not bad… not bad..

[thanks andy]
[source:cricinfo]

It is always a joy when you back people or brands that you believe in, and they excel. As you know, 2oceansvibe doesn’t get behind just anyone or anything. We’ve had a pretty shit-hot record at backing the right horse/s and we’re not gonna risk that track record for anything.

That’s why we are so proud of Marina and The Little Black Book who have just launched their new website, which gives an astounding showcase of everything they do (and have done – my God!) – from events, functions, PR, weddings, decor and promotions, this full-function agency’s list of successes is OUTRAGEOUS!

You should check out their website and find out more about the ridiculous list of clients and testimonials they have.

THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK – FIRST FOR CUSTOM EVENTING

The thing about Marina and The Little Black book is Marina has known virtually every one the people and celebs on her guest list since they were kids. You can’t train someone to have connections like she has. I’ve been mates with her since I was 12, this chick IS Cape Town. Who do you think organises all The Vibe parties?

And don’t even get me started on her guest list – the mixture of sports personalities (real sports personalities) models (real models), corporates/ execs, glamorous socialites and a media list to die for, is simply off the hook! Who do you think orchestrated the recent World Cup party which Leo Di Caprio and Mick Jagger attended? Come on, man – get real!

They always over-deliver when it comes to generating media coverage and I can vouch for this from my personal experience – there are always flashbulbs and guaranteed post-event media coverage due to the excellent way Marina, Jules & Gabi (check out the team here) handle the press no matter how hectic the event. Top Billing, Showbiz Report, SKY News, Cape Times, Heat, All Access, Argus, Sunday Times – whatever, I’m getting bored – the list is too long.

You only get one shot to do it properly – don’t mess around – do yourself a favour and get in touch with THE LITTLE BLACK BOOK .

Haters gonna hate…

On Tuesday Andy Roddick, the current darling of United States tennis, reminded everyone who might have begun to believe otherwise that he does indeed have the temperament of an infant.

After protesting a foot fault call by a line judge, which was proved to be correct by video replay, Roddick postured for about ten minutes, generally whining, blustering and pouting, before unleashing such stinging rebukes as:

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Occasionally, when I’m not rocking out to AC/DC, I look around and realise that there’s more to life than three-chord, blues based hard rock. There are also bands that don’t seem to conform to any particular genre, bands that invade our collective consciousness through their sheer force of creativity – their sounds so fresh and untainted by record executives and accountants – bands like the Pixies, The Cure, Nirvana, the Velvet Underground and the Ramones.

Nearly all groups start out dreaming of making it big with music as pure as this. It happens extremely rarely though. They are forever getting signed on the condition that they drop their drummer, change their name, re-write their songs or basically do what ever they’re told in exchange for a record deal. On a good day, popular music is a world of compromise. On a bad day it’s a world of selling your soul to the devil.

Arcade Fire’s new album – “The Suburbs”

Occasionally though, you get these groups that sprout up, seemingly from nowhere. They start out in small, obscure towns and develop a following – a small group of devoted fans that realise they’ve got something special to call their own. Sometimes a “scene” emerges and other bands join in, making music in the same spirit as their counterparts. But there’s always one group that truly defines them all.

By the time the record companies cotton on, the groups in question are way past the point of being told what to do. You think the Ramones were open to suggestions? They’d basically invented their own style of music which people were already religiously devoted to.

And so, we have albums like the Pixies’ Surfer Rosa with tracks like “Where is My Mind?” proving that while the world isn’t perfect, it does have its moments.

The song “Wake Up” from Arcade Fire’s album “Funeral” is up there. “No Cars Go” from Neon Bible is another one. Like all the groups mentioned above, Arcade Fire don’t sound like anyone else. Their songs are epic and exuberant, yet the lyrics are confessional and intimate. There’s nothing restrained about their performances either, it’s like: grab the nearest instrument and play it until it falls apart.

That “difficult second album” syndrome that affects so many lauded bands (the Killers?) did not apply to Arcade Fire. The third album doesn’t flinch either.

The Suburbs is like an observation of the world that suburban kids grow up in. (Rock n’ Roll 101: rock music was invented as a means of rebelling against the mundanity of suburban living) The title track has lyrics like, “All the houses they built in the 70’s finally fall; it meant nothing at all.” So, basically that world that Kevin Arnold grew up in in the Wonder Years doesn’t exist anymore. But don’t worry Kevin, Arcade Fire are here to help.

This band isn’t wallowing in self-imposed alienation or peddling misery to emo-kids. If anything, it’s telling those negative types to snap out of it. Check out this lyric in the song Month of May:

The kids are all standing with their arms folded tight…
Well I know it’s heavy, I know it ain’t light,
But how you gonna lift it with your arms folded tight?

