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Posted by Suzi Broom on Wednesday, August 1, 2012,
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Spot Light On
Image from: www.earthpm.com It’s no secret and unless you live under the ocean you will know, the Olympic Games are in full swing. We all waited, almost holding our breath as the unimaginable was brought to life on the stage of the opening ceremony. A sense of pride swelled as the national teams paraded around the stadium and, for the first time in four years, the world came together to wave flags not to rage war. There is however far more to the Olympic Games than pageantry and pride. For t...
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Posted by Gina Robb on Sunday, July 22, 2012,
In medieval times mood disorders were often assigned a religious cause, often resulting in a dismal outcome for the sufferer. Today mood disorders specifically bipolar are scientifically well researched and treatable. However for those suffering with any form of mood disorder sometimes do not understand what is happening to them, so without the technically loaded terms doctors enjoy springing upon people, let's get serious about bipolar in an easy understandable way.
Bipolar mood disorder is... Continue reading ...
Posted by Suzi Broom on Sunday, July 15, 2012,
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Spot Light On
Looking
from the outside in, the field of journalism, especially hard news journalism
may be perceived as a man’s world. However South African journalist Nikiwe Bikitsha
is making waves. The 34 year old resident of Johannesburg is quickly becoming
the image of a modern role model for aspiring journalists not only nationwide,
but worldwide too.
Growing
up in Cape Town, Nikiwe began her news career at 567 Cape Talk Radio and ever since she has supported a very
successful career. Moving thr... Continue reading ...
Posted by Suzi Broom on Sunday, July 8, 2012,
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theatre
Describing Topsy Turvy as “a fresh look at the works of Gilbert and Sullivan”, one could say is far more than an over indulgent understatement. This one man show takes some of the greatest operettas written in the 19th century to an entirely new level.
The show which encompasses some 19 different characters, 15 different voices, and more facial expressions than there are numbers, is in words, hysterically entertaining . Jonathan Roxmouth leaves no time for a straight face, never mind a m...
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Posted by Gina Robb on Sunday, July 8, 2012,
In :
theatre
Image courtesy of: http://hemingways-studio-downloads.blogspot.com/1991_11_01_archive.htm
W.S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan were a dynamic duo during the Victorian era that composed 14 comic operas during 1884-1885. Aspects of the Victorian society were used for satire to create operettas that have an influence on popular culture today.
Gilbert, a librettist, wrote stories and poems in his youth and later found unique ideas for stage direction in theatre. He started composing in Britain whe... Continue reading ...
Posted by Kyle A. Zeeman on Friday, June 29, 2012,
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Technology
Tablet computers are fast becoming the new “must have”
technology tool. They are used in schools, at home, the office and even in
hospitals. The functionality of a personal computer in a device a tenth of the
size, allows tablets to be carried around and perform functions that were
previously unthought-of. With the announcement of two new tablets in the last
two weeks, by both Google and Microsoft, there’s no time like the “now time” to
learn how to chose your tablet.
The two que... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gina Robb on Sunday, June 3, 2012,
Image courtesy of http://www.barnyardtheatre.co.za/show.aspx?srid=87
The Barnyard Theatre Boksburg hosted The Rocky Horror Party on 27 May, a spin off from Richard O'Brien's original The Rocky Horror Picture Show.
The Barnyard stage accommodated what was needed to fully understand the antics and humour of The Rocky Horror Party. The show, only a slight variation of the original production, added some of its own unique, sexually referenced humour and a whole lot of profanity. This combination ...
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About Organ Donation
Your heart, your liver and your lungs are all vital to your life. But did you know that you can save up to seven people’s lives when you die?
Organ donation is not one of those topics that gets discussed around the dinner table or even given much thought until it’s the only question that needs to be answered; “Is your loved one an organ donor?”” Are you an organ donor?”
The donation of an individual’s organs once they h... Continue reading ...
Posted by GEM on Friday, May 25, 2012,
 Lifestyle's new "Let's get serious" column.
Posted by Gina Robb on Thursday, May 17, 2012,
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theatre
The music and lyrics of some of the biggest productions captivate their audience with intrinsic detail and melodious charm, but when you take away those carefully worded lyrics and add a "below the belt" humour to them, you get Forbidden Broadway.
The award winning musical by Gerard Alessandrini, is sweeping the University of Johannesburg's Bunting Road Campus, Con Cowan theatre. Brass and blunt humour sums up the production's style and plot. An all sung musical of some of the most popular s...
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It was in 1956 when my grandmother first landed on South African soil. As she explains it, there is no word based description that could describe the raging storm of that night. For any 22 year old young lady, this first experience of a new surrounding was daunting and frightening. Having come from a strong catholic and Italian origin, my grandmother was simply over whelmed, having taken her first steps out of the only country she knew and having taken them by herself. It was only a few days ... Continue reading ...
Posted by Suzi Broom on Friday, April 13, 2012,
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theatre
The Phantom of the Opera an intricate and delicate web. Photo by Gina Robb
THE MAGICALLY CAPTIVATING WEB THAT IS THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA
By Suzi Broom
The story of The Phantom of the Opera can be described as something not unlike a spider’s web. With Intricate details and moments so delicate your breath itself could destroy the mere concept. A Web brought together with a passion and a love like no other. In the middle of it all, a beautifully misunderstood creature whose strength as well as... Continue reading ...
