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Barry Lewin keeps us up to date on his news

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 12:21:18 +0100

The last month has been jam packed with work and training.

Netball news from Leresia at Oranje

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 07:21:23 +0100

This month we played our first games for the season. It was just inters, but also games to start learning our team because we are a young and new team this year. It took us a while to get in the mode and to get the feeling. Throughout the whole match we could feel that our preseason helped us. Our last game for this term we played yesterday and we did great. We played so well together and our fitness was great, but we still have a lot of work this season to win our under 18 A league. This year ou...

Toni Jardine on the Garmin Edge 800

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:40:42 +0100

This year I have been greatly spoilt by Garmin SA and have been given a Garmin Edege 800. This Garmin is one of the best for offroad riding because it has a built in heart rate monitor and you can record your lap times as well as your overall time. It gives you the option to add different bikes and there information for training purposes. I have used my Garmin Edge 800 this year so far not for navigating but to get my heart rate, calories, top speed and average speeds for my races. This has b...

Oscar Mthimkhulu, our man at uKhahlamba Park

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 06:07:44 +0100

Oscar Mthimkhulu probably has one of the tougher jobs in conservation in South Africa. As co-ordinator of uKhahlamba Drakensberg Park, the 38 year-old Zulu from Makhosini near Ulundi is responsible for ensuring the conservation and commercial success of this unique mountainous area. The 242 000 hectare reserve, running 200 kilometres north to south and about 50 kilometres west to east, is one of the country’s biggest conservation areas, and covers Southern Africa’s most inaccessible terr...

Gtribe Fashion - The Evolution Of Style

Tue, 20 Mar 2012 06:49:45 +0100

From bended knee,

To standing up right,

The evolution of fashion,

A stylish sight.

Menlopark Netball

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:40:23 +0100

The time has arrived!

The Menlo Park 1^st Netball side was chosen and announced last week.

The team is left with only two players from the successful 2011 team.

Die Hoërskool Menlopark bedank Garmin

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 11:31:10 +0100

Die 1ste netbalspan van Die Hoërskool Menlopark in Pretoria sê “ Baie dankie Garmin vir die borgskap van 2012!”. Hiermee is ‘n Garmin horlosie met ‘n hartmonitor aan elkeen van die speelsters geskenk wat sodoende die afrigterspan in staat stel om elke speelster individueel te monitor. Die monitering vind plaas wanneer die speelsters passief is, sowel as wanneer hulle oefen en wedstryde speel. Die data wat so bekom word, word gebruik om persoonlike waardetoevoegende afrigrin...

Gadget reviews: Issue 11

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 07:30:24 +0100

Garmin FR 70: The evolution of fitness TBA www.garmin.co.za It’s hard to stay motivated when you’re trying to up your fitness levels, but it sure helps when you have a FR70 on your wrist to keep you company throughout your workout. It has wireless ANT+ technology that pairs with other ANT+ compatible devices, like the included heart rate monitor and foot pod. It’ll track your time, heart rate, calories burned and more, helping you stay in the fat-burning zone. Then it sends all this i...

What’s the point? - The Top 6 Leftovers in the Human Body

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:28:11 +0100

If an ostrich can’t fly then why does it have wings? If the Amazon dolphin is blind, then why does it have eyes? And if a man cannot breastfeed, why does he have nipples? What is the point? Well, perhaps it is less a question of purpose and more a question of origin. These “useless” bits are called vestigial organs and are actually valuable clues in linking us to our ancestors, in which these organs once played an important role — clues to our evolutionary past....

Forage!

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 14:18:27 +0100

Contrary to popular belief amongst our youth, Woolworths and MacDonalds didn’t exist at the beginning of time, and the only way for humanity to survive was to hunt and forage for food. True, in the 1960s when food retailers did exist, the hippies, for environmental and ethical reasons, chose not to buy or hunt food, but instead foraged the Earth for berries and edible plants instead. Now here we are in 2012 — a species of over-grown specimens, with every second person receiving chemo...

Peak Physique - Mich is coming for you!

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:57:51 +0100

According to drug and healthcare company GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), South Africa is listed as the third most obese country in the world! Considering our outdoor way of life and sporty reputation it’s surprising to learn that 49% of South Africans don’t exercise at all and that 71% don’t follow a healthy eating plan. But, most disturbing of all is that 17% of our children, under the age of nine, are overweight....

Scott / Amundsen Centenary Race to the South Pole

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:29:13 +0100

I have recently returned from an epic race to the South Pole! Pete Van Kets and I represented South Africa in the Scott / Amundsen Centenary Race to the South Pole. Seven teams from six nations took part with us coming 3rd. Only three teams made it officially. The first of the British teams were emergency evacuated by aircraft after one of the team contracted bilateral pneumonia and almost losing his life. The second British team saw a team member breaking his arm. They decided to try a...

Off-season training: How we used our FR60 units

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:27:38 +0100

The off season has come to an abrupt end and after the final round of trials the squad for the Easter tour has been selected. We look back with much satisfaction at the results gained from the hard work put into the gym and on the training field. Through the use of the Garmin units we were able to create a positive feedback and evaluation system to motivate the boys to achieve higher gains during fitness training. We did the following:...