At the same time as telling the world to let go, The Suburbs feels a little more studied, more crafted than the previous two. It all fits together to form a complete album that you can put on and leave on for days. You won’t necessarily be skipping forward to your favourite tracks. It’s crazy for me to try and intellectualise this music. It’s too overflowing with awesomeness for that. These guys have an over abundance of inspiration and imagination and I urge you to get this album and play it repeatedly – for your own sanity!

Carla Bruni With Eric Clapton
Past lovers also included Donald Trump,
Mick Jagger & Kevin Costner  

Book Lifts Lid On Carla Bruni’s lovers – A controversial new book examining the “secret life and lovers” of Carla Bruni-Sarkozy is to be published in France this month. Lawyers for French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s third wife are said to be bracing themselves for the release of the work by Besma Lahouri. The publishers reveal, “It’s a robust, anything-goes book which contains explosive revelations about everything from Carla’s relationship with secret lovers to plastic surgeons.” Yu! [telegraph]

Burger King To Sell For $3.3 Billion – Burger King Holdings Inc. agreed to be acquired by 3G Capital, a New York investment firm backed by Brazilian investors, for $3.3 billion in the biggest restaurant acquisition in at least a decade.The $24-a-share price is 46 percent more than Miami-based Burger King’s close Aug. 31, before reports of a deal surfaced. Under the terms of the agreement they can solicit superior bids through Oct. 12. Hmm, I’m thinking about it.. [bloomberg]

Guns N’ Roses Bottled Off Stage By Angry Irish Fans – Guns N’ Roses singer Axl Rose stormed off stage in Dublin as angry fans booed and chucked bottles at the rock group when they showed up an hour late to a gig. Rose issued an ultimatum to impatient fans during Wednesday night’s drama: “Here’s the deal — one more bottle and we go home. It’s up to you. “We would like to stay. We want to stay.” Concertgoers failed to heed the singer’s warning and Rose and the rest of group bolted. Mboerrt. [nypost]

Ferrari Recalls Latest Supercar – Ferrari has been forced to recall its latest supercar after reports that several had burst into flames. The Italian carmaker revealed it had investigated five “thermal incidents” across the world involving its 458 Italia model, which was unveiled last year at the Frankfurt motor-show. No fatalities were reported. They discovered defects in the bonding adhesive used to attach the heat-shield to the wheel arch in each of the five cars. Not ideal. [cnn]

Blair’s Memoirs Tell of Buddying Up to Bush and Ignoring Brown’s Calls – Tony Tony Tony’s new book is out and the critics are all over it like Herschel matric at a Stormers after party. It has been reported that juicy revelations include Blair referring the Gordon “The Moose” Brown as a “disastrous” president and goes on to describe how he used to ignore his calls. Blind. He talks about Bush as well.. [time]

Terrifying Kate Moss Video Used In Paparazzi Case – The California state government voted 43-13 on Tuesday to pass a law fining photographers up to $5,000 or a year in jail for breaking traffic laws or impeding the operation of a celebrity’s vehicle, TheStar.com reports. And one of the key exhibits in the case was a video of supermodel Kate Moss and her daughter at LAX on March 29, 2008. Check out the terrifying footage as Kate tries to leave the airport surrounded by police, paparazzi and flashbulbs. [huffpo]

Apple Introduces “Ping” Music Social Network and iTunes 10 – Apple has revealed iTunes 10, the newest version of iTunes complete with a new logo, new features and its very own social network for music called “Ping,” described as Facebook meets Twitter for music. Ping allows users to follow others, just like Twitter. You can follow artists or your friends to find out what they’re listening or what they’re creating. With custom song, album charts, a news feed & 17,000+ concert listings, it is available to 160 million iTunes users. [mashable]

Sleep, the Newest Status Symbol Among the Wealthy – One of the subtle markers of wealth that people often fail to pick up on is the classic mid-conversation yawn. To the untrained eye, the gesture appears to be nothing more than a natural response to fatigue, but in truth it is a coded indicator of status that can effectively signify both affluence and leisure. You see? And there you were thinking that you were merely boring me. Not at all – I’m just seriously minted! [vanityfair]

Hot Russian Women Prowl The Hamptons – As we investigate the new social phenomenon of lovely, young, Russian-born women flocking to Southampton to find moneyed men. Forget Anna Chapman, the Russian-born Manhattan socialite deported last month over charges of spying for Moscow: hordes of other gorgeous, smart Russian girls are on the prowl. Unlike the crimson-haired Chapman, their quarry is rich American men, not state secrets. [dailybeast]

