My buddy Shaun Trennery over at Izimvo sent me a link yesterday about something called the “Air Display,” which is a wonderful app for my new iPad (Digicape smartly gave me a test unit, before they hit our shores – so be sure to pre-book yours!). Shaun obviously caught my barrage of tweets, as I […]
Ever wondered what the record is for the biggest human pyramid inside a moving train? Or who holds the record for the most double-handed high-fives over a regulation men’s volleyball net by female twins in 30 seconds? I know I have. But I’ve always found myself frustrated with the limited options available to me for […]
First it was Green Market Square, and now it’s the V&A Waterfront. Yes, ladies and gents, we’re talking about free Wi-Fi. We recently ran a story on Skyrove’s offering of free Wi-Fi in Green Market Square, Cape Town. Things have developed ever so slightly.
A very cool human being by the name of Jesse Rosten has made a pretty darn fantastic short film celebrating the beautiful things that happen when two of humankind’s great innovations (the iPad, and Velcro) meet. In a few years time, when touch computer interfaces are on every shiny surface in our house, we might […]
They say the sight of a smashed up Ferrari can break a man. This may be true, but I think the sight of a repair bill can be even worse. Especially for a big accident. Especially when it’s a Ferrari. Like this Ferrari, for example: 1 X whoopsie That was sent in by a few […]
And better looking, too. Didn’t you know? This sassy little individual has been released in Europe, and is on course for distribution in the US. Although, with A FRIGGING SOLAR PANEL CELL ON THE BACK (oh yeah!) you’d expect them to pump these babies to sunny South Africa in a heartbeat.
Were you there on the day they shot this? Or maybe your girlfriend was, with another guy? Or maybe your boyfriend said he was using his spare season ticket to take a friend. Which friend exactly did he take? Not that we should turn this into something sinister! It’s just completely amazing technology they are […]
It takes a recessionista’s ear to appreciate the genius of Meat Loaf. Meat Loaf has never been everyone’s cup of tea. Apart from one time in the late 70’s when Bat Out of Hell sold 48 million copies. Ok so yes, Meat Loaf was once everyone’s cup of tea, but that was before most of […]
While we wait for our winning lottery numbers to come in, it’s nice to know that you can still live the holiday on your own terms. Choose the place, choose the time, and live the holiday whenever it suits you! I received an update of the new 2oceansvibe Villas properties and I must say, they […]
This, my friends, is awesome. What in the world is that? At first glance, this looks like the fruits of a game of “pin the tail on the donkey” at an acid party in Amsterdam. Right? But the more perceptive of you might recognise the faintest silhouette of a world map. That’s because each of […]
Sorry about that, it’s kind of bright, I know. As you can see, London have gone for a bit of an intriguing vibe for their 2012 Olympic logo. And by intriguing, I might actually mean, “epilepsy-inducing”. So, in a intriguing strange kind of way, it’s kudos to London’s Olympic organising committee (queerly named Locog) for […]
ESPN is a great repository for sporting news. Especially news from the Baltic states. Take Finland, for example. Finland is the home of Sauna (that’s right, with a capital “S”). This relaxing past tie has been exported in various forms and varieties the world over, such is humankind’s love for a good, cleansing sweat. But […]
Everyone knows how cut-throat childhood can be, right? The playground politics, the snide remarks, the vengeful love triangles, the grief-induced crayon-eating binges. Right? Well, maybe not me. Know why? Because when I was a kid, my parents made damn sure that their offspring would never, ever, have the label “loser” pasted on them. How did […]
Marriott Machinery has it core business in buying, restoring and reselling used machines. But that doesn’t mean it can’t be sexy! Derek Marriott and a few of his *cough* staff took us on a guided tour of their plant. Oh, it’s in Epping, Cape Town (no spice). I tell you what, if I was ever […]
Looks like a regular sci-fi action/adventure with tough guys, hot chicks, glocks and carnivorous and impossibly clever dinosaurs, right? WRONG!