Work conquers all - Paarl Boys’ High School

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:22:22 +0100

Labor omnia vincit. Work conquers all. The pre-season was long and hard. The players could literally not wait for the start of the season. With the first matches looming the atmosphere in the team environment is filled with contained energy. We only have a few matches before the big upcoming tournament at St. Johns and even with all the work put in the pre-season there is still much to do before D-Day. Structures, attack lines, defensive patterns…we want to polish this rough diamond so that it...

More thanks to Garmin from Oranje!

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:19:18 +0100

I just want to thank Garmin for our sponsor an Michelle who helped us with the testing. All the girls will work hard to get better results next time. It will be one of our top goals to achieve this year. The Garmin sponsor motivates us to work hard and to do our best. This year we expect really good results for our netball and Garmin will play a really big role in achieving our goals. It is a really great opportunity from Garmin and we try to do our best by giving you the results you want to see....

Pushing the body to the limit

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:13:36 +0100

Hi everyone I hope all is going well with the conditioning and skills developments of your athletes. As we are entering into the season the pressure starts to build, especially on those athletes who are injured and eager to get back into action! I would like to congratulate Lerisia Du Toit on playing her first match yesterday after undergoing ankle surgery 3 months ago... Hard work, dedication and the desire to succeed combined with the correct rehab exercises is a winning combination...

Mkhambathi Nature Reserve…I’ve found what I’m looking for

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:08:43 +0100

I think I have found what I’m looking for. Mkhambathi Nature Reserve in the Eastern Cape is one of the most photogenic, pristine and priceless places I have been on my Year in the Wild. There is so much to admire about this relatively small 7000 hectare reserve on the northern Wild Coast of South Africa. Excuse all the superlatives which you’ll come across in this blog..but this place deserves them. The reserve runs along spectacular coastline, where calm inlets offer respite from the hu...

Runners World - Love Running Trail Run

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:05:09 +0100

What better way to enjoy Valentine’s evening than to spend it running with your special someone through a world famous botanical garden at the foot of one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

That’s how I, and about 200 runners, spent Valentine’s evening – only my special someone had an Achilles niggle so couldn’t do the run...

Ingo Machts thanks Garmin's Walter and Michelle

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:03:10 +0100

Dear Walter and Michelle

On behalf of Grey College I would like to thank you for entrusting us with your latest Garmin technology. We deem it a GREAT PRIVILEGE to be associated with such a world class company and product.

A word from Grey College's 1st Team Hooker

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:56:12 +0100

A new year, a new start, with an almost uncontrolled energy and enthusiasm amongst our group! The reason: the 2012 Rugby Season, for which we have high expectations. In addition, there is an unnatural urge to complete a task where only the fittest and the strongest will survive. Will the players contribute their skill and showcase their undeniable talent on a higher level than those before them? Some would argue whether that may or not be feasible. One can only respond by judging how the ...

Some news from Margot from Diamantveld High

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:13:34 +0100

After five hectic months of fundraising we eventually collected all the money we needed for our netball tour to New-Zealand from 26 March to 7 April 2012. Not only did we have a rough schedule of fundraising, but also participating in major Netball matches. On 3 March 2012 , High School Fichardtpark, Bloemfontein hosted their annual sports day. Competition was tough but we had a very succesfull day, winning all our matches. During the same week High School Sentraal, Bloemfontein hosted an ...

Diamantveld High: Bright and shining

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:08:05 +0100

It is mid-March 2012 and the Diamonds team is looking strong and fit! We have played in Bloemfontein at Sentraal’s night league. It went very well we finished undefeated which is very good for so early in the season. We also played at the Jim Fouche and Orajne Meisies sports days also finished undefeated! So far so good! There is definitely still area’s on which we need to work hard on and improve, but for now I think that the team’s fitness and basic skills are looking good. ...

Albert’s produces hefty sacks at the BETT event

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:58:19 +0100

After a fog delay of over an hour, we eventually put the hammer down and raced across the dam to our first spot. Andrew had miraculously drawn starting position number 1 for us, so getting to our spot first was no problem. A huge field of teams had gathered at Albert Falls for the second event of the 2012 BETT season and with insanely hot temperatures forecast, the anglers were left worrying as to whether the bigger fish would bite or not. By 7am the temperatures were already at the 30’C m...

An update from Barry Lewin himself

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:45:43 +0100

I have been a busy dude organising the Varsity College Marine Surfski Series and of course racing. The first 3 months of the year are always a bit quiet on the surfski front as I take a back seat from racing and get the body ready for the year as from April when my season starts is non-stop racing till November. I also did Dusi for the first time in a number of years and raced two lifesaving champs with good results, the longer sessions were really good for the base training which is going re...

