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Posted by Suzi Broom on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 In : 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... Continue reading...
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 In : 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 In : 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... Continue reading...
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 In : 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 ... Continue reading...
Posted by Suzi Broom on Sunday, May 27, 2012 In : Let's Get Serious
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. Continue reading...
Posted by Gina Robb on Thursday, May 17, 2012 In : 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... Continue reading...
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