How Did Kelly Osbourne Lose All That Weight? You’ll Never Guess.. – Kelly Osbourne, 25, hit the Emmy Awards red carpet on Sunday looking slimmer than ever in a black, form-fitting Tony Ward gown. What’s the secret to her new sleek physique? “Ever since Dancing with the Stars, I’ve tried to get in at least a half hour of cardio a day–nothing too crazy.” [stylenews]

Computerized Facade Allows Skyscraper to Inhale and Exhale – It’s hard being green in a high rise, and if you want operable windows, forget it. You might as well turn the place into a coal plant. But German architects Sauerbruch Hutton have figured out a way to let in fresh air without tossing their eco cred. The secret: a high-tech skin. Stay with me.. [fastcompany]

Stephen Hawking: God Was Not Needed To Create The Universe – The Big Bang was the result of the inevitable laws of physics and did not need God to spark the creation of the Universe, Stephen Hawking has concluded. In his latest book, The Grand Design, Hawking said: “Because there is a law such as gravity, the Universe can and will create itself from nothing. Spontaneous creation is the reason there is something rather than nothing, why the Universe exists, why we exist.” Nailed!  [telegraph]

Psycho Chick Climbs Down Chimney, Gets Stuck, Dies – A doctor involved in an “on-again, off-again” relationship apparently tried to force her way into her boyfriend’s home by sliding down the chimney, police said Tuesday. Her decomposing body was found there three days later. Dr. Jacquelyn Kotarac, 49, first tried to get into the house with a shovel, then climbed a ladder to the roof. It is rumoured that Gabrielle was still playing on repeat in her car.. [charter]

Harvey Keitel Might Replace Steve Carell On The Office – As fans of the The Office continue to debate who should replace Steve Carell when he exits the show after this season (or if the show should end along with Michael Scott), exec producer Paul Lieberstein has revealed his dream replacement: Life on Mars’ Harvey Keitel. “He’s probably the only guy who can do it, and he’s doing TV now.” [popwatch]

The Premier Show – Something Special. You deserve nothing less going in to the weekend, after all. That means that tomorrow you can expect guest appearances by Evolver One, Goldfish, Kahn Morbee of the Parlotones and New York comic, Ian Bagg. We know. It’s too awesome. But we won’t apologise for it. [2oceansvibeRadio]

[thanks carryn, mike]

Big John interviewed Paul Raphaely from NoMU yesterday on 567 Cape Talk Radio, as they discussed NoMU’s nomination in the 567 Cape Talk Small Business awards!

While that’s all very cool! And I think even more cool is the fact that Paul revealed how exactly NoMU got its name! Very funny story!

I managed to record the interview, so you can find out more about that.

Check it out below.

Now if you know the magic of NoMU foods, you’ll be right behind us in supporting them for this award – after all, they’re a 2oceansvibe partner – and what’s good for 2oceansvibe is definitely good for you. The foodies out there will know that Nomu is of the highest quality and is understandably part of the 2oceansvibe “stable.”

So be a treasure and just SMS “Nomu is awesome!” to 31567 and let’s hold thumbs!

While I have you, be sure to check out their latest food recipe mailer, which features wine pairings by none other than Just Jinjer’s Ard Matthews! (It’s hilarious!)

US news wires were buzzing this morning with news that a hostage situation was unfolding at the Discovery Channel headquarters in Montgomery County, USA.

This, from the Associated Press:

James Lee, 43, a gunman with what police described as “concerns” with the Discovery Channel networks took at least one person hostage in the company’s Silver Spring, Md., headquarters Wednesday, Spet. 1, 2010. A law enforcement official speaking on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing said authorities have identified Lee as the likely suspect.

He had “concerns” with the programming? Really? Well I don’t blame you, guy. Those running loops of fish scratching themselves on coral reefs in between episodes of Mythbusters really got on my nuts.

Herewith is an excerpt from James Lee’s manifesto, which he published online hours before his death:

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If you don’t know about this yet, you’re probably the last person – so I’m glad to be of service!

This, from JustJared :

Check out this new song from Cee Lo Green!

Cee Lo Green takes off into the stratosphere!

The insanely catchy “F— You,” which has logged over 4 million views on YouTube, is the first single off Cee’s new record, The Lady Killer (on shelves December 10). You can listen to the original and a censored version, “Forget You,” below!

FYI: Cee Lo is no stranger to the music business – he is one half of Gnarls Barkley and is also a member of Goodie Mob!

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FOUR MILLION VIEWS??? Come on, that’s pretty insane! What’s more, he manages to tread the fine line between delivering a song which is both catchy and hysterical at the same time!

Check out the video after the jump.

