MINI Routes – Claremont to Rondebosch
Seth shows you how to get from Claremont to Rondebosch, without dealing with the traffic. You may think you know this route, but we assure you, you don’t. The end reveals a spicy secret twist. It’s mind-blowing.
Grindr Creators Unveil New App For Straight People [VIDEO]
In response to demand, the creators of Grindr have created a similar app that is aimed at straight people, called Blendr. However, besides the difference in target market, will there be a fundamental difference in how the two apps are used? I’ll let the Taiwanese news animators explain their not so subtle take on it:
India Launches World’s First Gold And Diamond Jewelery ATM
The machine, devised by a company called the Gitanjali Group, was launched at a central Mumbai shopping mall for the annual Hindu festival of lights, Diwali, on Wednesday. Prices range anywhere from R400 to R5 000, just in case you have that lying around for some last minute gifts.
Sunday’s Summer Guide To Wine
As the temperature warms, the days grow longer, the skirts get shorter, skinny jeans are replaced with skinny denim shorts, and all and sundry converge on Camps Bay, Llandudno and the Cliftons after work to tan, swim, and pat themselves on the back for living in such an awesome city. We know summer is here.
Two And A Half Metre Tall Lego Man Washes Up On A Florida Beach
I’m almost certain that when Jeff Hindman found the 50-kilo exact toy replica, floating in knee-deep water he probably thought someone had spiked his sun cream with liquid acid. Fortunately, it was just part of a creepy Dutch artist’s experiment, for what I’m not exactly sure.
Greece Is Very, Very Lucky
European leaders are secretly all doing little victory dances. The Eurozone crisis has never looked better. Leaders have agreed new deals that slash Greek debt and increase the main bailout fund to around €1 trillion. They’re basically printing money. Athens will get a new €100 billion bailout early in the new year, and existing bond debt will be cut by 50%.
China Further Tightens Its Strict Censorship Laws
China is renowned for its seemingly ridiculous stance on freedom of speech and the proliferation of unauthorised news – a stance which has seen prominent members of society detained without legitimate explanation and popular social networks such as Facebook banned. Now, it seems, actions like that were only the beginning.
Beavis and Butthead Are Back [VIDEO]
That’s right. Mike Judge, the man behind the Office Space and Idiocracy, has brought back his infamous 1990’s animated comedy. The first episode aired last night on MTV, and is pretty damn funny.
Victoria’s Secret To Launch US$2,5 Million Fantasy Treasure Bra
Recession? What recession? Next month, Victoria’s Secret will launch a US$2,5 million bra at their annual fashion show in New York. The 2011 Fantasy Treasure bra boasts 3 400 white and yellow diamonds totalling 142 carats, and was inspired by sea shells, and buried treasure, apparently.
Samsung’s Solar-Powered Internet School
Samsung Africa has unveiled a unique initiative they are calling the Samsung Internet Schools Programme. The initial programme will span five African countries: South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and Sudan. In time it will branch out into other African countries too. The school is a mobile, solar-powered, independent classroom housed in a container.
Jessica Simpson Is Six Months Pregnant – But Can’t Secure Media Deal To Announce It
Jessica Simpson is clearly quite some way into pregnancy – in fact, a gynecologist estimates she’s around 26 weeks along. But sources say she has not been able to find a lucrative enough media vehicle to announce this to the world yet, because she’s lost her star power. This must be very depressing for poor Jess.
Man Stabbed Over Monopoly Money, Literally
In the second criminal case involving board-games in as many weeks, a 60-year old woman repeatedly stabbed her boyfriend, 48, for allegedly cheating during a game of Monopoly.
Tech Vibe with Ryan O’Connor – Feat. Rob Stokes
One of Cape Town’s favourite presenters, Ryan O’Connor, hosts the weekly TECH VIBE Show on 2oceansvibe TV. Every Friday morning, Ryan takes us through the latest tech news, reviews, recently-released gadgets, and taps the brain of a tech guru. Tech Vibe is packaged in a byte-sized (see what we did there?) five minute format, for […]
How To Tape Measure Like A Boss [VIDEO]
Normally a tape measure requires someone to hold it down whilst another person does the measuring. But not when you have this guy working for you! Our newest addition to the Boss Hall of Fame has perfected the art of solo tape-measuring using Spiderman-like moves. The high-fives he’s getting from his mates in this video is most definitely deserved.
“Magic Mike” Has So Much Beef, It Should Carry A Heart Warning
One upcoming film gathering a lot of heat this year is Stephen Soderbergh’s Magic Mike; a planned biopic of a legendary stripper of the same name who mentors a young protegé into similar pants-dropping greatness, set to hit cinemas in June 2012.
