Only science has the ability to equivocate experiencing the death of a spouse to losing $308 780 a year. Check out these other interesting scientific facts linked to happy relationships!
Since November SAA have been charging customers flying from OR Tambo between R50 and R100 for a service that didn’t even exist yet. What is that service? Wrapping luggage in plastic. The service in question was only introduced at the end of last month.
Ever stayed at a hotel and the suite came with a personal butler to attend your every need? Oh we forgot to mention that the suite also includes a solid gold iPad to order room service from. Staying in the Royal Suite at the Burj Al Arab in Dubai gets you the bedazzled iPad and is on the list of the most luxurious hotel suites in the world.
Columnist at the New York Post, Andrea Peyser, is in hot water after her comments regarding the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman. In her article she states that Hoffman “made his choice” and the media should stop portraying him as a victim of addiction.
With the ancient Hindu festival of Holi having recently been turned into an excuse for wearing a tank top and throwing lumo paint in the air, we offer you few new festivals from around the world to try in order to stay ahead of the trends.
A video submitted to YouTube over the weekend purports to show luggage theft by a baggage handler on the afternoon of 7 February on the tarmac of Cape Town International Airport.
With the media interest around Woody Allen’s sexual abuse allegations going into top gear, Vanity Fair have published ’10 Undeniable Facts.’ about said allegations. Settle in.
With Woody Allen finally publicly responding to accusations that he molested Dylan Farrow, his alleged victim has responded, calling his article a “rehash of the same legalese, distortions, and outright lies he has leveled at me for the past 20 years.”
With February being the month of love, have you been thinking about tying the knot? But just the mere mention of the nuptial arrangements for the special day, may have many experiencing more than just butterflies in their tummies. We have 3 tickets available for the Maslow Hotel Wedding Show in Sandton City, Johannesburg, that will whisk away these wedding jitters with their wedding exhibition on Sunday 16th February 2014. Just saying ‘I Do’ by attending the Maslow Hotel Wedding Show you stand a chance to win a dream wedding and honeymoon worth R1 million.
Gap clothing is going for a very distinctive vibe lately, getting Adam Driver from Girls (he plays Adam Sackler) on board, as well as the show’s costume designer. Check out the video, after the jump. The costume Designer for HBO’s ‘GIRLS’ and NETFLIX’s ‘Orange is the New Black’ is none other than Jenn Rogien, and […]
We find that the main problem with performing exorcisms, talking from experience, are that you tend to be in touching distance with a puking, neck-turning, pale skinned girl wearing a frilly white gown. Bob Larson might have solved the issue of possible demon puke dirtying up your clothes. Bringing exorcisms into the modern era, we present to you – exorcism over Skype.
The 12-year-old that goes by the nom de plume ‘Cem’ has decided to take part in the old philosophical debate – ‘How to understand women’. As few a bestselling author can, Cem has boiled down his take on women in his short guide.
Comedian Russell Brand, a recovering drug addict himself, has put his thoughts on paper regarding the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman. In his essay he questions current drug laws, feeling that they may be antiquated and a more modern approach is required for dealing with addiction.
The Valentine’s Day date is generally a pressurised affair. We don’t necessarily think that’s cool – people need to calm the hell down about the day in general. Nevertheless, life is life, and you may find yourself on a VDay date, and one thing you do NOT want to do is cock-up the wine order. So don’t. Get it figured out, here.
For the first time scientists were able to restore real-time sensory feeling in an amputee wearing a robotic hand. Bionic hands my not be at the skull-crushing level where would like them to be, but being able to feel our victim may be a step in the right direction.
RadarOnline released an audio recording in which Tom Sizemore revealed an alleged affair between president Bill Clinton and Liz Hurley. The recording details that Sizemore gave Hurley’s number to Clinton in 1998. Hurley has since commented on her Twitter account that these “ludicrously silly stories” are untrue and are in the hands of her lawyers now.
The trend of assholes parking in handicap zones has been carrying on for quite some time. It happens a lot outside Caprice (which the restaurant does not approve of) and now – right here – we see it in a shopping mall. You know this person? Click through..
And if it wasn’t enough to get through a day without your phone bombarding you, every chance it gets with non-stop notifications! Now Apple plans to make your phone tell you how fat and lazy you are under the guise of tracking your fitness.
An app called Leafly will help you find the best strains of mary jane out there. Sure to help you tell the difference between Sour Diesel and Pineapple Express.
The 46-year-old actor’s untimely death may have come as a surprise when his body was found last Sunday by concerned friends. But Philip Seymour Hoffman’s troublesome past with drug addiction reared its head again in the months leading up to his death.
Valentines is bearing down on you, and it’s an awful time. Culturally speaking, you’re under pressure to buy flowers, or chocolates, or soft toys; all of which are things that die quickly, kill you quickly, and kill your credibility, respectively. The secret to nailing Valentines is to buy a gift that you’d be happy buying at any given point in the year – something that won’t date, die, melt, or activate your overdraft. So, what hits the sweetspot? A photograph.
Selfies, cat photos, instagrammed lunches… They make you feel so happy, and you absolutely cannot live without them. But surely you don’t have space for ALL of those photos on your phone? This is how you save space on your mobile’s hard drive.
Those of you who ever wondered what the world would look like from a bird’s point of view should check out these photos of famous landmarks and cities.
Internationally renowned Cape Town artist, Richard Scott has chosen the iconic Vespa as the focal point of his latest exhibition, Joyride. An explosion of positive energy, the exhibit’s bold, contemporary artworks pop with colour as they explore the concept of joy as art.
When was the last time you bought a bottle of milk? Next time you do, consider that buying dairy from Fair Cape supports Rape Crisis Awareness, the WWF Rhino Fund, the BIG Issue, and three cancer funds.
Dictators have a tendency to leave behind a warped legacy – inequality often becomes overshadowed by extravagance, and Former Ivory Coast dictator Félix Houphouët-Boigny was no different. Felix was the country’s first post-colonialism president, and was immensely popular for the 33 years that he ruled the country. The leader amassed quite a fortune during his time […]
In Branson Behind the Mask, investigative reporter Tom Bower suggests Virgin Galactic may never achieve space flight. In all actuality there is little in Bower’s book that is not already known about Galactic’s dismal record so far. Branson is a sitting duck because he has so frequently over-promised on his bid to introduce so-called space tourism.
Ever been on a fine dining date and got a skeef eye thrown at you from across the table, because the pint of your favourite pale ale just doesn’t look classy enough in the establishment? Maybe you’re a wine fundi that sits on the out-skirts of a braai, left alone to sip on your Chardonnay, while the others crack open a beer? Problem solved.
In the early 2000s, prior to the final burst of the IT bubble, deal websites like lastminute.com enjoyed devoted and widespread support in the States, Europe, and small pockets of South Africa. The premise was simple, and powerful: massive discounts on travel destinations would be offered for a very limited time only, and they had to be utilised within a few days. It’s a base appeal to the powerful sensations of spontaneity, and discount. So what happened?
Looking for the ideal spot to sweep that someone special off their feet this Valentine’s Day? We have just the spot for you, and luckily its right on our doorstep. At the very top of Constantia Nek a contemporary boutique wine farm lies hidden waiting to be discovered, offering exquisite views of the Constantia Valley.