Category Archives: in the news

Zebra & Giraffe will support The Killers

By 6000 | 6000 | November 5, 2009

And you heard it where first? Z&G broke the news on their Facebook page this morning: SA’s hottest new rock act Zebra & Giraffe have been chosen by The KILLERS to be the support act on their South African tour, which commences with two nights at the Coca-Cola Dome in Johannesburg (Thursday 3rd December and [...]

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Why does our society hate children?

By 6000 | 6000 | November 2, 2009

Try flying with a small child and retain your love of humanity. Incoming from The Guru: Perhaps of interest? http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/and-all-jazz/200910/why-does-our-society-hate-children Oh yes. I have to admit that I laughed out loud as I read James C Kaufman’s take on the recent Southwest Airlines throws mother and child off plane because child is too noisy story. [...]

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No Silence in the Suburbs

By 6000 | 6000 | October 29, 2009

I was leafing through the recycling fodder that is The Times today and found Aspasia Karras’ column: I have a neighbour whose alarm goes off every weekend. It rings for hours without pause or reprieve. Technically, there is a pause – for like three insane seconds of pure silence, and then it starts up its [...]

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Enough babies already!

By 6000 | 6000 | October 27, 2009

I saw this letter in The Times earlier this week. It made me laugh. I am a poor pensioner and taxpayer – I cannot afford to pay for your sexual urges. The world and South Africa has enough people, please don’t be stupid and selfish and add more at my expense. More people means more [...]

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An easy mistake to make

By 6000 | 6000 | October 21, 2009

The Enquirer-Bulletin has made a slight error and wants to set the record straight. There. I hope that clears everything up now.

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