Barry and Mark Lewin tackle Tropical Cyclone 'Irina'

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:36:09 +0100

Its 630am and the 10min drive from home to the beach feels like it’s taking about an hour. The blood rushing through the veins and the smell of sea air are so evident with heightened sense. It is going to be one of those days where you are going to have to take life by the horns. For days the media had been hyping up the news Tropical Cyclone IRINA was rolling through Durban and would be bringing some BIG swell with it. All the tow in surfing dudes were out the day before practicing in ant...

Afrikaanse Hoer Seunskool plans for March and thank Garmin

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:32:26 +0100

After a hugely successful rugby season during 2011, during which the Affies first rugby team finished in second place on the FNB schools rankings, our players are looking forward to a great 2012 season. Although we are not allowed to have a fulltime off season rugby program, we still put in a few hard conditioning sessions during January & February. The players responded well during these sessions, and the positive attitude that has been developed with regards to these high intensity tra...

Affies and Garmin join forces!

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:27:37 +0100

After long collaborations between Garmin and Affies, we are proud to say that we are being sponsored by Garmin. As Garmin is a world class brand, and we believe that we are one of the leading schools in South Africa, the relationship will help both parties to reach their goals.

Revamp yourself and WIN with the Schick Adventure Boot Camp Challenge!

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 11:16:10 +0100

STAND IN LINE TO WIN YOUR SHARE IN PRIZES VALUED AT R100 000! Do you find yourself thinking ‘If only I could start again? If only I had more time to prepare healthy meals and eat properly? If only I had the motivation to exercise enough to stay slim, keep fit and be healthy. If only I had taken better care of myself when I was younger? If only I had the finances to get the support I need?’ For most of us life is demanding and for many of us it’s easier to focus on work, the kids, o...

The Evolution of Genius

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:56:21 +0100

From the Apple of Newton to Jobs’ Apple, the world’s greatest minds in a nutshell.

Filming on the Edge - Human Planet

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 09:46:52 +0100

For two decades Dale Templar has produced and directed factual and wildlife films in the remotest corners of the planet. Now, with a 20-strong team, she’s making the first ever landmark series about the animal she loves most: the human being. But humans can be the most challenging creatures of all… When I first heard whispers that a series called Human Planet was about to be commissioned I got chills up my spine. This was a series that had been waiting to happen for a very long time. For...

Adventure Boot Camp test drive the new Garmin FR70 fitness tool

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 08:20:13 +0100

Here's what our connections at Adventure Boot Camp have to say about the new Garmin FR70 fitness watch and training tool: Danica Bloomberg: ABC Camper and Marketing Manager During the month of February I was lucky enough to be the first person in the Adventure Boot Camp fold to get to test the new FR70. The Fr70 bundle includes the watch, a heart rate monitor as well as a foot pod and as someone who likes to get to try all her options, I tested both the male and female version. As one w...

Broadway’s Longest Running Musical

Thu, 15 Mar 2012 07:29:26 +0100

Having played to more than 100 million people in 149 cities around the world, Andrew Lloyd Webber’s The Phantom of the Opera is arguably the most popular musical of all time, experiencing sell-out seasons around the world. The Broadway production became the longest running show ever on Broadway when it overtook Cats with its 7 486th performance in 2006. It is now in its 23rd year on Broadway! If you have never experienced it, The Phantom of the Opera tells the story of a disfigured musical...

Long Drives and Long Dollars

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:54:28 +0100

Gord Laws resents golf. Because he’s really bad at it. But, he can write a bit. So, we thought we’d ask for a feature on the sport’s rich, ancient history, and see if it changed his mind. Which it did. Sort of... I was fourteen. My best friend Richie was prodigious at golf. Had he not soon discovered dating – and eventually, beer – he might‘ve made a proper tournament professional by now. Being inherently lazy and not caring enough to dedicate hours to it everyday probably di...

This is no game, this is war! - The Garmin Wartrail

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:45:39 +0100

The Garmin Wartrail is the most aptly named event on the Garmin calendar and 2012 brings about the next instalment of this annual endurance test that pits every man against himself. A three-day race, which has been a huge success over the years, consists of running, cycling and a canoe paddle, is set to take place from 16 to 19 March 2012. Open for the maverick, brave-hearted and extreme eco-athlete amongst us, the race utilises an extreme adventure sports terrain in the South African ...

Sticks and Bones

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:30:12 +0100

As South Africans we are fortunate to be able to hop, skip and jump into the footsteps of our ancestors who lived more than three million years ago! A mere 40-minute drive from the bustling metropolis that is Johannesburg lies the Cradle of Humankind, home to 40% of all the world’s human fossils. In the 19th Century, Charles Darwin predicted that the origins of humankind would be traced back to Africa because that's where the great apes live. He was so right, and in 1999 The Cradle was rec...

When in Rome…

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:18:40 +0100

Yes, we know that visiting the Colosseum is so expected and that the vast crowds through this ancient stadium mimic that of a Loftus crowd during a Bulls game, but the Colosseum is the height of history — a monument of epic proportions and a necessity if you’re a connoisseur of history. The vast arena, which dates back to AD 72, was the entertainment hotspot of the day — a place where gladiators faced slaves and wild animals, and slaves, well… they faced everything! There was no plac...

