In case you haven’t heard, everyone hates Julian Assange. And more to the point, everyone hates WikiLeaks in general. And by “everyone”, I of course mean people with secrets to keep. Namely governments and multinational corporations.

Now that’s absolutely no reflection on the merit of WikiLeak’s work, and the job that they fulfill of making government monsters think twice.

In fact, the degree to which WikiLeaks and Julian Assange are virulently hated by many people is probably directly proportional to the quality of their secret-ousting.

But the threat of entrapment is sending WikiLeaks underground, literally.

United States of America, please note: You will struggle to nuke WikiLeaks.

This is Pionen White Mountains, the nuclear bunker in which Wikileaks will locate some of its servers. It was excavated 98 feet underground, in a rock hill in the center of Stockholm, Sweden, during the Cold War.

Originally, it was just a bomb shelter built in 1943. In the 70s, the Swedes turned the shelter into a full bunker, a civil defense center that was going to hold an emergency unit of the Swedish government in the case of a nuclear war.

WikiGeeks..Scheming…Plotting…

Quite a hectic vibe there, chaps. Glad to know paranoia isn’t setting in.

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Check out the second trailer for Due Date. Looks like the Hangover 2 with Robert DJ and a dog instead of a baby, which obviously sounds incredible.

I’ll give it a go when it comes out on DVD (read: I’ll be sure to get hold of a pirated copy before it comes out here).

Apologies for the lack of content today, but last night I attempted to drink enough exported Mexican product to catapult them to the top the ‘Riches Countries In The World’ list.

Nash…
Out!

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The City of Cape Town’s Solid Waste Management Department is exhibiting at this year’s Homemakers Expo, which runs from 02 – 05 September 2010.

The expo, now in its 15^th year, is being held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The Department worked with the Environmental Resource Management Department to create an educational stand in the ‘Green Living’ section.

“Our stand is made up of recycled materials and we’ve even re-used the famous 2010 FIFA World Cup™ soccer ball. The Homemakers Expo is the ideal forum to promote home recycling and encourage residents to live a generally friendlier lifestyle. We want to spread the message that recycling and waste avoidance greatly reduces the amount of waste which is sent to disposal sites, and places re-usable materials back into the manufacturing stream. This is extremely important, because it serves to reduce our carbon footprint,” said the Solid Waste Department’s Head for Public Awareness and Education, Leander van Oordt.

Other organisations with the same ‘green’ vision will join the City in exhibiting at the expo, including Mondi SA, Collect-a-Can, Consol, the Plastic Federation, the Paper Recycling Association of South Africa, the Glass Recycling Company and the Recovery Action Group.

“Thousands of visitors are expected to visit this home and lifestyle expo and we hope that they’ll leave with a greater understanding of the urgent need to recycle waste products generated in the home.

“We would like to commend the Homemakers Expo for their socially responsible attitude and thank them for providing the Solid Waste Management Department with the opportunity to showcase waste minimisation strategies and engage with the public,” said van Oordt.

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The City of Cape Town’s Solid Waste Management Department is exhibiting at this year’s Homemakers Expo, which runs from 02 – 05 September 2010.

The expo, now in its 15^th year, is being held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The Department worked with the Environmental Resource Management Department to create an educational stand in the ‘Green Living’ section.

“Our stand is made up of recycled materials and we’ve even re-used the famous 2010 FIFA World Cup™ soccer ball. The Homemakers Expo is the ideal forum to promote home recycling and encourage residents to live a generally friendlier lifestyle. We want to spread the message that recycling and waste avoidance greatly reduces the amount of waste which is sent to disposal sites, and places re-usable materials back into the manufacturing stream. This is extremely important, because it serves to reduce our carbon footprint,” said the Solid Waste Department’s Head for Public Awareness and Education, Leander van Oordt.

Other organisations with the same ‘green’ vision will join the City in exhibiting at the expo, including Mondi SA, Collect-a-Can, Consol, the Plastic Federation, the Paper Recycling Association of South Africa, the Glass Recycling Company and the Recovery Action Group.

“Thousands of visitors are expected to visit this home and lifestyle expo and we hope that they’ll leave with a greater understanding of the urgent need to recycle waste products generated in the home.

“We would like to commend the Homemakers Expo for their socially responsible attitude and thank them for providing the Solid Waste Management Department with the opportunity to showcase waste minimisation strategies and engage with the public,” said van Oordt.

Original Post on Cape Town Partnership: City Hosts ‘Green Living’ Stand at Homemakers Expo

The City of Cape Town’s Solid Waste Management Department is exhibiting at this year’s Homemakers Expo, which runs from 02 – 05 September 2010.

The expo, now in its 15^th year, is being held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The Department worked with the Environmental Resource Management Department to create an educational stand in the ‘Green Living’ section.

“Our stand is made up of recycled materials and we’ve even re-used the famous 2010 FIFA World Cup™ soccer ball. The Homemakers Expo is the ideal forum to promote home recycling and encourage residents to live a generally friendlier lifestyle. We want to spread the message that recycling and waste avoidance greatly reduces the amount of waste which is sent to disposal sites, and places re-usable materials back into the manufacturing stream. This is extremely important, because it serves to reduce our carbon footprint,” said the Solid Waste Department’s Head for Public Awareness and Education, Leander van Oordt.

