You’re Having A Baby… No, Two… Sorry, Three
A British mother has given birth to triplets, having expected just one baby after doctors looked at her first ultrasound, with two babies showing themselves at her second scan. Only at the time of her third ultrasound did Chamille Thompson hear she should be preparing for triplets.
Not-So-Halaal Meat Case Begins
Orion Cold Storage, the Cape-based company accused of rebranding meat as Halaal when it couldn’t have been, is in the Western Cape High Court today facing the music. Orion themselves have laid charges of sabotage, but the two workers charged say they have evidence proving their claims, like the video they shot, for instance.
Drunk Idiot Viciously Attacked By Zoo Monkeys [Graphic Video]
Joao Leite dos Santos is one loco ese! On Sunday he visited a Brazilian zoo in Sao Paulo, got drunk, and decided to take a swim in the monkey enclosure. As you’ll see from this video, he ended up being attacked and badly injured. According to experts, the only reason why he survived was because the monkeys were afraid of the water.
Japan’s Eco-Friendly Christmas Lights [PICS]
It’s the Year of Setsuden in Japan, which Google tells me means “saving electricity'”; this means that the lavish Christmas illuminations that Tokyo usually sets up are a little hard to justify. Minna no Illumi has found a pretty neat solution to the problem, though, with an entirely biodiesel-powered display.
The Top Five Twilight Products You Must Own
The Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Part 1 is upon us and those admirably awesome geeks at io9 have scoured the darkets pits of electronic bay to unearth the Twilight merchandise your collection is sorely missing. Two words: glitter lube.
Man Claims Obama Is The Antichrist, Tries To Kill Him
Last week Friday a man in a black sedan drove up to the White House and opened fire on the President’s residence in an attempt to kill him.
PayPal Launches Facebook App
Happy birthday Facebook wall posts just got interesting. It probably won’t be long before one starts scrolling through those birthday wall posts to see who has sent a greeting card with a little bit of a surprise attached. Tech-savvy grannies everywhere will be rejoicing.
Tech Vibe: Ep. 4 – Tim Bishop On The .Mobi Boom
On this week’s Tech Vibe, Ryan speaks to Prezence Digital’s CTO, Tim Bishop, about Africa’s burgeoning .mobi boom, and Prezence’s drive to develop micro and mobile payments. We also give you the latest news, and review a product designed to solve your escalating home video situation.
Egyptian Activist Posts Nude Photos To Protest Repression, Everybody Flips Out
20-year-old Egyptian activist Aliaa Mahdy has caused uproar by posting nude self-portraiture on her blog, to protest “a society of violence, racism, sexism, sexual harassment and hypocrisy,” which isn’t the usual motivation for uploading naked pics, but whatever. Worried about losing the moderate vote, liberal politicians are making a point of criticizing Mahdy’s apparent impropriety.
84-Year-Old Woman Pepper Sprayed At Occupy Seattle
I don’t know that there are such things as iconic photographs anymore, what with the proliferation of media and all, but if there are, this is one – of Seattle activist Dorli Rainey, 84, reacting to being hit with pepper spray by cops during an Occupy Seattle protest on Tuesday, November 15, 2011.
Bryce Lawrence Admits He Made “Mistakes”
Controversial New Zealand referee, Bryce Lawrence has finally spoken out in response to allegations of his incompetence during a crucial Rugby World Cup match which the Springboks lost to the Wallabies. Before the red mist descends once more, let’s hear Bryce out.
Woman Catches Burglars With Private Home CCTV [VIDEO]
How’s this for awesome? A woman in America has successfully stopped a robbery in progress, by using an in-home CCTV that she streamed from work. Hit continue to check out the video.
Constitutional Court Arms Deal Case Withdrawn, Zuma To Pay Costs
The application to compel a Constitutional Court inquiry into the arms deal was withdrawn today. The application, made by Terry Crawford-Browne, was to force an independent investigation of the arms deal controversy. The call for an independent inquiry was made before the September announcement that Jacob Zuma would appoint a commission of inquiry into the deal.
“The Situation” Is Sueing Abercrombie For $4 Million
Mike “The Situation” Sorrentino, the abdominal muscle infatuated Jersey Shore actor, is suing Abercrombie and Fitch for making and selling t-shirts with phrases like “The Fitchuation” on them. He is also still distressed about the fake press release Abercrombie put out asking him not to wear their clothes anymore.
New Dubai 23-Seater Superbus Travels At 250km/h [PICS]
A brand-new, fully electric superbus has been purchased to make traveling between Dubai and Abu-Dhabi more enjoyable. It is designed to be capable of driving 250 km/hr whilst carrying 23 passengers! I believe the term “amazeballs” is appropriate here. Pics and a video of this delicious monstrosity after the jump.