HAVE A BLAST BUT DON’T BECOME A MEMORY FROM THE PAST

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 08:13:42 +0100

Nobody wants to put a damper on your road trip, but knowing the facts may save your life. Fact, more than 15 000 people die on South Africa’s roads every year. Let’s put that in perspective: if the average sports stadium holds 60 000 people, then a quarter of a full stadium is wiped out annually. That’s scary. What are the toll concessionaires doing? Road safety is a combination of engineering, education and law enforcement. The safety of road users is of utmost importance to the ...

It's All Greek To Us!

Wed, 14 Mar 2012 07:50:36 +0100

When considering evolution, there is no place in the world quite like Greece, with all its myths and ancient history on display for modern man (and woman) to discover. Ancient Greece was home to the ‘whose who’ of mythological greats, such as Hercules, Zeus, Poseidon and Athena. As legend has it, Athena won the naming rights to the city when she beat out Poseidon’s offer to the Gods with the gift of a simple olive tree — and a great triumph it was too! Today Athens is consid...

Stats, Facts and Funnies - Your issue 11 tit-bits

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 14:04:38 +0100

Brother, Brother! One day a zookeeper noticed that the orangutan was reading two books — the Bible and Darwin's: The Origin of Species. Curious he asked the ape, "Why are you reading both those books"? "Well," said the orangutan, "I just wanted to know if I was my brother's keeper or my keeper's brother." Over and Out The Darwin Awards — an award ceremony that commemorates individuals who protect our gene pool by removing themselves through stupidity — awarded their 2011 trophy ...

DURBAN: Bellevue Café and Café Jiran

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 12:18:16 +0100

If it’s a buzzing atmosphere and good food you’re looking for, Bellevue Café is the place you’ll find it. The environment is industrial, arty and spacious with double-volume ceilings that flood the cafe in warm light. A quirky highlight is the open-plan kitchen that adds energy with its hive of activity. Metal beams, face brick walls and heavy-topped wooden tables keep it simple yet stylish on the inside, while the outside patio is filled with sunshine and hearty conversation....

JOHANNESBURG: Lucky Bean Restaurant and Piza e Vino

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:46:00 +0100

This restaurant is a one-of-a-kind slice of authentic Jozi. Their fabulous menu and first class service draws a diverse variety of local diners. Relaxed and inviting, Lucky Bean’s wholesome ingredients are presented in a simple, unpretentious manner. Think ostrich bobotie spring rolls, Vietnamese style chicken, classic springbok pies, sensational homemade burgers (including an ostrich burger stuffed with bobotie rice), great SA steaks and a good selection for vegetarians. And to top it all, a s...

CAPE TOWN: Alexander Bar and The Bungalow

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 11:14:41 +0100

Playwright Nicholas Spagnoletti and software engineer Edward van Kuik were on a joint search for the perfect social spot. Their creative culmination resulted in Alexander Bar — a unique ‘conversation space’. Filled with old-world charm, each table sports a fully functional antique rotary dial telephone which guests are encouraged to use to ‘ring’ other patrons. For the more traditional guests, telegrams can be sent inviting other tables over for a round of drinks. ...

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,...

Children in the Wilderness

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 09:02:37 +0100

The late Whitney Houston once sang that she believed the children are the future. She urged us all to teach them well and let them lead the way. Wilderness Safaris staff share these same sentiments, and their Children in the Wilderness initiative has not only touched 4 065 young lives, but has also inspired a better future for Africa’s National Parks as a whole. As news channels, talk radio and Facebook pages worldwide are filled with heartbreaking tales and shocking images of bloodied rhi...

The long and short of Evolution

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:50:04 +0100

My friend Tony has a problem. He likes this girl, see, and call me old-fashioned, but I don’t think it can work. Not in this society. They’re too different, and I don’t mean their interests or levels of education. I mean on a more biological level. Tony calls me a bigot but I don’t care. “Your kind doesn’t belong with her kind,” I told him just recently. “It’s a crime against nature.” “It’s happening more and more these days,” he said. “I dream of a future ...

PHOTO REAL JUNCTION VIEW

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:33:43 +0100

Do you ever get confused at tricky and busy junctions? Ever been frustrated after having taken the wrong exit? Now with the Garmin PhotoReal Junction View, which shows digitised views of upcoming interchanges in incredible detai,l you can see what complex junctions look like before you arrive. The Lane Assist with PhotoReal ™ Junction View shows the lane you need to take with extraordinary detail of your surroundings....

TOUR DE FRANCE

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:25:18 +0100

Blood, Sweat and Gears.

30 June 2012 signals the beginning of the Tour de France, an annual gruelling bicycle race held in France and nearby countries, covering more than 3 600 kilometres.

EDUFIT PROGRAMME – WILDEKLAWER

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:23:55 +0100

Garmin is proud to be associated with one of the most prestigious school tournaments in South Africa, the Wildeklawer Schools Tournament, to be held from 13 April 2012 to 17 April 2012.

TRACK WHAT’S IMPORTANT WITH nuLINK! 2390

Tue, 13 Mar 2012 07:17:21 +0100

In today’s highly mobile society the need for continuous connectivity and access to instant real-time information is a must. It is with this realisation in mind that Garmin have introduced the new nuLink! 2390!

