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Posted in Funnies, Student Life on Nov 26th, 2009
Two University seniors had a week of exams coming up. However, they decided to party instead. So, when they went to the test, they decided to tell the professor that their car had broken down the night before due to a very flat tyre and they needed a bit more time to study.
The professor […]
Is wine good for you? In moderation and as part of an overall healthy diet, the short answer is yes!
Thanks to its alcohol content and non-alcoholic phytochemicals (natural occurring plant compounds), wine has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, certain cancers and slow the progression of neurological degenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s […]
Oscar Pistorius, a double-amputee sprinter from South Africa, was cleared to race against able-bodied athletes in the Beijing Olympics a year and a half ago. Now, however, a new study argues that his prosthetic legs may give him an unfair advantage after all.
In a paper to be published Thursday in The Journal of Applied Physiology, […]
Dumisani Ras, the singer the Springboks accused of butchering the anthem before the 20-13 Test match defeat to France, told AFP on Saturday that he thought he had “sung beautifully”.
By Monday morning however, Ras apologised to listeners of 702 Talk Radio for his performance, blaming an old microphone and monitor for the fiasco.
Meanwhile , Oregan […]
Posted in entertainment, news on Nov 12th, 2009
Donald Trump is upgrading to a larger plane and put his personal jet up for sale yesterday.
The current jet, a 1968 Boeing 727 originally operated by American Airlines, is completely kitted out.
A plane like this usually has 134 seats but this plane was reconfigured to hold just 24 passengers in the lap of luxury.
It has […]
Posted in entertainment on Nov 11th, 2009
When rumours start - like for example that Louis Vuitton favourite Madonna is to be the next Dolce & Gabbana campaign star - there is only one place to go for a confirmation: Twitter. Stefano Gabbana himself has Tweeted that the Material Girl will be the brand’s next face and the designer is delighted with […]
The South African wine critic, Neil Pendock, who is one of the most influential personalities in the wine industry of South Africa has criticized the Michelangelo International Wine Awards for handing out more medals than they were allowed.
Pendock states that according to the strict rules of the OIV, a French body that polices wine […]
Posted in Afrikaans, entertainment, news on Nov 5th, 2009
Die uitgesproke Afrikaanse ikoon Steve Hofmeyr gee sy raad aan Joost van der Westhuizen na aanleiding van debakel waarin Joost homself bevind.
Steve skryf in Die Bugrer dat die media van nou af vir Joost en Amor geen tyd en emosionele spasie gun om te besin nie. Hy maak ook n paar roekelose “statements” , […]
Posted in news on Nov 3rd, 2009
One of the world most famous travel guide, Lonely Planet, has put South Africa on one of the world top 10 places to travel.
This guide writes:
“South Africa is not only about an amazing climate, vast unspoilt scenery, balmy sandy beaches, extraordinary wildlife and adventure activities, but the cost of living is low, so it’s also […]
Only a decade ago, the thought of taking a pill to enhance longevity would have been equivalent for many to the idea of time travel, but now researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine are studying the active component of a timeless drink that may hold such a promise.
That drink is red wine, and […]