The Stop Online Piracy Act – What You Need To Know [VIDEO]
The American Senate has officially begun holding hearings on the the ‘Internet Blacklist Bill,’ also known as the “PROTECT IP Act” or the “Stop Online Piracy Act.” It is potentially the most harmful bit of Internet censorship legislation to date, and you should know what’s going to happen if it passes.
Ricky Gervais To Host Golden Globes AGAIN
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association have announced that they have invited controversial UK comedian, Ricky Gervais, back to host the upcoming 69th Annual Golden Globes ceremony for a third successive time, and he has accepted.
The 4th Annual Go Bowling For Movember Tournament
Sunday, 27 Movember is an auspicious date. Kelvin Grove Club will never be the same, until next year. For those of you not in the know, during the month of Movember, men grow their moustaches as a sign of support for those men who have been afflicted with cancer. GO Bowling uses bowling as a […]
Herman Cain, Unable To Articulate [VIDEO]
With the 2012 US Presidential Elections just under a year away, potential candidates are pushing hard to garner support in the hope of securing votes. None more so than Herman Cain, who shows in this video exactly how unprepared he is for the role.
Poaching Mission Off To China Following Record Bust
South Africa’s Environmental Affairs Department has said it’s sending a mission to China following a record R18 million rhino horn bust in Hong Kong on Monday. So far, officials have released little information about the massive haul that left Cape Town harbour, but they have said this mission was a positive sign for relations with China.
Sepp Blatter Says Racial Insults On Soccer Field “Should Be Forgotten”
FIFA president Sepp Blatter said yesterday that racial insults on the soccer field are nothing more than “on-field provocation”. He also suggested that players should accept this as part of the game and simply shake hands at the end of the match. I was actually trying to think of something sarcastic to insert here, but I’m too busy weeping for humanity at the moment.
Thailand Flooding Ingenuity [PICS]
Thailand’s Thai Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Department confirmed that a total of 562 people have already died during the more than three-month long flooding taking place there, which is the worst in over 50 years. Nevertheless, some Thai residents affected by the flooding have begun dealing with the lemons that life has thrown at them in unique ways.
Atheist Group Planning Controversial Christmas Billboards
Last year a group known as American Atheists erected a series of controversial Christmas billboards reading: “You Know It’s A Myth. This Season, Celebrate Reason.” This year they plan to take it a step further by erecting signs featuring images of Santa, Jesus, Poseidon and the devil next to the message: “37 Million Americans know MYTHS when they see them.”
BBC Removed Climate Change Episode From Natural History Series To Sell Better
“Frozen Planet” is the latest big-budget series from the BBC’s Natural History Unit; its seventh and last episode deals with global warming. Except apparently climate change isn’t that big of a deal, because the BBC has dropped that episode from its international line-up to help sell the series outside of Britain.
Murdoch’s Largest News Portal Makes Magnificent Headline Flub
News.com.au, the primary news portal of embattled media tycoon and lizard being, Rupert Murdoch, made a magnificent headline flub this morning, seen above. According to history and fact, the last time Queen Victoria met a soldier was some time before her death in 1901, although the war in Afghanistan may well have been the topic […]
NASA Has Astronaut Positions Open – Apply Now!
Right people, this is actual “dreams come true” material being dropped on you right now, because NASA, of “one small step for man” fame, has recently opened a job call for trainee astronauts!
The Future Of Money: Plastic Polymer Notes
Plastic or plastic? Canada is set to join the list of countries that use polymer bank notes. These shiny plastic notes are smooth to the touch, practically impossible to tear, and will last much longer than the paper notes we’re used to. It’s also a lot more secure.
Vida E Soccer Tournament Crowns Camps Bay As Champs
In case you were wondering why your friendly Vida baristas were looking especially fatigued on Monday, you should know that these men of coffee and skill threw themselves headlong into a battle of athleticism, wits and guile on Saturday at the Gianluca Vialli soccer nets in Sea Point, in the annual Vida Soccer Tournament. The […]
The Price Of Wine: Putting Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
I think we pay too little for our wine. These thoughts have clouded my brain like a Joburg smog – discussions about money always leave a dirty taste – since I heard a few different pronouncements about wine and money. The first was at the Swartland Revolution – the constitutionally testing wine event I attended this weekend, whose schedule ran daily from august conversations about fine wine to hangovers that would bring a tear to your eye and a lump to your throat.
JHB Biker Fined R44 000 For Breaking Speed Limit
If you’ve been nailed recently for speeding, in light of the Department of Transport’s drive to crack down hard on road traffic violations, you may want to spare a thought for Brian Ely, a 32-year old accountant from Johannesburg. Brian has just been fined R44 000 for travelling at 206km/h in a 120km/h zone on his motorbike. Very dangerous. The speed and the fine.