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Moving Forward

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:58:04 +0100

Considering where we have come from, look how far we have come. Here we are in 2012, and while the world is discovering more and more about our ancient past, we also need to consider where we are headed. Here are five top trends for 2012 — a mere moment in the grander evolution of things.

Reader Snapshots

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:42:43 +0100

Check out these cool pics that our loyal readers snapped up whilst on holiday:

Beware of the dog

Snapped by Paul Bartho while on holiday in the Kruger National Park. Paul’s comment: “The picture speaks for itself!”

Junk In A Trunk?

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:39:51 +0100

In January this year, an amazing treasure was discovered, or rather rediscovered, at Royal Holloway, University of London. For more than 160 years a treasure trove of Darwin’s fossils lay forgotten in a dusty cabinet.

Ode To A Living Legend

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 10:01:43 +0100

Living legends are few, like Nelson Mandela and the Dalai Lama, and in the twilight of their lives it is wonderful that they can sit back and absorb all the love and admiration they deserve. And then there is Sir David Attenborough, another living legend but one that is certainly not sitting back and basking in his own glory. To find the world’s most distinguished naturalist, you will need to climb a mountain, burrow through a snow tunnel or wade through a sea of penguins. At 86-years old,...

Best of All Time

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:19:03 +0100

Jimi Hendrix’s legacy lives on nearly half a century after his death, which is clear by his recent naming as “The Best Guitarist of All Time” by Rolling Stone magazine. The star of Woodstock and the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer performed in a number of bands during his lifetime, the most well known being The Jimi Hendrix Experience. He also pioneered the use of feedback and distortion in his music....

The Worst Best Man Ever

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:15:59 +0100

In New Jersey, a husband-to-be became suspicious that his fiancé was cheating on him, so in the weeks leading up to their big day he hired a private investigator who confirmed his suspicions. Nevertheless the very expensive wedding went on and 200 guests watched the “happy” couple tie the knot.

Living the life more colourful

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 12:26:32 +0100

Remember the movie Cool Runnings? It was all about an aspiring bobsled team from Jamaica — the humour obviously in the irony that Jamaica is not really prone to snow.This irony exists in real life South Africa too and there is nothing funny about the unbelievable achievements of 15-year old Luke Dutton.Luke is not just a student at Kearsney College, he is also the South African snowboard champion, in both the men’s and junior men’s division!...

Barefoot and Bowling!

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:04:11 +0100

Traditionally, lawn bowls is perceived as a geriatric (apologies) day out — but not the way Gtribe does it! On 22 May 2011, Gtribe and Voltaren hosted an “Extreme Barefoot Bowls” day at the Bryanston Sports Club in Johannesburg. The aim was to raise money for the Little Leaps School for autistic children — and the turnout was amazing!The day was clearly not about age. Our entrants ranged four-years old to almost 70 — all out to have a little fun. Teams were made up of three players ...

Lunatic Olympics

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:33:43 +0100

It’s amazing, and also frightening, what boredom and alcohol can inspire. We asked the Tribe if they’ve ever created their own sport on a boozy occasion? The following are our silliest three:Skim CricketCaptain: Gord LawsAim: To make the most points and get drunk.How it works: Unlike traditional cricket, a batsman stands at the edge of a swimming pool with his bat. The bowler bowls a very worn tennis ball across the pool, bouncing it off the water at the speed of sound. Everyone face an over ...

Olympic Spotting!

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 15:27:50 +0100

What do you do when your country is in the worst recession since World War II and you’re expected to deliver an Olympic Opening Ceremony of epic proportions, on a shoestring? You hire the master of low budget and high-yield. You hire Danny Boyle — the Oscar award-winning director of Trainspotting and Slumdog Millionaire.As if it’s not exciting enough that British film director Danny Boyle was recently announced as the Artistic Director of the opening ceremony of the 2012 Olympic Games, but ...

The Incredibles

Tue, 24 May 2011 11:40:31 +0100

As every Pixar fan knows, The Incredibles is an animated movie about an over-achieving superhero family, each member possessing a superpower. When contemplating the real-life Incredibles, this accolade could only go to the Smiths: that is Will, Jada, Jaden and Willow. Daddy Will not only played Hancock, a superhero bum who saves the world, but he’s actually a superpower in Hollywood, commanding more than $20 million a movie....

Lame Name

Tue, 24 May 2011 11:36:05 +0100

In Romeo and Juliet, Shakespeare asks, “What’s in a name?” When it comes to superheroes, the answer is everything. Superheroes have not only inspired kids for generations but have also raked in mega-bucks through comic-book sales, movie tickets and merchandising. With this in mind you’d think the creators of these heroes would put a little more thought into their names.Take The Thing, for example. This has to be the most clear-cut example of pure laziness. Surely this chunky member of the...

The Dolphin Boy

Tue, 24 May 2011 10:34:07 +0100

On 19 January 2009 one of the most remarkable human beings who ever lived lost his battle with cancer. This 16-year-old boy taught himself the art of echolocation – and subsequently learnt to see with his ears. This is the story of Ben Underwood, aka the Dolphin Boy. A master at video games, fearless on skates and an excellent shot at basketball, Ben Underwood was a regular teenager – except for the fact that he was completely blind in both eyes. To help him “see”, Ben made click...