Reality TV Fever

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:16:04 +0100

Reality TV’s explosion in global popularity started in 2000, with the success of Big Brother and Survivor but the concept was not a new one. The genre has existed in some form or another since the early years of television programming. It made its debut in 1948 with Allen Funt's hugely successful Candid Camera and the genre gained momentum in the ‘50s - after all, what are game shows if not Reality TV? Today there are at least three television channels devoted exclusively to reality tele...

National Geographic Photographs: Then and Now

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:12:40 +0100

National Geographic began publication in 1888, which means for more than a hundred years their photographers have travelled to the most fascinating ends of the earth creating a century’s worth of records of our changing world. Now, taken from National Geographic's vast archives, this dazzling volume takes readers to every part of our planet, showing us what has changed and what has stayed the same. Published in 1998, Photographs: Then and Now displays past and present side by side in a rem...

Coca-Cola through the Ages

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 14:05:26 +0100

In 1886, Atlanta Georgia passed a short-lived law prohibiting the sale and manufacture of alcohol. In response, a pharmacist named Dr. John Pemberton created a fake wine, mixing together fruit flavours with kola nut extracts (caffeine) and coca leaves (cocaine). He then added carbonated water to the green syrup, dispensed it via soda fountains and sold it for five cents a glass. At the time it was believed to cure hangovers and headaches. Thirteen years later two businessmen from the city of Chat...

Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception - PS3

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:54:07 +0100

It’s every boy’s dream; the pursuit of lost treasure! In Uncharted 3: Drake’s Deception you find yourself slung straight back into an enthralling adventure, on the quest of long lost treasure in a mystical land. Part of the adventure requires you to scale walls, climb cliffs and search tombs in order to uncover what has been hidden for ages. Once you have done the hard work, there are riddles and puzzles to solve, and people to fight, shoot or just avoid altogether. Uncharted junki...

Reckoning – Kingdoms of Amalur - PS3

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:51:30 +0100

Reckoning, Kingdoms of Amalur is a beautifully constructed world filled with fascinating characters, telling interesting stories that send you on harrowing adventures. Your whole adventure is based on the premise that you were a soul raised from the dead, with a blank slate to your name and no fate. Because the laws of fate no longer apply to you, you can change your destiny in any way you wish....

Gears of War 3 - Xbox 360

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:49:30 +0100

This was our game of the year for 2011, but because it is so good we are still playing it now. Finishing the engrossing campaign is just the first part of the hundreds of things gaming enthusiasts can look forward to when playing Gears of War 3. The game picks up where the first two left off and here you’re whipped into the action from the very first second. We don’t hide the fact that we love games where friends can play together, and Gears of War 3 has mastered the co-op game-play ...

Spider-Man: Edge of Time - Xbox 360

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:42:16 +0100

In general super heroes are cool and then there’s Spiderman — the hero of all heroes. We were lucky enough to be given a chance to put the new Spider-Man Edge of Time game through its paces. In this game you are given a chance to play as two super different Spider-Men — present day Peter Parker who is the Amazing Spider-Man and Spider-Man Miguel O’Hara, the future superhero of 2099. The two join forces to undo damage caused by time travel and strange discoveries....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 - Xbox 360

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:36:40 +0100

Donning military regalia to go to war would instil nothing more than pure fear in the heart of regular men, but suiting up in the new Call of Duty is a pure adrenalin rush. The latest version of this award winning franchise takes the first person shooter to a whole new level —proving that games in this genre can actually get better, even if we swore the last one was as good as they were ever going to get. The third instalment in the Modern Warfare series is Call of Duty through and thr...

DVD Review: The Conspiritor

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:21:09 +0100

The payoff line from the movie says it all: One bullet killed the president, but not one man. The movie explores the conspiracy behind the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, and the trail behind those accused of the crime. James McAvoy is superb as lawyer Frederick Aiken in this gripping period drama, based on true events.

DVD Review: Boardwalk Empire

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:14:04 +0100

Boardwalk Empire is set in Atlantic City during the prohibition where Illegal liquor, gambling, gangsters and a burgeoning drug trade are all supported by corrupt politicians. In true HBO style, this series offers a splendid mix of raw violence and a gripping storyline.

DVD Review: Hangover Part 2

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:05:05 +0100

It happens again! The first Hangover movie was a rip roaring success and in this, the second instalment, we once again join the four guys for another bachelor party but this time on the streets of Bangkok. In a nutshell this is a rampage of partying, drinking, fornicating and missing persons. It’s hilarious again, albeit very similar to the first version.

Car Review: Ford Kuga

Mon, 12 Mar 2012 12:52:25 +0100

Ford Kuga, Grrrrrrr! When I heard a “Kuga” would be delivered to me, I didn’t quite know what to expect. So I looked up ‘Cougar’ (the obvious way it should be spelt) on the Net and the first definition I came across was that of a large American wild cat. But, there was another definition that caught my eye: Cougar (noun) - a woman, aged 40 years or older, who preys on younger men. Suddenly Demi Moore in a leopard print number sprang to mind. When the Ford Kuga finally arrived, I realis...