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Anyone who knows anything about anything in Cape Town will know that &Union, Jack Black and The Neighbourgoods Market are three of the most fun, hip, and cool brands in Cape Town. And it’s not just about the brands – it’s about the people. As with most things/brand/products/people that 2oceansvibe deals with, they aren’t dicks – we prefer not to deal with dicks at 2oceansvibe. We like real people – like you! (you’re not a dick, are you?)

In the same way that we like real people, these crazy kids have launched a brilliant initiative, entitled We Love Real Beer!

This is the vibe they’re going for:

Brewers & Union and Jack Black Beer have teamed up with The Neighbourgoods Market in Woodstock, to present Cape Town’s first Craft Beer Festival.

The event will draw on small, independently-owned breweries to unite under the banner of ‘Real Beer‘.

Thursday 23 September (the night before Heritage Day), will see a collection of the Real Beer producers, foodie enthusiast and those that appreciate the art of craft brewing, joining together for an evening of indulgence.

Come along and show your support for ‘little guys’.

WE LOVE REAL BEER Craft Beer Festival

Thursday 23rd September

4PM – 12AM

The Neighbourgoods Market

Woodstock

call: 082 775 9612 for details

Very clever vibe they’re going for, and anyone who has hung out at the &Union or Jack Black beer stands at the market (personally, I don’t move from that position) will know what a great mix of people cruise around there.

Bound to be a rip-roaring success!

Be there..

It’s been a while since we caught up with South Africa’s only Victoria’s Secret supermodel, Candice Swanepoel. And once again we are reminded why, in fact, we like her so much.

The answer is simple – It’s mainly because there is no quibbling with her. She just gets on with it. Like in the picture below, taking just after I asked her to marinade some meat, as we prepare for National Braai Day.

That’s just the kind of girl she is..

Candi – going for it!

Well done, Candice – 2oceansvibe salutes you!

This pic comes from a new gallery of pics I have never seen before – with Candi posing in a series of (what could only be described as) role-playing outfits.

Which I’m absolutely fine with.

Like this little pearler below (follow link), which takes one back to the airlines of yesteryear – like we saw in movies like Catch Me If You Can where Leo pretends to be a pilot.

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Besides the fact that Gauteng will soon be wallowing in a soup of watery mining acid, the Earth has decided to weigh in with yet ANOTHER reason not to live in Johannesburg.

News24 reports:

Johannesburg – Residents of the Witwatersrand may in future experience more and bigger earthquakes due to water rising underground in mined-out basins.

A geophysicist for the CSIR, Olaf Goldbach, weighed in with a keen insight.

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Hahaha! This is pretty funny – sent in by all sorts of people and has clearly becoming a bit of a hit on Twitter and other “social medias.”

Well done to thatmandie, who posted it on YouTube.

“Hitler is disgusted to find out that his blog did not crack enough nominations for the 2010 SA Blog Awards, and has a mighty pop at his advisors, as well as the blogs who did make the final list.”

Check it out:

The one lady telling the other that she followed Hitler that morning on Twitter, did it for me!

Good job, and good luck to everyone in the 2010 SA Blog Awards!

We’re hoping for all your support here at 2oceansvibe so that we can keep on giving you more of what you want!

So come on, if you want the vibe to stay alive, get involved!

CLICK HERE TO VOTE!!

Apple’s Big Announcement

Apple Unveils New iPods And TV – Want an iPhone without the actual phone? That’s pretty much what the new iPod touch is: Apple unveiled the device on Wednesday. It comes with the iPhone’s beautiful, crisp Retina display, an A4 chip, a gyroscope, an HD video recorder on the back, and a front-facing camera that will allow for FaceTime video chats. Apple also unveiled its new Apple TV. It will stream rented movies directly from iTunes so that you don’t need local storage. [dailybeast]

Discovery Channel Hostage Situation – A gunman who had what police described as “concerns” with the Discovery Channel networks took at least one person hostage Wednesday in the company’s headquarters near Washington, D.C. Montgomery County Police Capt. Paul Starks would not say if the man works for Discovery Communications now or worked there in the past. Hmm, maybe review your channel’s content? [cbc]

Burger King For Sale? – Burger King Holdings Inc. has been in talks with potential buyers in recent weeks about a possible sale of the second-largest hamburger chain, people familiar with the matter said. The status of the talks is unclear but one interested firm was New York-based investment fund 3G Capital. I say we buy it and open up a branch at the Cape Quarter? [wallstreetjournal]

Michael Douglas Chats About Chemo – Michael Douglas knows he has a tough road ahead – but he’s ready to face it.”It’s a fight,” says the 65-year-old Oscar winner, who is undergoing a grueling course of radiation and chemotherapy to treat a tumor at the base of his tongue, and adds of his treatment: “It really knocks you out.” We back you, big guy [people]