Other organisations with the same ‘green’ vision will join the City in exhibiting at the expo, including Mondi SA, Collect-a-Can, Consol, the Plastic Federation, the Paper Recycling Association of South Africa, the Glass Recycling Company and the Recovery Action Group.

“Thousands of visitors are expected to visit this home and lifestyle expo and we hope that they’ll leave with a greater understanding of the urgent need to recycle waste products generated in the home.

“We would like to commend the Homemakers Expo for their socially responsible attitude and thank them for providing the Solid Waste Management Department with the opportunity to showcase waste minimisation strategies and engage with the public,” said van Oordt.

Original Post on Cape Town Partnership: City Hosts ‘Green Living’ Stand at Homemakers Expo

The City of Cape Town’s Solid Waste Management Department is exhibiting at this year’s Homemakers Expo, which runs from 02 – 05 September 2010.

The expo, now in its 15^th year, is being held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. The Department worked with the Environmental Resource Management Department to create an educational stand in the ‘Green Living’ section.

 ”Our stand is made up of recycled materials and we’ve even re-used the famous 2010 FIFA World Cup™ soccer ball. The Homemakers Expo is the ideal forum to promote home recycling and encourage residents to live a generally friendlier lifestyle. We want to spread the message that recycling and waste avoidance greatly reduces the amount of waste which is sent to disposal sites, and places re-usable materials back into the manufacturing stream. This is extremely important, because it serves to reduce our carbon footprint,” said the Solid Waste Department’s Head for Public Awareness and Education, Leander van Oordt.

Other organisations with the same ‘green’ vision will join the City in exhibiting at the expo, including Mondi SA, Collect-a-Can, Consol, the Plastic Federation, the Paper Recycling Association of South Africa, the Glass Recycling Company and the Recovery Action Group.

“Thousands of visitors are expected to visit this home and lifestyle expo and we hope that they’ll leave with a greater understanding of the urgent need to recycle waste products generated in the home.

“We would like to commend the Homemakers Expo for their socially responsible attitude and thank them for providing the Solid Waste Management Department with the opportunity to showcase waste minimisation strategies and engage with the public,” said van Oordt.

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According to RealEstateWeb Sharemax have not made payments for August. If they implode expect half of Pretoria to go down with them.

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Day 14: Friday 3 September 2010 – Rodez, Onet le Chateaux

Rodez, situated in the centre of the Averyon region in the south of France, is the heart of the ‘olde world’. The historic town of Rodez is surrounded by Bastide villages, medieval towns and the just too many offerings of traditional local faire to try in a week.

The “Boudicca Travels team” have thoroughly enjoyed their unscheduled week in Averyon, visiting astonishingly old and beautiful places like Albi, fortified Cordes-sur-ciel and Sauverterre de Rouergue, whilst savouring typical French traditional dishes.

Whilst the week has been busy and fun filled from a ‘tourist’ perspective, it has obviously bought with it concerns about this delay in the schedule. Due to circumstances out of their control, the team have had to delay their departure from Genoa (Italy) to Tunisia twice before. Last week when the little yellow Lightweight’s gear box played up, minimizing gearing to 2nd gear with overdrive, the team had no choice but to take ‘Boudie’ to the Land Rover garage in Onet le Chateau.

There she rested up on the ramp for the week whilst waiting for Carlos Barreiro, the Landy specialist, to return from his summer leave. Carlos is as passionate about Landy’s as the team is, and was visibly excited to be able to work on a 1974 Lightweight. However, patience had to be applied again, whilst a tiny spring and synchromesh parts were ordered from the UK. The part arrived at close of work yesterday (2 September).

On arrival at the workshop this afternoon, Martin and Bronnie were thrilled to see Carlos and Fernand Teixeira heads down in the gear box, working with precision. Whilst no promises have been made, they expect to be able to take ‘Boudie’ back to camp at 18h00. The ferry from Genoa to Tunis has been rebooked for 10 September.

This is the time to offer sincere and grateful thanks to the team at Car’s Services Rodez. Fernand, Carlos and Cathy Bourdillat have gone out of their way to assist the Boudicca Travels team during the past week. They are masters of craft and have shown immense willingness to ensure Boudicca is ready for her African challenges. Land Rover Global – you should be proud of this team!

Author: Bron Villet

A team of 5 ‘locals’, plus one ‘foreigner’ in 3 Land Rovers of diverse vintages, led by ‘Boudicca’ will leave Castlemorton, Worcestershire en-route to Cape Town, South Africa. Martin Smithson, Richard Box, John and Roz Onions, Martin Jones and Bron Villet from Cape Town South Africa make up the team of ‘expeditionaries’ who have chosen to raise funds for SOS Villages.

Links: Boudicca Travels | Africa Overland Expedition

Day 6: Wednesday 25 August 2010 – Rodez, Layoule Campsite

Martin and Richard took Boudie to the garage – the whole of France is on Aout holidays. The mechanic will only be at work on Tuesday 31 August – zut alors!!!
We limped off down the hill with Boudie in 2nd avec overdrive, into the lovely valley of Rodez to set up camp for what would turn out to be a week or more. Ferry re-scheduled once again (3rd change) for 3 September.