Varsity College Marine Surfski Series - Race 1 - Borland Surfski Challenge

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:32:52 +0100

The Borland Financial Services Surfski Challenge got the 2012 Varsity College Marine Surfski Series underway on Friday evening with the vastly experienced Herman Chalupsky the first of the record field of over 350 surfski paddlers across the line in testing conditions. Chalupsky got off to a good start with Team Jeep’s Barry Lewin and then raced a conservative first half of the race before really knuckling down and edging away from his nearest competitors and claiming a victory which could pos...

Grey College Pre-Season Preparation

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:19:02 +0100

Our pre-season training is now in Week 27 and the Grey boys are working very hard for the upcoming season. This year is going to be especially difficult seeing that we shall only play three home games out of the scheduled nineteen games. A week consists of various activities to prepare for the season. We are now in a 4-week training block that consists of two speed -, two video -, two gym -, one fitness - and one wrestling session. During this period we are preparing the players for the tria...

Love is my running shoes!

Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:59:47 +0100

For Deborah Heroldt of Bryanston, love is a complicated affair, yet when it comes to what she loves about life that is simple. Her children, being healthy and fit and trail running are her three true loves. So many people celebrated Valentine’s Day this week by showering the one they love with gifts but for those of us without a significant other it may have been just another day, another year. As a mother of three children, Deborah is currently going through a painful divorce after 15 years o...

OMS Pre-Season Conditioning Report

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:06:07 +0100

There is no doubt that a physically well conditioned sports team will enhance their opportunity of achieving desired goals and success. As a Biokineticist I have noticed that female athletes are far more ‘exercise sensitive’ than male athletes. Common statements such as ‘ I don’t want to build big biceps and glutes’ is an indication of the sensitivity regarding female athletes and their physical awareness. The key to achieving a thorough commitment towards the conditioning program...

We'll do BETTer in 2012

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:22:11 +0100

Well, the 2011 BETT season has come and gone. We competed in the qualifying final event at Craigie Burn this past weekend with most anglers in the event being grateful to the season’s end after such a testing event. During practice, the anglers were somewhat disheartened by the reward less venue and goals had not been set to high for the biggest event of the season. To add to the negative disposition, the weather building up to the event tossed a drastic curveball into the mix and the rapidly ...

The heat is on!!

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:06:19 +0100

Well, summer is proceeding with extreme passion. The daily temperatures are ridiculous to say the least and water temperatures have peaked. This is not the ideal scenario for targeting bass, and although they still have to eat they generally tend to become more selective with their feeding patterns.

Getting a treble of bass

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:00:53 +0100

Woodstock Dam was the last stop on the BETT calendar for the 2011 season. The top 10 teams going into the event were not safe as the anglers just out of the top 10 were hungry to make the cut and the pressure was on. The standings were set to change, and with reports of awesome pre-fishing, there would be no room for error. With plenty of water to explore, an epic race to the hotspots ensued from the start with most teams running to the dam wall section, no less than 15kms from the launch. Gar...

Catching up with the unstoppable Emma Horner

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 07:48:39 +0100

Well it has been a great break over the festive season and I am back and ready for the New Year and the challenges the year will bring. I have done a couple of races over this time and have enjoyed some good results. The main focus over this period has been for me to look back over my last year and then to set new goals and targets for the coming year. :-)

PhotoTribe Archive

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:45:48 +0100

Browse the PhotoTribe archive and checkout some of the most amazing photographs as submitted by our users and featured in past issues of Gtribe Magazine. To submit your own photos to our user gallery click here.

Best news bits of 2011: The Ins, The Outs, The Ups and Downs of a world gone MAD!

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 13:41:07 +0100

The Best of: IN In: Le club royale! This was the year of not just one royal wedding but three! Kate Middleton set a record in April when more than 13 billion people worldwide tuned into see her wed Britain’s Prince William. Then Zara Philips (Prince William’s cousin) married her English rugby captain, Mike Tindall, in a more low-key ceremony held in Edinburgh. And finally, over in Monaco, South African swimmer Charlene Wittstock apparently attempted two desperate escapes before she sobbed h...

Dakar Rally Roundup

Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:43:23 +0100

January is traditionally a quiet month in the motor industry, but for me this year started with a massive bang. The one moment I was lounging around after a New Year's party, and the next I was in the midst of Gulf War III. Or so it seemed, when I arrived at the so-called bivouac outside the town of Copiapo, Chile, to spend a couple of days on the famous Dakar Rally. Thankfully I managed to load the waypoints for the Dakar onto my GPSMAP 78s before leaving, which greatly aided us during our visit...

Gtribe Fashion - Best of the Box Office

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 10:49:44 +0100

They won over audiences,

More than the rest,

Some past and some present,

They're Box Office Bests

Sky Run 2011 - ending the year on a high

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 12:36:13 +0100

In November I ran the race I’ve wanted to for years: Sky Run. Not to say it was my first time – it was actually my third, but this time I got it right: I carried extra batteries for my Garmin, I didn’t take any wrong turns, and best of all, I crossed the finish line as 1st lady, and in tied 3rd position overall (men and women).