Obama Declares Iraq War Over – “But this milestone should serve as a reminder to all Americans that our future is ours to shape if we move forward with confidence and commitment. It should also serve as a message to the world that the United States of America intends to sustain and strengthen our leadership in this young century.” And so it goes on. Intersting, Barack – we’ll stay tuned.. [whitehouse]

Hipster Hitler Will Blow Your Mind – Have you ever imagined what Hitler would be like if he was a bit emo? Or a hipster? Sounds impossible, I know. But luckily a couple of incredibly hilarious individuals have put together a “Hipster Hitler” cartoon strip which will have you on the floor! Like the one where Hitler cruises into the “strat session” wearing on ironic T-shirt. Come on, man – it’s too funny. [hipsterhitler]

15 Celebrities Caught Staring – We all try to steal a peep, don’t we? I know I did yesterday morning when we had the twins in bikinis in the 2oceansvibe Radio studio! But it’s not just boys that do it – girls do it too! And if you don’t believe me I will direct you to 15 examples of famous people doing exactly that – from P Diddy and Bruce Willis to Nats Portman and Dustin Hoffman – they’re all doing it! [unreality]

Is This The Future Of The Music Video? – Have you seen this music video for Canadian band the Arcade Fire’s single “We Used to Wait”? Well, actually, it’s not quite a music video—it’s a website. But it does some pretty amazing stuff. So, the Arcade Fire. You probably have an opinion about them, and their new album. But even if you hate them, and their music, you should head over to this website, which describes itself as “an interactive film.” And, well, it is! But it’s a lot more than that. [gawker]

Real-Life Internet Suicide – When a Reddit user recently challenged the online community to give him a reason not to kill himself, their responses either failed to stop him—or pushed him over the edge. On Friday, August 20, at approximately 5 p.m., a 24-year-old Reddit user named Diefex signed in to the popular social news community in search of a reason not to kill himself. “Give me one reason why I shouldn’t end it right now,” he wrote. “Go.” [dailybeast]

Intimate Acoustic Evening With Ard Matthews, Plush, Theo Crous, Jack Mantis & Friends – Time is running out, people.. if you haven’t got your tickets yet for what is going to be one of the most awe-inspiring musical evenings in South Africa this year. In support of the MyLife Foundation, Ard Matthews is about to pull off a coup of note – giving you an evening you will never forget. Do yourself a favour… trust me.. [webtickets]

Someone Gives Away Seven Lambos.. If you’re in the market for mobile particle-accelerator and have a love of fast cars (because the two go hand in hand?) eBay has a great deal with a bonus of seven Lamborghinis. Free.An eBay user has posted the sale of their Aracor Eagle mobile cargo inspection device for R129.5m. The advertisement says the buyers will receive seven Lamborghini models. [wheels24]

Natalie Portman ‘Black Swan’ Premiere at Venice Film Festival – Umm, yes please! Natalie Portman is red hot at the Opening Ceremony of the 2010 Venice Film Festival at the Sala Grande Palazzo Del Cinema on Wednesday (September 1) in Venice, Italy.The event, which was also attended by her boyfriend Benjamin Millepied, was also the premiere of her new movie, Black Swan. [justjared]

“Sinner” Gets 39 Lashes For Performing To Men And Women – A singer who performed in front of a “mixed audience” of men and women was lashed 39 times to make him “repent,” after a ruling by a “rabbinic court” on Wednesday. Rabbi Amnon Yitzhak, founder of the Shofar organization aimed at bringing Jews “back to religion,” has made it his recent mission to fight against musical performances for both men and women. Ja, look, that’s very bad. Just Jinjer also plays to mixed audiences. We should lash the entire band.. [jpost]

Free iPad! Too Good To Be True? Maybe, but the guys over at OneDayOnly have done crazier stuff. Apparently it’s dead-simple to enter into their draw: Like them on Facebook, declare that to the world and that’s it. Couldn’t be easier. If you truly want to live the lifestyle, it’s stuff like this that you can’t let slip. (A chance to win) free stuff baby! Oh, and they’re selling a Nikon camera for next to nothing today. [onedayonly]

It’s Hard To Improve On A Performance Like Yesterday’s – We did have two bikini clad models in the 2oceansvibe Radio studio, after all. So we’ve gone one better, and brought in the alluring Rob Van Vuuren, AKA Twakkie of The Most Amazing Show. Muso Justin Bergh will be shooting the breeze in studio, and our cinema connoisseur, Spling will be giving you the info you need to tee up that first date. Hosh ja! [1-click tune-in www.2ov.fm]

[thanks faheem, devon, alex, nat]

As we continue the crusade..