Posted by Gina Robb on Tuesday, November 8, 2011,
“I never had a slice of bread particularly large and wide that did not fall upon the floor and always on the buttered side”
We have all met him, in fact we are all very familiar with his work, we see the fruits of his labour everyday, in all that we do, and yet none of us like him, it would be better if he just stayed away, because he has a habit of arriving at the perfectly wrong time. It would best if we all remain seated, no one raises their glasses and there will be no round... Continue reading ...
No no. No need to panic, we’re not talking
about those dangerous armed stalkers you’ll watch late on Friday night. Instead
it’s that ‘sweet girl’ you meet at the bus stop and the next day she is giving
you her number. Out of pity you give her yours,Your biggest mistake!
Technically society believes that a guy is meant to be the chaser not the other
way round but, partly because of the world we now live in; girls now have the
courage to approach a guy and dish out their feelings.... Continue reading ...
As classic fairy-tales go, Alice in Wonderland has always been one of those tales that no one is quite sure where it comes from. With characters such as the White Rabbit, The Mad Hatter and the Queen of Hearts, it’s no wonder people have always wondered about Wonderland. The story of Alice in Wonderland written by Lewis Carroll is renowned for being a bit “trippy”, however I feel that it has only been in the production presented by the UJ Dance Company and directed by resident choreog...
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Posted by forward thinker on Thursday, October 20, 2011,
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Food and Wine
By Gina Robb
The third and last leg of the Good Food and Wine Show visited Gauteng from the 22-25 of September 2011 at The Dome in North Gate. Having already been to Cape Town and Durban, the show was anything but disappointing to any food or wine lover. With a celebrity chef line up and all the big franchise names in South African food, the show was the place to be.
Among the best of them was British celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay who hosted a number of cooking shows in the chefs in actio... Continue reading ...
Its early Saturday morning the 1st of October. The sun is rising, the birds are singing and it off to Sun City for Spring Break we go. The earlier you go the better because there’s less traffic and you get to Sun City sooner to start off the Spring Break weekend.
Valley of the Waves was the venue for Sun City’s Spring Break. The day was packed with lots of sun, hot guys and girls showing off their bodies and DJs Grant and Anele from 5fm and John Walland and Darren Scott from... Continue reading ...
Posted by forward thinker on Monday, October 3, 2011,
image courtesy of 
http://www.studentvillage.co.za/entertainment/flash-a-musical-
When the word flash comes to mind the first thing that one thinks of maybe something along the lines of lightning, perhaps something in the direction of a TV series or even a superhero. However in the last two weeks flash has taken on a new persona in the form of a musical blog.
Described by the director, Alby Michaels, “Flash is a social statement – an observation of our time.” With this concept crea... Continue reading ...
Some questions just aren’t worth the oxygen you expend asking them. Especially in love. Here, match.com’s relationship expert Kate Taylor reveals the mistakes you don’t want to make out loud
source: relationshipquestions.net
"Did you get my message?"Anyone who knows anything about love and life immediately recognises this question for what it is – the relationship equivalent of the pin being removed from a hand-grenade. You have approximately 10 seconds to get yourself to a place of saf... Continue reading ...
Posted by forward thinker Suzi Broom on Monday, September 12, 2011,
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Art
At first glance the mixed mediums used by Christiaan Diedricks may send mixed messages, sending common thought as well as emotion into disarray. However on closer inspection, when one really looks into any one of his artworks, a new vision of intensity is experienced. With a simple stitch, brush stroke or even the clearly defined pencil mark you are swept up into another realm of thought, a perspective like no other.
A professional artist since 1994 Diedricks has been defined by his diversit...
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Posted by forward thinkerGEM on Sunday, September 4, 2011,
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Art
New art exhibition "Beautiful world" by Chris Diedricks 
King of fools by C. Diedricks. source:chrisdiedricks.co.za @ the UJ art gallery, Kingsway CampusStarts Wednesday 7th of September
Report to follow shortly
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Usually when it comes to meeting someone who is right for you is said to be the hardest part. Finding that perfect other. But . . . actually the real hard part is maintaining that relationship with the person who are now in that relationship with. Men as well as woman make mistakes in the relationships that sometimes lead to break ups. A well known one is when the woman tells the man she wants some space away from him. Now this is not always a bad thing the only bad thing about this statement... Continue reading ...
Many guys may not agree with this phrase. Many guys would say it is sexist, but it is true girls could rule the world if they wanted to. For example take a pretty girl in a skimpy outfit with a hot body. When a male sees that he goes crazy and starts imaging all sorts of things about that girl. A male would not really care what a hot girl with a hot body's personality is like. Its that first impression on a guy that wow she is so hot. So boys, now with those outfits girls do rule the world be... Continue reading ...
The one thing girls do, and they do it to the best of their ability and that is teasing men. Women always sends out mixed signanals to men and we just don't know what you want from us. All men wants a relationship even if it is an open relationship. Don't get us wrong we love girls, without girls our existance would simply just stop! Men love the pleasures of women, but the one thing that really gets to me is women with their sexy little outfits, that flashes anything and everything in publi... Continue reading ...
Posted by zeeman on Tuesday, March 22, 2011,
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