More than motoring: a Nüvi on the move...

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:42:57 +0100

As a motoring journalist, I often get to play with really fancy, expensive cars. But I've noticed that it isn't just the break-the-bank machines that come with built-in navigation these days: little piddly cars have these systems too, even though they are quite often fitted as expensive options. Incidentally, from a car buying point of view, it is never a great idea to spend extra money on optional extras for your new car. Firstly, you can't keep them when you sell the car; and secondly the used ...

Flying High! Wilderness from the air

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:29:36 +0100

At the end of last year, I was fortunate to be taken paragliding over the Wilderness Lakes section of Garden Route National Park. It gave me a great opportunity to see how beautiful this area is.But also, it gives a great perspective on the challenges that organisations like SANParks face. In among the rivers, forests, beaches and lakes which the rangers have to conserve and look after, there are literally thousands of people, homes, cars, roads and trucks. It’s an open access system mostly…t...

Wild and wonderful

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:14:35 +0100

I was supposed to spend a few weeks at Kogelberg Nature Reserve in December, but will only get there in July, once the reserve's new accommodation is ready. I can't wait, because the Kogelberg is one of the world's most famous nature reserves. Here's why: it hosts the greatest diversity of plant species per hectare on earth. Of course, it's almost impossible to prove this emphatically, but the general assertion remains true....

The Best Beyond Our Borders - Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:14:11 +0100

In 2011 mailboxes across South Africa were bombarded with pleas from locals to vote for Table Mountain to be included on the New7Wonders of Nature list. After 100 million votes were cast worldwide Cape Town, and it’s rocky pride and glory, was selected — to the many cheers from Helen Zilla. This is big news for worldwide travellers who plan their adventures by lists. These are the people who have to visit the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, the Seven Man-Made Wonders of the World and now...

The Best Beyond Our Borders - Skeleton Coast - Namibia

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 15:06:14 +0100

The Bushmen called it The Land God Made in Anger and the Portuguese said it was The Gates of Hell. Sounds pretty harsh but when you consider an ocean so unforgiving it crushed ships against its hidden rocks and a desert so deadly it wore the bones of its victims, human and not, with pride. This is Namibia’s Skeleton Coast — a tragic yet breathtakingly beautiful place! What is most interesting about the area is that from all the death and despair has emerged an abundance of life. Old wrecks p...

The Best Beyond Our Borders - Matemo Island – Quirimbas Archipelago, Mozambique

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:53:40 +0100

A jewel in the crown that is Africa, the Quirimibas Archipelago is a unique string of 32 unspoiled, tropical islands that wallow lazily in the bright azure of the Indian Ocean. These tropical islands contain some of the richest coral reefs in the world and provide habitat for an abundant array of marine life… move over Great Barrier Reef. It is here, off the northern coast of Mozambique, that Matemo Island exists — a place where time seems to have stood still. Of all the islands in the area,...

The Best Beyond Our Borders - Jao Camp — Okavango Delta, Botswana

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 14:22:41 +0100

Thanks to Hollywood, our children perceive a swamp to be a muddy place that belches toxic gasses from its murky depths. It’s a place where green beasts, Shrek in particular, emerge irritable and anti-social.

And then there’s reality, where swamps actually make up some of the most beautiful places on earth and where the locals are only too happy to welcome you in.

Stats, Facts and Funnies - Issue 10

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:30:18 +0100

The Best Jokes We Heard This Year: 1. My neighbour knocked on my door at 2.30 this morning! Can you believe that – 2.30am?! Luckily for him I was still up playing my bagpipes. 2. Paddy says, “Mick, I’m thinking of buying a Labrador. “Really?” asks Mick. “Have you seen how many of their owners go blind?” 3. I saw a poor old lady fall over today on the ice! ...

The Best of a Decade, 2001 – 2011 (Best selling author)

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:35:28 +0100

Best Selling Author of the Decade It’s hardly a surprise that Mrs Harry Potter aka JK Rowling, tops the list of best-selling authors. In fact, Rowling has written seven of this decade’s top 10 bestsellers, which boast a combined sales value of £215 million (R2.7 billion)! It only took five years for the British author to go from living on welfare to being a self-made multi-millionaire – and many eloquent paupers have tried to follow in her broomstick’s slipstream. In 1990, the idea o...

The Best of a Decade, 2001 – 2011 (Best Movie of the Decade)

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:31:38 +0100

Best Movie of the Decade 3D movies with their inflated movie rates, coupled by inflation in general and the significant increase of movie tickets as a whole means that the “highest grossing movies of all time” usually end up as the more recent films of our time – not an accurate indication of best movie. With these considerations in place, Avatar, with its $2 billion profit, whipped the “highest-grossing” title away from Titanic, and, more recently, Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallow...

