometimes the readers send in options for us to consider, and sometimes we find it ourselves. And I thought we had seen it all!

Quite recently we received an email from a reader (Dave M – thank you kindly) with a photo of the most beautiful angel we’ve seen for quite some time. There was no information on her and, following further requests, we were informed that the girl in question was a 21-year-old Ukranian angel by the name of Yara. But that’s not all – it turns out she is a dancer from Cape Town’s premier gentleman’s club, Mavericks! And what’s more, she also happens to be MISS Mavericks 2008! Whooah!

The reader had a contact who was apparently involved behind the scenes in the 2008 Miss Mavericks competition and had access to some high quality pics of said angel, Yara. We were very impressed with how classy the pics were and thought you would appreciate her featuring as this week’s Tuesday Tabs installment!

So here it is, ladies and gents, Miss Mavericks 2008, Yara!

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Yara – Miss Mavericks 2008

I’ll be honest – I’m very impressed! But not as impressed as you’ll be when I tell you that I had a peep at the Mavericks Website and can confirm that Yara is still very much a feature at the club!

Nice.

Real nice..

[thanks dave]

Don’t say I don’t tell you how and when to be at the right place at the right time.

I was contacted by the owner of an online company called luxury4less who have launched a very exclusive website offering a vast range of premium brands and designer products at massively reduced prices. But it’s not what you think – give this a moment..

This is a genuinely clever concept that I’ve seen overseas and, in particular, the U.K. where I know of a few friends who indulge. You see they have limited quantity of each product, which allows them to achieve massive discounts.

They’re pretty up front with how the whole things works. You’ll get the idea once you’ve read this:

Firstly, all our products are genuine, the real stuff, guarantees and warranties are provided, where applicable, and we also guarantee a 100% return policy (T&C apply) in case we deliver the wrong item. Discounts are negotiated with our suppliers, and offered to our members since the products offered in our campaigns might be off-season (or close to off-season) products, overstock, slow moving items, or, a new product the supplier would like to test in the South African market as part of a promotion.

Fair enough. Nice vibe. I gave it a bash today and I’m happy to say the system works perfectly. I used my login (after receiving approval) and, with the dwindling supply of smellies at home, I checked out the fragrances.

Case in point, The Hugo Boss Energise fragrance that I was perving at the airport on my way back From L.A. in July.

Due to the massiveness of the price reduction (40% off), there were only 3 in stock and the countdown clock (yes, there is a countdown clock) had 14 days to go. The price was set at R399 (rather than R660) and I’d be damned if I’d let this puppy slip through my fingers! I mean, seriously – R399? Those of you who buy premium fragrances will know that deals on fragrances should not be ignored. There is one rule – just get it – quickly – before it disappears.

So ja, that’s that – I bought mine and it’s on it’s way. But don’t panic – once those are gone, there are some others to go for – not that I can put my cock on a block that they will still be there when you get there!

Enjoy this screenshot, featuring everything from Lacoste and Joop! to Moschino and Happy Fizz:

And those aren’t all of them!

What’s more, fragrances are just ONE of the product lines they have. Don’t even get me started on the sunglasses, gym equipment, holiday packages, bags, plasmas and more.

Seriously – everything is RADICALLY discounted – you’d be silly not to have a squizz.

I explained to the owner of the website that 2oceansvibers should be allowed membership and shouldn’t have to go through a screening process – so he agreed and gave me a special 2oceansvibe promotional code for you guys to give you immediate access!

So go to the website HERE and put in your details, followed by this promotional code 2oceans@luxury4less.co.za

Go on, give it a little click – they will have something you want and it will cost next to nothing – www.luxury4less.co.za

We caught up with 2oceansvibe Character (The Barn Dog) and Springbok captain, John Smit last week during his short visit to Cape Town. There was loads to talk about, including his new black eye, the similarities between 2oceansvibe’s blog awards and the Springbok trophies, as well as his new book – “Captain In The Cauldron.”

But we didn’t stop there. I managed to acquire a special signed copy of Springbok Captain, John Smit’s new book, “Captain In The Cauldron.”And I say “special,” because the message he wrote inside is JUST for 2oceansvibers.

It says, “Work is a Tryline, Convert the Holiday!”

Pretty cool, hey? I know.

Find out how to win that further down..