I hope everyone noticed the spice headlines on Monday and, in particular, the article about phone numbers being extinct in five to 10 years – something I have been banging on about for quite some time now. Or, more to the point, I simply believe unexpected or unplanned phone calls are socially unacceptable – something which the more lazy/rude folk out there will only grasp when there precious security-blankets disappear.

When phone numbers are extinct (very soon, it seems), only then will the naysayers understand what I have been saying all along. Because they will have no choice but to comply with a logical socially-acceptable system which is plainly obvious to those who have chosen to remove their blinkers.

I’m all for talking when necessary, but the point is people will only be able to call each other on Skype, or Google phone etc. when they are “online” – ie. ABLE to take a call – this is something which people are unable to gauge with phone-calls. So they just go ahead and phone the other person, when it suits them.

If you’re frothing at the mouth at this, or any other stage during this article, I urge you to stop reading and ask yourself what you will do when your phone number is gone? Because it’s a FACT that It will be gone and you will need to adjust your social habits very quickly – so why not start now? More people than you think are are behaving in this way.

It’s where we are.

Deal with it.

More on this, with case studies and continued arguments, after the jump.

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China is suffering under the weight of a societal malaise. And this time it’s not due to the influence of the Great Western Devil.

In the sweltering heat of summer, when the refreshing breezes desert the city, Hu Lianqun absent-mindedly reaches for a solution: He rolls up his shirt to expose his belly, often fanning himself with the garment to create his own air conditioning.

From the countryside to sophisticated urban centers such as Beijing, men of all ages, social standing and stomach sizes resort to a public display of skin, a hot-weather fashion faux pas that’s the Chinese equivalent of knee-high black socks with shorts.

They’re known as bang ye, or “exposing grandfathers”(despite their age range). In the hottest weather, bang ye seem to be everywhere, striding among the tall buildings in Beijing’s business district, playing chess in parks, holding children’s hands at the zoo and negotiating crowded alleyways.

Woah. Let’s just back up there for a second. People who society has labeled “exposing grandfathers” are free to roam the business district, bide their time with chess in the park, and hold children’s hands at the zoo?

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Salt was originally written with the intention of becoming an espionage action-thriller with Tom Cruise as the lead. However, when Cruise backed out of the production… Jolie substituted the big name Mission: Impossible star and the script was rewritten for a female lead. Salt’s loosely modeled on the Bourne series with short, sharp bursts of action and a rogue agent on the loose.

This is your typical (wo)man-on-the-run actioner with a hot pursuit from government authorities in an attempt to dispatch the “traitor” with as little collateral damage as possible with one really big twist… it’s a lady spy. Don’t get me wrong, The Last Kiss Goodnight made Samuel L. Jackson look like the damsel in distress… but why can’t we just leave the kick-ass espionage to real-life characters like James Bond and Jason Bourne? “Who is Salt?” is this movie’s tag line… yet somehow “Pass the Salt.” may have been more fitting. Sorry Angie, better give it a rub.

Catch the rest of the review and the trailer after the jump…

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It’s Spring Day. Wonderful, isn’t it?

Sure, depending on where you are in the Southern Hemisphere, the weather might not be very Spring-like. But such is life, and the meteorological musings of our planet. The good news is that the days are getting longer, the sun is shining more regularly, animals are copulating left, right and centre (I’m looking at you, Columba livia), and blossoms are beginning to appear on plants.

(At this point I should probably mention that the expats in the Northern hemisphere can feel free to take everything I’ve just written and completely reverse it to describe your current situation – sorry chaps.)

But there are a few guys who won’t get to appreciate the happy change of Spring Day, because it’s pretty hard to see the lovely flowers, let alone smell them, when you’re trapped in a deep-level mine.

Yes, this is a shout out to you, my Chilean mining friends. I empathise with you guys. That’s right, empathise, because I also get what it’s like to live in a dark hole for an extended period of time.

Forget the “scientific” advice that NASA’s been throwing your way. You think the guys who drew up that survival memo had ever lived in a hole for four months? Forget about it. I’ve been there. I know your pain.

So you can trust these ten tried-and-tested tips, my pedigree chums.

