Socially Awkward? Rejected? There’s A Pill For That Now
Unlike the plethora of social networks out there where you can simply click an ‘x’ and all those nasty, unwanted comments drift off into cyberspace, in real life there’s no quick solution for rejection or other social setbacks. But, what if you could just pop a pill, the legal, over-the-counter type, and make it all go away?
Bheki Cele Suspended – Presidency Drops It On Twitter
The official Twitter handle of the South African Presidency dropped the following bombshell just before 15h00 today. The news comes in wake of allegations of maladministration on the part of Cele, made by the Public Protector. The move is especially spicy, given that Cele was once seen to be a major political ally of President […]
Re-make Monday: 23rd Time’s The Charm? – The Three Musketeers
There are several dozen adaptations of Alexandre Dumas’ classic 1844 French adventure, “Les Trois Mousquetaires,” ranging from over twenty filmed versions from as far back as 1903, animated adaptations, plays and even computer games. Let’s take a look at the latest one.
19-Year Old Evicted For Hosting All Night Vuvuzela Parties
It’s good to know that somewhere, someone is still celebrating in true World Cup style. Unfortunately for Toni Nicholson, she took things a little too far. Her neighbours’ complaints include all night parties, hurtling of things off balconies and the fact that they haven’t slept in a year. Good thing they weren’t anywhere near Cape Town in 2010 then.
Old Is The New Young: Jack Daniel’s Gives Their Old No.7 A Facelift
Venerable gentleman of bars the world over, Jack Daniels Old No. 7 Sour Mash Tennessee whiskey, has had a little work done in an effort to rejuvenate the legendary brand and reinforce its status as one of the globe’s most recognised, and most popular spirits.
ANC Launches 1KG Commemorative Zuma Gold Coin
Next year, the ANC will be celebrating 100 years of political activity. In the midst of the celebrations, the organisation will make various precious metals memorabilia for sale in the form of gold coins and other commemorative items. The most expensive of these will be the President Zuma one kilogram fine gold medallion, valued at over R1 million.
UK Teachers Say Boys Mistake Academics With Homosexuality
Black schoolboys in the UK are deliberately underachieving because academic success is seen as “gay”. Apparently there is a cultural misconception that being clever is a sign of homosexuality. Instead, many of these boys rather turn to a so-called “hustle culture” to make money, because it is more “manly”.
Microsoft Holodesk – Interactive 3D Display [VIDEO]
Microsoft has been on a fancy-user-interface-technology kick this week, between the fancy touch-screen projectors and electronic fabric announcements – but the Holodesk sort of wins at the moment, at least for those of us who think 3D environments you can manipulate with your hands are cool.
Photos Of Gaddafi Give Mubarak A Heart Attack
Deposed Egyptian president, and former chum of the now-frozen Libyan dictator, Muammar Gaddafi, might be dead. Mubarak, who was on trial for a veritable slew of crimes against humanity, democracy, and fashion has been labouring under a pall of ill health lately. So much so that he had to be confined to a bed for the duration of his trial.
Help A Penguin, Donate A Jersey
Conservationists in New Zealand have come up with a novel way to help combat the damage to a penguin colony caused by the stricken cargo vessel, Rena, which ran aground on the East coast of North Island, carrying over 170 oo0 tonnes of crude oil.
Get Ready: The Christmas Albums Are Coming
Prepare yourselves. This year may be the first time that we won’t be confronted by Boney M when grabbing that last minute gift as we rush through the V&A in mid-December. So far, two Christmas albums have already been released by prominent pop stars, and there’s more to come.
Rescue Mission To Free Earthquake Survivors Continues In Turkey
The 7,2 magnitude earthquake which struck Eastern Turkey yesterday afternoon has already taken the lives of 200 and injured more than 1 000. But brave rescue teams are hard at work to free the many other people who are believed to be trapped under the rubble and debris from the quake.
Australian Officials Issue Order To Hunt Shark
A second fatal shark attack, believed to be by a Great White, has occurred off the Australian west coast – the second such attack in 12 days. A 32-year-old US man was mauled to death off Perth’s Rottnest Island on Saturday. By Sunday, Australian authorities were hunting the shark.
Rupert Murdoch Is Facing The Shareholder Music Shortly
Rupert Murdoch will shortly face shareholders in the News Corporation annual general meeting that’s taking place in Los Angeles today. It should prove riveting as British lawmaker Tom Watson plans to use the event to reveal new details of what he claims are hidden surveillance practices by company employees.
Must-See Breast Cancer Awareness iPhone App Advert [VIDEO]
Breast cancer is a big deal. But recent studies show that many young women aren’t checking their breasts regularly. That is why the people behind the Rethink Breast Cancer campaign have launched a new iPhone App called “Your Man Reminder”. It gives woman regular reminders by a hot guy to check their breasts. And this advert they’ve made to promote it is an absolute must-see.