Springbok Captain, John Smit and his new book
“CAPTAIN IN THE CAULDRON”

First Look at the A-Team Remake! – The A-Team is back, folks. With Liam Neeson, Bradley Cooper, District 9′s Sharlto Copley (South African) , and Quentin “Rampage” Jackson stepping into the iconic roles, this is one remake that’s getting major buzz. The A-Team remake is currently in production in Vancouver, British Columbia. [gather]

Berlusconi awakens sleeping dragon of Italian feminism – Could historians in time to come attribute to the Italian prime minister the merit of having, however inadvertently, sparked the renaissance of Italian feminism? The prime minister appears to have disturbed the slumbering dragon of Italian feminism which has almost disappeared from the stage of public life in the last 20 years. [irishtimes]

Coca-Cola campaign sends 3 bloggers around world – Coca-Cola Co. is launching a new social media push that will send three bloggers to more than 200 countries in a year to uncover what makes people happy, as part of the soft drink maker’s “Open Happiness” campaign. The effort, dubbed “Expedition 206,” marks another venture by a big-name brand to delve deep into social media. [forbes]

Who is behind the “Real Men That Can’t Sing” competition? – Guess the brand that brings you RealMenThatCantSing.com and stand a chance to win Musica vouchers and an iPod Touch. Write your answer on their Facebook wall. Winner announced 2 November. [facebook]

Neill Blomkamp Making More Probably-Good Sci-Fi – Remember liking District 9? Prepare to probably like something again! Media Rights Capital has signed writer/director Neill Blomkamp for a new sci-fi film on which he’ll have the creative freedom to make something hopefully awesome. [iwatchstuff]

Obama & Google (a love story) – From his denunciations of Wall Street greed to his critiques of the auto manufacturers, Obama and his team have done little to disguise their mistrust of big business — except when it comes to one very large, very influential technology company. The US President relies on Google execs for tech and economic advice as his own regulators scrutinize the online-ad behemoth. Is the romance starting to sour? [fortune]

Sandra Bullock in child custody battle with porn star – The 45-year-old star of Speed and Miss Congeniality is married to Jesse James, a former motorcycle mechanic and television presenter. Since January this year, they have been bringing up Sunny, James’s five-year-old daughter, while the girl’s mother, porn star Janine Lindemulder, was serving a six-month sentence for tax evasion. [telegraph]

Disgraced cloning researcher convicted in South Korea – A disgraced South Korean scientist — who gained fame in 2004 when he claimed to have cloned human embryonic stem cells — on Monday was convicted of embezzling money and illegally buying human eggs, state media reported. The Seoul Central District Court sentenced Hwang Woo-suk, 56, to a two-year prison term. [cnn]

Sekswerker se kind glo Naas Botha is sy pa – ’n Jong Kaapse man het ’n hartstogte­like verlange om uit te vind of die legendariese Springbok-rugbyspeler Naas Botha sy biologiese pa is. Van sy kinderdae is vir hom gesê Naas is sy biologiese pa. y’s glo verwek tydens ’n nag van passie in ’n Nuwelandse hotel in die vroeë 1980’s tussen sy ma – toe ’n sekswerker – en Botha, wat toe vir die Bokke gespeel het. Mooi! [rapport]

Champion surfer Heather Clark seriously injured in motor car accident – South African Surfing Champion, and former World Championship Tour surfer, Heather Clark, is in hospital today after being seriously injured in a car accident near her home in Port Shepstone Thursday). According to reports an alleged drunk driver lost control of his vehicle and smashed into the Ford Escort that Heather was driving splitting it in two. [surfingsouthafrica]

Charlize Theron Kisses Woman for $140,000 – While she was initially selling a 2010 trip to South Africa that included World Cup tickets, a safari and a meet-and-greet with Nelson Mandela, she raised the stakes when bidding stalled at $37,000, far below the $280,000 Jeremy Piven had just raised.”For fuck sake! You can do better,” she tells attendees. “There is no way I am leaving here with Jeremy Piven getting a higher bid. I’ve got tits for God’s sake.” [usmagazine]

Internet Set For Major Change – The internet is set to undergo one of the biggest changes in its four-decade history with the expected approval this week of international domain names – or addresses – that can be written in languages other than English. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, or Icann – the non-profit group that oversees domain names – is holding a meeting this week in Seoul. [news24]

Today’s SuperEna Lottery has a $114 million jackpot – A record jackpot of $200 million was won on August 22, 2009. That’s only slightly bigger than today’s R858 million jackpot! Will you be the winner this time around? One thing is for sure, you gotta be in it to win it. Buy your tickets safely online [playsuperena]

[thanks paul, rudi, brad, johann]

Jeepers, Car Magazine TV (“Car TV” – www.cartoday.com) are playing out of their socks! They’ve basically taken the proven formula of the 2oceansvibe Weather Girls, and applied it to cars. I missed the first few, but they’ve got a regular online Car TV show, presented by a spunky blonde petrol-head. Good Lord – my bandwidth is all yours, baby shoes!