The Best of a Decade, 2001 – 2011 (Best music video)

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:28:46 +0100

Best Music Video of the Decade Okay, so Justin Bieber may hold the YouTube record for most hits, but Beyoncé Knowles’s Single Ladies video not only scored more than 145 million hits and three million downloads, it has also been credited as having started the first major dance craze and garnered the most spoofs by celebrities. Single Ladies dominated the charts to become the singer’s highest-selling song of all time....

The Best of a Decade, 2001 – 2011 (Best invention)

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:25:37 +0100

Best Invention of The Decade

If “liking”, “defriending” and “poking” are not part of your daily vocabulary, then where the hell have you been? Facebook is not just a website, it’s a worldwide phenomenon that has had a hand in marriages, divorces, promotions, dismissals and even overthrowing of governments!

Defending The Land Rover

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:28:50 +0100

Brad McCreedy explores the hardest of hard core Land Rovers — the Defender 130 — and in doing so is inspired to take up game ranging, or at the very least farming. Some things have been around forever, like the sea, mountains, Hugh Hefner and the Land Rover – especially the original series one that morphed into the Defender over the decades. It has become an institution since its debut in 1948. As I’ve always been a Land Rover fan, have owned many, I was sad to learn that the current...

Taking the Plunge

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 11:16:10 +0100

Colombian cliff diver Orlando Duque, aka The Duke, is a free-falling force to be reckoned with. He’s a former Olympic diver, a nine-time cliff diving world champion and a two-time Guinness world record holder. Here he comes up for air just long enough to give Gtribe an exclusive interview. You’ve accomplished so much. What are you most proud of? My first world championship cliff diving win in 2000! That’s when I scored perfect 10s from all seven judges. It was a fantastic way to end a...

No Fracking Way!

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:25:07 +0100

What is Hydraulic Fracturing and why can we not allow this process to proceed in the sensitive, precious and picturesque Karoo? Why and who is proposing fracking and are South Africans aware of fracking and its potential impending risks? David Devo Oosthuizen looks into the issue. These days few can dispute mankind is in dire need of alternative, renewable and sustainable energy sources. Few can moreover argue the necessity for energy development that does not come at the adverse auxiliary cost ...

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.

DURBAN: Mooki Noodle Bar

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 10:03:12 +0100

Fun décor and fresh choices make Mooki Noodle Bar simple and different. Delicious Asian-inspired food floats from the kitchen to your table, leaving all sorts of mouth-watering aromas in its trail. The bowls pack a flavourful punch. The portions are generous and reasonably priced, and if there’s a group of you, it’s a great idea to order one of everything from the menu, which is small enough to try them all. Starters include spring rolls, gourmet fishcakes and dim sum, and the scrumptious s...

DURBAN: The Waterberry

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:55:11 +0100

Tucked away in an enchanted forest setting is a little piece of heaven on earth. The Waterberry Coffee Shop and Tea Garden is a fantasy of fine country fare. “Chocolate is nature’s way of making up for Monday” is one of the quotes you’ll read while sipping on an aromatic cappuccino and paging through a delicious menu that boasts extremely generous slices of nougat, almond and white chocolate baked cheesecake. There are also warm brownies oozing a river of chocolate, beautifully decorated...

CAPE TOWN: Harbour House

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:51:45 +0100

Home to beaches, boats, seagulls and quirky shops, the small fishing town of Kalk Bay has a unique charm that makes it like no other place in South Africa. And no trip to Kalk Bay could ever be complete without an experience at Harbour House – arguably one of the best seafood restaurants in the country. If you’re looking for an especially indulgent affair that will leave a lasting impression, you’ve just found it. Built on the breakwater, the restaurant stands perched above the rocks, pret...

CAPE TOWN: The Pasta Factory

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:49:50 +0100

It’s no surprise that the Pasta Factory has become a regular for those devoted to good food. Hungry urban dwellers pack into the industrial-style restaurant to get their fill of the tastiest pizzas, salads, and antipasti. But the real star of this culinary show is the amazing variety of pasta. It’s a wonderfully interactive experience too where guests are invited to saunter up to the pasta station to make their choices, and chefs prepare your meal while you watch. There are more than 20 home...

CAPE TOWN: Café Nood

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:48:05 +0100

This little gem in the ’burbs of Cape Town is now something of a valued asset to the Claremont area. The venue is a modern interpretation of the classic European café, where the aroma of freshly baked bread and fine coffee are enough to lure you in. Once inside, Café Nood will seduce you with its fully stocked deli and tantalising menu. Have an amazing health breakfast, a stylish lunch or a quick lip-smacking snack. They also offer a very sexy dessert bar in the evenings. Ingredients are...

Joburg: The Cascades Hotel

Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:41:22 +0100

Not strictly in Joburg, but close enough, the newly refurbished Cascades Hotel at Sun City offers its original five-star extravagance but now with a new layout and fresh furniture, fittings and finishes. The Cascades Hotel is proud to introduce guests to its visual feast of new interiors – a mix of period and contemporary furnishings, re-upholstered chairs and cushions, sanded wooden shutters and gorgeous wooden flooring. Particularly impressive are the big bathrooms that boast a warm stone fi...