The All Blacks' Bledisloe Cup victory over Australia on Saturday was not the summer solstice, a holy day or the dawn of the age of enlightenment. It was a poor performance over fatally flawed opposition, aided and abetted by a South African referee who has clearly not yet come to terms with the principle of... Continue Reading →
High Life Magazine (on all British Airways Flights) – Aug issue interview with Sipho Mabuse
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American Idol is, a reality show with Dr Luke
This is the end result of a culture based on fame. Which too many people equate with fortune. My favorite story about this took place at a restaurant where patrons were stunned to see a cast member of the "Real World" waiting tables. They asked him, "What are you doing here?" I ask Dr. Luke... Continue Reading →
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The bold and brave new era of All Blacks rugby continues with promotion of an uncapped 24-year-old
The bold and brave new era of All Blacks rugby continues apace with today's dramatic promotion of uncapped 24-year-old Canterbury son-of-a-gun Tom Taylor to his first test start. The theory that coach Steve Hansen is rewriting the once conservative book on All Black selection gained further credence when Taylor was named to start at No... Continue Reading →
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National Mens Rally 24 Aug – Johannesburg Stadium
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Could this be the Simple Minds set list for latter in the year in SA? -this set is from earlier this year
Set One Broken Glass Park Waterfront Once Upon A Time Up On The Catwalk Let There Be Love All The Things She Said War Babies Glittering Prize I Travel Set Two Book Of Brilliant Things Neon Lights (Kraftwerk cover) Someone Somewhere (In Summertime) She's A River This Is Your Land Blood Diamonds The American Love... Continue Reading →
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Record industry trumpets its sales figures By Bob Lefstez
Every week the antiquated record industry trumpets its sales figures and the even more ancient media industry repeats them. And to say they're unimpressive is to say you took the family goat to prom. Let's look at Imagine Dragons. They're a top ten act selling 25,000 records a week. 25k a week? That's positively anemic... Continue Reading →
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More pressure on Australia Rugby
Getty Images SAME OLD: This was supposed to be the Bledisloe that sparked the Wallaby revival - but that wasn't how it turned out. OPINION: This was supposed to be the Bledisloe that sparked the Wallaby revival. Instead, after an emphatic All Black victory, all it's done is heap more pressure on Australian rugby. The... Continue Reading →
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All Blacks blow Wallabies away in Sydney
The All Blacks celebrated their 100th test victory over the Wallabies to safeguard a decade-long ownership of the Bledisloe Cup in Sydney tonight, as the start of Ewen McKenzie's tenure added to Australia's recent sporting humiliations. McKenzie was unable to match his predecessor Robbie Deans by savouring a win in his first trans-Tasman test as... Continue Reading →
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Rugby Championship 2013 -My take on things
Well it all starts on Saturday in Sydney -All Blacks vs Australia . and then latter that day Boks vs Argentina The simple point to make is the Boks will always have a Steyn or Van Der Merwe to be competitive ,but to win the 2013 competition they have no chance. Forget the waffle one... Continue Reading →
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Captain Richie McCaw will lead the All Blacks in his 117th test on Sat
Andrew Hore retains the starting hooker's role while Ryan Crotty is in line for a test debut off the bench in an All Blacks team high on experience but low on talking points. Coach Steve Hansen's team to face Australia in their Bledisloe Cup and Rugby Championship opener in Sydney on Saturday was unveiled with... Continue Reading →
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Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz 2013 – 24 Aug – Performance time
Standard Bank Joy Of Jazz 2013 - Programme SATURDAY, AUGUST 24th Bassline Stage 1. Shane Cooper (Standard Bank Young Artist) 7pm - 8pm 60min set changeover 30mins 2. Rene Marie 8.30pm - 9.30pm 60min set changeover 30mins 3. Tsuyoshi Yamamoto 10pm - 11.15pm 75min set changeover 30mins 4. Sipho Mabuse (Tribute To Zim Ngqwana) 11.45pm... Continue Reading →
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Springboks make four changes for Argentina clash
The Springbok side for Saturday’s Rugby Championship opener against Argentina at Soccer City in Soweto shows four changes from the team which beat Samoa in June. Two of the changes are in the starting XV, both of them in the forwards, and two on the bench for this Test, which forms part of the Nelson... Continue Reading →
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“The Soundtrack of my Life” by Clive Davis is essential reading if you love Music
Trust me ,this book is amazing ,not only in the scope of songs he unearths for artists who we all know and love ,but also for some of the frank insights he gives regarding certain acts. I worked for the company for many years and am personal friends with his right hand man Charles Goldstuck... Continue Reading →
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Stamp out the feel-good factor around new Wallabies coach is the All Blacks focus for Sat
Stamping out the feel-good factor around new Wallabies coach Ewen McKenzie is the All Blacks early focus as they brace for a tough Rugby Championship opener in Sydney. The All Blacks believe McKenzie's arrival will give their trans-Tasman rivals a major boost this season and particularly during his first match in charge. "You only have... Continue Reading →
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HEART 104.9FM TOP 30 – 10 August 2013
HEART 104.9FM TOP 30 - 10 August 2013 POS ARTIST SONG TITLE MOVE L/W PEAK WEEKS 1 DJ Kent feat. The Arrows Spin My World Around NC 1 1 (2) 5 2 Daft Punk feat. Pharrell Get Lucky Up 3 5 1 (2) 14 3 Bruno Mars Treasure Down 1 2 1 (3) 8 4... Continue Reading →
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All Black Squad of 28 every game will now be a trial as they head towards 2015
With the squad of 28 preparing for the Rugby Championship, which kicks off on August 17 in Sydney for the All Blacks, it is worth noting that now only 13 of the 33 World Cup squad are still wearing the black jersey. Many have gone overseas but along with Weepu, Corey Flynn, Brad Thorn, Victor... Continue Reading →
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Mike and the Mechanics perform in Cape Town on 20 August 2013 at Grand Arena
567 Cape Talk and Famous Concerts proudly announce a one-night only Mike and the Mechanics performance in Cape Town on 20 August 2013, celebrating twenty-five years of the group's massive hit, 'The Living Years'. The legendary English rockers will be live on stage at GrandWest Casino's Grand Arena. Mike Rutherford, a founding member of one... Continue Reading →
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