Check out their latest edition which includes an interview on the race track with SA band, The Parlotones:

Can you imagine?

Well you don’t need to – it was right there, wasn’t it?

Good work, Car Magazine – we approve!

Check out cartoday.com for more vids and behind the scenes action with The Parlotones and that spunky blonde petrol-head!

Saturday was a busy day down in Camps Bay, with some kind of celebration/event going on. Something by the name of “Spring Tide” – resulting in hordes of youngsters over-populating the Camps Bay strip and beach.

The Muse, The Photographer, Eddie S and I decided to take some refuge in the bar at The Bay hotel. It’s a lovely, cosy little bar with great views – a favourite amongst the Camps Bay locals throughout the winter, and summer.

We got to the entrance and got blocked by a security guard who informed us that only hotel residents were allowed access to the hotel.

The Bay hotel – Camps Bay
Locals not welcome

“I beg your pardon?” I retorted, gobsmacked.

“Only hotel guests allowed. Hotel is full,” our security guard friend informed us.

“I can see inside the bar from here, it is completely empty. Are you joking?” I gave the guard the benefit of the doubt – perhaps we were being Punk’d.

“Instructions from management,” he went on.

I realised that perhaps this was the result of the crazy crowds on the beach that day and maybe a blanket instruction had been given to all staff. With this in mind, I thought a bit of communication was in order.

“No problem,” I said, “this makes complete sense. Could you just make a quick call to the manager from the phone in your security booth and let him know that we are local Camps Bay residents.”

I turned to our little crew and informed them that this is obviously a formality and is surely to do with the mayhem on the beach.

The guy came back from making the call and said, “I’m sorry, local residents are not allowed in the hotel – only guests.”

We stood there, gobsmacked. I didn’t know what to say. All I could muster was, “there must be a mistake – did you tell the manager we are locals, who support the hotel throughout winter, when there are no tourists? Can you check again..”

He made another call, came back and said the same thing.

I asked for the manager’s name.

Mario Gomes, is the name he gave me.

And so, Mario Gomes and The Bay hotel, we would just like to thank you for that. It is very interesting to note how you welcome us with open arms in winter and carry on about how special the Capetonians are to you. But then as soon as summer comes, you refuse to let us in to your hotel – with full knowledge that we are locals and supporters of your hotel. Twice.

Not to mention the amount of friends and family we have directed to your establishment in the past..

What a pity.

But let’s hear what the readers out there think of this. Do you think it’s right that The Bay hotel bans locals during summer, but then let’s them in during winter? Perhaps this is standard around the world? We’d love to hear your thoughts – please add to the comments section – below.

The cries from the 2oceansvibers out there who missed the 2oceansvibe feature on SA’s number one TV magazine show, Top Billing, were overwhelming. I knew I had to SOMEHOW get it onto the web for you to see!

Just to run you through the process – I recorded the show on my PVR decoder at The Safe House. So what that does is it stores the show in digital format on the PVR machine – for use at home. There is no facility to transfer this data from the machine to another machine, or computer, or disc or flash drive. Granted, there is a USB port on the decoder – but it doesn’t do anything,

So my friends at iKraal lent me a VIDEO MACHINE. That’s right – an old school style VHS video player/recorder. Awesome! I would hook up the machine between the PVR and the TV and record the show! There was only one problem – I needed a VHS tape..

Not the easiest thing in the world, I’m sure you can imagine. I went to Caldis on Long Street where the staff completely ignored me and managed to muster a mumble confirming that they had no VHS tapes. A very different attitude to when I bought the several plasma screens and DVD players and stereos in the past.

So anyway, should you ever require a VHS tape, I can confirm that Pick n’ Pay at the Waterfront sells them. I got a TDK 180 – quite mean! So I took that home, recorded the show from PVR onto tape and took the tape to iKraal, who have the facilities to transfer that video BACK into digital format! From there I could put it on “le web” – which is what the French call it.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how we got to this point!

So sit back, relax and enjoy the 2oceansvibe feature from SABC 3′s Top Billing show, 15 October, 2009. Wait for the box to load under this sentence and press play!

*Slow connections are advised to press pause to let it load up before playing.

I’m fine with that..