New Die Antwoord Album To Drop In January 2012
That famous band that still gets pronounced awkwardly, Die Antwoord, is preparing to release a follow-up to their 2010 debut, $0$. They announced as much in an interview with Spin, saying that the new album – named Tension – is scheduled for a January 2012 release; they’ve also released the names of a couple of new tracks.
Bulletproof Tents, Bunga Bunga & Love Letters to Condy: Five Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Gaddafi
As the world not so fondly lays Col. Gaddafi to rest, let’s take a look back at Brother Leader’s top 5 weirdest kinks.
Census 2011: Be Counted Or Count Yourself Under Arrest
With more South Africans refusing to be counted, our friends at Stats SA have begun resorting to, well, mildly extreme measures. Their application, which was submitted to the courts, requests permission to enforce the provisions of the Statistics Act. Basically, if you don’t comply they can throw your naughty ass in jail for 6 months or slap you with a R10 000 fine.
Germany Is Also Having A Problem With Its Cyclists
German drivers and pedestrians have begun to get really upset with the behaviour of a vast majority of the cycling population inhabiting the streets around the country. German statisticians have revealed that one in three urban accidents involved a bicycle last year, with one in four being deadly.
Hilary Clinton Reacts To The Capture Of Gaddafi [VIDEO]
We find ourselves in a world completely changed by technology. Not only can we hear and read that Muammar Gaddafi has died, but we can also see what his dead body looks like – within minutes! We can even watch clips such as this one involving Hilary Clinton. Watch her reaction, in real-time, as she receives the news via her Blackberry moments before it broke worldwide.
Top 10 Tips For Entering The Bookmarks
The number one tip (provided by Both Worlds who won Gold last year in the category “Use of Video/Audio” for ZANews) is: pick the right categories for your work! Use video sharing websites. The Bookmarks team can’t receive large files so video sharing sites are a must. Be snappy, salient and succinct. Don’t expect the […]
Google To Overhaul Gmail Interface
It looks like Google is getting ready to reveal a new, more polished interface for Gmail, if only to distract us from the embarrassing quietness we’re seeing on Google+; it remains to be seen whether the overhaul is part of their wider Google+ initiative or not, but visually the interfaces have a lot in common.
Album Review: “Mine Is Yours” by Cold War Kids
You know the way a lot of professional “critics” seem to be incredibly satisfied with every word that emanates from their non-smiling mouths? Well, I reckon the reason for this is that deep down inside they know their role in society is, in fact, quite menial. Nothing they say really matters when all is said […]
Tweet Of The Week: Alan Knott-Craig Is Living The Dream [PIC]
In what is undoubtedly the tweet of the week, here’s new MXit mogul, Alan Knott-Craig, kicking back with a pizza and a draught at Stellenbosch eatery, Ginos, having just purchased South African social media megalith, MXit. The dream. Living it. Indeed.
Car Vibe – Mercedes S65 AMG
Gavin can’t get his head around the Mercedes S65 AMG. It weighs over 2 tons, has a champagne size fridge in the back, and yet it springs to life like some sort of Go-Kart. Before he takes it for a spin, he tries to turn on the air-con, which seems more complex than explaining Twitter […]
Revived Pagad Will Have Branches Nationwide
Abdus-Salaam Ebrahim, the national coordinator of People Against Gangsterism And Drugs, is busy resurrecting Pagad following his release from prison. The 61-year-old spent nine years in jail and two on parole, but now that he’s a free man, he is driving the resurgence of his movement, with plans to open branches around the country.
Julius Malema Says, “Treat Me Like Mandela”
Julius Malema complained this week in front of crowds in Alex and Mthatha that he is being persecuted by the ANC. The ANCYL leader says he wants to be treated in the same way that Nelson Mandela and other party leaders have been in the past, when criticising the status quo of the day.
William Shatner Sings Bohemian Rhapsody [VIDEO]
Do I really need to say more words to make you click on this link? It’s William Shatner. Singing Queen’s Bohemian Rhapsody. In his Shatner voice.The video itself is pretty great, but that’s mostly because in the video, Shatner’s face is the sky. Fun fact: Shatner claims to have first heard Bohemian Rhapsody last year.
Gaddafi Is Dead
The Libyan Prime Minister has officially confirmed Gaddafi is dead. Rebel forces have been surrounding Muammar Gaddafi’s hometown of Sirte for weeks, and according to reports, finally got their man. National Transitional Council official, Abdel Majid Mlegta, told Reuters that Gaddafi was wounded in both legs during a firefight at dawn on Thursday, but was again attacked by Nato warplanes when he attempted to flee, later dying of his wounds.
Occupy Wall Street Explained In Under Two Minutes [VIDEO]
By now you must have heard of Occupy Wall Street (OWS) – an ongoing series of demonstrations in New York, now famous for the slogan “We are the 99%”. But who are these people and what are they so upset about? Watch this entertaining, yet sobering clip for the lowdown in no-nonsense layman’s terms.