See a high resolution version of a new teaser trailer for Tom Cruise's "Valkyrie."

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I’m not one for reality TV and probably one of the very few who hates Big Brother. Every nation / country seems to have their own version of the reality show and so does Africa where dreadlocked ‘rapist’ Richard Bezuidenhout left the “Fingergate” far behind and won the show’s prize of of $100,000. Probably still sniffing his finger but $100,

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Jurnee Smollett has been active in HIV/AIDS involved causes since she was twelve. Jurnee Smollett has spoken at the Ryan White Youth Conference, and elsewhere, such as in local Junior High, and High schools on this issue. Jurnee Smollett first encounter with the disease came at age seven when a crew member of On Our Own died of AIDS. Jurnee S

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2nd Runners-up to any beauty pageant is very unnoticeable specially in the ever famous Miss Universe Pageant. But I would like to take credits to them as they did excellent in their respective pageant years.
So, without further ado, here goes my list of my favorite 2nd runner-ups. Hats off to them (in random order):

1. WHO? ME? FAT? Cindy

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Sure you’d think, different country and different culture. But once you hear about some of the most horrifying traditions that are still being carried out, it’s hard not being judgmental and not condoning these barbaric practices. One of the worst you will ever hear about is female circumcision: the removal of a young woman’s clitoris practic

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I recently had the great opportunity to have my first mini-interview with a blogger who is really taking the Wordpress niche by force - Adriaan (Adii) Pienaar. Adii (pronounced AY-DEE) of South Africa calls himself a designer, blogger, Wordpress rockstar, and strategist. He is one of 2 people I have met online who I feel actually cares and do

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Johannesburg's bet to Miss South Africa 2008 Pageant, Tansey Coetzee was crowned in an event held at Sun City. She stands 174 cm (almost 5`9") tall and only 23 years old

Tansey will now represent South Africa in Miss Universe 2008 and Miss World 2008.

1st RU is Avumile Qongqo
2nd RU is Manisha Pillay

Johannesburg's bet to Miss So

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Ok, that was cheese, but these two definately aren’t. The light and airy sound of Soulfire is reminiscent of Jack Johnson, Ben Harper and others who play lightly on the strings.rnrnFrom their page: “Soulfire was formed around a fire in the mountains of South Africa’s Cedarberg region. Both Dave and Duncan have had successful solo careers

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Hoodia Gordonii comes from a plant in South Africa. Many people call it a cactus but it's actually a succulent plant instead. It has been used by the bushmen of that country for hundreds of years, to help them manage hunger when they were out in the wilds for long periods of time. The Hoodia plant takes several years to grow, and is protecte

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Talk about a dedication to animals. These park rangers risk their lives and their family's lives in order to keep the gorrilla population in the Virunga National Park safe. They fight a losing battle now as militias, rebels and poachers have over-run the interior of the preserve. Let's pray for the lives of these guys and the lives of the g

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One thing that really surprised me about the UK when I first moved across was the number of furnished homes that were for rent. One hardly comes across that in South Africa where most people accumulate their own living things.

It’s not uncommon for the locals to pack a few boxes, tuck them under the arm and saunter off to their n

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Neil is a photojournalist based in Johannesburg. His blog explains a lot about how he feels being on the fringes of the news on a daily basis in this country of ironies and inconsistencies, sometimes he can be passionate about it, sometimes he couldn't give a #$@%, but he always has something to say about it...thats for damn s

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Dell has followed through on its intent to introduce color options in their XPS product line. This offers a little variety in their product line – not in terms of product features but available customizations. More importantly every time customers buy a Red branded product they are contributing to fight AIDS cases in A

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Former White House speechwriter and Heritage Foundation policy analyst Michael Johns helped create and implement Ronald Reagan's policy of support to resistance movements opposing the former Soviet Union's global reach into Africa, Asia, and Central America.  He argues that the new Universal Pictures film Charl

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Smart-Ass Politics for Smart People.
(political satire cartoons)
It's nice to know George W. can find the time to dance while the American middle class is getting their asses kicked by the recession. Hell, I'm being an ass for being so tough on George W. His when his own party shuns him, Congress doesn't care what he says

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