Four Cousins
December 29, 2009
11:02
Red wine helps against aging
It’s a well-known fact that drinking a glass of red wine for dinner has benefits for your health. Started as a pop-culture myth, it was soon confirmed by doctors. Cardiologists, mainly, advise people to consume moderate quantities of red wine to prevent a number of heart diseases from developing. Recently, more studies have been conducting, [...]
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December 23, 2009
12:56
Why wines ‘go bad’ after a few days?
All opened wines will oxidise and this is the process which turns wine to vinegar. This process is influenced by a few factors and here is a few tips to take into account with regards to wine “going bad”. After opening a bottle of wine it just takes a few days for the [...]
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December 21, 2009
16:05
Is wine good for you?
Is wine good for you? In moderation and as part of an overall healthy diet, the short answer is yes! Thanks to its alcohol content and non-alcoholic phytochemicals (natural occurring plant compounds), wine has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, certain cancers and slow the progression of neurological degenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s [...]
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December 17, 2009
12:01
Wine Quotes
“I love everything that’s old: old friends, old times, old manners, old books, old wine.” — Oliver Goldsmith “And wine can of their wits the wise beguile, make the sage frolic, and the serious smile.” — Alexander Pope “A bottle of wine begs to be shared; I have never met a miserly wine lover.” — Clifton Fadiman “Don’t [...]
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December 14, 2009
09:31
Wine, tea and chocolate good for the mind
Good news for chocolate, wine and tea lovers as consuming the three delights daily actually helps improve your cognitive performance. Researchers in Norway and the Oxford University studied the relation between cognitive performance and the intake of three common foodstuffs that contain flavonoids (chocolate, wine and tea) on 2,031 older people aged between 70 and [...]
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December 9, 2009
09:46
Killers’ concerts spark bad organizing debate
Las Vegas rock group The Killers, entertained South African crowds over the weekend and it seems that the poor organizing are over shadowing the bands performance. Blogs and online debates indicate that the band gave an exceptional performance but the organising of these events came under scrutiny. News24 reports that not everyone is happy with [...]
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December 7, 2009
12:55
Bryan Habana is SA’s favourite sports star
Springbok wing and immensely popular Bryan Habana has claim the top spot as South Africa’s favourite sports star by beating the likes of Makhaya Ntini, Teko Modise, Graeme Smith and Morne Steyn to the number one spot in 2009. South Africans voted the Springbok wing their most popular sports star in the 21st BMI Adult Sporttrack [...]
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December 3, 2009
10:16
Recipe to save your braai day
The guests have arrived and you had a braai in mind but the weather is not permitting a braai. What to do now? The best bet is not to try and fight the elements by asking your guests to stand outside and face the wind and/or rain with you. Go inside and prepare the [...]
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December 1, 2009
09:24
Red wine ‘prevents tooth decay’
Drinking red wine in moderate amount helps to rinse teeth clean of bacteria during and after meals, says a new Study Earlier studies have linked moderate red wine intake with everything from improved longevity to diminished risk of cardiovascular and neurological diseases. And because the new study was conducted with non-alcoholic red wine, even teetotallers can [...]
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November 26, 2009
21:24
Student Joke – Fooling the professor
Two University seniors had a week of exams coming up. However, they decided to party instead. So, when they went to the test, they decided to tell the professor that their car had broken down the night before due to a very flat tyre and they needed a bit more time to study. The professor [...]
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November 24, 2009
15:42
Is wine good for you?
Is wine good for you? In moderation and as part of an overall healthy diet, the short answer is yes! Thanks to its alcohol content and non-alcoholic phytochemicals (natural occurring plant compounds), wine has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, certain cancers and slow the progression of neurological degenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s [...]
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November 19, 2009
15:35
Pistorius has unfair advantage according to new study
Oscar Pistorius, a double-amputee sprinter from South Africa, was cleared to race against able-bodied athletes in the Beijing Olympics a year and a half ago. Now, however, a new study argues that his prosthetic legs may give him an unfair advantage after all. In a paper to be published Thursday in The Journal of Applied Physiology, [...]
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November 16, 2009
20:36
South African Anthem performer blames old microphone
Dumisani Ras, the singer the Springboks accused of butchering the anthem before the 20-13 Test match defeat to France, told AFP on Saturday that he thought he had “sung beautifully”. By Monday morning however, Ras apologised to listeners of 702 Talk Radio for his performance, blaming an old microphone and monitor for the fiasco. Meanwhile , Oregan [...]
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November 12, 2009
20:58
Donald Trumps personal jet for sale
Donald Trump is upgrading to a larger plane and put his personal jet up for sale yesterday. The current jet, a 1968 Boeing 727 originally operated by American Airlines, is completely kitted out. A plane like this usually has 134 seats but this plane was reconfigured to hold just 24 passengers in the lap of luxury. It has [...]
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November 11, 2009
11:34
Madonna the new face of Dolce & Gabbana – Info leaked on Twitter
When rumours start - like for example that Louis Vuitton favourite Madonna is to be the next Dolce & Gabbana campaign star - there is only one place to go for a confirmation: Twitter. Stefano Gabbana himself has Tweeted that the Material Girl will be the brand’s next face and the designer is delighted with [...]
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November 9, 2009
16:00
Pendock questions Michelangelo Wine Awards
The South African wine critic, Neil Pendock, who is one of the most influential personalities in the wine industry of South Africa has criticized the Michelangelo International Wine Awards for handing out more medals than they were allowed. Pendock states that according to the strict rules of the OIV, a French body that polices wine [...]
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November 5, 2009
15:32
Steve Hofmeyr se raad vir Joost
Die uitgesproke Afrikaanse ikoon Steve Hofmeyr gee sy raad aan Joost van der Westhuizen na aanleiding van debakel waarin Joost homself bevind. Steve skryf in Die Bugrer dat die media van nou af vir Joost en Amor geen tyd en emosionele spasie gun om te besin nie. Hy maak ook n paar roekelose “statements” , [...]
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November 4, 2009
06:54
South Africa on the world’s Top 10 travel list
One of the world most famous travel guide, Lonely Planet, has put South Africa on one of the world top 10 places to travel. This guide writes: “South Africa is not only about an amazing climate, vast unspoilt scenery, balmy sandy beaches, extraordinary wildlife and adventure activities, but the cost of living is low, so it’s also [...]
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November 2, 2009
13:06
Ingredient in red wine may be the key to longevity
Only a decade ago, the thought of taking a pill to enhance longevity would have been equivalent for many to the idea of time travel, but now researchers at the Washington University School of Medicine are studying the active component of a timeless drink that may hold such a promise. That drink is red wine, and [...]
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October 29, 2009
10:28
Wine 101 - The basics of wine
Wine has been enjoyed by man for a very long time and it has enjoyed an explosion in popularity recently. Medical research has confirmed that not only is wine enjoyable to the senses, but it is good for the body as well. The newly-discovered health benefits of wine have led to a resurgence in its [...]
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