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Cape Town’s Westin Grand Hotel
Blacklisted by the United States

US Blacklists “Westin Grand” Hotel In Cape Town – A five-star Cape Town hotel has been blacklisted by the US consulate in the city after allegations of “multiple theft reports” from US officials staying there. The hotel, the Westin Grand, is next to the Cape Town International Convention Centre. It should be noted that this is not my residence, the Cape Royale hotel, which is also 5-stars and also happens to have one of only 3 genuine concierges in South Africa (only 3,000 on earth). [timeslive] [post-publish update - the ban seems to have been lifted]

Federer’s Incredible Shot Wows US Open Fans - You got to see this! The legend of Roger Federer continues! In his first-round matchup last night at the US Open, Federer (for the second year in a row) made an incredible, between-the-legs shot against Argentina’s Brian Dabul that sent the sell-out crowd at Arthur Ashe Stadium to its feet. For the five-time US Open champion Federer, it was just another addition onto an already massive career highlight reel. [wired]

Pakistan Cricket Fans Burn Posters Of Alleged Match Fixers (Images) - Pakistani cricket fans burned posters of Pakistani cricket players during a protest condemning them for their alleged involvement in match fixing, in Lahore, Pakistan on Tuesday, Interior Minister Rehman Malik wants to wait for an initial British police report into allegations of match fixing involving Pakistan cricketers before sending an investigation team to England. Palcard reads “Down with Chairman of PCB Ijaz Butt). [newshopper]

France Doesn’t Dig The Iranians Calling The First Lady A Whore - France said on Tuesday that insults in the Iranian media against first lady Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, who has been branded an “Italian prostitute” who “deserves death”, are unacceptable. “The insults in the daily Kayhan and Iranian websites against French figures, including Mrs Carla Bruni-Sarkozy, are unacceptable,” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Bernard Valero said. Mick Jagger and Eric Clapton could not be reached for comment. [mail&guardian]

iPhone Saving Lives – Fact – More than three million doctors have downloaded an iPhone app which is replacing the stethoscope in UK hospitals. The iStethoscope app, created by Peter Bentley at University College London, was originally developed as nothing more than a toy. But now more than 500 users a day are downloading the free version of the application which experts say has already saved lives. [dailymail]

Video of Girl Throwing Puppies in a River Causes Social Media Uproar - A video of a young girl throwing several puppies into a river has caused a huge social media backlash on sites like 4chan and Facebook. The backlash is similar to the Cat Bin Lady, skandaal which hit the net last month. Similarly, some members of 4chan started a campaign to find out the identity of the girl, while a related Facebook group has gathered more than 3,000 members in a little more than a day. [mashable]

Lindsay Lohan Reveals “New” Lindsay In Vanity Fair - In a revealing new interview, Lindsay Lohan details the infamous antics that landed her in jail — but insists that her wild-child days are behind her. “I was irresponsible. And I’m not making excuses,” the 24-year-old star tells Vanity Fair in its latest issue, set to hit newsstands this week with this sensationally sexy photo. What about the court-ordered, drug and alcohol counseling sessions she skipped? [newyorkpost]

Zara Goes Online! - Europe’s largest clothing retailer, Spain’s Inditex, is taking its flagship Zara brand online, but it can expect stiff competition from other giants of high-street fashion already well-established in cyberspace. Zara’s virtual boutique will be available on Thursday in selected European markets: Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Portugal and Britain. [luxuo]

Wyclef Jean Lashes Out In Song – When Wyclef Jean released his new single, not many in the U.S. could figure out what it was all about. The hip-hop star sings it in Haitian Creole. But translated, the song reveals an angry Jean attacking the electoral council that disqualified him from running for president of Haiti, accusing the current head of state of being a deceptive “Lucifer” who betrayed him, and urging the country’s citizens to “remain mobilized.” [newsweek]

Oxford To Phase Our Printed Oxford Dictionary - It weighs in at more than 130 pounds, but the authoritative guide to the English language, the Oxford English Dictionary, may eventually slim down to nothing. Oxford University Press, the publisher, said Sunday so many people prefer to look up words using its online product that it’s uncertain whether the 126-year-old dictionary’s next edition will be printed on paper at all. [associated]

Meet Calvin Klein’s 20-Year-Old Underwear Model Boyfriend - Klein, 67, was first photographed with the blond boytoy as early as May and the pair have since been seen at a number of movie premieres and charity events in Manhattan and the Hamptons. Last week, Page Six ran a picture in the paper’s print edition of the two men walking in Manhattan and described Gruber as Klein’s “partner.” Looks like they know something about their relationship that we don’t. [gawker]

Oval Office Gets A Makeover - When President Barack Obama addresses the nation on Iraq Tuesday night, his Oval Office setting will be sporting a new look – and one that pays homage to Martin Luther King Jr. and four previous presidents. While the president and his family were away on vacation in Martha’s Vineyard, workers installed new wallpaper, a new rug, new sofas, lamps and a coffee table. [associated]

