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Vladimir Putin Celebrates 60 With Self-Indulgent First-Person Documentary
08 Oct 2012 by Albi P / No Comments
Yesterday marked the 60th birthday of recently re-elected Russian President, Vladimir Putin. In celebration of the momentous occasion, the President graced his citizens with a first-person documentary which depicted his abilities as the tireless, hard-working, unexaggerated national treasure that he believes he is.
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British Teenager Hospitalised After Drinking Cocktail Containing Liquid Nitrogen – In A Bar
08 Oct 2012 by Simon Gerber / 1 Comment
You may have heard of the pornstar martini cocktail – it’s all the rage in Cape Town at the moment. A bar in the UK added a new twist to the popular drink, adding liquid nitrogen to give it that cool, smoky effect, falling down the rim of the glass. This proved problematic to a UK teen who ended up in hospital as a result.
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SAA CEO Throws In The Towel
08 Oct 2012 by Bearded Wiseman / 1 Comment
A week before SAA is expected to report a financial loss of R1,25 billion, and report that “its liabilities exceed its assets by 359%” its CEO Siza Mzimela has decided enough is enough, and thrown in the towel.
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David Blaine Called Out By Scientists Over Latest Stunt [PICS]
08 Oct 2012 by Steyn du Toit / 4 Comments
David Blaine has just completed a shocking new stunt. Billed as “a death-defying act which was his most dangerous yet and would astonish millions”, the event saw Blaine stand in the middle of a million volts of electric current streamed by Tesla coils. He stood there for 72 hours straight. His only protection was a suit of armour and a specially designed helmet. He describes the sensation of being electrocuted to being “banged very hard on the back of the head”.
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South Africa Now Has An Official Gay Flag
08 Oct 2012 by Harry Haddon / No Comments
If you ever need an official, local, gay flag, this is it. Mava Mothiba, from the Department of Art’s and Culture’s bureau of heraldry, said yesterday that there had been no objections to the flag which is an adaptation of the international gay flag and the South African national flag. “It has been registered under the Heraldry Act and is protected under the act,” he said.
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The Pat And Marco Show On 2oceansvibe Radio
08 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Already into their second week on 2oceansvibe Radio, The Pat And Marco Show is adding flavour to your morning. Tune in between 10h00 and 12h00, Monday to Thursday.
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Radvertising: #FirstWorldProblems Read By Third World People + Kony 2012 Is Back [VIDEO]
08 Oct 2012 by Albi P / No Comments
#FirstWorldProblems is a popular phrase that has made its way around the web and inspired a multitude of memes. Although intended to be innocent, ad agency DDB BY turned the phrase on itself and used it to raise awareness of the real issues facing the third world and its citizens.
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UK Prop Loses Testicle In Rugby League Grand Final
08 Oct 2012 by Simon Gerber / 2 Comments
You just can’t ignore a headline such as “Wood loses testicle in Grand Final.” We know rugby isn’t a game for sissies, but this brings a whole new meaning to pain. You can wince a little bit gents, it’s OK. I did.
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Public Protector Opens Investigation Into Nkandla
08 Oct 2012 by Bearded Wiseman / 1 Comment
The Public Protector, Thuli Madonsela, has opened an investigation into allegations surrounding the publicly funded construction at the private residence of President Jacob Zuma in Kwa-Zulu Natal.
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Protest At Joburg Pride Parade Leads To Scuffle Between Organisers And Activists [VIDEO]
08 Oct 2012 by Steyn du Toit / 1 Comment
This weekend saw thousands of people take part in the annual Joburg Pride parade. The crowd was made up of members and supporters of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered community. The festivities came to a halt on Jan Smuts Avenue, however, when protesters blocked the road at a major intersection. The protesters were also members of the the lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgendered community.
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2OV Deals: Dr. Dre Beats Headphones For Only R2,599 (Save over a grand)
08 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Nothing says ‘winning’ like saving over R1,500 on the world’s most popular noise-cancelling headphones. The ones we have here are around R1,600 cheaper than bidorbuy. Surely you shouldn’t miss an opportunity like this?
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Monday Morning Spice
08 Oct 2012 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
SARS silent on Malema assets swoop. Venezuela’s Chavez re-elected to extend socialist rule. SpaceX Dragon’s liftoff begins the new normal for NASA. Beaches closed after sharks attack whale. Steve Jobs’s High School Girlfriend to Publish Memoir. Rihanna’s Dad Gives Chris Brown His Blessing.
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