Car Vibe – Audi A4 Avant Sportline
Ciro blames the scarcity of the luxury SUVs on fat bankers in wall street, who used all of our money to buy small islands, and furnish their offices with polar bear rugs. Ciro’s solution? Replacing this void with the station wagon. Enter the Audi A4 Avant Sportline, a station wagon that’s nothing like those wood-paneled […]
Sony Buys Sony Ericsson
It’s just been revealed that Sony has bought out its Swedish partner, Ericsson, for $1,5 billion. Ericsson had a 50 per cent stake in mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson, but will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony now. Sony is rather excited about the move because now it can integrate its smartphones with its consumer electronics devices.
The Functioning Nikon D3 DSLR Halloween Costume – Jealous Much? [Video]
If you’re still searching for a costume, in the hopes that you’ll win that bartab for best dressed this Halloween, you’d better hope this guy doesn’t rock up to the same party. Not only does it look like a DSLR, it’s fully functional as well. It actually snaps a photo, accompanied by a flash, and displays the image at the back.
Stop A Mate Driving Drunk And Be A Legend [VIDEO]
Let’s face it, as necessary as they are, some awareness campaigns are pretty lame. Especially when they are conceptualised by ad agencies who are out of touch with the audience they are trying to speak to. But not this quality, yet very funny New Zealand commercial. It urges blokes to be “legends” by not letting their friends drink and then drive.
Quite A White Ou Drops Ndingumlungu Taxijam [VIDEO]
Watch self-described “crazy Xhosa white boy,” Quite A White Ou in the latest Taxijam, making a short taxi ride from Kloof Street down town so much greater with Ndingumlungu.
A Wine Genesis
It was quite fortuitous how I became hooked on wine. I wish I could say it was something dramatic: being bullied into a corner by two boisterous sommeliers and forced to taste Corton, but it was all quite simple, and it came down to difference. A friend called to say that her stationary-selling buddy could not make it back from Genadendal – or wherever he was flogging staplers – in time for a wine course. Being a spontaneous chap and always happy for a chance to imbibe in good company, I agreed to this little excursion without question.
Radioactive Cars Now On Sale In Japan
It’s been about seven months since that huge Tsunami hit Japan, wiping out businesses, cars, people and the Fukushima nuclear power station. However, a lot of stuff contained in the 18-mile radioactive exclusion zone remained undamaged, including some pretty usable cars. These can now be bought on the Japanese used car market. Extra limbs sold separately.
Indian Man Reenacts ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ Story Line In Real Life
In a heart-warming TV moment reminiscent of the movie Slumdog Millionaire, a poor Indian man has became the first person to win the $1 million prize in his country’s version of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.
Lindiwe Mazibuko Elected DA Parliamentary Leader
Lindiwe Mazibuko has trumped Atholl “I speak a little isiXhosa” Trollip* in a vote to select the Democratic Alliance parliamentary leader. *[Thanks, Mvelase]
The Port St Johns Municipality Has Been Shut Down
It is with regret that the Port St Johns local municipality has been officially shut down for not paying nearly R11 million in debt. The popular tourist destination, situated along the Wild Coast in the Transkei, has been experiencing troubles for a while, but the sheriff of the court officially closed the municipal offices on Monday.
Let’s Chat About the Currie Cup Final – Rugby Vibe – Ep. 10
This week Steve touches on the tangible sense of relief felt by the average New Zealander as the pressure to win the Rugby World Cup finally lifts. Steve also looks forward to this weekend’s Currie Cup Final between the international players of the Sharks, and the youth and cheek of the Lions. It’s a great […]
Tenth Tibetan Monk In 12 Months Sets Fire To Himself In China
Yet another Tibetan Buddhist monk doused himself in fuel and set fire to himself in China yesterday. This brings to ten the total number of monks who’ve resorted to this extreme form of protest since March this year.
We Are Legion: Human Population Blasts Past 7 Billion
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) dropped its annual State of World Population report late yesterday, and as has been predicted for a little while now, the earth’s human population will blast past seven billion people by the end of the month.
Should An Anthrax Vaccine Be Tested On Children?
Terrorist attacks don’t discriminate. Whether you’re pushing 99 or just taking your first steps, if you’re in the affected area, you’re in trouble. In light of this, and the real risk of a biological attack on the US, American scientists and officials are advocating the testing of an Anthrax vaccine on children.
The Zimbabwean, The Hooker And The Ass
What began as a harmless night of casual paid-for sex turned into a magical mystery adventure that has landed a Zimbabwean man in court charged with bestiality.