Miranda Kerr On Vogue 3D Cover - Miranda Kerr nabbed the September Vogue Italia cover, which is her first. Shot by Steven Meisel, the cover and its accompanying editorial is in 3D. Kerr’s Yorkie puppy, Frankie, shares the honors. Who can argue with a puppy? Especially a Yorkie. I was raised on Yorkies. Not eating them – I mean we had a squadron of little beasts running around the house. [jezebel]

Blair’s Book To Become Biggest Political Memoir Of All Time - Tony Blair’s autobiography, A Journey, is set to become the biggest political memoir of all-time, according to Amazon.co.uk. Pre-orders of the book have outstripped those for Lord Mandelson’s memoir, The Third Man by 36 per cent. Experts at Amazon claim it is set to overtake the former Business Secretary’s sales figures once it is released on Wednesday. [telegraph]

Today Is Spring Day, Did You Know That? We figured it might have slipped your mind. So we’ve done you a favour, and to forever mark the occasion in your mind, 2oceansvibe Radio will celebrate the day with one Robert B. Skinstad, esq., as well as 2oceansvibe Character and in-house music connoisseur, G-Man. Oh yes, we may have forgotten the small matter of the twins. What twins, you ask? The self-same lovely twins who’ll be in studio, in bikinis, getting us in to spring. Tune in to the Spring time holiday. [1-click tune-in at 2ov.fm]

Do you remember those two gorgeous twins from the Sanlam ad? You know, the two little angels running in slow motion?

Should I recap?

Sure thing – check this out from the 47 second mark:

Nothing wrong with that, right?

They also happen to be the twins we had hanging out with us during Friday’s show we did from the MWEB shop at Canal Walk.

Here’s another shot from Friday’s show:

Rotherham and Hardiman – stunned into silence..

So ja, they’ll be joining us in studio tomorrow (Wednesday 1 September, to celebrate the start of Spring!

They will be in bikini’s and will be chilling out on lounging chairs inside the 2oceansvibe Radio Studio at the Cape Quarter Lifestyle Village. So you can come and check out the vibe anytime on Wednesday from 8am to 12noon and catch a piece of the action!

Or you can watch from the webcam which will be live between those hours (here)!

Remember to tune in to 2oceansvibe Radio at www.2oceansviberadio.com or EVEN EASIER – go straight to www.2ov.fm

Go ahead – Tune in to the holiday..

Those of you connected to a neat little trick called the internet (I hear it’s getting quite big) may know that the 62nd annual Emmy Awards went off without nary a hitch last night.

At least, that would be the opinion of everyone besides the event’s host, Jimmy Falon. Much to Jimmy’s chagrin, Ricky Gervais stepped on stage for a total of five minutes, and managed to upstage Falon, and every other soul who had made an attempt at humour that evening.

I’m not going to tell you anything else, except this. You MUST bear in mind that the Emmy Awards has a strict no alcohol policy in place.

Now please, enjoy Ricky’s mastery.

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We’ll be giving you the exclusive music video very soon, but, in the meantime you can get a sneak preview of Goldfish’s AWESOME new track, Get Busy Living!

Check it out below! (press play).

I like it.

I like it a LOT!

If you want to listen to the full version, we’re playing it, like, the whole time on 2oceansvibe Radio! Tune in at 2ov.fm and get busy living!

Standby for the music video..

I just want to give an upfront warning that this week’s Tuesday Tabs ambassador, Natalia Paris is crazy hot – completely off the chain! It’s the kind of hot that makes both men and women want to slit their wrists.

Ok, a little dramatic – no-one’s gonna slit their wrists… but I can almost guarantee you that you will bang your head against your keyboard several times.

Let’s get in there and see what we’re dealing with this week:

  
Natalia Paris – off the chain

Natalia París Gaviria (born August 12 of 1978, Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia) is a Colombian model. She is one of the most recognized models in Colombia, who owns her own brand of personal care products that bear her name.

Hmm, Colombian – now you’re talking my language..

Natalia, whose mother was also a model, graduated San Jose del la Vega School as a publicist. She is one of the more successful Colombian models, in spite of not being a Top Model at any international level. She has succeeded due to her charisma and phenomenal figure. No other model has as many admirers in Colombia as she does. Lately, she has done a lot of work raising money for poor children both in her own country and elsewhere in the world. Presently, she is the exclusive model for Crystal Gold Beer and Besame Lingerie.

Great, so you get the picture?

Good.

Before following the link to the Tuesday Tabs pics, I should warn you, as I always do that the pictures not only reveal a six pack, but also Nats’ actual breasts. That’s right – breasts. You’re allowed to see bombs, and guns and war at your office, but often you aren’t allowed to see a woman’s chest – so be careful

Over to you..

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