Slow moving traffic, Friday evening, Military Road,TBK (Tamboerskloof).
This, just days after pigs were spotted roaming the streets of Cape Town.
Sent in by Stewart H

Andrew Lloyd Webber diagnosed with prostate cancer – Composer Andrew Lloyd Webber, 61, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, it has been disclosed. His spokesman said in a statement that the condition was currently in its very early stages. “Andrew is now undergoing treatment and expects to be fully back at work before the end of the year,” it said. [bbc]

‘Crash’ Director Paul Haggis Ditches Scientology – “I am only ashamed that I waited this many months to act. I hereby resign my membership in the Church of Scientology.” Over the past few days, a remarkable letter was published. In the letter, written to Scientology’s current national spokesman, Tommy Davis, ‘Crash’ director Paul Haggis explains why he is leaving Scientology after 35 years. [villagevoice]

Hershelle Gibbs Reveals All – This is a man who has played 90 Tests for South Africa at an average of 41.95, scored 175 off 111 balls in the famous “438 Game”, and hammered six sixes in a row off some unfortunate Dutch bloke at the last World Cup. He’s also the man who served a six-month ban for match fixing, got kicked out of the Proteas for a seven-hour drinking binge the day before a game, got arrested for drunk driving and spent a month in rehab. The interview. [GQ via iol]

U.S. Demands Polanski’s Extradition – American authorities formally demanded the extradition of Roman Polanski late Thursday, setting in motion the next legal struggle for the Oscar-winning film director over his flight in 1978 from sentencing for unlawful sex with a 13-year-old girl. [nytimes]

Gaddafi says sorry – Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi apologised for the first time for the killing of a British policewoman shot from the Libyan embassy in London in 1984, in an interview out on Monday. However, he also said that the killer had not been identified, in an interview with Britain’s Sky News television. [news24]

Vanity Fair editor, Graydon Carter Jets to Bermuda While Layoffs Hit VF – Amid all of the carnage at Conde Nast this month, rumors were floating that Si Newhouse was sheltering his three most precious magazines: the New Yorker, Vogue, and Vanity Fair. Well; the part about Vanity Fair, at least, was wrong. [gawker]

Madoff Billionaire Found Dead in Palm Beach Swimming Pool – The man who made $7 billion in the Bernie Madoff Ponzi scheme, Jeffry Picower, was found dead in his Palm Beach, Fla., swimming pool Sunday. Picower had no pulse when fire rescue workers arrived at his oceanfront mansion after his wife called 911. She and his housekeeper pulled his body from the pool shortly after noon. Shame, our hearts bleed. [abc]

Celebrity Wedding Registries – Ivanka Trump wants a $1,300 Tiffany bowl for her nuptials today. Christina Hendricks is hoping for barware. And Zooey Deschanel needs an avocado tool. Then there is Kendra, Jaime Pressly, Heidi Montag and more! Check out these A-list gift lists. [dailybeast]

Great Odds Challenge Hots Up – Minutes of the meeting of the eight contestants involved in the Great Odds Celebrity Charity Challenge. Present: Corné Krige, Kevin McCallum, Kurt Darren, Seth Rotherham, Darren Scott, Nick Feinberg, Tank Lanning and Dan Nicholl. Meeting chaired by a bikini-clad Kirsti Lyall, heading up the PR team for the challenge. [iafrica]

Biker Brad Pitt Has Run-In with Parked Car – Brad Pitt got into an extremely minor traffic accident on Saturday when his motorcycle clipped a parked car, sending him gently to the asphalt. I can relate – given my little tumble in Camps Bay last week (photos on 2oceansvibe Twitter). Follow link for photos of Brad and his spicy bike. [popeater]

Planning for retirement at any age – The path to retirement is as clear as ever. Sure, there are some bumps to maneuver: the job market is tough right now, and your near-term career advancement and earnings power may have been curbed by the recession and a whole bunch of under-saved 60-somethings staying at work longer to make ends meet. But these are short-term issues that will disappear in time. [time]

Right to ‘Erotic Services’ Upheld By Federal Judge – A U.S. district court judge has rejected an Illinois sheriff’s bid to shut down Craigslist’s erotic services category. You can’t spank the website, the judge ruled, for the actions of some naughty, naughty prostitutes. [gawker]

Michael Jackson’s Final Dreams Come to Life
in “This Is It” Film – Our first look at the documentary that captures the King of Pop’s last rehearsals for his historic London comeback shows. Plus, explore Jackson’s life in photos and stories from the Rolling Stone archives. [rollingstone]

Kim Jong Il Provides On-site Field Guidance to Salmon Breeding Institute – He made the rounds of an artificial insemination room, a room for spawn growth, a laboratory, a feed processing room and other places of the institute to acquaint himself in detail with its construction and researches there. He highly estimated the laudable feats performed by soldier-builders, expressing his great satisfaction over the fact that they have successfully built the modern fish breeding institute in a matter of one year. [kcna]