Tents up, the boys did their thing again, removing the gear box …etc, there was nothing left inside brave little Boudie by the time they had finished “investigating” her problems – only to ascertain they could not find a problem… this with Bryn regularly on the cell phone from Castlemorton!

G ‘n T’s on the river’s edge (sans ice) watching the world go by at 18h00 (30 degrees) and a full moon rising. Well Lush Life is!

Day 7: Thursday 26 August 2010 – Rodez

Martin and Richard towed Boudie back to the garage, where she will stay until the mechanic returns to work on Tuesday 31st. Bronnie took a painfully slow run on a 5km route along the river and through the village – 34 degrees at 09h00. She thinks these legs were actually made for walking!

In the midday heat, we walked up the many stairs to the ville de Rodez, which was to become our home for the next week or so.

Day 8: Friday 27 August 2010 – Rodez

Happy 85th birthday Dad – I carry you on my shoulder through France en route to Ruxton. So good to be able to talk to you, and hear you sound so upbeat – I love you.

Martin and Richard dropped spare parts at the garage with Fernando, Carlos and Cathy. Martin rented “Aggie” our little white Peugeot 107 who has ferried us to wonderful places whilst we’ve been Rodez-bound.

Author: Bron Villet

A team of 5 ‘locals’, plus one ‘foreigner’ in 3 Land Rovers of diverse vintages, led by ‘Boudicca’ will leave Castlemorton, Worcestershire en-route to Cape Town, South Africa. Martin Smithson, Richard Box, John and Roz Onions, Martin Jones and Bron Villet from Cape Town South Africa make up the team of ‘expeditionaries’ who have chosen to raise funds for SOS Villages.

Links: Boudicca Travels | Africa Overland Expedition

Day 9: Saturday 28 August 2010

Now we are tourists – ‘Ethel’ took us on a mystery tour of the Aveyron region, looking for wine estates and chateaux. En route we discovered a ‘tres bon’ traditional small village restaurant– and what a treat! Plat du Jour was 4 courses of traditional faire – Bronnie tried duck for the first time ever, and is a definite convert. Lush! Waiters like ‘Manuel’ from Faulty Towers, but so friendly, happy and helpful.

On paying the l’addition, Bronnie ever curious, asked the lady at the bar for places to go and things to do. Her English was pretty good, and she set our sight-seeing schedule for the next 4 days, starting with a trip to Albi after lunch. We are ever grateful as we could have missed these ancient town gems.

Albi, located on the Tarn river, is in the heart of the Aveyron region – ‘the Pink Pearl of Languedoc’ with splendid displays of medieval and renaissance architecture. Also the home of Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, born into high nobility in 1864.

Many architectural delights in the greater Albi, including the old Pont-Neuf red brick bridge dating back to the 11th century and the grand red brick Cathedral Sainte-Cecile. Never seen anything as majestic! “The buildings of the cathedral close form one of the greatest groupings of brick monuments in the world. The close is dominated by two imposing monuments: the Sainte –Cecile cathedral and the old bishops’ palace fortress, the Palais de la Berbie”.

Author: Bron Villet

A team of 5 ‘locals’, plus one ‘foreigner’ in 3 Land Rovers of diverse vintages, led by ‘Boudicca’ will leave Castlemorton, Worcestershire en-route to Cape Town, South Africa. Martin Smithson, Richard Box, John and Roz Onions, Martin Jones and Bron Villet from Cape Town South Africa make up the team of ‘expeditionaries’ who have chosen to raise funds for SOS Villages.

Links: Boudicca Travels | Africa Overland Expedition

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!

Author: 2OceansVibe

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Well it is very satisfying to know that Heat magazine has our back! For those of you who don’t tune-in to Heat Magazine, we suggest you do! You would have missed another Jack Parow Hosh-ja moment!

CLICK HERE FOR HEAT MAGAZINE ARTICLE ABOUT 2OV RADIO

I see they also picked up on the rumour that our boy has a bird’s eye view of the city! Apparently it’s decked out in 70’s wooden panelling throughout! So awesome..

Don’t forget to make like Heat Magazine and tune in to 2oceansvibe Radio! It’s easier than you think

1-click..

[thanks marina]

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Because it’s Friday and I’m extremely hung-over and still in the same outfit I had on yesterday I thought I’d post a bit of boob action, and start a post with ‘because’, because I’m edgy like that.

The headline pretty much spells it out for you. Enjoy.

It’s the simple pleasures.

Nash…
Out!

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not bad… not bad..

[thanks andy]
[source:cricinfo]

Author: 2OceansVibe

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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 .

Author: 2OceansVibe

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This book is a “Guide to unexpected people, places and potations in the Winelands”.Potations, if you didn’t already know it, means drink. And knowing Neil (and sure who doesn’t), you’d know that would be wine.
10 days, 100 wineries, over 1,200 wines tasted. This diary tells the story of that road trip, or should I say, [...]

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