PRESS RELEASE Pyongyang (and maybe Cape Town, too), KCNA.
With the Soccer World Cup just 24 days, four hours and 20 minutes away, it’s so comforting to know that our beloved RSA is getting the accurate international press coverage that we deserve. I mean, take this, for example, courtesy of Chicago’s WGN news.
John F Kennedy and Marilyn Monroe We found a webpage out there with a whole stack of rare celebrity photographs, including the one above, showin JFK and Marilyn snuggling together in the floor. As they do. Here another awesome pic – this time of Sean Connery holding Brigitte Bardot in a head lock!
If any of you out there were contemplating suicide, perhaps this will give you reason to live. YouTube clips like this really do make life worth living. Although it’s so funny you may well die from laughter. Someone made the mistake of hiring “Stardust Entertainment” for their wedding, which resulted in this guy doing their […]
We’ve kept a close eye on Microsoft co-founder, Paul Allen’s two main yachts over the years – both of which have spent time in Cape Town. The first one I ever saw, cruised into Cape Town late August, 2007 (see original article here). It was a good one to see first, as it was, at […]
Don’t know if you are aware, but SA’s own DJ Dean Fuel is supporting the number 1 DJ in the world, Tiësto, at the “Smirnoff Experience” Mashup Street party (to end all parties) this weekend! I know – it’s pretty huge.. DJ Dean Fuel Tiësto is playing a 14 month long schedule with over 150 […]
With the Cannes Film Festival carrying on just down the road from where I am, I thought I would give you some images from the days when people were infinitely cooler than we will ever be. I got these from the LIFE website – check it out: Bardot on the Beach French actress Brigitte Bardot […]
Check it out, there’s this new website that is linked to Twitter. It’s called “Twitures” and it let’s you just look at just the pictures of a specific user. See what they did there with the name? Pictures on Twitter = “Twitures.” Good one.. Here is a screenshot if you go to the 2oceansvibe Twiture […]
Werner Hertzog , the critically acclaimed German film director, who recently gave us Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (featuring my good friend Nic Cage), has a very distinct German accent, tone and reading style. And what better way for us to discuss the concept of “Where’s Waldo.” I strongly urge you to sit […]
The South Africa Police Service – a bastion of efficiency, and relatively humourous accents. Ever tried calling 10111? No answer, right? Exactly. Because every South African police service man or woman is out on the STREETS. Bam. Chew on that rubber bullet, critics. But in all sincerity, we’re pretty lucky to have a decent police […]
Got a little cash lying around lately? Maybe you came into a small tax windfall, or scooped an inheritance lump-sum (my condolences). Or maybe you’re a cocaine drug lord with a pile of money as obscene as your company’s human resources manifesto. You’re gonna get the itch to blow all that nose candy profit on […]
Morning boys and girls. By golly, do we have some fun for you this morning. Ever been the victim of camera theft? Ever thought a retrieved photo of your sun burnt gluteus maximus might pave the way for you recovering your camera? Well, you can think it now. We got this email from a truly […]
Yeah, thanks for asking. Look, I’ll be honest, things are going pretty well. I basically made the first move with the “piece” I wrote the other day about SkyNews anchor, Mark Longhurst, and the terribly awkward crush he has on SkyNews presenter, Charlotte Hawkins. You can read up on that here. Naturally the story was […]
If you get a suspicious email from someone named “Mike” in reply to an advert you posted online, DON’T EVEN REPLY. That is, of course, unless you want the world to laugh at your expense. A sort of consumer-watchdog version of our beloved David Thorne‘s 27bSlash6.com, DontEvenReply.com is subtitled “Emails from an asshole”, and is […]
I’ve just received word from the team at 2oceansvibe Villas, who have agreed to extend a confidential 35% off advertised rates for the dates 30 April to 6 May or 20% discount on advertised rates from 11 to 14 May! It’s basically the ultimate Camps Bay one-bedroom suite! The Cams Bay Terrace Suite Check it […]